601

1. 601

2. Count Dat

3. Skit #1

4. Bounce Back

5. Ima

6. Sparklin'

7. These Niggas

8. Let It Out

9. Solitaire - Boo, Young Bleed

10. What You Pay Fo

11. Somewhere Somehow

12. Skit #2

13. Do He Know

14. Recognize My Team

Customer Reviews:

Focus on the Recordings.......2007-07-23

I've made this small review of the Vivaldi Masterworks set because it is SO difficult to find a review of such a big collection.

The price is killer and you HAVE to buy it, but be warned: these are not the best recordings, you get what you pay for.

First of all, I'm not a Vivaldi expert, but I've heard his compositions throughout my life in so many different places and recordings and have a vague idea of how some have to be played. Secondly, I'm not a classical music connoisseur, but I love it and have over 300 discs of various composers and styles. Third, I know what a good audio recording should sound like and this will influence my critique of some discs in the collection. Finally, it's easy to get lost among all the tracks contained, so in some cases I will give you my favorite tracks in a disc.

I'm sorry, but I've only reached disc 20 of the box-set, as I listen to more this review will be expanded.

DISC 1:
Why would you use an AAD recording as a first impression for a 40 disc box-set and for the "Four Seasons", which is probably Vivaldi's best know work. The concertos are played enthusiastically, but lack any additional virtuosity to put it ahead of other much better recordings out there.

DISC 2:
Same as DISC 1, played and recorded by the same people.

DISC 3:
The pieces in this disc are VERY well played, nonetheless, you can hear heavy breathing from the soloist which can be a bit annoying.

DISC 4:
Very well performed as well, heavy breathing is less present.

DISC 5:
A very good recording, excellent execution by the hapsichord and good by the recorder.
Tracks 4, 6, 7 and the whole "La Notte" are extraordinary.

DISC 6:
Exquisitely recorded and performed by the Budapest Strings.

DISC 7:
Marvelous performance on the whole disc.
Tracks 22 & 24 are non-plus-ultra.

DISC 8:
Great performance too.
Suggested tracks: 7, 12, 15, 24

DISC 9:
To have an original baroque organ playing is a plus.
Solo strings are lacking in quality (for example: tracks 6 & 7).
Suggested tracks: 1, 4, 8, 15

DISC 10:
Despite being and ADD recording, the quality is fairly good. The cello is very well played.
Suggested tracks: 3, 4, 12
Excellent track: 13

DISC 11:
Same musical group and soloist as DISC 10. The contrabass is extremely distorted sometimes, and if you take into consideration that this is an ADD recording, it can get pretty bad. Some background noise is perceived.
Suggested tracks: 3, 6, 9

DISC 12:
The compositions are somewhat boring, either way the performance is plain decent.
Suggested tracks: 10, 12

DISC 13:
Good performance and sound quality.
Suggested tracks: 1, 4, 6, 7
Excellent track: 12

DISC 14:
Good performance and sound quality too.
Suggested tracks: 10, 14, 16
Excellent track: 5

DISC 15:
Badly mixed, the basoon is blocking the whole ensamble by being in the foreground.
The playing precision is lacking.
An AWEFUL thing about this recording is that you can hear the basson key-sticking with the instrument and the saliva. It's horrible.
Such a pity, the sound of the basson with other instruments can be pretty interesting.

DISC 16:
Violins sound a bit off tempo.
Suggested tracks: 4, 8

DISC 17:
Good sound quality and performance.
Suggested tracks: 1, 7, 9

DISC 18:
Despite being an old recording, it is a very welcome one.
The performance is very well above par. Tempo is fantastic.
The quality of the recording could have been better due to some string plucking that is heard and which can become bothersome.
These are some of Vivaldi's best know tunes.
Suggested tracks: 4, 6, 13
Excellent tracks: 1, 3

DISC 19:
Lively recording.
Track 6 is the same piece found in another disc in the collection, but with a better performance.

DISC 20:
By now you've heard all of this pieces before in the other discs. Nothing new here, nor better.

This is a fantastic deal!.......2007-02-25

If you are a fan at all of the Four Seasons you should love this music. I will admit right now that I am a classical music fan. I don't write or perform it. I am a novice listener. I have never taken any music lessons(though I am leaning in that direction) and certainly have not gone through any university music training. I started out in rock and roll but found classical as I got older and fell in love with it a few years ago.

With that context in mind I do hope I am able to recognize quality and this work is of the highest. It helps when you are starting with good ingredients in the first place. You can't bake great bread without great ingredients and Vivaldi's music library has some of the greatest musical ingredients of the last 300 years. They are very much the foundation for modern western culture and music. His talent is woven through what we are

The first 26 CDs are instrumental starting with the four seasons and working through many of the Master's many popular works. I will admit the four seasons are not the best interpretation I have heard but it is definitely acceptable. The rest of the music shows us many facets of the Baroque style and you can see themes emerging through some of the pieces that give us a 'fingerprint' of Vivaldi's style and the parameters of the stylistic leanings of the genre at the time. If you want to immerse yourself in 18th century music this is your chance

This music would be ideal for someone who owns a store and is looking for background music. With over 26 CDs of instrumental music alone you could have those constantly looping and you'd probably never get bored of them(OK I may be stretching it a little there). The reason is that the music does not leave a bad 'aftertaste' in your mind. It fits into the background as easily and naturally as it is to listen to it consciously in the foreground. If you are a fan of classical Baroque you don't usually need to be in the mood for this, it will adjust your mood to itself and Vivaldi's music is almost always of an uplifting sort if this collection is any indication. If you want something to listen to at your job 8 hours per day this is good for the mind and it would take you over a week to get through it if you listened to it every minute of every work day. You will also work without the worry of the music distracting your concentration. I find it enhances it when I'm working. I don't know how well this would work on school kids but teachers might want to try playing this during school time. You may create a few geniuses, we certainly could use more!

If you are looking for something to ease your sleep and oil your dreams I have put these CD's on in the background. Not only can I easily fall asleep when they are playing quietly in the background but it helps you sleep and you wake up in a very pleasant atmosphere if the music is still playing quietly when you wake(you probably would need to rip them to your MP3 player to do that). It's like napping at a classical music concert without the worry of being nudged by your spouse or offending the other concert goers with your snoring. That will be quite a unique experience for you and possibly give you some real sweet dreams. It has for me

So to wrap it up this is very intelligent, uplifting music that is great for your mind and your soul. It is definitely worth the purchase if you are a fan of the Four Seasons and the Baroque genre in my novice classical music fan's opinion

Excellent, Broad Selection.......2007-01-25

This 40-cd collection affords me a rare pleasure almost daily: the thrill of hearing something new by Vivaldi. Despite my best efforts over the years, I've managed to miss hearing a lot of great works by the master. Listening to a single CD now and then, catching tunes on the radio... you can't possibly get a comprehensive understanding of Vivaldi's output that way.

But when you work your way systematically from CD 1 through 40, you're sure to find many pleasant surprises. I've been skipping through everything I already know -- in some cases, it has only taken me about a minute to get through a whole CD (first 3 seconds of each track is usually enough). But then I stop and listen carefully three or four times to anything that's new.

Ah, what a pleasure. I've already acquired some new favorites. And some old standbys have proved even more rewarding, e.g. at first I thought RV 127 (CD 7, tracks 10-12) was performed too slowly (Naxos No: 8.553742 is much faster), but now I'm not sure; maybe it's BETTER that way! I can't recommend this set highly enough.

$70....when was this???.......2006-11-25

Wish the cost was $70 now. Guess the record producer (or Amazon) got tired of making less than $2 per CD.

$70/40... you do the math........2006-04-07

No, I don't own this collection...yet. However, the price of the collection compels me to review it beforehand. Never have I seen such a complete collection of Vivaldi compositions at such an incredibly low price. At $1.75 dollars a CD, the record producer (Brilliant Classics) isn't making much of a profit. The compilation pulls some of its works from DG Achiv Produktion's vault (see Standage), such as the violin concertos, as well as from unknown producers (the Poland Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra is heavily featured). The collection is so complete that it is academic, and I would not be surprised if music libraries quickly emptied it from Amazon's shelves. The collection is simply worth it for the incredible price (English Concert's recording of the violin concertos cost nearly 30 bucks, and is exactly featured here). Overall, the price alone makes this collection exceptionally attractive, and the ensembles featured aren't bad either.

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This is what gospel is all about
JAMES IS THE BEST
Brings Back Memories
I DON'T FEEL NO WAYS TIRED
A LEGEND PRESENTS HIS PROTEGE

I Don't Feel Noways Tired
Rev. James Cleveland & the Salem Inspirational Choir
Manufacturer: 601 Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 1998-03-24

Tracks:

I Don't Feel Noways Tired
Victory Shall Be Mine
Give It To Me
Use Me Lord
I'll Do His Will
Oh Be Joyful
In The Ghetto
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I Can't Stop Loving God
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Customer Reviews:

This is what gospel is all about.......2006-03-24

James Cleveland sings from deep within his soul, backed up by a passionate group of worshippers. His anthem "I Don't Feel Noways Tired" is a sermon in itself, "He didn't bring me this far just to leave me...!" and should be repeated by every Christian. Those times of discouragement would be put into perspective. The whole CD has songs with a cleaner, simpler feel of traditional gospel, the kind I used to hear in the storefront churches in early 50's Brooklyn, no over-synthed productions, just great piano, organ, drums, and conviction.

JAMES IS THE BEST.......2005-10-25

I NEVER THOUGHT THAT HIS MUSIC WOULD BLESS MY LIFE LIKE THIS BEFORE. I LOVE THIS CD. THIS IS THE BEST IN THE WORLD. JAMES IS THE BEST GOSPEL SINGER IN THE UNIVERSE. THIS CD IS JUST AWESOME. WHEN EVER YOU HEAR A JAMES CLEVELAND SONG YOU GET BLESS AND THIS CD DOES THAT FOR ME. I LOVE IT. IF YOU DONT HAVE THIS ONE YOU NEED TO GET. ITS JAMES CLEVELAND SO YOU KNOW THAT YOU ARE GETTING YOUR MONEYS WORTH.

Brings Back Memories.......2005-02-03

My father has been gone now for over 20 years. There are times when I find it hard to connect with his memory. When I listen to James Cleveland it makes it seem like we were together just yesterday. If one can find a better gospel song than Victory Shall Be Mine please let me know because I haven't heard it yet. My ususal taste for music leans toward Beethoven but James Cleveland stirs the soul. You cannot go wrong in purchasing any music by this man.

I DON'T FEEL NO WAYS TIRED.......2002-04-23

HIGHLY RECOMMEND
THE CD IS WONDERFUL. I LOVE THE TRACK NUMBER 2, IT'S WONDERFUL TO HEAR MUSIC THAT HAS A MESSAGES WORTH HEARING.

A LEGEND PRESENTS HIS PROTEGE.......2000-07-19

The late Reverend James Cleveland not exercise his gift of musical talent, but he allowed the HOLY SPIRIT to used his gift in Reverend Cleveland`s presentation of Minister Keith Pringle when singing the title song "I Don`t Feel No Way's Tired" You can not listen to this cd and keep still. It will move you out of your seat. Also, included on this cd Reverend Cleveland and Minister Pringle united on the hit song "Victory Shall Be Mind". Purchasing this cd will be no mistake. Whether you are music lover or not listening to this recording will be a learning experience. Pastor J.C. Wade and the Salem Mass Choir of Salem Missionary Baptist Church, Omaha,Nebraska did an outstanding job singing background in this live recording taped at Salem Missionary Baptist Church in that city.I Know you will enjoy this recording.

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Buried alive in the Blues
A worshipful collections of songs to give you peace.

The King of Gospel
Rev. James Cleveland
Manufacturer: 601 Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 1997-10-14

Tracks:

Peace Be Still
May The Lord God Bless You Real Good
A Good Day
The Lord's Expecting Me
For The Prize
Everything Will Be Alright
Where Is Your Faith
This Too Will Pass
Can't Nobody Do Me Like Jesus

Customer Reviews:

Buried alive in the Blues.......2000-12-01

Make no mistake, this road might lead to Jesus, but it's all about dues paid, burdens borne, and transformation through pain here. If Cleveland had done secular music, he would be considered among the pantheon of our Blues, Soul, and R&B singers. Sam Phillips said Howlin' Wolf's voice was a place "where the soul of man never dies." The same applies to Cleveland.

A worshipful collections of songs to give you peace........1999-05-10

This recording will give you peace from a long day with assurence that God is with you. To speak peace be still to the storms of life that we all face at one time or another. That everything will be alright because can't nobody do me like Jesus. So, may the Lord God bless you real good.

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a voice teacher and early music fan
EXCELENCIA MUSICAL
One of the best CDs around
Delightful, a must-have.

Countertenor Duets by Purcell and Blow

Manufacturer: Hyperion UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Vivaldi Heroes

ASIN: B000002ZJW
Release Date: 1992-11-18

Tracks:

come ye sons Of Art, Z323: Sound the Trumpet
Hail, Bright Cecila, Z328: In Vain the Am'rous Flute
O Solitude, My Sweetness Choice Z406
Bonduca Z574: Sing, Sing Ye Druids
O Dive Custos Auriacae Domus Z514
The Maid's Last Prayer Z601: No, Resistance Is But Vain
Tim Of Athens Z632: Hark How the Songsters
Incassum, Lesbia, Rogas - Z383
Ah, Heav'n! What is't I Hear?
Ode on the Death of Mr. Henry Purcell

Customer Reviews:

a voice teacher and early music fan.......2006-01-03

Henry Purcell became under the influence of John Blow's compositional style while they were both employed at Westminster Abbey. Purcell was an assistant to the royal instrument keeper while Blow was the organist. Later on Purcell became the organist succeeding Blow and in l6 years had established himself as the greatest English composer of the age. At his untimely death Blow returned as the organist at the Abbey. This CD includes the following songs by Purcell: 6 duets: "Sound the trumpet"; "In Vain the am'rous flute"; "Sing, sing ye druids";"O dive custos...";"No resistance is but vain";and "Hark how the songsters". Also 2 solos:"O solitude my sweetest choice" (Bowman); "Incassum,Lesbia rogas" (Chance). Two duets by Blow:"Ah, Heav'n! What is't I hear?" and the absolute high point of the disc :"Ode on the death of Mr. Henry Purcell". The voices of Chance and Bowman are a perfect blend and each song is rendered just to perfection!!! I personally prefer the performance of Michael Chance because of the unique quality of his vocal sound and his sensitivity to the demands of each selection. His one solo on the disc is truly a thing of beauty. It's all very enjoyable and is a nice variety of tunes.

EXCELENCIA MUSICAL.......2005-09-08

EL CD CUENTA CON UNA RECOPILACION MUY EQUILIBRADA Y DE LA MAS ALTA CALIDAD

One of the best CDs around.......2000-01-10

Two exceptional countertenors -- Bowman's voice has always been most successful in the higher range and it has a strength that many more fluttery ones don't. Michael Chance is the most secure of the countertenors I've heard and the most overall musical.

The John Blow number "Ode to ... Purcell" is, alone, worth the entire LP. A beautifully crafted piece that more people should hear.

Since so much of the other material is also prime, this is a Don't Miss, as far as I'm concerned.

Delightful, a must-have........1999-06-01

With all the hype about the new North American countertenors, fans of that voice shouldn't overlook this now-venerable gem. James Bowman and Michael Chance are in superb voice in this wonderful array of duets, and the sum of their two voices is even greater than the two constituent parts. The choice of music is gorgeous, the tempi are fast and ebullient, and the CD is altogether delightful.

Antonio Vivaldi: The Complete Sacred Music

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Antonio Vivaldi: The Complete Sacred Music

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Release Date: 2005-11-08

Tracks:

Magnificat
Et Exsultavit
Et Misericordia Eius
Fecit Potentiam
Deposuit Potentes
Esurientes
Suscepit Isreal
Sicut Locutus Est
Gloria
Lauda, Jersalem
Kyrie Eleison
Christe Eleison
Kyrie Eleison
Credo In Unum Deum
Et Incarnatus Est
Crucifixus
Et Resurrexit
Dixit Dominus
Donec Ponam
Vigram Virtutis Tuae
Tecum Principium
Luravit Dominus
Dominus A Dextris Tuis
Ludicabit In Nationibus
De Torrente In Via
Gloria
Sicut Erit In Principio

Tracks:

Allegro: In Furore Iustissimae Irae
Recitativo: Miserationem Pater Piissime
Largo: Tunc Meus Fletus Evadet Laetus
Allegro: Alleluia
Allegro: Longe Mala, Umbrae, Terrores
Recitativo: Recedite, Nubes Et Fulgura
Largo: Descende, O Caeli Vox
Allegro: Alleluia
Allegro: Clarae Stellae, Scintillate
Recitativo: Caeli Repleti Iam Novo Splendore
Allegro: Nunc Iubilare
Allegro: Alleluia
Allegro: Canta In Prato, Ride In Monte
Recitativo: Saeva Fulgescit Nobis
Allegro: Avenae Rusticae Sinceri Fervida Amoris
Allegro: Alleluia
Accompagnato: Filiae Maestae Jerusalem
Largo: Sileant Zephyri
Accompagnato: Sed Tenebris Diffusis
Larghetto: Nulla In Mundo Pax Sincera
Recitativo: Blando Colore Oculos Mundus Decepit
Allegro: Spirat Anguis
Allegro: Alleluia

Tracks:

Dixit Dominus
Donec Ponam Inimicos Tuos
Virgam Virturis Tuae
Tecum Principium
Iuravit Dominus
Dominus A Dextris Tuis
Indicabit In Nationibus
De Torrente In Via Bibet
Gloria Patri, Et Filio
Sicut Erat In Principio
Et In Saecula Saeculorum
Domine Ad Adiuvandum
Gloria Patri, Et Filio
Sicut Erat In Principio
Credidi Propter Qoud
Beatus Vir RV598
Beatus Vir
Potens In Terra
Antifona Beatus Vir
Gloria Et Divitiae
Antifona Beatus Vir
Exortum Est In Tendebris
Iucundus Homo
Antifona Beatus Vir
In Memoria Aeterna
Antifona Beatus Vir
Paratum Cor Eius
Peccator Videbit
Antifona Beatus Vir
Gloria Patri, Et Filio

Tracks:

Overture: Allegro
Overture: Largo
Coro Assyrian Soldiers Arma, Caedes, Vindicatae, Furores
Aria Holofernes Felix En Fausta Dies
Aria Holofernes Nil Arma, Nil Bella
Recitativo Vagaus Mi Dux, Domine Mi
Aria Vagus Matrona Inimica
Recitativo Holofernes Huc Accedat Matrona
Aria Juditha Qou Cum Patriae Me Ducit Amore
Recitativo Abra Ne Timeas Non
Aria Abra Vultus Tui Vago Splendori
Recitativo Abra Vide, Humilis Prostrata
Coro Vagus, Assyrian Solders
Recitativo Vagus Quem Vides Prope, Aspectu
Aria Vagus Quamvis Ferro Et Ense Gravis
Recitativo Holofernes Quid Cerno! Oculi Mei
Aria Juditha Quanto Magis Generosa
Recitativo Holofernes Magna, O Foemina, Petis
Aria Holofernes Magna, O Foemina, Petis
Recitativo Juditha, Tu Ludex Es, Tu Dominus, Tu Potens
Aria Juditha Agitata Infido Flatu
Recitativo Holofernes In Tentorio Supernae
Aria Con Coro Vagus, Servents O Servi, Volate
Recitantivo Vagus Tu Quoque Hebraica Ancilla
Aria Juditha Veni, Veni, Me Sequere Fida
Recitativo Abra Venio, Juditha, Venio: Animo Fave
Aria Abra Fulgeat Sol Frontis Decorae
Recitativo Abra In Urbe Interim Pia
Coro Bethulians Mundi Rector De Caelo Micanti

Tracks:

Recitativo Ozias Summi Regis In Mente
Aria Ozias O Sydera, O Stellae
Recitativo Ozia Iam Saevientis In Hostem
Recitativo Holofernes Nox In Umbra Dum Surgit
Aria Holofernes Nox Obscura Tenebrosa
Recitativo Holofernes Belligerae Meae Sorti
Aria Juditha Transit Aetas
Recitativo Holofernes Haec In Crastinum Serva: Ah, Nimis Vere
Aria Holofernes Noli, O Cara, Te Adorantis
Recitativo Juditha Tibi Dona Salutis
Coro Assyrian Soldiers Plena Nectare Non Mero
Recitativo Holofernes Tormenta Mentis Tuae Fugiant A Corde
Aria Juditha Vivat In Pace, Et Pax Regnet Sincera
Recitativo Juditha Sic In Pace Inter Hostes
Aria Vagaus Umbrae Carae, Aurae Adoratae
Aria Vagaus Quae Fortunata Es Tu Vaga Matrona
Aria Abra Non Ita Reducem
Recitativo Abra Iam Pergo, Postes Claudo
Accompagnato Juditha Summe Astrorum Creator
Aria Juditha In Somno Profundo
Accompagnato Juditha Impii, Indigni Trianni
Recitativo Juditha Abra, Abra, Accipe Munus
Aria Abra Si Fulgida Per Te Propitia Caeli Fax
Recitativo Vagaus Iam Non Procul Ab Axe
Aria Vagaus Armatae Face, Et Anguibus
Recitativo Ozias Quam Insolita Luce
Aria Ozias Gaude Felix
Accompagnato Ozias Ita Decreto Aeterno
Coro Judeans Salve, Invicta Juditha, Formosa

Tracks:

Aria In Turbato Mare Irato
Recitativo Splende Serena, O Lux Amata
Aria Respende, Bella
Alleluia
Recitativo Non In Pratis Aut In Hortis
Adagio Ibi Spinis Confixus
Aria Pro Me Caput Spinas Habet
Recitativo Quaesone facias, Domine
Largo Stabat Mater Dolorosa
Adagissimo Cuius Animam Gementem
Andante O Quam Tristis Et Afflicta
Largo Quis Est Homo, Qui Non Fleret
Adagissimo Quis Non Posset Contristari
Adante Pro Peccatis Suae Gentis
Largo Eia Mater, Fons Amoris
Lento Fac Ut Ardeat Cor Meum
Allegro Amen
Aria O Qui Caeli Terraque Serentias
Recitativo Fac Ut Sordescat Tellus
Aria Rosa Quae Moritur
Alleluia
Deus Tuorum Militum
Allegro Confitebor Tibi, Domine, In Toto Corde Meo
Allegro Memoriam Fecit Mirabilium Suorum
Andante Sanctum Et Terribile Nomen Eius
Allegro Intellectus Bonus Omnibus Facientibus Eum
Allegro Gloria Patri, et Filio
Allegro Et In Saecula Saeculorum

Tracks:

Allegro Beatus Vir
Allegro Gloria Et Divitiae
Beatus Vir
Andante Molto Exortum Est In tenebris
Beatus Vir
Allegro Lucundus Homo
Beatus Vir
Andante Molto In memoria Aeterna
Beatus Vir
Andante Paratum Cor Eius
Beatus Vir
Andante Dispersit, Dedit Pauperibus
Beatus Vir
Largo Peccator Videbit
Allegro Gloria Patri, Et Filio
Andante Salve Regina
Allegro Ad Te Clamamus
Allegro Eia Ergo
Andante Et Jesum
Laudate Dominum
In Exitu Israel
Allegro Nisi Dominus
Largo Vanum Est Vobis
Presto - Adagio Surgite
Andante Cum dederit
Allegro Sicut Sagittae
Andante Beatus Vir
Larghetto Gloria
Allegro Sicut Erat In Principio
Allegro Amen

Tracks:

Laetatus Sum
Laudate Pueri Dominum
Sit Nomen Domini
Usque Ad Occasum
Excelsus Super Omnes Gentes
Suscitans A terra Inopem
Ut Collocet Eum
Gloria Patri (I)
Gloria Patri (II)
Amen
Vestro Principi Divino
O felix Culpa
Quid Loqueris Ad Cor
Alleluia
Jubilate, O Amoeni Chori
In Tam ASolemni Pompa
Sonoro Modulamine: Gloria In Excelsis Deo
Et In Terra Pax Hominibus
Laudamus Te
Gratias Agimus Tibi
Domine Deus, Rex Caelestis
Domine Fili Unigenite
Domine Deus, Agnus Dei
Qui Tollis Peccata Mundi
Qui Sedes Ad Dexteram Patris
Quoniam To Solus Santus
Cum Sancto Spiritu

Tracks:

Sum In Medio Tempestatum
Quid Ergo Faciam
Semper Maesta
Alleluia
Laudate Pueri, Dominum
Sit Nomen Domini
A solis Ortu Usque Ad Occasum
Excelsus Super Omnes Gentes
Quis Sicut Dominus
Suscitans A Terra Inopem
Ut Collocet Aum
Gloria Patri
Laudate Pueri: Sicut Erat In Principio
Amen
Cur Sagittas, Cur Tela
Hostibus Circumventa
In Te, Beate Pater
Sanctorum Meritis
Salve Regina
Ad Te Clamamus
Ad Te Suspirmus
Eia Ergo Advocata
Et Jesum Benedictum
O Clemens, O Pia

Tracks:

Laudate Pueri Dominum
A Solis Ortu
Excelsus Super Omnes
Sit Nomen Domini
Suscitans A Terra
Ut Collocet Eum
Sit Nomen Domini
Gloria Patri
Sicut Erat In Principio
Salve Regina
Ad te Clamamus
Ad Te Suspiramus
Eia ergo Advocata
Et Jesum Benedictum
O Clemens, O Pia
Accende Laeta
Quam Pulchri
Sternite, Angeli
Gaude Mater Ecclesia
Vos Aurae Per Montes
Cuncta Orbis
Tellus, Astra
Alleluia
Gloria Patri (From Laudate Pueri)

Tracks:

Gloria In Excelsis Deo
Et In Terra Pax
Laudamus Te
Gratias Agimus Tibi
Propter Magnam Gloriam Tuam
Domine Deus, Rex Caelestis
Domine Fili Unigenite
domine Deus, Agnus Dei
Qui Tollis Peccata Mundi
Qui Sedes Ad Dexteram Patris
Quoniam to Solus Sanctus
Cum Sancto Spiritu
Nisi Dominus Aedificaverit
Nisi Dominus Custodierit
Vanum Est Vobis
Cum Dederit
Sicut Sagittae
Beatus Vir
Gloria Patri
Sicut Erat In Prencipio
Ostro Picta
Sic Transiit
Linguis Favete
Gloria In Excelsis Deo
Et In Terra pax
Laudamus Te
Gratias Agimus Tibi
Domine Deus, Rex Caelestis
Domine Fili Unigenite
Domine Deus, Agnus Dei
Qui Tollis Peccata Mundi
Qui Sedes Ad Dexteram Patris
Quoniam Tu Solus Sanctus
Cum Sancto Spiritu

Average customer rating:

Fine reissue of a classic set

Purcell: Theatre Music

Manufacturer: Decca
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music

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Lawes: The Consort Setts for 5 & 7 viols and organ

ASIN: B0001Y4JHA
Release Date: 2004-10-12

Customer Reviews:

Fine reissue of a classic set.......2006-05-24

Think about the stupidest, most formulaic Hollywood movies you can think of: cheesy action pictures, fluffy, unfunny comedies, big but stiff epics. Now imagine that one of the greatest living composers was working in Hollywood, turning out astonishing, hauntingly beautiful and stirring musical scores for these throwaway movies. That's what you get with this set: music Henry Purcell composed for some two dozen often utterly forgettable plays (trust me--I've read a number of them!) Occasionally, when he teams up with a playwright worthy of his stature, such as John Dryden, Aphra Behn, or William Congreve, the results are even better, but for the most part you can enjoy the music here without knowing anything about the original plays.

This set originally appeared as separate LPs in the 70s and 80s, and has been long out of print. That's a pity, since Purcell spent a good deal of his short professional life in the theatre, either writing the incidental music contained on these CDs, or the music for his larger works, the semi-operas (King Arthur, The Fairy Queen, and the like). Almost all of these works are enjoyable gems; certainly, they represent a pinnacle of English 17th century music. Purcell had a genius for spinning musical gold out of the most leaden lyrics (check out his Odes and Welcome Songs on Hyperion if you don't believe me), and he does the same with the song texts in these plays.

Hogwood and the AAM offer clean, listenable performances, and the sound on these old analog discs has been cleaned up and brightened--although they were pretty good, even in the late 70s. As with most Hogwood, emotional extremes are kept to a minimum, so the "otherworldly" nature of late 17th century music, so often emphasised in more recent Baroque performances, doesn't come across here. It would be interesting to see what a group like The King's Consort would do with this music, but this set fills the major gap in the Purcell canon quite nicely.

My only beef with the reissue, as with many reissues, is that the liner notes are rather thin for a 6-cd set--the lyrics to the songs, for example, are especially missed. Still, it's a worthwhile set, and a must for fans of Purcell, English Baroque music, or anyone who just wants to experience a taste of the last days of the Restoration stage.

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We Need a Miracle
Solomon Burke
Manufacturer: 601 Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000058WS
Release Date: 1998-01-27

Tracks:

Twelve Gates To The City
I Believe In Jesus (I Believe In God)
Never Alone
Mother Loves Her Children All the Time
This Little Light Of Mine
Aunt Margarite
You Should Be A Witness
Lord We Need A Miracle (Right Now)
I Want Jesus To Walk With Me

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Overdose
Get on the dance floor
You Bet! - 40 Minuets In A Row Played 40 Times In A Row!
Unlikely To Be Bettered.

Mozart: Dances; Marches

Manufacturer: Philips
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Mozart: Serenades for Orchestra

ASIN: B00000410N
Release Date: 1990-12-10

Tracks:

7 Minuets KV 61b (65a): 1: G Major
7 Minuets KV 61b (65a): 2: D Major
7 Minuets KV 61b (65a): 3: A Major
7 Minuets KV 61b (65a): 4: F Major
7 Minuets KV 61b (65a): 5: C Major
7 Minuets KV 61b (65a): 6: G Major
7 Minuets KV 61b (65a): 7: D Major
6 Minuets, KV 105-61f (Doubtful): 1: D Major
6 Minuets, KV 105-61f (Doubtful): 2: D Major
6 Minuets, KV 105-61f (Doubtful): 3: D Major
6 Minuets, KV 105-61f (Doubtful): 4: G Major
6 Minuets, KV 105-61f (Doubtful): 5: G Major
6 Minuets, KV 105-61f (Doubtful): 6: G Major
Minuet In C, KV 61g No. 2
Minuet In D, KV 94-73h
Contredanse In B Flat, KV 123-73g
Minuet in E Flat, KV 122-73t
6 Minuets, KV 104:-61e: 1: C Major
6 Minuets, KV 104:-61e: 2: F Major
6 Minuets, KV 104:-61e: 3: C Major
6 Minuets, KV 104:-61e: 4: A Major
6 Minuets, KV 104:-61e: 5: G Major
6 Minuets, KV 104:-61e: 6: G Major
19 Minuets, KV 103-61d: 1: C Major
19 Minuets, KV 103-61d: 2: G Major
19 Minuets, KV 103-61d: 3: D Major
19 Minuets, KV 103-61d: 4: F Major
19 Minuets, KV 103-61d: 5: C Major
19 Minuets, KV 103-61d: 6: G Major
19 Minuets, KV 103-61d: 7: D Major
19 Minuets, KV 103-61d: 8: F Major
19 Minuets, KV 103-61d: 9: D Major
19 Minuets, KV 103-61d: 10: G Major
19 Minuets, KV 103-61d: 11: F Major
19 Minuets, KV 103-61d: 12: C Major
19 Minuets, KV 103-61d: 13: C Major
19 Minuets, KV 103-61d: 14: E Flat Major
19 Minuets, KV 103-61d: 15: B Flat Major
19 Minuets, KV 103-61d: 16: G Major
19 Minuets, KV 103-61d: 17: E Major
19 Minuets, KV 103-61d: 18: A Major
19 Minuets, KV 103-61d: 19: C Major

Tracks:

6 Minuets KV 61h: 1: C Major
6 Minuets KV 61h: 2: A Major
6 Minuets KV 61h: 3: D Major
6 Minuets KV 61h: 4: B Flat
6 Minuets KV 61h: 5: G Major
6 Minuets KV 61h: 6: C Major
6 Minuets KV 164-130a: 1: D Major
6 Minuets KV 164-130a: 4: G Major
6 Minuets KV 164-130a: 2: D Major
6 Minuets KV 164-130a: 5: G Major
6 Minuets KV 164-130a: 3: D Major
6 Minuets KV 164-130a: 6: G Major
8 Minuets KV 315g (315a): 1: C Major
8 Minuets KV 315g (315a): 2: G Major
8 Minuets KV 315g (315a): 3: D Major
8 Minuets KV 315g (315a): 8: G - G-dur - sol majeur - Sol maggiore
8 Minuets KV 315g (315a): 4: C Major
8 Minuets KV 315g (315a): 5: F Major
8 Minuets KV 315g (315a): 6: D Major
8 Minuets KV 315g (315a): 7: A Major
16 Minuets KV 176: 1: C Major
16 Minuets KV 176: 2: G Major
16 Minuets KV 176: 3: E Flat , 4: B Flat
16 Minuets KV 176: 5: F Major
16 Minuets KV 176: 6: D Major
16 Minuets KV 176: 7: A Major
16 Minuets KV 176: 8: C Major
16 Minuets KV 176: 9: G Major
16 Minuets KV 176: 10: B Flat
16 Minuets KV 176: 11: F Major
16 Minuets KV 176: 12: D Major
16 Minuets KV 176: 13: G- G-dur - sol majeur - Sol maggiore
16 Minuets KV 176: 14: C Major
16 Minuets KV 176: 15: F Major
16 Minuets KV 176: 16: D Major

Tracks:

March In C Major, KV 214
4 Contredanses, KV 101: 1: F Major
4 Contredanses, KV 101: 2: G Major
4 Contredanses, KV 101: 3: D Major
4 Contredanses, KV 101: 4: F Major
2 Contredanses for Count Czernin, KV 269b: 3: C Major
2 Contredanses for Count Czernin, KV 269b:: 1: G Major
4 Contredanses, KV 267-271c: 1: G Major
4 Contredanses, KV 267-271c: 2: E Flat Major
4 Contredanses, KV 267-271c: 3: A Major
4 Contredanses, KV 267-271c: 4: D Major
'La Chasse', KV A103-299d (320f)
Gavotte In B Flat Major, KV 300
3 Marches, KV 408: 1: C Major
3 Marches, KV 408: 2: D Major
3 Marches, KV 408: 3: C Major
3 Minuets, KV 363: 1: D Major
3 Minuets, KV 363: 2: B Flat Major
3 Minuets, KV 363: 3: D Major
6 Contredanses, KV 462-448b: 1: C Major
6 Contredanses, KV 462-448b: 2: E Flat Major
6 Contredanses, KV 462-448b: 3: B Flat Major
6 Contredanses, KV 462-448b: 4: D Major
6 Contredanses, KV 462-448b: 5: B Flat Major
6 Contredanses, KV 462-448b: 6: F Major
2 Minuets with Contredanses, KV 463448c: 1: F Major
2 Minuets with Contredanses, KV 463448c: 2: B Flat Major
5 Minuets, KV 461-448a: 1: C Major
5 Minuets, KV 461-448a: 2: E Flat Major
5 Minuets, KV 461-448a: 3: G Major
5 Minuets, KV 461-448a: 4: B Flat Major
5 Minuets, KV 461-448a: 5: F Major

Tracks:

6 German Dances, KV 509
Contredanse In D, KV 534 - 'Das Donnerwetter'
Contredanse In C, KV 535 - 'La Bataille'
3 Contredanses, KV 535a
6 German Dances, KV 536: 1: C Major
6 German Dances, KV 536: 2: G Major
6 German Dances, KV 536: 3: B Flat Major
6 German Dances, KV 536: 4: D Major
6 German Dances, KV 536: 5: F Major
6 German Dances, KV 536: 6: F Major
6 German Dances, KV 567: 1: B Flat Major
6 German Dances, KV 567: 2: E Flat Major
6 German Dances, KV 567: 3: G Major
6 German Dances, KV 567: 4: D Major
6 German Dances, KV 567: 5: A Major
6 German Dances, KV 567: 6: C Major
12 Minuets, KV 568: 1: C Major
12 Minuets, KV 568: 2: F Major
12 Minuets, KV 568: 3: B Flat Major
12 Minuets, KV 568: 4: E Flat Major
12 Minuets, KV 568: 5: G Major
12 Minuets, KV 568: 6: D Major
12 Minuets, KV 568: 7: A Major
12 Minuets, KV 568: 8: F Major
12 Minuets, KV 568: 9: B Flat Major
12 Minuets, KV 568: 10: D Major
12 Minuets, KV 568: 11: G Major
12 Minuets, KV 568: 12: C Major

Tracks:

6 German Dances, KV 571: 1: D Major
6 German Dances, KV 571: 2: A Major
6 German Dances, KV 571: 3: C Major
6 German Dances, KV 571: 4: G Major
6 German Dances, KV 571: 5: B Flat Major
6 German Dances, KV 571: 6: D Major
12 Minuets, KV 585: 1: D Major
12 Minuets, KV 585:: 2: F Major
12 Minuets, KV 585:: 3: B Flat Major
12 Minuets, KV 585: 4: E Flat Major
12 Minuets, KV 585: 5: G Major
12 Minuets, KV 585: 6: C Major
12 Minuets, KV 585: 7: A Major
12 Minuets, KV 585: 8: F Major
12 Minuets, KV 585: 9: B Flat Major
12 Minuets, KV 585: 10: E Flat Major
12 Minuets, KV 585: 11: G Major
12 Minuets, KV 585: 12: D Major
12 German Dances, KV 586: 1: C Major
12 German Dances, KV 586: 2: G Major
12 German Dances, KV 586: 3: B Flat Major
12 German Dances, KV 586: 4: F Major
12 German Dances, KV 586: 5: A Major
12 German Dances, KV 586: 6: D Major
12 German Dances, KV 586: 7: G Major
12 German Dances, KV 586: 8: E Flat Major
12 German Dances, KV 586: 9: B Flat Major
12 German Dances, KV 586: 10: F Major
12 German Dances, KV 586: 11: A Major
12 German Dances, KV 586: 12: C Major
Contredanse In C, KV 587 - 'Der Sieg vom Helden Koburg'
Overture And 3 Contredanses, KV 106-588a: 1: Overture In D Major
Overture And 3 Contredanses, KV 106-588a: 2: Contredanse 1 In D Major
Overture And 3 Contredanses, KV 106-588a: 3: Contrednse 2 In A Major
Overture And 3 Contredanses, KV 106-588a: 4: Contredanse 3 In B Flat Major

Tracks:

6 Minuets, KV 599: 1: C Major
6 Minuets, KV 599: 2: G Major
6 Minuets, KV 599: 3: E Flat Major
6 Minuets, KV 599: 4: B Flat Major
6 Minuets, KV 599: 5: F Major
6 Minuets, KV 599: 6: D Major
6 German Dances, KV 600: 1: C Major
6 German Dances, KV 600: 2: F Major
6 German Dances, KV 600: 3: B Flat Major
6 German Dances, KV 600: 4: E Flat Major
6 German Dances, KV 600: 5: G Major
6 German Dances, KV 600: 6: D Major
4 Minuets, KV 601: 1: A Major
4 Minuets, KV 601: 2: C Major
4 Minuets, KV 601: 3: G Major
4 Minuets, KV 601: 4: D Major
4 German Dances, KV 602: 1: B Flat Major
4 German Dances, KV 602: 2: F Major
4 German Dances, KV 602: 3: C Major
4 German Dances, KV 602: 4: A Major
2 Contredanses, KV 603: 1: D Major
2 Contredanses, KV 603: 2: B Flat Major
2 Minuets, KV 604: 1: B Flat Major
2 Minuets, KV 604: 2: E Flat Major
3 German Dances, KV 605: 1: D Major
3 German Dances, KV 605: 2: G Major
3 German Dances, KV 605: 3: C Major
6 Landler In B Flat, KV 606
Contredanse In E Flat, KV 607-605, 'Il trionfo delle donne'
5 Contredanses, KV 609: 1: C Major
5 Contredanses, KV 609: 2: E Flat Major
5 Contredanses, KV 609: 3: D Major
5 Contredanses, KV 609: 4: C Major
5 Contredanses, KV 609: 5: G Major
Contredanse In G Major, KV 610, 'Les Filles Malicieuses'

Customer Reviews:

Overdose.......2004-11-09

I very much hate to be the only one giving this set less than 5 stars but one CD alone containing 46 minuets is a bit much for me. Of my entire 'Complete Mozart Edition' collection, this is the set that I play the least. It is hard to focus on Mozart's immeasurable genius in these short dance pieces -- you lose concentration after the first five dances because the arrangements are all rather similar. One can almost sense that these compositions were written as more a performance of duty or for income purpose than from pure inspiration. Some of the more fully scored (i.e., more than string trio) dances are more pleasurable.

Get on the dance floor.......2002-09-20

These works span Mozart's creative life. In that respect it's a good way to see his artistic development---if you can keep still and resist the urge to dance. Hey, I don't dance, so I listen to a few CDs in a row and it doesn't get boring. That's Mozart's gift; the music just flows on and on, so why fight it. True, true: the music is played perfectly here. Cheers!

You Bet! - 40 Minuets In A Row Played 40 Times In A Row!.......2001-02-24

This is Mozart in his element - The entire compilation is a gem! - Delightful and entertaining works - 40 minuets played 40 times in a row if it was up to me, not to mention the German Dances, and others. Try something: Put these cds on and close your eyes. Guarenteed to put a smile on your face and in your heart! Thanks to Phillips and all involved. The best Complete Mozart Edition in my library. I'm going to try my best to wear out these cds.

Unlikely To Be Bettered........2000-10-08

It's hard to imagine this set ever being replaced. The Vienna Mozart Ensemble, comprised about two dozen members of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Willi Boskovsky, himself a former concertmaster of the orchestra, had long established himself as the unchallenged leader in performances of the great dance music associated with Vienna when these recordings were made in the 1960s. Mozart himself loved to dance, participating in organised dancing at his home that sometimes lasted all through the night, and sometimes dancing just with his wife Constanze to keep warm when there was not enough wood for the fire. Minuets, marches, German dances, contredanses - they are all here. Can you listen to 40 minuets in a row? Such is the variety of mood and colour that Mozart contrived, and such are the subtleties and nuances in these performances, that boredom never occurs.

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Bach Organ Works - Helmut Walcha
Glorious
Religious experience.
A real bargain at under $100
Heavenly music

Bach: The Organ Works (Box Set)

Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004SAAX
Release Date: 2001-10-09

Customer Reviews:

Bach Organ Works - Helmut Walcha.......2007-01-05

I never thought I would like Bach's organ works as they can be dense and daunting. However, if you can get onto Bach's wavelength, he can transport you to an electric cosmos of beauty and enlightenment. I was given a collection of Bach organ LPs by Helmut Walcha some time ago. My friend said that Germans regard Walcha as the premier interpreter of this music. He certainly knows how to play the organ and this music soars in his hands. This music is more varied than most people imagine. Some is extremely simple and delicate while some crushes your brain! I have always loved Archive recordings and these did not disappoint!

Glorious.......2006-07-01

Helmut Walcha was named my TIME as "the" Bach interpreter for organ. I think that is true more than ever today with all the influences of the French Romantic school, the slam-dunk American style and the avant garde crowd. The recording has a German sound, quintessentially Teutonic in both style and approach. While Bach sounds different and even magnificient on an Aristide Cavaillé-Coll organ it does not sound authentic - or as we perceive authenticity.

The fact that the artist is blind(!) means that unlike other folks who can use the music as aids, he must rely on his phenomenal memory. This is truly the stuff of genius. The sonatas are brilliant and I have never heard a better B Minor Prelude & Fugue. I only with that his stupendous "Kunst der Fuge" could have been transferred from record to CD.

Religious experience........2006-03-04

This set of many Bach's Organ works by Helmut Walcha is, in my opinion, the greatest recording of these immortal treasures. There are almost all of Bach's Preludes and Fugues for organ, as well as many fantasias, miscallenous works and his chorals for this instrument. Walcha plays with utmost respect to the original scores, his playing is clear and powerful. Many other organists have allowed themselves quite a bit of experiment with these pieces (likes of Ton Koopman are over the top), but in the end, i've always came back to Walcha's renditions. If you want to treat yourself with some of the greatest music ever written, then get this rare set! Bach's organ music can be challenging at first, especially the fugues, and many of my friends have complained that they hear nothing else than noise in these pieces. I suppose you have to have listened this kind of music for quite some time, before you can wholly appreciate these unique pieces. But once you have, you find a world full of riches and wonder, world which only Bach can bring you. And this is a world i wouldn't change for any riches in the world.

A real bargain at under $100.......2005-12-20

It is hard to express in words what an incredible achievement this is. The immense feats of memory alone, demanding far greater efforts than sighted performers face, command our respect. So does the consistent quality of Walcha's playing.

Bach's almost mathematical absorbtion with fugue lies at the centre of his genius. He was an organist first and foremost, an organist all his life. Like Bach, Walcha is an obsessive controller who uses music to shape his world. He treats each piece as a treasure to be cherished and burnished, and this makes him the greatest Bach organist since Schweitzer. We are told that Bach would travel miles to hear great organists perform, and Helmut Walcha is just such an organist as those.

The magnificent instrument used here is celestial in tone. To those for whom Bach fugues conjure up images of Christopher Lee playing Dracula, or dull Sundays in church, here is one of the great achievements of Western civilization, a glittering pinnacle of Baroque art, performed by a great modern spirit, in one handy box. You can't have Michaelangelo ceilings in your home, or Bernini bronzes in your living room, but by golly, you can put this on your stereo.

Heavenly music.......2005-02-23

I'm not a big organ music fan- maybe it's because it reminds this atheist too much of church! But the music here by Bach, and especially the playing by Walcha are just fantastic. I was dubious that I could find interest in 11 CDs of organ music, but I'm enthralled by every minute of each disc. A wonderful bargain!

J.S. Bach: Complete Works for Organ (Box Set)

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Complete set CD review of Bach
The Definitive Collection of Bach
Absolutely wonderful!
Monumental Artistry
A Happy Sacrifice

J.S. Bach: Complete Works for Organ (Box Set)

Manufacturer: Erato
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Fugues | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B000005ECW
Release Date: 1994-10-04

Tracks:

Prld & Fuge in e, BWV 548: Praludium
Prld & Fuge in e, BWV 548: Fuge
Choral: An Wasserflussen Babylon..., BWV 653
Choral: Von Gott will ich nicht lassen..., BWV 658
Choral: Schmucke dich, o liebe Seele..., BWV 654
Prld & Fuge in b, BWV 544: Praludium
Prld & Fuge in b, BWV 544: Fuge
Drei Chorale: Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr'...: Cantus firmus im Sopran, BWV 662
Drei Chorale: Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr'...: Cantus firmus im Tenor, BWV 663
Drei Chorale: Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr'...: Trio, BWV 664

Tracks:

Toccata (Dorisch) & Fuge in d, BWV 538: Toccata
Toccata (Dorisch) & Fuge in d, BWV 538: Fuge
Orgelbuchlein, BWV 618: O Lamm Gottes unschuldig
Orgelbuchlein, BWV 619: Christe, du Lamm Gottes
Orgelbuchlein, BWV 620: Christus, der uns selig macht
Orgelbuchlein, BWV 621: Da Jesus an dem Kreuze stund
Orgelbuchlein, BWV 622: O Mensch, bewein' dein' Sunde gro
Orgelbuchlein, BWV 623: Wir danken dir, Herr Jesu Christ
Orgelbuchlein, BWV 624: Hilf Gott, damir's gelinge
Prld & Fuge in g, BWV 535: Prld
Prld & Fuge in g, BWV 535: Fuge
Orgelbuchlein, BWV 625: Christ lag in Todesbanden
Orgelbuchlein, BWV 626: Jesus Christus, unser Heiland
Orgelbuchlein, BWV 627: Christ ist erstanden (3 vers)
Orgelbuchlein, BWV 628: Erstanden ist der heil'ge Christ
Orgelbuchlein, BWV 629: Erschienen ist der herrliche Tag
Orgelbuchlein, BWV 630: Heut' triumphiret Gottes Sohn
Toccata & Fuge in C, BWV 566: Toccata
Toccata & Fuge in C, BWV 566: Fuge
Orgelbuchlein, BWV 631: Komm, Gott Schopfer, heilieger Geist
Orgelbuchlein, BWV 632: Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend

Tracks:

Prld & Fuge in C, BWV 545: Prld
Prld & Fuge in C, BWV 545: Fuge
Fuge in G, BWV 577
Prld & Fuge in d, BWV 539: Prld
Prld & Fuge in d, BWV 539: Fuge
Choral: Wo soll ich fliehen hin, BWV 694
Partita sopra: O Gott, du frommer Gott, BWV 767
Choral: Wir Christenleut hab'n jetzund Freud, BWV 710
Alla Breve in D, BWV 589
Canzona in d, BWV 588
Fuge in c, BWV 575
Fuga sopra il Magnificat: Meine Seele erhebet den Herren, BWV 733
Kleines harmonisches Labyrinth (Introitus, Centrum, Exitus), BWV 591
Prld & Fuge in a, BWV 551: Prld
Prld & Fuge in a, BWV 551: Fuge

Tracks:

Prld & Fuge in e, BWV 533: Prld
Prld & Fuge in e, BWV 533: Fuge
Chorale: Nun freut euch, lieben Christen g'mein, BWV 734
Chorale: Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier, BWV 730
Chorale: Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier, BWV 731
Chorale: In dulci jubilo, BWV 729
Chorale: Herzlich tut mich verlangen, BWV 727
Prld & Fuge in C, BWV 531: Prld
Prld & Fuge in C, BWV 531: Fuge
Chorale: Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend, BWV726
Chorale: Allein Gott in der Hoh'sei Ehr' (Bicinium), BWV 711
Chorale: Allein Gott in der Hoh'sei Ehr', BWV 715
Chorale: Fuga super Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr', BWV 716
Chorale: Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr' (manualiter), BWV 717
Chorale: Christ lag in Todesbanden, BWV 718
Chorale: Ach Gott und Herr (per canonem), BWV 714
Fantasia con imitazione in b, BWV 563
Chorale: Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ, BWV 722
Chorale: Gottes Sohn ist kommen, BWV 724
Chorale: Jesus, meine Zuversicht, BWV 728
Chorale: Lobt Gott, ihr Christen, allzugleich, BWV 732
Chorale: Vater unser im Himmelreich, BWV 737
Chorale: Vom Himmel hoch, da komm'ich her, BWV 738
Chorale: Wie schon leuchter der Morgenstern, BWV 739
Chorale: Wir glauben all' an einen Gott, BWV 765
Chorale: Herr Gott, dich loben wir, BWV 725

Tracks:

Prld & Fuge in c: Prld
Prld & Fuge in c: Fuge
Chorale: Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend, BWV 709
Chorale: Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier, BWV 706 (1+2)
Chorale: Erbarm' dich mein, o Herre Gott, BWV 721
Chorale: Wer nur den lieben Gott la walten, BWV 690
Chorale: Wer nur den lieben Gott la walten, BWV 691
Chorale: Christ lag in Todesbanden, BWV 695
Prld & Fuge in c: Prld
Prld & Fuge in c: Fuge
Partita: sopra Christ, der du bist der helle Tag, BWV 766
Sieben Fughetten Fur Die Weinachtszeit: Christum wir sollen loben schon, BWV 696
Sieben Fughetten Fur Die Weinachtszeit: Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ, BWV 697
Sieben Fughetten Fur Die Weinachtszeit: Herr Christ, der ein'ge Gottes Sohn, BWV 698
Sieben Fughetten Fur Die Weinachtszeit: Nun komm'der Heiden Heiland, BWV 699
Sieben Fughetten Fur Die Weinachtszeit: Von Himmel hoch da komm' ich her, BWV 701
Sieben Fughetten Fur Die Weinachtszeit: Gottes Sohn ist kommen, BWV 703
Sieben Fughetten Fur Die Weinachtszeit: Lob sei dem allmachtigen Gott, BWV 704
Choral: Vom Himmel hoch da komm' ich her, BWV 700
Fuge in b uber ein Theme von Corelli, BWV 579
Fantasia: Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 713
Choral: In dich hab' ich gehoffet, Herr, BWV 712

Tracks:

Prld & Fuge in C, BWV 547: Prld
Prld & Fuge in C, BWV 547: Fuge
Canonic Vars: Vom Himmel hoch, da komm' ich her, BWV 769
Clavier Ubung Dritter Teil: Prld in E flat, BWV 552
Chorale: Kyrie, Gott Vater in Ewigkeit, BWV 669
Chorale: Christe, aller Welt Trost, BWV 670
Chorale: Kyrie, Gott heilinger Geist, BWV 671
Chorale: Kyrie, gott Vater in Ewigkeit (manualiter), BWV 672
Chorale: Christe, aller Welt Trost (manualiter), BWV 673
Chorale: Kyrie, Gott heiliger Geist (manualiter), BWV 674
Chorale: Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr', BWV 675
Chorale: Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr', BWV 676
Chorale: Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr' (Fughetta), BWV 677
Chorale: Dies sind die heil'gen zehn Gebot, BWV 678
Chorale: Dies sind die heil'gen zehn Gebot (Fughetta), BWV 679

Tracks:

Chorale: Wir glauben all' an einen Gott, BWV 680
Chorale: Wir glauben all' an einen Gott (Fughetta) (manualiter), BWV 681
Chorale: Vater unser im Himmelreich, BWV 682
Chorale: Vater unser im Himmelreich (manualiter), BMV 683
Chorale: Christ, unser Herr, zum Jordan kam, BWV 684
Chorale: Christ, unser Herr, zum Jordan kam (manualiter), BWV 685
Chorale: Aus tiefer Not schrei' ich zu dir, BWV 686
Chorale: Aus tiefer Not schrei' ich zu dir (manualiter), BWV 687
Chorale: Jesu Christus, unser Heiland, BWV 688
Chorale: Jesu Christus, unser Heiland (Fuga) (manualiter), BWV 689
Vier Duette: Duetto I, BWV 802
Vier Duette: Duetto II, BWV 803
Vier Duette: Duetto III, BWV 804
Vier Duette: Duetto IV, BWV 805
Fuge in E flat, BWV 552
Chorale: Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend' (Trio), BWV 655
Chorale: Vor Deinen Thron tret' ich, BWV 668

Tracks:

Prld & Fuge in c, BWV 546: Prld
Prld & Fuge in c, BWV 546: Fuge
Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier, BWV 633
Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier, BWV 634
Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Dies sind die heil' gen zehn Gebott, BWV 635
Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Vater unser im Himmelreich, BWV 636
Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Durch Adam's Fall ist ganz verderbt, BWV 637
Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Es ist das Heil uns kommen her, BWV 638
Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Ich ruf' zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 639
Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Ich dich hab'ich gehoffet, Herr, BWV 640
Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Wenn wir in hochsten Noten sein, BWV 641
Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Wer nur den lieben Gott la walten, BWV 642
Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Alle Menschen mussen sterben, BWV 643
Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Ach wie nichtig, ach, wir fluchtig, BWV 644
Partita Sopra: Sei gregrut, Jesu gutig, BWV 768
Prld & Fuge in f, BWV 534: Prld
Prld & Fuge in f, BWV 534: Fuge
Fant in C, BWV 570

Tracks:

Piece d'Orgue in G, BWV 572: Tres vitement-Gravement-Lentement
Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Nun komm' der Heiden Heiland, BWV 599
Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Gottes Sohn ist kommen, BWV 600
Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Herr Christ, der ein' ge Gottes Sohn, BWV 601
Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Lob sei dem allmachtigen Gott, BWV 602
Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Puer natus in Bethlehem, BWV 603
Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Gelobt seist du, Jesu Christ, BWV 604
Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Der Tag, der ist so freudenreich, BWV 605
Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Vom Himmel hoch da komm' ich her, BWV 606
Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Vom Himmel kam der Engel Schar, BWV 607
Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: In dulci jubilo, BWV 608
Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Lobt Gott, ihr Christen, allzugleich, BWV 609
Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 610
Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Christum wir sollen loben schon, BWV 611
Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Wir Christenleut, BWV 612
Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Helft mir, Gootes Gute preisen, BWV 613
Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Das alte Jahr vergangen ist, BWV 614
Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: In dir ist Freude, BWV 615
Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Mir Fried' und Freud' ich fahr' dahin, BWV 616
Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Herr Gott, nun schleuden Himmel auf, BWV 617
Fant in c, BWV 562
Choral: Wir glauben all' an einen Gott, Vater, BWV 740
Fant: Super Valet will ich dir geben, BWV 735
Choral: Valet will ich dir geben, BWV 736
Fuge uber ein Thema von Giovanni Legrenzi in c, BWV 574

Tracks:

Prld & Fuge, BWV 532: Prld
Prld & Fuge, BWV 532: Fuge
Trio in d, BWV 656
Orgelchorale aus Achtzehn Chorale: O Lamm Gottes, unschuldig, BWV 656
Orgelchorale aus Achtzehn Chorale: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 659
Orgelchorale aus Achtzehn Chorale: Trio super 'Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 660
Orgelchorale aus Achtzehn Chorale: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland' in organo pleno, BWV 661
Orgelchorale aus Achtzehn Chorale: Fantasia super Komm, heiliger Geist, BWV 651
Orgelchorale aus Achtzehn Chorale: Komm, heiliger Geist, BWV 652
Orgelchorale aus Achtzehn Chorale: Nun danket alle Gott, BWV 657
Orgelchorale aus Achtzehn Chorale: Jesus Christus, unser Heiland, BWV 665
Orgelchorale aus Achtzehn Chorale: Jesus Christus, unser Heiland, BWV 666
Orgelchorale aus Achtzehn Chorale: Komm, Gott Schopfer, BWV 667

Tracks:

Konzert in a, BWV 593: Allegro
Konzert in a, BWV 593: Adagio
Konzert in a, BWV 593: Allegro
Konzert in d, BWV 596: (Allegro)-Grave-Fuga
Konzert in d, BWV 596: Largo
Konzert in d, BWV 596: Finale
Konzert in C, BWV 594: (Allegro)
Konzert in C, BWV 594: Rezitativ Adagio
Konzert in C, BWV 594: Allegro
Konzert in G, BWV 592: (Allegro)
Konzert in G, BWV 592: Grave (Adagio)
Konzert in G, BWV 592: Presto (assai)
Konzert in C, BWV 595: (Allegro)
Aria in F, BWV 587
Prld & Fuge in A, BWV 536: Prld
Prld & Fuge in A, BWV 536: Fuge
Choral: An Wasserflussen Babylon, BWV 653b
Prld & Fuge in G, BWV 550: Prld
Prld & Fuge in G, BWV 550: Fuge
Trio in g, BWV 584

Tracks:

Toccata in d, BWV 565
Toccate & Fuge in F, BWV 540: Toccata
Toccate & Fuge in F, BWV 540: Fuge
Prld (Fant) & Fuge in g, BWV 542: Prld
Prld (Fant) & Fuge in g, BWV 542: Fuge
Pastorella, BWV 590: 1
Pastorella, BWV 590: 2
Pastorella, BWV 590: 3
Pastorella, BWV 590: 4
Prld & Fuge in a, BWV 543: Prld
Prld & Fuge in a, BWV 543: Fuge
Toccata in C, BWV 564: Toccata
Toccata in C, BWV 564: Adagio
Toccata in C, BWV 564: Fuge

Tracks:

Son I in E flat, BWV 525: Allegro moderato
Son I in E flat, BWV 525: Adagio
Son I in E flat, BWV 525: Allegro
Son II in c, BWV 526: Vivace
Son II in c, BWV 526: Largo
Son II in c, BWV 526: Allegro
Son III in d, BWV 527: Andante
Son III in d, BWV 527: Adagio e dolce
Son III in d, BWV 527: Vivace
Son IV in e, BWV 528: Adagio
Son IV in e, BWV 528: Andante
Son IV in e, BWV 528: Un poco allegro
Son V in C, BWV 529: Allegro
Son V in C, BWV 529: Largo
Son V in C, BWV 529: Allegro
Son VI in G, BWV 530: Vivace
Son VI in G, BWV 530: Lento
Son VI in G, BWV 530: Allegro

Tracks:

Passacaglia E Tema Fugatum in c, BWV 582
Sechs Chorale von Verschiedener Art (Schubler-Chorale), BWV 645: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme
Sechs Chorale von Verschiedener Art (Schubler-Chorale), BWV 646: Wo soll ich fliehen hin
Sechs Chorale von Verschiedener Art (Schubler-Chorale), BWV 647: Wer nur den lieben Gott la...
Sechs Chorale von Verschiedener Art (Schubler-Chorale), BWV 648: Meine Seele erhebet den Herren
Sechs Chorale von Verschiedener Art (Schubler-Chorale), BWV 649: Ach, bleib' bei uns
Sechs Chorale von Verschiedener Art (Schubler-Chorale), BWV 650: Kommst du nun, Jesu...
Fuge in g, BWV 578
Prld & Fuge in g, BWV 541: Prld
Prld & Fuge in g, BWV 541: Fuge
Choral: Ein' feste Burg ist unser Gott, BWV 720
Prld in G, BWV 568
Adagio, BWV 1027: Adagio
Adagio, BWV 1027: Allegro moderato (trio) (1027a)
Ricercare a 6 (aus Das musikalische Opfer), BWV 1079-5
Prld in a, BWV 569

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Marie-Claire Alain is not only one of the greatest organists alive today, but she stands directly in a what is undoubtedly the world's greatest tradition of organ playing. It was France that first rediscovered and cultivated Bach's organ music, and which in turn stimulated the great works of Franck, Widor, Vierne, and their school. Alain has recorded Bach's complete organ music no less than three times, here on historical organs of Bach's own time. Each disc is planned as a recital that showcases both the music and the instrument. Her performances are simply the last word in style, musicianship, and virtuosity. Magnificent. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

Complete set CD review of Bach.......2007-05-12

I discovered Bach organ music 40 years ago. I love Bach, everything he wrote. I have 4 complete sets of Bach organ recordings. Marie Claire-Alan is my favorite organist of everyone I have heard. I met Marie and her husband in person after a performance she gave in Chicago. I have 2 complete sets of Bach organ played by Marie. One is on records and the other the new CD set. She is a little older now when she recorded the CD's. The albums have a more youthful sound to them, a little more energy and different registration selection on the organs. I love Marie in her youthful recordings more than these. I love the albums so much I will digitize them and listen to them over the new CD collection. I play the albums on my Linn turntable through McIntosh equipment.

The Definitive Collection of Bach .......2005-09-25

Marie-Claire Alain has recorded Bach's complete organ music 3 times, this set being the second time. She plays quite differently now, but these are some of the best interpretations. Each cd fearures a different organ dating from Bach's time, and all of the booklets are filled with pictures, history, and even the stop registrations for each of the pieces are given. Quite alot of research! If those of you who are new to Bach's organ works, I would recommend starting on a smaller scale, as some of these works can be quite intense to listen to. At any rate, this possibly may go down as one of the famous recordings of the century.

Absolutely wonderful!.......2004-07-27

From this huge box set, it is quite obvious that Bach was a dedicated composer for the organ (and obviously a virtuoso organist for that matter). Bach was a very prominent composer who lived in the Baroque era, and to truely understand his works and their style you must have a general outline of knowledge of the timeframe in which he lived. And so the Baroque era, (1600-1750) was characterized by vastness of proportion, rich counterpoint, great splendor and a highly ornamented melodic line. (One should note that the era abruptly ended after Bach's death which actually shows his importance in it) Some of these pieces are examples of works that require performers at the very highest degree to play them. His works go way beyond the famous Toccata and Fuge in D Minor, and with a "Complete" edition you can listen and hear them all for yourself, hence grasping the full view of his genious. This set is of wonderful value and worth every penny. Unfortunately, the Master's version is not available in a CD store, and so we must indulge upon other's interpretations. This out of the others stands as one of the very best. It is also complementing to the experience to have an instrument of the period (which is so in this set). Bach devoted his entire frame of mind towards the spreading of God's kingdom, therefore one could derive that he felt that by creating enlightening and insightful music, he was doing a lowly service to his God. Overall--this is a fabulous interpretation, and it will deepen one's respect and awe for Johann Sebastian Bach, the greatest organist who ever lived.

Monumental Artistry.......2003-03-08

Although I am partial to the Romantic Organ, particularly in the vein of Widor, Vierne and Rheinberger, it all begins with Bach. And in this case, one could say that it all begins with Marie-Claire Alain and her wonderful interpretations. Alain seems to understand that Bach was above all else a religious composer. Many "complete" works of Bach play short shrift with the liturgical works whereas these are some of the most satisfying of the group.

The sound is pure sonority, almost perfect, and the technical prowess is just awesome. Out of the millions of notes played, I never heard a miscue or slight jiggle. Still, keyboard wizardry is only part of the story. The registration is a work of art in itself. Alain understand the difference between the Baroque and the Modern, the French and the German and the old and the new. Just as she is a "natural" for Widor or Vierne, she also seems to have entered the Bach mind on some of these.

This is a fabulous collection worthy of any serious student of classical music. Nowhere can one derive such satisfaction that listenting to Bach played by Ms. Alain.

A Happy Sacrifice.......2001-06-30

I gladly sacrificed two of the four speakers in my car to this wonderful, wonderful treasure. What more can I say?

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