Ultimate Classical Dreams – Decca 5-CD Classical Music Box Set

Make room for a musical pause

Some melodies feel familiar from the first notes; others become new favourites as you listen. Ultimate Classical Dreams offers the pleasure of both. This Decca 5-CD classical music box set explores well-loved repertoire, from intimate piano writing and warm strings to the breadth of orchestral sound.

Music to enjoy and rediscover

Debussy’s Clair de lune, the Adagio from Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto, Fauré’s Pavane and the Méditation from Massenet’s Thaïs offer contrasting shades of expression. Chopin, Elgar, Vivaldi, Mendelssohn and Mascagni add to the variety. The product presentation also names Satie, Puccini, Franck, Rachmaninov and Bizet.

A lovely companion to everyday moments

Choose a disc for an evening with a book, a quiet Sunday at home or a dedicated listening session. These works suit a contemplative pause or simply the pleasure of hearing beautiful themes. No knowledge of musical notation is needed: listen on your own or share the discovery with someone close to you.

Why give this classical collection?

Five discs offer plenty of variety in one box. It is a thoughtful birthday or Christmas present for a music lover, and an inviting introduction for someone exploring classical repertoire. Keep it near the CD player and enjoy returning to favourite passages as well as finding new ones.

Works named in the product presentation

The selection below includes the works announced on the product page. It is not the complete five-disc programme or a statement of playback order.

• Debussy — Clair de lune
• Barber — Adagio for Strings
• Fauré — Pavane, Op. 50
• Chopin — Nocturne No. 2 in E-flat major
• Elgar — Sospiri
• Mozart — Clarinet Concerto in A: Adagio
• Mendelssohn — A Midsummer Night’s Dream: No. 7, Notturno
• Vivaldi — Concerto for Lute, Two Violins and Continuo: II. Largo
• Shostakovich — The Gadfly: Romance (Youth)
• Mascagni — Cavalleria rusticana: Intermezzo
• Massenet — Thaïs: Méditation

Questions about your classical box set

Do I need to know about classical music to enjoy it?

No. Its varied melodies and moods welcome first-time listeners as well as anyone revisiting favourite works.

Is this a Christmas or religious music collection?

It is a varied classical compilation for year-round listening, including piano, operatic and orchestral repertoire.

Who would enjoy Ultimate Classical Dreams as a gift?

A classical music lover, someone who enjoys quieter listening moments or a listener keen to discover several composers on CD.