Classical Hits: The Best Music from Today's Classical Superstars

Andrew Lloyd Webber (Composer), Tonci Huljic (Composer), John [Film Composer] Williams (Composer), James Horner (Composer), Ennio Morricone (Composer), Gabriel Faure (Composer), Giacomo Puccini (Composer), Johann Sebastian Bach (Composer), Eduardo di Capua (Composer), William David Brohn (Composer), Dmitry Shostakovich (Composer), Hans / Gerrard, Lisa Zimmer (Composer), Dun Tan (Composer), Carl Orff (Composer), Jeremiah Clarke (Composer), Antonio Vivaldi (Composer), Mark O'Connor (Composer), John Williams (Conductor), James Horner (Conductor), London Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra
• Conductor: John Williams, James Horner
• Composer: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tonci Huljic, John [Film Composer] Williams, James Horner, Ennio Morricone, et al.
• Audio CD (September 11, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B00005NNNC
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #53,073 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #35 in Music > Classical > Opera & Vocal > Vocal Non-Opera > Choruses
  • #42 in Music > Classical > Instruments > Brass > Trumpet

Editorial Reviews

2002 CD import.Made in Sony Music Mexico. Cd, jewel case and display placards are in like new condition.

Customer Reviews

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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BRAVO!, October 11, 2001

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steve huff (Logan, Utah) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Classical Hits: The Best Music from Today's Classical Superstars (Audio CD)

CLASSICAL HITS has given me a rival for Sarah Brightman's EDEN cd. Russel Watson's stirring rendition of one of my all time favorites, Nella Fantasia, is the best I have ever heard. Pavoratti may have technical ability, but the emotional and smooth voice of Russel Watson's only do this classic justice. There are not more than two of twenty tracks that just simple don't inspire me.

Steve

28 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Almost Perfect!!!!, January 16, 2002

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Melissa George (Beverly Hills, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Classical Hits: The Best Music from Today's Classical Superstars (Audio CD)

This album contains many of contemporary classic music's finest songs sung by many of the finest singers in the world. Bocelli, Brightman, Fleming, Watson, just to name a few. The problem here is with the opener, where the song is sung by the execrable Charlotte Church. Its a mystery to everyone I know who has heard this CD why this song is not sung by Sarah Brightman who did the original and defining version. The rendition by Church simply demonstrates her lack of vocal control and emotion. Even a cover by Renee Fleming is far superior to that of Church's. The only thing I can think of here is that since the album is put out by Sony, and Charlotte is owned by Sony, they had to find some place for her songs after paying her so much money.
If not for Church poisoning the well on track 1, this album is an absolute 5-star

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Classics that live on..., November 8, 2001

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"bookboarder" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Classical Hits: The Best Music from Today's Classical Superstars (Audio CD)

If you enjoy music, this CD is for you. The pieces on this CD are some of the musical masterpieces of our time. Many classics remastered by current genius' are included on this CD. From the first song to the last, this CD is certain to evoke a wide-range of emotions. Whether, you've slipped into the wedding scene in The Godfather, or are in Medieval Scotland, you are certain to recognize and enjoy these works. Pavarotti's 'Nessun Dorma' is heartbreakingly well-done, as is O Fortuna [from Carmina Burana] by John Williams and the Boston Pops Orchestra. This CD will not disappoint, it is passionate, beautiful, and extremely well put together. Enjoy!