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Virgin Classics back catalogues and put together a selection of pieces which are frequently heard at the Proms, or have some special Proms connection. Falling neatly into the latter category is John Tavener's ecstatic piece for cello and stringsThe Protecting Veil, which was a BBC Proms commission in 1989, here performed by its dedicatee Steven Isserlis. The collection finishes with a live Last Night recording (including the sound of party-poppers, whistles and sirens) of "Land of Hope and Glory" Wood'sFantasia on British Sea Songs, "Jerusalem" and "Rule, Britannia!" with Bryn Terfel. Before this the collection offers Jacqueline du Pré playing the opening of Elgar's Cello Concerto, Neville Marriner conducting the opening chorus of Bach's Magnificat and the overture toCandidebrilliantly played by the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. Sometimes the programming is a little samey in tone--Carmina Buranafollowed byFanfare for the Common Man, for example--but overall this is a fine collection of well-performed excerpts. --Warwick Thompson
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Advantages: Good variety or composers and styles Disadvantages: no specific interest to one composer
Welcome to the world of Classical Music. If you are a fanatical performer, conductor or an avid listener then this is the product for you. 'Thebest classical albumin the world . . . ever' is exactly what it says it is. This product is best suited to the general listener, rather than the listener with a specific interest in a particular composer. But all will enjoy the variety and class that this Cd offers.
Music ranging from all periods of music feature. From Baroque violin concertos to modern day film scores by Sir John Williams; there really is something for everyone.
The selection of moods chosen are hugely varied, from schindlers list with its moving lyrical violin solo to the hallelujah chorus with its triumphant melodies. So whether you want to chill out or to be inspired, this is the collection for you. A bargain at under ...
Advantages: Great value for 3 CDs, plenty of songs for all the family to enjoy. Disadvantages: Some periods of slow, lesser known tracks in a row.
I bought this CD for my 6 year old Disney obsessed daughter. Great value as you get 3 CDs. All of the CDs have tracks that you and your children will recognise and know enough to sing along to, which is great for long car journeys.
There is a good mixture of older Disney songs from films and TV, such as 'Have you ever seen an elephant fly' from Dumbo, and newer ones such as 'Breaking free' from High School Musical, with plenty of variety on all 3 CDs.
My only criticism is that at some points on the CDs there are several slow, lesser known tracks in succession from films such as Tarzan and Mulan, which can be a bit dull.
This CD can be enjoyed by adults and children alike, but I suspect once boys hit about 6 years old they would just think 'yuk' this is for girls, but luckily we haven't hit that point yet.
Overall, it is well worth ...
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