Classical Indian Collection

Track Listings

 
1. Genesis Theme
2. Traveller (Excerpt)
3. Tere Bina
4. Radhe-Shyam
5. An Indian In Dublin
6. Aaj Ki Raat
7. Adam's Lullaby
8. Love & Marigolds
9. Ranjha
10. Sandhya Shree
11. Om (Phil Mison Mix)
12. Appa
13. Cinematic Reprise
14. Sangam: Three Ways To Describing Rain Meditation
15. Lullabai
16. Tihai (From Prabhanda)
17. Prabhati
18. Malkino
19. Anton B In Poonamanee
20. Concerto For Sitar & Orchestra
See all 26 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

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The 'classical Indian Collection' is a Unique Double CD Exploring the Many Subtle Connections that Bridge Indian and Western Classical Music. Avoiding the More Fashionable East-west Fusion Exemplified by the Dance-floor Asian Underground, it Draws Its Downtempo, Blissful Power from Strong Arrangements (Talvin Singh), Ethereal Flutes (Hariprasad Chaurasia), Hypnotic Percussion (Zakir Hussain) and the Languid, Cascading Notes of the Sitar (Ravi Shankar). Sourced Diversely from Symphonic Classical Fusions, Indo-jazz Projects, Hindi Movie Soundtracks and Downtempo, More Clubby Fusions of the Asian Diaspora, 'the Classical Indian Collection' Assembles the Very Best Musicians and Singers and the Very Best Sounds.

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West Meets East: The Historic Shankar Menuhin Collection
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Such catholic taste...
  • Better than metal
  • Two musical instruments made for each other
  • A meeting of musical geniuses.
  • Like Discovering a New Planet in the Musical Solar System
West Meets East: The Historic Shankar Menuhin Collection
Ravi Shankar & Yehudi Menuhin
Manufacturer: Angel Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00002CF0J
Release Date: 1999-11-02

Tracks:

  1. West Meets East: Prabhali
  2. West Meets East: Swara Kakali
  3. West Meets East: Raga Piloo
  4. West Meets East: Dhun
  5. West Meets East: Raga Ananda Bhairava
  6. West Meets East: Tenderness
  7. West Meets East: Twilight Mood

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Without renowned violinist Yehudi Menuhin, the West may not have found Indian classical music until decades later, much beyond the late 1960s. Thanks to Menuhin's chance meeting and later lasting friendship with the master sitarist Ravi Shankar, the West witnessed the sublimity that the merging of Western and Indian classical music could produce. The two collaborated in key performances during the late 1960s and mid-1970s, the highlights of which are captured here on West Meets East. In an incredible, interwoven dance between violin and sitar, Shankar and Menuhin spin a new yarn from the wool of ancient and rare Indian ragas, capturing the ecstasy of Hindustani praise while spontaneously bringing forth their own voices in the music. Menuhin's violin sings in beautiful sadness alongside Shankar's twanging sitar amid the droning of tanpura and occasional tabla rhythms. It's as if the two greats are playing a game of tag, taking the other's notes and stretching them into their own inspired shapes while creating a timeless music where love and respect swirl up like blessed smoke. --Karen H. Hugg

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Such catholic taste..........2007-04-28

I was into the Yehudi Menuhin-Ravi Shankar collaborations back when I first purchased the "West Meets East" albums twenty five years ago. This CD features all thier sessions. Sir Yehudi, the "classical" American violinist; and Ravi Shankar, the Indian sitar virtuoso touch the soul of India in the passion that is captures in these recordings.

Sir Yehudi also collaborated with jazz violinist Steff Grappelli; and Ravi Shankar with Jean-Pierre Rampal, Andre Previn and jazz drummer Buddy Rich. Shankar taught the sitar to George Harisson of "The Beatles". Who could doubt two men of such catholic taste?

5 out of 5 stars Better than metal.......2006-11-10

this is a great pairing of two masters the pace tempo and speed beat metal

4 out of 5 stars Two musical instruments made for each other.......2006-08-02

The Ravi Shankar Collection: West Meets East, The Historic Shankar/Menuhin Sessions comprises seven invigorating ragas in which violinist Yehudi Menuhin and Sitarist Ravi Shankar masterfully blend the distinct sounds of the violin and the sitar, creating what can only be described as an exotic auditory repast. Accompanying some of the melodic compositions are the tanpura and the tabla. I enjoyed six of the ragas very much, but track five, entitled "Raga Ananda Bhairava," left me wanting for something else, I am sad to say; and track five is the longest playing of the compositions, lasting fifteen minutes and forty-one seconds. My dog was even begging me to do something about the music, which I did: I skipped to track six, which was no sacrifice on my part, as the sixth composition is by far my favorite on the CD, so poignant and lovely. I was only too happy to accommodate my discriminating pooch.

If you enjoy the sitar, and the violin, this CD will not disappoint.

5 out of 5 stars A meeting of musical geniuses........2005-11-17

Menuhin is the master of the violin arguably the greatest violinist of the 20th century (from what I understand). Since I don't really care for western classical music I wouldn't have been exposed to his virtuosity if it weren't for this collaboration. Menuhin he plays music which is rooted in the Indian classical tradition (except portions of a couple of tracks which have a western sound to it) without sounding uncomfortable or making the music awkward. He violin has a decidedly western sound yet it blends in seamlessly into the Indian classical music.

Aside: The violin has been adopted almost "as is" into South Indian Karnatak music (as opposed to the Hindustani system which Shankar is from). Apart from some(?) structural changes which have been incorporated into it, what makes the Indian (read: Karnatak) violin sound so different is the radical tuning and specially devised fingering techniques to enable the musicians render Karnatak music with its emphasis on gamaks, meends and the ability to play microtones.

Menuhin gets the lion share of airtime while Shankar (the composer) is the perfect host letting Menuhin explore Hindustani Music. Menhuhin lets his virtuosity shine through especially on the standout track Swara Kakali. Having said that Menuhin's playing is soulful without sacrificing emotion for virtuosity. Ravi Shankar on his part adds deft touches to the overall music by stepping in with perfect timing, elevating the music to greater heights. Note, this CD is highly improvised so it speaks volumes for both musicians sense of melody and timing.

Ravi Shankar isn't the greatest sitarist of the past century although is one its most famous proponents and poster boy of Indian music in the West. The honor of the greatest sitarist in the 20th century might well go to either Vilayat Khan or Nikhil Banerjee. However, Ravi Shankar's brilliant musical mind is attested to by this recording as is his ability to compose some profound and complex music.

Swara Kakali and Piloo are the standout tracks. The former is a composition based on an Indian raga (don't know which). The latter is a beautiful rendering of Raga Piloo. Menuhin again is amazingly fast, melodic and soulful. I get goose flesh each time I hear the concluding portion of Swara Kakali. Prabhati is an excellent pathos laden track and Menuhin's violin sings with emotion. Ananda Bhairavi is entirely Ravi Shankar and it is probably the hardest composition to appreciate. It is a richly complex Raga and Ravi Shankar employs his kharaj (bass) strings to good use creating a powerful statement. It is a slow and rich in nuance; appreciating its beauty requires some knowledge of Indian Classical music.

Tenderness and Twilight Mood both have split personalities. They alternately have a Western and Indian sound to it. They are far from the best compositions but do not suffer unduly from "heavy" fusion work which Shankar has unsuccessfully attempted by introducing orchestration and harmony into Indian classical ragas in the other West Meets East CD's. However no such misadventures are attempted here.

This CD lives up to its name. Menuhin is the honored guest and he does justice to the venerable Hindustani tradition. It helps that both musicians have ample respect for each other's ability and heritage. There is no musical duelling whatsoever which at first thought might seem like a lot of fun, but often the music gets lost in blatant showmanship. This CD does not flow smoothly as there is no common uniting theme for the different compositions and therefore I have never listened to the CD start to finish.

Highly recommended!

5 out of 5 stars Like Discovering a New Planet in the Musical Solar System.......2004-12-16

I heard this music as a teenager, when it first appeared in the 60s, and it was my entry into Indian and other Far Eastern musics. Only recently, I bought it again in CD format, and began to reminisce. Now it sounds very different to me. Forty years ago, it was the sound of the sitar that captured my mind and heart. I had grown up listening to and playing (on the cello) classical music, and then heard Duke Ellington and Charlie Mingus and turned to jazz. Indian music was a mind-blower! Now I hear Yehudi Menuhin in a different light: the tremendous emotional depth and courage, the bittersweet Jewish pathos and mysticism, the intense psychic electricity that he brings to the duet. And I hear (or at least I imagine hearing) Pandit Ravi Shankar responding with equally intense interest in what Menuhin is saying, with equal musical respect. The result should NOT be judged in terms of Western classical music or Indian classical music (as the late master sitarist Nikhil Banerjee mistakenly did). It is something new -- a meeting of worlds, a meeting of minds, and as such it transcends the traditions these two consummate masters represent.
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ASIN: B00004RITB
Release Date: 2001-01-09

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4 out of 5 stars Nothing but hits.......2001-01-31

As with their first collection of label highlights, Hyperion's new two-disc collection provides a broad sampling of their exceptional catalogue and performers. Particularly rewarding are the selections from Beethoven (Scherzo from String Trio in C minor, op 9 no 3, performed by the Leopold Trio) and Thomas Tallis (Salvator mundi I, performed by the Winchester Cathedral Choir), but experienced and novice listeners alike will find much to enjoy on these discs. It's also a good value--more than 2 1/2 hours of music for less than $10.
The Classical Indian Collection
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    Release Date: 2003-10-20

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    1. Genesis Theme - Ravi Shankar
    2. Heaven - Rakesh Chaurasia, Talvin Singh
    3. Tere Bina - Amar
    4. Radhe-Shyam - Alice Coltrane,
    5. Indian in Dublin - Didier Lockwood, Raghunath Manet
    6. Aaj Ki Raat - Zakir Hussain, The Kronos Quartet
    7. Adam's Lullaby - Natacha Atlas, The Prague Symphony Orchestra
    8. Love and Marigolds - Mychael Danna
    9. Ranjha - Nitin Sawhney
    10. Sandhya Shree - Hariprasad Chaurasia
    11. Om [Phil Mison Mix] - Trilok Gurtu
    12. Appa - Badmarsh,
    13. Cinematic Reprise - Karsh Kale, Madras Chamber Orchestra

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    1. Sangam: Three Ways of Describing Rain/III. Dhyan: Meditation - Michael Nyman
    2. Lullabai - Debashish Bhattacharya, Bob Brozman
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    4. Prabhati - Alla Rakha, Ravi Shankar
    5. Malkino - Emam & Friends,
    6. Anton B in Poonamallee - John Mayer
    7. Concerto for Sitar & Orchestra, Second Movement: Raga Sindhi Bhairavi - The London Symphony Orchestra, Andrrevin, , Ravi Shankar
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    9. Night - MIDIval PunditZ
    10. Bollyweird - Tom Noble, Urban Soul Orchestra
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    The 'classical Indian Collection' is a Unique Double CD Exploring the Many Subtle Connections that Bridge Indian and Western Classical Music. Avoiding the More Fashionable East-west Fusion Exemplified by the Dance-floor Asian Underground, it Draws Its Downtempo, Blissful Power from Strong Arrangements (Talvin Singh), Ethereal Flutes (Hariprasad Chaurasia), Hypnotic Percussion (Zakir Hussain) and the Languid, Cascading Notes of the Sitar (Ravi Shankar). Sourced Diversely from Symphonic Classical Fusions, Indo-jazz Projects, Hindi Movie Soundtracks and Downtempo, More Clubby Fusions of the Asian Diaspora, 'the Classical Indian Collection' Assembles the Very Best Musicians and Singers and the Very Best Sounds.
    Sir Michael Tippett: Remember Your Lovers
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    FluteFlute | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
    OboeOboe | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
    ViolinViolin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
    CompilationsCompilations | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
    FrenchFrench | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
    OdesOdes | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B000005EBJ
    Release Date: 1993-10-19

    Tracks:

    1. Brandenburgisches Konzert No. 3 BWV 1048: Allegro
    2. The Indian Queen: Second Music
    3. Concerto In G Major: Andante
    4. Concerto Opus VIII No. 3, RV 293 'Autumn' In F Major: Allegro
    5. Dardanus - Orchestral Suite: Ritournelle vive
    6. Concerto For Flute In G Major: Allegro spiritoso
    7. Canon In D Major
    8. Overture, Suite No. 2 BWV 1067, In B Minor: Badinerie
    9. Concert For Violin BWV 1042, In E Major: Allegro
    10. Table Music, Ouverture No.1 In B Flat Major: Menuet
    11. Organ Concerto In F Major Op. 4 No. 5: Presto
    12. Deuxieme Concert: Menuets 1 & 2
    13. Goldberg - Variationen BWV 988: Variations 4 & 5
    14. Concerto Opus VIII No. 1 RV 269 'Spring' In E Major: Allegro
    15. Come, Ye Sons Of Art: Ode For The Birthday Of Queen Mary - Overture
    16. Water Music - Suite In D Major: Alla Hornpipe
    17. Concert 'Dans Le Gout Theatral': Loure
    18. Concerto RV 532: Allegro
    19. Brandenburg Concerto In D Major: Allegro

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Best of a period.......2004-11-13

    This is by far my favorite off all my classical CDs. One of the best pieces is the Canon in D which is over 7 minutes. I love that piece, but this CD makes it shine. It is filled with the best Baroque from many different composers. No matter what type of classical you enjoy, this is a must for your collection!

    5 out of 5 stars Best collection I've come across on one CD........1999-01-08

    This CD contains a very nice collection of Baroque snippets from several composers of the period. The composition variety is good and I give high marks for the interpretation on all the pieces presented.
    À la claire fontaine: Music in Krieghoff's Quebec
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      À la claire fontaine: Music in Krieghoff's Quebec

      Manufacturer: Opening Day
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      General ModernGeneral Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
      ASIN: B00004X0SL
      Release Date: 2000-09-12

      Tracks:

      1. J'ai Trop Grand Peur Des Loups
      2. La Boiteuse
      3. A La Claire Fontaine
      4. Tenaouiche Tenaga
      5. Danse Sauvage, 'Stadacone'
      6. 'We Never Tell A Lie' From TIQ
      7. Sanctus Et Benedictus De La Messe De Noel
      8. Au Sang Qu'un Dieu Va Repandre
      9. Confie Au Plus Tendre Des Peres (Chant Evangelique)
      10. Nouvelle Agreable (Noel)
      11. Dans Cette Etable (Noel)
      12. Reel Du Pendu
      13. Valse-Clog Medley
      14. New Year's Waltz
      15. Quadrille Canadien Nos.1,5,4
      16. Marche De La St. Jean-Baptiste
      17. Shake Again Galop
      18. Mermaid Polka
      19. La Mere Canadienne
      20. Echo Malin
      21. L'Alouette
      22. La Huronne
      23. Waltz Song 'Smiling Hope' From 'The Widow'
      24. Duo 'O Trust My Love' From 'The Widow'
      Golden Raaga Collection, Vol. 3
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        Golden Raaga Collection, Vol. 3
        The Dagar Brothers
        Manufacturer: Zyx Records
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
        IndiaIndia | India & Pakistan | International | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | India & Pakistan | International | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Reggae | International | Styles | Music
        Dance & DJDance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music
        InternationalInternational | Imports | Stores | Music
        ASIN: B00009WKJ7
        Release Date: 2005-07-12

        Tracks:

        1. Raga Miyan Ki Malhar
        Instruments of Devotion
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          Instruments of Devotion
          Emam
          Manufacturer: Eternal Music
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          IndiaIndia | India & Pakistan | International | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | New Age | Styles | Music
          ASIN: B000001Z1X
          Release Date: 1995-07-11

          Tracks:

          1. Oh Mata
          2. Raghu Nanadan
          3. Hanuman Chalisa
          4. Amba Amba
          5. Arti
          6. Siddhasanasin
          7. Shankara Daya
          8. Teri Sharan
          9. Sankirtan
          10. Kali Kali Ma
          The Magic Violin
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            The Magic Violin

            Manufacturer: Madacy Records
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

            MinuetsMinuets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
            All Works by J.S. BachAll Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
            All Works by BeethovenAll Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
            Lalo, EdouardLalo, Edouard | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Paganini, Niccolò | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Saint-Saëns, Camille | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
            All Works by DebussyAll Works by Debussy | Debussy, Claude | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
            PreludesPreludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
            SuitesSuites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
            ViolinViolin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
            CompilationsCompilations | Classical | Styles | Music
            RomancesRomances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
            RussianRussian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
            CDs Under $7CDs Under $7 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
            All Bargain TitlesAll Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
            CDs Under $7CDs Under $7 | Symphonies | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
            CDs $7 - $10CDs $7 - $10 | Symphonies | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
            All Bargain TitlesAll Bargain Titles | Symphonies | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
            4-for-3 Classical4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music
            4-for-3 All Music4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music
            ASIN: B000000KVW
            Release Date: 1995-04-16

            Tracks:

            1. Intro and Rondo capriccioso, op.28 - Jan Stanovsky/PO Brno/Jan Stanovsky
            2. Romance op.26 - Jan Stanovsky/PO Brno/Jan Stanovsky
            3. La Campanella: Rondo from the vn con in B op.7 - Jan Stanovsky/PO Brno/Jan Stanovsky
            4. Ste In D: Air - Jan Stanovsky/PO Brno/Jan Stanovsky
            5. Minuet In G - Jan Stanovsky/PO Brno/Jan Stanovsky
            6. Little Bee, op.13/9 - Jan Stanovsky/PO Brno/Jan Stanovsky
            7. La fille aux cheveux de lin: Transription from 'Prld 1/8' - Jan Stanovsky/PO Brno/Jan Stanovsky
            8. The song of the Indian Merchant: Trenscription of an opera-aria from 'Sadko' - Jan Stanovsky/PO Brno/Jan Stanovsky
            9. The Nightingale's Song: music from the motion picture 'The Nighingale's Song' - Jan Stanovsky/PO Brno/Jan Stanovsky
            10. Zephyr op.30/5: from 'Das Blumenleben' op.30 - Jan Stanovsky/PO Brno/Jan Stanovsky
            11. Sym Espagnole In d Op.21: Allegro no Troppo - Aaron Rosand/SWF SO Baden-Baden/Tibor Szoke
            12. Sym Espagnole In d Op.21: Sherzando - Aaron Rosand/SWF SO Baden-Baden/Tibor Szoke
            13. Sym Espagnole In d Op.21: Intermezzo (Allegretto non Troppo) - Aaron Rosand/SWF SO Baden-Baden/Tibor Szoke
            14. Sym Espagnole In d Op.21: Adante - Aaron Rosand/SWF SO Baden-Baden/Tibor Szoke
            15. Sym Espagnole In d Op.21: Molto moderato e maestoso - Aaron Rosand/SWF SO Baden-Baden/Tibor Szoke
            Henry Purcell: From Rosy Bow'rs
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              Henry Purcell: From Rosy Bow'rs

              Manufacturer: Albany Records
              ProductGroup: Music
              Binding: Audio CD

              DancesDances | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
              Purcell, HenryPurcell, Henry | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
              SuitesSuites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
              Incidental MusicIncidental Music | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
              GeneralGeneral | Purcell, Henry | Composers | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
              GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
              GeneralGeneral | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
              GeneralGeneral | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
              GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
              GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
              OdesOdes | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
              GeneralGeneral | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
              ASIN: B0000049NU
              Release Date: 1995-08-10

              Tracks:

              1. From Rosy Bow'rs: 'Tis nature's voice
              2. From Rosy Bow'rs: Strike the viol
              3. From Rosy Bow'rs: Ye gentle spirits
              4. From Rosy Bow'rs: Round O'
              5. From rosy bow'rs
              6. From Rosy Bow'rs: Hornpipe in E minor
              7. From Rosy Bow'rs: Let us dance
              8. From Rosy Bow'rs: Hark, the echoing air
              9. From Rosy Bow'rs: Ah, how sweet it is to love
              10. From Rosy Bow'rs: Prelude from Suite No. 4
              11. From Rosy Bow'rs: Dear, pretty youth
              12. From Rosy Bow'rs: Music for a while
              13. From Rosy Bow'rs: I attempt from love's sickness to fly
              14. From Rosy Bow'rs: The New Irish Tune
              15. From Rosy Bow'rs: If music be the food of love
              16. From Rosy Bow'rs: Tell me, some pitying angle
              17. From Rosy Bow'rs: If love's a sweet passion
              18. From Rosy Bow'rs: Now that the sun hath veiled his light

              World Music:

              1. Collection [Import]
              2. Cry of the Mountains
              3. De Saint-Tropez a Marrakech Au Loco Zen [Import]
              4. Detonautas Roque Club [Import]
              5. Die Stimme Für Millionen [Import]
              6. Digdig
              7. Du Ciment Sous Les Plaines [Original recording remastered] [Import]
              8. E-Collection [Import]
              9. Eho Figi [Import]
              10. Eu Sou O Samba [Enhanced] [Import]

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              Breakthrough

              The Young Arthur Rubinstein (1919-1924)

              Sergei Stadler Recital

              In London 1930-34, Vol. 1: Midnight, The Stars and You

              Tout l'Univers: Listener's Digest [Import]

              Tiny Tina & Little John [Import]

              Serie Retratos [Limited Edition] [Import]

              Victory * [Explicit Lyrics]

              Trance Planet, Vol. 3

              Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake/Prokofiev: Romeo & Juliet

              Tete a Tete [Import]

              The Warm Cafe

              Total Devastation

              A Tennessee Organ Tour, Vol. 2

              Watching the Night Fall