M3

1. Solamente Mía

2. Ingrata Suerte

3. Lloro Por T

4. Por Que Te Vas?

5. Es Tanto Amor

6. Me Ouele Estar Solo

7. Media Luz

8. Quédate

9. Mi Llanto Vale Mas

10. Estoy Llorando

11. No Te Arrepentirás

12. No Hay Otro Amor

M3,Masizzo,Sony International,Latin,Mexican,Mexico

---

Average customer rating: Soul Food Absolutely wonderful

My Favorite Encores Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Waltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Chopin | Chopin, Frédéric | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Robert Schumann | Schumann, Robert | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Scriabin, Alexander | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Szymanowski | Szymanowski, Karol | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Debussy | Debussy, Claude | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rachmaninov | Rachmaninov, Sergei | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Etudes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Character Pieces | Short Forms | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Nocturnes | Short Forms | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Scherzo | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Scriabin, Alexander | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Cliburn, Van | ( C ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music $7.99 and Under | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Chopin, Frédéric | ( C ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Debussy, Claude | ( D ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Rachmaninov, Sergei | ( R ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Schumann, Robert | ( S ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Scriabin, Alexander | ( S ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Szymanowski, Karol | ( S ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Cliburn, Van | ( C ) | Performers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Classical Instrumental Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: The World's Favorite Piano Music My Favorite Chopin Van Cliburn: My Favorite Rachmaninoff Van Cliburn: My Favorite Liszt Tchaikovsky: Concerto No. 1/Rachmaninoff: Concerto No. 2 ASIN: B000003F3H Release Date: 1991-05-10

Tracks:

1. Scherzo No. 2, Op. 31
2. Reflections in the Water
3. Etude, Op. 4, No. 3
4. Etude, Op. 10, No. 12: Revolutionary
5. La plus que lente
6. The Girl with the Flaxen Hair
7. Nocturne, Op. 62, No. 2
8. Dedication
9. Etude, Op. 8, No. 12
10. Clair de lune
11. Etude tableau, Op. 39, No. 5
12. The Isle of Joy

Customer Reviews:

Soul Food.......2003-10-03

This collection is simply delicious! It is no less than food for the soul. Van Cliburn is my favorite pianist for the sheer fact that he does not get in the way of the performance. Cliburn plays the music as it was intended to be heard. Never too fast or too slow, Cliburn seems to be in tune with the timing of the Gods! Chopin has never been played more beautifully. Chopin's music requires sensitivity to each and every note. So often a pianist will rush through Chopin as if he were a jockey at the Kentucky Derby; not Cliburn. Cliburn caresses each note and brings out the subtle and sublime harmonies that Chopin composed. We are fortunate to have the recordings of Van Cliburn and esspecially his Chopin and Debussy. Treat yourself to this soul satisfying gift!

Absolutely wonderful.......2000-04-12

This features some of the most beautiful songs played by the one of the best pianists in the world. Van Cliburn clearly enjoys and loves playing these pieces. There is a wide spectrum of "classical music" played from Scriabin to Chopin. I definietly recommend this CD to anyone who appreciates fine music and outstanding performances.

Average customer rating: Masta Ace - Disposable Arts The Ace is back One the ALL TIME GREATS My Favorite *Incredible*

Disposable Arts Masta Ace Manufacturer: Yosumi / M3 ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: A Long Hot Summer Southernunderground Take a Look Around Industry Shakedown My Own Worst Enemy ASIN: B0006SSRK6 Release Date: 2005-02-15

Tracks:

1. The Release (Skit)
2. Too Long (feat. Apocalypse)
3. Block Episode (feat. Punch & Words)
4. IDA Commercial (Skit)
5. Don't Understand (feat. Greg Nice)
6. Goodbye Lisa (Skit)
7. Hold U (feat. Jean Grae)
8. Every Other Day
9. Roomates Meet (Skit)
10. Take A Walk (feat. Apocalypse)
11. Something's Wrong (feat. Strick & Young Zee from Outsidaz)
12. The Classes (Skit)
13. Acknowledge
14. Enuff
15. Watching The Game (Skit)
16. Unfriendly Game (feat. Strick)
17. Call From Home (Skit)
18. Dear Yvette (feat. Jane Doe)
19. I Like Dat (feat. Punch & Words)
20. P.T.A. (feat. King T & J-Ro of Likwit Crew)
21. Itch N*gga Call (Skit)
22. Type I Hate (feat. Rah Digga & Leschea)
23. Dear Diary
24. Last Rights (Skit)

Album Description

Disposable Arts begins with Ace's character being release from prison and returning to his block, a metaphor for the five-year hiatus he took before returning to the rap game prior to this release. From there we follow Ace from BK to a college campus and ride with him as he leaves his hood in search of an education beyond the streets.

More than a concept album, Disposable Arts showcases Ace exceptional flow and highlights his own inner demons about the rap game. Ace's versatility as an MC is evidenced throughout, and his knack for soulful producers (Ayatolla, Domingo, Paul Nice etc) and sharp-witted guests (Jean Grae, Greg Nice, Rah Digga, Wordsworth) make Disposable Arts a memorable edition to Hip Hop's encyclopedia.

Customer Reviews:

Masta Ace - Disposable Arts.......2006-04-09

About a 4.0-4.5 debut album. Of course I was feeling the production on this album, Masta Ace always makes sure he spits on the correct beats for his album. So more than half of the production is a plus. The lyrics, Masta Ace has some pretty good joints like "Acknowledge", good sh**. Lyrically he doesnt fail much. I still that "A Long Hot Summer" still defeats this album. But on the real dont sleep on this album, its worth the cop. Good overall. But not classic.

My Top 5 Songs
1.Too Long
2.Dont Understand
3.Take A Walk
4.Somethings Wrong
5.Acknowledge

The Ace is back.......2006-04-05

Masta Ace has crafted a masterful CD with Disposable Arts, which further cements his place in the history books of music as one of the best storytellers. Throughout the album and the excellent songs (which cover a wide range of subjects, yet render them all in an original way) there are numerous interludes, going with the 'Concept Album' he's made here, which tell a story. Think of them as forewards to the songs; it is clear, however, that each of these songs push forward Ace's plot and tell another chapter. The guest spots are excellent, production is soulful and thoughtful and his flow has only gotten better over the years.

Do yourself a favour and pick this up, if you like hip-hop or not! This is a must buy.

One the ALL TIME GREATS.......2005-12-21

Masta Ace has one of the MOST CONSISTANT artist in hip hop. Disposable Arts is a top notch album from start to finish. I recommend it to ONLY the most SERIOUS Hip Hop heads.

My Favorite.......2005-11-28

Masta Ace album you dont get any more underground than this and I'm glad he's staying himself instead of jumping to the club music like everyone else, but overall this is a good CD Nitetime beats and Masta Ace's Lyrics,C'mon who couldn't like that

*Incredible*.......2005-11-19

Absolutely ridiculous. Hip-hop at it's finest. One of my top 5 albums. Aside from a few interludes (which are actually funny), this album can be played from start to finish. Then hit repeat and listen to it again. Dope beats, dope rhymes, but not your usual bling/rims/guns rapper---Hard to do when you're growing up in Brooklyn. How did everyone sleep on this? Ace has been in the game for so long, and still gets no love...it's a shame to see such talent go unrecognized---he points out so many of the things wrong in todays rap-world. Hopefully one day someone will listen.

If you liked Long Hot Summer, this is a must...there aren't near as many skits and skippable songs on Disposable Arts. That was my only beef with LongHotSummer.

Average customer rating: Passionate, clever, and beautiful If You Don't Know This Name.....You Have Been Living Under A Rock Ausar007 Diamond in the rough.... I must admit..........

A Long Hot Summer Masta Ace Manufacturer: Yosumi / M3 ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Long Sleeves | Sleeve Length Browse (feature_browse-bin) | Refinements | Apparel Similar Items: Disposable Arts Will Rap for Food Take a Look Around A Piece of Strange Stress: The Extinction Agenda ASIN: B0002A2VQE Release Date: 2004-09-05

Tracks:

1. The Count (Interlude)
2. Big City
3. Good Ol Love
4. Fats Belvedere (Interlude)
5. Da Grind Feat. Apocalypse
6. H.O.O.D.
7. The Stoop (Interlude)
8. Beautiful
9. F.A.Y. Feta. Strick
10. Fats Crib (Interlude)
11. Soda & Soap Feat. Jean Grae
12. Do It Man Feat Big Noyd
13. Brooklyn Masala Feat. Leschea
14. The Proposition (Interlude)
15. Travelocity Feat. Punch&Words
16. The Ways
17. Wutuwankno Feat. Edo G.
18. The After Party (Interlude)
19. Oh My God Feat. The Beatnuts & Rahzel
20. Cellmate (Interlude)
21. Revelations

Product Description

1. The Count (interlude)
2. BIG CITY
3. GOOD OL LOVE
4. Fats Belvedere (interlude)
5. DA GRIND feat. Apocalypse
6. H.O.O.D.
7. The Stoop (interlude)
8. BEAUTIFUL
9. F.A.Y. feta. Strick
10. Fats Crib (interlude)
11. SODA & SOAP feat. Jean Grae
12. DO IT MAN feat Big Noyd
13. BROOKLYN MASALA feat. Leschea
14. The Proposition (interlude)
15. TRAVELOCITY feat. Punch&Words
16. THE WAYS
17. WUTUWANKNO feat. Edo G.
18. The After Party (interlude)
19. OH MY GOD feat. The Beatnuts & Rahzel
20. Cellmate (interlude)
21. REVELATIONS

Format: CD

Amazon.com

A veteran from the late '80s, Masta Ace had an old soul even when he was young. As far back as 1993's Slaughtahouse, Ace was backlashing against gangsta posturing and fake thuggery--before it became trendy to do so. His career has been uneven (if not invisible) during the past decade, but A Long Hot Summer is the dark-horse candidate for the season: a well-crafted concept album that has Ace spreading stoop wisdom. He's sentimental, to be sure, but not overwrought or ironic; his is a more meditative, relaxed attitude, matched by his smooth flow. His production team goes international, with French and even Eastern European beat-makers joining in, and they lay down a jazzydelic vibe that complements Ace's reflective manner. Ace claims that he's retiring after this album, but if it's his swan song, A Long Hot Summer is a fine, fitting closure to a career that has been rejuvenated in its autumn years. --Oliver Wang

Customer Reviews:

Passionate, clever, and beautiful.......2007-06-02

Fifteen years into his rap career, Masta Ace was a well-seasoned veteran who despite his incredible talent never received the attention or respect he deserved. From his days in Marley Marl's legendary Juice Crew, the Brooklyn native has been releasing truly awesome hip hop albums well under the mainstream radar. His fifth release, 2004's "A Long Hot Summer," is among the best musical projects he's ever been involved with. By this point, Ace had been used and abused by major labels, and his disillusionment with the hip hop game shows on this effort. "A Long Hot Summer" is a loose concept album, serving as a prelude to the story that takes place on his 2001 album Disposable Arts. The story follows Ace and his friend Fats Belvedere as they live their lives in Brooklyn, get involved in some laundering scandals, and head to jail. Ace proves to be a truly enlightening rapper. He is a real talent as a lyricist, a great vocabularist capable of executing ingenious metaphors and storylines. But what I enjoy most about Ace is his passion. He is so emotional and dramatic on this album that you can really feel his pain, depression, or wonder on the different songs. "A Long Hot Summer" showcases very solid east coast production, but the spotlight shines on Ace throughout. A crew of guests make nice appearances, enhancing the story and songs with great chemistry as well. The quality of this music is really incredible, the only complaint I might have is that the album's a little long at 22 tracks. In any event, this is a really inspiring and beautiful work, an underappreciated "mastapiece," and one of the greatest hip hop albums of the last five years.

The intro sets the scene for the story. In the "down and out" New York City, Ace and his homeboy Fats Belvedere are counting money in a Motel 6 when the police burst in on their party, and Ace begins to recount the entire summer's journey from jail. "Big City" is the first full song, and Ace profiles his hometown as a dangerous yet prideful place, talking about its inhabitants and ways of life. He also drops a message about how he perceives the government locks up black people for trying to make a living. "Good Ol Love" is a strong track both lyrically and musically, his verses are heartfelt and personal, and the chorus is very nice. "Da Grind" is a very well-produced shout out to people struggling to make ends meet. Both Ace and Apocalypse drop some thoughtful lines. "H.O.O.D." continues in the same vein, discussing the hardships of the ghetto in a dramatic yet affectionate style. The two best songs on the album follow. "Beautiful" is a truly gorgeous song where Masta Ace comments on the beautiful things he sees in the world. The beat is, well, beautiful, nostalgic and contemplative, and Ace's rhymes and chorus are inspiring. This song shows what a powerful performer he really can be. I think my favorite song, though, is "F.A.Y." featuring Strick. This song is really emotional, but also totally hilarious. The two rappers trade depressed verses about the struggles of the music industry and feeling dealing with depression, yet they're very funny and display chemistry ("Strick told me I should quit playa hatin', but f...k it, I'm not a quitter!"). The beat and chorus on this song are perfect as well, catchy and fitting. "Soda and Soap" is a conceptual gem featuring Jean Grae (hip hop's greatest female MC?), where the deep rhymes are delivered metaphorically through the names of soft drinks and cleaning products. The beat is also excellent on this song. Queensbridge vet Big Noyd guests on the rough "Do It Man," which continues the procession of excellent beats as well. "Brooklyn Masala" is a subtle, toned song with sweet rhymes to a beloved girlfriend. "Travelocity" is a solid track but not a highlight, just entertaining. "The Ways" is about corruption in major labels, and how some rappers use violence to get deals. Ed O.G. shows up on "Wutuwanko," where the two squash rumors about their careers and chronicle their music lives. The hook is really nice on this song. The Beatnuts lace "Oh My God," but the beat's just average, this is actually probably the weakest track on the album. The last full song, "Revelations," reminds me of an Eminem song, it's a very personal narrative of the thoughts going through his mind. "Outtakes" is a clever closing, it's like a blooper reel at the end of a movie.

Like the rapper himself, "A Long Hot Summer" did not receive the credit it was due, and is a little hard to find in stores now. East coast heads should consider this a must-buy, Ace's passion and entertainment value are at times unmatched. Even if you're not familiar with him and his winding career, this is an album you can appreciate and love just the same.

If You Don't Know This Name.....You Have Been Living Under A Rock.......2007-01-27

Masta Ace's Long Hot Summer is 24 tracks of beauty(the best word I can come up with). This 15 plus year veteran hasn't lost a step....still crisp as his debut back in the late 80's, Ace is quick to stress that he refuses to crossover or sellout to sell albums. My standouts would have to be "Da Grind" which talks about the life of a hip hop artists and the stress, trials and tribulations of that lifestyle with a lavish production to match the groove. My second favorite cut would have to be "H.O.O.D."....which is self explanatory...Ace talks about life in the ghetto and the struggles of overcoming it. The production on this album is some of the best I have ever heard. Those who are sold on bling-bling, money, cars and women who believe that cats like Young Jeezy and Eminem are the best thing in hip hop since sliced bread need to get a hold of this album as a reality check. A must have for any old head who knows of the old school Ace as well as any newcomers.

Ausar007.......2007-01-13

Masta Ace the Modern Ideal rapper with an album called the "Long Hot Summer" explains the New York Issues, and dilemmas. He expresses a better way for living, While in the Jungles of New York City he manages to keep his mind balanced. He definitely gives us a view on how it is to keep up the pace in the rap world. how can anyone struggle without improvement is impossible in his music album called the "Long Hot Summer". He Keeps the faith and a well overview of living in a mixed society of beliefs. He Gives to the fans the insight in his work, explains there's only one type of work ["The Good Work"]. He Usually says the music business is a business of Rhyme skills along with intelligence. He provides Conscious Listeners how money can come and go in the music business , so which means his game gotta be tight. Listening to Masta Ace is like listening to your favorite radio announcer, he never leaves his new york fans and abroad without the scoop. In The "Long Hot Summer" there are features like "Edo G." [Overlooked Entertainment] from boston, The beatnuts & Razel, & [Rocksteady Crew] Big Noyd [infamous mob family], Apocalypse, Jean Grae, Leschea, Strick, & Punch & Words.
"Good Ol Love" makes everyone like all types of music, the blend and mix is like universal and the Upbeat tempo keeps it going." Do it Man" Has this Chinese theme anthem at the begining that introduces" Big Noyd". You will probably press rewind twice or three times.... "Oh My God" has that Harlem effect with beatnuts and rahzel on the beat. We can't forget "Da Grind" where all concepts in surviving applies. It's a cool Jazz of conscious rap music. "Soda & Soap" has alot of analogies, and rhymes , and i can't forget about the skits featuring fats belvedere. Fats Belvedere and "The Ways" is a monster mix. The rest of the album remains a 5 star rating starting with " Beautiful, Hood, and Tavelocity".

Diamond in the rough...........2007-01-09

This is a straight hip hop classic. Is it because Ace is a legend but at the same time stays hungry? Or is it because the beats on this album are def? Or is it b/c it's a concept album (rare for hip hop)? The answer is, all of the above. I got this album when it first came out and it stayed in my CD player for a few months. I recently dusted it off and placed it back in the player and Wow! That's why this album is a classic. It is still better than half the stuff that came out in 06. It's just a shame that Ace retired after this album b/c "nobody is listening". Ace, you got one fan over here who is listening. Hope you come back and drop more gems like this one.

I must admit.................2006-12-28

I slept. My cuz ( who now lives in Arkansas where it is hard to find albums like this) told me get this. I have been so pissed with hip hop as of late so I did not bother checking. THIS IS A GREAT ALBUM! The beats, rhymes, concept, skits ,etc all balance out. I will now make sure I stay in touch with the underground to get those joints. Amazon heads seem to know them joints as well!

Average customer rating: Why Isn't This Wonderful Music Better Known?

Szymanowski: Harnasie (Ballet Pantomime) Op.55/Mandragora (Patomime), Op. 43/Etude For Orchestra In B Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ballets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Szymanowski | Szymanowski, Karol | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Etudes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Ballets & Dances | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Etudes | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Etudes | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Karol Szymanowski: Stabat Mater Karol Szymanowski: Violin Concertos 1 & 2/Nocturne and Tarantella Karol Szymanowski: Songs with Orchestra Szymanowski: Piano Works, Vol. 4 Karol Szymanowski: Piano Works, Vol. 3 ASIN: B0000014ET Release Date: 1997-03-18

Tracks:

1. Harnasie (Ballet Pantomime), Op.55 - Henryk Grychnik
2. Mandragora (Pantomime), Op.43: I.
3. Mandragora (Pantomime), Op.43: II.
4. Etude in b flat, Op.4, No.3 - Polish State PO (Katowice)/Gzregorz Fitelberg

Amazon.com

Harnasie is a choral ballet with folk inspired songs and dances that can perhaps be best compared to Stravinsky's Les Noce (The Wedding). It has a similar enlivening sense of rhythm and some really fresh and appealing tunes. The only reason it isn't more popular, no doubt, is because it's hard to find a chorus comfortable singing in Polish. But that's why God invented records, right? Mandragora, by contrast, is a humorous commedia dell'arte play about the rescue of a shipwrecked heroine from the lecherous embrace of her would-be savior. These authentic performances give a good account of the music, and at budget price won't dent your wallet. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

Why Isn't This Wonderful Music Better Known?.......2006-08-18

As David Hurwitz says in the capsule review on this page, there is no compelling reason why Harnasie isn't heard more often in concert--or recorded more widely, for that matter. The first time I heard it, I was blown away. Here was a composer writing music that was clearly indebted to the ballets of Stravinsky, Bartok, and maybe Prokofiev, and yet Karol Szymanowski had created a work that was not merely a pale imitation but an exciting, exotic thing unto itself. With its part for chorus and tenor solo, Harnasie is unlike any of its antecedents, including "Les Noces" and "The Miraculous Mandarin," both of which use voices, of course. No, with its languid Eastern-sounding rhythms and orchestral color, Harnasie (which debuted in 1935) looks back more comfortably to Impressionism and late Romanticism than do Stravinsky or Bartok in their most modernist ballets. Based on actual folk melodies from the Tatra Mountains of southern Poland, Harnasie is a wonderful bit of latter-day musical nationalism.

Mandragora (1920)--with its lighter scoring and greater reliance on individual instruments (especially the winds) to provide color--is intriguing as well, though it is not on quite the same plane as the remarkable Harnasie. But especially if you aren't familiar with Szymanowski, you'll probably be floored as I was by the quality of invention in this music.

The Etude for Orchestra is just a makeweight, orchestrated, as it was, not by Szymanowksi himself but by Polish conductor Gzregorz Fitelberg. Still, it is a pleasant piece worth adding to your collection.

The performances are entirely idiomatic and played and sung well by the Polish State forces. The recording is a bit distant and bright--probably a function of the hall--but if you crank it, it will give very good results. All and all, this disc is a great introduction to one of the twentieth century's most undervalued composers.

Average customer rating:

Gorecki: Concerto for Piano and Strings Three Pieces in Old Style / Shostakovich: Chamber Symphony / Kilar: Orawa / Szymanowski: Etude in B Flat Minor / Bacewicz: Concerto for String Orchestra Grazyna Bacewicz , and Amadeus Chamber Orchestra Manufacturer: Conifer ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Górecki, Henryk Mikolaj | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Szymanowski | Szymanowski, Karol | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Shostakovich | Shostakovich, Dmitri | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Etudes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Harpsichord | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Kilar: Piano Concerto ASIN: B0000024DX Release Date: 1995-02-14

Tracks:

1. Concerto For Piano And String Orch.
2. Concerto For Piano And String Orch.
3. Three Pieces In Old Style
4. Three Pieces In Old Style
5. Three Pieces In Old Style
6. Orawa
7. Etude In B Flat Minor
8. Concerto For String Orchestra: Allegro
9. Concerto For String Orchestra: Andante
10. Concerto For String Orchestra: Vivo
11. Chamber Symphony: Largo
12. Chamber Symphony: Allegro Molto
13. Chamber Symphony: Allegretto
14. Chamber Symphony: Largo
15. Chamber Symphony: Largo

Average customer rating:

Oppitz:Nocturne Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pavanes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Chopin | Chopin, Frédéric | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Falla | Falla, Manuel de | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Fauré, Gabriel | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Liszt | Liszt, Franz | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mendelssohn | Mendelssohn, Felix | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Ravel, Maurice | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rachmaninov | Rachmaninov, Sergei | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Scriabin, Alexander | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Szymanowski | Szymanowski, Karol | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Debussy | Debussy, Claude | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Etudes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Fantasies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Character Pieces | Short Forms | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Nocturnes | Short Forms | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Scriabin, Alexander | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Barcarolles | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Gerhard Oppitz Plays Liszt ASIN: B000003FN4 Release Date: 1996-05-21

Average customer rating: Naxos's/Roscoe's well-mixed strange couplings/disc compilations for the occasional hearer, Jones@Nimbus for the collector! NEXT STOP...... SZYMANOWSKI....!!!

Karol Szymanowski: Piano Works, Vol. 1 Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Szymanowski | Szymanowski, Karol | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Etudes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Piano | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Etudes | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Etudes | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Karol Szymanowski: Piano Works, Vol. 3 Karol Szymanowski: Piano Works, Vol. 2 Szymanowski: Piano Works, Vol. 4 Karol Szymanowski: Violin Concertos 1 & 2/Nocturne and Tarantella Szymanowski: Harnasie (Ballet Pantomime) Op.55/Mandragora (Patomime), Op. 43/Etude For Orchestra In B ASIN: B000001432 Release Date: 1995-06-06

Tracks:

1. Mazurka, Op. 50 Nos. 1-4: No.1
2. Mazurka, Op. 50 Nos. 1-4: No. 2
3. Mazurka, Op. 50 Nos. 1-4: No. 3
4. Mazurka, Op. 50 Nos. 1-4: No. 4
5. Metopes, Op. 29: L'Ile des Sirs
6. Metopes, Op. 29: Calypso
7. Metopes, Op. 29: Nausicaa
8. Four Studies, Op. 4: No. 1
9. Four Studies, Op. 4: No. 2
10. Four Studies, Op. 4: No. 3
11. Four Studies, Op. 4: No. 4
12. Piano Sonata No. 2 In A Major, Op. 21: Allegro assai
13. Piano Sonata No. 2 In A Major, Op. 21: Allegretto tranquillo

Customer Reviews:

Naxos's/Roscoe's well-mixed strange couplings/disc compilations for the occasional hearer, Jones@Nimbus for the collector!.......2006-08-08

If you are interested in the complete piano music by Szymanowski, you can choose between four single Naxos CD's with Martin Roscoe, or a 4 CD Set by Nimbus Records with Martin Jones. The Nimbus box costs a bit more than 4 x Naxos but with a free coupon code (virtual voucher) the prices end up equal, so price cannot matter. What does matter is the artist's performance, and the manner of the disc compilations. Roscoe needed 12 years (1994-2006) to complete the Naxos project and has won numerous awards and praise for it during that period, whereas Jones needed 1 year (1992-1993) only with no significant award; so objectively speaking, Roscoe's performance is 'better'..although there is nothing to criticize regarding Jones's perfect playing. In my crusty ears both performances sound very much alike, to be honest; so who plays should not matter either. Finally the most distinctive feature of the two releases is the compilation on each disc: Jones's is 100% chronological (op.1,3,4,8,10,14,etc.), so that you can find all(!) of the middle-Szymanowski on disc three; CD1&2 represent the early, and CD4 the late (CD4 has 100% the exact compilation as Marc-Andre Hamelin's recording on hyperion records!) composer. This makes listening to the CD's very very easy and comforting. In opposition, Roscoe seems to have mixed all operas arbitrarily on the discs and he even splitted the Mazurkas Op.50 and spread them on all four CD's. Strange thing to do! Sorry, i cannot detect any kind of logical order within the Roscoe release. You might like the element of surprise when listening to a Roscoe disc..but I find these illogical couplings with its arbitrary doses of early-middle-late Szymanowski rather irritating than enjoyable. It somewhat spoils the collector's edition *IMHO*. And that's maybe exactly the point of Naxos: Roscoe's CD's aim at the occasional listener who only wants *one* disc, representative for Szymanowski's oeuvre, and no matter which disc he chooses, it will always contain a similar dose of early, middle, and late. In our case, such devised marketing did not work for me! :P The booklet for Jones@Nimbus has 12 pages of true reading, excellent and detailed; the total times for his four CD's are 69.06, 66.06, 66.06, 67.34 (sum=4h29min); produced and copyright 1999.
A last word on the music itself, if Bortikievich (Bortkiewicz) was the 'Russian Chopin', then Szymanowski must be called the 'Polish Scriabin^2': early-Szymanowski sounds like early-Scriabin, just with squared virtuosity and complexity; middle-Szymanowski sounds like late-Scriabin with double frenzy and intensity. So, if you enjoy Scriabin, you will like most of Szymanowski, bet?!

NEXT STOP...... SZYMANOWSKI....!!!.......2003-01-04

Karol Szymanowski [1882-1937], son of Poland and modernist kindred of Chopin, is well-served by Mr. Roscoe in this first volume (of three, so far) issued by Naxos of the composer's complete piano music, and is, as well, an exemplary introduction. Although I decry the scattering of integral sets of pieces (e.g. the twenty Mazurkas, Op. 50), and I'm sure Producer Gary Cole could have coordinated the works to CD intact, still (and just the same, as a good friend once ruminated), since Szymanowski's piano music doesn't appear to be overrunning the classical catalogue, we should be grateful for anything available.

The opening four Op. 50 Mazurkas (all dedicated to Artur Rubinstein) are fetching and nicely nuanced in Roscoe's hands, especially No.'s 1 and 3, whose combined elements make a fascinating Chopin/Scriabin mix.

The Metopes, Op. 29 bring tantalizing aural pictures from the world of Homer's Odyssey, and with it the wanderings of legendary hero, Odysseus. Szymanowski's exotic use of impressionism and mood recalls the obvious influence of Debussy and Ravel. The assimilation, however, is engrossing.

Most attractive are the Op. 4 Etudes, especially the very Scriabinesque, and beautiful, No.'s 1 and 3. Chopin's muse hovers nearby as Mr. Roscoe sensitively coaxes every note.

Sonata No. 2, Op. 21, running nearly twenty-nine minutes, is an entirely different affair. Often powerfully virtuosic, often tender, the work is quite like Rachmaninov in its scope, and quite superb, as well, on its own terms.

The Naxos engineers have given Mr. Roscoe's performances faithful reproduction; likewise, the pianist has given the composer his due.

[Running time: 66:44]

Average customer rating:

Karol Szymanowski: Piano Works Manufacturer: Hyperion ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Szymanowski | Szymanowski, Karol | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Etudes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Fantasies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005A7M0 Release Date: 2001-04-10

Average customer rating: HIGHLY ABUSIVE!!!! cop this. finally 74 min of good hip-hop

Ground Original DJ JS-1 & Dub-L Manufacturer: Yosumi / M3 ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Claimstake ASIN: B0000AINQX Release Date: 2003-07-22

Tracks:

1. Intro - DJ JS-1
2. Nowadayz - C-Rayz Walz, Evidence, , React
3. Essentials - KRS-One, , Rahzel
4. Ak Like U Want It - Akrobatik
5. Lights Out
6. License 2 Ill - Ill Bill
7. What Am I?, Pt. 1 - Masta Ace
8. Unstoppable - Planet Asia
9. Crossbreed - Tragedy Khadafi,
10. Take a Loss - Kool G Rap
11. X-Posed - Casual
12. Turn It Up! - Punch N Words
13. Puttin in Work - Big Daddy Kane
14. What Am I?, Pt. 2 - Special Ed
15. Drugs in My Vein - C-Rayz Walz
16. Professor X Interlude - DJ JS-1
17. Audio Technician - Immortal Technique, Lifelong
18. Dirty - Prince Poetry
19. Beyond - O.C.
20. Arrogant - Pack FM, , ,
21. Spontaneous Combustion Freestyle - Dice Raw, Rahzel
22. Rest Assured - React, ,
23. Outro - DJ JS-1

Product Description

1. Intro
2. Nowadays - feat. Evidence, C Rayz Walz, Pep Luv & React
3. Essentials - feat. Krs-One & Rahzel
4. Ak Like U Want It - feat. Akrobatik
5. Lights Out - feat. Ill Bill Of Non-Phixion
6. What Am I? Pt 1 - feat. Masta Ace
7. Unstoppable - feat. Planet Asia & Percee P
8. Crossbreed - feat. Trez & Tragedy Khadafi
9. Take A Loss - feat. Kool G Rap
10. X-Posed - feat. Casual
11. Turn It Up! - feat. Punch N Words
12. Putting In Work - feat. Big Daddy Kane
13. What Am I? Pt 2 - feat. Special Ed
14. In My Vein - feat. C Rayz Walz & Breez Evahflowin
15. Interlude - feat. Professor X
16. Audio Technician - feat. Lifelong & Immortal Technique
17. Dirty - feat. Prince Poetry
18. Beyond - feat. OC
19. Arrogant - feat. Tonedeff, Substantial, Pack Fm & Rise
20. Spontaneous Combustion Freestyle - feat. Dice Raw Of The Roots
21. Rest Assured - feat. Skoob Of Das Efx, Strick & React
22. Outro

Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

HIGHLY ABUSIVE!!!!.......2003-09-21

IF YOU'RE NOT INTERESTED IN COPPING THIS ALBUM, YOU PROBABLY WEAR A REALLY BIG HAT, LISTEN TO 50 CENT, AND HAVE NO BUSINESS OWNING IT ANYWAY. THAT SAID, GROUND ORIGINAL IS STRAIGHT HIP HOP. BEATS! RHYMES! SCRATCHES!(REMEMBER THOSE THINGS?)FROM MIC GODS LIKE BIG DADDY KANE, KRS, AND MASTA ACE TO THE NEXT GENERATION OF LYRICISTS LIKE C RAYZ WALZ AND BREEZ EVAHFLOWIN',THIS ALBUM SHOWS YOU WHAT HIP HOP SHOULD BE. DUB L AND JS-1 HAVE KINDLY BLESSED YOU WITH AN ARRAY OF HIGHLY ABUSIVE AUDIO TREATS. YOU SHOULD THANK THEM. SERIOUSLY, GO TO RITE-AID, BUY A THANK YOU CARD AND MAIL IT TO THEM TO THANK THEM AND ALL THOSE INVOLVED IN THIS PROJECT FOR CREATING AN ALBUM WITHOUT SINGING THUGS, GIMMICKS, OR GUNSHOTS.

cop this........2003-09-08

It doesn't get any better then this, just look at the track listing. ToneDef kills it. And it's wonderful as always to hear Masta Ace. The beats are thick, the lyrics are plenty. This album is what Hip-Hop use to be about. And still is from time to time, as exibited on this album. A definite head nodder, and a sure to be classic release is found here. Not to mention it has some of the greatest emcees in the game, all one one album, butter.

go buy it!!

finally 74 min of good hip-hop.......2003-07-27

this album is really good for me to listen to. i love classic boom bap hip-hop. there are no corny songs for once. i love the song with Krs and Rahzel. Ill Bill is sick too. Nowadayz with Evidence, C Rayz Walz, Pep Luv, and React is a classic underground song. Im from Cali, and i can appreciate a good Casual song or Planet Asia verse. Js is real tight with his scratches as always. Js and DubL make a great combination of music. One of my favorite compilation albums by a DJ. Keep more ish coming. one.

Average customer rating: Naxos for the occasional hearer, Nimbus for the collector! I finally got this beautiful set instead of the single Naxos CD's :-)

Karol Szymanowski: Piano Music Manufacturer: Nimbus Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Waltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Szymanowski | Szymanowski, Karol | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Etudes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Fantasies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Fugues | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Piano | Keyboard | Instruments | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Piano | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Box Sets | Stores | Music Bargain Box Sets | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: Scharwenka: Piano Concerto No. 4 in F minor; Sauer: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor Karol Szymanowski: Violin Concertos 1 & 2/Nocturne and Tarantella Bartok: Complete Solo Piano Music Schnittke: Complete String Quartets Historic Russian Archives Emil Gilels Edition [Box Set] ASIN: B00000K08F Release Date: 1999-08-17

Tracks:

1. Nine Prlds, Op.1: I. Andante Ma Non Troppo
2. Nine Prlds, Op.1: II. Andante Con Moto
3. Nine Prlds, Op.1: III. Andantino
4. Nine Prlds, Op.1: IV. Andantino Con Moto
5. Nine Prlds, Op.1: V. Allegro Molto, Impetuoso
6. Nine Prlds, Op.1: VI. Lento, Mesto
7. Nine Prlds, Op.1: VII. Moderato
8. Nine Prlds, Op.1: VIII. Andante Ma Non Troppo
9. Nine Prlds, Op.1: IX. Lento, Mesto
10. Vars in b flat, Op.3: Tema: Andantino Tranquillo E Semplice
11. Vars in b flat, Op.3: Var. I: L'istesso Tempo
12. Vars in b flat, Op.3: Var. II: Agitato
13. Vars in b flat, Op.3: Var. III: Andantino Quasi Tempo Di Mazurka
14. Vars in b flat, Op.3: Var. IV: Con Moto
15. Vars in b flat, Op.3: Var. V: Lento Dolce
16. Vars in b flat, Op.3: Var. VI: Scherzando Vivace Molto
17. Vars in b flat, Op.3: Var. VII: Allegro Agitato Ed Energico
18. Vars in b flat, Op.3: Var. VIII: Meno Mosso. Mesto
19. Vars in b flat, Op.3: Var. IX: maggiore Tempo Di Valse. Grazioso
20. Vars in b flat, Op.3: Var. X: Andantino Dolce
21. Vars in b flat, Op.3: Var. XI: Andantino Dolce Affettuoso
22. Vars in b flat, Op.3: Var. XII: Allegro Con Fuoco
23. Four Studies, Op.4: I. Allegro Moderato
24. Four Studies, Op.4: II. Allegro Molto
25. Four Studies, Op.4: III. Andante In Modo D'una Canzona
26. Four Studies, Op.4: IV. Allegro (Ma Non Troppo)
27. Son No.1 in c, Op.8: I. Allegro Moderato
28. Son No.1 in c, Op.8: II. Adagio
29. Son No.1 in c, Op.8: III. Tempo Di Minuetto/Comodo-Trio Poco Meno Mosso
30. Son No.1 in c, Op.8: IV. Finale-Intro: Adagio-Fuga A 3 Voci: Allegro Energico

Tracks:

1. Vars On A Polish Folk-Theme in b, Op.10: Andante Doloroso Rubato
2. Vars On A Polish Folk-Theme in b, Op.10: Tema: Andantion Semplice
3. Vars On A Polish Folk-Theme in b, Op.10: Var. I: Meno Mosso
4. Vars On A Polish Folk-Theme in b, Op.10: Var. II: Agitato
5. Vars On A Polish Folk-Theme in b, Op.10: Var. III: Lento, Mesto Ma Poco Agitato
6. Vars On A Polish Folk-Theme in b, Op.10: Var. IV: Allegro Molto Agitato
7. Vars On A Polish Folk-Theme in b, Op.10: Var. V: Andantino
8. Vars On A Polish Folk-Theme in b, Op.10: Var. VI: Andante Dolcissimo
9. Vars On A Polish Folk-Theme in b, Op.10: Var. VII: Piu Mosso
10. Vars On A Polish Folk-Theme in b, Op.10: Var. VIII: Marcia Funebre
11. Vars On A Polish Folk-Theme in b, Op.10: Var. IX: Piu Mosso. Allegro
12. Vars On A Polish Folk-Theme in b, Op.10: Var. X: Finale-Allegro Vivo
13. Fant in C, Op.14: I. Grave
14. Fant in C, Op.14: II. Non Tropppo Allegro, Ma Molto Passionato E Affettuoso-Lento. Mesto
15. Fant in C, Op.14: III. Allegro Molto, Deciso, Energico
16. Prld And Fugue in c#: I. Prld-Lento, Ma Non Troppo, Rubato
17. Prld And Fugue in c#: II. Fuga A 4 Voci-Andante
18. Son No.2 in A, Op.21: I. Allegro Assai. Molto Appassionato
19. Son No.2 in A, Op.21: II. Tema-Allegretto Tranquillo. Grazioso--Poco Piu Vivace-Poco Meno...

Tracks:

1. Metopes, Op.29: I. L'ile Des-Sirenes Lento
2. Metopes, Op.29: II. Calypso-Lento
3. Metopes, Op.29: III. Nausicaa-Allegretto Grazioso
4. Etudes, Op.33: 1. Presto
5. Etudes, Op.33: 2. Andantino Soave
6. Etudes, Op.33: 3. Vivace Assai. (Agitato)
7. Etudes, Op.33: 4. Presto.-Delicatamente
8. Etudes, Op.33: 5. Andante Espressivo
9. Etudes, Op.33: 6. Vivace. (Agitato E Marcato. Vigoroso)
10. Etudes, Op.33: 7. Allegro Molto. (Con Brio. Burlesco)
11. Etudes, Op.33: 8. Lento Assai Mesto. (Espressivo)
12. Etudes, Op.33: 9. Animato. (Capriccioso E Fantastico)
13. Etudes, Op.33: 10. Presto. (Molto Agitato) Tempestoso
14. Etudes, Op.33: 11. Andante Soave (Rubato)
15. Etudes, Op.33: 12. Presto. (Energico)
16. Masques, Op.34: I. Scheherazade-(Lento Assai-Languido-Allegretto-Andantino-Vivace-Andantino-Tempo I)
17. Masques, Op.34: II. Tantris Le Bouffon
18. Masques, Op.34: III. Ser De Don Juan (Vivace)
19. Pno Son No.3, Op.36: Presto-Meno Mosso-A Tempo-Andante-Adagio-Allegretto-Assai Vivace-Fuga Allegro..

Tracks:

1. Mazurkas, Op.50: I. Sostenuto
2. Mazurkas, Op.50: II. Allegramente
3. Mazurkas, Op.50: III. Moderato
4. Mazurkas, Op.50: IV. Allegramente, Risoluto
5. Mazurkas, Op.50: V. Moderato
6. Mazurkas, Op.50: VI. Vivace
7. Mazurkas, Op.50: VII. Poco Vivace
8. Mazurkas, Op.50: VIII. Moderato (Non Troppo)
9. Mazurkas, Op.50: IX. Tempo Moderato
10. Mazurkas, Op.50: X. Allegramente. Vivace. Con Brio
11. Mazurkas, Op.50: XI. Allegretto
12. Mazurkas, Op.50: XII. Allegro Moderato
13. Mazurkas, Op.50: XIII. Moderato
14. Mazurkas, Op.50: XIV. Animato
15. Mazurkas, Op.50: XV. Allegretto Dolce
16. Mazurkas, Op.50: XVI. Allegramente. Vigoroso
17. Mazurkas, Op.50: XVII. Moderato
18. Mazurkas, Op.50: XVIII. Vivace. Agitato
19. Mazurkas, Op.50: XIX. Poco Vivace
20. Mazurkas, Op.50: XX. Allegramente-Con Brio
21. Deux Mazurkas, Op.62: I. Allegretto Grazioso
22. Deux Mazurkas, Op.62: II. Moderato
23. Four Polish Pieces: 1. Mazurka (Tempo Di Mazurka, Animato)
24. Four Polish Pieces: 2. Krakowiak (Allegretto Graziozo)
25. Four Polish Pieces: 3. Oberek (Vivace E Agitato)
26. Four Polish Pieces: 4. Polonise (Moderato. Festivo, Pomposo)
27. Romantic Waltz: Tempo Di Valse. Con Moto. Animato

Customer Reviews:

Naxos for the occasional hearer, Nimbus for the collector! I finally got this beautiful set instead of the single Naxos CD's :-).......2006-08-08

If you are interested in the complete piano music by Szymanowski, you can choose between four single Naxos CD's with Martin Roscoe, or a 4 CD Set by Nimbus Records with Martin Jones. The Nimbus box costs a bit more than 4 x Naxos but with a free coupon code (virtual voucher) the prices end up equal, so price cannot matter. What does matter is the artist's performance, and the manner of the disc compilations. Roscoe needed 12 years (1994-2006) to complete the Naxos project and has won numerous awards and praise for it during that period, whereas Jones needed 1 year (1992-1993) only with no significant award; so objectively speaking, Roscoe's performance is 'better'..although there is nothing to criticize regarding Jones's perfect playing. In my crusty ears both performances sound very much alike, to be honest; so who plays should not matter either. Finally the most distinctive feature of the two releases is the compilation on each disc: Jones's is 100% chronological (op.1,3,4,8,10,14,etc.), so that you can find all(!) of the middle-Szymanowski on disc three; CD1&2 represent the early, and CD4 the late (CD4 has 100% the exact compilation as Marc-Andre Hamelin's recording on hyperion records!) composer. This makes listening to the CD's very very easy and comforting. In opposition, Roscoe seems to have mixed all operas arbitrarily on the discs and he even splitted the Mazurkas Op.50 and spread them on all four CD's. Strange thing to do! Sorry, i cannot detect any kind of logical order within the Roscoe release. You might like the element of surprise when listening to a Roscoe disc..but I find these illogical couplings with its arbitrary doses of early-middle-late Szymanowski rather irritating than enjoyable. It somewhat spoils the collector's edition *IMHO*. And that's maybe exactly the point of Naxos: Roscoe's CD's aim at the occasional listener who only wants *one* disc, representative for Szymanowski's oeuvre, and no matter which disc he chooses, it will always contain a similar dose of early, middle, and late. In our case, such devised marketing did not work for me! :P The booklet for Jones@Nimbus has 12 pages of true reading, excellent and detailed; the total times for his four CD's are 69.06, 66.06, 66.06, 67.34 (sum=4h29min); produced and copyright 1999.
A last word on the music itself, if Bortikievich (Bortkiewicz) was the 'Russian Chopin', then Szymanowski must be called the 'Polish Scriabin^2': early-Szymanowski sounds like early-Scriabin, just with squared virtuosity and complexity; middle-Szymanowski sounds like late-Scriabin with double frenzy and intensity. So, if you enjoy Scriabin, you will like most of Szymanowski, bet?!

Salsa Music:

1. Mania 2050
2. Mano a Mano
3. Mariachis en Garibaldi
4. Merenguemania, Vol. 3
5. Minha Voz, Minha Vida [Import]
6. Musica Sin Frontera
7. Otra Epoca
8. Pasion Gitana
9. Pequena Historia
10. Pisando Fuerte

Salsa Music

salsa music

Salsa Music

Tales of the Hood [CD-single] [Import]

Andreas Klein, Piano/Klavier

A Tribute To Billie Holiday

Loves Lost and Found

Beauty & The Beast [Soundtrack]

Agitando a Rapaziada [Import]

Aerosmith [Limited Edition] [Original recording remastered]

Art of Losing [Import]

A Voz Poderosa [Import]

American Shadows

American Songbook

All in Good Time

Best 1200 [Limited Edition] [Import]

Sledgehammer Soul and Down Home Blues

Queen