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some of the loveliest moments
Bach: Mass in B minorBach: Mass in B minor
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the loveliest thing you're ever likely to hear, particularly the chorus that starts "who takest away the sins of the world"
Mozart: ConcertosMozart: Concertos
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particularly for the third movement of concerto no. 9 when it changes fro something fast and jaunty into something altogether more stately and beautiful; exquisite
Joan Sutherland: The Greatest HitsJoan Sutherland: The Greatest Hits
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track 3 casta diva long beautiful melodic aria
Sibelius: The 7 Symphonies; Finlandia; Kullervo; etc. [Box Set]Sibelius: The 7 Symphonies; Finlandia; Kullervo; etc. [Box Set]
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shortly after half way through the first movement of symphony no.5 and some fairly angsty stuff a beautiful uplifting theme, some lovely moments throughout symphonies
Elgar: Symphony No. 1; Berlioz: OverturesElgar: Symphony No. 1; Berlioz: Overtures
in Elgar's first symphony fantastic awe at some beautiful moments throughout
Symphonies Nos. 5 and 9 (Ndr-Sinfonieorchester, Wand)Symphonies Nos. 5 and 9 (Ndr-Sinfonieorchester, Wand) by Anton Bruckner
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not the most accessible composer, but amazing deep spirituality, well worth the effort - try particularly the adagio in symphony no.5, no.9 is better overall I think though
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No 2 in C Minor Op 37 (REGION 1) (NTSC)Beethoven: Piano Concerto No 2 in C Minor Op 37 (REGION 1) (NTSC)
particularly lovely second movement
Tallis: Spem in alium · Latin Church Music /Taverner Consort & Choir · ParrottTallis: Spem in alium · Latin Church Music /Taverner Consort & Choir · Parrott
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spem in alium - heavenly early choral work
Handel: Ariodante (Highlights)Handel: Ariodante (Highlights)
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the aria scherza infida is just too beautiful
Chopin: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 2Chopin: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 2
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romantic bliss
The PianoThe Piano by Michael Nyman
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try also the concerto version developed from this film score
Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 5 [Hybrid SACD]Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 5 [Hybrid SACD] by Temirkanov
the adagietto is great but personally my favourite movement is the second with its wildly varying moods - from serene to passionate to triumphant
Symphonies Nos 2, 50 & 53/String Quartet [IMPORT]Symphonies Nos 2, 50 & 53/String Quartet [IMPORT]
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the symphony no.50 is great about the volcano mt. st. helens
The Griller Quartet Play Mozart QuintetsThe Griller Quartet Play Mozart Quintets
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some lovely mozart chamber music
Brahms - The Complete SymphoniesBrahms - The Complete Symphonies
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beautiful dramatic Brahms
Berlioz: Les Nuits d'été; Ravel: ShéhérazadeBerlioz: Les Nuits d'été; Ravel: Shéhérazade
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particularly la spectre de la rose from les nuits d'ete - stunning
Ravel-Complete Orchestral WorksRavel-Complete Orchestral Works by London Symphony Orchestra
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colourful composing
Poulenc: Vocal, Chamber and Orchestral WorksPoulenc: Vocal, Chamber and Orchestral Works
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idiosyncratic stuff - check out the homage to mozart in concerto for two pianos
Schoenberg: Verklärte Nacht; Pelleas und MelisandeSchoenberg: Verklärte Nacht; Pelleas und Melisande by Berliner Philharmoniker
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dark and light juxtaposed, extremely romantic
Rachmaninoff: Symphonies Nos.1-3Rachmaninoff: Symphonies Nos.1-3 by Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
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the third symphony is wonderful, two is not bad either - also check out the symphonic dances