If Romantic Era had to be defined by a single musician, it would definitely be Franz Liszt. Breathtaking pieces that I listen repeatedly are "Liebestraum No. 3," "Consolation No. 3" and "Un Sospiro."

One of Van Cliburn's best CDs. Tchaikovsky's Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op.23 (Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso) and Rachmaninoff's Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op.18 (Allegro scherzando).

The 21 Nocturnes and the 26 Preludes by Adam Harasiewicz. My very favorite... "Nocturne in E Flat, Op. 9 No.2" ... Heavenly!

Artur Rubinstein plays some of the best-loved classical pieces -- My faves: Rachmaninoff's "Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini," "Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata," Mozart's "Piano Concerto No. 21."

Like Gershwin and Mozart, Schubert lived a short life but his music lives on. Highlights: "Serenade" by Eugene Ormandy & the Philadelphia Orchestra & "Moment Musical in F Minor" by Entremont (piano).

The birth of "Rhapsody In Blue" in 1924 caused a sensation and left its mark not only to Gershwin's fellow composers but also to music lovers all over the world. The ultimate masterpiece of the Modern Era.

The most famous "Clair de Lune" was written in 1890 but not published until 1905, 15 years after. Repertoire includes Arabesques, Preludes and Children's Corner with Philippe Entremont on piano.

This is one of the greatest compilation of Chopin's masterpieces on piano. Includes his famous "Etude in E Major Op. 10 No. 3" beautifully interpreted by Alexis Weissenberg.

This 2-CD Set is a collection of best-loved pieces by Debussy, Liszt, Chopin, Mozart, Mendelssohn, Rachmaninoff, et al. My faves: "Piano Sonata No. 15" and one of my pieces, "Spring Song."

2-CD Set showcasing the famous pieces from Bach (Baroque Era), Beethoven & Mozart, (Classical Era), Liszt, Chopin, Debussy, Rachmaninoff, Bramhs, Schumann (Romantic Era) & Satie (Modern Era).

2-CD Set - Highlights: Disc 1 - Antonio Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto, Op. 8 - Spring, Op 8 in E Major" and Disc 2 - Mozart's "A Little Night Music" & Bizet's "Carmen Suite No. 2"

My very favorite is Jules Massenet's "Meditation De Thais" performed by Anne Akiko Meyers with Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Andrew Litton. I can't stop listening to this piece, so moving!

The best pieces from Debussy, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, Borodin, and Ravel are highlighted in this CD with Eugene Ormandy and the Philadelphia Orchestra, "Reverie" and "Clair De Lune" are heavenly!

A most delightful listening experience! Listen closely to Debussy's "Reverie" and your ears will be begging for repeated listens.

I love Camille Saint-Saëns pieces particularly the piano trios heard here with crystal-clear texture and beautiful melodies. He was "the French Mendelssohn." "Piano Trio No. 1 in F Major, Op. 18" and "Piano Trio No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 92" in a variety of movements. Rebecca Hirsch (violin), Caroline Dearnley (cello) and John Lenehan (piano)- the Joachim Trio.

The Grammy-Award winning violinist’s virtuosic takes on these timeless classical pieces are elegantly unflawed and breathtaking. He plays with utmost care and passion as heard in all the tracks, but my top choices include Schubert’s “Ave Maria,” Debussy’s “Beau Soir,” Fauré’s “Après Un Rêve,” Tchaikovsky’s “None But The Lonely Heart,” Mozart’s “Laudete Dominum” and Manuel Ponce’s “Estrellita.”