The Most Relaxing Classical Album In the World Ever, Volume II

Yehudi Menuhin (Artist), Jacqueline Du Pre (Artist), Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (Artist), Hugh Bean (Performer), Leonard Pennario (Performer), Johann Sebastian Bach (Performer), Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Performer), Anton Dvorak (Composer), Gabriel Faure (Composer), Frederic Chopin (Composer), Antonio Vivaldi (Composer), Gustav Mahler (Composer), Claude Debussy (Composer), Sir Neville Marriner (Composer), Maris Jansons (Composer), Lorin Maazel (Conductor), Sir Adrian Boult (Conductor), Miklos Rozsa (Conductor), Riccardo Muti (Conductor), Stephen Cleobury (Conductor), Sir John Barbirolli (Conductor), New Philharmonia Orchestra (Conductor), Philharmonia Orchestra & Chorus (Conductor), Academy of St. Martin in the Fields (Orchestra), Berlin Philharmonic (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Hugh Bean, Leonard Pennario, Johann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
• Orchestra: Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Berlin Philharmonic
• Conductor: Lorin Maazel, Sir Adrian Boult, Miklos Rozsa, Riccardo Muti, Stephen Cleobury, et al.
• Composer: Anton Dvorak, Gabriel Faure, Frederic Chopin, Antonio Vivaldi, Gustav Mahler, et al.
• Audio CD (March 11, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: EMI Classics
• ASIN: B00002439O
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #100,199 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Sheep may Safely Graze

2. II. Romanza (Andante)

3. II. Adagio (opening)

4. Nocturne for piano No. 2 in E flat major, Op. 9/2, CT. 109

5. Extract

6. Theme

7. Kinderszenen No. 7 ("Träumerei"), for piano, Op. 15/7

8. Dance of the Sylphs

9. Air

10. II. Largo (opening)

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Disc: 2

1. III. Allegro

2. Dance of the Blessed Spirits (Melody), arrangement (from "Orfeo ed Euri

3. II. Largo ma non tanto (opening)

4. Prelude for piano No. 7 in A major, Op. 28/7, CT. 172

5. Cantique de Jean Racine, for 4-part chorus & organ (or orchestra), Op.

6. Opening

7. II. Adagio cantabile

8. Pie Jesu

9. Salut d'amour, for violin & piano, Op. 12

10. La fille aux cheveux de lin, prelude for piano, L. 117/8

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Customer Reviews

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51 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Colllection of Old and New to Relax With, November 14, 2003

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rodboomboom (Dearborn, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Most Relaxing Classical Album In the World Ever, Volume II (Audio CD)

Having so enjoyed volume one of this series, I purchased this hoping to be likewise impressed. And I am.

This strays slightly from the first in not only having many of the classical giants works of the past, but also including the contemporary works of Rutter, J. Williams, and Horner.

The first CD introduced me to many composers which I was not familiar at all, and allowed me to followup and listen to more of their works. I now realize my progression into classical music has been maturing and am already familiar with many here included, however there are still many introductions which this CD provides: e.g. the beautiful piece by Trad, Duraflel, and Petit.

This strong combo of old and new, vocal and instrumental is powerful, soothing music.

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must buy for the non-snobbish classical music fan., October 21, 2004

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Ruthie Ann (Oldenburg, IN USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Most Relaxing Classical Album In the World Ever, Volume II (Audio CD)

I bought Vol. 1 of this series and was quite satisfied, but I have to say I'm more than satisfied with this one. If you can just mellow out and enjoy some great pieces, you'll love this CD. #15 on Disc 2 is almost worth the price alone!

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great music listein to while you read in bed, August 20, 2005

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Elizabeth Fogel "efogel1975" (Greenwood Village, CO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Most Relaxing Classical Album In the World Ever, Volume II (Audio CD)

I have listened to this CD for the last several years before going to sleep at night. I love classical music, and this is great music to help make my soul feel at peace and unwind after a taxing day.