Harpsichord in Europe

1. Lavolta, for keyboard in G minor, No. 2, MB 91
Composed by William Byrd
with Chantal Perrier-Layec

2. The King's Hunting Jigg
Composed by John Bull
with Chantal Perrier-Layec

3. Pièces de clavecin, for harpsichord, Book I Les Sylvains
Composed by Francois Couperin
with Chantal Perrier-Layec

4. Pièces de clavecin, for harpsichord, Book I Les abeilles
Composed by Francois Couperin
with Chantal Perrier-Layec

5. Pièces de clavecin, for harpsichord, Book I Le réveille-matin
Composed by Francois Couperin
with Chantal Perrier-Layec

6. Le Rappel des oiseaux, for harpsichord (Pièces de clavecin avec une méthode)
Composed by Jean-Philippe Rameau
with Chantal Perrier-Layec

7. Dardanus, tragédie en musique
Composed by Jean-Philippe Rameau
with Chantal Perrier-Layec

8. Les Niais de Sologne, for harpsichord (Pièces de clavecin avec une méthode)
Composed by Jean-Philippe Rameau
with Chantal Perrier-Layec

9. Gavotte with 6 doubles, for harpsichord (Nouvelles suites)
Composed by Jean-Philippe Rameau
with Chantal Perrier-Layec

10. Suite for keyboard (Suite de piece), Vol.1, No.5 in E major, HWV 430
Composed by George Frideric Handel
with Chantal Perrier-Layec

11. Italian Concerto for keyboard solo in F major, BWV 971
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
with Chantal Perrier-Layec

12. Work(s) Sonata in D minor
Composed by Domenico Scarlatti
with Chantal Perrier-Layec

13. Work(s) Sonata in B minor
Composed by Domenico Scarlatti
with Chantal Perrier-Layec

14. Work(s) Sonata in C major
Composed by Domenico Scarlatti
with Chantal Perrier-Layec

15. Work(s) Sonata in C sharp minor
Composed by Antonio Soler
with Chantal Perrier-Layec

16. Work(s) Sonata in D major
Composed by Antonio Soler
with Chantal Perrier-Layec

17. Sonata for piano in D major, Op.13
Composed by Mateo Albeniz
with Chantal Perrier-Layec

Tracks:

Introitus: puer natus est nobis
Kyrie: Kyrie eleison
Gloria: Gloria in excelsis Deo
Psalmus 112: Laudate pueri
Offertorium: Tui sunt caeli
Sanctus: Sanctus
Agnus Dei: Agnus Dei
Communio: Viderunt omnes
Magnificat: Magnificat anima mea Dominum
Hymnus: A solis ortus cardine
Introitus: Salve sancta Parens
Halleluja: Multifarie
Communio: Exulta filia Sion - Psalm 45
Magnificat: Magnificat anima mea Dominum
Track 15
Track 16
Track 17
Track 18

Customer Reviews:

clearing up a discrepancy.......2005-12-20

The play list is correct, the one with the ability to listen to clips. This CD has 14 tracks, beginning with "Puer natus est nobis" (the Introit) and ending with "Magnificat anima mea Dominum." The list that says ON THIS CD is a totally different list of chants. I do not know what it is doing on this page.
There is no Mozart. There are sparse credits in the liner notes. The recording appears to be of a group calling itself Capella Gregoriana, although nothing is said about them. Predominantly chant, there are times when the selections move to motets, the natural outgrowth of chant, being simutaneous independent plain songs as it were, combined to form a melodious and rhythmic whole much as partner songs do. Highly recommended, this is an excellent budget album. Just be sure that you understand that you are getting the 14 tracks that you can listen to, not the list that says other tracks are on the CD. As for the Christmas feel, it is certainly reverent and soothing. It is not festive. If you like chant, you will appreciate this album. I certainly do. If you are looking for festive type Christmas music, find another source.

One of the best I've heard.......2004-03-09

Not technically Gregorian, because of some polyphony. But this is one of the best selections of this kind of music that I've heard. Compare to expensive monastery or convert CDs, and others, and this is one you put on the CD changer more than the rest. Found it in a bargain bin at Fry's. Amazing CD.

Beautiful music.......2002-12-29

Beautiful musical rendition of Christmas music. Soothing and lilting, it'll help you get centered or reconnected or whatever it is you need for stress relief. A fantastic CD at a great price!

Do the holidays get you stressed?.......2000-12-05

This is a beautiful collection of soothing Christmas chants and motets...Put this in your CD player and you'll have trouble getting upset about the person who just cut you off for the last parking space at the mall! An excellent-quality recording for an amazing price...

Who record this? Capella Gregoriana?.......2000-09-01

There is an interesting descrepancy in who recorded these - the listing says: "Performed by Schola Hungarica Conducted by László Dobszay" while the cd itself simply says "Capella Gregoriana". I suspect the listing is more accurate given the overall quality of this recording. Other than a phrase in Procedentem Sponsum where I find the high notes to be less than ideal, the recording has voices clearly used to chant with careful unisons that keeps the words understandable. The first cut Dies est laetitia is my favorite. This is definately an acceptable album of traditional Christmas music - very traditional.

Bach for Book Lovers: A Soothing Companion for Reading

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If You Love Music AND Books Together, Try This.
Nice Bach, but not for reading time...
Relaxing not agitating classical music
Outstanding Compilation of Brilliant Music for Home or Car
Bach & Books! Can It Get Any Better!

Bach for Book Lovers: A Soothing Companion for Reading

Manufacturer: Philips
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Fugues | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

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Beethoven for Book Lovers: An Intimate Companion for Reading
Brahms for Book Lovers: A Cozy Companion for Reading
Baroque at Bathtime: A Relaxing Serenade to Wash Your Cares Away
Baroque for Beauty Sleep: Sweet Dreams for Beautiful Dreamers
Tchaikovsky At Tea Time: A Refreshing Blend For Body And Spirit

ASIN: B0000041NJ
Release Date: 1997-06-10

Tracks:

Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude No. 1 In C - Friedrich Gulda
Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude No. 9 In E - Friedrich Gulda
Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude No. 17 In A Flat - Friedrich Gulda
Piano Concerto No. 5 In F Minor: Largo - Jean Louis Steuerman
Concerto In D Minor For Oboe, Violin & Strings: Adagio - Arthur Grumiaux
Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor: Rondeau - William Bennett
Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor: Sarabande - William Bennett
Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor: Menuet - William Bennett
Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2: Prelude No. 7 In E Flat - Friedrich Gulda
Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2: Prelude No. 12 In F Minor - Friedrich Gulda
Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: PRELUDE NO. 4 IN C - SHARP MINOR - Friedrich Gulda
Italian Concerto In F: Andante - Jean Louis Steuerman
Orchestral Suite No. I In C: Courante - Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields
Orchestral Suite No. I In C: Gavotte I - II - Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields
Orchestral Suite No. I In C: Forlane - Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields
Orchestral Suite No. I In C: Menuet I - II - Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields
Orchestral Suite No. I In C: Bourree - Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields
Orchestral Suite No. I In C: Passepied I II - Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields
Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2: Prelude No. 19 In A - Friedrich Gulda
Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2: Prelude No. 21 In B Flat - Friedrich Gulda
Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 In F: Adagio - Maria Teresa Garatti
Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 In B Flat: Allegro - Janos Scholz

Customer Reviews:

If You Love Music AND Books Together, Try This........2006-02-14

This compilation contains the gentle music of Bach which sets the tone for the warm, friendly reading companion. By turns contemplative, lilting and dancing, it is easy to listen to as you read or merely sit back and relax to this lovely selection.

More than a century after Bach wrote one of his most famous preludes, Gound, the 19th-century French composer, used it note for note as an accompaniment to his own setting of "Ave Maria." This devout prelude, almost like a prayer in music, inspires the soul while entertaining the heart.

Nice Bach, but not for reading time..........2005-11-04

I enjoy Bach, so I thought I'd check out this disc. It's a nice colleciton, and it would fit in very nicely at your local coffee shop or bookstore - but if you're a book lover it'll be too distracting, and if you're a music lover it'll be even worse.

My biggest complaint is a geeky one: The recordings aren't the greatest quality. They're all fairly low-level, requiring a boost on your CD player's volume. But worse, they're all plagued by noise - a faint but audible hiss below the music. This was highly distracting to me, and even more so because it was present at different intensities on different tracks.

The performance was nice, but too stoccatto to be enjoyable while reading. A little sustain pedal goes a long way! Further, several of the pieces selected (particularly toward the beginning of the disc) contained dissonant notes that - while perfectly acceptable musically - would probably be a distraction from all but the best of books.

All told, this disc gets 3 stars for the content - it's nice music, expertly performed, but poorly recorded. It only gets 1 star for living up to its title... There are plenty of better things to listen to when you're curling up with a book!

Relaxing not agitating classical music.......2005-06-05

Especially to the average listener, certain types of classical music can seem ... well, actually disturbing to listen to with its sometimes frenzied tempos, dissonant tones or dramatic shifts in loudness - and all of that sometimes after a day of frenzied schedules, harsh people and constant noise. Fortunately, most all of 18th century classical music - like that of Bach or Mozart - was composed purposely to inspire contentment, cheerfulness and refreshment. Such is the music on this CD. Not only is this music calming to listen to when reading or meandering around the house but also is an inspiring introduction to the music of the great Baroque composer, Johann Sebastian Bach.

THis CD contains a fine selection of various types of instrumental music Bach wrote (solo piano, concerto for solo instrument and small orchestra) that all have a similar, more gentle tempo that makes for a delightful, non-intrusive background for entertaining, reading or conversation. But don't let the cute cover graphics mislead you that this is not serious quality music - most of the selections here are taken from several top Philips recordings with mostly good sound quality. About half the selections are gentle, lyrical piano solo works ("preludes") from Bach's keyboard masterpiece called "The Well-Tempered Clavier" and provide a wonderful repose in between the more lively orchestral works. If there is one complaint here, it would be the sound quality on the solo piano music which is a bit harsh. But it still makes a great place to start to explore the music of Bach or just to have some nice music on hand for reading.

Last, if you find you like the music of Bach here (especially the piano selections), you will might enjoy some higher-quality recordings of Bach's keyboard concertos or the "Well-Tempered Clavier" by Angela Hewitt - the premier Bach pianist of our time. Her two Bach Concerto recordings masterfully capture the lively spirit and graceful nuances of Bach and are wonderful music for a Sunday morning. A great "next step" for exploring the vast and rich musical world of Bach once you take in this CD.

Outstanding Compilation of Brilliant Music for Home or Car.......2004-01-26

This is a suberb compilation of delightful Bach piano and chamber music masterpieces. The "songs" were chosen from the vast and excellent Phillips classical music recordings. The sound, performances, and song selections are outstanding.

A lot of great classical music is not very good for listening at home. The crescendos can be loud and the themes too intense. I would rather listen to a breathtaking Mozart piano sonata (solo piano) at home than a grand Mozart symphony (large orchestra). The music on this CD was chosen for home listening, such as when reading a book.

This music is EXCELLENT for listening at home. It's both brilliant and mellow. When I listen to this music I marvel at the brilliance of Bach. I am very grateful for this music.

A fantastic compilation!

Bach & Books! Can It Get Any Better!.......2003-11-14

Combining two of my favorite things, Bach and Books, this is a great find for those who are in to these two!

A fine selection of Bach is displayed, from concerto to suite, from oboe to clavier to harpsichord to orchestra, the variety and peaceful that exude from this fine collection are soothing.

Tracks:

Con No.1 in d, BWV 1052: I. Allegro
Con No.1 in d, BWV 1052: II. Adagio
Con No.1 in d, BWV 1052: III. Allegro
Con No.2 in E, BWV 1053: I. (Allegro)
Con No.2 in E, BWV 1053: II. Siciliano
Con No.2 in E, BWV 1053: III. Allegro
Con No.3 in D, BWV 1054: I. (Allegro)
Con No.3 in D, BWV 1054: II. Adagio e piano sempre
Con No.3 in D, BWV 1054: III. Allegro

Tracks:

Con No.4 in A, BWV 1055: I. Allegro
Con No.4 in A, BWV 1055: II. Larghetto
Con No.4 in A, BWV 1055: III. Allegro ma non tanto
Con No.5 in f, BWV 1056: I. (Allegro)
Con No.5 in f, BWV 1056: II. Largo
Con No.5 in f, BWV 1056: III. Presto
Con No.6 in F, BWV 1057: I. (Allegro)
Con No.6 in F, BWV 1057: II. Andante
Con No.6 in F, BWV 1057: III. Allegro assai
Con No.7 in g, BWV 1058: I. (Allegro)
Con No.7 in g, BWV 1058: II. Andante
Con No.7 in g, BWV 1058: III. Allegro assai

Customer Reviews:

Great quality CD.......2004-12-08

I have heard these concerti performed live many times over the years and I really like Schiff's performace. Strong, energetic, yet sensitive. Some may say that Schiff can over-do the marcato, but not this time. They are my favorites. Bach's work is amazing, and Schiff & Co do it very, very well.
Essential fare for the Bach enthusist.

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Piano: Greatest Hits

Manufacturer: Decca
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Pavanes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

Polonaises | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

Waltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music

The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music

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4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music
ASIN: B0002IQAVI
Release Date: 2004-07-13

Tracks:

Siciliano [from Sonata No. 2 in E-Flat Major, BWV 1031] - Wilhelm Kempff
Larg [From Concerto for Keyboard, Strings, & Continuo No] - Chamber Orchestra of Europe,
Adagio Sostenuto [From Piano Sonata No. 14 in C Sharp Mino, Op. 27 N] - Claudio Arrau
Andante [from Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K. 467] - English Chamber Orchestra, Radu Lupu
Fse (Bagatelle in a Minor, Woo 59) - Vladimir Ashkenazy
Nocturne No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 9 No. 2
Waltz No. 6 in D-Flat Major, Op. 64 No. "1 Minute"
Polonaise No. 6 in A-Flat Major, Op. 53 "Heroic" - Shura Cherkassky
Prde No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 28 - Nikita Magaloff
Adagio un Poco Mosso [from Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major Op. 73] - Vladimir Ashkenazy
Trrei [from Kinderszenen, Op. 15] - Radu Lupu
Moments Musicaux No. 3 in F Minor (Allegro Moderato), Op. 94 D 780 - Mitsuka Uchida,
Gymnope No. 1
Arabesque No. 1 (Andante Con Moto)
Pavane for a Dead Princess - Vladimir Ashkenazy
Variation 18 [from Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini, Op. 43] - Jean-Yves Thibaudet
Andante Con Moto E Poco Rubato [from 3 Preludes for Piano Solo] - Cleveland Orchestra,

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Book Lovers Companion

Manufacturer: Philips
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Quartets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

Quintets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

Trios | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

Fugues | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

Classical | Box Sets | Stores | Music
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For Book Lovers Only
Debussy for Daydreaming: Music to Caress Your Innermost Thoughts
Tchaikovsky At Tea Time: A Refreshing Blend For Body And Spirit
Bach for Breakfast
Liszt for Lovers: Piano Dreams of Love and Passion

ASIN: B00000AFQB
Release Date: 1998-09-01

Tracks:

Violin Sonata No. 1 In G: Vivace ma non troppo - Various Artists
Clarinet Sonata No. 1 In F Minor: Allegretto grazioso - Various Artists
Serenade No. 1 In D: Menuetto 1&11 - Various Artists
Violin Sonata No. 2 In A: Andante tranquillo - Vivace - Andante - Vivace di piu - Andante vivace - Various Artists
Piano Trio No. 3 In C Minor: Andante grazioso - Various Artists
Clarinet Sonata No. 2 In E-Flat: Andante con moto - Various Artists
Violin Sonata No. 2 In A: Allegretto grazioso - Various Artists
Clarinet Trio In A Minor: Andante grazioso - Various Artists
String Quartet No. 1 In C Minor: Romanze. Poco adagio - Various Artists
Piano Quintet In F Minor: Andante, un poco adagio - Various Artists
Clarinet Quintet In B Minor: Adagio - Various Artists

Tracks:

Sonata No. 5 In F ('Spring'): Adagio molto espressivo - Beethoven
Sonata No. 10 In G: Adagio espressivo - Beethoven
Sonata No. 2 In A: Andante piu tosto allegretto - Beethoven
String Quartet No. 16 In F: Lento assai, cantante e tranquillo - Beethoven
Sonata No. 7 In C Minor: Adagio cantabile - Beethoven
Sonata No. 8 In G: Tempo di minuetto, ma molto moderato e grazioso - Beethoven
Sonata No. 3 In E-flat: Adagio con molt' espressione - Beethoven
String Quartet No. 6 In B-Flat: Adagio ma non troppo - Beethoven
'Archduke' Trio In B-Flat: Andante cantabile, ma pero con moto - Poco piu adagio - Beethoven

Tracks:

Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I: Prelude No.1 In C
Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I: Prelude No.9 In E
Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I: Prelude No.17 In A-Flat
Piano Concerto No. 5 In F Minor: Largo
Concert In D Minor For Oboe, Violin & Strings: Adagio
Orchestral Suite No.2 In B Minor: Rondeau
Orchestral Suite No.2 In B Minor: Sarabande
Orchestral Suite No.2 In B Minor: Menuet
Well-Tempered Clavier, Book II: Prelude No.7 In E-Flat
Well-Tempered Clavier, Book II: Prelude No.12 In F Minor
Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I: Prelude No.4 In C-Sharp Minor
Italian Concerto In F: Andante
Orchestral Suite No.1 In C: Courante
Orchestral Suite No.1 In C: Gavotte I - II
Orchestral Suite No.1 In C: Forlane
Orchestral Suite No.1 In C: Menuet I - II
Orchestral Suite No.1 In C: Bourree
Orchestral Suite No.1 In C: Passepied I - II
Well-Tempered Clavier, Book II: Prelude No.19 In A
Well-Tempered Clavier, Book II: Prelude No. 21 In B-Flat
BRANDENBURG CONCERTO NO. I IN F: Adagio
Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 In B-Flat: Allegro

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Bach: Oboe Concerti

Manufacturer: Polygram Int'l
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

Classical | Imports | Stores | Music
ASIN: B000001GC7
Release Date: 1990-02-01

Tracks:

Con in F for ob, str & bc, BWV 1053: Allegro
Con in F for ob, str & bc, BWV 1053: Siciliano
Con in F for ob, str & bc, BWV 1053: Allegro
Con in d for ob, str & bc, BWV 1059: Allegro
Con in d, BWV 1059: Adagio
Con in d, BWV 1059: Presto
Con in A for ob, str & bc, BWV 1055: (without tempo indication)
Con in A for ob, str & bc, BWV 1055: Larghetto
Con in A for ob, str & bc, BWV 1055: Allegro ma non tanto

Women Composers at the Courts of Europe, Vol. 1

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Women Composers at the Courts of Europe, Vol. 1

Manufacturer: Cybele
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000054OZI
Release Date: 2000-12-19

Tracks:

Divert 'Son Prima' in d: Adagio - Irene Schmidt/Jaroslav Sveceny/Wladimir Kissin/Fine Zimmerman
Divert 'Son Prima' in d: Vivace - Irene Schmidt/Jaroslav Sveceny/Wladimir Kissin/Fine Zimmerman
Divert 'Son Prima' in d: Largo - Irene Schmidt/Jaroslav Sveceny/Wladimir Kissin/Fine Zimmerman
Divert 'Son Prima' in d: Allegro - Irene Schmidt/Jaroslav Sveceny/Wladimir Kissin/Fine Zimmerman
Divert 'Trio III' in d, Op.III, No.3: Andantino - Irene Schmidt/Jaroslav Sveceny/Wladimir Kissin/Fine Zimmerman
Divert 'Trio III' in d, Op.III, No.3: Allegro - Irene Schmidt/Jaroslav Sveceny/Wladimir Kissin/Fine Zimmerman
Divert 'Trio III' in d, Op.III, No.3: Presto - Irene Schmidt/Jaroslav Sveceny/Wladimir Kissin/Fine Zimmerman
Son II in E flat, Op.1, No.2: Allegro - Jaroslav Sveceny/Fine Zimmerman
Son II in E flat, Op.1, No.2: Tempo Di Menuetto - Jaroslav Sveceny/Fine Zimmerman
Son II in F, Op.I, No.2: Allegro Moderato - Irene Schmidt/Wladimir Kissin/Fine Zimmerman
Son II in F, Op.I, No.2: Rondo Vivace - Irene Schmidt/Wladimir Kissin/Fine Zimmerman
Grande Son in B, Op.10: Andante Sostenuto - Wladimir Kissin/Fine Zimmerman
Grande Son in B, Op.10: Adagio Ma Non Troppo - Wladimir Kissin/Fine Zimmerman
Grande Son in B, Op.10: Andante Con Var - Wladimir Kissin/Fine Zimmerman
Grande Trio in A, Op.11: Allegro - Jaroslav Sveceny/Wladimir Kissin/Fine Zimmerman
Grande Trio in A, Op.11: Andante - Jaroslav Sveceny/Wladimir Kissin/Fine Zimmerman
Grande Trio in A, Op.11: Polonaise - Jaroslav Sveceny/Wladimir Kissin/Fine Zimmerman

Music for Relaxation, Vol. 2: The Romantic Bach

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the best music to calm the soul

Music for Relaxation, Vol. 2: The Romantic Bach

Manufacturer: Polygram Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Fugues | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Oratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Cantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Tracks:

Orchestral Suite No.3 in D, BWV1068: Air - ASMF/Marriner
Beloved Jesu, we are here BWV731 - Alicia De Larrocha
Christmas Oratorio, BWV248: Sinfonia - Stuttgarter Kammerorchester/Munchinger
Ob Con in F, from Keyboard Con BWV1053: Siciliano - Neil Black
Prelude in e flat, BWV853 - Czech PO/Stokowski
Cantata BWV147: Jesu, joy of man's desiring - Julius Katchen
Orchestral Suite No.2 in b, BWV1067: Sarabande - William Bennett
Orchestral Suite No.2: Minuet & Badinerie - William Bennett
Brandenburg Con No.4 in G, BWV1049: Allegro - Stoika Milanova/Aurele Nicolet/Peter Reidemeister
'Wachet auf' from Cantata, BWV140: Sleepers awake - New SO of London/Agoult
Cantata BWV22: Sanctify us by Thy goodness - Alicia De Larrocha
Con for ob and vn, BWV1060: Adagio - Tess Miller/Carmel Kaine
Keyboard Con in g, BWV1058: Andante - Andras Schiff
Con for two vns in d, BWV1043: Largo ma non tanto - Granville Jones/Carl Pini
The Well-tempered Clavier, BWV846: Prelude in C - Andras Schiff
Cantata BWV208: Sheep may safely graze - Stuttgarter Kammerorchester/Munchinger

Customer Reviews:

the best music to calm the soul.......2005-04-24

This is the best collection of music I know for calming and regaining perspective. I've given this CD to many friends who were seriously ill, and all have told me what a wonderful help it was to them in their times of trouble and pain. I'm only sorry that it appears to be "out of print" and only available used. All the pieces were familiar to me, but somehow the combination is extra special, extra powerful in its ability to soothe and relieve soul-deep pain.