The Beggar's Opera: Original Songs & Airs

1. The Beggar's Opera, ballad opera Air 3: Cold and Raw
   Composed by John Gay
   with Paul Elliott, Patrizia Kwella, Broadside Band
   Conducted by Jeremy Barlow
   
   
2. The Beggar's Opera, ballad opera Air 16: Over the hills and far away
   Composed by John Gay
   with Paul Elliott, Patrizia Kwella, Broadside Band
   Conducted by Jeremy Barlow
   
   
3. The Beggar's Opera, ballad opera Air 18: Oh, the broom
   Composed by John Gay
   with Paul Elliott, Patrizia Kwella, Broadside Band
   Conducted by Jeremy Barlow
   
   
4. The Beggar's Opera, ballad opera Air 21: Would you have a young virgin
   Composed by John Gay
   with Paul Elliott, Broadside Band
   Conducted by Jeremy Barlow
   
   
5. The Beggar's Opera, ballad opera Air 6: What shall I do show how much I love her
   Composed by John Gay
   with Paul Elliott, Patrizia Kwella, Broadside Band
   Conducted by Jeremy Barlow
   
   
6. The Beggar's Opera, ballad opera Air 19: What shall I do show how much I love her
   Composed by John Gay
   with Paul Elliott, Patrizia Kwella, Broadside Band
   Conducted by Jeremy Barlow
   
   
7. The Beggar's Opera, ballad opera Air 37: Charming Billy
   Composed by John Gay
   with Patrizia Kwella, Broadside Band
   Conducted by Jeremy Barlow
   
   
8. The Beggar's Opera, ballad opera Air 40: The Lass of Patie's mill
   Composed by John Gay
   with Paul Elliott, Patrizia Kwella, Broadside Band
   Conducted by Jeremy Barlow
   
   
9. The Beggar's Opera, ballad opera Air 67: The Lass of Patie's mill
   Composed by John Gay
   with Paul Elliott, Broadside Band
   Conducted by Jeremy Barlow
   
   

The Beggar's Opera: Original Songs & Airs,John Gay,Jeremy Barlow,Broadside Band,George Wiegand,Patrizia Kwella,Paul Elliot,Paul Elliott,Alastair McLachlan,Johann Christoph Pepusch,Harmonia Mundi,British Baroque Opera,Classical,Opera,Opera / Operetta / Oratorio

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Average customer rating: One of the starting points of modern operas chillingly beautiful Simply Charming Very enjoyable

The Beggar's Opera: Original Songs & Airs - Patrizia Kwella / Paul Elliott / The Broadside Band / Jeremy Barlow Jeremy Barlow , Patrizia Kwella , Paul Elliott , and The Broadside Band Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music English | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B000027NT6 Release Date: 1992-12-09

Tracks:

1. Cold And Raw (Air III): Stingo, Or The Oil Of Barley/The Farmer's Daughter...
2. Over The Hills And Far Away (Air XVI): Jockey's Lamentation/Version 'The Beggar's Opera'/Over The...
3. Oh, The Broom (Air XVIII): The Broom O' The Cowdenknowes/Broom, Broom, The Bonny Broom...
4. Would You have A Young Virgin (Air XXI): Poor Robin's Magot/Would You Have A Young Virgin...
5. What Shall I Do To Show How Much I Love Her (Air VI): Version 'The Beggar's Opera'/What Shall I Do
6. Fill Ev'ry Glass (AIr XIX): Bergers, Ecoutez La Musique/Version 'The Beggar's Opera'
7. Charming Billy (Air XXXVII): Charming Billy/Cease Your Funning
8. The Lass Of Patie's Mill (Air XL): The Lass Of Patie's Mill/Vars On A Melody By J. Oswald...
9. Greensleeves (Air LXVII): Vars On An Old Passomezzo/Greensleeves/Contemporary Version...

Customer Reviews:

One of the starting points of modern operas.......2004-05-01

Here we only have nine of the songs of this famous « opera » or rather « semi-opera » in the tradition of Purcell. It is a shame, in a way, not to have the whole play which is rarely performed, and the whole score of the play. It is also a shame that we cannot easily find the arranged version of Benjamin Britten. This old play or opera by Gay has been kind of pushed aside by the version of it proposed by Brecht. The various songs on this CD are very typical of English music in the 18th century and the subject, real society, shows an evolution in England that will catch on the continent later. It has to be contrasted with Handel at the time and it shows the same musical evolution : a distanciation from religion, continuing Purcell's experiments and opening the gates to the next phase that will emerge from the Mannheim school with Mozart and his Magic Flute. This opera is thus a milestone in music history and a starting block for maybe one full century of music in Europe. It is inspiring in many ways. The music and singing on this CD are both light and clear, enchanting and mesmerizing in many ways, modern and traditional at the same time. A moment in music that cannot be ignored or pushed aside.

Dr Jacques COULARDEAU

chillingly beautiful.......2001-10-24

i am a novice to classical music, growing up with the Beatles. i found this cd utterly beautiful, even sending chills up my spine, for instance, with the third song, "oh, the broom". i am having fun using Amazon's expert recommendations! i have expanded my musical horizons much. thank you Amazon. this cd, mostly ballads from renaissance era, make some of our rock ballads seem pallid in comparison in regards to musical construction. the songs included on this cd have lyrics which are mostly about love between a girl and boy, sometimes married but hopelessly fascinated with the new boy or girl. its somehow comforting that human nature in love with love has never changed for centuries, scientific methods or religious morality regardless.

Simply Charming.......2000-06-28

At the crossroads of traditional folk music and chamber music, the Broadside Band has made an understated gem. The arrangments are delicate without sounding too precious, and Paul Elliott's and Patrizia Kwella's voices are ideal.

Your best bet is buy the CD here on Amazon.com, because it is very difficult to find in stores and is often sold for more.

Very enjoyable.......1999-04-19

Paul Elliott has an extraordinary voice. He was a long-time member of the Hilliard, and then he went off with Paul Hillier to his newly formed Theatre of Voices. Elliott's voice is sort of like Rogers Covey-Crump's but not as sour, and that's the beauty of it! John Gay's Beggar's Opera has some very enjoyable tunes, and the cutest lyrics. It's not Handel, but you'll like it. Patricia Kwella's bell-like voice is also very memorable.

P.S. If you happen to see anywhere The Hilliard's Dunstable Motets, GRAB IT! It's one of the most awesome early music recordings ever made. Paul Elliott delivers a truly stunning performance.

Average customer rating: music and musicology Spare and bitter origins of British opera

The Beggar's Opera: Original Songs & Airs Manufacturer: Hmf Musique D'abord ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music English | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Imports | Stores | Music $6.99 and Under | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: John Gay: The Beggar's Opera John Gay - The Beggar's Opera / Jonathan Miller · John Eliot Gardiner · Roger Daltrey · English Baroque Soloists The Beggar's Opera (Penguin Classics) Popular Tunes in 17th Century England /Broadside Band * Barlow John Gay: The Beggar's Opera ASIN: B00009IC6P Release Date: 2003-10-14

Customer Reviews:

music and musicology.......2006-05-26

i've had the original release for more years than i will admit. it's as enjoyable today as it was the first time i listened to it.

in addition to the john gay versions are the earliest known versions of the songs and some that came afterwards. for example, the tune of what most people know as 'greensleeves' is played from the first known italian setting (15th century as i recall) to one done in the irish folk style from the 19th century, with gay's version in the middle.

gay borrowed many of his tunes from other songs that were familiar to his audience. where the original might be sentimental or even religious in content, gay would write a bawdy or satiric version, which would have had added interest and humor for his audience.

but don't think that all this impressive scholarship makes for a dull time. the musicians are first rate and the disc can be enjoyed simply as wonderfully played and sung 18th music.

Spare and bitter origins of British opera.......2003-11-19

This is a splendid performance of astringent pieces from the original Beggar's Opera performed in opposition to importation of the lush continental style.

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