Out the starting gate, the brilliant idiosyncratic Glenn Gould stunned the classical world with this energetic album. Bach was not played this way at the time. Gould was always an animated and intelligent presence.

These overture/symphonies are excitingly well played. Enjoyable and energetic from the rich halls of eighteenth century Hamburg. Although not by famous composers this recording represents brilliantly this musically era. A great recording.

von Karajan and the rich Berlin Philharmonic play these musical diversions with loving charm. One Karajan's finest classical period recordings and one of the best ever of these pieces.

Invite Mozart in for a little musical gathering. These guests will keep the musical conversation dancing through the air. Mozart liked to play with understanding friends. Two centuries later the spirit of Mozart is with today's friends.

These horn concertos are fun, bright, and cheerful. Mozart wrote those for his friend who was the brunt of a good deal of earthy humor from the composer. Great remastering of this classic recording makes this a must buy. The oboe concerto is frolicing fine also.

A strong powerful pulse drives this performance of the famous Trout. A big catch! The excitement is palpable.

If you are not very familiar with Chopin these selections should open the door of your heart to the supreme master of the piano, played by the great Arthur Rubinstein.

A pianist who played a bit on the wild side is right at home in this field of dance. Liszt was a superstar pianist and showman. These rock.

Brahms as a young romantic played supportively with great heart in these two piano trios. Although you often see pictures of Brahms as an old bearded man, he began as young romantic with a tremendous musical knowledge. His life long love of the great pianist Clara Schumann might be glimpsed in these pieces.

Two great symphonies played superbly in remastered sound. Out of step with many of the great composers, Dvorak was a balanced family man. So it goes to show, the stereotype is misleading. Engaging passion, joy and rich experience from a member of the bourgeoisie!

Joy of life through the differing views of elegance with a little can-can thrown in. Enjoy. This cd is a sparkling and joyous gem.

Marches by the Composer/Emperor of the The American Brass Band lead by the master of brass conductor Fennell. This'll get you marching around the room as you plumb the depths of a seemingly everyday style of outdoor holiday park music. Have fun and enjoy a master.

Another Strauss, but this Strauss is a romantic/large orchestra painter of music canvases. These performances are an emotional benchmark. You are now in the epic world of late Romanticism.

A modern day Scarlatti taken too early from this world. A great performance of Joplin's brilliantly inventive "rags".

Brilliantly played...a piano concerto journey from early to late romanticism. An engaging way to sample the various styles of piano concerto composition.