Windham Hill Mozart Variations

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Composer), Flute Force (Performer), John Sanders (Performer), Michael Manring (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Flute Force, John Sanders, Michael Manring
• Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
• Audio CD (April 4, 2000)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Windham Hill Records
• ASIN: B00000JH87
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #156,819 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #79 in Music > Classical > Chamber Music > Quintets
  • #98 in Music > Classical > Forms & Genres > Symphonies > Classical

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Breathtakingly Beautiful, but not for the musical snob..., May 12, 2000

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Richard W. Williams (Glastonbury, Ct. USA) - See all my reviews
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Mark my words. This is one of the most beautiful recordings I have ever heard. This is NOT new age, so don't let the label fool you. These are thoughtful variations of some of the most recognized Mozart pieces performed by some of the best contemporary musicians on earth. Most are virtually unrecognizable except for the famously faithful themes running throughout. Lots of historic Windham Hill stable musicians are represented here, along with some hugely talented "guest" artists. The Turtle Island String Quartet, Liz Story, Mike Marshall, Paul McCandless and Michael Manring bring their usual excitement to everything they play, but my favorite piece has to be "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" by the L.A. Guitar Quartet. If their interpretation of this early Mozart doodle fails to draw an eye mist or a lung gasp, then you must be dead! This is too good to languish at the bottom of the Amazon pit. Buy this and live a little.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Peaceful and calming for parents and children, March 14, 2001

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TR (wi) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Windham Hill Mozart Variations (Audio CD)

We picked this up after sampling several of the cuts here at Amazon. We were interested in a way to introduce our 1+/- year old to classical music and add to our drive and naptime repertoire. We couldn't be happier with this CD. The variations reflect the enormous talent and creativity of those arranging and performing on the CD and underscore how timeless music can be! If you like Classical, Jazz, NewAge or Eclectic, this will fit well in your collection!

5.0 out of 5 stars This makes the third copy., January 21, 2012

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phunyfarm - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Windham Hill Mozart Variations (Audio CD)

I've worn out two. Lovely rendetions. Mozart would approve. We use it @ work alot. It makes good background that relaxes & entertains without interfering. If you enjoy Mozart, you'll like these variations.
I've looked off & on for a year or two, wanting to replace a current abused & much used copy. Looked on Amazon, & THERE IS WAS. Thanks!