Music for Valentine's Day
Classical music can create the ideal mood music for that magical moment.
Find the perfect romantic soundtrack in one of these three CDs in our Full Works range.
The Romeo and Juliet Album
Shakespeare's tragic story of two 'star-crossed lovers' has inspired many a composer to capture the essence of the greatest story ever told in music. This album showcases some the best recordings ever made for the stage and film, from Prokofiev 's famous ballet score and Tchaikovsky 's fantasy overture to Nino Rota 's score for Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 film and Craig Armstrong 's unforgettable Balcony Scene on the soundtrack to Baz Luhrmann's film starring Leonardo di Caprio and Claire Danes.
Great Music for Romance
From Mozart and Beethoven to Liszt and Chopin - many composers have encapsulated the feeling of being in love in their music - often inspired by their own experiences of unrequited love and clandestine affairs. Beethoven's 'Moonlight' Sonata was dedicated to a Countess with whom he was infatuated, while the sheer force of Liszt's piano playing had adoring women swooning at a single touch of the ivories.
Great Opera for Romance
Romance was an integral part of opera from its very beginnings and this CD features a selection of our favourite romantic arias sung by opera's greatest performers, including Luciano Pavarotti, Kiri Te Kanawa, Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo and Renee Fleming. Featuring the enchanting barcarolle Belle nuit, o nuit d’amour, Verdi's Celeste Aida and the timeless classic O mio babbino caro.
Win the Full Works Romantic CD Collection
We have two sets of these three romantic CDs up for grabs. To be in with a chance of winning them just answer the question below by 9am on Monday 21 February.
The Full Works Collection features 140 of the very best classical recordings of the greatest classical music, played in full, and performed by the world's finest artists and orchestras. And, at just £5.99 each , there is no better way to add to your classical CD collection. See the full range of Full Works CDs here.
