The impact of Faust cannot be overstated; their debut album was truly a revolutionary step forward in the progress of "rock music".

One of his generation’s most distinguished conductors in both operatic and symphonic repertoire, Donald Runnicles is in his inaugural season as the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s new Principal Guest Conductor, forming a unique creative partnership with new Music Director Robert Spano.

While Peruvian native (and now Mexican resident) Tania Libertad focuses on Afro-Peruvian music on this release, don't expect anything highly rhythmic, or even reminiscent of countrywoman Susana Baca.

Istomin and Schwarz have performed these immortal concertos many times, and insisted on recording them in long, complete takes in order to capture the live experience. "Prof." Johnson's HDCD wizardry pays large dividends in natural, high-resolution string textures and huge, three-dimensional soundstage.

With a career that spans nearly 20 years, 26 albums that have been certified platinum or multi-platinum, and countless number-one and Top-Ten hits, it's probably easy for George Strait to gather some songs for a greatest-hits album.

Duke Robillard fans, don't panic : before you start looking for La Palette Bleue at your record store, anxiously thinking that you have missed a Duke Robillard album, there is something you should know.