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1. Nos Veremos Otra Vez

2. Dame Otra Oportunidad

3. Siempre

4. Frente a Frente

5. Volverás Con el Verano

6. Dónde Estás Corazón

7. Entre Ella y Tú

8. Llámame Si Me Necesitas

9. Te Perdono

10. Que Te Vaya Bonito

11. Así Son Ellas

12. Te Recuerdo

13. Veces

14. Devuélveme

15. Sombra

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Average customer rating: World Music Conoissiuer BUDDHA BAR III - STUPENDOUS! Great music to chill to...

Vol. 3-Buddha-Bar ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Compilations | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Similar Items: Buddha-Bar Buddha-Bar, Vol. II Buddha Bar IV (Unibox) Buddha-Bar, Vol. V Buddha-Bar, Vol. VI ASIN: B000A0HG2A Release Date: 2005-09-13

Album Description

The 3rd edition in arguably the most popular series to come out of France in the down-tempo, chill out genre in the past 10 years. Taking over where Claude Challe left off, Raven is now behind the wheel and brings all the themes & vibes one would expect when experiencing Buddha Bar where the focus is on mellow rhythms & styles, mixing Spanish, Indian and Asian vibes with other ethnic styles like Indian fusion, Japanese House, Modern Tango, Bandoneon and more. A pure seduction for the mind, body & soul. George V Records. 2005.

Customer Reviews:

World Music Conoissiuer.......2007-03-06

You first must be able to appreciate all kinds of music
Then u have to understand that world music is a collection of all special types of genres in one from the relaxing to the funky
all types including oriental asian egyptian african etc.........
so when u listen to any world music compilation keep an open mind
u will be amazed this is a amazing CD
buy it.............
World music Connoisseur
World music lounge owner (BUDDHA lounge)
Entertainment Consultant
KOE.

BUDDHA BAR III - STUPENDOUS!.......2006-07-28

I highly recommend all of the Buddha bars, but this one is by far the best. Reach for a higher level of education, both spiritually and mentally! A++

Great music to chill to..........2006-07-11

I just loved Vol.3 Buddha Bar...it brought me back to Paris where I first discovered the music and the fabulous bar.
I highly recommend it!

Average customer rating: EXPECTING MORE FROM DJ RAVIN Siddharta Volume III Very nice...but Siddharta I and II are better.

Siddharta: Spirit of Buddha Bar, Vol. 3 Various Artists Manufacturer: George V ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Compilations | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Siddharta: Spirit of Buddha Bar, Vol. 2 Buddha Bar, Vol. 8 Buddha Bar, Vol. 8 Siddharta: Spirit of Buddha Bar Buddha-Bar Nature ASIN: B000E115F4 Release Date: 2006-03-21

Tracks:

1. Dreamcatcher - Bahramji/Maneesh De Moor
2. Saatchi - Midival Punditz
3. Miles Away - Sasha Lazard
4. Ambition Eterna - Thievery Corporation
5. Marrakech - Kyle Eastwood
6. Mingi Mingi - Brenda Fassie
7. Chain Of Fools - Milto Eph & Junior SP
8. By Your Side - James Bright
9. Baby Stay Fair - Luke
10. Eternal Seduction Of Eve, The - The Real Tuesday Weld
11. Go Easy - Battistessa
12. What Will Happen Will Happen - DJ Cheb I Sabbah
13. You're Gonna Love - Sacred Spirit
14. Beautiful Day - Laidback
15. You & I - Filur
16. Hanging - Craig Armstrong

Tracks:

1. For The Time Being - Phonique
2. Snowblind - Swayzak
3. Home - Zero 7
4. Crazy Stranger - Nickodemus
5. Borino Oro - Shantel
6. Andor No Ar - El Payo
7. Candela - Novalima
8. Drinking Vinyl - Mikael Delta
9. Mekseline - Arkin Allen
10. Shivers - Sultan
11. Sayaji - Ustad Sultan Khan
12. Gabryelle - DJ Spen/DJ Technic
13. Blu 4 U - Big Bud

Album Description

Ravin, the celebrated DJ responsible for the highly acclaimed "Siddharta I and II", shares a new compilation that fascinates and inspires. Featuring a vast array of artists, Ravin captures all our senses one more time in this double CD. Includes Thievery Corporation, James Bright, Laidback, The Real Tuesday Weld, Arkin Allen, Big Bud, Zero 7, Nickodemus, Mikael Delta, Sultan, and many more.

Customer Reviews:

EXPECTING MORE FROM DJ RAVIN.......2007-06-11

This CD is good dont get me wrong, but compared to the first 2 it lacks intensity and flow. It is still nice to hear and has some exotic and sensual songs. But I highly recommend the first 2. DJ Ravin is a mixing magician he creates awesome awesome transcendental music. Im sure we will be on the look out for the next amazing CD.

Siddharta Volume III.......2006-04-14

I have the other 2 Siddharta volumes, all Buddha Bar's, (including 8...don't buy 8...it's really a tragedy!) and two Chill Out in Paris CD's. Volume III, while different than the previous volumes, is quite good. It's an additional flavor & compliment to the other volumes. Ravin has a great ear for music and blending tracks. On the first disc, cut 7, he found an unbelievable hip, up to date rendition of "Chain of Fools". This volume is not as ethnic as the others but Ravin shows nice range in mixing volume III. And not to worry, it's not without its ethnicity. The first disc starts very smooth & hip building tempo in the end tracks. In disc two, he takes it up a notch with some nice electronic with culture & class...not the hard repetitive thump with no soul or lyrics. If you like the Buddha Bar and the previous two Siddharta's, it's likely Siddharta III will not disappoint.

Very nice...but Siddharta I and II are better........2006-03-24

Ok people, let me tell you that I pre-ordered this CD almost 3 months ago and I finally recieved it today. I have the other 2 Siddhartas, I and II and let me tell you that I had huge optimism that this 3rd compilation was going to be as good...not so. If you liked the previous Siddhartas that by the way I will rate them as a solid 5 stars ( a must have!) this new compilation is short to be there with them. It has exquisite tracks, specially the first 2 songs witch I thought are amazing. But then the CD shows its shortcomings. I would have liked much more "ethnic" music mixed with synth, electronics, etc. The CD has some music with songs in English, I would have like to hear more aboriginal dialects than anything else. Yes, if you are looking weather you should or shouldn't buy the CD I will say to you to go ahead and buy it. Siddharta III has 2 CD's inside as the other Sidds do, but as far as I am concerned the 2nd CD is not of my taste. I do enjoy very much the 1st CD of all Buddha bars and Nirvanas, but the 2nd CD, the one that is more upbeat, I simply cant hear them. Buy the CD and enjoy very good music, just dont expect to be as flawless and beautiful as the first 2 compilations. Peace!

Average customer rating: My favorite album. English church music at its finest. The grand tradition of English music music of great beauty Excellent Selection, Excellent Performance Best all-in-one English music CD ever

Treasures of English Church Music Manufacturer: Collegium ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Britten | Britten, Sir Benjamin | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Byrd, William | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Dering, Richard | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Elgar | Elgar, Sir Edward | ( E ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Gibbons, Orlando | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Howells, Herbert | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Purcell, Henry | ( 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 Sheppard | Sheppard, John | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Tallis | Tallis, Thomas | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Tavener | Tavener, John Kenneth | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Taverner | Taverner, John | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Vaughan Williams, Ralph | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Walton | Walton, Sir William | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Purcell, Henry | Composers | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems General | Vaughan Williams, Ralph | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Lullabies & Berceuse | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Anthems | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Choruses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Hymns | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Motets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Partsongs | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Psalms | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music A Cappella | Folk | Styles | Music Classical | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Music of St. Paul's Cathedral A Vaughan Williams Hymnal Praise to the Lord - Hymns From St. Paul's Cathedral The Psalms of David from Kings Choir of Kings College, Cambridge, Vol. 1 Abide With Me ASIN: B0000031I6 Release Date: 1995-12-12

Tracks:

1. Music Of The Latin Rite: Ave Maria
2. Music Of The Latin Rite: Loquebantur variis linguis
3. Music Of The Latin Rite: Miserere mei
4. Haec dies
5. Music Of The Latin Rite: Ave verum corpus
6. Music Of The Reformation: If Ye Love Me
7. Music Of The Reformation: Hide Not Thou Thy Face
8. Music Of The Reformation: Lord, For Thy Tender Mercy's Sake
9. Music Of The Reformation: O Clap Your Hands
10. Music Of The Reformation: Bow Thine Ear
11. Music Of The Reformation: Hosanna To The Son Of David
12. Music Of The Restoration: Lord, How Long Wilt Thou Be Angry
13. Music Of The Restoration: Thou Knowest, Lord
14. Music Of The Restoration: Hear My Prayer, O Lord
15. The Anglican Revival And The Twentieth Century: Beati quorum via
16. The Anglican Revival And The Twentieth Century: This Joyful Eastertide
17. The Anglican Revival And The Twentieth Century: Sing Lullaby
18. The Anglican Revival And The Twentieth Century: A Spotless Rose
19. The Anglican Revival And The Twentieth Century: What Cheer?
20. The Anglican Revival And The Twentieth Century: O Taste And See
21. The Anglican Revival And The Twentieth Century: A Hymn To The Virgin
22. The Anglican Revival And The Twentieth Century: Jesus Christ The Apple Tree
23. The Anglican Revival And The Twentieth Century: Faire Is The Heaven
24. Anthems And Introits: Rejoice In The Lord
25. Anthems And Introits: Remember Not, Lord, Our Offences
26. Anthems And Introits: Come, Let's Rejoice
27. Anthems And Introits: When David Heard
28. Anthems And Introits: I Sat Down Under His Shadow
29. Anthems And Introits: These Are They That Follow The Lamb
30. Latin Motets: Christe Jesu, pastor bone
31. Latin Motets: O beatum et sacrosanctum diem
32. Latin Motets: Nunc dimittis
33. Latin Motets: O vos omnes
34. Latin Motets: Factum est silentium
35. Latin Motets: Justorum animae
36. Settings Of Hymns And Other Poetry: Hail, Gladdening Light
37. Settings Of Hymns And Other Poetry: A Hymn To The Mother Of God
38. Settings Of Hymns And Other Poetry: Hymn For The Dormition Of The Mother Of God
39. Settings Of Hymns And Other Poetry: They Are At Rest
40. Settings Of Hymns And Other Poetry: A Litany
41. Settings Of Hymns And Other Poetry: Nolo mortem peccatoris
42. Settings Of Hymns And Other Poetry: O nata lux
43. Settings Of Hymns And Other Poetry: Loving Shepherd Of Thy Sheep
44. Prayer Settings: The Lord's Prayer
45. Prayer Settings: In manus tuas
46. Prayer Settings: Bring Us, O Lord God

Customer Reviews:

My favorite album. English church music at its finest........2005-10-06

Whether you have a couple dozen albums of English choral music or whether you're looking for an introduction to English choral music, this two CD collection is a must. Here you will find a wide selection of sacred favorites, from Gregorian chant to Ralph Vaughan Williams. It's a misnomer to call it "Anglican," since this would exclude (in addition to, of course, the pre-Reformation Latin hymns) the likes of Thomas Tallis and William Byrd -- both Catholics that kept to the ancient faith despite Elizabeth's (albeit relatively mild) persecutions. Tallis and Byrd set the standard in the 16th century for the distinctive "Englishness" (as opposed to Continental European) style of English choral music, with its soaring majesty yet somehow coupled with a subtle and sustained beauty (as opposed to the Continental ups and downs and often tiresome exaggerations). For those of us in the English-speaking world, this is our heritage. Let's treasure it. As for the recording itself, the mixing is superb. While listening, it's quite easy to imagine yourself in the beautiful King's College Chapel or perhaps heaven itself.

The grand tradition of English music.......2005-09-23

Recorded in the Lady Chapel of Ely Cathedral, the Cambridge Singers under the direction of John Rutter produced a duo of discs dedicated to Music of the English Church previously issued as two separate discs, 'Hail, Gladdening Light', and its companion piece, 'Faire is the Heaven'. The discs here are straight copies of those discs; hence, if you have those already, there is no need to purchase this - on the other hand, if you do not have the other discs, this is a bargain.

--Music--
This is all unaccompanied music, sung in a cathedral chapel acoustically suited for such music. The first disc has four primary sections: Music of the Latin Rite; Music of the Reformation; Music of the Restoration; and Anglican Revival and the twentieth century. The most famous composers in English music history -- Tallis, Byrd, Gibbons -- combine with later masters such as Purcell, Stanford, Howells, Walton, Britten and Vaughan Williams to form a truly masterful collection. These are anthems, hymns and other liturgical pieces that have remained important in Anglican worship, and can be often heard in situ on Sundays around the world. However, the Cambridge Singers bring their special music talent to the task, producing a good standard bearer for music of the English Church.

On the second disc, there are six Latin motets, set by composers such as Taverner, Howells, Stanford, Vaughan Williams, Philips and Dering. Anthens and Introits include notables Tomkins and Purcell, and lesser-known composers such as Amner, Bairstow and Goss. Hymns span the range from old to modern, including a hymn by John Rutter himself. The disc ends with three prayer settings, including one by the underappreciated John Sheppard, and another from William Harris, whose hymn serves as the title to the companion disc. These anthems and hymns show a powerful range of music, yet show a consistent tone also that makes it rather distinctive of the music of the English church.

The group's power and grace is second to none, particularly when singing this kind of music in a place such as Ely Cathedral, arguably the most natural of settings possible.

--Liner Notes--
The notes for this recording include the titles and words of each anthem or hymn. The notes for each piece also includes brief biographical information of the composer, and unique information about each work, when particular composers are represented more than once. One thing conspicuously missing is much biographical information about John Rutter, or any descriptive information about the Cambridge Singers apart from the most basic of information.

--John Rutter--
Rutter was born in London and educated at Clare College, Cambridge. This was where his career as a composer, arranger and conductor began. His early work was with groups at King's College Chapel at Cambridge as well as the Bath Choir and Philharmonic Orchestra. He has worked for the BBC providing music for educational series such as 'The Archaeology of the Bible Lands', until in 1979 he began forming the Cambridge Singers, and has continued a remarkable career of performance and recording as their director ever since.

--The Cambridge Singers--
The Cambridge Singers are a mixed choir of voices, many of whom were members of choir of Rutter's college, Clare College, Cambridge. While they specialise in English and Latin liturgical pieces, they have a wide range of recordings that span from modern compositions (including a remarkable requiem by Rutter) to English folk songs of the Middle Ages. Many are former members of the choir of Clare College and other Cambridge collegiate choirs (hence the name, Cambridge Singers). In the quarter-century since the founding, the Cambridge Singers have produced an impressive body of recordings.

music of great beauty.......2005-04-24

Pop one of these CDs into your car stero, turn up the volume and feel yourself drift into a sublime peace. Can music manifest the existence of God?

Excellent Selection, Excellent Performance.......2004-07-28

This two-CD compilation by the Cambridge Singers is truly very good. The repertoire is very diverse and only the best representations of composers and time periods are performed. ALthough most of the pieces were not written with a mixed choir in mind, the Cambridge Singers sing it so well you would not have had any idea. Their performances are careful and exquisite.

Best all-in-one English music CD ever.......2004-04-20

This is a re-release, as one set, of two of my favorite CDs ever: "Faire is the Heaven" and "Hail Gladdening Light" by the Cambridge singers. This is a fabulous compilation of everyone's favorite works from the English Cathedral tradition, all the way from Taverner (16th century) to Tavener (21st century). The selection of works is great and touches all the most important genres. The performance is exquisite, elegant, faultless. The Cambridge Singers have a softer, less edgy sound than the Tallis Scholars, and are more expressive, which may make them easier for some people to listen to, especially for the more recent works. They are no less musical. The Parsons Ave Maria alone brings one to tears. If you want an introduction to English church music, this is the CD to start with. Also makes a great gift, if you already love this music and want to introduce someone else to it.

Average customer rating:

Panorama: Johann Sebastian Bach, Vol. 2 Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Concertinos | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Organ | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | 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 Passions | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Deutsche Grammophon: Music | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Panorama: George Frideric Handel Panorama: Johann Sebastian Bach, Vol. 1 Panorama: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Vol. 1 Panorama: Robert Schumann Panorama: Franz Schubert ASIN: B00004YWFI Release Date: 2001-02-27

Tracks:

1. Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen, BWV51: 1. Aria: Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen - Emma Kirkby
2. Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen, BWV51: 2. Recitative: Wir beten zu dem Tempel an - Emma Kirkby
3. Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen, BWV51: 3. Aria: Hochester, mache deine Gute - Emma Kirkby
4. Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen, BWV51: 4. Chorale: Sei Lob und Preis mit Ehren - Emma Kirkby
5. Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen, BWV51: 5. (Aria) Alleluja - Emma Kirkby
6. Ich ruf dir, Herr jesu Christ, BWV639 - Simon Preston
7. Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV645 - Simon Preston
8. Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland I, BWV61: 1. Overture (Chorus): Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland - Olaf Bar
9. Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland I, BWV61: 2. Recitative (Tenor): Der Heiland ist gekommen - Olaf Bar
10. Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland I, BWV61: 3. Aria (Tenor): Komm Jesu, komm zu deiner Kirche - Olaf Bar
11. Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland I, BWV61: 4. Recitative (Baritone): Siehe. ich stehe vor der Tur - Olaf Bar
12. Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland I, BWV61: 5. Aria (Soprano): Offne dich, mein ganzes Herze - Olaf Bar
13. Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland I, BWV61: 6. (Chorale:) Amen - Olaf Bar
14. St. Matthew Passion, BWV244: 1. Chorus: Kommt, ihr Tochter, helft mir Klagen - Chorale: O Lamm Gottes unschuldig - Anne Sofie Von Otter
15. St. Matthew Passion, BWV244: 8. Aria (Soprano): BLute nur, du liebes Herz - Anne Sofie Von Otter
16. St. Matthew Passion, BWV244: 20. Aria (Tenor): Ich will bei meinem Jesu wachen - Chorus: So Schlafen unsre Sunden ein - Anne Sofie Von Otter
17. St. Matthew Passion, BWV244: 39. Aria (Countertenor): Erbarme dich, mein Gott - Anne Sofie Von Otter
18. St. Matthew Passion, BWV244: 42. Aria (Bass): Gebt mir meinen Jesum wieder - Anne Sofie Von Otter
19. St. Matthew Passion, BWV244: 46. Chorale: Wie wunderbarlich ist doch diese Strafe - Anne Sofie Von Otter
20. St. Matthew Passion, BWV244: 52. Aria (Contralto): Konnen Tranen meiner Wangen - Anne Sofie Von Otter
21. St. Matthew Passion, BWV244: B68. Chorus: Wir stezen uns mit Tranen neider - Anne Sofie Von Otter

Tracks:

1. Italian Concerto In F Major, BWV971: 1. (Allegro) - Alfred Brendel
2. Italian Concerto In F Major, BWV971: 2. Andante - Alfred Brendel
3. Italian Concerto In F Major, BWV971: 3. Presto - Alfred Brendel
4. Concerto For 2 Violins And Strings In D Minor, BWV1043: 1. Vivace - Simon Standage
5. Concerto For 2 Violins And Strings In D Minor, BWV1043: 2. Largo, ma non tanto - Simon Standage
6. Concerto For 2 Violins And Strings In D Minor, BWV1043: 3. Allegro - Simon Standage
7. Suite For Orchestra (Overture) No.2 In B Minor, BWV1067: 1. Overture - The English Concert
8. Suite For Orchestra (Overture) No.2 In B Minor, BWV1067: 2. Rondeau - The English Concert
9. Suite For Orchestra (Overture) No.2 In B Minor, BWV1067: 3. Sarabande - The English Concert
10. Suite For Orchestra (Overture) No.2 In B Minor, BWV1067: 4. Bourree I - II - The English Concert
11. Suite For Orchestra (Overture) No.2 In B Minor, BWV1067: 5. Polonaise - Double - The English Concert
12. Suite For Orchestra (Overture) No.2 In B Minor, BWV1067: 6. Menuet - The English Concert
13. Suite For Orchestra (Overture) No.2 In B Minor, BWV1067: 7. Badinerie - The English Concert
14. Suite For Orchestra (Overture) No.3 In D Major, BWV1068: 1. Overture - The English Concert
15. Suite For Orchestra (Overture) No.3 In D Major, BWV1068: 2. Air - The English Concert
16. Suite For Orchestra (Overture) No.3 In D Major, BWV1068: 3. Gavotte I - II - The English Concert
17. Suite For Orchestra (Overture) No.3 In D Major, BWV1068: 4. Bourree - The English Concert
18. Suite For Orchestra (Overture) No.3 In D Major, BWV1068: 5. Gigue - The English Concert

Average customer rating: The best!!!!!!!!!! Far more than faire... "Treasures of English Church Music": same music, better buy Beautiful John Rutter Presents English Chruch Music Through the Ages

Faire is the Heaven: Music of the English Church Manufacturer: Collegium ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Britten | Britten, Sir Benjamin | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Byrd, William | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Gibbons, Orlando | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Howells, Herbert | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Purcell, Henry | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Tallis | Tallis, Thomas | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Vaughan Williams, Ralph | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Walton | Walton, Sir William | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Purcell, Henry | Composers | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Vaughan Williams, Ralph | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Lullabies & Berceuse | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Anthems | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Choruses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Hymns | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Motets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Partsongs | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Psalms | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music A Cappella | Folk | Styles | Music Similar Items: Hail, Gladdening Light: Music of the English Church Stillness And Sweet Harmony Brother Sun, Sister Moon Treasures of English Church Music John Browne: Music from the Eton Choirbook ASIN: B0000031H7 Release Date: 1993-09-11

Tracks:

1. Ave Maria
2. Loquebantur variis linguis
3. Miserere mei
4. Haec dies
5. Ave verum corpus
6. If Ye Love Me
7. Hide Not Thou Thy Face
8. Lord, For Thy Tender Mercy's Sake
9. O Clap Your Hands
10. Bow Thine Ear
11. Hosanna To The Son Of David
12. Lord, How Long Wilt Thou Be Angry
13. Thou Knowest, Lord
14. Hear My Prayer, O Lord
15. Beati Quorum Via
16. This Joyful Eastertide
17. Sing Lullaby
18. A Spotless Rose
19. What Cheer?
20. O Taste And See
21. A Hymn To The Virgin
22. Jesus Christ The Apple Tree
23. Faire Is The Heaven

Amazon.com

There's no choir better than the Cambridge Singers for thoughtful, imaginative, cohesive programming, and for an ability to excel in performing music of various styles and periods. Here is a splendid example of this group's mastery of repertoire and choral technique, featuring some of the finest choral music ever written, from Tallis, Byrd, and Gibbons to Stanford, Howells, and Britten. --David Vernier

Customer Reviews:

The best!!!!!!!!!!.......2006-06-02

I am fond of sacred choral music, and I have listened to several groups and CDs. But I have yet to find any group with the superb quality of the Cambridge Singers! Under the direction of John Rutter their smooth, flawless music flows so seemingly effortlessly (though we know that much effort must be made for such angelic quality). The acoustics are awesome as the recording was recorded in an ancient cathedral. They say a whisper will resonate 5 seonds after the whisperer stops. And the selection of music as well is wonderful! There is a progression from the 1500s to the 1900s, and though all the music is nice the first portion is especially melodic, enchanting, relaxing, and inspiring!!! Therefore as the chorus, the recording sound, and the song selections are all EXCELLENT I would definitely recommend this CD to anyone! :)

Far more than faire..........2003-09-08

Recorded in the Lady Chapel of Ely Cathedral (the largest Lady Chapel in England), the Cambridge Singers under the direction of John Rutter produced a great work in this album. Originally produced as a vinyl album in 1982, it was remastered as a CD in 1988. The title derives from a hymn lyric, and the music consists of a sampling of the greatest English church music from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century. The music is meditative, uplifting, and elegant in simplicity and stunning vocal quality.

--Music--
This is all vocal music, unaccompanied by instruments. The disc has four primary sections: Music of the Latin Rite; Music of the Reformation; Music of the Restoration; and Anglican Revival and the twentieth century. The most famous composers in English music history -- Tallis, Byrd, Gibbons -- combine with later masters such as Purcell, Stanford, Howells, Walton, Britten and Vaughan Williams to form a truly masterful collection. These are anthems, hymns and other liturgical pieces that have remained important in Anglican worship, and can be often heard in situ on Sundays around the world. However, the Cambridge Singers bring their special music talent to the task, producing a good standard bearer for music of the English Church.

--Liner Notes--
The notes for this recording include the titles and words, in both Latin and English, for each of the pieces recorded here. It has a brief paragraph of introduction to each piece of music, relating it to its historic and musical contexts. One thing conspicuously missing is any significant biographical information about John Rutter, or any descriptive information about the Cambridge Singers apart from the basic, one-sentence description.

--John Rutter--
Rutter was born in London and educated at Clare College, Cambridge. This was where his career as a composer, arranger and conductor began. His early work was with groups at King's College Chapel at Cambridge as well as the Bath Choir and Philharmonic Orchestra. He has worked for the BBC providing music for educational series such as 'The Archaeology of the Bible Lands', until in 1979 he began forming the Cambridge Singers, and has continued a remarkable career of performance and recording as their director ever since.

--The Cambridge Singers--
The Cambridge Singers are a mixed choir of voices (about 28 voices for this recording), many of whom were members of choir of Rutter's college, Clare College, Cambridge. While they specialise in English and Latin liturgical pieces, they have a wide range of recordings that span from modern compositions (including a remarkable requiem by Rutter) to English folk songs of the Middle Ages.

"Treasures of English Church Music": same music, better buy.......2002-02-01

Thinking of purchasing the "Faire" and "Hail" CDs together? You will save money if you buy them in another guise: "Treasures of English Church Music." This 2-disk set is a reissue that combines Rutter's "Faire" and "Hail" CDs into a single package. You get the same disks for $12-$15 less.

Whatever the package, the music is gorgeous. Highly recommended.

Beautiful.......2001-08-22

Gorgeous sounding church music from early to 20th cent. A CD I play a lot - what more praise does it need?

John Rutter Presents English Chruch Music Through the Ages.......2000-08-19

In this atypical, that is, non-Christmas collection, John Rutter presents English church music from the 16th through the 20th centuries. While one may miss the absence of one or two compositions by Rutter himself, his capacity to achieve a unique sound with a choir is certainly here.

One who has enjoyed Rutter's Christmas music would do well to acquire this collection as well.

Average customer rating: Multicultural in the best sense of the word What's not to like about this album? A Pleasure From Start To Finish

Musique Judeo-Baroque Louis Saladin , Carlo Grossi , Salomone Rossi , Joel Cohen , and Boston Camerata Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi Fr. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | 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 CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music $6.99 and Under | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: Salamone Rossi: The Songs of Solomon La Musique de la BIBLE revelee' Jewish Cello Masterpieces Salomone Rossi "Hebreo" Il Terzo Libro de'varie sonate, sinfonie, gagliarde, brandi e corrente Sephardic Romances ASIN: B00005B6RZ Release Date: 2001-07-10

Customer Reviews:

Multicultural in the best sense of the word.......2003-03-19

It's enlightening and, frankly, very moving to hear well-known Hebrew texts such as the "Bar'chu" and "Adon Olam" brought forth from the synagogue and recast as Baroque gems. If Jewish tradition and "mainstream" classical idioms have always inhabited different musical spheres in your mind, those worlds will collide here.

The only fault with this recording that I would mention is the chorus' rather aggressive delivery, particularly in some of the Rossi--a relentless intensity that I associate more happily with the Boston Camerata's excellent recordings of American traditional repertoire than with the Baroque. But certainly a spirited and exacting performance.

What's not to like about this album?.......2003-01-24

Rarely do I give unqualified praise of anything. Maybe the fact I do here (well, almost) shows my ignorance, but I like just about everything about this album. What's not to like? OK, I would've liked some transliterations and not just translations of the Hebrew texts in the liner notes, but the whole concept of Judeo-Baroque music is fascinating. This album gives a view into a unique confluence of cultures at a unique time, and features two special loves of mine while it does (Hebrew and Baroque music). The instrumental and vocal performances are splendid, the liner notes informative, and the cover attractive. As I said, what's not to like?

Well, at least some people at the time didn't like some of this music. To the Jews, it was too musically alien; to the Gentiles, too verbally alien. Sometimes you just can't win. But some Jewish composers of Baroque music (like Rossi) did well for themselves then and retain lasting fame now -- and that's good news all around. As for the modern listerner, if you like Baroque music, you ought to like this: European ear candy with just enough Middle Eastern spice to be interesting. I'd recommend it for Sabbath listening and secular enjoyment alike, and you can't say that about every album.

A Pleasure From Start To Finish.......2002-08-06

This CD may be one of the biggest surprizes I have ever had. If you can imagine the music of Monteverdi sung in Hebrew, I don't need to say a lot more. The three pieces on this disc were composed by three composers with whom I was unfamiliar: Salamone de Rossi Ebreo, a Mantuan Jew, Louis Saladin, a Gentile of Provencal, and Carlo Grossi, a Gentile of Modena. As noted above, all the lyrics are in Hebrew, but the musical style is pure, fresh and delightful 17th century early Baroque. The pieces were apparently composed for festive celebrations, and the Boston Camerata under Joel Cohen keeps that mood throughout the disc. The disc is a little short-41 minutes-but nicely priced, and wonderful sounding.

Average customer rating: Great performance of an underrated work

CPE Bach: Magnificat Manufacturer: Berlin Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Carl Philipp Emman. Bach | Bach, Carl Philipp Emman. | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | 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 General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Magnificats | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000035LK Release Date: 1995-02-13

Tracks:

1. Symphony In G Major Wq 173: 1. Allegro assai
2. Symphony In G Major Wq 173: 2. Andante
3. Symphony In G Major Wq 173: 3. Allegretto
4. Symphony In G Major Wq 180: 1. Allegro di molto
5. Symphony In G Major Wq 180: 2. Largo
6. Symphony In G Major Wq 180: 3. Allegro assai
7. Magnificat In D Major Wq 215 For Soloists, Chorus And Orchestra: 1. Magnificat
8. Magnificat In D Major Wq 215 For Soloists, Chorus And Orchestra: 2. Quia respexit
9. Magnificat In D Major Wq 215 For Soloists, Chorus And Orchestra: 3. Quia fecit
10. Magnificat In D Major Wq 215 For Soloists, Chorus And Orchestra: 4. Et misericordia eius
11. Magnificat In D Major Wq 215 For Soloists, Chorus And Orchestra: 5. Fecit potentiam
12. Magnificat In D Major Wq 215 For Soloists, Chorus And Orchestra: 6. Deposuit potentes
13. Magnificat In D Major Wq 215 For Soloists, Chorus And Orchestra: 7. Suscepit Israel
14. Magnificat In D Major Wq 215 For Soloists, Chorus And Orchestra: 8. Gloria
15. Magnificat In D Major Wq 215 For Soloists, Chorus And Orchestra: 9. Sicut erat

Customer Reviews:

Great performance of an underrated work.......2003-07-18

CPE Bach is not nearly as well-known as his father, but he deserves to be. He is the "missing link" between the Baroque period and the "Sturm und Drang" of the late Classical-erly Romantic, as much an influence on Haydn as he was on Haydn's pupil Beethoven. This music, like the Keyboard Concertos, shows very well how much he influenced an entire era of music, though oddly his fame died with him.

Average customer rating: i stand corrected a voice teacher and early music fan actually pretty good don't be disappointed Among the top 4

Bach: Arias and Choruses from the St. Matthew Passion Manufacturer: Archiv Produktion ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Arias | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Passions | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Bonney, Barbara | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Otter, Anne Sophie von | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Vocal Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | A to B | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Bach: St. John Passion / Gardiner, The English Baroque Soloists Bach - Mass in B minor / Argenta, Nichols, Chance, Stafford, Milner, W. Evans, Gardiner Bach - Christmas Oratorio / Gardiner Descartes: Selected Philosophical Writings The Second Treatise on Civil Government (Great Books in Philosophy) ASIN: B0000057DN Release Date: 1991-02-08

Tracks:

1. St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244 - Arias And Choruses: Part 1 : 1. Chorus : Kommt, ihr Tochter, helft mir klagen - Chorale : O Lamm Gottes, unschuldig
2. St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244 - Arias And Choruses: Part 1 : 3. Chorale : Herzliebster Jesu, was hast du verbrochen
3. St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244 - Arias And Choruses: Part 1 : 6. Aria (alto) : Buss und Reu
4. St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244 - Arias And Choruses: Part 1 : 8. Aria (soprano) : Blute nur, du liebes Herz
5. St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244 - Arias And Choruses: Part 1 : 17. Chorale : Ich will hier bei dir stehen
6. St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244 - Arias And Choruses: Part 1 : 20. Aria (Tenore) : Ich will bei meinem Jesu wachen - Chorus : So schlafen unsre Sunden ein
7. St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244 - Arias And Choruses: Part 1 : 22. Recitative (Basso): Der heiland fallt vor seinim Vater nieder
8. St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244 - Arias And Choruses: Part 1 : 23. Aria (Basso): Gerne will ich mich bequemen
9. St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244 - Arias And Choruses: Part 1 : 25. Chorale : Was mein Gott will, das g'scheh allzeit
10. St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244 - Arias And Choruses: Part 2 : 39. Aria (Alto) : Erbarme dich, mein Gott
11. St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244 - Arias And Choruses: Part 2 : 42. Aria (Basso) : Gebt mir meinen Jesum wieder
12. St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244 - Arias And Choruses: Part 2 : 46. Chorale : Wie wunderbarlich ist doch diese Strafe
13. St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244 - Arias And Choruses: Part 2 : 52. Aria (Alto) : Konnen Tranen meiner Wangen
14. St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244 - Arias And Choruses: Part 2 : 65. Aria (Basso) : Mache dich, mein Herze, rein
15. St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244 - Arias And Choruses: Part 2 : 67. Recitativo (Soprano, Alto, Tenore, Basso) : Nun ist der Herr zur Ruh gebracht - Chorus : Mein Jesu, gute Nacht
16. St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244 - Arias And Choruses: Part 2 : 68. Chorus : Wir setzen uns mit Tranen nieder

Amazon.com essential recording

John Eliot Gardiner's reading of the Matthew Passion is conceived and executed on the highest level, an example of period practice that is unlikely to be bettered any time soon. The performance as a whole vibrates with life: soloists are first-rate, and wonderfully well chosen for their respective parts, and the work of chorus and orchestra is exemplary. The recording, made in 1988 in the spacious ambience of Snape Maltings (England), is well balanced and exceptionally vivid. --Ted Libbey

Customer Reviews:

i stand corrected.......2007-06-28

i heard a performnce of the st matthew passion when i was 17 that steered me so far away from enjoying bach that i thought i was a lost cause. in the course of my undergraduate studies i performed and listened to various compositions by bach and finally became addicted to the monteverdi choir and all of their recordings. i still remained steadfastly against matthew, despite being told that i was crazy to not think it was simply one of the greatest pieces ever written. as a result of my love for gardiner and his choir; as well as the fact that i was singing the alto solos in my studies, i purchased this cd. wow. not only is the recording superb and the choir brilliant but the sheer genius behind the piece is unbelievable. the first six measures take the listener to a place that is not of this world. The countertenor sings so clearly and beautifully it doesn't sound human. i recommend this recording to anyone who loves bach and appreciates great choral music, but also to those who need a good place to start.

a voice teacher and early music fan.......2007-06-24

After hearing this recording, I was very happy that I chose to get the Cleobury rendition of 1994(also a DVD) mostly because of the soloists Gardiner chose to use. This must have been early in von Otter's career because her renditions were quite unemotional and dull. Fortunately Gardiner did use Michael Chance for the beautiful and very intense 'Erbarme dich, Mein Gott' for he sings it with great emotional investment as he does in the Cleobury recording. Even the Herreweghe disc has much better soloists; such as Ian Bostridge and Andreas Scholl.
BUT the Gardiner chorus is truly great!!It sings with much spirit; his tempos are very upbeat, but unfortunately one does not hear enough of the chorus on this recording, which is only highlights.
I actually bought it to compare Chance's 1988 rendition of "Erbarme" to the 1994 Cleobury disc; sounds the same; just as intense and as perfectly implemented.

actually pretty good.......2006-05-23

I am not fond of Gardiner in most of his Bach recordings, too rhythmical, fast and played with technical brilliance rather than with heart or spirit.

I however like his Christmas Oratorio, Johannes Passion and (strangely enough also) his Mattheus Passion very much.

Yes you have that peculiar loud and clipped singing now and then, but only at places where it's appropriate.
I find it refreshing too as an alternative to Herreweghes more consistent (and intimate) view.
With Gardiner there are more dramatic, theatrical mood swings and I don't find them cheap...I think Gardiner really shows some genuine spirit and involvement here.
The orchestral sound is a lot warmer sounding than most of his more recent Bach recordings and his rather disappointing Mass in B recording.

Some tempi are too brisk, true, but who needs only similar performed recordings in his library?

It took me a while to appreciate Gardiner's Mattheus and now I think it is one of the best recordings, next with Herreweghe I (still my favorite), Herreweghe II, Brueggen and Veldhoven. (Harnoncourt's Mattheus has some beautifull passages too - Bernarda Fink especially is excellent)

don't be disappointed.......2005-07-18

Only when you do not buy this version of the Mattheus Passion will you be disappointed. The very fact that this is the best recording of the Passion I know drove to write a review.

The Mattheus Passion is probably the most often performed large orchestral work in the Netherlands. Every year around Eastern concert halls great and small perform version in quality great and small. One of the best known performances is the one in Concertgebouw. This version recorded version can fill the gap for the rest of the year.

What surprises me, listing to the Passion for about 6 years now, is how over time the chills down my spine increase during this quite long work. Nearly all of the major choral parts give me a sensation as only music can give you; something like a cold shiver at the base of my skull (back-side).

If you are ready for such auditive mind altering experiences: get this version of the work and close the curtains, disable all communication devices (mobile, fixed telephone, PDA etc.) and take 3 hours off (take off for 3 hours).

Among the top 4.......2005-03-31

The Matthauspassion of J.S. Bach is among the world's greatest masterpieces of music, and Gardiner's Monteverdi Choir is one of the most professional choirs singing today, so right there we're starting off with an advantage.

The great opening Chorus for double-chorus and a children's choir of trebles is a masterpiece within a masterpiece. (Gardiner uses a children's chorus containing girls, an unusual choice.)

However, there are problems.

Gardiner seems more concerned with the choral parts --sticking to the strengths of his ensemble-- than the solo movements. The choruses, chorales and turbae (the short choral statements where the chorus speaks for the crowd, e.g. "crucify him!") are done well and with energy, smoothness, ensemble, and beautiful chording. But Gardiner seems to hurry through the solos to get to the choruses.

In my humble opinion, the Passion has both a dramatic character as well as a reflective character. When you hear it for the first time, it's the drama that grabs you. On subsequent hearings (esp. if you subscribe to the religious and spiritual beliefs presented in this work) it is the reflection that appeals to one, certainly to me. And at the time of this recording, Gardiner seems not to have been sympathetic to the reflective character of the work. If you're preoccupied with "Let's not get sentimental about this," this is what you'd produce. May I be forgiven for imagining that this is British Stiff Upper-Lip taken a little too far?

The tempi are a tad too fast in general.

However, look on the bright side:

Gardiner emphasizes the drama beautifully. This is a good choice for young people exploring Bach for the first time.

The soloists are excellent, especially Cornelius Hauptmann, who does a wonderful job of "Mache Dich mein Herze rein," --make Thou my heart pure. In spite of Gardiner's hurrying, Hauptmann sings a tender, heartfelt aria that is a highpoint of the work.

Other beautiful moments are
1. the contralto aria "Buss und Reu," where Bach's representation of teardrops are performed beautifully,

2. the solo+chorus number Ïch will bei meinem Jesu wachen. (Count the number of entries of the choral interjection, whose translation is roughly "So rest my cares . . ." there should be exactly 11, one for each remaining disciple.)

3. the chorale, O Mensch, bewein dein Sundre gross. Unforgettable;

4. the last piece, a lullaby and a dirge for the dead Jesus.

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Average customer rating: English is an asset and a drawback You Will Love Opera After Hearing Carmen In English A wholly credible "Carmen" -- finally! I love Carmen!

Carmen (Sung in English) Bizet , Bardon , Gavin , Plazas , Magee , and Parry Manufacturer: Chandos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Mozart: The Magic Flute The Barber of Seville / B. Ford, D. Jones, A. Opie; G. Bellini [in English] Verdi: La Traviata Mozart: The Marriage of Figaro Mozart - Don Giovanni / Garry Magee · Cullagh · Banks · Plazas · Shore · Tierny · PO · David Parry ASIN: B00007JGRN Release Date: 2003-03-11

Tracks:

1. Prelude
2. In The Plaza
3. Just Look At That Delicious Morsel
4. Here Come Our New Soldier Boys
5. Jose! There Was A Girl Here Looking For You Just Now
6. Off With You Old Soldier Boys
7. Corporal! Sir!
8. We Have Heard The Bell Summon Us To Meet Here
9. Ah, Just Look!
10. But Why Hasn't She Come, Our Carmencita?
11. Love's A Bird Wild As Any Rebel
12. Carmen! We Will Follow You High And Low!
13. The Cheek Of It!
14. Give Me News Of My Mother!
15. Your Dear Mother And I Were Leaving Church This Morning
16. I See My Mother's Face!
17. Wait A Moment - I'm Going To Read The Letter
18. Come And Help
19. So, Corporal: Tell Me What Happened
20. Well, Carmencita: What Do You Have To Say For Yourself?
21. Where Are You Taking Me?
22. There's An Old Bar In The City
23. Careful - It's Lieutenant!
24. Entr'acte
25. From Far Away Mysterious Sounds
26. Bravo, Bravo! More! Keep Dancing!
27. Hurrah! Hurrah! The Torero!
28. Who's That? It's Escamillo, The Bullfighter From Granada
29. Hurrah! Hurrah! The Torero!
30. You're Most Kind
31. We'll Come With You, Senor Torero
32. Toreador, Be Ready!
33. At Last! We Got Rid Of Them As Quickly As We Could
34. There's A Little Job That We're Starting!
35. Being In Love Is Not A Reason

Tracks:

1. To Bid You Welcome To Our Bar
2. La La La La La La La La...
3. Back To Camp!... Go At Once!
4. That Flow'r You Threw To Me I Treasured
5. No, It's Not Love At All!
6. Hello! Carmen!
7. Lieutenant Fair, It's True
8. The Sky Above The Open Road
9. Entr'acte
10. Keep Going, Dear Old Friend, Kep Going!
11. Right! Let's Stop For A While
12. Shuffle! Cut Them!
13. In Vain You Would Avoid The Bitter Things They're Saying
14. You're Back!
15. As For That Man, It Should Be Easy!
16. Is This The Place?
17. I Say That There's Nothing To Fear
18. It's Him! I'm Sure It's Him Over There!
19. Escamillo Is My Name, And I Come From Granada
20. She Had A Lover Here
21. Hola! Hola! Jose!
22. You Should Take Care, Carmen
23. Alas! Jose, Your Mother Is Ill
24. Entr'acte
25. A Few Cuartos! A Few Cuartos!
26. Here They Come! Here They Come!
27. If You Love Me, Carmen
28. It's You! It's Me!
29. Viva! Viva! What A Corrida!

Customer Reviews:

English is an asset and a drawback.......2004-07-20

The best thing about this recording of Carmen is the libretto. Conductor David Parry penned this facile and dramatic English translation. He avoids the pitfalls of literal translation to achieve an idiomatic flow that matches the rhythm of the original lyrics. I use this as a reference libretto for any of the French Carmens.

Unfortunately, the performance suffers from being sung in English. The singers declaim their parts with such proper British diction that Carmen comes across as a school marm. The spoken dialog is delivered beat for deliberate beat and is dripping with reverb. It makes the plaza, tavern and mountain pass all sound like a sewer pipe.

This is a good first Carmen for someone trying to understand the work. The libretto itself is a good investment for further listening. For an enjoyable performance with an emphasis on character and action, I recommend Regina Resnik on the London Double Decker set.

You Will Love Opera After Hearing Carmen In English.......2004-02-09

What a perfect introduction to opera. This newly released recording will surely get you hooked into opera. Carmen, a French opera by Georges Bizet, is the most recognizable and most popular in the opera world. It's famous melodies- the overture, the Habanera, The Toreador Song have all been featured in everything from cellular phone ring tones to Superbowl Commercial (last year's Superbowl with The "Opera In English" label has been making Italian operas into English for a number of years now. Also on the market are Verdi's La Traviata in English (with soprano Valerie Masterson as Violetta) Handel's Julius Caesar with Janet Baker and even Wagner's epic Ring Of The Nibeling sung in English. This is a terrific recording and I highly recommend it if you want to get into opera. Listen to this version first and then try the real, original French version Bizet had written. Patricia Bardon is sensational, sexy and dramatic as Carmen.

The real strength of this version is the dynamic drama. With the advantage of being sung in English, we get better insight on characters' emotions and motives, and we understand the drama a lot better. Carmen is all about great drama. Bizet drew the plot from the French writer Prosper Merimee's dark short story. Carmen is the ultimate femme fatale- a devil-may-care, sexy Gypsy living in Spain, seduces the conservatively raised soldier Don Jose, stealing him away from his fiancee, the passive Micaela, living a life of underground smuggling and rowdy taverns. "Habanera" and "The Gypsy Song and Dance" are very expressive of Carmen's extraordinarily liberal lifestyle. Don Jose, however, has fallen deeply in love- as he shows us in his song/aria "The Flower Song". But Carmen soon becomes tired of his constancy. Don Jose wants a committed, monogamous relationship with Carmen. But Carmen will not submit to love, since she is first and foremost a carnal creature. Eventually, she falls for the handsome Toreador Escamillo. Don Jose, consumed by jealousy, stabs Carmen at a bullfight after Carmen declares her love for Escamillo and rejects Don Jose's love. Don Jose's crazed, obscessive personality shines through in the English version as well. This tragedy has been done in English before so don't think this is the first time. Back in the 50's, there was a film, starring black actors "Carmen Jones" which was treated the same way as this opera- more like an English Broadway musical and with the dubbed singing voice of Marilyn Horne as Carmen. All in all, this recording is excellent.

A wholly credible "Carmen" -- finally!.......2003-09-17

This recording really sells "Carmen" as a drama. Although I have two other recordings of this opera and have seen it performed several times, it never quite worked for me dramatically. But thanks to the fine performances, conducting, and translation here, I've become a "Carmen" convert. Producing a good English-language performance of a foreign opera, especially a warhorse like "Carmen," is much more difficult than it might appear. You need performers who not only can sing the parts (of course) but also can sing *English* and make it halfway intelligible and make it sound like English and make it dramatically convincing to English-speakers. The singers on this recording do an excellent job all around. Don't be put off if you don't recognize their names -- they are up to the task musically and (especially) in their acting. Admittedly, as with *all* English-language recordings, some passages are very hard to understand without reading along, but most of the time the words are clear and effective. I would recommend this recording to any opera beginner or opera lover, even those who normally turn up their noses at performances in translation.

I love Carmen!.......2003-08-15

I do. I can think of no other opera with more melodic inventiveness, and few others with so sure a dramatic pulse. Carmen is popular and it thrills me to say that it is also a very good opera - not always true of popular things.

And what of this recording? Carmen sits well in English, so it is good to hear in translation, although some of the detais in the text jar. Escamillo refers to Jose as "my dear", which sounds rather peculiar, and the guide's line to Micaela: "it's not exactly inviting, is it?" sounds distinctly Middle England rather than Rural Spain. Some of the performers, not least Carmen herself, make the words work, although there are long tracts, especially with the chorus, where the language is distinctly indistinct.

The soloists are, by and large, strong. Patricia Bardon's deep, Handel-friendly voice adapts well to Carmen and she colours the music with phenomenal detail, sounding sexy and provocative from the start with an edge of pride and anger that emerges as the show goes on. She is out of her depth above the stave, though, and some extra top notes in the second act don't show her off to her best advantage. I have previously said that Julian Gavin is poorly served by recordings, though here he sounds much more even and gives a thrilling and musical performance (but his wooden spoken lines let him down). Mary Plazas is a lovely Micaela, rich-voiced and sincere (and word-perfect), but Garry Magee sounds miscast as Escamillo, lacking the ballast at the bottom of the voice to do justice to this tricky role.

The supporting cast is good (Mary Hegarty seems to do nothing but Frasquita these days!) but the really treasurable thing is the conducting. Stepping out of Italian Ottocento, David Parry turns his hand to this French Comedie with an appropriate lightness of touch. His pacing and handling of the set pieces is exemplary and the enrtractes go with a real swing.

A pleasure, then, for the Carmen naive or a novelty for the Carmen-acquainted. I nearly wrote Carmen-weary - but I don't think it's possible.

Average customer rating: a voice teacher and early music fan Exquisite German Renaissance Liturgical Music An unending source of pleasure and spiritual renewal. Radiant One of the best recordings of Schutz

Schutz: Motets & Concertos (Ger) John Eliot Gardiner , Monteverdi Choir , and English Bar Manufacturer: Polygram Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Monteverdi Choir | ( M ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Heinrich Schütz: Symphoniae Sacrae, 1629 Schütz: Die sieben Worte Jesu Christi am Kreuz Schütz - The Christmas Story · Cantiones sacrae · Psalm 100 / P. Agnew · A. Crookes · M. McCarthy · Oxford Camerata · J. Summerly Schütz: St. Matthew Passion Schütz: Christmas Vespers / McCreesh, Gabrieli Consort and Players ASIN: B0000057D7 Release Date: 2005-12-26

Tracks:

1. Freue Dich Des Weibes Deiner Jugend
2. Ist Nict Ephraim Mein Teurer Sohr
3. Saul, Saul Was Verfolgst Du Mich?
4. Auf Dem Gebirge Hat Man Ein Geschrei Gehoret
5. Concerto In Form Einer Teutschen Begrabnis-Missa
6. Motette>>Herr, Wenn Ich Nur Dich Habe < <
7. Canticum Simeonis

Customer Reviews:

a voice teacher and early music fan.......2007-01-28

Heinrich Schutz(1585-1672), is now recognized as the outstanding figure in seventeenty-century German musical life. He played a central role in the creation and development of early baroque style in Germany, bringing to it what he absorbed on his two visits to Italy. Apart from early Italian madrigals and a lost opera 'Dafne', all his surviving output is sacred music. His three late Passions, in an archaic style, continued a German tradition which can be traced through to J.S.Bach.
It was in Dresden in 1636, that he composed his so-called 'German Requiem', his "Musikalische Exequiem" for a royal funeral. It is divided into 3 Parts having deep theological meaning based on scriptural passages alternating with hymn verses.
The Wedding Concerto 'Freue dich des Weibes deiner Jugend' is based on a text from Proverbs (5:18-19). and is written with a light touch, and achieves its effects by the masterly disposition of the 4-part choir and two obligato descant instruments.
The Motet 'Ist nicht Ephraim mein teurer Sohn' is for 2 four-part choruses made up of a mixture of vocal and instrumental forces.
The concerto "Saul,Saul, was verfolgst du mich' has a text based on two passages in the Acts of the Apostles (26:14band9:4-5).
Schutz published his seven part motet 'Aluf dem Gebirge hat man ein Geschrei gehoret' in the volume 'Geistliche Chormusik' of 1648. Unlike most of the other motets in that volume, this text is given to only two voices(upper parts, in the alto register),while the 5 lower parts are designed for instrumental execution (French Horn mainly).

John Eliot Gardiner made this recording in 1987, and selected absolutely wonderful performers to execute it. They are all first-rate, and many of the soloists like Michael Chance , for instance, were begining their careers as singers. The duet between Ashley Stafford (alto) and MICHAEL Chance is superb, not to be matched on any disc that I own, anyway. This is all just beautiful music!!!!!A great performance also by the Monteverdi Choir (fairly new at this time) and The English Baroque Soloists was flawless and wonderful to hear. It's no mistake to buy this recording if you are an early music lover!!!!

Exquisite German Renaissance Liturgical Music.......2006-09-23

This rendition of Heinrich Schutz 'Musikalische Exequien' is rendered by what may be considered an 'all star cast', lead by director, John Eliot Gardiner with His Majesties Sagbutts and Cornetts, The Monteverdi Choir, and the English Baroque Soloists. Imagine one's surprise that this lineup of Anglican talent does so well with these High German pieces.

The first thing which sets this apart from so many liturgical works is that it is not a rendering of a mass, even a Requium mass, even though it does include motet(s) for the funeral of a German prince. Another thing which strikes me as remarkable is that these works were written at the height of the 30 Years War which ravaged central Germany (actually, the 'Holy Roman Empire').

The highest praise I can give this piece is that it actually rivals Bach's lesser liturgical works, especially in the richness of mix of voices and instruments.

An unending source of pleasure and spiritual renewal........2005-09-10

As a music historian and a German scholar as well as a pastor, I concur with the other reviewers: this is a magnificent recording of first-rate performances of significant compositions by Heinrich Schuetz. For the sake of your health and well-being, for the joy of your heart, get this CD and listen to it often!

Radiant.......2005-02-27

Doesn't look promising, does it? Early German Baroque, a meditation on death, mostly a capella, some continuo. Pretty austere. But this is some of the most passionate religious music ever composed, prompted by some of the most richly consoling texts-- In his German Requiem, 200 years later, Brahms paid tribute to Schütz's work in setting "Selig sind die Toten (Blessed are the dead")

Schütz never lets limited resources limit his invention or blunt his emotion-- this is a perfect coexistence of restrained dignity and an almost ecstatic spirituality. His magic includes divided choirs crying "Erbarm' dich!" --have mercy-- back and forth, unexpected hemiola dance rhythms (in a Requiem!) and a Monteverdian drama blended into a wholly a capella, polyphonic texure, with the two "angels" and the "blessed Soul" contrasting with the choir in the "Canticum Simeonis."

Gardiner and company are the perfect agents of Schütz's grace-- Gardiner is probably the greatest exponent of the "Get out of the way of the music" school of HIP, and that just happens to be the one I favor. Clarity is what the music needs, and what it gets. Gardiner also has never found a Baroque piece out of which he couldn't ferret the dance rhythms. His singers are clear-voiced, articulation is clean, tuning and balance flawless, tempi strict, rhythms meticulous-- and the result is not at all cold, but full of light and warmth. The emotions rise out of the music and overtake you.

One of the best recordings of Schutz.......2005-01-19

I love this recording and have listened to it for years. The Musicalische Exequim (SP?) is especially moving. With Schutz, there always seems to be some anguish under the surface of his music that I can't exactly put my finger on.

If you are willing to take a gamble on Schutz,this is a good CD to try.

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