The Holy Instant

1. The Holy Instant

Editorial Reviews

Marianne Williamson
Beverly and Steven's tapes are wonderful. They bring A Course in Miracles to your heart. I find them moving.

Product Description
Part one is a 30 minute segment with four extended guided exercises in forgiveness taken directly from A Course in Miracles with a calming synthesized musical score in the background.

Part two is a 30 minute guided meditation taken directly from A Course in Miracles.

The Holy Instant,Beverly Hutchinson/Steven Halpern

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This is the very best

Very Best of
Jussi Bjorling
Manufacturer: EMI Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000083GOH
Release Date: 2003-04-22

Tracks:

Questa O Quella - Jussi Bjorling
La Donna E Mobile - Jussi Bjorling
Ah Si, Ben Mio - Jussi Bjorling
Di Quella Pira - Jussi Bjorling
Di Tu Se Fedele - Jussi Bjorling
Se Quel Guerrier Io Fossi!...Celeste Aida - Jussi Bjorling
Ingemisco - Orchestra
Cujus Animam - Orchestra
Una Furtiva Lagrima - Royal Orchestra
Cielo E Mar - Orchestra
Come Un Bel Di Di Maggio - Jussi Bjorling
Amor Ti Vieta - Orchestra
E La Solita Storia - Nils Grevillius
Donna Non Vidi Mai - Royal Orchestra
Che Gelida Manina - Jussi Bjorling
In Un Coupe?...O Mimi, Tu Piu Non Torni - Robert Merrill
Recondita Armonia - Jussi Bjorling
E Lucevan Le Stelle - Nils Grevillius
Nessun Dorma - Orchestra
Mamma! Quel Vino E Generoso - Nils Grevillius
Recitar!...Vesti La Giubba - Jussi Bjorling
No. Pagliaccio Non Son - Robert Shaw Chorale

Tracks:

Mi Batte Il Cor...O Paradiso - Orchestra
Salut! Demeure Chaste Et Pure - Orchestra
Ange Adorable - Nils Grevillius
Ah! Leve - Toi, Soleil - Royal Orchestra
Intant Charmant...En Ferment Les Yeux - Orchestra
Je Suis Seul!...Ah, Fuyez, Douce Image - Royal Orchestra
La Fleur Que Tu M'Avais Jetee - Orchestra
Je Crois Entrende Encore - Royal Orchestra
Adelaide - Harry Ebert
Morgan! - Harry Ebert
Cacilie - Harry Ebert
In The Silence Of Night - Nils Grevillius
Lilacs - Nils Grevillius
Ideale - Orchestra
'O Sole Mio - Orchestra
Mattinata - Orchestra
Becuase - Royal Orchestra
Only A Rose - Orchestra
For You Alone - Orchestra
Uti En Skog Pa Berget Ida (Au Mont Ida Trois Deesses) - Orchestra
Nu Ar Jag Pank Och Fagelfri ( Ich Hab Kein Geld) - Orchestra
Julsand (O Helga Natt) - Royal Orchestra

Customer Reviews:

This is the very best.......2007-01-25

Unless, you are as crazy as I am about Bjorling and willing to buy everything available anyway, this is the collection to purchase.

It includes the best of all the other compilations. The sound is very clean: much better than some of the records that I have with the same material.

The French stuff is wonderful -- especially Le Reve. There is something so melancholic about his voice. He doesn't need to act or add anything phony. As soon as he opens his mouth, you know this story is not going to end well.

The collection covers more than 20 years. It's amazing that the voice changed so little. His voice lost none of it beauty or power over the years.

Best Beethoven Adeliade ever. What a pity he never recorded any Schubert song cycles.

My God, this collection even includes Adam's Julsang -- which as far as I know existed only in a Swedish RCA 33 rpm. You will never think of "Oh, Holy Night" the same way again.

If you have not listened to Bjorling before, you will never think of some other famous tenors the same way either.

And a bargain. Two disks for $17? Start here.

Jussi Björling Edition: Studio Recordings 1930-1959

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Superb!
Beatiful singing - but where are the Swedish texts?
if you like bjorling this is the best thing you can get!
The ULTIMATE Collection
Definitive survey of one of the finest singers on record

Jussi Björling Edition: Studio Recordings 1930-1959

Manufacturer: Angel Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

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Noels | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B000002S9L
Release Date: 1998-01-20

Tracks:

Aida: Se quel guerrier...Celeste Aida
Rigoletto: La donna e mobile
La Boheme: Che gelida manina
Tosca: Recondita armonia
TOSCA: E lucevan le stelle
La fanciulla del West: Ch'ella mi creda
La Gioconda: Cielo e mar!
L'africaine: Mi batte Il cor...O paradiso
Ideale
O sole mio
The Vagabond King: Only A Rose
For You Alone
Manon: Instant Carmant ... En ferman les yeux
Carmen: La fleur que tu m'avais jetee
Faust: Salut! demeure chaste et pure
Martha: M'appari tutt'amor
Martha: Cujus animam
Messa da requiem: Ingemisco
Il Trovatore: Ah si ben mio
Il Trovatore: Di quella pira
Il Trovatore: Ah si, ben mio
Il Trovatore: Di quella pira
Rigoletto: Questa o quella

Tracks:

La Boheme: O soave faniculla
Rigoletto: E il sol dell'anima
Rigoletto: Questa o quella
Un Ballo in Maschera: Di' tu se fedele
Turnadot: Nessun dorma!
Andrea Chenier: Come un bel di di maggio
Fedora: Amor ti vieta
Cavalleria Rusticana: Mamma!...Quel vino
Pagliacci: Recita! ... Vesti la giubba
Mattinata
L'Elisir D'Amore: Una furtiva lagrima
Les Pecheurs De Perles: Je crois entendre encore
Romeo et Juliette: Ah! leve-tol, soleil!
Manon: Je suis seul! ... Ah! fuyez, douce image
L'arlesiana: E la solita storia
Cavalleria Rusticana: O Lola
Manon Lescaut: Donna non vidi mai
Tosca: Recondita armonia
Tosca: E lucevan le stelle
La Boheme: O soave fanciulla
Romeo et Juliette: Ange adorable
Jocelyn: Concealed In This Retreat
L'albe separa dalla luve l'ombra

Tracks:

Romeo et Juliette: Hoj dig, du klara sol
Rigoletto: O, I kvinnor: Questa o quella
L'illustre Fregona: Fylld av vemod sanker sig natten: Melancolque tombe le soir
Knyaz (Prince) Igor: Dagen gick langsamt till ro: Vladimir's Cavatina: Medlenno den' ugasal
Tosca: Det skona star att finna: Ricondita armonia
Tosca: Ja minns stjarnorna lyste: E lucevan le stelle
Rigoletto: Ack, som ett fjun sa latt: La donna e mobile
Il Trovatore: Skyhogt mot himlen
Pagliacci: Spela komedi! ... Pudra ditt anlet: Recitar! ... Vesti la giubba
Cavalleria Rusticana: O Lola
La fanciulla del West: Lat henne tro: Ch'ella mi creda
Fanal: I manner over lag och ratt
Sadko: I sonderns hav
La Belle Helene: Uti en skog pa berget Ida
Der Zigeunerbaron: Vem har oss vigt?
Der Bettelstudent: Skall jag tala ... Antag det fall
Der Bettelstudent: Ny ar jag pank och fagelgri: Ich hab keion Geld, bin vogelfrei
Nar hag for mig shalv i morka skogen gar
Bland skogens hoga furustammar
Ack Varmeland, du skona
Allt under himmelens faste
Tonerna
Sommarnatt: I de lyse naetter
Ett Folk: Sverige
Land, du valsignade
Namner du Sverige

Tracks:

Adelaide
Morgen
Cacilie
Bon i ofredstid
Bisp Thomas frihetssang
In The Silence Of Night
Siren: Lilacs
Jeanie With The Light Brown Hair
Because
Sylvia
A Spirit Flower
Ah, Love But A Day
Tonerna: I Bless Ev'ry Hour
Till havs
Sangen till havest
Visa king slandblom och manskara
Jungfrun under lind
Kung Helmer och Aslog
Trollsjon
Sa tag mit hjerte
Demanten pa marssnon
Cantique de Noel: Julsang (O helga natt) : Cantique de Noel

Amazon.com

This set tells you why Jussi Bjorling is a perennial entrant in the "Tenor of the Century" sweepstakes. Even as the voice darkens from the light lyric to the full, darker instrument of the later recordings, we hear a singer whose elegant style, lovely timbre and innate musicality touch the heart. Many of the selections are sung in Swedish, less of a liability than you might suppose. In whatever language, Bjorling's molten gold flows lavishly. He eschews the sobs and sentimentality that disfigure so much verismo repertory, making his points with stylish vocalism. He's been called a "cool" singer, but try his Puccini and Verdi arias on Disc One and you'll find more than enough vocal and emotional heat. The selections include many neglected Scandinavian songs, sung, like the arias, with a naturalness that disarms criticism. -- Dan Davis

Amazon.com

Swedish tenor Jussi Björling gets many votes for the distinction of greatest all-time tenor. Up to the end, the voice projected a boyish vulnerability, though he also had enough stentorian power to sing the heavy Puccini roles and was ready to take on Lohengrin when he died. He was so deeply musical he eschewed the usual tenor vulgarity without ever slighting the music's theatricality. Even these four well-filled discs of arias and songs can't fully encompass the vocal riches he left behind, but there's a lot here, much of it from his earliest years and (hope you don't mind) sung in a Swedish translation. --David Patrick Stearns

Customer Reviews:

Superb!.......2001-07-29

This is an wonderful compilation of one of the most incredible voices on record. Whether you are a new or old Bjorling fan -- and who could hear that voice and not be enthralled by it -- this is a fine CD to have. The quality of the recording is excellent, and the range in years, from 1930 to 1959, gives a splendid overview of his dazzling talent. In addition to many of the arias one might expect, there are also lieder and songs in Swedish, as well as some charming duets with Jussi's wife, Anna-Lisa. I have quite a few other Bjorling CDs, and this is one of the best in terms of quality and scope. It is a most worthy addition to any Bjorling collection, regardless of its size.

Beatiful singing - but where are the Swedish texts?.......2001-06-22

This is an excellent collection, the best available overview of a great tenor.

This would get 4 stars but has been marked down for only supplying token texts and translations in the large booklet. It is understandable (sort of) that the Italian opera excerpts don't merit texts and translations as (apart from the Callas recitals series) EMI generally doesn't provide texts with historical issues. However the tempting inclusion of a dozen or so texts to the Italian and Swedish songs makes one all the more aware of the miserliness of not providing all the texts.

if you like bjorling this is the best thing you can get!.......2000-06-26

this is so awesome, i love his voice, this is good for anyone, the professional or just someone who wants to hear the greatest tenor of all times! this is so great

The ULTIMATE Collection.......1999-11-02

When starting my Bjorling collection, I saw MANY CDs, with his early recordings. I was in a quandry as to what to buy, UNTIL I found this set. TRULY remarkable in many levels.FIRST and foremost, the voice. Captured in all levels, from the earliest to the latest. Truly wonderful, and the Swedish versions are a real treat to hear, don't worry, the Italian versions are here too!!Secondly, the remastering process. This set was remastered at Abbey Studios in London. For the first time I've heard, they actually pressed NEW 78s from the metal plates, and THEN remastered the new discs!!! Inspired, and the results--incredible.I find myself listening to Disc 3 the most. Very interesting, as it is the Swedish one. When the songs are terrific, along with the "standard" tenor arias, and it all comes together, it is PURE MAGIC!! I will admit that due to time limitations of recordings of this era, the opera house Bjorling is not fully conveyed. There are other CDs for that. Most notably "Romeo and Juliet", and for a REAL thrill, his ATLANTA concert, in STEREO, so much so, that the piano is even divided; left hand left, right hand right. Wait a minute, am I playing TWISTER??:-)) But if you want to skip all those unknown labels, you couldn't have a MORE complete set. ALL wit the great remastering I spoke of. Bjorling--His voice will NEVER die, at least in MY house!!!

Definitive survey of one of the finest singers on record.......1998-09-25

Jussi Bjoerling was one of the greatest singers of the century. His voice is pure, effortless and yet thrilling. Even better than the quality of the voice is his style. He never scoops up to a note nor does he ever whoop down from one, instead, he uses perfect legato and faultless intonation to deliver the cleanest sound you'll ever hear from a tenor.

This collection, from the large set of EMI recordings, provides a wonderful survey of Bjoerling's career. He was a straight 'spinto' tenor, that is, between a lyrical tenor (like Pavarotti) and a dramatic tenor (like Domingo). Most of the Puccini roles demand a spinto and those are the roles that Bjoerling was unbeatable in (particularly Des Grieux in Manon Lescaut). However, I think I most prize this collection for the songs sung in English on the last disc. I had some of them on a cassette I wore out in the car and others on a vinyl disc I wore out at home. For shear beauty of voice, the Berceuse by Jocelyn is stunning. For perfect diction, intonation and style, Love but a Day is breathtaking. Buy this set and I guarantee you'll fall in love with what many think is the finest voice on record.

The Instant Monty Python CD Collection
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Audible spankfest

The Instant Monty Python CD Collection
Monty Python
Manufacturer: Virgin
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000IN1VR0

Product Description

Six CD volume set; includes "Another Monty Python Record," "Monty Python's Previous Record," "Matching Tie and Handkerchief," "Live at Drury Lane," "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," "Contractual Obligation Album," "Life of Brian," and "Meaning of Life;" also includes 40 page booklet

Customer Reviews:

Audible spankfest.......2007-02-01

The albums are my favorite way to experience M. Python. While the tv show is a bit dated visually, this set sounds sparklingly fresh.
On the negative side, the booklet is meager, a rehash mostly of pages from Big Red Book, etc.
Another minor annoyance is that there are no track breaks; i.e., each cd has only 3 or 4 tracks, one for each LP side. So you can't really listen to just one particular bit.
Still, this is a great way to acquire (almost) all the Python records.

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The Holy Instant
Beverly Hutchinson
Manufacturer: Miracle Distribution Center
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Self-Help | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B000056TBD
Release Date: 2000-12-01

Tracks:

The Holy Instant

Album Description

Part one is a 30 minute segment with four extended guided exercises in forgiveness taken directly from A Course in Miracles with a calming synthesized musical score in the background.

Part two is a 30 minute guided meditation taken directly from A Course in Miracles.

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