In the Mirror of the Sky

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The origins of ancient Persia's (i.e., modern-day Iran's) secular classical canon and parallel Islam-based Kurdish tradition both reach back hundreds of years. Each depends on the memorization of complex scales and disciplines, which paradoxically provide an ideal firmament for intricate, feverishly sensual flights of modal-flavored improvisation. Kayhan Kalhor plays the kamencheh, a spike fiddle ancestor of the medieval rebec and modern violin. A member of the Persian/Indian ensemble Ghazal, he was nominated for two Grammys in 2003. His collaborator, Ali Akbar Moradi, is a singer, teacher, composer and renowned exponent of the Kurdish tanbur, a long-necked pear-shaped lute with 14 gut frets. Accompanied by the tombak (goblet drum) virtuoso, Pejman Hadadi, the two explore a repertoire associated with the Yarsan people of Kurdistan. Western early music fans will notice certain haunting similarities to surviving Crusades-era works, but even total neophytes will be transported by the performers' passion and finesse. --Christina Roden

In the Mirror of the Sky,Kayhan Kalhor,Ali Akbar Moradi,World Village,Int'l & World Music,Iranian,Middle East / Asia Minor,Pop,Traditional Middle Eastern Folk

Average customer rating: Fantastic !! A Direct Hit

In the Mirror of the Sky Kayhan Kalhor , and Ali Akbar Moradi Manufacturer: World Village ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Middle East | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Night Silence Desert Scattering Stars Like Dust Without You The Wind The Rain ASIN: B00027JYDU Release Date: 2004-06-08

Tracks:

1. Sar Aghaz (Introduction)
2. Showgh (Joyful Anticipation)
3. Maqam-E Gel-E Wa Darreh-Avaz (Brings Him Back Maqam-Vocal)
4. Gol Wa Khuk-Mogadameh (Flower and Earth-Introduction)
5. Maqam-E Gol Wa Khuk (Flower And Earth Maqam)
6. Gel-E Wa Darreh-Foroud (Brings Him Back-Landing)
7. Majnooni-Bedaah-E Bar Asaas-E Naghmeh Panj Zarbi
8. Maqam-E Alwand-Avaz (Alwand Maqam-Vocal)
9. Foroud (Landing)
10. Choopi (Dance)

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The origins of ancient Persia's (i.e., modern-day Iran's) secular classical canon and parallel Islam-based Kurdish tradition both reach back hundreds of years. Each depends on the memorization of complex scales and disciplines, which paradoxically provide an ideal firmament for intricate, feverishly sensual flights of modal-flavored improvisation. Kayhan Kalhor plays the kamencheh, a spike fiddle ancestor of the medieval rebec and modern violin. A member of the Persian/Indian ensemble Ghazal, he was nominated for two Grammys in 2003. His collaborator, Ali Akbar Moradi, is a singer, teacher, composer and renowned exponent of the Kurdish tanbur, a long-necked pear-shaped lute with 14 gut frets. Accompanied by the tombak (goblet drum) virtuoso, Pejman Hadadi, the two explore a repertoire associated with the Yarsan people of Kurdistan. Western early music fans will notice certain haunting similarities to surviving Crusades-era works, but even total neophytes will be transported by the performers' passion and finesse. --Christina Roden

Customer Reviews:

Fantastic !!.......2005-11-23

This is absolutely one of the best Kurdish albums yet released, and one of the best interpretations of the deep-rooted music of the Kurdish Yarsanî cult. Muradî is indeed the greatest master (mamoste) of this music, and it's cool to see Kalhor returning to his roots here. Both perform with great depth and mastery in a unique combination. The three last pieces are particularly impressive.

A great album for anyone interested in listening to one of the most ancient and authentic musical traditions in the world!

A Direct Hit.......2004-07-09

Fans of Persian and Kurdish music will absolutely love this recording, which unites two amazing musicians. Not quite as lush as the everything-but-the-kitchen-sink arrangements of the Kurdish ensemble The Kamkars, they more than make up for that with more richly ornamented melody and depth of feeling. There's little thunderous daff drumming to be heard here, which is, for me at least, one of the more appealing aspects of Kurdish music. An excellent, EXCELLENT CD.

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Royce Concerto Richard Kastle Manufacturer: Yum Recordings ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Chopin | Chopin, Frédéric | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Rondos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Nocturnes | Short Forms | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Piano | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Saxophone | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B000003SG7 Release Date: 1997-09-30

Tracks:

1. Boardwalk Rondo
2. Piano Concerto No.5 Royce Concerto: Adagio
3. Piano Concerto No.5 Royce Concerto: Andante
4. Piano Concerto No.5 Royce Concerto: Moderato
5. Mirror Pool
6. Desert Sky
7. Ida's Love Theme
8. Adagio
9. Tempest
10. Nocturne In a - Richard Kastle R
11. Prelude In E
12. Polonaise

Average customer rating: Electric Scotto Unique Kraus in exceptional Faust

Gounod: Faust Highlights Charles Gounod , NHK Symphony Orchestra , Paul Ethuin , Alfredo Kraus , Renata Scotto , and Nicolai Ghiaurov Manufacturer: Gala ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Gounod | Gounod, Charles | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Romances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Scotto, Renata | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000FXLD Release Date: 2000-06-06

Tracks:

1. 'O Wonder!'
2. 'The Golden Calf'
3. 'Just As The Light Breeze'
4. 'My Lovely Young Lady, Will You Not Allow Me'
5. 'What Unknown Emotion Fills Me?... Hail! Chaste And Pure Dwelling'
6. 'I Should Darely Like To Know...There Once Was A King Of Thule'
7. 'O Godfness! What A Lot Of Jevels!'
8. 'Ah! I Laugh To See How Lovely I Look In This Mirror'
9. 'Not A Moment Too Soon!'
10. 'It Is Late Now...Farewell!'
11. 'O Night Of Love, Radiant Sky!'
12. 'Divine Purity!'
13. 'He Loves Me! My Hart Is In A Turmoil!'
14. 'Immortel Glory Of Our Ancestors'
15. 'You Who Pretend To Sleep'
16. 'Go Away! It Is Almost Daybreak'
17. 'My Heart I Almost Overcome With Terror'
18. 'Wait! Here Is The Street'
19. 'Take Care, Or You Are Lost'
20. 'Marguerite!...Saved!'

Customer Reviews:

Electric Scotto.......2002-09-25

I like much of Scotto's artistry, but this is just not her cup of tea. Her high notes sound like they are plugged into an electric socket! AHHHHH!!!... Even her usual, wonderful word painting is not there. Her Vien's at the end of the garden scene are worse than the most mushy mouthed Sutherland (who could at least produce beautiful sounds). Get the Sony arias disc with Renata Scotto, which, oddly enough, shows her in much better and firmer voice, even though it was recorded later.

Ghiaurov is magnificent, as always and Kraus provides more elegant support than many of his later recordings.
If you want a verismo-like performance, get the recording with Freni (awesome......the largest voiced Margie on record). Domingo is dramatic, beautiful, if without a great high C. The final trio is SO dramatic. Hmmmm, what to buy?

Unique Kraus in exceptional Faust.......2000-06-22

One of the aspects that made of Alfredo Kraus an exceptional singer was the care with which he chose the roles that resulted most adequate to his voice and temper. Faust was one of these paradigmatic roles, but unfortunatelly he never made a studio recording of this opera. The Tokio live recording of 1973 is thus an exceptional substitute and probably the only chance to enjoy the master's full Faust. By the time of this recording, he was at the highest point of his carreer, and we may appreciate here his precise technique, the delicacy of this style and the adequacy of his voice for the French repertoire. His 'Salut, demeure ... ' is a masterclass of singing. Ghiaurov follows the tradition of the Russian and Bulgarian basses and composes an overacted but vocally splendid Mephistophèles. He was also at the highest point of his carreer. Renata Scotto was an irregular soprano, but her Margheritte is excellent (probably only surpassed on records by Victoria de los Angeles in this role). Ethuin's direction is agile, perhaps too rapid in the choirs. The quality of the sound is good, and the price is astonishingly low. The complete recording of the Tokio version is rare and very difficult to get, so this selection of highlights is an alternative to consider seriously. Given the low price of this CD, it is a must for any opera lover and Kraus fan.

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