Maximum Focus

Albinoni, Vivaldi Handel (Composer), Richard Lawrence (Conductor), Arcangelos Chamber Ensemble (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Orchestra: Arcangelos Chamber Ensemble
• Conductor: Richard Lawrence
• Composer: Albinoni, Vivaldi Handel
• Audio CD (June 25, 2005)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: ABT Music
• ASIN: B000BGQTU8
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #31,671 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Oboe Concerto #3 in G minor Largo “George Fredrick Handel”

2. Concerto Grosso Op 10 #8 Largo “Tommaso Albinoni”

3. Concerto Grosso Op 7 #3 Adagio “Tommaso Albinoni”

4. Concerto Grosso Op 10 #11 Larghetto “Tommaso Albinoni”

5. Concerto Grosso Op 10 #4 Andante “Tommaso Albinoni”

6. Concerto Grosso Op 10 #7 Andante “Tommaso Albinoni”

7. Flute Concerto in C RV 443 Largo “Antonio Vivaldi”

8. Sinfonia in G Adagio “Tommaso Albinoni”

9. Oboe Concerto Largo “Antonio Vivaldi”

10. Concerto Oboe & Flute Op 9 #3 Adagio “Tommaso Albinoni”

11. Oboe Concerto Larghetto cantabile “Antonio Vivaldi”

12. La Paix – The Fireworks Largo alla Siciliana “George Frederick Handel”

13. Pastorale from The Messiah “George Frederick Handel”

14. Oboe Concerto in E flat Largo “George Frederick Handel”

15. Concerto Grosso Op 7 #6 Adagio “Tommaso Albinoni”

16. Concerto Grosso Op 10 #3 Adagio “Tommaso Albinoni”

17. Oboe Concerto Op 9 #2 Adagio “Tommaso Albinoni”

Editorial Reviews

MAXIMUM FOCUS Discover the secret to total concentration, as Baroque masterpieces build the optimal sound environment for precise thinking and relaxed alertness. Advanced High Definition recording technology creates a unique mind-soothing music, rich in harmonics and spatial details. Designed to increase intellectual endurance, intensify awareness and hone mental acuity, this is the CD you need for calm, focused attention. Tempo: 50-70 beats per minute | Total Time: 60 minutes The Sound Health® Series is based upon clinical investigations into psychoacoustics – the study of the effect of music and sound on the human nervous system. Scientific research demonstrates what many people already know: certain music helps to accelerate learning, focus attention, and enhance health. The music of the Sound Health Series has been re-arranged according to proven techniques to produce physical and mental states conducive to specific activities. All music is performed by the award-winning players of the Arcangelos Chamber Ensemble. We’ve taken our Sound Health collection to a new level with high-resolution recordings that offer the highest audio quality available on compact disc. In addition to the advanced psychoacoustic techniques we use to produce our other Sound Health CDs, the “Premium” collection is recorded entirely at 24-bit/192 kHz High Definition. This state-of-the-art technology provides you with the richest possible listening experience, while maximizing the efficacy and benefits of our music. Available in the Sound Health Series: - Maximum Focus (recorded in High Definition) - Peak Performance (recorded in High Definition) - Music for Concentration - Music for Thinking - Music for Learning - Music for Productivity - Music to Relax - Music to De-Stress - Music for Inspiration - Music for Motivation ABT – Advanced Brain Technologies develops innovative brain training products that maximize human potential.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For Use in the Classroom, January 20, 2011

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There has been considerable research into the influence music exerts on academic performance. Almost all teachers are aware of this research, but few have ever tried to implement it into their classrooms. Several years ago, however, I was fortunate enough to work with a colleague, Ms. Tran, who used ADT's "Sound Health" series in her classroom. She graciously shared the collection with me and I was impressed enough to buy several titles in the series. I purchased a few CDs in the series and have been very pleased by the results.

In my classroom, I use the Music for Learning CD and, during tests, I use the Maximum Focus CD. I cannot claim that I have rigorously tested the effects of these CDs. I am constantly modifying what I do in the classroom, so isolating a the precise impact of a single modification is difficult. I have, however, noted that my students are more on task during, and especially immediately after, test time than they were before I used the music from this series. At this point, I use these products on a regular basis in my classroom and am very pleased at the results. Test scores are also up.

Maximum focus is recorded at 24bit/192 kHz in High Definition. It consists of Baroque pieces with 50 to 70 beats per minute. For teachers hoping to tap into music to help their students, this is a nice selection. I suspect that anyone else hoping to improve their focus would benefit as well.