Grand Passion

Track Listings
 
1. Halcyon Days
2. Promise of Love
3. Bastille Day
4. April Song
5. Grand Passion
6. Mother I Miss You
7. Song for Prima
8. In a Child's Eyes
9. View from Here
10. Give Me Forever (I Do)
11. Goodnight Marie
12. Homecoming
13. Dear Unknown

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com essential recording
If you are a Jim Brickman fan who believes it's just not hip to like John Tesh, Grand Passion could easily change your mind. Tesh, criticized at times for displays of bombast or excessive sentimentality in his compositions, here turns in a commendably restrained set of succinctly stated themes, many of them performed in a solo piano format--a surprising first for a keyboard artist who has nearly two dozen recordings in circulation. Tesh's economic compositions here feature structurally simple melodies that are uniformly likeable and, to the unjaded listener, truly touching. "Smooth jazz" radio programmers rarely, if ever, grant exposure to solo piano selections, so Tesh generated airplay by recruiting two R&B vocalists, James Ingram and Dalia Reid, to make guest appearances on two tracks, "Give Me Forever--I Do" and "Mother I Miss You," respectively. Nelson Rangell contributes saxophone to a quiet reworking of Tesh's familiar "Bastille Day," but beyond that Tesh goes it alone, delivering some lovely, thoughtful results in the process while consciously avoiding schmaltz. Ending "Song for Prima," a lullaby for his daughter, with a few high-register notes from "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" is a little corny, but an excusable digression considering the overall quality of this package. If pretty, well-conceived piano music is your passion, this is an album worthy of your attention. --Terry Wood

Grand Passion,John Tesh,Decca U.S.,Contemporary Instrumental,New Age / Meditation,Pop

Grand Passion

Grand Passion
Grand Passion
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Yes, more than 2 DOZEN Releases!
  • john tesh isn't so cool
  • Tesh's Best Piano Compostions!
  • Another Example of John Tesh at His Best
  • John Tesh, you were totally unknown to me untill now.
 Grand Passion
John Tesh
Manufacturer: Decca U.S.
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | New Age | Styles | Music
MeditationMeditation | New Age | Styles | Music
The Decca Records StoreThe Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music
Similar Items:
  1. Forever More: The Greatest Hits of John Tesh
  2. Winter Song
  3. Monterey Nights
  4. Avalon
  5. The John Tesh Project: Pure Movies 2

ASIN: B00000163D
Release Date: 1998-01-27

Tracks:

  1. Halcyon Days
  2. A Promise Of Love
  3. Bastille Day
  4. April Song
  5. Grand Passion
  6. Mother I Miss You
  7. Song For Prima
  8. In A Child's Eyes
  9. The View From Here
  10. Give Me Forever (I Do)
  11. Goodnight Marie
  12. The Homecoming
  13. Dear Unknown

Amazon.com essential recording

If you are a Jim Brickman fan who believes it's just not hip to like John Tesh, Grand Passion could easily change your mind. Tesh, criticized at times for displays of bombast or excessive sentimentality in his compositions, here turns in a commendably restrained set of succinctly stated themes, many of them performed in a solo piano format--a surprising first for a keyboard artist who has nearly two dozen recordings in circulation. Tesh's economic compositions here feature structurally simple melodies that are uniformly likeable and, to the unjaded listener, truly touching. "Smooth jazz" radio programmers rarely, if ever, grant exposure to solo piano selections, so Tesh generated airplay by recruiting two R&B vocalists, James Ingram and Dalia Reid, to make guest appearances on two tracks, "Give Me Forever--I Do" and "Mother I Miss You," respectively. Nelson Rangell contributes saxophone to a quiet reworking of Tesh's familiar "Bastille Day," but beyond that Tesh goes it alone, delivering some lovely, thoughtful results in the process while consciously avoiding schmaltz. Ending "Song for Prima," a lullaby for his daughter, with a few high-register notes from "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" is a little corny, but an excusable digression considering the overall quality of this package. If pretty, well-conceived piano music is your passion, this is an album worthy of your attention. --Terry Wood

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Yes, more than 2 DOZEN Releases!.......2006-01-24

For those who are unfamiliar with Mr. Tesh's work, or who think he is some kind of one hit wonder (there seem to be some here leaving reviews?) you should know that some of the best selling new age/Piano music in the WORLD has been John Tesh's. He has well over 2 dozen releases out right at this moment and because I sell CD's I can attest to the fact that they are still popular, even years after they're released.
Why? Because it's beautiful.
It may not ever be played at a school dance but it is beautiful. Some of it's mystical, some passionate, some relaxing an some is even jazzy, but it's all beautiful. So if you are just to young to understand the value (and rarity) of true beauty in all it's forms, don't leave reviews about music that you do not understand.
John Tesh is a talented pianist that is famous world wide. When you're a little older, climb in the tub, fill it with bubbles, turn on a John Tesh CD and sit back and enjoy as your mind fills with beautiful sounds. Then get out, dry off and come back and write your review.

2 out of 5 stars john tesh isn't so cool.......2002-12-10

I go this cd at the library as a joke, but the joke was on me, i found that john tesh isn't so great, i mean the cd wasn't horrible but really, why does this guy get to put out cd's? really? he's not even a real celebrity. The only song he's ever done that i like was the nba on nbc theme songs, you no what i'm sayin, yeah you know what i'm saying

5 out of 5 stars Tesh's Best Piano Compostions!.......2001-08-17

John Tesh may be better known from his days as co-anchor of Entertainment Tonight, but he is by far one of the most talented musicians of our time. An acommplished pianist, Tesh's passion lies therein. 'Grand Passion' is one of his best works, in my opinion. He plays with such conviction, the title of this cd is only fitting. He wrote all compostions on this, with the exception of the two vocals, "Give Me Forever (I Do)," and "Mother I Miss You," which he co-wrote with thier singers, James Ingram and Dalia Reid, respectivly. "The Homecoming" and "In A Child's Eyes" are also included on his debut Christmas cd, 'A Romantic Christmas.' (which by the way is wonderful too!) His grand piano solos on this cd are beautiful! They're so emotionally stirring. There are other instrumental accompaniment in some songs.....acousitc, bass & electric guitar, soprano & alto sax, drums & percussion, synthesizers, and some string arrangement. They really add to the depth of this recording.

Tesh's talents permeate beyond his piano playing & writing skills, and flow over into a vast knowledge of the music and it's origins. 'Grand Passion' is a great cd to relax with, or to work with for that matter. If you aren't familiar with John Tesh, the pianist, you're in for a real treat. He takes his music very seriously and it shows. He's also done a cd series called 'Pure Movies,' which of course are songs from popular movies, and he's also done some sports related music. But, I like his own compositions the best. Besides 'Grand Passion,' 'Winter Song' and his two Christmas cd's, 'A Romantic Christmas' and 'A Family Christmas' are great works too. If you're looking for some nice soothing music, this is a wonderful cd to pick. This one is included in my most relaxing cd's list.

5 out of 5 stars Another Example of John Tesh at His Best.......2000-10-22

This album has just what the title says - "Grand Passion." Tesh is a very passionate musician. The alum is all instrumental except two songs - "Mother I Miss You" and "Give Me Forever," both of which are good tunes. James Ingram sings "Give Me Forever" and sounds wonderful as usual. The other songs are a mixture of slow melodies of John on a "Grand." Some of the better songs on the album are "Grand Passion," "The View From Here," and "Dear Unknown." I actually put this CD in when I am studying and reading for school since it is soothing and helps me stay focused on what I am doing. This album, simply put, is very telling of the caliber of talent Tesh is capable. And this album is one of his better ones. Thanks John!!!

5 out of 5 stars John Tesh, you were totally unknown to me untill now........2000-08-04

I listened with attention to the songs you could listen to indicated by the 'note'-sign and I must say that what I heard pleased me. Your instrument is beautiful and you are very secure of what you are doing when you touch the 'Ebonies and Ivories'. I liked what I heard. Good luck to you. I take the opportunity to get back at a 'Baltimore music fan' as she, or he calls her- or himself, calling your music "quote 'Frankenstein Twit'(whatever that means, the last word that is). My answer: 'Sweetheart, you stick to whatever you like'. Get the message? Done and over with!
Nylon & Steel
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • An Oasis of quality music.
  • Wonderful CD
  • cool classical/rock/jazz fusion
  • cool classical/rock/jazz fusion
  • A Disaster
 Nylon & Steel
Manuel Barrueco , Aaron Copland , Celso Machado , Al di Meola , Steve Morse , Stanley Myers , Ernesto Nazareth , Andy Summers , Victor Valls , Al di Meola , Andy Summers , and Steve Morse
Manufacturer: Angel Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

BalletsBallets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
TangosTangos | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
All Works by CoplandAll Works by Copland | Copland, Aaron | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
Chamber MusicChamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
Ballets & DancesBallets & Dances | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
Movie ScoresMovie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music
Movie SoundtracksMovie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music
Similar Items:
  1. Cuba! / Manuel Barrueco
  2. Manuel Barrueco Plays Lennon & McCartney
  3. Manuel Barrueco ~ Cantos y Danzas / Hendricks · Pahud
  4. Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez & Fantasia para un Gentilhombre; Manuel Barrueco
  5. Manuel Barrueco ~ Bach & de Visae

ASIN: B00005ICL0
Release Date: 2001-05-22

Tracks:

  1. Odeon - Manuel Barrueco
  2. Beyond The Mirage - Manuel Barrueco/Al Di Meola
  3. Azzurra - Manuel Barrueco/Al Di Meola
  4. The Grand Passion - Manuel Barrueco/Al Di Meola
  5. Wolvesville (An Improvisation On Etude No.1 By Villa-Lobos) - Manuel Barrueco/Steve Morse
  6. Cavatina - Manuel Barrueco/Steve Morse
  7. Without Sunglasses - Manuel Barrueco/Steve Morse
  8. Northern Lights - Manuel Barrueco/Steve Morse
  9. Up In The Air - Manuel Barrueco/Steve Morse
  10. Mysteries Of The Slow River - Manuel Barrueco/Andy Summers
  11. I Remember - Manuel Barrueco/Andy Summers
  12. Crow At Midnight - Manuel Barrueco/Andy Summers
  13. Rodeo - Manuel Barrueco

Amazon.com

Classical guitar lovers looking for a jazzier change of pace shouldn't be disappointed by Nylon & Steel, Manuel Barrueco's album of duets with Al Di Meola, Steve Morse, and Andy Summers. But ironically enough, it's the two solo tunes that bookend this disc, Barrueco's "Odeon" and his solo guitar arrangement of Aaron Copland's "Rodeo," that are the real highlights. His three cuts with Di Meola are a mixed affair, but the interplay between the duo seems to gel on the longer "Azzurra." Steve Morse's electric guitar is loaded with Bill Frisell-like effects, but on "Wolvesville," he and Barrueco create an inspired and unleashed fusion between rock and classical music (the inspiration for the piece is a Villa-Lobos étude). Three mellow collaborations with Summers round out this set of intriguing guitar instrumentals. --Jason Verlinde

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars An Oasis of quality music........2005-04-14

The tracks on this recording vary from exuberant latin-american jazz - like 'Beyond The Mirage'- to more introspective music like 'The Grand Passion'. 'Northern Lights'is very sensitive as well, it makes you a little bit melancholic. Between all the noisy dance-music we have nowadays, 'Nylon & Steel'is an oasis of quality and high standard.(Though there is no classical music played on this cd - apart from Villa-Lobos - don't let that spoil the fun). Something about this music reminds me of the piano-music of Brad Mehldau: it sounds familiar and at the same time it's something new.

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful CD.......2003-06-04

I didn't think I would like this CD. However, after the first listen, I had to admit this is a fantastic CD!

4 out of 5 stars cool classical/rock/jazz fusion.......2001-10-29

This is a very interesting combination of the classical and rock/jazz worlds of guitar playing. All four guitarists have amazing chops and they're all quite tasteful on this recording. If you're a fan of Barrueco, DiMeola, Morse, or Summers, check out this CD. I had heard Barrueco and Summers before, and knew of DiMeola and Morse by reputation, so I had an idea of what to expect...but "Nylon & Steel" surpassed those expectations. Very cool, indeed.

4 out of 5 stars cool classical/rock/jazz fusion.......2001-10-29

This is a very interesting combination of the classical and rock/jazz worlds of guitar playing. All four guitarists have amazing chops and they're all quite tasteful on this recording. If you're a fan of Barrueco, DiMeola, Morse, or Summers, check out this CD. I had heard Barrueco and Summers before, and knew of DiMeola and Morse by reputation, so I had an idea of what to expect...but "Nylon & Steel" surpassed those expectations. Very cool, indeed.

1 out of 5 stars A Disaster.......2001-09-08

Except for the two Barrueco solos, this CD made me nauseous!!!Listening to it reminded me why I stopped listening to most improvised music.

Throughout tracks 2 to 4, DiMeola struggles futilely to come up with anything but comical latin cliches. DiMeola's mindless noodling is an affront to Barrueco's musicality. Summers playing on the other hand, while somewhat musical, is mostly syrup.

Villa-Lobos' Etude 1 duet hurt the most. I have played this piece for years and, though an etude, I find it quite entertaining (as do most classical guitarists I think). During most of the piece, Morse simply plays scale-exercise filler and obliterates all the musical ideas in the piece. Listen, Villa-Lobos was one of the most original and masterful composers of this century. It is criminal to think that playing this electronic fluff over Villa-Lobos' etude does it justice.

A word to the uninitiated - buy Sergio and Odair Assad's "Latin Music for Two Guitars" and learn something about the depth and beauty of serious latin guitar music.
The Tenor's Passion
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • A surprisingly low key tenor.
  • The Next Generation
  • Fantastic Recording
  • A glorious new tenor, Yu Qiang Dai
  • Staying Abreast of the Gifted Young Tenors
 The Tenor's Passion

Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Bellini, VincenzoBellini, Vincenzo | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
All Works by FlotowAll Works by Flotow | Flotow, Friedrich von | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
Lalo, EdouardLalo, Edouard | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
All Works by MeyerbeerAll Works by Meyerbeer | Meyerbeer, Giacomo | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
All Works by PonchielliAll Works by Ponchielli | Ponchielli, Amilcare | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
All Works by PucciniAll Works by Puccini | Puccini, Giacomo | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
All Works by StraussAll Works by Strauss | Strauss, Richard | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
General ContemporaryGeneral Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
RomancesRomances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
Romantic (c.1820-1910)Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
FrenchFrench | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
GermanGerman | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
ItalianItalian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
Opera & VocalOpera & Vocal | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music
Similar Items:
  1. Marcelo Álvarez - Bel Canto / Y. Huang, WNO, Rizzi
  2. Rolando Villazon - Gounod · Massenet Arias
  3. Salvatore Licitra - The Debut
  4. Italian Opera Arias
  5. Marcelo Alvarez Sings Gardel

ASIN: B00064AEDS
Release Date: 2004-10-19

Tracks:

  1. Che Gelida Manina
  2. Addio, Fiorito Asil
  3. Recondita Armonia
  4. E Lucevan Le Stelle
  5. Donna Non Vidi Mai
  6. Nessun Dorma
  7. Lamento Di Federico
  8. Amor Ti Vieta
  9. Come Un Bel Di Di Maggio
  10. Cielo E Mar
  11. M'Appari
  12. Di Rigori Armato Il Seno
  13. A Te, O Cara
  14. O Paradis
  15. Vainement Ma Bien Aimee
  16. La Fleur Que Tu M'Avais Jetee

Amazon.com

After years of wondering whether, after Dom, Pav, and Carr, there would ever be another group of fine tenors available, the question has been answered with a resounding, "Yes!" Alagna and Vargas are realizing their potential, Florez is a spectacular bel cantist, and Villazon and Calleja are up-and-coming. And Marcelo Alvarez proves again on this CD that he has arrived. The voice is a full-grown lyric, his tone is gorgeous, he has brains and sensitivity, absolutely even production, secure, ringing high notes, and a youthful but not callow approach to the music. The Lalo aria is sung sweetly, with light tone; he brings out the heroics for "Cielo e mar," "Nessun dorma," and Chenier's last act aria; "Che gelida manina" suits his voice and temperament ideally and he brings wonderment (and a fine high C) to it; Don José's Flower Song is full of longing, in good French with nicely shaded phrases. In short, there's not a disappointing note on this recital--Alvarez is a smart, feeling tenor in his prime and this CD is highly recommended. --Robert Levine

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A surprisingly low key tenor........2007-03-13

This is one of the greatest contemporary tenors around, if not the only one.
I am so surprised that so few people have reviewed this collection of very popular operatic arias for tenor by Mr. Alvarez.
Well - it may be accounted for by the fact that Mr. Alvarez is neither TOO young, nor TOO handsome. Well, he is still reasonably young, and quite good-looking. But I wonder nowadays people go for looks more than voices in operas, hence the ultra-low profile of such an outstanding artist.
The album begins with some Puccini arias. I almost thought I was listening to Jose Carreras - especially the aria in 'Madama Butterfly'. No - Mr. Alvarez's voice is even sweeter than Carreras's in certain places upon closer listening: the 'Flower Song', for instance.
This is however a lyrical tenor. I don't think Mr. Alvarez should do those spinto roles or dramatic roles, even if you tend to reason with me that some of those roles were really 'over-done' before by big voices like Franco Corelli and Mario del Monaco.
Well, it may be so, but I've heard say that Mr. Alvarez is doing Il Trovatore, and only God will know if one day he will, like Carreras before him, do Aida's Radames (I honestly hope he won't do it). Otello is definitely not his cup of tea.
I've listened, and like his Nessum more than anyone else's. His opening aria from La Boheme is also fanatastic.Yes, he should not tackle those heavy roles indiscriminately, even if dramatic tenors are a bit hard to find these days.
I think bel canto suits him well, too. And I don't think bel canto roles should be dominated by just one or two tenors - audiences should have more choices, too, and Mr. Alvarez would be another very good option.

5 out of 5 stars The Next Generation.......2005-11-10

Alas, the days of Pavarotti and Dmingo have past, and as with all things under the sun, with the dusk of the old comes the dawn of the new.

This CD is an excellent harbinger of the "new" in the world of operatic tenors.
Marcello Alvarez has truly come into his own, and with his voice having reached full maturity, he is now poised to become one of the BIG names in opera.
At the onset of his career, I was not too taken with his then very light lyric voice, but he has taken great care of his instrument, and now I can say that he has become one of my favorite new tenors.

Although I prefer the more heroic tenor voices of the past i.e. Corelli, Del Monaco and Lanza, I am very impressed with each and every selection on this CD.

From "Che gelida.." to the showpiece "Nessun Dorma" there isn't one aria that he either over/or under sings. He nails it all!

This is a great new CD by a great new tenor.

5 out of 5 stars Fantastic Recording.......2005-09-30

Alvarez's voice, to borrow a quote from the last century, is "liquid gold". His effortless sound on the high C near the end of che gelida manina is pure and free. The only thing I found more impressive was the high C sharp that seemingly comes from nowhere in A Te, O Cara. As a tenor and a voice teacher, I must say I am jealous of the open and free sound of his top end. What a voice! What a recording!

I know there are some purists out there who will say, "He's no Bjorling" or whomever else, but this man can sing. He gives his own interpretation to these songs, which is a pleasant change from the canned "let's do it like . . ." He doesn't try to sing it like anyone but himself.

This CD will certainly remain a part of my collection.

5 out of 5 stars A glorious new tenor, Yu Qiang Dai.......2005-01-28

It was a big shock to hear Yu Qiang Dai's debut cd. He is, I think, the best lirico-spinto tenor nowadays. He has a lovely voice, which is very well produced. The center is wonderful, the lower notes are good, the high notes are shining and of fantastic quality... the singing through the passage is very well handled. He is an itelligent musical interpreter and singer, with an interesting and appealing line and sense of style. Very good dynamic changes. He offers some of the absolutely best renditions of some arias (nessun dorma and cielo e mar, for example) that I have heard in many years.

He still has to work his Italian (specially the consonants) and his French. But there were great historical tenors with bigger idiomatical problems.

Despite taking spinto repertoire, Yu never pushes, never tries to make the voice sound darker than it is, everything is always under control, and he takes the chance to give very stylish renditions (for example, of una furtiva lagrima), which is strange for tenors who "want to sing spinto".
The tenor is a fantastic discovery, one of the best ones around. Actually, all my criticism goes to EMI and the production of the CD: no choirs, no solists (for example, for the aria of Cavalleria, where the mother should sing her line), and the acoustic "atmosphere" has made some people to doubt if Yu's voice is really as big as it seems (people who saw his Cavaradossi at Covent Garden say that it is very big, actually).
Not a the best production job by the people of EMI, but five stars (ten if possible) for the singer. Simply wonderful.

5 out of 5 stars Staying Abreast of the Gifted Young Tenors.......2004-11-25

THE TENOR'S PASSION may seem a contrived, Hollywoodesque title for a CD of the warhorse tenor arias from the operatic repertoire, but just wait until you experience the intelligent, understated rendering of these arias by gifted young tenor Marcelo Alvarez and you will discover what 'passion' is here.

Not all of the arias on this CD are overused: excerpts from 'Martha', 'L'Africaine", 'L'Arlesiana, and 'Le Roi d'Ys" pepper the usual suspects from Boheme, Carmen, Butterfly etc. But in many ways this programming is timely as it gives us a recorded view, at least, of just how much this voice has matured. His `Italian Tenor's Aria' from "Der Rosenkavalier" is utterly breathtaking as is De Grieux's aria from "Manon Lescaut". And hearing the sensitive phrasing and control of vocal resources in the ever popular 'Nessun Dorma', 'Che gelida manina" and the Flower Song substantiates the rumor that here is another star on the rise.

A beautiful recording this, and one to include on the shelf with favorite tenors before the public today. Grady Harp, November 2004
Philippe Herreweghe - Portrait
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Philippe Herreweghe - Portrait
    Johann Sebastian Bach , Jean-Philippe Rameau , Wolfgang Amadeus Mozar , Claudio Monteverdi , Kurt Weill , Ludwig van Beethoven , Gabriel Fauré , Anton Bruckner , Hector Berlioz , Arnold Schoenberg , Felix Mendelssohn , Orlando de Lassus , Michel-Richard Delalande , Robert Schumann , Champs Elysees Orchestra , Philippe Herreweghe , Collegium Vocale , La Chapelle Royale , Ensemble Musique Oblique , Cornelius Hauptmann , Rosa Mannion , Birgit Remmert , James Taylor II , St. Louis Children's Choir , Brigitte Balleys , and Marianne Pousseur
    Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    All Works by J.S. BachAll Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
    All Works by BeethovenAll Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
    All Works by BerliozAll Works by Berlioz | Berlioz, Hector | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
    All Works by BrucknerAll Works by Bruckner | Bruckner, Anton | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Fauré, Gabriel | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
    All Works by LassusAll Works by Lassus | Lassus, Orlando di(Lasso) | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
    All Works by MahlerAll Works by Mahler | Mahler, Gustav | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
    All Works by MonteverdiAll Works by Monteverdi | Monteverdi, Claudio | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
    All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartAll Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
    All Works by MendelssohnAll Works by Mendelssohn | Mendelssohn, Felix | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
    All Works by RameauAll Works by Rameau | Rameau, Jean Philippe | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
    All Works by SchoenbergAll Works by Schoenberg | Schoenberg, Arnold | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
    All Works by Robert SchumannAll Works by Robert Schumann | Schumann, Robert | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
    All Works by WeillAll Works by Weill | Weill, Kurt | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
    SuitesSuites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
    RomanticRomantic | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
    Incidental MusicIncidental Music | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
    RequiemsRequiems | Forms & Genres | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
    Theatrical, Incidental & Program MusicTheatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
    CantatasCantatas | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
    OratoriosOratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
    CantatasCantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
    MadrigalsMadrigals | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
    MassesMasses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
    MotetsMotets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
    OratoriosOratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
    PassionsPassions | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
    RequiemsRequiems | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
    CDs $7 - $10CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
    All Bargain TitlesAll Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
    CDs $7 - $10CDs $7 - $10 | Requiems | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
    All Bargain TitlesAll Bargain Titles | Requiems | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
    All Bargain TitlesAll Bargain Titles | Symphonies | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
    CDs $7 - $10CDs $7 - $10 | Choruses | Opera & Vocal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
    All Bargain TitlesAll Bargain Titles | Choruses | Opera & Vocal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
    CDs $7 - $10CDs $7 - $10 | Operas | Opera & Vocal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
    All Bargain TitlesAll Bargain Titles | Operas | Opera & Vocal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
    ClassicalClassical | Imports | Stores | Music
    ASIN: B0000007HQ
    Release Date: 1997-04-10

    Tracks:

    1. St. Matthew Passion: First Chor - Coll Vocale/La Chapelle Royale/Philippe Herreweghe
    2. Berliner Requiem: Grosser Dankchoral - La Chapelle Royale/Ens Musique Oblique/Philippe Herreweghe
    3. Les Indes Galantes: Air Des Sauvages - La Chapelle Royale/Philippe Herreweghe
    4. Vespro Della Beata Vergine: Lauda Jerusalem - Coll Vocale/La Chapelle Royale/Philippe Herreweghe
    5. Mass in c: Jesu Christe - Coll Vocale/La Chapelle Royale/Philippe Herreweghe
    6. Missa Solemnis: Quoniam Tu Solus Sanctus - Coll Vocale/La Chapelle Royale/Orch Des Champs Elysees/Philippe Herreweghe
    7. Messe De Requiem Op.48: Sanctus - Les Petits Chanteurs De St. Louis/La Chapelle Royale/Ens Musique Oblique/Philippe Herreweghe
    8. Ave Maria - La Chapelle Royale/Coll Vocale/Philippe Herreweghe
    9. A Midsummer Night's Dream: Scherzo - Orch Des Champs Elysees/Philippe Herreweghe
    10. Nuits D'Ete: Villanelle - Brigitte Balleys/Orch Des Champs Elysees/Philippe Herreweghe
    11. Pierrot Lunaire: Die Nacht - Marianne Pousseur/Ens Musique Oblique/Philippe Herreweghe
    12. Easter Oratorio BWV 249: Sinf - Coll Vocale/Philippe Herreweghe
    13. Paulus, No.10: Siehe, Wir Preisen Selig - La Chapelle Royale/Collegium Vocale/Philippe Herreweghe
    14. Requiem: Hostias - Collegium Vacale/La Chapelle Royale/Philippe Herreweghe
    15. Das Lied Von Der Erde: Von Der Jugend - Hans-Peter Blochwitz/Ens Musique Oblique/Philippe Herreweghe
    16. Lagrime Di San Pietro: Qual A L'Incontro - Ens Vox Europeen/Philippe Herreweghe
    17. Dies Irae: Excerpts - Peter Harvey/La Chapelle Royale/Philippe Herreweghe
    18. Elijah: Trio No.28 'Hebe Deine Augen Auf' - La Chapelle Royale/Collegium Vocale/Philippe Herreweghe
    19. Sym No.2 OP.61: Finale - Orch Des Champs Elysees/Philippe Herreweghe
    Debussy: Orchestral Music
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • A Feast of Historic Debussy Recordings
    		 Debussy: Orchestral Music

    Manufacturer: Andante
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
    SuitesSuites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
    General ModernGeneral Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
    General ContemporaryGeneral Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
    ClarinetClarinet | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
    SaxophoneSaxophone | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
    Berlin Philharmonic OrchestraBerlin Philharmonic Orchestra | ( B ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
    New York Philharmonic OrchestraNew York Philharmonic Orchestra | ( N ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
    San Francisco Symphony OrchestraSan Francisco Symphony Orchestra | ( S ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
    All Works by DebussyAll Works by Debussy | Debussy, Claude | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
    Similar Items:
    1. Orchestral Music
    2. Wilhelm Furtwängler: Live Recordings 1944-1953
    3. Mozart: "Le Nozze di Figaro" / 1937 Salzburg Festival / Pinza, Rhéthy, Stabile, Novotná, Vienna Phil., Walter
    4. Arturo Toscanini: The Complete Philadelphia Orchestra Recordings 1941-42
    5. Pierre Monteux Decca & Philips Recordings, 1956-1964

    ASIN: B0007MR0XQ
    Release Date: 2005-03-22

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars A Feast of Historic Debussy Recordings.......2005-04-11

    The Andante label has had a hit-or-miss record with its boxed reissues of historic recordings. Some have been fabulous (e.g., the two 'Fidelio' performances, boxed together, by Böhm and Furtwängler) and some not so good (e.g., the two 'Falstaffs' by Toscanini and Karajan--each far outclassed by commercially available alternative performances by these conductors). Each of these Andante sets appears to contain four CDs, a long and informative essay, plus bios of the important participants taken from the New Grove (in English, French and German) and all in a hard-bound book that is in a slipcase. A classy presentation.

    This issue is one of the best I've run across. First, let me comment about the sound. Some of these recordings go back to the 1920s ('Rhapsodie' for saxophone and orchestra, with saxophonist Jules Viard, recorded 1929), most are from the 1930s, a few from no later than 1951. And every single one of them is in probably the best possible sound and in most instances it is astoundingly good. I swear that transfer and restoration engineers (and their software) are getting better and better and I, for one, am thrilled about that. (Unfortunately, these marvelous ladies and gentlemen are not mentioned by name, at least that I can find, in the otherwise extensive information provided about the recordings. Andante really owes it to them to name them.)

    Let me simply list the contents (as of this date Amazon has not done so):

    CD1: Prélude l'aprs-midi d'une faune, Walther Straram, cond. (featuring the meltingly glorious flute-playing of the legendary Marcel Moyse); Nocturnes, D.-É. Ingelbrecht; Nocturnes, Piero Coppola; La Damoiselle Élue, Coppola

    CD2: La Mer, Coppola (1932); La Mer, Toscanini, NBCSO, (1950); La Mer, Désormière, Czech Phil. (1950)

    CD3: Danses sacres et profanes, Marcel Grandjany (harp), S. Levin, cond.; Petite Suite (orch. Büsser), Coppola; Petite Suite (orch. Büsser), Henri Bsser, cond; Marche Écossaise, Toscanini, NBCSO, 1940; Le Martyre de St. Sébastien (suite), Coppola; Première Rhapsodie, Hamelin, clar., Coppola; Première Rhapsodie, Benny Goodman, clar., Barbirolli, NYPO

    CD4: Rhapsodie, Viard, sax., Coppola; Ibéria, Coppola; Ibéria, Reiner, Pittsburgh SO; Rondes de Printemps and Gigues (both from 'Images'), Reiner, San Francisco SO; Printemps, Coppola

    As you can see, Piero Coppola conducts many of the selections here. I had known his name and had heard a few of his recordings back in the 78rpm days, but didn't really remember much about him. Well, let me tell you, this Milan-born composer/conductor who spent most of his professional life in Belgium and France and who here primarily conducts the Orchestre de la Société des Concerts du Conservatoire, is magnificent. His 'La Mer' from 1932, for instance, ranks as one of the subtlest and yet most naturally unfolding of any I've ever heard and is certainly the equal of the other two 'La Mer' performances here (Toscanini and Désormière, each wonderful in his own right ).

    Other highlights (actually there are almost too many to single out) include Goodman's 'Clarinet Rhapsodie,' Grandjany's 'Sacred and Profane Dances' (was there ever a harpist with a lovelier sound?), Moyse's 'Afternoon of a Faun,' both performances of the 'Nocturnes,' Büsser's 'Petite Suite,' Reiner's 'Ibéria' (whew! - what excitement in Mmt. III!), the two movements from 'Images' by Monteux.

    Obviously, this is not an issue for anyone but a die-hard lover of both Debussy and historical performances. There are modern recordings of all of these works, in modern sound, and let's face it, the cost of this box set is pretty steep. But, if like me, you are committed to learning about the history of recorded music you will wind up treasuring many of those performances and this one is definitely one for your purchase list. I think it's worth every penny you'd spend because it will bring literally tens of hours of enjoyment.

    Strongly recommended for the right audience.

    TT=ca. 5 hrs

    Scott Morrison
    Grand Passion
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Grand Passion
      Doll by Doll
      Manufacturer: Wea International
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      Hardcore & PunkHardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music | Vinyl Records | American Punk | British Punk | Emo | Garage Punk | Hardcore | Post Hardcore | Proto Punk | Punk | Punk Revival | Punk-Pop | Riot Grrl | Ska Punk | Straight Edge
      New WaveNew Wave | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
      Post-PunkPost-Punk | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
      Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
      Rhino RecordsRhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music
      Similar Items:
      1. Doll by Doll
      2. Remember
      3. Gypsy Blood
      4. Oh What a Blow That Phantom Dealt Me
      5. Revenge of Memory

      ASIN: B000NA77YE
      Release Date: 2007-04-09

      Tracks:

      1. Strong Hands
      2. Under My Thumb
      3. Dancing Shoes
      4. Cool Skies
      5. Eternal
      6. Lonely Kind of Snow
      7. Natural
      8. Grand Passion
      9. City of Light
      10. Dawn of the Rain Girls
      11. Boxers Hit Harder When Women Are Around
      12. So Long Kid

      Album Description

      Long awaited 2007 digitally remastered reissue of the fourth album by the British Post-Punk/Folk quartet led by the talented Scottish singer/songwriter Jackie Leven and his hauntingly beautiful voice. Originally released in 1982, this reissue features 12 tracks including 'Strong Hands', 'Dancing Shoes' Cool Skies' and more. Rhino UK.

      Album Details

      2007 Digitally Remastered Release of the 1982 Swan Song Album by the Postpunk Era Band, Along with Three Others from the Band's Discography Finally Made it on to CD. The Group Served as the Creative Vehicle for Scottish Frontman Jackie Leven.
      Aria: The Finest Sacred & Secular Arias from 1600 to 1800
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        		Aria: The Finest Sacred & Secular Arias from 1600 to 1800

        Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi Fr.
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        All Works by J.S. BachAll Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
        All Works by BeethovenAll Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
        Caldara, AntonioCaldara, Antonio | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
        All Works by CharpentierAll Works by Charpentier | Charpentier, Marc-Antoine | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
        All Works by GluckAll Works by Gluck | Gluck, Christoph W. | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
        All Works by HandelAll Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
        All Works by Franz Joseph HaydnAll Works by Franz Joseph Haydn | Haydn, Franz Joseph | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
        All Works by LullyAll Works by Lully | Lully, Jean-Baptiste | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
        All Works by LuzzaschiAll Works by Luzzaschi | Luzzaschi, Luzzasco | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
        All Works by MonteverdiAll Works by Monteverdi | Monteverdi, Claudio | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
        All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartAll Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
        All Works by PergolesiAll Works by Pergolesi | Pergolesi, Gio Battista | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
        Purcell, HenryPurcell, Henry | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
        All Works by RameauAll Works by Rameau | Rameau, Jean Philippe | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
        All Works by Alessandro ScarlattiAll Works by Alessandro Scarlatti | Scarlatti, Alessandro | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
        Telemann, Georg PhilippTelemann, Georg Philipp | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
        All Works by VivaldiAll Works by Vivaldi | Vivaldi, Antonio | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
        Incidental MusicIncidental Music | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Purcell, Henry | Composers | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Telemann, Georg Philipp | Composers | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
        RequiemsRequiems | Forms & Genres | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
        Schola Cantorum BasiliensisSchola Cantorum Basiliensis | ( S ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
        CompilationsCompilations | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Arias | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        Baroque (c.1600-1750)Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        EnglishEnglish | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        FrenchFrench | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        GermanGerman | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        ItalianItalian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        OratoriosOratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        CantatasCantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        MadrigalsMadrigals | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        MagnificatsMagnificats | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        MassesMasses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        MotetsMotets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        OratoriosOratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        PassionsPassions | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        RequiemsRequiems | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        ClassicalClassical | Imports | Stores | Music
        Similar Items:
        1. Cecilia Bartoli ~ Opera Proibita (Handel · Scarlatti · Caldara) / Les Musiciens du Louvre · Minkowski
        2. Vivaldi: Bajazet [Includes Bonus DVD]
        3. Peter Lieberson: Neruda Songs

        ASIN: B00066K14S
        Release Date: 2005-02-08
        Lebendige Vergangenheit: Sergei Lemeshev
        Average customer rating: Not rated
          		Lebendige Vergangenheit: Sergei Lemeshev

          Manufacturer: Preiser Records
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          All Works by FlotowAll Works by Flotow | Flotow, Friedrich von | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
          All Works by GounodAll Works by Gounod | Gounod, Charles | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
          All Works by MeyerbeerAll Works by Meyerbeer | Meyerbeer, Giacomo | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
          All Works by RubinsteinAll Works by Rubinstein | Rubinstein, Anton | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
          All Works by TchaikovskyAll Works by Tchaikovsky | Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
          All Works by ThomasAll Works by Thomas | Thomas, Ambroise | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
          All Works by VerdiAll Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
          All Works by WagnerAll Works by Wagner | Wagner, Richard | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
          RomancesRomances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
          Romantic (c.1820-1910)Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
          FrenchFrench | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
          GermanGerman | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
          ItalianItalian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
          RussianRussian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
          Similar Items:
          1. Ivan Kozlovsky, the Great Russian Tenor

          ASIN: B00000C3QH
          Release Date: 1998-07-04

          Tracks:

          1. Fra Diavolo: J'ai Revu Nos Amis
          2. Les Huguenots: Plus Blanche Que La Blanche Ermine
          3. Martha: Ach, So Fromm, Ach, So Traut
          4. Luisa Miller: Quando Le Sere Al Placido
          5. Lohengrin: In Fernem Land, Unnahbar Euren Schritten
          6. Faust: Salut! Demeure Chaste Et Pure
          7. Mignon: Elle Ne Croyait Pas
          8. Roussalka: Some Unknown Power
          9. The Demon: On Desire's Soft, Fleeting Wing
          10. Eugene Onegin: I Love You, Olga
          11. A May Night: The Sun Descends
          12. A May Night: Sleep, My Beauty
          13. The Snow Maiden: Joyous Day Departs
          14. Raphael: My Heart Trembles With Passion
          15. Dubrovsky: Give Me Oblivion
          16. Sadko: Song Of The Indian Guest
          Piano Passion
          Average customer rating: Not rated
            		Piano Passion

            Manufacturer: EMI Classics Imports
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

            DancesDances | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
            MazurkasMazurkas | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
            PavanesPavanes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
            PolonaisesPolonaises | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
            WaltzesWaltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
            All Works by J.S. BachAll Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
            All Works by BeethovenAll Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
            All Works by BrahmsAll Works by Brahms | Brahms, Johannes | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
            All Works by ChopinAll Works by Chopin | Chopin, Frédéric | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
            All Works by FallaAll Works by Falla | Falla, Manuel de | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Fauré, Gabriel | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
            Granados, EnriqueGranados, Enrique | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
            Grieg, EdvardGrieg, Edvard | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
            All Works by LisztAll Works by Liszt | Liszt, Franz | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
            All Works by MilhaudAll Works by Milhaud | Milhaud, Darius | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
            All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartAll Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
            All Works by MussorgskyAll Works by Mussorgsky | Mussorgsky, Modest | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
            All Works by MendelssohnAll Works by Mendelssohn | Mendelssohn, Felix | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
            All Works by PoulencAll Works by Poulenc | Poulenc, Francis | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
            All Works by RameauAll Works by Rameau | Rameau, Jean Philippe | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
            Ravel, MauriceRavel, Maurice | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
            All Works by RachmaninovAll Works by Rachmaninov | Rachmaninov, Sergei | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
            All Works by SatieAll Works by Satie | Satie, Erik | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
            All Works by SchubertAll Works by Schubert | Schubert, Franz | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
            All Works by Robert SchumannAll Works by Robert Schumann | Schumann, Robert | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
            All Works by DebussyAll Works by Debussy | Debussy, Claude | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
            EtudesEtudes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
            FantasiesFantasies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
            PreludesPreludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
            BagatellesBagatelles | Short Forms | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
            Character PiecesCharacter Pieces | Short Forms | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
            NocturnesNocturnes | Short Forms | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
            SonatinasSonatinas | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
            SuitesSuites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
            Chamber MusicChamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
            General ModernGeneral Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
            Chamber MusicChamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
            PianoPiano | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
            FluteFlute | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
            CompilationsCompilations | Classical | Styles | Music
            CantatasCantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
            ASIN: B00008PW69
            Release Date: 2003-11-04

            Tracks:

            1. Pour Elise, Bagatelle En la Mineur - Alexis Weissenberg
            2. Sonate No. 14, Op. 27 'Clair De Lune': I. Adagio Sostenuto - Eric Heidsieck
            3. Marche Militaire En Re Majeur (A 4 Mains) - Gabriel Tacchino
            4. Moment Musical No. 3, En Fa Mineur, D.780 - Claudio Arrau
            5. La Campanella, Etude No. 3 D'apres Paganini - Francois-Rene Duchable
            6. Reve D'amour - Georges Cziffra
            7. La Ronde Des Lutins - Georges Cziffra
            8. Etude No. 3 En Mi Majeur, Op. 10 No. 3 - Alexis Weissenberg
            9. Valse Brilliante En Fa Majeur, Op. 34 No. 3 - Jean-Phillippe Collard
            10. Nocturne No. 13 En Ut Mineur, Op. 48 - Bruno Rigutto
            11. Maurka En Re Majeur, OP. 33. No.2 - Marc Laforet
            12. Prelude No. 15 En Re Bemol Majeur, Op. 28 'Goutte D'eau' - Samson Francois
            13. Polonaise En La Bemol Majeur, Op. 53 'Heroique' - Maurizio Pollini
            14. Valse En La Bemol Majeur, Op. 39 - Bruno Leonardo Gelber
            15. Danse Hongroise No. 1 En Sol Mineur (A 4 Mains) - Michel Beroff
            16. Reverie (Extr. Des 'Scenes D'enfants') - Maria Tipo
            17. La Gai Labourer (Ext. De 'L'Album A La Jeunesse') - Danielle Laval
            18. Intermezzo (Extr. Du 'Carnaval De Vienne', Op. 26) - Sviatoslav Richter
            19. Le Chant Du Prntemos, Romance Sans Paroles, Op, 62 No. 6 - Aldo Ciccolini
            20. La Tartine De Beurre - Emile Naoumoff
            21. Marche Turque - Emile Naoumoff
            22. 'Jesus, Que Ma Joie Demeure' (Extr. De La Cantate BWV 147) - Dinu Lipatti

            Tracks:

            1. Tambourin - Georges Cziffra
            2. Sicilienne (Extr. De La Sonate Pour Flute & Piano, BWV 1031) - Alexis Weissenberg
            3. Le Coucou - Danielle Laval
            4. Au Printemps - Aldo Ciccolini
            5. Clair De Lune, Extr. De La 'Suite Bergamamasque' - Cecile Ousset
            6. Golliwog's Cake-Walk (Extr. De 'Children's Corner') - Michel Beroff
            7. La Fille Aux Cheveux De Lin (Preludes, Livre I) - Jean-Bernard Pommier
            8. 3 Mouvements Perpetuels - Gabriel Tacchino
            9. Gymnopedie No. 1 - Aldo Ciccolini
            10. Gnossienne No. 3 - Aldo Ciccolini
            11. Berceuse (Extr. De 'Dolly') (Q 4 Mainnes) - Bruno Rigutto
            12. Scarbo (Extr. De 'Gaspard De La Niut') - Sanson Francois
            13. Pavane Pour Une Infante Defunte - Mikhail Rudy
            14. Brazileira (Extr. De 'Scaramouche' (A 2 Pianos) - Christian Ivaldi
            15. Danse Rituelle Du Feu (Extr. De 'L'Amour Sorcier') - Gabrielle Tacchino
            16. Andaluza (Danse Espagnole No. 5) - Teresa Llacuna
            17. Tango - Moura Lympany
            18. Prelude En Ut Diese Mineur, Op, 3 No. 2 - Jean-Phillippe Collard
            19. La Grande Porte De Kiev (Extr. Des 'Tableaux D'une Exposition' - Michel Beroff
            20. The Entertainer (A 2 Pianos) - Katia & Marielle Labeque
            Classical Christmas
            Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
            • A joyful Christmas box of many rare musical jewels.
            		 Classical Christmas

            Manufacturer: Delta
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

            BalletsBallets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
            All Works by J.S. BachAll Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
            All Works by CorelliAll Works by Corelli | Corelli, Arcangelo | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
            All Works by HandelAll Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
            All Works by HeinichenAll Works by Heinichen | Heinichen, Johann David | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
            All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartAll Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
            Praetorius, HieronymusPraetorius, Hieronymus | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
            All Works by Michael PraetoriusAll Works by Michael Praetorius | Praetorius, Michael | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
            Purcell, HenryPurcell, Henry | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
            All Works by SchmelzerAll Works by Schmelzer | Schmelzer, Johann H. | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
            All Works by TchaikovskyAll Works by Tchaikovsky | Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
            All Works by VivaldiAll Works by Vivaldi | Vivaldi, Antonio | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
            Concerto GrossiConcerto Grossi | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
            SuitesSuites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Purcell, Henry | Composers | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
            Ballets & DancesBallets & Dances | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
            TrumpetTrumpet | Brass | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
            OrganOrgan | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
            OratoriosOratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
            CantatasCantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
            MagnificatsMagnificats | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
            MotetsMotets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
            OratoriosOratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
            PassionsPassions | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
            Holiday MusicHoliday Music | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
            General ChristmasGeneral Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
            Opera & VocalOpera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
            ClassicalClassical | Box Sets | Stores | Music
            Holiday MusicHoliday Music | Box Sets | Stores | Music
            General ChristmasGeneral Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music
            Box SetsBox Sets | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music
            Opera & VocalOpera & Vocal | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music
            ASIN: B000001W1V
            Release Date: 1993-09-30

            Tracks:

            1. No. 2 March - Berlin Symphony Orchestra
            2. No. 4 Dance Scene - Berlin Symphony Orchestra
            3. No. 5 Scene and the Grandfather Dance - Berlin Symphony Orchestra
            4. No. 6 Scene - Berlin Symphony Orchestra
            5. No. 7 Scene - Berlin Symphony Orchestra
            6. No. 8 Scene - Berlin Symphony Orchestra
            7. No. 12 Divertissement: Chocolate (Spanish Dance)/Coffee (Arabian Dance) - Berlin Symphony Orchestra
            8. No. 13 Waltz of the Flowers - Berlin Symphony Orchestra
            9. No. 14 Pas de Deux - Berlin Symphony Orchestra
            10. No. 15 Closing Waltz and Grand Finale - Berlin Symphony Orchestra

            Tracks:

            1. Vom Himmel Hoch (Christmas Cantata): Coro - Vom Himmel Hoch da ... - Dresden Kreuzchor, Dresden Philharmonic
            2. Ave Verum (From "Mozartiana-Suite") - Radio Symphony Orchestra of Stuttgart
            3. Messiah: Coro - And the Glory of the Lord - RIAS-Kammerchor, Rias Sinfonietta
            4. Tantum Ergo in E Flat Major D. 962 - Gisela Fetting, Astrid Pilzecher, Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin, Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin, Karl Heinz Schmieder, Ekkehard Wagner
            5. Ave Maria - Budapest Strings
            6. Laudate Pueri Op. 39, 2 - Dresden Kreuzchor, Michael Christfried Winkler
            7. Bringet Dem Herrn Ehre Seines Namens - Musicum Leipzig, Neues Bachisches Collegium, Thomanerchor Leipzig
            8. Laudate Dominum KV 339 - Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, Chor "Jeunesses Musicales", Maria Zadori
            9. Ave Maria - Frank Berger, Hans Dieter Weber
            10. Virga Jesse - Dresden Kreuzchor
            11. Salve Regina Op. 47 D. 223 - Magdalena Hajosyova, Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin
            12. Wachet Auf Ruft Uns Die Stimme BWV 645 - Frank Berger, Hans Dieter Weber
            13. Largo (From "Xerxes") - Werner Hollweg, Wiener Symphoniker
            14. Gloria (From "Magnificat") - Berliner Singakademie, Stattskapelle Berlin
            15. Concerto Fatto Per la Notte Di Natale in G Minor Op. 6 No. 8: Adagio-A - Virtuisi Saxoniae
            16. T, Ihr Pauden! Erschallet, Trompeten! - Ludwig Guttler, Leipzig University Chorus, New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum, Max Pommer

            Tracks:

            1. Sleepers, Wake, The Voice Is Calling - Ludwig Guttler
            2. Wie Scheuchter Der Morgenstern - Felix Friedrich
            3. Jesus Christus, Gottes Sohn - Ludwig Guttler, Friedrich Kircheis
            4. Sleppers, Wake, The Voice Is Calling - Hans-Jurgen Scholze
            5. Kommst du Nun, Jesu, Cvom Himmel Hreunter - Ludwig Guttler, Friedrich Kircheis
            6. In Dulci Jubilo - Felix Friedrich
            7. Wie SchLeuchtet Der Morgenstern - Ludwig Guttler, Friedrich Kircheis
            8. Voluntary - Friedrich Kircheis
            9. Allein Gott in Der HSei Ehr - Felix Friedrich
            10. Herzlich Lieb Hab Ich Dich - Ludwig Guttler, Friedrich Kircheis
            11. Vom Himmel Hoch, Da Komm' Ich Her - Holm Vogel
            12. Concerto NoAllemand - Ludwig Guttler, Friedrich Kircheis, Kurt Sandau

            Tracks:

            1. T, Ihr Pauken (From Cantata No. 214) - Ludwig Guttler, Leipzig University Chorus, , New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum, Max Pommer, Thomanerchor Leipzig
            2. Sinfonia (From Christmas Oratorio) - Ludwig Guttler, New Bach Collegium Musicum, Max Pommer, Thomanerchor Leipzig, Virtuosi Saxoniae
            3. In Dulci Jubilo - Ludwig Guttler, Leipzig Capella Fidicinia, New Bach Collegium Musicum, Max Pommer, Rostock Motet Choir, Thomanerchor Leipzig
            4. Gror Herr, O Starker K (From Christmas Oratorio) - Ludwig Guttler, Siegfried Lorenz, , New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum, Max Pommer, Thomanerchor Leipzig
            5. Vom Himmel Hoch, Da Komm Ich Her - Ludwig Guttler, Leipzig Capella Fidicinia, New Bach Collegium Musicum, Max Pommer, Rostock Motet Choir, Thomanerchor Leipzig
            6. Hallelujah (From Cantata No. 143) - Ludwig Guttler, , New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum, Max Pommer, Thomanerchor Leipzig
            7. Jesu Mein Herzens Freud - Ludwig Guttler, Leipzig Capella Fidicinia, New Bach Collegium Musicum, Max Pommer, Rostock Motet Choir, Thomanerchor Leipzig
            8. Herr Jesu Christ, Dich Zu Uns Wend - Matthias Eisenberg, Ludwig Guttler, New Bach Collegium Musicum, Max Pommer, Thomanerchor Leipzig
            9. Gloria in Excelsis Deo - Ludwig Guttler, Leipzig Capella Fidicinia, New Bach Collegium Musicum, Max Pommer, Rostock Motet Choir, Thomanerchor Leipzig
            10. Wie Wohl Ist Mir, O Freund Der Seelen - Walter Heinz Bernstein, Gisela Burkhardt, Ludwig Guttler, New Bach Collegium Musicum, Siegfried Pank, Max Pommer, Thomanerchor Leipzig
            11. Lobet Den Herrn Alle Heiden - Ludwig Guttler, Leipzig Capella Fidicinia, New Bach Collegium Musicum, Max Pommer, Rostock Motet Choir, Thomanerchor Leipzig
            12. Prelude und Fugue in G, BWV 541 - Matthias Eisenberg, Ludwig Guttler, New Bach Collegium Musicum, Max Pommer, Thomanerchor Leipzig
            13. FriedefHerr Jesu Christ (From Cantata No. 143) - Ludwig Guttler, , New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum, Max Pommer, Thomanerchor Leipzig
            14. Air (From Orchestral Suite No. 3) - German Bach Soloists, Ludwig Guttler, New Bach Collegium Musicum, Max Pommer, Thomanerchor Leipzig
            15. Sei Lob und Preis Mit Ehren (From Cantata No. 51) - German Bach Soloists, Edita Gruberova, Ludwig Guttler, New Bach Collegium Musicum, Max Pommer, Thomanerchor Leipzig
            16. Freut Euch und Jubilieret - Ludwig Guttler, Leipzig Capella Fidicinia, New Bach Collegium Musicum, Max Pommer, Rostock Motet Choir, Thomanerchor Leipzig

            Tracks:

            1. In Dulci Jubilo
            2. Pastorale Per la Notte Di Natale - Virtuisi Saxoniae
            3. Sonata Per Chiesa et Camera - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra, ,
            4. Jubilate Domino
            5. Concerto Fatto Per la Notte Di Nattale - Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra
            6. Sonatta Natalis - Virtuisi Saxoniae
            7. Vom Himmel Hoch
            8. Air (From Water Music) - Budapest Strings
            9. Concerto Per il Natale, RV 270 - Virtuisi Saxoniae
            10. Tochter Zion
            11. Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8, No. 6 - Virtuisi Saxoniae
            12. Trumpet Tune and Air

            Customer Reviews:

            4 out of 5 stars A joyful Christmas box of many rare musical jewels........2001-12-10

            Laserlight has the rights to so much recorded music - excellent, good, indifferent, bad - & of such varying sound quality, that it's difficult to rate the label's bargain compilations. Most are afflicted with "excerpt-itis," the "greatest hits" disease. However, some compiler with an interesting ear for the offbeat & a sense of humor put this fine five-CD Christmas box together. He or she did so by leaning on some less familiar music & by relying largely on good performances from ye olde East Germany ensembles & conductors, (as do Koch-Schwann & Berlin Classics labels, at higher prices).

            The #1 disk is a solid performance of The Nutcracker Suite (also issued as a single disk by Laserlight) by Peter Wohlert conducting the Berlin Symphony (not to be confused with the Berlin Philharmonic). With that over-cooked chestnut out of the way, this compilation gets interesting.

            We get some venerable excerpts of Bach cantatas, oratorios, motets & Lutheran hymns, performed by Fidicinia Capella, New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum, & the German Bach Soloists, all respectable ensembles. Edita Gruberova even joins in "Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen." Plus an earful of grand organ preludes.

            Handel is represented by a happy section of "Water Music" & a piece for brass instruments from his oratorio, "Judas Maccabaeus." What, no "Halleluah Chorus?" Believe me, you don't need it! But it's here all the same.

            Mozart checks in with the lovely, too brief, "Ave verum Corpus," motet for chorus, strings, & organ, K. 618. We also get snappy, dutiful baroque contributions from Vivaldi, Corelli & Purcell.

            The remainder of the set is filled out with music from: Pavel Josef Vejvanovsky; Francesco Onofrio Manfredini; Johann Ludwig Krebs; George Friedrich Kauffmann; John the Elder Alcock; Michel Corrette; Michael Praetorius; Johann David Heinichen; Johann Heinrich Schmelzer; & Giuseppe Torelli. The inclusion of these marvelous obscurities pushes this bargain compilation over the top.

            I give it four stars because the performances & sound quality vary considerably. But the compensation comes from hours of joyously felt Nativity music, a good deal of it unfamiliar yet beautiful all the same. Load all five into the CD changer, hit the random button, relax & enjoy your spiced eggnog with family & friends.

            The five CDs are titled: 1. The Nutcracker 2. Classical Christmas 3. Christmas Music for Trumpet & Organ 4. Johann Sebastian Bach - Christmas Music 5. Baroque Christmas Music. They can be purchased individually.

            Pop Music:

            1. Heart Land
            2. Heart Zones
            3. Homage
            4. Honorable Sky
            5. How the West Was Lost
            6. How the West Was Lost, Vol. 2
            7. I Bowed to the Father
            8. Impressions of Romance
            9. In Perfect Time [Live]
            10. Inevitable

            Pop Music

            pop music

            Recommended Music:

            Every Turn of the World [Import]

            Pergolesi: Stabat Mater / Laudate Pueri Dominum

            Rugantino [Import]

            Music: Missives from Allah [Import]

            Going to a Party [Import]

            Non Stop Salsa Mix

            On the Good Ship Lollipop [Import]

            Purcell: The Complete Anthems and Services, Vol. 10

            Satori [Import]

            Mozart: Symphony Nos.25, 29, 38 & 40/Serenata Notturna In D Major

            Porcupine [Import]

            Pound That Rock

            Margarita [Import]

            Forgiven / Got To Tell Somebody

            Players Choice Jam: Big League Rocks