China Concert [Live] [Import]

Track Listings

1. Overture

2. Arpegiator

3. Equinoxe, Pt. 4

4. Fishing Junks at Sunset - Jean Michel Jarre,

5. Band in the Rain

6. Equinoxe, Pt. 7

7. Orient Express

8. Chants Magnetiques I

9. Chants Magnetiques III

10. Chants Magnetiques IV

11. Laser Harp

12. Nuit a Shanghai

13. Last Rumba

14. Chants Magnetiques II

15. Souvenir de Chine

China Concert,Jean-Michel Jarre,Sony Int'l,Adult Alternative,Club/Dance,Electronic,New Age / Meditation,Pop,Progressive Electronic

China Concert [Live] [Import]

Léhar: The Land of Smiles; The Merry Widow; The Count of Luxembourg (Highlights)
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Arguably "The Best" English "Merry Widow "

Léhar: The Land of Smiles; The Merry Widow; The Count of Luxembourg (Highlights)

Manufacturer: Class. for Pleas. Us
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Lehár, Franz | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
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The Merry Widow

ASIN: B00009KHY2
Release Date: 2003-09-02

Customer Reviews:

Arguably "The Best" English "Merry Widow ".......2006-09-12

This is the "Merry Widow" with English translation by Christopher Hassel sung by June Bronhill. I loved this rendition ever since I first heard it in about 1960. What's to love? First the translation is the best I've heard. The language doesn't sound "stilted" as some others. And, you can understand almost every word sung. Plus, the famous song, "Vilja" has some wording that moves me every time I hear it: The soprano sings, "Love me and I'll DIE for you!" with the word "die" somewhat emphasized. I don't know, there's just something "powerful" about someone saying they'd "die" for love! AND, at the end of "Vilja" the chorus and soprano raise to a crescendo hitting a high note together. In many renditions the chorus is heard but not the soprano on the final high note. In THIS version, the soprano, June Bronhill, can be heard rising to the final high note with an incressing crescendo and fortissimo louder than the chorus and holding the final high note---which gives a very thrilling effect as she holds that final note, I assure you!

The "problem" is that this June Bronhill, Reid, and Hassel version is hard to find on CD. For example, this CD is made in Holland and "there is one left" so it says on Amazon. But, if you can find it, I think it would be very much worth a listen. Then, after hearing it, if you think there's a "better" Merry Widow, please let ME know! Thanks. Email:boland7214@aol.

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Still stands the test of time
Landmark record in landmark remastering?
A vintage album
Wish I was there to witness it......

China Concert
Jean-Michel Jarre
Manufacturer: Sbme Import
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

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Equinoxe
Oxygene
Chronologie

ASIN: B00000ILPU
Release Date: 1999-10-05

Tracks:

Overture
Arpegiator
Equinoxe, Pt. 4
Fishing Junks at Sunset - Jean Michel Jarre,
Band in the Rain
Equinoxe, Pt. 7
Orient Express
Chants Magnetiques I
Chants Magnetiques III
Chants Magnetiques IV
Laser Harp
Nuit a Shanghai
Last Rumba
Chants Magnetiques II
Souvenir de Chine

Customer Reviews:

Still stands the test of time.......2003-08-19

firstly i have to make a correction to Ola Obrant from Swedens review. Mr jarre was actaully the 1st western musician EVER to play in china. Mao let him in because he liked the colour of his eyes of all things (info from the jarre biography).

this cd has always been good, I initially owned it on tape and played it to death. it was a good album to go running to as the tracks vary in speed and allowed good endurance training.

there are no bad tracks on this album, night in shanghai and fishing junks at sunset stand out as tracks that just create excellent images in your mind. arpegiator (i'm bound to have spelt that wrong) is an excellent upbeat track. this album brought together traditional chinese music and western synth technology for the 1st time.

jarre caused heart attacks for the red guard at his concerts when he stepped off stage with a portable keyboard to let the crowd play the new instruments.

jarre debuted his laser harp at these concerts, a yamaha dx21 converted to play notes when a laser beam is broken. people think this is a gimmick! Far from it, it does work! why do they think he's wearing asbestos gloves and glasses. It is very real.

jarre in concert is always excellent but merging east and west created the best concert album I've ever heard, and I was at docklands.

to conclude, if you like synth - buy this!

Landmark record in landmark remastering?.......2000-09-24

In 1997, Sony rereleased the full "The Concerts in China" on a single compact disc on the Epic label. Beforehand, this album had been available in Europe as a double CD, and from time-to-time, in the Europe and the U.S. as two individual CDs sold separately. For the 1997 rerelease, Sony had Masterdisk remaster the record using 24/96 technology. The result of Masterdisk's work is utterly spectacular and totally superior to any previous form of the album on CD. This is one of the best sounding CDs I have ever heard. Assuming that this product (Sony; ASIN: B00000ILPU) is the same as what I have (Sony/Epic 01-488139-10), then this is absolutely the product to buy. If you already own this album in one of the earlier CD releases, then you may want to consider upgrading. The fact that it all fits on a single disc is nice too.

A vintage album.......2000-08-16

Concerts in China is, I feel, the best Jarre concert album to date. Pieces like Arpegiator, Orient Express, and Nights in Shanghai exemplify Jarre's ability to compose aggressive, stirring electronic music. The album also features pieces whose arrangements have been localized, such as Magnetic Fields II and Fishing Junks at Sunset, which makes for some interesting listening.

Wish I was there to witness it.............2000-03-15

I reckon this CD has got something special. I have got 16 of Jarre's albums, and This is the best Live album by far(Oxygene , Oxygene 7-13, Equinox are the best albums). Jarre was the first western popular musician to have a concert in China, and he was also the first one to be broadcasted in Chinese radio. The recording is very good and it sports the quality of a studio recording. This CD has got a streangth that grips me every time I put it on. If you are new to Jarre, "Images" might be your best buy though, but this record is like a "best of" from 1981.

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Alexander Tcherpnin: Piano Music

Manufacturer: Et'Cetera
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

Solo Instrumental | New Age | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B0000000NG
Release Date: 2004-03-22

Tracks:

Sonatine Romantique, Op.4 (1918): Allegro
Sonatine Romantique, Op.4 (1918): Canzonetta (Allegro Con Moto)
Sonatine Romantique, Op.4 (1918): Andantino Tempestoso
Five ('Chinese') Concert Etudes, Op.52 (1934-1936): Shadow Play
Five ('Chinese') Concert Etudes, Op.52 (1934-1936): The Lute
Five ('Chinese') Concert Etudes, Op.52 (1934-1936): Homage To China
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Five ('Chinese') Concert Etudes, Op.52 (1934-1936): Chant
Four Arabesques, Op. 11 (1920-1921): Andantino
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Eight Pieces For Piano, Op. 88 (1954-1955): Meditation
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Eight Pieces For Piano, Op. 88 (1954-1955): Etude
Eight Pieces For Piano, Op. 88 (1954-1955): Burlesque

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Moli Hua (Jasmine Flower)
Sylvia Tosun
Manufacturer: Sea To Sun
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000KXXCBG

Product Description

Limited edition CD single commemorating Sylvia Tosun's concert at the Great Wall of China, an extravaganza which featured Alicia Keyes, Cyndi Lauper, and other top recording artists. Track is sung in Mandarin.

A Concert from China / Schucheng, Baodi, Central China PO

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A Concert from China / Schucheng, Baodi, Central China PO

Manufacturer: Olympia
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000003WCM
Release Date: 1995-12-12

Tracks:

Spring Festival Overture
I. Overture Boatmen's Song of the Yellow River
II. Ode to the Yellow River
III. The Yellow River Becomes Angry
IV. Defend the Yellow River
Thoughts and Emotions like Turbulent Waves
Butterfly Lovers
Evening Party

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Modern Works of Chinese Erhu Concerto

Manufacturer: Silverwolf
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000D9PGB
Release Date: 2003-10-07

Tracks:

The First Erhu Concerto
The Second Erhu Concerto
The Third Erhu Concerto

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The Fourth Erhu Concerto: Fantasia Of 'A' Mode
The Moon Reflected In Er-Quan

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A Concert from China

Manufacturer: Olympia
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000260M9
Release Date: 1995-01-01

Tracks:

Spring Festival Ov
Based On The Contata 'The Yellow River', Pno Con: I. Ov - Boatmen's Song of the Yellow River
Based On The Contata 'The Yellow River', Pno Con: II. Ode To The Yellow River
Based On The Contata 'The Yellow River', Pno Con: III. The Yellow River Becomes Angry
Based On The Contata 'The Yellow River', Pno Con: IV. Defend The Yellow River
Thoughts And Emotions Like Turbulent Waves - Central Phil Society of China/Han Zhongje
'Butterfly Lovers', Vn Con: 'Being In Love'/'Refuse The Marriage'/'Transformed Into Butterflies' - Tang Baodi
Evening Party - Central Phil Society of China/Han Zhongje

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