Romantic Works for Flute & Harp

1. Nocturne, tyrolienne and rondoletto
Composed by Jean Francois/Tulou Naderman
with Aline Brewer , Jennifer Stinton

2. Etude de Concert pour harp, Op 39 "Au Matin"
Composed by Marcel Tournier
with Aline Brewer , Jennifer Stinton

3. Arabesques (2) for piano, L. 66 No.1
Composed by Claude Debussy
with Aline Brewer , Jennifer Stinton

4. Fantaisie, for flute & piano (or orchestra) in E Minor, Op. 79
Composed by Gabriel Faure
with Aline Brewer , Jennifer Stinton

5. Petite Suite Medievale
Composed by Francis-Paul Demillac
with Aline Brewer , Jennifer Stinton

6. Schön Rosmarin for violin & piano
Composed by Fritz Kreisler
with Aline Brewer , Jennifer Stinton

7. Chanson de matin, for violin & piano, Op. 15/2
Composed by Edward Elgar
with Aline Brewer , Jennifer Stinton

8. L' Arlésienne, Suite I for orchestra, from the incidental music No 2: Minuet
Composed by Georges Bizet
with Aline Brewer , Jennifer Stinton

9. Syrinx, for solo flute, L. 129
Composed by Claude Debussy
with Aline Brewer , Jennifer Stinton

10. Variations for flute & piano in E major on "Non più mesta" from Rossini's La Cenerentola, KK Anh.Ia/5 (spurious) Variations
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Aline Brewer , Jennifer Stinton

Romantic Works for Flute & Harp,Stinton,Brewer,Collins Classics,Classical,Classical Artists

Average customer rating: La Stupenda at her best this is the one to buy La Stupenda lives up to her name La Stupenda, Amore, amore, amore La Stupenda - well deserved title for Joan

La Stupenda ~ The Supreme Voice of Joan Sutherland Gaetano Donizetti , Jules Massenet , Giuseppe Verdi , Richard Bonynge , and Joan Sutherland Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bellini, Vincenzo | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Delibes, Léo | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Donizetti | Donizetti, Gaetano | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Gliere, Reinhold | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Massenet | Massenet, Jules | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Offenbach | Offenbach, Jacques | ( O ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Puccini | Puccini, Giacomo | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Strauss Jr., Johann | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wagner | Wagner, Richard | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rossini | Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Cassinelli, Ricardo | ( C ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Sutherland, Dame Joan | ( S ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music London Philharmonic Orchestra | ( L ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music National Philharmonic Orchestra London | ( N ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Romances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music English | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music More Titles at Least 20% Off | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Bellini, Vincenzo | ( B ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Delibes, Léo | ( D ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Donizetti, Gaetano | ( D ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Gliere, Reinhold | ( G ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Massenet, Jules | ( M ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Offenbach, Jacques | ( O ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Puccini, Giacomo | ( P ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Rodgers, Richard | ( R ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Strauss Jr., Johann | ( S ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Verdi, Giuseppe | ( V ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Wagner, Richard | ( W ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Cassinelli, Ricardo | ( C ) | Performers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music London Philharmonic Orchestra | ( L ) | Performers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music National Philharmonic Orchestra London | ( N ) | Performers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Sutherland, Dame Joan | ( S ) | Performers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: Joan Sutherland - The Greatest Hits The Art of the Prima Donna The Great Recordings Great Duets & Trios / Sutherland, Horne, Pavarotti Joan Sutherland: BBC-Recitals 1958, 1960, 1961 ASIN: B00005OC0E Release Date: 2001-10-09

Tracks:

1. Attila: Santo Di Patria... Allor Che I Forti Corrono - Joan Sutherland
2. Lakme: Viens, Mallika... Dome Epais Le Jasmin - Joan Sutherland/Jane Berbie
3. Les Contes D'Hoffmann: Les Oiseaux Dans La Charmille - Joan Sutherland
4. Die Zauberflote: O Zittre Nicht, Mein Lieber Sohn... Zum Leiden Bin Ich Auserkoren - Joan Sutherland
5. Linda Di Chamounix: Ah! Tardai Troppo... O Luce Di Quest'anima - Joan Sutherland
6. Semiramide: Serbami Ognor Si Fido - Joan Sutherland/Marilyn Horne
7. Beatrice Di Tenda Bellini: Eccomi Pronta... Deh, Se Un'urna - Joan Sutherland/Ambrosian Singers
8. La Fille Du Regiment Donizetti: Pour Ce Contrat Fatal... Ah! Salut A La France - Joan Sutherland/Chor Of The ROHCG
9. La Traviata: Un Di Felice - Joan Sutherland/Carlo Bergonzi
10. The Bohemian Girl: I Dreamt I Dwelt In Marble Halls - Joan Sutherland
11. Home Sweet Home - Joan Sutherland
12. Casanova: Nuns' Chorus - Joan Sutherland/Ambrosian Light Opr Chor
13. Lucia Di Lammermoor: (O Giusto Cielo!)... Il Dolce Suono Mi Colpi Di Sua Voce!... Ardon Gl'incensi.. - Joan Sutherland/Chor De L'Opera De Paris/Rene Duclos

Tracks:

1. Norma: Sediziose Voci... Casta Diva - Joan Sutherland/Chor Of The ROHCG/Douglas Robinson
2. Alcina: Tornami A Vagheggiar - Joan Sutherland
3. Con For Coloratura Soprano, Op.82: Andante - Joan Sutherland
4. Con For Coloratura Soprano, Op.82: Allegro - Joan Sutherland
5. Lucia Di Lammermoor: Sulla Tomba... Ah! Verranno A Te Sull'aure - Joan Sutherland/Luciano Pavarotti
6. Rigoletto: Gualtier Malde... Caro Nome - Joan Sutherland/Riccardo Cassinelli/Christian Du Plessis/John Gibbs/Ambrosian Opr Chor
7. Esclarmonde Massenet: Esprits De L'air! Esprits De L'onde! ... Roland! Roland! Roland! - Joan Sutherland/Huguette Tourangeau/John Alldis Chor
8. Operette: Where Are The Songs We Sung? - Joan Sutherland
9. The Boys From Syracuse: Falling In Love With Love - Joan Sutherland/Ambrosian Light Opr Chor
10. I Puritani: Son Vergin Vezzosa - Joan Sutherland/Margreta Elkins/Pierre Duval/Ezio Flagello
11. Turandot: In Questa Reggia - Joan Sutherland/Luciano Pavarotti/John Alldis Choir/Wandsworth School Boys' Choir/Russell Burgess
12. Tristan Und Isolde: Mild Und Leise Wie Er Lachelt - Joan Sutherland
13. Adriana Lecouvreur: Poveri Fiori - Joan Sutherland
14. La Sonnambula: Ah! Non Giunge Uman Pensiero - Joan Sutherland/London Opr Chor/Terry Edwards

Customer Reviews:

La Stupenda at her best.......2007-05-06

This 2 CD set is entitled "La Stupenda," which creates extremely high expectations. Joan Sutherland meets those expectations on this CD; she is, indeed, "La Stupenda." One of the interesting aspects of this set is Dame Joan's singing some non operatic works (such as "Home Sweet Home" or "Where Are the Songs We Sung?" or "Falling in Love with Love"). In the end, this is a wonderful compilation of the art of Joan Sutherland.

First, let's consider a sampling of the cuts on these CDs.

"O Zittre Nicht" is from Mozart's "Magic Flute" and it is a challenge to sopranos, with its series of staccato high notes. Sutherland essays this well. There are some nice trills; she hits the high notes well. The series of (treacherous) high notes toward the end is handled very nicely by Sutherland. In short, she scintillates, with a closing high note well hit.

From Donizetti's "Linda di Chamounix," she sings "O luce di questi'anima." Her voice and technique are well suited for Donizetti (and Bellini). The cantabile is smoothly sung. The cabaletta is rollicking. Her coloratura technique is on target; the ornamentation is compelling. There are trills, runs, high notes and other ornamentation well done. The close is nice (although there may be a bit of a scoop on the final high note).

From "Beatrice di Tenda" (by Bellini), we hear ""Eccomi pronta. . .Deh, se un'urna." The cantabile is sung well. She hits notes clearly. The spirited cabaletta follows. Sutherland exhibits somewhat less ornamentation than usual, but trills are well done and, overall, the piece is nicely sung. The close features clean high notes.

"Home Sweet Home." This kind of illustrates Joan Sutherland's work nicely. I can hardly make out the words (and it is sung in English). But it is an interesting version. She sings the song straight, without overpowering the song with operatic technique (an occasional trill actually works out well).

Elsewhere, I have commented on her 1959 version of the "Mad Scene" from "Lucia di Lammermoor" (from her album "The Greatest Hits").

"Falling in Love with Love" is an interesting cut. This is a classic Rodgers and Hart song. Sutherland sings it pretty well, and one can pick up the words cleanly. However, one might compare this with Anna Moffo's version, which is more musical. Sutherland's version is a bit too operatic for what the song is about.

Finally, "Ah non giunge" from Bellini's "La Sonnambula," a great coloratura tune! This is taken at a sprightly pace. Sutherland exhibits good coloratura technique. There is nice ornamentation. She precisely nails high notes. In the repeat, the florid singing ramps up. This is a compelling version, with series of staccato high notes to close the work out.

Thus, this 2 CD set is a welcome entrée to the body of work of Dame Joan Sutherland. Sometimes (as with "Home Sweet Home") one has a hard time picking out the words. But with Sutherland, the skills and techniques create a compelling oeuvre that is well worth attending to.

this is the one to buy.......2007-04-18

I'm not an opera expert I just enjoy it. La Stupenda has the best of Joan Sutherland in a two CD set and it's amazing. She looked like a nice, quiet housewife but an indescribalbe voice. Her aria from Norma gave me chills and her version of "I Dreamed I Dwelt in Marble Halls" is flat out one of the prettiest things I've ever heard.

La Stupenda lives up to her name.......2006-11-12

Joan Sutherland was undeniably one of the greatest operatic sopranos of the 20th century. This comprehensive two-CD retrospective of her long career will delight her many fans, and serve as a fitting introduction for those unfamiliar with her artistry. The two CDs span a period of nearly thirty years, from 1959 to 1988, with the majority of the 27 tracks recorded during the 1960s and 1970s, when her voice was at its' astounding best. Sutherland was renowned first and foremost as a dramatic coloratura, and her supple technique is brilliantly illustrated in selections such as the Mad Scene from Lucia di Lammermoor; Doll Song from The Tales of Hoffmann; Queen of the Night aria from The Magic Flute; and the seldom-performed Concerto for Coloratura Soprano by Gliere. As her career progressed, her voice became larger and more powerful, as demonstrated by the Liebestod from Wagner's Tristan and Isolde, and In Questa Reggia from Puccini's Turandot. Lastly, Sutherland was a diva who was not afraid to let her hair down once in a while, and we are treated to lighter selections such as Where are the songs we sung? by Noel Coward, and Falling in love with love, by Rogers and Hart. Highly recommended for all lovers of great singing.

La Stupenda, Amore, amore, amore.......2006-01-28

I adore this woman's voice. And I love this cd. I was really happy to find an aria of "Esclarmonde" which is virtually impossible to find as well as some of the more lesser known works of hers such as Mozart's Queen of Night, although I wish she had done a recording of the revenge aria (Der Holle Roche) The whole cd was wonderful to hear but if I had to make on complaint it's that I didn't buy her Isolde's Liebestod but the woman can sing Lucia better than just about anyone so I'll forgive her for not sticking with the Wagner. In fact I am thrilled that she chose Lucia over Isolde because frankly acting and interperation was never her strong suit, it was the pure beauty of her voice. It's always a grand pleasure to listen to Joan kick butt in any coloratura arias but of course she set the bar so high that there is yet a coloratura since her that can do those arias half as well. She has spoiled me for life and that's why she is La Stupenda.

La Stupenda - well deserved title for Joan.......2006-01-12

I am not an opera expert by any stretch of the imagination - but I love opera. I love the expertise and beautiful voices of these hardworking singers. When I first heard Joan sing, it was from a recording she made late in her career and I honestly thought, what's the big deal about her? So, I decided to get The Art of Prima Donna album, and all I have to say is WOW! In her prime, this woman was a fantastic singer! While she wasn't the dramatist like Callas was (I also love Callas), her range and the way she hit each note so precisely was amazing! So, I bought La Stupenda. I loved the piece she did from Handel's Alcia and the fantastic Rossini duet she did with Marilyn Horn. The entire album is wonderful. I particularly like how Joan's high notes are never screechy - she makes those high notes sound so effortless. I also appreciate how she had such control over her vibrato - not too trilly (I like trilly - especially by Beverly Sills - however, not every song should be all trill). Finally, I think that Joan was one of the few sopranos that didn't try to drown everyone out. When she sang a duet, she blended with the other singer - how rare! Not all singers seem to be able to accomplish that - duets shouldn't be a competition. This album is worth every penny. Joan was one of the great singers of the 20th century and she deserves her title of La Stupenda!

Average customer rating: INCREDIBLE TECHNIQUE, PHRASING,TONE Very good technique....tone...no Wow

Amanda Isaac Albeniz , Fryderyk Chopin , Manuel de Falla , Enrique Granados , Ernesto Lecuona , Franz Lehar , Thelonious Monk , Gioachino Rossini , Cyril Scott , Carl Maria von Weber , and Amanda Pepping Manufacturer: Summit(Classical) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Mazurkas | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Chopin | Chopin, Frédéric | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Falla | Falla, Manuel de | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Granados, Enrique | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Lecuona | Lecuona, Ernesto | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Lehár, Franz | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Weber | Weber, Carl Maria von | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rossini | Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Piano | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Caprice - Alison Balsom Bach: Works for Trumpet Music for Trumpet and Organ Jens Lindemann: Flying Solo Jens Lindemann: Rising Sun ASIN: B000AMPZL2 Release Date: 2005-09-13

Tracks:

1. Asturias Leyenda De La Suite Espanola
2. Cordoba
3. Andalucia
4. Gitaneras
5. Malagunea
6. Lotus Land
7. Andaluza, Spanish Dance No.5
8. Scherzo
9. Muzurka
10. Frasquita
11. Malaguena
12. El Pano Moruno
13. Seguidilla
14. Asturiana
15. Jota
16. Nana
17. Cancion
18. Polo
19. The Willow Song
20. Danse Espagnol
21. Round Midnight

Album Description

Amanda Pepping, one of the rare company of female trumpet virtuosi, enjoys a diverse career as an active soloist, ensemble musician, and music teacher. She has had dozens of solo engagements in the last few years. This CD is a collection of many of Pepping's favorite pieces.

Customer Reviews:

INCREDIBLE TECHNIQUE, PHRASING,TONE.......2007-06-28

I don't know what music the first comment was referring to when he said she doesn't have good tone. Amanda Pepping is superb in every aspect of her playing. Fast, articulate, great phrasing, technique, and tonal quality. He needs to get his trumpet out and match what she does. (If he even plays at all). I think he can probably play "Twinkle, twinkle, little star".

T.A.

Very good technique....tone...no.......2005-10-21

She's got some very impressive technique, especially from what you hear on the first track...all that rapid firing! wow

But when you talk about tone, which I believe is the essence of trumpet playing, she does not produce a rich enough tone

If you want to listen to INSANE technique while still retaining a beautiful tone, listen to Maurice Andre, his Carnival of Venice was quite impressive

Wow.......2005-09-20

Amanda Pepping is most definitely in the elite company of the small sorority of female trumpet virtuosi. Brava!

Average customer rating: Pleasant French Flute/Piano Music Mellifluously Played

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Tracks:

1. Soir Sur La Plaine
2. Orientale
3. Nocturne Et Allegro Scherzando
4. Nocturne Et Allegro Scherzando
5. Sicilienne
6. Romance
7. Invocation: Adagio
8. Menuet Vif Et Gigue: Legerement; Moderement
9. Non Troppo Vivo
10. Musette Vive: Presto
11. Minuet And Dance Of The Blessed Spirits: Lento Dolcissimo
12. Sostenuto
13. Andantino
14. Traumerei: Andante
15. Gavotte En Rondeau: Moderato
16. Sarabande: Larghetto
17. Moderato
18. Maestoso
19. Assez Lent
20. Moderato, Quasi Fantasia-Vif
21. Alla Barcarolla, Moderato
22. Andantino
23. Vif Et Joyeux
24. Moderato Quasi Allegretto

Customer Reviews:

Pleasant French Flute/Piano Music Mellifluously Played.......2006-05-27

If you're like me, you'd never heard of Philippe Gaubert (1879-1941). In his day he was a famous French flutist and conductor. For years he was the flute professor at the Paris Conservatoire. This is the third CD in a series of Gaubert's music featuring the Boston Symphony's second flutist, Fenwick Smith, himself a flute professor at the New England Conservatory. But it is the first issue to come my way. The contents of the CD include original pieces by Gaubert -- firmly in the by-then conservative and mostly dreamily lyrical French impressionist mold -- and a dozen never-before-recorded transcriptions for flute and piano of mostly very familiar works, e.g., the minuet from Boccherini's Quintet in E (known to many from its use in the Alec Guinness film, 'The Ladykillers'), Schumann's Träumerei, a Chopin prelude, a Schubert impromptu, etc.

All of the music is suavely played by Smith and his accompanist, pianist Sally Pinkas and it makes for a pleasant but hardly intellectually engaging 77 minutes. This is music to daydream to and one can hardly deny there is sometimes a need for that.

Scott Morrison

Average customer rating: Great music, what is it? Beautiful Disc A Bargain! Wonderful!!!

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Tracks:

1. Dance Of The Blessed Spirits From Orfeo ed Euridice
2. Sicilienne, Op. 78
3. Berceuse, Op. 16
4. Sicilienne
5. Chanson de Matin, Op. 15 No. 2
6. Arabesque No. 1
7. Gymnopedie No. 1
8. Gymnopedie No. 2
9. Gymnopedie No. 3
10. Ave Maria
11. Siciliano From Sonata No. 2 In F Flat Major, BWV 1031
12. Carmen: Intermezzo
13. Pavane pour une infante defunte
14. Salut d`Amour, Op. 12
15. Peer Gynt Suite No. 1: Morning
16. Peer Gynt Suite No. 2: Solveig's Song
17. Prelude a l'apres-midi d'un faune
18. String Quartet, Op. 11 No. 5 (G275): Minuetteo
19. Tambourin

Customer Reviews:

Great music, what is it?.......2004-12-03

I love the music on this cd. The back cover lists the music and track but lists them in a different order than they are played. If the literature were printed correctly then this would be a five star product.

Beautiful Disc.......2002-04-10

This is a wonderful disc with beautiful arrangements for harp and flute of many popular classics. Many of these works were originally composed for full orchestra but these arrangements work. The arrangements seem to work especially well for the works of the French composers (Satie, Faure, Ravel, Debussy). Whether you want a nice disc as background music (for dinner, work, relaxing) or really want to focus and listen this CD will provide a pleasurable listening experience.

The two instruments compliment each other and the performances from both Nore Shulman, flute, and Judy Loman, Harp, are sensitive and flawless. In addition the sound is wonderful. Flute recordings can sometimes sound harsh or piercing but the tone here is perfeect.

One comment: The track listing provided above is as it reads on the CD tray insert, however the CD actually starts with Debussy's "Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun" and Gluck's work pops in at track 12. Other than that all other tracks run in the order - if not track number - listed.

A Bargain!.......2000-02-05

Very well done, and what a bargain at this price! Would recommend this to anyone who likes soft, easy listening music.

Wonderful!!!.......1998-10-30

I simply loved this CD. It's the most wonderful thing I have ever heard; it's simply awesome. They got the Gounod's "Ave Maria" and played it using harp and flute, and it brought me close to tears. I believe beautiful music brings you close to heaven, and I sure feel surrounded by angels whenever I listen to this CD.

Average customer rating: A Match Made in Heaven

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Tracks:

1. Gymnopedie No. 1
2. Leaping Dance, Op. 17 Nos. 1 & 3
3. Cattle Call, Op. 17 No. 22
4. Elve's Dance, Op. 12 No. 4
5. Lullaby, Op. 66 No. 15
6. Stumping Dance, Op. 17 No. 8
7. Orfeo ed Euridice: Dance Of The Blessed Spirits And Air
8. Gestern Abend war Vetter Michel da: Variations
9. Gymnopedie No. 3
10. The Bee, Op. 13 No. 9
11. Suite in D: Air On The G String
12. Palleas et Melisande: Sicilienne
13. Sonata In G Minor 'Le Trille du diable': Andante
14. Sonata In G Minor 'Le Trille du diable': Allergro
15. Sonata In G Minor 'Le Trille du diable': Grave - Allegro assai
16. The Mother, Op. 41: The Fog Is Lifting
17. Sonatina In C Minor, WoO 43a
18. Sonatina In C Major, WoO 43a
19. Le Triomophe de la republic: Tambourin
20. Gymnopedie No. 2
21. Sonata In F Major, BWV 1033: Andante
22. Sonata In F Major, BWV 1033: Allegro
23. Sonata In F Major, BWV 1033: Adagio
24. Sonata In F Major, BWV 1033: Menuett

Customer Reviews:

A Match Made in Heaven.......2001-11-21

The guitar and recorder are a lovely sonic match, blending into a lyrical intimacy. Michala Petri has been the international champion of the recorder since her teen years, combining unequalled technical mastery with musical expression seemingly beyond the ability of this relatively primitive and limited instrument. Now in her forties and as ever breaking new ground for the recorder, she has combined with her husband, the excellent guitarist Lars Hannibal, to record an album of transcriptions for recorder and guitar.

While it is not at all unusual to hear recorder and guitar together, it is unusual to hear them playing music written less than two centuries ago. Most of the pieces transcribed here date from the romantic and post-romantic. Most are familiar short works by such as Grieg, Satie, Faure, and Nielsen. There is a bent toward the haunting, such as the lost-in-time 'Sicilienne' from Faure's 'Pelleas et Melisande', and some of Grieg's piano miniatures evoking (or invoking) his special Nordic forest magic. In every case, the two master performers blend seamlessly, and range from amazing feats to the most intense expressiveness.

This album excels our time-in-CD-player test, and is the album most likely to be listened to by my wife and I as we fall asleep. Sometimes, though, I stay awake because I can't stop listening.

P.S. We were once blessed to visit with Michala Petri following a recital in Toronto. She is as gracious in person as on stage.

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Average customer rating: "Sunlight Through A Vaulted Window" a gem Great classical collection and a super track by Davison Such beautiful music, I was moved to tears! Not a winner at all. The least of all the Adagio series.

Adagio: Classical Music for Yoga Manufacturer: Living Arts ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pavanes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Chopin | Chopin, Frédéric | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Ravel, Maurice | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Satie | Satie, Erik | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Debussy | Debussy, Claude | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Character Pieces | Short Forms | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Sonatinas | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Flute | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Adagio: Music for Relaxation ASIN: B00000AEYC Release Date: 2000-03-11

Tracks:

1. Pavane
2. Enveloping Mist
3. Reverie
4. Andante, Fl Son #5
5. Arabesque
6. Sunlight Through A Vaulted Window
7. The Maid With The Flaxen Hair
8. Prld in e
9. Gymnopedie
10. Siciliano, Fl Son #2
11. Andante, Trio Son in g
12. Moonlight Son
13. Ryan Arrives
14. The Sunken Cathedral
15. Iris

Customer Reviews:

"Sunlight Through A Vaulted Window" a gem.......2006-03-28

Other reviewers commented favorably on his "Sunlight Through A Vaulted Window". I agree, and consider it highly evocative, as an unusual thing happened while listening to this piece. It was morning - sunrise was starting to come through the glass brick window of my house. I lay on the couch with a cup of coffee listening to this CD. It was the first time I'd heard it and didn't know it's title. It was so evocative of the moment I was experiencing lying there watching the sunlight, like ancient heavy light streaming through the panes, that I got up to read the title. I was amazed the name was the same as the event which caused me to identify the music with the moment I experienced. An impressionistic delight, in the vein of Debussy.

Great classical collection and a super track by Davison.......2001-04-22

Peter Davison has a long career behind him (I, personally, have over 10 CDs of his). This CD may not be typical Davison but it definitely is a collection of very well-chosen and orchestrated classical pieces (and some of his music). I fully agree with the friend from Tupelo (that's Mississipi, USA, isn't it?) about "Sunlight Through a Vaulted Window". Very few songs nowadays are capable to touch the chords of our hearts.

Such beautiful music, I was moved to tears!.......1999-05-04

This is by far the best CD I have for relaxation. The classical selections are arranged beautifully and the originals are so moving. "Sunlight Through a Vaulted Window" may be THE most beautiful song I have heard in a long time- actually moved me to tears!

Not a winner at all. The least of all the Adagio series........1999-04-10

Puts you to sleep, I don't mean relaxation, but sleep.

Average customer rating: Disappointing A Wonderful Potpourri If you could only afford one CD get this one.

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Tracks:

1. Also sprach Zarathustra, op. 30 (opening)
2. William Tell Overture (Finale)
3. Peer Gynt, Op. 23: Morning
4. di Capua: O sole mio!
5. Suite No. 3 In D Major, BWV 1068: Air
6. Suite No. 2 In B Minor, BWV 1067: Badinerie
7. Piano Concerto No. 21 In C Major, K467 (II Andante)
8. Radetzky March, Op. 28
9. Violin Concerto No. 1 In G Minor (II Adagio): II Adagio
10. Eine kleine Nachtmusik (I Allegro)
11. Chants d'Auvergne: Bailero
12. Waltz In D Flat Major, Op. 64 No. 1: Minute
13. Cantata No. 208: Sheep May Safely Graze
14. The Flight Of The Bumblebee
15. Bolero (Finale)
16. Les Contes d'Hoffmann: Barcarolle
17. Adagio In G Minor
18. Pizzicato Polka
19. Dein ist mein ganzes Herz

Tracks:

1. Carmina Burana: O Fortuna
2. Waltz II: Jazz Suite No. 2
3. Adagio For Strings
4. Fantasia On Greensleeves
5. The Four Seasons: Spring (I Allegro)
6. Trumpet Voluntary
7. Kanon
8. Casanova: Nonnenchor (Nuns' Chorus)
9. Piano Sonata No. 14 In C Sharp Minor, Op. 27 No. 2: Moonlight
10. Romeo & Juliet: Love Theme
11. Warsaw Concerto
12. Symphony No. 9 'From The New World' (II Largo -- Excerpt)
13. The Nutcracker: Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy
14. Concierto de Aranjuez (II Adagio -- excerpt)
15. Solomon: Arrival Of The Queen Of Sheba
16. Hungarian Dance No. 5 In G Minor
17. Thais: Meditation
18. Turandot: Nessun Dorma

Customer Reviews:

Disappointing.......2001-03-04

We were quite disappointed with this collection. Although the mix of music is good, the sound quality on several of the recordings was unacceptable and the volume fluctuates. For instance, "Carmina Burana" was either deafening or completely inaudible.

A Wonderful Potpourri.......2000-11-06

This album has some fabulous music on it, all by first-rate peformers. There isn't a disappointing cut on it, and it would be particularly a great gift for a person just embarking on an exploration of classical music in all its glory. It leaves the listener wanting to buy in their entirety all of the works included on the CD, and I don't think that you can ask for much more than that from a compilation. I'm ready for Volume II!

If you could only afford one CD get this one........1998-11-29

All of the pieces are true classics, and there is a varied selection. Most of the pieces are familar works, and the essence of the collection is far above your typical collection of classical hits. If you had to buy this same collection independently it would cost you a fortune. Save yourself the money, and trust that this CD contains all of the finest selections you will ever need to start off your basic collection.

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Family Circle Weekday Soothers Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pavanes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Barber | Barber, Samuel | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Grieg, Edvard | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mascagni | Mascagni, Pietro | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Ravel, Maurice | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Satie | Satie, Erik | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Sibelius | Sibelius, Jean | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Vaughan Williams, Ralph | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Debussy | Debussy, Claude | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Romantic | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Tone Poems | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Vaughan Williams, Ralph | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Guitar | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Easy Listening | Compilations | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Easy Listening | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Easy Listening | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | 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 ASIN: B000003G4Q Release Date: 1996-08-13

Tracks:

1. Peer Gynt Ste No. 1: Morning - The Philadelphia Orch/Eugene Ormandy
2. Fant On 'Greensleeves' - The Philadelphia Orch/Eugene Ormandy
3. Pavane For A Dead Princess - Boston SO/Charles Munch
4. Con De Aranjuez: 2nd Movt - Julian Bream
5. Peer Gynt Ste No. 1: Anitra's Dance - The Philadelphia Orch/Eugene Ormandy
6. Peer Gynt Ste No. 2: Solvejg's Song - The Philadelphia Orch/Eugene Ormandy
7. Adagio - Boston SO/Charles Munch
8. Valse Triste - Finnish Radio Orch/Jukka-Pekka Saraste
9. Cavalleria Rusticana: Intermezzo - National PO/James Levine
10. Gymnopedie I And II - The Philharmonia Orch/Eugene Ormandy
11. Prld To The Afternoon Of A Faun - The Philadelphia Orch/Eugene Ormandy

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Summer Music: British Works for Flute Manufacturer: Asv Living Era ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Arnold | Arnold, Malcolm | ( A ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Delius, Frederick | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Elgar | Elgar, Sir Edward | ( E ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Flute | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000030S7 Release Date: 1993-12-16

Tracks:

1. Koanga: La Calinda
2. Son in b: I: Adagio
3. Son in b: II: Allegro
4. Son in b: III: Giga
5. Summer Music: Summer Music-Allegro Tranquillo
6. Summer Music: Siesta-Lento E Dolce
7. Summer Music: Games-Vivo
8. Son: I: Moderato
9. Son: II: Aria (Adagio)
10. Son: III: Allegro
11. The Serious Doll
12. Ste: I: Allegro Moderato
13. Ste: II: Andantino Amabile E Placido
14. Ste: III: Allegro Poco Scherzando
15. Ste: IV: Adagio Non Troppo, Quasi Improvvisata
16. Ste: V: Allegro Molto Quasi Presto
17. The Extatic Shepherd (Con Moto, Liquidamente)
18. Son, Op.121: I: Allegro
19. Son, Op.121: II: Andantino
20. Son, Op.121: III: Maestoso Con Molto Ritmico

Track Listings:

1. Sacred Music from Venice & Rome
2. Salon Music of the 19th Century
3. Scharwenka: Piano Works Vol. 1 - Piano Sonata Op. 6 / Polish National Dances Op. 3
4. Schubert: Rosamunde / Symphony No. 5
5. Sitivit Anima Mea / Audivi Vocem De Caelo
6. Sonata 2 / Scherzo 4
7. String Quartet 13
8. String Quartet, Opus 83
9. String Quartets 2 & 6
10. Suite for Piano / Antisonate / Suite Heteroclite

Track Listings

track listings

Track Listings

Singles 1965-1967 [Import]

Transfigured Bach: The Piano Transcriptions of Bartók, Lipatti, and Friedman

Tremoluxe

Music: Big Time Sensuality Pt.2 [CD-single] [Import]

Windchase

What Is Hip and Other Hits

Wiggle Bay

Wind Trio

Very Well Travelled Man [Import]

Un Dia Mas [Import]

Try Try Try [CD-single]

Urshurark [Explicit Lyrics]

Where It All Began [CD-single] [Import]

Mozart: Don Giovanni

Peggy Lee - All-Time Greatest Hits