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Advantages: An excellent introduction to Classical Music Disadvantages: None
This is a companion set to Naxos' "The A~Z of Opera" (previously reviewed.. It follows the same format and is an ideal compilation for people who are new to classical music as well as classical music buffs. It contains a double CD with two and a half hours of classical music (as you would expect) and a 562 page book (not quite as thick as the Opera one) compiled and written again by Keith Anderson.
So what's in the pack?
~~ The Book
This contains ... ...same size as a CD and fairly thick. The text is concise and clear and informative, with portraits of composers throughout. After the index you get 450 pages of concise histories of composers, with recommendations of recordings from the Naxos catalogue. It is arranged in alphabetical order, and starts with Adolphe Adam and is completed by Bernd Alois Zimmerman. As well as details about the composer there are sections on the different types of music ...
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Advantages: best time of you lifetoo tired Disadvantages: to tired to leave
The first time ,by the way that was many years ago my husband introduced me to the rocky horror picture show by Richard o brian, my reaction at first what am i watching ,then we watched it again i began to love.
Then there was a knock at my door with my brother in suspender,basque and high heels,all he says will you do my make up i,m off to the rocky horror show audiece participation. You cannot imagine the look on my face when i realised he walked ... ...and told him to let us know when the next show was,unfortunately this was the last in the run.so i,ll have to wait a year.
In that next year my brother went on and on about and how billiant it was live,aswell as saying most of the people going dress in the characterd of the film.
so a year on i get four tickets my brother and his freind,myself and my husband i chose the character janet a straight laced girl in a pink suit my husband decided on ...
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Advantages: Its a bridal musicopedia! Disadvantages: It could be overwhelming
(A) Bride's Guide to Wedding Music, is firstly, a CD worth more than the stated price. Not only does it serve the purpose of a songbook, but also acts as a complete resource for planning wedding music. Secondly, there is a myriad of songs which gives you the liberty to pick and choose. As compilation CD's go, this one surely falls in an above average category. The collection varies from traditional sacred songs to classicals varying from Wagner, ... ...of other ever-green composers. The relaxing elements in the songs add another dimension to the scenario, which may be played for several other events, like formal get-togethers, spas, or even while you're sitting back relaxing at home. It inspires a moo
