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My quick thoughts on the Naxos free album choices good through June 3 . . . .

Mozart, L.: Toy Symphony--It's lively (vintage Mozart) and, of course, beautiful (also vintage Mozart). There may be some voice.

Mendelssohn, Felix: Song without Words, Vol. 1--Piano, not orchestral. Lots of calm songs, but there are some that are more lively (but, still, not like Mozart!). As the title indicates, it's all instrumental, there is no voice.

Schumann, R.: Lied Edition, Vol. 5--If the first two songs are any indication, there is a lot of voice. I think of "opera" when I hear the songs, although they may not fit the classic definition of "operatic."

I can't wait to see the next free album offers from Naxos!