Customer Reviews

700 Years of Classical Treasures (CDs + Book)

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This collection, even though it boasts an attractive book, would offend any serious classical music fan or purist. First of all, only short extracts of the music are presented (not always the case, but very often). Second of all, many of the works are not even presented in their original form, but are modern arrangements (the Moonlight sonata, for example - why would anybody want to tamper with the original?). Then there are the tacky historical howlers, for example putting an arrangement of the Gounod/Bach piece "Ave Maria" on the Baroque cd (Gounod lived in the 19th century so this is not a baroque piece!). And on the same cd they put a tacky elevator music arrangement of "greensleeves", which is an Elizabethan piece, not baroque! Either the producers of this collection are idiots or they wanted to dumb things down to make it palatable to the lowest common denominator. And anyway, this is just regurgitated from other collections they've put out.

Pleasant enough listening, but if you're serious about classical music, you'll want to stay away from this one....

This little book of CD's is a treasure and a wonderful way to learn music over the centuries. I've given a few as gifts - wonderful!

For those who love classical...this is definitely the collection for you. Easily recognizeable songs, especially in the later years. Easy to like, and easy to listen to.

I am so enjoying 700 Years of Classical Treasures. I keep the
book of CDs in my car so that I can listen to them as I travel
back and forth to work and running errands. The music is so
soothing. I also play them softly at my office because the music
has such a calming influence. My work seems to go better when
I listen to music. I know you will enjoy this collection; it is
well worth the investment.

Jennie C.

This is a brilliant collection of music. And extremely good value for the whole collection.