"I had been listening to music on Minnesota Public Radio for years. Then I became a member. Now, I have the privilege of corresponding and chatting with listeners from our region and around the world. Each day I get to speak with MPR listeners who share my passion for music of all types - what a wonderful job! Here's my list of all-time great recordings. Enjoy ... and keep listening!"

These recordings are available from

1. Live in Rome
The Tallis Scholars (Gimell CDGIM 54994)
""Although dedicated to the 400th anniversary of Palestrina's death, your soul can't help but soar with Deborah Roberts in Allegri's Miserere."

2. The Mozart Sessions
Chick Corea, piano; Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra/Bobby McFerrin(Sony SK 62601)
"Chick Corea packs a surprise in each cadenza and Bobby McFerrin's preludes are so fitting, you'll wonder why someone didn't do this sooner."

3. Miles Davis: In a Silent Way (Columbia CK 40580)
"The quintessential jazz master weaves his spell that he does so well."

4. Bach: Goldberg Variations
Glenn Gould, piano (CBS Masterworks MK 37779)
"Gould's digital recording of the Variations is as breathless as his original one. No matter how many times you play it, it's like your first."

5. Baka Beyond: Spirit of the Forest (Hannibal HNCD 1377)
"Martin Cradick and Su Hart traveled to Africa and recorded the music of the Baka Pygmies for this CD. It'll make you want to dance while you do housework. "