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Sarabande - Baroque Favourities

Search: Gluck: Orfeo - Dance of the Blessed Spirits
by: Academy of St Martin in the Fields

September 02, 2002
This CD is great for anybody who is a baroque fan, and it is excellent for any students studying the baroque period for A Level or GCSE. Some pieces have been shortenened such as 'Dance of the Blessed Spirits' but overall it is fantastic to listen to, and suitable for any music lover.

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Smooth Classics

Search: Gluck: Orfeo - Dance of the Blessed Spirits
by: London Symphony Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra, Academy of St Martin in the Fields, City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra

October 19, 2002
Every year at this time Classic FM bring out a new triple CD set - and this year's is even better than the ones that have come before. I didn't think they'd be able to better "Time to Relax", which was last year's album - but they have! And they've done it in some style too by choosing music from their evening programme "Smooth Classics at Seven", which is presented by the legendary John Brunning. I can't recommend this album enough. And it does just what it says on the box. I've got my copy in the car at the moment - it's perfect as an antidote to a journey from Hull to Manchester on the M62 every morning. I'm seriously considering ordering two more copies - one for the office and one for home - the music choice really is that good. This is ... Read More:

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Karajan Forever

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from: Deutsche Grammophon

July 07, 2003
Every year at this time Classic FM bring out a new triple CD set - and this year's is even better than the ones that have come before. I didn't think they'd be able to better "Time to Relax", which was last year's album - but they have! And they've done it in some style too by choosing music from their evening programme "Smooth Classics at Seven", which is presented by the legendary John Brunning. I can't recommend this album enough. And it does just what it says on the box. I've got my copy in the car at the moment - it's perfect as an antidote to a journey from Hull to Manchester on the M62 every morning. I'm seriously considering ordering two more copies - one for the office and one for home - the music choice really is that good. This is ... Read More:

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Ultimate Silence

Search: Gluck: Orfeo - Dance of the Blessed Spirits
from: Sony Classical

April 08, 2002
This is a wonderful cd! It is great to have on whilst you relax, there is a great variety of pieces and you don't have to be a lover of classical music to enjoy this box set. I am not a classical music fanatic but i love it!!!!
There are 4 cds and all are fantastic! A wonderful set to add to your collection and at such good value it won't break the bank!!! A must have to those who like to relax to some beautiful sounds!!!
Overall - a fantastic box set for a fantastic price - buy it!!!!

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The Record of Calm and Tranquility: Classical Music For Relaxation

Search: Gluck: Orfeo - Dance of the Blessed Spirits
by: London Symphony Orch/Prague So

September 03, 2001
This is a wonderful cd! It is great to have on whilst you relax, there is a great variety of pieces and you don't have to be a lover of classical music to enjoy this box set. I am not a classical music fanatic but i love it!!!!
There are 4 cds and all are fantastic! A wonderful set to add to your collection and at such good value it won't break the bank!!! A must have to those who like to relax to some beautiful sounds!!!
Overall - a fantastic box set for a fantastic price - buy it!!!!

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The National Trust Music Collection

Search: Gluck: Orfeo - Dance of the Blessed Spirits
by: Various Artists

September 17, 2001
This is a wonderful cd! It is great to have on whilst you relax, there is a great variety of pieces and you don't have to be a lover of classical music to enjoy this box set. I am not a classical music fanatic but i love it!!!!
There are 4 cds and all are fantastic! A wonderful set to add to your collection and at such good value it won't break the bank!!! A must have to those who like to relax to some beautiful sounds!!!
Overall - a fantastic box set for a fantastic price - buy it!!!!

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Classics of Love

Search: Gluck: Orfeo - Dance of the Blessed Spirits
by: Various Artists

April 06, 2000
This is a wonderful cd! It is great to have on whilst you relax, there is a great variety of pieces and you don't have to be a lover of classical music to enjoy this box set. I am not a classical music fanatic but i love it!!!!
There are 4 cds and all are fantastic! A wonderful set to add to your collection and at such good value it won't break the bank!!! A must have to those who like to relax to some beautiful sounds!!!
Overall - a fantastic box set for a fantastic price - buy it!!!!

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Classic FM - Smooth Classics - The Ultimate Collection

Search: Gluck: Orfeo - Dance of the Blessed Spirits
by: Various Artists

October 27, 2008

The `smooth' title has been often used, but this is an inspirational choice of music, for its variety of relaxing tunes and a great line up of soloists including Nicola Benedetti, Bryn Terfel, Aled Jones, Julian Lloyd Webber, Renée Fleming, Lisa Gerrard, Vladimir Ashkenazy.

The orchestras include The Royal Philharmonic, London Symphony Orchestra, English Chamber Orchestra, City of Prague Philharmonic,

The conductors are Herbert von Karajan, Daniel Barenboim, John Eliot Gardiner and more.

Highly recommended.

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The Romance of the Violin

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by: Academy of St Martin in the Fields

November 08, 2004
I adore the violin with its singing and sonorous tones. There is much on this CD that I admire but unfortunately most of it is spoilt by the addition of the anodyne and bland sound of the accompanying harp! Why on earth Joshua Bell chose this is beyond me - OK it's a very personal thing but I think the harp sound completely ruins most of the tracks here.

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The Very Best of James Galway

Search: Gluck: Orfeo - Dance of the Blessed Spirits
from: RCA Red Seal

November 04, 2002
I adore the violin with its singing and sonorous tones. There is much on this CD that I admire but unfortunately most of it is spoilt by the addition of the anodyne and bland sound of the accompanying harp! Why on earth Joshua Bell chose this is beyond me - OK it's a very personal thing but I think the harp sound completely ruins most of the tracks here.