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For Book Lovers
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Vocalise, Op. 34, No. 4 - Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields- Rêverie - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
- Menuet (From Water Music Suite, No. 3 in G Major) - Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
- Tempo Di Valse (From Serenade for Strings in E Major, Op. 22) - Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields
- Madame Butterfly: Humming Chorus - BBC Concert Orchestra
- Banks of Green Willow - Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields
- My Bonny Boy [From "English Folk Song Suite"] - Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields
- Touch Her Soft Lips and Part [From Henry V] - Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
- Lento Ma Non Troppo (From Two Aquarelles) - English Chamber Orchestra
- Gaily But Not Quick (From Two Aquarelles) - English Chamber Orchestra
- Corral Nocturne (From Rodeo) - Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra
- Lullaby - Cleveland Orchestra
- Shenandoah - Mormon Tabernacle Choir
- To a Wild Rose (From Woodland Sketches, Op. 51) - Joseph Cooper
- Sarabande: For Katharine in April - Eastman Rochester Orchestra
- Appalachian Spring: Simple Gifts (Doppio Movimento) - Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra
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Perfect background music!
Of the whole series, this and one other (for the Hopeless Romantic) are my favorites. I love classical music but find much of it hard to listen to as the volume goes from soft to loud and back. This CD is a collection of gentle classical pieces perfect for background music during most any occasion. It doesn't jar at any point, but peacefully accompanies whatever is going on. And it is a perfect backdrop to a good book!
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This entire series of discs is really great...centered around a theme ("Book Lovers," "Lazy Afternoons," "When You're Alone,")each CD is full of beautifully done instrumentals that, interestingly enough, really do catch the spirit of the title. I particularly like this one--"for Book Lovers"--and read with it playing in the background. Could you find "better" performances or recordings of the selections? Sure. But for the convenience, quality, seclections and price, why should you? These are a terrific value, and a great way to start a classical music collection. Enjoy.