There's a huge, tremendously varied, and exciting world of classical music from before the time of Bach and Handel. It ranges from the soaring chant of the mystic Hildegard von Bingen and other sacred choral works to the secular, courtly love songs of the troubadours and trouvères. Visit Amazon.com's Early Music Store for recommended titles.
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The "Moonlight," the "Pathetique," and the "Appassionata" sonatas are known and loved by virtually all fans of classical music. But, as Amazon.com writer Stephen Wigler explains, there's a world of personalities, and playing, to be found in all of Beethoven's 32 piano sonatas. In this essay, we compare the very best interpretations of these masterpieces available, from Alfred Brendel, Solomon, Claudio Arrau, and other great pianists.
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With the release of Andrea Bocelli's first full-length opera
recording, "La Boheme," many music lovers who've never encountered a
complete opera before will take the plunge. And in his tragicomic
portrait of the lives of a circle of young bohemians, Giacomo Puccini
created what is in many ways the quintessential opera--which also
became the inspiration for one of the most successful musicals of the
1990s, "Rent." "La Boheme" makes a perfect entree for the budding
opera lover. Try out our Get Started in Classical feature--which
includes an audio tour--and explore Puccini's "La Boheme."
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Schwann Artist is the only complete magazine covering classical performers. This annual publication lists all classical recordings in the United States — every artist, every note. Sections on orchestras and ensembles, conductors, instrumental soloists, vocalists, and choral groups provide complete information on artists from today and yesterday. To help you make informed buying decisions, Schwann Artist also includes timely features, detailed reviews, new release recommends, and best buys. Interviews and articles on today's top artists round out this essential classical reference. Schwann Artist also provides a free service to help you locate any recording you're seeking.
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The year 2000 was the time to plunge into the music
of J.S. Bach--if you haven't already become an addict--as
the music world commemorates the 250th anniversary of Bach's
death. The actual date--July 28--has been anticipated with
concerts, festivals, and a cornucopia of releases.
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grand central station of articles and recommended discs and
books celebrating this supreme genius in Amazon.com's Bach
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