by Patag_y » Sun Jan 30, 2011 4:09 pm
For really good quality, 'famous' pieces, everyone tends to recognise, go for the Classic FM, Hall Of Fame 2000 Album - has 3 cds of very famous music on it, plus some he may not have heard of but will certainly enjoy. The Paul Potts one is good but it's 1 singer donig his debut album and not exactly ideal choice if you want a variety of repertoire, but a good easy listening album for male opera as the guy can obviously sing. Alternatively, try something like the Classical Chillout Gold Album - 4 CDs of "the most relaxing classical music of all time" - equally famous pieces but famous because they've been on soundtracks to movies as well as the popular operas and composers.