Odes [Import]

1. 40 Braves

2. Neranzoula (Le Petit Oranger)

3. Danse du Feu

4. Kolokotronei

5. Fleuve

6. Racines

7. Lamento

8. Menousis

Tracks:

Music For Queen Mary: Symphony
Music For Queen Mary: Welcome To All The Pleasures
Music For Queen Mary: Here The Deities Approve - While Joys Celestial
Music For Queen Mary: Then Lift Up Your Voices
Music For Queen Mary: Beauty, Thou Scene of Love
Music For Queen Mary: In A Consort Of Voices
Music For Queen Mary: Man That Is Born Of A Woman
Music For Queen Mary: In The Midst Of Life
Music For Queen Mary: Thou Knowest, Lord
Music For Queen Mary: Symphony (Adagio - Allegro) - Adagio
Music For Queen Mary: Come Ye Sons Of Art
Music For Queen Mary: Sound The Trumpet
Music For Queen Mary: Come Ye Sons Of Art
Music For Queen Mary: Strike The Viol
Music For Queen Mary: The Day That Such A Blessing Gave
Music For Queen Mary: Bid The Virtues
Music For Queen Mary: These Are The Sacred Charms
Music For Queen Mary: See, Nature, Rejoicing
Music For Queen Mary: March
Music For Queen Mary: Thou Knowest, Lord
Music For Queen Mary: Canzona

Tracks:

Odes For St. Cecilia's Day: Symphony (Introduction) - Canzona & Adagio - Allegro - Grave - Allegro
Odes For St. Cecilia's Day: Hail! Bright Cecilia
Odes For St. Cecilia's Day: Hark! Hark! Each Tree
Odes For St. Cecilia's Day: 'Tis Nature's Voice
Odes For St. Cecilia's Day: Soul Of The World
Odes For St. Cecilia's Day: Thou Tun'st This World Below
Odes For St. Cecilia's Day: With That Sublime Celestial Lay
Odes For St. Cecilia's Day: Voluntary - In D Minor - Wonderous Machine!
Odes For St. Cecilia's Day: The Airy Violin
Odes For St. Cecilia's Day: In Vain The An'rous Flute
Odes For St. Cecilia's Day: The Fife And All The Harmony Of War
Odes For St. Cecilia's Day: Let These Amongst Themselves Contest
Odes For St. Cecilia's Day: Hail! Bright Cecilia
Odes For St. Cecilia's Day: With Rapture Of Delight - Hail! Bright Cecilia

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Andrew Parrott and his Taverner Consort, Choir, and Players have made some of the finest Purcell recordings to have appeared since the period-instrument revival began; unfortunately, most of those discs had been out of print for years. Happily, Virgin has reissued some of Parrott's best work on this reasonably priced two-for-one release. The performances aren't just exemplary, they're something of a landmark: in them Parrott pioneered the now-standard practice of using high tenors rather than falsettists on some of Purcell's low-lying "countertenor" parts. (One example is "Sound the trumpet," a duet for "high" and "low" countertenors from Purcell's ode Come, ye sons of art, sung by falsettist Timothy Wilson and high tenor John Mark Ainsley.) Excellent performances of the Funeral Sentences and Funeral Music for Queen Mary are here as well, but the centerpiece of this set is Hail, bright Cecilia!, the longest and most colorful of Purcell's odes in praise of the patron saint of music. There is some serious competition here--Paul McCreesh and Philippe Herreweghe have made superb recordings of this work--but Parrott edges them out. For example, alone among the ode's conductors on record, Parrott interpolates an organ solo amidst all of the text's praise of the organ (an instrument St. Cecilia was thought to have invented); he also provides appealing variety by using 12 different soloists (as Purcell did at the premiere). Those soloists are an impressive lot--they include Emma Kirkby, David Thomas, Paul Elliott and Charles Daniels (gently enchanting in the tenor duet "In vain the am'rous Flute"), and the Hilliard Ensemble's Rogers Covey-Crump, who gives an extraordinary rendition of the famous and fearsomely difficult air "'Tis Nature's Voice." --Matthew Westphal

Customer Reviews:

Unrivalled recording......uncommon brilliance........2006-11-24

The mind boggles when listening to Purcell. Certainly his was a genius that could vie with any great contrapuntist. It is sad that he had to go so early in his life. But then I guess we wouldn't have seen the rise and rise of Handel.

Having said that, this recording is a marvellous one, one of uncommon brilliance I might add. It does not represent a summary of his work and style, even if restricted to just his vocal music, such was the originality and fertility of his invention. But it is revealing of the enormity of his command of music. Why this composer isn't as well-known as Mozart or Bach, or yes even Handel, I will never know.

I assure all that the quality of these recordings is unrivalled. Careful attention is paid to detail, and a first-rate line up of soloists ensures a world-class performance. I give this recording 5 stars out of five, for a stunning example of excellence and high standards.

a voice teacher and early music fan.......2006-07-29

This is a 2 CD package which involves 2 different recording dates and recording groups. Disc l: Odes "Welcome to all the Pleasures"-"Funeral Sentences"-"Come Ye sons of Art"-"Funeral Music for Queen Mary". The singers on this disc are:Emily Evera(soprano),Timothy Wilson (countertenor),John Mark Ainsley(tenor),Charles Daniels (tenor) and David Thomas (bass). It was recorded in 1988, Disc 2: ode "Hail Bright Cecelia" with singers Emma Kirkby (soprano),Michael Chance , Kevin Smith (countertenors),Paul Elliot, Neil Jenkins, Andrew King (tenors)and Michael George, Richard Wistreich (basses).This disc was recorded in 1985.Contrary to Westphal's opinion, I do not like tenors to be given solos that should be sung by countertenors; the quality of the tenor voice is not light enough for these tunes. Also Disc 1 has it over disc 2 in quality because the singers are better balanced as to skill than on Disc 2; this is most unfortunate because the better soprano (Kirkby) and the better countertenor (Chance)are on Disc 2. I absolutely do not like the sound of Kevin Smith's voice; it is "edgy" and lacks warmth. In fact, it detracts from whatever he sings on the Disc. There are a lot better recordings of these odes by other conductors; try them if you have no recordings of these at all.

Excellent.......2005-12-01

This is an excellent set of performances of these Purcell gems. The soloists, choir, and instrumentalists are all first rate. The infrequently performed funeral and birthday music for Queen Mary is a real treat. Recommended strongly.

No Bargain.......2004-01-23

I agree with the Editorial Review and the comments posted with this release. These are superb recordings of Purcell's great works. But there is a big problem with this package. This is a Virgin Veritas x2 pack. The original recordings have been bundled up in a space saving jewel case and sold at half the price of the originals. Unfortunately, this comes at cost to the potential buyer. Gone is the original artwork, gone are the original notes by Richard Luckett and Eric Van Tassel, and most seriously, gone are the lyrics of these great works. Unless you already own versions of these works that have the lyrics, this is not the place to start. I strongly urge you to acquire these wonderful works in their original editions from Virgin: Hail! Bright Cecilia on disc #45160 and Come ye sons of art on disc #45159 (for some reason, Amazon has these listed under the label EMI). This release is no bargain.

Awesome! A high tenor paradise.......1999-07-22

What a wonderful recording! The lineup of soloists is simply stunning. There are many of them: practically a different person for each air. This achieves admirable variety, and each voice is a pleasure to hear. I'm a big fan of hautes-contre, so I was really happy to discover that they get to sing most of the "alto" airs on this set. The highlight of this recording is my all time favorite Purcell air 'Tis Nature's Voice, stunningly sung here by Rogers Covey-Crump. I think I've heard just about every 'Tis Nature's Voice ever recorded (except for Rene Jacobs, who I wouldn't really want to hear), and Covey-Crump undeniably gets the most out of it. But my favorite remains Mark Padmore on the Herreweghe recording of Hail! Bright Cecilia. Herreweghe uses fewer soloists (Padmore sings all tenor and half of all countertenor parts), and slower tempi that, in my view, help the singers' intonation. But all in all, the choice ends up being a matter of taste. There is no rational basis to prefer one of these two recordings over the other: both are wonderful.

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A Modern Masterpiece
Strange discovery
ITHE BEST ALBUM OF VANGELIS EVER! It is beyond imagination... No need to understand Greek, this is truely TOP WORK & MUST HAVE!!
Simple and wonderful!
INCREDIBLE COMBINATION

Odes
Irene Papas
Manufacturer: Polygram Int'l
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ASIN: B0000072RY
Release Date: 1988-06-13

Tracks:

40 Braves
Neranzoula (Le Petit Oranger)
Danse du Feu
Kolokotronei
Fleuve
Racines
Lamento
Menousis

Customer Reviews:

A Modern Masterpiece.......2007-05-12

This is Vangelis' greatest work - it is a very contemporary, well advanced for its time, re working of traditional Greek folk songs from the 19th Century using electronics, operatic motifs and complex arrangements-without negating authenticity. Irene Papas is magnificent interpreter of the emotion, depth of these works. She is a master actor and a brilliant vocalist. All Vangelis' other works pale in comparison to ODES.

Strange discovery.......2007-01-16

I was looking for the Odes by Vangelis and Irene Papa for the last 10 years and couldn't find it. It took me about a minute to find it in the Amazon pages. Thank you very much!

ITHE BEST ALBUM OF VANGELIS EVER! It is beyond imagination... No need to understand Greek, this is truely TOP WORK & MUST HAVE!!.......2005-07-09

Someone commented this album ONLY 3 STARS, saying it is not easy flowing as the other works of Vangelis. I can only but disagree. I believe, this is a more PERSONAL work, more GREEK and to the ROOTS performance that perfectly matches Irene Papa and Vangeli. People who are from Greece would most likely chill with the flute performances, vocals and strong melodies Vangelis delivers. I feel transported back in ancient Greece, thing I never experienced before. It makes you mesmerize of Greek islands and a National spirit!

Simple and wonderful!.......2005-02-24

Magic is the word that could describe this album! The simplicity of the melodies and the singing with the modern Vangelis'arrangements create a unique atmosphere. It is a Greek album with a particular modern color thanks to Vangelis and Irene Papas. Even if it was recorded more than 20 years ago sound so fresh and new! Highly recommended!

INCREDIBLE COMBINATION.......2000-06-03

Vangelis at his best combined with the excellent voice and soul of Irini Pappa produced a piece of work worth having by all quality music lovers

Liszt: Sonata for piano in Bm; Lugubre Gondola No1&2

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The Liszt B minor played as a fascinating tone poem
Simply amazing!
simply very good
Simply amazing - and not only the Sonata
Simply amazing - and not only the Sonata

Liszt: Sonata for piano in Bm; Lugubre Gondola No1&2

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ASIN: B000001GF5
Release Date: 1992-04-14

Tracks:

Sonate H-Moll In B Minor: Lento assa - Allegro energico-; Andante sostenuto-; Allegro energico
Nuages gris
La notte
La lugubre gondola 2
Funerailles

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Krystian Zimerman's brilliant, powerful account makes an extraordinary impression, both in its overall sweep and in its extremely fine resolution of textural detail. The pacing is excellent, the playing electrifyingly virtuosic yet disciplined, the interpretation impassioned yet dry-eyed and impressively controlled. The fugato is taken at an unbelievable clip and rendered with dazzling accuracy and effect. The recording, made in the concert hall of Copenhagen's Tivoli Park in 1990, achieves an outstanding balance between presence and ambience. --Ted Libbey

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The Liszt B minor played as a fascinating tone poem.......2006-08-30

I don't have much to add to the praise so deservedly lavished on Zimerman's 1990 account of the Liszt B minor sonata. As noted below, the piano sound is deep, ful, and realistic. Famous accounts by Horowitz and Pollini aren't recorded half as well. Zimerman plays with remarkable originality and variety--he's in a class by himself on that score.

Liszt invented the orchestral toen poem, and this pianist plays an abstract sonata as if it's full of people and places, shifting pscyhological moods and dreamy fantasy. He's ultra-Romantic in the sense that every shrede of imagination is being extracted before our ears. The fillers, mysterious fragments from the late Liszt, are played just as evocatively.

Simply amazing!.......2005-07-08

This is a truly amazing disc. Zimerman has it all: a great sound, a great overall vision of this exceptional work (probably the best work of Liszt) and a stunning virtuosity (listen to the fugato!). For me this is without doubt the best recording of the Liszt sonata, with all respect for all those other great recordings of great masters as Bolet, Argerich, Arrau, Gilels, Pollini, etc.
Do not even hesitate one second, buy this CD!

simply very good.......2005-03-09

That's really one of the best Liszt Sonatas I own on CD. It's probably the best, but that's very hard to tell, if you know Horowitz (let's go...), Argerich (see what my Steinway can bear), PLETNEV (maybe the most virtuosic interpretation), Gilels ("broad"), Curzon (incredibly risky), Cziffra (3 hands), Pogorelich (surprise), etc...
What I really like about this CD is the beautiful sound quality of the piano. Also listen to the other tracks, it's so abysmal Liszt-
I love it- and you will love it too....

Simply amazing - and not only the Sonata.......2002-12-26

Incredible - even compared to Horowitz's this Sonata-recording is breathtaking, but i would like to point out that the other performances on this CD are amazing as well: You hardly can get a good recording of the piano version of La Notte and Zimerman plays it so movingly (it is surely the best what You can find by now), La Lugubre Gondola is also played with much understanding although i prefer it to be a little slower and gloomier (like the Erno Szegedi-recording), the Funerailles is PERFECT!!! No other words to describe! Zimerman is not affraid of using the pedal (most pianists are) as indicated in the beginning of the piece, the funeral march makes one cry, the Chopinesque left-hand octaves in the second half are played with incredible evenness (i only heard such delicacy in that passage from Bolet before). The Nuages Gris is played well as well, although a bit too fast in the beginning i felt.
Alltogether - IF YOU LIKE LISZT'S MUSIC YOU HAVE TO GET THIS DISC.

Simply amazing - and not only the Sonata.......2002-12-26

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If you're looking for minimalism...
Impecable recording quality...a recording artists dream.
Brilliant performance, good sound
They can sing this in Heaven

I Am The True Vine: Arvo Part
Paul Hillier , Theatre of Voices , and Pro Arte Singers
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ASIN: B00003Z9U9
Release Date: 2000-03-14

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Bogoroditse Djevo
I Am The True Vine
Ode IX, from Kanon pokajanen
Woman With the Alabaster Box, The
Tribute To Caesar
BERLINER MESSE with Christopher Bowers-Broadbent organ/Kyrie
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BERLINER MESSE/Veni Sancte Spiritus
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BERLINER MESSE/Angus dei

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Contemporary troubador Paul Hillier has been one of the key players behind introducing Arvo Pärt's music to Western audiences, first through recordings with the Hilliard Ensemble and later through his magnificently innovative group Theatre of Voices. I Am the True Vine continues the collaboration by bringing together some truly vintage Pärt compositions from the '90s. Although it exists on disc in a more elaborate version for choir and strings, the 1990 Berlin Mass was originally written for just four solo voices and organ. Pärt later revised the score, returning to that original sonority, which is the version offered here. The consummate preparation of the Theatre of Voices, in which every line is lovingly unfurled, the whole building into a memorable aural sculpture, only heightens a listener's admiration for Pärt's ability to make the seemingly simple profound. We also hear the composer in a more overtly joyful mood than usual in the short first selection, while the title track--a setting of a text from the Gospel of John and one of three world premiere recordings here--is a marvelously organic example of word painting (representing Pärt's choral virtuosity even when it comes to setting English text). --Thomas May

Customer Reviews:

Heavenly lullaby.......2006-08-20

This is the CD on my bedroom CD player that I listen to to "center" myself before going to sleep. It's actually a little intense for lullaby music, stimulating in a profoundly relaxing way.This is the first CD I would take to my desert island.

If you're looking for minimalism..........2003-04-03

I must have been under the false impression that ALL of Arvo Part's work since 1976 (around the time Fur Alina was written) was in the minimalist vein. Well, this recording is certainly not minimalist in any way, shape, or form.

If you are looking for this type of recording, I would recommend you try Part's instrumental works (apart from those written before '76).

This disc sounds more like neo-rennaisance madrigals and motets. If you are looking for a modern composer doing this type of work, look no further. However, if you are expecting another Fur Alina you will be greatly disappointed.

Impecable recording quality...a recording artists dream........2001-01-06

The best choral recording on the market period. So great in fact that I use this CD to test mid-range imagining on high end speakers. The tones are so pure....that you'll agree this is the CD you spent over 600. a speaker for, bar none.

Brilliant performance, good sound.......2000-09-14

The CD "I am the true vine" with works by Arvo Part is my first more thorough encounter with this composer. The sound of his music - even in the more modern parts - is always very pleasing and somewhat "easy" to listen to. In how far, however, is Part's music conveying more than just the full, well set choral sound? In my opinion, Arvo Part delivers a general feeling about the text, but it takes some time to get acquainted to the unusual style where voices join and drop out of the setting during single words, and in some cases, the emphases in the rhythm of the music do not fit the pronounciation needed in the text (that's why there are only 4 stars).

The CD presents various works, from the "Berliner Messe" - a rather advanced arrangement - via some biblical themes in English to nearly folk-style slavic tunes. This variety makes this CD probably a good start for people like me who want to know more about Part's work. The recording is nearly flawless, and the ensembles directed by Paul Hillier do a very good job.

They can sing this in Heaven.......2000-08-24

This disc is my first introduction to Arvo Part, and I was awestruck. This mystical work sounds like chant but informed by a millenium of musical advancement. I won't venture an opinion for people who aren't Christian (though I daresay they'd appreciate the music), but personally the communion of saints can sing this in Heaven. The title track alone brought me to tears. The singers are excellent and courageous and the encoding quality of the disc seems flawless. Incidentally, it's amazing Part could make such a startling and moving modern Mass setting and still make it singable for everyday liturgical use.

Baltic Voices 2 - Choral Works - Paul Hillier leads the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir [Hybrid SACD]

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Baltic Voices 2 - Choral Works - Paul Hillier leads the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir [Hybrid SACD]

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Liszt: Fantasy, Variations, Funeral Odes, Concert Solo

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Stunning and powerful
Between Earth and Heaven
Another stunner

Liszt: Fantasy, Variations, Funeral Odes, Concert Solo

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ASIN: B000002ZKZ
Release Date: 1993-11-15

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Fantasie Und Fuge S529
Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen S179
Variationen Uber Das Motiv Von Bach S180
Trois Odes Funebres: Les Morts - Oraison S516
Trois Odes Funebres: La Notte S699
Trois Odes Funebres: Le Triomphe Funebre du Tasse S517
Grosses Konzertsolo S176

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Stunning and powerful.......2006-08-26

Leslie Howard has produced an amazing recording here. This being Vol. 3 out of 59 or so, it is an exemplary achievement. Amidst the incessantly irritating piano recital discs out there with the usual Liszt pop-played-to-death stuff like the Liebestraume No. 3, Un Sospiro, Mazeppa, La Campanella, Nuages Gris, it's nice to have Howard come along and triumphantly show us that there are much more and FAR superior works from the great Hungarian master.

This CD is stellar in promulgating such lesser known works of Liszt, which, to me, are monumental and compositionally great. Listening to the Fantasie and Fugue on the Theme of B-A-C-H is sure to send your mind to another strata of contemplation. What's more, is that you're basically hearing the heaviest most storming of Liszt's entire works. I hope Howard's piano survived the assault, but it sounds like the most violent 10 minutes of attacking the piano I could ever imagine. Anyone familiar with the work should know that I don't intend to say it's all bombast and nothing more; quite the contrary. Liszt's unique style was to shape layers of music with the most mind-blowing virtuosity and dramatic embellishment. Honestly, I prefer Michael Ponti's crisp and even *more* violent and faster interpretation found on the Naxos label. Nevertheless, Howard plays with a more organ-like sonority, convincing me that there are lower registers in the piano than I even knew about. This is a masterpiece and must be heard.

The Prelude to the Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen is the only tame "break" from a colossal stream of heavy works, so enjoy the serene counterpoint because the Variations that come later prove to be the most dramatic and powerful augmentations of Bach; not even Busoni or Godowsky compare. Certain intervals in the music float gracefully and linger with quiet contrapuntal ideas, but only to gradually build up to the most explosive and infused Bach I've ever heard: Lisztian grandeur and emotion make Bach ("brook" in german) into Vulkan ("volcano"). And beneath these forte passages and fiery expressions are some of the most subtle and beautiful melodies. Without a doubt, this is the most extreme take on Bach, tempered by a fine articulation of the tranquillity behind the actual music.

The Trois Odes Funebres are some of Liszt's finest piano music and Howard gives some excellent executions here, especially the Triomphe Funebre du Tasse. Although I prefer Philip Thomson's (Naxos pianist) take on the First ode, "Les Morts," Howard is still to be commended for being the first to make it accessible to listeners. "Les Morts" is exquisitely soft music fashioned together with some extremely sensational exclamations in the second half. "La Notte" is the most profoundly haunting of them all, perfectly fitting music to be considered a "funeral ode." Lisztians may, of course, recognize the single repeated theme from the "Il Penseroso" of the Annees de Pelerinage. In between this recognizable theme is a slow and angelic interlude, making this entire work almost identical in structure with Chopin's "Funeral March" from his Piano Sonata No. 2.

"Le Triomphe Funebre du Tasse" is sheer brilliance on Liszt's side. The music exhibits such ranges of emotions; it sounds incredibly original. Romantic passages reminiscent to the Tristan and Isolde love-death scene glide like a ghostly adagio, a prelude to some roaring music of ecstasy and literal "triumph" over death. I believe this is the only recording available on amazon that features these three funeral odes together, so I definitely recommend this CD.

But there is one more piece to praise: the Grosses Konzertsolo. The ubiquitous pianists out there hustling to put the legendary Piano Sonata in B minor on their recording fail to realize there is a Piano Sonata in B minor junior out there. The Grosses Konzertsolo was later arranged by Liszt into the Concerto Pathetique, but it exists here as a wholly original and superlative work. This being the first time I heard it, I was simply stunned. Clara Schumann apparently thought little of it, but there is an astoundingly effective mixture of piano effects and dynamics here which makes for a hell of a ride. Thunderous and poignant, Liszt crafts the music into a giant panorama of emotions. Clashes of octaves and piano chords make my hair stand up, but then all of a sudden there are passages of delicate arpeggios sweeping across the keys like mystical whispers. This is a work of superior musicality; simple but powerful.

Bottom line: This recording is a must have for any Lisztian or pianophile. Anyone who remotely enjoys Romantic period piano or even the 19th and 20th century Bach transcriptions for piano will find a most rewarding experience here. Digest the superb music on this CD. I highly recommend it.

Between Earth and Heaven.......2005-04-03

Nice stuffs played by Mr. Howard's usual manner: very charming sound and virtuosity, sometimes hurried slow (IMPORTANT) sections. Above all, GREAT DEAL to face ALL Piano Music by Liszt, where each note says something! Not to talk about easiness of Howard's playing! Unbelievable!
3 funeral odes are really great "new" works.

Another stunner.......1999-09-17

I don't want to sound like a broken record, but this CD belongs in your classical library, as does most everyone in the Liszt-Howard cycle of solo piano music. Every piece on this record is masterful.

Thompson: Americana/Carter: To Music/Shifrin: The Odes of Shang

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Thompson: Americana/Carter: To Music/Shifrin: The Odes of Shang

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Odes
Vangelis With Irene Papas
Manufacturer: Umvd Import
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ASIN: B000RGH4FQ
Release Date: 2007-07-09

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Danse du Feu
Lew Kolokotronei
Fleuve
Racines
Lamento
Menousis

Album Description

The long deleted Vangelis and Irene Papas album, Odes, was originally recorded at Vangelis' Nemo studios in London back in 1978 and was released the following year in only a few European territories. Odes is based mostly on traditional Greek Folk songs with additional poems and lyrics written by Irene Papas and the Greek author and politician Ariana Stassinopoulos. Vangelis arranged, wrote and produced all of the music on the album. This digitally remastered version of the album was also remastered by the maestro himself at his home studio in Greece. Universal. 2007.

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The Long Deleted Vangelis and Irene Papas Album, Odes, was Originally Recorded at Vangelis' Nemo Studios in London Back in 1978 and was Released the Following Year in Only a Few European Territories. This is the First Time that the CD Has Been Made Available in the UK. "Odes" is Based Mostly on Traditional Greek Folk Songs with Additional Poems and Lyrics Written by Irene Papas and the Greek Author and Politician Ariana Stassinopoulos. Vangelis Arranged, Wrote and Produced all of the Music on the Album. This Digitally Remastered Version of the Album was also Remastered by the Maestro Himself at his Home Studio in Greece.

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Baltic Voices 2

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

General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Choruses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Hymns | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Masses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

A Cappella | Folk | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B0002CHHE8
Release Date: 2004-08-10

Tracks:

I Surrexit Christus
II Omnis Una
IV Benedicamus
XXIII Oremus
XIX Confitemini Domino
And Then In Silence There With Me Be Only You
Winter Hymn
Lord, Have Mercy
Ode 1
Odes 7-8
Kondakion
Ikos
O Holy Virgin, Rejoice
O Lord, Jesus Christ
Our Father In Heaven

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Keeping the standard high.......2005-05-26

It was a long time ago since I purchased the first volume of the Baltic Voices series with Paul Hillier and the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir; it was thus with great enthusiasm that I purchased Vol. 2, and my expectations were enthusiastically met. I can wholeheartedly second reviewer J D Wilder's positive review, and would recommend any person who appreciates choral music in all its forms to obtain this CD.

My favorites are the Winter Hymn, the Grigorjeva and the Schnittke selections, though the other tracks featured on this disc deserve acclaim just as much, if only for the fact that the choir performs indefatigably throughout! If you are looking for choir music that emulates a variety of moods and never really ceases to be ethereal and relaxing, I highly recommend this CD. And if you have started with Vol. 1 of the series, the purchase of this CD is practically not up for debate.

They've done it again!.......2005-03-12

The Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir with Paul Hillier was memorable in the first Baltic Voices recording, so it would be hard to say that they have outdone themselves, but they have come close. They have discovered many composers-many very worthy composers-to the world in this recording. The Choir is brilliant and the very talented Mr. Hillier puts them to excellent use. They can make anything sound good, but with this music, they almost don't need to try. The music by Galina Grigorjeva was the most stunning, but I also found the Schnittke delightful. These two recordings are for anyone who wants to hear the beautiful things going on in modern choral music.

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Henry Purcell: Odes and Anthems

Manufacturer: Vanguard Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

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Odes | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B0001Z4992
Release Date: 2004-06-08

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Dated but fascinating.......2005-05-09

When I first heard this recording of Purcell's "Come Ye Sons of Art" over the radio some 25 years ago, I was struck dumb with amazement. A man could sing like this? Since then, the skills of countertenors have improved markedly, and revisiting this performance was a bit of a let down. That said, it is a fascinating bit of musical history, a decent performance that gives us a look at the dawn of the modern countertenor phenomenon. Sir Michael Tippett conducts the Ode on St. Cecelia's day, and for circa 1960 these are good recordings, well conducted. Alfred Deller's place in musical history is secure.

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