Fernando Ortega - Beginnings

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About the Artist
Classically trained in piano at the University of New Mexico, Fernando comes from a family of weavers and farmers who, for eight generations, have lived in Chimayo, a small village on the western slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, north of Santa Fe. His music celebrates this heritage in songs that are filled with spiritual longing and a deep reverence for His Lord.

Fernando’s music unites virtuoso piano skills with tender, authentic vocals. The rich accompaniment of cello, accordion and strings allow the songs to resonate with a simple yet sensitive quality that gently touches every listener’s heart.

Album Description
BEGINNINGS - the premiere collector’s edition of early Fernando Ortega recordings (1993 – 1996). Included in this comprehensive compilation are selections from Fernando’s first four albums produced by Randolf Productions, Inc. (RPI),

Meditations Of The Heart (1993)

Meditations Of The Heart – Encore (1994)

Hymns & Meditations (1994)

Night Of Your Return (1996)

Fernando Ortega - Beginnings, Music, Fernando Ortega, Fernando's music unites virtuoso piano skills with tender, authentic vocals. The rich accompaniment of cello, accordion and strings allow the songs to resonate with a simple yet sensitive quality that gently touches every listener's heart.

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Great Collection; Beautiful Piano

Fernando Ortega - Beginnings
Fernando Ortega
Manufacturer: Randolf Productions, Inc.
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Album Description

BEGINNINGS - the premiere collector's edition of early Fernando Ortega recordings (1993 - 1996). Included in this comprehensive compilation are selections from Fernando's first four albums produced by Randolf Productions, Inc. (RPI),

Meditations Of The Heart (1993)

Meditations Of The Heart - Encore (1994)

Hymns & Meditations (1994)

Night Of Your Return (1996)

Customer Reviews:

Great Collection; Beautiful Piano.......2005-09-09

BEGINNINGS by Fernando Ortega is a 2 cd set featuring selections of some of the "early" recordings of this great pianist primarily drawn from four albums: Meditations of the Heart, Meditations of the Heart Encore, Hymns and Meditations, and Night of Your Return. While many of these cds are available for purchase online, it is nearly impossible to find them in your typical Christian music store.

Of the thirty-four songs on the album, seventeen are instrumental.

Songs from Meditations of the Heart include: Sacrifice of Praise, Living Water, Morning Star, Family, I Love To Praise Your Name, and As For Us. (Six of the ten songs on the album)

Songs from Meditations of the Heart Encore include: I Remember Well, It's Your Love, Tossed On The Wind, Teach Me Thy Way, and Creation Sings. (Five of the eleven songs on the album).

Hymns and Meditations: Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing, Near The Cross, Softly and Tenderly, Nothing But The Blood, and I Need Thee Every Hour/Just As I Am/ Come Ye Sinners Medley, What Wondrous Love Is This, Con Que Pagaremos, Brethren We Have Met To Worship, Sacred Head Now Wounded, and Nearer My God To Thee. (Which appears to be the entire album of Hymns and Meditations)

It also seems to include all the songs on Night Of Your Return as well. (My Song Is Love Unknown, Praise To The Lord, The Almighty, Night Of Your Return, Mi Abuelito, Chimayo, Jesus, Lover of My Soul, Here Is Love, Road Song, Stricken, Smitten and Afflicted, This is My Father's World, and Green Pastures.)

With two complete albums and two partial albums, BEGINNINGS is well worth the price and is a great addition for any Fernando Ortega fan's collection.

This piano music is wonderful. His style simple but beautiful.

Fernando Ortega: DVD & 2-CD Set

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Fernando Ortega: DVD & 2-CD Set
Fernando Ortega
Manufacturer: FO2C
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Product Description

The Fernando Ortega DVD & 2-CD Combo Set! Includes the Double-CD Beginnings with the DVD Meditations of the Heart! This double-CD contains 34 Songs with over 140 Minutes of Music! The DVD, Meditations of the Heart features seven (7) Music Video style productions featuring beautiful scenes from God's creation and a Live concert option with individual, song-to-song selections with biographical Information.

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