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Average customer rating: Cecilia Bartoli brings Baroque music to life A Revelation The best work of Cecilia Bartoli The art of singing, still with us Great music, but disappointment

Cecilia Bartoli - The Vivaldi Album / Il Giardino Armonico Antonio Vivaldi , Giovanni Antonini , Cecilia Bartoli , and Il Giardino Armonico Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works Featuring Bartoli | Bartoli, Cecilia | A to B | Featured Performers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music All Works by Vivaldi | Vivaldi, Antonio | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Bartoli, Cecilia | ( B ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Cecilia Bartoli ~ Opera Proibita (Handel · Scarlatti · Caldara) / Les Musiciens du Louvre · Minkowski Cecilia Bartoli - If You Love Me (Se tu m'ami ), 18th-Century Italian Songs Cecilia Bartoli - Mozart Arias Cecilia Bartoli - An Italian Songbook (Bellini, Donizetti, Rossini) Cecilia Bartoli - Live in Italy / Jean-Yves Thibaudet ASIN: B00002CF52 Release Date: 1999-10-26

Tracks:

1. Dell'aura al sussurrar
2. Dopo un'orrida procella
3. Di due rai languire costante
4. L'Orlando finto pazzo: Qual favellar? ... Andero, volero, gridero
5. Zeffiretti, che sussurrate
6. La fida ninfa: Alma oppressa
7. La fida ninfa: Dite, oime
8. Giustino: Sventurata navicella
9. Giustino: Sorte, che m'invitasti ... Ho nel petto un cor si forte
10. L'Olimpiade: Tra le follie ... Siam navi all'onde algenti
11. Farnace: Gelido in ogni vena
12. Anch'il mar par che sommerga
13. Teuzzone: Di trombe guerriere

Amazon.com

Mezzo Cecilia Bartoli could easily rest on her laurels as one of today's most charismatic, characterful singers for her lively portrayals of Mozart and Rossini heroines. But it's been particularly exciting to observe her growth as an artist in exploring the exuberant world of baroque opera, with its range of pyrotechnic demands--both vocal and emotional. Bartoli's show-stopping virtuosity in a Vivaldi aria from her Live in Italy recital gave a tantalizing sample of her finesse in that style. For The Vivaldi Album, Bartoli conducted extensive research into the composer's manuscripts, (a documentary tracing her quest is planned for subsequent international screening). Although he's best known for his concertos--in typically baroque fashion, two of the arias in fact recycle material from The Four Seasons--Vivaldi was a ferociously prolific composer of operas for the cutting-edge theaters of his time, and the arias gathered here demonstrate the word-painting magic of his music, from the sylvan setting of dueting flageolets in "Di due rai languire costante" to the storm-tossed passions of "Anch'il mar par che sommerga," where Bartoli spins out ripples of rapid-fire coloratura with a gravity-defying accuracy that will leave your head spinning. In addition to many such examples of vocal acrobatics, Bartoli brings exquisite nuance and limpid tone to the delicate echo effects of "Zeffiretti, che sussurrate," and there's no better test for the remarkable flexibility of her range--full and dusky at the bottom and thrilling at the top--than the huge intervallic leaps of "Dopo un'orrida procella." With her naturally large voice, Bartoli can at times tend to histrionic excess (in the recitative to the short aria from "L'Orlando finto pazzo"), but the expressive color of her phrasing is wonderfully matched throughout by the Giardino Armonico's lively panache. All power to Bartoli in her goal of reviving this neglected aspect of Vivaldi's output. --Thomas May

Customer Reviews:

Cecilia Bartoli brings Baroque music to life.......2005-08-24

This album is so good that it has converted me to liking Vivaldi! I'm a fan of other Baroque composers such as Bach, Telemann, Couperin and Handel but had never really appreciated Vivaldi until I heard this album. Cecilia's technical experise and her intense interpretation makes this album a delight to listen to. She brings Vivaldi's arias to life as I've heard no other performer manage to do so. A brilliant album that I listen to again and again.

A Revelation.......2003-11-05

I was amazed with this album of super fine music. I had known all my life that Vivaldi wrote tons of operas, but finding them, or the scores of them, was nearly impossible. In time I found a few, and was I ever amazed and disappointed. The published scores that were available were what was common practice of that time: there were the vocal lines and a figured bass and nothing more. There were no indications of orchestration. Even with that little bit, I was shocked with the intensity and complexity of this vocal writing. This man knew how to write for the voice. Until singers are willing to research his works, we, the public, will know him for a very orchestra suites and nothing more. The result will be a very stilted view of what the man had to offer.

Now getting to the performance by Bartoli. She really loves this music, as you can tell. Yes, she is mannered in some of the things she does, but that is her way of seeing the music. Her technical skills are amazing, and her interpretations (the "drama" behind the music) is just as intense. Some think Bartoli has a strong voice. Actually, her voice is very small, if you have heard her in performance (they weren't even sure she would be heard when she sang at the Met), and it has a very delicate quality, even when being "brash." Recordings give you the impression she has a much larger sound than she does, but that is because small voices record truer and better than large ones (the industry still can't capture large voices at all). However, even with a small voice, in performance she is breathtaking. She makes the music live. She has weird mannerisms one sees that to American trained singers are completely unacceptable (weird facial expressions, strange things done with he mouth and teeth, head bobbing, etc), but that has never distracted from her overall intensity. Yes, she is intense. You are literally taken away with her interpretation, and her skills. Interestingly, she is more famous in music circles for her cancelations (she cancels more performances in a year than she actually sings). I love this recording, not only because of the music, but because I have seen her sing some of this music live. She really LIVES what she sings, and that comes across in this recording.

A special note: in the little booklet that comes with the recording, Bartoli herself writes her impressions of this music. It is extremely insightful. Whether you like her or not, you have to admire the work she has done to make this music live and be as authentic in interpretation as she can. It is her love of this music that has caused her to record this album. I am thankful she did, for now, I can take those old scores I have and get a better understanding of what the composer was doing. Would that more singers would explore new/old works, and I think it would be far more interesting to have them write their impressions of the music they are singing than the standard academic essays we must read. Reading about how she came to this music, in her own words, gave a different dimension to listening. Now I was listening to see if she was successful in communicating what she felt this music had to offer. SHE WAS.

The best work of Cecilia Bartoli.......2003-08-15

This is simply the best work of Cecilia Bartoli. Her voice is a delicatessen and Il Giardino Armonico sounds very very well. I think that I don't need to say anymore. Simply: BUY IT!!

The art of singing, still with us.......2003-02-09

Even if you disdain Vivaldi in the Stravinsky way, do yourself
a favor, and get this record. Music hidden in some obscure
library for centuries, brought to pulsating life by a minor
voice, here used with passion and artistry reminding one of
vocal artists of the past. An enriching experience for anyone
enjoying the art of singing.

Great music, but disappointment.......2002-10-01

I thoroughly enjoy classical music but found this cd to be a disappointment by a heavy vocal performance. It was shocking to hear the heaviness and darkness in Cecilia's voice, whom I had remembered to be lighter and more playful. My only good thought about this cd is "At least it was a gift" because if I had actually purchased it I would be thoroughly disgusted.

Average customer rating: Buy two and give one to someone you love! A joyful sample of the human voice. A sheer delight from start to finish Exquisite Cecilia Live

Cecilia Bartoli - Live in Italy / Jean-Yves Thibaudet George Frideric Handel , Antonio Vivaldi , Giulio Caccini , Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , Franz Schubert , Pauline Viardot , Hector Berlioz , Vincenzo Bellini , Gaetano Donizetti , Gioachino Rossini , Umberto Giordano , Xavier Montsalvatge , Georges Bizet , Sonatori de la Gioiosa Marca , Cecilia Bartoli , and Jean-Yves Thibaudet Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bellini, Vincenzo | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Berlioz | Berlioz, Hector | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Donizetti | Donizetti, Gaetano | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Schubert | Schubert, Franz | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Vivaldi | Vivaldi, Antonio | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rossini | Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Bartoli, Cecilia | ( B ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music All Works Featuring Bartoli | Bartoli, Cecilia | A to B | Featured Performers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Bartoli, Cecilia | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Cecilia Bartoli - The Vivaldi Album / Il Giardino Armonico Cecilia Bartoli - A Portrait Cecilia Bartoli - An Italian Songbook (Bellini, Donizetti, Rossini) Cecilia Bartoli ~ Opera Proibita (Handel · Scarlatti · Caldara) / Les Musiciens du Louvre · Minkowski Cecilia Bartoli - Mozart Portraits ASIN: B00000DBTM Release Date: 1998-10-20

Tracks:

1. Tu ch'hai le penne, Amore
2. Amarilli
3. Al fonte, al prato
4. Lascia la spina
5. Agitata da due venti
6. Oiseaux, si tous les ans, K. 307
7. La Pastorella, D 528
8. Havanaise
9. Hai luli!
10. Zaide
11. Malinconia, ninfa gentile
12. Ma rendi pur contento
13. La conocchia
14. Me voglio fa 'na casa
15. Mi lagnero tacendo
16. Mi lagnero tacendo (Il Risentimento)
17. Mi lagnero tacendo (Sorzico)
18. L' Orpheline du Tyrol
19. Riedi al soglio (Zelmira)
20. Le nozze di Figaro: Voi che sapete
21. Canzonetta Spagnuola
22. Caro mio ben
23. Cinco Canciones negras, No. 5: Canto negro
24. Carmen: Seguedille (Carmen)

Amazon.com essential recording

In the beginning, Cecilia Bartoli seemed to do one thing better than anybody, i.e., Rossini arias, which would not guarantee a long career even for a singer of her ebullience. This live performance from the Teatro Olympico in Vincenza, Italy, shows how much she's expanded, both linguistically and musically. The first five selections reflect her newfound specialty, early opera. The three Caccini selections from the 17th century--accompanied by small string ensemble--are deeply felt and stylistically convincing enough to make one eager for future forays. She's guilty of spinning out Handel's "Lascia la spina" excessively but hits new heights of virtuosity in Vivaldi's "Agitata da due venti." The rest of the disc is for voice and piano, in a program including both some genuine discoveries by French composer Pauline Viardot-Garcia that reveal the singer's increasing emotional depths and less consequential ones by Donizetti and Rossini. Bartoli also sings Spanish songs, most notably Montsalvatge's "Canto negro," proving that the singer doesn't venture into a new language until she can truly feel in it. Remarkably, her voice maintains its strength and body in the deeper, mezzo-ish regions as well as in the high, soprano-range areas. Might she have two voices? --David Patrick Stearns

Customer Reviews:

Buy two and give one to someone you love!.......2007-03-08

(That way, you can get free shipping!) Or, buy Opera Proibita also.

If you think you don't like listening to soprano soloists, you should buy this CD. I must say that I HATE listening to solo singing in general and soprano solo in particular! Well, this lady has stolen my heart! If you see her anywhere on the N American continent, please tell me.

The one-minute limit for listening on-line will simply not allow you to make a judgement. If I could legally allow you to hear track 5 "Griselda - Agitata da Due Venti" (Vivaldi), you would buy the CD without hearing anything else.

When I first heard Cecilia Bartoli on "Performance Today", the subject was "Opera Proibita" and I wrote to a friend who teaches voice at a local college and asked "Is she as good as I think, or am I just overreacting?" His simple response was "She's THAT good!"

This CD is of a live performance and you won't be disappointed except to realize that you COULD have been there, but weren't!

If she ever performs where I am able to see her, I'll be there. If I can talk to her, I will -- but I won't ask for my heart.

Highly recommended!

A joyful sample of the human voice........2006-06-12

'Live in Italy' by mezzo-soprano Cecilia Bartoli, accompanied by pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet is, for those of us who do not know Italian and are not avid opera fans, a simply delightful essay in the beauty of the human voice. I am really happy this is not the first Bartoli album I have bought, as others, such as her recordings of French and Italian love songs have more substance to offer (if you don't know the operas from which these pieces are taken) but this recording, with its live ambiance, is a great pleasure all by itself, a very nice change from the somewhat frostier Fraulain Von Otter from the northern climes.

A sheer delight from start to finish.......2005-07-14

Although I rarely follow singers, even I am totally disarmed by Cecilia's magic spell of charm that criticism fails me. You will see that most of my reviews of music are about modern or Renaissance music, so for me to go out and lavish praise on her is really something totally out of the ordinary. Then again her singing is out of the ordinary in that it has an instantly recognisable warmth and captivating personality that makes her the outstanding singer of the current generation for me.

I have been impressed by Cecilia's tendency to avoid the well worn paths of 19th century Italian operas in favour of championing neglected earlier music whether that be Vivaldi, Haydn, or Salieri. She has always talked about how the centre of gravity of Western music seems to be shifting backwards in time, and in her case this means away from the Austro-German tradition to the time when the Italians dominated music. After all the musical elite of even Wagner's time could be still be heard muttering 'but he just isn't as good as those Italian...' at premiers of works such as Tannhäuser and it took a lot of convincing before the the idea of German opera became accepted. This shift backward in time here is exemplified by way the recital begins with the music of Caccini, the father of opera.

Here on this recording I particularly love the spontaneity of the live music making. Her ability to capture the declamatory nature of much older music such as with Caccini, Vivaldi and Handel suite live recording perfectly. Her manner of conveying the meaning of the words especially when singing in Italian is simply unrivalled in this situation. This is the sort of thing that all too often gets lost in studio recordings so it is a blessing that this is a live recording, where Cecilia seems to just glow. The spontaneity, the sheer magic of the moment - it is all a sheer delight from start to finish. At moments her voice seems so etheral, the hushed and rapt awe of the music making so breathtaking, that it simply beggers belief that the human voice can be so beautiful an instrument. This is what great music making should be all about.

As far as the recording itself goes I have never noticed any disturbing audience noises anywhere even on my system which tends to makes the slightest of rustling blatantly obvious. The recording engineers do an excellent job of capturing the ambience of the acoustic of the Teatro Olimpico in Vincenzo despite the presence of the audience.

A stunning recording and an absolute favourite to relax to or just to be inspired by.

Exquisite.......2003-01-31

"Her natural command of messa di voce phrasing, willingness to shade the voice away to the quietest pianissimo and acute sensitivity to the words of Caccini's love songs proved irresistible, attracting a generous mix of applause and foot stamping."

Such was the appreciation from the audience that the director had to request that the audience not stamp their feet as they would set off the alarm system.

There are hardly words to describe Cecilia Bartoli's remarkable vocal qualities, emotional range and warmth. When I listen to this CD, I am calmed completely. There is an element of comfort in her style. Maybe one could explain it as a lullaby for the soul.

She has the ability to support the longest of phrases on the back of a single breath all while varying the tone color and dynamic level. Singing seems as effortless as breathing as she becomes emotion all while capturing the drama and mood.

In this live performance from the Teatro Olympico in Vincenza, Italy, she performs each piece as if she is intimately entwined with the notes. How can music be this sensual and this comforting all at once? It just is. She can express a wide range of emotions, from profound despair to extreme joy.

The Teatro Olimpico is the worlds' oldest surviving covered theatre. It has fine acoustics, a sky-blue ceiling and marble. Cecilia Bartoli wanted to perform in one of the great treasures of Italy's cultural heritage and this led to this live performance with concert pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet who seems to sense every emotion in Cecilia's voice. It is a sublime combination of talent which is further enhanced by violins, viola, cello, violone, archlute and harpsichord.

Tu ch'hai le penne, Amore - A song to love asking love to fly to where the heart lies and to promise that his heart and soul were ever hers.

Amarilli - Delicate and beautiful expression of true love.

Al fonte, al prato - You can feel spring approaching and this song has a certain energy Cecilia embraces as she sings away troubles and sadness to allow in merriment.

Lascia la spina - Melancholy. "Old age will creep up on you when your heart does not expect it."

Agitata da due venti - Cecilia's voice takes flight in this song about waves raging in a stormy sea. She almost becomes the force of the ocean as her voice surges and dives and wow.

Oiseaux, si tous les ans, K307 - She embodies a haunting vulnerability and the freshness of spring/summer. This song ends far too quickly.

La pastorella, D528 - Calm beauty to reflect a shepherdess in a meadow. Innocent love.

Havanaise - It seems like she has a completely different voice in this song as she reaches
to new ranges in depth. Charmed by a song? Perhaps.

Hai luli! - A seductive treatment of a song asking "where can my love be?"

"What's the point of living without a lover?"

Zaide - High energy and fast paced. A song about an orphan.

Malinconia, ninfa gentile - Gorgeous and poetic song.

Ma rendi pur contento - She really captures longing and an almost delicate purity.

La conocchia - Light and breezy.

Me voglio fa 'na casa - A song about the desire to build a house surrounded by the sea. Fantasy and happiness.

Mi langero tacendo - Poignant moment.

"I shall not complain of my bitter fate;
but, my beloved, do not hope for me not to love you."

Mi lagnero tacendo ll resentimento - the sorrow continues. The lover is said to be cruel.

Mi lagnero tacendo Sorzico - more complaints of cruelty and sorrow. She seems to capture frustration so exquisitely and is that stomping I hear? ;)

L'Orpheline du Tyrol - The Tyrolean orphan girl. Jean-Yves Thibaudet really takes the stage at first and Cecilia follows almost timidly. A song of tragedy, hunger and suffering.

Riedi al soglio from Rossini's opera Zelmira left seasoned connoisseurs dazzled. After the aria's final cadence, they broke from their awe-struck silence to add to the shouts of "encore."

Voi che sapete - Light and yet still dramatic. Desire, torment, ice. All explored fully by her voice. You can hear "torment" when she sings "martir" even if you could not see the words or follow along. Her voice really "flutters" when she sings "palpito e tremo." It is just amazing.

Canzonetta spagnuola - A muse comes to torment a painter.

Caro mio ben - A lover grows faint without love. Solitary melodies and you can almost feel the chill in the room or the feeling of despair the lover feels.

Canto negro - Is there anything she can't sing? This piece might seem completely out of place, but by now everyone is completely drunk with emotion from this performance.

Seguidille - Pleasure comes when two people are together. Definitely so when Cecilia Bartoli and Jean-Yves Thibaudet perform together. This song is almost a metaphor of the entire intoxicating experience. I just love how the audience goes absolutely wild after this song.

And too soon, it is over. I look forward to one day viewing the performance on DVD. It will be so much easier to understand the words now that I've literally studied this performance. Knowing the words definitely adds to the subtle emotions and more expressive moments.

~TheRebeccaReview.com

Cecilia Live.......2002-07-12

I have loved her low and warm voice ever since the first time I listened to her, the Italian mezzo-soprano Cecilia Bartoli. With respect and tenderness she treats the composers, whose works she performs while adding her own dimension. She transports me with her art. It is as if we become one person, and I experience her joy of music. Together we share a glimpse of eternity.

On this album which was recorded live at the Teatro Olimpico, Vicenza, Italy in 1998 Cecilia Bartoli offers her listeners a varied programme comprised of several composers: Caccini, Haendel, Vivaldi, Mozart, Rossini, Donizetti, Bellini, Viardot, Schubert, Montsalvatge and Bizet. She's accompanied in Caccini, Haendel and Vivaldi by the Sonatori de la Gioiosa Marca (Baroque string ensemble) and for the other pieces by Jean-Yves Thibaudet on piano. The accompanying booklet contains the lyrics, translations and further information.

Ms. Bartoli certainly has expanded her musical horizons here in several ways. On this disc she sings in Italian, French and Spanish. I loved her intense and heartfelt rendition of Caccini's and Haendel's arias. The passionate acrobatics of Vivaldi. And the Sonatori de la Gioiosa Marca gave her a fine support. She made a warm and lovely Cherubino in Mozart's famous 'Voi che sapete'. I also loved her sparkling interpretations of Viardot's 'Havanaise', Rossini's 'Mi lagnero tacendo' or his 'Canzonetta spagnuola'. But Montsalvatge's 'Canto negro' made me feel definitely uncomfortable and Ms. Bartoli herself didn't connect with it. Although I liked her rendition of Bizet's 'Seguedille, I still missed something there. Jean-Yves Thibaudet lends her an excellent, attentive and expressive support.

Although I would have preferred some more Baroque pieces at this concert, this live album is a keeper for me. Everytime the bundle of pure joy that is Cecilia Bartoli has the power to move me deeply!

Average customer rating: exquisite playing, but by this point in the series he's used up most of the first-rate repertoire Great Baroque Trumpet Eklund's Trumpet Playing--It's a Natural!

Art of the Baroque Trumpet, Vol. 5: An Italian Concert Tomaso Albinoni , Arcangelo Corelli , Petronio Franceschini , Baldassare Galuppi , Alessandro Stradella , Giuseppe Torelli , Antonio Vivaldi , Marco Antonio Ziani , Wasa Baroque Ensemble , Niklas Eklund , and Maria Keohane Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Quartets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Trios | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Albinoni | Albinoni, Tomaso | ( A ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Corelli | Corelli, Arcangelo | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Galuppi | Galuppi, Baldassare | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Stradella | Stradella, Alessandro | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Vivaldi | Vivaldi, Antonio | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Concertinos | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Trio Sonatas | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Trumpet | Brass | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Art of the Baroque Trumpet, Vol. 1 Art of Baroque Trumpet Vol.4 Art of the Baroque Trumpet, Vol 2 The Art of the Baroque Trumpet Volume 3 Haydn, Hummel, Neruda: Trumpet Concertos ASIN: B00005NUOO Release Date: 2001-10-16

Tracks:

1. Con in C, RV 537: Allegro - Jeffrey Segal
2. Con in C, RV 537: Largo - Jeffrey Segal
3. Con in C, RV 537: Allegro - Jeffrey Segal
4. Tito Manlio, RV, 738: Combatta Un Gentil Cor - Niklas Eklund/Maria Keohane
5. Son in D: Grave
6. Son in D: Allegro
7. Son in D: Grave
8. Son in D: Allegro
9. Son in D: Allegro
10. La Flora: Trombe D'Ausonia - Niklas Eklund/Maria Keohane
11. Con in D: Allegro
12. Con in D: Adagio
13. Con in D: Presto
14. Con in D: Adagio
15. Con in D: Allegro
16. La Statira: Vien Con Nuova Orribil Guerra - Niklas Eklund/Maria Keohane/Jeffrey Segal
17. Son in D: Grave
18. Son in D: Allegro
19. Son in D: Grave
20. Son in D: Allegro
21. Son in D: Grave
22. Son in D: Allegro
23. Alla Tromba Della Fama - Niklas Eklund/Maria Keohane
24. Sinf Avanti Il Barcheggio: Allegro
25. Sinf Avanti Il Barcheggio: Andante
26. Sinf Avanti Il Barcheggio: Allegro
27. Sinf Avanti Il Barcheggio: Allegro
28. Griselda, RV 718: Agitata Da Due Venti
29. Son in D: Grave - Jeffrey Segal
30. Son in D: Allegro - Jeffrey Segal
31. Son in D: Adagio - Jeffrey Segal
32. Son in D: Allegro - Jeffrey Segal

Customer Reviews:

exquisite playing, but by this point in the series he's used up most of the first-rate repertoire.......2007-04-26

Of the first four volumes in Eklund's Art of the Baroque Trumpet series, I've enjoyed numbers one and three the most. Volume One is a selection of some of the greatest works of the Baroque trumpet concerto repertoire, and Volume Three a recital of duets with soprano (presenting a nearly identical program to Wynton Marsalis' Baroque Duet album, and possibly outdoing it, to my ears). Both of those albums evince an expressive elegance and flawless technical execution that are truly breathtaking, from Eklund as from all concerned; both probably deserve a place one anyone's list of the top ten greatest classical solo trumpet albums ever recorded.

(Volume 2, a recital for trumpet and organ, is timbrally monotonous and the repertoire is not particularly good, so that it gets a bit tedious. Volume 4, also trumpet concerti, is not as well done interpretively: there's a rushed quality to the readings, even an absent-mindedness.)

This, Volume 5, alternates trumpet concerti with more Baroque opera duets with soprano, so it recapitulates the best of the series. Once again the pieces are astonishingly well-played and the interpretations fresh, sensitive, and exciting. The only problem is that having gong through four hours' worth of this repertoire already, on the previous volumes, Eklund is starting to run out of first-rate repertoire to play. He's strating to get into "filler" material, in other words; not entirely, but aside from the Vivaldi Concerto for Two Trumpets and a couple of the duets with soprano, this program does not represent Baroque writing of the first order.

Great Baroque Trumpet.......2007-02-23

Naxos is often marked down because it is a discount label, but it has turned out its share of excellent CDs, and this is one. We have a well chosen program of Baroque trumpet works by Italian composers, Vivaldi, Corelli, Ziani, Torelli, Albinoni, Galuppi, Stradella and Franceschini. The program opens with the best version I have heard of Vivaldi's grand concerto for two trumpets, and includes works for soprano and trumpet that are just wonderful. The balance between trumpet and strings is perfect. The soloist, Niklas Eklund is probably the best baroque trumpeter of the time, in my opinion better than Wynton Marsalis.
This is great baroque music, superbly played. Very highly recommended.

Eklund's Trumpet Playing--It's a Natural!.......2003-09-23

Having read good things about Niklas Eklund's "Art of the Baroque Trumpet" series on Naxos, I started sampling with this Italian concert and was not disappointed. All that I had read about the beauty and purity of Eklund's tone and steadiness of his intonation are true. In fact, in contradistinction to the many good modern-instrument performances of some of the more famous works on this disc, such as the Vivaldi Concerto for Two Trumpets, Eklund and his colleagues are not in the game for sheer virtuosic sport. Hence, this concerto does not dazzle with breakneck speed as in some performances; instead, you can trace the beauty of the musical line and savor individual note production and contrapuntal interplay.

This is true as well in the arias, where Swedish singer Maria Keohane proves the perfect partner for Eklund, matching the mellowness of the natural trumpet with a darkly burnished soprano. Their collaboration highlights the finest music on the CD: Albinoni's "Vien con nuova orribil guerra"--brilliantly scored for two trumpets, two oboes, and string--and Baldassare Gallupi's "Alla tromba della Fama," with its pretty echo effects and scintillating cadenzas. Keohane even has a virtuoso turn all to herself in Vivaldi's picturesque "Agitata da due venti," which paints the scene of a boat tossed by two winds.

But there is lots of wonderfully colorful music here, including fine works from the High Baroque by Giuseppi Torelli and interesting pieces of the Mid Baroque by Zani, Stradella, and Fanceschini.

The accompaniments by the Wasa Baroque Ensemble under the direction of trumpeter Edward H. Tarr are skilled and sympathetic, and Naxos has supplied an appropriately rich, resonant recording. If the other installments in the series are as fine as this, fans of the trumpet and of the Baroque will certainly want all of them.

Average customer rating: Only thing wrong is the title... Good classical collection!

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Tracks:

1. The Entertainer - Roger Shields
2. Nutcracker Suite (Chocolate) - Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
3. Water Music (Original No. 18) - George Frideric Handel
4. Concerto For 2 Oboes & Strings In D Minor, Op. 42 No. 2 (I. Largo) - A. Caroldi
5. Concerto For 4 Pianos In A Minor BWV 1065 (III. Allegro) - Bracha Eden
6. Symphony In G Major, K. 45a 'Lambacher - Sinfonie' (II. Andante) - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
7. Trumpet Concerto In C (IV. Allegro) - Edward H. Tarr
8. Enigma Variations, Op. 36 (Beginning) - Sir Edward Elgar
9. Op. 289: Persian March - Johann Strauss II
10. Barcarolle - Susan Jolles
11. Concerto In D For Trumpet, 2 Oboes, Strings & Continuo (II. Largo) - Heinz Zickler
12. Prelude No. 6, Op. 28 - Walter Klien
13. Violin Concerto No. 1 In A Minor BWV 1041 (I. Allegro) - Susanne Lautenbacher
14. Suite For 2 Trumpets, 2 Oboes & Strings (II. Largo) - Heinz Zickler
15. Serenade No. 4 In D Major, K. 203 - Oscar Ravina
16. Violin Concerto No. 2 In B Minor, Op. 7 'La Campanella (II. Adagio) - Jean-Jacques Kantorow
17. Pictures At An Exhibition (I. Promenade) - Modest Mussorgsky
18. Variation On A Waltz By Diabelli, D. 718 - Peter Frankl
19. Water Music (Original No. 15) - George Frideric Handel
20. Le Coucou - Werner Simons
21. Plaisir D'Amore - Susan Jolles
22. Caucasian Sketches (IV. Procession Of The Sardar) - Mikhail Mikhaylovich Ippolitov-Ivanov
23. Salu D'Amour (Love's Greeting) - Sir Edward Elgar
24. Symphony No. 39 In F Major (II. Andantino) - Michael Haydn
25. Cello Concerto No. 2 In D Major, Hob VIIb/2 (II. Adagio) - Laszlo Varga

Customer Reviews:

Only thing wrong is the title... Good classical collection!.......2003-10-13

I've pondered the title of this fine classical collection for quite some time (far longer than is warranted, to be sure), and I've yet to come to a conclusion as to why this album is called CANDLELIGHT FAVORITES. While some selections are solemn (Enigma Variations), romantic (Variations on a Waltz), and intense (Concerto for 2 Oboes), far more pieces are bright (Water Music) and even whimsical (The Entertainer). Though it didn't exactly set the mood I was anticipating, this album will by no means be collecting dust on my shelf.

This collection surpasses many classical variety albums in its overall quality, regardless of the excellent price. The performances of the respective pieces are excellent as is the audio engineering, which is crisp and clear. What suprised me most, after a couple listens, was how well the widely varied pieces fit together as an album. The selections cross time from the early Baroque period into the 20th century, and they all have a certain continuity. This gives the album added value, as you'd have to purchase many albums to have the wide range of music represented here. CANDLELIGHT FAVORITES gives a mixture of instantly recognizable tunes with some "deeper cuts". It's essentially a classical "mix tape" of sorts, and it works well for both background and purposeful listening.

So excuse the cheesy cover design and the slight title misnomer, and you've got a very affordable and welcome addition to your classic music collection. CANDLELIGHT FAVORITES comes recommended for those seeking a good, varied classical album.

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

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Tracks:

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

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

1. Prld & Fuge in C, BWV 545: Prld
2. Prld & Fuge in C, BWV 545: Fuge
3. Fuge in G, BWV 577
4. Prld & Fuge in d, BWV 539: Prld
5. Prld & Fuge in d, BWV 539: Fuge
6. Choral: Wo soll ich fliehen hin, BWV 694
7. Partita sopra: O Gott, du frommer Gott, BWV 767
8. Choral: Wir Christenleut hab'n jetzund Freud, BWV 710
9. Alla Breve in D, BWV 589
10. Canzona in d, BWV 588
11. Fuge in c, BWV 575
12. Fuga sopra il Magnificat: Meine Seele erhebet den Herren, BWV 733
13. Kleines harmonisches Labyrinth (Introitus, Centrum, Exitus), BWV 591
14. Prld & Fuge in a, BWV 551: Prld
15. Prld & Fuge in a, BWV 551: Fuge

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

1. Prld & Fuge, BWV 532: Prld
2. Prld & Fuge, BWV 532: Fuge
3. Trio in d, BWV 656
4. Orgelchorale aus Achtzehn Chorale: O Lamm Gottes, unschuldig, BWV 656
5. Orgelchorale aus Achtzehn Chorale: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 659
6. Orgelchorale aus Achtzehn Chorale: Trio super 'Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 660
7. Orgelchorale aus Achtzehn Chorale: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland' in organo pleno, BWV 661
8. Orgelchorale aus Achtzehn Chorale: Fantasia super Komm, heiliger Geist, BWV 651
9. Orgelchorale aus Achtzehn Chorale: Komm, heiliger Geist, BWV 652
10. Orgelchorale aus Achtzehn Chorale: Nun danket alle Gott, BWV 657
11. Orgelchorale aus Achtzehn Chorale: Jesus Christus, unser Heiland, BWV 665
12. Orgelchorale aus Achtzehn Chorale: Jesus Christus, unser Heiland, BWV 666
13. Orgelchorale aus Achtzehn Chorale: Komm, Gott Schopfer, BWV 667

Tracks:

1. Konzert in a, BWV 593: Allegro
2. Konzert in a, BWV 593: Adagio
3. Konzert in a, BWV 593: Allegro
4. Konzert in d, BWV 596: (Allegro)-Grave-Fuga
5. Konzert in d, BWV 596: Largo
6. Konzert in d, BWV 596: Finale
7. Konzert in C, BWV 594: (Allegro)
8. Konzert in C, BWV 594: Rezitativ Adagio
9. Konzert in C, BWV 594: Allegro
10. Konzert in G, BWV 592: (Allegro)
11. Konzert in G, BWV 592: Grave (Adagio)
12. Konzert in G, BWV 592: Presto (assai)
13. Konzert in C, BWV 595: (Allegro)
14. Aria in F, BWV 587
15. Prld & Fuge in A, BWV 536: Prld
16. Prld & Fuge in A, BWV 536: Fuge
17. Choral: An Wasserflussen Babylon, BWV 653b
18. Prld & Fuge in G, BWV 550: Prld
19. Prld & Fuge in G, BWV 550: Fuge
20. Trio in g, BWV 584

Tracks:

1. Toccata in d, BWV 565
2. Toccate & Fuge in F, BWV 540: Toccata
3. Toccate & Fuge in F, BWV 540: Fuge
4. Prld (Fant) & Fuge in g, BWV 542: Prld
5. Prld (Fant) & Fuge in g, BWV 542: Fuge
6. Pastorella, BWV 590: 1
7. Pastorella, BWV 590: 2
8. Pastorella, BWV 590: 3
9. Pastorella, BWV 590: 4
10. Prld & Fuge in a, BWV 543: Prld
11. Prld & Fuge in a, BWV 543: Fuge
12. Toccata in C, BWV 564: Toccata
13. Toccata in C, BWV 564: Adagio
14. Toccata in C, BWV 564: Fuge

Tracks:

1. Son I in E flat, BWV 525: Allegro moderato
2. Son I in E flat, BWV 525: Adagio
3. Son I in E flat, BWV 525: Allegro
4. Son II in c, BWV 526: Vivace
5. Son II in c, BWV 526: Largo
6. Son II in c, BWV 526: Allegro
7. Son III in d, BWV 527: Andante
8. Son III in d, BWV 527: Adagio e dolce
9. Son III in d, BWV 527: Vivace
10. Son IV in e, BWV 528: Adagio
11. Son IV in e, BWV 528: Andante
12. Son IV in e, BWV 528: Un poco allegro
13. Son V in C, BWV 529: Allegro
14. Son V in C, BWV 529: Largo
15. Son V in C, BWV 529: Allegro
16. Son VI in G, BWV 530: Vivace
17. Son VI in G, BWV 530: Lento
18. Son VI in G, BWV 530: Allegro

Tracks:

1. Passacaglia E Tema Fugatum in c, BWV 582
2. Sechs Chorale von Verschiedener Art (Schubler-Chorale), BWV 645: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme
3. Sechs Chorale von Verschiedener Art (Schubler-Chorale), BWV 646: Wo soll ich fliehen hin
4. Sechs Chorale von Verschiedener Art (Schubler-Chorale), BWV 647: Wer nur den lieben Gott la...
5. Sechs Chorale von Verschiedener Art (Schubler-Chorale), BWV 648: Meine Seele erhebet den Herren
6. Sechs Chorale von Verschiedener Art (Schubler-Chorale), BWV 649: Ach, bleib' bei uns
7. Sechs Chorale von Verschiedener Art (Schubler-Chorale), BWV 650: Kommst du nun, Jesu...
8. Fuge in g, BWV 578
9. Prld & Fuge in g, BWV 541: Prld
10. Prld & Fuge in g, BWV 541: Fuge
11. Choral: Ein' feste Burg ist unser Gott, BWV 720
12. Prld in G, BWV 568
13. Adagio, BWV 1027: Adagio
14. Adagio, BWV 1027: Allegro moderato (trio) (1027a)
15. Ricercare a 6 (aus Das musikalische Opfer), BWV 1079-5
16. 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?

Average customer rating: Bach for professional listeners Bach Organ Works on original organs

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Tracks:

1. Fantasia C, BWV.570
2. Chorale Vars (Partite Diverse): Sei Gegrusset, Jesu Gutig, BWV.768
3. Fugue On A Theme C, BWV.574
4. Chorale: Wir Christenleut', BWV.710
5. Trio Son No.4 e, BWV.528: I: Adagio
6. Trio Son No.4 e, BWV.528: II: Vivace
7. Trio Son No.4 e, BWV.528: III: Andante
8. Trio Son No.4 e, BWV.528: IV: Un Poco Allegro
9. Chorale: O Lamm Gottes, Unschuldig
10. Chorale: Christ Lag In Todesbanden, BWV.718
11. Kleines Harmonisches Labyrinth, BWV.591: Introitus - Centrum - Exitus (Andante)
12. Chorale: Allein Gott In Der Hoh', Sei Ehr', BWV. 711
13. Toccata, Adagio And Fugue in C, BWV.564: I: Toccata
14. Toccata, Adagio And Fugue in C, BWV.564: II: Adagio
15. Toccata, Adagio And Fugue in C, BWV.564: III: Fugue

Tracks:

1. Prld And Fugue in E, BWV.566: Prld
2. Prld And Fugue in E, BWV.566: Fugue
3. Prld And Fugue in E, BWV.566: Chorale Vars (Partite Diverse): O Gott, Du Frommer Gott, BWV.767
4. Prld And Fugue in E, BWV.566: Fantasia in C, BWV.573
5. Prld And Fugue in E, BWV.566: Fugue in G, BWV. 577
6. Prld And Fugue in E, BWV.566: Chorale: Ein' Feste Burg Ist Unser Gott, BWV.720
7. Prld And Fugue in E, BWV.566: Chorale: Allein Gott In Der Hoh', Sei Ehr', BWV.717
8. Prld And Fugue in E, BWV.566: Chorale: Christ Lag in Todesbanden, BWV.695
9. Prld And Fugue in E, BWV.566: Fugue in c, BWV.575
10. Prld And Fugue in E, BWV.566: Chorale: Wie Schon Leucht' Uns Der Morgenstern, BWV.739
11. Prld And Fugue in E, BWV.566: Chorale: Vater Unser Im Himmeireich, BWV.737
12. Prld And Fugue in E, BWV.566: Chorale: Wir Glauben All' An Einen Gott Vater, BWV.740
13. Prld And Fugue in E, BWV.566: Chorale Var (Partite Diverse): Christ, Der Du Bist Der Helle Tag....

Tracks:

1. Prld And Fugue in a, BWV.551: Prld
2. Prld And Fugue in a, BWV.551: Fugue
3. Orgel-Buchlein Nos.1-7, BWV 599-605: 1. Chorale: Nun Komm' Der Heiden Heiland
4. Orgel-Buchlein Nos.1-7, BWV 599-605: 2. Chorale: Gott, Durch Deine Gute
5. Orgel-Buchlein Nos.1-7, BWV 599-605: 3. Chorale: Herr Christ, Der Ein'ge Gottes-Sohn
6. Orgel-Buchlein Nos.1-7, BWV 599-605: 4. Chorale: Lob Sei Dem Allmachtigen Gott
7. Orgel-Buchlein Nos.1-7, BWV 599-605: 5. Chorale: Puer Natus In Bethlehem
8. Orgel-Buchlein Nos.1-7, BWV 599-605: 6. Chorale: Gelobet Seist Du, Jesu Christ
9. Orgel-Buchlein Nos.1-7, BWV 599-605: 7. Chorale: Der Tag, Der Ist So Freudenreich
10. Aria in F, BWV.587
11. Orgel-Buchlein Nos.8-10, BWV.606-608: 8. Chorale: Vom Himmel Hoch, Der Komm' Ich Her
12. Orgel-Buchlein Nos.8-10, BWV.606-608: 9. Chorale: Vom Himmel Kam Der Engel Schar
13. Orgel-Buchlein Nos.8-10, BWV.606-608: 10. Chorale: In Dulci Jubilo
14. Pastorale in F, BWV.590
15. Orgel-Buchlein Nos.11-12, BWV.609-610: 11. Chorale: Lobt Gott, Ihr Christen Allzugleich
16. Orgel-Buchlein Nos.11-12, BWV.609-610: 12. Chorale: Jesu, Meine Freude
17. Prld And Fugue in c, BWV.549: Prld
18. Prld And Fugue in c, BWV.549: Fugue
19. Orgel-Buchlein Nos.13-14, BWV.611-612: 13. Chorale: Christum Wir Sollen Loben Schon
20. Orgel-Buchlein Nos.13-14, BWV.611-612: 14. Chorale: Wir Christenleut'
21. Prld And Fugue in b, BWV.544: Prld
22. Prld And Fugue in b, BWV.544: Fugue
23. Orgel-Buchlein Nos.15-19, BWV.613-617: 15. Chorale: Helft Mir Gottes Gute Preisen
24. Orgel-Buchlein Nos.15-19, BWV.613-617: 16. Chorale: Das Alte Jahr Vergangen Ist
25. Orgel-Buchlein Nos.15-19, BWV.613-617: 17. Chorale: In Dir Ist Freude
26. Orgel-Buchlein Nos.15-19, BWV.613-617: 18. Chorale: Mit Fried' Und Freud' Ich Fahr Dahin
27. Orgel-Buchlein Nos.15-19, BWV.613-617: 19. Chorale: Herr Gott, Nun Schleuss Den Himmel Auf
28. Fantasia Con Imitazione in b, BWV.563

Tracks:

1. Prld And Fugue in e, BWV.533: Prld
2. Prld And Fugue in e, BWV.533: Fugue
3. Orgel-Buchlein Nos.20-24, BWV.618-622: 20. Chorale: O Lamm Gottes, Unschuldig
4. Orgel-Buchlein Nos.20-24, BWV.618-622: 21. Chorale: Christe, Du Lamm Gottes
5. Orgel-Buchlein Nos.20-24, BWV.618-622: 22. Chorale: Christus, Der Uns Selig Macht
6. Orgel-Buchlein Nos.20-24, BWV.618-622: 23. Chorale: Da Jesus An Dem Kreuze Stund
7. Orgel-Buchlein Nos.20-24, BWV.618-622: 24. Chorale: O Mensch, Bewein' Dein' Sunde Gross
8. Fantasia And Fugue in c, BWV.562: Fantasia
9. Fantasia And Fugue in c, BWV.562: Fugue (Fragment)
10. Prld And Fugue in f, BWV.534: Prld
11. Prld And Fugue in f, BWV.534: Fugue
12. Orgel-Buchlein Nos.25-26, BWV.623-624: 25. Chorale: Wir Danken Dir, Herr Jesu Christ
13. Orgel-Buchlein Nos.25-26, BWV.623-624: 26. Chorale: Hilf Gott, Dass Mir's Gelinge
14. Trio in c, BWV.585
15. Orgel-Buchlein Nos.25-26, BWV.625-627: 27. Chorale: Christ Lag In Todesbanden
16. Orgel-Buchlein Nos.25-26, BWV.625-627: 28. Chorale: Jesus Christus, Unser Heiland
17. Orgel-Buchlein Nos.25-26, BWV.625-627: 29. Chorale: Christ Ist Erstanden
18. Prld And Fugue in C, BWV.531: Prld
19. Prld And Fugue in C, BWV.531: Fugue
20. Orgel-Buchlein Nos.30-32, BWV.628-630: 30. Chorale: Erstanden Ist Der Heil'ge Christ
21. Orgel-Buchlein Nos.30-32, BWV.628-630: 31. Chorale: Erschienen Ist Der Herrliche Tag
22. Orgel-Buchlein Nos.30-32, BWV.628-630: 32. Chorale: Heut' Triumphieret Gottes Sohn
23. Trio in d, BWV.583
24. Orgel-Buchlein Nos.33-34 & 36, BWV.631-632 & BWV.634: 33. Chorale: Komm, Gott Schopfer..
25. Orgel-Buchlein Nos.33-34 & 36, BWV.631-632 & BWV.634: 34. Chorale: Herr Jesu Christ,...
26. Orgel-Buchlein Nos.33-34 & 36, BWV.631-632 & BWV.634: 36. Chorale: Liebster Jesu, Wir Sind Hier

Tracks:

1. Prld And Fugue in c, BWV.546: Prld
2. Prld And Fugue in c, BWV.546: Fugue
3. Orgel-Buchlein Nos.37-39, BWV.635-637: 37. Chorale: Dies Sind Die Heil'gen Zehn Gebot'
4. Orgel-Buchlein Nos.37-39, BWV.635-637: 38. Chorale: Vater Unser Im Himmelreich
5. Orgel-Buchlein Nos.37-39, BWV.635-637: 39. Chorale: Durch Adams Fall Ist Ganz Verderbt
6. Trio in G, BWV.586
7. Orgel-Buchlein Nos.40-42, BWV.638-640: 40. Chorale: Es Ist Das Heil Uns Kommen Her
8. Orgel-Buchlein Nos.40-42, BWV.638-640: 41. Chorale: Ich Ruf' Zu Dir, Herr Jesu Christ
9. Orgel-Buchlein Nos.40-42, BWV.638-640: 42. Chorale: In Dich Hab' Ich Gehoffet, Herr
10. Pedal-Exercitium, BWV.598
11. Fuge in g, BWV.578
12. Orgel-Buchlein Nos.43-46, BWV.641-644: 43. Chorale: Wenn Wir in Hochsten Nothen Sein
13. Orgel-Buchlein Nos.43-46, BWV.641-644: 44. Wer Nur Den Lieben Gott Lasst Walten
14. Orgel-Buchlein Nos.43-46, BWV.641-644: 45. Chorale: Alle Menschen Mussen Sterben
15. Orgel-Buchlein Nos.43-46, BWV.641-644: 46. Chorale: Ach Wie Nichtig, Ach Wie Fluchtig
16. Trio in g, BWV.584
17. Orgel-Buchlein No.35, BWV.633: 35. Chorale: Liebster Jesu, Wir Sind Hier
18. Chorale: Gott, Durch Dein Gute, BWV.724
19. Chorale: Gottes Sohn Ist Kommen, BWV.703
20. Chorale: Herr Christ, Der Ein'ge Gottes Sohn, BWV.698
21. Trio Son No.3 in d, BWV.527: I: Andante
22. Trio Son No.3 in d, BWV.527: II: Adagio E Dolce
23. Trio Son No.3 in d, BWV.527: III: Vivace
24. Fantasia And Fugue in g, BWV.542: Fantasia
25. Fantasia And Fugue in g, BWV.542: Fugue

Tracks:

1. Con in a, BWV.596: I: Grave - Fuga
2. Con in a, BWV.596: II: Largo
3. Con in a, BWV.596: Finale
4. Con in a, BWV.593: I: (Unknown)
5. Con in a, BWV.593: II: Adagio
6. Con in a, BWV.593: III: Allegro
7. Con in C, BWV, 595
8. Chorale: Liebster Jesu, Wir Sind Hier, BWV.731
9. Chorale: Liebster Jesu, Wir Sind Hier, BWV.730
10. Con in C, BWV.592: I: (Unknown)
11. Con in C, BWV.592: Grave
12. Con in C, BWV.592: Presto
13. Con in C, BWV.594: I: (Unknown)
14. Con in C, BWV.594: II: Rezitativ: Adagio
15. Con in C, BWV.594: III: Allegro
16. Chorale: Nun Freut Euch, Lieben Christen G'mein, BWV.734

Tracks:

1. Toccata And Fugue in d, BWV. 734: Toccata
2. Toccata And Fugue in d, BWV. 734: Fugue
3. Trio Son No.6 in G, BWV.530: I: Vivace
4. Trio Son No.6 in G, BWV.530: II: Lento
5. Trio Son No.6 in G, BWV.530: III: Allegro
6. Alla Breve in D, BWV.589
7. Fantasia in G, BWV.572
8. Chorale: Herr Gott, Dich Loben Wir, BWV.725
9. Chorale: Herr Jesu Christ, Dich Zu Uns Wend, BWV.709
10. Chorale: Herr Jesu Christ, Dich Zu Uns Wend, BWV.726
11. Prld And Fugue in G, BWV.541: Prld
12. Prld And Fugue in G, BWV.541: Fugue

Tracks:

1. Fantasia Super Komm, Heiliger Geist, Herre Gott, BWV.651
2. Chorale: Komm, Heiliger Geist, Herre Gott, BWV.652
3. Toccata And Fugue in d, BWV.538: Toccata
4. Toccata And Fugue in d, BWV.538: Fugue
5. Prld And Fugue in D, BWV.532: Prld
6. Prld And Fugue in D, BWV.532: Fugue
7. Trio Son No.5 in C, BWV.529: I: Allegro
8. Trio Son No.5 in C, BWV.529: II: Largo
9. Trio Son No.5 in C, BWV.529: III: Allegro
10. Chorale: Komm, Gott Schopfer, Heiliger Geist, BWV.667
11. Prld And Fugue in G, BWV.550: Prld
12. Prld And Fugue in G, BWV.550: Fuge
13. Chorale: Jesus Christus, Unser Heiland, BWV.665
14. Chorale: Jesus Christus, Unser Heiland, BWV.666
15. Prld in a, BWV.569

Tracks:

1. Toccata And Fugue in F, BWV.540: Toccata
2. Toccata And Fugue in F, BWV.540: Fugue
3. Chorale: Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland, BWV.659
4. Chorale: Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland, BWV.660
5. Chorale: Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland, BWV.661
6. Prld And Fugue in a, BWV.543: Prld
7. Prld And Fugue in a, BWV.543: Fugue
8. Trio Super Herr Jesu Christ, Dich Zu Uns Wend, BWV.655
9. Fugue On A Theme in b, BWV.579
10. Chorale: An Wasserflussen Babylon, BWV.653b
11. Fantasia And Fugue in c, BWV.537: Fantasia
12. Fantasia And Fugue in c, BWV.537: Fugue
13. Chorale: O Lamm Gottes, Unschuldig, BWV.656
14. Canzona in d, BWV.588
15. Chorale: Vor Deinen Thron Tret'ich, BWV.668

Tracks:

1. Prld And Fugue in C, BWV.547: Prld
2. Prld And Fugue in C, BWV.547: Fugue
3. Chorale: Von Gott Will Ich Nicht Lassen, BWV.658
4. Prld And Fugue in A, BWV.536: Prld
5. Prld And Fugue in A, BWV.536: Fugue
6. Chorale: Allein Gott in Der Hoh' Sei Ehr', BWV.662
7. Chorale: Allein Gott in Der Hoh' Sei Ehr', BWV.663
8. Chorale: Allein Gott in Der Hoh' Sei Ehr', BWV.664
9. Trio Son No.1 in Eflat, BWV.525: I: (Unknown)
10. Trio Son No.1 in Eflat, BWV.525: II: Adagio
11. Trio Son No.1 in Eflat, BWV.525: III: Allegro
12. Chorale: Schmucke Dich, O Liebe Seele, BWV. 654

Tracks:

1. Passacaglia And Fugue in c, BWV.582
2. Fantasia Super Jesu, Meine Freude, BWV.713
3. Prld And Fugue in d, BWV.539: Prld
4. Prld And Fugue in d, BWV.539: Fugue
5. Chorale Vars: Vom Himmel Hoch, Da Komm' Ich Her, BWV.769
6. Prld And Fugue in g, BWV.535: Prld
7. Prld And Fugue in g, BWV.535: Fugue
8. Chrale: An Wasserflussen Babylon, BWV.653
9. Prld And Fugue in C, BWV.545: Prld
10. Prld And Fugue in C, BWV.545: Fugue
11. Chorale: Nun Danket Alle Gott, BWV.657

Tracks:

1. Prld: Eflat, BWV.552/1
2. 1. Chorale: Kyrie, Gott Vater in Ewigkeit, BWV.669
3. 2. Chorale: Christe, Aller Welt Trost, BWV.670
4. 3. Chorale: Kyrie, Gott Heiliger Geist, BWV.671
5. 8. Chorale: Allein Gott in Der Hoh' Sei Ehr', BWV.676
6. 10. Chorale: Dies Sind Die Sind Die Heil'gen Zehn Gebot', BWV.678
7. 12. Chorale: Wir Glauben All' An Einen Gott, BWV.680
8. 14. Chorale: Vater Unser Im Himmelreich, BWV.682
9. 16. Chorale: Christ, Unser Herr, Zum Jordan Kam, BWV.684
10. 18. Chorale: Aus Tiefer Not Schrei Ich Zu Dir, BWV.686
11. 20. Chorale: Jesus Christus, Unser Heiland, BWV.688
12. Fugue: Eflat, BWV.552/2
13. Duetto No.1: e, BWV.802
14. Duetto No.2: F, BWV.803
15. Duetto No.3: G, BWV.804
16. Duetto No.4: a, BWV.805

Tracks:

1. 7. Chorale: Allein Gott in Der Hoh' Sei Ehr', BWV.675
2. 4. Chorale: Kyrie, Gott Vater in Ewigkeit, BWV.672
3. 5. Chorale: Christe, Aller Welt Trost, BWV.673
4. 6. Chorale: Kyrie, Gott Heiliger Geist, BWV.674
5. 9. Fughetta Super Allein Gott in Der Hoh' Sei Ehr', BWV.677
6. 11. Fughetta Super Dies Sind Die Heil'gen Zehn Gebot', BWV.679
7. 13. Fughetta Super Wir Glauben All' An Einen Gott, BWV.681
8. 15. Chorale: Vater Unser Im Himmelreich, BWV.683
9. 17. Chorale: Christ, Unser Herr, Zum Jordan Kam, BWV.685
10. 19. Chorale: Aus Tiefer Not Schrei Ich Zu Dir, BWV.687
11. 21. Fuga Super Jesus Christus, Unser Heiland, BWV.689
12. Prld And Fugue in e, BWV.548: Prld
13. Prld And Fugue in e, BWV.548: Fugue
14. Chorale: Wachet Auf, Ruft Uns Die Stimme, BWV.645
15. Chorale: Wo Soll Ich Fliehen Hin, BWV.646
16. Chorale: Wer Nur Den Lieben Gott Lasst Walten, BWV.647
17. Chorale: Meine Seele Erhebet Den Herren, BWV.648
18. Chorale: Ach, Blieb' Bei Uns Herr Jesu Christ, BWV.649
19. Chorale: Kommst Du Nun, Jesu, Vom Himmel, BWV.650
20. Trio Son No.2 c, BWV.526: I: Vivace
21. Trio Son No.2 c, BWV.526: II: Largo
22. Trio Son No.2 c, BWV.526: III: Allegro

Tracks:

1. Fuga Sopra Il Magnificat, BWV.733
2. Chorale: Nun Komm' Der Heiden Heiland, BWV.699
3. Chorale: Lob Sei Dem Allmacht'gen Gott, BWV.704
4. Chorale: Vom Himmel Hoch, Da Komm' Ich Her, BWV.738
5. Chorale: Allein Gott in Der Hoh' Sei Ehr', BWV. 715
6. Chorale: Gelobet Seist Du, Jesu Christ, BWV.722
7. Chorale: Vom Himmel Hoch, Da Komm' Ich Her, BWV.700
8. Chorale: Christum Wir Sollen Loben Schon, BWV.696
9. Chorlae: Lobt Gott, Ihr Christen, Allzugleich, BWV.732
10. Chorale: In Dulci Jubilo, BWV.729
11. Chorale: Gelobet Seist Du, Jesu Christ, BWV.697
12. Chorale: Vom Himmel Hoch, Da Komm' Ich Her, BWV.701
13. Prld in G, BWV.568
14. Fantasia Super Valet Will Ich Dir Geben, BWV.735
15. Chorale: Ach Gott, Vom Himmel Sieh' Darein, BWV.741
16. Chorale: Ach Gott Und Herr, BWV.714
17. Chorale: In Dich Hab' Ich Gehoffet, Herr, BWV.712
18. Chorale: Erbarm' Dich Mein, O Herre Christ, BWV.721
19. Chorale: Herzlich Tut Mich Verlangen, BWV.727
20. Chorale: Wo Soll Ich Fliehen Hin, BWV.728
21. Chorale: Jesus, Meine Zuversicht, BWV.728
22. Chorale: Wer Nu Den Lieben Gott Lasst Walten, BWV.691
23. Chorale: Wer Nur Den Lieben Gott Lasst Walten, BWV.690
24. Chorale: Liebster Jesu, Wir Sind Hier, BWV.706
25. Chorale: Valet Will Ich Dir Geben, BWV.736

Tracks:

1. 1. Chorale: Der Tag, Der Ist So Freudenreich, BWV.719
2. 2. Chorale: Wir Christenleut', BWV.1090
3. 3. Chorale: Das Alte Jahr Vergangen Ist, BWV.1091
4. 4. Chorale: Her Gott, Nun Schleuss Den Himmel Auf, BWV.1092
5. 5. Chorale: Herzliebster Jesu, Was Hast Du Verbrochen, BWV.1093
6. 6. Chorale: O Jesu, Wie Ist Dein Gestalt, BWV.1094
7. 7. Chorale: O Lamm Gottes, Unschuldig, BWV.1095
8. 8. Chorale: Christe, Der Du Bist Tag Und Licht, BWV.1096
9. 9. Chorale: Ehre Sei Dir, Christe, Der Du Leidest Not, BWV.1097
10. 10. Chorale: Wir Glauben All in Einen Gott, BWV.1098
11. 11. Chorale: Aus Tiefer Not Schrei Ich Zu Dir, BWV.1099
12. 12. Chorale: Allein Zu Dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWv.1100
13. 13. Chorale: Ach Gott Und Herr, BWV.714
14. 14. Chorale: Ach Herr, Mich Armen Sunder, BWV.742
15. 15. Chorale: Durch Adams Fall Ist Ganz Verderbt, BWV. 1101
16. 16. Chorale: Du Friedefurst, Herr Jesu, BWV.1102
17. 17. Chorale: Erhalt Uns, Herr, Bei Deinem Wort, BWV.1103
18. 18. Chorale: Vater Unser Im Himmelreich, BWV.737
19. 19. Chorale: Wenn Dich Ungluck Tut Greifen An, BWV.1104
20. 20. Chorale: Jesu, Meine Freude, BWV.1105
21. 21. Chorale: Gott Ist Mein Heil, Mein Hilf Und Trost, BWV.1106
22. 22. Chorale: Jesus, Meines Lebens Leben, BWV.1107
23. 23. Chorale: Als Jesus Christ in Der Nacht, BWV.1108
24. 24. Chorale: Ach Gott, Zu Dich Erbarmen, BWV.1109
25. 25. Chorale: O Herre Gott, Dein Gottlich Wort, BWV.1110

Tracks:

1. 26. Chorale: Nun Lasst Uns Den Leib Begraben, BWV.1111
2. 27. Chorale: Christus, Der Ist Mein Leben, BWV.1112
3. 28. Chorale: Ich Hab' Mein Sach Gott Heimgestellt, BWV.1113
4. 29. Chorale: Herr Jesu Christ, Du Hochstes Gut, BWV.1114
5. 30. Chorale: Herzlich Lieb Hab' Ich Dich, O Herr, BWV.1115
6. 31. Chorale: Was Gott Tut, Das Ist Wohlgetan, BWV.1116
7. 32. Chorale: Alle Menschen Mussen Sterben, BWV.1117
8. 33. Chorale: Mach's Mit Mir Gott, Nach Deiner Gut
9. 34. Chorale: Werde Munter Mein Gemute, BWV.1118
10. 35. Chorale: Wie Nach Einer Wasserquelle, BWV.1119
11. 36. Chorale: Christe, Der Du Bist Der Helle Tag, BWV.1120
12. 37. Chorale: Ich Ruf' Zu Dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV.639
13. 38. Chorale: Herr Christ Der Ein'ge Gottes-Sohn, BWV.601
14. Prld And Fugue in C, BWV.553
15. Prld And Fugue in d, BWV.554
16. Prld And Fugue in e, BWV.555
17. Prld And Fugue in F, BWV.556
18. Prld And Fugue in G, BWV.557
19. Prld And Fugue in g, BWV.558
20. Prld And Fugue in a, BWV.559
21. Prld And Fugue in Bflat, BWV.560

Customer Reviews:

Bach for professional listeners.......2006-01-30

What I found amazing about this boxset is the opportunity to enjoy Bach in complete form. From my point of view Passacaglia performed by Werner Jacob is a five star performance. Also BWV 593 and BWV 596 push up and show up no limits for the listener. This 16 CDs aggregate the perfect union between the artist, instrument, listener and Bach. And at the end of the day I can say that organ works can still be ... trendy. Enjoy!

Bach Organ Works on original organs.......2004-10-24

121 organ tracks or works on 16 CDs has to be spaced out in about six days. The music is so restful I found myself dowsing. The price for a new set through Amazon was right. Bach organ hymns made Luther.

Average customer rating: Theodore Unit - Ghostfacing The Best EVERYONE ELSE ALREADY SAID IT EVERYTHING ELSE POSSIBLE I'LL JUST GIVE MY SINCERE RATING 5 STARS (*****) WUTANG FOREVER!!!! LONG Theodore Unit - 718 They are new group. SHAOLIN

718 Theodore Unit Manufacturer: Sure Shot Recordings ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Put It on the Line No Said Date Hidden Darts (Special Edition) Wu-Tang Meets Indie Culture Fishscale ASIN: B0002IQJVO Release Date: 2004-08-03

Tracks:

1. Guerilla Hood
2. Punch In Punch Out
3. '88 Freestyle
4. The Drummer
5. Gatz
6. Who Are We?
7. Smith Brothers
8. Mama Can You Hear Me
9. Paychecks
10. Wicked With Lead
11. Daily Routine
12. Right Back
13. Pass The Mic
14. Work
15. It's The Unit
16. Be My Girl

Product Description

1. Theodore Intro
2. Wicked With Lead (Feat. Ghostface & Trife)
3. The Drummer (Feat. Ghostface, Street Life Trife, & Method Man)
4. Duck Out Of The Way (Feat. Wiggs & Cappadonna)
5. Smith Brothers (Feat. Ghostface & Trife)
6. Theodore Anthem (Feat. Ghostface & Trife)
7. Time Freestyle (Feat. Ghostface, Trife, & Crime Life)
8. Got Gatz (Feat. Ghostface, Solomen Childs & Killer Bamz)
9. Paychecks (Feat. Ghostface and Trife)
10. Cutting It Up (Feat. Ghostface & Raekwon)
11. Set It Up (Feat. Ghostface & Trife)
12. Gorilla Hood (Feat. Ghostface)
13. Stapelton (Feat. Wiggs & Cappadonna)
14. Pretty Toney Shoulda... (Feat. Ghostface)

Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

Theodore Unit - Ghostfacing The Best .......2006-05-20

After the Pretty Toney dropped, Ghost put together a compilation album featuring his Thedore Unit. There are many cuts on this that Pretty Toney didn't make, such as ("Paychecks") featuring "Ghostface" and "Trife" and ("The Drummer") where Method Man and Streetlife show up to add their support. Ghost really blows up the set with the opening track ("Guerilla Hood"), the next following cut ("Punch In, Punch Out"), "Trife" really holds his own. Ghostface and Trife comeback together on the "Big Daddy Kane's" ("Set It Off") beat, where they show us how the real NY cats freestyle. A suprising collaboration where "Bone Crusher" shows up to rock it with the "Theodore Unit" on ("Who Are We"). Theodore Units consists of Ghostface, Trife, Shawn Wiggs, Solomon Child and Cappadonna himself, who smashes the killer cut ("Pass The Mic"). Cappa ain't sound this good in years. "Solomon Child" ends it with ("Be My Girl"), a real gem. Ghostface carrying the Wu-Tang name!

EVERYONE ELSE ALREADY SAID IT EVERYTHING ELSE POSSIBLE I'LL JUST GIVE MY SINCERE RATING 5 STARS (*****) WUTANG FOREVER!!!! LONG .......2006-01-23

EVERYONE ELSE ALREADY SAID IT EVERYTHING ELSE POSSIBLE I'LL JUST GIVE MY SINCERE RATING 5 STARS (*****) WUTANG FOREVER!!!! LONG LIVE THE WU-EMPIRE!!!WUTANG FOREVER!!!! LONG LIVE THE WU-EMPIRE!!!WUTANG FOREVER!!!! LONG LIVE THE WU-EMPIRE!!!WUTANG FOREVER!!!! LONG LIVE THE WU-EMPIRE!!!WUTANG FOREVER!!!! LONG LIVE THE WU-EMPIRE!!!WUTANG FOREVER!!!! LONG LIVE THE WU-EMPIRE!!!WUTANG FOREVER!!!! LONG LIVE THE WU-EMPIRE!!!WUTANG FOREVER!!!! LONG LIVE THE WU-EMPIRE!!!WUTANG FOREVER!!!! LONG LIVE THE WU-EMPIRE!!!WUTANG FOREVER!!!! LONG LIVE THE WU-EMPIRE!!!WUTANG FOREVER!!!! LONG LIVE THE WU-EMPIRE!!!WUTANG FOREVER!!!! LONG LIVE THE WU-EMPIRE!!!

Theodore Unit - 718.......2005-12-31

Here it is 2004, and Ghost gets these dope cats together and makes an album (it says Official Mixtape) but more of an album in my opinion. Solomon Childs is dope also. But there is a white guy, I totally forgot his name already but hes not too bad either! Ghost raps alot along with Solomon. Check this, if you like Ghost or Wu-Tang get this!

Lyric wise, not the hottest lyrics in the game but definately dope and better than the commercial garbage! Ghost, Trife and Solomon stand out the most lyrically. Tracks like "Be My Girl" by Solomon doesnt have the dopest rhymes but its dope! Haha. Doesnt make sense but trust me. I think that every track on the album is successful lyric wise.

Production wise, good! Now I wasnt feeling every beat. So ill tell you the ones I dont like. "Wicked With Lead", "Work", "Its The Unit", those I dont like, just my personal tastes. But they are good out of my tastes. Now! "Pass The Mic" has the dopest beat. Its old school, just F*** its hott! Nothing to it, bass and drums and a trumpet sound that comes in every now and then its just hott. Good production on the album.

My Top 5 Songs
1.Guerilla Hood
2.Who Are We?
3.Mama Can You Hear Me
4.Right Back
5.Be My Girl

They are new group........2005-03-05

They are new group.Good tracks are Guerilla Hood, Right Back and pass the mic. Their album gets 3 out of 5.

SHAOLIN.......2005-01-31

They creatin and elaboratin Staten Island Hip Hop sound.Its great what they doin,Shaolin What!

Average customer rating: Rare selections brilliantly performed Vivaldi: Opera Arias & Sinfonias / Roy Goodman, Emma Kirkby

Emma Kirkby - Vivaldi Opera Arias and Sinfonias Antonio Vivaldi , Roy Goodman , Emma Kirkby , Liliana Mazzarri , and The Brandenburg Consort Manufacturer: Hyperion ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Vivaldi | Vivaldi, Antonio | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Kirkby, Emma | ( K ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Arias | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Kirkby, Emma | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Emma Kirkby - Handel Opera Arias / Goodman, Brandenburg Consort Emma Kirkby sings Handel, Arne, Haydn & Mozart ASIN: B000002ZUX Release Date: 1994-12-15

Tracks:

1. Griselda: Sinfonia
2. Griselda: Sinfonia
3. Griselda: Sinfonia
4. Griselda, Act III: Ombre vane, ingiusti orrori
5. Griselda, Act II: Agitata da due venti
6. Tito Manlio, Act II: Non ti lusinghi la cudeltate
7. Ottone In Villa: Sinfonia
8. Ottone In Villa: Sinfonia
9. Ottone In Villa: Sinfonia
10. Ottone in villa, Act I: Gelosia, tu gia rendi l'alma mia
11. Ottone in villa, Act II: L'ombre, l'aure, e ancora il rio
12. L'Atenaide, Act III: Ferma, teodosio
13. Tamerlano: Sinfonia
14. Tamerlano: Sinfonia
15. Tamerlano: Sinfonia
16. L'incornazione di dario, Act II: Non mi lusinga vana speranza
17. Catone In utica, Act II: Se mai senti spirati sul volto
18. Catone In utica, Act II: Se in campo armato

Customer Reviews:

Rare selections brilliantly performed.......2001-11-01

With the resurgence in popularity of early music, especially Handel and Bach, I find it odd that the vocal music of Antonio Vivaldi isn't experiencing something similar. With a couple of exceptions, for example this disc or Cecilia Bartoli's wonderful Vivaldi Album (not quite as wonderful as Ms. Kirkby's, however), Vivaldi's operas are still virtually unknown. This is a shame--Vivaldi's vocal music is both beautiful and virtuosic, and the perfect vehicle for a soprano (or any other voice part) to give us a recital which shows off their technical abilities while not boring the listener with pieces they have heard thousands of times before.

Emma Kirkby does just that--the faster songs and the ornaments are tossed off with such ease that one forgets how difficult the music is that she is singing; if any other singer were attempting these pieces, they would sound as if they were about to collapse from exhaustion. But not Kirkby, who has never sounded more at ease or beautiful. Goodman conducts sensitively and intelligently, and the orchestra performs well, important since much of the disc is composed of Sinfonias from Vivaldi's operas.

Vivaldi: Opera Arias & Sinfonias / Roy Goodman, Emma Kirkby.......2000-04-06

What an exciting CD! Emma Kirkby's voice is very clear and magical. The ornamentation is clean and well executed. The Bradenburg Consort is as usual immaculate in their execution of these pieces. Vivaldi fans out there should be impressed with this CD.

Average customer rating: One of the great CD sets of all time One of two "keepers" Bach the organ works Peter Hurford gives incisive readings EMPHATICALLY 5 stars!

Bach: The Organ Works Johann Sebastian Bach , and Peter Hurford Manufacturer: Polygram Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Carl Philipp Emman. Bach | Bach, Carl Philipp Emman. | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Heinichen | Heinichen, Johann David | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Fugues | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Canzones | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Passacaglias | Variations | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Variations | Forms & Genres | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Organ | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Box Sets | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000041KD Release Date: 1995-07-10

Tracks:

1. Toccata And Fugue In F Major: Toccata
2. Toccata And Fugue In F Major: Fugue
3. Prelude And Fugue In G Major
4. Prelude And Fugue In E Minor: Prelude
5. Prelude And Fugue In E Minor: Fugue
6. Prelude And Fugue In C Major
7. Prelude And Fugue In C Minor
8. Prelude and Fugue in D major: Prelude
9. Prelude and Fugue in D major: Fugue
10. Toccata And Fugue In D Minor: Toccata
11. Toccata And Fugue In D Minor: Fugue

Tracks:

1. Toccata, Adagio, And Fugue In C Major: Toccata
2. Toccata, Adagio, And Fugue In C Major: Adagio
3. Toccata, Adagio, And Fugue In C Major: Fugue
4. Fantasia And Fugue In C Major
5. Prelude And Fugue In E Minor
6. Prelude And Fugue In A Minor
7. Kleines harmonisches Labyrinth
8. Toccata And Fugue In D Minor: Toccata
9. Toccata And Fugue In D Minor: Fugue
10. Trio In C Minor
11. Fantasia And Fugue In G Minor: Fantasia
12. Fantasia And Fugue In G Minor: Fugue

Tracks:

1. Fantasia In G Major
2. Fugue In B Minor
3. Trio In D Minor
4. Prelude And Fugue In G Minor
5. Fantasia In C Minor
6. Fugue In G Major
7. Fantasia And Fugue In C Minor: Fantasia
8. Fantasia And Fugue In C Minor: Fugue
9. Fugue In G Major
10. Fugue In C Minor
11. Fugue In G Major
12. Fantasia And Fugue In C Major
13. Pedal-Exercitium
14. Passacaglia And Fugue In C Minor: Passacaglia
15. Passacaglia And Fugue In C Minor: Fugue

Tracks:

1. Clavier Ubung III: Prelude In E Flat Major
2. Clavier Ubung III: Kyrie, Gott Vater in Ewigkeit
3. Clavier Ubung III: Christe, aller Welt Trost
4. Clavier Ubung III: Kyrie, Gott heiliger Geist
5. Clavier Ubung III: Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr'
6. Clavier Ubung III: Dies sind die heilgen
7. Clavier Ubung III: Wir glauben all' an einen Gott
8. Clavier Ubung III: Vater unser im Himmelreich
9. Clavier Ubung III: Christ unser Herr zum Jordan kam
10. Clavier Ubung III: Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir
11. Clavier Ubung III: Jesus Christus unser Heiland, der von uns
12. Clavier Ubung III: Fugue In E Flat Major

Tracks:

1. Clavier Ubung III: Kyrie, Gott Vater in Ewigkeit
2. Clavier Ubung III: Christe, aller Welt Trost
3. Clavier Ubung III: Kyrie, Gott heiliger Geist
4. Clavier Ubung III: Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr'
5. Clavier Ubung III: Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr'
6. Clavier Ubung III: Dies sind die heilgen sehn Gebot'
7. Clavier Ubung III: Wir glauben all' an einen Gott
8. Clavier Ubung III: Vater unse im Himmelreich
9. Clavier Ubung III: Christ unser Herr zum Jordan kam
10. Clavier Ubung III: Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir
11. Clavier Ubung III: Jesus Christus unser Hieland, der von uns
12. Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Wer nur den lieben Gott lasst walten
13. Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Wer nur den lieben Gott lasst walten
14. Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Ach Gott und Herr
15. Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Ach Gott und Herr
16. Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Wo soll ich fliehen hin
17. Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Christ lag in Todesbanden
18. Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Christum sollen wir loben schon
19. Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ
20. Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Herr Christ, der ein'ge Gottes Sohn
21. Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Nun komm', der Heiden Heiland
22. Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Vom Himmel hoch, da komm' ich her
23. Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Vom Himmel hoch, da komm' ich her
24. Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Das Jesulein soll doch mein Trost
25. Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Gottes Sohn ist kommen
26. Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Lob sei dem allmachtigen
27. Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Durch Adams Fall ist ganz verderbt
28. Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier
29. Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Ich hab' mein Sach' Gott heimgestellt
30. Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Ich hab' mein Sach' Gott heimgestellt
31. Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend'
32. Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Wir Christenleut
33. Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr'
34. Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: In dich hab' ich gehoffet, Herr
35. Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Jesu, meine Freude

Tracks:

1. Sonata No. 1 In E Flat Major: I Allegro moderato
2. Sonata No. 1 In E Flat Major: II Adagio
3. Sonata No. 1 In E Flat Major: III Allegro
4. Sonata No. 2 In C Minor: I Vivace
5. Sonata No. 2 In C Minor: II Largo
6. Sonata No. 2 In C Minor: III Allegro
7. Sonata No. 3 In D Minor: I Andante
8. Sonata No. 3 In D Minor: II Adagio e dolce
9. Sonata No. 3 In D Minor: III Vivace
10. Sonata No. 4 In E Minor: I Adagio - Vivace
11. Sonata No. 4 In E Minor: II Andante
12. Sonata No. 4 In E Minor: III Un poco allegro
13. Sonata No. 5 In C Major: I Allegro
14. Sonata No. 5 In C Major: II Largo
15. Sonata No. 5 In C Major: III Allegro
16. Sonata No. 6 In G Major: I Vivace
17. Sonata No. 6 In G Major: II Lento
18. Sonata No. 6 In G Major: III Allegro

Tracks:

1. Chorale Variations: Ach, was soll ich Sunder machen
2. Chorale Variations: Christ, du bist der helle Tag
3. Chorale Variations: O Gott, du frommer Gott
4. Chorale Variations: Canonische Veranderungen: Vom Himmel hoch, da komm' ich her
5. Chorale Variations: Sei gegrusset, Jesu gutig

Tracks:

1. Choralvariationen: Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr'
2. Schubler Chorale Preludes: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme
3. Schubler Chorale Preludes: Wo soll ich fliehen hin
4. Schubler Chorale Preludes: Wer nur den lieben Gott labt walten
5. Schubler Chorale Preludes: Meine Seele erhebt den Herren
6. Schubler Chorale Preludes: Ach bleib' bei uns, Herr Jesu Christ
7. Schubler Chorale Preludes: Kommst du nun, Jesu, vom Himmel herunter
8. Chorale Preludes: Liebster Jesue, wir sind hier
9. Chorale Preludes: Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier
10. Chorale Preludes: Lobt Gott, ihr Christen, allzugleich
11. Chorale Preludes: Meine Seele erhebt den Herren
12. Chorale Preludes: Nun freut euch, lieben Christen g'mein
13. Chorale Preludes: Valet will ich dir geben
14. Chorale Preludes: Valet will ich dir geben
15. Chorale Preludes: Vater unser im Himmelreich
16. Chorale Preludes: Vom Himmel hoch, da komm' ich her
17. Chorale Preludes: Wie schon leuchtet der Morgenstern
18. Chorale Preludes: Wie glauben all' an einen Gott

Tracks:

1. Concerto No. 1 In G Major: (Allegro)
2. Concerto No. 1 In G Major: Grave
3. Concerto No. 1 In G Major: Presto
4. Concerto No. 2 In A Minor: (Allegro)
5. Concerto No. 2 In A Minor: Adagio
6. Concerto No. 2 In A Minor: Allegro
7. Concerto No. 3 In C Major: (Allegro)
8. Concerto No. 3 In C Major: Adagio
9. Concerto No. 3 In C Major: Allegro
10. Concerto No. 4 In C Major
11. Concerto No. 5 In D Minor: (Allegro) - Grave e fuga
12. Concerto No. 5 In D Minor: Largo e spiccato
13. Concerto No. 5 In D Minor: (Allegro)
14. Concerto No. 6 In E Flat Major
15. Chorale Preludes: Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend'
16. Chorale Preludes: Herzlich tut mich verlangen
17. Chorale Preludes: Jesus, meine Zuversicht
18. Chorale Preludes: In dulci jubilo

Tracks:

1. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Der Tag, der ist so freudenreich (Ein Kindelein so lobelich)
2. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Wir Christenleut
3. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Das alte Jahr vergangen ist
4. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Herr Gott, nun schleuss den Himmel auf
5. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Herzliebster Jesu, was hast du verbrochen
6. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: O Jesu, wie ist dein Gestalt
7. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: O Lamm Gottes, unschuldig
8. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Christe, der du bist Tag und Licht
9. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Ehre sei dir, Christe, der du leidest Not
10. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Wir glauben all' an einen Gott
11. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Aus tiefster Not schrei ich zu dir
12. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Allein zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ
13. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Ach, Gott und Herr
14. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Ach Herr, mich armen Sunder (Herzlich tut mich verlangen)
15. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Durch Adams Fall ist ganz verderbt
16. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Du Friedefurst, Herr Jesu Christ
17. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Erhalt uns, Herr, bei deinem Wort
18. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Wenn dich Ungluck tut greifen an
19. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Jesu, meine Freude
20. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Gott ist mein Heil, mein Hilf und Trost
21. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Jesu, meines Lebens Leben
22. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Als Jesus Christus in der Nacht
23. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Ach Gott, tu dich erbarmen
24. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: O Herre Gott dein gottlich Wort
25. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Nun lasst uns den Leib begraben
26. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Christus, der ist mein Leben
27. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Ich hab mein Sach Gott heimgestellt
28. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Herr Jesu Christ, du hochstes Gut
29. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Herzlich lieb hab ich dich, o Herr
30. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan
31. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Alle Menschen mussen sterben

Tracks:

1. Neumeister Chorales: Machs mit mir, Gott, nach deiner Gut
2. Neumeister Chorales: Werde munter, mein Gemute
3. Neumeister Chorales: Wie nach einer Wasserquelle
4. Neumeister Chorales: Christ, der du bist der helle Tag
5. 'The Eighteen' Chorale Preludes: Komm, heiliger Geist
6. 'The Eighteen' Chorale Preludes: Komm, heiliger Geist
7. 'The Eighteen' Chorale Preludes: An Wasserflussen Babylon
8. 'The Eighteen' Chorale Preludes: Schmucke dich, o liebe Seele
9. 'The Eighteen' Chorale Preludes: Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend'
10. 'The Eighteen' Chorale Preludes: O Lamm Gottes unschuldig
11. 'The Eighteen' Chorale Preludes: Nun danket alle Gott
12. 'The Eighteen' Chorale Preludes: Von Gott will ich nicht lassen
13. 'The Eighteen' Chorale Preludes: Nun komm' der Heiden Heiland
14. 'The Eighteen' Chorale Preludes: Nun komm' der Heiden Heiland
15. 'The Eighteen' Chorale Preludes: Nun komm' der Heiden Heiland
16. 'The Eighteen' Chorale Preludes: Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr'

Tracks:

1. 'The Eighteen' Chorale Preludes: Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr'
2. 'The Eighteen' Chorale Preludes: Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr'
3. 'The Eighteen' Chorale Preludes: Jesus Christus, unser Heiland
4. 'The Eighteen' Chorale Preludes: Jesus Christus, unser Heiland
5. 'The Eighteen' Chorale Preludes: Komm, Gott, Schopfer, heiliger Geist
6. 'The Eighteen' Chorale Preludes: Vor deinen Thron (Wenn wir in hochsten Noten sein)
7. Miscellaneous Chorale Preludes: O Lamm Gottes unschuldig
8. Miscellaneous Chorale Preludes: Ach Gott und Herr
9. Miscellaneous Chorale Preludes: Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr'
10. Miscellaneous Chorale Preludes: Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr'
11. Miscellaneous Chorale Preludes: Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr'
12. Miscellaneous Chorale Preludes: Christ Lag in Todesbanden
13. Miscellaneous Chorale Preludes: Der Tag, der ist so freudenreich
14. Miscellaneous Chorale Preludes: Ein' festeBurg ist unser Gott
15. Miscellaneous Chorale Preludes: Erbarm' dich mein, o Herre Gott
16. Miscellaneous Chorale Preludes: Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ
17. Miscellaneous Chorale Preludes: Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ
18. Miscellaneous Chorale Preludes: Gottes Sohn ist kommen
19. Miscellaneous Chorale Preludes: Herr Gott, wir loben dich

Tracks:

1. Eight Short Preludes And Fugues: Prelude And Fugue In C Major
2. Eight Short Preludes And Fugues: Prelude And Fugue In D Minor
3. Eight Short Preludes And Fugues: Prelude And Fugue In E Minor
4. Eight Short Preludes And Fugues: Prelude And Fugue In F Major
5. Eight Short Preludes And Fugues: Prelude And Fugue In G Major
6. Eight Short Preludes And Fugues: Prelude And Fugue In G Minor
7. Eight Short Preludes And Fugues: Prelude And Fugue In A Minor
8. Eight Short Preludes And Fugues: Prelude And Fugue In B Flat Major
9. Trio In G Major
10. Prelude and Fugue in F minor: Prelude
11. Prelude and Fugue in F minor: Fugue
12. Trio In G Minor
13. Prelude and Fugue in A major: Prelude
14. Prelude and Fugue in A major: Fugue
15. Prelude and Fugue in G major: Prelude
16. Prelude and Fugue in G major: Fugue
17. Allabreve In D Major
18. Prelude In G Major
19. Fugue In D Major
20. Prelude and Fugue in D minor: Prelude
21. Prelude and Fugue in D minor: Fugue

Tracks:

1. Prelude And Fugue In C Minor: Prelude
2. Prelude And Fugue In C Minor: Fugue
3. Prelude In C Major
4. Fugue In G Minor
5. Canzona In D Minor
6. Prelude In A Minor
7. Fugue In C Minor
8. Pastorale In F Major
9. Fantasia In G Major
10. Aria In F Major
11. Prelude and Fugue in C major: Prelude
12. Prelude and Fugue in C major: Fugue

Tracks:

1. Toccata And Fugue In E Major: Toccata
2. Toccata And Fugue In E Major: Fugues I & II
3. Fantasia In B Minor
4. Prelude and Fugue in A minor: Prelude
5. Prelude and Fugue in A minor: Fugue
6. Prelude and Fugue in B minor: Prelude
7. Prelude and Fugue in B minor: Fugue
8. Prelude and Fugue in C major: Prelude
9. Prelude and Fugue in C major: Fugue
10. Trio In G Major
11. Prelude, Trio And Fugue In B Flat Major: Prelude
12. Prelude, Trio And Fugue In B Flat Major: Trio
13. Prelude, Trio And Fugue In B Flat Major: Fugue
14. Ricercar A 6 In C Minor
15. Prelude And Fugue In G Minor

Tracks:

1. Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland
2. Gottes Sohn ist kommen
3. Herr Christ, der ein'ge Gottes Sohn
4. Lob sei dem allmachtigen Gott
5. Puer natus in Bethlehem
6. Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ
7. Der Tag, der ist so freudenreich
8. Vom Himmel hoch, da komm ich her
9. Vom Himmel kam der Engel Schar
10. In dulci jubilo
11. Lobt Gott, ihr Christen allzugleich
12. Jesu, meine Freude
13. Christum wir sollen loben schon
14. Wir Christenleut
15. Helft mir, Gottes Gute preisen
16. Das alte Jahr vergangen ist
17. In dir ist Freude
18. Mit Fried' und Freud' ich fahr dahin
19. Herr Gott, nun schleuss den Himmel auf
20. O Lamm Gottes, unschuldig
21. Christe, du Lamm Gottes
22. Christus, der uns selig macht
23. Da Jesus an dem Kreuze stund
24. O Mensch, bewein dein Sunde gross
25. Wir danken dir, Herr Jesu Christ
26. Hif Gott, dass mir's gelinge
27. Christ lag in Todesbanden
28. Jesus Christus, unser Heiland
29. Christ ist erstanden
30. Erstanden ist der heil' ge Geist
31. Erschienen ist der herrliche Tag
32. Heut triumphieret
33. Komm, Gott, Schopfer, heiliger Geist
34. Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend'
35. Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier
36. Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier
37. Dies sind die heilgen zehn Gebot
38. Vater unser im Himmelreich
39. Durch Adams Fall ist ganz verderbt
40. Es ist da Heil uns kommen her
41. Ich ruf' zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ

Tracks:

1. In dich hab ich gehoffet, Herr
2. Wenn wir in hochsten Noten sein
3. Wer nur den lieben Gott lasst walten
4. Alle Menschen mussen sterben
5. Ach wie nichtig, ach wie fluchtig
6. Ach Gott, vom Himmel sieh' darein
7. Ach Herr, mich armen Sunder
8. Ach, was ist doch unser Leben
9. Auf meinen lieben Gott
10. Aus der Tiefe rufe ich
11. Christ ist erstanden
12. Christus, der uns selig macht
13. Gott der Vater wohn' uns bei
14. In dulci jubilo
15. Jesu, der du meine Seele
16. Liebster Jesu wir sind hier
17. Nun freut euch
18. O Herre Gott, dein gottlich Wort
19. O Vater, allmachtiger Gott
20. Schmucke dich, o liebe Seele
21. Vater unser im Himmelreich
22. Vater unser im Himmelreich
23. Vater unser im Himmelreich
24. Wie schon leuchtet der Morgenstern
25. Wir glauben all' an einen Gott
26. Christus, der uns selig macht
27. Herr Christ, der einig Gotts Sohn
28. Fugue In G Minor

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When it comes to organ music there's Bach, and there's everyone else. The actual amount of organ music that he composed is in dispute for a couple of reasons. On issue is attribution: much of the music exists only in copies from Bach's pupils and family members, and so the question of authorship may be in doubt. The other issue is which instrument Bach actually intended some of the keyboard music to be played on. Although scholars agonize over this problem, the fact is that Bach's music usually sounds fine played even on kazoos--it's almost indestructible--so the organ suits it in any case. This collection is one of the most comprehensive available, and it's excellently played and recorded. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

One of the great CD sets of all time.......2006-02-08

Like another reviewer here I grew up on Helmut Walcha's DG set on LP, and was also familiar with a number of other "great Bach organ work" collections.

One can cavil over the way Hurford takes some of the pieces, I suppose, but his flair, imaginative registrations, and sheer musicality are hard to beat, and the recording too is fantastic.

It's quite easy to listen to three or four CDs from this set in a row, which says something about how fertile Bach's imagination, but also how absorbing Hurford's performance, and how willing he is to avoid generic and worthy church-like interpretations. This is music and music-making of the highest quality.

One of two "keepers".......2005-07-02

A lot of reviews rave about this set. I just wish they would say why it's so good and I hope they're, well, comparing it to something. Most seem to like the "choice of registration" which maybe one way an organist sizes another up.

Preferences in interpretation generally reflect the emphera of a time, and not absolutes. Choice one for this guy is probably Walcha. Dignified and insightful playing probably much more in line with what was expected of, and provided by, Bach way back when.

This set is flashier and lighter in some ways, more bombastic in others--very much a late Twentieth Century effort. Superficial. It suits a less thoughtful approach to the music which isn't a bad thing and isn't necessarily "damning with faint praise." I just doubt if this is really what the music should sound like and I don't mean that in the same way when I say that about Gould's playing. Gould was highlighting an intense part of Bach's craft, pointing the way into the music so to say.

This is a good set for those who like to shake the timbers with organ music; when it was first released in the early digital era it was marketed that way. Bach's music is pretty bullet-proof so it can stand this kind of approach. If you're not a hyper-critical listener, a period instrument hardliner, or a professional organist with strong well thought out opinions this is probably the set for you as the Walcha will sound dry and academic. On the other hand, if you are a powerful admirer of rock and roll classical this might actually be way too much Bach for you. I generally play this set (or Stokowski transcriptions) when I'm in a brain-dead mood and I want Bach-like stimulation without any work on my part. It's really quite nice.

Bach the organ works.......2004-11-23

A poor, jumpy, amateurish and unimaginative rendition of the pedal exercitium in g minor is what sticks to mind. Although its only an exercise i think it's worth more than that. More interesting stop combinations could have been used here. The toccata and fugue in d minor was too 'fancy' and was a boring affair overall with a silly choice of stops. I expected more from Peter Hurford. If this is the first time you've heard organ music please don't run away beacause of this. It can be so much more intersting.

Overall i dont think these performances do Bach Justice. Better versions can be found at virtuallybaroque.com (not my site)and better still competely free.

Peter Hurford gives incisive readings.......2004-04-05

Peter Hurford's traversal of the entire organ literature for London Decca is truly one of the greatest recorded achievements. All of the performances in this seventeen-disc set are immaculately played and perfectly performed. His vision, technicality, and sensibility make him a sensitive and authoritative interpreter of J.S. Bach's organ works. The records are mostly digital, crystal clear, and quite powerful. Hurford's command of his technique is astounding. I cannot stress how important this set truly is. I HIGHLY recommend buying this compilation. At about 8 dollars a CD, this is most certainly a steal.

EMPHATICALLY 5 stars!.......2004-02-27

Bach's organ works place incredible demands on the performer, both physically (consider the endurance it takes to play the massive Toccata in F major), technically (the Trio Sonatas, among many others), and interpretationally. Peter Hurford triumphantly meets those demands in a spectacular set of recordings.

To those who are doubters: listen to the (in)famous Toccata and Fugue in D minor, that overplayed warhorse. Hurford brings to it an electricity that makes you feel you are hearing it for the first time again. He also has an amazing ear for registrations, one of the most underestimated difficulties of an organist's art, never wearying the ear, but using a wide palette of colors. [Bach himself was widely known for his innovative registrational practices. Contemporaries remarked that when he was testing organs he would pull combinations of stops that they were certain would sound badly together, only to find that he had created an entirely new sound. Thus, creative registrations should not offend purists in any way.]

Hurford's approach to these works obviously takes into consideration, but is certainly not bound by, historically informed performing practices. His phrasing is immaculate, and consistently interesting. In all, this is a stunning accomplishment.

GET THIS WHILE IT REMAINS AVAILABLE. The classical recording industry is in trouble, and the deletions axe is constantly falling. Large, expensive sets like this are sure to go. While the price itself appears high, it is really very reasonable, running under $8 per disc.

Average customer rating: colleratura as they should be: not just a gimmick .... An interesting interpretation ...

Angelo Manzotti - Vivaldi Opera Aria (Arie d'opera) Manufacturer: Tactus Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Vivaldi | Vivaldi, Antonio | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Angelo Manzotti - Arie di Farinelli Vivaldi: Soprano Cantatas Moreschi - The Last Castrato Vivaldi: Virtuoso Cantatas Farinelli ASIN: B00004S2X6 Release Date: 2000-04-11

Tracks:

1. Orlando Furioso: Nel Profondo Cieco Mondo
2. L'incoronazione Di Dario: Mi Va Scherzando In Sen
3. Teuzzone: Sinf: Allegro
4. Teuzzone: Sinf: Adagio
5. Teuzzone: Sinf: Allegro
6. Teuzzone: Sinf: Taci Per Poco Ancora
7. Giustino: Vedro Con Mio Diletto
8. Farnace: Sorge L'irato Nembo
9. Siroe Re Di Persia: Gelido In Ogni Vena
10. Orlando: Sol Da Te Mio Dolce Amore
11. L'olimpiade: Siam Navi All'onde Algenti
12. Il Tamerlano (Il Bajazet): Sinf: Allegro
13. Il Tamerlano (Il Bajazet): Sinf: Largo
14. Il Tamerlano (Il Bajazet): Sinf: Allegro
15. Il Tamerlano (Il Bajazet): Sinf: Sposa Son Disprezzata
16. Griselda: Agitata Da Due Venti

Customer Reviews:

colleratura as they should be: not just a gimmick ...........2006-05-03

This is a very nice CD for people wanting to get familiar with the castrato sound and with the famous fire work colleratura Baroque in general and Vivaldi in particular is known for.

THe most heard of criticism is that the sopranisto (or counter tenor for that matter) cannot compete with the (natural) skills /agility of -most referred to- mezzo soprano's. People tend to prove their point with pointing to the griselda aria and comparing it to most notedly the version of Cecilia Bartoli. Yes Brtoli has more speed, but is actually performing the almost same collaratura over and over again. Manzotti proves it to be more than just a neat trick and actually uses different collaratura's with different colors and different expressions. Thus making it very exciting to listen to.

The only minus is that sound of the orchestra is not very pronounciated (sorry of that is not correct english).. not like eg Fabio Bondi would do it :-) But overall a hugely enjoyable record with great singing

An interesting interpretation ..........2004-08-04

The Italian sopranist Angelo Manzotti's recitals in the past have often been characterised by a wish to show off his voice with inappropriate cadenzas, as well as questionable ornamentation, whilst claiming to be trying to show the best of baroque bel canto technique. This recital is no exception, consisting of 10 arias from different Vivaldi operas, many of them only now being recorded fully for the first time. So, he is to be commended for bringing some gems to notice, though others, notably Cecilia Bartoli and Marilyn Horne have already recorded one or two (Nel profundo cieco mondo, and agitate da due venti come to mind), and sung them better.

Manzotti's voice has a huge range, as befits a singer whose previous records have included tributes to Farinelli and the castrati who sang for Handel, but it does not always have accuracy of intonation nor pitch. The integration of the registers is also lacking, and so his voice sounds curiously disjointed. Listeners who want to hear a quality sopranist at work would be better advised to try out Philippe Jaroussky or Randal Wong.

The sound is ok on this TACTUS release, as is the accompaniment from the Bologna Baroque Orchestra, though a more defined bass line might be appreciated. There are a number of short orchestral movements from Teuzzone and Il Tamerlano that fill in what is a generous length CD at 75 minutes. Releases such as this one are to be encouraged until Vivaldi's operas receive the sort of acclaim that has recently been the case with Handel.

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