Cho

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Choying Drolma and the Nagi Nunnery Foundation sing songs and invocations of the Cho ("cutting") teachings based on the Prajnaparamita practices established by siddha Padampa Sangye and Machik Labdron. The delicate filigree of chants and supplications is beautifully and sparsely adorned by Tibbetts's treated guitars, percussion, and effects to create an otherworldly experience so alluring in its fragility it is easy to forget the strength of purpose behind these messages of generosity, loving kindness, and compassion through release of the ego. Far beyond the often superficial "new age," Cho is so rich in contemplation and spirituality that even a cursory listen can hardly fail to evoke a beneficial response, and this glorious tapestry of sound alone is enough homage to its 1,100-year legacy. --Derek Rath

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Saint-Saëns: Concertos
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Violin Concerto #3, Opus 61
  • Lyrical concerto masterpieces
  • One of the best
  • Bargain-priced magic
  • Saint-Saens creates amazing music
Saint-Saëns: Concertos
Lorin Maazel , Andre Previn , Michael Tilson Thomas , Yo-Yo Ma , Orchestre National de France , Cecile Licade , London Philharmonic Orchestra , Jeunesses Musicales de France Choir , London Philharmonia Orchestra , and Cho-Liang Lin
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ASIN: B0000027A5
Release Date: 1991-01-18

Tracks:

  1. Concerto No. 1 For Cello & Orchestra In A Minor, Op.33: I. Allegro non troppo
  2. Concerto No. 1 For Cello & Orchestra In A Minor, Op.33: II. Allegretto con moto
  3. Concerto No. 1 For Cello & Orchestra In A Minor, Op.33: III. Tempo I: Allegro non troppo
  4. Concerto No.2 For Piano & Orchestra In G Minor, Op.22: I. Andante sostenuto
  5. Concerto No.2 For Piano & Orchestra In G Minor, Op.22: II. Allegro scherzando
  6. Concerto No.2 For Piano & Orchestra In G Minor, Op.22: III. Presto
  7. Concerto No.3 For Violin & Orchestra In B Minor, Op.61: I. Allegro non troppo
  8. Concerto No.3 For Violin & Orchestra In B Minor, Op.61: II. Andantino quasi allegretto
  9. Concerto No.3 For Violin & Orchestra In B Minor, Op.61: III. Molto moderato e maestoso

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Violin Concerto #3, Opus 61.......2006-08-04

I don't own this bargain priced CD set. And, I don't recall hearing the cello and piano concertos. But the Violin Concerto #3 Opus 61 is one of my favorite classical pieces of music. The Violin Concerto #3 is never boring, it is always dramatic, the musical themes are always melodious, the piece has many emotional elements from soft and dreamy to almost march-like "bravery". I hope you buy this set to listen to the Opus 61. The other peices would be a bonus for you. I believe you won't be disappointed. Email:boland7214@aol.

5 out of 5 stars Lyrical concerto masterpieces.......2005-11-27

This collection of concertos by Saint-Saëns is the ideal one for those searching for the best of the French concerto repertoire. The three works recorded on this disc are shining examples of beautiful lyrical writing for soloist and orchestra. The CD is also bargain-priced at only $10.

Yo-Yo Ma gives an excellent rendition of the Cello Concerto No. 1, exhibiting great technical virtuosity as well as musicality. Comparatively few composers write for the cello than, say, the piano or violin; so if you like the sound of the cello this concerto is a must!

The Piano Concerto No. 2 as performed by Cecile Licad with the London Philharmonic and André Previn can be best described as "sparkling." Even the dark, dramatic first movement has a certain lightness to it. This concerto has no slow movement; the second movement is a playful scherzando, whimsical and humorous. It almost has an effervescent quality, like champagne bubbles. If the second movement is like a babbling brook, then the third is like a waterfall. It opens with a sudden rush in the strings, and the piano takes off at a rollicking presto. Licad's pianism is excellent.

Finally, there's the beautiful Violin Concerto No. 3, performed by Cho-Liang Lin. The opening movement is dark and turbulent, but with snatches of lyricism, a foretaste of more to come. The gorgeous slow movement evokes images of spring, with its flowering, passionate melodies; Lin is truly disarming here. The third movement is actually based on a motive from the first movement. There are plenty of virtuoso violin fireworks here, but beyond that the movement shows Saint-Saëns' great orchestral craftsmanship. The Philharmonia Orchestra under Michael Tilson Thomas gets a chance to shine at the end, with a triumphal theme in the brass underscored in the low strings. Brilliant orchestral writing.

5 out of 5 stars One of the best.......2005-11-26

If you're a classical music phobe or you haven't gotten
to know Saint-Saens' stuff, this is the disc for you.
If you're already a classical musician, this one should be in your library. It features the three most popular concertos of Saint-Saens, with three internationally-renowned artists - Cecile Licad, Yo Yo Ma, and Jimmy (Cho-Liang) Lin. Licad offers what is arguably the finest recording of
the Piano Concerto #2 (the most-performed and best-known of the five Saint Saens piano concerti). Full of vigor and boisterosity
in the allegro passages and tenderness in the largo passages,
I'd be crazy to try to find a better interpretation of it.
Lin, at his usual bravura best, suavely executes the popular Violin Concerto #3. Incidentally, if you're looking for consistently great recordings of a classical fiddler, look no further. Listen to Lin's recordings. He's never made a bad one and they shine like polished ebony. Yo-Yo Ma always gives a great reading, and the warhorse Cello Concerto #1 is no exception. I first heard this disc in 1990 when I was about 14 years old, and I've never stopped listening to it. I'm glad it hasn't gone out of print - and I hope it never does.

5 out of 5 stars Bargain-priced magic.......2004-06-21

This CD is fantastic! All three concertos are very enjoyable and expertly played. The cello concerto and the violin concerto are great, but our favourite is the piano concerto, which sounds like it has a great first movement, no middle movement and 2 finales! If you don't know the work, when the second movement is running, you would swear it was the last movement ... until you hear the last movement, which is equally energetic.

Beautiful! Highly recommended

5 out of 5 stars Saint-Saens creates amazing music.......2001-01-28

Ideal sample of Saint-Saens' versatility. Three great concerti, showcasing three top perfomers, three excellent orchestra and three world-class conductors. Cello Concerto No.1 is my favorite. The composer has used the full range of the intrument, and every possible technical "trick" in the book! Ma handles it perfectly. The result is extremely engaging, a passionate masterpiece. Piano Concerto No.2 challenges the pianist, and Licad has what it takes to give a flawless performance. Lin shows virtuosity in performing Violon Concerto No. 3. Highly recommended.
Cho
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Sounds like 98 year old women gargling with pine sap
  • Perfect & Wonderful!!!
  • Transporting!
  • Beautiful music
  • Incredible mystical journey with Tibetan nuns et al...
Cho
Choying Drolma & Steve Tibbetts
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Release Date: 1997-01-21

Tracks:

  1. Ngakso
  2. Kyema Mimin
  3. Kyamdro Semkye
  4. Ngani Troma Part 1
  5. Ngani Troma Part 2
  6. Cho Chendren
  7. Kangyi Tengi
  8. Ney Ogmin Choying Podrang
  9. Shengshik Pema Jungney
  10. Om Pana Phem
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  13. Nubchok Dechen
  14. Senge Wangchuk
  15. Dechen Monlam
  16. Tal

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Choying Drolma and the Nagi Nunnery Foundation sing songs and invocations of the Cho ("cutting") teachings based on the Prajnaparamita practices established by siddha Padampa Sangye and Machik Labdron. The delicate filigree of chants and supplications is beautifully and sparsely adorned by Tibbetts's treated guitars, percussion, and effects to create an otherworldly experience so alluring in its fragility it is easy to forget the strength of purpose behind these messages of generosity, loving kindness, and compassion through release of the ego. Far beyond the often superficial "new age," Cho is so rich in contemplation and spirituality that even a cursory listen can hardly fail to evoke a beneficial response, and this glorious tapestry of sound alone is enough homage to its 1,100-year legacy. --Derek Rath

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars Sounds like 98 year old women gargling with pine sap.......2007-04-30

I'll tell you right now I don't own any of Choying's music, and I wouldn't waste my money to obtain it. I am glad Amazon has a sampler system set up so I can listen before I buy. My advice to anyone who want's good music is to buy a cd of traditional Christian hymns that honors Almighty God (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) the creator of Heaven, earth, and Hell.

5 out of 5 stars Perfect & Wonderful!!!.......2005-01-07

This CD is perfect! A beautiful blend of vocals & music create a wonderful relaxed & meditative experience.

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

Haunting, simple and surreal, this is music that will gently but unapologetically usher you into another world. The nasal, microtonal chants of Tibetan nuns from Nagi Gompa, led by Choying Drolma, are enhanced by tasteful, sparing and somehow utterly appropriate accompaniments composed by Steve Tibbets. Instruments used include bells, simple drums, guitar, bouzouki, cymbals, cello, viola da gamba, violin and electric bass, but don't expect any funky club-like fusion act here. This music is the real thing--utterly Tibetan and utterly alien for most western ears, with the subdued and often atonal instrumentals falling quietly and respectfully in line behind the chanting nuns. According to the CD insert, "Cho" is a system of contemplative Buddhist practices based on Prajnaparamita. The literal translation of the word is "cutting", as in cutting through ego-clinging and excising demons. It took me a few listens to get used to this album, expecting the chants to be jarring and distracting, but finding them unexpectedly comforting instead. Now "Cho" is one of my favorite albums to meditate to--simultaneously down-to-earth and otherworldy. For a livelier interpretation of traditional Buddhist chants, check out the releases of the Japanese group Uttara Kuru.

5 out of 5 stars Beautiful music.......2003-12-24

Here is a great example of Tibetan music emerging from the isolated plateaus and valleys where it has been passed on from generation to generation for more than a thousand years. Choying studied with the Lama Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, one of the greatest teachers of luminous awareness meditation and this album leads us into the space in which we too can touch the existential awareness, purity and beauty that the Tibetans have preserved for us for all these centuries.

The simple harmonies of Tibetan sacred music have been designed to create energetic response patterns in the singer and the listener ... to link the visible with the invisible. The particular chants in Cho represent and mediate the surrendering of the body to "hungry ghosts" - an ancient Bonpo (shamanic) practice in which the practitioner sees through the illusion of a solid reality by recognizing the insubstantial nature of all things.

You cannot miss with this music that celebrates awareness and truth.

5 out of 5 stars Incredible mystical journey with Tibetan nuns et al..........2003-03-21

I can't wait to receive and hear this CD; the frammis.com website which has all of Tibbett's CD's has an incredible PBS interview from 1998 with Tibbetts describing how he came about making and recording the Tibetan nuns on this album. The music and the process is simply amazing.

Here's the frammis website review:

CHOYING DROLMA and STEVE TIBBETTS Chö Over the past few years, the music of Tibetan monks has gained a massive audience, with Western listeners finding refuge from the rat race in the chants and songs of the East. Those same medicinal properties are at the core of this breathtaking collaboration between veteran Minneapolis guitar wizard Steve Tibbetts and Choying Drolma, a Buddhist nun whom Tibbetts met and recorded at a small monastery in Nepal. When Tibbetts returned home with the tape of Drolma supernatural vocals he added some instruments to the songs and sent the tape back to the nunnery as a gift, and to Rykodisc and Hannibal Records, who decided to release it. The result is "Chö" (English translation: "cutting"), a beautiful pastiche of celestial songs that evokes a tenderness, optimism and appetite for life that cuts through in any language. Tibbetts' understated instrumentation nicely complement the nuns' disciplined chants, to the point where it sounds as if they've been collaborating forever.  St. Paul Pioneer Press...
Wynton Marsalis: In Gabriel's Garden
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  • Listen with Earphones and Be Astounded
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Wynton Marsalis: In Gabriel's Garden

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ASIN: B000002AP7
Release Date: 1996-05-14

Tracks:

  1. Suites de Symphonies, Premiere Suite, Fanfares: Rondeau
  2. The Prince Of Denmark's March
  3. Sonata In D Major, G.5: I. Adagio
  4. Sonata In D Major, G.5: II. Allegro e staccato
  5. Sonata In D Major, G.5: III. Adagio
  6. Sonata In D Major, G.5: IV. Allegro
  7. The King's March
  8. Sinfonia In D Major, G. 4: I. Presto
  9. Sinfonia In D Major, G. 4: II. Adagio e spiccato - Presto
  10. Sinfonia In D Major, G. 4: III. Allegro
  11. An Ayre
  12. Sonata No. 2 In D Major For Trumpet, Strings And Basso Continuo: I. (Overture). (Grave) - Allegro
  13. Sonata No. 2 In D Major For Trumpet, Strings And Basso Continuo: II. Adagio
  14. Sonata No. 2 In D Major For Trumpet, Strings And Basso Continuo: III. (March). (Allegro)
  15. Rondeau from Abdelazar
  16. Sonata A5 No. 1 In D Major, T.V.1: I. Andante
  17. Sonata A5 No. 1 In D Major, T.V.1: II. Allegro
  18. Sonata A5 No. 1 In D Major, T.V.1: III. Grave
  19. Sonata A5 No. 1 In D Major, T.V.1: IV. Allegro
  20. Rondeau
  21. Sonata In D Major, G.6: I. Adagio - Vivace
  22. Sonata In D Major, G.6: II. Adagio - Largo
  23. Sonata In D Major, G.6: III Allegro
  24. Prelude From Te Deum, H. 146
  25. Sinfonia con tromba In D Major, T.V.8: I. Allegro
  26. Sinfonia con tromba In D Major, T.V.8: II. Adagio
  27. Sinfonia con tromba In D Major, T.V.8: III. Allegro moderato
  28. Sinfonia con tromba In D Major, T.V.8: IV. Allegro
  29. Trumpet Voluntary
  30. Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 In F Major, BWV 1047: I. -
  31. Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 In F Major, BWV 1047: II. Andante
  32. Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 In F Major, BWV 1047: III. Allegro assai

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Listen with Earphones and Be Astounded.......2007-03-12

As I've said in other reviews of music, I don't know the technicalities, but I know what I like. Wynton Marsalis has never failed to delight and, truth be told, I use "In Gabriel's Garden" as background music in the office and to fall asleep to. As smooth or smoother than any trumpet player I've ever heard, and his "Moto Perpetuo" is simply unbelievable.

He rounds out my four favorite classical musicians: Itzhak Perlman, Earl Wild, David Russell, and Wynton Marsalis. How would you like to see all four on stage? A pipe dream: I can't even get tickets to any one of them unless I know four years in advance that they're going to be in town.

Btw, "Classical Wynton" is my all-time favorite Marsalis album.

I have one wish, and can't forgive PBS for not doing this: Wynton had a program for kids about jazz, and after "its run," they never brought it back. I think it should be required in all schools.

5 out of 5 stars Sweet baroque trumpet music!.......2005-10-01

It was the first disc that acquaints me with this trumpeter 2 years ago and i was suprised by that the disc brought me more than i ever dared expect from it, probably the artist is not active enough like a professional classical specialist to establish an impression to me as a classical artist from which I would like to expect more and more but this one is stunningly wonderful classical cd,although its sound quality is not preferable to me:the orchestre sounds too timid,afterall the trumpeter Mr Marsalis does not fail in retain my interest in the disc.well I cannot say more for trumpet is a complete musically stranger to me.if there are more classical trumpet music discs coming up.I would look forward to this name.

5 out of 5 stars Praising The Most High Through The Clarion Voice.......2003-07-18

...a lowly servant heralding the return of The King...

...perhaps at the fringe society-wise, but nevertheless a clarion voice in praise of The Most High...

...stunning and spiritually invigorating...

4 out of 5 stars Wonderful Wynton.......2001-12-15

Wynton Marsalis is a superb musician. His style is bright, pure and exuberant, but he has a tendency to go a little overboard sometimes. In this CD that tendency is particularly evident in his rendition of Bach's Brandenburg Concerto. However, his playing is terribly moving and charismatic and he brings a vitality to these pieces that is seldom present in other performers' interpretations. The repertoire is very varied and the English Chamber Orchestra provide wonderful accompaniment. These versions may be a little flamboyant sometimes, but they are great nonetheless, and Wynton's masterful playing is always worth listening. Very few people can express the sheer joy of making music as intensely as Mr. Marsalis; his renditions of Jeremiah Clarke's works are absolutely marvellous.

4 out of 5 stars Darn Good Trumpet Playing.......2001-11-11

Okay, I'll admit Mr. Marsalis may have taken some liberties with the music and made it a little more "flashy," shall we say. However, this IS Wynton Marsalis, and as long he continues to play impeccably on all his albums (this one being no exception), he can do whatever he darn well pleases as far as I'm concerned.

On this recording, Wynton Marsalis produces music from an instrument from which it is difficult for most other trumpet players to get any kind of respectable sound. His mastery of the piccolo trumpet is nothing short of remarkable, to say the least. If you've ever tried to play one, after hearing this you will gain a much deeper appreciation for the man's seemingly limitless talent and potential with both piccolo and regular trumpets.

Yes, piccolo trumpet means some high notes, so if high notes bother you, maybe you should shy away from this one and pick out another one of Mr. Marsalis' spectacular albums.

Conclusion: Why four stars instead of five? Mostly because of the liberties taken with the music. Still unbelievable trumpet playing - worth the price just for that.
Cho Ku Rei
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Excellent!
  • Not at all what I expected
  • Outstanding!
  • Why is there a problem with symbols?
  • Soothing, entrancing healing music
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Tracks:

  1. Cho (18:03)
  2. Ku (23:04)
  3. Rei (18:03)

Product Description

New Age Voice (NAV) Awards: "Meditation/Healing Album of the Year" Winner Reiki is the guided movement of Ki or life energy. Everyone of us has currents flowing through our bodies. Reiki assists the body in maintaining a healthy flow of energy. Energy currents in motion create vibrations. The art of combining vibrations harmoniously is called Music. Reiki and Music share a common principle of healing: Attunement. Reiki has five symbols that the healer uses to focus the energy. Until recent times, these symbols were kept secret and given to Reiki initiates only. Now these symbols can be found in various publications around the world. Buddhist tradition openly recognizes these symbols as the five steps on the Path to Enlightenment. The first of these symbols is called the Cho Ku Rei. The Cho Ku Rei can assist us in focusing within, taking us into the Labyrinth of our true being. When we walk the Labyrinth we walk the Passage of Healing. Applying the method of sacred geometry to the first of the Reiki symbols, along with ancient tunings, chakra intervals, overtone frequencies, resultant rhythms, Tibetan chant and angelic melodies, Cho Ku Rei is shared with love and respect to all beings on a path of healing.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Excellent!.......2005-01-20

At the age of 56, I have traveled throughout much of the world, following my higher self, learning as much as I can about my true self - my beloved Spirit. And now I am sharing what I have learned. Besides my writing, I am a Chi fitness group instructor for the young and the young at heart. The exercises are essentially a continuous movement of Yoga, Qigong (Chi Kung)and Wu Shu forms for a period of up to sixty minutes. I use the music of this CD as background for my instruction. It is powerful yet peaceful. The low fundamental frequencies provide firm, solid grounding while the higher entrainment frequencies allow the rest of the body to flow freely in concert. With its Reiki touch, it provides a subtle, non-invasive means for attunement, thereby enabling the students to self-heal, strengthen and balance their personal energy systems - hence their flow of personal Chi. The music is awesome. It's perfect. I gave it four stars simply because I believe that there is always room for growth. Thank you Weave. Namaste.

1 out of 5 stars Not at all what I expected.......2004-07-13

I am a massage therapist and am always looking for new music to use in my practice. I also do energy work similar to Reiki and thought this would be an excellent chioce based on the reviews. I and many of my clients were dissapointed. My clients complained that the music was boring. I try to use music that is very calming and relaxing without being boring or too stimulating to my clients. I actually foun this music agitating and promply resold it especially after my clients complained. I also think that the placement of the sacred symbol on the cover was not handled with the appropriate reverence.

5 out of 5 stars Outstanding!.......2004-03-09

This is an outstanding masterpiece and very effective for Reiki. I like the way it flows and is not distracting; you can "become one" with the music.

5 out of 5 stars Why is there a problem with symbols?.......2004-02-26



We communicate with symbols, because we think with symbols. Symbols are everywhere. I do not see anything wrong when there are used while doing something good! And as for all those Reiki symbols. Who made them sacred? Please read upon it's history!

Reiki is just a philosophy and a healing technique. Never was it meant to be a religious cult, which unfortunately, some "smart" business people project to be...

Let just enjoy the music and pay less attention to the "details"! There are more important issues in the World to worry about! Like the Holly Cross, lately, instead being respected as a symbol of Christian Faith, is used as a weapon, by those who are afraid of Christ's followers...Some groups, undoubtfully, would like to forbid public displays of this magnificent symbol of Universal Love and Forgiveness!

Let us all pray for Peace on Earth, so one day we, as One Human Race, will be able to listen to healing substance of CD's like this one, without analyzing it's cover...

4 out of 5 stars Soothing, entrancing healing music.......2003-07-19

Weave has produced an excellent disc of healing music, incorporating soothing, repetitive chord patterns and an angelic choral effect. The depth and flow of the music are very relaxing, excellent for helping a person relax the mind and open up to healing energy flow. The music, however, is so entrancing that it might not be suitable for listening in many situations where you can't allow yourself to be hypnotized or lulled into a deep state of relaxation. I see the use of the Reiki symbol on the album as appropriate, as the significance of the symbols has been distorted since the life of Usui. Symbols are not secret or the true source of Reiki power or energy, they are more accurately described as tools to help one attune to or resonate with energy - there are now many "new" Reiki styles with new symbols and opportunities for teaching and making more money. Since Reiki is universal life force, no training or symbols are necessary for everyone to access that energy, and those concerned with "protecting" the symbols are on a misguided quest. Weave has produced a soothing composition and shared it, along with a Reiki symbol and symbol meaning, with the world. I appreciate this contribution.
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  • !!!
  • A strong collaboration that is of one mind
  • The Passion and Precision of Sibelius and Nielsen Flow from these Performances
  • Much Needed Reissue
Sibelius, Nielsen: Violin Concertos

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ASIN: B00077F94I
Release Date: 2005-10-18

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars !!!.......2007-08-01

Great performance of Sibelius, beautiful Nielsen's music. Who would think that North and East could meet so successfully.

5 out of 5 stars A strong collaboration that is of one mind.......2006-07-26

Esa-Pekka Salonen and Cho-Liang Lin seem to think alike, as one immediately notices here. In both the Sibelius and Nielsen concertos the orchestral part runs along seamlessly with the soloist. It's rare for violin virtuosos to submit themselves to an equal partner, and perhaps Lin goes a bit too far. He has a big tone (especially as miked here) and a very direct way of expressing himself. I only wish he'd cut loose in the first movement of the Sibelius, or that in the finale his playing felt a little less controlled.

But those are quibbles. There's a lot to be thrilled by in these muscular, sometimes brash performances. As remastered, Sony's recorded sound for Lin is demonstration quality, adding a great deal to one's pleasure. The Nielsen is so well played that for years this CD was the front-runner, although Vengerov has managed to beat Lin out with extra passion and finesse. Even so, Lin has musical integrity and impeccable technique. The stronger personality here, I suspect, is Salonen, who is a first-rate Sibelian and turns the orchestral parts of both concertos into symphonic works.

5 out of 5 stars The Passion and Precision of Sibelius and Nielsen Flow from these Performances.......2006-01-23

That Esa-Pekka Salonen and Cho-Liang Lin have enjoyed a strong collaborative affinity over the past years is well known and their recordings never fail to satisfy, no matter the composer's works at hand. But this now restored recording of the fiendishly difficult Sibelius and Nielsen Violin Concerti with Salonen conducting the Philharmonia Orchestra of London and the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra is once again proof that few musicians understand these works as well as the partnership of Salonen and Lin.

Lin's sumptuous, golden tone is never forced out of focus even in the most rapid sequences of the Sibelius. His intonation and phrasing are right in the middle of the target and his integration with the orchestral fabric is so natural that when exposed phrases emerge it is as though the entire string section is distilled into one instrument. The second movement is one of the most beautiful ever recorded, with Lin and Salonen bringing all the understated Nordic passion into full flower.

The Nielsen is rarely performed and the reasons are unclear, especially hearing the way the concerto works so well in these collaborators' hands. The performance is bracing and makes the most of Nielsen's extended melodic lines.

If there is a 'flaw' to be found, it is in the recorded sound of the orchestras. Whether that is due to the orchestras or to the engineers is unclear, though having just heard the LA Philharmonic with Hilary Hahn as the mesmerizing soloist leaves one thinking it is the former. The Sibelius in Disney Hall becomes a musical experience that rings through the spaces of the hall and the mind long after the final chord. Now that Salonen and the LA Phil are recording for DGG let's hope that he and Lin will again record these concerti in this ambience. Until that time, this amazingly affordable CD is a must for every collector. Highly Recommended. Grady Harp, January 06

5 out of 5 stars Much Needed Reissue.......2006-01-08

This CD has been out since 2004, but only recently has it started selling here at Amazon. That is because when this new line of Sony "Great Performances" first came out, they were being offered exclusively through Tower Records, but now thankfully they are available anywhere fine music is sold (I sound like a commercial). There were a dozen or so initial "GP" titles and the majority of them have been previously available on CD at full price, and with this reissue are receiving their midline debut. And for this Sibelius/Nielsen VC CD that is very important as copies of its out-of-print predescesor were being sold at outrageous prices in the Amazon Marketplace. I won't go into specifics about these performances, other than to say they are brilliant, because there are some great commentaries posted with its previous incarnation. I'm still fuming mad at Sony for recently deleting so many of their best CDs, but at least they are continuing to make some classics available once again.
What's That Clickin' Noise
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    What's That Clickin' Noise
    Henry Cho
    Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
    ProductGroup: Music
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    ASIN: B000F8OIEG
    Release Date: 2006-07-18

    Tracks:

    1. I'm South Korean
    2. Great Bread Phenomenon
    3. Holidays
    4. I Love All Sports
    5. On Marriage
    6. Arab, Alabama
    7. Bachelor System
    8. We Need To Talk
    9. On Children
    10. On Pregancy
    11. Gotta Communicate
    12. Way Woman Talk
    13. Public Engagement
    14. Apple Juice?
    15. What's That Clickin' Noise?
    16. You Don't Have Two Quarters?
    17. Korea: It's Like A Different Country

    Album Description

    "I'm an Asian with a Southern accent," remarks Cho. "To a lot of people, that right there is funny." Always making the most of who he is, Cho recently inked a deal to co-create and star in his own sitcom based on his life as a Korean-American born and raised in Tennessee. You will be able to see him in his own one-hour comedy special What's That Clickin' Noise?
    Welcoming The Sabbath
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      Welcoming The Sabbath

      Manufacturer: Sony
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      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B0000029M8
      Release Date: 1997-10-07

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      1. Lechu Neranenoh (Come Let Us Sing)
      2. L'Cho Dodi (Sabbath The Queen)
      3. Borchu (Bless The Lord)
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      9. Kiddush L'Shabus (Sanctification For The Wine)
      10. Yigdal (The Living God O Magnify And Bless)
      11. Shabbat Shalom (Welcome Sabbath)
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      The London Concert: Haydn/Hummel/Mozart/Fasch
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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      ASIN: B0001ENYO4
      Release Date: 2004-02-24

      Tracks:

      1. I. Allegro
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      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Marsalis delivers again.......2007-01-30

      If you like trumpet concertos, you cannot go wrong with this album.

      5 out of 5 stars This is a perfect album..........2006-08-16

      People may solely know Marsalis as a world-class Jazz musician, but he's... at worst... pretty darn good on Classical works too. He does have a strong background in both Jazz and Classical. And he played all of the pieces very well, including those requiring killer high notes. Forget all the negative responses; he does an absolutely great job!

      This album features some of the most beloved works for trumpet, all which were composerd during the Baroque and Classical era. The original release has him performing concertos by Haydn, Leopold Mozart (Wolfgang's dad), and Hummel, as well as a concerto for trumpet and 2 oboes by Fasch. The Haydn is above all a classic for all Classically trained trumpet players.

      The bonus tracks not included in the former releast, however, makes it even better; two exciting concertos requiring killer high notes (even up to a high A!), and another one featuring two trumpets (even though Marsalis played both parts using multitrack - would have been nicer if he worked with another trumpet player, perhaps Maurice Andre). Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 2, the latter of the works with high notes, is a piece you're likely to hear in one place or another, and it's a must for every trumpet player to check it out. All works in general require a great deal of virtuosity and musicality, so like any Maynard Ferguson piece, it's pretty darn hard to master.

      This is a perfect album whether you're a Wynton Marsalis fan, or enjoy listening to any hard-core trumpet music regardless of genre.
      Notorious C.H.O.
      Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
      • Rent the DVD instead
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      • Margaret Cho--"Take me Away..."
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      Manufacturer: Nettwerk Records
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      ASIN: B000067OZ6
      Release Date: 2002-06-18

      Tracks:

      1. Gag Reflex
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      Customer Reviews:

      2 out of 5 stars Rent the DVD instead.......2003-07-07

      I'm a Margaret Cho fan, but I don't recommend buying this CD. I bought it but then decided to rent the DVD of her Notorious C.H.O. tour. I haven't listened to the CD since. So much of her humor is seeing the faces she makes as she tells stories, and all of that, of course, is lost on the CD.

      1 out of 5 stars Painfully unfunny.......2003-05-30

      I've always been a big fan of raunchy humor from Sam Kinison to Dave Attel. But most "dirty" comedians include a key ingredient that Margaret Cho has left out: a punch line. This is a CD full of stories from Cho's past which are supposed to make us laugh but fall way short. I didn't so much as crack a smile the whole time I listened to this. Not because I was offended, but becuase it just wasn't funny. To make matters worse, Cho drops the comedy altogether on the second CD and spends the whole time whining about being an over weight woman. This is supposed to be a comedy CD?

      4 out of 5 stars Margaret Cho--"Take me Away...".......2002-11-05

      Maraget Cho always seems to be at the fore front of comedy. Releasing "I'm The One That I Want" on a limited theatrical release was pure genius. She follows that concert film up with the Notorious CHO film and this CD captures a live concert.

      Mixing in everything from 9-11 to major gay humor, Cho easily takes your mind away from the nuisances of every day lives and lets you into a world of reality.

      Her take on her parents is never forgotten and Cho does a funny bit on her father's brush with homosexuality and her mother's travels in the Middle East.

      Gay fans around the world can rejoice in knowing this album is geared towards them, however straight fans will get something from it as well.

      As fans know the popularity of "Can I warrsssh your vagina" will find another new saying as she embarks on a story of colonics and sexual orgasms (or the lack thereof).

      Concert films on to CD always have the audience pauses for laughter and you will soon learn to take it in. If you are need of a funny CD which will make you smile and laugh out loud, this is the one CD for you!

      4 out of 5 stars Raunchy to the core!.......2002-10-22

      I love Margaret Cho. She's funny on this album. unlike previous shows she's done, this one is ultra-raunchy. A lot of sexual jokes that, at some points, seemed bit too much.

      Margaret still has perfect comedic timing and her stories are always a riot. I was disappointed, though, that there were few jokes about her mother, her trademark comedic tool.

      I recommend this CD to you anyway. It's a 2-CD set. She's got great jokes. Make sure the kids are out of the room, though.

      5 out of 5 stars More Than Just Margaret.......2002-08-20

      This CD is an excellent addition to anyone's collection. I remember first spotting Margaret Cho on her short-lived sitcom "All American Girl." She is a beautiful, talented, and incredibly funny woman. This girl isn't your average stand-up gig. Margaret bursts out with stories that put you on the edge of your seat with tears in your eyes until you fall to the ground laughing. Her life has been one tremendous obstacle and she's made it all the way to Carnegie Hall. The CD starts with some new material about her travels in Scotland but later delves into the stories we know and love about her mother and gay males friends. My personal favourite would have to be the story of "Alan and Jeremy" her two drag-queen friends from highschool who got into fights everyday; ... If you've ever felt like the world has let you down or that you just don't fit in, then this CD is for you. It will raise your hopes and the corners of your mouth.
      Martinu: Chamber Music
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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      • Fine Selection of Martinu Chamber Works
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      • An excellent Martinu album
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      ASIN: B0000014AR
      Release Date: 1996-09-17

      Tracks:

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      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars An Artist Whose Time Will Come.......2006-03-01

      Bohuslav Martinu seems to polarize even lovers of contemporary music. While there are those who dismiss his output as superficial, there are equally vociferous societies who maintain blogs on the internet that make Martinu an icon. Where he actually falls is probably somewhere in the middle, though this lovely album of his chamber music hopefully will convince some doubters of his worth.

      Anyone living in the Southern California area has grown to know Martinu through the auspices of KUSC music guru Jim Svejda whose nightly broadcast Music Shelf opens with the third movement (Allegretto poco moderato) of the Martinu Piano Quartet No. 1 - that splendid piano solo that is gradually joined b the pulsating and quirky strings. It is a 'popular favorite' among Svejda's devotees and garners more questions to the radio station staff than any other question posed! The Piano Quartet is here performed by Rainer Moog (piano), Daniel Adni, Young-Chang Cho and Isabelle van Keulen and captures all the playful business of this charming work.

      The other works on this well-recorded album include the Quartet for oboe, violin, cello & piano with Charmian Gadd, Joel Marangella, Alexander Ivashkin, Kathryn Selby, the lyrically dreamy Sonata for viola & piano with Daniel Adni, viola and once again Rainer Moog, piano. The final offering is one of the folk song inspired Quintet for 2 violins, 2 violas & cello with Charmian Gadd, Solomia Soroka, Rainer Moog, Young-Chang Cho, Theodore Kuchar.

      For an introduction to the music of this strong composer this fine CD recorded at the 1994 Australian Festival of Chamber Music is a fine starting point. And then on to the symphonies... Recommended. Grady Harp, February 06


      5 out of 5 stars Excellent Chamber Music Find.......2005-02-25

      Recently heard on the radio the playing of the Oboe Quartet of this recording and was blown away with the lively and spirit of the peace.

      Pleasantly surprised to find it on this truly budget price with additional chamber offeriings of this late 19th-early 20th century composer.

      The additional offerings are well done by musicians at the 1194 Australian Chamber Festival. My favorite in addition to the Oboe Quartet is the Viola Sonata which is luscious and flowing with shades of his previous Rhapsody Concerto.

      The Piano and String Quartets are fine, echoing Martinu's master: Roussel.

      4 out of 5 stars Fine Selection of Martinu Chamber Works.......2004-01-13

      This is an interesting selection of Martinu chamber works featuring very good performances. Works are chosen from relatively early in his career (the String Quintet, 1927), from his period in America (the Piano Quartet #1, 1942; the Oboe Quartet, 1947), and from late in life (the Viola and Piano Sonata #1, 1955). This is a lot of very interesting and lovely music. The Sonata is a particular favorite of mine.

      5 out of 5 stars A great collection of Martinu's chamber music.......2003-11-21

      This disc contains four performances of Martinu's chamber works, recorded during the 1994 Australian Festival of Chamber Music.

      The Piano Quartet is the longest work on the disc. It is in three movements, in a fast-slow-fast format. The first movement is strongly contrapuntal and rhythmic, yet full of melody, while the austere, melancholy second movement reserves the piano for the later, more dramatic stages. The work ends with a delightful allegretto finale which runs through a number of folk-music-inspired episodes before whirling to a conclusion.

      Shorter, but no less delightful, is the quartet for oboe, violin, cello and piano. The opening movement is moderately fast and distinctly rhapsodic in nature. This is followed by a brief slow movement that begins with big piano chords before moving towards more delicate material. The finale is again folk-music inspired, but much more concise than in the previous work.

      The viola sonata takes much further the rhapsodic tendency seen in the opening movement of the oboe quartet. The first movement is largely slow, and is characterised by long, lyrical, drawn-out melodies in the viola against a gently syncopated piano part. The finale is basically fast, though with constant changes in tempo that never allow any particular mood to prevail for long.

      The string quintet is the earliest work on the disc, and the most abrasive. The motor rhythms of the opening movement suggest the Bartok of the second quartet, while the bleak Largo slow movement is unusually dissonant for Martinu. The finale responds to the darkness of the slow movement, alternating joyous rhythmic vitality and more gentle, lyrical material.

      All four of these works are amongst the best of this prolific composer's chamber works, and the performances are all very good. Strongly recommended, particularly at the price.

      5 out of 5 stars An excellent Martinu album.......2002-11-27

      In an Amazon.com review of a different CD (the Naxos recording of Martinu's flute trio), someone parenthetically took a cheap shot at the pieces on this album, calling them "vacuous and annoying."

      Well, don't let that idiot put you off this CD. These pieces might not be as instantly accessible as some of Martinu's other chamber works, but they are all excellent pieces of music. I can see how the intensely contrapuntal textures and idiosyncratic melodic lines may seem overwhelming initially, but after a few listens these features disentangle themselves- the music is often 'busy', but this is because it is very detailed and (I think) beautiful. The Quartet for Oboe, Violin, Cello, and Piano is very fresh and lively, and the Piano Quartet No. 1 gets better every time I hear it.

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