New Ancient Strings

New Ancient Strings

Editorial Reviews
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Back in the early '70s, a recording by kora masters Sidiki Diabate and Djelimadi Sissoko called Cordes Anciennes first brought this rich acoustic music of Mali to the world. More than 20 years later, their sons, the now world-famous Toumani Diabate and the junior Ballake Sissoko, have come together to pay tribute to their fathers with 1999's New Ancient Strings. While many of the songs come from the original repertoire, the music is all modern Mali. Toumani Diabate has toured the world as a soloist, as a member of fusion groups like Songhai (with flamenco fusionist Ketama), and he has incorporated subtle changes into his music that makes it a living affirmation of the strength of the ancient harp of Africa. Together Diabate and Sissoko explore their fathers' roots while traveling their own new routes. This is the first all-acoustic kora recording Diabate has done since his stunning Kaira, released more than 10 years prior to New Ancient Strings, and it shows a mature and forward-looking artist that would make the elder Diabate proud. --Louis Gibson

Tracks:

Bi Lambam
Salaman
Kita Kaira
Bafoulabe
Cheiknah Demba
Kora Bali
Kadiatou
Yamfa

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Back in the early '70s, a recording by kora masters Sidiki Diabate and Djelimadi Sissoko called Cordes Anciennes first brought this rich acoustic music of Mali to the world. More than 20 years later, their sons, the now world-famous Toumani Diabate and the junior Ballake Sissoko, have come together to pay tribute to their fathers with 1999's New Ancient Strings. While many of the songs come from the original repertoire, the music is all modern Mali. Toumani Diabate has toured the world as a soloist, as a member of fusion groups like Songhai (with flamenco fusionist Ketama), and he has incorporated subtle changes into his music that makes it a living affirmation of the strength of the ancient harp of Africa. Together Diabate and Sissoko explore their fathers' roots while traveling their own new routes. This is the first all-acoustic kora recording Diabate has done since his stunning Kaira, released more than 10 years prior to New Ancient Strings, and it shows a mature and forward-looking artist that would make the elder Diabate proud. --Louis Gibson

Customer Reviews:

Pure beauty .......2007-03-22

Another reviewer said that this music 'grows on you"- but on me it didn't have to. I think this is the most purely beautiful music I've ever heard (that, and certain pages of Bach and Mozart).

Even though - or because - it's desert music, it conjures up fast-flowing water at night: it's mellow, quiet, deeply relaxing, yet full of energy. I can listen to it before going to bed or while at work. I've never tried to play it when other people are around though, it strikes me as 'private moment' music. Think I might play it at my next dinner party to see whether the conversation stops!

I've been listening to West African music for years now, and it's all beautiful. But if you have to own only one CD of music from the Sahel, make it this one.

CELESTIAL MELODIES!!!!!.......2005-10-02

THIS IS THE KIND OF MUSIC I EXPECT TO LISTEN TO, WHEN I GO TO HEAVEN!!!!....WELL,.......IF I END UP GOING THERE!!!
I DON'T KNOW OF A TUNE MORE HARMONIOUS, ETHEREAL AND DIVINE THAN "KITA KAIRA"......OF ALL THE EARTHLY MUSIC THAT I'VE LISTENED TO, THIS IS THE CLOSEST THING TO HEAVENLY MUSIC!!!!
"YAMFA" IS ANOTHER OUTSTANDING MELODY FROM THIS GEM!!!
FROM THE "KAIRA" ALBUM..."ALLA LA KE", "KONKOBA" AND "KAIRA", COMPLEMENT THESE MASTERPIECES OF HARMONY!!!
I JUST HAVE TO THANK GOD FOR ALLOWING ME TO LISTEN TO THIS HEAVENLY MUSIC,.....RIGHT HERE..........ON EARTH!!!
TOUMANI AND BALLAKE THE TALENTED ANGELS ON KORAS!!!

The most unique CD I own. Absolutely Magical!.......2004-06-07

Thank God for Amazon's music samples. It's impossible to describe to someone just what this plucked African string music sounds like. You have to hear it for yourself. It's absolute auditory refreshment.

Heavenly !.......2003-05-17

this is one of my favorites. needless to say, it is beautifully ritualistic in the light of tranquility.

This should be 5 STARs only.......2003-02-12

Only 4.5 stars? What? Come on? This album is one of the most serene, tranquil, and masterful African albums I have heard. And I personally own over 120 albums from the continent. This is one of my favorites. Why? Well, the moment I turn this on, I am instantly transformed underwater to a surging seaweed garden. The seaweed is going back and forth slowly and in unison. I am submerged, weightless and floating. (Yes, I am sober.) The mood created by the instruments and musicians in this album is incredible. Very few albums affect my mood the way this one does. And I can listen over and over and over and it does the same effect everytime. I wouldn't be surprised if the reviewer at Amazon.com gets this album and listens to it while he/she is posting my review. This really is a 5-star work and only that. You will not be disappointed with owning this.

Vivaldi - Gloria · Nulla in mundo pax sincera · Nisi Dominus · Cantatas / Kirkby · Bott · Nelson · Watkinson · Bowman · Preston · AAM · Hogwood

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Good points far outweigh some minor deficiencies
More of Emma Please
amazingly beautiful
Glorious cantatas on the second CD
a "must have"

Vivaldi - Gloria · Nulla in mundo pax sincera · Nisi Dominus · Cantatas / Kirkby · Bott · Nelson · Watkinson · Bowman · Preston · AAM · Hogwood
Antonio Vivaldi , Christopher Hogwood , Emma Kirkby , Catherine Bott , The Academy of Ancient Music , Oxford Christ Church Cathedral Choir , James Bowman , Simon Preston , Simon Standage , Catherine Mackintosh , New London Consort , and Judith Nelson
Manufacturer: Decca
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000042HT
Release Date: 1997-10-14

Tracks:

Gloria In D Major, RV 589: I Gloria in excelsis Deo
Gloria In D Major, RV 589: II Et in terra pax
Gloria In D Major, RV 589: III Gloria in D Major, RV 589 III Laudamus te (2 sopranos)
Gloria In D Major, RV 589: IV Gloria in D Major, RV 589 IV Gratias agnimus tibi
Gloria In D Major, RV 589: V Gloria in D Major, RV 589 V Propter magnam gloriam
Gloria In D Major, RV 589: VI Gloria in D Major, RV 589 VI Domaine Deis (soprano)
Gloria In D Major, RV 589: VII Gloria in D Major, RV 589 VII Domaine Fili unigenite
VIII Gloria In D Major, RV 589 VIII Domaine Deus, Agnus Dei (contralto, chorus)
IX Gloria in D Major, RV 589 IX Qui tollis peccata munid
Gloria In D Major, RV 589: X Gloria in D Major, RV 589 X Qui sedes (contralto)
Gloria In D Major, RV 589: XI Gloria In D Major, RV 589 XI Quoniam tu solus Sanctus
Gloria In D Major, RV 589: XII Gloria in D Major, RV 589 XII Cum Sancto Spiritu
Nisi Dominus, RV 608: Nisi Dominus
Nisi Dominus, RV 608: Nisi Dominus, RV 608 II Vanurm est vobis, III Surgite postquam sederitis
Nisi Dominus, RV 608: Nisi Dominus, RV 608 IV Cum dederit dilectus suis somnum
Nisi Dominus, RV 608: Nisi Dominus, RV 608 V Sicut sagittae in manu potentis
Nisi Dominus, RV 608: Nisi Dominus, RV 608 VI Beatus vir qui implevit
Nisi Dominus, RV 608: Nisi Dominus, RV 608 VII Gloria Patri et Filio, VIII Sicut erat in principio, IX Amen
Nulla in mundo pax sincera, RV 630: I Nulla in mundo pax sincera
Nulla in mundo pax sincera, RV 630: Blando colore ... Spirat anguis
Nulla in mundo pax sincera, RV 630 III: Alleluia

Tracks:

Amor, hai vinto, RV 651: I Amor, hai vinto ... Passo di pena
Amor, hai vinto, RV 651: II In qual strano ... Se a me rivolge
Trio sonata 'La folia', RV 63
All'ombra di sospetto, RV 678: All'ombra di sospetto
All'ombra di sospetto, RV 678: O quanti amanti
Lungi dal bago volto, RV 680: Lungi del vago volto
Lungi dal bago volto, RV 680: Allegrezza mio core
Vengo a voi, luci adorate, RV 682: Vengo a voi, luci adorate
Vengo a voi, luci adorate, RV 682: Portando in sen l'ardor

Customer Reviews:

Good points far outweigh some minor deficiencies.......2005-11-29

This whole set is gorgeous (although the second cd gets a bit tediuos unless you really like early music), and Emma Kirkby has one the most beautiful, distinctive soprano voices I have ever heard, one can't help but like her, but hard-core critics beware, her intonation is not flawless, especially in the "Alleluia" of the "Nulla in Mundo" cycle, one can hear her go off on some of the high notes. Like I said, it's beautiful, but that does bother me personally every time I listen to that track. But buy it anyway.

More of Emma Please.......2004-01-02

I would have given this CD 5 stars if Emma Kirkby had sung all of the cantatas on Disc 2. Unfortunately, most of the cantatas on this disc are sung by Catherine Bott, who in my musically illiterate opinion, sounds more like a mezzo-soprano than a true soprano. Kirkby on the other hand is a legend in early music and brings her trademark "purity of sound" to this recording. The gorgeous duet she sings with Judith Nelson on disc 1 is alone worth the price of this set (that's probably a slight exaggeration, but it's pretty damn good anyway).

Getting away from Kirkby a sec, the Gloria on CD 1 is indeed glorious. The choral movements are sharp and lively, having that quality of all good choirs of sounding not quite of this earth. Listening to this CD after a couple of beers, you could be forgiven for thinking that your house has been invaded by cherubim and seraphim.

I'm not a huge fan of counter tenors (probably something to do with feeling threatened about my latent homosexuality or being emasculated) so I can't really provide any worthwhile comments about the Nisi Dominus which is a showcase of James Bowman's skills. Bowman has pretty impressive credentials, so I'm not about to get stuck into him. Suffice to say, I usually skip thru tracks 13-18 on disc 1.

amazingly beautiful.......2003-04-27

This CD is worth buying just for "Nulla in mundo pax sincera." This is one of the most beautiful vivaldi motets and is simply heavenly. I absoluterly love it!

Glorious cantatas on the second CD.......2002-06-14

For once the 5 stars are worth it. The choral works on disc 1 are masterful benchmark interpretations of the pick of Vivaldi's sacred output. What makes it a real bargain however is the second disc of cantatas - one of Emma Kirkby and Catherine Bott's finest achievements on the old L'Oiseau Lyre label. Couple this with full texts and an intelligent booklet. Wonderful!

a "must have".......2002-05-11

This is the ONLY version of "Gloria" you should own! The Choir of Christ Church is amazing and truly does justice to Vivaldi's work.

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Fine reissue of a classic set

Purcell: Theatre Music

Manufacturer: Decca
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0001Y4JHA
Release Date: 2004-10-12

Customer Reviews:

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

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

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

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

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

Vivaldi - Concertos / New London Consort, Pickett ~ AAM, Hogwood

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Vivaldi - Concertos / New London Consort, Pickett ~ AAM, Hogwood
Antonio Vivaldi , Christopher Hogwood , Philip Pickett , The Academy of Ancient Music , New London Consort , Bach Ensemble , Michael Laird , Lain Wilson , Anner Bylsma , Anthony Pleeth , Nicholas McGegan , Stephen Preston , Monica Higgett , Catherine Mackintosh , Tom Finucane , John Holloway , Monica Huggett , Susan Sheppard , Elizabeth Wilcock , and Stanley Ritchie
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Concerto In G Major For 2 Mandolins, RV 532: Allegro
Concerto In G Major For 2 Mandolins, RV 532: Andante
Concerto In G Major For 2 Mandolins, RV 532: Allegro
Concerto In D Major For Lute, RV 93: Allegro giusto
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Concerto In D Major For Lute, RV 93: Allegro
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Concerto In A minor, RV 108: Largo
Concerto In A minor, RV 108: Allegro
Concerto In F Minor For Recorder 'La notte', RV 439: Largo
Concerto In F Minor For Recorder 'La notte', RV 439: Presto 'Fantasmi'
Concerto In F Minor For Recorder 'La notte', RV 439: Largo
Concerto In F Minor For Recorder 'La notte', RV 439: Presto
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Concerto In D Major For Violin ' Grosso Mogul,' RV 208: Concerto in D major, RV 208 - Allegro
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Concerto In C Major For 2 Trumpets, RV 537: Allegro
Largo
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Concerto In D Major 'madrigalesco', RV 129: Adagio
Concerto In D Major 'madrigalesco', RV 129: Allegro
Concerto In D Major 'madrigalesco', RV 129: Adagio
Concerto In D Major 'madrigalesco', RV 129: Allegro
Concerto In G Minor For 2 Cellos, RV 531: Allegro
Concerto In G Minor For 2 Cellos, RV 531: Largo
Concerto In G Minor For 2 Cellos, RV 531: Allegro
Concerto In C Major For 2 Flutes, RV 533: Allegro molto
Concerto In C Major For 2 Flutes, RV 533: Largo
Concerto In C Major For 2 Flutes, RV 533: Allegro
Concerto In G Major 'alla rustica' RV 151: Presto
Concerto In G Major 'alla rustica' RV 151: Adagio
Concerto In G Major 'alla rustica' RV 151: Allegro
Concerto In D Major For 2 Violins & 2 Cellos, RV 564: Allegro
Concerto In D Major For 2 Violins & 2 Cellos, RV 564: Largo
Concerto In D Major For 2 Violins & 2 Cellos, RV 564: Allegro
Concerto In G Minor , RV 153: Allegro - II. Anddante - III. Allegro assai
Concerto In C Major 'per flautino', RV 443: Allegro
Concerto In C Major 'per flautino', RV 443: Largo
Concerto In C Major 'per flautino', RV 443: Allegro molto
Concerto In B Minor For 4 Violins & Cello, RV 580: Allegro
Concerto In B Minor For 4 Violins & Cello, RV 580: Largo - Larghetto
Concerto In B Minor For 4 Violins & Cello, RV 580: Allegro

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Everybody's Vivaldi

Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0007WQHXK
Release Date: 2005-04-12

Tracks:

I. Presto - The Academy Of Ancient Music
II. Adagio - The Academy Of Ancient Music
III. Allegro - The Academy Of Ancient Music
I. (Allegro Giusto) - Goran Sollscher
II. Largo - Goran Sollscher
III. Allegro - Goran Sollscher
I. Allegro - The Academy Of Ancient Music
II. Largo - The Academy Of Ancient Music
III. Allegro Molto - The Academy Of Ancient Music
I. Allegro - Anthony Pleeth
II. Largo - Anthony Pleeth
III. Allegro - Anthony Pleeth
I. Vivace-Adagio - Michala Petri
II. Alla Breve (Guga Da Capella) - Michala Petri
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II. Largo - Michael Laird
III. Allegro - Michael Laird
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II. Larghetto E Spirituoso - Anna Maria Cotogni
III. Allegro - Anna Maria Cotogni

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II. Largo - Simon Standage
III. Allegro (Danza Pastorale) - Simon Standage
I. Allegro Non Molto-Allegro - Simon Standage
II. Adagio-Presto-Adagio - Simon Standage
III. Presto (Tempo Impetuoso D'Estate) - Simon Standage
I. Allegro (Ballo, E Canto De' Villanelli) - Simon Standage
II. Adagio Molto - Simon Standage
III. Allegro (La Caccia) - Simon Standage
I. Allegro Non Molto - Simon Standage
II. Largo - Simon Standage
III. Allegro - Simon Standage
I. Allegro - Goran Sollscher
II. Andante - Goran Sollscher
III. Allegro - Goran Sollscher
I. Allegro - Philip Pickett
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I. Allegro - Anna Maria Cotogni
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Northern Lights: Music of Contemplation for a New Age

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je ne sais quoi
Great CD
Northern Lights
"It makes me think of tubular bells by Mike Oldfield"

Northern Lights: Music of Contemplation for a New Age

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Release Date: 1995-11-14

Tracks:

Northbound - Jukka Linkola
Maja - Urma Sisask
Trivium (Excerpt) - Rene Eespere
Oremus - Urma Sisask
The Forest - Jukka Linkola
Song Of The Watch - Uuno Klami
Song Without Words - Lauri Saikkola
Piece From The Year 1981 - Lepo Sumera
Dominus Vobiscum - Urmas Sisask
Insula Deserta (Excerpt) - Erkki-Sven Tuur
The Ancient Kannel (Excerpt) - Ester Magi
Adagio Religioso (Excerpt From Music For String Orchestra) - Joonas Kokkonen
Gerda And Kai - Jukka Linkola
Fantasy For Piano And Orchestra (Excerpt) - Olli Mustonen
Cantabile (Excerpt) - Peteris Vasks
Pater Noster - Urmas Sisask
Trivium (Excerpt) - Rene Eepere

Customer Reviews:

je ne sais quoi.......2005-07-02

The music on this CD is hauntingly beautiful and much of it fills me with strange and wistful longings--a sort of "happy sadness," perhaps correspondent to the German concept of Sehnsucht.

Great CD.......2002-01-10

There was only one song on this CD that I did not enjoy. All the rest were great.

Northern Lights.......2000-06-28

Better than most "New Age" offerings, thanks to the overall choices and imagery the music conjures up. Northbound is first cut and gives actual feel of travelling very fast over snow and ice. Sounds like a well-crafted soundtrack. Well worth buying when you need a beautiful, lilting symphonic head-journey-or when you just need/want to hear musicians other than U.S./British-born artists.

Some of the cuts are quite moving, some sturm und drang, and others reminiscent of the best of classical artists. One friend told me he could almost hear the ice crackling underfoot in one track, and another said he thought of the time he saw flights of geese southbound for the winter.

"It makes me think of tubular bells by Mike Oldfield".......1999-02-13

"Music composed by Sisask is classical but added with a touch of symphonical rock. It was the feast of recognising when I listend to compositions like the forest. I only hope that Sisask does not go to far into the forest of early rock and roll"

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New Approach to J. S. Bach

Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Improvisation | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B00000DG04
Release Date: 1998-10-27

Tracks:

Ov/Kircher's Infulence On Bach's Music: Exc: (1/2) Con (III. Allegro)/(1.2) Cant BWV201... - A New Approach To Johann Sebastian Bach
Hexachordum Apollinis/Fifth Aria, Theme And Vars 1-3 - John Butt
Chor & 3 Partitas BWV767: O Gott, Du Frommer Gott - Lionel Rogg
Chor: Christ Lag In Todesbanden - Francis Chapelet/Matheu Bosch
Armonico Tributo: Con Grosso No.3: (5.1) Son. Grave (5.2) Allegro - Ens 415/Chiara Banchini/Jesper Christensen
Toccata And Fugue in F, BuxWV157 - Rene Saorgin
'Yale Manuscript' Chor Prlds: Chor Prld 88: Erhalt Uns, Herr, Bei Deinem Wort - Joseph Payne/Bozeman-Gibson
'Yale Manuscript' Chor Prlds: Chor Prld 60: Aus Tiefer Not Schrei Ich Zu Dir - Joseph Payne/Bozeman-Gibson
'Yale Manuscript' Chor Prlds: Chor Prld 93: Jesu, Meine Freude - Joseph Payne/Bozeman-Gibson
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Trauerode/Cant BWV198: Part One: Recitativo: Dein Sachsen - Ingrid Schmithusen
Trauerode/Cant BWV198: Part One: Aria: Vestummt! - Ingrid Schmithusen
Trauerode/Cant BWV198: Part One: Recitativo: Der Glocken Bebendes Geton - Charles Brett
Trauerode/Cant BWV198: Part One: Aria: Wie Starb Die Heldin So Vergnugt - Charles Brett
Trauerode/Cant BWV198: Part One: Recitativo: Ihr Leben Liess Die Kunst Zu Sterben - Howard Cook
Trauerode/Cant BWV198: Part One: Coro: An Dir, Du Furbild Grosser Frauen - La Chapelle Royale/Philippe Herreweghe
Trauerode/Cant BWV198: Part Two: Aria: Der Ewikeit Saphirnes Haus - Howard Cook
Trauerode/Cant BWV198: Part Two: Recitativo: Was Wunder Ist? - Peter Kooy
Trauerode/Cant BWV198: Part Two: Chor Ultimus: Doch, Konigin! - La Chapelle Royale/Philippe Herreweghe

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Fant in G, BWV572 - Lionel Rogg
Pastorella in F, BWV590 (First Section) - Lionel Rogg
Con BWV1060: III. Allegro - Academy Of Ancient Music/Andrew Manze/Rachel Podger
Advent Cant BWV61/Opening Chor: Now Come, The Saviour Of The Heathen - Collegium Vocale/Philippe Herrweghe
Cant BWV21: Ich Hatte Viel Bekummernis: Sinf (Adagio Assai) - Marcel Ponseele
Orch Ste (Ov) No.1 in C, BWV1066: IV. Forlane (Italian Dance) - Akademie Fur Musik Berlin
Orch Ste (Ov) No.1 in C, BWV1066: V. Menuets I & II (French Dance) - Akademie Fur Musik Berlin
Mass in b, BWV232: Et Incarnatus Est - La Chapelle Royale-Collegium Vocale/Philippe Herreweghe
Mass in b, BWV232: Crucifixus - La Chapelle Royale-Collegium Vocale/Philippe Herreweghe
Mass in b, BWV232: Et Resurrexit - La Chapelle Royale-Collegium Vocale/Philippe Herreweghe
St Matthew Passion: No.38a (Evang. Petrus Aber)/No.38b (Chor: Wahrlich, Du Bist) & 38c - Rene Jacobs/Howard Crook/La Chapelle Royale-Collegium Vocale/Philippe Herreweghe
St Matthew Passion: No.39 (Aria: Eurbane Dich) - Rene Jacobs/Howard Crook/La Chapelle Royale-Collegium Vocale/Philippe Herreweghe
St Matthew Passion: No.40 (Chor: Bin Ich Gleich) - Rene Jacobs/Howard Crook/La Chapelle Royale-Collegium Vocale/Philippe Herreweghe
St Matthew Passion: No.41 (Evang. Des Morgens Aber)/No.41b (Chor: Was Gehet Uns Das An?) No.41c... - Rene Jacobs/Howard Crook/La Chapelle Royale-Collegium Vocale/Philippe Herreweghe
Singet Dem Herrn Ein Neues Lied: Motet BWV225 (Part I) - RAIS-Kammerchor/Akademie Fur Alte Musik Berlin/Rene Jacobs
Magnificat BWV243: Sicut Locutus Est - La Chapelle Royale-Collegium Vocale/Philippe Herreweghe
Parody: Ascension Oratorio BWV 11: Aria: Ach Bleibe Doch - Catherine Patriasz/Andreas Scholl/La Chapelle Royale-Collegium Vocale/Philippe Herreweghe
Parody: Mass in b, BWV 232: Agnus Dei (Aria) - Catherine Patriasz/Andreas Scholl/La Chapelle Royale-Collegium Vocale/Philippe Herreweghe
Aus Tiefer Not Schrei Ich Zu Dir: 6-Part Fugue BWV686 - Lionel Rogg
Goldberg Vars BWV988: Theme (Aria) - Kenneth Gilbert
Goldberg Vars BWV988: Var No.25 - Kenneth Gilbert
The Art Of Fugue: Contrapunctus 1 - A New Approach To Johann Sebastian Bach
The Art Of Fugue: Contrapunctus 3 - A New Approach To Johann Sebastian Bach
The Art Of Fugue: Contrapunctus 6 - A New Approach To Johann Sebastian Bach
The Art Of Fugue: Contrapunctus - A New Approach To Johann Sebastian Bach
The Musical Offering BWV1079: Ricercar A 3 Beginning - Davitt Moroney/Janet See/John Holloway/Jaap Ter Linden
The Musical Offering BWV1079: Ricercar A 6 Beginning - Davitt Moroney/Janet See/John Holloway/Jaap Ter Linden
The Musical Offering BWV1079: Largo Of 'Son Sopr'il Soggetto Reale' - Davitt Moroney/Janet See/John Holloway/Jaap Ter Linden

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From the review in Gramophone

Barbirolli Conducts New York PO

Manufacturer: Dutton Laboratories
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000009Q0U
Release Date: 1998-07-14

Customer Reviews:

From the review in Gramophone.......2006-12-13

"This issue not only offers further evidence of the notable standards achieved by John Barbirolli during his New York Philharmonic tenure, but also signifies that all of this partnership's Victor recordings have now made it on to CD. High-quality orchestral playing graces Barbirolli's characterful, fragrantly atmospheric 'Fontane di Roma,' and both the 'Arie di corte' from the same composer's Third Suite of 'Antiche danze ed arie' and Barbirolli's own 'Suite after Purcell' (the second of his four recordings) feature some luxuriously upholstered string sonorities. Schubert's 'Five German Dances and Seven Trios' receive similarly expressive, affectionate treatment, and we also get two considerable rarities in the shape of Paul Creston's affecting 'Threnody' (a hugely eloquent display), and Gian Carlo Menotti's perky miniature overture to 'The Old Maid and the Thief.' Both these items were in all likelihood recorded sometime in March 1942 and derive from original 12-inch shellacs in the possession of a member of the Barbirolli Society. Acceptable transfers, informative notes, and enticing value."

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A Magnificent Collection!

Adagio 2

Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
ProductGroup: Music
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Karajan: Adagio
Romantic Adagio: Karajan
The Most Relaxing Classical Album in the World...Ever!

ASIN: B000001GRW
Release Date: 1996-05-14

Tracks:

Peer Gynt (Suite No.2): Solveig's Song
Orfeo ed Euridice: Dance Of The Blessed Spirits
Ancient Airs And Dances For Lute (Suite III): Italiana
Concerto A 6 In A Minor, RV 523: Largo
Serenade For Strings, Op.48: Elegia
The Swan Of Tuonela
The Four Seasons: Winter: Rain
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A Magnificent Collection!.......2000-08-03

The performances by Herbert von Karajan never cease to enthrall me. This tremendous collection of various composers and the adagios selected therein result in a never-ending source of delight at every playing. If I had this in vinyl form, it would be worn out by now. I am of the opinion that Herbert von Karajan raised the level of BPO to superlative degree. The performance of Martin Schwabbe speaks volumes of his prowess. The DG label enhances the quality, as always. I have no hesitation in recommending this CD to seasoned and fresh enthusiasts of classical music.

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A Hidden Gem

Sacred Planet

Manufacturer: Amiata Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000ICPB
Release Date: 1999-03-30

Tracks:

Gloria In Re Maggiore, RV 589 (In Excelsis) - Antonio Vivaldi
The Journey's Beginning - Angelo Ricciardi
Didgeridoo - Gary Thomas
Dyulmano Dyulbero - The Bulgarian Voices
De Harmonices Mundi - Matteo Silva/Amelia Cuni
Glen Affric - In A Split Second
D'Ror Yikra - Alon Michael/Israel Edelson
Alleluia-Pascha Nostrum - Ustad Nishat Khan/Ensemble Gilles Binchois
El-Hadra - Klaus Wiese/Ted De Jong
Anticuna - Don Agustin Rivas
Ascension - Michael Vetter
Juppiter - Synaulia
From Me To You - Sainkho Namtchylak
Calore - Ludovico Einaudi
Magnificat In Re Maggiore, BWV 243 - J. S. Bach
Ejengi Ceremony - Da-Denjelle Pygmies
Putainoi - Nouthong Phimvilayphone
San Juan Turtle Dance - Garcia Brothers
Messiah: Isiah XL 1.3 - G. F. Handel
The Celestine Suite, 5th Movement - Andrea Ceccomori/Antonio Rossi

Customer Reviews:

A Hidden Gem.......2000-07-29

Having intially received this CD due to the presence of one track of Bulgarian choral music, I was astonished to discover the presence of a musical treasure trove!

"Sacred Planet" embodies everything an album should be. Not a mere collection of songs, each track leads well into the next, creating a soothing and fascinating listening experience. Care has obviously been taken to blend the songs together in a comprehensive phrase of music, rather than the clutter and clash of moods that so many albums seem to consist of.

This album is a collection of music from around the world. Each piece is a compelling look inside a given musical culture, and can be appreciated for its individual beauty. As a whole, any listener will be intrigued by being able to compare and contrast musical styles of many different cultures and time periods. This album houses inspiring music that motivates the listener to expand his or her horizons, branching out in unusual and deeply satisfying directions. A stunning procession of both vocal and instrumental music, this album must be heard to be believed.

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