Dvorák: String Quartet No.12/Piano Quintet
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It's only logical that America's greatest string quartet should play Dvorák's "American" Quartet extremely well. Of course, there's nothing "American" about Dvorák's music except for the fact that it was composed in the space of a few days in Iowa, where the composer was vacationing for the summer. Along with the late Piano Quintet, in which the quartet is joined by the superlative pianist Rudolf Firkusny, this disc makes a irresistible budget-priced package. --David Hurwitz
Dvorák: String Quartet No.12/Piano Quintet, Music, Claus Adam, Joel Krosnick, Antonin Dvorak, Juilliard Quartet, Juilliard String Quartet, Rudolf Firkusny, Raphael Hillyer, Samuel Rhodes [viola], Earl Carlyss, Robert Mann, Chamber, Chamber Music & Recitals, Classical, Classical Composers, Classical Music, Quartet for Four String Instruments, Quintet for Keyboard and Four String Instruments
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The Essential Yo-Yo Ma
Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000A7Q29G Release Date: 2005-08-16 |
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Here are three dozen pieces of music, all played by Yo-Yo Ma, culled from his extensive discography. Aside from the technical mastery and beautiful tone that are absolutes in all of his playing, one is dazzled by his curiosity and ability to adapt to so many forms and types of music. His Bach and Vivaldi are pellucid and played with non-sentimental crispness, his tango music gritty and rhythmically pungent, his jazz seemingly spontaneous, the "Meditation" from Thais simply ravishing, "Anything Goes" a romp, and the Appalachian music performed with both respect and a great twang, while the traditional Chinese music is fascinating. It's really a matter of how much Ma loves whatever he plays here, how entirely he becomes involved in it, and what a fine partner he invariably is to other musicians. This collection is a doozy--it is truly "essential." --Robert LevineCustomer Reviews:
pure genius.......2007-05-21
Another great Yo-Yo Disc.......2007-05-15
first disc great- second a flop.......2007-04-12
Encore.......2007-03-31
The Versatile Yo-Yo Ma.......2007-03-29
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Instruments of the Orchestra
Various Artists Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00006O0NT Release Date: 2002-12-03 |
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Instruments of the Orchestra - Great Reference Material!.......2007-04-04
Beginner or Expert.......2007-03-12
Very Informative and Enjoyable.......2006-11-20
Frank's view.......2006-08-19
Excellent Intro for Those Not Familiar with the Orchestra.......2003-11-08
The narrator and writer is a great speaker and holds your attention well. He is definitely knowledgeable. He provides musical examples for each point he makes, so you get to "hear" what he just talked about. I'd say the CDs are about 65% music and 35% narration. You'll learn about the range of instruments, some history, different ways to play them, how they sound, and how they are used in the orchestra. This CD set was a great learning experience and is sold at such a low price!
I recommend this CD for those who want to learn about classical music and those who know about it but are interested in learning more about the inner workings of an orchestra. You'll learn much useful information. For instance, the Rite of Spring (with that eerie start) is written for bassoon! I never knew a bassoon could sound like that but now I do.
The one complaint I have is the last CD. This deals with the orchestra. I wanted more of a tour of how the orchestra has been used through history up to the present. Instead, it was a tour of how different groups of instruments sound. I thought it could have been better. The other 6 CDs are excellent.
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Dvorák: The Masterworks [Box Set]
Manufacturer: Brilliant Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00062FLJW Release Date: 2004-11-30 |
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breakdown by cd........2007-01-14
I'm not a music expert.......2005-08-25
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Classical Masterpieces of the Millennium [20 CD Set]
Manufacturer: Delta ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00000K1C9 Release Date: 1999-08-24 |
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An extraordinary 20-CD collection of great works by Bach, Vivaldi, Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Chopin, Tchaikovsky, Brahms, Ravel, Mendelssohn, Rachmaninoff, J. Strauss, R. Strauss, Schumann, Wagner, Dvorak, Grieg and Liszt. It also features worldrenowned artists such as Sir Neville Marriner, Martha Argerich, Ivo Pogorelich, Hermann Prey, Reiner Goldberg, Sylvia Sass, Jochen Kowalski, Peter Schreler and many more. This exquisite, copper metallic, deluxe boxed set is the perfect gift for the classical music neophyte.Customer Reviews:
Mill. Classical review.......2007-05-13
classical music for the unitiated.......2007-04-01
Some little gems there that I had forgotten!.......2007-03-30
A very helpful collection.......2007-03-24
Excellent!.......2007-03-08
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Story Of Dvorák In Words And Music
Manufacturer: Vox (Classical) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000001KD7 Release Date: 1995-04-16 |
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Narration with music.......2006-01-07
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Idiot's Guide to Classical Music
Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ![]() |