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In Review---Classical CD sampling

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image of Mozart from Wikipedia Emmanuel Pahud (flute), Marie Pierre Langlamet (harp) and Sabine Meyer (clarinet) Mozart (Flute Concerto 1, Concerto for Flute & Harp, and Clarinet Concerto EMI Classics Narciso Yepes Guitarra Espanola Vol. 2 Deusche Grammophon Great Moments from La Traviata Cheryl Studer, Luciano Pavarotti Deusche Grammophon Nikolaus Harnoncourt Handel Messiah Sony BMG Valery Gergiev & Kirov Orchestra The Nutcracker Philips Although classical music contributes wonderfully to a person's CD collection, health and well-being, these CDs can be expensive. Also it takes time to explore various composers and compositions before each listener finds his or her musical medicine or favorites. Therefore, I recommend a trip to a local library where an array of famous and not-so-famous works can be explored for free. Libraries in larger cities offer a wider variety, but even in a small town, you can find a few gems. I have been perusing the shelves