Flute Dreams [Import]

Track Listings
 
1. Mystic Temple
2. Ancient City
3. Civilizations Lost
4. Pyramid of the Sun
5. Where Eagles Pass
6. Earth Prayer
7. Clouds Dancing
8. Aztlan
9. Teotihuacan
10. Sierra Madre

Flute Dreams,Alice Gomez,Madalyn Blanchett,Marilyn Rife,Talking Taco,Ethnic Fusion,Folk & Traditional,Pop

Flute Dreams [Import]

Flute Dreams [Import]
Golijov: Yiddishbbuk
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Klezmer cliches...
  • A Strange, Yet Lovely Piece
  • Start here- this is the convincing Golijov.
  • consistent, vibrant, true...
  • As boring as the rest of his opus
 Golijov: Yiddishbbuk
St. Lawrence String Quartet , Todd Palmer , and Ying Quartet
Manufacturer: EMI Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000066SFP
Release Date: 2007-01-08

Tracks:

  1. Last Round: Movido, urgente-Macho, cool and dangerous
  2. Last Round: Lentissimo
  3. Lullaby And Doina: Lullaby
  4. Lullaby And Doina: Doina
  5. Lullaby And Doina: Gallop
  6. Yiddishbbuk: I
  7. Yissishbbuk: II
  8. Yiddishbbuk: III
  9. The Dreams And Prayers Of Isaac The Blind: Prelude: Calmo, sospeso
  10. The Dreams And Prayers Of Isaac The Blind: Agitato-Con
  11. The Dreams And Prayers Of Isaac The Blind: Teneramente-Ruvido-Presto
  12. The Dreams And Prayers Of Isaac The Blind: Calmo, sospeso-Allegro
  13. The Dreams And Prayers Of Isaac The Blind: Postlude: Lento,

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This is an amazing recording. It will leave you drained of emotion and speechless with admiration. Osvaldo Golijov was born in Argentina in 1960. His Eastern Jewish family played and listened to music from classical to klezmer and tango. He lived briefly in Jerusalem, absorbing the musical traditions there, and came to America in 1986. His works encompass all the styles he has been exposed to, but except for "Last Round," a "sublimated tango" part raucous, part mournful (and written in homage to Piazzolla), this program represents Golijov's Jewish roots.

"Lullaby and Doina" incorporates Jewish and Gypsy themes, part slow and sad, part wild and motoric, with a radiant violin solo soaring above the woodwinds. "Yiddishbbuk," written for the St. Lawrence Quartet on Tanglewood's Fromm Commission, is inspired by a line from an apocryphal psalm: "No one sings as purely as those who are in the deepest hell...." Its first movement commemorates three children who perished in the Nazi concentration camp Terezin. Golijov evokes their anguish in music that is by turns wild, raucous, slashing, mysterious, eerie, and always heart-rending. Tremolos flutter up above aching dissonances, alternating with organlike, sustained chords; slides and crashes sound like strangled death cries. Isaac the Blind was a famous kabbalist rabbi and mystic. His "Dreams and Prayers," scored for string quartet and clarinet, are depicted in music that is calm, mysterious, meditative, and devout, but intermittently breaks into traditional dance tunes, and builds up to several tremendous climaxes. The clarinet speaks, sings, sobs, screams, and prays in true klezmer style. The playing is fabulous, the total effect mesmerizing, but the real miracle is that this young Canadian quartet and American clarinetist can identify so completely with a culture surely worlds away from their own. --Edith Eisler

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Klezmer cliches..........2007-08-02

As Antony Tommassini, critic of the NYT stated: "I am still waiting to have my Golijov epiphany so that I can join his many admirers, a group that includes leading performers and smart critics. " So do i!
If that's XXI century Klezmer one wants it hits the mark, otherwise it panders to cliches. When Schnittke's music is virtually absent of the concert stage and shunted from public radio by unimaginative programmers, the sudden fashion of Mr Golijov fad seems highly suspicious and quite commercial.

5 out of 5 stars A Strange, Yet Lovely Piece.......2007-05-29

I heard this first in concert played by Tood Palmer, and I can honestly say that it was one of the most amazing performances ever. Once I heard that, I just had to get the CD. The CD is strange and moody with a strong Yiddish flavor, but it is original enough to stand up on its own. This CD is worth it, if only to get "Dreams and Prayers of Isaac the Blind."

5 out of 5 stars Start here- this is the convincing Golijov........2006-09-15

If there is one disc out there that can convince you that Osvaldo Golijov is worth hearing, spending your money on, and part of the future of "serious" music, this is the one. His other major works- the St. Mark Passion and the opera Ainadamar included- make vibrant use of his folk and latin music influences, but I've felt sometimes that his use of these elements has tended to overshadow his prodigious compositional ability in places. Not so here. The Golijov pieces presented over the course of "Yiddishbbuk" is a risk taking modern voice who has something new, daring, and thought provoking to say. His other works are certainly worth looking into with an open mind, but to be convinced, please treat yourself to this recording.

5 out of 5 stars consistent, vibrant, true..........2005-04-15

This CD is a must for anyone who loves Golijov's music. Even more so a must for someone that wants to start wading into the surprisingly warm waters of contemporary music. Golijov is about as good as it gets and he deserves every iota and ink drop of praise ascribed to him.

As do the performers. The Ying and St. Lawrence Quartets have been playing and laughing and collaborating together for over a decade now and you hear the warmth of their relationship (MOST present on stage) in this work.

Oh, and Todd Palmer pretty much ROCKS, too. When I saw him and the St. Lawrence do this live a little over a year ago he sang and grunted his way through the piece's motley clarinet scoring with elegance, pathos, and humor. And the same vibe is as much in the recording as it was that night.

1 out of 5 stars As boring as the rest of his opus.......2004-02-02

I consider Golijov the Britanny Spears of new music. He re-hashes what others have done,albeit with less originality than Britanny, all the while making me nod off.
Flute Dreams
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Peace, Joy and the Way of Life
  • Sheet music also available
  • Musical Landscapes of SW/ Andes Mountain Flying Dreams
  • Alone with yourself and Mother Earth
  • Peacefull and just great
 Flute Dreams
Alice Gomez , Madalyn Blanchett , and Marilyn Rife
Manufacturer: Talking Taco
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000003626
Release Date: 1994-03-03

Tracks:

  1. Mystic Temple
  2. Ancient City
  3. Civilizations Lost
  4. Pyramid Of The Sun
  5. Where Eagles Pass
  6. Earth Prayer
  7. Clouds Dancing
  8. Aztlan
  9. Teotihuacan
  10. Sierra Madre

Product Description

A top-selling collection of compositions featuring the flute and reflecting the cultural heritage of the Native peoples of the Americas. The music ranges in scope from primal to symphonic and uses an array of instruments including Native American percussion as well as keyboards. A unique sound is created on various selections by several flutes playing in unison.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Peace, Joy and the Way of Life.......2007-02-09

Discovered this at Red Rock Canyon. It turned out to be the best flute music I have ever heard.

5 out of 5 stars Sheet music also available.......2006-01-20

If you love this CD as I do, you might like to know that you can also buy the sheet music for most of the tracks. Be aware however, that most of the flutes in the tracks are not actually native american flutes but are in fact recorders.

5 out of 5 stars Musical Landscapes of SW/ Andes Mountain Flying Dreams.......2005-04-25

The CD consists of original musical compositions by Alice Gomez played on Native instruments primarily the flute and drums. Each track has a beautiful melodic line and musical passages that enhance the original lyrical quality of the piece. The music captures the listener's attention, clears the mind, creates a clear, open, uncluttered space for enjoying the adventure into the canyons of the Southwest, the purple mountain views, seeing tall peaked snow-capped mountains in the distance, or flying condors overhead and llamas grazing on the hillsides of the Andes Mountains. The serene calm creative music on this CD is nearly indescribable. On some tracks, the synthesizer creates smooth transitional musical phrases while on other tracks the native flutes play in unison creating a magnificent chorus of joy and exuberance ... it feels like a festival or celebration in a village in Peru. Truly this CD is more than worth its price. Erika Borsos (erikab93)

5 out of 5 stars Alone with yourself and Mother Earth.......2000-09-18

Another winner from Alice Gomez. If you liked "While the Eagle Sleeps", you'll like Flute Dreams. More of the same spiritual onesess with Mother Earth feeling, but with a slightly different sound.

Turn out the lights, put yourself in a position of serene isolation with your soul and Mother Earth. Allow yourself to rythmically flow with and enter into the music. Allow the flutes to pierce your soul with harmony and in soulfull isolation with Mother Earth. Feel It! Be It!

5 out of 5 stars Peacefull and just great.......2000-08-28

I bought this record during a USA-trip in 1997 while i was in New Orleans. And now i like to listen to it at least twice a week or when ever i'm feeling down or stressed. I really enjoy listening to this peacefull music.
Mystic Journey
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • A Poetic Journey...
  • Nice!
  • Fabulous!
  • Fabulous
  • Makes you want to listen and dance at the same time
 Mystic Journey

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ASIN: B000040JKR
Release Date: 1999-12-14

Tracks:

  1. Topanga Dreams
  2. Katyia's Dance
  3. China Lily
  4. Fertile Crescent
  5. Lhasa Love
  6. Aduman
  7. Darjeeling Sunrise
  8. Clouds across the Darkness
  9. Silver Lake
  10. Lotus

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About this CD (notes from the artist )

Topanga Dreams
Since 1988, I've lived in Topanga, California. This small mountain town has taught me the true meaning of community. By being there for each other, we can make dreams come true. May all your dreams come true...

Katyia's Dance
This song has evolved from being a solo dance performance piece in our Mystic Journey shows into a passionate tango...for two. So grab someone you love and enjoy the dance!

China Lily
This flute was a gift from my Dize (rhymes with pizza) teacher and is one of my favorites. Whenever I play it, I am transported to a place of inner peace and stillness.

Lhasa Love
I found this melody in a book of traditional Chinese folk songs, It was called Tibetan Dance before we transformed it into a lively multicultural boogie!

Aduman
Although there are many dialects spoken in the West African region of Guinea and Mali, the universal word for "sweet" amongst all the tribes is aduman.

Darjeeling Sunrise
Inspired by an Indian sunrise raga, this song reflects the experience that I had when I was on top of Tiger Hill in Darjeeling, India, witnessing a magical sunrise illuminating the awesome Himalayan mountains.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A Poetic Journey..........2004-05-05

I fell in love with the music of The Angels of Venice years ago, and thus when I learned that Suzanne Teng (a former "Angel") had produced a solo work, I was very excited. But the music on this CD easily surpasses anything Teng had done with the Angels of Venice. Lyrical melodies, accompanied by enthnic rhythms on traditional percussion instruments, overlaid with Teng's own haunting performances on Asian flute, transport the listener to another time and another place -- both in this world, and in the "otherworld" created by Teng's mystical music edge. Tibetan singing bowls, Middle-Eastern bells, Celtic strings and a vast assortment of drums and wind instruments create a musical whirlwind that will leave the listener breathlessly awaiting Teng's next musical offering.

4 out of 5 stars Nice!.......2004-01-01

Suzanne Teng, the original flutist with the group "Angels of Venice", breaks out on her own in this playful and exotic 1999 release. Teng shows herself a master of flutistry, not only the playing the standard western "C" flute, but also piccolo, alto and bass flutes, dize (Chinese bamboo flute), ney (Turkish flute) and panpipes. Her tone is rich and liquid, and her improvisations range from jazzy to sinuous to ephemeral depending on the style of the piece. Many of the selections have a strong Near- or Far Eastern flavor, but the mood remains gentle and cheerful throughout the album, without any of the dark intensity that characterizes some of the "Angels'" work. Teng is not alone in "Mystic Journey" either; many guest artists lend their well-established talents to the mix to create ever-varied layers of texture. Gilbert Levy provides intricate world percussion accompaniments, while cellist Martin Tillman, Prince Diabate, Hans Christiansen of Rasa and Greg Ellis of Vas (among others) also pop in to lend a hand, making for a richly orchestrated album that is full of apt and interesting surprises. Occasionally the flute melodies seem a little trite and meandering, qualities that are at odds with the earthy, percussive background, but overall this album is appealing. Teng's simultaneously light and down-to-earth compositions find ways to be relaxing without being boring--a common pitfall for many New Age artists. The music of "Mystic Journey" would be great for warm-ups and slow-dancing for belly dancers, as well as just pleasant listening after a mundane and stressful day at work. Other recordings featuring Suzanne Teng's flute-playing include "Awake Inside a Dream" and "Music for Flute, Harp and Cello" by the Angels of Venice. For more bamboo and metal flute improvisations, in this case without accompaniment, check out also Richard Warner's "Quiet Heart / Spirit Wind".

5 out of 5 stars Fabulous!.......2002-07-05

I ordered this CD after only hearing two songs which I "accidentally" heard while flipping the channels of the television. There was a performance done on Public Access and I was surprised to see that a CD was available. I ordered one for myself and a friend who is a yoga instructor. I love this CD! It is perfect for yoga or meditation or even just in the background while working. The music is heartfelt and joyous and everyone who hears it immediately loves it. I would definitly recommend it, especially if you are looking to expand your collection of instrumental music. Personally, I love flute pieces, so this was a perfect choice for me.

5 out of 5 stars Fabulous.......2001-06-28

I caught Suzanne Teng & Mystic Journey on vacation at this year's Topanga Days festival, but didn't buy the CD. I thought about their music the whole rest of the trip and ordered the CD as soon as I got home. It's truly magnificent and beautiful music, and I could listen to the CD over and over. Perfect background for anything - reading, meditating, special dinners, yoga, whatever. I find myself getting up just to move to the music. They're all very talented and the CD is a real stress-melter.

5 out of 5 stars Makes you want to listen and dance at the same time.......2000-08-31

This is really an excellent independently-produced CD. Some of the tunes are fairly straight-forward, rhythmic wonders with Ms. Teng's incredible flute playing polishing them off. Others are more "world" sounding incorporating thraot singing and chanting. There is not a bad cut on the CD. Listen to Katiya's Waltz, and try to concentrate on the beautiful music while your feet waltz across the floor.
Baroque for Beauty Sleep: Sweet Dreams for Beautiful Dreamers
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • beauty sleep
  • Baroque Music: A Prelude To Sleep
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  • Guys! Don't be put-off by the cover art!
  • Mellow, but not sleepy
 Baroque for Beauty Sleep: Sweet Dreams for Beautiful Dreamers

Manufacturer: Philips
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ASIN: B00000DBVH
Release Date: 1998-10-20

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  2. The Four Seasons: Winter (Largo)
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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars beauty sleep.......2007-05-30

This music is perfect for bed time.
Beautiful classic music that lulls you to sleep.

5 out of 5 stars Baroque Music: A Prelude To Sleep.......2004-05-30

This album is from the popular series "Set Your Life To Music"
series. The theme for this one is "Baroque For Beauty Sleep" which seems to be a companion to "Baroque For Bathtime". Baroque music, especially the slower movements in many concertos, are exquisite nocturnal pieces that ease the transition from being awake to falling asleep. The beautiful, elegant, slow, graceful music of many of these pieces will definately relax you and even help you fall asleep. It's therapeutic. There are so many reasons one can buy this album. It can help you relax and soothe you, as already mentioned, and it can be played in the background of a message therapy session. It can serve as music for a romantic evening or dinner. And lastly, it hits the spot after a long day and you're ready to visit the world of dreams.

Respighi's Ancient Airs and Dances, scored for lute and other Baroque period instruments, is the newest piece on the album. Respighi, a modern composer, was delving into neoclassic music and deliberately evoking the Baroque Era. It works wonderfully.
Naturally, no Baroque album is complete without Vivaldi's Four Seasons. Here is the Largo from "Winter" only it is played on panpipes by the New Age artist Zamfir. The sound is hauntingly beautiful. There is a sonata for flute and harp by Bach, the biggest name in the period and Vivaldi's "L'Estro Armonico" as well as Telemann's Suite in A for Recorder. One particular piece I enjoy and think you will too is the melodic and elegant Concerto Grosso No. 12 by Handel, the slow movement Larghetto E Piano. It is sheer tonal beauty. There is more concertos by Vivaldi, whose use of the flute is always very reflective and dreamy and even a solo aria from a motet of his, the soprano Elly Ameling sings "Nulla In Mundo Pax", a lyrical-coloratura showcase which crowns and concludes this gorgeous album.

5 out of 5 stars Baroque to Comfort and Sleep By.......2004-02-16

Baroque is such a wide and wonderful musical discovery for us modern types. It is soothing and quieting to the soul, and in this case for the body as well.

Whether used as lullaby inducing or just listening pleasure and relaxation, this is nice collection. Including wide array of instruments: strings, flute, panpipes, oboe, flute, harp, guitar, recorder, piano, and voice --- this is truly enjoyable.

There is wide array of baroque composers as well --- Rephighi, Vivaldi, Bach, Albinoini, Telemann, and more.

Great price, great variety, great addition to your CD collection.

4 out of 5 stars Guys! Don't be put-off by the cover art!.......2002-03-20

I commend the compilers for creating such a wonderful CD. The music is quite mellow, especially the pieces that are preformed by Zamfir, the famous panpipist. That whimsical woodwind gives a rustic, almost mythical feel the piece of music. You almost feel like you are in Arcadia awaiting a lecture by Chiron!

There is a good cross sampling of various Baroque pieces and Baroque artists. The variety is the spice that makes this CD worth buying and listening to over and over again. This CD also works well on shuffle, which remakes it into a brand new album.

There are a lot of oboes and string on this disc, and being a former oboist, I am electrified as I hear that instruments mellow honk!

Guys! Don't be put off by the cover-this is a good disc. Good for the mind, heart, and soul!

4 out of 5 stars Mellow, but not sleepy.......2002-02-02

I don't know how to sum this one up. It is mellow, but you can't meditate to it. It's more upbeat than I would normally prefer to sleep to, but it works all the same. The music is performed so beautifully that I almost want to stay up and listen.

This CD is also good for reading to, because it is easy on the ears but won't put you to sleep.
For Your Dreams (Dig)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Love.....
  • Lovely collection
 For Your Dreams (Dig)
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Release Date: 2002-09-24

Tracks:

  1. Variation 18 - Jean-Yves Thibaudet
  2. Traumerei - Mischa Maisky
  3. Adagio Non Troppo - Irena Grafenauer
  4. Gavotte - Mischa Maisky
  5. Romanza (Andante) - Peter Damm
  6. Dome Epais Le Jasmin (Flower Duet) - Joan Sutherland
  7. Moment Musical No.3 In F Minor, D 780 Op.94 - London Symphony Orchestra
  8. Andante - Vienna Philharmonic
  9. Menuet - The English Concert
  10. Violin Romance No.2 In F, Op.50 - David Oistrakh
  11. Adagio - Narciso Yepes
  12. La Calinda - Sir Neville Marriner
  13. Love Theme - Vienna Philharmonic

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Love............2006-09-19

this CD. Wonderful to listen and relax to after a harrowing day. Music is crisp, clear and moving. My tastes in music are eclectic. This is a wonderful addition.

5 out of 5 stars Lovely collection.......2003-04-17

This is a super selection of soft and sweet works that can lull you to sleep. I particularly like this kind of CD for plane trips; I pop this CD into a portable player, slap on a set of headphones and I am soon far, far away from the unpleasantries of long airplane trips. It's also pretty fine for a candlelit dinner when you've made a lovely little chicken florentine, a rice pilaf, some kind of delicate dessert and put on your best little black dress. This is a very well-thought-out collection, and the performances are for the most part, very good ones.
The Most Beautiful Melodies of Classical Music, Vol. 1-10 (Box Set)
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    ASIN: B00000G1JO
    Release Date: 2000-07-07

    Tracks:

    1. The Four Seasons: Concerto No. 1 In E Major 'Spring,' I. Allegro
    2. Overture No. 3 BWV 1068: Air
    3. Water Music: Alla Hornpipe
    4. Orpheus and Eurrdice: Dance Of The Blessed Spirits
    5. Piano Sonata In A Major K. 331: Alla turca
    6. Symphonie No. 3: Allegretto
    7. String Serenade: Waltz
    8. Foreign Countries And People op. 15 No. 1
    9. Flute Concerto No. 1 In G Major, K. 313: Rondo. Tempo di Minuett
    10. Piano Concerto No. 2 In F Minor Op. 21: Larghetto
    11. Quintet In A Major 'Trout': Theme & Variations
    12. Waltz In A Flat Major
    13. Impromptu In G Flat Major D 899,3
    14. Sinfonia concertante In E Flat Major K 364: Presto

    Tracks:

    1. Voices Of Spring Waltz Op. 410
    2. Serenade Op. 3 No. 5
    3. Songs Without Words In E Major Op. 19,1
    4. Horn Concerto No. 3 In E Flat Major K. 447: Allegro
    5. Fausts Verdammnis: Dances Of The Sylphes
    6. Flute Concerto In G minor
    7. Salomon: Arrival Of The Queen Of Sheba
    8. Piano Concerto No. 23 In A Major K 488: Andante
    9. Holberg Suite Op. 40: Prelude
    10. Carmen: Intermezzo
    11. String Serenade op. 22: Tempo di valse
    12. Impromptu In B Flat Major D 935 No. 3
    13. I Love You Op. 5 No. 3
    14. Roses From The South, Waltz Op. 388

    Tracks:

    1. Peer Gynt: Morning
    2. The Tales Of Hoffmann: Barcarole
    3. Melody In F, Op. 3 Nr. 1
    4. The Nutcracker: Waltz Of The Flowers
    5. Standchen
    6. Etude In G Sharp Minor 'La Campanella'
    7. Peer Gynt: Anitras Dance
    8. Moment Musical D 780 No. 3
    9. Canon In D
    10. Overture No. 2: Menuet & Badinerie
    11. Piano Concerto No. 21 In C Major: Andante
    12. Carmen: Seguedille
    13. 'Songs without Words': The Venetian Gondola
    14. Eugen Onegin: Waltz
    15. Romance For Violin And Orchestra In G major Op. 26

    Tracks:

    1. Die Fledermaus: Overture
    2. Peer Gynt: Solveig's Song
    3. Waltz No. 1 Op. 18 In E flat major 'Grande Valse brillante'
    4. Lullaby
    5. L'Arlesienne: Intermezzo
    6. The Seasons Op. 37b: Barcarole
    7. A Midsummer Night's Dream: Fairies' March
    8. Clarinet Concerto In A Major K 622: Adagio
    9. The Sleeping Beauty: Waltz
    10. La Traviata: Prelude
    11. Carmen, Suite No. 2: Chanson du Toreador
    12. Happy Farmer
    13. Menuet
    14. On The Beautiful Blue Danube, Waltz Op. 314

    Tracks:

    1. A Little Night Music K 525: Allegro
    2. Sonata No. 2 In E Major BWV 1031: Siciliano
    3. Op. 11 No. 5: Menuet
    4. Songs Without Words: Duetto
    5. The Nutcracker: Dance of the Toy Flutes
    6. Fruhlingslied (Spring Song)
    7. Waldszenen: Abschied
    8. Mandolin Concerto: Allegro
    9. Music For The Royal Fireworks: La paix: Largo alla Siciliana
    10. Brandenburg Concerto No. 3: Allegro
    11. Waltz In B Minor Op. 69 No. 2
    12. Romance Op. 5
    13. Impromptu In A Flat Major D 935 Nr. 2
    14. Tales from the Vienna Woods, Waltz Op. 325

    Tracks:

    1. Ave Maria
    2. Humoresque Op. 101
    3. Sleeping Beautiful: Panorama
    4. Impromptu In E Flat Major, D899 No. 2
    5. Melancholy
    6. Waltz Op. 54,1
    7. Nocturne In B Major Op. 9 No. 3
    8. Caro mio ben
    9. PARTITA IN D FLAT MAJOR: Pastorale
    10. An den Fruhling
    11. The Sleeping Beauty: Pas de quatre, Adagio
    12. Rosamunde - Ballet In G Major
    13. Piano Concerto No. 3 In C Minor Op. 37: Largo
    14. Emperor Waltz, op. 437

    Tracks:

    1. Harp Concerto In B Flat Major: Andante allegro
    2. Oboe Concerto In D Minor: Adagio
    3. Flute Concerto In F Major, Op. 10 'La Tempesta di Mare': Presto
    4. Piano Sonata No. 8 In C Minor Op. 13 'Pathetique': Adagio cantabile
    5. Horn Concerto In E Flat Major K 495: Rondo. Allegro vivace
    6. Poeme Op. 41 No. 6
    7. Wilhelm Tell: Soldier's Dance
    8. Liebestraum No. 3 In A flat Major
    9. Violin Romance No. 2
    10. Flute Concerto In E Minor: Rondo
    11. Intermezzo In E Flat Major Op. 117,1
    12. Carmen: Habenera
    13. Symphony No. 3 'Scottish': Vivace non troppo
    14. Vienna Bonbons: Waltz Op. 307

    Tracks:

    1. Symphony No. 40 In G Minor K. 550: Molto Allegro
    2. Preghiera - Mozarianna Suite: Ave Verum
    3. Arietta Op. 12,1
    4. Concerto BWV 1056: Arioso
    5. The Four Seasons: Concerto Nr. 3 Autumn: Allegro
    6. Des Abends (Evening)
    7. Holberg Suite Op. 40: Gavotte
    8. Melancholy Galliard
    9. Flute Concerto No. 2 In D Major K. 314: Rondo. Allegretto
    10. Spinning Song
    11. Orchestral Suite No. 3: Valse Melancolique
    12. Flute Quartet K. 285a: Tempo di Minuetto
    13. Moment Musical In A Flat Major, D 780 No. 2
    14. Piano Concerto No. 9 In E Flat Major K 271 'Jeunehomme': Rondo - Presto

    Tracks:

    1. String Serenade: Moderato
    2. Traumerei Op. 15
    3. Ave Maria
    4. Cello Concerto No. 2 In D Major: Allegro
    5. Minuet In D Minor
    6. Suite No. 1: Marche Miniature
    7. A Midsummer Night's Dream: Notturno
    8. Mazurka In D Major Op. 33 No. 2
    9. Divertimento K 251: Andantino
    10. On Wings Of A Song
    11. Carmen: Nocturne
    12. Melody
    13. Sonata In C Major BWV 1033: Allegro
    14. Symphony No. 1 In G Minor 'Winter Dreams': Adagio cantabile
    15. Sound Of The Spheres, Waltz Op. 235

    Tracks:

    1. The Marriage Of Figaro: Overture
    2. Sonata In C sharp Minor Op. 27,2 'Moonlight Sonata': Adagio sostenuto
    3. German Dance No. 1
    4. Nocturne In C Sharp Minor Op.posth.
    5. Haffner Serenade: Minuet
    6. Septet In E Flat Major Op. 20: Tempo di Minuetto
    7. Symphony No. 4 Italian: Andante con moto
    8. Prelude In D Flat Major Op. 28, No. 15 'Rain Drops'
    9. '3 Small Pieces': Impromptu
    10. 'The Nutcracker': March
    11. Romance In E Flat Major Op. 44
    12. Piano Sonata No. 16 In C Major 'Sonata facile': Allegro
    13. 'The Nutcracker': Scene No. 10
    14. Enjoy Your Life Waltz, Op. 340
    Classical Dreams: Music to Inspire
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • If stranded on an island and had one disc...
    • Truly inspired collection
    • Encore! Encore!
    • Encore! Encore!
    • Surprised and ... inspired
    		 Classical Dreams: Music to Inspire

    Manufacturer: EMI Classics
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00005Q467
    Release Date: 2001-10-09

    Tracks:

    1. Antiphon: Ecce Annuntio Vobis - Dominique Vellard
    2. Symphony No. 5: Adagietto - Jukka-Pekka Saraste
    3. Gymnopedie No. 1 - Paul Tortelier
    4. Pavane - Paul Tortelier
    5. The Planets: Venus - Sir Charles Mackerras
    6. Old And Lost Rivers - Christoph Eschenbach
    7. Prld To The Afternoon Of A Faun - Dmitri Kitaenko
    8. Summer Pastorale - Jesus Lopez-Cobos
    9. Masques Et Bergamasques: Pastorale - Jean-Bernard Pommier
    10. Summa - Bournemouth Sinfonietta
    11. Pictures At An Exhibition: The Old Castle - Sir Charles Mackerras
    12. The Wounded Heart - Jonathan Rees
    13. Ser in e: Larghetto - Andrew Litton

    Tracks:

    1. Apollon Musagete: The Birth Of Apollo - Jukka-Pekka Saraste
    2. Adagio for Strings - City Of London Sinfonia
    3. The Swan Of Tuonela - Paavo Jarvi
    4. Enigma Vars: Nimrod - RPO/Andrew Litton
    5. Petite Ste: En Bateau (Orch. Busser) - Jean-Bernard Pommier
    6. Holberg Ste: Air - Jonathan Rees
    7. Fantasia On 'Greensleeves' - Christopher Warren-Green
    8. Gymnopedie No. 3 - Paul Tortelier
    9. Pavane Pour Une Infante Defunte - Jukka-Pekka Saraste
    10. The Last Spring - Jonathan Rees
    11. Thais: Meditation (From Thais) - Paul Tortelier
    12. Vocalise - Andrew Litton
    13. Mother Goose: The Fairy Garden - Dmitri Kitaenko
    14. Antiphon: Ecce Annuntio Vobis - Dominique Vellard

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars If stranded on an island and had one disc..........2006-01-23

    I'd be tempted to make this the one, and I own over 2,000. I agree with what has been said above, but have a few thoughts of my own. I live near a major city with a known orchestra. Why are classical audienced declining? Maybe they're overplaying hackneyed works, and not playing some neglected masterpieces. In this double album there are some well known works, but some exquisite finds, like Picker's Old and Lost Rivers, Honegger's Pastorale, Arvo Part's Summa (!!!). Most highly recommended, with a good bottle of red wine.

    5 out of 5 stars Truly inspired collection.......2004-12-07

    I came upon this compilation while researching a somewhat obscure piece called "Summer Pastorale", which is contained in the collection. One look at the play list and I was sold - here were most of my favorite tone poems, adagios, and assorted short works, all on one CD (OK, two CD's...)

    Another gem here that I had never heard before is Pick's "Old and Lost Rivers". Ravel's final movement from Mother Goose is one of his best orchestrations and at the top of my 'A' list.

    About the only pieces I missed here were Debussy's Engulfed Cathedral and Respighi's fourth church window, St. Gregory the Great. Perhaps they would be a bit too dramatic for this collection, though.

    The only shortcoming of this collection is the lack of liner notes, but this is a minor issue. The music is superb.


    5 out of 5 stars Encore! Encore!.......2004-06-17

    Like a few other reviewers here, I purchased this disc for Tobias Picker's "Old and Lost Rivers." But from the Gregorian chants that open this two-CD set to the closing strains of Ravel's "Mother Goose: The Fairy Garden," I was absolutely captivated by the beauty and cohesiveness of this compilation. Producer Robert Laporta has created a disc that passes muster with neophytes and long time classical music lovers alike. I humbly suggest -- make that BEG -- that Virgin Classics turn "Classical Dreams" into a series. I would love to hear a second volume featuring such favorites as the BBC Symphony Orchestra's interpretation of Delius' "On Hearing the 1st Cuckoo In Spring," the Royal Philharmonic's version of Vaughan Williams' "Fantastia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis" and the London Symphony's recording of Vaughan Williams' "Symphony No. 3 Pastoral" (Andre Previn conducting both Vaughan Williams' selections). By far, this is the finest classical collection I have yet heard. Encore!

    5 out of 5 stars Encore! Encore!.......2004-06-17

    Like a few other reviewers here, I purchased this disc for Tobias Picker's miraculous (and criminally underrated) "Old and Lost Rivers." But from the Gregorian chants that open this two-CD set to the closing strains of Ravel's "Mother Goose: The Fairy Garden," I was absolutely captivated by the beauty and cohesiveness of this compilation. Producer Robert Laporta has created a disc both neophytes and long time classical music lovers can approve of. I humbly suggest that Virgin Classics turn Classical Dreams into a series. I would love to hear a second volume featuring such favorites as the BBC Symphony Orchestra's interpretation of Delius' "On Hearing the 1st Cuckoo In Spring," the Royal Philharmonic's version of Vaughan Williams' "Fantastia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis" and the London Symphony's recording of Vaughan Williams' "Symphony No. 3 Pastoral" (Andre Previn conducting both Vaughan Williams' selections). By far, this is the finest classical compilation I have yet heard. Encore!

    5 out of 5 stars Surprised and ... inspired.......2002-05-10

    What a pleasant surprise this double CD turned out to be. I bought it used just for Picker's gorgeous and poetic "Old and Lost Rivers" but fell in love with the whole thing. I'm not usully one for "Best Of ---" or themed classical collections, but this one's in a class by itself. The selections are unusual and achingly lovely in themselves and as a whole. This is my new favorite disk. It's a relaxation or concentration tool... hell, it's a companion - it goes wherever my laptop and headphones go. You get over two hours of gorgeous and lyrical - never mushy, sentimental or tired - classical music, the perfect backdrop for everything from dinner dates to writing code. This CD has added sustained moments of beauty and poise to a busy life - which is more than I could have asked for!
    Gentle Dreams: The Best of Julian Lloyd Webber
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    • Cello Music
    		 Gentle Dreams: The Best of Julian Lloyd Webber

    Manufacturer: Philips
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    ASIN: B00012ASS6
    Release Date: 2004-01-13

    Tracks:

    1. The Girl From Ipanema
    2. Kheira's Theme
    3. Bess, You Is My Woman Now
    4. Duo
    5. Air Of A G String
    6. Meditation
    7. Siciliana
    8. Cradle Song
    9. Lullaby
    10. Beau Soir
    11. Berceuse
    12. Music Of The Night
    13. Bachianas Brasileiras No.4 (Preludio)
    14. Clair De Lune
    15. Sea Murmurs
    16. Song For Baba
    17. Gentle Dreams
    18. Pie Jesu
    19. Kol Nidrei

    Tracks:

    1. Your Song
    2. Ave Maria
    3. Brigg Fair
    4. Nocturne
    5. Songs My Mother Taught Me
    6. Chanson De Matin
    7. Panis Angelicus
    8. Elegie
    9. Cello Concerto (Adagio)
    10. Jackie's Song
    11. Ave Maria
    12. Shepherd's Lullaby
    13. Un Apres-Midi
    14. Adagio
    15. Le Cygne
    16. Adagio
    17. Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring
    18. Theme From The South Bank Show
    19. The Flight Of The Bumble-Bee

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Cello Music.......2007-03-09

    I had better expectations from this cd, but on the whole the music is great. Julian Lloyd Webber is a great cello player and the arrangements are very good. and is worth the money as it is a double album
    Fourth World
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Joy (Poem)
    • Nakai is a gift
    • words can never fully describe Music and that's why I generally can't review Music...
    • Bold, ambitious attempt that hits some marks, misses others
    • Music to Contemplate By
    		 Fourth World
    R. Carlos Nakai
    Manufacturer: Canyon Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
    Native AmericanNative American | North America | International | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B00006BXHV
    Release Date: 2002-08-13

    Tracks:

    1. Fourth World, Rainbow World
    2. Whippoorwill
    3. Comes The Dawn
    4. Sonoran Nights
    5. Shaman's Call
    6. Eye Of The Eagle
    7. Garden Of Dreams
    8. Into The Twilight
    9. Under The Beautiful Sky
    10. Little Dog
    11. Meditations On Dinetah

    Product Description

    1. Fourth World, Rainbow World
    2. Whippoorwill
    3. Comes The Dawn
    4. Sonoran Nights
    5. Shaman's Call
    6. Eye Of The Eagle
    7. Garden of Dreams
    8. Into The Twilight
    9. Under The Beautiful Sky
    10. Little Dog
    11. Meditations On Dinetah

    Format: CD

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Joy (Poem).......2007-06-02

    Joy is all to hear.
    A journey to the centre of Creation.
    Sharing pleasure of the heart.

    5 out of 5 stars Nakai is a gift.......2007-04-17

    This wonderful man and his
    music will reach into you
    and set you soaring.
    I highly recommend any
    of his music. What a gift
    R. Carlos Nakai is to all.

    5 out of 5 stars words can never fully describe Music and that's why I generally can't review Music..........2006-07-24

    Strings tie up the wind
    to tame the accompaniment
    of the lone flute's breadth.

    7-22-06 (a musical haiku)

    4 out of 5 stars Bold, ambitious attempt that hits some marks, misses others.......2002-12-06

    This is an engaging and unusual integration of Nakai's flute-playing talent with an orchestral accompaniment, creating a romantic, sweeping, and contemplative score that sounds like a motion picture soundtrack in many instances. Nakai's command of the flute never wavers, but sometimes competes, rather than synchronizes with the full-bodied strings that interject themselves almost randomly throughout every piece. When the two mediums cooperate the result is moving and lyrical. One can almost visualize scenes of beauty, mourning, and determination that are the embodiment of Native American existence. But in some places, the music meanders between the two forms creating a neutral, unfocused, and occasionally dispassionate mood.

    I applaud Nakai's innovation and experimentation, but I think his strongest work with Western classical music forms is still best demonstrated in his collaborations with pianist Peter Kater, such as "Migrations". Oddly enough, Kater's work with Nakai is not mentioned in the liner notes.

    4 out of 5 stars Music to Contemplate By.......2002-12-01

    I had never heard any of Nakai's work before buying this CD, so I came to it with no idea of what to expect. The first word that comes to my mind when I play it is "soothing." That describes the first three tracks without need of another word. With the fourth, soft sweeping strings join Nakai's plaintive flute for a feel best described as "floating" or "drifting." The fifth is sweetly mournful. The sixth brings muted brass into play. In the seventh there are moments both majestic and plaintive. And so it goes. This is quiet, thoughtful music, the kind you might play while reading some favorite old "gentle" book or practising your deep breathing. Although I generally prefer more powerful sounds from my stereo, this one is an enjoyable change of pace, and full of Native mysticism.
    Frederick Fennell Conducts
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • A Compendium of Classic Marches
    		 Frederick Fennell Conducts

    Manufacturer: Philips
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000A5DLP6
    Release Date: 2005-09-13

    Tracks:

    1. Hands Across The Sea
    2. Father Of Victory
    3. The Golden Ear
    4. Old Comrades
    5. March, Op.99
    6. Valdres March
    7. Inglesina
    8. Knightsbridge March
    9. The U.S. Field Artillery
    10. The Thunderer
    11. Washington Post
    12. King Cotton
    13. El Capitan
    14. The Stars And Stripes Forever
    15. Amerian Patrol
    16. On The Mall
    17. Lights Out
    18. Barnum And Bailey's Favorite
    19. Colonel Bogey
    20. The Billboard

    Tracks:

    1. Country Gardens
    2. Shepherd's Hey
    3. Colonial Song
    4. Children's March
    5. The Immovable Do
    6. Mock Morris
    7. Handel In The Strand
    8. Irish Tune From County Derry
    9. Spoon River
    10. My Robin Is To The Greenwood Gone
    11. Molly On The Shore
    12. I. Halcyon Days
    13. II. Springtime In Angus
    14. III. Youth Of Britain

    Tracks:

    1. I. Covent Garden
    2. II. Westminster
    3. III. Knightsbridge
    4. I. Northwards
    5. II. Eastwards
    6. Pirate Dance From Goldilocks
    7. Suite Of Carols (Excerpts)
    8. A Christmas Festival
    9. Sandpaper Ballet
    10. Forgotten Dreams
    11. Trumpeter's Lullaby
    12. Penny-Whistle Song
    13. Bulger's Holiday
    14. I. The Irish Washerwoman
    15. II. The Minstrel Boy
    16. III. The Rakes Of Mallow
    17. IV. The Wearing Of The Green
    18. V. The Last Rose Of Summer
    19. VI. The Girl I Left Behind

    Tracks:

    1. I. The Earle Of Oxford's Marche
    2. II. Pavana
    3. III. John Come Kisse Me Now
    4. IV. The Mayden's Song
    5. V. Wolsey's Wilde
    6. VI. The Bells
    7. Crown Imperial: A Coronation March
    8. Hammersmith: Prelude And Scherzo, Op.52
    9. I. Serenade
    10. II. Spiritual
    11. III. Celebration
    12. Fanfare And Allegro

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars A Compendium of Classic Marches.......2007-01-10

    The performances contained herein are very good. I only wish there were more Sousa marches in the collection. However, those that are there are well-performed and the recording is very good.

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