The Agnus Dei, an acclamation addressed to Christ, the Lamb of God, forms part of the Ordinary of the Mass - that is, a part of the Mass that does not change except for slight modifications for the...

Conceived, created and performed by Paul Schwartz and Mario Grigorov, this crossover hit release takes as its point of departure small excerpts from powerful moments in opera, transforming them to cre...

A fusion of contemporary instrumentation, timeless operatic melodies and original compositions, this follow-up to the crossover smash Aria is less confined and more expansive than its predecessor. Pau...

This unique concept album celebrates the name of Maria, praised in countless works of music both sacred and secular. The most beloved settings of the ancient Ave Maria text - those of Schubert and Bac...

Paul Avgerinos masterfully takes us on a soaring, intimate journey of fantasy and reflection, traveling from the outer reaches of the universe back home to the inner comforts of the heart, inviting th...

One of the most popular composers of relaxation music, including the best-selling Music from the Pleiades and Music of the Angels, presents 63 minutes of tranquility and beauty. Taken from Mozart's mo...

Following up on the success of his Celestial Mozart - which reached number 3 on the charts - Markoe is back with more of Mozart's most beautiful slow music. These celestial orchestrations are performe...

Practicing classical violin in his room as a boy, Adam Plack was distracted by seductive sounds from the back of the house, where his father played jazz, blues and R&B records. But when Plack gave up ...

The Creed, its title derived from the Latin Credo ("I believe"), became part of the Mass in the 8th century under Charlemagne, though it had already formed part of the eastern liturgy for 200 years...

Recorded at George Lucas's state-of-the-art Skywalker Studios in San Francisco, this CD surveys the whole rich musical heritage of Tibet, including folk and classical music, and vocal and instrumen...

The right atmosphere is essential when planning the perfect meal for a romantic evening. This CD contains the ideal music for setting the mood for a magical "dinner for two." From the first sip of ...

It is well known that the right music can enhance creativity, imagination and intelligence. On this unique album, the best-selling author of Discover Your Genius brings you ten of history's most br...

Dixit Dominus Domino meo: Sede a dextris meis ("The Lord said to my Lord: Sit thou on my right hand"), Psalm CIX in the Vulgate numbering, is the first of the five psalms of the Roman office of Ves...

from Hearts of Space. Bill Douglas has toured and recorded as a symphony bassoonist, a jazz pianist, and composer with clarinetist Richard Stoltzman and various ensembles. His compositions are perform...

The rain can bring to mind special times that we wish would remain forever. Music can be the perfect backdrop for those blissful occasions when you want to be alone or curl up with a loved one - he...

Farzad's album, "From My Heart", hit The Music Review Top 100 chart. It contains a mixture of original instrumental compositions and his contemporary arrangements of Persian folk music and f...

After hearing 20-year-old Josh Groban's extraordinary voice, the producer of "Ally McBeal" invited him to perform on the 2000 season series finale-which led to an invitation to join Sarah Brightman...

The Kyrie ("Lord have mercy"), which follows the Introit of the Mass, is a rare survival of the Greek rite in the Latin liturgy. Originally a litany, calling for additional words, in its simplest f...

A child's ear is the first organ to be fully functional, at about 4-1/2 months. This is why musical stimulation to the central nervous system aids early brain development - especially the music of ...

The Magnificat ("My soul doth magnify the Lord") is one of the biblical canticles, taken from the gospel of St. Luke. It is used in the Divine Office at Vespers, with appropriate antiphons, and als...