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1. Caro Mio Ben

2. Carmen

3. I Wonder As I Wander

4. Madam Butterfly

5. Amarilli

6. Torna A Surriento

7. Queen Of The Night

8. Oh! Mio Babbino, Caro

9. Hallelujah

10. Ave Maria

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Average customer rating: incomplete The Irish-American Massenet! Beautiful and highly-nostalgic music. Leaves you wanting more Music you think you know, but have never heard...

Victor Herbert: Babes in Toyland; The Red Mill Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Herbert | Herbert, Victor | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | 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 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Victor Herbert: Columbus Suite/ Irish Rhapsody/ Auditorium Festival March Babes in Toyland / The Red Mill Victor Herbert: Beloved Songs and Classic Miniatures Music of Sigmund Romberg A Victor Herbert Showcase: The Greatest Hits of the Father of American Popular Song ASIN: B00000I5HI Release Date: 1999-01-19

Tracks:

1. Babes In Toyland: Selections
2. Babes In Toyland: Prelude
3. Babes In Toyland: Military Ball
4. Babes In Toyland: Act II: Finale
5. Babes In Toyland: Toymaker & Workshop
6. Babes In Toyland: Hang March
7. Babes In Toyland: Eccentric Dance (Gavotte)
8. Babes In Toyland: Birth Of A Butterfly
9. Babes In Toyland: March Of The Toys
10. The Red Mill: Selections

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Few works seem to encapsulate the turn-of-the-century mood as well as Victor Herbert's indestructible Babes in Toyland of 1903, a vaudeville-like musical stage play. The music is sweetly nostalgic and was famously incorporated in the 1934 movie with Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. This suite from the stage play is performed rather well, highlighting the more universal romantic elements Herbert invested in the music. Included are the famous "Toyland" and "March of the Toys." But also here is the "Prelude" that Herbert couldn't use in the original staging (it was too long for the era). The Red Mill (1906) is in much the same vein as Babes, with sparkling marches and lilting melodies, and it at times resembles the fin-de-siècle works of Albert Ketelbay. --Paul Cook

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incomplete.......2005-07-03

This short cd is incomplete and thus a disappointment. The wonderful spider/forest music is missing among others - this can be heard all through the Laurel and Hardy and March of the Wooden Soldiers - and The Red Mill selection is a poor filler. Why the Red Mill? Since Mr. Brion showcased Babes so why not excerpts from Little Nemo or Wonderland? The OLO Red Mill is wonderful. These excerpts are unnecessary. The Decca Red Mill/Babes in Toyland is a better choice of these two shows if it can be found. Of Brion's three Herbert CDs, only the third - Columbus Suite, etc. - is good and that is disfigured by the choice of selections. Will John McGlinn's Magic Knight, Babes or Lady of the Slipper ever be released? And why no Richard Bonynge Mlle Modiste or Fortune Teller? Or anything Herbert?

The Irish-American Massenet!.......2004-03-05

"Babes in Toyland" was composed just a few years after Jules Massenet produced his ultimate children's extravaganza (1899) for the Paris opera stage, "Cendrillon". It also strived to emulate Frank L Baum's and native American composer Paul Tietjens's popular Broadway spectacle of 1903, "The Wizard of Oz". I mention this because it is evident from this collection of instrumentals that Herbert's symphonic colouring owes a lot to the European tradition of Massenet's orchestral works while adding to it a decidedly American idiom in the form of lilting Irish melodies tinged with syncopation. As this music is almost never performed in its original arrangements, this record is a revelation that has launched me into further exploration of this mysterious musical period sandwiched between Europe's grand Romantic tradition and the talking movie's first film scores. It is a must-own for any serious student of classical and popular music. Mercifully, it has almost nothing to do with the bland hodge-podge the Disney studio wrang out of this material in the early sixties for its film of the same name. This disc features an orchestral "Prelude" that is truly symphonic in scope and highly evocative. I can only presume it was meant to accompany the hero and heroine's shipwreck at the beginning of the play and their subsequent rescue. But whatever it was supposed to describe, it certainly keeps the listener "seeing things". The same goes for every selection of this wonderful recording, including the "Red Mill" medley. And a lot of the musical set-pieces are reminiscent of a somewhat relaxed or jazzed-up Tchaikovsky ballet score. Very highly recommended!

Beautiful and highly-nostalgic music........2002-08-02

Given what passes for music in our modern era, it's regretably understandable that the beautiful music of Victor Herbert has almost -- but, thankfully, not quite -- been forgotten. Victor Herbert was one of the truly great operetta composers and Babes in Toyland and the Red Mill were two of his finest works. If you have any memory of the great operetta music of the last quarter of the 19th century and the first quarter of the 20th century you will probably feel yourself transported back in time if you hear this CD. You may not remember the names of the songs but they will almost certainly invoke a delicious nostalgia in you when you hear them. Also I think that you will wish that this CD would never end and that music of this caliber would return to our lives -- not as just one special CD -- but as a daily part of our lives. Please treat yourself to this gem of a recording while it's still available.

Leaves you wanting more.......1999-11-09

I just want to say I completely endorse the opinions expressed by the other two reviewers thus far. This recording is a revelation. To think that music of this quality was written for what was essentially a Broadway musical for children!

The opening Prelude (basically, a tone poem) was removed from the show during its long pre-Broadway tour. Thanks to Naxos, we can hear this again after nearly a hundred years! It raises my already high estimation of Victor Herbert up several notches.

One of the reviewers wondered if this recording includes all of the instrumental music from the score. Oddly enough, it doesn't, for there is a major piece in Act One (involving the children being terrorized by a giant spider!) which was omitted from the recording. I hope it's not because the original full score has been lost. I can't figure out why the "spider" music -- which sounds like it might be a highlight of the score -- was skipped over.

About the "Birth of a Butterfly" ballet -- what higher compliment can I pay it than to call it Tchaikovskian? As soon as it ends, I want to hear it again.

In a better world, there would be a complete recording of Babes in Toyland -- and all the other Herbert masterpieces -- not to mention complete recordings of works by Romberg, Friml, Kern, Gershwin, Rodgers, Porter, etc, etc. I only wish this music were more popular. Of course, if I may say what I truly think -- if it were more popular, then it wouldn't be as good as it is, if you know what I mean.

Now, I've noticed on the Naxos website that they claim there's a Victor Herbert Vol. 2 on the marketplace now, but if you're familiar with their website, there's a big gap between what appears there and what exists in the real world. But, if any of you at Naxos are reading this, I personally would appreciate many more volumes of Victor Herbert -- for real, not just to make an impressive looking website.

Music you think you know, but have never heard..........1999-09-03

Keith Brion has done the cause of American theatre music a huge favor by recording a large portion of instrumental music from Victor Herbert's original 1903 "Babes in Toyland" a show largely known through 4 film adaptations, each of which played fast and loose with Herbert's score. Chief among the delights of this CD is the world premiere recording of the original Prelude/Prologue, an expansive tone poem which harks to Wagner and anticipates Copland in its 15 minutes. This marks the beginning of a suite covering instrumental pieces from the 3 acts, including a ravishing "Birth of a Butterfly" ballet piece.

Also included are "Selections" (contemporary potpourri pieces) from Babes in Toyland and Herbert's smash hit "The Red Mill", all conducted with an obvious love for the music. On the budget Naxos label, this surely is the best deal of the year in theatre music, and represents work of a quality in the same league as John McGlinn's Kern, Gershwin and Porter overture collections, if not better. I sincerely hope Brion will keep revisiting Herbert in the future, and perhaps be the one to give "Babes in Toyland" its first complete recording.

J. Doyle

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Eccentric Opera Eccentric Opera Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005G4ME Release Date: 2001-08-13

Tracks:

1. Caro Mio Ben
2. Carmen
3. I Wonder As I Wander
4. Madam Butterfly
5. Amarilli
6. Torna A Surriento
7. Queen Of The Night
8. Oh! Mio Babbino, Caro
9. Hallelujah
10. Ave Maria

Average customer rating: Masterfully Recorded Must Have CD Legendary ! A Classical Composer's Tool Kit

The Composer and His Orchestra Manufacturer: Polygram Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Hanson | Hanson, Howard | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Piano | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music English | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000057N4 Release Date: 1996-05-14

Tracks:

1. Merry Mount Suite: 1. Overture
2. Merry Mount Suite: 2. Children's Dance
3. Merry Mount Suite: 3. Love Duet
4. Merry Mount Suite: 4. Prelude To Act II And Maypole Dances
5. Mosaics
6. For The First Time: 1. Bells
7. For The First Time: 2. Tamara And Peter Bolshoi
8. For The First Time: 3. Deserted House
9. For The First Time: 4. Eccentric Clock
10. For The First Time: 5. Deep Forest
11. For The First Time: 6. Clowns
12. For The First Time: 7. Dance
13. For The First Time: 8. Serious Conversations
14. For The First Time: 9. Kikimora
15. For The First Time: 10. Mist
16. For The First Time: 11. Fireworks
17. For The First Time: 12. Dreams
18. Concerto For Piano And Orchestra, Op. 36: 1. Lento molto And molto tranquillo
19. Concerto For Piano And Orchestra, Op. 36: 2. Allegro molto ritmico
20. Concerto For Piano And Orchestra, Op. 36: 3. Andante molto espressivo
21. Concerto For Piano And Orchestra, Op. 36: 4. Allegro giocoso

Tracks:

1. Merry Mount Suite
2. Merry Mount Suite
3. Merry Mount Suite
4. Merry Mount Suite
5. Merry Mount Suite
6. Merry Mount Suite
7. Mosaics
8. Mosaics
9. Mosaics
10. Mosaics
11. Mosaics
12. Mosaics
13. For The First Time
14. For The First Time
15. For The First Time
16. For The First Time
17. For The First Time
18. For The First Time
19. For The First Time
20. For The First Time
21. For The First Time
22. For The First Time
23. For The First Time
24. For The First Time
25. For The First Time

Customer Reviews:

Masterfully Recorded Must Have CD.......2005-08-24

Everything Jean's review from 2002 is spot on, in fact,it beat Harry Pearsons sparkling review of it in The Absolute Sound mag. by 3 years. Worth buying, if just to show how good a cd can really sound.Super!

Legendary !.......2002-04-12

MERCURY sound. At it's best, at it's fullest.

A super recording. Orchestral music like you've never heard before . . . in your home. Right, the better the stereo equipment the more you are likely to hear tons of details out of the microscopic hills and valleys of this glorious cd. However, a more modest hi-fi system will make it as well, at least to reveal the essential of the music. It all comes from the legendary "Golden Age" LP era. The album, issued by Mercury/Philips (a package of two discs), has GLORIOUS sound--as much as good as the vinyl LP. To be underlined, a very nice job at remastering those LEGENDARY archives, thanks to Wilma Cozart and the Mercury team. For orchestral music that one is a good reference cd (the sound is almost lifelike). Howard Hanson's music is delightful ; he's got a solid reputation as a composer and is a skillful conductor. One of my best picks in American music. The 'Merry Mount' is a wonderful work.*****

A Classical Composer's Tool Kit.......2000-07-21

This 2-CD set provides a unique opportunity to hear the late American composer, Howard Hanson, talk about how he approached the orchestration of symphonic works. On disk 1, several of Hanson's works are performed (conducted by the composer), including the Merry Mount Suite, Mosaics, For the First Time and Concerto for Piano. On the second disk, Hanson de-constructs The Children's Dance from Merry Mount, explaining his intent as a composer and orchestrator, with each set of instruments highlighted by including them one at a time as their colors are blended from the composer's palette. This is an invaluable aid to aspiring composers, and also to any student of music who wants to understand orchestration in a step beyond Peter and the Wolf, and Britten's Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra.

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Duets Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000EY72NK

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01 Dolce Vita 02 So Nice(Summer Samba) 03 Searching 04 Pavane 05 L`Automne Est Arrive 06 Eternity 07 Dream Of Wings

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Best Eccentric Opera Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B0002J54A0 Release Date: 2004-09-13

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Paradisso Eccentric Opera Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005G4PK Release Date: 2001-08-13

Tracks:

1. Bolero
2. Cham Chama Gaya
3. Ponta De Areia: Apenas Um Apanas Voce (Only One Only You)
4. Amore Di Cielo
5. Sanctus
6. Attention Please
7. Fuge G Moll
8. Faust
9. Die Fruhlingsfeier
10. La Grotte
11. Falling Moon
12. La Chanson D'eve

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Noel Eccentric Opera Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music World Dance | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005G4NX Release Date: 2001-08-13

Tracks:

1. The First Noel
2. Sonatine
3. O Holy Night
4. Salve Regina
5. Boys Chorus From Turandot
6. Gloria
7. Kyrie

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Sony. 1997.

Average customer rating: Japanese Techno Opera, it's wild!

Hymne Eccentric Opera Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005G4NI Release Date: 2001-08-13

Tracks:

1. Serenade
2. Pioggia
3. L'amour Est Bleu
4. Songs My Mother Taught Me
5. Irresistiblement
6. Gnossienne
7. Ani Holem Ai Naomi
8. Black Is The Colour
9. All- Over Love

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Japanese Techno Opera, it's wild!.......2007-02-09

Unusual, but so awesome! It's beautiful. There are some amazing songs on this CD. "Black is the Colour" is so lovely! The price is a bit harrowing, but no worries, this CD is well worth it.

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