Les Indispensables de Christian Morin [Import]

1. Aquarella

2. Unchained Melody

3. Petite Fleur

4. Sweet Georgia Brown

5. Esquisse

6. Over The Rainbow

7. Summertime

8. La Belle Et La Bete (Theme Du Film De Walt Disney)

9. I Will Always Love You (The Bodyguard)

10. Rose De Picardie

11. Georgia On My Mind

12. What A Wonderful World

13. Le Monde Est Stone (Extrait De "Starmania")

14. Unforgettable

15. L.O.V.E.

Les Indispensables de Christian Morin,Christian Morin,Sony,World Music

Average customer rating: Wrong track information on Amazon; though quality recording I love this album.

Panorama ~ Georges Bizet Georges Bizet , London Symphony Orchestra , Orchestre National de France , Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra , Claudio Abbado , Carlo Maria Giulini , Jean Martinon , Uwe Christian Harrer , Charles Dutoit , José Carreras , Plácido Domingo , Yvonne Kenny , Alicia Nafé , Jean Laine , Robert Lloyd , Sherrill Milnes , Teresa Berganza , Gino Quilico , and Gregory Cross Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Romantic | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | 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 Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ( V ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Romances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Deutsche Grammophon: Music | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Aaron Copland: The Essence of America [Box Set] ASIN: B00004W3IO Release Date: 2000-10-17

Tracks:

1. Carmen: Prelude - London Symphony Orchestra
2. Carmen: 'La clocke a sonne' - London Symphony Orchestra
3. Carmen: 'Mais nous ne voyons pas la Carmencita' - London Symphony Orchestra
4. Carmen: 'L'amour est un oiseau rebelle' - London Symphony Orchestra
5. Carmen: 'Parle-moi de ma mere!' - London Symphony Orchestra
6. Carmen: 'Pres des remparts de Seville' - London Symphony Orchestra
7. Carmen: 'Les tringles des sistres tintaient' - London Symphony Orchestra
8. Carmen: 'Votre toast'...'je peux vous le rendre' - London Symphony Orchestra
9. Carmen: 'La feur que tu m'avais jetee' - London Symphony Orchestra
10. Carmen: 'Je dis que rien ne m'epouvante' - London Symphony Orchestra
11. Carmen: 'Je suis Escamillo, torero de Grenade' - London Symphony Orchestra
12. Carmen: 'Les voici, voici le quadrille' - London Symphony Orchestra
13. Carmen: 'Si tu m'aimes, Carmen' - London Symphony Orchestra
14. Carmen: 'C'est toi?' 'C'est moi' - London Symphony Orchestra

Tracks:

1. L'Arlesienne: Suite No. 1: Prelude. Allegro deciso (Tempo di marcia) - Andantino - Andante molto - The London Symphony Orchestra
2. L'Arlesienne: Suite No. 1: Minuetto. Allegro giocoso - The London Symphony Orchestra
3. L'Arlesienne: Suite No. 1: Adagietto. Adagio - The London Symphony Orchestra
4. L'Arlesienne: Suite No. 1: Carillon. Allegro moderato - Andantino - Tempo I - The London Symphony Orchestra
5. L'Arlesienne: Suite No. 2: Pastorale. Andante sostenuto assai - Andantino - Tempo I - The London Symphony Orchestra
6. L'Arlesienne: Suite No. 2: Intermezzo. Andante moderato ma con moto - Allegretto moderato - The London Symphony Orchestra
7. L'Arlesienne: Suite No. 2: Menuet. Andantino quasi allegretto - The London Symphony Orchestra
8. L'Arlesienne: Suite No. 2: Farandole. Allegro deciso (Tempo di marcia) - Allegro vivo e deciso - The London Symphony Orchestra
9. Agnus Dei - Jose Carreras - (Tenor)
10. Symphony No. 1 In C Major: Allegro vivo - Orchestre National De France
11. Symphony No. 1 In C Major: Adagio - Orchestre National De France
12. Symphony No. 1 In C Major: Scherzo. Allegro vivace - Orchestre National De France
13. Symphony No. 1 In C Major: Finale. Allegro vivace - Orchestre National De France
14. From: The Opera 'Les Pecheurs de perles': 'Je crois entendre encore' - Placido Domingo - (Tenor)
15. From: The Opera 'Les Pecheurs de perles': 'C'est toi'...'Au fond du temple saint' - Gino Quilico - (Baritone)

Customer Reviews:

Wrong track information on Amazon; though quality recording.......2005-04-30

There is a glaring mistake on Amazon's track information. What is included on the second disk isn't the composition Symphonic Suite "Roma," but Symphony in C, a youthful composition by the composer - written when Bizet was 17 (a very jubilant, galloping piece, I might add). On the web page it prints: "Symphony No. 1, '1868 Roma'," which is clearly an error. The CD program note itself has the correct information. Roma Suite is a more mature work, with a very strong romantic color. Unfortunately I based my purchase decision assuming that this would be one of the few recordings with both L'arlésienne and Roma.

That said, I must say that this is a recording with very good performances and sound quality, like all the DG Panaroma series I've listened to. It's good that the Carmen we get here is actual Opera arias rather than "Carmen Suite." Pearl Fishers inclusion is nice. Agnus Dei, voice arrangement taken from L'arlésienne is a nice surprise sung by Jose Carreras.

Another comment about the Symphonic Suite "Roma": it's a very nice piece, and although it is less known and not as dramatic and flamboyant as Carmen or Symphony No. 1, it's worth having it in your collection. You just need to find a recording.

I love this album........2004-12-04

I originally bought this CD set for the arias from Pearl Fishers but now I love the recordings of L'Arlesienne. They are great quality recordings.

Average customer rating:

Albéniz: Henry Clifford Manufacturer: Umvd Labels ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Spanish & Portugese | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B00008ZPE8 Release Date: 2003-08-12

Tracks:

1. Prelude - Orquesta Sinfonica De Madrid
2. Sloes Are Blossoming In The Hedges
3. Our Lady Of Bolton Preserve Thee, Henry Mine!
4. O, Mother, Why Didst Thou Deny My Longing For The Fray?
5. Someone Approaches
6. So Am I Quite Unknown?
7. Beware! She Is A Witch!
8. All Is Lost! The Battle's O'er!
9. Sir John Saint John Approaches!
10. All The Night Our Force He Led
11. Pray For The Soul Of A Chieftan Departed!
12. To Arms! This Mandate To Resist Writ With My Father's Blood
13. What Feeble Wit Is Here
14. Sweet Are The Visions, Mysteriously Stealing
15. The Foe Draws Near!
16. Come Hither, Colin, Faithful Henchman, Thou!
17. Edward The King! March With A Swing!
18. Safe! Safe Beyond The Seas!
19. Dance Of The Fairies - Orquesta Sinfonica De Madrid
20. Woe Is Me To Love A Fairy!

Tracks:

1. Dance Of The Fairies - Orquesta Sinfonica De Madrid
2. Spirits Of The Flowers Truant From Honeyed Cages
3. Sweet Are The Visions, Mysteriously Stealing...
4. Lovely Vision, Dream Delightful, Wilt Thou Vanish With The Dawn?
5. Children, Let The Plighted Troth Like A Ring Enfold You Both
6. These Honest Men Against Their Will Are Outlaws
7. Ballet And Chorus
8. When The Breezes Are Still
9. My Son! They Come To Seek Thee! Look!
10. Edward For King! March With A Swing!
11. (Introduction)
12. Said Dick To The Devil, 'Come, Sell Me Your Dice...'
13. The Earl Of Richmond Landed...
14. Alas! The Days Are Gathered And Laid By
15. Lady, 'Tis The Trysting Hour!
16. 'Tis I, Sweet Friend! To Thee I Bend!
17. Adieu, Mine Own Heart True!
18. Lady, 'Tis The Trysting Hour!
19. My Heart Is Faint!
20. My Shepherd Lord, I Wish Thee Joy!
21. Cease, Cease Thy Weeping Wild And Listen, Wayward Child
22. Shall Loyalty To Phantom Right Our Yearning Heart Estrange?
23. Remember Towton!
24. For Fear Of Pain Flee Not The Right!
25. What Ho! The Guard! The Guard!
26. Richard Is Dead, And Richmond Reigns!
27. Not Mine Vengeance! Not Mine Repayment!
28. Hail! Hail! All Hail!

Average customer rating: Not that amazing. Are you kidding? Very nice! The Holidays Never Sounded So Good! Very pleased

50 Most Loved Christmas Carols Various Artists Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: More Than 50 Most Loved Hymns The Best Carols in the World...Ever! O Come All Ye Faithful: Christmas Carols at King's College, Cambridge Songs of Angels - Christmas Hymns and Carols Carols from Trinity ASIN: B000A2H4J8 Release Date: 2005-09-13

Tracks:

1. Joy To The World
2. O Come, All Ye Faithful
3. O Come, O Come Emmanuel
4. Deck The Halls
5. Away In A Manger (American Melody)
6. The Holly And The Ivy
7. Good Christian Men Rejoice
8. God That Madest Earth And Heaven
9. Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee (Ode To Joy)
10. What Child Is This (Greensleeves)
11. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
12. O Holy Night
13. Sussex Carol
14. Here We Come A-Wassailing
15. Up On The Housetop
16. I Wonder As I Wander
17. Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming
18. Infant Holy, Infany Lowly
19. Pat-A-Pan
20. Once In Royal David's City
21. O Christmas Tree
22. O Little Town Of Bethlehem
23. The Twelve Days Of Christmas
24. Good King Wenceslas
25. We Wish You A Merry Christmas

Tracks:

1. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
2. Jingle Bells
3. The First Noel
4. Angels We Have Heard On High
5. Away In A Manger (European Melody)
6. Silent Night
7. Angels From The Realms Of Glory
8. O Sing A Song Of Bethlehem
9. 'Hellelujah' Chorus From The Messiah
10. Jolly Old Saint Nicholas
11. We Three Kings
12. Ave Maria
13. I Saw Three Ships
14. I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day
15. Gloucestershire Wassail
16. Bring A Torch, Jeanette, Isabella
17. While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks
18. Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Lights
19. Sing We Now Of Christmas
20. In The Bleak Midwinter
21. Ukranian Bell Carol
22. It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
23. Coventry Carol
24. Ding Dong! Merrily On High!
25. Auld Lang Syne

Tracks:

1. Jingle Bells
2. The First Noel
3. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
4. Up On The Housetop
5. Ding Dong! Merrily On High
6. O Little Town Of Bethlehem
7. Sussex Carol
8. Jolly Old Saint Nicholas
9. 'Hallelujah' Chorus From The Messiah
10. O Come All Ye Faithful
11. What Child Is This
12. O Holy Night
13. Away In A Manger
14. Joy To The World
15. We Wish You A Merry Christmas

Customer Reviews:

Not that amazing........2007-01-19

I bought this somewhat based on the glowing reviews others had given it. It's not bad, but not that fantastic either. I've heard much better versions of most of the music on it. Not quite worth the price.

Are you kidding?.......2007-01-05

While the musical arrangements are tolerably adequate and the orchestra is fair, this is some of the worst choral singing I've ever heard. They obviously have no concept of tuning and couldn't stay on pitch if their lives depended on it. I can't believe this is supposed to be a professional recording and the director didn't correct these glaring errors. I picked up this CD at an after-Christmas sale at 75% off, and I will forever mourn the loss of my $5.00. I guess it might suffice as a mediocre white elephant gift, but I pity whomever may be forced to listen to it. I suggest you not waste your money. If it's classical Christmas carols you want, search for more well-known and trustworthy music groups like the London Philharmonic and the Cambridge Singers.

Very nice!.......2007-01-02

I have to agree with the other reviewers that this is a very enjoyable CD of traditional carols. It contains a huge selection of songs. I was afraid that they might all sound the same, but to me, the orchestration and vocals are varied and well done. I bought this for Christmas, and it's one of my favorite new Christmas CDs in recent memory.

The Holidays Never Sounded So Good!.......2005-12-17

I loved the "50 Most Loved Piano Classics," so I decided to try another "50 Most Loved" collection, this time the Christmas Carols album. These are classics in their own right as the arrangements and orchestrations are enchantingly beautiful and the choir vocals provide perfect point-counterpoint. I hate to admit this, but I'll probably still be listening to this CD long after Christmas is over. There's a cinematic soundtrack quality that I find haunting. Have a great holiday with this one!

Very pleased.......2005-11-23

This is an excellent value. 3 CD's and 50 songs for under $20.00. If you're looking for traditional Christmas music, this is the collection to buy.

Average customer rating:

Famous Musical Miniatures, Vol.2 Manufacturer: Gega ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Polkas | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Gershwin | Gershwin, George | ( 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 Kreisler | Kreisler, Fritz | ( K ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Lecuona | Lecuona, Ernesto | ( L ) | 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 General | Saint-Saëns, Camille | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Tchaikovsky | Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich | ( T ) | 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 General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | 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 Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Romances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music English | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B00004S99C Release Date: 2000-03-15

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Le Salon De Rossini: Vocal Duets And Quartets Manufacturer: Arion ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rossini | Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B000000TZJ Release Date: 1993-08-12

Tracks:

1. La Passeggiata (La Promenade)
2. La Promenade Sur L'Eau
3. Il Carnevale Di Venezia
4. Duetto Buffo Di Due Gatti
5. Ridiamo, Cantiamo Che Tutto S'en Va
6. Les Amants De Seville
7. I Gondolieri (Les Gondoliers)
8. L'Amour Tambour Battant
9. Quartetto Pastorale (Quatuor Champetre)
10. Oh, Quanto Son Grate Le Pene D'Amore! (Que Les Peines D'Amour Sont Douces!)
11. Un Sou
12. Dall 'Oriente L'astro Del Giorno (A L'Orient L'Astre Jour)

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Totally Christmas 1 Manufacturer: Reader's Digest ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Gounod | Gounod, Charles | ( 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 Herbert | Herbert, Victor | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Holst | Holst, Gustav | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Humperdinck, Engelbert | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Michael Praetorius | Praetorius, Michael | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Romantic | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | 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 Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Cantatas | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Cantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Noels | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music All Bargain Titles | Holiday Music | Miscellaneous | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music 4-for-3 Opera & Vocal | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B0002VEQUC Release Date: 2004-09-14

Tracks:

1. I'll Be Home for Christmas - Lynn Anderson
2. Little Drummer Boy - Harry Simeone Chorale
3. White Christmas - Kenny Rogers, Kenny Rogers
4. Christmas Eve in My Hometown
5. Feliz Navidad - Fireside Singers,
6. Sleigh Ride
7. O Little Town of Bethlehem - Jean Allister, Beecham Choral Society, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
8. O Holy Night - Lee Greenwood
9. There's No Place Like Home for the Holidays - Lynn Anderson
10. Blue Christmas
11. Jingle Bell Rock - Lynn Anderson
12. Christmas Song - Kenny Rogers, Kenny Rogers

Tracks:

1. Joy to the World
2. Angels We Have Heard on High - Beecham Choral Society, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
3. Good Christian Men, Rejoice - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
4. Once in Royal David's City - The Ambrosian Singers
5. In the Bleak Midwinter
6. I Saw Three Ships
7. Holly and the Ivy
8. While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
9. It Came Upon the Midnight Clear - Beecham Choral Society, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
10. Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella - Fireside Singers
11. Here We Come A-Caroling (The Wassail Song) - Fireside Singers
12. Twelve Days of Christmas - Beecham Choral Society, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Tracks:

1. Silent Night - The Ambrosian Singers, National Philharmonic Orchestra
2. Lo! How a Rose E're Blooming - National Philharmonic Orchestra
3. Ave Maria
4. Away in a Manger - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
5. Pastoral Symphony [From Messiah] - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
6. Die Botschaft (To the Melody of "The First No)
7. O Little Town of Bethlehem - London Festival Orchestra
8. Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - National Philharmonia Orchestra & Chorus
9. Anges (To the Melody of "Angels We Have Heard on High")
10. Toyland - London Festival Choir
11. What Child Is This? - National Philharmonic Orchestra
12. Evening Prayer [From Hansel and Gretel] - The Ambrosian Singers, National Philharmonic Orchestra

Average customer rating: Excellent sound for its time ; mostly fine Mengelberg Wins My Prize for Best Historical Reissue.

Mengelberg and the Concertgebouw Orchestra, Vol. 1 Manufacturer: Pearl ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bach, Johann Christian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | 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 Berlioz | Berlioz, Hector | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Brahms | Brahms, Johannes | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Cherubini, Luigi | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Liszt | Liszt, Franz | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wagner | Wagner, Richard | ( W ) | 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 Mendelssohn | Mendelssohn, Felix | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Romantic | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Incidental Music | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Overtures | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Tone Poems | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | 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 General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music | Cantatas | Romances Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Box Sets | Stores | Music ASIN: B000000WMV Release Date: 1993-11-15

Tracks:

1. Ste No.2 in b, BWV1067: Ov, Grave, Allegro
2. Ste No.2 in b, BWV1067: Rondeu, Allegro
3. Ste No.2 in b, BWV1067: Sarabande, Andante
4. Ste No.2 in b, BWV1067: Bourrees I And II
5. Ste No.2 in b, BWV1067: Polonaise, Moderato
6. Ste No.2 in b, BWV1067: Menuet, Allegretto
7. Ste No.2 in b, BWV1067: Badinerie, Allegro
8. Sinf in B flat, Op.18, No.2: I. Allegro Assai
9. Sinf in B flat, Op.18, No.2: II. Andante
10. Anacreon: Ov
11. Sym No.8 in F, Op.93: II. Allegretto Scherzando
12. The Ruins Of Athens, Op.113: Turkish March
13. Leonore Ov No.1, Op.138
14. Coriolan, Op.62: Ov
15. Egmont, Op.84: Ov

Tracks:

1. Leonore, Ov No.3, Op.72b
2. Der Freischutz: Ov
3. Euryanthe: Ov
4. Oberon: Ov
5. A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op.61: Scherzo
6. The Damnation Of Faust, Op.24: Dance Of Sylphs
7. The Damnation Of Faust, Op.24: Hungarian March
8. Les Preludes, G.97

Tracks:

1. Lohengrin: Prld To Act I
2. Tannhauser: Ov (Dresden Version)
3. Sym No.3 in F, Op.90: I. Allegro Con Brio
4. Sym No.3 in F, Op.90: II. Andante
5. Sym No.3 in F, Op.90: III. Poco Allegretto
6. Sym No.3 in F, Op.90: IV. Allegro
7. Sym No1 in c, Op.68: III. Un Poco Allegretto E Grazioso
8. Academic Festival Ov, Op.80

Customer Reviews:

Excellent sound for its time ; mostly fine Mengelberg.......2004-07-15

Considering all of the selections from this three disc Pearl set originally were recorded from 1926 to 1932 on Columbia 78s, the overall sound quality is really very good, thanks largely to the efforts of the already well appreciated Mark Obert-Thorn. There is a fairly good cross section of the kind of music typically associated with the legendary conductor of the Amsterdam Concertgebouw Orchestra for a half century (1895-1945), Willem Mengelberg, whose style I've personally had some mixed feelings about. On the positive side, I enjoy most of all the lyricism, often associated with portamentos, he elicits from the Concertgebouw strings. Also, at times, I consider him one of the most exciting of all conductors. However, there are moments when I do not appreciate some of his tempo accelerations or decelerations. Of course, that's what partially makes Mengelberg Mengelberg. But, getting to the music at hand, despite more stylish versions (e.g. Leppard) I find Mengelberg's Second J.S. Bach Suite quite enjoyable. It blooms with a pleasantly flowing, consistently musical quality. Ditto the J.C. Bach Sinfonia No. 2. The little known (to me) Anacreon Overture by Cherubini seems to be well presented. As for the Beethoven offerings, the second movement [only] from his Eighth Symphony is rather beguiling and the Turkish March from the Ruins of Athens and the Leonore No. 1, Coriolan and Egmont Overtures are all given thrusting and musical renditions. Only the reading of the Leonore No. 3 is slightly disappointing to me. In Weber's Overtures to Der Freischutz, Euryanthe and Oberon that wonderful sense of Mengelbergian ardor shines through. The finales are especially invigorating. With the Oberon, I was reminded of Teldec's video, Legendary Conductors of a Golden Era, where Mengelberg is seen conducting the work at a special locale near Paris. That performance is even more excitingly conducted than this one. The cut scherzo from Mendelssohn's Midsummer Night's Dream is probably the only weak representation of the set. The playing is not up to snuff. There are two short pieces from Berlioz's Damnation of Faust---Dance of the Sylphs, which is given an almost unearthly attractiveness, and the Hungarian March, which though given an okay run through, also does not quite measure up to the conductor's same offering on the aforementioned Teldec video. The Liszt Les Preludes, however, is a horse of a different color---about the most outstanding presentation I've ever heard. Both of the Wagner selections---Prelude to Act One of Lohengrin and the Tannhauser Overture (Dresden version) are also of a high order. The "weeping" string portamentos in Lohengrin are marvelous, though I wish the sound engineers (if it had been possible with then existing technology)would have permitted the climax to resound more openly. Finally, the pieces by Brahms. The third movement [only] of the First Symphony displays some "different" tempo shifts, but in this instance I don't object. However, I don't much favor Mengelberg's engineering in the Academic Festival Overture. The wonderful Third Symphony is presented in its entirety. First, the repeat, which I don't care for, is taken in the first movement. Overall, this is a good performance but I don't consider it a distinctive one. I certainly can do without Mengelberg's tendency to race the pace in some of the more sensitive portions of the andante as well as the following poco allegretto, though there are moments where the Concertgebouw strings sing rather nicely. Elsewhere, the closing portions of the last movement are very well done. My usual preference is for a conductor to take a little more time in certain sections of this symphony in order to allow a greater feeling of poetic expressiveness. In this regard, I look to Szell/Cleveland, Weingartner and Jochum's versions with the London Philharmonic and Berlin Philharmonic, especially the latter, from his outstanding DGG Originals collection. In summary, a very fine set and one that certainly exceeds expectations for recordings initially produced so many years ago. Though this set is discontinued, it may be worth your while to search for it. Check vendors who sell through Amazon.

Wins My Prize for Best Historical Reissue........2000-08-23

To this and its companion volume, I would award the first prize in any historical reissue competition. To begin with, the music making remains perennially exciting. Then, the accompanying notes by Robert Cowan are models of their kind, offering broad general assessments of Mengelberg as a conductor and detailed pointers to these recordings in particular. The third virtue is especially gratifying to one who has had his hands on heavy original 78s and later LP issues of some or all of these items - the transfers by Mark Obert-Thorn are outstandingly good. Gone is surface noise. Gone are uncertainties about playing speeds and speed fluctuations. Unblemished pressings have been used. Older music lovers may know that these early electric Columbia records (which used to bear the caption "Willem Mengelberg and His Concertgebouw Orchestra) offered wonderfully full and vivid sound for their time. Details of balance, and the overall warm acoustic of the Amsterdam Concertgebouw are made even clearer in these excellent transfers. So clear is the focus, in the Bach Suite, that it is now possible to be certain that an old rumour is true, namely that Mengelberg used not one but five flutes for this work.

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Ritual Music of the XVIIIth C Freemasons Manufacturer: Arion ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | 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 Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Cantatas | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Cantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B000000TYV Release Date: 1993-08-12

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1. Rituel Maconnique Funebre (Le Deluge) - Rene Terrasson/Schuyler Hamilton/Pierre Gianotti/Andre Lacombe/Jean Ver Hasselt/Les Chantres De...
2. Trois Chants Maconniques: 'Gesellenreise', K.468
3. Trois Chants Maconniques: 'Lasst Uns Mit Geschlungen Handen', K. anh 623 (Zum Schluss Der Loge)
4. Trois Chants Maconniques: 'O Heiliges Band Der Freundschaft', K.148
5. Trois Chants Maconniques: Cantate 'Dir, Seele Des Weltalls', K.429 (Air Du Ten)
6. The Little German Cantata 'Die Ihr Des UnerMesslichen Weltalls Schopfer Ehrt', K.619 - Ana Maria Miranda/Christian Ivaldi/Les Chantres De La Tradition/Roger Cotte
7. Marche Maconnique - Groupement Rituel D'Instruments A Vent/Roger Cotte
8. Opferlied
9. Mauerlied (En L'Honneur Du Roi Frederic-Guillaume Ill De Prusse)
10. Marche Maconnique Funebre - Les Musiciens De Paris/Groupement Rituel D'Instruments A Vent/Roger Cotte

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