Symphonic Suites for Orchestra

1. Scheherazade, symphonic suite for orchestra, Op. 35
Composed by Nikolay Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov
Conducted by Marc Soustrot

Symphonic Suites for Orchestra,Rimsky-Korsakov,Soustrot,Pays De Loire Orch,Pierre Verany,Classical,Classical Music

Average customer rating: Build Baby's Brain through Classics Vol 1 Wonderful stimulating music for baby The greatest CD!! Forget baby, it's mine? Love this CD--why all the complaints?

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Tracks:

1. Eine kleine Nachtmusik: Allegro - Philadelphia Orch; Ormandy, E.
2. Fse
3. Arrival of the Queen of Sheba from "Solomon"
4. Alla Turca
5. Quintet in a Major for Piano and Strings, Op. 114 "Trout"
6. Concerto No. 1 in E Major, RV. 269 "Spring" (From the Four Seasons)
7. "Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring" from Cantata No. 147
8. Canon in D
9. Quintet in a Major for Piano and Strings, Op. 114 "Trout"
10. Air ("On the G String") From Orchestral Suite No. 3, BWV 1068
11. Sheep May Safely Graze from Cantata No. 208
12. Water Music, HWV 348-350 (Wassermusik)
13. Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K. 467 "Elvira Madigan"
14. Serenade No. 13 in G Major, K. 525 "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik"
15. "Dove Sono" from le Nozze Di Figaro, K. 492
16. "Li Darem la Mano" from Don Giovanni, K. 527
17. Bist du Bei Mir, BWV 508

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Hundreds of compilation recordings have been thrust on the market in recent years on the theory that classical music makes a nice, non-threatening accompaniment to everything from working out to making love. And here we have one compilation promising to make your baby smarter. It's offensive enough that the music featured on these compilations is spliced up so that the most you hear of any work is a single movement; what's really annoying is the poor quality of so many of the featured performances. So it is some consolation that the artists here include such 20th-century legends as the Cleveland Orchestra under Szell and the Budapest String Quartet with Mieczyslaw Horszowski. Of course if these folks were alive, one can imagine their violent objection to this presentation of their work. --Gwendolyn Freed

Customer Reviews:

Build Baby's Brain through Classics Vol 1.......2006-07-25

I am a true fan of Classical music and this was purchased as a gift for a co-worker who is adopting a child from China. Therefore I did not open it nor listen to it. The recipient is now overseas picking up their daughter so I know they haven't had the opportunity to listen to it. I think it's a great idea, though, and purchased a used set for my Grandson.

Wonderful stimulating music for baby.......2006-06-23

I am sorry for the previous review who said that intelligence is hereditary. If that is true, all mankind would have been doomed from the start.

Intelligence is not hereditary, but rather a result of stimulation during infancy and birth. Sure, it isn't a guarantee that your child *will* become a genius if you attempt to educate them from birth, but there is no doubt that real educational stimulation of a young mind is a powerful indicator that the child will be more advanced than the average child.

Music is not just notes played. Music--real music--is everything. Though the music of today will fade, classical music will always be around because it is classic. It fits no matter what era you place it in. There is always a home for it. The artists are timeless just as the beautiful melodies are.

I certainly believe that babies who listen to music will become more familiar with and more easily understand music and instruments. Therefore, they will be quicker of mind. It is just a fact that people who play instruments are usually of higher intelligence.

I don't think that people are destined to be stupid or geniuses. I believe it is a question of environment. I feel I'm a great mother but I haven't done everything I could have been doing to help my son's mind expand as an infant. Now that he is a toddler (18 months) I am teaching him to read and exposing him to the magic of classical music in hopes that it will help mold him and set him apart from the rest.

Minds are trainable. You just have to work at it. This CD compiled of beautiful pieces composed by instrumental geniuses will help you do just that.

The greatest CD!!.......2006-01-17

I received this CD free when I had my first baby and it instantly became my fav cd of all time. I have it on my computer and I had another copy made because I just can not imagine not having it.
And as for the comment that the music has nothing to do with intellingence, you stand alone on that front. Besides, what does it hurt? It's great, soothing music and the babies enjoy it.

Forget baby, it's mine?.......2005-09-01

I love my child, but the first time I heard this CD, It immediately went from her recorder to mine. I take it practically everywhere I go. I know it's technically "Her" CD, but the selections are so soothing; and you need that type of comfort when stuck in traffic. Honestly, we both enjoy it - and I'm glad someone thought enough to give it as a gift.

Love this CD--why all the complaints?.......2004-08-30

I'm not sure what people were expecting when they purchased this. For one thing it tells you exactly what is on the CD. Its not a mystery!! If you buy it on amazon it has listed every title on it so I"m not sure about the people who said they were dissapointed because they already own those titles. Obviously you should glance at the list of titles on this CD if you have a large classical collection already. However if you don't already have a classical collection this is by far excellent .I'll be honest and admit I listen to one of the volumes daily regardless of who is in the room. It's marketed for babies but it is really for anyone. There are SO many classical pieces out there. What they have done is to take the best of the best and also the ones that are known to appeal to babies. For some reason many reviewers thing they just took a random sampling of classical music. In reality they have put together those that appeal most to children. I can tell you that my 1 year old daughter actually dances to these. She really likes them a lot. I consider the whole collection a must have for any household.

Average customer rating: Woo Hoo! Einstein The baby danced. A Lot of Fun for Playtime Synthesized dreck

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Tracks:

1. Carmen Suite Medley
2. Snow Maiden, Dance Of The Birds
3. William Tell Overture, 'Lone Ranger'
4. Flight Of The Bumblebee
5. Humpty Dumpty/Child's Verse Medley
6. The Bartered Bride, Furiant
7. Minute Waltz
8. Gaite Parisienne, Vivo
9. Hey Diddle Diddle
10. Wellington's Victory, Op.91, 'England'
11. Wellington's Victory, Op.91, 'Victory Finale'
12. Swan Lake, Waltz
13. Old MacDonald Had A Farm
14. Happy Farmer
15. Farmer In The Dell
16. Jack & Jill
17. Symphony No.4
18. Dance Of The Hours
19. The Bartered Bride, Skokna
20. Voices Of Spring, Waltz

Product Description

The Playtime Music Box music CD is a 20-track, 31-minute concert featuring a collection of up-beat classical melodies and traditional song favorites to inspire your little one to dance, clap and play! Each delightful piece was specially selected and produced to bring musical fun to any activity - playtime, travel time, tummy time and more. Playtime Music Box includes classical pieces such as Rossini's ?Ç£William Tell Overture?Ç¥ and Schumann's ?Ç£Happy Farmer,?Ç¥ as well as ?Ç£Old MacDonald Had a Farm.?Ç¥Musical Selections:1. Carmen Suite, Medley, G. Bizet2. Snow Maiden, Danse des Oiseaux, N. Rimsky-Korsakov3. William Tell Overture, G. Rossini4. Flight of the Bumblebee, N. Rimsky-Korsakov5. Humpty Dumpty, W. Weisbach (traditional verse)6. The Bartered Bride Suite, Furiant, B. Smetana7. Minute Waltz, F. Chopin8. Gaite Parisienne, Vivo, J. Offenbach9. Hey Diddle Diddle, W. Weisbach (traditional verse)10. Wellington's Victory, Op 91, England, L. Beethoven11. Wellington's Victory, Op 91, Victory Finale, L. Beethoven12. Swan Lake, Waltz, P. Tchaikovsky13. Old MacDonald Had a Farm, traditional14. Happy Farmer, R. Schumann15. Farmer in the Dell, traditional16. Jack & Jill, W. Weisbach (traditional verse)17. Symphony No. 4, Italian, F. Mendelssohn18. Dance of the Hours, A. Ponchielli19. The Bartered Bride Suite, Skocna, B. Smetana20. Voices of Spring, Waltz, J. Strauss IIAge: birth +

Customer Reviews:

Woo Hoo!.......2007-05-07

This is by far the best CD in the Baby Einstein collection--it will put your toddler in hyperactive playful mode and exhaust you as you try to keep up. But for today's overweight, tv- and game- addicted children, this is great!

Einstein.......2007-04-09

Anything that has an Einstein in the title my twins love. I used to play this for them at night while they slept.

The baby danced........2007-03-09

I gave Baby Einstein: Playtime Music Box to a little boy on his first birthday. He loves it and dances and dances to the music.

A Lot of Fun for Playtime.......2006-01-04

This CD is a lot of fun. The music is bubbly and upbeat and makes you want to get up and dance or just jump around. It's a great way to spend some play time with your kids. And the classical music exposure is a bonus.

Synthesized dreck.......2005-08-13

Why did the producers use synthesizers for this music? It's awful. It's possible to hook kids on classical music using the actual instruments written for it - that's how I got hooked. That's what Mel Blanc and Disney did in their cartoons, Bugs Bunny and Fantasia. I do NOT recommend this CD to anyone. It was a shower gift. If you are not familiar with classical music, then I recommend "Baby Needs Beethoven", which is a collection of music using real instruments (albeit shortened - no full length symphonies here).

Average customer rating: good music THE modern orchestra recording to have of the complete Water Music My Favorite Can't hear the keyboard accompaniment

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Tracks:

1. Suite No. 1 in F Major - Water Music: I - Overture, Maestoso, Allegro
2. Suite No. 1 in F Major - Water Music: II - Adagio e staccato
3. Suite No. 1 in F Major - Water Music: III - Allegro, Andante, Allegro
4. Suite No. 1 in F Major - Water Music: IV - Moderato (Minuet)
5. Suite No. 1 in F Major - Water Music: V - Air
6. Suite No. 1 in F Major - Water Music: V - Minuet
7. Suite No. 1 in F Major - Water Music: VI - Bourree
8. Suite No. 1 in F Major - Water Music: VII - Hornpipe
9. Suite No. 1 in F Major - Water Music: VIII - Allegro, molto
10. Suite No. 2 In D Major: I - Allegro
11. Suite No. 2 In D Major: II - Hornpipe
12. Suite No. 2 In D Major: III - Minuet
13. Suite No. 2 In D Major: IV - Lentement
14. Suite No. 2 In D Major: V - Presto (Bourree)
15. Suite No. 3 In G Major: I - Minuet
16. Suite No. 3 In G Major: II - Rigaudon, Rigaudon II, Rigaudon da capo
17. Suite No. 3 In G Major: III - Minuet, Andante
18. Suite No. 3 In G Major: IV - Country Dance (Gigues)

Customer Reviews:

good music.......2007-03-28

really like this cd~ kinda bought it on a whim, there was a discount...beautiful recording, sensitively played.

THE modern orchestra recording to have of the complete Water Music.......2005-10-01

Riccardo Muti's recording of Handel's "Water Music" with the Berlin Philharmonic, recorded in 1985 in DDD sound, is THE recording to have of the complete "Water Music" played by a modern instrument orchestra. Muti's tempos are so sensible and musical. There is a harpsichord in the texture, and the Berlin Philharmonic seems a little leaner than in other recordings, taking into account no doubt that this is Baroque music. Muti doesn't shy away from slow tempos in some movements, such as the closing movement of Suite I, to make the points needed to be made. The Allegros really move and sizzle, and the orchestra never sounds scrawny or puny. Yet it is not the big orchestra treatment of Ormandy (CBS), Szell/London Symphony (Decca), Steinberg (Seraphim) for the 6 movement suite, or Van Beinum/Concertgebouw (Philips LP) for the complete "Water Music". Perhaps it would be safe to say that Muti/Berlin can satisfy the Baroque purist, as well as those loving a great modern orchestra sound.

This is my favorite recording of the complete "Water Music". I also like Van Beinum, and the Warchal/Capella Istroplitana (Naxos) is good, but a smaller ensemble and sound. For period instruments, I like Pinnock/English Concert (DG Archiv) and Hans Martin Linde (Virgin Classics). For such a small amount of cash, you can't go wrong with Muti's "Water Music."

My Favorite.......2001-06-12

This is my favorite recording of this piece. The pacing is faster than some, but not too fast. I have heard much slower pacings that put me to sleep. This recording just grabs me. I love Muti and the BPO.

Can't hear the keyboard accompaniment.......2000-10-16

This is a good performance, reasonably priced and includes all the selections. BPO play well, and Muti leads them pretty good, though Handel is probably not his forte. The keyboard accompaniment, vital to the score, gets lost in the background. At the moment, I don't have any alternatives to suggest other than to say that I am disappointed by the sound of period instrument ensembles. Baroque trumpets don't sound very good. I hear Sir Neville Marriner has two really good recordings with the modern instruments of the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, a good recording on London, and an excellent digital one on EMI which I plan to buy in the future.

Average customer rating: Great Instrumental Carmen Best of Carmen A gem suprisingly discovered! what the heck!?! Bizet fan

Bizet: Carmen and L' Arlesienne Suites Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music $7.99 and Under | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Bernstein, Leonard | ( B ) | Performers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Instrumental | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Classical Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Bernstein Century - Grieg: Peer Gynt Suites, Norwegian Dance, March of Dwarfs/ Sibelius: Valse Triste, Swan of Tuonela, Finlandia Dvorak: Symphony No9; Carnival Overture Op92 Bernstein: Candide; West Side Story; On the Waterfront; Fancy Free Brahms: Hungarian Dances Nos. 1-21 Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition; Night on Bald Mountain ASIN: B0000029XF Release Date: 1997-10-28

Tracks:

1. Carmen Suite No. 1: Les Toreadors. Allegro giocoso (Introduction To Act I)
2. Carmen Suite No. 1: Prelude. Andante moderato (Prelude To Act I)
3. Carmen Suite No. 1: Aragonaise. Allegro vivo (Prelude To Act IV)
4. Carmen Suite No. 1: Intermezzo. Andantino quasi Allegretto (Prelude To Act III)
5. Carmen Suite No. 1: Seguidilla. Allegretto (Act I)
6. Carmen Suite No. 1: Les dragon d'Alcala. Allegro moderato (Prelude To Act II)
7. Carmen Suite No. 2: Marche de Contrebandiers. Allegro moderato (Act III)
8. Carmen Suite No. 2: Habanera. Allegretto quasi Allgretto (Act I)
9. Carmen Suite No. 2: Nocturne. Andantino molto (Act III)
10. Carmen Suite No. 2: Chanson du Toreador. Allegro moderato (Act II)
11. Carmen Suite No. 2: La Garde montante. Allegro (Act I)
12. Carmen Suite No. 2: Danse boheme. Andante quasi Allegretto (Act II)
13. L'Arlesienne Suite No. 1: I. Prelude. Allegro deciso (Tempo di Marcia) - Andantino -
14. L'Arlesienne Suite No. 1: Andante molto
15. L'Arlesienne Suite No. 1: II. Minuetto. Allegro giocoso
16. L'Arlesienne Suite No. 1: III. Adagietto. Adagio
17. L'Arlesienne Suite No. 1: IV. Carillon. Allegro moderato - Andantino - Tempo I
18. L'Arlesienne Suite No. 2: I. Pastorale. Andante sostenuto assai - Andantino - Tempo I
19. L'Arlesienne Suite No. 2: II. Intermezzo. Andante moderato ma con motot - Allegro moderato
20. L'Arlesienne Suite No. 2: III. Menuet. Andantino quasi Allegretto
21. L'Arlesienne Suite No. 2: IV. Farandole. Allegro deciso (Tempo di Marcia) - Allegro vivo e deciso

Customer Reviews:

Great Instrumental Carmen.......2005-09-06

How can you go wrong with this? The NY Philharmonic and Leonard Bernstein....perfect together.

Best of Carmen.......2005-03-14

I definitely prefer Carmen performed by only the orchestra (i.e., no singing), so looked specifically for that when deciding what to purchase. This is an excellent price for an excellent recording. Bernstein knew what he was doing! I actually lost this CD awhile ago, and liked it so much I went out to replace it with the exact same version. If you too like Carmen without the singing, I would highly recommend this album.

A gem suprisingly discovered!.......2005-01-11

What fantastic young composer! Surprizingly, he is not more popular than Mozart or other famous composers. The entire CD is filled with songs I've loved for decades and never realized it was Bizet who composed! My absolute favorites are track #11 Carmen Suite: Changing of Guards, and #12 Carmen Suite No. 2: Danse boheme. It's a tremendous recording for a small price. Every song in the CD is a hit!!

what the heck!?!.......2004-03-08

okay..so it may be leonard bernstein but what kind of a recording is this? First of all tempos are way off(too slow for Toreador) and trumpets are terrible(childrens chorus)
The only goo thing was the sax in L'Arlessiane. It would be a shame for bizet too have to listen to his music mutiated this way. Plus, this is one of Bernsteins earlier recordings. If you want good Bizet go for someone else.

Bizet fan.......2000-02-17

I loved this cd for many reasons. It is a very powerful and moving recording that I feel truely unleashes the energy and depth of the movements. I am in an orchestra, and when we played this piece, I felt like I never had before about my insturment. It is a true gem that I am glad to suggest!

Average customer rating: A great introduction to Baroque music... Good "best of" CD, but nothing more. Phenomenal Collection of Music Phenomenal Collection of Music DEFINES "CLASSIC"

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Tracks:

1. Canon
2. Brandenburg Concerto No. 3: Allegro
3. Messiah: Overture
4. The Four Seasons: Spring: Allegro (Danza pastorale)
5. Orchestral Suite No. 2: Menuet & Badinerie
6. Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring
7. Guitar Concerto in D: Adagio
8. Xerxes: Largo
9. Brandenburg Concerto No. 2: Allegro Assai (Theme From 'Firing Line')
10. Orchestral Suite No. 3: Air On The G String
11. Royal Fireworks Music: Overture (excerpt)
12. Water Music: Hornpipe
13. Brandenberg Concerto No. 5: Allegro
14. Adagio
15. The Four Seasons: Winter: Allegro non molto
16. Rondeau (Theme from 'Masterpiece Theatre')

Customer Reviews:

A great introduction to Baroque music..........2005-10-04

This CD contains a great sampling of Baroque music. Some of the best known songs of the period are included. Listeners will likely instantly recognize many of the songs (you've likely heard them before, you just didn't know their names). An excellent rendition of Pachelbel's Canon starts off the CD. Then plenty of music from big names such as Bach, Handel, and Vivaldi fill out the disc's 72 and a half minutes of music.

The demographics of this disc point to an intended mainstream audience. For example, the track listing includes references to which songs served as themes for television shows. For example, Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 includes the byline "Theme from 'Firing Line'" and Mouret's Rondeau says "Theme from 'Masterpiece Theater'". So this collection does represent a popular collection of Baroque songs. And it plays that role very well.

Other standout tracks include: 2 movements from Vivaldi's justifiably famous "The Four Seasons", Bach's amazing "Air on the G String" and Handel's "Xerxes". The disc includes no vocal tracks. "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" from Bach's Cantata No. 147 gets performed on a solo organ (the original has vocals and a string arrangement). So those uneasy with "classical style singing" will find no problems here.

All in all, this disc serves as a good introduction to a great period of music history. It could also serve as a starting point for selecting a favorite composer or as a guide for building a classical music collection.

Good "best of" CD, but nothing more........2001-09-27

This CD does what it says it does: it gives you a brief, excellently recorded overview of the Baroque. But remember, this is just bits and pieces of a great store of music.

This CD will whet your appetite. You'll need to buy more, after you've heard the excerts of the great works here.

Phenomenal Collection of Music.......2001-09-19

Pachelbel's Canon in D is always good but the rest of the tracks shine as well. This is a superb collection of classical music. If you're new to classical music and love strings, purchase this CD. You'll be glad that you did.

Phenomenal Collection of Music.......2001-09-18

Pachelbel's Canon in D is always good, but the rest of the tracks shine as well. This is a superb collection of classical music. If you're new to classical music and love strings, purchase this CD. You'll be glad that you did.

DEFINES "CLASSIC".......2000-05-26

We have all heard the infinitely moving Canon in D by Pachelbel hundreds of times - it is not surprising that it has appeared, in one form or another, in commercials, films (most notably Ordinary People, which used the main theme as the underscoring for the entire film) - it is perfect, simple and incredibly, undeniably moving. But you are in for more treats on this basic Baroque sampler, which features many popular themes you may know, despite the fact that you may not be a hard-core classical music buff. The joy of each and every one of these cuts lies in their simple, enduring melodies and the gorgeous musical settings provided here. They sound fresh, new and as contemporary as anything you might hear on the radio. This album has a holiday after-effect as well; the fanfares, hymns and exciting instrumentation (horns, harps, strings galore) make you feel as if it is Christmas every day.

Average customer rating: Wide Dynamic Range Very satisfied with Karajan's interpretation of "Peer Gynt" Suites 1&2 POWERFUL WORKS; GREAT PERFORMANCES Like you are in the concert hall! HERBERT von KARAJAN PULLS IT OFF AGAIN, AS USUAL!

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Tracks:

1. Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 Op. 46: Morning Mood
2. Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 Op. 46: Aase's Death
3. Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 Op. 46: Anitra's Dance
4. Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 Op. 46: In the Hall of the Mountain King
5. Peer Gynt Suite No. 2 op. 55: The Abduction of the Bride
6. Peer Gynt Suite No. 2 op. 55: Arabian Dance
7. Peer Gynt Suite No. 2 op. 55: Peer Gynt's Return Home
8. Peer Gynt Suite No. 2 op. 55: ibid. Solveig's Song
9. From Holberg's Time, Op. 40: Praludium: Allegro Vivace
10. From Holberg's Time, Op. 40: Sarabande: Andante
11. From Holberg's Time, Op. 40: Gavotte: Allegretto, Musette: Un poco mosso- Gavotte
12. From Holberg's Time, Op. 40: Air: Andante religioso
13. From Holberg's Time, Op. 40: Rigaudon: Allegro con brio
14. Valse Triste: Lento
15. The Swan of Tuonela
16. Finlandia

Customer Reviews:

Wide Dynamic Range.......2007-07-02

I'm no music expert but, to be positive, this CD has very dramatic and rich sound. While the performance is outstanding (more expressive than a tape that I'm replacing) I ventured to write this review to say that the dynamic range seems very wide. I have a difficult time adjusting the volume to a comfortable level, I'm either turning it up for the pianissimo sections or down for forte. Too bad CD players don't come with a compressor-limiter dial. I have this problem on a few other classical CDs and it makes it hard to enjoy the music unless I'm in front of the stereo in a quiet room. For some reason, when you're in the concert hall it's easy to hear that lone flute, for example, but not necessarily so on a CD. I have a similar problem on the Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream / Branagh, McNair, Kirchschlager; Abbado, on Sony but this one isn't that bad by comparison. However, I find this particular CD hard to listen to in the car or at work.

Very satisfied with Karajan's interpretation of "Peer Gynt" Suites 1&2.......2007-05-31

I had heard, through Classical 102.1 (KDFC-FM), one part of the entire "Peer Gynt" Suites, namely "In The Hall of The Moutain King". I was curious about the entire Suites to consider buying the entire album. I enjoy listening to Karajan's interpretation of both "Peer Gynt" Suites. He paid very good attention to tempi, and the playing sounds superb.

POWERFUL WORKS; GREAT PERFORMANCES.......2007-03-16

I have long been fond of both composers, but have not always been pleased with the performances of their works available on CD. I have an old London Phase Four on vinyl that I enjoyed a great deal. Other offerings of Peer Gynt just do not provide the same level of satisfaction.

This CD however, offers wonderful performances by the Berliner Philharmonic, led by Herbert von Karajan. The audio quality is wonderful and is, in my opinion, superior to more recent recordings. One of my favorite selections is the performance of "Finlandia," which evokes the emotion inherent in the piece. I must say that Deutsche Grammophon has rarely disappointed me; even if one does not like a particular composer or performance, the presentations are always top-notch and the accompanying notes are always informative.

Like you are in the concert hall!.......2007-01-16

The CD takes me back to the days I used to watch the live concert on PBS. Couldn't ask for better!!!

HERBERT von KARAJAN PULLS IT OFF AGAIN, AS USUAL!.......2005-12-25

What makes this CD so great is how the Berlin Philharmonic performs Sibelius's Finlandia. Karajan is suscessful in making every single member of that orchestra (with extra gredit given to the woodwinds and brass) perform that piece in such a spellbinding fashion.
The Peer Gynt and Holdberg suites are also excellent sounding in this CD, but it is Finlandia that is the highlight.

Average customer rating: Ultimate Wedding Album The Best! A beautiful CD - wedding or not The best of my Wedding CD's When they say Ultimate, they mean it!

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Tracks:

1. Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring
2. Sheep May Safely Graze
3. Suite No.3 In D: Air On The G String
4. Xerxes: Largo
5. The Water Music: Air
6. Lohengrin: Bridal Chorus
7. Trumpet Voluntary (The Prince Of Denmark's March)
8. Solomon: Arrival Of The Queen Of Sheba
9. Canon In D
10. Ave Maria
11. Panis Angelicus
12. Ave Maria
13. Because
14. West Side Story: One Hand, One Heart
15. Be My Love
16. The Water Music: Hornpipe In D
17. Fifth Symphony: Toccata
18. Trumpet Tune And Air
19. A Midsummer Night's Dream: Wedding March

Customer Reviews:

Ultimate Wedding Album.......2007-06-01

The perfect album for anyone planning a wedding. Both traditional and contemporary wedding favorites. Sound quality is excellent.

The Best!.......2007-05-24

Send this to every future bride and groom - yes. But even better, send a copy to the PARENT(S) of the future bride and groom!!! It gets everyone in the mood and filled with excitement! Also, it allows them to hear some choices other than "Here Comes the Bride." This CD can also be a lasting pre-wedding shower gift.

A beautiful CD - wedding or not.......2007-01-11

Whether you're getting married, attending a wedding or just want some sweet music to listen to - this album is it. A terrific collection of some of the most beautiful music ever written.

The best of my Wedding CD's.......2007-01-10

I purchased quite a few Wedding CD's but for me, this Album has the most elegant and classic pieces. Ultra modern, trendy girls...don't you dare go here. Classic, beautiful, refined women...this is your CD.

Pamela

When they say Ultimate, they mean it!.......2006-03-14

This album really is great. As of writing the review I haven't gotten married yet, but I am definetly using it in my June wedding. It has all of the classics that we always associate with weddings and only weddings ("Bridal Chorus" for the bridal processional, "Wedding March" for a recessional, etc.) PLUS plenty of other music for the wedding party processional, unity candle lighting, prelude music, etc. I purchased another CD, but only because that music was used in EVERY ceremony at my high school and it has sentimental value to me. I didn't need to, as the album cover even sorts the tracks by Prelude, Processional, Ceremony, and Recessional.

The songs are so peaceful, well performed, and just plain pretty. Those with organ truly remind me of being in church as a child. I plan to keep the CD in my IPod and listen to it when I need some "chill out" time. Those which are not AS specific to weddings ("Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring," "Air on the G String," etc.) sort of make you feel like you're in a classy coffee shop or in a bakery in an Italian villa.

Overall, a very well-rounded album. You could get by with this CD alone for all of your ceremony music and save hundreds of dollars on hiring an organist and soloist. With a decent sound system at your ceremony site, guests who didn't know any better would wonder where the orchestra is.

Average customer rating: Listen with Earphones and Be Astounded Sweet baroque trumpet music! Praising The Most High Through The Clarion Voice Wonderful Wynton Darn Good Trumpet Playing

Wynton Marsalis: In Gabriel's Garden Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Baroque Dance Suites | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music | Allemandes | Courantes | Gigue | Sarabande Quartets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Charpentier | Charpentier, Marc-Antoine | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Purcell, Henry | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Stanley | Stanley, John | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Concerto Grossi | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Incidental Music | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Purcell, Henry | Composers | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Trumpet | Brass | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Marsalis, Wynton | ( M ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Bebop & Post-Bop | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music Classical Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Classical Instrumental Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Musicals | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Wynton Marsalis - Baroque Music for Trumpet Classic Wynton Kathleen Battle · Wynton Marsalis ~ Baroque Duet / Anthony Newman · Orch St. Luke's · Nelson Baroque Music for Trumpets The London Concert: Haydn/Hummel/Mozart/Fasch ASIN: B000002AP7 Release Date: 1996-05-14

Tracks:

1. Suites de Symphonies, Premiere Suite, Fanfares: Rondeau
2. The Prince Of Denmark's March
3. Sonata In D Major, G.5: I. Adagio
4. Sonata In D Major, G.5: II. Allegro e staccato
5. Sonata In D Major, G.5: III. Adagio
6. Sonata In D Major, G.5: IV. Allegro
7. The King's March
8. Sinfonia In D Major, G. 4: I. Presto
9. Sinfonia In D Major, G. 4: II. Adagio e spiccato - Presto
10. Sinfonia In D Major, G. 4: III. Allegro
11. An Ayre
12. Sonata No. 2 In D Major For Trumpet, Strings And Basso Continuo: I. (Overture). (Grave) - Allegro
13. Sonata No. 2 In D Major For Trumpet, Strings And Basso Continuo: II. Adagio
14. Sonata No. 2 In D Major For Trumpet, Strings And Basso Continuo: III. (March). (Allegro)
15. Rondeau from Abdelazar
16. Sonata A5 No. 1 In D Major, T.V.1: I. Andante
17. Sonata A5 No. 1 In D Major, T.V.1: II. Allegro
18. Sonata A5 No. 1 In D Major, T.V.1: III. Grave
19. Sonata A5 No. 1 In D Major, T.V.1: IV. Allegro
20. Rondeau
21. Sonata In D Major, G.6: I. Adagio - Vivace
22. Sonata In D Major, G.6: II. Adagio - Largo
23. Sonata In D Major, G.6: III Allegro
24. Prelude From Te Deum, H. 146
25. Sinfonia con tromba In D Major, T.V.8: I. Allegro
26. Sinfonia con tromba In D Major, T.V.8: II. Adagio
27. Sinfonia con tromba In D Major, T.V.8: III. Allegro moderato
28. Sinfonia con tromba In D Major, T.V.8: IV. Allegro
29. Trumpet Voluntary
30. Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 In F Major, BWV 1047: I. -
31. Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 In F Major, BWV 1047: II. Andante
32. Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 In F Major, BWV 1047: III. Allegro assai

Customer Reviews:

Listen with Earphones and Be Astounded.......2007-03-12

As I've said in other reviews of music, I don't know the technicalities, but I know what I like. Wynton Marsalis has never failed to delight and, truth be told, I use "In Gabriel's Garden" as background music in the office and to fall asleep to. As smooth or smoother than any trumpet player I've ever heard, and his "Moto Perpetuo" is simply unbelievable.

He rounds out my four favorite classical musicians: Itzhak Perlman, Earl Wild, David Russell, and Wynton Marsalis. How would you like to see all four on stage? A pipe dream: I can't even get tickets to any one of them unless I know four years in advance that they're going to be in town.

Btw, "Classical Wynton" is my all-time favorite Marsalis album.

I have one wish, and can't forgive PBS for not doing this: Wynton had a program for kids about jazz, and after "its run," they never brought it back. I think it should be required in all schools.

Sweet baroque trumpet music!.......2005-10-01

It was the first disc that acquaints me with this trumpeter 2 years ago and i was suprised by that the disc brought me more than i ever dared expect from it, probably the artist is not active enough like a professional classical specialist to establish an impression to me as a classical artist from which I would like to expect more and more but this one is stunningly wonderful classical cd,although its sound quality is not preferable to me:the orchestre sounds too timid,afterall the trumpeter Mr Marsalis does not fail in retain my interest in the disc.well I cannot say more for trumpet is a complete musically stranger to me.if there are more classical trumpet music discs coming up.I would look forward to this name.

Praising The Most High Through The Clarion Voice.......2003-07-18

...a lowly servant heralding the return of The King...

...perhaps at the fringe society-wise, but nevertheless a clarion voice in praise of The Most High...

...stunning and spiritually invigorating...

Wonderful Wynton.......2001-12-15

Wynton Marsalis is a superb musician. His style is bright, pure and exuberant, but he has a tendency to go a little overboard sometimes. In this CD that tendency is particularly evident in his rendition of Bach's Brandenburg Concerto. However, his playing is terribly moving and charismatic and he brings a vitality to these pieces that is seldom present in other performers' interpretations. The repertoire is very varied and the English Chamber Orchestra provide wonderful accompaniment. These versions may be a little flamboyant sometimes, but they are great nonetheless, and Wynton's masterful playing is always worth listening. Very few people can express the sheer joy of making music as intensely as Mr. Marsalis; his renditions of Jeremiah Clarke's works are absolutely marvellous.

Darn Good Trumpet Playing.......2001-11-11

Okay, I'll admit Mr. Marsalis may have taken some liberties with the music and made it a little more "flashy," shall we say. However, this IS Wynton Marsalis, and as long he continues to play impeccably on all his albums (this one being no exception), he can do whatever he darn well pleases as far as I'm concerned.

On this recording, Wynton Marsalis produces music from an instrument from which it is difficult for most other trumpet players to get any kind of respectable sound. His mastery of the piccolo trumpet is nothing short of remarkable, to say the least. If you've ever tried to play one, after hearing this you will gain a much deeper appreciation for the man's seemingly limitless talent and potential with both piccolo and regular trumpets.

Yes, piccolo trumpet means some high notes, so if high notes bother you, maybe you should shy away from this one and pick out another one of Mr. Marsalis' spectacular albums.

Conclusion: Why four stars instead of five? Mostly because of the liberties taken with the music. Still unbelievable trumpet playing - worth the price just for that.

Average customer rating:

Bizet: Symphony in C; L'Arlésienne Suites Nos. 1 & 2 Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Romantic | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Incidental Music | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Academy of St. Martin in the Fields | ( A ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Symphonies | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Symphonies | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Symphonies | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: Franck: Symphony in Dm; Chasseur maudit Borodin: Symphony No.2/In The Steppes Of Central Asia/Prince Igor Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade; Capriccio Espagnol; Russian Easter Overture Schubert: The Complete Impromptus Brahms: Hungarian Dances Nos. 1-21 ASIN: B000040OCA Release Date: 2000-01-25

Tracks:

1. Symphony In C: I. Allegro Vivo
2. Symphony In C: II. Adagio
3. Symphony In C: III. Scherzo. Allegro Vivace
4. Symphony In C: IV. Finale. Allegro Vivace
5. L'Arlesienne Suite No. 1: I. Prelude
6. L'Arlesienne Suite No. 1: II. Minuetto
7. L'Arlesienne Suite No. 1: III. Adagietto
8. L'Arlesienne Suite No. 1: IV. Carillon
9. L'Arlesienne Suite No. 2: I. Pastorale
10. L'Arlesienne Suite No. 2: II. Intermezzo
11. L'Arlesienne Suite No. 2: III. Menuet
12. L'Arlesienne Suite No. 2: IV. Farandole

Average customer rating: Good recording

George Enescu: Romanian Rhapsody No. 1; Suites 2 & 3 Manufacturer: Arte Nova Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Enescu, Georges | ( E ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: George Enescu: Poème Roumain; Vox Maris; Voix de la Nature Enescu: Romanian Rhapsody No. 2; Symphony No. 2 Enescu: Symphonie Concertante; Chamber Symphony Enesco: Roumanian Rhapsody no 2 George Enescu: Symphony No. 1; Suite No. 1; Intermède ASIN: B000FII2IY Release Date: 2006-06-13

Tracks:

1. Romanian Rhapsody No. l In A Major, Op. ll
2. Overture
3. Sarabande
4. Gigue
5. Menuet Grave
6. Air
7. Bourree'
8. Renouveau Champetre
9. Gamins En Plein Air
10. La Vielle Maison De L'enfance, Au Soleil Couchant
11. Riviere Sous La Lune
12. Danses Rustiques

Album Description

George Enescu (1881-1955) is still remembered today, fifty years after his death, as Romania's greatest classical composer. He was also a virtuoso violinist. His many works in numerous genres remain largely unknown outside his native land except for the immensely popular Romanian Rhapsodies, but they deserve wider circulation in view of the beauty of their melodies, their brilliant orchestrations, and their strong characterization and originality. This recording offers two of Enescu's orchestral suites in addition to the beloved Rhapsody No. 1. Dancing vivacity and colorful instrumentation are characteristics of these effervescent orchestra pieces. The Romanian Philharmonic Society was founded in 1868. Its conductors have included significant figures in Romanian music not to mention Enescu himself, whose name the orchestra incorporated into its title in 1955 as the George Enescu Bucharest Philharmonic. The current conductor is Cristian Mandeal, who studied with both Karajan and Celibidache. He has conducted numerous major orchestras and more than forty world premieres.

Customer Reviews:

Good recording.......2007-02-11

I bought this cd mainly because it was a CD with only the music of Enescu, and I wanted to hear some more of his orchestral music and it had a Romanian group performing the 1st Romanian Rhapsody. This recording is very good for the most part, nice tempi and execution of the Romanian folk charateristiques. My only complaint is that in some sections, there are some intonation issues mostly noticable in the clarinet part (and the horns), which isn't bad but it sticks out and draws attention away from the good performance it is. There seems to be a slight blance issue between the winds and strings in some parts, which might correlate to the location the microphones when the cd was recording. This is a good recording, and the price makes this cd worth the purchase. It is good to hear a Romanian orchestra playing this beautiul work. Toata Buna!

Track Listings:

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2. Symphony 9 " New World "
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4. Troubador
5. Trumpet Works / Organ Works
6. U.S.A.
7. Vespro Per La Salute
8. Vinum Et Sanguinem
9. Waltzes, Galops, Polkas
10. Wolfgang Rihm: String Quartets - Im Innersten (Third String Quartet, in 6 Movements) / Eighth String Quartet (in One Movement) / Untitled (Fifth String Quartet, in One Movement) - Arditti String Quartet

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