Sonos Handbell Ensemble

Editorial Reviews
Album Description
The debut album, with an incredible variety of works, folk songs, classical favorites and spirituals, all performed by the incomparable Sonos Handbell Ensemble and recorded at the amazing sounding Scoring Stage at Skywalker Sound.

Sonos Handbell Ensemble, Music, Isaac Albeniz, Anonymous, Johann Sebastian Bach, Irving Berlin, Karen Buckwalter, Aaron Copland, Claude Debussy, Aram Khachaturian, Robert Lowry, Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky, American Traditional, English Traditional, Jewish Traditional, Spiritual Traditional, Margaret Tucker, Sonos Handbell Ensemble, Marcuselle Whitfield, Kathy Geisler, Joffria Whitfield, 20th/21st Century Ballet, Ballet, Christmas / Chanukkah, Christmas Music, Classical, Classical Artists, Folk Song, Keyboard, Miscellaneous, Miscellaneous Music, Music for Keyboard, Orchestral, Renaissance Polyphonic Song, Romantic Ballet, Solo Voice(s) and Small Ensemble, Suite for Orchestra, Suite/Partita for Keyboard, Toccata for Keyboard, Vocal, Vocal Music
A Very Classical Christmas
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Wonderful Music
  • Where are the handbells????
  • SONOS Does It Again!
 A Very Classical Christmas
Sonos Handbell Ensemble , and Timothy Day
Manufacturer: Well-Tempered Produc
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005OAJN
Release Date: 2001-09-04

Tracks:

  1. Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker: Dance Of The Sugarplum Fairy
  2. Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker: Chinese Dance
  3. Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker: Dance Of The Reedflutes
  4. Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker: March
  5. Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker: Danse Arabe
  6. Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker: Trepak
  7. Bach: Ave Maria
  8. Bach: Goldberg: Aria
  9. Bach: Magnificat: Esurientes
  10. Bach: Suite No. 2: Badinerie
  11. Vivaldi: Winter: middle movement
  12. Mozart: Alleluia
  13. Handel: The Messiah: Sinfonia Pastorale
  14. Handel: The Messiah: Rejoice Greatly
  15. Handel: The Messiah: He Shall Feed His Flock
  16. Handel: The Messiah: How Beautiful Are The Feet Of Them
  17. Handel: The Messiah: Hallelujah
  18. Handel: The Messiah: I Know That My Redeemr Liveth

Album Description

The ultimate classical Christmas album featuring music from the Messiah, including the "Hallelujah" chorus on handbells, a suite from the Nutcracker, and some favorite classical pieces, all presented on flute and handbells for that special sound of the season.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful Music.......2002-10-11

Whoever doesn't like this CD is crazy! Yes, there is a lot of flute (thank goodness). This flutist is the most talented I have ever heard in real life or in recordings. I actually met him, and his playing is even more captivating live! This CD (the only album he would let be recorded of himself) is worth ten times as much as the listed price.

1 out of 5 stars Where are the handbells????.......2001-12-18

Having played the flute, i appreciate it. However, i did NOT buy a selection of music advertized as Hand Bell Ringing to be INUNDATED and OVERPOWERED by flute playing !!! Yes, it is classical, yes it is Seasonal, but in my opinion it crossed the line. It should have been titled Seasonal Flute Music with Hand Bells Every-So-Often in the Background, until you get to cut 17 of the 18 total !!!

5 out of 5 stars SONOS Does It Again!.......2001-09-12

After a long wait, The Sonos Handbell Ensembles new album is finaly out, and it was worth waiting for. "A Very Classical Christmas" is all I have come to expect from Sonos, and then some. One again recorded in 24 bit HD digital @ Skywalker Sounds' Scoring stage, their incredible sound is captured for our holiday pleasure. Timothy Day's flute blends harmoniously and effortlessly with the bells. What more could you ask for, for your Handbell &/or Christmas collections than Tchaikovsky, Bach, Vivaldi, Motzart & Handel on one CD. You start to feel as if the bells were the instrument they originally wrote for.
Don't miss this rendition of the Hallelujah Chorus! If you think Handbells aren't musical, you haven't heard this!!!
Meredith Sonos Handbell Ensemble
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Great showcase of handbell music
  • A ground-breaking handbell recording
 Meredith Sonos Handbell Ensemble

Manufacturer: Well-Tempered Produc
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000003Y2T
Release Date: 1994-10-18

Tracks:

  1. Trepak
  2. Rustic Dance
  3. Nocturne In A Minor
  4. Leyenda (Legend) - Leyenda
  5. Toccata In G, BWV 916: Adagio
  6. Aka Tonbo (Red Dragonfly)
  7. Hava Nageela
  8. Le P'ing
  9. Sabre Dance
  10. Shenandoah
  11. Greensleeves - Greensleeves
  12. Arabesque
  13. Joshua Fit The Battle Of Jericho
  14. Shall We Gather At The River?
  15. Alexander's Ragtime Band
  16. Rodeo: Saturday Night Waltz
  17. Rodeo: Hoe-Down

Album Description

The debut album, with an incredible variety of works, folk songs, classical favorites and spirituals, all performed by the incomparable Sonos Handbell Ensemble and recorded at the amazing sounding Scoring Stage at Skywalker Sound.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great showcase of handbell music.......1999-06-02

If you think handbells can only play Christmas music, think again.

This CD has such a variety of material that both the newcomer to handbells and experienced ringers will enjoy it. It also will intrigue any classical music lover. Some selections are arrangements for handbells, and some are original works for handbells. Familiar works take on a fresh new face when played on handbells, and the original works showcase the unique tonal qualities of the bells. It's amazing to think that only a handful of people are juggling 55 or so bells to make the music happen. It's also remarkable the range of color and voice that can come from what is essentially one large instrument.

I highly recommend this recording for any listener.

5 out of 5 stars A ground-breaking handbell recording.......1999-02-25

Maybe the first handbell recording to combine exquisite sonic fidelity, incredible repertoire, solid technical playing, and amazing unity of ensemble. If you've only heard Segovia, Bream, or Williams play "Leyenda," you're in for a treat! The overall program is varied, featuring spirituals and folksongs; highlights are the haunting "Nocturne," two final two scenes from Copland's "Rodeo," and of course "Leyenda." The readings on this disc give justification to the rising wave of handbell ringing sweeping the country.
Classical Sonos
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Great Music!
  • Fantastic
 Classical Sonos

Manufacturer: Well-Tempered Produc
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000003Y34
Release Date: 1996-10-15

Tracks:

  1. Toccatta And Fugue In D Minor
  2. Choral Preludes: O Mensch, bewein' dein' Sunde gross
  3. Choral Preludes: Jesus bleibet meine Freude
  4. Choral Preludes: Von Gott will ich nicht lassen
  5. Concerto In A Minor: I. Allegro Moderato
  6. Concerto In A Minor: II. Adagio
  7. Concerto In A Minor: III. Allegro
  8. Adagio and Rondo in C/c (K. 617)
  9. Rondo alla Turca (K. 331)

Album Description

No collection of holiday handbell music would be complete without this collection that includes the Toccata and Fugue in D minor performed on handbells. Amaze your friends with this gift of handbells this holiday season - a truly unique holiday gift.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great Music!.......1999-07-21

This music is handbells at their best. It is really special to me as one who has just started playing handbells. A Great Pick!

5 out of 5 stars Fantastic.......1998-11-20

As a beginning handbell choir member, this CD gives me lofty aspirations. After only seven years, this group of twelve ringers plays as one. I hope some day to be able to play half as well as this group. The bells are clear and precise. The music is familiar enough for any classical music lover to enjoy even though it is on different instruments. I found the music very relaxing to listen to.
Christmas with Sonos Handbell Ensemble
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • The best Christmas Bells yet!
  • A nice departure
  • In my opinion
  • A smooth, relaxing Christmas album
 Christmas with Sonos Handbell Ensemble

Manufacturer: Well-Tempered Produc
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000003Y2Y
Release Date: 1995-08-24

Tracks:

  1. Dance Of The Red Flutes
  2. Bring A Torch, Jeanette, Isabella
  3. Sleigh Ride
  4. West Indies Carol
  5. Christmas Tidings
  6. Shepherd's Air
  7. Fantasy On Carol Of The Bells
  8. Austrian Carol
  9. Veni Emmanuel
  10. We Three Kings
  11. Coventry Carol
  12. Troika, Op. 60
  13. Christmas Song
  14. Two French Carols: 'Twas In The Moon Of Wintertime/Whence Comes This R ush Of Wings Afar!
  15. Catalonian Carol
  16. Silent Night
  17. Panis Angelicus
  18. White Christmas
  19. Joseph Dear, Joseph Mine
  20. Christmas Postcard

Album Description

This best-selling title recreates all of your fondest memories of Christmas with the glorious sound of handbells. This seasonal favorite includes "Silent Night," "Sleigh Ride" and more - twenty selections of carols and Christmas favorites.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The best Christmas Bells yet!.......2001-06-09

I am so glad I have this wonderful CD of Christmas songs with bells. The bells are truly played as one instrument and you can really get into the Christmas spirit. It's so hard to record bells well, but they did it! I always tell my friends to BUY this CD to add to their Christmas music collection. In fact, I give the CDs away as gifts! A GREAT RECORDING!

5 out of 5 stars A nice departure.......2001-06-08

While we all associate bells with Christmas, we think more of bells ringing wildly in their towers. And when we think of Christmas music, we think schmaltz. This album features a different kind of bells -- handbells -- and music that is anything but schmaltzy. As I listen to this beautiful, seamless music, I am in awe of the skills required to make it sound that way: a dozen people handling dozens of bells, sounding as one instrument. The musical selections are varied, the performance top-notch, and the experience of listening is marvelous. I do not hesitate to recommend this CD to any listener.

1 out of 5 stars In my opinion.......2001-06-08

Sonos is very accomplished, yes, and they play what they do very well, but nothing really appealed to me as "exciting" bell music. I have nothing against classical music, but they need perhaps faster songs or something of that sort. Other than that, it was great!

4 out of 5 stars A smooth, relaxing Christmas album.......2000-02-01

"Christmas with Sonos Handbell Ensemble" continues the tradition of excellent playing and fine engineering pioneered on Sonos' first disc. The repertoire runs the gamut, but leans toward the quiet, mellow carols and tunes, and the other instruments featured (flute & clarinet) are perfectly balanced and blended with the overall sound. The acoustic is marvelous, greatly benefitting from the superb room at George Lucas' Skywalker Ranch and audiophile-quality production.

Of special interest is the bluesy/gospel "Christmas Tidings" (Mary Had a Baby Boy/Go Tell It On the Mountain) with clarinet, the lovely "Panis Angelicus" with flute, and a quirky arrangement of "Carol of the Bells," which does not do what you expect! There's the ever-popular nutcracker, along with the Leroy Anderson's hit "Sleigh Ride." A moody "Veni Emmanuel" is paired with a mediaeval-sounding "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen." There's even a little Prokofiev: the "Troika" (another kind of sleigh ride), from Lt. Kije.

This CD is great for parties and background music but can also be brought up and appreciated for its detail and finer qualities. A rare combination.
Contrasts Sonos Handbell Ensemble
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Contrasts Sonos Handbell Ensemble

    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD
    ASIN: B000PNH5JQ

    Product Description

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