Vive La France

On this CD:

1. Hymne des Marseillais, for chorus & large orchestra (or piano; after Rouget de Lisle) H. 51 Final verse
Composed by Hector Berlioz
Performed by Denver Symphony Orchestra
2. Boléro, ballet for orchestra (or piano)
Composed by Maurice Ravel
Performed by Radio Symphony Orchestra
3. Carmen Suite for orchestra, No. 1 (assembled by Ernest Guirard) Suite No.1: Prelude
Composed by Georges Bizet
Performed by Royal Promenade Orchestra
4. Carmen Suite for orchestra, No. 1 (assembled by Ernest Guirard) Suite No.1: Aragonaise
Composed by Georges Bizet
Performed by Royal Promenade Orchestra
5. Carmen Suite for orchestra, No. 1 (assembled by Ernest Guirard) Suite No.1: Interlude
Composed by Georges Bizet
Performed by Royal Promenade Orchestra
6. Carmen Suite for orchestra, No. 1 (assembled by Ernest Guirard) Suite No.1: Sequelide
Composed by Georges Bizet
Performed by Royal Promenade Orchestra
7. Carmen Suite for orchestra, No. 1 (assembled by Ernest Guirard) Suite No.1: The Soldiers of alcalal
Composed by Georges Bizet
Performed by Royal Promenade Orchestra
8. Carmen Suite for orchestra, No. 1 (assembled by Ernest Guirard) Suite No.1: The Toreadors
Composed by Georges Bizet
Performed by Royal Promenade Orchestra
9. L' Arlésienne, Suite I for orchestra, from the incidental music Suite No.1: Overture
Composed by Georges Bizet
Performed by Royal Promenade Orchestra
10. L' Arlésienne, Suite I for orchestra, from the incidental music Suite No.1: Carillon
Composed by Georges Bizet
Performed by Royal Promenade Orchestra
11. La Mer (3), symphonic sketches for orchestra, L. 109 Three Symphonic Sketches: From Dawn Until Noon on the Sea
Composed by Claude Debussy
Performed by London Festival Orchestra
12. La Mer (3), symphonic sketches for orchestra, L. 109 Three Symphonic Sketches: The Play of the Waves
Composed by Claude Debussy
Performed by London Festival Orchestra
13. La Mer (3), symphonic sketches for orchestra, L. 109 Three Symphonic Sketches: Dialogue of the Wind and the Sea
Composed by Claude Debussy
Performed by London Festival Orchestra
14. Suite bergamasque, for piano, L. 75 Clair de lune
Composed by Claude Debussy
with Anna Lelkes

15. The Sorcerer's Apprentice, for orchestra
Composed by Paul [composer] Dukas
Performed by Denver Symphony Orchestra
16. Carnival of the Animals, zoological fantasy for 2 pianos & ensemble, complete Introduction and Royal March of the Lion
Composed by Camille Saint-Saens
Performed by London Festival Orchestra
17. Carnival of the Animals, zoological fantasy for 2 pianos & ensemble, complete Hens and Roosters
Composed by Camille Saint-Saens
Performed by London Festival Orchestra
18. Carnival of the Animals, zoological fantasy for 2 pianos & ensemble, complete Wild Mules
Composed by Camille Saint-Saens
Performed by London Festival Orchestra
19. Carnival of the Animals, zoological fantasy for 2 pianos & ensemble, complete Turtles
Composed by Camille Saint-Saens
Performed by London Festival Orchestra
20. Carnival of the Animals, zoological fantasy for 2 pianos & ensemble, complete The Elephant
Composed by Camille Saint-Saens
Performed by London Festival Orchestra
21. Carnival of the Animals, zoological fantasy for 2 pianos & ensemble, complete Kangaroos
Composed by Camille Saint-Saens
Performed by London Festival Orchestra
22. Carnival of the Animals, zoological fantasy for 2 pianos & ensemble, complete Aquarium
Composed by Camille Saint-Saens
Performed by London Festival Orchestra
23. Carnival of the Animals, zoological fantasy for 2 pianos & ensemble, complete Long-Eared Characters
Composed by Camille Saint-Saens
Performed by London Festival Orchestra
24. Carnival of the Animals, zoological fantasy for 2 pianos & ensemble, complete The Cuckoo Deep in the Forest
Composed by Camille Saint-Saens
Performed by London Festival Orchestra
25. Carnival of the Animals, zoological fantasy for 2 pianos & ensemble, complete Flight
Composed by Camille Saint-Saens
Performed by London Festival Orchestra
26. Carnival of the Animals, zoological fantasy for 2 pianos & ensemble, complete Pianists
Composed by Camille Saint-Saens
Performed by London Festival Orchestra
27. Carnival of the Animals, zoological fantasy for 2 pianos & ensemble, complete Fossils
Composed by Camille Saint-Saens
Performed by London Festival Orchestra
28. Carnival of the Animals, zoological fantasy for 2 pianos & ensemble, complete The Swan
Composed by Camille Saint-Saens
Performed by London Festival Orchestra
29. Carnival of the Animals, zoological fantasy for 2 pianos & ensemble, complete Finale
Composed by Camille Saint-Saens
Performed by London Festival Orchestra
30. Daphnis et Chloé, ballet for orchestra
Composed by Maurice Ravel
Performed by Slavonic Philharmonic Orchestra
31. Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune (Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun), for orchestra, L. 86 Prelude
Composed by Claude Debussy
Performed by O.R.F. Symphony Orchestra
32. Pavane pour une infante défunte, for piano (or orchestra)
Composed by Maurice Ravel
Performed by Denver Symphony Orchestra
33. Symphonie fantastique for orchestra ("Episode de la vie d'un Artiste...en cinq parties"), H.48 (Op. 14) Reveries, Passions
Composed by Hector Berlioz
Performed by London Festival Orchestra
34. Symphonie fantastique for orchestra ("Episode de la vie d'un Artiste...en cinq parties"), H.48 (Op. 14) A Ball
Composed by Hector Berlioz
Performed by London Festival Orchestra
35. Symphonie fantastique for orchestra ("Episode de la vie d'un Artiste...en cinq parties"), H.48 (Op. 14) Scene in the Country
Composed by Hector Berlioz
Performed by London Festival Orchestra
36. Symphonie fantastique for orchestra ("Episode de la vie d'un Artiste...en cinq parties"), H.48 (Op. 14) March to the Scaffold
Composed by Hector Berlioz
Performed by London Festival Orchestra
37. Symphonie fantastique for orchestra ("Episode de la vie d'un Artiste...en cinq parties"), H.48 (Op. 14) Dream of A Witches' Sabbath
Composed by Hector Berlioz
Performed by London Festival Orchestra

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The Art of Joan Sutherland
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Valuable compendium
  • Rareties available on CD at last!
  • Heavenly
  • WHO ELSE CAN SING LIKE THIS TODAY?
The Art of Joan Sutherland

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ASIN: B000654OUQ
Release Date: 2005-03-15

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Valuable compendium.......2007-01-24

This set is extremely valuable, not only as an overview of Dame Joans career but because it contains three complete LP sets that have been very hard to find. The sets are the 2 LP French opera (operetta) set, the Mozart album and the Wagner album. Although some of these do not show her to her best advantage (the Wagner set) they all have some very beautiful things and the French items are superb. The annotations and photos are interesting as well and there are some piano songs with Bonynge that are released here for the first time along with a scene from a live Covent Garden Norma.

5 out of 5 stars Rareties available on CD at last!.......2006-03-29

While Joan Sutherland has recorded a number of impressive aria collections throughout the many years of her recording career, they tend to get lost in the shuffle of the countless reissues Decca/London has endlessly repackaged. While some of the original collections have appeared intact on CD--"The Art of the Prima Donna," "The Age of Bel Canto," "Love Live Forever" (her operetta collection that was originally titled "The Golden Age of Operetta"), to name a few--others are currently represented in the CD catalogue by only a few selections on discs that also include excerpts from complete opera recordings or duplicates of selections from other original collections. As a result, it has been impossible to assemble a CD collection of her recordings without a LOT of duplication, and some of the most interesting collections are still unavailable (e.g. "Command Performance" and "Serate Musicale").

While this newest set does include a lot of bits of this and that, ranging from her very first LPs to excerpts from complete recordings most Sutherland fans already have and a few "live" performances, what is perhaps most significant about it is that it features the complete contents of the "Sutherland Sings Wagner" LP--a real repertoire departure for her--and the double-LP album called "French Opera Gala" (in the U.S.--the British title was "Romantic French Arias"), neither of which, to the best of my knowledge, has been available on CD before. "Opera News" magazine once ran an article in which they asked various stars to name the one album that they felt best represented their artistry for future generations, and Dame Joan selected the "French Opera Gala," so for Sutherland fans, this is a long-awaited treat.

I'm not going to waste space saying how miraculous I consider Dame Joan's artistry. If you are familiar with her work already, you know whether you adore her or not; and if you aren't, this massive set is probably not the best place to start (that would be "The Art of the Prima Donna" album that introduced her to most listeners decades ago)--especially since this newest set doesn't contain the lyrics, a must for newcomers. Let's hope Decca/London gets around to releasing the rest of her recordings intact instead of endlessly scrambling and repackaging the same selections over and over.

5 out of 5 stars Heavenly.......2006-01-31

I first heard of Dame Sutherland while on the internet while listening to a internet radio station. I was instantly a fan, her control, technique, and tone is perfectly executed and rivals the equally fantastic Maria Callas. She has a powerful voice and presence that will evoke every emotion from her listeners. Highly recommended to all Opera Diva fans.

5 out of 5 stars WHO ELSE CAN SING LIKE THIS TODAY?.......2005-04-10

This is Decca's second multi disc evaluation of this fantastic singer's long career and many recordings. True that a lot on the first set is duplicated here, but there are a few exceptions here and there that make it a worthy addition. Of particular interest are the very early items of Handel and Italian baroque arias, some forgotten song recordings and a live performance of the duet from Norma. It can't be said too many times - who can sing like this today? For sheer vocalism it's hard to find anyone on the same wavelength. This set will give very young opera goers an idea of what they missed.
Natalie Dessay - French Opera Arias
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Natalie Dessay in the French Repertoire: Nicely Done!
  • Another French Album?!
  • Le vrai Amour & la Grande Musique
  • Salut à la France!
  • Wonderful, but a minor quality control problem
Natalie Dessay - French Opera Arias
Natalie Dessay , Michel Plasson , Jules Massenet , and Jacques Offenbach
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ASIN: B0000ZOJZW
Release Date: 2004-01-13

Tracks:

  1. Acte III - Air Du Cours La Reine: Suis-Je Gentille Ainsi?
  2. Gavotte: Obessions Quand Leur Voix Appelle
  3. Fabliau: Rire Toujours? Vous Vous Trompez
  4. Acte II - Polonaise: Oui, Pour Ce Soir...Je Suis Titania La Blonde Philine
  5. Acte III - Aubade: vive Amour Qui Reve L'Ensoleillad
  6. Acte I - Bolero: Profitez de La Vie Mme De Ligneul
  7. Acte II - Grande Valse: Conduisez-Moi Vers Celui Que J'Adore Edwige
  8. Acte I: En Proie A La Tristesse La Comtesse
  9. Acte II: C'En Est Donc Fait...Salut A La France! Marie
  10. Acte I - Valse De Juliette: Ah ! Je Veux Vivre Juliette
  11. Acte IV - Air De La Foile: A Vos Jeux Mes Amis Ophelie
  12. Mort D'Ophelie: Le Voila, Je Crois L'Entendre Ophelie

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Yet again, the fascinating French soprano Natalie Dessay has come up with a winning recital. Canary fanciers can love her without guilt: her high notes are all in place (up to a solid E natural), her skill with fast coloratura is astonishing, her pitch is ideal, and her breath control is massive. But she's as interested in creating character as she is in pure singing. For once Ophelia's long Mad Scene from Thomas' Hamlet is a truly dramatic, heartbreaking event, for instance; similarly, Manon sounds young and sassy, as she should. Rarities by Boieldieu and Offenbach are a joy to hear; "Je suis Titania" and Juliette's Waltz Song are suitably virtuosic and show-offy--she's as good as any of the so-called "Golden Age" sopranos in this repertoire. Her tone remains full and pretty; only the very top notes have a bit of an edge, but this hardly detracts. In short, this is a remarkable recital--interesting pieces, gloriously sung. --Robert Levine

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Natalie Dessay in the French Repertoire: Nicely Done!.......2007-03-08

Here, Natalie Dessay sings French arias. All in all, a satisfying album, with a few exceptions as noted below. A few samples of the cuts on this CD.

From Massenet's "Manon," she sings nicely. "Suis-je gentile ainsi" shows off her clear, light, agile voice. She demonstrates a decent trill and nice high note. "Obeissons quand leur voix appelle" is sung at a slower pace. Well sung, with some subtle vocal effects. This closes with a nice run, but a rather harshly sung high note. Then, "Rive toujours." This begins at a slower pace, but picks up. There is some nice ornamentation. For the most part, this is sweetly sung.

Thomas' "Mignon" features a wonderful piece, "Je suis Titania la blonde." Dessay, again, displays an agile and attractive voice. She demonstrates capable coloratura technique, featuring some nicely done appoggiaturas. In the last segment, she manifests a nice trill. Her penultimate high note is a bit harsh. However, she concludes with a very well done set of trills and a good high note.

From Gounod's "Romeo et Juliette," we have "Ah! Je veux vivre." The first part is smoothly sung. Nice characterization by Dessay. There is some attractive and pleasant florid singing at the end. Finally, from Thomas' "Hamlet," she essays "A vos jeux mes amis." Nice effects and good vocal technique are displayed. Her voice is attractive in this cut. Nice ornamentation toward the end. Some good trills and some nicely hit high notes.

This is a fine CD. Natalie Dessay shows her vocal virtues to good effect. She is obviously quite at home on the French repertoire, and this CD demonstrates that statement very clearly.

2 out of 5 stars Another French Album?!.......2005-12-26

Does Natalie Dessay even know how to sing Italian? Whatever. I find her boring and flat. Her middle range drives me batty 'cas it's non exsistent and too sharp for my taste. I have no clue how anyone can compare her to Lily Pons becuase Pons notes were flawless and effortless. I always hold my breath to see if Dessay hits her notes well or if it just comes out piercing and sharp. She's about 50/50. She is no Lily Pons. She's decent but utterly forgettable and frankly I'm not sure why people are so enraptured by her. I find Sumi Jo much more appealing and talented

5 out of 5 stars Le vrai Amour & la Grande Musique.......2004-05-14

Elle musique est si paisible et claire. Natalie Dessaix est épousé au baryton chanteur d'opéra Laurent Naouri. Ils ont deux beaux enfants. Natalie et Laurent ont participé dans les films télévisé nombreux. Dans Orphée aux enfers (1997) elle a joué Eurydice et il a joué Jupiter. Laurent Naouri est présenté dans Rameau 'Hippolyte et Aricie'. Dans cet opéra baroque français,
Naouri dans son aria 'Puisque Pluton' il est destiné à tuer son fils.

5 out of 5 stars Salut à la France!.......2004-05-10

Natalie Dessay is a delight on this CD of arias from 19th century French Opera. The listener can experience a singer who is both concerned about the vocal and interpretative values of each selection of this recital. The first two tracks of the Cours de la Reine Scene from Massenet's 'Manon' show a fresh voice that portrays easily the youth and frivolity of the title character. All the stacattos, cadenzas and high notes are on the service of the character. It is delightful to find some rarities on this recital, like the Fabliau from 'Manon' (an alternative aria that Massenet composed for sustitution of the Gavotte) and the pieces from 'Chérubin', 'La fête du village voisin' and 'Robinson Crusoe'. On the selection by Offenbach, Dessay sings a stunning trill on a Dflat and then goes to expectacular scales, finishing the dazzling waltz with an elaborate cadenza and a firm high E. Another highlight of the CD is the elaborate aria from 'Le Comte Ory' by Rossini, where the soprano's attention to the nuances of the piece bring out a lively interpretation. The aria from 'La fille du régiment' makes us wish for a complete recording of the opera. However, the best part of the CD are the last two tracks. Dessay brings all her gifts to a climax with a marvelous performance of the Ophélie's Mad and Death Scenes from 'Hamlet' by Ambroise Thomas. This version of the Mad Scene is even better than her previous rendition on her last recital of French arias. This is a highly emotional interpretation where all the brilliant scales and cadenzas reflect the changing moods of Ophelie's madness and her despair as well as her innocence. This is the definitive performance of this music on records, period. The Orchestre National du Capitole de Toulouse and the Choeur 'Les Eléments', ably conducted by Michel Plasson, complement Dessay beautifully. In summary, another wonderful CD by one of the most remarkable coloratura sopranos of our time.

4 out of 5 stars Wonderful, but a minor quality control problem.......2004-04-02

Five stars for Natalie Dessay, who has an incredible instrument, and a great selection of arias. But I've listened to 4 copies of this disc and each had a very short "click" at 2:22 on track 2 (the Gavotte from Manon). Must be a quality control problem. Maybe it was just a bad batch.

Anyway, Dessay's voice is a force of nature; she must be one of the greatest coloraturas ever. I prefer her live version of Handel's "Tornami" from Alcina to Sutherland's. And she's incredible on Orphee Aux Enfers - not only a wonderful singer, but obviously a great actress and comedienne.

So, if you've not heard her before, give this album a try - ignore the "click" and listen to a truly angelic voice.

So 5 stars for Natalie Dessay and the selections, and a slap on the wrist for the record label and its quality control.
Vive la Revolution!
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    Vive la Revolution!
    Johnny Thunders & the Heartbreakers
    Manufacturer: Skydog France
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    ASIN: B000008O2D
    Release Date: 2004-11-16

    Tracks:

    1. All by Myself
    2. Let's Go
    3. Can't Keep My Cock in Your Mouth
    4. I Love You
    5. Too Much Junkie Bizness
    6. London Boys
    7. Great Big Kiss
    8. Born to Lose
    9. One Track Mind
    10. Do You Love Me
    11. I Want to Be Loved
    12. Take a Chance With Me
    13. Baby Talk
    14. Chinese Rock
    15. All by Myself
    16. Get off the Phone [#1]
    17. I Wanna Be Loved
    18. I Love You
    19. Get off the Phone [#2]
    20. Get off the Phone [#3]
    Vive la France
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      Vive la France
      Sidney Bechet
      Manufacturer: Epm Musique
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      GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
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      ASIN: B0007NFLGS
      Release Date: 2005-03-08

      Tracks:

      1. Petite Fleur
      2. Les Oignons
      3. Ce Mossieu Qui Parle
      4. Mon Homme
      5. Ni Queue Ni Tete
      6. Moulin A Cafe
      7. Moustache Gauloise
      8. Madame Becassine
      9. Promenade Aux Champs-Elysees
      10. En Attendant Le Jour
      11. Si Tu Vois Ma Mere
      12. Pattes De Mouche (Mouche A Miel)
      13. Le Marchand De Poissons
      14. As-Tu Le Cafard
      15. Dans Les Rues D'Antibes
      16. Au Clair De La Lune
      17. Le Loup, La Biche Etle Chevalier
      18. La Complainte Des Infideles
      19. Brave Margot
      20. La Cane De Jeanne/Le Fossoyeur
      21. Nuages

      Tracks:

      1. Blues In Paris
      2. Bechet Creole Blues
      3. Ridin' Easy Blues (See See Rider)
      4. Orphan Annie's Blues
      5. Happy Go Lucky Blues
      6. Klook's Blues
      7. Sawmill Blues
      8. Careless Love Blues
      9. Francis Blues
      10. Blues In My Heart
      11. Society Blues
      12. Royal Garden Blues
      13. Wolverine Blues
      14. Blues In The Cave
      15. Kansas City Man Blues
      16. Apex Blues
      17. Ghost Of The Blues
      18. Wabash Blues
      19. Blues

      Tracks:

      1. Sidney's Wedding Day
      2. Buddy Bolden Story
      3. Panther Dance (Tiger Rag)
      4. Out Of Nowhere
      5. Temptation
      6. Everybody Loves My Baby
      7. Struttin' With Some Barbecue
      8. Maryland, My Maryland
      9. Down Home Rag
      10. Bill Bailey Won't You Please Come Home
      11. In The Groove
      12. Egyptian Fantasy
      13. Sleepy Time Girl
      14. Darling Nelly Gray
      15. Strike Up The Band
      16. It's No Sin (Est-Ce Un Peche?)
      17. Milenberg Joys
      18. Blue Room
      19. Black Bottom Stomp
      20. Twelfth Street Rag

      Tracks:

      1. Maple Leaf Rag
      2. Sweetie Dear
      3. Okey Doke
      4. When The Sun Sets Down South
      5. Blackstick
      6. Weary Blues
      7. Really The Blues
      8. Summertime
      9. Indian Summer
      10. Blues In Thirds
      11. Dear Old Southland
      12. Wild Man Blues
      13. Nobody Knows The Way I Feel Dis Mornin'
      14. Stompy Jones
      15. When It's Sleeping Time Down South
      16. Swing Parade
      17. Blues Of Bechet
      18. Blues In The Air
      19. The Mooche
      20. Bugle Call Rag/Ole Miss Rag
      Vive La France!
      Average customer rating: 1 out of 5 stars
      • Technical Debacle
      Vive La France!

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

      BalletsBallets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
      PolkasPolkas | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
      WaltzesWaltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
      All Works by OffenbachAll Works by Offenbach | Offenbach, Jacques | ( O ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
      OverturesOvertures | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
      General ModernGeneral Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
      Ballets & DancesBallets & Dances | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
      CelloCello | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
      Cincinnati PopsCincinnati Pops | ( C ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
      OperettasOperettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
      CDs $7 - $10CDs $7 - $10 | Waltzes | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
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      CDs $7 - $10CDs $7 - $10 | Operas | Opera & Vocal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
      All Bargain TitlesAll Bargain Titles | Operas | Opera & Vocal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
      ASIN: B000001K4R
      Release Date: 1995-01-17

      Tracks:

      1. Overture (La Vie Parisienne)
      2. Allegro Brilliante (Mesdames De La Halle)
      3. Polka (La Voyage Dans La Lune)
      4. Galop (La Vie Parisienne)
      5. Waltz (Orphee Aux Enfers)
      6. March (Tromb-Al-Cazar)
      7. Waltz (La Perichole)
      8. Intruduction To The Can-Can (Orig. Rosenthal) & Can-Can No. 1 (Robinson Crusoe)
      9. Can-Can No. 3 (La Vie Parisienne)
      10. Can-Can No. 4 (Orphee Aux Enfers)
      11. Barcarolle (Les Contes D'Hoffmann) With Reprise Of Galop
      12. Orpheus In The Underworld
      13. Vert-Vert (Kakadu)
      14. La Grande Duchesse De Gerolstein

      Tracks:

      1. Concerto Rondo In G Major For Cello And Orchestra
      2. Overture To A Grand Orchestra
      3. Souvenir D' Aix-les-Bains Valse
      4. Schuler Polka
      5. American Eagle Waltz
      6. La Belle Helene
      7. I'lle De Tulipatan

      Customer Reviews:

      1 out of 5 stars Technical Debacle.......2004-12-19

      The sound quality on the cd I received from an Amazon merchant was extremely poor, kind of a tinny, fuzzy mess, and I am deeply disappointed in this purchase. The musicianship was mediocre. I wasted my money.


      Vive la France!, Vol. 3
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        Vive la France!, Vol. 3
        Various Artists
        Manufacturer: Orfeon Records
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        FranceFrance | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Latin Music | Styles | Music
        Latin PopLatin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Pop | Styles | Music
        French PopFrench Pop | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music
        CDs $7 - $10CDs $7 - $10 | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
        All Bargain TitlesAll Bargain Titles | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
        CDs $7 - $10CDs $7 - $10 | Latin Pop | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
        All Bargain TitlesAll Bargain Titles | Latin Pop | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music
        ASIN: B000002EW0
        Release Date: 1991-09-15

        Tracks:

        1. La Gualante Du Pauvre Jen
        2. Pigalle
        3. Douce France
        4. Paris Canaille
        5. Sous Les Ponts Du Paris
        6. A Paris
        7. Les Trois Cloches
        8. Une Chanson
        9. L'Important C'Est La Rose
        10. L'Ame Des Poetes
        Vive la France!
        Average customer rating: Not rated
          Vive la France!
          Various Artists
          Manufacturer: Orfeon Records
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          FranceFrance | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Latin Music | Styles | Music
          Latin PopLatin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music
          French PopFrench Pop | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music
          CDs $7 - $10CDs $7 - $10 | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
          All Bargain TitlesAll Bargain Titles | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
          CDs $7 - $10CDs $7 - $10 | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
          All Bargain TitlesAll Bargain Titles | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
          GeneralGeneral | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Latin Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music
          ASIN: B000002EVR
          Release Date: 1990-12-20

          Tracks:

          1. La Seine
          2. Mademoiselle De Paris
          3. Sous Le Ciel De Paris
          4. Que Reste - T - Il De Nos Amours
          5. C'Est Si Bon
          6. Clopin-Clopant
          7. Seul Ce Soir
          8. J'Ai Deux Amours
          9. J'Attendrai
          10. Boum
          Vive la France
          Average customer rating: Not rated
            Vive la France
            Various Artists
            Manufacturer: Proper (England)
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

            FranceFrance | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
            NostalgiaNostalgia | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music
            ClassicClassic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music
            French PopFrench Pop | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music
            CabaretCabaret | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music
            InternationalInternational | Imports | Stores | Music
            ASIN: B00005MEQS
            Release Date: 2001-09-04

            Tracks:

            1. La Vie En Rose - Edith Piaf
            2. La Mer - Charles Trenet
            3. Paris Sera Toujour Paris - Maurice Chevalier
            4. Vois Qui Passez Sans Me Voir - Jean Sablon
            5. J'ai Deux Amours - Josephine Baker
            6. J'ai Ta Main - Charles Trenet
            7. Sur Les Quais Du Vieux Paris - Lucienne Delyle
            8. Ma Pomme - Maurice Chevalier
            9. Mon Homme - Mistinguett
            10. Menilmontant - Charles Trenet
            11. J'm'en Fous Pas Mal - Edith Piaf
            12. Je Sais Que Vous Etes Jolie - Jean Sablon
            13. L'amour Est Comme Une Chanson - Tino Rossi
            14. Valse De Minuit - Lucienne Delyle
            15. Valentine - Maurice Chevalier
            16. Les Roses Blanches - Berthe Sylva
            17. Tout Va Tres Bien Madame La Marquise - Ray Ventura
            18. Seul (Alone) - Jean Sablon

            Tracks:

            1. Que Reste-t-il De Nos Amours? - Charles Trenet
            2. Les Trois Cloches - Edith Piaf
            3. Appelez-ca Comme Vous Voulez - Maurice Chevalier
            4. J'attendrai - Jean Sablon
            5. La Conga Blicoti - Josephine Baker
            6. Y'a D'la Joie - Charles Trenet
            7. Ca! C'est Paris - Mistinguett
            8. L'accordeoniste - Edith Piaf
            9. Paris, Voici Paris - Tino Rossi
            10. Je N'en Connais Pas La Fin - Lucienne Delyle
            11. Sur Le Point D'Avignon - Jean Sablon
            12. La Petite Tonkinoise - Josephine Baker
            13. Quand on S'promene Au Bord De L'eau - Jean Gabin
            14. Chez Moi - Lucienne Boyer
            15. Ignace - Fernandel
            16. Oui, Je Suis De Paris - Mistinguett
            17. Ce Vaut Mieux Que D'Attraper La Scarlatine - Ray Ventura
            18. Coeur De Parisienne - Arletty

            Album Details

            Two-CD box-set of popular French music from yesteryear.
            Vive la France!, Vol. 2
            Average customer rating: Not rated
              Vive la France!, Vol. 2
              Various Artists
              Manufacturer: Orfeon Records
              ProductGroup: Music
              Binding: Audio CD

              FranceFrance | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music
              GeneralGeneral | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music
              GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
              GeneralGeneral | Pop | Styles | Music
              GeneralGeneral | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music
              Traditional PopTraditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music
              GeneralGeneral | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music
              ClassicClassic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music
              French PopFrench Pop | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music
              NostalgiaNostalgia | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
              CabaretCabaret | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music
              Traditional Vocal PopTraditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music
              CDs $7 - $10CDs $7 - $10 | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
              All Bargain TitlesAll Bargain Titles | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
              CDs $7 - $10CDs $7 - $10 | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
              All Bargain TitlesAll Bargain Titles | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
              CDs $7 - $10CDs $7 - $10 | Vocal Pop | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
              All Bargain TitlesAll Bargain Titles | Vocal Pop | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
              GeneralGeneral | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music
              ASIN: B000002EVZ
              Release Date: 1991-09-15

              Tracks:

              1. La Vie En Rosa
              2. Ne Me Quitte Pas
              3. La Mer
              4. Vous Qui Passez Sans Me Voir
              5. Les Feuilles Mortes
              6. Domino
              7. Non, Je Ne Regrette Rein
              8. Valentine
              9. L'hymne A L'amour
              10. A Faire L'amour Sans Amour
              Rameau: Opera and Ballet Transcriptions
              Average customer rating: Not rated
                Rameau: Opera and Ballet Transcriptions

                Manufacturer: Satirino France
                ProductGroup: Music
                Binding: Audio CD

                All Works by RameauAll Works by Rameau | Rameau, Jean Philippe | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
                SuitesSuites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
                GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
                Chamber MusicChamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
                GeneralGeneral | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
                GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
                GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
                GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
                FrenchFrench | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
                ClassicalClassical | Imports | Stores | Music
                ASIN: B0000T6KEQ
                Release Date: 2004-03-09

                Tracks:

                1. Ouverture
                2. 1er Menuet
                3. igaudons 1 & 2
                4. Prelude - Sommeil
                5. 2e Menuet Tendre
                6. Ritournelle Vite
                7. Tambourins 1 & 2
                8. Chaconne
                9. Entree D'Hebe
                10. 1er Air Pour Hebe
                11. 2e Air Pour Hebe
                12. 1er & 2e Gavotte
                13. Passepieds 1 & 2 - Air
                14. Ouverture
                15. Les Graces...
                16. Giga
                17. Pantomine
                18. Contredanse
                19. Musette En Rondeau
                20. Air Polonois
                21. Air Pour Les Amants Et Amantes
                22. 1er Et 2e Air Pour Les Bostangis
                23. Gavotte
                24. Air Des Fleurs
                25. Air Tendre Pour La Rose
                26. Gavotte Pour Les Fleurs
                27. Gavotte Vive Pour Les Fleurs
                28. Air Pour Boree Et La Rose
                29. Air Pour Zephire
                30. Air Vif Pour Zephire Et La Rose
                31. 1er Gavotte, 2e Gavotte En Rondeau
                32. Chaconne

                Track Listings:

                1. World's Greatest Overtures [Box set]
                2. Zsigmondy Plays Bartók
                3. 3 Flute Quartet
                4. A Chopin Festival
                5. An American Panorama
                6. Art of Hermann Abendroth Vol. 1 (Recordings from 1927-1941)
                7. Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 6 "Pastorale" & 8; King Stephen Overture
                8. Beethoven: The Great Symphonies [Box set]
                9. Beethoven: The String Trios
                10. Benjamin Britten: Première recordings 1938-1946

                Track Listings

                track listings

                Track Listings

                The Napoleon Complex

                Art from Ashes, Vol. 1

                Ancestor Worship

                Swingbillies [Import]

                97-99 [Original recording remastered]

                Best of Diana King [Import]

                A Holly Jolly Christmas For Kids

                Bartók: The Three Piano Concertos

                40 #1 Hits [Original recording remastered]

                Above the Rim [Explicit Lyrics] [Soundtrack]

                Anthology [Import]

                Amplified [Import]

                As Far as I'm Concerned [Import]

                Best of Modern Worship (Dig)

                The Best Of Joe & Eddie