Encore Series Makes For Great 2009 Christmas Gift Ideas
EMI Encore, the budget label from EMI Classics, is gaining a reputation for being the perfect Christmas gift, and no wonder. With 235 titles, ranging from core works to more intriguing, esoteric titles, there is something for both new classical music fans and musical connoisseurs.
The Encore label contains titles selected from the rich EMI archive, which of course means that internationally renowned artists of the finest caliber are featured. The artists represent the finest in their fields, whether they are conductors, violinists, pianists, or singers, and whether they are from the past or present, their tribute and prestige is sure to continue into the future. Some of the legendary artists are:
* Sir John Barbirolli
* Montserrat Caballe
* Georges Cziffra
* Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
* Herbert von Karajan
* Otto Klemperer
* Yehudi Menuhin
* Anne-Sophie Mutter
* Itzhak Perlman
* Georges Pretre
* Sir Simon Rattle
* Klaus Tennstedt
* Franz Most
* Frank Peter Zimmermann
* And Many Others!
In addition to featuring renowned artists, the emi encore series also features many world-class orchestras, such as the Berliner Philharmoniker, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Orchestre de Paris, Wiener Philharmoniker, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra and others.
Recent releases include the following:
* Anna Netrebko Sings Opera Arias
* Berlioz: Benvenuto Cellini
* Handel: 12 Concerti Grossi Op.6
* MARX, J.: Orchestral Songs / Choral Music
* Rachmaninov: Symphony No. 3/ Bax: Tintagel
* Rachmaninov & Prokofiev: Rhapsody – Cello Sonatas
EMI Classics has long been known for quality, and now the Encore Series provides an easy saver that is perfect for gift giving – making it ideal for Christmas. The fresh designs of Encore features either the much loved Dog and Trumpet or the little cherub seated on a disc, which is the oldest recording trademark in Europe. The low-budget prices offer unbeatable value for the money, which of course, makes this an easy saver program that should not be missed. The recordings are of the highest quality and have earned great critical acclaim.
If you want to please a music lover on your shopping list then you need look no further than the Emi Encore series. You will save money while giving a gift of value – one that will be cherished for years to come.
Jack Lennon is a music lover and easy saver who recently discovered the value and quality provided by Emi Encore, the budget label from EMI Classics. According to Lennon, buying music in this series provides an opportunity to build a library of great classical music. It also benefits from its easy saver program approach. Article Source:http://www.articlesbase.com/finance-articles/encore-series-makes-for-great-2009-christmas-gift-ideas-1616897.html
