Guardian Angel

Track Listings

1. Inspiration Point

Guardian Angel,Brian Caldwell,Lovetones Music

Guardian Angel

Tracks:

Praeludium
Aria Allegro: Variatio
Finale
Sonata
Allemande
Presto
Sonata
Courante: Double
Adagio
Sonata No. 4 In D Minor (Ciacona)
Praeludium
Allemande
Gigue
Sarabande: Double
Lamento
Presto
Adagio
Allemande: Variatio
Sarabande: Variatio
Sonata
Gigue: Double 1: Double 2
Sonata
Courante: Double
Finale

Tracks:

Praeludium
Aria: Variatio
Sonata
Surrexit Christus Hodie
Adagio
Intrada
Aria Tubicinum
Allemande
Courante: Double
Sonata
Gavotte
Gigue
Sarabande
Grave
Aria
Gigue
Sonata
Aria
Canzone
Sarabande
Sonata No. 16 'Sonata Of The Guardian Angel' (Passacaglia In G Minor)

Customer Reviews:

Strange and Beautiful.......2007-02-26

I bought this couple of CDs a long time ago, when this recording was the only CD available on the Biber's Rosenkranz sonaten work. I actually bought this Cds because I was looking for a solo violin work as great as the monumental Ciacona for violin solo of Bach (I have ten different versions of this Bach's work). The only reference to this violin solo works that I could read about at that time was the sonata for the Guardian Angel of Biber. I was exited before hear it, but in that time I hear briefly and I was not pleased for what I heard. I don't give to my ears and brain and my soul a chance to hear it. And I store the CDs for years. Then I try to hear again the Sonates, about 5 years later, I was curious, trying to rediscover some CDs that I never heard as I must had to. And wow! These Rosenkranz Sonaten are some of the most beautiful and original works for violin I have never heard. The performers record this works on the early 60's, this year get to 45 years old the recording, a lot of time. Mrs. Lautenbacher plays beautiful, gently, softly, may be she was not a violin virtuoso as Mr. Heifetz was, but play this music with taste and soul. I like specially a lot the sonatas 10 and the 15 and the 21 (yes the great passacaglia).
After this Biber become one of my predilect composers as is J.S.Bach, some of his sons, and many others. But Biber is one on the top on my preference list with few others.

Magnificent Mysteries.......2004-07-18

Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber (1644-1704), virtuoso violinist and composer, wrote this set of fifteen Mystery or Rosary Sonatas circa 1674. Well respected during his lifetime, Biber served as Kappelmeister at the Salzburg Cathedral under Prince-Archbishop Maximilian Gandolf where he was awarded a title of minor nobility, and was addressed as "Biber von Biber". These sonatas should go a long way in convincing anyone Biber deserved whatever titles he may have earned.

Never published during his lifetime ~ scored in tabulature, a form of notation that simply instructs a musician how to place the fingers on the strings ~ written for the violin at a time when this instrument wasn't completely accepted into polite society ~ rife with scordatura, a retuning of the violin from the standard fifths which has been likened to playing blind as the notes sound completely different to the performer's ear than expected ~ this is challenging, moving, thoroughly engaging music.

The most extraordinary scordatura tuning occurs in Rosary Sonata XI (The Resurrection), which requires the violinist to interchange the middle two strings, crossing them before the bridge of the violin and again at the nut, resulting in a symbolic cross shape. Each sonata tells a story through various musical means and devices unique to each of the Mysteries: the joyful mysteries (I-V), the sorrowful mysteries (VI-X), and the glorious mysteries (XI-XV).

For example, the rapid, swirling figuration that opens the first sonata represents the notion that children are a gift from God. Christ's despair in the garden of Gethsemane is depicted with chromatic ascending and descending lines, a device used by Biber in laments. Repeated notes on the same pitch denote agitation or anger, combined with sharply twisting melodic lines. The violent opening figuration of the tenth sonata is sometimes said to represent the nails being hammered into the cross, while the virtuosic figuration that ends the sonata could represent the earthquake after Christ's death. These specific images enhance the mood of each sonata through careful choice of key, movement type and the scordatura tuning.

Of all the available recordings of this work, this one is the most technically pure. Susanna Lautenbacher plays with a confident restraint, allowing the music to speak for itself, and imbues these sonatas with a tangible reverence and spirituality. Here is a recording for anyone who prefers a clean, unhurried approach to baroque music. No flashy fireworks, no fluff, no gilding of the lily ~ no need of it.

An interesting aside: The Mystery Sonatas survive in an illuminated presentation manuscript in the Bavarian State Library in Munich, having been donated sometime around 1890 from an anonymous private collection. It's not known who presented the manuscript to the library, nor is anything known of the history of the manuscript before its arrival, or even if it was generally known to have existed. Therein lies another mystery, in and of itself.

Heinrich von Biber.......2002-06-07

In all the baroque era of music, I must confess, my favorite is Johann Pachelbe. BUT! Of anyone who come as cloce to Pachelbel, that would be von Biber. His is a very elektrifying performance and so very lovely to hear. Between Pachelbel and von Biber, they are the best of the baroque... With the acceptional addition of Antonio Vivaldi. VIVA LA BAROQUE!!

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Nuestro Angel Guardian
Norteños de Ojinaga
Manufacturer: Fonovisa Inc.
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Latin Music | Styles | Music

Norteno | Latin Music | Styles | Music

Mexico | International | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000R7I38C
Release Date: 2007-07-03

Tracks:

La Lampara
Otra Vez
La Volvi A Mirar
Asi Te Conoci
Reto A La Ley
Esos Dos Amigos
Mi Angel Guardian
Llegar A Viejo
Hasta El Mas Macho Llora
Apenas Que Me Amarren
No Necesitas Preguntar
Vey Y Dile

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Across the centuries and media

Biber: The Rosary Sonatas

Manufacturer: Avie
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Biber: The Rosary Sonatas

ASIN: B0001W2ZV4
Release Date: 2004-07-20

Customer Reviews:

Across the centuries and media.......2005-05-02

This is a production that incorporates audio techniques that span the centuries and combines muisic, the spoken word, literature and visual art. The result is a bit unusual, but mostly effective.

Before each sonata is performed, a reading from a Rosary Psalter from the late Middle Ages is given by British actor Timothy West. He gives an imposing reading, sounding as if he were acting in a Shakespeare drama. You may enjoy this or be put off by it, depending on your tastes and mood. Frankly, the readings didn't interest me. But it's a small matter to program out the readings on your CD player if you want to.

The readings do serve a useful purpose, though. The Psalter description of each Mystery, along with the poetic meditation it provides, gives us great insight into the programmatic depiction contained in Biber's corresponding sonata. Other things help, too. James Clements' liner notes description of the musical technique Biber used to portray each Mystery is very useful. In fact, without those verbal and literary descriptions, I would never have guessed what Biber was trying to portray. On their own, the sonatas just sound like nondescript pieces of absolute music. Lastly, the engraving illustrations included in the original music manuscript are shown on the album's cover. At least I assume these are the original illustrations. The liner notes don't specifically say so. These illustrations are an additional aid for us to appreciate and understand the music.

Biber wrote these sonatas in a style with much gusto and frequently called for great virtuosity. Fortunately, Beznosiuk is up to the task. His performance of the Guardian Angel passacaglia really shines. His talent handles the music well, but in the effort to execute this tricky music, he ends up giving the music a modern feel instead of the needed Baroque feel. Biber calls for a different violin tuning with each sonata, which keeps things interesting. The instruments used by all the musicians are either period instruments or modern reproductions of period instruments. Yet, all the instruments sound modern! Maybe it's just my own perception.

One odd thing about the recording is the acoustics involved. It was recorded in St. Andrew's Church, Toddington, Gloucestershire. Apparently it's an old church. The reverb during the reading is almost distractingly strong. It's a very different story with the instruments, though. Here, in the same church, I hear no reverb or any sense of acoustical space. It may as well have been done in a modern recording studio. The continuo instruments come through clearly and prominently. Certainly not the Baroque sound we're used to. They intrude a bit on the solo violin's aural space. Some bad mixing on the engineers' part.

This production certainly stands apart among recordings of the Biber sonatas. The techniques involved may or may not appeal to you. Overall, I think it's an adventurous, change-of-pace rendition. All things considered, I would recommend it to you.

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Meet Your Guardian Angel
Jacky Newcomb
Manufacturer: Paradise Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | New Age | Styles | Music

Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CCBPSM
Release Date: 2005-11-16

Product Description

'Have you ever wanted to make contact with your guardian angels? Our spiritual guides and celestial guardians are closer than you might think, and it is surprisingly easy to bring this spiritual realm within easy reach. By following this guided meditation CD I have prepared for you, you will find your journey to meet with your angel a little easier. I use this meditation in my workshops and many people have powerful experiences when following along.' Jacky Newcomb

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Guardian Angel
The Haynes Boys
Manufacturer: Slab Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000006JOD
Release Date: 1996-05-28

Tracks:

Jackie
Anybody
Guardian Angel
Hell on Earth
New Franklin County Woman
Bitters Past
One Last Question
Murder, Murder
Maryhaven Family
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Lonesomes

Dmitri Hvorostovsky ~ Svridov - Russia Cast Adrift

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Indescribably beautiful music, superlative performances.
One of Hvorostovsky's best
Come for the Rachmaninov and stay for the Sviridov!

Dmitri Hvorostovsky ~ Svridov - Russia Cast Adrift
Sergey Rachmaninov , Georgy Vasilevich Sviridov , Dmitri Hvorostovsky , and Mikhail Arkadiev
Manufacturer: Polygram Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Dmitri Hvorostovsky - Credo
Georgi Sviridov: Petersburg a Vocal Poem

ASIN: B0000041DD
Release Date: 1996-06-11

Tracks:

'Tis Pleasant Here, Op. 21 No. 7
Everything Passes, Op. 26 No. 15
The Answer Was Given, Op. 21 No. 4
A Song For My Cornfield, Op. 4 No. 5
Heed Me Not, Dear, Op. 14 No. 7
I Wait For You, Op. 14 No. 1
Night
The Night Is Sad, Op. 26 No. 12
I Am Alone Again, Op. 26 No. 9
Autumn
I Left My Home Behind
Open Before Me, O My Guardian Angel
Silver Path
Russia Cast Adrift
Simon, Peter... Where Are You? Come To Me
Where Are You, O My Father's House
Beyond The Hills Of The Milky Way
It Sounds, It Sounds, The Fateful Trumpet!
An Owl Cries In Autumn
Oh, I Believe, I Believe In Happiness!
O My Homeland, O Happy And Eternal Hour!

Customer Reviews:

Indescribably beautiful music, superlative performances........2005-09-06

This CD was hard to find. After a few months of searching, I decided to buy `gently used.' But I am not sorry at all. I very much wanted to hear more of Sviridov's music, having absorbed the thrilling Petersburg song cycle, also performed by these two extraordinary musicians.

Let me say first that Sviridov's music truly drives both performances. Long a fan of pianist Mikhail Arkadiev, I was surprised by what I heard. His playing is always superb, but on this CD, he is beyond inspired.

This sentiment goes double for Dmitri Hvorostovsky, whose interpretation of Russia Cast Adrift has been criticized in the past. I was very moved by his work here. His artistry is always amazing, but the depth of his interpretation is such that I can barely explain how or what I feel when I listen to it. His voice is superb, his performance flawless, his talent seemingly without boundary. An original, unique, and singular vocalist.

If you can find this CD, buy it at any cost. Otherwise, you will be missing out on something very special indeed.

One of Hvorostovsky's best.......2004-12-15

Hvorostovsky is in terrific form here, bringing a compelling intensity to these often-anguished Sviridov songs. While many music lovers may initially be drawn to the more accessible Rachmaninov songs, it's the Sviridov cycle that ultimately stands out here. Enhanced by Hvorostovsky's dark timbre and sensitive phrasing, songs such as The Owl and the riveting Milky Way emerge as profoundly haunting miniature masterpieces. Shortly after this recording was made, the octogenarian Sviridov (1915-1998) would write another song cycle - this time expressly for the great Hvorostovsky: the equally memorable Petersburg - a Vocal Poem, released on the Delos label in 2004.

Come for the Rachmaninov and stay for the Sviridov!.......1999-06-06

The world of music should be grateful that the late Georgi Sviridov found such an invincible champion for his stunning and yet accessible song cycles. Even with uncharted repertoire Hvorostovsky does a painstaking job and never disappoints the listener. Mikhail Arkadiev works magic with the often episodic piano accompaniments, which sound by no means easy. Of course the Rachmaninov is very nice, like a refreshing salad before a scrumptious main course. But the Sviridov deserves a wide audience. It is to be hoped as of this posting that his cycle 'Petersburg' (a foundation stone of Hvorostovsky's latest recital tour program) will also be recorded in its entirety.

Gregorian Mass IX; Mass in Honor of the Holy Guardian Angel; An Old Fashion Christmas around the Piano

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Gregorian Mass IX; Mass in Honor of the Holy Guardian Angel; An Old Fashion Christmas around the Piano

Manufacturer: DiscMakers
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000FTBGLS
Release Date: 2005-01-01

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Guardian Angel: Songs & Prayers
Deborah Edie' Traylor , and The Angel Vocal Ensemble
Manufacturer: PHD Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000003Z3D
Release Date: 1995-05-23

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