Clara [Box set] [Import]

Product Description
16 LPs on 8 CDs + 1 bonus CD. EMI.

Clara,Clara Nunes,EMI,Regional Mexican,World Music

Average customer rating:

Meu Samba Torto Clara Moreno , and Celso Fonseca Manufacturer: Compass Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Similar Items: Momento CéU Morena Bossa Nova M'Bem di Fora Live at the Blue Note ASIN: B000QEILQU Release Date: 2007-06-26

Tracks:

1. Litoranea
2. Sabe Quem?
3. Sei La
4. Moca Flor
5. Bahia Com H
6. Morena Boca De Ouro
7. Mon Manege A Moi
8. Rosa De Ouro
9. Copacabana
10. Se Acaso Voce Chegasse
11. Meu Samba Torto
12. Vem Moreno Vem
13. Ela Vai Pro Mar
14. Tenderly

Album Description

Clara Moreno's new release features a stellar line-up of Brazilian musicians, including Clara's mother, the legendary Brazilian singer and songwriter Joyce, and the celebrated songwriter and guitarist Celso Fonseca.

Meu Samba Torto features two new compositions written especially for Clara by her peers. Joyce contributes Sabe Quem, and Celso Fonseca has penned Litoránea. There are also interpretations of classic bossa nova tracks such as Moça Flor, originally recorded by the Tamba Trio, Vem Morena Vem, from Jorge Ben's debut album, and Morena Boca de Ouro, made famous by João Gilberto. Surprises are delivered in a version of Mon Manege a Moi, originally recorded by the French singer Edith Piaf, and a beautiful cover of the American jazz standard Tenderly.

Average customer rating: Exceptional performances

Beethoven: Complete Violin Sonatas Manufacturer: Brilliant Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | 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 Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Brilliant Classics | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Béla Bartók: Concerto for Orchestra; Dance Suite; Music for Strings, Percussion and Celeste Clara Haskil: Philips Recordings, 1951-1960 Piano Quintet in F Min / Complete String Quartets (1, 2, 3) Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto (Hybr) Arthur Grumiaux: Philips Recordings, 1955-1978 ASIN: B000NJM6KU Release Date: 2007-04-10

Tracks:

1. Allegro Con Brio
2. Tema Con Variazioni (Andante Con Moto)
3. Rondo, Allegro
4. Allegro Vivace
5. Andante Piu Tosto Allegretto
6. Allegretto Piacevole
7. Allegro Con Spirito
8. Adagio Con Molt'espressione
9. Rondo, Allegro Molto
10. Presto
11. Andante Scherzoso, Piu Allegretto
12. Allegro Molto

Tracks:

1. Allegro
2. Adagio Molto Espressivo
3. Scherzo, Allegro Molto
4. Rondo, Allegretto Ma Non Troppo
5. Allegro
6. Adagio
7. Allegretto Con Variazioni
8. Allegro Con Brio
9. Adagio Cantabile
10. Scherzo, Allegro
11. Finale, Allegro

Tracks:

1. Allegro Assai
2. Tempo Di Menuetto
3. Allegro Vivace
4. Adagio Sostenuto-presto
5. Andante Con Variazioni
6. Finale, Presto
7. Allegro Moderato
8. Adagio Espressivo
9. Scherzo, Allegro
10. Poco Allegretto

Customer Reviews:

Exceptional performances.......2007-05-11

This bargain set from Brilliant Classics features a legendary recording session: Arthur Grumiaux and Clara Haskil performing the complete Beethoven violin sonatas.

These sessions where originally recorded (in mono) and released by Philips in 1956/57, and it has been available on CD from that label before (nla). But a new release on CD has recently been announced from Decca Music Group (to which Philips records now belongs). However, the present incarnation is a fine opportunity to grab these classic performances at a bargain price.

The performances are impeccable - Grumiaux and Haskil are both in top form, and together they are an ideal match: Grumiaux' glowing tone and masterly understanding combined with Haskil's sensitive brilliance.

Now, of course, we find this set in a crowded field with many excellent, classic recordings, for example Ashkenazy/Perlman on Decca, Oistrakh/Oborin on Philips, and Schneiderhan/Kempff on DG. Collectors may need all these classic sets (and possibly some other sets as well). But the classic Haskil/Grumiaux set is a serious contender to any, with most enjoyable and moving performances at a bargain price.

Highly recommended!

Average customer rating: Clara Rockmore Rocks! Amazing Album Lost, but still priceless

Lost Theremin Album Manufacturer: Bridge Records, Inc. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Chopin | Chopin, Frédéric | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Dvorák, Antonín | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Gershwin | Gershwin, George | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Kreisler | Kreisler, Fritz | ( K ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Ravel, Maurice | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Schubert | Schubert, Franz | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Villa-Lobos, Heitor | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Nocturnes | Short Forms | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | 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 | Villa-Lobos, Heitor | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | 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 Cello | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music English | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Solo Instrumental | New Age | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Art Of The Theremin Theremin - An Electronic Odyssey Music from the Ether: Original Works for Theremin Ondes Martenot Day the Earth Stood Still (Score) ASIN: B000KJTGNI Release Date: 2006-12-26

Product Description

Long regarded as "The Queen of the Theremin," Clara Rockmore's virtuosity as the world's leading exponent of the theremin, was commonly acknowledged during her long and successful career. Intimately involved with Leon Theremin in the development of the instrument, Clara Rockmore's career as a thereminist had her performing with major orchestras and with her sister, the legendary pianist, Nadia Reisenberg. The Rockmore/Reisenberg duo is heard on this CD in 13 never-before released tracks, recorded in 1975. Also heard here are three tracks with the accompaniment of a cello ensemble, and one with the accompaniment of the much admired Argentine composer/guitarist, Jorge Morel. This recording comes with a booklet which includes numerous historic photographs of the performers, as well as excerpts from an interview conducted by Robert Sherman, in which his mother, Nadia Reisenberg; his aunt, Clara Rockmore; and the electronic pioneer Robert Moog discuss their lives and the background of their involvement with the theremin and its creator, Leon Theremin.

Customer Reviews:

Clara Rockmore Rocks!.......2007-05-18

Clara Rockmore's theremin artistry comes forth beautifully with this achingly lovely collection of classical music. Highly recommended for anyone interested in the theremin as a musical instrument and for the classical music lover in general.

Amazing Album.......2007-03-22

I've got a couple of Clara's other CD's and this one is just stellar. There are two standouts - Estrellita and Summertime that show the incredible artistry of both Clara and her equally talented sister Nadia Reisenberg in something other than classical music. I wish more people would discover Clara and Nadia's work - they're both under appreciated if you ask my humble but accurate opinion (LOL).

The booklet that comes along with the CD is quite funny and very loving as it's written by Clara's nephew/Nadia's son who brought this gem to life.

This is definitely a CD to add to the collection.

Lost, but still priceless.......2007-03-03

Although Clara Rockmore is universally acclaimed as one of the best musicians of her era, very few of her performances were ever recorded. An aspiring violinist, she took up the strange and wonderful Theremin when physical problems forced her to give up the violin. She invented a method for playing the radical new instrument, and her classical concerts gave the instrument respectability.
In keeping with her style, all the material on this CD is classical in nature, often somber or serious in tone. And while these recordings were made long after her heyday, the performances are still top rate examples of Theremin playing and her discipline and passion for the material is clearly undiminished by time.
Her few earlier recordings had long been an inspiration to several generations of Thereminists. This set of recordings enlarges the available corpus of her work tremendously. Let us hope it inspires as many new musicians as the first round!

Average customer rating: Excellent, I love it Clara Haskil Returns!

Clara Haskil: Philips Recordings, 1951-1960 Manufacturer: Philips ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Chopin | Chopin, Frédéric | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Falla | Falla, Manuel de | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Ravel, Maurice | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Domenico Scarlatti | Scarlatti, Domenico | ( S ) | 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 | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Sonatinas | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Variations | Variations | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Piano | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | 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 Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Chopin, Frédéric | ( C ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Falla, Manuel de | ( F ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Ravel, Maurice | ( R ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Scarlatti, Domenico | ( S ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Schubert, Franz | ( S ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Schumann, Robert | ( S ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Instrumental | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: Pierre Monteux Decca & Philips Recordings, 1956-1964 Arthur Grumiaux: Philips Recordings, 1955-1978 Ernest Ansermet: Decca Recordings 1953-1967 The Complete Decca Reordings of Ataúlfo Argenta, 1953-1957 The Glory of Rostropovich: 80th Birthday Tribute ASIN: B000G6BJK8 Release Date: 2007-01-09

Tracks:

1. Sonata In E Flat Major, KK 193
2. Sonata In B Minor, KK 87
3. Sonata In F Minor, KK 386
4. 9 Variations On A Minuet By Jean-Pierre Duport, K 573
5. I Allegro Moderato
6. II Andante Cantabile
7. III Allegretto
8. I Modere
9. II Mouvement De Menuet
10. III Anime
11. I Nicht Schnell, Mit Innigkeit
12. II Sehr Rasch
13. III Frisch
14. IV Ziemlich Langsam
15. V Schnell
16. VI Ziemlich Langsam, Sehr Gesangvoll
17. VII Langsam
18. VIII Sehr Langsam
19. Variations On The Name Abegg, Op. 1

Tracks:

1. I Von Fremden Landern Und Menschen
2. II Kuriose Geschichte
3. III Hasche-Mann
4. V Bittendes Kind
5. V Gluckes Genug
6. VI Wichtige Begebenheit
7. VII Traumerei
8. VIII Am Kamin
9. IX Ritter Vom Steckenpferd
10. X Fast Zu Ernst
11. XI Furchtenmachen
12. XII Kind Im Einschlummern
13. XIII Der Dichter Spricht
14. I Eintritt
15. II Jager Auf Der Lauer
16. III Einsame Blumen
17. IV Verrufene Stelle
18. V Freundliche Landschaft
19. VI Herberge
20. VII Vogel Als Prophet
21. VIII Jagdlied
22. IX Abschied
23. I Largo - Allegro
24. II Adagio
25. III Allegretto
26. I Allegro
27. II Scherzo: Allegretto Vivace
28. III Menuetto: Moderato E Grazioso
29. IV Presto Con Fuoco

Tracks:

1. I Molto Moderato
2. II Andante Sostenuto
3. III Scherzo: Allegro Vivace Con Delicatezza
4. IV Allegro Ma Non Troppo
5. I Largo - Allegro
6. II Adagio
7. III Allegretto
8. I Allegro
9. II Scherzo: Allegretto Vivace
10. III Menuetto: Moderato E Grazioso
11. IV Presto Con Fuoco

Tracks:

1. I Allegro
2. II Andantino
3. III Rondeau: Presto
4. I Allegro
5. II Romance
6. III (Allegro Assai)
7. Rondo In A Major For Piano And Orchestra, K386

Tracks:

1. I Allegro
2. II Romance
3. III (Allegro Assai)
4. I Allegro
5. II (Larghetto)
6. III (Allegretto)
7. I Allegro Con Brio

Tracks:

1. II Largo
2. III Rondo: Allegro
3. I Allegro
4. II Adagio
5. III Allegro Assai
6. I Allegro Affettuoso
7. II Intermezzo: Andantino Graziosos
8. III Allegro Vivace

Tracks:

1. En El Generalife
2. Danza Lejana
3. En Los Jardines De La Sierra De Cordoba
4. I Maestoso
5. II Larghetto
6. III Allegro Vivace

Customer Reviews:

Excellent, I love it.......2007-03-01

For anyone who likes to relive the golden era of pianists, a time when music itself was the core of a performance, this collection is a must have. The serene loneliness in Clara Haskil's interpretation of Mozart and Schubert was simply heartbreaking. Honest, elegant, and never self-centered, these memorable recordings deserve 5 solid stars.

Clara Haskil Returns!.......2007-02-04

Like many of the recent "Original Masters" reissues, this 7CD set of music performed by pianist Clara Haskil has been available since last July as an import, and now has finally been released in the U.S. In fact, all of the music contained on "Clara Haskil: Philips Recordings 1951-1960" has been reissued previously on CD, in two different box sets in the now out-of-print "Clara Haskil Legacy" series. Despite this, it is wonderful to have these classic performances back, particularly because those "Legacy" volumes were fetching outrageous prices as rare collector's items. Haskil was one of the legendary interpreters of Mozart and her Concerto recordings presented here of Nos. 9, 20 (two versions, mono & stereo), 23 & 24 (along with those she made for Westminster and DG -- see my reviews) are not to be missed. But also her Beethoven, Schumann and Chopin renditions are so delicately light and breathtaking, they cannot be overlooked, and they provide such a nice contrast to all the romantic ivory pounders out there. The first three CDs capture her sensitivity in various Sonatas, and they are most excellent. If you love great piano music and didn't have a chance to get these marvelous performances the first time around, don't miss out now!

Average customer rating: A great Schumann, a very good Brahms, good value Again, Some Interesting Programme from Ms. Grimaud Understanding the Intricacies of the Schumann/Brahms Love Triangle Reflection Heart and Head

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Tracks:

1. Allegro affettuoso
2. Intermezzo (Andantino grazioso)
3. Allegro vivace
4. Er is gekommen in Sturm und Regen
5. Warum willst du and're fragen?
6. Am Strande
7. Allegro non troppo
8. Allegretto quasi minuetto
9. Allegro - Pisto
10. No.1 in B minor, op.79/1
11. No.2 in G minor, op.79/2

Amazon.com

Titled Reflection, this CD program examines one of classical music's most fascinating triangles: the love between Robert Schumann and his wife, Clara, and their friend Johannes Brahms, who loved them both. There is music by all three composers here, and the almost 80-minute program is varied and fascinating. Robert's popular, stunning A minor Piano Concerto is played by Grimaud with romantic abandon but little sentiment; when it is showy, it comes from the music itself and is not an affectation. The first movement is filled with poetic vs. dramatic contrasts; there is a subtle but noble transition on piano and winds from the gently presented second movement to the springy, dramatically energetic third. Esa-Pekka Salonen is the remarkable conductor of the superb Staatskapelle Dresden. Grimaud then joins with mezzo-soprano Anne Sofie von Otter in three songs by Clara. Two, with texts by Rückert, are poems to connubial love and the third, "Am Strande," was composed as a gift for Robert's 40th birthday. Brahms's Sonata for Cello and Piano No. 1 in E minor is given a strong but lyrical and well-balanced reading by Grimaud and cellist Truls Mørk; both play with passion. Brahms's two Rhapsodies for piano complete the program; Grimaud gathers the darkness of the second and gives a fervent performance. What a beautiful CD! --Robert Levine

Customer Reviews:

A great Schumann, a very good Brahms, good value.......2007-05-30

If you are looking for a Schumann piano concerto that is not coupled with the Grieg, you've come to the right place. At first, this coupling may seem strange, but there is a compelling logic to it. Brahms was an intimate friend of the Schumanns (perhaps in more ways than one although there is no clear evidence to support this view). Clara Schumann was a fine composer in her own right, but has been overshadowed by her more famous husband (both she and Fanny Mendelssohn). Helene Grimaud proves herself to be up to the task here and she delivers a sparkling concerto performance as does the Dresden Staatskapelle orchestra (the same orchestra that premiered the work with Clara as the soloist). Five stars for her performance, five stars for the orchesta and five stars for the sound. Truls Mork recorded the Brahms E minor cello sonata previously, but coupled with the F major which is the usual coupling. The sonata was written in Brahms' youth and is full of energy, passion and stunningly beautiful melodies. Mork does not disappoint and Helene Grimaud is more than a competent partner. Her piano sings without overpowering the cello. A lovely performance, although I must confess that I am slightly more partial to Starker/Buchbinder. Very good recorded sound in the sonata. The two lieder are not familiar to me so I have no point of reference and can only say that Anne Sofie von Otter sings like an angel. (German and English texts are provided for the lieder.) The two piano rhapsodies are also unknown to me. They make a nice filler for this very fine disk but the piano gets a little clangy in the rhapsodies and I wish the engineering had been better. But no one will be buying this CD for the filler. Notes in English only. All in all, a very musical and well thought out and executed program.

Again, Some Interesting Programme from Ms. Grimaud.......2007-02-06

After the rather controversial latest release of Chopin and Rachmaninoff's Sonatas, Grimaud is back on the scene. This time with the music of the Schumanns and Brahms, the latter being the composer this pianist is often associated with. The result is an eclectic, engaging program - even though it may not be perfect. The programme is also designed to show listeners the different sides of Grimaud: as a soloist in a concerto, an accompanist, and a solo performer.

A famous work of the standard repertoire, Robert Schumann's "Concerto in A minor for Piano and Orchestra" is performed with unassuming clarity, pleasant balance, and most notably impeccable articulation. Grimaud, known for her adherrence to the original score and 'composer's intention' again gives a very sensitive rendition of this work. Although personally I think she lacks contrasts, color, and warmth in timbre, this rendition is logical and structurally well-built. Salonen provides great accompaniment to Grimaud, very sensitive although the relationship between piano-orchestra may not be developed to the point of say, Argerich-Rostropovich. When compared to Argerich's playing, Grimaud falls heavily on the conservative side. Her tempi are definitely slower than Argerich's both in the first and third movt. The downfall is that she does not utilize this moderate tempi to allow more interpretations and variation of tone color which Argerich does despite her quick tempi. Hers is then probably closer to that of Katchen's or Zimerman's - elegant, well-articulated, but unfortunately somewhat lacking fire and fluidity. Most praiseworthy in this recording is Grimaud's clean touch and articulation. There is a sense of control and confidence in every passages of this concerto, probably facilitated by her moderate tempi. Thanks to the great piano sound and recording, it is not hard to listen to all the voices she is trying to emphasize, an evidence of perfect articulation. You can easily hear all the notes in her quintuplet in the first minute of the piece without sounding 'busy' or dirty.

Grimaud's collaboration with von Otter on Clara Schumann's lieder are also praiseworthy. While some says Grimaud often overpowers von Otter, I personally don't think she does. Although I am not familiar with these lieder, they really are great songs. The piano accompaniment is utilized to its greatest potential and the melody is haunting. Both soloist and accompanist provide a passionate rendition. It is obvious that Grimaud chose a great order for these lieder, as the three forms a sonata-like combination - the outer lieder (Er is gekommen and Am Strande) being fiery while 'Warum' is serene and beautiful. The fact that the next work is Brahms' cello sonata gives a psychological effect that the album actually has three sonatas. However, it is in the Brahms' cello sonatas that Grimaud actually overpowers Mork in a quite obtruding manner. Grimaud the soloist seems to step over Grimaud the accompanist.

The Rhapsodies serve as the 'encores' but are actually my favorite pieces in the album. In both these Rhapsodies, Grimaud not only provides convincing, confident, and unique interpretation but also fire and passion which makes up for the cool Schumann Concerto. Although she maintains the same sense of control and balance, the first Rhapsody has great contrasts and tone color despite rather quick tempo. The second Rhapsody is relatively heavy and took on slow tempo but accurately conveys the 'agitato'. Very well done.

The booklet is somewhat rather disappointing despite the great photography works. While in 'Credo' and the Chopin-Rachmaninoff sonata album she offers great written insights and ideas, in 'Reflection', there is only a foreword (which I think is written by her, but not written so I'm sure) and a historical background of the composer. Pretty dull, considering you can find those stories in any music history books or Wikipedia even! These weaknesses are somewhat, although not completely, compensated by the beautiful photographs of Grimaud, especially when she wears white and the one in which she is playing the piano. Gorgeous!

All in all, definitely give this album a try. Besides the fact that it has an awesome rendition of Brahms' Rhapsodies, Clara Schumann's lieder, and Robert Schumann's concerto, it is also very generous (80 min) and has awesome pictures of Grimaud inside the booklet. It may not be your favorite rendition of the works, but it still has an addictive quality.

Understanding the Intricacies of the Schumann/Brahms Love Triangle.......2006-12-26

Whispers, poems, and pages have been floating around for years about the strangely romantic triangle that bound the composers Robert Schumann, Clara Wieck Schumann and Johannes Brahms - secrets that will be forever the purview of intuitive writers and philosophers and historians. This very intelligent and tender CD REFLECTION is one way of examining the closeness of these three remarkable and very human artists. And it is a complete success, musically and thoughtfully.

Incorporating some the finest artists available today this CD is the brainchild of the remarkable Hélène Grimaud, a pianist who not only is a remarkably fine artist but who also looks for more in her musical thoughts than merely the notes on the score. She offers here a collaboration with Esa-Pekka Salonen conducting the Dresden Staatskapelle in an elegant and wistful performance of Robert Schumann's Piano Concerto in A minor, rich in subtleties and deeply felt melodic line.

Grimaud then partners with Anne Sofie von Otter in three songs by Clara Schumann: 'Er is gekommen in Sturm und Regen', 'Warum willst du and're fragen?', and 'Am Strande' - songs that give both artists the opportunity to remind us how gifted Clara was with song writing.

The third member of this remembered and honored triad is Johannes Brahms and his 'Sonata for Cello and Piano No. 1 in E minor' is performed with passion and grand scale by Grimaud and the gifted cellist Truls Mørk. Grimaud then closes the recital with Brahms' 'Rhapsodies for Piano Nos. 1 (B minor) and 2 (G minor)', sublime works that not only serve as a fitting closure to this thoughtful program but that also leave us with the desire for more Brahms from Hélène Grimaud! This is a very special recording, well produced technically, and one with which we are left with the feeling that both the Schumanns and Brahms would have warmly applauded. Highly recommended as one of the important issues of the year. Grady Harp, December 06

Reflection.......2006-12-23

When reflection makes Clara alive I applaud Helene for her spirits to bring to us such a wonderful design. This CD is carefully crafted to engage the listener to the colors of the sonatas and what they express.

After listening to this CD I had a remarkable experience. I was approaching a friend at the hallway. The shadows from the overhead lights created a magical experience. I was seeing Helene just like she appears on the CD cover. As I was getting closer and closer I realized Helene was really my mentor.

This was so strange and also so remarkable I am making a note in my poetry log.

Heart and Head.......2006-11-15

Lovely and committed playing by Grimaud and all concerned combined with an inspired selection. I'm usually not a fan of "concept" albums but this recording makes its musical and intellectual point deftly and with great musicality. Highly recommended.

Average customer rating: Elegance and precision Did not buy this item Mysterious, magical, and a little bit maudlin Hypnotically Beautiful THE ART OF THE THEREMIN

The Art Of The Theremin Manuel de Falla , Alexander Konstantinovich Glazunov , and Henryk Wieniawski Manufacturer: Delos Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ballets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Waltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Falla | Falla, Manuel de | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Ravel, Maurice | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rachmaninov | Rachmaninov, Sergei | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Saint-Saëns, Camille | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Stravinsky | Stravinsky, Igor | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Tchaikovsky | Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wieniawski | Wieniawski, Henri | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Ballets & Dances | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Cello | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Lost Theremin Album Theremin - An Electronic Odyssey Music from the Ether: Original Works for Theremin Day the Earth Stood Still (Score) Glass Harmonica ASIN: B0000006U6 Release Date: 1992-12-14

Tracks:

1. Vocalise
2. Song Of Grusia
3. The Swan
4. Pantomime
5. Hebrew Melody
6. Romance
7. Berceuse
8. Piece en forme de Habanera
9. Berceuse
10. Valse sentimentale
11. Serenade melancolique
12. Chant du menestrel

Customer Reviews:

Elegance and precision.......2007-06-30

The theramin is, without question, the most difficult instrument in the world to play. Consider: since its invention in 1928 and commercial release in the early 1930s, only one musician - Clara Rockmore - has been able to produce any real music on it. Her performances are spellbinding and, if one sometimes years for, say, a whole sonata or something more substantial than encore pieces, think of how difficult it is to play ANYTHING on this instrument and be glad that we at least have this much.

A one-of-a-kind disc of a one-of-a-kind performer. If you like the samples you can hear on this site. by all means buy it.

Did not buy this item.......2007-05-03

Don't know why this is here as I never purchased this item.

Mysterious, magical, and a little bit maudlin.......2007-03-08

I recently went through a theremin phase after seeing the documetary "Theremin: An Electronic Oddysey" which featured Clara Rockmore prominently. That led me to buy this recording, which seems to be the traditional standard of classical theremin artistry. The story around the instrument is even more bizzare than the music it makes: spooky Cold-War intrigue, sudden disappearances in New York and the USSR, spy gadgets, dead men found alive, old friends reuniting after decades of separation and obscurity... it all fits the eerie ethos of the music. So to really "get" the instrument, you need to know the story behind it. That's the maudlin part.

While the rest of my family violently disagrees, this is indeed lovely music. A careful listening to Mrs. Rockmore's technique reveals, I think, that she's fascinatingly far beyond waving her hands up and down in front of antennas. She makes glissandos and runs happen with discrete pitches in a way that is hard for me to picture on an instrument that can generate any pitch, and every pitch in between. She developed a way to "finger" an instrument you don't touch. That's why it's magical.

A note on the recording: the timbre of the theremin seems to land in a resonant frequency range on most systems/speakers on which I have listened to this recording, leading to the solo instrument badly overbalancing the piano accompaniment.

PS: I have given on someday owning a theremin. Phase over.

Hypnotically Beautiful.......2007-02-28

Classical music, and specifically Theremin music, is not normally my favored listening. But I took a chance on this disc and am very glad I did. Clara Rockmore's mastery of her instrument is astonishing. The music is tastefully chosen and very beautiful. She often mimics violin or human voice in her phrasing, but subtly gives the theremin its own voice and proves its suitability for classical.

I knocked a star off for the lack of arrangement-diversity, but I have to admit that I usually listen to this disc from start to end. Its lyrical qualities are very transfixing and hypnotic. A welcome diversification to my music collection!

THE ART OF THE THEREMIN.......2007-02-24

I HAVE HAD THIS CD FOR YEARS AND HAVE NEVER GOTTEN TIRED OF HEARING IT, ALTHOUGH YOU HAVE TO BE IN THE RIGHT MOOD TO REALLY APPRECIATE WHAT YOU ARE HEARING. THIS IS THE PREEMINENT THERMEIN RECORDING, BY THE PREEMINENT THEREMIN PERFORMER, CLARA ROCKMORE. HAUNTING, STRANGE, HYPNOTIC, YET MELODICAL, THE THERMEIN IS A VERY DIFFICULT INSTRUMENT TO PLAY, AND CLARA ROCKMORE WAS THE ONLY PERSON TO EVER REALLY "MASTER" IT. IF YOU WANT TO HEAR THEREMIN MUSIC, I GUESS THIS IS THE ONE CD YOU NEED TO GET.

Average customer rating: We love this opera but the recording level... Rossini - L'Italiana in Algeri Never got the CD's Two great mezzos Sexy sounding opera recording with Battle & Horne !!!!

Rossini - L'Italiana in Algeri / Horne · Ramey · Battle · Palacio · Zaccaria · I Solisti Veneti · Scimone I Solisti Veneti , Prague Philharmonic Choir , Ernesto Palacio , Nicola Zaccaria , Clara Foti , and Domenico Trimarchi Manufacturer: Erato ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Horne, Marilyn | ( H ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rossini | Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Sopranos | Voices | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Battle, Kathleen | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Horne, Marilyn | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Verdi: La Forza del Destino Rossini - La Cenerentola / Bartoli, Dara, Matteuzzi, Corbelli, Pertusi, Chailly Rossini - L'Italiana in Algeri (The Italian Girl in Algiers) / Weikert, Soffel, Kannen, Gambill, Schwetzinger Festspiele Mozart: Don Giovanni / Maazel (1979 soundtrack) [RMST] Verdi - Rigoletto / Sutherland, Pavarotti, Milnes, LSO, Bonynge ASIN: B000005E6M Release Date: 1991-09-03

Tracks:

1. L'Italianan In Algeri: Act 1 : Sinfonia
2. L'Italianan In Algeri: Act 1 : Scene 1 : 1. Introduzione - 2. Recitativo (Mustafa, Zulma, Elvira)
3. L'Italianan In Algeri: Act 1 : Scene 2 : Recitativo (Mustafa, Haly)
4. L'Italianan In Algeri: Act 1 : Scene 3 : 1. Cavatina (Lindoro) - 2. Recitativo (Mustafa, Lindoro) - 3. Duetto (Lindoro, Mustafa)
5. L'Italianan In Algeri: Act 1 : Scene 4 : 1. Coro e Cavatina (Coro, Haly, Isabella) - 2. Recitativo (Isabella, Taddeo, Haly)
6. L'Italianan In Algeri: Act 1 : Scene 5 : 1. Recitativo (Taddeo, Isabella) - 2. Duetto (Isabella, Taddeo)
7. L'Italianan In Algeri: Act 1 : Scene 7 : Recitativo (Mustafa, Lindoro)
8. L'Italianan In Algeri: Act 1 : Scene 8 : 1. Recitativo (Elvira, Mustafa, Haly) - 2. Aria (Mustafa)
9. L'Italianan In Algeri: Act 1 : Scene 10 : Coro, Haly, Mustafa
10. L'Italianan In Algeri: Act 1 : Scene 11 : Isabella, Mustafa
11. L'Italianan In Algeri: Act 1 : Scene 12 : Taddeo, Haly, Mustafa, Isabella
12. L'Italianan In Algeri: Act 1 : Scene Derniere : Tutti col Coro (tous et le choeur)

Tracks:

1. L'Italiana in Algeri: Act 2 : Scene 1 (Coro, Elvira, Zulma, Haly)
2. L'Italiana in Algeri: Act 2 : Scene 2 (Mustafa, Zulma, Elvira, Haly)
3. L'Italiana in Algeri: Act 2 : Scene 3 : 1. Recitativo (Isabella, Lindoro) - 2. Cavatina (Lindoro)
4. L'Italiana in Algeri: Act 2 : Scene 4 : 1. Recitativo (Taddeo, Mustafa) - 2. Coro - 3. Recitativo (Taddeo, Mustafa) - 4. Aria (Taddeo, Coro)
5. L'Italiana in Algeri: Act 2 : Scene 5 : 1. Recitativo (Isabella, Lindoro, Elvira, Zulma) - 2. Cavatina (Isabella, Mustafa, Taddeo, Lindoro)
6. L'Italiana in Algeri: Act 2 : Scene 6 : 1. Recitativo (Mustafa, Lindoro, Taddeo) - 2. Quintetto (Mustafa, Isabella, Taddeo, Lindoro, Elvira)
7. L'Italiana in Algeri: Act 2 : Scene 7 : 1. Recitativo (Haly) - 2. Aria (Haly)
8. L'Italiana in Algeri: Act 2 : Scene 8 (Taddeo, Lindoro)
9. L'Italiana in Algeri: Act 2 : Scene 9 : 1. Recitativo (Mustafa, Lindoro, Taddeo) - 2. Terzetto (Mustafa, Lindoro, Taddeo)
10. L'Italiana in Algeri: Act 2 : Scene 11 : 1. Recitativo (Taddeo, Lindoro) - 2. Coro, Recitativo, Rondo (Coro, Isabella)
11. L'Italiana in Algeri: Act 2 : Scene 12 (Mustafa, Taddeo)
12. L'Italiana in Algeri: Act 2 : Scene 13 (Lindoro, Coro, Taddeo, Mustafa)
13. L'Italiana in Algeri: Act 2 : Scene 14 (Isabella, Mustafa, Coro, Lindoro, Taddeo)
14. L'Italiana in Algeri: Act 2 : Scene 15 (Coro, Lindoro, Isabella, Taddeo, Mustafa)
15. L'Italiana in Algeri: Act 2 : Scene Derniere (Tutti col Coro)

Amazon.com essential recording

Isabella in L'Italiana was one of Marilyn Horne's great roles, and this recording attests to it. The character is smart, spunky, and sarcastic, with a sure-of-herself twinkle in her eye and voice. Horne was so in control of her vast talent when this set was recorded that she seems to be born into the role. She tosses off the most difficult coloratura with ease. The tone is big and grand from high B to low B and back again, and the fun she's obviously having is infectious. Her supporting cast is almost on the same level: Sam Ramey is a fine Mustafa, expressing pomposity while flowing easily over Rossini's roulades, and Ernesto Palacio gets through the high-flying tenor role with greater grace than most. The other low voices are good too, and listen for Kathleen Battle in one of her early roles--before she became a legend in her own mind--she's a sheer delight. Claudio Scimone, somewhat of a bel canto specialist, leads with verve. Good fun. --Robert Levine

Customer Reviews:

We love this opera but the recording level..........2006-03-18

isn't so much... We have to turn it way up to hear the vocals and then when the instrumental accompaniment comes in, it blasts us out. Adjusting the equalizer doesn't help.

Rossini - L'Italiana in Algeri .......2006-01-15

The libretto was only in Italian. We expected the libretto to be in both Italian and English. How does one enjoy an opera with a non-english libretto. We are not very literate in Italian (in fact - not at all).

Never got the CD's.......2005-10-09

The CD's were always back ordered. I cancelled the order. I did see the opera and enjoyed the music.

Two great mezzos.......2004-10-01

Both Berganza and Horne recorded L'Italiana and a comparison of the two recordings is wothwhile. Horne is more involved in the character, and her singing is undoubtedly spectacular. While Berganza is more subdued, she still is "in" the role quite nicely, and the rest of her cast is good. Berganza can match Horne note for note, but the voice never becomes harsh and overly "chesty." I think it may come down to whether you prefer more acting, or prettier sound from a mezzo. My vote goes to Berganza, but you really should listen to both before buying. (Callas fans will of course want her version, if available.)

Sexy sounding opera recording with Battle & Horne !!!!.......2003-08-20

L'Italiana in Algeri is a hot & fun opera.....The duets and the ensembles are especially giddy and full of lustful yet comic high speeding word to word leaps and soaring runabouts.And there are some lovely arias here to.Just listen to Kathleen Battle spin golden melodies by herself at intervals through out the opera.Kathleen Battle is one beautiful black woman & she possess a voice to match,She sings rossini like she was born to do it ,the way she does it melts your icecream & has you standing up to give her your last arcane box of accolades & praiseworthies....I'll tell you this recording is one of the best out there,and should be in every library and tasteful home.

Average customer rating: have been searching for this for years Been looking for years An Excellent Introduction to Renaissance Dance renaissance dance music Wonderful reissue from early days of early music recordings

Panorama: Dances of the Renaissance Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ballets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Baroque Dance Suites | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music | Allemandes | Courantes | Gigue | Sarabande Galliardes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Dowland | Dowland, John | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Gesualdo | Gesualdo, Carlo | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Gibbons, Orlando | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Holborne, Anthony | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Michael Praetorius | Praetorius, Michael | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Ballets & Dances | Renaissance (c.1450-1600) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Deutsche Grammophon: Music | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Sinners & Saints: The Ultimate Medieval and Renaissance Music Collection English Renaissance Music Praetorius: Dances from Terpsichore Music for a Medieval Banquet Medieval Dance Music ASIN: B00004YMTN Release Date: 2001-02-27

Tracks:

1. Terpsichore: 1. Entree - Courante - Collegium Terpsichore
2. Terpsichore: 2. Gavotte - Collegium Terpsichore
3. Terpsichore: 3. Spagnoletta - Collegium Terpsichore
4. Terpsichore: 4. La Bouree - Collegium Terpsichore
5. Terpsichore: 5. Ballet - Collegium Terpsichore
6. Terpsichore: 6. Volte - Collegium Terpsichore
7. Musikalischer Tugenspiegel: Sophia (no.13) - Anna (no.4) - Collegium Terpsichore
8. Musikalischer Tugenspiegel: Clara (no.6) - Collegium Terpsichore
9. Musikalischer Tugenspiegel: Magdalena (no.3) - Collegium Terpsichore
10. Musikalischer Tugenspiegel: Agatha (no.15) - Collegium Terpsichore
11. Musikalischer Tugenspiegel: Regina (no.12) - Collegium Terpsichore
12. Banchetto musicale: Suite No.4 - 1. Pavane - Collegium Terpsichore
13. Banchetto musicale: Suite No.4 - 2. Gaillarde - Collegium Terpsichore
14. Banchetto musicale: Suite No.4 - 3. Courante - Collegium Terpsichore
15. Banchetto musicale: Suite No.4 - 4. Allemande - Tripla - Collegium Terpsichore
16. Banchetto musicale: Suite No.5 - 1. Pavane - Collegium Terpsichore
17. Banchetto musicale: Suite No.5 - 2. Gaillarde - Collegium Terpsichore
18. Banchetto musicale: Suite No.5 - 3. Courante - Collegium Terpsichore
19. Banchetto musicale: Suite No.5 - 4. Allemande - Tripla - Collegium Terpsichore
20. Banchetto musicale: Suite No.3 - 1. Pavane - Collegium Terpsichore
21. Banchetto musicale: Suite No.3 - 2. Gaillarde - Collegium Terpsichore
22. Banchetto musicale: Suite No.3 - 3. Courante - Collegium Terpsichore
23. Banchetto musicale: Suite No.3 - 4. Allemande - Tripla - Collegium Terpsichore
24. Lamento di Tristano - Rotta - Ulsamer Collegium
25. Trotto - Ulsamer Collegium
26. Istampita Ghaetta - Ulsamer Collegium
27. Istampita Cominciamento di gioia - Ulsamer Collegium
28. Saltarello - Ulsamer Collegium
29. Bassa danza a 2 - Ulsamer Collegium
30. Alta danza a 3 - Ulsamer Collegium
31. Bassa danza a 2 - Ulsamer Collegium
32. Bassa danza a 3 - Ulsamer Collegium
33. Basse danse La brosse - Tripla - Tourdion - Ulsamer Collegium
34. Bassa danse La gratta - Ulsamer Collegium
35. Basse danse La Magdalena - Ulsamer Collegium

Tracks:

1. Calata ala Spagnola
2. Der Judentanz
3. Welscher Tanz - Wascha mesa - Hupfauff
4. Pavana I - II
5. Romanesca Guarda me las vacas
6. Passamezzo - Saltarello
7. Branle de Bourgogne
8. Englischer Tanz
9. Tanz Du hast mich wollen nemmem
10. Schiarazula
11. Ungaresca - Saltarello
12. Ronde
13. Branle de Bourgogne
14. Branle de Champagne
15. Passamezzo d'Italye - Reprise - Gaillarde
16. Schiarazula Marazula
17. Tedesca - Saltarello
18. Ungaresca - Saltarello
19. Branle - Branle gau
20. Mascherade
21. Saltarello
22. Ballo detto 'Il Conte Orlando' - Saltarello
23. Gagliarda del Principle di Venosa
24. Barriera
25. Celeste Giglio
26. Pavana de Spaigne
27. Courante
28. Courante
29. Volte
30. Volte
31. Pavan: The Funerals
32. Noel's Galliard
33. Coranto: High Ho Holiday
34. Kemp's Jig
35. Queen Elizabeth her Galliard
36. Mrs. Winter's Jump
37. Alman
38. Galliard
39. Galliarde de Monsieur Wustron
40. Galliarde de la guerre
41. Reprinse
42. Tantz
43. Paduan
44. Galliard
45. Catkanei

Customer Reviews:

have been searching for this for years.......2007-06-11

Happy to see the Collegium Terpsichore CD out again (disc 1), though hiding in this bargain set, wasn't immediately obvious. But one listen to the Praetorius samples and knew I found it. This album was played continuously on the air on KKHI when I was in college (circa late-hippie_, and I never tired of it. I wore out my LPs. Now I've misplaced that single CD so might have to buy it again if I can't locate it soon. Phooey. At least it's available. It's the most refreshing CD you'll ever put on your player.

Been looking for years.......2007-02-13

I have been looking for the Deutsche Grammophon "Dances from Terpsicore" from the 60's but to no avail till now. The entire album is included in this two disc set...

Yippee

An Excellent Introduction to Renaissance Dance.......2005-06-23

This is my first disc of Renaissance dance music, for which I have been searching for quite a while. I thought ir was very excellent. I have heard some before when I was in a few Shakespeare plays, and ever since, I have been looking. These selections provide a broad range of the music of the courts during the 15th and 16th centuries. There is music from all over Europe, including what sounds like Southeastern Europe. The interpretations are also very good, and they put me, at least, back into that time period. The only problem I found was the glockenspiel like instrument, which was sometimes a little annoying. Otherwise, wonderful.

renaissance dance music.......2004-10-24

This CD is a compilation of three recordings which are From The Vault: Dance Music of the High Renaissance by Fritz Neumeyer, Dance Music of the Renaissance by Josef Ulsamer, and Early Baroque Music by Konrad Ragossnig.

Wonderful reissue from early days of early music recordings.......2004-01-28

This cd is a reissue of material from several albums in the 60s. The Fritz Neumeyer recordings of Praetorius are from an old Archiv LP that was one of my first introductions to "early music", and it can be charged that it was more enthusiastic than historically informed. A recorder consort will take up one section of a tune, and then a group of viols will swirl in, maybe followed by crumhorns playing another brief phrase, and then a solo harpsichord finishing off the tune. Different instruments provide a variety of textures of sound, keeping things interesting even though most of the tunes are played fairly "straight", without a lot of improvisation. There's been quite a bit of research and rediscovery of Renaissance techniques since this record was first out, and I appreciate those, but these old recordings really get my toe tapping and remind me why I fell in love with early music in the first place.

Average customer rating: carousel The Ideal Merry-Go-Round

Carousel Memories Manufacturer: Dynamic Recording ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Polkas | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Waltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Sousa | Sousa, John Philip | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Strauss Jr., Johann | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Marches | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | 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 | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Marches | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Polka | Eastern Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Easy Listening | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Good Old USA Carousel Music Vol. 1 Good Old USA Carousel Music Vol. 2 Fair Organ Follies Wurlitzer Christmas Carousel Music Vol. 1 Under the Big Top: 100 Years of Circus Music ASIN: B00005V7GA Release Date: 2002-01-01

Tracks:

1. A Smile Will Go A Long, Long Way
2. The Petite Waltz
3. Die Regimentskinder
4. With The Wind and Rain In Your Hair
5. Nights Of Gladness
6. Espanita Waltz
7. Three Little Fishes
8. Scatter Brain
9. Beer Barrel Polka
10. Over The Top
11. Royal Trumpeters
12. Say It Again
13. Georgia On My mind
14. After the Ball
15. Unter Dem Siegesbanner
16. Just A Gigolo
17. The Sidewalks of New York
18. Deep Purple
19. Liberty Bell
20. Trisch-Trasch
21. The Kings Horses and The Kings Men
22. Sweet Rosie O' Grady
23. The Carousel Waltz (Recorded on Moving Carousel)

Album Description

More marches, waltzes, and fox trots in this recording of the New Verbeeck Band Organ at Seabreeze Park in Upstate New York. On a hill above scenic Lake Ontario, the music of the band organ can be heard on the breezes drifting over the blue water. Twenty-three tunes bring back the sounds of summer from Seabreeze Park - the whirling carousel and prancing horses spin around to the music of childhood, and this fabulous recording captures the wonderful memories. Grab the popcorn, and come for a ride! This completely digital recording is crystal clear and an oversized insert includes pictures and fond memories of Merrick Price - to whom the album is dedicated. The last song was recorded on the carousel while it was moving - an innovative idea that captures the sensation of really being on the ride is enhanced by wearing headphones. This piece of Americana in music - a must for the audio collector, carousel enthusiast, or fan of mechanical music, is a one-of-a-kind gift item.

Customer Reviews:

carousel.......2007-01-03

Carousel Memories does not have the luster that I had expected. The music is not as clear as I would have liked, however, it does have some good qualities that make it worth while to listen.

The Ideal Merry-Go-Round.......2005-07-18

This is a recording by and for merry-go-round lovers. It assembles 23 tracks of mostly characteristic carousel music, played upon a newly constructed band organ handmade by Belgian Johnny Verbeeck to replicate the old Wurlitzer 165 destroyed by a fire around 1995. The fire also claimed most of the carousel itself, which was rebuilt using some restored parts from the original (PTC#36). The recording site is Seabreeze Park on Lake Ontario in upper New York.

In another review I mentioned that that CD offered a partial and rather idealized carousel experience, for it could only provide the sound, and that sound was much more refined and free of ambient noise than would be encountered during an actual carousel ride. That comment applies as well to this recording, and perhaps more so, for the band organ in a typical operating carousel never sounded so good as the one here. This instrument has a remarkably lovely, sweet tone and, being brand new, is in perfect condition. The rolls used were obtained from no less a source than the Library of Congress, and represent a very choice selection.

The music itself includes mostly waltzes, marches, polkas, and one-time popular songs, such as Beer Barrel Polka, Sweet Rosie O'Grady, Liberty Bell, and Scatter-Brain. Less to be expected, but supremely apt, is the fine waltz from Richard Rodger's overture to the musical show Carousel. This last was experimentally recorded on the moving carousel, and thus provides an especially realistic auditory image.

For merry-go-round and band organ enthusiasts this recording might well occupy a place of honor in their CD collection. For those who desire a more realistic, though less ideal, recording I would recommend the old 1973 Takoma Records release "Last Chance on the Merry-Go-Round" (# A 1038), which I believe is no longer in the catalog. (Takoma Records was acquired in 1995 by Fantasy Records.) My personal copy of A 1038 is an LP, and I suspect no CD version was ever released. That recording was made at the carousel on the pier at Santa Monica, California, shortly before the pier was to be demolished. (Thus the title of the recording.) Since it was made while the carousel was actually in operation, the sounds of bystanders and children, along with the carousel drive motor are included. I don't know what ever became of that carousel or its band organ, but would guess they were moved to some collection somewhere. In any case, I have fond memories of wandering along the pier on a fine Saturday afternoon and watching and listening to the carousel and its excited young customers.

Average customer rating: MORE PLEASE A Pair of Trios Worth Knowing

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MORE PLEASE.......2005-01-11

This disc is a 2001 reissue of recordings originally made in 1988 and first marketed by Hyperion in the following year. As is often the way of such matters, I had never heard Clara Schumann's piano trio until two days ago, and now here is another fine performance of the work while it is still fresh in my mind.

So far as I'm concerned these are piano trios by two little-known romantic composers, not trios by someone's wife and someone else's sister. Fanny Mendelssohn was older than her brother and therefore had a start on him: Clara Wieck showed precocious musical talent that her ambitious and overbearing father had determined to make the most of before she ever heard of Robert Schumann, and I have no reason to believe that the musical influence as between brother and sister in the one case and husband and wife in the other was not a two-way street. Honesty compels me to say that I couldn't be sure of identifying other work by either composer on the strength of what I so far know, which is (on top of these trios) some violin/piano duos, songs and piano solos by Clara and nothing else whatsoever by Fanny. Honesty equally allows me to say that my first reaction to the first movement of CS's trio was that it showed a lot more continuity and fluency than many first movements by her husband, whose genius lay in other aspects of the matter. However you finally assess these two compositions, they are not the work of dilettantes or amateurs. Both show thorough musical schooling both in terms of the construction and of the instrumental writing. There is melodic talent too, and if I had had to guess the composer of FM's trio I might not necessarily have guessed anyone with the same surname. It is interestingly planned, with two slow movements in effect, an andante followed by a 'Lied' marked allegretto, but a slow allegretto. I can't believe that the speed adopted on the disc is wrong as the movement is less than two and a half minutes in length even played like this. For a moment or two it almost seemed as if there was going to be a third slow movement, but the finale gathers a bit of pace after a while.

The performances strike me as excellent, and the recording too. The liner-note is slightly humdrum, but it contains some useful background. The total playing-time is roughly 55 minutes. I would have appreciated some fillers, given how little the composers' work is generally known, but at a bargain price I suppose I ought not to be greedy. I know for a fact that there is some very interesting stuff by CS, and I should be pleased to learn that more of FM's work, still I believe largely unpublished, is being made available to us.

A Pair of Trios Worth Knowing.......2001-11-14

Reissued on Hyperion's budget label Helios, this CD is an especially welcome addition to the catalog. While Clara Schumann's very competent Trio is reminiscent of Robert's Trio No. 3, it lacks the memorable melodies and much of the drama of the latter work. I generally find that Clara, as a composer, rightly worked in the shadow of her husband, and here is a good example--a work that doesn't really measure up to the least-popular of Robert's fine trios.

But with Fanny--who worked in her famous brother's shadow throughout her composing career, was discouraged by him from publishing her works, and only came to publish win the last year of her life--the story is different. Her Trio Op. 11 is a haunting work. Classical in structure and in feeling, it certainly has echoes of Felix's work, but it is much more characterful and individual than Clara's trio. The restless first movement in D minor is brightened by a noble, singing melody introduced by the cello; this theme oscillates between the major and minor key, so what brightness it lends is ambiguous. Altogether, the first movement is a dark, troubled affair that forms a wonderful aesthetic whole.

The second and third movements manage to lift the pall, the slow movement a lovely, nostalgic sort of dialogue among the instruments that does remind one of Felix in a similar vein. The third movement is another song without words, at a faster tempo, but Fanny should have sought a greater contrast here, and this is the weakest movement of the three.

The last movement returns to the drama of the first movement, opening with a slow, elegiac recitative for the piano that turns into the Allegro proper and returns throughout the movement. The Allegro is aggitated music as well with many emotional turns and twists that are always interesting to follow. The battle is clearly won as the Allegro theme turns to the major key at the end of the movement. And then, with all the skill of Schubert in his Trio No. 2, Fanny recalls the beautiful major-minor second melody of the first movement to cap the Allegro with a triumphant coda. Emotionally and musically, this is a satisfying conclusion to a distinguished work.

The Dartington Trio produces a big, dramatic tone--especially in Hyperion's intimate recording--and plays with fine ensemble and true sympathy for the music throughout.

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