Bach's Adagios

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The subtitle of this compilation--"27 Tranquil Tracks from the Master of Baroque"--might suggest you're in for a dose of watered-down, Muzaked treatments, but not to worry: this is actually a very attractive theme album that makes an enticing introduction if you're just setting out to discover the wonder of J.S. Bach. Some of the most familiar music Bach wrote does indeed reside in the slow movements of his concertos, suites, and sonatas. Often, they reveal an Italianate love for spinning gorgeous melodies that sound eternally fresh and haunting in a number of contexts (witness the opening "Air on a G String" and its reworking in Procol Harum's hit, "A Whiter Shade of Pale"). Opera was the only genre of his time in which Bach didn't write, but many of his slower movements display the intense emotional focus of operatic arias, and Bach's range of expression can cover an infinite degree of moods--from "tranquility" to the deeply mournful adagio of Brandenburg Concerto No. 6. From its archives, the Erato label has culled interpretations by some of today's leading Bach interpreters, such as Ton Koopman and his Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra, Jordi Savall, and Gustav Leonhardt.

The concept of "adagio" has been extended here to include chorales and slower passages from the great choral works, whereas some compilations offer only instrumental arrangements, thus overlooking this aspect so central to Bach's output. From the nearly two hours of music in this collection, you'll gain a pretty good overview of the stunning variety of genres that inspired Bach: the cantata, passion, concerto, solo instrumental suite, and many more (though a selection or two from the solo keyboard works would have been a nice inclusion). And, while Bach's slow movements are always integrated into a larger architecture, the gemlike beauty of these selections will likely inspire you to check out some of the full-scale works from which they've been excerpted. --Thomas May

Bach's Adagios, Music, Jaap ter Linden, Jorg Baumann, Johann Sebastian Bach, Jean-François Paillard, Michel Corboz, Raymond Leppard, Ton Koopman, Alain Marion, Jean-Pierre Rampal, Marielle Nordmann, Gustav Leonhardt, Robert Veyron-Lacroix, Jos Konings, Michel Garcin-Marrou, Elisabeth von Magnus, Ku Ebbinge, Michel Henry, Paul Dombrecht, Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra, Ensemble Vocal et Instrumental de Lausanne, Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra, Lausanne Chamber Orchestra, Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Marie-Claire Alain, Cyprien Katsaris, Reine-Marie Verhagen, Ricardo Kanji, Crispian Steele Perkins, Crispian Steele-Perkins, Jan Schlapp, Trevor Jones, Alison Bury, Lars Fryden, Monica Huggett, Baroque Suite/Partita for Orchestra, Cantata, Cello Solo, Chamber, Chamber Music & Recitals, Choral, Classical, Classical Composers, Classical Music, Concerto, Concerto Grosso, Concerto for Two String Instruments, Flute Solo/Sonata

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Tracks:

1. Thais: Meditation - Nigel Kennedy
2. Vn Con No.1 in g, Op.26: Adagio - Kyung Wha Chung
3. Con No.4 in f, RV 297 'Winter': Largo - Alan Loveday
4. Con in d, BWV 1043: Largo, Ma Non Tanto - Henryk Szeryng/Maurice Hasson
5. Adagio in E, K.261 - Henryk Szeryng
6. Vocalise, Op.34 No.14 - Akiko Suwanai/Philip Moll
7. Vn Con in D, Op.77: Adagio - Joshua Bell
8. Vn Con: Andante - Joshua Bell
9. Melodie - Arthur Grumiaux/Istvan Hajdu
10. Vn Son No.5 in F, Op.24 'Spring': Adagio Molto Espressivo - Itzhak Perlman/Vladimir Ashkenazy
11. Vn Con in D, Op.35: Canzonetta: Andante - Leila Josefowicz
12. Songs My Mother Taught Me, Op.55 No.4 - Arthur Grumiaux/Istvan Hajdu
13. None But The Lonely Heart - Josef Sakonov
14. The Gadfly: Romance - Alexander Kerr

Tracks:

1. Romance No.2 in F, Op.50 - Arthur Grumiaux
2. Vn Con in E, BWV 1042: Adagio - Midori
3. Salut D'amour - Kyung Wha Chung/Philip Moll
4. Ave Maria, D.839 - Arthur Grumiaux/Istvan Hajdu
5. Con in a, RV 522: Larghetto - Midori/Pinchas Zukerman
6. Son in D, Op.1 No.13: Larghetto - Iona Brown
7. Vn Con No.3 in G, K.216: Adagio - Arthur Grumiaux
8. Liebesleid - Joshua Bell/Paul Coker
9. Vn Con in e, Op.64: Andante - Kyung Wha Chung
10. Souvenir D'un Lieu Cher, Op.42: Melodie - Akiko Suwanai/Philip Moll
11. Vn Con in d, Op.47: Adagio Di Molto - Kyung Wha Chung
12. Vn Con in D, Op.35: Romance: Andante - Chantal Juillet
13. Standchen, D.957 No.4 - Arthur Grumiaux/Istvan Hajdu
14. Estrellita - Arthur Grumiaux/Istvan Hajdu
15. Orchestral Ste No.3 in D, BWV 1068: Air ('Air On A G String') - ASMF/Neville Marriner

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful.......2005-11-07

Thanks you Decca.......2005-01-23

Exquisite music for the soul.......2004-06-14

Indeed a joy forever!.......2003-05-22

Exquisite collection & performances, unbelievable value!!!.......2002-01-15

The violin is an extraordinary instrument that, when played correctly, can pluck the heartstrings and stir the soul. It is played perfectly by each puppetmaster on each one of these wonderful pieces, and the experience of listening to this collection is an exquisite journey for the heart and spirit. Looking for a fantastic collection of exquisite pieces written and performed by genius? It's here. Highly, highly recommended!!

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Tracks:

1. Carnival Of The Animals - Bruno Canino
2. Vocalise, Op.34 No.14 - Lynn Harrell
3. Thais - Julian Lloyd Webber
4. Adagio - Janos Starker
5. Apres Un Reve - Bruno Canino
6. Adagio - Julian Lloyd Webber
7. Ave Maria - Julian Lloyd Webber
8. Adagio - Julian Lloyd Webber
9. Traumerei (Dreaming) - Bruno Canino
10. Notturno: Andante - Julian Lloyd Webber
11. Sicilienne - Bruno Canino
12. An Die Musik, D547 - Bruno Canino
13. Reverie - Julian Lloyd Webber
14. Prayer - Bruno Canino
15. Ebben? Ne Andro Lontana - Bruno Canino
16. Salut D'amour, Op.12 - Bruno Canino
17. Valse Sentimentale, Op.15 No.6 - Samuel Sanders
18. Kol Nidrei, Op.47 - Julian Lloyd Webber

Tracks:

1. Air (Air On A G String) - Julian Lloyd Webber
2. Clair De Lune - Julian Lloyd Webber
3. Elegie, Op.24 - Jullian Lloyd Webber
4. Andante - Heinrich Schiff
5. Romance In D Minor, Op.62 - Julian Lloyd Webber
6. Beau Soir - Bruno Canino
7. Sicilienne, Op.78 - Bruno Canino
8. Panis Angelicus - Julian Lloyd Webber
9. Nocturne In E Flat Major, Op.9 No.2 - Julian Lloyd Webber
10. Cantabile - Samuel Sanders
11. Liebesleid - Samuel Sanders
12. Adagio Ma Non Troppo - Janos Starker
13. Bereuse - Julian Lloyd Webber
14. Cantilena - Julian Lloyd Webber
15. Melodie, Op.20 No.1 - Julian Lloyd Webber

Customer Reviews:

really like it.......2007-03-05

Average customer rating: If You Love Classical Music, This CD Is For You Probably Decca's best "Adagios" set One of the best CDs you'll ever own Sublime! GREAT MUSIC

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Tracks:

1. Platoon: Adagio For Strings - Baltimore Symphony Orchestra/David Zinman
2. Elvira Madigan: Piano Concerto No.21 In C Major, K.467 - Radu Lupu/English Chamber Orchestra/Uri Segal
3. A Room With A View: O Mio Babbino Caro (Gianni Schicchi) - Renata Tebaldi/Orch Del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino/Lamberto Gardelli
4. Dangerous Moonlight: Warsaw Concerto - Cristina Ortiz/Royal Philharmonic Orchestra/Moshe Atzmon
5. Dances With Wolves: John Dunbar Theme - Hollywood Bowl Orchestra/John Mauceri
6. Raging Bull/Godfather III: Intermezzo (Cavalleria Rusticana) - National Philharmonic Orchestra/Gianandrea Gavazzeni
7. Brief Encounter: Piano Concerto No.2 In C Minor: Adagio Sostenuto (Excerpt) - Jean-Yves Thibaudet/The Cleveland Orchestra/Vladimir Ashkenazy
8. The Mission: Gabriel's Oboe - Prague Philharmonia/Nick Ingman
9. The Piano: The Heart Asks Pleasure First - Jean-Yves Thibaudet
10. The Gadfly: Romance - Alexander Kerr/Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra/Riccardo Chailly
11. Amadeus: Serenade In B Flat Major, K.361 'Gran Partita': Adagio - Members Of The Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields/Neville Marriner
12. Sunday, Bloody Sunday: Soave Sia Il Vento (Trio) (Cosi Fan Tutte) - Lucia Popp/Brgitte Fassbaender/Tom Krause/Vienna Haydn Orchestra/Istvan Kertesz
13. Diva: Ebben?...Ne Andro Lontana (La Wally) - Renee Fleming/London Philharmonic Orchestra/Charles Mackerras
14. Hannah And Her Sisters: Keyboard Concerto No.5 In F Minor, BWV 1056: Largo - Andras Schiff/Chamber Orchestra Of Europe
15. Immortal Beloved: Piano Sonata No.14 In C Sharp Minor 'Moonlight': Adagio Sostenuto - Vladimir Ashkenazy
16. Carrington: String Quintet In C Major, D956: Adagio (Excerpt) - Weller Quartet
17. Amadeus: Lacrimosa (Requiem) - John Alldis Choir/BBC Symphony Orchestra/Colin Davis

Tracks:

1. Billy Elliot: Scene (Opening Of Act 2) (Swan Lake) - Orchestre Symphonique De Montreal/Charles Dutoit
2. Life Is Beautiful (La Vita E Bella): Barcarolle (The Tales Of Hoffmann) - L'Orchestra De La Suisse Romande/Richard Bonynge
3. Dead Poets Society/Picnic At Hanging Rock: Piano Concerto No.5 In E Flat Major, Op.73 'Emperor'... - Vladimir Ashkenazy/The Cleveland Orchestra
4. Hilary And Jackie: Cello Concerto, Op.85: Adagio - Moderato (Excerpt) - Julian Lloyd Webber/Royal Philharmonic Orchestra/Yehudi Menuhin
5. Out Of Africa: Clarinet Concerto In A Major, K.622: Adagio - Jack Brymer/London Symphony Orchestra/Colin Davis
6. Children Of A Lesser God: Concerto In D Minor For 2 Violins, BWV 1043: Largo, Ma Non Tanto - Henryk Szeryng/Maurice Hasson/Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields/Neville Marriner
7. Frankie And Johnny: Clair De Lune - Eastman-Rochester Pops Orchestra/Frederick Fennell
8. Cinema Paradiso: Nuovo Cinema Paradiso - Prague Philharmonia/Nick Ingman
9. Death In Venice: Symphony No.5: Adagietto - Chicago Symphony Orchestra/Sir Georg Solti
10. Seven: Suite No.3 In D Major, BWV 1068: Air - Stuttgarter Kammerorchestra/Karl Munchinger
11. The Shawshank Redemption: Che Soave Seffiretto (Letter Duet) (The Marriage Of Figaro) - Kiri Te Kanawa/Lucia Popp/London Philharmonic Orchestra/Sir Georg Solti
12. Fatal Attraction: Un Bel Di (Madama Butterfly) - Renee Fleming/London Philharmonic Orchestra/Charles Mackerras
13. Ordinary People: Canon In D Major - Stuttgarter Kammerorchester/Karl Munchinger
14. Truly, Madly, Deeply: Cello Sonata In G Minor, BWV 1029: Adagio (Excerpt) - Janos Starker/Gyorgy Sebok
15. Shine: Prelude In C Sharp Minor, Op.3 No.2 - Vladimir Ashkenazy
16. On Her Majesty's Secret Service: We Have All The Time In The World - Prague Philharmonia/Nick Ingman

Customer Reviews:

If You Love Classical Music, This CD Is For You .......2007-01-10

Probably Decca's best "Adagios" set.......2006-07-26

One of the best CDs you'll ever own.......2003-03-23

One reason I chose it was that I was looking for music that could simply be a nice background noise for when I'm working on things that require reading and concentration. I wanted music that would not be a distraction, and this does a good job. It is also great to listen to when doing almost anything, like even cleaning the house or doing laundry. I will admit though, that listening to the selection from Swan Lake might make you want to dance around the living room.

Also, besides the obvious ones that everybody knows (Beethoven's 5th, or Canon in D, etc.) I do not know enough to distinguish specific songs from their composers, which is why I was hesitant to buy a classical CD soley of one artist because once I got it I may not have liked it or been familiar with any of the songs. That is why I picked Movie Adagios because I knew it would be a selection of some of the best classical music from the movies, which it is.

Sublime!.......2002-09-08

Filmmakers have been raiding the classical music files since the days of the silents in order to heighten the mood of a scene and provide a greater emotional impact. Barber's Adagio for Strings has been used not only in "Platoon", as this CD lists, but also in "The Elephant Man". While there's only a small snippet of Rachmininoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 here, it's worth remembering that the entire piece is used throughout the magnificent "Brief Encounter" to heighten the impact of the romance. Mozart's Trio (Cosi fan tutte) was brilliantly used in "Sunday, Bloody Sunday" to comment on a complex romantic triangle.

There are also 5 pieces written directly for the screen, two by Ennio Morricone (the haunting Gabriel's Oboe from "The Mission" and the exquisite Nuovo Cinema Paradiso from "Cinema Paradiso"), two by John Barry (a lovely version of We Have All the Time in the World from the James Bond classic "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" and the elegiac John Dunbar Theme from "Dances With Wolves") and one by Michael Nyman (The heart asks pleasure first from "The Piano").

I love this CD, to relax with, to read with, and just immerse myself in the spectacular sounds of genius.

GREAT MUSIC.......2001-12-03

Those of you who have not got on board with the ADAGIOS, please get on board the next time you go to your favorite music store. You may be surprised at how you have enriched yourselves with great music for your listening pleasure.

You may want to check other reviews here at Amazon under my section in the customers reviews.

Thanks

TRIPP

Average customer rating: relation through beautiful music A Great Find!

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Tracks:

1. Adagio In G Minor - Dominic Miller
2. The Deer Hunter - Goran Sollscher
3. Largo - Eduardo Fernandez
4. Prelude - John Williams
5. Apres Un Reve - Steve Erquiaga
6. Pavane Pour Une Infante Defunte - Steve Erquiaga
7. Courante - Pepe Romero
8. Torija (Elegia) - Segovia
9. Andantino - Piu Mosso - Primo Tempo - Julian Bream
10. Andaluza - Pepe Romero
11. Granada (Serenata) - Pepe Romero
12. Bachians Brasileiras No.1 - Alexandre Lagoya
13. Andante Cantabile - Segovia
14. Cancion De Cuna - Eduardo Fernandez
15. Arioso - Steve Erquiaga
16. Romance D'Amour - Goran Sollscher
17. Adagio - Christine Pendrill
18. Qui Tollis - Dominic Miller

Tracks:

1. Air On A G String - Dominic Miller
2. Largo - Alexandre Lagoya
3. Andante Sostenuto - Alexandre Lagoya
4. La Maja De Goya - Pepe Romero
5. Romance De Los Pinos - Pepe Romero
6. Sarabande - John Williams
7. Sonata, Op.16 - Pepe Romero
8. Recuerdos De La Alhambra - Eduardo Fernandez
9. Barcarolle - John Williams
10. Bourees I & II - John Williams
11. Sarabande - John Williams
12. Andante - Alexandre Lagoya
13. Oriental - Alexandre Lagoya
14. Cantabile - Alexandre Lagoya
15. Adagio Ma Non Troppo - Alexandre Lagoya
16. Andante - Alexandre Lagoya
17. Canzone In E Minor - Alexandre Lagoya
18. Sicilienne - Steve Erquiaga
19. Clair De Lune - Alexandre Lagoya

Customer Reviews:

relation through beautiful music.......2005-10-02

A Great Find!.......2004-08-02

Average customer rating: Outstanding Collection With Exquisite Vocals Why is this beautiful set so low in Amazon sales?

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Tracks:

1. Pachelbel: Canon
2. Vivaldi: Winter: Largo
3. Albinoni: Adagio
4. Gluck: Dance of the blessed spirits (Orfeo)
5. Vivaldi: Guitar Concerto in D: Largo
6. Bach: Concerto for 2 violins in D minor
7. Marcello: Oboe Concerto in D minor
8. Vivaldi: Nisi Dominus: Cum dederit delectis
9. Handel: Concerto grosso in A minor: Larghetto affteuoso
10. Handel: Organ Concerto "The cuckoo and the nightingale": Larghetto
11. Bach: Sleepers awake (excerpt)
12. Tartini: "The Devil's Trill" Sonata: Larghetto affetuoso
13. Bach: Obo Concerto in F: Siciliano
14. vivaldi: Concerto for 2 oboesin D minor: Largo
15. Corelli: Concerto grosso in D: Largo
16. Bach: Keyboard Concerto in A: Larghetto
17. Bach: Goldberg Variations: Aria
18. Handel: Ombra mai fu (Largo) (Xerxes)
19. Vivaldi: Nulli in mundo pax sincera (excerpt)

Tracks:

1. Bach: Air on a G string: Orchestral Suite No. 3
2. Handel: Lascia ch'io pianga
3. Vivaldi: Spring: Largo
4. Bach: Keyboard Concerto in D: Adagio
5. Albinoni: Oboe Concerto in D minor: Adagio
6. Bach: Cello Sonata in G minor: Adagio
7. Handel: Concerto in B flat for Harp & 2 flutes: Larghetto
8. Bach: Violin Concerto in A minor: Andante
9. Bach: Brandenburh Concerto No. 5: Affetuoso
10. Pergolesi: Stabat Mater: Stabat Mater
11. Bach: Arioso: Cantata, BWV 156
12. Vivaldi: Concerto in G for 2 Mandolins: Andante
13. Bach: Concerto for Oboe & Violin: Adagio
14. Vivaldi: Autumn: Adagio molto
15. Telemann: Oboe Concerto in D minor: Adagio
16. Scarlatti/Avison: Concerto grosso in D: Largo
17. Vivaldi: Violin Concerto in A minor: Largo
18. Croft: Ground
19. Purcell: Dido's Lament (Dido and Aeneas)

Customer Reviews:

Outstanding Collection With Exquisite Vocals.......2005-09-18

Why is this beautiful set so low in Amazon sales? .......2005-09-15

Average customer rating: Exceptional Collection

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Heitor | ( V ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Vivaldi, Antonio | ( V ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Walton, Sir William | ( W ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Warlock, Peter | ( W ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: Midnight Adagios Heavenly Adagios Cello Adagios Guitar Adagios Movie Adagios ASIN: B0000BWVBV Release Date: 2003-09-09

Tracks:

1. Concerto For Harpischord, Strings, And Continuo No. 5 In F Minor, BWV 1056 - Raymond Leppard
2. Concerto Grosso In B Minor, Op. 6, No. 12 - The Academy Of St Martin-In-The-Fields
3. Pavane For A Dead Princess - Steve Erquiaga
4. Romance For String Orchestra - The Academy Of St Martin-In-The-Fields
5. Carnival Of The Animals - Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
6. Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5 - Alexandre Lagoya
7. En Bateau - l'ochestre de la suisse romande
8. Humming Chorus - BBC Concert Orchestra
9. Sicilienne - Steve Erquaiaga
10. Italiana - The Academy Of St Martin-In-The-Fields
11. Una Furtiva Lagrima - BBC Concert Orchestra
12. Chanson De Matin, Op. 15, No. 2 - BBC Concert Orchestra
13. Suite In E Major For Lute, BWV 1006A/1000 - Eduardo Fernandez
14. Touch Her Soft Lips, And Part - Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
15. Suite for Cello Solo No. 3 In C Major, BWV 1009 - Pepe Romero
16. Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring - Julian Lloyd Webber
17. Pavane - Nicholas Kraemer
18. Serenade For Strings In E Major, Op. 22 - The Academy Of St Martin-In-The-Fields

Tracks:

1. O Mio Babbino Caro - BBC Concert Orchestra
2. Cavatina - Goran Sollscher
3. La Fileuse - L'Orchestre De La Suisse Romande
4. Flower Duet (Sous Le Dome Epais) - BBC Concert Orchestra
5. Pied-En-L'Air - Nicholas Kraemer
6. Arioso - Steve Erquiaga
7. Two Aquarelles - English Chamber Orchestra
8. In Paradisum - Stephen Cleobury
9. After A Dream - Steve Erquiaga
10. Suite For Cello Solo No. 1 In G Major, BWV 1007 - Mischa Maisky
11. My Bonny Boy - The Academy Of St Martin-In-The-Fields
12. Concerto For Guitar In D Major, RV 93 - Eduardo Fernandez
13. Un Bel Di - BBC Concert Orchestra
14. Holbert Suite, Op. 40 - Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
15. Concerto For Oboe In D Minor, BWV 1059 - Heinz Holliger
16. Vissi D'Arte - BBC Concert Orchestra
17. Sheep May Safely Graze - William Bennett
18. Fantasia On Greensleeves - William Bennett

Customer Reviews:

Exceptional Collection.......2003-12-31

Average customer rating: A great CD for background music or relaxation!

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Tracks:

1. Adagio In G minor - Capella Istropolitana
2. Adagio - Takako Nishizaki
3. Adagio - Anthony Camden
4. Adagio - Takako Nishizaki
5. Adagio - Jozsef Kiss
6. Adagio - Jeno Jando
7. Adagio - Takako Nishizaki
8. Adagio - Ernst Ottensamer
9. Adagio - Norbert Kraft
10. Adagio For Strings - Capella Istropolitana

Customer Reviews:

A great CD for background music or relaxation!.......2001-06-06

Average customer rating: Two and a half hours of divine music...what more can I say?

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Tracks:

1. Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring - Karl Munchinger
2. Meditation - Nigel Kennedy
3. In Paradisum - Iwan Edwards
4. Gymnopedie No. 1 - Charles Dutoit
5. Flower Duet - Joan Sutherland
6. The Swan - Jascha Silberstein
7. Sleepers Awake - Raymond Agoult
8. Humming Chorus - Vienna State Opera Chorus
9. Nimrod - Sir Georg Solti
10. Walk To The Paradise Garden - Sir Charles Mackerras
11. Pavane, Op. 50 - Iwan Edwards
12. Panis Angelicus - Julian Lloyd Webber
13. Ombra Mai Fu (Largo) - Anthony Way
14. The Lark Ascending - Iona Brown

Tracks:

1. Clair De Lune - Pascal Roge
2. Sheep May Safely Graze - Karl Munchinger
3. Symphony No. 3 - Second Movement (Excerpt) - Joanna Kozlowska
4. Stabat Mater - Judith Raskin
5. Ave Maria - Julian Lloyd Weber
6. Adagio - Miklos Perenyi
7. Ave Verum Corpus, K618 - Peter White
8. Andante Molto Mosso: Scene By The Brook - Hans Schmidt-Isserstedt
9. Dance Of The Blessed Spirits - Karl Munchinger
10. Largo - Colin Davis
11. Wiegenlied (Lullaby), Op. 49 No. 4 - Marisa Robles
12. Adagio - Valery Gergiev
13. Air On A G string - Sir Neville Marriner

Customer Reviews:

Two and a half hours of divine music...what more can I say?.......2006-02-27

Average customer rating:

• Good, not great...

Choral Adagios

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ASIN: B0002L2ZV4
Release Date: 2004-09-14

Tracks:

1. Adagio - London Voices, Terry Edwards
2. Ave Verum Corpus, K618 - The Choir Of King's College - Oxford, Edward Higginbottom
3. Ave Maria - Choir Of New College - Oxford, Edward Higginbottom
4. Pavane, Op.50 - Cheur De L'Orchestre Symphonique De Montreal, Iwan Edwards
5. Panis Angelicus - James Vivian
6. Orchestral Suite No.3 In D Major, BWV 1068 - London Voices, Terry Edwards
7. The Blue Bird - Choir Of New College - Oxford, Edward Higginbottom
8. Concierto De Aranjuez Adagio - London Voices, Terry Edwards
9. Easter Hymn - London Opera Chorus, Terry Edwards
10. Pavane Pour Une Infante Defunte - London Voices, Terry Edwards
11. O Salutaris Hostia - Choir Of New College - Oxford, Edward Higginbottom
12. Simple Gifts - Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Jerold Ottley
13. Song For Athene - The Choir Of King's College - Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
14. Humming Chorus - Wiener Staatsopernchor, Norbert Balatsch
15. Miserere - The Choir Of King's College - Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury

Tracks:

1. Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring - Peter White
2. Crux Fidelis (After Ombra Mai Fu) - Choir Of New College - Oxford, Edward Higginbottom
3. What Sweeter Music - Choir Of New College - Oxford, Edward Higginbottom
4. Adagio - London Voices, Terry Edwards
5. Shenandoah - Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Jerold Ottley
6. In Paradisum - Choeur De L'orchestre Symphonique De Montreal, Iwan Edwards
7. Notturno: Andante - Christopher van Kampen
8. Andantino Semplice - London Voices, Terry Edwards
9. Blessed Is The Man (All Night Vigil, Op. 37) - Choir Of New College - Oxford, Edward Higginbottom
10. Allegretto - London Voices, Terry Edwards
11. Andante - London Voices, Terry Edwards
12. Cantique De Jean Racine - Stephen Cleobury
13. Te Lucis Ante Terminum - Helen Turnstall
14. Wir Setzen Uns Mit Tranen Nieder - Hymnus-Chorknaben Stuttgart, Gerald Wilhelm

Customer Reviews:

Good, not great..........2007-01-03

It is a cut and paste job, and the overall result reflects that. Some of the pieces are rather good. Some are works that are not choral works, and do not lend themselves well to being morphed into a choral piece.

If you are looking for a musical experience, then pass on this one. If you are looking for pleasant music in the background that no one really listens too...then you may want to consider.

Average customer rating: Appropriate For Those Quiet Moments Serene Excellent A Dream Album

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Tracks:

1. Orchestral Ste No.3 in D: Air On The G Str - Jean-Francois Paillard CO/Jean-Francois Paillard
2. Son in E flat: Sicilienne - Jean-Pierre Rampal/Robert Veyron-Lacroix/Jordi Savall
3. Con in d: Largo Ma Non Tanto - Monica Huggett/Alison Bury
4. St. Matthew Passion: 'O Haupt Voll Blut Und Wunden' - Ens Vox De Lausanne
5. Brandenburg Con No.1 in F: Adagio - Monica Huggett/Ku Ebbinge/Michel Henry/Paul Dombrecht/Michel Garcin Marrou/Joe Konings
6. Con in d: Adagio - Cyprien Katsaris
7. Magnificat: Suscepit - Ens Vox De Lausanne
8. Trio Son No.2 in c: Largo - Marie-Claire Alain
9. Vn Son No.4 in c: Adagio - Lars Fryden/Gustav Leonhardt
10. Ste No.1 in G: Prld - Jorg Baumann
11. Son in C: Adagio - Jean-Pierre Rampal/Robert Veyron-Lacroix/Jordi Savall
12. Brandenburg Con No.4 in G: Andante - Ricardo Kanji/Reine-Marie Verhagen/Monica Huggett
13. Vn Con in E: Adagio - Monica Huggett
14. Mass in b: 'Qui Tollis Peccata Mundi' - Ens Vox De Lausanne

Tracks:

1. Con in f: Largo - Cyprien Katsaris
2. Prld in C - Marielle Nordmann
3. Con in a: Andante - Monica Huggett
4. Brandenburg Con No.6 in B flat: Adagio Ma Non Tanto - Jan Schlapp/Trevor Jones/Christophe Coin/Sarah Cunningham/Jaap Ter Linden
5. St. John Passion: 'Ruht Wohl, Ihr Heiligen Gebeine' - Ens Vox De Lausanne
6. Vn Son No.5 in f: Adagio - Lars Fryden/Gustav Leonhardt
7. Son in G: Adagio - Jean-Pierre Rampal/Alain Marion/Robert Veyron-Lacroix/Jordi Savall
8. Son in G: Adagio E Pno - Jean-Pierre Rampal/Alain Marion/Robert Veyron-Lacroix/Jordi Savall
9. Brandenburg Con No.2 in F: Andante - Ricardo Kanji/Alison Bury/Ku Ebbinge/Crispian Steele Perkins
10. Cant No.208: 'Sheep May Safely Graze' - Elisabeth Von Magnus
11. Son in b: Largo E Dolce - Jean-Pierre Rampal/Robert Veyron-Lacroix/Jordi Savall
12. St. Matthew Passion: 'Erbarme Dich' - Ens Vox De Lausanne
13. Cant No.147: 'Jesu Joy Of Man's Desiring' - Scottish Chm Chor

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The subtitle of this compilation--"27 Tranquil Tracks from the Master of Baroque"--might suggest you're in for a dose of watered-down, Muzaked treatments, but not to worry: this is actually a very attractive theme album that makes an enticing introduction if you're just setting out to discover the wonder of J.S. Bach. Some of the most familiar music Bach wrote does indeed reside in the slow movements of his concertos, suites, and sonatas. Often, they reveal an Italianate love for spinning gorgeous melodies that sound eternally fresh and haunting in a number of contexts (witness the opening "Air on a G String" and its reworking in Procol Harum's hit, "A Whiter Shade of Pale"). Opera was the only genre of his time in which Bach didn't write, but many of his slower movements display the intense emotional focus of operatic arias, and Bach's range of expression can cover an infinite degree of moods--from "tranquility" to the deeply mournful adagio of Brandenburg Concerto No. 6. From its archives, the Erato label has culled interpretations by some of today's leading Bach interpreters, such as Ton Koopman and his Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra, Jordi Savall, and Gustav Leonhardt.

The concept of "adagio" has been extended here to include chorales and slower passages from the great choral works, whereas some compilations offer only instrumental arrangements, thus overlooking this aspect so central to Bach's output. From the nearly two hours of music in this collection, you'll gain a pretty good overview of the stunning variety of genres that inspired Bach: the cantata, passion, concerto, solo instrumental suite, and many more (though a selection or two from the solo keyboard works would have been a nice inclusion). And, while Bach's slow movements are always integrated into a larger architecture, the gemlike beauty of these selections will likely inspire you to check out some of the full-scale works from which they've been excerpted. --Thomas May

Customer Reviews:

Appropriate For Those Quiet Moments.......2004-03-02

Bach's Adagios is peaceful music that will soothe the soul. Each of the pieces have unique arrangements and emphasize different instruments. Some have a strong keyboard presence, others are more string driven, still others even feature a vocal choir. Some pieces are more captivating than others. Tracks 1 and 4 stand out on the first disc. The lead off track on the second disc is pretty memorable as well.

When I desire something more spirited, this two disc set has the potential to cause some boredom. But when peace and quiet is needed, this set is very appropriate.

Serene.......2001-11-24

This collection is a introduction to almost two hours of Bach's most seductive work during the Baroque period.

In the first CD, an almost ethereal quality embraces each piece, no matter the mood. You will feel peaceful, emotional, mournful and even filled with longing.

Qui tollis peccata mundi' from Mass in B Minor is magnificent. The church's influence on Bach's music is highly apparent and adds a spiritual dimension.

Andante from Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G major is almost haunting and yet it almost embodies subtle joy or a feeling of anticipated happiness.

The second CD opens with Largo from Concerto for Keyboard and Strings in F minor and almost captures the feeling of spring. Perhaps the snow melting as you can almost hear drops of water falling softly onto the earth.

Prelude in C major follows with the vibrancy of new life or a stream meandering towards a river. Adagio from Violin Sonata No.5 in F minor always makes my heart beat just a little faster and reminds me of those first feelings of falling in love.

Sheep May Safely Graze from Cantata No. 208 is superior and almost translucent in quality and was almost as familiar as Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring from Cantata No.147.

Beguiling pieces of Classical Music!

~The Rebecca Review

Excellent.......2001-05-13

I really like this album. I bought it after watching Music of the Heart with Meryl Streep. I was looking for the cello solo her son plays in the movie. It is on this record, and it is exceptional - Suite for solo cello No. 1 in G major. Other notables are: Air on the G String, and Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring.

A Dream Album.......2000-06-25

Almost 2 hours of "distilled" Bach- selections of the sweetest adagios by some of the world's best interpreters of the Baroque. Contains the most melodious extracts from the world's greatest masterpieces. The solos by flutist, Jean-Pierre Rampal have a dream-like quality of tonal purity: fitting preludes to choral motets by the Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne and the Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne. The inclusion of Largos, Andantes and Preludes add well balanced variety to the more liesurely adagios.The selections provide a wonderfully peaceful background for reading or just relaxing.

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