Christmas Dreams

Product Description
A beautiful, instrumental album of traditional Christmas favorites.

Christmas Dreams,David Phillips,Gentle Spirit Music

Average customer rating: Pure beauty WHAT A GIFT! Incredible voice - Incredible CD The Best Charlotte is NO match...

Pure Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music All Works by Orff | Orff, Carl | ( O ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Cantatas | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Cantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Noels | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Pop | Box Sets | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: My Gift to You Hayley Westenra Odyssey Celtic Treasure Mozart's Lullaby ASIN: B0000TCP9A Release Date: 2003-11-10

Tracks:

1. Across the Universe of Time
2. Never Say Goodbye
3. Beat of Your Heart
4. Pokarekare Ana
5. Who Painted the Moon Black?
6. River of Dreams
7. Benedictus
8. Hine E Hine
9. Dark Waltz
10. Amazing Grace
11. My Heart and I
12. In Trutina
13. Heaven
14. Wuthering Heights
15. Pokarekare Ana [*] - Russell Watson, Hayley Westenra

Tracks:

1. Silent Night [*]
2. Away in a Manger [*]
3. Mary Did You Know? [*]
4. Mummers' Dance [*]

Album Description

A major artist in her native New Zealand, with a performance portfolio that includes the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & Russell Watson. Hayley's voice so inspired New Zealand opera diva Dame Malvina Major she offered to tutor her. The first edition of this album was one of the fastest selling records in the classical genre of all time, surpassing even Charlotte Church! This limited edition includes one bonus track on disc one, 'Pokareare Ana' (duet with Russell Watson), & a bonus four track Christmas CD featuring, 'Away In A Manger', 'The Mummers' Dance', 'Mary Did You Know?', & 'Silent Night'. 19 tracks in all. Decca. 2003.

Album Details

Limited Edition Version of the Debut Album from New Zealand Singer Hayley Westenra Comes with a Bonus Disc featuring Four Christmas Songs, Including a Version of the Loreena Mckennitt Song "The Mummer's Dance". Also Includes "my Heart and I" which Does Not Appear on the USA Version.

Customer Reviews:

Pure beauty.......2005-09-06

Ever since Charlotte Church turned into a tabloids' darling and a wannabe pop star, there's been a gap opened for a young, sweet-faced soprano. The best bet on filling it seems to be Hayley Westenra, a young singer/dancer from New Zealand.

The result: "Pure," an album that is reminiscent of early Sarah Brightman, back when she did folk songs and showtunes. Westenra sticks close to her classical sound with songs like the delicate "In Trutina" and the traditional New Zealand song "Pokarekare Ana," which is rendered with the backing of a a rather muddled male chorus and some swelling strings.

However, Westenra doesn't neglect more modern songs, and she does well in classical pop as well as straightforward classical. The big difference seems to be a bit of synth and a delicate guitar melody, in songs like the charming "Beat of Your Heart" and dreamy "Why Painted the Moon Black?" It's a smooth, thoroughly sweet crossover effect.

Westenra also eschews the usual round of classical-pop songs, like "Nella Fantasia." I love that song, but it's been done so many times. Instead, she opts for Maori lullabies, Vivaldi ballads, the neglected "Mummer's Dance" and the orchestral cathedral grandeur of "Benedictus." She even covers Kate Bush's "Wuthering Heights," adding a modern feel to the finale.

That is not to say that every choice is an excellent one. "Wuthering Heights" has Westenra trying to sound more Bush-ian, while "Amazing Grace" is too simple vocally. Aside from those, her choices of song are excellent -- rich, uplifting and beautiful, and backed by a wide range of orchestral musicians, especially the strings.

There is also an accompanying EP, in which Westenra covers four Christmas ballads, and does them all justice. Her vocals are well suited to the dignified lyrics of songs like "The Mummer's Dance" and "Silent Night," although a bit less for the still-lovely "Mary Did You Know" and "Away in a Manger."

Her vocals themselves are not operatic, but they are strong, clear and sweet, without pretensions or dramatic flourishes. The effect is stunning, more given to magic and sweetness than to keeping to classical standards. Since this was recorded when Westenra was only sixteen, one wonders how good she'll be in ten years.

Despite comparisons to Charlotte Church, Hayley Westenra is more like Sarah Brightman -- a sweet-voiced singer, straddling the fence between classical and pop. An enchanting experience.

WHAT A GIFT!.......2004-12-20

I RECEIVED THESE 2 CDS AS A GIFT AND I LISTEN TO THEM FREQUENTLY. HER PERFORMANCE WITH RUSSELL WATSON (ON DVD)ON HIS TOUR IS WONDERFUL. I CAN'T WAIT FOR A NEW ALBUM. WOULD LIKE TO GET HER NEW SONG, BRIDAL BALLAD, FROM THE SOUNDTRACK OF THE MERCHANT OF VENICE

Incredible voice - Incredible CD.......2004-04-29

I recently saw Hayley on TV and had to immediately buy this CD. Her voice is so clear and pure, and her songs are filled with lyrical emotion.

It is an absolutely incredible CD that any music lover should have in their collection. My favorite song is Wuthering Heights.

The Best.......2004-04-27

Her album is the best, voice of an angel.......you can totally relakes to her music.

Charlotte is NO match..........2003-12-15

Hayley is just phenomenal. There is no doubt that she surpasses every other female artist in her genre. This CD is astonishing. My two favorite songs are "Heaven" and "Wuthering Heights". The first Hayley Westenra song I ever heard was "Heaven". It would not be the last. Her voice is like that of an angel. She has a smooth, serene sound, and she has an incredible range. If you want a more classical sound, you want her. It's not that gaudy stuff that people generally think of. This stuff has a beat... and it's not pumping with bass. If you're a fan of Sarah Brightman, Josh Groban, Charlotte Church, or Mario Frangoulis... try Hayley Westenra, you won't regret it. I just can't wait 'til she comes to the states... that'll be a good day. She has a few Italian songs, but she's not heavy on the foreign stuff like some of the other artists of Opera / Classical. She's got a wonderful voice for a little girl... I'm a huge fan, Hayley! You roped me in, in about 2 minutes time!

Average customer rating: beauty sleep Baroque Music: A Prelude To Sleep Baroque to Comfort and Sleep By Guys! Don't be put-off by the cover art! Mellow, but not sleepy

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Tracks:

1. Ancient Airs And Dances For Lute, Suite III: Italiana
2. The Four Seasons: Winter (Largo)
3. Oboe d'amore Concerto In A: Affettuoso
4. Sonata No. 2 In E-flat For Flute & Harp, BWV 1031: Siciliano
5. Concerto In D, RV 93 For Four Guitars: Largo
6. Ancient Airs And Dances For Lute, Suite III: Siciliana
7. Giazotto: Adagio
8. L'estro armonico - Op. 3, Concerto No. 5 in A, RV 519: Largo
9. Suite In A minor For Recorder, Strings & Continuo: Air a l'Italien
10. Concerto In D: Andante
11. Sonata In E
12. Concerto Grosso No. 12 In B Minor, Op. 6: Larghetto e piano
13. Oboe Concerto In D Minor: Adagio
14. Flute Concerto No. 2 In G Minor, Op. 10 ('La notte'), RV 439: Largo
15. Oboe Concerto No. 2 In B-Flat: Andante
16. Concerto Grosso No. 8 In G Minor, Op. 6 ('Christmas'): Pastorale: Largo
17. Flute Concerto No. 2 In G Minor, RV 439, Op. 10 ('La notte'): Il sonno, Largo
18. L'estro armonico, Op. 3 - Concerto No. 11 In D Minor, RV 565: Largo e spiccato
19. Concerto In E ('L'amoroso', RV 271): Allegro
20. Nulla in mundo pax, RV 630

Customer Reviews:

beauty sleep.......2007-05-30

This music is perfect for bed time.
Beautiful classic music that lulls you to sleep.

Baroque Music: A Prelude To Sleep.......2004-05-30

This album is from the popular series "Set Your Life To Music"
series. The theme for this one is "Baroque For Beauty Sleep" which seems to be a companion to "Baroque For Bathtime". Baroque music, especially the slower movements in many concertos, are exquisite nocturnal pieces that ease the transition from being awake to falling asleep. The beautiful, elegant, slow, graceful music of many of these pieces will definately relax you and even help you fall asleep. It's therapeutic. There are so many reasons one can buy this album. It can help you relax and soothe you, as already mentioned, and it can be played in the background of a message therapy session. It can serve as music for a romantic evening or dinner. And lastly, it hits the spot after a long day and you're ready to visit the world of dreams.

Respighi's Ancient Airs and Dances, scored for lute and other Baroque period instruments, is the newest piece on the album. Respighi, a modern composer, was delving into neoclassic music and deliberately evoking the Baroque Era. It works wonderfully.
Naturally, no Baroque album is complete without Vivaldi's Four Seasons. Here is the Largo from "Winter" only it is played on panpipes by the New Age artist Zamfir. The sound is hauntingly beautiful. There is a sonata for flute and harp by Bach, the biggest name in the period and Vivaldi's "L'Estro Armonico" as well as Telemann's Suite in A for Recorder. One particular piece I enjoy and think you will too is the melodic and elegant Concerto Grosso No. 12 by Handel, the slow movement Larghetto E Piano. It is sheer tonal beauty. There is more concertos by Vivaldi, whose use of the flute is always very reflective and dreamy and even a solo aria from a motet of his, the soprano Elly Ameling sings "Nulla In Mundo Pax", a lyrical-coloratura showcase which crowns and concludes this gorgeous album.

Baroque to Comfort and Sleep By.......2004-02-16

Baroque is such a wide and wonderful musical discovery for us modern types. It is soothing and quieting to the soul, and in this case for the body as well.

Whether used as lullaby inducing or just listening pleasure and relaxation, this is nice collection. Including wide array of instruments: strings, flute, panpipes, oboe, flute, harp, guitar, recorder, piano, and voice --- this is truly enjoyable.

There is wide array of baroque composers as well --- Rephighi, Vivaldi, Bach, Albinoini, Telemann, and more.

Great price, great variety, great addition to your CD collection.

Guys! Don't be put-off by the cover art!.......2002-03-20

I commend the compilers for creating such a wonderful CD. The music is quite mellow, especially the pieces that are preformed by Zamfir, the famous panpipist. That whimsical woodwind gives a rustic, almost mythical feel the piece of music. You almost feel like you are in Arcadia awaiting a lecture by Chiron!

There is a good cross sampling of various Baroque pieces and Baroque artists. The variety is the spice that makes this CD worth buying and listening to over and over again. This CD also works well on shuffle, which remakes it into a brand new album.

There are a lot of oboes and string on this disc, and being a former oboist, I am electrified as I hear that instruments mellow honk!

Guys! Don't be put off by the cover-this is a good disc. Good for the mind, heart, and soul!

Mellow, but not sleepy.......2002-02-02

I don't know how to sum this one up. It is mellow, but you can't meditate to it. It's more upbeat than I would normally prefer to sleep to, but it works all the same. The music is performed so beautifully that I almost want to stay up and listen.

This CD is also good for reading to, because it is easy on the ears but won't put you to sleep.

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Average customer rating: Fantastic Selection Classic interpertations of the holiday season... Beautiful, contemplative music for the Christmas season Beautiful! Beautiful

Winter Dreams for Christmas R. Carlos Nakai , and William Eaton Manufacturer: Canyon Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Native American | North America | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Pop Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Pop Vocal | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Canyon Trilogy: Native American Flute Music American Indian Christmas One Holy Night Sanctuary Songs of Winter ASIN: B000001387 Release Date: 1993-11-23

Tracks:

1. I Saw Three Ships
2. What Child Is This/Greensleeves
3. Angels We Have Heard On High
4. We Three Kings
5. Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming
6. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
7. The First Noel
8. Coventry Carol
9. The First Snowfall
10. Silent Night (With Navajo Chorale)

Product Description

1. I Saw Three Ships
2. What Child is ThisgiGreensleeves
3. Angles We Have Heard On High
4. We Three Kings
5. Lo, How a Rose Eer Blooming
6. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
7. The First Noel
8. Coventry Carol
9. The First Snowfall
10. Silent Night (with Navajo Chorale)

Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

Fantastic Selection.......2005-12-21

As a fan of the cedar flute and Native American music, I happened upon this gem whilst looking for an enjoyable Christmas CD that was relaxing and made me appreciate the songs again. What I love the most about this CD is, once again, R. Carlos Nakai's stunning ability to perform the music in such a way that takes familiar sounds and transforms them into something recognizable but very refreshing. This is definitely a CD to buy and because of the change of the sound, it will be appealing throughout the year. Definitely a great buy.

Classic interpertations of the holiday season..........2004-12-10

I received this wonderful cd over 10 years ago as a Christmas
gift at work and its been part of my Christmas music for the end of the year
holidays. Beautiful, haunting music created by Carlos Nakai and
William Eaton with the theme of introspection and renewal at
its core. Something about this music, I guess the southwestern
desert landscapes and the open space created in the music just
make this a classic. Timeless melodies and familar songs created
by master musicans featuring flute, guitar, lyre and harp guitar. Unforgettable.

Beautiful, contemplative music for the Christmas season.......2001-11-12

I found out about this CD in a recent catalogue that I received in the mail. I am a longtime fan of R. Carlos Nakai and was thrilled to see that he had released a CD of traditional Christmas carols reinterpreted for cedar flute and guitar.

Some of the songs are more improvisational than others and may not be to everyone's taste if you're expecting a more traditional collection of holiday songs and carols, but all are strikingly beautiful and reflective with a recognizable melody. I love the Navajo chorus on "Silent Night"--it's worth buying the CD just for this inspiring new version of a beloved song.

The album evokes the some of the same sense of wonder and contemplation as Loreena McKennitt's Christmas album "To Drive the Cold Winter Away." Hearing the Native American cedar flute carrying the melody and accompaniment was a very pleasant surprise. The cedar flute is hauntingly beautiful and mysterious, much like the holiday season itself.

I am not familiar with William Eaton, but his guitar playing is superb, gentle and radiant, shimmering like the lights on a Christmas tree. It is a perfect compliment to the flutework of R. Carlos Nakai.

"Winter Dreams" is among my most cherished Christmas albums but it is appropriate year-round as it is a deeply spiritual and beautiful CD. It captures the magic of the first snowfall, the winter silence and crisp air, peace and comfort. Buy this for yourself if you seek a little wonder, contemplation, and peace in your holiday season. Happy Holidays.

Beautiful!.......2000-12-14

This is one of the most exquisite collections of Christmas music I have ever heard. It will take you on a magical, winter-y, spiritual journey.

Beautiful.......2000-12-09

This is my favorite Holiday music by far. Carlos Nakai demonstrates his genius with wonderful adaptations of Christmas classics. I've been a fan of Nakai/Eaton for a long time and this is their best effort yet. Absolutely beautiful. Buy this one!

Average customer rating: The Most Beautiful Recorded Tenor Voice? Very, very truncated. incomplete pleasure Finally available on CD!

Babes in Toyland / The Red Mill Victor Herbert , Kenny Baker , and Eileen Farrell Manufacturer: Decca Broadway ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Herbert | Herbert, Victor | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: The Desert Song / The New Moon Roberta & Vagabond King Up in Central Park / Arms and the Girl The Student Prince (1952 Studio Cast) The Merry Widow/The Student Prince ASIN: B00006AWG2 Release Date: 2002-07-30

Tracks:

1. Opening - From Babes in Toyland (Herbert & MacDonough) with Kenny Baker and Karen Kemple
2. Toyland
3. Floretta
4. Never Mind Bo-Peep, We Will Find Your Sheep
5. March of the Toys
6. I Can't Do the Sum
7. Go To Sleep, Slumber Deep
8. Song of the Poet
9. The Military Ball
10. Hail to Christmas
11. Finale: He Won't Be Happy Till He Gets It and March of the Toys
12. When You're Pretty and the World Is Fair - From The Red Mill (Blossom & Herbert) with Wilbur Evans, Eileen Farrell, and Felix Knight
13. Moonbeams
14. In the Isle of Our Dreams
15. Because You're You
16. Every Day is Ladies' Day With me
17. The Streets of New York

Customer Reviews:

The Most Beautiful Recorded Tenor Voice?.......2005-06-22

Is any recorded, tenor, singing voice as lovely as Kenny Baker's? As a child, I often heard him during the 1930s on the Jack Benny show, but have scarcely thought of him since. Amazon.com offers him on four CDs: BABES IN TOYLAND, LOVE WALKED IN, THE STARLIT HOUR and WEILL FROM BERLIN TO BROADWAY. Over the years, I have heard the recorded voices of many tenors, mostly operatic. Their fine voices were excellently trained, often to a wider range and more difficult music. But note for note, their sound as recorded is not I think as sheerly beautiful as Kenny Baker's. A splendid, unspoiled, unstrained, natural gift, put to disciplined and tasteful use! His enunciation is remarkably clear, and his musical line, perfectly smooth. He makes each song a different story, as in the six pieces here from BABES IN TOYLAND.

My claim is easy to test. This website has CDs with excerpts for listening to the best tenors of the 20th century, including Enrico Caruso, John McCormack, Giovanni Martinelli, Beniamino Gigli, Tito Schipa, Richard Tauber, Richard Crooks, Jussi Bjoerling, Morton Downey, Mario Lanza, Giuseppe di Stefano, Nicolai Gedda, Jan Peerce, Leopold Simoneau, Fritz Wunderlich, Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo and Jose Carreras. Of course, the earlier the career, the greater the damage to the recorded voice from primitive technology. Heard live, who knows which voice was most beautiful? But at least we have what earlier centuries could only imagine: lasting copies of live performances. Listen to Kenny Baker's voice on tracks 2 and 8 of BABES IN TOYLAND, and then compare.

The numbers from THE RED MILL will make you want to hear more. This operetta, also composed by Victor Herbert, was first produced in 1906, three years after BABES IN TOYLAND. "Moonbeams" (well sung by Eileen Farrell) is lovely; "Because You're You" (a duet between Farrell and Felix Knight) is quite simple but surprisingly affecting. The last two are the best: "Every Day Is Ladies' Day with Me," and "In Old New York." They are patter songs, perhaps inspired by, and surely as deft, as the ones that Gilbert and Sullivan were writing two decades earlier. Both are sung by Wilbur Evans, in a rich baritone, with perfect enunciation and marvelous comic flair. Great fun!

The selections on this CD were recorded in 1944 and 1945, then released in 1946 on both 78s and 10" LPs. For this CD, they were remastered from wartime lacquered-glass originals. Baker and Evans emerge in radiant form, surely much closer to live sound than reached our family radio via AM transmission 65 years ago. The orchestral and choral sound is less attractive. Poorly miked?

Very, very truncated........2002-12-09

The scores of Victor Herbert's "Babes in Toyland" and "The Red Mill" are lovely classics, but the incomplete scores represented by this Decca Broadway remastering of its antiquated 78s are not the best reprentation. My advice: wait for the John McGlinn "Babes in Toyland" to be released. As for "The Red Mill", you'd do better to pick up the Ohio Light Opera's double-CD from Albany Records.

incomplete pleasure.......2002-11-09

Two terrible mistakes keep this from 5 stars.. BABES IN TOYLAND is not complete as they are missing the delightful IN THE TOYMAKER'S WORKSHOP. Why? In THE RED MILL they use a butchered take of EVERY DAY IS LADIES DAY WITH ME. Again, why?
John McGlinn will be out with a complete BABES soon - and there is a lot of music in it - so you may want to wait.

Finally available on CD!.......2002-08-01

Decca's 1946 album of selections from Victor Herbert's celebrated musical was a welcome addition to record libraries, covering most of the major songs plus some of the delightful dance music. The album was reissued as a ten-inch Lp in 1949. A later reissue in 1957 dropped 4 songs to fit the score on one side of a twelve-inch Lp backed by six selections from Herbert's THE RED MILL. That pairing is reproduced here but the CD contains the complete BABES IN TOYLAND program! It's nice to have it back too! Nice of Decca to give us this early Christmas present this year. But BABES IN TOYLAND is a score that enchants all year round. How strange that no other complete recording exists.

The six selections form THE RED MILL offer a nice bonus, and the selections are well sung.

Average customer rating: Parent's blessing! A Real Snooze... WONDERFUL - if only it was available Get two so you can give one as a gift... Beautifully performed soothing, calming music

Lullaby Manufacturer: Polygram Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Brahms | Brahms, Johannes | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Canteloube, Joseph | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Dvorák, Antonín | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Fauré, Gabriel | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Khachaturian | Khachaturian, Aram | ( K ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Poulenc | Poulenc, Francis | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rutter | Rutter, John | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Schubert | Schubert, Franz | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Robert Schumann | Schumann, Robert | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Lullabies & Berceuse | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Noels | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Cello Moods Gentle Dreams: The Best of Julian Lloyd Webber Unexpected Songs ASIN: B00000419U Release Date: 1996-02-13

Tracks:

1. Song for Baba
2. Kinderszenen, Op.15: No.7 Traumerei
3. Wiegenlied, D.498
4. Cancion de cuna para dormir a un negrito (Cradle Song)
5. Shepherd's Lullaby
6. Wiegenlied
7. Gipsy Melodies, Op.55 No.4: Songs My Mother Taught Me
8. Dream Sequence: a. Baby Let Me Take You Dreaming, b. Sleepyhead, c. Welcome To My Dream
9. Slumber Song
10. Lullaby, Op.57 No. 2
11. Slumber Song
12. Where Go The Boats
13. Chants d'Auvergne: Brezairola
14. A Little Song
15. Alice
16. Histoire de Babar le petit elephant: Lent at melancolique
17. Gentle Dreams
18. Mary's Lullaby
19. Dolly Suite: Berceuse
20. Wiegenlied, Op. 49 No. 4
21. Nursery Suite: Rock-a-bye, Baby/ Rocking Carol/ Golden Slumbers

Customer Reviews:

Parent's blessing!.......2004-01-02

I have two of these cd's. My kids are 2 and 4 and I bought the first cd when my daughter was a newborn. These have been a true blessing and most evenings, put ME to sleep along with my daughter as I'm getting her settled and to sleep. SOO soothing and relaxing.......just beautiful. The original cd had gotten a scratch on one song so I'm here on Amazon trying to buy yet another one. Great just to play when the kids are wound up just to sooth them.

A Real Snooze..........2002-10-24

This compilation of songs is most restful for both the young and old. I received this CD as a gift years before the birth of my daughter and I used it's calming effect while studying calculus.

While working in a daycare this CD had twenty 3-5 year old children fast asleep within minutes. Very cool!

I just purchased a new copy of this CD as the old one is scratched and worn out. I now look forward to sharing this soothing music with my newborn baby girl. ****I highly recommend this CD for putting your little one to sleep.****

WONDERFUL - if only it was available.......2002-08-19

As a highly active amateur cellist, this is my signature baby gift to all friends and family - all have commented at it's soothing effect when played at naptime or bedtime. This is a wonderful collection, well-played - BUT IT'S NEVER AVAILABLE. I'm now on a constant search to find used copies. I can only hope that they get back on the ball and restart production on this CD - so that all of you can enjoy it!!

Get two so you can give one as a gift..........2001-11-07

This CD is made up of instrumental cello renditions of popular lullabyes.

My wife and I have given several of these CD's to parents of young children in the US and abroad. Without exception, the soothing cello tunes help mother and child alike to relax at the end of a busy day.

Webber performs sensitive interpretations of these long-beloved classics, including Braham's Lullabye and Rock a Bye Baby. The cuts provide wonderful comfort to a stressed world. My wife and I listen happily while reading and sitting in front of the crackling fire.

We love this album and are ordering 6 so we have some on hand for gifts to new mothers.

Beautifully performed soothing, calming music.......1999-03-19

Julian Webber performs masterfully in this relaxing collection of peaceful lullabies. His technique is superb, and this CD will leave you snoring soundly if you play it at night, like I do.

Average customer rating: A Compendium of Classic Marches

Frederick Fennell Conducts Manufacturer: Philips ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Octets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Grainger | Grainger, Percy Aldridge | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Holst | Holst, Gustav | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Sousa | Sousa, John Philip | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Walton | Walton, Sir William | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Prokofiev | Prokofiev, Sergei | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Romantic | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Marches | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Marches | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Fennell: Suites 1 & 2 / Folk Song Suite / Toccata Marziale British and American Band Classics Frederick Fennell & the Eastman Wind Ensemble: Grainger; Persichetti... Gould: West Point Symphony; Hovhaness: Symphony No. 4 & Giannini: Symphony No. 3 Frederick Fennell & the Eastman Wind Ensemble: Sullivan; Rossini-Respighi... ASIN: B000A5DLP6 Release Date: 2005-09-13

Tracks:

1. Hands Across The Sea
2. Father Of Victory
3. The Golden Ear
4. Old Comrades
5. March, Op.99
6. Valdres March
7. Inglesina
8. Knightsbridge March
9. The U.S. Field Artillery
10. The Thunderer
11. Washington Post
12. King Cotton
13. El Capitan
14. The Stars And Stripes Forever
15. Amerian Patrol
16. On The Mall
17. Lights Out
18. Barnum And Bailey's Favorite
19. Colonel Bogey
20. The Billboard

Tracks:

1. Country Gardens
2. Shepherd's Hey
3. Colonial Song
4. Children's March
5. The Immovable Do
6. Mock Morris
7. Handel In The Strand
8. Irish Tune From County Derry
9. Spoon River
10. My Robin Is To The Greenwood Gone
11. Molly On The Shore
12. I. Halcyon Days
13. II. Springtime In Angus
14. III. Youth Of Britain

Tracks:

1. I. Covent Garden
2. II. Westminster
3. III. Knightsbridge
4. I. Northwards
5. II. Eastwards
6. Pirate Dance From Goldilocks
7. Suite Of Carols (Excerpts)
8. A Christmas Festival
9. Sandpaper Ballet
10. Forgotten Dreams
11. Trumpeter's Lullaby
12. Penny-Whistle Song
13. Bulger's Holiday
14. I. The Irish Washerwoman
15. II. The Minstrel Boy
16. III. The Rakes Of Mallow
17. IV. The Wearing Of The Green
18. V. The Last Rose Of Summer
19. VI. The Girl I Left Behind

Tracks:

1. I. The Earle Of Oxford's Marche
2. II. Pavana
3. III. John Come Kisse Me Now
4. IV. The Mayden's Song
5. V. Wolsey's Wilde
6. VI. The Bells
7. Crown Imperial: A Coronation March
8. Hammersmith: Prelude And Scherzo, Op.52
9. I. Serenade
10. II. Spiritual
11. III. Celebration
12. Fanfare And Allegro

Customer Reviews:

A Compendium of Classic Marches.......2007-01-10

The performances contained herein are very good. I only wish there were more Sousa marches in the collection. However, those that are there are well-performed and the recording is very good.

Average customer rating: Like Rainbows A fine Christmas CD for your collection.

Christmas Dreams Manufacturer: Moston Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Schubert | Schubert, Franz | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Solo Instrumental | New Age | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Noels | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Classical Instrumental | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Classical | Indie Music | Stores | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Classical Instrumental | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: A Guitar for Christmas The Spanish Album ASIN: B00000K5BL Release Date: 1999-09-14

Tracks:

1. Christmas Dreams
2. O Holy Night
3. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
4. Ave Maria
5. We Three Kings
6. The First Noel
7. Silent Night
8. Song Of Peace
9. Hark, The Herald Angels Sing/Il Est Ne Le Divin Enfant
10. O Little Town Of Bethlehem
11. It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
12. Joy To The World
13. A Canon For Christmas
14. Christmas Beyond The Sea

Customer Reviews:

Like Rainbows.......2005-12-07

This album contains some very pleasing music. There's a selection of famous Christmas carols, the majority of which are played as instrumentals, with Liona Boyd on classical guitar, Georges Zamfir on pan flute, and a fine team of other musicians, including Toronto's Children's Chorus and the Orpheus Choir.

Five of the selections include lyrics. The first is the title song, "Christmas Dreams," which begins "Christmas dreams are like rainbows." The others are "Song of Peace," "Silent Night," "Hark the Herald Angels Sing," and "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear."

It's a good choice for the Holiday season, maybe even more so on the evening of, say, December 6 (Saint Nicholas' Day) or December 24 (Christmas Eve, of course).

If you are a Pagan, the Holiday season is a great time to invite one's Christian friends over to celebrate Yule, sing "O Tannenbaum," and put presents under the tree. If you want to go, um, whole hog, you can even perform the sonargoltr (sacrificing the Yule pig) for the feast. But don't do that in front of the guests! Instead, get this fine album and use it to promote togetherness.

A fine Christmas CD for your collection........2000-05-22

Guess what my wife gave me last Christmas? It was "Christmas Dreams" by Liona Boyd.We played "Christmas Dreams" over, over, and over.... Georges Zamfir plays pan flutes to provide a lovely blend with Liona's beautiful classical guitar playing of Christmas season tunes. Other guest appearances are by Roger Whittaker, The Toronto Children's Chorus, and The Orphius Choir. I enjoy all 14 tracks and highly recommend this CD for this Blessed Christmas Season.

Average customer rating:

Sibelius: Works for Mixed Choir Manufacturer: Bis ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Sibelius | Sibelius, Jean | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Choruses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Hymns | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Noels | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Partsongs | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Sibelius: Complete music for cello & piano ASIN: B0000016OT Release Date: 1997-01-21

Tracks:

1. The Lover, Op.14
2. Play, Beautiful Girl
3. Alone In The Dark Forest's Clasp
4. In The Morning Mist
5. To Therese Hahl
6. 25th October 1902: To Therese Hahl
7. Not With Lamentations
8. Men From Land And Sea
9. Bell Melody Of Kallio Church
10. Two Songs, Op.65: The Dreams
11. The Dreams
12. The Way To School
13. The Lofty Heaven
14. Christmas Song
15. Festive March
16. March Of The Labourers
17. Song Of The People Of Uusimaa
18. Finlandia Hymn
19. To The Fatherland
20. Fire On The Island
21. Busy As A Thrush
22. Song Of My Heart
23. The Broken Voice
24. The Boat Journey

Average customer rating:

Christmas Dreams Shakatak Manufacturer: Polygram Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Jazz Funk | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Perfect Smile ASIN: B000008KLV Release Date: 1992-11-03

Tracks:

1. Christmas With You
2. When You Wish upon a Star
3. Blue Christmas
4. Lonely on Christmas Day
5. Silent Eve
6. Winter Wonderland
7. Silent Night
8. Jingle Bells
9. Christmas Dream
10. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
11. White Christmas
12. Christmas Eve
13. Christmas Song

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