I have a CD of pieces by C.P.E. Bach, Quantz, Telemann and Vivaldi. All of the music is performed on period instruments and it is very relaxing. If I had to I would guess that the music style is Baroque with all of the trills and such. The CD was realeased by MHS (Musical Heritage Society, Inc.) and the recording is OK to good.
More Dumb "Classical" Stereotypes
As little as I know about "classical" music (in the Tower Records sense of the word) even I get bored and offended to hear people say "I LOVE "classical" music -- it's so RELAXING!!" Isn't more baroque music is played in coffee shops and dentist offices to "relax" people? I find Stravinsky quite fascinating and wonderful, but certainly not "relaxing." Whatever the distinctions or period confusion I have, I would love to hear your thoughts and recommendations for "classical" music that you find relaxing and conducive to concentration and/or happy "classical" music that fills you with energy and optimism. Obviously, a great recording would be an added bonus.