Rhapsody in Blue - Ultimate Piano Collection [20 CD Set] [Box set]

Johann Sebastian Bach (Composer), Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Composer), Giovanni Paisiello (Composer), Franz Joseph Haydn (Composer), Muzio Clementi (Composer), Ludwig van Beethoven (Composer), Frederic Chopin (Composer), Robert Schumann (Composer), Christian Sinding (Composer), Felix [1] Mendelssohn (Composer), Johannes Brahms (Composer), Edvard Grieg (Composer), Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky (Composer), Anton Rubinstein (Composer), Antonin Dvorak (Composer), Franz [Vienna] Schubert (Composer), Franz Liszt (Composer), Modest Mussorgsky (Composer), Sergey Rachmaninov (Composer), George Gershwin (Composer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Giovanni Paisiello, Franz Joseph Haydn, Muzio Clementi, et al.
• Audio CD (December 9, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 20
• 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: B00012QLSW
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #209,222 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #48 in Music > Classical > Ballets & Dances > Mazurkas
  • #71 in Music > Classical > Forms & Genres > Short Forms > Nocturnes
  • #76 in Music > Classical > Historical Periods > Modern, 20th, & 21st Century > Instruments > Keyboard > Piano

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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Would give 5 stars if sound quality where better, June 30, 2007

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M. P. Brady - See all my reviews
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This Classical collection is one of great length and breadth ,and is well worth purchasing ,if you want an abundance of music at a low price.The sound quality is decent,however it is not great.This set will not provide you with the crisp,clear sound quality of a RCA,CBS or other well known label,so some classical aficionados may not appreciate it much.It all depends on what your looking for ,I guess.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing compilation of works for piano; solo & with orchestra, August 14, 2007

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G. Stewart "Debussy & Sibelius Freak" (Chesapeake, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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I ordered this after hearing Passion - Most Famous Orchestral Spectaculars by the same company. Once again, I was not let down.
This provides 20 full length CDs with a large assortment of composers and compositions; famous pieces as well as not so well known works.
I am new to piano music, only slightly newer to piano than I am to classical, but this set is a fantastic find for anyone that wants to get to know the composers that are best known for piano compositions.
Every song, every CD is excellently recorded and mixed. The sound is perfect and the music is great.
For the low price of $13.97 (and if the price goes up to it's norm of about $50, it's still worth it, but if you can be patient, hold out and the price should drop again). I almost feel guilty for getting so much music; almost. I can't believe the quality or the quantity of this or the Passion set mentioned above and I highly recommend each.
If you are new to classical music. This should most definitely be step 1 on your journey because it is a good way to get a broad overview of classical. From there you can hone in on composers that you enjoy and buy more from them. I won't lie, this doesn't have everything that one might expect on a "Ultimate Piano Collection", but to be truthful, that is really quite subjective; I would have liked to have seen some Debussy on one of the discs, but I won't complain because every CD is at least good and the majority are great.
Buy this set with confidence.
I would also recommend that Rendezvous of Angels - Concert Collection be looked at as well. Another great compilation at a fantastic price.
ENJOY!!!

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great collection for a great price, June 26, 2007

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David Rudd "horn enthusiast" (Long Beach, CA) - See all my reviews
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I did not expect much in buying this collection, but I was greatly surprised. There were no reviews of the product at the time, and I bought the collection simply as a sampler of many great piano pieces. Most of the recordings are exquisite and of decent recording quality. This collection was well worth the price.