Sentimental Christmas [Enhanced]

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Can you believe that after 15-plus years in contemporary Christian music, this is Kathy Troccoli's first-ever Christmas offering? In a genre where everyone and their brother has a holiday release, Troccoli's patience is a virtue, as evidenced from the tasteful A Sentimental Christmas. It is a release with which Troccoli demonstrates that her classically trained voice is an instrument, allowing her cool jazz variations on the holiday theme. On "What Child Is This?" for example, Troccoli scats away the chorus in Ella Fitzgerald-like fashion. And Mr. Christmas himself, Andy Williams, teams up with Troccoli on "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year." There's certainly some holiday magic here as both singers blend well for a festive pace throughout. Let's not forget the coproduction that Troccoli showcases here, utilizing the U.S. Navy Jazz Band to its fullest extent. All in all, a release worth the wait. --Michael Lyttle

Sentimental Christmas, Music, Kathy Troccoli, Adult Contemporary, CCM, Christmas, Christmas / Chanukkah, Christmas Music, Pop, Xmas Vocal
Artistry of Elly Ameling (Coll)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Elly Ameling now more available
  • Delight in every note
  • While they last...
  • Treasures From a Treasure
  • More than fully earned praise for an exceptional singer.
 Artistry of Elly Ameling (Coll)
Elly Ameling
Manufacturer: Philips
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ASIN: B00007KMSJ
Release Date: 2003-10-14

Tracks:

  1. Matthaus-Passion
  2. Johannes-Passion
  3. Weihnachts-Oratorium
  4. Juditha Triumphans
  5. Messiah
  6. Crudel Tiranno Amor
  7. Die Schopfung
  8. Orlando Paladino
  9. 7 Lieder
  10. Le Nozze Di Figaro
  11. Exsultate, Jubilate Ch'io Mi Scordi Di Te, K505
  12. Misera! Dove Son! K369
  13. 18 Lieder
  14. Frauenliebe Und- Leben
  15. 11 Lieder
  16. 20 Morike-Lieder

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Elly Ameling now more available .......2007-03-07

I had a 33 rpm album of Elly Ameling singing Schubert lieder accompanied by piano and clarinet at times. It was one of my all time favorite albums so I have been disappointed that I have not been able to find it anywhere on CD.

Now I can just buy this excellent collection. So much music in one place! Since I confess that I am far from an expert on the rest of her records, I look forward to hearing her sing many other styles and composers.

I think it is silly to criticize her for not singing Wagner, for example, since her version of many songs, especially lieder, are nothing short of sublime. I would like to hear how many Wagnerians sing Schubert or Mozart.

I doubt if they could approach the skill and soul with which Elly Ameling sings lieder.

5 out of 5 stars Delight in every note.......2006-03-10

To speak as briefly as possible about this superb collection from an equally superb singer, what can I say but that Ms Ameling possessed a voice that shone with radiant warmth and star-like shimmer? And unlike many another light lyric soprano, Elly Ameling was possessed of a very high standard of musicianship, considerable intelligence, and a sort of immediate charm that captivates the listener.

So many of her recordings have still to be released on CD, but this 5CD-set goes some way towards remedying the situation. The repertoire spans a wide variety - French mèlodies, Lieder, light-hearted "sentimental" songs, Bach, etc. - and in each piece, Ms Ameling shows that quality of pearl-like beauty. It is a beauty which is also extremely pretty - a beauty of voice that is never overbearing and over-ripe, but perfectly blossoming upon the tree of inspiration.

I recommend this set unequivocally. It truly is sheer delight.

5 out of 5 stars While they last..........2005-05-17

Elly Ameling held the quiet stage for recitals of great artistry and dignity for several decades and sadly most of the enormously successful CDs of her long career output are now unavailable. For those who have little access to the documentation of this very special artist, this box set is a must. It is a compilation of many of her recordings with differing accompanists, conductors, orchestras and composers. And while not all of the choices for inclusion here would be considered her greatest moments, there are enough works that sustain the warm memories of the little Dutch hausfrau who quietly and simply paid homage to composers with her clear and intelligent musicianship and radiant voice.

Ameling was known to schedule recitals of Schubert cycles and songs and in the afterglow of her performance answer the demand for curtain calls with additional Schubert melodies: she gifted her audience with the dignity of honoring a composer's works by maintaining the focus on that composer rather than milk the audience with the usual encore applause-getting favorites. And special moments such as quietly and pensively strolling through the orchestra during the Mahler 4th symphony to arrive at front stage, unapplauded, just in time for the opening line of her singing - those simple homage to composers and collaborators made her selfless manner endearing to audiences.

Despite the fact that Ameling's voice was on the small side she was always able to muster the projection to carry her message solidly in context with an orchestra. Yes, other more famous singers have recorded Ravel's quintessentially French SHEHERAZADE, but few have the perfection of diction and aura of mystery that Ameling maintained. Whether singing with piano or orchestra, or interpreting Bach, Mozart, Handel, and Vivaldi with the same degree of involvement as Brahms and Schumann and Schubert, Elly Ameling spanned a career that engendered passionate commitment from her fans. And this boxed set is a pocket full of memories to be treasured. Buy it before this too becomes unavailable. Grady Harp, May 05

5 out of 5 stars Treasures From a Treasure.......2004-09-25

Treasures from a Treasure.

Ameling, one of the world's most beloved recitalists is captured here in a 5 CD collection offering some of her most beautiful recordings of song. While we are used to her perfection in songs of Bach, Mozart, Schubert, Schumann, Faure and Hahn, an added joy is her "pop" side, tackling - without a whiff of pretension, Porter, Kern, Gershwin, Ellington, et al.

What an absolute joy it is listening to this amazing artist sing these songs with an almost uncanny natural ease. There is no resorting to a "pop" voice and yet most of these pop standards songs sound as though they could have been written for her. Clean attacks, sometimes a bit of the pop technique of hanging on to a consonant longer than a classical artist normally would shows an appreciation and understanding of the style. Still, there is never once a compromise of her vocal beauty.

I like the way the songs have been arranged for her voice in that she sort of sings them clean, unaffected in the first half and then lets loose and kinda "swings" with it adding embellishments but never really changing her voice (Price, von Stade and other favorite singers of mine seem to have always added a breathy quality to much of their crossover material.)

Ameling doesn't resort to trying to "let her hair down" or get down and dirty, but rather the honest with which she approaches every one of these songs shows how much she enjoys singing them and her style is as refreshing as stumbling onto a cool spring on a sweltering summer's afternoon. A wonderful surprise.

5 out of 5 stars More than fully earned praise for an exceptional singer........2003-07-15

As I had the privilige of hearing this outstanding Lied-singer during her long career in Holland and being the proud possessor of almost all her recordings, I cannot but fully agree with the professional and joyful review of Mr. Robert Holliston from Victoria, B.C. Canada.
Yes, it is unbelievable that of about the 150 recordings Mrs. Ameling made during her long career (for the greater part of course on the 'oldfashioned' LP's, as well as the innumerable Dutch live-recorded radio-concerts), so few CD's have been released.
Speaking of tradition: it was the page-turner of the Wigmore Hall in London who told Mrs. Ameling after her first recital in this hall, that she reminded him of Elisabeth Schumann. (And he certainly didn't mean her looks only!)
For those who are eager to hear her singing Ravel's Shéhérazade (just one example of stirring imagination combined with her Art of Singing) I can tell you that Philips released a 2-box CD of this work in 1999, combined with Debussy's La Damoiselle élue and a compilation of French mélodies, i.e. Debussy, Fauré, Duparc, Satie. One of the gems is Caplet's Le Corbeau et le Renard which even make children, who know the fables of La Fontaine, revel in the singing of the quarrelsome birds....
Her brilliant accompanyist is Rudolf Jansen. Let us cherish great artists in their art!
Percy Grainger: The Complete Piano Music
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Every last note...
 Percy Grainger: The Complete Piano Music

Manufacturer: Nimbus Records
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ASIN: B0000037AX
Release Date: 1997-11-18

Tracks:

  1. Handel In The Strand
  2. Bridal Lullaby
  3. English Waltz
  4. Mock Morris
  5. To A Nordic Princess
  6. In A Nutshell-Ste: I. Arrival Platform Humlet
  7. In A Nutshell-Ste: II. Gay But Wistful
  8. In A Nutshell-Ste: III. Pastoral
  9. In A Nutshell-Ste: IV. 'The Gum-Suckers' March
  10. Peace
  11. Saxon Twi-Play
  12. Andante Con Moto
  13. Children's March
  14. The Immovable Do
  15. Sailor's Song
  16. Colonial Song
  17. Walking Tune
  18. Harvest Hymn
  19. In Dahomey

Tracks:

  1. b flat Pno Con (Opening)
  2. Cradle-Song
  3. Love Walked In
  4. Second Pno Con (3rd Movt)
  5. Now, O Now, I Needs Must Part
  6. Nimrod
  7. Ramble On The Last Love-Duet
  8. Chinese Melody-Beautiful Fresh Flower
  9. Paraphrase On The Flower Waltz
  10. Lullaby From 'Tribute To Foster'
  11. American Song-The Rag-Time Girl
  12. 'Blithe Bells'
  13. Fugue In a
  14. The Man I Love

Tracks:

  1. Country Gardens
  2. The Merry King
  3. Molly On The Shore
  4. Irish Tune From County Derry
  5. Knight And Shepard's Daughter
  6. The Nightingale And The Two Sisters
  7. Jutish Medley
  8. Sussex Mummers' Christmas Carol
  9. The Rival Brothers
  10. Near Woodstock Town
  11. Will Ye Gang To The Hielands, Lizzie Lindsay
  12. The Brisk Young Sailor
  13. One More Day My John (Easy Version)
  14. Rimmer And Goldcastle
  15. Spoon River
  16. The Widow's Party
  17. The Hunter In His Career
  18. My Robin Is To The Greenwood Gone
  19. Died For Love
  20. Scotch Strathspey
  21. One More Day My John (Complex Version)
  22. Bristol Town
  23. Hard-Hearted Barb'ra Helen
  24. Mo Ninghean Dhu
  25. Lisbon (Dublin Bay)
  26. Stalt Vesselil
  27. O Gin I Were Where Gowrie Rins
  28. Shepard's Hey

Tracks:

  1. Four Irish Dances: I. A March-Jig
  2. Four Irish Dances: II. A Slow Dance
  3. Four Irish Dances: III. The Leprechaun's Dance
  4. Four Irish Dances: IV. A Reel
  5. Nell
  6. Apres Un Reve
  7. Pno Con, First Movt
  8. Tiger-Tiger
  9. Air And Dance
  10. Hornpipe
  11. Toccata And Fugue in d
  12. Lullaby From 'Tribute To Foster' (Easy Grainger)
  13. Angelus Ad Virginem
  14. Klavierstuck in E
  15. Eastern Intermezzo
  16. The Bigelow March
  17. Pno Con, First Movt
  18. At Twilight
  19. Klavierstuck in a
  20. Klavierstuck in B Flat
  21. Klavierstuck in D

Tracks:

  1. Children's March: 'Over The Hills And Far Away'
  2. Up-Country Song (Colonial Song)
  3. English Dance
  4. Ye Banks And Braes O' Bonnie Doon
  5. 'Spoon River'-American Folk Dance
  6. Train Music
  7. Zanzibar Boat-Song
  8. Paganini Varations, No.12
  9. Green Bushes-Passacaglia On An English Folksong
  10. William Byrd's Air And Variations For The Virginals 'The Carman's Whistle'
  11. 'A Dance Rhapsody'
  12. Girl Crazy: Embraceable You
  13. The Warriors-Music To An Imaginary Ballet

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Every last note..........2006-06-14

A super budget 5 CD collection of all of Grainger's Piano music.
Every last note!
The shipping alone would be $17.00+ for the 5 individual Cds.
Englishman Martin Jones plays these as if he wrote them. He is thoroughly inside this music.
I think his best work to date.
He is joined on CD #5 by Richard Mcmahon and Phillip Martin. Where they rollick in various combos and trios on 1, 2 and 3 pianos. This is exhilerating. Especially on an truly uplifting version of Green Bushes.
The entire set is strongly idiomatic and given a clear, crisp, warm and spacious recording. FIRST CLASS sound.
There are too many highlights to single out, but the In A Nutshell Suite and Green Bushes are especially GOOD!
There is not a bad note or "vibe" on any of these CDs.
Highly recommended for Granger fans and fans of English Piano Music.
Soft and Sentimental
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    		Soft and Sentimental
    Tutti Camarata
    Manufacturer: Avid Records UK
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    ASIN: B00009NJ6U
    Release Date: 2003-05-19

    Tracks:

    1. Night Is Young and You're So Beautiful
    2. It Might as Well Be Spring
    3. I'll Remember April
    4. Paris in the Spring
    5. Spring Will Be a Little Late This Year
    6. April in Paris
    7. Spring Is Here
    8. Spring Romance
    9. Stars Fell on Alabama
    10. Moonlight in Vermont
    11. Poinciana
    12. Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise
    13. Stella by Starlight
    14. Summer Serenade
    15. Summertime
    16. Heat Wave
    17. By the Sleepy Lagoon
    18. In the Still of the Night
    19. June in January
    20. So Deep Is the Night (Tristesse)

    Album Details

    20 Beautiful Melodies, Produced, Arranged and Conducted by the Legendary Camarata.
    Grainger Edition Vol 13 - Works for Chamber Ensemble
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Absolutely, Percy at his best.....
    • A delight!
    • More music of Percy Grainger
    		 Grainger Edition Vol 13 - Works for Chamber Ensemble

    Manufacturer: Chandos
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    ASIN: B00000K2FE
    Release Date: 1999-09-21

    Tracks:

    1. Molly On The Shore
    2. My Robin Is To The Greenwood Gone
    3. Shepherd's Hey!
    4. Harvest Hymn
    5. Arrival Platform Humlet
    6. Handel In The Strand
    7. I. Swedish Air And Dance
    8. II. Song Of Varmeland
    9. III. Norwegian Polska
    10. IV. Danish Melody
    11. V. Air And Finale On Norwegian Dances
    12. The Nightingale And The Two Sisters
    13. The Maiden And The Frog
    14. The Shoemaker From Jerusalem
    15. Mock Morris
    16. The Sussex Mummers' Christmas Carol
    17. Themes And Variations
    18. Youthful Rapture
    19. Colonial Song

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Absolutely, Percy at his best............2006-07-15

    For anyone who loves Merchant-Ivory films and recalls the background music for Howard's End (my favorite), Mock Morris has to keep playing over and over in one's head; but for me it's never annoying, only happy.

    This ensemble enhances every composition - marvelous!

    5 out of 5 stars A delight!.......2000-08-12

    This is one of the most delightful recordings of Grainger's works I have heard. If you're looking for Grainger or just enjoyable music, this is for you. It lifts my spirits and inspires me with the great performance as well as the wonderful, lyrical melodies.

    5 out of 5 stars More music of Percy Grainger.......1999-09-29

    Chandos is certainly to be lauded for their wonderful Grainger project. This volume which features Grainger's chamber music is wonderful. The members of the Academy of St. Martin's in the Fields deliver a wonderful performance.

    For those who love the music of Percy Grainger, this recording is a necessary one to have.
    Music of Grainger, Britten and Warlock
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • Fine selection of Grainger and solid virtuosity to boot
    		 Music of Grainger, Britten and Warlock

    Manufacturer: Phoenix USA
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000026190
    Release Date: 1991-01-01

    Tracks:

    1. Lincolnshire Posy: Lisbon Bay (Sailor's Song)
    2. Lincolnshire Posy: Harkstow Grange (The Miser And His Man - A Local Tragedy)
    3. Lincolnshire Posy: Rufford Park Poachers (Poaching Song)
    4. Lincolnshire Posy: The Brisk Young Sailor (Who Returned To Wed His True Love)
    5. Lincolnshire Posy: Lord Melbourne (War Song)
    6. Lincolnshire Posy: Lost Lady Found (Dance Song)
    7. Colonial Song
    8. The Duke Of Marlborough Fanfare
    9. Sheperd's Hey
    10. Faeroe Island Dance
    11. Molly On The Shore
    12. Irish Tune From County Derry
    13. The Sussex Mummers' Christmas Carol
    14. A Simple Sym: Boisterous Bourree
    15. A Simple Sym: Playful Pizzicato
    16. A Simple Sym: Sentimental Saraband
    17. A Simple Sym: Frolicsome Finale
    18. Capriol Ste: Basse-Dance
    19. Capriol Ste: Pavane
    20. Capriol Ste: Tordion
    21. Capriol Ste: Bransles
    22. Capriol Ste: Pieds-En-L'Air
    23. Capriol Ste: Mattachins

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Fine selection of Grainger and solid virtuosity to boot.......2000-02-03

    Wow. With the many fine wind ensembles out there, Dr. Westbrook's 52-member UCLA group is right up there with the best of them in this CD. The ensemble soloists are both individually expressive and almost technically flawless in the Grainger pieces. There are some very minor intonation misses as a group, a few spots where section unison playing (i.e. "sound as one") can be detected as not in unison, and a slightly irritating (controllable, but not controlled) over buzzing of the contraclarinet in a piece or two, but these constitute mere nuances (i.e. being over picky here). The Capriol Suite (by the string ensemble) should be nostalgically familiar to some high school (or grade school musicians) who performed in full orchestra, a nice bonus piece to supplement this concert band CD. I whole heartedly recommend a purchase here as the major Grainger pieces are included (e.g. Lincolnshire Posy, Colonial Song, Irish Tune, etc.--great selection, very well played). IF you either: 1) desire a more comprehensive selection of Grainger and/or 2) are, for example, a music educator, who could benefit from a 100-piece "traditional" concert band recording to use with your students (or you desire the mass of a full band) I'd suggest the Univ of Illinois "Begian" 2 CD Grainger set, but you have to order from the University directly. IF you don't have either of these needs, you can't go wrong with the UCLA purchase here as a solo CD!
    Percy Grainger Plays Grainger
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Incredible
    • Staggering Virtuosity!
    		 Percy Grainger Plays Grainger

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    ASIN: B0000037LI
    Release Date: 1996-12-03

    Tracks:

    1. Shepherd's Hey (No. 4)
    2. Country Gardens (No. 22)
    3. Sussex Mummers' Christmas Carol (No. 2)
    4. Jutish Medley (No. 8)
    5. Molly On The Shore (No. 19)
    6. One More Day My John (No. 1 - Complex Version)
    7. Spoon River (No. 1)
    8. The Warriors - Music To An Imaginary Ballet
    9. Ramble On The Last Love-Duet In Der Rosenkavalier
    10. March-Jig (Maguire's Kick) (No. 1)
    11. The Leprechaun's Dance (No. 3)
    12. A Reel (No. 4)
    13. Sheep And Goat Walkin' To The Pasture
    14. Turkey In The Straw
    15. Gay But Wistful (No. 2)
    16. 'The Gum-Suckers' March (No. 4)
    17. Zanzibar Boat-Song
    18. Colonial Song
    19. Walking Tune (No. 3)
    20. Over the Hills and Far Away' (Children's March)

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Incredible.......2004-08-03

    His music was original, while taking bits and pieces from traditional tunes. He really does not get the credit he deserves! I never imagined he meant for some of his songs to be played the way he played them.

    5 out of 5 stars Staggering Virtuosity!.......1998-12-20

    Percy Grainger was a man of spectacular gifts. He was one of the most original composer/arrangers in the early part of this century. He was also a spectacular pianist in an age of spectacular pianists. This amazing CD documents Grainger's formidible gifts. It cannot be over-praised. Both the music and the performances are well worthy of any piano lover's attention. Don't miss this one!
    Frederick Fennell Conducts
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • A Compendium of Classic Marches
    		 Frederick Fennell Conducts

    Manufacturer: Philips
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000A5DLP6
    Release Date: 2005-09-13

    Tracks:

    1. Hands Across The Sea
    2. Father Of Victory
    3. The Golden Ear
    4. Old Comrades
    5. March, Op.99
    6. Valdres March
    7. Inglesina
    8. Knightsbridge March
    9. The U.S. Field Artillery
    10. The Thunderer
    11. Washington Post
    12. King Cotton
    13. El Capitan
    14. The Stars And Stripes Forever
    15. Amerian Patrol
    16. On The Mall
    17. Lights Out
    18. Barnum And Bailey's Favorite
    19. Colonel Bogey
    20. The Billboard

    Tracks:

    1. Country Gardens
    2. Shepherd's Hey
    3. Colonial Song
    4. Children's March
    5. The Immovable Do
    6. Mock Morris
    7. Handel In The Strand
    8. Irish Tune From County Derry
    9. Spoon River
    10. My Robin Is To The Greenwood Gone
    11. Molly On The Shore
    12. I. Halcyon Days
    13. II. Springtime In Angus
    14. III. Youth Of Britain

    Tracks:

    1. I. Covent Garden
    2. II. Westminster
    3. III. Knightsbridge
    4. I. Northwards
    5. II. Eastwards
    6. Pirate Dance From Goldilocks
    7. Suite Of Carols (Excerpts)
    8. A Christmas Festival
    9. Sandpaper Ballet
    10. Forgotten Dreams
    11. Trumpeter's Lullaby
    12. Penny-Whistle Song
    13. Bulger's Holiday
    14. I. The Irish Washerwoman
    15. II. The Minstrel Boy
    16. III. The Rakes Of Mallow
    17. IV. The Wearing Of The Green
    18. V. The Last Rose Of Summer
    19. VI. The Girl I Left Behind

    Tracks:

    1. I. The Earle Of Oxford's Marche
    2. II. Pavana
    3. III. John Come Kisse Me Now
    4. IV. The Mayden's Song
    5. V. Wolsey's Wilde
    6. VI. The Bells
    7. Crown Imperial: A Coronation March
    8. Hammersmith: Prelude And Scherzo, Op.52
    9. I. Serenade
    10. II. Spiritual
    11. III. Celebration
    12. Fanfare And Allegro

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars A Compendium of Classic Marches.......2007-01-10

    The performances contained herein are very good. I only wish there were more Sousa marches in the collection. However, those that are there are well-performed and the recording is very good.
    Grainger: Dished up for the piano
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Grainger: Dished up for the piano

      Manufacturer: Titanic
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000009HVX
      Release Date: 1993-10-27
      Jones Laughing Record
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        		Jones Laughing Record
        Spike Jones
        Manufacturer: Asv Living Era
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B00006FX1Y
        Release Date: 2002-09-24
        Grainger Edition, Vol. 17: Works for Solo Piano 2
        Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
        • Tribute to Grainger
        		 Grainger Edition, Vol. 17: Works for Solo Piano 2
        Percy Grainger , and Penelope Thwaites
        Manufacturer: Chandos
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        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B00005UC3I
        Release Date: 2002-02-26

        Tracks:

        1. Tiger-Tiger!
        2. The Hunter In His Career
        3. The Sussex Mummers' Christmas Carol
        4. The Rival Brothers
        5. Australian Up-Country Song
        6. Harvest Hymn
        7. The Merry King
        8. Lisbon (Dublin Bay)
        9. Pastoral
        10. The Widow's Party
        11. Died For Love
        12. Horkstow Grange
        13. The Brisk Young Sailor (who returned to wed his true love)
        14. Hard-Hearted Barb'ra (H)Ellen
        15. Bristol Town
        16. Sea-Song Sketch
        17. Molly On The Shore
        18. Arrival Platform Humlet
        19. Shepherd's Hey
        20. Country Gardens
        21. Mock Morris
        22. "The Gum-Suckers" March
        23. Colonial Song
        24. The Tents Of The Happy Tribes
        25. Gay But Wistful
        26. Handel In The Strand
        27. My Robin Is To The Greenwood Gone

        Customer Reviews:

        4 out of 5 stars Tribute to Grainger.......2005-07-30

        My star rating is in relation to the other Grainger Edition discs. This album has many tracks and all the most famous works of Grainger are on here, focusing mostly on his British work as opposed to Danish or his pieces that are totally original work. Thwaites really has a passion for Grainger as you can tell if you read some interviews with her. As Grainger pointed out it's hard to fit music which is so multifaceted into one instrument, even if there are 10 fingers working but Thwaites really takes advantage of the freedom of solo work and is wonderfully dynamic with volume and tempo and she adds so much character to these pieces, I especially love her Shepherd's Hey! On many pieces she uses some of Grainger's style: very powerful and almost frantic playing, but not too much. Listen to Grainger playing Molly on the Shore on piano and you'll know what I mean! This is one of the cornerstone discs of the Grainger Edition. To the Fore!

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