Antoine( 35 Grands Themes) [Import]

1. Guerre

2. Autoroute Europpeenne No.

3. Un Jour C'est Longtemps P

4. Les Elucubrations D'antoi

5. Qu'est Ce Qui Ne Tourne P

6. Pourquoi Ces Canons

7. Petite Fille Ne Crois

8. Laloi De 1920

9. Ne T'en Fais Pas Pour Ceu

10. Une Autre Autoroute

11. Metamorphoses Exceptionne

12. J'ai Oublie La Nuit

13. Elephant Me Regarde

14. Mais Qu'est-Ce Que Je Fou

15. Contre Elucubrations Prob

16. Je Dis Ce Que Je Pense Et

17. Ma Fete Foraine

18. Je Reprends La Route Dema

19. Nadine

20. Mais Pas Pour Toi

See all 35 tracks on this disc

Antoine( 35 Grands Themes),Antoine,BMG/Vogue,Baroque Pop,France,French Pop,World Music

Average customer rating: Eclectic and groovy. Smoothjazz.com Review

Hi-Lo Split Marc Antoine Manufacturer: Peak Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Play Born 2 Groove This Way RnR Good to Go-Go ASIN: B000R7I37S Release Date: 2007-07-24

Tracks:

1. For a Smile
2. Hi-Lo Split
3. Spooky
4. Silk And Steel
5. Cancun Blue
6. Groovin' High
7. Forever
8. Panacea
9. Bossalectro
10. Voodoo Doll
11. Tomorrow

Customer Reviews:

Eclectic and groovy........2007-07-27

With this new album we once again find the gifted guitarist Marc Antoine blending flamenco and Latin jazz styles with equal grace and aplomb, exploring new possibilities that solo playing allows.
Antoine, who lives in Spain, used mostly local musicians for this CD, named the CD "Hi-Lo Split" for a style of poker that he learned from a group of American friends who had a regular poker night.
It is a unique set, with new compositions and his cover of one favourite 40 years old hit , "Spooky", which blends his classical training with a multi-cultural urban rhythms.
The result is an eclectic, funky album that has many interesting moments from the opening delicate track "For a Smle", inspired by his son, to the stirring title track and "Bossalectro", Marc's hommage to bossa nova inventor Joao Gilberto.
"Hi-Lo Split" , his eighth full length release ( his first for Peak Records) is a lovely listen that is ideal for that 'one special night'.
Just sit back and let the music wash away the worries of the day.
Recommended, and not just one for guitar buffs.

Smoothjazz.com Review.......2007-07-26

I've been a big fan of Marc Antoine's signature Latin-funk guitar work since I first heard his debut disc, "Classical Soul," in 1994. Needless to say, I've been looking forward to his newest release, HI-LO SPLIT. I just got my preview copy, and I'm thrilled to say that it's another outstanding collection of music from one of the true superstars of today's Smooth Jazz. Marc's signature nylon and steel sound is enhanced this time by the Mediterranean ambience of his home in Madrid. He recorded this disc there (in his Frogland Studio), brought his friend and longtime keyboardist Frederic Gaillardet in from Paris for the project, used bassist and Cameroon native Andre Mange, and imported Luis Conte's percussion parts electronically from L.A.; he then added the sizzle of a local Spanish horn section to both the title track (the first radio single) and the fiery, tropical-flavored "Groovin' High." The result of this sun-kissed Mediterranean chemistry is a delightfully organic sound, with an unmistakable R&B twist to many of the tunes. In addition to "Hi-Lo Split and "Groovin' High," I really like the lush "For a Smile," inspired by his son Alejandro, and Marc's salute to Joao Gilberto, "Bossalectro." As for the album's title... it's inspired by his newly developed fascination with the game of poker, where a HI-LO SPLIT means the person with the highest and lowest hand wins. HI-LO SPLIT is classic Marc Antoine, with a fresh new slant, and I'm absolutely loving it. This one gets five stars! ~SCOTT O'BRIEN

Average customer rating: poor sound quality SUPERB In this case: I'm baroque Come to laugh and stay to cry Great Introduction to Beautiful Music

25 Baroque Favorites Manufacturer: Vox (Classical) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Quartets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Albinoni | Albinoni, Tomaso | ( A ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Charpentier | Charpentier, Marc-Antoine | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Corelli | Corelli, Arcangelo | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Pachelbel | Pachelbel, Johann | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Purcell, Henry | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Gio Battista Sammartini | Sammartini, Gio Battista | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Giuseppe Sammartini | Sammartini, Giuseppe | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Stradella | Stradella, Alessandro | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Telemann, Georg Philipp | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Vivaldi | Vivaldi, Antonio | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Alessandro Marcello | Marcello, Alessandro | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Concertinos | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Concerto Grossi | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Purcell, Henry | Composers | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Telemann, Georg Philipp | Composers | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Trumpet | Brass | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Oboe | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music London Philharmonic Orchestra | ( L ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | 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: 25 Vivaldi Favorites 25 Bach Favorites 25 Mozart Favorites 25 Handel Favorites 25 Classical Favorites ASIN: B0000058I7 Release Date: 1996-08-20

Tracks:

1. Canon
2. Concerto In D Minor For 2 Oboes & Strings, Op. 42, No. 2: I. Largo
3. Water Music: VI. Minuet
4. Trumpet Concerto In D: II. Adagio
5. Sarabande
6. Oboe Concerto In D Minor: II. Adagio
7. Concerto In D For Trumpet & Strings: III. Grave
8. Air On The G String
9. Adagio For Strings In G Minor
10. The Four Seasons: Spring, II. Largo
11. Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, BWV 1049: II. Andante
12. Concerto In D For 2 Trumpets & Strings: II. Largo
13. Concerto Grosso In D Minor, Op.3 No. 11: I. Allegro
14. Concerto In D For 6 Trumpets & Strings: II. Adagio
15. Ombra mai fu: Handel's Largo
16. Trumpet Sonata No. 1 In F: II. Grave
17. Suite In F Major For Horn, 2 Oboes & Strings: III. Der Alster Echo
18. Concerto In C For Viola Pomposa & Strings: II. Andante
19. Concerto In D For Trumpet, 2 Violins, Viola, Basso & Continuo: I. Allegro
20. Hapsichord Concerto In G Minor, BWV 1058: First Mvt.
21. Sonata For Trumpet & Strings: I. Allegro
22. Concerto Grosso No. 5 In D, Op. 6: I. Larghetto
23. Concerto in D for Trumpet, 2 Oboes, Strings & Continuo: I. Allegro
24. Concerto grosso In G Minor, Op. 6 No. 8: II. Allegro
25. Trumpet Voluntary

Customer Reviews:

poor sound quality.......2004-09-29

a great selection of baroque favorites, but the sound quality, especially on the pachelbel canon, not great at all. for that reason, i cannot recommend getting it. what do you expect for five dollars, right !>? i would suggest spending a little more money and getting something that you can't bear to part with, for continued listening enjoyment.

SUPERB.......2004-02-19

An introduction to the best baroque music by famous composers.
Great sound on this CD. There are over 10 CD's in this Farorites collection, and this by far is one of the best ones.

If you like the classical sounds of music, then you will like this. Check out the samples on this page that they provide, that's the best way to review.

In this case: I'm baroque.......2004-02-07

I'm not usually a classical listener kind of gal. The only reason I stumbled onto this cd is because my favorite tune from a movie is on it. Sarabande is also played on the movie Persuasion (author: Jane Austen). I wanted to have that tune. Followed the links and landed on the Baroque cd. Ordered it. Sarabande is my favorite, followed by Canon, four seasons: spring, etc. I love this cd! It feels happy and light. For me, as a writer and an animator, it adds extra emotional impact when creating as well as influencing my imagination more. I recommend this cd when people want to feel like spring.

Come to laugh and stay to cry.......2003-11-26

Circumspect at first about buying any CD with a "best of" title, this one really exceeds expectations. Also bought the Vivaldi disc in this series which is likewise exceptional. With the caveat that "Ombra mai fu" is repeated in various of the "25 favorites" collections, I recommend these recordings wholeheartedly, especially in terms of cost per track.

"Canon" is the flagship piece on this CD, a lush arrangement that will move a strong man to tears. Almost as powerful are Bach's "Air on the G String" and of course, Handel's "Ombra mai fu". The disc ends on an up note with "Trumpet Voluntaire".

At this price, you can send "Baroque favorites" to every Classical music lover you know. I would recommend sending this CD even to people who don't like Classical...you might just change their minds.

Great Introduction to Beautiful Music.......2000-07-08

The Baroque period (1600-1750) was one of the most important in the history of music because many of our modern musical forms come from this time. The baroque style is diverse, including such elements as contrast and a deep emotionalism. Although orchestras perform the songs, many individual instruments are highlighted. The baroque composers especially loved strings, the trumpet, and the oboe. The songs range from the vibrant and the lively to the slow and the sad. I have found this CD is excellent as background music for studying, reading, or driving in rush hour traffic, mainly because the music is calming and relaxing. Baroque masters such as Bach and Handel are still popular today and their songs are loved by many. Fans of popular music will recognize a few of the songs on this CD. "Air on the G String" (Bach) was used by Procol Harum in their song "A Whiter Shade of Pale." "Canon," one of the most popular baroque songs today, is often performed at weddings and has been incorporated into pop songs by artists such as the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Vitamin C, and Rod McKuen.

This CD is considered an introduction to baroque music. It includes some of the most famous composers and their best songs. For example, Bach, Handel, and Vivaldi each have three songs on this disc. The liner notes are sparse, but a brief history of baroque music is included. Because of the inexpensive price and the huge amount of music (25 songs, 74 minutes of music), I highly recommend this for anyone who already loves the baroque style or wants an excellent introduction to this beautiful music.

Average customer rating: Excellent Mellow Magic My Favorite Cd quite relaxing and soothing Marc Antoine the Best

The Very Best of Marc Antoine Marc Antoine Manufacturer: Grp Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music GRP | Verve Music Group | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Madrid Confidential Cruisin' Classical Soul Playin' Favorites ASIN: B000092PSQ Release Date: 2003-05-06

Tracks:

1. Latin Quarter
2. Madrid
3. Mas Que Nada
4. Unity
5. Sand Castle
6. On The Strip
7. Children At Play
8. Sunland
9. Palm Strings
10. Follow Your Bliss
11. Cruisin'
12. Concache

Customer Reviews:

Excellent.......2007-03-27

Anytime an album has the words the very best on it you have to take that with a grain of salt. Many of these best of albums are not that at all.
But here is one that actually lives up to the words.
He has on here put the finest selection of his best songs that anyone could ask for. This is one cd that does not grow tiring the more you listen to it. He has such an incredible sense of melody for these songs and that flow generates a vibe that makes this very enjoyable no matter what you may doing. Get this one first if you have never have been treated to the amazing guitar of this artist.

Mellow Magic.......2007-02-20

Truly the Very Best. I must have been starving for great smooth jazz guitaur, and this CD is a feast for my ears.

My Favorite Cd.......2006-08-15

This is a MUST HAVE cd for anyone who says they like jazz. Every cut is nice. I don't think I will ever take this off my cd player.

quite relaxing and soothing.......2006-03-22

I enjoy both the upbeat and mellow tunes. I highly recommend it to jazz enthusiasts.

Marc Antoine the Best.......2005-09-17

It is extremely relaxing listening for sure. I could listen to this album thoughout the day without trouble. It really is worth getting for your easy listeners.

Average customer rating: Middle of the road wedding music just what I was looking for Most Chosen Selections Another Great Reference CD A Nice CD

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Tracks:

1. Three Lute Dances: Prelude: Courante
2. Sonata In E-Flat: Prelude: Adagio
3. Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 In G: Prelude: Allegro
4. Water Music: Prelude: Suite No. 1- Air
5. Processional: Trumpet Voluntary (The Prince Of Denmark's March)
6. Te Deum: Processional: Prelude
7. Processional: Canon In D
8. Processional: Trumpet Tune
9. Lohengrin: Processional: 'Wedding March'
10. Cantata 147: Ceremony: 'Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring'
11. The Four Seasons: Ceremony: 'Spring' - Allegro
12. Ceremony: 'Ave Maria'
13. Five Mystical Songs: Ceremony: 'The Call'
14. Ceremony: 'Sheep May Safely Graze'
15. A Midsummer Night's Dream: Recessional: 'Wedding March'
16. Solomon: Recessional: 'Arrival Of The Queen Of Sheeba'
17. Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 In F: Recessional: First Movement
18. Organ Symphony No. 5: Recessional: Toccata

Customer Reviews:

Middle of the road wedding music.......2007-01-20

I bought this cd because I had everything in my wedding planned to the last tiny detail except the ceremony music. All the songs on the cd are nice traditional wedding songs. I did not use any of the music from the cd, but I am glad I bought it because it helped me realize that traditional wedding music was not what I wanted. All and all a nice classical music cd but not for brides who really want a personal ceremony. BTW I went with Enya and Lorena McKennitt.

just what I was looking for.......2007-01-10

We wanted traditional wedding music and found it in this CD. I'm no music expert, but the arrangements and performances seemed fine. I would definitely recommend this CD for any bride looking for a concise collection of traditional wedding pieces.

Most Chosen Selections.......2006-03-13

As a wedding officiant, my wife and I are often asked to assist the couple with other services for their ceremony, such as music. For this, we have a very large selection in our music library to choose from. We have put together a catalog of cd's that we loan out to the couple for their review, and most often, their selections come from BRIDE'S GUIDE TO WEDDING MUSIC.

If you're planning a traditional or formal wedding on a budget, this cd has it all. There are even two selections of Wagner's "Wedding March" to choose from. Only two of the selections have vocals, the rest are all extraordinary instrumental selections.

Often, even around the house or in my car, I find myself listening to this cd. The music is soothing, refreshing, uplifting and most enjoyable. I recommend this cd over all other wedding music cd's.

Another Great Reference CD.......2006-01-09

This is a great compilation, CD, along with Bride's Guide to Wedding Music Volume 2, to use as a reference for some of the more popular wedding songs; just about everything on here is standard fare for weddings. All of the musicians are generally superb, and the sound quality is very good. However, this is most useful if you are playing the CD at your wedding, or using it as a reference CD to talk over potential music selections with an organist, a string quartet, etc. Like my review for Volume 2, I only gave it four stars based on practicality, not on quality. If it were just quality, I would give it five stars. I purchased this CD since I am in the process of making my own wedding CD (I am a professional, freelance violinist), and this was nice to listen to, even just as background music for dinner. BTW: beware of reviewers who don't use their names, especially "A music fan." This is most likely the producer of the "Wedding Traditions" CD and he slanders other CDs so his will look better. You'd think that in the wedding music business people would have better ethics, but unfortunately, that's not always the case. The best advice I can give, as a classical musician myself, if to take time to listen to the sound clips, and if possible, try to find them on iTunes where they might sound higher quality. This is the only real way of knowing whether the CD is right for you.

A Nice CD.......2005-12-30

This is a very nice CD.
Our daughter used some of the songs on this CD
and some of the songs that are on the
"Classical Wedding Traditions" CD for the wedding.
She also used many of the songs on the
"New Wedding Traditions Volume I" CD
Amazon is a great place to find good wedding music

Average customer rating: GORGEOUS! Wonderful intro To MEHDl ... great The Complete Wedding Album Almost the compete wedding album

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Tracks:

1. Rigaudon - Empire Brass
2. Sinfonia - Michael Murray
3. Toccata - Michael Murray
4. Wedding March - Michael Murray
5. The Prince Of Denmark's March - Michael Murray
6. Trumpet Tune In D Major - Michael Murray
7. Te Deum - Michael Murray
8. Ave Maria - Michael Murray
9. Canon In D Major - Yolanda Kondonassis
10. Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring - Yolanda Kondonassis
11. Prelude No. 1 In C Major - Yolanda Kondonassis
12. Entrance Of The Queen Of Sheba - Keith Clark
13. Air - Orchestra Of St. Luke's
14. Hornpipe - Orchestra Of St. Luke's
15. Rondeau - Empire Brass
16. Unchained Melody - Erich Kunzel
17. Through The Eyes Of Love - William Tritt
18. Love Theme From Romeo And Juliet - William Tritt
19. The Wedding Song (There Is Love - Danny Donnelly
20. Dodi Li - Shira Kammen

Tracks:

1. Rondeau - Michael Murray
2. Sheep May Safely Graze - Michael Murray
3. Ave Maria - Michael Murray
4. Gymnopedie No. 1 - Michael Chertock
5. Clair De Lune - Michael Chertock
6. Adagio Sostenuto - Michael Chertock
7. Largo - Angel Romero
8. Largo - Larry Cooperman
9. Largo - Keith Clark
10. Allegro - Boston Symphony Orchestra
11. Adagio In G Minor For Strings - Keith Clark
12. Fantasia On 'Greensleeves' - Leonard Slatkin
13. Adagio For Strings - Erich Kunzel
14. 'Treulich Gefuart,' Bridal Chorus - Atlanta Symphony Orchestra And Chorus
15. Wedding March - Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

Customer Reviews:

GORGEOUS!.......2007-06-13

I wish this CD had been around when I was planning my wedding as it would have been great for helping the bride to select music! Still, it's wonderful to listen to now.

Wonderful intro To MEHDl ..........2006-06-08

I've always enjoyed Great Wedding music and this album is no exception, but while reading some of the customer recommendations posted on this site I discovered a group by the name of MEHDl (pronounced medie). After an online search I found their site (S00THINGMUSIC,C0M) and listened to the samples...
I was instantly blown away by the quality of this music and so I gave it a try and now that I have listened to these CDs several times I really must say that although I'm still a Tomaso Albinoni fan of, I find MEHDl to be a great addition to this CD. I had them both in my multi-disc CD player during the wedding and love the way they compliment each other. I highly recommend that you give this artist a try or atleast just go listen to the samples, I have a feeling you'll be glad you did.

great.......2006-02-19

Highly recommended. Even has suggestions for pre-ceremony, processional, ceremony, and recessional inside. 2 different versions of Midsummer Night's Dream march included - one with trumpet and organ and one with a full orchestra. Lots of great selections, well recorded.

The Complete Wedding Album.......2005-08-05

This album has a lot of great wedding music. It had all of the songs I was looking for. There also is great background music for the ceremony. Glad I purchased it

Almost the compete wedding album.......2004-05-07

I used this cd to help me plan which songs I wanted to use for each part of the wedding. This cd helps you suggest the placement for the prelude, processional, ceremony and recessional. The cd mainly has classical songs, but it does have a few of "today's" songs. There could have been a few more songs they could have added. But overall, its a good cd.

Average customer rating: Classic Wynton amazing Heard this with NEW appreication......... Wynton's the best Classic Wynton--brilliant, clear trumpet renditions

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Tracks:

1. In Gabriel's Garden: The King's March - English CO; Leppard, R.
2. Concerto For Two Trumpets In C Major: Allegro - English CO; Newman, A.
3. The Indian Queen: Entrada From The Indian Queen - St. Luke's Orch; Nelson, J.
4. In Gabriel's Garden: The Prince Of Denmark's March - English CO; Newman, A.
5. In Gabriel's Garden: Trumpet Voluntary - English CO; Leppard, R.
6. Baroque Duet: Let The Bright Seraphim - Wynton Marsalis
7. Suites De Symphonies: Rondeau - English CO; Leppard, R.
8. Brandenburg Concerto No. 2: III. Allegro Assai (Excerpt) - Eastman Wind Ensemble; Hunsberger, D.
9. In Gabriel's Garden: Prelude From Te Deum - Eastman Wind Ensemble; Hunsberger, D.
10. Concerto For Trumpet And Orchestra In D Major: II. Allegro Moderato - Philharmonia Orch; Salonen, E.
11. Baroque Music For Trumpets: I. Adagio - Eastman Wind Ensemble; Hunsberger, D.
12. Concerto For Trumpet And Orchestra In E-Flat Major: III. Finale. Allegro - Wynton Marsalis
13. Concerto For Trumpet And Orchestra In E Major: III. Rondo. Allegro Molto - Wynton Marsalis
14. Carnaval: 'Tis The Last Rose Of Summer - Wynton Marsalis
15. Carnaval: Variations On 'Le Carnaval De Venise' - Wynton Marsalis
16. On The Twentieth Century: Rondo For Lifey (For Trumpet And Piano) - Wynton Marsalis
17. Prayer Of St. Gregory For Trumpet And Organ - Anthony Newman
18. Concerto For Trumpet And Orchestra: I. Allegro - Wynton Marsalis
19. Carnaval: Moto Perpetuo - Wynton Marsalis
20. Tsar Saltan: Flight Of The Bumblebee - Wynton Marsalis

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Wynton Marsalis may not have an easily recognizable or even particularly handsome tone, but this erstwhile jazz trumpeter is an amazing virtuoso with a fine sense of classical style. If you've never owned/heard any of his classical CDs, and you love (mostly baroque) trumpet music, this compilation--a sort of "greatest hits"--is for you. From such cruddy, sensationalistic works as Carnival of Venice to the glories of Haydn's E-Flat Concerto, this is grand entertainment. Marsalis is joined by Kathleen Battle in an exciting version of Handel's "Let the bright seraphim," and the treat there is doubled. A fine piece by Hovhaness for trumpet and organ, never before released, is another surprise. Come listen to the endless, seemingly casual roulades that come out of this guy's trumpet--they'll wake you right up. --Robert Levine

Customer Reviews:

Classic Wynton.......2007-07-11

Classic! What else is there to say? As an introduction to the other, many classic recordings of this superbly talented trumpeter, it is as good a guide as possible.

amazing.......2006-10-31

Classic Wynton is the most glorious display of musicianship I have ever heard. No other trumpet player even comes close to Wynton. Don't listen to anything the editorial review says though, it must have been written by a complete ignoramus. Wynton Marsalis not having a clear or recognizable tone? Please...That's like saying Kobe Bryant isn't a good shooter. I can't believe that garbage is on a credible site such as Amazon.

Heard this with NEW appreication................2006-09-07

This is such a wonderful mix. I especially love the Haydn concerto finale in E flat. I was listening to this cd when my grandson (almost 3) heard the glorious music of the trumpet for the first time. He loved seeing the photos of Mr. Marsalis (which I embellished, albeit true, saying how difficult it is to play the trumpet - hence the need for a handerchief to wipe his brow in one of the photos). This awakened his awareness of trumpet music where he now loves to listen to one of his Baby Einstein cd's in the car. Specifically, he told his mother "louder" when the trumpet piece was played - repetetively.

Wynton's the best.......2006-03-17

I'm not a professional musician and don't have a trained ear but Wynton Marsalis has provided me with a very delightful hour of extremely good music.

Classic Wynton--brilliant, clear trumpet renditions.......2006-02-25

For anyone who loves trumpet music as I do, this album is a must. Wynton Marsalis has mastered twenty all-time favorite pieces with such brilliance, that no other trumpeteer comes near by comparison. Opening with J. Clarke's, The King's March, Wynton proceeds to favor listeners with such baroque favorites as Purcell's Entrada from "The Indian Queen," J. Clark's The Prince of Denmark's March and J. Stanley's Trumpet Voluntary. Fantastic selections from Bach, Mozart, and Haydn follow, with the album also including such delightful listening as The Last Rose of Summer, Carnival of Venisee, and Flight of the Bumblebee. You won't be disappointed with this purchase!

Average customer rating: The Greatest Lakme ever! Wow.... Excellent Dessay and Plasson display the beauty of an exquisite work THE Lakme of our time!

Delibes - Lakmé / Dessay, Kunde, van Dam, Petibon, Haidan, Konsek, Leguérinel, Plasson Léo Delibes , Michel Plasson , Choeur & Orchestre du Capitole de Toulouse , Franck Leguérinel , Xenia Konsek , José van Dam , Patricia Petibon , Charles Burles , Bernadette Antoine , Delphine Haidan , Natalie Dessay , and Gregory Kunde Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Delibes, Léo | ( D ) | 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 Box Sets at 30% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classical | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Blowout Box Sets | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 20% Off | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Delibes, Léo | ( D ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: Natalie Dessay - French Opera Arias Natalie Dessay - Vocalise Bizet: The Pearl Fishers (Complete opera); Hendricks, Aler, Plasson, Capitole de Toulouse The Miracle of the Voice Delibes - Lakme / Joan Sutherland, Huguette Tourangeau, Henri Wilden, John Pringle, Richard Bonynge, Opera Australia ASIN: B00000C2JP Release Date: 1998-10-20

Tracks:

1. Lakme: Prelude
2. Lakme: Act I: No. 1 Introduction: 'A L'Heure Accoutumee' (Nilakantha)
3. Lakme: Act I: Priere: 'Blanch Dourga' (Lakme, Nilakantha)
4. Lakme: Act I: N. 1 Bis - Scene: 'Lakme, C'Est Toi Qui Nous Proteges!' (Nilakantha, Lakme)
5. Lakme: Act I: No. 2 - Duetto: 'Viens, Malika' (Lakme)
6. Lakme: Act I: Scene: 'Miss Rose, Miss Ellen' (Gerald)
7. Lakme: Act I: No. 3 - Quintette & Couplets: 'Quand Une Femme Est Si Jolie' (Gerald)
8. Lakme: Act I: Recitatif: 'Nous Commettons Un Sacrilege' (Gerald)
9. Lakme: Act I: No. 4 - Air: 'Prendre Le Dessin D' Un Bijou' (Gerald)
10. Lakme: Act I: No. 4 Bis - Scene: 'Non! Je Ne Veux Pas Toucher' (Gerald, Lakme)
11. Lakme: Act I: No. 5 - REcitatif & Strophes: 'Les Fleurs Me Paraissent Plus Belles' (Lakme)
12. Lakme: Act I: No. 5 Bis - Recitatif: 'Ah! Malika! Malika!' (Lakme)
13. Lakme: Act I: No. 6 - Duo: 'D'Ou Viens-tu? Que Veux-tu?' (Lakme, Gerald)
14. Lakme: Act I: No. 6 Bis - Scene: 'Viens! La! La!' (Nilankantha, Lakme)
15. Lakme: Act I: Entr'Acte
16. Lakme: Act II: No. 7 - Choeur & Scene Du Marche: 'Allons, Avant Que Midi Sonne'
17. Lakme: Act II: No. 7 Bis - Recitatif: 'Enfin! Nous Aurons Du Silence!'
18. Lakme: Act II: No. 8 - Airs De Danse: Introduction
19. Lakme: Act II: No. 8 - Airs De Danse: Terana
20. Lakme: Act II: No. 8 - Airs De Danse: Rektah
21. Lakme: Act II: No. 8 - Airs De Danse: Persian
22. Lakme: Act II: No. 8 - Airs De Danse: Coda Avec Choeurs
23. Lakme: Act II: No. 8 - Airs De Danse: Sortie
24. Lakme: Act II: Recitatif: 'Voyez Donc Ce Vieillard'
25. Lakme: Act II: No. 9 - Scene & Stances: 'Ah! Ce Viellard Encor!' (Nilankantha, Lakme)

Tracks:

1. Lakme: Act II: No. 9 Bis-Recitatif: 'Ah! C'Est De Ta Douleur' (Lakme, Nilankantha)
2. Lakme: Act II: No. 10 - Scene & Legende De La Fille Du Paria (Air Des Clochettes): 'Ah!... Par Les Dieux Inspires... Ou Va La Jeune Indoue' (Lakme, Nilankantha)
3. Lakme: Act II: No. 11 - Scene: 'La Rage Me Devore' (Nilankantha, Lakme)
4. Lakme: Act II: No. 12 - Scene & Choeur: 'Au Milieu Des Chants D' Allegresse' (Nilankantha, Lakme)
5. Lakme: Act II: No. 12 Bis - Recitatif: 'Le Maitre Ne Pense Qu' A Sa Vengeance'
6. Lakme: Act II: No. 13 - Duo: 'Lakme! Lakme! C' Est Toi!' (Lakme, Gerald)
7. Lakme: Act II: No. 14 - Finale: 'O Dourga, Toi Qui Renais' (Gerald)
8. Lakme: Act II: Entr'Acte
9. Lakme: Act III: No. 15 - Berceuse: 'Sous Le Ciel Tout Etoile' (Lakme)
10. Lakme: Act III: No. 15 Bis - Recitatif: 'Quel Vague Souvenir Alourdit Ma Pensee?' (Gerald, Lakme)
11. Lakme: Act III: No. 16 - Cantilene: 'Lakme! Lakme! Ah! Viens Dans La Foret Profonde' (Gerald)
12. Lakme: Act III: No. 17 - Scene & Choeur: 'La, Je Pourrai T' Entendre' (Lakme, Gerald)
13. Lakme: Act III: No. 18 - Scene: 'Vivant!' (Gerald)
14. Lakme: Act III: No. 19 - Duo: 'Ils Allaient Deux A Duex' (Lakme, Gerald)
15. Lakme: Act III: No. 20 - Finale: 'C' Est Lui! C' Est Lui!' (Nilankantha, Lakme, Gerald)

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For all its exotically tinged, trademark Orientalism, so fashionable in late-19th-century France, Delibe's opera Lakmé is at heart a simple story of tragically misplaced love. This marvelous and sensitively wrought interpretation renders the intensity of that love story with a surprising emotional credibility. Conductor Michel Plasson allows the music's arching melodies to breathe and unfold leisurely, like a lovingly cultivated floral display; he even discovers hidden nuances within the formulaic fluff that pads Delibe's score. And his vision is shared by the outstanding principals here. As the titular Hindu princess, Natalie Dessay gives a jewel-like performance, full of stunningly shaped phrases and tapered notes that sound like spun silk (and one that can favorably compare with Joan Sutherland's account on London). Yet she also offers substance where others are satisfied with mere vocal beauty, conveying both the fatal innocence of her character and an intense capacity to suffer. Gregory Kunde portrays the English interloper Gerald with moving tenderness, while he manages the high tessitura of the part with elegance and flexibility. There's a sense of shared vulnerability that the pair bring to their first duet, one of several unforgettable touches on this recording. The cast is filled out with rich characterizations, most notably José Van Dam's imposingly authoritarian Nilakantha. The subtle intimacy of detail Plasson inspires throughout as well as the fine engineering makes this recording a winner. --Thomas May

Customer Reviews:

The Greatest Lakme ever!.......2005-02-03

With her ability to color every phrase delicately, Natalie Dessay is undoubtedly this century's greatest coloratura soprano. Highly underrated, she could easily bring truth to her interpretation of this Lakme through her very good reading of the score and her ability to enunciate her French very well. Gregory Kunde is one of the greatest rising French tenors. Michel Plasson showcases Delibes' mystical and erotic music through a very passionate, delicate, and at the same time flowing reading of the music. A must for any fan of this great opera. I would recommend it highly over the Mady Mesple and definitely over the Sutherland version. Own it today, you won't be disappointed.

Wow...........2004-08-19

I shall not go into individual performers...there are several other reviewers that do that very well. My somewhat disjointed impressions are the following:
.....If there is a better Lakme...I don't think I could listen to it. This is as much beauty as I can tolerate.
.....I have listened to other recordings of Lakme but none matches this (and this is the only one that I actually own).
.....You usually find what you are looking for...if it is imperfections there are some within this recording; however, if it is beauty that you seek then you have found it.
.....One disclaimer: This was the first recording of Lakme that I heard, that may have biased my opinion relative to other recordings (i.e., First Loves being the most intense, etc.).

Cheers!!

Excellent.......2004-07-23

This is an opera full of beautiful moments and with one small exception, I could not ask for better soloists. Plasson's conducting carefully nurtures stunning sounds from the Orchestre du Capitole de Toulouse and the Choir is equally attentive. The "Bell Song," for example, is done at a more graceful pace (a little slower) than normally performed and the result is exquisite.

Natalie Dessay's sweet, crystalline voice lovingly captures Lakme's delicate character. She produces each note with such finesse and emotion that you are almost completely taken. The other singer to capture your appreciation is Gregory Kunde. There are tenors that I hold in great and high esteem, Placido Domingo is foremost for me. Giuseppe Di Stefano and Sergei Larin are examples of other tenors who I find just amazing but NEVER have I encountered a voice as stunning in a role as Kunde's. His Gerald is never strained, always smooth, and passionately urgent without being the slightest bit overdone. The most immediately likeable tenor voice I have ever heard on disc.

Jose Van Dam is a singer I came to appreciate most for his Amfortas in Wagner's "Parsifal". Here, devoid of Wagner's tortured arrogance, his voice is even warmer and more expressive. Bernadette Antoine (the small exception) is an overly "fruity" Mistress Bentson and this is the recording's only minor flaw, in my view (her chest register is rather poor and the sound isn't pretty). The other roles are all excellently sung, particularly Delphine Haidan's Malika, whose Flower duet with Lakme is the definition of 'sublime'.

The sound is clear digital. I can't recommend this opera enough. It's a very human story from the plot to the music (whatever the French word for 'verissimo' is). Speaking of 'French' the diction is totally convincing to my ears. I can find no faults.

Dessay and Plasson display the beauty of an exquisite work.......2004-05-17

This delightful work by Léo Delibes deserves to be on the standard operatic repertoire. To hear this music is like to be transported to a beautiful garden full of colorful flowers with enchanting fragrances. There is a delicacy, a charm in the arias and duets that is typically French, even with the composer's intention of giving some Oriental atmosphere. Michel Plasson has much to do with the success of this recording. His conducting is always observant of the delicacy of the score and requires of the orchestra and soloists a great observance of dynamics. Of course, a great conductor will not achieve anything in Lakmé without an outstanding coloratura soprano in the very difficult title role. Natalie Dessay has the perfect voice for Lakmé and also brings consummate artistry, making the Hindu maiden a flesh and blood character. Dessay portrays the delicacy and innocence of Lakmé using different colors in her voice, apart from mastering exquisite pianissimos. And her Bell Song is a dream, with a vivid interest in the words of the legend and echo effects on the bell refrains. Her high notes are totally effortless. In summary, an extraordinary performance in every respect. The rest of the cast complement Dessay nicely. Gregory Kunde has a sweet lyric tenor and matches Dessay beautifully in their duets, only there is some difficulty with the very high tessitura of Gerald. José Van Daam brings his usual vocal and theatrical flair to the role of Nilakantha. The rest of the cast is adequate. The Choeur and Orchestre du Capitole de Toulouse are superb. There is no better recording of this opera than this one, even though it is also fascinating to hear Mado Robin and Mady Mesplé on their recordings. Dessay continues the heritage of these singers and Plasson gives the work an effective reading that gives justice to this neglected jewel.

THE Lakme of our time!.......2004-02-08

I first heard Lakme with Mady Mesple and subsequently Joan Sutherland. The music by Delibes is simply exquisite - breathtaking, fresh, delicate, intoxicating. I agree with the other reviewers that although The Bell Song is a highlight in Lakme, the rest of the opera features beautiful music ALL the way through. However, the attraction of this set is Dessay and Kunde. Their diction and finesse is so present in this opera that it puts Dame Joan's recording to shame. Mesple had a little bleat in her voice at that time but her diction was also superb although her voice tended to be a bit tinny. Sutherland's hashed diction leaves much to be desired and I feel that the role is not suitable for her. The crispness of the voice simply isn't there. But Dessay has a voice of pure brilliance and Kunde compliments her with a silvery tenor. Simply beautiful!

Average customer rating: Great choral music CD a voice teacher and early music fan Lovely!!! Beautiful, but a little cold The Greatest Hits of a Pioneer Ensemble

The Essential Tallis Scholars Manufacturer: Gimell UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Allegri | Allegri, Gregorio | ( A ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Byrd, William | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Cornysh | Cornysh, William | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Lassus | Lassus, Orlando di(Lasso) | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Sheppard | Sheppard, John | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Tallis | Tallis, Thomas | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by White | White, Robert | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Tallis Scholars | ( T ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Chansons | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Masses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Motets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Partsongs | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Psalms | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Tallis Scholars sing Palestrina Tallis: Spem in Alium Christmas With the Tallis Scholars Allegri: Miserere The Tallis Scholars Sing Thomas Tallis ASIN: B00009NJ20 Release Date: 2003-09-09

Tracks:

1. Miserere
2. Ave Maria For Double Choir
3. Sicut Lilium I
4. Praeter Rerum Seriem
5. Pater Peccavi
6. Ego Flos Campi
7. Tota Pulchra Es
8. Descendi In Hortum Meum
9. Alma Redemptoris Mater
10. Salve Regina
11. Ave Regina Caelorum
12. Gloria

Tracks:

1. Media Vita
2. In Manus Tuas
3. O Nata Lux
4. Audivi Vocem
5. Exaudiat Te Dominus
6. Ah, Robin
7. Salve Regina
8. Kyrie
9. Gloria
10. Credo
11. Sanctus
12. Agnus Dei

Customer Reviews:

Great choral music CD.......2007-01-26

This CD is excellent - a "must have" for every collection. Beautiful voices, relaxing music.

a voice teacher and early music fan.......2007-01-08

The pieces on these two discs are taken from over fifteen years of recording by the Tallis Scholars, startng with the now-famous recording of Allegri's 'Miserere' from 1980. Allegri lived well into the Baroque era, dying in 1562, Therefore, he did not write the 'Miserere' in renaissance polyphony; and his chordal structure leaned toward the Baroque.
Victoria's 8-part 'Ave Maria' and Palestrina's 'Sicut lilium' are both pieces iln a contemplative mood, the first making direct reference to the Virgin Mary, and the second indirect reference to her via the poetry of the 'Song of Songs'. The remaining selections on Disc l, maintain the consistent, intense sonority of Flemish polyphony.
Disc 2 falls into two parts. The pieces by Sheppard, Tallis,White and Cornysh come from the first half of the sixteenth century and are part of the 'English School' of writing. Here the music is made up of long lines, more notes than syllables, with the emphasis on the part-writing and not the harmonic background.
The second part of Disc 2 is Byrd's five-part Mass, which was written in the 1590's for a recusant Catholic community. Byrd's music has drawn closer to the Flemish style; that is imitative voice parts, largely syllabic in setting with the occasional examples of word-paintings, and the voice parts closer together. But the mood has a different intensity than the writing on Disc one; darker and more questioning. Never was polyphony more passionate than in Byrd's masses,of which the five-part is the crowning achievement.
The members of the Tallis Scholars vary from year to year, and the list of participating singers is included in the accompanying booklet; but it does not tell you which singers are singing each year. That bothered me somewhat because I like to know to whom I am listening specifically. It does mention, however, that the solo group in Allegi's 'Miserere' is Alison Stamp (treble), Michael Chance (countertenor) Jane Armstrong and Julian Walker.
The recording is outstanding in every way. Perfect balance between the voices, perfect emotional investment, flawless dicton and the most beautiful vocal sounds you will ever hear; just Two and One-half hours of pure pleasure!!!!!

Lovely!!!.......2006-06-02

This set of CDs is truly wonderful. I am fond of sacred choral music and purchased the CD mostly to obtain the recording of Gregorio Allegri's "Miserere Mei." This song alone is worth buying the set. I heard it live by an excellent college choir in my hometown and immediately set out to find the best recording of it. Most buyers recommended this recording over the others. (By the way "Miserere Mei: by Gregorio is hard to find.) Additionally the other songs are also so relaxing, flowing, and meditative. I will be honest . . .the Tallis Scholars sing well but not as flawlessly as the Cambridge Singers. You will note that not every consanant is hit in unison, but this is not overly disturbing. (Still that is the only reason for giving four stars instead of five.) The sound is still lovely and the songs gorgeous. In Media Vita is another gorgeous song (first on second CD). If you haven't heard it, I'm sure you'll love the flowing melody!

Beautiful, but a little cold.......2006-02-06

The Tallis Scholars are the zenith of this type of singing, but sometimes they lack the vocal warmth that they probably could achieve if they were guided to do so. Still, this is a great CD, and even better for the 2 CDs of fine and uplifting singing.

The Greatest Hits of a Pioneer Ensemble.......2005-09-27

For years, Tallis Scholars have been quietly revolutionizing our recovery of sacred music. This is their "greatest hits" collection and quite great indeed. The Miserere which begins the set is alone worth the price of the set. The only fault with it is that it is so startling, so obviously genuine, that you will still be hearing it as you play through the rest of the set. The Scholars' ongoing recovery project only proves how integral music is to the human psyche, how essential the sacred is to basic human sanity. And how the severence of the two in the public space and the popular imagination -- the sacred from music -- has severely damaged us all en masse.

Average customer rating: another winner from Naxos awesome value -- 5+ stars

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Tracks:

1. Antiphona Post Evangelium - In Dulci Jubilo
2. Versus Alleluiatici: Adorabo - Nova Schola Gregoriana
3. Ordo Virtutum: Procession - Oxford Camerata
4. Viderunt Omnes - Tonus Peregrinus
5. Fines Terre Salutare Dei Nostri Jubilate Deo Omnis Terra (Plainchant) - Tonus Peregrinus
6. Notum Fecit - Tonus Peregrinus
7. Dominus - Tonus Peregrinus
8. Salutare Suum Ante Conspectum Gentium Revelavit - Tonus Peregrinus
9. Justitiam Suam (Plainchant) - Tonus Peregrinus
10. Gaudete Christus Est Natus - Oxford Camerata
11. Cantiga De Santa Maria - Michael Posch
12. Exiit Diluculo - Unicorn Ensemble
13. Humils Forfaitz - Michael Posch
14. Adieu Ces Bons Vins De Lannoys - Michael Posch
15. Non Avra Ma'Pieta Questa Mia Donna - Michael Posch
16. Non Ara May Pieta Questa Mia Dona - Michael Posch
17. Veni Creator - Tonus Peregrinus
18. D'Ung Aultre Amer - Capilla Flamenca
19. Alleluya - Capilla Flamenca
20. El Grillo - Shirley Rumsey
21. El Grillo - Capilla Flamenca
22. Missa 'La Sol Fa Re Mi': Kyrie - Capilla Flamenca
23. Le Chant Des Oiseaux - The Scholars Of London
24. Passe & Medio/Den Iersten Gaillarde - Capilla Flamenca
25. Den III Ronde, Den VI Ronde-Les Quatre Branles - Convivium Musicum Gothenburgense
26. Gaillarde I, II, III - Convivium Musicum Gothenburgense

Tracks:

1. In Nomine - Rose Consort Of Viols
2. In Nomine No.20 - Rose Consort Of Viols
3. Spem In Alium - Oxford Camerata
4. Sanctus - Oxford Camerata
5. Du Fond De Ma Pensee - Christine Morel
6. The King Of Denmark's Galiard - Rose Consort Of Viols
7. Flow, My Tears - Dorothy Linell
8. Greiner Zancker - Ensemble Villanella
9. Stat ('Tsaat) Ein Meskin - Ensemble Villanella
10. Tiento - Shirley Rumsey
11. Tribulationem Et Dolorem - Oxford Camerata
12. Lagrime Di San Pietro: 'Il Magnanimo Pietro' - Bo Holten
13. Missa 'Susanne Un Jour': Kyrie - Oxford Camerata
14. Beau Le Crystal - The Scholars Of London
15. Missa 'O Magnum Mysterium': O Magnum Mysterium - Oxford Camerata
16. Missa 'Papae Marcelli': Kyrie - Oxford Camerata

Customer Reviews:

another winner from Naxos.......2007-02-21

This is another winning compilation from Naxos. My only comment is to provide a heads-up regarding the track list in the booklet. CD 1 puts the Leonin "Viderunt Omnes" on six tracks, while the booklet leaves room for only one. Thus, add five to booklet tracks five through 21 for CD1 to get them to match. (I.e., where the booklet says tracks 15 and 16 are two versions of Josquin's "El Grillo," your CD player will show them to be tracks 20 and 21.) With luck this will be corrected in later printings.

Also, I would have liked the booklet to include the words, but perhaps that is an inducement to get particular CDs from Naxos.

As for the music itself--breadth of selection, musicianship, sound quality, all are excellent. A great collection!

awesome value -- 5+ stars.......2006-07-15

I'm really enthusiastic about these CDs and booklet. I've had it for a few weeks now, in which I've explored Medieval and Renaissance music much more deeply than this little book and CD set. Yet I'm very glad I started with these.

The selection of composers gives an excellent, broad sweep across several centuries.

But the booklet contains one of the most informative essays I've found about early music, and I've spent a few dozen dollars buying books. If the booklet were separated from the CDs, it alone would be worth more than $10.

In short, if you're interested in exploring early music, this really is one of the best places to start; the best place that I know of. I'm sure, at any rate, that you can't beat the value.

Average customer rating: GREAT WEDDING MUSIC! Good Music A very complete selection of ceremony music! Comprehensive Classical Selection Just one note...

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