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Work(s) Suite in D
Composed by
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Leslie Pearson
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Work(s) Sonata for Trumpet, Bassoon and Basso Continuo
Composed by
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with
Graham Ashton
,
John Orford
,
Leslie Pearson
,
Denis Vigay
3.
Sonatas (8) for trumpet and organ No 01: detta del Colloreto
Composed by
Girolamo Fantini
with
Graham Ashton
,
Leslie Pearson
4.
Sonatas (8) for trumpet and organ No 02: detta del Gonzaga
Composed by
Girolamo Fantini
with
Graham Ashton
,
Leslie Pearson
5.
Sonatas (8) for trumpet and organ No 03: detta del Niccolini
Composed by
Girolamo Fantini
with
Graham Ashton
,
Leslie Pearson
6.
Sonatas (8) for trumpet and organ No 04: detta del Saracinelli
Composed by
Girolamo Fantini
with
Graham Ashton
,
Leslie Pearson
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Sonatas (8) for trumpet and organ No 05: detta dell'Adimari
Composed by
Girolamo Fantini
with
Graham Ashton
,
Leslie Pearson
8.
Sonatas (8) for trumpet and organ No 06: detta del Morone
Composed by
Girolamo Fantini
with
Graham Ashton
,
Leslie Pearson
9.
Sonatas (8) for trumpet and organ No 07: detta del Vitelli
Composed by
Girolamo Fantini
with
Graham Ashton
,
Leslie Pearson
10.
Sonatas (8) for trumpet and organ No 08: detta del Nero
Composed by
Girolamo Fantini
with
Graham Ashton
,
Leslie Pearson
11.
Puer natus est nobis, introit with trope
Composed by
Gregorian Chant
with
Graham Ashton
,
Leslie Pearson
,
Denis Vigay
12.
Sonata for trumpet (or oboe), violin & continuo in C major
Composed by
Gottfried Finger
with
Graham Ashton
,
Gordon Hunt
,
Leslie Pearson
,
Denis Vigay
13.
Work(s) Sonata for Trumpet, Bassoon and Basso Continuo
Composed by
Prentzel
with
Graham Ashton
,
John Orford
,
Leslie Pearson
,
Denis Vigay
14.
Sonata No 2 for trumpet & organ
Composed by
Giovanni Buonaventura Viviani
with
Graham Ashton
,
Leslie Pearson
,
Denis Vigay
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Work(s) Trumpet Voluntary
Composed by
John Stanley
with
Graham Ashton
,
Leslie Pearson
16.
Work(s) Andante
Composed by
John Stanley
with
Graham Ashton
,
Leslie Pearson
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Work(s) Trumpet Tune
Composed by
Maurice Greene
with
Graham Ashton
,
Leslie Pearson
18.
Work(s) Trumpet Tune and Air
Composed by
Henry Purcell
with
Graham Ashton
,
Leslie Pearson
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- wedding music
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ASIN: B000000V1V
Release Date: 1996-04-30 |
Tracks:
- Hornpipe from The Water Music
- Ode to Joy
- Psalm XIX
- Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
- Trumpet Tune
- Arioso in A
- La Rejoissance from The Royal Fireworks
- Ave Maria
- Trumpet Voluntary
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- Rondeau from Sinfonies de Fanfares
- The Lord's Prayer
- Bridal Chorus
- Fanfare and Bridal Chorus
- Wedding March
Customer Reviews:
wedding music.......2007-07-18
This CD contains a smattering of all the traditional pieces you would expect to be played during a wedding ceremony which is why I purchased it. I do like it and it will be used at my ceremony. I prefer a little more big orchestral sound but this will do nicely.
Great Product.......2007-05-31
I bought this CD for my wedding. It is a very good product, great compilation of songs and great service.
Excellent Classical Wedding Music.......2007-05-14
Beautiful Classical Wedding music! CD has a wide varity of music; many favorites. Using ours for pre-wedding music, processional and recessional for our daughter's wedding! Thank you Amazon.com! MM
Traditional and wonderful.......2007-04-10
I bought this CD for my ballet classes and am really happy with it. It has all of the classics, and each is very true to it's original composition. There are a lot of horns, which are not my favorite, but the strings make it worth every penny!
Awesome!!!!.......2007-02-13
I purchased this for my daughters' wedding and it is so awesome, even heard songs on the cd that we just wonderful to use somewhere else during the ceremony.
Thanks,
L Juarez
Texas
Average customer rating:
- Best Music Ever for Home Wedding
- Excellent resource for wedding planners
- Great item!
- Preview your wedding day
- 25 WEDDING FAVORITES
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ASIN: B00004Y6T1
Release Date: 2000-09-05 |
Tracks:
- Wedding March (Lohengrin)
- Allegro I (Water Music) - Stanislaw Skrowaczewski
- Trumpet Voluntary
- Minuet (Music For The Royal Fireworks)
- Canon in D Major
- Spring - Susan Lautenbacher
- Arrival Of The Queen Of Sheba (Solomon)
- Air (Water Music) - Stanislaw Skrowaczewski
- Sheep May Safely Graze (Cantana No. 208)
- Arioso
- Bist Du Bei Mir' (Anna Magdalena Notebook)
- Panis Angelicus
- Weichet Nur' (Wedding Cantata)
- Silent Worship (Tolomeo) - Mary Ann Hart
- Ave Maria
- Sehet In Zufriedenheit' (Wedding Cantata)
- Ave Maria
- Jesu Joy Of Man's Desiring
- Air On The G String - Mainz Chamber Orchestra
- Pastorale (Messiah) - Eastman Chorale
- Nocturne - Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
- Wedding Day At Troldhaugen - Utah Symphony Orchestra
- Hornpipe (Water Music)
- Wedding March
- Toccata (5th Symphony)
Customer Reviews:
Best Music Ever for Home Wedding.......2007-07-20
The tape consists of 25 traditional wedding songs played by big orchestras; the music was beautiful and made a small ceremony into a special, unforgettable ceremony.
Excellent resource for wedding planners.......2007-04-05
I work regularly with people planning church weddings who want the service to be dignified, traditional and formal. Often they have "ear memory" of music they've heard in other weddings, but no idea about its composer or title. This CD is the best compilation I've found of music that fits those requirements. Selections include great music and performances make it easy to imagine how they would sound in a particular church or other setting. Includes works by Protestant, Catholic and secular composers.
Great item!.......2007-03-29
Great CD! Perfect when planning your wedding music. There are a variety of songs from various composers.
Preview your wedding day.......2006-08-14
This CD was inexpensive, and provided a great way to preview songs for my wedding. The CD had a good song selection. My fiance and I were able to get a better idea of how the songs would be at our wedding. Definitely an inexpensive tool that is worthwhile.
25 WEDDING FAVORITES.......2006-07-20
My daughter had to move her wedding 3 weeks before the event and the music she had arranged could not be there. I purchased this CD and we were thrilled with the price, the selections on the cd and how quickly it arrived. Thanks for providing the music for a beautiful wedding.
Average customer rating:
- spiritual americana
- Rich Heritage
- Superb
- Can't walk away from it!
- Mana from Heaven
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ASIN: B0001ADB4Q
Release Date: 2004-02-10 |
Tracks:
- Holy Manna
- Abbeville
- Wondrous Love
- Sweet Hour Of Prayer
- Jewett
- Dunlap's Creek
- New Britain
- The Morning Trumpet
- Resignation
- Poland
- Wayfaring Stranger
- Sweet By And By
- Blooming Vale
- Idumea (I)/Idumea (II)
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- Shall We Gather At The River
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- Parting Hand
- Angel Band
Amazon.com
This, Anonymous 4's final recording, is a break from their usual "early music" periods and locations; it presents American music, religious in nature, from the 18th and 19th centuries. And it's absolutely beautiful from start to finish. Their normal, exquisite technique and purity here blend to sound the way we imagined the ladies' choir in church meetings in America past might have sounded: sweet, sincere, and with harmonies recognizable yet somehow fresh. Some of the songs begin with the women singing "fa, so la" exercises, which was called "shape note" singing because some places taught singing with notes as shapes--circle, rectangle, diamond, triangle. But it's the music that counts, and there are treasures here. They include two versions of "Amazing Grace," one familiar, one with an unusual melody and a piece called "Blooming Vale" which is as sophisticated as anything on their previous albums. "Shall We Gather at the River" is performed with a clarity and loveliness that makes us forget that it's normally sung as background to movies about the Great Depression. The foursome sometimes sing in rich harmonies and occasionally alone or in pairs or trios. This is glorious Americana and highly recommended. --Robert Levine
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spiritual americana.......2007-01-06
I have some of the older Anonymous 4 recordings which are more medieval
and gregorian in style (I love them!). They move on to cover spiritual
basics of the 1800s. If you like classical music, perfect harmonies
and spiritual americina, then you will be blessed!
Rich Heritage.......2006-10-11
Anonymous 4 consistently produces exquisite and authentically beautiful recordings and this one presents early American hymns in ways few groups can manage. Some tunes are highly recognizable while others are 'new' to me but a refreshing reminder of the singing heritage of religious societies in times past. For those who enjoy old hymns and authentic renderings, this is a must buy.
Superb .......2006-08-07
This collection of American Christian music is not only an enthralling musical experience but a spiritually uplifting one as well. Anonymous Four have transferred their luminous vocal quality to a new space with perfect success.
Can't walk away from it!.......2006-08-07
My only "complaint" about the CD is that I absolutely HAVE to sit and listen to the entire thing whenever I start it up! I usually have music playing in the background while doing other things, but not this one! There are no tracks that I find myself wanting to skip over as in most collections. In fact, I usually find myself going back and listening to selected tracks again (and again and...) after taking the hour+ to listen to the whole thing through once.
These four ladies produce a unique and remarkable sound. I can't recommend it enough.
Mana from Heaven.......2006-05-08
I think the title of this CD is perfect. I first heard an interview for this CD on Public Radio and fell in love. I had never heard Anonymous 4 before then but look for all I can find of their music now. The title is perfect as the women sound like Angels and the music lifts the spirit. I find myself singing the old version of Amazing Grace all the time now. Incredible and a huge blessing to all who hear it.
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- Not A Music Critic ... But A Lover Of All Music ...
- Misleading title scheme
- Don't Bother...Really!
- Could have been better
- Some great tracks, but flawed nonetheless
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ASIN: B0000058HR
Release Date: 1996-01-30 |
Tracks:
- Suite No. 3 In D Major: Air On The G String - Frank Shipway
- Fur Elise - Beethoven
- Piano Concerto No. 23 In A Major, K. 488: II. Adagio - Arie Vardi
- The Four Seasons, Op. 8: Summer: I. Allegro - Alberto Lizzio
- Nutcracker Suite: Dance Of The Flutes - Jonel Perlea
- Ombra mai fu: Handel's Largo - Philip Gibson
- Waltz In A-Flat Major, Op. 39 - Brahms
- Prelude In A Major, Op. 28 No. 7 - Chopin
- Reverie - DeBussy
- Canon In D - Gunter Kehr
- Spring Song - Mendelssohn
- Symphony No. 9 In C Major, K. 73: III. Menuetto - Gunter Kehr
- Sarabande - I Musici di Zagreb
- Eine kleine Nachtmusik: III. Menuetto; Allegretto - Libor Pesek
- Suite No. 2 In B Minor: Menuet - Gunter Kehr
- Concerto Grosso In D Major, Op. 6 No. 4: Vivace - I Musici di Zagreb
- Ave Maria - Hans Hagan And His Orchestra
- Sleeping Beauty Ballet Suite: Waltz - Lawrence Siegel
- Concerto In D Minor For 2 Oboes & Strings, Op. 42 No. 2: I. Largo - Piero Santi
- Trumpet Concerto In D Major - Gunter Kehr
- Lullaby - Hans Hagan And His Orchestra
- Nutcracker Suite: Chinese Dance - Don Jackson
- Symphony No. 5 In D Minor, Op. 107: Andante - David Zinman
- Oboe Concerto In D Minor: II. Andante e spicatto - Paul Angerer
- Gianni Schicci: O mio babbino caro - Nikea Baroza
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Not A Music Critic ... But A Lover Of All Music ..........2006-08-29
Let's not be too harsh regarding this CD. I purchased this as my first baby step into the classical genre and it absolutely made me fall in love with classical music and appreciate it in a way I never could when people tried to make me like it. It is such a wide variety of classical music and I find romance to be joyful, tragic, gentle, harsh & a complete roller coaster that I found all in this ONE CD! It also made my boyfriend who hates, or shall I say HATED classical music NOW like it! That was an amazing feat! We now have many classical cd's and we always go back to this one for dinner parties, romantic baths and other things... I played this CD so much, that it got damaged and I just purchased another one to replace the one I bought years ago. If you are a critic, stay away from this cd, you will rob it of its beauty & innocence. If you are a beginner and want to open your mind to all that classical music has to offer, then this is the best money you can spend. BUY & ENJOY!!!
Misleading title scheme.......2006-01-01
This is what bothered me about the CD. Three of the biggest eras in classical music were: the baroque era, the classical era, and the romantic era. Now, with CD's titled baroque favorites, classical favorites and romantic classics, one would expect these CD's to be era specific. Such is not the case. If you read the back of the CD it even says "from the romantic era of music", but the there are composers like Vivaldi (baroque) and Debussy (impressionism) on this CD. About more than half are from the wrong eras. So this music is romantic in the non-musical sense of the word, which is fine, but a little bit misleading.
Don't Bother...Really!.......2005-02-21
Not what I call classical composers! THis cd is annoying in a way I really can't stand. It lacks the pure elegance of the classical days. Don't buy this cd unless you want a phony all around bad album played by cheap ameteurs.
Could have been better.......2004-02-19
I think the quality is good, and better on a few tracks, but all these romantic tracks?? Not what I listened to. Actually I was kind of disappointed; I had purchased an abundance of the "Favorites" collection some were better than others.
I was kind of perturbed when some same tracks on this CD were on another CD, and visa versa.
Still, I suppose for the price, one can't go wrong.
Some great tracks, but flawed nonetheless.......2004-01-12
Whether or not this CD lives up to its promise of "Romantic" music is not truly a concern, being that the entire nature of classical music is that it is open to one's own interpretation. However, I can speak to the quality of the recordings themselves.
A few of the tracks (Reverie, Canon, Sarabande, a few others) are absolutely superb. Well recorded, and played with genius bravado, coupled with great arrangements (it was interesting to hear Reverie outside of its native instrument, the Piano). Most of the tracks, however, are absolutely horrid. Fur Elise for the sheer amateurish quality, Vivaldi's Concerto for oboe and strings sounds like it was copied from an old phonograph record, as does Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty Suite, Mendelssohn's Spring Song, and Puccini's Gianni Schicci, and a few others. A few other tracks still are played horribly, most of them already mentioned.
All in all, for the price you are getting quite a few good tracks, but don't expect stellar quality. I would instead recommend Chopin's Nocturnes and Mozart's and Tchaikovsky's Piano concertos of you're looking for something romantic.
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Bride's Guide to Wedding Music
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Release Date: 1993-09-14 |
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- Three Lute Dances: Prelude: Courante
- Sonata In E-Flat: Prelude: Adagio
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 In G: Prelude: Allegro
- Water Music: Prelude: Suite No. 1- Air
- Processional: Trumpet Voluntary (The Prince Of Denmark's March)
- Te Deum: Processional: Prelude
- Processional: Canon In D
- Processional: Trumpet Tune
- Lohengrin: Processional: 'Wedding March'
- Cantata 147: Ceremony: 'Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring'
- The Four Seasons: Ceremony: 'Spring' - Allegro
- Ceremony: 'Ave Maria'
- Five Mystical Songs: Ceremony: 'The Call'
- Ceremony: 'Sheep May Safely Graze'
- A Midsummer Night's Dream: Recessional: 'Wedding March'
- Solomon: Recessional: 'Arrival Of The Queen Of Sheeba'
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 In F: Recessional: First Movement
- Organ Symphony No. 5: Recessional: Toccata
Customer Reviews:
Middle of the road wedding music.......2007-01-20
I bought this cd because I had everything in my wedding planned to the last tiny detail except the ceremony music. All the songs on the cd are nice traditional wedding songs. I did not use any of the music from the cd, but I am glad I bought it because it helped me realize that traditional wedding music was not what I wanted. All and all a nice classical music cd but not for brides who really want a personal ceremony. BTW I went with Enya and Lorena McKennitt.
just what I was looking for.......2007-01-10
We wanted traditional wedding music and found it in this CD. I'm no music expert, but the arrangements and performances seemed fine. I would definitely recommend this CD for any bride looking for a concise collection of traditional wedding pieces.
Most Chosen Selections.......2006-03-13
As a wedding officiant, my wife and I are often asked to assist the couple with other services for their ceremony, such as music. For this, we have a very large selection in our music library to choose from. We have put together a catalog of cd's that we loan out to the couple for their review, and most often, their selections come from BRIDE'S GUIDE TO WEDDING MUSIC.
If you're planning a traditional or formal wedding on a budget, this cd has it all. There are even two selections of Wagner's "Wedding March" to choose from. Only two of the selections have vocals, the rest are all extraordinary instrumental selections.
Often, even around the house or in my car, I find myself listening to this cd. The music is soothing, refreshing, uplifting and most enjoyable. I recommend this cd over all other wedding music cd's.
Another Great Reference CD.......2006-01-09
This is a great compilation, CD, along with Bride's Guide to Wedding Music Volume 2, to use as a reference for some of the more popular wedding songs; just about everything on here is standard fare for weddings. All of the musicians are generally superb, and the sound quality is very good. However, this is most useful if you are playing the CD at your wedding, or using it as a reference CD to talk over potential music selections with an organist, a string quartet, etc. Like my review for Volume 2, I only gave it four stars based on practicality, not on quality. If it were just quality, I would give it five stars. I purchased this CD since I am in the process of making my own wedding CD (I am a professional, freelance violinist), and this was nice to listen to, even just as background music for dinner. BTW: beware of reviewers who don't use their names, especially "A music fan." This is most likely the producer of the "Wedding Traditions" CD and he slanders other CDs so his will look better. You'd think that in the wedding music business people would have better ethics, but unfortunately, that's not always the case. The best advice I can give, as a classical musician myself, if to take time to listen to the sound clips, and if possible, try to find them on iTunes where they might sound higher quality. This is the only real way of knowing whether the CD is right for you.
A Nice CD.......2005-12-30
This is a very nice CD.
Our daughter used some of the songs on this CD
and some of the songs that are on the
"Classical Wedding Traditions" CD for the wedding.
She also used many of the songs on the
"New Wedding Traditions Volume I" CD
Amazon is a great place to find good wedding music
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ASIN: B000003QWH
Release Date: 1994-06-09 |
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- Canon In D
- 'Brandenburg' Concerto No. 3: Allegro
- The Four Seasons - The Winter: Largo And Allegro
- Fanfare ('Masterpiece Theatre' Theme)
- Camerata Romana: Air For The 'G' String
- 'Eine kleine Nachtmusik': Allegro
- Piano Concerto No. 21 ('Elvira Madigan' Theme): Andante
- Introduction To Symphony No. 5
- 'William Tell' Overture: Finale
- 'Aida': Triumphal March
- On The Beautiful, Blue Danube Waltz
- 'The Nutcracker': Waltz Of The Flowers
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- 'Light Cavalry' Overture: Finale
- Carmen: The Toreadors
- ' Midsummer Night's Dream': Wedding March
- Radetzky March
- Symphony No. 9, 'Choral': Finale
- 'Prince Igor': Polovstian Dance No. 17
- Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring
- Peer Gynt: Solveig's Song
- Sleepers, Wake
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- 'The Nutcracker': Dance Of The Mirlitons
- 'The Nutcracker': Dance Of The Sugar-Plum Fairy
- 'Rhapsody In Blue': Highlight
- 'Orpheus In The Underworld': Can-Can
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- Symphony No. 4, 'Italian': Saltarello: Presto
- Piano Concerto No. 20: Romance
- 'The Valkyrie': Ride Of The Valkyries
- 'The Four Seasons' - The Spring: Allegro
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- 'Royal Fireworks Music': la rejouissance: Allegro
- 'Moonlight' Sonata: Adagio Sostenuto
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- Peer Gynt: Dawn From 'Peer Gynt'
- Lohengrin: Prelude To 'Lohengrin'
- 'Lieutenant Kije': Troika From 'Lieutenant Kije'
- Adiago For Strings
- 'Carmen': Habanera From 'Carmen'
- 'Double' Concerto: Allegro From 'Double' Concerto
- The Marriage Of Figaro: Overture To 'The Marriage Of Figaro'
- (Rondo) Alla Turca
- Xerxes: Largo From 'Xerxes'
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CD set is misnamed.......2007-06-08
They should have titled this "classical music for people who love classical music" because most of the selections are typical classical music. The title suggests it would be lively selections of "light classical" music that is more upbeat, i.e. Sabre Dance, etc. I really don't hate classical music at all and have many classical CDs in my collection but I really wanted to hear more exciting selections. I won't be purchasing any more of this set but if you like traditional classical music these are good one.
Do not Buy.......2007-02-21
I do know it says classical music for people who hate it, but serioulsly you would have better luck never listening to classical music again. The recordings are awfull and do not do justice to any of the composers. Buy something else.
Classical Music for People Who Hate Classical Music.......2007-01-30
We love this set of CD's. I just got a new copy because my kids keeping taking our first copy with them so that they can listen at work or in their bedrooms but then I can never find them.
Seek better versions.......2006-12-09
If you are fairly new to classical purchases then compilation CD's can be useful for deciding what to buy next. Sometimes you only need a small taste of a piece to inspire you to buy a release with the whole performance on. The problem with this compilation however is that most of the versions are poor in performance or recording quality (or both) when compared to the best versions and the fact that the conductors aren't even credited on the track listing made me suspect that this would be the case. One of my favorite classical pieces is Tchaikovsky's 1812 festival overture but if the first CD version I had heard had been the finale excerpt that is on this compilation I may not have gone on to buy the whole thing. Luckily I heard Adrian Leaper's version first and Adrian's version is rather good.
My classical CD buying experience is limited to only a couple of dozen discs but I have found that the Naxos and Deutshe Grammophon releases are fairly safe. Avoid any release which does not name the conductors on the track listing or sleeve notes.
It Is What It Is.......2006-10-27
It's fitting that this page is fraught with the same kind of silly snobbery that turns people off from classical music (and necessitates collections like this) in the first place.
Any criticism of this compilation, which focuses on the quality of the performances or the fact that many tracks are excerpts, misses the point. This is not a collection for people who consider such things, nor does it purport to be. The idea is to package as many ultra-famous classical melodies as possible in one affordable collection and market it to people who have never purchased a classical recording. As such, top-tier performances are likely too expensive to be sold so cheaply and are unnecessary anyway. Those of us who already know and love a piece or two can forgive the compilers the inclusion of sub-par recordings, when we are exposed to so many other beautiful pieces for the first time.
It probably comes as a shock for some to hear that most people are not familiar with these classics. We may hear snippets on TV or movies, but are left with no idea as to the composer or historical context. With that in mind, it is extremely intimidating to begin buying classical. I suppose those among us, who so thoroughly dismissed the very notion of a boxed set like this, would have us begin by buying full albums by reputable interpreters. Surprisingly enough though, the majority of people would consider that a tad cost-prohibitive.
To conclude, this is a STARTER collection. It will either affirm a listener's feelings about classical music or lead to an interest in purchasing better recordings. Ideally, I suppose the interpretations would be better, but, for reasons mentioned above, that just isn't in the cards for a collection of this nature. If you're familiar with 50 different recordings of "The Ring" series, or have season tickets to the New York Philharmonic, then this probably isn't for you. For us cretins with limited foreknowledge of classical music though, it serves as a succinct introduction with little to complain about.
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25 Baroque Favorites
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ASIN: B0000058I7
Release Date: 1996-08-20 |
Tracks:
- Canon
- Concerto In D Minor For 2 Oboes & Strings, Op. 42, No. 2: I. Largo
- Water Music: VI. Minuet
- Trumpet Concerto In D: II. Adagio
- Sarabande
- Oboe Concerto In D Minor: II. Adagio
- Concerto In D For Trumpet & Strings: III. Grave
- Air On The G String
- Adagio For Strings In G Minor
- The Four Seasons: Spring, II. Largo
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, BWV 1049: II. Andante
- Concerto In D For 2 Trumpets & Strings: II. Largo
- Concerto Grosso In D Minor, Op.3 No. 11: I. Allegro
- Concerto In D For 6 Trumpets & Strings: II. Adagio
- Ombra mai fu: Handel's Largo
- Trumpet Sonata No. 1 In F: II. Grave
- Suite In F Major For Horn, 2 Oboes & Strings: III. Der Alster Echo
- Concerto In C For Viola Pomposa & Strings: II. Andante
- Concerto In D For Trumpet, 2 Violins, Viola, Basso & Continuo: I. Allegro
- Hapsichord Concerto In G Minor, BWV 1058: First Mvt.
- Sonata For Trumpet & Strings: I. Allegro
- Concerto Grosso No. 5 In D, Op. 6: I. Larghetto
- Concerto in D for Trumpet, 2 Oboes, Strings & Continuo: I. Allegro
- Concerto grosso In G Minor, Op. 6 No. 8: II. Allegro
- Trumpet Voluntary
Customer Reviews:
poor sound quality.......2004-09-29
a great selection of baroque favorites, but the sound quality, especially on the pachelbel canon, not great at all. for that reason, i cannot recommend getting it. what do you expect for five dollars, right !>? i would suggest spending a little more money and getting something that you can't bear to part with, for continued listening enjoyment.
SUPERB.......2004-02-19
An introduction to the best baroque music by famous composers.
Great sound on this CD. There are over 10 CD's in this Farorites collection, and this by far is one of the best ones.
If you like the classical sounds of music, then you will like this. Check out the samples on this page that they provide, that's the best way to review.
In this case: I'm baroque.......2004-02-07
I'm not usually a classical listener kind of gal. The only reason I stumbled onto this cd is because my favorite tune from a movie is on it. Sarabande is also played on the movie Persuasion (author: Jane Austen). I wanted to have that tune. Followed the links and landed on the Baroque cd. Ordered it. Sarabande is my favorite, followed by Canon, four seasons: spring, etc. I love this cd! It feels happy and light. For me, as a writer and an animator, it adds extra emotional impact when creating as well as influencing my imagination more. I recommend this cd when people want to feel like spring.
Come to laugh and stay to cry.......2003-11-26
Circumspect at first about buying any CD with a "best of" title, this one really exceeds expectations. Also bought the Vivaldi disc in this series which is likewise exceptional. With the caveat that "Ombra mai fu" is repeated in various of the "25 favorites" collections, I recommend these recordings wholeheartedly, especially in terms of cost per track.
"Canon" is the flagship piece on this CD, a lush arrangement that will move a strong man to tears. Almost as powerful are Bach's "Air on the G String" and of course, Handel's "Ombra mai fu". The disc ends on an up note with "Trumpet Voluntaire".
At this price, you can send "Baroque favorites" to every Classical music lover you know. I would recommend sending this CD even to people who don't like Classical...you might just change their minds.
Great Introduction to Beautiful Music.......2000-07-08
The Baroque period (1600-1750) was one of the most important in the history of music because many of our modern musical forms come from this time. The baroque style is diverse, including such elements as contrast and a deep emotionalism. Although orchestras perform the songs, many individual instruments are highlighted. The baroque composers especially loved strings, the trumpet, and the oboe. The songs range from the vibrant and the lively to the slow and the sad. I have found this CD is excellent as background music for studying, reading, or driving in rush hour traffic, mainly because the music is calming and relaxing. Baroque masters such as Bach and Handel are still popular today and their songs are loved by many. Fans of popular music will recognize a few of the songs on this CD. "Air on the G String" (Bach) was used by Procol Harum in their song "A Whiter Shade of Pale." "Canon," one of the most popular baroque songs today, is often performed at weddings and has been incorporated into pop songs by artists such as the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Vitamin C, and Rod McKuen.
This CD is considered an introduction to baroque music. It includes some of the most famous composers and their best songs. For example, Bach, Handel, and Vivaldi each have three songs on this disc. The liner notes are sparse, but a brief history of baroque music is included. Because of the inexpensive price and the huge amount of music (25 songs, 74 minutes of music), I highly recommend this for anyone who already loves the baroque style or wants an excellent introduction to this beautiful music.
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- GREAT WEDDING MUSIC!
- Good Music
- A very complete selection of ceremony music!
- Comprehensive Classical Selection
- Just one note...
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A Bride's Guide to Wedding Music
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ASIN: B00005YD53
Release Date: 2002-02-19 |
Tracks:
- Bach: Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring
- Vivaldi: Largo Winter
- Bach: Air On A G String
- Torelli: Trumpet Concerto
- Bach: Sheep May Safely Graze
- Handel: Let The Bright Seraphim
- Handel: Pastoral Symphony
- Boccherini: String Quintet, Minuet
- Mendelssohn: On Wings Of Song
- Liszt: Dream Of Love
- Rachmaninov: Vocalise
- Debussy: Claire De Lune
- Satie: Gymnopedie No.1
- Gluck: Dance Of The Blessed Spirits
- Debussy: Arabesque
- Bizet: Intermezzo
- Elgar: Salut D'amour
- Debussy: Prelude A L'apres - Midi D'un Faun
Tracks:
- Wagner: Bridal Chorus
- Clarke: Trumpet Voluntary
- Handel: Royal Fireworks Music, Overture
- Gabrieli: Canzon V
- Charpentier: Te Deum
- Purcell: Trumpet Tune
- Mussorgsky: Promenade
- Pachebel: Canon In D
- Handel: Larghetto
- Vivaldi: Guitar Concerto In D Major, Largo
- Handel: Water Music, Air
- Macdowell: To A Wild Rose
- Beethoven: Pathetique Sonata, Adagio
- Melchior: Adagio
- Gounod: Ave Maria
- Schubert: Ave Maria
- Franck: Panis Angelicus
- Faure: Pie Jesu
- Rachmaninov: Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini
- Schumann: Romance For Violin And Piano
- Massenet: Meditation
Tracks:
- Mendelssohn: Wedding March
- Vivaldi: Concerto For Two Trumpets In B, Allegro
- Telemann: Trumpet Concerto In D, Allegro
- Vivaldi: Spring, Allegro
- Telemann: Trumpet Concerto In B, Allegro
- Handel: Concerto Grosso, Hornpipe
- Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No.4, Allegro
- Handel: Arrival Of The Queen Of Sheba
- Schumann: Piano Quintet In E Flat Major
- Widor: Toccata
- Dubois: Toccata
- Walton: Crown Imperial
- Bach: Cantata No.51. 'Jauchzet Gott In Allen Landen.' Alleluia
- Mozart: Exsultate Jubilate, Alleluia
- Handel: Water Music, Hornpipe
- Chopin; Variations On A Theme From 'La Cenerentola'
- Faure: Sicilienne
- Offenbach: Barcarolle
- Faure: Berceuse
- Saint-Saens: The Swan
- Brahms: Waltz In A Flat
- Grieg: Wedding Day At Troldhaugen
Album Description
The process of choosing music for a wedding day can certainly be a daunting process for any couple. There are many choices and the questions can be endless. Traditional music or something off the beaten path? Will your Mom cry (and not in a good way) if you do not come down the aisle to the traditional Wedding March from Wagner, or are you eager to try something new? This collection is designed to give the bridal couple some key pointers to navigate the world of classical music for their wedding day. The package includes over 3 1/2 hours of music on 3 CDs for all portions of the wedding service, all from the Naxos classical label (known for high-quality recordings at inexpensive prices). Wedding day favorites are there, along with new discoveries and tunes you may have never considered for a wedding. All pieces are hand selected by professional wedding musicians and consultants. As a bonus, the 20 page booklet will lead you through the process of choosing music, from hiring musicians to sample programs. Everything you need to create your own unique personal wedding soundtrack.
Customer Reviews:
GREAT WEDDING MUSIC!.......2007-01-24
I used these CD's for my wedding, and I was so happy I did. You need to buy this CD if you like having a traditional wedding! :)
Good Music.......2006-07-05
I bought these CDs for my wedding, in ceremony and reception. Also, when I created my own wedding video, I used it as background music.
A very complete selection of ceremony music!.......2005-02-02
I am getting married in several months and we couldn't decide what music we wanted at our wedding ceremony. This three disk compilation reminded us of all the great ones- including new options we hadn't thought about. I really enjoyed hearing the organ and strings versions of the songs. If you're someone who hears a classical or baroque piece of music, but can't remember the name or the precise tune, this is a must-have to jog your memory and trigger the tear ducts!
Comprehensive Classical Selection.......2004-04-15
I searched all over for a CD set that had a somewhat comprehensive list of classical selections that are traditionally played at weddings. When I found this 3 CD set, I was very pleased. It contains 61 works from almost as many composers. This set might not contain the "best recording ever" of each of the selections, however it is very well done and the quality is very good. I used it primarily to choose the pieces that I wanted to have played by the church organist, and so the actual recordings were more for my consumption rather than for use in the ceremony/reception itself. However, I would not have hestitated to use the CD's in the wedding itself if needed. The book inside includes a list of suggested songs for various wedding styles (formal, outside, morning, etc.). From the classical neophyte to the seasoned classical music expert, this CD set will meet if not exceed expectations.
Just one note..........2003-06-07
I have not heard this album, so I cannot rate it as a whole. (The form made me include a rating, but disregard that.) However, I want to point out that track 36, the Pie Jesu from Gabriel Faure's Requiem is - well, from a requiem, a mass for the dead. The Pie Jesu is a lovely, gentle movement, and it has a beautiful and pure sound that does seem to fit the mood of a wedding. The Latin words, however, mean "Merciful Lord Jesus, grant them everlasting rest," where "them" refers to the dead.
Beautiful, but perhaps not so suitable for a wedding.