I know I have mentioned this before, but I really think it needs its own blog post.
If you head over to:
Philharmonia Sample Libraries
http://www.philharmonia.co.uk/thesoundexchange/sound_samples/sample_libraries/
You can download .wav files of each note on each orchestral instrument. A sampler’s dream.
There are also whole-orchestra samples of crescendos and hits – brilliant for writing some powerful orchestral hip hop.
Check it out!

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Hey,
I followed your link to the Philharmonia samples page, but it seems like you have to go through and individually download each one! Is there an easier way to get them all?