House of the Holy [Import]

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2005 Japanese standard jewel case pressing of Led Zeppelin's 1973 album. Features the same tracks and mastering as the US edition but includes an OBI and Japanese/English insert. Warner. 2005.

Tracks:

Ev'ry Time I Feel The Spirit - Various Artists
Let Us Break Bread Together On Our Knees - Various Artists
His Name So Sweet - Various Artists
'Roun' About The Mountain - Various Artists
Swing Low , Sweet Chariot - Various Artists
Sit Down, Servant - Various Artists
Were You There - Various Artists
He's Got The Whole World In His Hands - Various Artists
Deep River - Various Artists
Honor! Honor! - Various Artists
My Soul's Been Anchored In De Lord - Various Artists
On Ma Journey - Various Artists
A City Called Heaven - Various Artists
Ride On, King Jesus - Various Artists
I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free - Various Artists
Sinner, Please Don't Let This Harvest Pass - Various Artists
Sweet Little Jesus Boy - Various Artists
There Is A Balm In Gilead - Various Artists
Let Us Cheer The Weary Traveler - Various Artists
Ev'ry Time I Feel The Spirit - Various Artists
My Way Is Cloudy - Various Artists
Nobody Knows The Touble I've Seen - Various Artists
I Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray - Various Artists

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Holy, Holy, Holy - Leontyne Price
Lead, Kindly Light - Leontyne Price
Blessed Assurance - Leontyne Price
Ave Maria - Leontyne Price
What A Friend We Have In Jesus - Leontyne Price
Amazing Grace - Leontyne Price
The Lord's Prayer - Leontyne Price
Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior - Leontyne Price
The Church's One Foundation - Leontyne Price
Bless This House - Leontyne Price
I Need Thee Every Hour - Leontyne Price
Schlesische Volkslieder: Fairest Lord Jesus - Leontyne Price
I Wonder As I Wander - Leontyne Price
Ave Maria - Leontyne Price
Porgy And Bess: Summertime - Leontyne Price
America The Beautiful - Leontyne Price
Lift Ev'ry Voice And Sing - Leontyne Price
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God - Leontyne Price
Battle Hymn Of The Republic - Leontyne Price

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The Price Club.......2005-04-28

"I am here," said Leontyne Price when interviewed as she opened the new Metropolitan Opera with Samuel Barber's underrated ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA, "and you will know that I am the best and will hear me. The color of my skin or the kink of my hair or the spread of my mouth has nothing to do with what you are listening to." Back in the 1960s Price was one of the greatest divas in all of opera, and it wasn't just her voice but her magnificent stage presence, combined with her social activism. All of the above come into play in this collection of secular songs and ditties, some of them traditional plantation chanties and others, art songs and a scattering of pop music. And some of them, like Gershwin's "Summertime," cross the ever-permeable boundaries between Broadway and classical. These recordings were made at different times in Price's career, and her voice, while always angelic, has different shadings and reaches a different range of timbre in each separate recording date, but there is no question that, as time goes by, she is able to impart a richness of life experience noticeably absent from some of her earlier work.

"Ave Maria" sounds heavenly no matter which way you slice it, and as for "I Wonder As I Wander," it brings tears to your eyes. If you have a heart that's beating you will be moved by this rendition. "Ein feste Burg" is pretty strong, but Price seems more comfortable with the traditional spirituals, though perhaps it is the slightly off-kilter sounds of the Ambrosian Singers (what a name) who back her up on many of these tracks, that detract slightly from the experience. Compare "Lead Kindly Light" for a clear sense of what constitutes authority vs. what is a wee bit overproduced. If you had this compilation, and perhaps one of Leontyne Price's Christmas albums, you could attain nirvana any time you wanted to, just flip a switch and close your eyes, let her lift you up on wings of song.

A living legend.......2005-03-10

Leontyne Price (still alive) and already passing into immortality amongst vocal artists, both classical and popular. Leontyne Price stands at the pinnacle of her classical art, but those who only know her work in La Forza del destino or the Verdi Requiem are in for a heart rending treat with this album where Leontyne Price goes home to her roots in Mississippi and gives an unabashed account of the classic spirituals she sang as a young woman. Like John Mc Cormacks rendering of Irish songs there is a personal longing and devotion expressed here that reveals a side of the artist not known in the bulk of their "classical" repetoire. A sense of going home like Citizen Kane's rosebud, or as Dorothy Gale observes at the end of the Wizard of Oz "everything I could ever have wanted was right in my own backyard "

not your daddy's old timey spiritual.......2004-06-23

Agreed this is a good cd for a beautiful voice, but this is not, repeat not, for someone who wants to hear that old-timey religious fervor that you think of when you've been to a Black Baptist hand-clapping, standing, swaying, and singing service.

Immaculate Vocals of Leontyne Price.......2003-12-31

IMMACULATE, SUPERB vocal range and style! There's no other words that can complement Miss Leontyne Price's vocal arrangements. Miss Price's voice is strong, and shrills very nicely to the instruments played on many songs listed on this double CD which is a joy to treasure; every song listed are songs I was raised to hearing and singing. Miss Price is the reason why many of these songs remain in popularity and presently used. Miss Leontyne Price has been incredible in many of her past performances. This is my fourth CD of Miss Price and I am glad to own this particular CD forever and ever. Many thanks to the executors who found this remarkable album and upgraded it to a CD format! **Angi**

Great Gospel Stuff.......2001-04-12

This is a great CD. The only problem I have with it is that on some of the selections there is a boy's choir screaming in the background, and this takes away (a bit) from her performance. That said, her best selections are those that are either unaccompanied or those where her voice is not buried. Songs that strike me are - His Name So Sweet, He's Got The Whole World, Were You There, I Wonder as I Wander, Lift Every Voice and Sing, and my all time favourite Summertime. Enough said.

Land of My Fathers: 100 Great Welsh Choir Favourites

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Land of My Fathers: 100 Great Welsh Choir Favourites

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Land of Song Welsh Choral Classics
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Traditional Songs of Wales

ASIN: B0009SOFXG
Release Date: 2005-08-01

Tracks:

Guide Me O Thou Great Redeemer (CWM Rhondda) - Caerphilly Make Voice Choir
Land of My Fathers - Caerphilly Make Voice Choir
Dies Irae
Men of Harlech
You'll Never Walk Alone
Cadwyn O Emyn Donau Cymreig: Joanna (Trad./Elfion Wyn)/Crugybar (Trad.
Old Folks at Home
Il Liza Jane
Faust/Soldier's Chorus - Caerphilly Make Voice Choir
Vergine Degli Angeli
Ballard of Rourke's Drift - Cwt-Y-Collen Choir
My Hero
God Bless the Prince of Wales - Caerphilly Make Voice Choir
German Mass/Gloria
German Mass/Sanctus
Misbles/Master of the House/On My Own/Drink with Me/Empty Chairs at
All Through the Night - Caerphilly Make Voice Choir
Arwelfa
Invictus
Softly as I Leave You

Tracks:

Diolch l'R L
Hine E Hine (Maori Lullaby)
Pererin Wyf (Amazing Grace)
Tribute to the USA: America the Beautiful (Ward/Bates)/God Bless ...
Memories of Martha
I Lombardi/The Crusaders' Chorus - Treorchy Male Choir
Myfanwy - Treorchy Male Choir
Tales of Hoffman/Barcarolle
Creation's Hymn
In the Spirit!
Shall We Gather at the River
Nos a Bore
Very Best Time of Year
Soon Ah Will Be Done
Thanks Be to God
Flower That Shattered the Stone
Rhys - Treorchy Male Choir
Where Shall I Be?
Bywyd y Bugail
Lord's Prayer

Tracks:

Ave Maria
Pearl Fishers/Divine Brahma
She Was Beautiful (Cavatina) - Treorchy Male Choir
Cymru Fach
Nidaros
Jacob's Ladder - Treorchy Male Choir
Watching the Wheat
Pan Ddaw y Saint (When the Saints Go Marching In)
Misbles/Stars
Rachie
Pirates of Penzance/With Cat-Like Tread - Treorchy Male Choir
There Is a Balm in Gilead
Rise Up Shepherd and Foller
My Lord, What a Mornin'
Bryn Myrddin
Jesus Christ Superstar/Medley: Jesus Christ Superstar/Hosanna/The Last
Finnish Forest (Suomen Salossa)
Nabucco/The Glory of Israel
Ride the Chariot
Tydi a Roddaist - Treorchy Male Choir

Tracks:

Y Nefoedd
Phantom of the Opera/Think of Me
Morte Christe (When I Survey the Wondrous Cross)
By Babylon's Wave
I'm Gonna Sing
Where Could I Go But to the Lord?
Holy City - Treorchy Male Choir
Mefistofele: Ave Signor, Degli Angeli
Senzenina (Zulu Chant)
That's All I Want from You
Deep Harmony - Treorchy Male Choir
Give Me Jesus
Just a Closer Walk with Thee
My Wish for You
Jeptha/Waft Her Angels
Mose in Egitto/Prayer
Be Still My Soul (Finlandia Hymn)
God's Choir in the Sky
Floral Dance - Treorchy Male Choir
Smilin' Through

Tracks:

Calon Lan
True Love
Mor Fawr Wyt Ti (How Great Thou Art)
Aberystwyth
Comrades in Arms
Cats/Memory
They Led My Lord Away
State Fair/It's a Grand Night for Singing
When I Fall in Love
Let's Face the Music and Dance
Windmills of Your Mind
How Soon
Non Nobis Domine
Rhythm of Life
Kalinka
Sound an Alarm
Neapolitan Trilogy: It's Now or Never (Di Capua/Schroeder/Gold)/Mo ...
Turandot/Nessun Dorma
Christus Redemptor
Ann Evening's Pastorale

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Choirs Include the Morriston Orpheus Choir, the Pontadrddulais Male Voice Choir, the Caerphilly Male Voice Choir, the Cwrt-y-gollen Choir, the Treorchy Male Choir and the Lucknow Male Voice Choir.

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Songs My Father Taught Me
Paul Dresser , Frank Lambert , Graham Peel , J. Airlie Dix , Ivor Novello , Oscar Rasbach , Sir Frederick O'Connor , Eric Coates , Alan Murray , and Malcolm Martineau
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Sir Thomas Allen makes the point in a note with this delightful collection of 25 ballads that he rates it beside his many recordings of music heavyweights like Wagner and Verdi. There is no need to justify his enthusiasm, for it is clear from the outset that he treats the music with the sort of complete respect that has made him one of our most-loved singers. It is too easy to be dismissive of this repertoire, but when it is taken at its own value and sung and played with honesty, as it is here, the results are heartwarming. Allen recalls hearing the songs in the family home following the two world wars, "a time when there seemed a need for reassurance." Perhaps that time is with us again, and these performances strike a chord. There are many old friends here and perhaps some new discoveries. Who can resist the beautifully constructed "Love, could I only tell thee" or that old potboiler "The Lost Chord", especially when given with such warmth? A picture shows Allen and family in full vocal spate. At the piano is his father, to whose memory he dedicates the disc. --Keith Clarke

Chant Byzantin/Chant Traditionnel Maronite

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Great early christian music

Chant Byzantin/Chant Traditionnel Maronite

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ASIN: B00061GYNA
Release Date: 2004-12-14

Tracks:

Schubho-Ihaw Qolo (Glory to the Word of God)
Taw Nimar (Let Us Come to Proclaim the Happiness of Mary)
Yawno Tilto (The Young Dove Bears the Eagle)
Baytun Maghara (A House, Manger!)/Ya Bikra-L'-Abi (O Son of the Father
Ho Qtilo Bmesr(He Who Was Crucified in Egypt)/Ja'al Ilahou (God ...)
Quanoun
Hallel (Hallel to the Son of God)/Quadish Quadish (Holy Is the ...)
Ya Umma L-Lah (O Mother of God, O Gentle Mother)
Anal-'Ummu-L-Hazina (I Am the Afficted Mother)
Nay(ney)
Fil-Layli (On the Eve of His Passion)
Bakkara Abram (At Daybreak Abraham Led His Only Son)
Tisbohto-L-Moryo (On the Cross, The Son of God Gave Up the Ghost)
Yawmou-SH-Sharr (God Have Mercy)/Rabbi-Imadhbouh(my Crucified God ...)
Ud
Ayyouha-R-Rabbou-Ilahuna (Oh Lord Our God, O Crucified One)
Tara't (Mary Has Appeared Before the Cross)
Hallia/Qama-L-Lahou Min Mathwahou (God Is Arisen from Among the ...)
Qama Wa-D-Dhulmu Hawa: (He Is Arisen and the Darkness Has Vanished)
Inna-L-Masih Qad Qam (Christ Is Arisen, O People Rejoice)

Tracks:

Alleluia (3 Times)/Ha-Houwadha-Iaruehold, The Bridegroom Comes)
Innani'uchachidu Khidraka (I Contemplate the Bridal Chamber)
Innani'uchachidu Khidraka (I Contemplate the Bridal Chamber) [Greek Ve]
Innani'uchachidu Khidraka (I Contemplate the Bridal Chamber) [Arabic V]
Ya Rabbi(lord)
Iqbalni-L-Yawm (At Thy Mystic Supper)
Inna Yusof (The Noble Joseph)
Alyawma-'Ulliga (The Day Is Hanged from the Gallows-Tree)/Tagaridh
Alyawma-'Ulliga (The Day Is Hanged from the Gallows-Tree)/Tagaridh [Fi]
Alyawma-'Ulliga (The Day Is Hanged from the Gallows-Tree)/Tagaridh ...
Alyawma-'Ulliga (The Day Is Hanged from the Gallows-Tree)/Tagaridh ...
Inna-L-Baraya (In You, O Woman Full of Grace)
Cristos Anesti (Christ Is Risen)
Antoumoul-Ladhin (All Ye Who Have Been Baptized in Christ)
Inna-L-Malak (The Angel Called Mary)

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Great early christian music.......2007-04-19

If you ever wanted to hear how the early church worshiped it is still practiced and done beauitful by this Byzantine nun. What a voice you will lose yourself Great Buy

Sing, My Soul: Choral Music of Ned Rorem

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Impeccably Performed, Stunning Sound

Sing, My Soul: Choral Music of Ned Rorem

Manufacturer: Albany Records
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ASIN: B00000FDBJ
Release Date: 1998-11-24

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'Thee, God..'
Seven Motets For The Church Year: 'While All Things Were In Quiet Silence'
Seven Motets For The Church Year: 'Before The Morning Star Begotten'
Seven Motets For The Church Year: 'Lay Up For Yourselves'
Seven Motets For The Church Year: 'Praise Him Who Was Crucified'
Seven Motets For The Church Year: 'God Is Gone Up'
Seven Motets For The Church Year: 'Today The Holy Spirit Appeared'
Seven Motets For The Church Year: 'Rejoice We All In The Lord'
'Phos Hilaron'
'Canticle Of The Lamb'
'Little Lamb, Who Made Thee?'
'Come, Pure Hearts, In Sweetest Measure'
'Mercy And Truth Are Met'
Love Alone: 'Here'
Little Prayers: Three Prayers: 'Creator Spirit, Who Dost Lightly Hover'
Little Prayers: Three Prayers: 'Father, Guide And Lead Me'
Little Prayers: Three Prayers: 'Creator Spirit, Please...'
What Is Pink?: 'What Is Pink?'
What Is Pink?: 'The Mysterious Cat'
What Is Pink?: 'Who Has Seen The Wind?'
What Is Pink?: 'A Pavane For The Nursery'
What Is Pink?: 'Counting-Out Rhyme'
What Is Pink?: 'The House On The Hill'
'All Glorious God'
'Breathe On Me, Breath Of God'
'Lead, Kindly Light'
'Love Divine, All Loves Excelling'
'Sing, My Soul, His Wondrous Love'
'Surge, Illuminare'

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Impeccably Performed, Stunning Sound.......1998-11-20

The beautifully captured reverberant sound of the acoustic space is matched by gorgeous choral balance, precise diction, and definitive interpretation. In spite of the contemporary style of the compositions - Rorem doesn't shy away from crunchy dissonances - this is a very enjoyable collection of Choral music with many beautfiul moments.

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THE GREAT NILSSON DESERVES BETTER THAN THIS
Fine selection of Nilsson's greatest -in brilliant sound.
The "working soprano" works her magic!
Most beautiful ever
Incomparable and Irreplaceable

Birgit Nilsson

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Birgit Nilsson Sings Richard Wagner & Richard Strauss

ASIN: B00005MCSV
Release Date: 2001-09-18

Tracks:

Abscheulicher!
Leise, Leise
Anchi'io Dischiuso
Pace, Pace, Mio Dio!
Liebestod
Immolation Scene
Dich, Teure Halle
Der Manner Sippe
Du Bist Der Lenz
O Holy Night
Panis Angelicus
Silent Night - Birgit Nilsson/Ake Leven

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THE GREAT NILSSON DESERVES BETTER THAN THIS.......2006-01-12

Of course Birgit Nilsson was incredible --------- she could, by sheer effortless vocal power, reduce a full symphony orchestra to a mere string ensemble. She was, alongside of Kirsten Flagstad, probably the greatest Wagnerian soprano of the twentieth century (at least to the extent to which post World War II recordings can testify), and I personally treasure the many times I saw her perform live. That said, however, I must admit that I was somewhat dissatisfied with this particular London release. For starters, the Immolation Scene from "Gotterdammerung" is drastically cut. Secondly, Sieglinde's arias from "Die Walkure" were not really ideally suited for Nilsson, although she did sing the role early on in her great career. Verdi was not really ideal for her either,
though the final top C in the "Nabucco" scene is a stunner. The Lady Macbeth Scenes are very good until you compare them to the exemplary Callas versions. This recording would have profited from different Nilsson material that is readily available in the London vaults. For a sampler of what this great dramatic soprano could accomplish, I suppose this will suffice, but the essence of Birgit Nilsson is not illustrated in bold relief ----------at least not to the level of which she was so thrillingly capable.

Fine selection of Nilsson's greatest -in brilliant sound........2003-11-05

This very fine CD is part of a series called "The Singers"
created by Decca in tribute to some of the greatest voices of the 20th century.Birgit Nilsson is certainly one of them. Obviously the intent is to
give a good cross section of the types of repertory and range of Ms. Nilsson magnificent voice, both for the
uninitiated, and the afficionado.It begins with works of early German Romantic opera (Beethoven and Weber), followed by Verdi, then Wagner and finally rounding up with some sacred pieces.
This is quite a good selection of musical styles.
As far as her range and emotional depth ,one of my favorites are Agatha's wonderful aria from Weber's Freischutz with the soft, piano, legato of the first part and the contrasting glorious agitato of the second.
Of course her Isolde is unforgettable and here we are treated to the Liebestod with the never ending wave upon wave of emotion (from her celebrated complete Tristan recording with Karl Bohm conducting).It builds and builds until it is almost impossible to endure it, coming to that great climax and ending in everlasting peace. One of the most beautiful things ever written, and this has always been Nilsson's great triumphs.
For superb piano singing listen to Abigaille's great aria in the first act of Nabucco. A great challenge for singers.Same is true for Pace,pace mio Dio from
La Forza del Destino, always a favorite of sopranos.
Coming to the other Wagner selections,like the ones from the Ring, one however is left somewhat disappointed, not by the singer, but Decca's choice of excerpts. The bits from the Walkure's first act are what people call "bleeding chunks of Wagner", giving us a taste, but each coming to an abrupt end just as things heat up.I realize that 70 minutes is awfully short time to give her justice, but perhaps some alternate venue, such as the complete Immolation scene ( with Solti, not Bohm)
instead of the Walkure excerpts would have been better.
I mention Solti, because his Ring with Nilsson has been
one of the great triumphs of Decca.
I am happy, however, about the inclusion of a joyful, exuberant, "Hallenaria" from Tannhauser showing off her laser-like voice, which Irving Kolodin refers to as "aural adrenalin".
The recording is in CD-ROM format,but playable on any CD or DVD Audio equipment as well as on the computer.There are lots of extras such as picture gallery, texts etc.Sound is excellent.It is handsomely packaged and is good value for the money. I wouln't hesitate to recommend it to any music lover.

The "working soprano" works her magic!.......2002-08-29

The first time I heard Nilsson, I instantly knew I'd found something truly remarkable. She made an incredible instant impression on me. The only other time this happened to me, was when I first heard Callas.

Nilsson was one of the greats, whose Brunnhilde seems to totally overshadow her other works. It's easy to see why, to me she will always be THE Brunnhilde. This cd, however, is a great bag of mixed tricks that really showcase why Nilsson is one of the greatest sopranos in operatic history.

I'm going to talk about each of the tracks, but somewhat out of order.

Tracks 6, 8, & 9: They made some interesting choices with their selections from 'The Ring' here.

In choosing the 'Immolation Scene' (track 6) from Gotterdammerung, I am certainly surprised DECCA chose Boehm over Solti. I have both of their Ring's and they are each incredible. The good with choosing Boehm was it gives the listener a chance to hear what Nilsson could do at the end of a very long night, vocally. The bad with choosing Boehm over Solti is that Solti's reading is unsurpassed. While you get the thrill of Nilsson's emotions created by the audience with Boehm, you miss the amazing orchestral playing by the Vienna Philharmonic and conducting by Solti. Boehm goes a little too fast through the 'Immolation Scene' here - but it's still fantastic.

It was very interesting that they choose to showcase Nilsson as Sieglinde (tracks 8 &9) from 'Die Walkuere' rather than Brunnhilde, but it is quite fortunate, as I've never heard it and it is glorious. Truly glorious. It leaves me wishing there were a complete recording somewhere, with her in the role.

It's very unfortunate that DECCA is releasing these singers sets as solos, when there's a lot of good duet work they could have added on. I really felt this cd would have been just electrifying if it had the finale scene between Brunnhilde and Wotan from 'Die Walkuere' using Boehm's recording from the same performances as the 'Immolation Scene' on this disc. Boehm's 'Walkure' is the best out there in my opinion. It's simply dynamite. They also could have had the opportunity to showcase a little bit of Solti's incredible Ring by placing the finale duet between Brunnhilde and Siegfried from 'Siegfried' on here. It's truly incredible and is pure Nilsson. It also helps that Windgassen and the Vienna Philharmonic are right there with her. To anyone that says 'Siegfried' is their least favorite of the Ring operas, I tell them to listen to Solti's reading because it may very well change their mind. It is riveting.

Okay - I am a Ring finatic, sorry.

Track 1: It's really nice to hear something from 'Fidelio' out of Birgit. When I heard that she sang a Beethoven piece, I was really hoping it would be Ah! perfido! which I just love. However, she does a fantastic job here.

Track 2: I'm not a huge fan of 'Der Freischutz' but she sure makes me love this aria. Truly commanding.

Track 3: I love Verdi and it's really nice to hear her singing some Italian.

Track 4: This track blew me a way. This big strong voice goes so soft and gentle at moments, it'll break your heart.

Track 5: Wow - I am definitely going to get her complete 'Tristan und Isolde.' The Liebestod always blew me away and the performance here is incredible.

Track 7: Nice to hear some Tannhauser on here. Wagner and Nilsson together are magical.

Tracks 10 - 12: These are perhaps my favorites on this disc. Really nice to hear these beautiful pieces sung so well, with gentleness and care. Silent Night has always held such a special place in my heart. All it took to get me to purchase this disc is to hear she would be singing it.

I cannot comment on the added specials...it's a ehanced cd with a photo gallery, sung texts (with translations) and Nilsson discography. Certainly going to check that out.

Most beautiful ever.......2001-12-15

Everything on this disc is thrilling and wonderful - especially "Panis Angelicus" - the most beautiful version of this sacred song I have ever heard in the whole of my life

Incomparable and Irreplaceable.......2001-12-02

A strange mixture of arias and carols, but all wonderfully sung. Some rareties highlight this release: 3 carols recorded in the early 60s and not, I believe, released stateside before. Some thrilling sounds are on this CD.

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A rather ho-hum outing
The best Roches recording
Suzzy on her own remains quite enjoyable

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Suzzy Roche
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Eggshell
Holy Smokes
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After nine albums and 18 years with her two older sisters as the Roches, Suzzy Roche has become the first one in the group to release a solo album. As the funniest and most charismatic of the three on stage, Suzzy seems more likely to sustain a solo live show than her siblings. She was the least impressive songwriter of the three, however, possessing neither the sharp verbal insights of oldest sister Maggie nor the musical know-how of middle sister Terre, who handled most of the guitar parts. On "Holy Smokes," Suzzy wrote 11 songs herself and put music to an old poem by her mother for the 12th tune.

Too many of the songs are neither funny enough to make one laugh out loud nor serious enough to make one swallow hard. Instead they occupy that broad middle ground of somewhat amusing, somewhat touching songs about the trials and joys of growing up a smart, middle-class American woman. Such songs can be found by the bushel in the folk coffeehouses snuggled into suburban churches and restaurants all over this great land, and nothing about the melodies or language here separates these songs from the pack.

Suzzy alludes to an old heroine, Laura Nyro, in the title of "The Second Coming of Eli" and comes up with a funny-sad break-up song in "Crash." Stewart Lerman, who produced the last three Roches albums, does the same for Suzzy, and northern Virginia's Steuart Smith adds his graceful electric guitar. But the album comes closest to the old Roches magic only when Maggie sings harmony on the tongue-in-cheek parable, "Rules." --Geoffrey Himes

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A rather ho-hum outing.......2002-10-18

I'm not a big Roches fan, though I like some of their stuff a lot. However, I found this album to be rather boring. The track with the most interesting lyrics is "Eggshell," and those are kind of hokey.

Overall, the lyrics are better than the melodies, which, after one listening, did not inspire me to put the CD back on the turntable. I recommend Suzzy's second album, or better yet, "Zero Church," as a more worthwhile use of your money.

The best Roches recording.......2000-04-04

This remarkable record-- one of the best of 1997-- proves two things no one would necessarily have expected: one, that Suzzy Roche is the most talented of the Roche sisters; and two, that this is the best record to have come out of any of the three, even better than the 1979 Robert Fripp-produced "The Roches," which had remained the high point for almost two decades. The subtle and mostly gentle musical accompaniment supports rather than overpowers the songs and allows their strengths to shine through. Melodic and "traditional," but in interesting ways, with thoughtful lyrics, these songs draw the listener in with inviting tunes and Suzzy's graceful singing. Then the lyrics begin to sink in, and one catches Suzzy's delightful blend of humor and psychological incision. The title song [which might just as well be called "The Way We Fall Apart"] is the highlight, employing humorous imagery to detail the failure of a relationship, from its throwaway beginning ["is it love or is it hate/ i'm a stand there fence/ you're a swinging gate/ if i was a shoe/ i would walk away"] to its final kindness, even in breakup ["the worst thing is how you are so beautiful and kind/ when i am leaving you behind."]

Suzzy on her own remains quite enjoyable.......1999-08-22

While The Roches as a trio have never succeeded in matching the quality of their 1979 record (The Roches, a classic), their vocal qualities and witty lyrics make most of their albums quite irresistable. This solo-album by the youngest of the sisters shares these qualities, although the lyrics are less sharp and you miss the beautiful harmonies on all except one song (Maggie sings on Rules). Having said that, it's quite an enjoyable album that's excellently produced. Roches-fans won't regret adding this one to their collection, though I hope this doesn't mark the end of them singing together.

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I Hear America Singing

Manufacturer: Vox (Classical)
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000001K6V
Release Date: 1996-05-21

Tracks:

Prelude For Voices
Carols Of Death: The Last Invocation
Carols Of Death: The Unknown Region
Carols Of Death: To All, To Each
Perceptions: Thought
Perceptions: Beautiful Women & Old Age
Perceptions: Each Of Us
Perceptions: To The States
Perceptions: A Farm Picture
Perceptions: Whoever You Are
Perceptions: To You
Five Rounds On Famous Words: Health
Thrift
Five Rounds On Famous Words: Caution
Five Rounds On Famous Words: Beauty
Five Rounds On Famous Words: Haste
Mail Order Madrigals: Attention, Ladies!
Mail Order Madrigals: Superfluous Hair
Mail Order Madrigals: Sweet Refreshing Sleep
Mail Order Madrigals: Dr. Worden's Pills
Esses: Suggestions
Esses: Serenata
Esses: Stillness
Esses: Sing-A-Ling
Orpheus With His Lute

Tracks:

Letters From Paris: Spring
Letters From Paris: The French Telephone
Letters From Paris: Summer
Letters From Paris: Colette
Letters From Paris: a. Interlude; b. Autumn
Letters From Paris: The Sex Of The Automobile
Letters From Paris: Winter
Letters From Paris: Mistenguett
Letters From Paris: Spring Again
In Time Of Pestilence: Adieu, Farewell Earth's Bliss
In Time Of Pestilence: Rich Men Trust Not In Wealth
In Time Of Pestilence: Beauty IS But A Flower
In Time Of Pestilence: Strenth Stoops Unto The Grave
In Time Of Pestilence: Wit With His Wantoness
In Time Of Pestilence: Haste Therefoe Each Degree
Give All to Love
Missa Brevis: Kyrie
Missa Brevis: Gloria
Missa Brevis: Sanctus
Missa Brevis: Benedictus; Agnus Dei

Tracks:

A Wreath Of Blessings: A House Blessing
A Wreath Of Blessings: Irish Blessing
A Wreath Of Blessings: Augustine's World
A Wreath Of Blessings: A Glasse Of Blessings
A Wreath Of Blessings: Chester Cathedral Blessing
Voices Of Peace: Agnus Dei
Voices Of Peace: Prayer Of St. Francis Of Assisi
Voices Of Peace: Pray For The Peace Of Jerusalem
Voices Of Peace: Peace
Voices Of Peace: Shalom! Pax Et Bonum
The Leaden Echo And The Golden Echo
Holy Sonnets - La Corona: La Corona
Holy Sonnets - La Corona: Annunciation
Holy Sonnets - La Corona: Nativitie
Holy Sonnets - La Corona: Temple
Holy Sonnets - La Corona: Crucifying
Holy Sonnets - La Corona: Resurrection
Holy Sonnets - La Corona: Ascention
Let's Touch The Sky: Anyone Lived In A Pretty How Town
Let's Touch The Sky: Love IS Thicker Than Forget
Let's Touch The Sky: If Ups The Word

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Christmas Visions
V. Keith Mason , and Music House
Manufacturer: Regency Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000LC9684

Product Description

1993 Regency Music instrumental Christmas release. Track listing: 1. Carol of the Bells; 2. Away in a Manger; 3. Jolly Old Saint Nicholas; 4. All My Heart This Night Rejoices; 5. O Christmas Tree; 6. We Three Kings; 7. Love Came Down at Christmas; 8. Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella; 9. Infant Holy, Infant Lowly; 10. I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day.

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Beautiful voice, beautiful songs
A BEAUTIFUL EXPERIENCE
Garrett's "Hollywood" recording more compelling
A must have for anyone who enjoys a gorgeous soprano voice!
Another winner from Lesley Garrett!

A Soprano Inspired

Manufacturer: Conifer
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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So Deep Is the Night

ASIN: B0000062B9
Release Date: 1998-03-24

Tracks:

Exsultate, Jubilate: Alleluia
Ave Maria
The Lord's Prayer
Mass In C Minor: Laudamus te
Bless This House
La Forza Del Destino: La Vergine degli angeli
1st Movement: Nulla In mundo pax sincera
Zueignung
Messiah: I Know That My Redeemer Liveth
Pavane
Ave Maria
A Child Of Our Time: By And By
The Sound Of Music: Climb Every Mountain
Panis Angelicus
The Holy City
Requiem: Pie Jesu
Hansel And Gretel: Prayer
Because
Cavalleria Rusticana: Easter Hymn

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful voice, beautiful songs.......2006-01-16

Lesley Garrett has one of the most beautiful voices around. If you're a fan of soprano voices such as Kiri, Lisa Vroman, etc., you'll enjoy this album.

A BEAUTIFUL EXPERIENCE.......2004-12-20

I THOROUGHLY ENJOY THIS ALBUM OF LESLEY AND THINK IT IS ONE OF HER BEST ALBUMS. A BEAUTIFUL CHOICE OF SONGS AND HER PERFORMANCE IS SUPERB.

Garrett's "Hollywood" recording more compelling.......1999-08-25

Garrett's "Hollywood" recording is more sophisticated, and less pandoring.... But her voice here is just as fine... Listen to the Faure Requem, Ravel's Pavone, It's never been done with more subtle emotion....and for a sellection that will blow your "socks" off listen to her "Jeruselem"

A must have for anyone who enjoys a gorgeous soprano voice!.......1999-01-05

Ms. Garrett has a beautiful voice and extroardinary talent! Her variation of technicality in her music makes every song different..something to listen for. Her selection will inspire you...I believe the title of this CD is very well named. Ms. Garrett has great talent and I hope you will also share in her gift.

Another winner from Lesley Garrett!.......1998-10-03

Beautiful voice and the ability to sing any piece such that the listener experiences it as if for the first time. A MUST for fans of this singer.

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