Masters of Classical Music (Box Set) [Box set]

Johann Sebastian Bach (Orchestra), Ludwig van Beethoven (Orchestra), Johann II Strauss (Orchestra), Richard Wagner (Orchestra), Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky (Orchestra), Franz Schubert (Orchestra), Giuseppe Verdi (Orchestra), Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Performer), Antonio Vivaldi (Performer), Fryderyk Chopin (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Antonio Vivaldi, Fryderyk Chopin
• Orchestra: Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, Johann II Strauss, Richard Wagner, Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky, et al.
• Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
• Number of Discs: 10
• Format: Box set
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: Delta
• ASIN: B000001VU5
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,060 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

92 of 96 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing., December 10, 2001

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R. E. P. Esq. (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Masters of Classical Music (Box Set) (Audio CD)

At 20 dollars, this is simply an amazing collection. With ten disks, that's roughly 2 dollars per disk. And each disk contains about an hour of music. That's about 10 hours! And surprisingly, the sound is actually good quality (not what one comes to expect). The conducting and the performers are also good. While you don't get any big names (aside from the composers themselves), you do get some very fresh and authentically performed music that is on par with any higher-priced disk. Each of the 10 CD's gets their own jewel case (standard packaging) and they are all contained in a cardboard box. I've had these disks for more years than I can remember and they're still in superb condition. This set is, really, probably the best gift of any kind you could give to anyone. They will increase anyone's appreciation of classical music with little cost. And with the diverse selection the set offers, it will serve to better anyone's education. This set gets my highest recommendation.

The composers are: Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Wagner, J. Strauss, Verdi, Schubert, Chopin, Tchaikovsky, and Vivaldi.

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So good i bought it twice, June 9, 2003

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Gregory Pickering (Gainesville, Florida United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Masters of Classical Music (Box Set) (Audio CD)

This set was actually purchased by my father when it first came out years ago for the price of about 50 dollars. I was about 12 yrs old and had no clue about classical music. Though i was hesitant at first to listen to classical when all my friends listened to rap and stuff, i gave it a shot, and fell in love. I have made many attempts to find other collections that are even as close to the quality that this one is, and have not been happy with any of them. Over time these cds have gotten scratched or lost, so i took it upon myself to find this set again, and when i did, i bought two.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great and affordable collection, March 27, 2005

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J.W. "thak007" (PA, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Masters of Classical Music (Box Set) (Audio CD)

I got this 10 cd set from a friend last christmas. This is truly a wonderful collection of works from very well known composers. The 10 cds cover a wide range of classical eras and styles, and they come in excellent packaging. Each disc is in its own seperate case, and all ten cases are put in a small yet sturdy cardboard box. The length of playing time on each disc varies from ~57 min to ~67 min, with most discs lasting longer than an hour. In addition, the inner flap of the cover case also provides a short yet informative biography of each composer. This disc set serves as a great way to begin for new classical music listeners. All the composers are well known and also new listeners of classical music may have even listened to a few pieces of the works.

While I frequently listen to classical music, there were some works by a few composers that I did not listen to (I also listen to pop, rock, french, russian, country, jazz..., so apparently Wagner and Verdi have eluded me). For example, I did not listen to Wagner's works, and most of Verdi's work were unknown to me. However, I listened to all of the cds and was quite pleased. The quality and performances on the discs are excellent, making this 10 cd set a definite steal considering its affordability. I also found that I really enjoy Verdi and Wagner's works, and now I will begin to look into other works of these composers.

If you are new to classical music and wish to start listening and enjoying this type of music, then this is a great way to get a full flavor of this genre without investing too much money. However, please understand that classical music usually takes time to appreciate. Play the cds, and if you dont like a piece, dont disregard it at first. Play it in the background or listen to it everyday--the point is to constantly listen. Over time, you will find that you can now detect nuances and certain parts that you particularly enjoy, and you will probably begin to like that piece. However, if you are already well versed in classical music, still consider buying this set, as it is a great addition to any library, and the price is certainly not exorbitant.