Violinist Joshua Bell proves that art, like science, loves an "elegant" formula … The spiritual oneness that happens with a virtuoso and his/her instrument is what makes the connection between the listener and the player. The instrument becomes a unique voice that communicates the essence of music, which itself, is an extension of the writer. If pure, then the quality is immeasurable and unspeakable, transferring only between spirits, and made all the more pure in the hands of a kindred soul. Joshua Bell possesses that kind of relationship, not only between the author of the music and the quality of the instrument, but also between the author and the listener. Bell excels as the bridge between them all.

''This glorious and extremely attractive mixture of Russian Orthodox and Western Late Baroque, brings both worlds close to spiritual perfection. A different perspective on the mysteries of Orthodox worship. Very affecting, you won't be disappointed.''

''This glorious and extremely attractive mixture of Russian Orthodox and Western Late Baroque, brings both worlds close to spiritual perfection. A different perspective on the mysteries of Orthodox worship. Very affecting, you won't be disappointed.''

''This glorious and extremely attractive mixture of Russian Orthodox and Western Late Baroque, brings both worlds close to spiritual perfection. A different perspective on the mysteries of Orthodox worship. Very affecting, you won't be disappointed.''

''This glorious and extremely attractive mixture of Russian Orthodox and Western Late Baroque, brings both worlds close to spiritual perfection. A different perspective on the mysteries of Orthodox worship. Very affecting, you won't be disappointed.''

''This glorious and extremely attractive mixture of Russian Orthodox and Western Late Baroque, brings both worlds close to spiritual perfection. A different perspective on the mysteries of Orthodox worship. Very affecting, you won't be disappointed.''

''This glorious and extremely attractive mixture of Russian Orthodox and Western Late Baroque, brings both worlds close to spiritual perfection. A different perspective on the mysteries of Orthodox worship. Very affecting, you won't be disappointed.''

This beautifully crafted CD is a joy. The group Pomerium was founded in 1972 by Alexander Blachly with the purpose of performing "virtuoso chapel choirs of the Renaissance." The "Musical Book of Hours" is a concept record-an accompaniment to the medieval religious texts of the 13th to 16th centuries, and features works by Desprez, Ockeghem, and Du Fay. The fifteen-voice mixed group sings these gentle and fluid melodies with a delicacy and grace that caresses the ear, as well as the spirit.

This beautifully crafted CD is a joy. The group Pomerium was founded in 1972 by Alexander Blachly with the purpose of performing "virtuoso chapel choirs of the Renaissance." The "Musical Book of Hours" is a concept record-an accompaniment to the medieval religious texts of the 13th to 16th centuries, and features works by Desprez, Ockeghem, and Du Fay. The fifteen-voice mixed group sings these gentle and fluid melodies with a delicacy and grace that caresses the ear, as well as the spirit.