One of Denon's Ultimate Most Relaxing [insert type of music here] in the Universe series that culls performances from the Denon catalog, this disc of piano music encompasses much more than most similar compilations, which generally only feature solo piano music. This one uses movements from piano concertos, piano trios, and even one from Brahms' two piano Sonata, Op. 34b. And, with the exception of the Adagio from Beethoven's "Moonlight" Sonata and his "Für Elise," and a couple of other pieces, the 23 selections are a ...
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One of Denon's Ultimate Most Relaxing [insert type of music here] in the Universe series that culls performances from the Denon catalog, this disc of piano music encompasses much more than most similar compilations, which generally only feature solo piano music. This one uses movements from piano concertos, piano trios, and even one from Brahms' two piano Sonata, Op. 34b. And, with the exception of the Adagio from Beethoven's "Moonlight" Sonata and his "Für Elise," and a couple of other pieces, the 23 selections are a little more diverse than what's in other chillout mixes. Instead of the over-used "Elvira Madigan" Andante from Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 21, there's the Larghetto from the Piano Concerto No. 24. Instead of Debussy's Reverie, there's a lovely one by Mussorgsky. As with most compilations, the sound quality and the level of artistry vary from track to track. With the sound, listeners may find themselves adjusting the volume more for the tracks on the second disc than on the first. As for...
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