The Pachelbel Canon, Albinoni Adagio and Other Baroque Melodies

Unable to find a better title for this review, I could only choose fantastic. I have owned this CD for almost 25 years. I wore it out and it got damaged, so I just bought a new copy. If you only buy this album for Pachelbel's Canon, your money will be well spent! I have heard many versions of the Canon, but this one, for me is over the top! This song is so powerful and moving!! As I continued listening to the Canon over the years, I could actually hear lyrics, but not the type of lyrics one is used to hearing. This song has a language all its own. If you listen closely you'll be able to hear the lyrics too; I promise. I share it with almost anyone who is willing to listen. You will not be disappointed with this CD.

I have a bazillion recordings of Pachebel's Canon. This was the first one I ever bought. It came out, on vinyl, around the time that it was used as theme music in the film, "Ordinary People". It is so beautiful that it still brings tears to my eyes. I have obviously replaced my vinyl with a CD, and it sounds even better.Also on this record are the Albioni Adagio ("Gallipoli") and other pieces of music of that genre. This is not a CD of movie music, I think the reverence and beauty of the music has led film makers to use these pieces to back up their art. I recommend this recording highly. It has lasted in my favorites group for almost thirty years. Enjoy

Exceptional!

I've bought this about tree times now hope I can hold on to it this time. This is some of the most relaxing music of all time and my favorite.

This is the definitive version, of the Canon in D. Unparalleled. Not available in iTunes and have not been able to find a preview, so purchasing as a CD is the only option I am aware of currently. Highly recommended.

First, let me state that I've only heard this version of the Pachelbel Canon. I overheard a co-worker playing it at her desk and decided that I wanted a copy, too! I've not regretted it! It is one powerful "mellowing" agent for me! Excellent playing, the sound is "decent." I usually give four stars if the sound is not the best, but this group deserves it! Five stars!

Very relaxing music, compelling and soulful.

What can I say, love this album, plays great.

This offering from the Jean Francois PaillardChamber Orchestra of some of the standard pieceswithin the Baroque repertoire is a delight tolisten to.Jean Francois Paillard, a french exponent ofthe Baroque, has played a substantial part inbringing it into popular view. Using an ensembleof 12 strings, harpsichord and soloists as themusic dictates.Paillard can draw something out of his playersthat gives a warmth and sweetness to the musicof this epoch that I find is lacking in the moreGermanic conductors such as Von Karajan.The two title pieces, Pachelbel's Canon andAlbinoni's Adagio can sound almost hackneyedwhen played by some orchestras, but not here.There are 16 tracks in all on this CD and mytwo favourites are the Adagio from the OboeConcerto in C minor by Marcelloand the Adagio for Oboe, Cello and strings by Zipoli, arranged by F. Giovannini. In fact the whole album is a delight tothe ear.If you are a newcomer to the music of theBaroque period or a lifetime fan, then thisalbum is worth adding to your collection.

This is a wonderful disc, containing some well known and much loved pieces of music such as Albinoni's Adagio and Pachabell's Canon. Above all, it contains a lesser known beautiful piece written by Domenico Zipoli, the Adagio in F, sometimes known as "Elevazioni". An absolute gem.The conductor of the chamber orchestra, the late Jean-Francois Paillard, produces a warm and mellow sound so well suited to baroque music.Wonderful for late night listening and unwinding. Highly enjoyable.

Good excellent recording and selection of baroque pieces.

I received this item as expected and had no issues with my order. This CD demonstrates not just the talent of some amazing classical composers but of incredible musicians as well. This collection is fast becoming one of my favourites and I would highly recommend it.

Spedizione ok arrivato regolarmente come ordinato sono rimasto molto soddisfatto, grazie auguri di buona pasqua e cordiali saluti Erich Rocchetti.