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Last Choir Standing

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Classical Instrumental
by: Various Artists

November 10, 2008
Some good tracks here by what are essentially amateur choirs - they really can entertain. I LOVE Cry Me A River by Sense of Sound!!!!

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A Classic Christmas: the Ultimate Collection of Christmas Classics and Carols

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Classical Instrumental
from: EMI Classics

November 03, 2003
This CD is a delight capturing the sparkle and fun of Xmas. It is light classical music at its very best. I play Troika and I know the festive season has begun.

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Carols from King's

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Classical Instrumental
from: EMI Classics

November 17, 1997
Having just heard the CD, I am warmed by the quality of ALL the tracks, the singing is beautiful and sung so professionally.
If you are looking for a traditional Carol CD, then I would definately recommend this one,

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The John Rutter Christmas Album

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Classical Instrumental
from: Collegium

November 04, 2002
I thought this CD had got lost in our recent house move and was delighted when it turned up in one the last boxes to be opened. I immediately rushed to listen again even though it is early March and am once again entranced by the warmth and beauty of the music and the singing. You really can play this CD anytime in the year and that is what I am doing now! If you buy it you will not be disappointed!

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Buena Vista Social Club at Carnegie Hall

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Classical Instrumental
by: Buena Vista Social Club

October 13, 2008
it's a great album,can someone perhaps explain why it was put out as a 2 disc set when it would easily been fitted on one CD..williet

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Indiana Jones: The Soundtracks Collection

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Classical Instrumental
by: John Williams

November 17, 2008
I've been a soundtrack enthusiast since I was a boy, and as with many who share my passion the Indiana Jones soundtracks have long been amongst the most beloved and yet still frustrating albums I have owned.

Of course, John Williams' classic mix of brassy heroism, muscular action and broad romantic motifs need no introduction - a perfect mix of 1930s musical idioms and contemporary pace and styling. But for so long we had to endure cut down selections on album, with so many great cues missing.

Admittedly the DDC/Silva reissue of Raiders did much to correct this for the first score, and the original Last Crusade album pushed the limits of the original CD release and felt moderately complete, but Temple of Doom was always ... Read More:

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Siempre

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Classical Instrumental
by: Il Divo

November 27, 2006
Il Divo are fantastic. All their albums, DVD's and more recently their book are worth every penny. Simon Cowell absolutely knew what he was doing when he found these terrific guys who bring so much enjoyment. This is music as it should be, when it can move you so much. The people that run them down do not appreciate good music when they hear it. I personally listen to their music every day and never tire of it. Roll on the next CD/DVD.

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Eternal - Best Of Libera

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Classical Instrumental
by: Libera

December 15, 2008
Il Divo are fantastic. All their albums, DVD's and more recently their book are worth every penny. Simon Cowell absolutely knew what he was doing when he found these terrific guys who bring so much enjoyment. This is music as it should be, when it can move you so much. The people that run them down do not appreciate good music when they hear it. I personally listen to their music every day and never tire of it. Roll on the next CD/DVD.

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Handel: Messiah

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Classical Instrumental
from: Duo

May 10, 1993
This is more like it. I bought the Harry Christopher/Sixteen version and was left unmoved by it. This however, was sublime - fantastic soloists, an orchestra and chorus that sounded as if they meant it, a wonderful range of emotion beautifully realised. To me this is what a performance of the Messiah should sound like. The other reviewers got this one spot-on. I can only 'rejoice greatly' for such a recording.

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Essential Carols - The Very Best of King's College, Cambridge

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Classical Instrumental
by: Cambridge, The Choir of King's College

November 04, 2005
This is more like it. I bought the Harry Christopher/Sixteen version and was left unmoved by it. This however, was sublime - fantastic soloists, an orchestra and chorus that sounded as if they meant it, a wonderful range of emotion beautifully realised. To me this is what a performance of the Messiah should sound like. The other reviewers got this one spot-on. I can only 'rejoice greatly' for such a recording.