The Most Relaxing Classical Album in the World...Ever!
You want relaxing classical music that'll soothe your soul but won't lull you into sleep? Here's a double CD for you.The Most Relaxing Classical Album in the World ... Ever!does its best to cover both well-worn classical favorites (Bach's "Air on the G String," Pachelbel's "Cannon," Debussy's "Clair de Lune") and some eclectic left-field choices (an excerpt from Górecki'sSymphony No. 3, Jocelyn Pook's "Blow the Wind," and Samuel Barber'sAdagio for Strings. The performances of most of these excerpts are top-notch--artists include Sir Neville Marriner, James Galway, Jacqueline du Pré and the Philadelphia Orchestra--and there's enough variety here for everyone.--Edward Garabedian