St. Matthew Passion (Matthaus Passion 1746)

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1. St. Matthew Passion: No.1 Chor: Lasst Uns Mit Ernst Betrachten    
2. St. Matthew Passion: No.2 Recitativo & Arioso: Und Da Sie Den Lobgesang Gesprochen Hatten - Wilfried Jochens/Klaus Mertens    
3. St. Matthew Passion: No.3 Chor: Treulich Hast Du Ja Gesuchet    
4. St. Matthew Passion: No.4 Recitativo & Arioso: Wenn Ich Aber Auferstehe - Klaus Mertens/Wilfried Jochens/Sebastian Hubner    
5. St. Matthew Passion: No.5 Aria: Ich Dich Verleugnen!/Recitativo: Desgleichen Sagten Auch Die... - Sebastian Hubner/Wilfried Jochens/Rheinische Kantorei/Hermann Max    
6. St. Matthew Passion: No.6 Recitativo: Da Kam Jesus Mit Ihnen Zu Einem Hofe - Wilfried Jochens/Klaus Mertens    
7. St. Matthew Passion: No.7 Chor: Reiche Deinem Schwachen Kinde    
8. St. Matthew Passion: No.8 Recitativo: Zum Andernmal GIng Er Aber Hin - Wilfried Jochens/Klaus Mertens    
9. St. Matthew Passion: No.9 Aria: Den Sanften Schlaf, Den Sussen Schlummer    
10. St. Matthew Passion: No.10 Recitativo: Und Als Er Noch Redete - Wilfried Jochens/Christoph Burmester-Streffer/Klaus Mertens    
11. St. Matthew Passion: No.11 Chor: Wehe, Aufruhr, Eilet, Helfet!    
12. St. Matthew Passion: No.12 Recitativo: Und Siehe, Einer Aus Denen, Die Mit Jesu Waren - Wilfried Jochens/Klaus Mertens    
13. St. Matthew Passion: No.13 Aria - Die Unschuld: Mogen Wir Doch Ohne Grauen    
14. St. Matthew Passion: No.14 Recitativo: Aber Das Ist Alles Geschehen - Wilfried Jochens/Uwe Czyborra-Schroder/Koen Van Stade/Bernhard Scheffel/Klaus Mertens    
15. St. Matthew Passion: No.15 Aria - Die Wahrheit: Zerreiss Das Herz Und Nicht Die Kleider - Klaus Mertens    
16. St. Matthew Passion: No.16 Recitativo & Chor: Er Ist Des Todes Schuldig - Rheinische Kantorei/Hermann Max/Wilfried Jochens/Veronika Winter/Sebastian Hubner/Carmen Schuller    
17. St. Matthew Passion: No.17 Recitativo: Da Hub Er An Sich Zu Verfluchen - Sebastian Hubner/Wilfried Jochens/Christoph Burmester-Streffer    
18. St. Matthew Passion: No.18 Chor: Was Gehet Uns Das An!    
19. St. Matthew Passion: No.19 Recitativo: Und Er Warf Die Silberlinge In Den Tempel - Wilfried Jochens/Klaus Mertens    
20. St. Matthew Passion: No.20 Chor: Es Taugt Nicht    
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St. Matthew Passion (Matthaus Passion 1746), Music, Georg Philipp Telemann, Hermann Max, Kleine Konzert, Chamber Music & Recitals, Choral, Classical, Classical Composers, Classical Music, Passion
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ASIN: B0000CD5G9
Release Date: 2003-09-30

Tracks:

  1. Sei Lob Und Preis Mit Ehren
  2. Erbarme Dich
  3. Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring
  4. Ertot' Uns Durch Dein' Gute
  5. Ich Ruf' Zu Dir, Herr Jesu Christ
  6. Kommst Du Nun, Jesu, Vom Himmel Herunter
  7. Lab Mein Herz Die Munze Sein
  8. Dein Blut, Der Edle Saft
  9. 'Air On A G String'
  10. Cello Concerto In G Major
  11. Cello Concerto In G Major
  12. Cello Concerto In G Major
  13. Cello Concerto In D Major
  14. Cello Concerto In D Major
  15. Cello Concerto In D Major
  16. Cello Concerto In D Major
  17. Was Gott Tut, Das Ist Wohlgetan
  18. Aria From Goldberg Variations
  19. Wachet Auf, Ruft Uns Die Stimme

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Release Date: 2000-06-13

Tracks:

  1. Toccata And Fugue In D Minor: Toccata in D minor
  2. Orchestral Suite No. 3 In D Major: Air
  3. Prelude in C major
  4. Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 In G Major: Allegro
  5. Goldberg Variations: Aria
  6. Sleepers Awake: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme
  7. Violin Concerto No.1 In A Minor: I Allegro moderato
  8. Jesu, joy of man's desiring
  9. Keyboard Concerto No.4: Allegro: I Allegro
  10. Cello Suite No.3: Bourees I & II: Bourrees I And II
  11. Concerto for Oboe & Violin In C Minor: Adagio
  12. Mass In B minor: Crucifixus
  13. Cello Suite No.1 in G Major: Praeludium
  14. French Suite No.5 in G major: Gigue
  15. Prelude in D Minor
  16. Brandenburg Concerto No.5 In D Major: III Allegro
  17. Matthaus-Passion: St Matthew Passion

Tracks:

  1. Brandenberg Concerto No.2 In F Major: I Allegro
  2. Concerto For 2 Violins In D Minor: II Largo, ma non tanto
  3. Lute Suite In E Major: Prelude
  4. Cantata: Sheep may safely graze
  5. Cello Sonata In G Minor: II Adagio (excerpt)
  6. Italian Concerto In F Major: II Allegro
  7. Weihnachtsoratorium: Pastoral sinfonia
  8. Violin Concerto No.1 In A Minor: II Andante
  9. Partita No.1 In B Flat Major: Gigue
  10. Orchestral Suite No.2 In B Minor: Menuet
  11. Orchestral Suite No.2 In B Minor: Badinerie
  12. Oboe Concerto In F Major: Siciliano
  13. Brandenberg Concerto No.3 In G Major: I Allegro
  14. Violin Partita No.2 In D Minor: Allemande
  15. Violin Partita No.2 In D Minor: Gigue
  16. Keyboard Concerto No.2 In E Major: I Allegro (excerpt)
  17. Cantata: Sanctify us by thy goodness
  18. Keyboard Concerto No.5 In F Minor: II Largo
  19. Concerto In A Minor: I Allegro

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It is not possible to fit 36 Bach masterpieces on two CDs, so what Essential Bach does is present individual movements from across a range of the composer's work. The anthology is clearly aimed at the newcomer, and the absence of booklet notes to put the music in context is disappointing. We are only given titles, performers, and what films the extracts have been featured in, from Rollerball to The English Patient.

On the plus side, most if not all of the music is instantly recognizable, by melody if not by name. Everything from the Brandenburg Concertos to "Air on a G String" to the B Minor Mass and St. Matthew Passion is represented. Performances range from 1960 to 1993, encompassing both early instrument and modern orchestra interpretations by a wide variety of forces, including Sir Neville Marriner with the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields and Raymond Leppard leading the English Chamber Orchestra. Given such diversity the result is unavoidably a patchwork, albeit one made from the finest materials, and as such is perhaps best treated as a sampler to aid exploration of the vast legacy of one of the very greatest composers who ever lived. --Gary S. Dalkin, Amazon.co.uk

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ASIN: B000001VU5
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. Eine kleine Nachtmusik: Allegro - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
  2. Piano Concerto In A Major, K 488: Adagio - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
  3. Flute Concerto In D Major, K 314: Allegro - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
  4. Symphony No. 40 in G minor: Molto allegro - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
  5. Clarinet Concerto KV 622: Adagio - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
  6. Serenade, K 375: Menuetto - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
  7. Turkish March - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
  8. Violin Concerto, K 216: Allegro - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
  9. Divertimento, K 334: Menuetto - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
  10. Horn Concerto, K 447: Allegro - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
  11. Cassation, K 99: Allegro - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus

Tracks:

  1. Overture No. 4 In Major: Rejouissance - J.S.Bach
  2. Overture No. 3 In D Major: Air - J.S.Bach
  3. Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 In F Major: I. Allegro - J.S.Bach
  4. Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring - J.S.Bach
  5. Overture No. 2 In B Minor: Menuet & Badinerie - J.S.Bach
  6. Prelude In C Major - J.S.Bach
  7. Toccata And Fugue In D Minor - J.S.Bach
  8. Prelude In C Minor - J.S.Bach
  9. Overture No. 1 In C Major: Passepied - J.S.Bach
  10. Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 In F Major: II. Adagio - J.S.Bach
  11. Kommst du nun, Jesu vom Himmel herunter, Chorale - J.S.Bach
  12. Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 In G Major: II. Allegro - J.S.Bach
  13. Violin Concerto In E Major: I. Adagio - J.S.Bach
  14. St. Matthew Passion: Finale Chorus: 'Wir setzen uns mit Tranen nieder' - J.S.Bach

Tracks:

  1. Symphony No. 5: Allegro con brio - Ludwig Van Beethoven
  2. Fur Elise - Ludwig Van Beethoven
  3. Violin Romance No. 2 - Ludwig Van Beethoven
  4. 'Moonlight' Sonata: Adagio sostenuto - Ludwig Van Beethoven
  5. Minuet - Ludwig Van Beethoven
  6. Symphony No. 8 In F Major: Allegretto scherzando - Ludwig Van Beethoven
  7. Coriolan: Overture - Ludwig Van Beethoven
  8. Piano Concerto No. 2: Adagio - Ludwig Van Beethoven
  9. Symphony No. 5 In C Minor: Allegro - Ludwig Van Beethoven
  10. Egmont: Overture - Ludwig Van Beethoven

Tracks:

  1. Die Fledermaus: Die Fledermaus (Excerpts) - Johann Strauss
  2. Wine, Woman And Song - Johann Strauss
  3. Tritsch Tratsch Polka - Johann Strauss
  4. The Blue Danube - Johann Strauss
  5. The Gypsy Baron: Introduction - Johann Strauss
  6. Annen Polka - Johann Strauss
  7. Vienna Blood - Johann Strauss
  8. The Gypsy Baron: Einzugsmarsch - Johann Strauss

Tracks:

  1. Tannhauser: Overture - MASTERS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC
  2. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Dance Of The Prentices - MASTERS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC
  3. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Prelude Act 3 - MASTERS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC
  4. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Aufzug der Meistersinger - MASTERS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC
  5. Der fliegende Hollander: Overture - MASTERS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC
  6. Lohengrin: Prelude - MASTERS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC
  7. Tristan und Isolde: Prelude And Liebestod - MASTERS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC
  8. Tannhauser: Arrival Of The Guests At Wartburg - MASTERS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC

Tracks:

  1. Piano Concerto No. 1: Allegro non troppo - Peter Tchaikovsky
  2. String Serenade: Waltz - Peter Tchaikovsky
  3. Violin Concerto: Andante - Peter Tchaikovsky
  4. The Sleeping Beauty: Introduction - Peter Tchaikovsky
  5. The Sleeping Beauty: Pas d'action - Adagio - Peter Tchaikovsky
  6. The Sleeping Beauty: Waltz - Peter Tchaikovsky
  7. Capriccio italien Op. 45 - Peter Tchaikovsky
  8. Swan Lake: Ballet Suite: Scene No. 10 - Peter Tchaikovsky
  9. Swan Lake: Ballet Suite: Waltz - Peter Tchaikovsky
  10. Eugene Onegin: Polonaise - Peter Tchaikovsky

Tracks:

  1. The 4 Seasons: Concerto No. 1 In E Major: Spring - VIVALDI, Antonio
  2. Siciliano - VIVALDI, Antonio
  3. Concerto In D Minor:: (Allegro Assai) Cologne Concerto - VIVALDI, Antonio
  4. The 4 Seasons: Concerto No. 2 In G Minor: Summer - VIVALDI, Antonio
  5. Oboe Sonata In B Flat Major, RV 34: Adagio - Allegro - Largo - Allegro - VIVALDI, Antonio
  6. The 4 Seasons: Concerto No. 3 In F Major: Autumn - VIVALDI, Antonio
  7. Oboe Concerto: Allegro non tasto - Largo - Allegro non molto - VIVALDI, Antonio
  8. Concerto In D Minor: (Largo e spiccato) Cologne Concerto - VIVALDI, Antonio
  9. The 4 Seasons: Concerto No. 4 In F Minor: Winter - VIVALDI, Antonio

Tracks:

  1. Scherzo No 1 In B Minor, Op. 20 - Frederic Chopin_
  2. Three Nocturnes, Op. 9: No 3 In B Major - Frederic Chopin_
  3. Twelve Etudes, Op. 10: No 5 In G Flat Major - Frederic Chopin_
  4. Twelve Etudes, Op. 25: No 10 In B Minor - Frederic Chopin_
  5. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 13 In F Sharp Major - Frederic Chopin_
  6. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 14 In E Flat Minor - Frederic Chopin_
  7. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 15 In D Flat Major 'Raindrops' - Frederic Chopin_
  8. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 16 In B Flat Minor - Frederic Chopin_
  9. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 17 In A Flat Major - Frederic Chopin_
  10. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 18 In F Minor - Frederic Chopin_
  11. Scherzo No. 2 In B Flat Minor, Op. 31 - Frederic Chopin_
  12. Waltz In E Flat Major, Op. 18 - Frederic Chopin_
  13. Nocturne In C Sharp Minor, Op. Posth. - Frederic Chopin_
  14. Four Mazurkas, Op. 24: No. 3 In A Flat Major - Frederic Chopin_
  15. Four Mazurkas, Op. 24: No. 4 In B Flat Minor - Frederic Chopin_

Tracks:

  1. Ave Maria - Franz Schubert
  2. Impromptu In E Flat Major - Franz Schubert
  3. Standchen - Franz Schubert
  4. Trout Quintet: Tema con variazioni - Franz Schubert
  5. 'Rosamunde': Entr'acte No. 1 - Franz Schubert
  6. Moment Musical In A Flat Major - Franz Schubert
  7. 'Rosamunde': Entr'acte No. 2 - Franz Schubert
  8. Moment Musical No. 3 In F Minor - Franz Schubert
  9. 'Rosamunde': Ballet Music No.2 - Franz Schubert
  10. Symphony No. 8 In B Minor 'Unfinished': Allegro moderato - Franz Schubert

Tracks:

  1. Nabucco: Overture - Verdi, Giuseppe
  2. Nabucco: Va pensiero, sull'ali dorate - Verdi, Giuseppe
  3. Aida: Prelude - Verdi, Giuseppe
  4. II Trovatore: Verdi! le fosche notturne (Gypsies' Chorus) - Verdi, Giuseppe
  5. II Trovatore: Or co' daddi, ma fra poco (Soldiers' Chorus) - Verdi, Giuseppe
  6. Aroldo: Overture - Verdi, Giuseppe
  7. La Traviata: Prelude - Verdi, Giuseppe
  8. La Traviata: Noi siamo zingarelle - Verdi, Giuseppe
  9. La Traviata:: Libiamo ne' lieti calici - Verdi, Giuseppe
  10. La Traviata: Di Madride noi siam mattadori - Verdi, Giuseppe
  11. La forza del destino: Overture - Verdi, Giuseppe

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars masters of classical music.......2007-03-26

A nice collection for the classical listener. Great variety of composers and the music quality of the cds are very good.

5 out of 5 stars A good basic collection.......2006-11-10

With selections from numerous composers, it is an easy way to familiarize oneself with some of the most popular classical works and excerpts. A pleasant listen for the initiated too.

5 out of 5 stars An excellent introduction to classical music.......2006-10-18

This is an excellent introduction to classical music. Well performed and presented.

5 out of 5 stars Very Beautiful!!!!!1.......2006-10-05

If you are a fan of classical music then you better get this set. Not only is it very cheap, 10 Discs for about 2$ per disk. Now where are you gonna find a deal like this. I actually found mine chaper, $20.00 even and the music is outstanding. If you had a very bad day and very stressed out, just put in one of these cds, lay down, dim down the lights and just relax. It really helped me out.

5 out of 5 stars Still Stuck on Beethoven.......2006-08-22

I just recently started listening to classical music so I'm certainly not one to compare or critique the quality of this set. However, I do have a few comments...

My interest started in this genre of music because I'm researching my ancestry in Prussia and this is the music of those times. Never mind my ancestors were poor peasants who probably never got the chance to hear such wonderful music... when listening to these CDs, I'm taken back in time... to a royal court in Europe... to another place in time. The music is inspiring, relaxing, invigorating.

I have yet to listen to all the CD's in the set. I'm stuck on Beethoven! Wasn't he AWESOME!?!

I think this set is a wonderful introduction to classical music!!!!!




The Swingle Singers - Bach Hits Back ~ A Capella Amadeus
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The Swingle Singers - Bach Hits Back ~ A Capella Amadeus
Johann Sebastian Bach , Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , and The Swingle Singers
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ASIN: B00000632P
Release Date: 1998-05-05

Tracks:

  1. Ein' feste Burg - Johann Sebastian Bach_
  2. Organ Fugue from Fantasia and fugue - Johann Sebastian Bach_
  3. The Well -Tempered Clavier: Prelude XVIII - Johann Sebastian Bach_
  4. Cantata No. 140: Chorale prelude from Cantata No. 140 'Wachet Auf' - Johann Sebastian Bach_
  5. Wachet Auf: Chorale from 'Wachet Auf' - Johann Sebastian Bach_
  6. Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier - Johann Sebastian Bach_
  7. In Dulci Jubilo - Chorale Prelude - Johann Sebastian Bach_
  8. In Dulci Jubilo - Chorale - Johann Sebastian Bach_
  9. Andante fromSonata No. 2 for unaccompanied violin - Johann Sebastian Bach_
  10. First movement from Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 - Johann Sebastian Bach_
  11. Cantata No. 208: Schafe konnen Sicher Weiden (Sheep May Safely Graze) from Cantata No. 208 - Johann Sebastian Bach_
  12. Badinerie from Suite No. 2 - Johann Sebastian Bach_
  13. Fugue VIII fromThe Well-Tempered Clavier - Johann Sebastian Bach_
  14. Three - Part Invention - Johann Sebastian Bach_
  15. Mass In B Minor: Et Resurrexit from Mass in B minor - Johann Sebastian Bach_
  16. Bist Du Bei Mir - Johann Sebastian Bach_
  17. St. Mathew Passion: Blute Nur, Du Liebes Herz - Johann Sebastian Bach_
  18. Organ Fugue: Alla Gigue - Johann Sebastian Bach_
  19. Suite No. 3: Air from Suite No. 3 (Air on a G String) - Johann Sebastian Bach_
  20. Little Organ Fugue - Johann Sebastian Bach_
  21. Cantata No. 60: Es Ist Genug from Cantata No. 60 - Johann Sebastian Bach_

Tracks:

  1. Symphony No. 40: Die Zauberflote - Overture - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
  2. Symphony No. 40: I Molto Allegro - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
  3. Symphony No. 40: II Andante - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
  4. Symphony No. 40: III Minuetto: allegretto - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
  5. Symphony No. 40: IV Finale: Allegro assai - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
  6. Ave Verum Corpus - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
  7. String Quartet In G Major: Finale from String Quartet in G major - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
  8. Cosi fan tutte: Un' Aura Amorosa from Cost fan tutte - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
  9. Eine Kleine Nachtmusik: Finale: Rondo from Eine kleine Nachtmusik - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
  10. Finale from Horn Concerto No. 4 - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
  11. Canzonetta from Don Giovanni - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
  12. Terzettino from Cosi Fan Tutte - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
  13. Gigue - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
  14. Piano Concerto No. 21: Andante from Piano Concerto No. 21 - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
  15. Hostias from Requiem - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
  16. Requiem: Quam Olim Abrahae from Requiem - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
  17. Piano Sonata In A Major: Finale: Alla Turca from Piano Sonata in A major - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
  18. Fantasia In F Minor And Major - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Flats and Sharps.......2007-05-18

I enjoy the Swingle Singers very much but sadly, in this album they are flat on about half of the tracks. When they are on key, they are very, very good. When they are flat they are awful. Recommendation: buy a different Swingle Singers CD.

5 out of 5 stars Still new... and fantastic.......2007-03-25

As time goes by, these recordings seem to become better and better. Fresh, perfect... fantastic CD.

4 out of 5 stars A Swingle Singers Half Treasure -.......2007-03-10

If you love Bach and are a fan of the Swingle Singers, buy this CD. Fans of the Swingle Singers enjoy them for what they do to music - release it with air and bounce - and their style is perfectly suited for Bach. I couldn't enjoy it more. But the second Cd in this set is their treatment of Mozart, and, for me, it's inconsistent. This is due to the different styles of the two composers and I just think they match up better with Bach. But at this price, I shouldn't be complaining. The first CD alone is worth twice as much. Snatch it up!

5 out of 5 stars A capella reigns.......2007-01-12

Another fine offering by this group. Fun for classical music buffs and novices.

5 out of 5 stars Best Swingles Ever.......2006-02-16

If you know the Swingle Singers, you may expect jazzed-up Bach with a rhythm section. Now, don't get me wrong, i like that stuff, too, but that is just clean fun, while this is just Bach. No percussion, no jazzy rythym, just straight unaccompanied Bach. AND IT IS WONDERFUL.
Precise rhythm, clear vocal lines, everything you expect from the Swingles without the jazz. This is a really great album that should be bought by all Swingle lovers and all Bach lovers.
P.S. i bought this cd when it first came out,so I have never even heard the Mozart. With all due deference to fans of the worthy Wolfgang, i have always found the artful Amadeus rather a bore, so I will remain silent about that part of the album. No matter. The Bach alone is worth twice the price, so enjoy. And, hey, the Mozart is a nice bonus.
Classic Yo-Yo
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Classic Yo-Yo

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ASIN: B00005OAY5
Release Date: 2001-09-18

Tracks:

  1. Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major
  2. Prelude
  3. Fear Tango
  4. Butterfly's Day Out
  5. Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan
  6. Slavonic Dance No. 2 in E minor, Op.72
  7. Three Preludes
  8. Allegro ben ritmato e deciso
  9. American Collection Theme
  10. Sonata for Cello and Piano in F Major, Op. 99
  11. IV. Allegro molto
  12. The Eternal Vow from Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
  13. Erbarme dich (Matthdus-Passion)
  14. Quartet for Piano & Strings No. 2 in G minor, Op. 45
  15. IV. Allegro molto
  16. Vocalise
  17. Libertango
  18. Simple Gifts
  19. Appalachia Waltz

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Except for one "previously unreleased" recording and two new ones, this is a compilation of segments taken from older Yo-Yo Ma CDs, perhaps to whet listeners' appetite to hear the entire records. The disc represents a triumph of performance over material. The program consists of short pieces and single movements of long ones and serves to display Yo-Yo Ma's extraordinary versatility, his spectacular instrumental and musical gifts, and his remarkable ability to invest everything he plays with the same commitment and emotional concentration. There is no logic to the sequence, except that it begins and ends with solo cello. Bach, whom Ma plays tuned normally when unaccompanied and tuned low with the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra, may justify the CD's title but seems out of place. Moreover, juxtaposing him with O'Connor and Piazzolla is jarring, though the Tangos are beautiful. The transcription of Dvorák's lovely E-minor Slavonic Dance, despite the participation of violinist Itzhak Perlman and his golden tone, sounds like a movie soundtrack: all bravura and cheap effects. The playing's the thing, and it is stunning, not only Yo-Yo Ma's, but that of all his collaborators, from vocalists Bobby McFerrin and Alison Krauss to pianist Emanuel Ax, Ma's duo partner of 25 years. Ax joins Ma for the Finale of Brahms's second cello sonata; that is what you may find yourself humming at the end. --Edith Eisler

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars New Yo-Yo Fan.......2006-07-09

I had never listened to Yo-Yo Ma before (that I knew of) and then I was at a dance recital a few months ago. Two little ballerinas danced to "Simple Gifts" with Alison Kraus, and I had to have that song. I really enjoy playing this album when my family is just hanging out reading or playing with the baby in the living room. Each piece is unique and beautiful in its own way. Simple Gifts is still my favorite piece on the album, I only wish it were longer!

5 out of 5 stars Simply wonderful!.......2006-06-04

I recently got this CD as a birthday gift. I've been wanting this CD for a while. The first track is a wonderful song in all reality the entire CD is a wonderful experience. The prelude by Gershwin is unique sounding with the cello. The jazz quality is still there and has a bit of classical influence intertwined among it. Yo-Yo Ma's recording of Simple Gifts is a good song and when they had the lyrics sung by Alison Krauss it was a wonderful choice. Her vocals matched the cello incredibly well. Track 8 is a wonderful song that I love to hear being played on the cello. For any person who loves classical music or cello music this CD is a good choice to buy. It will be well worth your money.

5 out of 5 stars Awesome.......2004-08-20

While most people on this site see the "classic" in the title of the album as referring to classical music only, they are mistaken. Classic Yo-Yo refers to his style, not the genre into which his music choices fall. The list of tracks alone should have been a big enough clue that the music isn't all classical. Judging this album, or any album for that matter, on just its title is simply foolish. And while this is technically a solo album, the way Yo-Yo brings in guest artists to perform with him shows his flexibility as an artist. His version of Simple Gifts is so much more than a school chorus; it is an amazing cellist playing the accompaniment on a song that is meant to be sung.

On a more positive note, I found every track beautiful, from the elegant solo cello in the Bach cello suite to the haunting vocal line in the Bobby McFerrin piece. Yo-Yo Ma gathered a wide range of intriguing pieces to make this fantastic album.

2 out of 5 stars What is this?.......2004-02-10

This is a compilation of many different styles; look Yo-Yo can play bluegrass! Not really "Classic" Yo-Yo.

3 out of 5 stars Great if you're not familiar with Yo-Yo Ma.......2002-12-27

This CD is a good sample of what yo-yo ma has acheived in his musical career, if you want a more in depth listening of his talents than I suggest getting the simply baroque CD. The only thing that I didn't like about this cd was that the compositions were to mixed up in the genres. There was a bit of classical, some movie works, a great song by John Williams, and some of The Tango series music. If you would rather listen to one genre, get a CD that just has Classical or Contemerary, don't get a jack of all trades cd.
The Story of Bach
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The Story of Bach

Manufacturer: Vox (Classical)
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ASIN: B000001KCL
Release Date: 1995-04-16

Tracks:

  1. Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 In G Major, S. 1049 (Allegro)
  2. Gabrieli: In Decachordo Psalterio
  3. Chorale Prelude: Wachet Auf (Sleepers, Awake), S. 645
  4. Violin Concerto No. 2 In E Major, S. 1042 (Allegro)
  5. Toccata And Fugue In D Minor, S. 565
  6. Mass In B Minor, S. 232 (Et Resurrexit) (And He Has Risen)
  7. Two-Part Invention No. 14 In B Flat Major, S. 785
  8. Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 In D Major, S. 1050 (Allegro)
  9. Cantata No. 57, S. 57 (1740): Selig Ist Der Mann (Blessed Is The Man)
  10. Italian Concerto In F Major, S. 971 (Allegro)
  11. Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 In F Major, S. 1047 (Allegro Assai)
  12. Well-Tempered Clavier Book 1, S. 846 (Prelude No. 1 In C Major)
  13. St. Matthew Passion, S. 244 (Chorale)
  14. Concerto For Two Violins In D Minor, S. 1043 (Allegro)
  15. Passacaglia And Fugue In C Minor, S. 582
  16. St. Matthew Passion, S. 244 (Chorale)
  17. Cantata No. 211 (1732) 'Coffee Cantata' S. 211 (Baritone Solo)
  18. St. John Passion, S. 245 (I Follow Thee Also, My Saviour, With Gladness)
  19. Magnificat In D Major, S. 243 (Chorus)
  20. Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 In G Major, S. 1048, (Allegro - Complete)
  21. Vivace; Largo Ma Non Tanto: Allegro - Dieter Vorholz
  22. Allegro - Dieter Vorholz
  23. Adagio; Allegro Assai - Dieter Vorholz

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Excellent!.......2006-07-01

We are using this series of CDs in our homeschool music program - they are fantastic! We especially love this one about Bach - what an awesome man! The story of his life is told in a way that is very interesting and holds the children's attention while also using various pieces of his music in the narration. It is done VERY well! My children are gaining a tremendous amount of knowlege and appreciation for music through this CD and so are my husband and I!
Bach: Matthaus-Passion (St Matthew Passion) BWV 244 /Bostridge * Selig * Rubens * Scholl * Gura * Henschel * Collegium Vocale * Herreweghe (+CD-Rom)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Bach: Matthaus-Passion (St Matthew Passion) BWV 244 /Bostridge * Selig * Rubens * Scholl * Gura * Henschel * Collegium Vocale * Herreweghe (+CD-Rom)
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ASIN: B00002R0ZL
Release Date: 1999-11-16

Tracks:

  1. Kommt, ihr Toechter, helft mir klagen
  2. Da Jesus diese Rede vollendet hatte
  3. Herzliebster Jesu, was hast du verbrochen
  4. Da versammleten sich die Hohenpriester / Ja nicht auf das fest / Da nun Jesus war zu Bethanien / Wozu dienet dieser Unrat / Da das Jesus merkete
  5. Du lieber Heiland du
  6. Buss und Reu
  7. Da ging hin der Zwoelfen einer
  8. Blute nur, du liebes Herz
  9. Aber am ersten Tage der suessen Brot / Wo willst du, dass wir dir bereiten / Er sprach: Gebet ihn in die Stadt / Un sie wurden sehr betrubt / Herr, bin ich's
  10. Ich bin's, ich sollte buessen
  11. Er antwortete und sprach:
  12. Wiewohl mein Herz in Traenen schwimmt
  13. Ich willdir mein Herze schenken
  14. Und da sie den Lobgesang gesprochen hatten
  15. Erkenne mich, mein Hueter
  16. Petrus aber antwortete
  17. Ich will hier bei dir stehen
  18. Da kam Jesus mit ihnen zu einem Hofe
  19. O Schmerz! hier zittert das gequaelte Herz
  20. Ich will bei meinem Jesu wachen
  21. Und ging hin ein wenig
  22. Der Heiland faellt vor seinem Vater nieder
  23. Gerne will ich mich bequemen
  24. Und er kam zu seinen Juengern
  25. Was mein Gott will, das g'scheh' allzeit
  26. Und er kam und fand sie aber schlafend
  27. So ist mein Jesus nun gefangen / Sind Blitze, sind Donner in Wolken verschwunden
  28. Und siehe, einer aus denen
  29. O Mensch, bewein' dein Suende gross

Tracks:

  1. Ach! nun ist mein Jesus hin
  2. Die aber Jesum gegriffen hatten
  3. Mir hat die Welt trueglich gericht't
  4. Und wiewold viel falsche Zeugen herzutraten
  5. Mein Jesus schweigt zu falschen Luegen stille
  6. Geduld, Geduld!
  7. Und der Hohepriester antwortete / Er ist des Todes schuldig / Da speieten sie aus in sein Angesicht / Weissage uns, Christe
  8. Wer hat dich so geschlagen
  9. Petrus aber sass draussen im Palast / Wahrlich, du bist auch einer von denen
  10. Erbarme dich
  11. Bin ich gleich von dir gewichen
  12. Das Morgens aber heilten alle Hohenpriester / Was gehet uns das an / Und er warf die Silberlinge in den Tempel
  13. Gebt mir meinen Jesum wieder
  14. Sie heilten aber einen Rat
  15. Befiehl du deine Wege
  16. Auf das Fest aber hatte der Landpfleger / Lass in kreuzigen!
  17. Wie wunderbarlich ist doch diese Strafe
  18. Der Landpfleger sagte
  19. Er hat uns allen wohlgetan
  20. Aus Liebe will mein Heiland sterben
  21. Sie schrieen aber noch mehr / Lass in kreuzigen! / Da aber Pilatus sahe / Sein Blut komme uber uns / Da gab er ihnen Barrabam los
  22. Erbarm es Gott
  23. Koennen Traenen meiner Wangen

Tracks:

  1. Da nahmen Kriegsknechte / Gegruesset seist du, Judenkoenig / Und speieten ihn an
  2. O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden
  3. Und da sie ihn verspottet hatten
  4. Ja! freilich will in uns das Fleisch und Blut
  5. Komm, suesses Kreuz
  6. Und da sie an die Staette kamen / Der du den Tempel Gottes zerbrichst / Desgleichen auch die Hohenpreister / Andern hat er geholfen / Desgleichen schmaeheten ihn
  7. Ach, Golgatha, unsel'ges Golgatha
  8. Sehet Jesus hat die hand
  9. Und von der sechsten Stunde / Der rufet dem Elias / Und bald lief einer unter ihnen / Halt, lass sehen / Aber Jesus schriee abermals laut
  10. Wenn ich einmal soll scheiden
  11. Und siehe da, der Vorhang im Tempel zerriss / Wahrlich, dieser ist Gottes Sohn gewesen / Und es waren viel Weiber da
  12. Am Abend da es kuehle war
  13. Mache dich, mein Herze, rein
  14. Und Joseph nahm den Leib / Herr, wir haben gedacht / Pilatus sprach zu ihnen
  15. Nun ist der Herr zu Ruh gebracht
  16. Wir setzen uns mit Traenen nieder

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The St. Matthew Passion, Bach's monumental retelling of the story of the Last Supper and the arrest and execution of Jesus, typically runs from two-and-a-half to three hours. Yet this performance makes the time... well, not exactly fly past (consider the subject matter), but it's not tedious for even a second. Much of the credit for this goes to the marvelous Evangelist, Ian Bostridge. He's an outstanding narrator: the clear tone and diction, skillful timing, and intense involvement with words that made him a famous lieder singer are all in evidence; his part consists of nothing but recitative, yet he holds your interest unfailingly. Franz-Josef Selig gives a more dramatic reading of Jesus than you usually hear these days--he may be a bit too "operatic" for some listeners, but he really communicates his character's very human anguish and sorrow. Similarly, soprano Sibylla Rubens, tenor Werner Güra, and bass Dietrich Henschel sometimes unleash a bit too much vibrato for some tastes, but their singing is full-throated and attractive and they're very sensitive to the nuances in the text and music. Superstar countertenor Andreas Scholl is the standout--he combines unearthly purity with very earthly feeling and blends beautifully with the baroque instruments. The real stars of the record, however, are Philippe Herreweghe and his remarkable choir and orchestra. This conductor and his musicians (especially his radiant choir, Collegium Vocale) have always been superb at conveying warmth, devotion, and contemplation, but intense joy, anguish, or anger have sometimes seemed beyond them. Not here: they cover the full emotional range of this work--from reverent reflection to anguished remorse to churning fury--without ever crossing the line into melodrama or sacrificing clarity.

On top of all this, you get a CD-ROM chock full of interesting and well-organized information (in English, German, and French): texts as well as an overview with a timeline of Bach's life, a discussion of how the work is put together, marvelous graphics, sound clips, and an extensive interview with Herreweghe himself. A superb accompaniment to a superb release. --Matthew Westphal

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Beautiful.......2007-02-03

Do not hesitate for a moment to purchase this CD/CD ROM package. I researched thoroughly the many recordings of this work, and I am very pleased to have decided on this one. It is a gorgeous, moving recording.

5 out of 5 stars a voice teacher and early music fan.......2007-01-08

Bach (1685-1750), a Lutheran, was specifically asked by St. Thomas' Church, Leipzig, to supply a non-theatrical Passion. In this context passion stands for the act of passive suffering, of watching and occasonally empathising in the suffering of Christ, a development which began in the Middle Ages when the church took steps to popularise the Bible. When sung, the role of the Evangelist would be taken by a tenor and that of Jesus by a bass. As various instruments were added they began to be associated with certain roles and as with opera any dramatic action in the text occurred during the recitative. The chorus has two functions: to participate in the action and then to reflect upon it, such reflections provided by the chorales which were familiar Lutheran hymns.
The St. Matthew Passion was composed for the Good Friday service at the St. Thomas Church in Leipzig in 1727. As time went on Bach revised and added other pieces and subsequently this Passion became the grandest and the largest of his works. He used a Double Chorus, included a third soprano group for the opening and close of Part One, two orchestras split so that they either accompanied the first or the second chorus, four soloists who carry specific parts and a number of other singers who have other roles. The Gospel of Matthew, Chapters 26 and 27 plus traditional Lutheran chorales and meditative poems (by Henrici also known as Picander) provide the text.The Evangelist narrates the action scene by scene.
Although the work as a whole is somewhat heavy and sombre there are some lighter moments to treasure, and none more delightful than the soprano aria in Part One "Ich will dir mein Herze schenken" (I will give my heart to Thee). Part two contains the best known and loved aria from the work "Erbarme dich,mein Gott" (Have mercy, my God) for alto and violin obligato and pizzicato bass. The death is terse but dramatic as is the earthquake following with the heartrending crying "Walrlich dieser ist Gottes Sohn gewesen" (Truly this was the Son of (God). It all ends with a Sarabande-like chorale bidding Jesus to rest in peace.
The packageing of this edition is outstanding; the booklet includes absolutely all the documentation that one may need to fully comprehend this monumental work of Bach's. In addition, the the 3 CD's, there is a CD-Rom that explains the entire procedure for the production of this recording (in 3 languages:French,English and German).
The performance itself is excellent and beyond reproach. Ian Bostridge is all that one would desire in a tenor Evangelist; a joy just to hear his voice. Andreas Scholl gives one of the most emotional performances I have ever heard from him; he tends to be somewhat 'laid-back' in some renditons, but not in this one. Just my opinion; all you Scholl fans, don't get excited!!!!!I suggest you allow yourself an entire day to explore this wonderful musical experience.

5 out of 5 stars The True Drama of the St. Matthew Passion.......2006-04-11

There are gratefully many recordings of Bach's great St. Matthew Passion from which to choose, and the approaches to this long and mighty work of inspiration are varied. While this listener cut his teeth of the old Klemperer recording now re-mastered from the LP days to CD, this recording under the sensitive and commanding control of Philippe Herreweghe has become the recording most favored for return listenings, especially during the Holy Week. Herreweghe obviously knows the work from intense study, a fact that gives him all the stamina to make the overall Passion work both musically and dramatically.

Herreweghe draws sumptuous playing from his Collegium Vocale Orchestra and Chorus, keeping the period sound intact while adding the contemporary trend for finding the operatic aspects of the work in the lead of all the other recordings. Of course he has an extraordinary group of soloists who give definitive performances. The leading actor is the Evangelist who guides us through the arrest and assassination the Jesus according to the Gospel of Matthew: Ian Bostridge not only has a beautiful tenor voice, rich and warm, but he also offers perfect enunciation of the text and delivers his comments with the exact amount of propelling drama. The role of Jesus is strongly delivered by Franz-Josef Selig and matches his competition (Fischer-Dieskau, Quasthoff and Goerne included!) in conveying both the agony and the transcendence of Bach's lines.

Add to this strong matrix the exquisite singing of Andreas Scholl and the solo work by Sibylla Rubens, Werner G?ra, Dietrich Henschel, Dominik Worner, Elisabeth Hermans, Susan Hamilton and Frits Vanhulle and the beauty of the drama is perfect. This is truly the most dramatic performance of Bach's most dramatic Passion and one to cherish for years. Highly Recommended. Grady Harp, April 06

5 out of 5 stars My favorite too!.......2005-09-17

I own six different St. Matthew Passion recordings, and this is my favorite. Herrweghe gets it right. I am not a stickler for HIP, but prefer it. In my opinion this is the most balanced high quality HIP treatment of the St. Matthew available. Get it!

4 out of 5 stars Excellent work - but problems with sound level.......2005-05-29

I have no complaints about the performance, with the exception of two points: (1) the bass can at times sound too sharp and loud; (2) there is a bit of showing off, desire to impress the listener. Otherwise the work is awesome, but I am irritated by the recording quality. I thought that I would get used to it, but as I continue to listen to it, it irritates me more and more. The sound level is unequal. It is either too low, or annoyingly too high. I simply cannot just turn on the CD and listen through without adjusting volume levels all the time. Music becomes too quiet, then it bursts into sudden loudness, sharp, unpleasant sounds, which is extremely vexing. This is the main reason for my not listening to this recording more often. To add insult to injury, the bonus CD does not work on my computer, but freezes and muddles up. If I knew about this, I wouldn't have bought these CDs. Fortunately, I have also Herreweghe I, which I prefer to this one. But my all time favourite is - HARNONCOURT.
Choral Masterpieces
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  • The heavens are telling
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  • Celestial melodies
Choral Masterpieces

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ASIN: B000003CTR
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. Hallelujah
  2. Ave Verum Corpus K.618
  3. Kyrie Eleison
  4. Passion Chorale
  5. The Shepherds' Farewell
  6. Lift Thine Eyes To The Mountains
  7. He Watching Over Israel
  8. Dona Nobis Pacem
  9. Hallelujah
  10. Worthy Is The Lamb
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  12. Bogoroditse Devo
  13. Wie Lieblich Sind Deine Wohnungen
  14. The Heavens Are Telling
  15. Rex Tremendae

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Outstanding.......2007-01-12

-gave this as a Christmas gift to my brother-in-law, a church musician. He has listened over & over & thinks it is really outstanding. Thank you!

5 out of 5 stars The heavens are telling.......2005-10-21

This is a very great chorus, and one of Haydn's best as far as i am concerned. The pace, grandness and spirit of the piece all conjure in one's imagination the majesty of heaven, and God's throne. I cannot help but be moved to praise the God of the heavens and the earth.

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5 out of 5 stars Uncle Abe rattles the house with this thing.......2004-11-22

I came home from work one day when my uncle was visiting my wife and myself. He was recently retired from the ministry. He had heard a lot of choral music in his life. My aunt said he had the stereo ( power end of my stereo at the time was an Adcomm 555 amp. conservatively rated at 200 watts RMS per channel) up so loud it was rattling the whole house. I too have come to love this music. I mostly listen to rock and roll; but the way my uncle, and now I, play this thing, it is rock and roll from another era!!!

5 out of 5 stars Sir Robert with ASO and Chorus at their Best!.......2003-11-16

After Mr Shaw spent many years in NYC and Cleveland with RCA Red Label,he came into Atlanta for a big change! Soon he switched to TELARC DIGITAL! I still Joyfully remember our Recording of the Christmas Nativity in Dec of 1975! Sir Robert, conducting with earphones encasing his head shouted: "Stop the taping, there is some Darn Sizzling noise in those Lights!" We may have not heard the word "Damn" lights, that he employed at times!

On both this newer release of TELARC and the older Recording of The Christmas Nativity, there are Bach's Chorale, Break Forth, Dona Nobis Pacem from the B-Minor Mass, Handel's Hallelujah! Plus the exquisite, Shepherds's Farewell to the Holy Family of Berlioz's The Infant Christ!

Those who may not be familiar with Berlioz from both recordings, will be richly rewarded by hearing them plus the Rex Tremendae from Berlioz''s Requiem and the other Kyrie from the Bach B-Minor! Absolutely, no other Christmas Music can ever approach these two splendid recordings, which are the basis of the ASO celebrating every Christmas with "Robert Shaw in the Spirit!"

Retired Chaplain Fred W Hood

5 out of 5 stars Celestial melodies.......2001-05-27

No matter what mood you are in, the gorgeous chorals will draft you through the paths of holiness, and you will find yourself situated in the Elysium, land of eternal joy, yet you are far from dead. The past grief, weariness, and worries will fade and torture your soul no more. You are set free.

Unfortunately, Nobody can be told what this heavenly experience is like. You have to listen to it yourself.
Mendelssohn In Words And Music
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    ASIN: B000001KCR
    Release Date: 1995-05-01

    Tracks:

    1. Overture To 'A Midsummer Night's Dream.' Op. 21
    2. Concerto For 2 Pianos In A-Flat Major: Allegro vivace; Presto
    3. 'A Midsummer Night's Dream,' Op. 61: Scherzo
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    5. Octet In E-Flat Major, Op. 20: Scherzo
    6. St. Matthew: Chorale
    7. Hebrides Overture ('Fingal's Cave'), Op. 26
    8. Symphony No. 3 In A Minor, Op. 56 'Scottish': Vivace non troppo
    9. Symphony No. 4 In A Minor, Op. 90 'Scottish': allegro vivace
    10. Symphony No. 4 In A Minor, Op. 90 'Scottish': Con molto moderato
    11. Overture To 'Calm Sea And Prosperous Voyage,' Op. 27
    12. Symphony No. 4 In A Minor, Op. 90 'Scottish': Saltarello-presto
    13. 'A Midsummer Night's Dream,' Op. 61: Wedding March
    14. St. Paul, Op. 36: Dir Herr, Dir Will Ich Michs Ergeben
    15. Piano Concerto No. 1 In G Minor, Op. 25: Molto allegro con fuoco
    16. Violin Concerto In E Minor, Op. 64: Allegretto non troppo
    17. Song Without Words No. 23 In C Major, Op. 67 No. 4: 'Spinning Song'
    18. Symphony No. 3 In A Minor, Op. 56 'Scottish': Allegro un poco agitato
    19. Overture To 'Ruy Blas,' Op. 95
    20. 'On Wings Of Song,' Op. 95
    21. A Midsummer Night's Dream,' Op. 61: Scherzo
    22. Violin Concerto In E Minor, Op. 64: Allegro molto appassionata
    23. Violin Concerto In E Minor, Op. 64: Andante
    24. Violin Concerto In E Minor, Op. 64: Allegro non troppo; allegro molto vivace
    Stephanie Blythe - Handel & Bach Arias / David Daniels · Ensemble Orchestral de Paris · John Nelson
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    • Solid baroque
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    ASIN: B00005A9NK
    Release Date: 2001-11-06

    Tracks:

    1. Serse: Recitativo: Frondi Tenere
    2. Serse: Aria: Ombra Mai Fu
    3. Hercules: Recitative And Aria: Where Shall I Fly?
    4. Semele: Recitative: Awake, Saturnia
    5. Semele: Aria: Iris, Hence Away
    6. Giulio Cesare In Egitto: Aria: Al Lampo Dell'armi
    7. Giulio Cesare In Egitto: Recitativo Ed Aria: Dall'ondoso Periglio... Aure, Deh, Per Pieta
    8. Giulio Cesare In Egitto: Aria: Priva Son D'ogni Conforto
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    10. Saint Matthew Passion, BWV 244: Aria: Erbarme Dich, Mein Gott
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    14. Mass in b, BWV 232: Agnus Dei

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    This is a lovely recording. Stephanie Blythe's voice must be one of the most beautiful to be heard today: smooth as silk, warm as velvet, pure, dark, almost masculine at times, even in quality across a big range down to F-sharp. She can spin out endless phrases without strain. Her intonation is impeccable, her expressiveness heartfelt, simple, and direct. The program is a string of priceless jewels, opening with the famous "Ombra mai fu" from "Serse" (better known as Handel's Largo) and closing with the Agnus Dei from Bach's B minor Mass. However, with the exception of Juno's furious outburst of jealousy from Handel's Semele, the dramatic "Where shall I fly?" from his Hercules, and one fast, light aria from Giulio Cesare, everything is slow and primarily mournful. This seems to be in the nature of the contralto repertoire, but it does generate a certain sameness despite all attempts to create variety.

    One of the highlights is the heartrending mother-son duet between Cornelia and Sesto from Giulio Cesare with the splendid countertenor David Daniels, but Blythe includes both Cornelia's and Cesare's arias, fulfilling a wish no doubt cherished by many great contraltos, but impossible to realize on stage. She seems more at home in Handel's worldly arias than in Bach's sacred ones, some of which--notably the "Erbarme dich" from the St. Matthew Passion--sound a little too operatic. The violinist who plays the wonderful obbligato here is not named (and often inaudible); the fine wind soloists in the St. John Passion are also unidentified. The orchestra is good but rather stiff, the rhythm pedantic, the style, with normal tuning, semi-baroque. This is underscored by the truly baroque gamba solo in St. John. However, the beauty of the singing triumphs over all misgivings. --Edith Eisler

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars When I directed her in muscials in High School, I knew she was special.......2005-07-08

    I was Stephanie's teacher in High School and directed her in several theatrical productions. Not only was she an immensely talented actress, her voice always took my breath away. The other instructors and myself knew that Stephanie had "IT" and would someday be recognized for all the beauty her voice contains. I have seen her perform live and each and every time am amazed at the depth and feeling in her voice. This cd will not disappoint.

    5 out of 5 stars What a superb CD!!.......2005-02-27

    WOW,

    I bought this CD after I discovered this artist totally by accident (well, I usually do not listen to the vocal selections on the sampler CD from the British magazine "The Gramophone"). I guess that it was either fate or luck that made me listen to her selection of Wagner Lieder.

    As I have always been a fan of alto/contralto's, I find Stephanie Blythe's voice to be smooth, creamy, solid, and very thrilling!!! I really like all of the Handel arias (which are top notch!!), and I will spend more time with the Bach.

    This Virgin Classics CD is up to Virgin's usual high standard of recording, though I do wish that her voice was more centered between the right and left channels. Then again, my new system still needs some dialing in in my room.

    I would highly recommend this CD to anyone who likes vocal music, opera, and best of all, for people who simply like stellar singing!!!

    Well worth the 5 stars!!!

    4 out of 5 stars A Blythe Spirit and a Magical Duet With David Daniels.......2004-09-02

    Contralto Stephanie Blythe has a warm, fluid voice that reminds me immediately of countertenor David Daniels, especially since she sings more accurately in the mezzo-soprano range. What they have in common is an artful blending of male and female vocal characteristics that produces a strong sound, rich and seductive. Dramatically she is not quite at his level yet, but it is a tribute to her interpretative talents that she can convincingly sing both Cesare and Cornelia in "Giulio Cesare in Egitto" in the four beautiful arias here. The disc's high point is in fact, a mother-son duet performed with Daniels, "Madre!...Son nata a lagrimar". Their voices meld together wonderfully. What I find intriguing is how his higher, more nuanced voice brings out the dramatic intensity of the piece, while Blythe's superb lower register brings out a lovely contrast since her voice dips deeper than Daniels'. It is as perfect a match as you'll hear in the Baroque world.

    The remainder of the Handel arias displays her exceptional range, especially the plaintive "Ombra mai fù" from "Serse" and the vocal agility she displays in "Iris, Hence Away" from "Semele". The second half of the disc features four arias from Bach's "Passions", all more spiritual in tone than the Handel pieces but not as interesting dramatically. She still sounds lovely, but a certain monotony creeps into the last half-hour since these arias seem to create the same dream-like atmosphere and consequently do not require her to utilize her interpretative skills fully. John Nelson conducts the Ensemble Orchestral de Paris effectively, and perhaps to embody the spirit of the Bach pieces, the disc was recorded in a church, the Eglise Notre Dame du Liban in Paris. It is an impressive recital debut and makes one look forward to Stephanie Blythe's next work.

    5 out of 5 stars La Reina!.......2003-10-13

    Stephanie Blythe is a name honored in the circles of the music cognescenti where she is considered nearly without peer as the reigning contralto of the day. In this very generous sampling of arias by Handel and Bach the reason for such admiration/devotion becomes readily apparent. Blythe may be called a 'contralto' and, indeed, she has that lush dark burnished tone so often conjured by the contralto roles in opera and oratorio. But she has an amazing range that allows her to effortlessly scale the contralto to mezzo to lyric to coloratura like few other singers. Only Marilyn Horne comes to mind as one with the beauty of voice in tandem with impeccable musicianship and technique for comparison.

    Opening this recital (accompanied by John Nelson conducting the Ensemble Orchestral de Paris) she wisely selects the well-known 'Ombra mai fu' and allows first time listeners to bask in the beauty of tone and perfection of execution she brings to every subsequent work on this CD. Unlike other singers who attempt this repertoire Blythe shows no audible break in register as she soars into the passionate stratosphere of 'Where shall I fly' from Handel's "Semele" or plumbs the depths of Bach's touching arias from both the St Matthew and St John Passions.

    As far as the perfect display of all her gifts in one piece then her duet with countertenor David Daniels in the 'Madre..Son nata a lagrimar' from Handel's "Guilio Cesare" is that pinnacle. This duet has to be one of the most beautiful baroque experiences ever captured on disc. A singer to watch and collect!

    4 out of 5 stars Solid baroque.......2003-09-03

    Blythe has an excellent voice. She isn't Marilyn Horne or Ann Murray or Sarah Walker, but she's first class nonetheless, and this album is certainly worth having. The knock on Blythe, in my judgment, is that she lacks emotion and fire. She just sings, and the listener's mind might stray. The duet from Julius Caesar is the finest feature of the album, and is simply glorious. David Daniels is in a class all by himself.

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