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Now! That's What I Call Classical is the first-ever Now! to feature classical artists and hits. Including the biggest tracks from the most popular classical artists including Luciano Pavarotti, Katherine Jenkins, Alfie Boe, The Three Tenors, Andrea Bocelli and many more.
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55 of 60 people found the following review helpful
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So you might have been as intrigued as I was when I first heard that NOW was putting together a compilation album that would take a foray into classical music, it's not really what you would call a definitive collection, it's really one that gives you a quick selection of some popular themes, a lot that's on offer is not really what might be called strictly classical, for a more representative collection the Classic Experience series is a very good choice.
The NOW albums though are about popularity and accessibility and this has a slightly awkward relationship with true classical music, but what they do have to draw on is recent reality show successes and familiarity in well known TV adverts which mean everyone and his dog knows the music in addition to film soundtracks some of which are very good pieces of music in their own right and could be described as classical, loosely these things could be defined as classical, but classical music is usually music of more depth and whilst a lot of famous pieces such as Mozart's Symphony No 40 could be described as popular it takes more of a deeper relationship with the music for the audience to get the most out of it.
I am not snobbish or elitist though and wouldn't deride this compilation just because it doesn't contain any Mozart or Tchaikovsky even though I can't escape feeling that at least a couple of pieces should be on it, if we take classical music more broadly to mean most instrumental music such as soundtrack music and operatic pieces then this compilation does a reasonable job at selecting themes that have captured the public imagination recently from films, reality TV and TV commercials to national anthems, overall it is a bit lukewarm and aimless and it could have done with including just a few absolute classics such as Mozart's Symphony No 40, it does have Strauss and The Beautiful Blue Danube however. So I'll give it 3 stars overall, there are admittedly some interesting things on these 2 CDs that weren't easily available elsewhere along with some that you feel shouldn't really have been on it.
I do think though to conclude that the compilers did have quite a challenge with this one, to deal with something so in depth as classical music and come up with an album which is to appeal to popular tastes, this does do quite well.
The NOW albums though are about popularity and accessibility and this has a slightly awkward relationship with true classical music, but what they do have to draw on is recent reality show successes and familiarity in well known TV adverts which mean everyone and his dog knows the music in addition to film soundtracks some of which are very good pieces of music in their own right and could be described as classical, loosely these things could be defined as classical, but classical music is usually music of more depth and whilst a lot of famous pieces such as Mozart's Symphony No 40 could be described as popular it takes more of a deeper relationship with the music for the audience to get the most out of it.
I am not snobbish or elitist though and wouldn't deride this compilation just because it doesn't contain any Mozart or Tchaikovsky even though I can't escape feeling that at least a couple of pieces should be on it, if we take classical music more broadly to mean most instrumental music such as soundtrack music and operatic pieces then this compilation does a reasonable job at selecting themes that have captured the public imagination recently from films, reality TV and TV commercials to national anthems, overall it is a bit lukewarm and aimless and it could have done with including just a few absolute classics such as Mozart's Symphony No 40, it does have Strauss and The Beautiful Blue Danube however. So I'll give it 3 stars overall, there are admittedly some interesting things on these 2 CDs that weren't easily available elsewhere along with some that you feel shouldn't really have been on it.
I do think though to conclude that the compilers did have quite a challenge with this one, to deal with something so in depth as classical music and come up with an album which is to appeal to popular tastes, this does do quite well.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Great CD. Arrived very promptly and music fab (or so my friend tells me, as she bought it for her husband)! Thanks
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Bought as a present for a very thankful classical fan although worth a listen if you are not !
Surprisingly pleasant and not at all heavy .... a good introduction into classical music with some old favouorites sung by some new cool singers
Surprisingly pleasant and not at all heavy .... a good introduction into classical music with some old favouorites sung by some new cool singers
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Ordered for an Xmas Pressie - Lovely gift.
Perfect choice of songs. Ordered for my Mother-In-Law for Xmas. She loves it! Really nice gift for any classical lover.
Published 1 month ago by Smaybelline
Now Classical
Nice to relax to at home and in the caravan when either at home or on holiday. Will definitely take it away with us.
Published 3 months ago by M. G. Ayling
Very Satisfied
I am delighted with this CD as it has some of my favourite singers on it. There is a good variety of content which should please everyone, not just those who like classical... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Classie Lassie
Now Classical
Bought as present. Recipient loves it. A wide variety of music styles and good to have in a box set.
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. Patricia Mcguffie
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This product was bought as an xmas gift for partner and he loves it! Great for listening to in car and at home to chill!
Published 4 months ago by Suze
Pleasant Listening
This is an enjoyabale CD. I bought this for my husband who appreciates music but is probably not as "highbrow" as I am but even so, this CD makes relaxing listening. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ann Morgan
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I bought this CD as a christmas present, delivery was very quick and the item was well packaged to avoid damage. Read more
Published 4 months ago by chelseacourts
Nice and Easy
Nice and easy listening. Good music. Reliable supplier, Quick delivery. Just what the mother in law wanted for her Christmas present. Nice and Easy.
Published 4 months ago by J. M. Shipman
Excellent
Received in good order and very quickly. It is of good quality. I would always order from Amazon for items I need as they are very efficient
Published 4 months ago by C. D. Fox
now thats what i call classical
This was a gift for my father for christmas. Arrived in good time and was packaged well. I would deal with again.
Published 4 months ago by rachel conway-gambles
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