Violin Adagios

Jules Massenet (Composer), Max Bruch (Composer), Antonio Vivaldi (Composer), Johann Sebastian Bach (Composer), Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Composer), Sergey Rachmaninov (Composer), Johannes Brahms (Composer), Samuel Barber (Composer), Fritz Kreisler (Composer), Ludwig van Beethoven (Composer), Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky (Composer), Antonin Dvorak (Composer), Dmitry Shostakovich (Composer), Edward Elgar (Composer), Franz [Vienna] Schubert (Composer), George Frederick Handel (Composer), Felix [1] Mendelssohn (Composer), Jean Sibelius (Composer), Erich Wolfgang Korngold (Composer), Manuel Ponce (Composer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Composer: Jules Massenet, Max Bruch, Antonio Vivaldi, Johann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, et al.
• Audio CD (March 20, 2001)
• SPARS Code: ADD
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Decca
• ASIN: B000058BGY
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #62,738 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #15 in Music > Classical > Historical Periods > Modern, 20th, & 21st Century > Composers > Korngold, Erich Wolfgang

Customer Reviews

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48 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exquisite collection & performances, unbelievable value!!!, January 14, 2002

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Chicago Dreamer "chicagodreamer" (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Violin Adagios (Audio CD)

"Over 2 l/2 hours of the world's most beautiful music." These words on the cover are very close to true. What an incredible value this collection is!! So many of these compilations of this sort are cheaply produced, and those "greatest hits" collections are one trite piece after another -- after a while one runs screaming to the stereo to shut it off. However, this collection is top-notch, and the performers they chose are masterful musicians at the top of their game. Every selection is lovely, each one unfolding after the other in a sublime slide show of exquisite compositions performed by legends. This is TWO CDs of sparkling performances composed and performed by masters. There is not a bad selection or a piece of inferior quality in the entire lot.

The violin is an extraordinary instrument that, when played correctly, can pluck the heartstrings and stir the soul. It is played perfectly by each puppetmaster on each one of these wonderful pieces, and the experience of listening to this collection is an exquisite journey for the heart and spirit. Looking for a fantastic collection of exquisite pieces written and performed by genius? It's here. Highly, highly recommended!!

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extraordinary Delight, June 29, 2001

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elizabeth robison (Tucson, AZ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Violin Adagios (Audio CD)

This is a two CD compilation of some of the finest violin-orchestral adagios I have ever listened to. It consists of some of the greatest concertos,adagios,sonatas of 23 composers ranging from Bach to Vivaldi.The orchestral arrangements are accompanied by ten of the most outstanding violinists from Joshua Bell to Pinchas Zukerman. This music will lull away your cares and transport you to heights of both joy and sadness. It is a pure delight to listen to. Sit back, relax and dream as this music surrounds you with peace and tranquility.You are sure to get lost in its harmonies.

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Violin Adagios, June 29, 2001

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Cathy Dunne "longs for a good book" (Auburn Hills, MI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Violin Adagios (Audio CD)

This is the most wonderful collection of relaxing, slow, peaceful violin pieces I have ever encountered. I purchased it to help me relax at bedtime or while reading or just relaxing around the house. Every night my husband turns it on so we can drift off to these soothing pieces. I think it is also a GREAT value because you get two CD's in this set for this low price.

What a GREAT buy!! I recommend this CD to anyone who likes violin and likes to relax, and who among us doesn't need that these days. This would also be great in a nursery helping to soothe your little one to sleep while listening to great classical violin adagios!!