Air, Fire & Water: Music By Handel

1. Music for the Royal Fireworks, for orchestra, HWV 351
Composed by George Frideric Handel
with David Rowland , Paul Carroll , Paul Carroll , Paul Carroll , Sally Civval

2. Recorder Sonata in A minor, Op.1/4, HWV 362
Composed by George Frideric Handel
with David Rowland , Paul Carroll , Paul Carroll , Paul Carroll , Sally Civval

3. Rodelinda, regina de' Langobardi, opera, HWV 19 Overture, arr for harpsichord
Composed by George Frideric Handel
with David Rowland , Paul Carroll , Paul Carroll , Paul Carroll , Sally Civval

4. Rinaldo, opera, HWV 7 Bel Picaere, arr for recorder & continuo
Composed by George Frideric Handel
with David Rowland , Paul Carroll , Paul Carroll , Paul Carroll , Sally Civval

5. Rinaldo, opera, HWV 7 Lascia Ch'io Pianga, arr for recorder & continuo
Composed by George Frideric Handel
with David Rowland , Paul Carroll , Paul Carroll , Paul Carroll , Sally Civval

6. Rinaldo, opera, HWV 7 Sulla Ruota, arr for recorder & continuo
Composed by George Frideric Handel
with David Rowland , Paul Carroll , Paul Carroll , Paul Carroll , Sally Civval

7. Oboe Sonata in F major, HWV 363a
Composed by George Frideric Handel
with David Rowland , Paul Carroll , Paul Carroll , Paul Carroll , Sally Civval

8. Water Music Suite, No.3 for orchestra in G major, HWV 350
Composed by George Frideric Handel
with David Rowland , Paul Carroll , Paul Carroll , Paul Carroll , Sally Civval

9. Scipione (Publio Cornelio Scipione), opera, HWV 20 Overture, arr for harpsichord
Composed by George Frideric Handel
with David Rowland , Paul Carroll , Paul Carroll , Paul Carroll , Sally Civval

10. Recorder Sonata in F major, Op.1/11, HWV 369
Composed by George Frideric Handel
with David Rowland , Paul Carroll , Paul Carroll , Paul Carroll , Sally Civval

11. Flute Sonata in D major, HWV 378
Composed by George Frideric Handel
with David Rowland , Paul Carroll , Paul Carroll , Paul Carroll , Sally Civval

Air, Fire & Water: Music By Handel,Handel,Badinage,Meridian,Classical,Classical Music

Average customer rating: Awesome Set! Elmer Bernstein Film Music Collection Overall a strong Goldsmith sampler Jerry Goldsmith - 40 years of pleasure Almost the perfect compilation

Jerry Goldsmith: 40 Years of Film Music Jerry Goldsmith Manufacturer: Silva America ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Star Trek | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Essential Elmer Bernstein Film Music Collection The Music of John Williams: 40 Years of Film Music Epics: The History of the World According to Hollywood John Barry: The Collection Paramount 90th Anniversary Collection: Scores ASIN: B0009KIYDG Release Date: 2005-08-09

Tracks:

1. Blue Max, The
2. Blue Max, The
3. Blue Max, The
4. Blue Max, The
5. Blue Max, The
6. The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: Doctor Kildare / Room 222 / Waltons, The / Barnaby Jones / Television Themes Medley
7. In Harm's Way
8. The Sandpebbles: Chinatown / Patch Of Blue, A / Poltergeist / Papillon / Wind And The Lion, The / Motion Pictures Medley
9. Generals, The
10. Tora! Tora! Tora!
11. Wild Rovers, The
12. Pursuit
13. Wind And The Lion, The

Tracks:

1. QB VII
2. QB VII
3. QB VII
4. QB VII
5. QB VII
6. Waltons, The
7. Papillon
8. Police Story
9. Omen, The
10. Capricorn One
11. Swarm, The
12. Boys From Brazil, The
13. , The (First) Great Train Robbery
14. Alien
15. Star Trek The Motion Picture

Tracks:

1. Masada
2. Poltergeist
3. First Blood - Rambo II
4. Twilight Zone: The Movie
5. Under Fire
6. Under Fire
7. Under Fire
8. Under Fire
9. Gremlins
10. Baby - Secret Of The Lost Legend
11. Legend
12. Lionheart
13. Rambo III
14. Total Recall

Tracks:

1. Star Trek Voyager
2. Basic Instinct
3. Russia House, The
4. Gremlins II
5. Medicine Man
6. Shadow, The
7. Forever Young
8. First Knight
9. Powder
10. Airforce One
11. L.A. Confidential
12. Mummy, The
13. Haunting, The

Album Description

Jerry Goldsmith's death in 2004 marked the end of one of the greatest careers in film composing. This lavish 57 track 4 CD set traces the path of his astonishing achievements and includes recordings conducted by Goldsmith himself. Featuring The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, The Philharmonia Orchestra, The National Philharmonic Orchestra, and The Daniel Caine Orchestra. Includes over 280 minutes of music.

Customer Reviews:

Awesome Set!.......2007-07-01

I am a huge fan of Jerry Goldsmith. They did a great job preserving his vision. I can listen to this collection for hours. Great music!

Elmer Bernstein Film Music Collection.......2006-11-03

This is compilation of hit film music from one of the greatest composers in motion pictures. What is surprising though is the music not included like the Ghost And The Darkness, the 13th Warrior, Rudy and others. To be sure, 4 discs are not enough for a composure of this stature. THe recording, however, is an "engineering masterpiece" which makes the music even more enjoyable than when you first heard it at the movies. When are we ging to get the music that was omittd from this compilaton?

Overall a strong Goldsmith sampler.......2006-04-11

Okay, this is a CD review, so the focus is on music, but I've got to say this first: this has got to be a contender for the ugliest cover art ever. I mean, come on...instead of a tribute to the composer, the cover looks like someone spilled a glass of merlot over a NASA photo.

Fortunately, even an ugly cover will not ruin good music. And the good news is that I'd say about 75 percent of the music is good....and on a 4 cd set, that's a lot. Like other Silva compilations, the strength of this compilation is the variety. There are selections from the big releases (Star Trek, Omen, Rambo), but there is also a healthy dose of tracks from the smaller releases(Under Fire, Lionheart, The Swarm).

Two examples come to mind. Capricorn One and The Great Train Robbery are two movies that are not exactly household names today, but are dominated by two of Goldmith's finest main themes. The City of Prague Philharmonic come through with terrific renditions. And there are plenty of other strong performances...a few being concert versions conducted by Goldsmith himself. Suprisingly, "The Wind and the Lion" works, which is no small accomplishment given the ferentic original performance of "Raisuli Attacks".

It's not a complete success. A few of the performances fall flat, particularly some of the more inventive scores. Total Recall is just bad, mangling the performance with poor percussion and synthesizer choices to boot. Also a letdown is the Klingon Attack from the first Star Trek movie. The Prague Philhamonic attempt doesn't sound bad--it's just that once you've heard the original soundtrack's "blaster beam" with enough bass to rattle your teeth...well let's just say Silva's version is a little tinny in comparison.

But I shouldn't dwell on the negative. Overall, this is a strong sampler of Goldsmith's variety. There are plenty of quality performances here, and despite a few omissions (noticeably Planet of the Apes)this is a very good release from Silva.

Jerry Goldsmith - 40 years of pleasure.......2006-02-22

It was wonderful to hear Mr. Goldsmith's music that went all the way back to The Man from UNCLE, The Waltons, Dr Kildare, etc. And then to hear his music up to the present. The man was a genius!

Almost the perfect compilation.......2005-12-31

Age has its value.... This sweeping collection of compositions brings back so many great memories. This collection shows how significant Goldsmith was for both the movie screen and the small screen. With such a grand collection, every reader can be assured that at least one movie or TV program they like or remember had Goldsmith's contribution. It was an amazing life and the collection well worth having.

However, as sweepig as it is, there are a few holes in the selection. "First Contact", one of the sweetest and richest compositions from the Star Trek is absent. "The Ghost and the Darkness" is missing and the "Medicine Man" music should include the theme song. By dwelling on several selections from the Blue Max, these were squeezed out. Three full and important movie themes got the axe.

However, all but "The Ghost and the Darkness" are readily available and not overly expensive as is the "Ghost" CD. This is a must have for the TV and movie music fan.

Before there was Hans Solo there was Napolean Solo, before ER there was Dr. Kildare. Jerry Goldsmith IS Sci-Fi. "Resistance is futile.. you MUST assimilate this CD collection."

Average customer rating: Fire and Ice? Fire, yes. But ? Brava Sarah! Theresa NY I'm impressed . . . Chang v. Perlman Great Sarasate Wow!

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Tracks:

1. Con Fant On 'Carmen', Op.25: Intro: Allegro Moderato
2. Con Fant On 'Carmen', Op.25: I. Moderato
3. Con Fant On 'Carmen', Op.25: II. Lento Assai
4. Con Fant On 'Carmen', Op.25: III. Allegro Moderato
5. Con Fant On 'Carmen', Op.25: IV. Moderato
6. Meditation
7. Tzigane, Rapsodie De Con
8. Romance in f, Op.11
9. Romance in F, Op.50
10. Ste No.3 in D, BWV 1068: Air
11. Zigeunerweisen, Op.20

Amazon.com

Here's a handy collection of popular works for violin and orchestra. The title apparently refers to the mix of warmly romantic music, like the Massenet Méditation, and flashy virtuoso stuff, like the Sarasate Carmen Fantasy and Zigeunerweisen. Sarah Chang excels in both areas. Her Dvorák and Beethoven Romances are sweetly sung, while the insanely virtuosic Tzigane by Ravel, with its wild staccato and chordal effects, she tosses off without breaking a sweat. Except for the romanticized Bach Air from the Suite No. 3, there are no stylistic transgressions, and the mix of fiery virtuoso fare and romantic slower beauties keeps interest alive throughout. Conductor Placido Domingo's proficient accompaniments don't get in her way. All the selections are familiar. Such violin virtuosi as Suk, Oistrakh, Grumiaux, Vengerov, and Perlman have recorded most of them, often coming closer to capturing the inner glow of the music. But Chang's exciting performances can't fail to please, especially if you want all these favorites on one disc. --Dan Davis

Customer Reviews:

Fire and Ice? Fire, yes. But ? Brava Sarah! Theresa NY.......2005-04-22

After listening to this CD by Sarah Chang I can see the Fire in all of the selections, even the "Meditiation" by Massenet. But where the Ice comes in I cannot tell. Sarah plays with such vibrance and zeal and even if you've never heard the selection before it doesn't matter. Her interpretation of "Zigeunerweisen" is the best I have ever heard. And I think Placido Domingo also does a fabulous job of conducting. All in all, this is one of the most entertaining and enjoyable CD's I own. I urge you to buy it. You won't be sorry.

I'm impressed . . ........2004-10-22

I put the CD in CD player, turned up the volume, and went about the house doing domestic things. I had to stop doing the dishes, dry my hands, and run upstairs (and I do not like the stairs, have major issues with the stairs!) just to check the disc information. The playing was that good, jaw-droppingly so. I'm impressed.

Chang v. Perlman.......2004-10-03

This album has almost the same repertoire as one by Perlman. Some days I prefer the Perlman version, other days I prefer Sarah's version. Sarah has been a perfect technical virtuoso since she was 13. At age 19, she has matured in her artistic interpretation to rival the best in the world. (I consider Itzak Perlman to be the best, but Sarah is nearly his equal, and she is yet quite young.) I eagerly await each new album she publishes. I wish she would come to town so I could hear her live. I also wish she would record occasionally on analog LP, especially direct disc. I find CDs much less faithful to the sound of live music than LPs, though at least todays CD players are somewhat listenable, instead of making the dreadful sounds they did when the medium was new.

Great Sarasate.......2002-12-25

This recording of Carmen and Zigeunerweisen is hard to do any better. Simply great fiddle playing! Chang's vibrato and virtuosity suits this style perfectly and not many can play the page full of thirds in Carmen as well as she did it! Least successful was Beethoven and Bach. I rather prefer a more poetic mood (slower tempo) and a slightly less expansive vibrato for this kind of music. Sarah has a sometimes very broad vibrato well suited for fiery stuff but not so well suited for music that demands a certain level of sophistication. Anyway that is just my personal opinion as a violin freak. I guess the broader audience would not mind since the sound is very nice even if the vibrato is a bit out of control at times.

Thanks Sarah for yet another great recording!

Wow!.......2002-11-16

I think there's only two words to describe her playing --- Absolutely Awesome!

Average customer rating: I can name that tune in three notes A Fabulous CD Mega-Sampler! This really does have 99 tracks! Fun Sampler Useful.

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Tracks:

1. Adagio
2. Air on the G String: Air on the G String, Excerpt
3. Brandenburg Concerto: Third Movement, Excerpt
4. Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring, Excerpt
5. Tocatta & Fugue: Excerpt
6. Adagio for Strings: Excerpt
7. Synphony No. 5: First Movement, Excerpt
8. Symphony No. 9: Fourth Movement, Excerpt
9. Fse: Excerpt
10. Turkish March: Turkish March, Excerpt
11. Moonlight Sonata: Excerpt
12. Symphonie Fantastique: March Ot the Scaffold, Excerpt
13. Damnation of Faust: Excerpt
14. Carmen - Habanera: Habanera, Excerpt
15. Toreador Song [From Carmen]
16. Minuet: Minuet, Excerpt
17. Prince Igor: Polovtsian Dance No 17, Excerpt
18. Hungarian Dance No. 5: No 5, Excerpt
19. Lullaby: No 4, Lullaby, Excerpt
20. "Minute" Waltz: Excerpt
21. Grande Valse Brillante: Excerpt
22. Marche Fune: Marche Fune
23. Appalachian Spring: Excerpt
24. Fanfare for the Common Man: Excerpt
25. Clair de Lune: Excerpt
26. Prelude to the Afternoon: Excerpt
27. Lakm Flower Duet: Flower Duet, Excerpt
28. Symphony No. 9 "New World": Second Movement, "Going Home" Theme, ...
29. The Sorcerer's Apprentice: Excerpt
30. Pomp & Circumstance: Excerpt
31. El Amor Brujo
32. Pavane: Excerpt
33. Rhapsody in Blue: Excerpt
34. American in Paris: Excerpt
35. Funeral March of Marionette: Excerpt
36. Piano Concerto in a Minor: Excerpt
37. Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 - Morning: Morning, Excerpt
38. Messiah - Hallelujah Chorus: Hallelujah Chorus, Excerpt
39. Water Music - Hornpipe: Hornpipe, Excerpt
40. Symphony No. 94 "Surprise": Second Movement, Excerpt
41. The Planets - Mars: Mars, Excerpt
42. Sabre Dance: Sabre Dance, Excerpt
43. Pagliacci: Vesti la Giubba, Excerpt
44. Hungarian Rhapsody
45. Liebestraum No. 3: No 3, Excerpt
46. Cavalleria Rusticana - Intermezzo: Intermezzo, Excerpt
47. Midsummer Night's Dream - Wedding March: Wedding March, Excerpt
48. Symphony No. 4 "Italian": Fourth Movement, Excerpt
49. Rondeau: No 1, Rondeau
50. Piano Concerto No. 21: Andante, Excerpt
51. Eine Kleine Nachtmusik: First Movement, Excerpt
52. The Marriage of Figaro - Overture: Overture, Excerpt
53. Sonata in A - Rondo Alla Turca: Rondo Alla Turca, Excerpt
54. Symphony No. 40: First Movement, Excerpt
55. Night on Bald Mountain: Excerpt
56. Pictures at an Exhibition - Great Cave of Kiev: Great Gate of ...
57. Barcarolle: Barcarolle, Excerpt
58. Orpheus in Hades - Theme II: Excerpt (Theme)
59. Carmina Burana - O Fortuna: O Fortuna, Excerpt
60. Canon: Canon, Excerpt
61. Romeo & Juliet - Montagues & Capulets: Montagues & Capulets, Excerpt
62. Lt. Kije's Wedding: Lt. Kije's Wedding, Excerpt
63. Turandot - Nessun Dorma: Nessun Dorma, Excerpt
64. Piano Concerto No. 2: Second Movement, Excerpt
65. Symphony No. 2: Third Movement, Opening, Excerpt
66. Rhapsody on a Theme: Variation 18, Excerpt
67. Bolero
68. Flight of the Bumblebee
69. Concierto de Aranjuez - Adagio: Adagio, Excerpt
70. The Barber of Seville - Overture: Excerpt
71. The Barber of Sville - Largo Al Factotum: Largo Al Factotum, Excerpt
72. William Tell Overture - Theme II: Excerpt
73. Danse Macabre: Excerpt
74. Gymnope No. 1
75. Symphony N0. 8 "Unfinished": Excerpt
76. Ave Maria: Excerpt
77. Finlandia [Finale: Finale, Excerpt]
78. Valse Triste: No 1, Valse Triste, Excerpt
79. Stars & Stripes Forever: Excerpt
80. Semper Fidelis: Excerpt
81. Blue Danube Waltz: Excerpt
82. Tales from the Vienna Woods: Excerpt
83. Also Sprach Zarathustra: Fanfare, Excerpt
84. Firebird - Infernal Dance & Main Theme: Infernal Dance & Main ...
85. The Nutcracker - Waltz of the Flowers: Waltz of the Flowers, Excerpt
86. Swan Lake - Waltz: Waltz, Excerpt
87. Sleeping Beauty -: Waltz, Excerpt
88. Romeo & Juliet - Theme II: Theme LL, Excerpt
89. Piano Concerto No. 1 - Opening: Opening, Excerpt
90. 1812 Overture - Finale: Finale, Excerpt
91. Fantasia on "Greensleeves": Excerpt
92. Alda - Grand March: Grand March, Excerpt
93. Il Trovatore - Anvil Chorus: Anvil Chorus, Excerpt
94. Requiem - Dies Irae: Dies Irae, Excerpt
95. Rigoletto - La Donna Mobile: La Donna Mobile, Excerpt
96. The Four Seasons "Spring" - Allegro: Allegro, Excerpt
97. The Four Season "Winter" - Largo: Largo, Excerpt
98. Lohengrin - Bridal Chorus: Bridal Chorus, Excerpt
99. Die WalkRide of the Valkyries: Ride of the Valkyries, Excerpt

Customer Reviews:

I can name that tune in three notes.......2005-02-19

My family likes to put this disc in on shuffle and play name that tune. I wish they made more discs like this, only with more obscure works.

A Fabulous CD.......2004-10-14

The Idiot's Guide to Calssical Music is an awesome Cd for those people who want to have a tiny sample of all the great classical compositions. Track 61 and 63 are my favorite.

Mega-Sampler! This really does have 99 tracks!.......2002-03-20

Yes, this CD really does have 99 tracks. How do they do it? Each is about a minuet long. Some are longer, some are shorter, but you get the micro-essential moments of the music.

If you like burning your own CDs, then this is a great source for intra-track fillers, along the lines of They Might Be Giants' "Apollo 18" album, which has all of those short tracks on the end. The idea is to put your CD player on shuffle, so the short tracks get mixed in with the bona fide songs. The result being a very unusual album.

The booklet gives an explanation of the track, where you heard it (i.e. the Warner Brother's Cartoons, or on famous films), and where you can get the full piece of music. So it's a mega sampler CD.

I can honestly say that this CD is a great gift for the friend who has everything.

Fun Sampler.......2001-11-09

For the beginner. You will be surprised at how many of the 99 themes you recognize here. It is an easy introduction to classical music. Nice booklet too.

Useful........1999-03-22

Take it for what it is, a clever and useful GUIDE to classical music. No, it is NOT an uncut rendition of Beethoven's 9th symphony. It IS a cd that will jog your memory. You have heard many of the tunes presented here, but not always knowing what the work was. This is your chance to catch up with all the great classical music you have been exposed to. Cheap too.

Average customer rating: Good job Masterful! Great CD of Classical music's power pieces!

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Tracks:

1. Introduction
2. Ride Of The Valkyries
3. Mars, The Bringer Of War
4. Montagues And Capulets
5. Sabre Dance
6. William Tell Overture (Conclusion)
7. In The Hall Of The Mountain King
8. The Hut On Fowl's Legs
9. The Great Gate At Kiev
10. Fanfare For The Common Man
11. Allegro Con Brio
12. Marche Au Supplice (March To The Scaffold)
13. Sacrificial Dance (The Chosen One)
14. Circus Maximus
15. Les Toreadors
16. Finlandia, Op.26
17. 1812 Overture, Op.49 (Conclusion)

Tracks:

1. Procession Of The Nobles
2. Rakoczy March
3. Ritual Fire Dance
4. The Hero's Battlefield
5. Pines Of The Appian Way
6. Dies Irae
7. Allegro Con Brio
8. Allegretto
9. Air Et Danse Bacchanale
10. Farandole
11. Infernal Dance Of King Kastchei
12. O Fortuna
13. The Wedding Of Kije
14. Hurricane
15. Marche Slave, Op.31

Customer Reviews:

Good job.......2005-08-26

I remember when I was little, I had this cd, but i lost it. I bought a similiar type of one through TIme Life and decided to try the Classical Thunder one. I have like it so far.

Masterful!.......2005-06-15

This two CD set is magnificent. I got the set in the early 1990's when it was advertised on television, along with other releases in Time Life's set. I was struck by the interpretations of the conductors. Whenever I hear these pieces now, I judge them against this recording. Amazing selection as well. There are staples of orchestra repetoire, like Beethoven symphonies, but also gems that are not heard very often, like the Rimsky-Korsakov "Procession of the Nobles." A very impressive recording.

Great CD of Classical music's power pieces!.......2005-06-07

I got this CD when I was around 16 because I loved a lot of the music on this double CD set. As a student pursuing a Music Education major, it has been a great asset for my musically, and just great for listening to. I will drive on short trips and take this with me and blast it louder than the guy in the next car blasting rap music. I also take it skiing as it sets a great tempo down the mountain. This is a great CD for anyone that loves music.

Average customer rating: Celtic Meets Classical Excellent Celtic Cd Just lovely! Amazing The best harpestry CD!

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Tracks:

1. Bright New Morning - Belfast Harp Orchestra
2. The Humours Of Ballyloughlin - Maire Ni Chathasaigh
3. The Golden String Hornpipe - Rudiger Oppermann
4. A Walk On Belfast - Belfast Harp Orchestra
5. Star Of The County Down - Deborah Henson-Conant
6. The Old Woman's Dance - Sileas
7. My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme From Titanic) - Belfast Harp Orchestra
8. The Chestnut Tree Medley - Maire Ni Chathasaigh
9. The Butterfly - Rudiger Oppermann
10. Londonderry Aire (Danny Boy) - Deborah Henson-Conant
11. Seallaibh Curaidh Eoghain - Sileas
12. Breton Medley - Cheryl Ann Fulton
13. Brian Boru's Set - Belfast Harp Orchestra
14. Robert Jordan - Maire Ni Chathasaigh
15. The Minstrel Boy - Deborah Henson-Conant
16. May Song - Rudiger Oppermann
17. Earth, Water, Wind And Fire - Belfast Harp Orchestra

Amazon.com

The pristine tones and lilting melodies of the Celtic harp are immediately inviting. Celtic Harpestry, a companion to a PBS performance special, explores a sound both traditional and modern in a tasteful and evocative collection. This isn't a purist's album--half of the harpists aren't even from the Celtic isles, and among the album's old Irish chestnuts is "My Heart Will Go On," the love theme from Titanic. The otherwise-joyful Belfast Harp Orchestra tromp through the James Horner tune, almost pulling some subtlety out of its overwrought themes. Turlough O'Carolan, the blind patron saint of the Celtic harp, might wish he were deaf as well, if he could hear it. But the bard would be thrilled to hear the 12-piece BHO playing the traditional "Brian Boru's Set" or one of founder Janet Harbison's zephyrlike originals. Her "Earth, Water, Wind and Fire" elicits shifting textures and colors that belie their traditional roots. The song also exemplifies the ethereal side of the Celtic harp explored on Celtic Harpestry with artists like Rüdiger Oppermann. Playing a wire-strung harp accompanied by bass and keyboards, the German harpist soars through crystalline melodies whether he's playing traditional tunes or originals. The most traditional sound actually comes from the American players. Cheryl Ann Fulton gives a straight-up rendition of "Breton Medley," and jazz harpist Deborah Henson-Conant is refreshingly restrained, faithfully rendering "Londonderry Aire (Danny Boy)" and "The Minstrel Boy." Although Celtic Harpestry focuses on slow airs, there are robust performances here, including those by Máire Ni Chathasaigh's group and the harp and vocal duo of Sileas. Outside of the Titanic love theme, Celtic Harpestry is an elegantly wrought collection. --John Diliberto

Customer Reviews:

Celtic Meets Classical.......2007-07-12

Hard rock it ain't. Celtic Harpestry: A Contemporary Celtic Collection may cite "contemporary" in its title, but the style is classic. Rich harmonies and intricate musical textures rise to a crescendo in "Earth, Water, Wind And Fire," the final cut, performed by the Belfast Harp Orchestra.

This collection overlaps several genres. Celtic, classical and New Age meet in what may be the instrument most associated with classical melodies.

If you are a fan of Rap or Hip Hop, keep looking. If you want a hoedown, this is not going to be your cuppa joe. But if you are looking for something elegant - background music for a business or important meeting, for example - this is a wonderful, understated choice.

Excellent Celtic Cd.......2006-12-30

A sibling to "Harpestry," this is a wonderful cd. I am a harper and head up a Celtic Harp Choir at my church (I'm a fulltime church music director), and I have used this cd as a model for my musicians. It's very pleasant to listen to, and you definitely get a good feel for the Celtic style. I highly recommend this!

Just lovely!.......2003-05-25

This uplifting compilation CD from Imaginary Road Records, actually the soundtrack to the public television special "Celtic Harpestry at Lismore Castle, Ireland", is simply beautiful. Especially wonderful are the five numbers by the Belfast Harp Orchestra, an ensemble of 12 harpists who demonstrate remarkable intonation and stunning coordination as they play together on instruments that are difficult enough just to play alone. What a great concept, and what great musicianship! Also featured are individual performers such as Maire Ni Chathasaigh on Irish harp, Rudiger Oppermann on wire-strung harp, Cheryl Ann Fulton on a contemporary lever harp, the harp and song duo Sileas, and Deborah Henson-Conant on a "Camac `Baby Blue' Celtic electroharp". Other instruments, including Uilleann pipes and whistle, violin, viola and concertina, occasionally join in, but the focus is on the harp itself. In all its many forms and combinations, the harpestry on this recording remains soothingly delicate in timbre while at the same time scintillating in technique--in short, a pure delight. If you enjoy "Celtic Harpesty", you're sure to like it's companion release, "Harpestry: A Contemporary Collection", featuring more of a worldwide assortment of harpers. Another great harp compilation CD is "Faces of the Harp" from Narada.

Amazing.......2001-08-30

I always had a desire to learn to play the Celtic harp...and the PBS special and especially this CD made that desire boil over. Don't buy another harp CD before you've listened to this one!
No matter how many times I have listened to this recording, I ALWAYS break into a smile when the Belfast Harp Orchestra begins to play. Nothing prepares you for that 12-harp sound!
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The best harpestry CD!.......2001-07-23

One day in a music shop, my hand knocked three CDs off of a rack. The first CD, though the case was cracked, caught my eye. I bought it five minutes later. In this sweetly harmonized collection, nearly all the songs are wonderful. I would have bought the CD for only My Heart Will Go On-the song is a skillful take of the Titanic (movie) theme, and it seems almost to have a voice of its own. This is a must-have for any harp music lover!

Average customer rating: A Masterpiece Clear and simple

AMERICA'S BUGLE CALLS Manufacturer: Documentary ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Mel Bay Bugler's Handbook Mel Bay Fun with the Bugle One Nation Under God Marching Cadences of the U.S. Marines Mel Bay Presents Infantry Bugle Calls of the American Civil War ASIN: B00005OA52 Release Date: 1996-01-01

Tracks:

1. Reveille/Morning Colors Sequence
2. First Call
3. Attention
4. To the Colors
5. Carry On
6. Assembly
7. First Sergeant's Call
8. Adjutants Call
9. Mass Call
10. Pay Call
11. Officer's Call
12. Semper Fi
13. Roast Beef of Old England
14. Marines Hymn
15. Anchors Aweigh
16. Army Song
17. Semper Paratus
18. Air Force Song/Evening Colors Sequence
19. First Call
20. Attention
21. Retreat
22. Carry On
23. Tattoo
24. Call to Quarters
25. Taps [Single Bugler Version]
26. To Arms
27. General Quarters
28. General Muster
29. To Horse
30. Fligh Quarters
31. Man Torpedo Defense Battery
32. Main Battery Fire Control Exercise
33. Call Away All Boats
34. Fix Bayonets
35. Commence Firing
36. Charge! [Version One]
37. Charge! [Version Two]
38. Cease Firing
39. Abandon Ship
40. Light Smoking Lamp
41. Out Smoking Lamp
42. Company Left March
43. Company Right March
44. Liberty Call
45. Church Call
46. Recall
47. Mail Call
48. Police Call
49. Sick Call
50. Stable Call
51. Band Call
52. Movie Call
53. Surgeon's Party
54. Hail to the Chief - Matthew Farquhar, The Flourishes
55. General's March - Matthew Farquhar, The Flourishes
56. Flag Officer's March
57. Secure
58. Taps [Two Bugler Version]

Album Description

Music: Instrumental only

The famous bugle calls from America's Armed Services including Reveille and Taps.

Customer Reviews:

A Masterpiece.......2007-06-20

Clear and crisp and played with vigor and heart. Mass call is of course Mess Call that someone spelled wrong. What worked for me is that I review four or five calls each night before bed. I hum them first and then listen to the call on the CD. The next day, I work out on the bugle until lip fatigue sets in.

Clear and simple.......2006-08-04

Single bugle calls, clear and simple-recognizable to this Navy/Marine Corps veteran. Also some army stuff if you desire that sort of thing. Quite a lot of quality stuff.

Average customer rating: It's only snippets of the music!

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Tracks:

1. Adagio - Baroque Chamber Orchestra
2. Air On The G String - Festival Strings Lucerne
3. Mvmt. III - Festival Strings Lucerne
4. Aria - Peter Serkin
5. Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring - Norman Luboff Choir
6. Toccata & Fugue In D Minor - Philadelphia Orchestra
7. Adagio For Strings - Boston Symphony Orchestra
8. Mvmt. I - Boston Symphony Orchestra
9. Mvmt. IV - New York Philharmonic
10. Fur Elise - Nellie Kokinos
11. Turkish March - Arthur Fiedler
12. 'Moonlight' Sonata - Jorg Demus
13. March To The Scaffold - Boston Symphony Orchestra
14. Rakoczy March - Arthur Fiedler
15. Habanera/Toreador Song - Arthur Fiedler
16. Minuet - Arthur Fiedler
17. Polovtsian Dance No.17 - Arthur Fiedler
18. Hungarian Dance No.5 - London Festival Orchestra
19. Lullaby - Arthur Fiedler
20. Minute Waltz - Geza Anda
21. Grande Valse Brillante - Geza Anda
22. Marche Funebre - Emanuel Ax
23. Simple Gifts - Copland
24. Fanfare For The Common Man - Philadelphia Orchestra
25. Clair De Lune - Arthur Fiedler
26. Prelude To The Afternoon Of A Faun - Philadelphia Orchestra
27. Flower Duet - Philharmonia Virtuosi
28. Mvmt II. Going Home Theme - Arthur Fiedler
29. The Sorcerer's apprentice - Philadelphia Orchestra
30. March No.1 - Arthur Fiedler
31. Ritual Fire Dance - Arthur Fiedler
32. Pavane - National Philharmonic
33. Rhapsody In Blue - Arthur Fiedler
34. An American In Paris - Arthur Fiedler
35. Funeral March Of A Marionette - Arthur Fiedler
36. Piano Concerto In A Minor - Kjel Baekkelund
37. Morning - Philadelphia Orchestra
38. Hallelujah Chorus - Royal Philharmonic Chorus
39. Alla Hornpipe - Festival Strings Lucerne
40. Mvmt. II - English Chamber Orchestra
41. Mars - Philadelphia Orchestra
42. Sabre Dance - Arthur Fiedler
43. Vesti La Giubba - Placido Domingo
44. Hungarian Rhapsody No.2 - Philadelphia Orchestra
45. Liebestraum No.3 - Arthur Fiedler
46. Intermezzo - National Philharmonic
47. Wedding March - Philadelphia Orchestra
48. Mvmt. IV - Boston Symphony Orchestra
49. Rondeau - U.K. Symphony
50. Andante - Geza Anda
51. Mvmt. I - Boston Symphony Orchestra
52. Overture - Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra
53. Rondo Alla Turca - Walter Hautzig
54. Mvmt. I - English Chamber Orchestra
55. A Night On Bald Mountain - Philadelphia Orchestra
56. Great Gate Of Kiev - Philadelphia Orchestra
57. Barcarolle - Arthur Fiedler
58. Theme II (Can Can) - Arthur Fiedler
59. O Fortuna - New England Conservatory Chorus
60. Canon - Baroque Chamber Orchestra
61. Montagues & Capulets - Boston Symphony Orchestra
62. Lt. Kije's Wedding - Arthur Fiedler
63. Nessun Dorma - Jussi Bjorling
64. Mvmt. III - Rome Opera Chorus
65. Mvmt. III. Opening - London Symphony Orchestra
66. Var. 18 - Leonard Pennario
67. Bolero - Boston Symphony Orchestra
68. Flight Of The Bumblebee - Arthur Fiedler
69. Adagio - Julian Beam
70. Overture/Largo Al Factotum - Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
71. Theme II - Arthur Fiedler
72. Danse Macabre - Philadelphia Orchestra
73. Gymnopedie No.1 - National Philharmonic
74. Symphony No.8 'Unfinished' - Boston Symphony Orchestra
75. Ave Maria - Robert Shaw Chorale
76. Finle - Morton Gould & His Orchestra
77. Valse Triste - Finnish Radio Orchestra
78. Stars & Stripes Forever - Arthur Fiedler
79. Semper Fidelis - Arthur Fiedler
80. Blue Danube Waltz - Arthur Fiedler
81. Tales From The Vienna Woods - Arthur Fiedler
82. Fanfare - Chicago Symphony Orchestra
83. Infernal Dance & Main Theme - Boston Symphony Orchestra
84. Waltz Of The Flowers - Arthur Fiedler
85. Waltz - Philadelphia Orchestra
86. Waltz - Philadelphia Orchestra
87. Theme II - Philadelphia Orchestra
88. Opening - Barry Douglas
89. Finale - Chicago Symphony Orchestra
90. Fantasia On Greensleeves - Philadelphia Orchestra
91. Grand March - Arthur Fiedler
92. Anvil Chorus - Rome Opera Chorus
93. Libiamo (Drinking Song) - Carlo Bergonzi
94. Die Irae - Chicago Symphony Chorus
95. Rigoletto - Placido Domingo
96. Allegro - Jose-Luis Garcia
97. Largo - Jose-Luis Garcia
98. Bridal Chorus - Robert Shaw Chorale
99. Ride Of The Valkyries - Philadelphia Orchestra

Customer Reviews:

It's only snippets of the music!.......2006-02-12

This CD only contains 30-60 second long snippets of each of the pieces. It could be a teaching tool but is not something you can just put on to listen. It does contain reference to popular TV and Film works that contain the music.

Average customer rating: Healthy chunks of Wagner... A great Wagner collection from Stokowski in his nineties

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Customer Reviews:

Healthy chunks of Wagner..........2007-02-20

This near 80min. budget/German compilation, comprises of most of Meastro Stokowski's RCA/BMG stereo recorded Wagner output, from 1961-1974. The 2003 German remastering engineers do not add any significant sound enhancement to what were considered state of the art recordings from their era. Furthermore some of the tracks are either coarse or too heavy in the bass, requiring treble bass adjustments. Stokowski's great interpretation of "Ride of the Valkyries", with sopranos and contralto performers is included. My old LP of the same recording was just as thrilling. Included are orchestral excerpts from each of the "Ring" operas, as well as the Romanesque overture to "Rienzi". The disc is poorly annotated not even mentioning Stokowski's idiosyncrasies of interpretation, instrumentation, and tempo. So, the whole project has a half-hearted faceless effort put on it. Add a star if your a true die-hard Stokowski fan.

A great Wagner collection from Stokowski in his nineties.......2005-12-18

Stokowski grew to be very old but never venerable. Capable of chasing secretaries around his desk at 94, what problems could Wagner pose? None--these recordings from London (1973-74) when the conductor was only 91 and 92 are vigorous, sweeping, immensely enjoyable performances. RCA has bounced this material around in several previous releases, and the sound was always spectacular. Both the LSO and Royal Phil. sound terrific, and without wallowing in the sonic Mardi Gras of Phase 4 Stereo, the kind he got form Decca during this period, this CD throws the music at us, as Stokowski himself did.

As to the famous Stokowski penchant for taffy-pulling, his tempos are almost straight here, and when he does lean into the rubato, as in the Tristan Prelude and Liebestod, one feels the ghost of Wagner smiling down. Stokowski must be his kindred spirit for romantic fervor. Five stars for a cllection rivalled only by Furtwangler, Karajan, and Klemperer (really).

Average customer rating: Well sung and varied repertoire from a legend. Terrifying, Thrilling, Gorgeous! Satanic!

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Tracks:

1. Faust: 'Le veau d'or'
2. La Damnation de Faust: 'Mephistopheles' Serenade'
3. Mefistofele: 'Ecco il mondo'
4. The Demon: 'Ne plach', ditya'
5. Patrie: 'Pauvre martyr obscur'
6. Thais: 'Voila donc la terrible cite'
7. Don Quichotte: Act V (Complete) - Massenet
8. Prince Igor: 'Ni sna, ni otdykha'
9. Boris Godunov: 'Dostig ya vysshei Vlasti'
10. Boris Godunov: 'Uf, tyazhelo! Dai dukh perevadu'
11. Das Rheingold: 'Abendlich strahlt der Sonne Auge'
12. Die Walkure: Wotans Scheidegruss und Feuerzauber
13. The Emperor Jones, Op. 36: 'Standin' In The Need Of Prayer'
14. Goethe: 'Pesnya Mefistofely o blokhe' - Mussorgsky

Customer Reviews:

Well sung and varied repertoire from a legend........2005-09-21

I first heard London as Wotan in a recording of das Rheindgold under Solti. I remember the voice as if resembling molten lava containing vast amounts of energy yet never too quick to release it. The voice was magnificent! When I read that its owner was passed his prime at the time of recording the role, I got quite excited and looked forward to getting to know this voice at the highpoint of its years portraying ( as is it is nicely put) gods and demons.

I value this CD mostly as a historic document of an artist not too well known, because I am missing the emotional build up and thus my own emotional engagement in the music. This is ofcourse often the case with anthologies such as this.

This being said, as I tread my way through more and more complete productions of operas I can see myself coming back to this recording comparing styles, textual insights and ofcourse the vocal techniques used by the different singers in the arias.

It does not sound as if George Londong did anything half heartedly and I believe his renditions are most definately to be reckoned with.

Terrifying, Thrilling, Gorgeous!.......2003-08-29

George London is my idol as far as singing goes. I'm a bass-baritone, myself and I've always admired him. I particulary love the Mussorgsky and Wagner selections. The 'Clock Scene' was absolutely terrifying and the two Wagner songs were majestic and powerful.
London could take any song and do amazing things simply because of the sheer vocal quality of his voice. Not to mention his great acting ability.

Satanic!.......2003-07-14

This is an excellent collection of a some of London's best roles, plus the recordings are clear and lively. His voice is very focused and totally overwhelming. While his "Le veau d'or" can't compare to that of Christoff, London still makes for a great devil.. and his acting is superb. It's unfortunate that they didn't include London's Scarpia (see the 1960 recording of Tosca with Tebaldi and del Monaco) or one of his villains from the Tales of Hoffmann. This CD is a necessity for all fans of one of the century's finest bass-baritones and actors!

Average customer rating: I rate this a perfect 10 **********

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Tracks:

1. Introduction Et Variation Sur L'Air 'Que Ne Suis-Je FougereI' Op.26 - Sor
2. Cinq Preludes Pour Guitare No.4 - Villa-Lobos
3. Variations Sur Un Theme De Django Reinhardt - Brouwer
4. Die Post - Schubert
5. Cinq Preludes Pour Guitare No.2 - Villa-Lobos
6. Cancion Del Emperador - Narvaez
7. Pavanas - Sanz
8. Quartet No.7 III. Adagio Cantabile Sostenuto For Violin, Viola, Cello & Gutar - Paganini
9. Studio In A Major, Op.6 No.12 Andante - Sor
10. Lagrima - Tarrega
11. Granada, Op.47 No.1 - Albeniz
12. Danza - Moreno-Torroba
13. Baden Jazz Suite 'Hommage A Baden Powell' III. Berceuse - Jirmal
14. When The Fire Burns Low - Towner
15. A Song Of Early Spring - Arr. Takemitsu

Tracks:

1. Danza Espanola - Granados
2. Douze Etudes Pour Guitare No.8 Modere - Villa-Lobos
3. Reverie, Op.53 No.1 Andante Sostenuto - Coste
4. Lecon In E Major, Op.31 No.23 Mouvment De Priere Religieuse - Sor
5. Cinq PreludesPour Guitare No.1 - Villa-Lobos
6. Andante Extrait De La Fantasie Symphonique De L'Auteur, Op.38 - Coste
7. Nocturno - Moreno-Torroba
8. 7 Diferenias Sobre 'Guardame Las Vacas' - Narvaez
9. Cinq Preludes Pour Guitare No.5 - Villa-Lobos
10. Quartet No.1 In A Minor II. Andantino For Violin, Cello & Guitar - Paganini
11. El Testmento D' Amelia - Folksong Of Catalan/Arr. Lobet
12. Terzetto In D Major 1. Allegro For Violin, Cell & Guitar - Paganini
13. Valse In E Major - Sor
14. Cinq Preludes Pour Guitare Ne.3 - Villa-Lobos
15. Londonderry Air - Arr. Takemitsu

Customer Reviews:

I rate this a perfect 10 **********.......2006-02-25

A Classical guitarist and collector of the genre, I can only rave about this cd. I purchased several of these cd's for my close friends and family. The two Paganini pieces are awsome.
Hopefully, Denon will produce more of the same. This time they supply the names of their artists. Well Done! Bravo!

Track Listings:

1. Annes De Pelerinage 2
2. Antonín Dvorák: Symphonies Nos. 7 & 8
3. Art of
4. Ascension Day
5. B-Flat Symphonies
6. Beethoven/Sibelius: Violin Concertos
7. Boccherini: String Quartets Op. 2, Nos. 1-6
8. Brahms: Intermezzi Op117; Piano Sonata in Fm No3, Op5
9. Brahms: Variations in B flat major / Fantasie, Op. 17
10. Bruckner: SYMPHONY No. 4

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