Angels of the Deep

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Angels of the Deep, Raphael's 1995 outing for Hearts of Space, is the sonic swirl of liquid dreams, water nymphs, and whalesong. Both Raphael's Hawaii residence and his work teaching and lecturing about sexuality and spirituality have indubitably informed the making of this recording. Excellent accompaniment for bodywork or meditation, Angels of the Deep provides the feeling of warm and watery cradling of both the physical and emotional self and features the celestial strings of shakti harp and guitar, as well as flute, in addition to Raphael's other worldly synthesizers. The title cut opens this seven-song cycle with whales singing, watery blips, and swelling strings, all of which combine to make music befitting any voluptuary. Raphael goes for "more is more" here, and because of the skill and sincerity of the overall production, it works. --Paige La Grone

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Angels of the Deep

Angels of the Deep

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Smooth As Silk

John Rutter Collection is glorious!

John Rutter Collection

Typically gorgeous Rutter

Wonderful!

John Rutter Collection
Rutter , Cambridge Singers , and London Sinfonia
Manufacturer: Decca
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 2002-11-12

Tracks:

For The Beauty Of The Earth
The Lord Is My Shepherd
All Things Bright And Beautiful
Shepherd's Pipe Carol
The Lord Bless You And Keep You
Open Thou Mine Eyes
My True Love Hath My Heart (From Birthday Madrigals)
Esurientes (From Magnificat)
Gloria Patri (From Magnificat)
Out Of The Deep (From Requiem)
Pie Jesu (From Requiem)
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Behold, The Tabernacle Of God
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Matthew, Mark, Luke And John (From Five Childhood Lyrics)
Sing A Song Of Sixpence (From Five Childhood Lyrics)
Go Forth Into The World In Peace

Customer Reviews:

Smooth As Silk.......2007-08-03

This is a potpourri of Mr. Rutter's compositions, sung by the peerless Cambridge Singers. Buy it only if you want outstanding music that cures the senses.

John Rutter Collection is glorious!.......2007-07-23

This music begins my day in uplifting way. Each day a different piece catches my attention. I am so glad to have it.

John Rutter Collection.......2007-02-19

This CD is one of several that features Rutter directing his own choir. It has a good cross section of the John Rutter compositions, and is a good starting place for someone who has not heard Rutter's music before. I think you will be "hooked" if you really love choral music.

Typically gorgeous Rutter.......2005-12-20

I love John Rutter's music. Especially the "For the Beauty of the Earth" that is on this CD. Rutter is not the most inventive or varied composer of modern music, but if you have a taste for traditional choral writing with some angelic children's chorus singing, then you will probably share my enjoyment of Rutter's writing. Unfortunately I cannot give this CD 5 stars when it seems there is a drum set tapping annoyingly away on several of the songs. I do not understand this at all and am bothered by it every time I listen to those songs. It's a shame, because otherwise I love the music, and think it is lushly written, and simply but beautifully performed. I would highly suggest listening to sample track 3 before purchasing -- you can hear what sounds like a ride-cymbal right at the very end of the sample. This sound occurs in several of the songs on this recording.

Wonderful!.......2005-12-03

I am a huge John Rutter fan. The lilting melodies, the poignant lyrics and the lush orchestrations make his music not only accessable but also uplifting. This compilation, although drawing from many other previous recordings, is a great composite of his wirk. The sound is exquisite. Even if you own other recordings of this music, this is worthwhile.

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When she sang...people would forget all that is conventional in opera
absolutely Beautiful
A glorious voice to remember
An Ode to Beauty and Artistry (Lorraine Hunt-Lieberson, 1954-2006)
subtle beauty

Lorraine Hunt - Handel Arias
George Frideric Handel , Nicholas McGegan , Lorraine Hunt , and Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
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Tracks:

(Clori: Part I): Va col canto
(Clori: Part II): Barbaro!
(Clori: Part II): Amo Tirsi
(Theodora: Act I, 5): Angels, Ever Bright And Fair
(Theodora: Act II, 2): With Darkness, Deep
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(Radamisto: Act III, 7): Qual nave
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Customer Reviews:

When she sang...people would forget all that is conventional in opera.......2007-01-11

With Lorraine Hunt you can't go wrong. Her appeal is universal: those who don't fancy opera will love it because of her virtuoso capability, originality and sincerity. Laurent Naouri expressed the core of her appeal: "When she sang her character, people would forget all that is conventional in opera. People would forget even her singing; they would just feel something so deep and true." Bravo, Lorraine, you set a standard for all time.

absolutely Beautiful.......2007-01-10

She really left a wonderful gift in this cd. I wish I could have appreciated her voice before she died so as to have seen her in concert. What a voice she had!

A glorious voice to remember.......2006-10-29

If you love the voice of Janet Baker or Kathleen Ferrier, you will love this collection. Miss Hunt is the peer of any mezzo soprano I have ever heard, bar none. Her voice is pure and rich, her musicality is flawless, her total effect awe inspiring. If you have never heard Lorraine before, this is a great place to start. You won't be sorry!

An Ode to Beauty and Artistry (Lorraine Hunt-Lieberson, 1954-2006).......2006-07-06

I've been meaning to review this album for the longest time, but haven't because of my committments at work and other things. Lieberson's voice, in my opinion, is one of the most beautiful instruments of our generation. It is, unlike a certain Renaaay who tries to sing anything and everything as a huge, incoherent slur, a very beautifully and artistically sung Handel recital. The tone is simply magnificent! And no other Handelian artist has connected her singing of the role with a dramatic sense that is so acute as her performances of the role.

It is really sad to know that this great artist died of breast cancer two days ago in her home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It was a big loss for the operatic world to lose such a beautiful instrument at such a young age. Lorraine Hunt-Lieberson will be missed.

subtle beauty.......2005-11-14

I have had this CD for several years now, and also all of the CDs from which these arias are drawn. What a great album; I would not be without it. Ms. Hunt (now Hunt Lieberson) has the voice, phrasing, discipline...the inner understanding of this music. She's "connected" on almost every piece here. 'Angels Bright and Fair' is a particular standout in my view; but almost certainly, if you are a lover of Handel's music, you will find something special here. Her soprano to mezzo soprano on this CD was a subtle and extraordinary voice for performing these pieces.

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Selections from the Greatest Voice of the Last Hundred Years
A Must Have
The Mario Lanza Collection
The MARIO LANZA Collection
WONDERFUL!!!!!

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ASIN: B000003F6V
Release Date: 1991-11-12

Tracks:

Be My Love
I'll Never Love You
Because You're Mine
The Song Angels Sing
Drink, Drink, Drink
Serenade
The Loveliest Night of the Year
La Donna E Mobile
Because
For You Alone
Golden Days
Deep In My Heart, Dear
If I Loved You
Yours Is My Heart Alone
One Night Of Love
Beloved
Beautiful Love
With A Song In My Heart
You Are My Love
Call Me Fool

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All The Things You Are
My Song,My Love
Love Is The Sweetest Thing
Will You Remember
Granada
Lolita
Serenade
Temptation
Lygia
Lady of Spain
This Land
Lee-Ah-Loo
Tina-Lina
Boom Biddy Boom Boom
The Bayou Lullaby
The Lord's Prayer
And Here You Are
Song of Songs
Somewhere A Voice Is Calling
I Never Knew

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Younger Than Springtime
For the First Time (Come Prima)
Never Till Now
Arrivederci, Roma
If You Were Mine
Behold!
A Night to Remember
Love in a Home
Do You Wonder
Softly as in a Morning Sunrise
One Alone
Aida:Celeste Aida
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La Traviata: Brindisi
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Pagliacci:Vesti La Giubba
Cavalleria Rusticana: Addio Alla Madre

Customer Reviews:

Selections from the Greatest Voice of the Last Hundred Years.......2007-03-13

Mario Lanza was, arguably, the greatest tenor and greatest singer of this and the last century. It is difficult to appreciate him without listening to a variety of selections. This collection has some of his best recordings and exhibits the versatility and variety that he possessed that permitted him to "crossover" from opera to popular music with a ease.

I recommend this for those who already know Lanza to some extent but want to go into more depth and understand his marvelous skills.

A Must Have .......2006-12-12

I had forgotten what a beautiful voice Mario Lanza had. This collection contains opera and pop selections that exhibit the power yet sweetness of his voice. Fortunately, we have his CD's and videos so we can remember and listen to his gorgeous, vibrant voice and personality. I highly recommend this collection along with his wonderful movies, especially The Great Caruso.

The Mario Lanza Collection.......2006-11-10

I had forgotten just how beautiful a voice from the past was. It is a wonderful collection

The MARIO LANZA Collection.......2006-08-19

extract from most important LPs. Brilliant sound quality from RCA. Also included are soundtrack recordings from some of his movies. The are several reissues from Mario Lanza but this one is a collection you should have.

WONDERFUL!!!!!.......2005-10-19

The Mario Lanza Collection is a three CD set and it has 61 songs and they all sound great. The mastering on this set is excellent and the song choice is very very good. It would have been perfect if they added a forth CD with more Arias, Italian songs and Sacred Arias. BUT still this set is a great introduction to Lanza. Lanza's voice was powerful and beautiful; if you are a fan of great singing, you will love Lanza. Highlights on this CD set are; Be my Love, Because your Mine, Serenade, With a Song in My Heart, Temptation, The Lord's Prayer, Ciribirbin, O Solo Mio, Ariverducci Roma, and on and on. They are many many great songs on this set, and I highly recommend it.

Land of My Fathers: 100 Great Welsh Choir Favourites

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Land of My Fathers - Caerphilly Make Voice Choir
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You'll Never Walk Alone
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Il Liza Jane
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Vergine Degli Angeli
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All Through the Night - Caerphilly Make Voice Choir
Arwelfa
Invictus
Softly as I Leave You

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Pererin Wyf (Amazing Grace)
Tribute to the USA: America the Beautiful (Ward/Bates)/God Bless ...
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Tales of Hoffman/Barcarolle
Creation's Hymn
In the Spirit!
Shall We Gather at the River
Nos a Bore
Very Best Time of Year
Soon Ah Will Be Done
Thanks Be to God
Flower That Shattered the Stone
Rhys - Treorchy Male Choir
Where Shall I Be?
Bywyd y Bugail
Lord's Prayer

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Ave Maria
Pearl Fishers/Divine Brahma
She Was Beautiful (Cavatina) - Treorchy Male Choir
Cymru Fach
Nidaros
Jacob's Ladder - Treorchy Male Choir
Watching the Wheat
Pan Ddaw y Saint (When the Saints Go Marching In)
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Rachie
Pirates of Penzance/With Cat-Like Tread - Treorchy Male Choir
There Is a Balm in Gilead
Rise Up Shepherd and Foller
My Lord, What a Mornin'
Bryn Myrddin
Jesus Christ Superstar/Medley: Jesus Christ Superstar/Hosanna/The Last
Finnish Forest (Suomen Salossa)
Nabucco/The Glory of Israel
Ride the Chariot
Tydi a Roddaist - Treorchy Male Choir

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Y Nefoedd
Phantom of the Opera/Think of Me
Morte Christe (When I Survey the Wondrous Cross)
By Babylon's Wave
I'm Gonna Sing
Where Could I Go But to the Lord?
Holy City - Treorchy Male Choir
Mefistofele: Ave Signor, Degli Angeli
Senzenina (Zulu Chant)
That's All I Want from You
Deep Harmony - Treorchy Male Choir
Give Me Jesus
Just a Closer Walk with Thee
My Wish for You
Jeptha/Waft Her Angels
Mose in Egitto/Prayer
Be Still My Soul (Finlandia Hymn)
God's Choir in the Sky
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Smilin' Through

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True Love
Mor Fawr Wyt Ti (How Great Thou Art)
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Cats/Memory
They Led My Lord Away
State Fair/It's a Grand Night for Singing
When I Fall in Love
Let's Face the Music and Dance
Windmills of Your Mind
How Soon
Non Nobis Domine
Rhythm of Life
Kalinka
Sound an Alarm
Neapolitan Trilogy: It's Now or Never (Di Capua/Schroeder/Gold)/Mo ...
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Christus Redemptor
Ann Evening's Pastorale

Album Details

Choirs Include the Morriston Orpheus Choir, the Pontadrddulais Male Voice Choir, the Caerphilly Male Voice Choir, the Cwrt-y-gollen Choir, the Treorchy Male Choir and the Lucknow Male Voice Choir.

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"It's all good."
Angels are too deep
"Sublimely contemplative and stunningly poetic."---New Age Retailer
Amazing.
To the Tips of Your Toes to the Top of Your Head..and Beyond

Angels of the Deep
Raphael
Manufacturer: Hearts of Space
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Angels Of The Deep
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Initiation
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Product Description

1. Angels Of The Deep
2. Communion
3. Prayer
4. Initiation
5. Remembrance
6. Purification
7. Gnossienne No. 3 (Satie)

Format: CD

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Angels of the Deep, Raphael's 1995 outing for Hearts of Space, is the sonic swirl of liquid dreams, water nymphs, and whalesong. Both Raphael's Hawaii residence and his work teaching and lecturing about sexuality and spirituality have indubitably informed the making of this recording. Excellent accompaniment for bodywork or meditation, Angels of the Deep provides the feeling of warm and watery cradling of both the physical and emotional self and features the celestial strings of shakti harp and guitar, as well as flute, in addition to Raphael's other worldly synthesizers. The title cut opens this seven-song cycle with whales singing, watery blips, and swelling strings, all of which combine to make music befitting any voluptuary. Raphael goes for "more is more" here, and because of the skill and sincerity of the overall production, it works. --Paige La Grone

Customer Reviews:

"It's all good.".......2007-01-09

"You don't have to be a scuba diver to enjoy the Angels of the Deep."

Angels are too deep.......2006-11-10

I'm a massage therapist, and Raphael's music to disappear in and music to disappear in II have been among my massage music favorites. Angel's of the deep, however, was a little new-agey for me. It lacks much of the musicality of the previous two. If you like your music deep-space, you might enjoy this one. Myself, I prefer the rhythms and moods of Raphael's earlier work.

"Sublimely contemplative and stunningly poetic."---New Age Retailer.......2005-08-16

Raphael's "Angel's of the Deep" is a lovely, soulful, tranquil composition that sincerely soothes and profoundly comforts. It embodies a purity and an otherworldly love gleaming inside that undeniably radiates out while listening. The instruments used in the cd are: synthesizers, shakti harp and guitar, flute (I love it on "Remembrance"), congas and udu. The first track begins with ocean breezes and unbelievably gorgeous synthesizers and crescendos to the songs of whales and/or dolphins. The music as a whole flows effortlessly as every single track is so unfathomably Beautiful. All the track names are so ethereal, I love that. If you like heavenly sounding music, you will thoroughly enjoy Angels of the Deep. Sitting here, taking my time listening to each track, I appreciate it all the more and I didn't think that was possible. Recently, I played it to aid my studying for my summer A & P II final exam because it supplied me with peace and surrounded me with light and love--just what I needed during all those long hours of study. I'd keep starting it over as needed and just found out tonight that it [AOTD,] along with a merciful, Christian teacher and God (as always) guiding me, I received an A in the class! I know "Angels of the Deep" had its part in keeping my mind calm, my soul relaxed and my heart overflowing with beauty to help me absorb the material.

I love new age music. I don't own a lot, but the ones I do have are very special. I believe I was meant to have them. Many of them are gifts and/or they "found me." Here's hoping this finds a place in your home and heart like it has mine. AOTD is divinely and eternally distinct and should grow in your heart with each listen. If you're a lover of Beauty, a "new age" music lover or a lover of "all things ocean," it is a must own. o8E
Soar!

Amazing........2004-09-05

I am not a fan of newage music, and have no idea what drove me to buy this CD when I saw it on the shelf; maybe my love of water. Then I listened and immediately knew; this isn't your usual synthesized, sickly sweet, faux naturale new age music. This is a masterpiece, beautifully orchestrated and performed. It is honestly the best healing medicine on my shelf of 1500 CD's. Don't hesitate. You need this one.

To the Tips of Your Toes to the Top of Your Head..and Beyond.......2002-08-12

Simply put, quite fantastic. It is New Age music without all the nonsense. Sometimes "healing music" can be quite obnoxious. Bells clanging, weird synthezier groans, inappropriate nature sounds during inappropriate times, etc. But this music is just lovely and very, very gratifying. I had a dinner party and I just hit the repeat button and it played all night long and nobody found it disturbing or redundant or boring. All I kept hearing was, "Oh, what pretty music! I want to buy this... I feel like I'm being cleansed..." And I think the object of music is to refresh and inspire and leave one feeling a little better than before the music started. I'm not into angry, hate filled music. I'm into anything that has soul...anything that speaks to the inner spirit and this music definetely conveys a powerful non verbal message to mind, body, and spirit. It's a great album.

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Life should be this beautiful!
Provocative and eerily beautiful!
Amazingingly beautiful...
Carol Tatum's Music For Harp
a belated response

Music For Harp

Manufacturer: Trine Records
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Sanctus
Awake Inside A Dream
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Mystic Journey

ASIN: B000056N2T
Release Date: 2001-01-01

Tracks:

Nothing Else Matters (Metallica)
Persentio (Latin for "to deeply feel")
Voyage Of The Sea Witch
Starshine Lullabye
Non Alegra
Forever After
I Dreamt That I Dwelt In Marble Halls
Parson's Farewell
Wildflowers
Adagio in F Major

Album Description

Emotionally deep, silky smooth and with an mystical delicacy, Carol Tatum (harpist for the group Angels of Venice) has created a collection of harp compositions perfect for pleasure and relaxation. CONTAINS METALLICA'S "NOTHING ELSE MATTERS" arranged for harp, cello, church bells, keyboards and bass. This CD was recorded entirely by candlelight...

Customer Reviews:

Life should be this beautiful!.......2005-04-14

I love this artist and her work is sublime . . . peaceful, relaxing, lushly beautiful yet never overdone. Some of the most lyrical and beautiful pieces the ear will ever have the pleasure of hearing.

Provocative and eerily beautiful!.......2004-01-01

This album with a deceptively simple title is actually a rich and provocative tour de force by Carol Tatum, harpist and guiding force behind the Angels of Venice. Here, the innovative composer and one-woman-band performs all the accoustic and MIDI instruments herself, overdubbed track upon track to create an orchestra of sound around her clear, clean harp-playing. Depthful, mysterious and mellow, her mature compositions are consistently rewarding, affecting the listener on a deep and personal level. The style of her elegant, smooth and often spooky pieces is much like the gentler work of the full Angels of Venice ensemble, but nothing is missing on this solo release. I don't normally care for covers, but Tatum's arrangement of "Nothing Else Matters" is perfectly suited! "Parson's Farewell" is a moody, semi-exotic, modern arrangement of a Renaissance dance, something that Tatum does very well both here and on her other albums. "Starshine Lullaby" and "Non Allegra" are more straightforward harp songs, reminiscent of the sweet style of harpist Lisa Lynne. The apt title of track #2, "Persentio", is Latin for "to deeply feel" and that is how I like my music, whether as a player or a listener--deep and heartfelt. These qualities are Tatum trademarks and one of the reasons I so enjoy her work! To hear more of her lovely and intriguing compositions, try also "Angels of Venice", "Awake Inside a Dream" and "Music for Flute, Harp and Cello" by the Angels of Venice.

Amazingingly beautiful..........2003-02-15

This is a wonderful album! Very peaceful and relaxing. Perfect for soaking in a hottub with wine and a friend... I won't bore you with details but the track Nothing Else Matters is worth the price alone!

Carol Tatum's Music For Harp.......2003-01-04

Refreshing sound of traditional instruments of flute
(recorder?), harp, violin and piano.

a belated response.......2002-03-10

After several weeks of playing carol's music, I still look forward to the next opportunity to listen.
She provides an unusually relaxed, yet provocative atmosphere. I eagerly await any new releases of hers.

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Essential Gold

Manufacturer: Essential Gold
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B000274TFS
Release Date: 2004-05-25

Tracks:

Be My Love
Loveliest Night of the Year
Che Gelida Manina [From LA Boh]
Serenade
You Do Something to Me
Deep in My Heart, Dear
Core 'ngrato
Without a Song
Vesti la Giubba [From Pagliacci]
Golden Days
They Didn't Believe Me
Danny Boy
Cielo E Mar (La Gioconda)
M'Appari [From Martha]
Kiss
Parlami d'Amore Mariu
None But the Lonely Heart
E Lucevan le Stelle [From Tosca]
Song of India
Danza
Hills of Home
Trees

Tracks:

Because You're Mine
Drink, Drink, Drink
Questa O Quella [From Rigoletto]
Toselli's Serenade
Temptation
Mattinata
Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise
If
Marechiare
You Are Love
Fleur Que Tu M'Avais Jetee [From Carmen]
Thine Alone
FuniculFunicul
Because
Lolita
'A Vucchella
For You Alone
Una Furtiva Lagrima [From l'Elisir d'Amore]
I'll Never Love You
Drigo Serenade
You'll Never Walk Alone
Ave Maria

Tracks:

O Sole Mio
Granada
I'm Falling in Love With Someone
Mamma Mia, Che Vo' Sap
Donkey Serenade
Diane
Memories
Donna E Mobile [From Rigoleto]
Recondita Armonia (Tosca)
O Holy Night
More Than You Know
Valnecia
Celeste Aida [From Aida]
Santa Lucia
O Paradiso (L'Africaine) [From Because You're Mine]
I Love Thee
Cosi Cosa
Torna a Surriento
Addio Alla Madre (Cavalleria Rusticana)
My Song, My Love
Song Angels Sing
I'll Walk With God
Lord's Prayer

Mosaic: A Collection of African-American Spirituals With Piano and Guitar

Average customer rating:

Beauty, power, and clarity
Not traditional American Negro spirituals mostly.
Great opera, not spiritual style I thought title suggested.
A Glorious Burgeoning Diva!
Classical music with heart and soul

Mosaic: A Collection of African-American Spirituals With Piano and Guitar

Manufacturer: Albany Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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The Essential Leontyne Price: Spirituals, Hymns & Sacred Songs

ASIN: B0006A9FUU
Release Date: 2004-11-30

Tracks:

Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit
Roun'about de Mountain
Lord, I Just Can't Keep from Cryin'
My Soul's Been Anchored
City Called Heaven
Give Me Jesus
O Glory
Come Down Angels
He Never Said a Mumblin' Word
Watch and Pray
Walk Together Children
Deep River
This Little Light of Mine
Lord, How Come Me Here?
He's Got the Whole World in His Hands
Ride Up in the Chariot

Customer Reviews:

Beauty, power, and clarity.......2007-05-06

Buy this CD for her rendition of "He Never Said a Mumbalin' Word" alone --- truly lovely, simply brilliant.

Not traditional American Negro spirituals mostly........2005-10-24

If you are looking for the soulfull melodic or jubilation of traditional American Negro spirituals, this is not it. But it is masterful musicianship.

Great opera, not spiritual style I thought title suggested........2005-09-08

This is a very good classical collection. The rating would have been higher if the description had suggested the actual style of the music. I am giving it 3 stars because this is a very good OPERA style collection - not the spiritual style I was hoping for. Given the title and simple instruments, I thought it would be different - more relaxed. I wish a sample of the music had been available. If you want spirituals sung in an OPERA style you will love this. She is an amazing talent.

A Glorious Burgeoning Diva!.......2005-05-07

Though this particular selection of songs may not be one the recital lover would choose, MOSAIC introduces to the recording audience the magnificent voice of Angela M. Brown, a gifted singer whose career has been nurtured by appearances with small opera companies until her highly successful Metropolitan Opera debut in 'Aida' last year. Now this intelligent singer is currently replacing the indomitable Jessye Norman in a Detroit Opera premiere and even in that vulnerable position of comparison she is making a triumphant statement.

MOSAIC is pleasant enough recital of African American Spirituals with sensitive piano and guitar accompaniment. But it is in the few unaccompanied songs that the splendor of this very large voice with a seemingly bottomless register is best displayed. Brown has a glowing top as well as a lush bottom in her register and her attention to the control of the cascade of sound is simply thrilling. Brown knows this repertoire well and is convincing in her delivery of not only the message but the depth of emotion of each song.

Hopefully a recording of songs and arias will follow soon, especially as her opera reputation grows. But for now, MOSAIC is a fine introduction to a voice whose destiny seems assured. Grady Harp, May 05

Classical music with heart and soul.......2005-03-01

Daniel Alexander Payne, sixth bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church worked tirelessly to purge emotionalism from African American modes of worship, and derided spirituals as "corn field ditties." Starting with the Fisk Jubilee Singers and into current century, composers such as Florence Price, Margaret Bonds, Moses Hogan and Joseph Joubert have sought new, classical interpretations of these timeless, soulful songs.

I must confess, I've never been a big fan of classicised spirituals. Spirituals ARE emotional, expressions of unbearable pain, of longing, of optimism and ultimate belief in salvation. To strip them of that by prettying them up is to deny their very reason for being.

But having said all that: I absolutely loved MOSAIC! Angela Brown does not let her classical training get in the way of putting a song over with heart and soul. She obviously loves these songs, and her rich voice moved me to tears on several occasions. The instrumental accompaniments (Joseph Joubert on piano, Tyron Cooper on guitar) are gorgeously subtle and supportive.

The sound quality of this disc is superb, a fitting tribute to the many African American composers represented here. Highly recommended!

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The Great Voices of the Century, Vol. 2

Manufacturer: Rajon
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Etudes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B0007KUIU0
Release Date: 2005-02-14

Tracks:

Stars Were Brightly Shining (From "Tosca")
Come In The Gondola (From "Night In Venice")
Because
Open Road (From "The Gypsy Baron")
Merry Widow Waltz
Count Your Blessings
All Through The Night
Maidens Of Cadiz
Tristesse
If You Were The Only Girl In The World
Silver Threads Among The Gold
Deep In My Heart, Dear (From "The Student Prince")
Songs My Mother Taught Me
Torna A Surriento
Over The Rainbow (From "The Wizard Of Oz")
Parted
Bachelor Gay (From "Maid Of The Mountains")
Trottin To The Fair
White Wings
Lost Chord
Creed
Drinking Song (From "Merry Wives Of Windsor"
De Glory Road
Ol Man River (From "Showboat")
Changing Of The Guard
Blue Danube
Huguette (From "Vagabond King")
If I Were A Blackbird
ILl Sing A Song Of Love To You
Intermezzo
Panis Angelicus
Berceuse De "Jocelyn"
WeLl Gather Lilacs (From "Perchance To Dream")
Holy City
O For The Wings Of A Dove
Goodnight (From "Cousin From Nowhere")
Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms
Drink To Me Only With Thine Eyes
ChElla Mi Creda Libero ( From "Girl Of The Golden West")
Loves Old Sweet Song
Last Rose Of Summer
River Stay Way From My Door
OSilver Moon (From "Russalka")
La Marseillaise
Nessun Dorma (From "Turandot")
Who Tied The Knot (From "Gypsy Baron")
They Call Me Mimi (From "La Boheme")
Rosary
Song Of India (From "Sadko")
Serenade
My Heart & I (From "Old Chelsea")
Smilin Through
Sanctuary Of The Heart
Vilia (From "Merry Widow")
ILl Take You Home Again, Kathleen
I Love You Truly
Road To The Isles
Eriskay Love Lilt
Vivere
Old Father Thames
Tales From The Vienna Woods
Oriental Prayer (From "Lakme")
My Song Goes Round The World
I Love Thee
On The Road To Mandalay
Wiegenlied (Cradle Song)

Album Description

3 CD set from the Rajon 'Great Series'. 66 tracks. 2005.

Handel - Theodora / Hunt-Lieberson · PBO · McGegan [Highlights]

Average customer rating:

Lyn
Overrated recording, overrated oratorio

Handel - Theodora / Hunt-Lieberson · PBO · McGegan [Highlights]
Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra , U. C. Berkeley Chamber Choir , Jennifer Lane , Jeffrey Thomas , and David Thomas
Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Handel - Theodora / Peter Sellars · William Christie · Upshaw, Hunt, Daniels, Croft · Glyndebourne Opera

ASIN: B0000007FN
Release Date: 1996-05-21

Tracks:

Theodora: Ov - Philharmonia Baroque Orch/Nicholas McGegan
Theodora: Angels, Ever Bright & Fair - Lorraine Hunt
Theodora: Kind Heav'n, If Divine Be Thy Care - Drew Minter
Theodora: Venus Laughing From The Skies - Chm Chor Of The University Of California, Berkeley/John Butt
Theodora: Interlude - Philharmonia Baroque Orch/Nicholas McGegan
Theodora: O Thou Bright Sun! - Lorraine Hunt
Theodora: With Darkenss, Deep As Is My Woe - Lorraine Hunt
Theodora: Interlude - Philharmonia Baroque Orch/Nicholas McGegan
Theodora: Oh! That I On Wings Could Rise - Lorraine Hunt
Theodora: Defend Her, Heav'n - Lorraine Hunt
Theodora: To Thee, Thou Glorious Son Of Worth - Lorraine Hunt/Drew Minter
Theodora: He Saw The Lovely Youth - Chm Chor Of The University Of California, Berkeley/John Butt
Theodora: Lord, To Thee Each Night & Day - Jennifer Lane
Theodora: Blest Be The Hand & Blest Be The Pow'r - Chm Chor Of The University Of California, Berkeley/John Butt/Lorraine Hunt
Theodora: From Virtue Springs Each Gen'rous Deed - Jeffery Thomas
Theodora: Ye Ministers Of Justice, Lead Them Hence - David Thomas
Theodora: Streams Of Pleasure Ever Flowing - Drew Minter/Lorriane Hunt
Theodora: O Love Divine, Thou Source Of Flame - Chm Chor Of The University Of California, Berkeley/John Butt

Customer Reviews:

Lyn.......2006-07-06

Lorraine Hunt Lieberson soars with power, control, and elegance. A voice of beauty and warmth, she is truly... an angel.

Overrated recording, overrated oratorio.......2000-12-13

Let me begin by saying that I'm not a fan of Theodora. I think Handel was at his best with the Messiah, Solomon, Semele, Serse... Here the music is oversimplified and somewhat lifeless. Unfortuantely, this recording makes things worse with its small and dramatically weak chorus. I love Handel's music, but this CD was a disappointment. It's like the Magic Flute, if you let it drag it gets boring, if you put your heart and soul into it, then it comes alive. What I did like about this recording was Hunt's angelic voice.

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