In 1963, Nancy Wilson, accompanied by musical director Jimmy Jones, made "Hollywood--My way", a follow-up to the previous year's "Broadway--My way" (an which was itself followed by the third My way album, "Today--My way", in 1965). In the 12 movie songs on the original album, as well as the five well-chosen additional songs included in this expanded CD edition, Ms. Wilson shows that there are some themes that are inseparable from the films that launched...

Beethoven's 33 Variations on a waltz by Anton Diabelli was completed in 1823. The piece was composer after Diabelli, a well-known music publisher and composer, sent his waltz to all the important composers of the Austrian Empire, asking each of them to write a variation on it. Paul Lewis, protege of Alfred Brendel, brings his sharp intellect and remarkable technique to bear on the towering masterwork of the period.

Two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster heads a cast of Broadway stars in the debut Broadway production of Violet. The show's melody-rich score is infused with elements of American roots music.

"Definitive, career-spanning and comprehensive, The Essential series features the biggest hits and best-loved songs from the most famous names in music history. Each two-CD package features classic hits and signature songs by superstar artists, plus full liner notes and photos for the complete experience. Hits include Ain't No Sunshine; Lean on Me; Just the Two of Us, and 31 more." --