I'm not sure how anyone can rate a CD unheard. I love Blackmore too, but am skeptical when no mention is made if he plays on it. I searched around and found this for twelve bucks. Although there is no Blackmore, I do recognize that he has versions of a couple of these songs on his Blackmore's Night CD's. So that is the way to go if you want to hear Blackmore's playing. This CD has some nice classical songs though.... but hardly 72 buck's worth .... seller obviously wants people to think this is more than it is.... This is NOT "by Ritchie Blackmore" ... merely classical songs selected by him.