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But as a one-stop compilation of popular classical favourites, it's hugely enjoyable, whatever its utility, bringing together Pachelbel's Canon, the opening Aria of Bach's Goldberg Variations, choice examples of Chopin Préludes and Nocturnes, the "In Paradisum" section of Fauré's Requiem, and the "Flower Duet from Delibes' Lakmé. All that's missing, really, is a spot of Satie, and maybe an Adagio from Albinoni or Barber.
Download: Canon in D; Spem in Alium; Aria; Nocturne No 1
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