Piano Dreams (Box Set) [Box set]

1. Bagatelle for piano in A minor ("Für Elise"), WoO 59
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
with Evelyne Dubourg

2. Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major ("Elvira Madigan") K. 467 Andante
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
with Daniel Gerard , Vienna Mozart Ensemble
Conducted by Herbert Kraus

3. Kinderszenen No. 7 ("Träumerei"), for piano, Op. 15/7
Composed by Robert Schumann
with Evelyne Dubourg

4. Work(s) Unspecified The Venetian Gondola
Composed by Felix Mendelssohn
with Jeno Jando

5. Intermezzo for piano in E-flat major, Op. 117/1
Composed by Johannes Brahms
with Denes Varjon

6. Concerto for piano & orchestra No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21, CT 48 Larghetto
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Adam Harasiewicz
Conducted by Kazimier Kord

7. Fantasiestück No. 1 ("Des Abend"), for piano, Op. 12/1
Composed by Robert Schumann
with Jeno Jando

8. Suite bergamasque, for piano, L. 75 Clair de Lune
Composed by Claude Debussy
with Evelyne Dubourg

9. Song without Words for piano No. 30 in A major ("Frühlingslied"), Op. 62/6
Composed by Felix Mendelssohn
with Jeno Jando

10. Piano Sonata No. 10 in C major, K. 330 (K. 300h) Andante cantabile
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
with Margarete Babinsky

11. Nocturne for piano in B major, Op. 9/3, CT 110
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Krzysztof Jablonski

12. Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Op. 15 Adagio
Composed by Johannes Brahms
Performed by Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra with Dimitri Sgouros
Conducted by Emil Tabakov

13. Piano Sonata No. 27 in E minor, Op. 90 Adagio sostenuto
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
with Evelyne Dubourg

14. Ave Maria for voice & orchestra (or piano) (after Bach)
Composed by Charles Gounod

15. Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major, K. 488
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
with Daniel Gerard , Vienna Mozart Ensemble
Conducted by Herbert Kraus

16. Romance for piano in F sharp major (Einfach), Op. 28/2
Composed by Robert Schumann
with Evelyne Dubourg

17. Nocturne for piano in C minor, Op. 48/1, CT 120
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Maurizio Pollini

18. Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16 Adagio
Composed by Edvard Grieg
Performed by Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra with Daniel Gerard
Conducted by Peter Wohlert

19. Song without Words for piano No. 1 in E major, Op. 19b/1
Composed by Felix Mendelssohn
with Jeno Jando

20. Arietta, lyric piece for piano, Op. 12/1
Composed by Edvard Grieg
with Jeno Jando

21. Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major, Op. 19 Adagio
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
Performed by Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra with Anton Dikov
Conducted by Emil Tabakov

22. Work(s) Unspecified Moment Musical in A flat major
Composed by Franz Schubert
with Jeno Jando

23. Chant sans paroles ("Song without words", from "Souvenir de Hapsal"), for piano, Op. 2/3
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
with Jeno Jando

24. Piano Concerto No. 9 in E flat major ("Jeunehomme") K. 271 Andante
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
with Daniel Gerard , Vienna Mozart Ensemble
Conducted by Herbert Kraus

25. The Seasons, for piano, Op. 37 Barcarole
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
with Jeno Jando

26. Song without Words for piano No. 18 in A flat major ("Duetto"), Op. 38/6
Composed by Felix Mendelssohn
with Jeno Jando

27. Piano Sonata No. 12 in F major, K. 332 (K. 300k) Adagio
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
with Margarete Babinsky

28. Impromptus (4) for piano, D. 899 (Op. 90) No. 4 in A flat major
Composed by Franz Schubert
with Jeno Jando

29. Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37 Largo
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
Performed by Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra with Anton Dikov
Conducted by Emil Tabakov

30. Waldszenen No. 3 ("Einsame Blumen"), for piano, Op. 82/3
Composed by Robert Schumann
with Dezso Ranki

31. Prelude for piano No. 15 in D flat major, Op. 28/15, CT 180
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Stanislav Bunin

32. Intermezzo for piano in A minor, Op. 76/7
Composed by Johannes Brahms
with Jeno Jando

33. La Campanella II, etude for piano in G sharp minor (Grand Paganini Étude No. 3), S. 141/3 (LW A173/3)
Composed by Franz Liszt
with Evelyne Dubourg

34. Prelude for piano No. 21 in B flat major, Op. 28/21, CT 186
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Ivo Pogorelich

35. Nocturne for piano in D flat major (for left hand alone), Op. 9/2
Composed by Alexander Nikolayevich Skryabin
with Evelyne Dubourg

36. Concerto for piano & orchestra No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11, CT 47 Romanze - Larghetto
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Sandor Falvai

37. Kinderszenen No. 1 ("Von fremden Ländern und Menschen"), for piano, Op. 15/1
Composed by Robert Schumann
with Evelyne Dubourg

38. Impromptu for piano in G flat major, D. 899/3 (Op. 90/3)
Composed by Franz Schubert
with Jeno Jando

39. Piano Concerto No. 1, for piano & orchestra (or 2 pianos) in B flat minor, Op. 23 Andante semplice
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Performed by Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra with Jeno Jando
Conducted by Andras Ligeti

40. Waldszenen No. 9 ("Abschied"), for piano, Op. 82/9
Composed by Robert Schumann
with Evelyne Dubourg

41. Nocturne for piano in D flat major, Op. 27/2, CT 155
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Denes Varjon

42. Impromptu for piano in B flat major, D. 935/3 (Op. posth. 142/3)
Composed by Franz Schubert
with Jeno Jando

43. Romance for piano in F major, Op. 118/5
Composed by Johannes Brahms
with Denes Varjon

44. Sonetto del Petrarca No. 123 (I'vidi in terra angelica costumi), for piano (Années II/6), S. 158/6 (LW A55/6)
Composed by Franz Liszt
with Vilmos Fischer

45. Barcarolle for piano in F sharp major, Op. 60, CT 6
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Dang Thai Son

46. Piano Sonata No. 11 in A major ("Alla Turca") K. 331 (K. 300i) Andante grazioso
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
with Margarete Babinsky

47. Melody in F Op. 3/1
Composed by Anton Rubinstein
with Jeno Jando

48. Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor ("Pathétique") Op. 13 Andante cantabile
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
with Istvan Szekely

49. Piano Concerto No. 12 in A major, K. 414 (K. 385p) Andante
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
with Capella Coloniensis , Linda Nicholson
Conducted by Nicholas Kraemer

50. Våren (Last Spring), elegiac melody for orchestra (or piano) No. 2, Op. 34/2
Composed by Edvard Grieg
with Jeno Jando

51. Pictures at an Exhibition (Kartinki s vïstavski), for piano The Old Castle
Composed by Modest Mussorgsky
with Denes Varjon

52. Impromptu for piano in G flat major, Op. 51, CT 45
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Adam Harasiewicz

53. Moment musical for piano in C major, D. 780/1 (Op. 94/1)
Composed by Franz Schubert
with Jeno Jando

54. Intermezzo for piano in C sharp minor, Op. 117/3
Composed by Johannes Brahms
with Denes Varjon

55. Sonata for piano No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58, CT 203 Largo
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Denes Varjon

56. Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major, Op. 83 Andante
Composed by Johannes Brahms
Performed by Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra with Dimitri Sgouros

57. Humoresque No. 7 for piano in G flat major, B. 187/7 (Op. 101/7)
Composed by Antonin Dvorak
with Jeno Jando

58. Nocturne, lyric piece for piano, Op. 54/4
Composed by Edvard Grieg
with Jeno Jando

59. Impromptu for piano in A flat major, D. 935/2 (Op. posth. 142/2)
Composed by Franz Schubert
with Evelyne Dubourg

60. Prelude for piano No. 13 in F sharp major, Op. 28/13, CT 178
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Stanislav Bunin

61. Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor ("Appassionata") Op. 57 Andante con moto
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
with Istvan Szekely

62. Prelude for piano in C sharp minor, Op. 45, CT 190
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Adam Harasiewicz

63. Intermezzo for piano in B flat minor, Op. 117/2
Composed by Johannes Brahms
with Denes Varjon

64. Moments musicaux (6) for piano, D. 780 (Op. 94) No. 6 in F minor
Composed by Franz Schubert
with Jeno Jando

65. Fantasiestücke (8 Fantasy Pieces), for piano, Op. 12 Warum?
Composed by Robert Schumann
with Jeno Jando

66. Sonata for piano No. 2 in B flat minor, Op. 35, CT 202 Marche funebre
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Ivo Pogorelich

67. Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op. 15 Largo
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
Performed by Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra with Anton Dikov
Conducted by Emil Tabakov

68. Liebesträume, notturno for piano in A-flat major No. 3 (O Lieb, so lang du lieben kannst), S. 541/3 (LW A103/3)
Composed by Franz Liszt
with Donatella Failoni

69. Berceuse for piano in D flat major, Op. 57, CT 7
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Evelyne Dubourg

70. Schmetterling (Butterfly), lyric piece for piano, Op. 43/1
Composed by Edvard Grieg
with Jeno Jando

71. Intermezzo for piano in A major, Op.118/2
Composed by Johannes Brahms
with Jeno Jando

72. Piano Sonata No. 21 in B flat major, D. 960 Andante sostenuto
Composed by Franz Schubert
with Peter Rosel

73. Mazurka for piano in G minor, Op. 24/1, CT 64
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Jean-Marc Luisada

74. Piano Concerto No. 18 in B flat major, K. 456 Andante un poco sostenuto
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
with Capella Coloniensis , Linda Nicholson
Conducted by Nicholas Kraemer

75. Piano Sonata No. 12 in A flat major ("Funeral March") Op. 26 Excerpt
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
with Denes Varjon

76. Mazurka for piano in C minor, Op. 30/1, CT 68
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Kemal Gekic

77. Waldszenen No. 7 ("Vogel als Prophet"), for piano, Op. 82/7
Composed by Robert Schumann
with Dezso Ranki

78. Variations for piano (12) in C major on "Ah, vous dirai-je maman" K. 265 (K. 300e)
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
with Margarete Babinsky

79. Waltz for piano in A flat major, Op. 39/15
Composed by Johannes Brahms
with Evelyne Dubourg

80. Prelude for piano No. 23 in F major, Op. 28/23, CT 188
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Ivo Pogorelich

81. Piano Sonata No. 15 in C major ("Sonata semplice") K. 545 Andante
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
with Gyula Kiss

82. Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major ("Emperor"), Op. 73 Adagio un poco mosso
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
Performed by Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra with Anton Dikov
Conducted by Emil Tabakov

83. Mazurka for piano in B flat minor, Op. 24/4, CT 67
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Jean-Marc Luisada

84. Piano Sonata No. 9 in B major, D. 575 (Op. posth. 147) Andante
Composed by Franz Schubert
with Peter Rosel

85. Bagatelles (6) for piano, Op. 126 Andante Cantabile e gracioso
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
with Vilmos Fischer

86. Ballade for piano No. 2 in F major, Op. 38, CT 3 (Four Ballades)
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Ivo Pogorelich

87. Intermezzo for piano in F minor, Op. 118/4
Composed by Johannes Brahms
with Denes Varjon

88. Nocturne for piano in E flat major, Op. 55/2, CT 123
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Ivo Pogorelich

89. Song without Words for piano No. 34 in C major ("Spinnerlied"), Op. 67/4
Composed by Felix Mendelssohn
with Evelyne Dubourg

90. Piano Sonata No. 20 in A major, D. 959 Andantino
Composed by Franz Schubert

91. Piano Concerto No. 17 in G major, K. 453 Andante
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
with Vilmos Fischer , Vienna Mozart Ensemble

92. Nocturne for piano in C sharp minor, KK Anh.Ia/6 (doubtful)
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Evelyne Dubourg

93. Recuerdos de viaje, 7 pieces for piano, Op. 71, B. 18
Composed by Isaac Albeniz
with Evelyne Dubourg

94. Piano Concerto No. 26 in D major ("Coronation") K. 537 Larghetto
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
with Gyula Kiss
Conducted by Gyorgy Lehel

95. Mazurka for piano in C sharp minor, Op. 30/4, CT 71
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Kemal Gekic

96. Piano Concerto in G minor, Op. 49 Adagio
Composed by Jan Ladislav Dussek
with Cologne Concerto , Andreas Staier

97. Valse oubliée, for piano No. 1, S. 215/1 (LW A311/1)
Composed by Franz Liszt
with Donatella Failoni

98. Piano Sonata No. 21 in B flat major, D. 960 Molto moderato
Composed by Franz Schubert
with Peter Rosel

99. Invitation to the Dance, rondo brillant for piano, Op. 65 (J260)
Composed by Carl Maria von Weber
with Evelyne Dubourg

100. Romance, for piano in E minor, S. 169 (LW A148)
Composed by Franz Liszt
with Vilmos Fischer

101. Folkevise (Folk Song), lyric piece for piano, Op. 12/5
Composed by Edvard Grieg
with Jeno Jando

102. Nocturne for piano in G major, Op. 37/2, CT 119
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Vilmos Fischer

103. Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58 Andante con moto
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
Performed by Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra with Anton Dikov
Conducted by Emil Tabakov

104. Impromptu for piano in C minor, D. 899/1 (Op. 90/1)
Composed by Franz Schubert
with Jeno Jando

105. Piano Concerto No. 14 in E flat major, K. 449 Andantino
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra with Dezso Ranki

106. Piano Sonata No. 14 in A minor ("Grande Sonate"), D. 784 (Op. posth. 143) Andante
Composed by Franz Schubert
with Peter Rosel

107. Berceuse (II), for piano, in D-flat major, S. 174/2 (LW A186/2) [Unspecified] Berceuse
Composed by Franz Liszt
with Donatella Failoni

108. Prelude for piano No. 17 in A flat major , Op. 28/17, CT 182
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Stanislav Bunin

109. Piano Sonata No. 18 in G major ("Fantasy"), D. 894 (Op. 78) Fantasy
Composed by Franz Schubert

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Average customer rating: Irish at it's best. Irish Magic Just got your Kleenex Wonderful! The Very Best of the Irish Tenors is just that!

The Very Best of The Irish Tenors The Irish Tenors Manufacturer: Music Matters ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Moore | Moore, Thomas | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Irish Tenors | ( I ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Tenors | Voices | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Ellis Island The Irish Tenors / McNamara, McDermott, Kearns, Tynan Home for Christmas Sacred We Three Kings ASIN: B000069JJ6 Release Date: 2007-01-08

Tracks:

1. Toora Loora Looral
2. Will Ye Go Lassie Go
3. Spanish Lady
4. When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
5. Percy French Medley: Phil The Fluther's Ball, Come Back Paddy Reilly, The Lay Of The West Clare Reailway, Are Ye Right There Michael?
6. Amazing Grace
7. Nearer My God To Thee
8. Danny Boy
9. Fields of Athenry
10. Only The River Runs Free
11. Molly Malone
12. Last Rose of Summer
13. She Moved Through the Fair
14. Maggie
15. New Medley (combination of the 2 medleys

Product Description

1. Toora Loora Looral
2. Will Ye Go Lassie Go
3. Spanish Lady
4. When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
5. Percy French Medley: Phil The Fluther's Ball, Come Back Paddy Reilly, The Lay Of The West Clare Railway - Are Ye Right There Michael?
6. Amazing Grace
7. Nearer My God To Thee
8. Danny Boy
9. Fields Of Athenry
10. Only The River Runs Free
11. Molly Malone
12. Last Rose Of Summer
13. She Moved Through The Fair
14. Maggie
15. New Medley (Combination of the 2 medleys)

Format: CD

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In the short time since they grouped together a few years ago to form their sensationally successful trio, the Irish Tenors have already put out an impressive array of recordings and DVDs, including some bona fide gooseflesh-inducing live concert performances. So, if you still have the enviable pleasure of discovering these amazing vocalists--or want to turn a friend on to their musical charms--this compilation CD will do the trick nicely. It brings together such classics as "Danny Boy," "Toora Loora Looral," "Last Rose of Summer," and "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" (featuring John McDermott)--all rendered with the kind of passionate, heartfelt, and harmonious crooning that is their signature style, whether they're singing as an ensemble or as highlighted soloists. And even if you have the complete Irish Tenors, this anthology includes several numbers not found on their previously released CDs. Hard to think of a sweeter treat for a fan of singing too good to ever go out of fashion. --Sarah Chin

Customer Reviews:

Irish at it's best........2007-05-07

This album is really the number two album from this trio. It is very good and well worth the investment. The five star album by The Irish Tenors would have to be Heritage. Both albums rate high in my book.

Irish Magic.......2006-08-21

This is my first CD of the Irish Tenors. And what a joy! I played it as soon as it arrived. I like the blend of their voices,the passion and enthusiasm they bring to this CD. What I find is a real treat is the words to all the songs are in the booklet.I love this CD.

Just got your Kleenex.......2005-12-25

I suggest a box of Kleenex for each person in the room when you play this CD or VHS recording. Mom won't let me play it anymore because she...well, you know what I mean.

Wonderful!.......2005-12-12

When it's cold and frightful here, I play The BOYZ!

So wonderful. So much fun.

Up here in backwash Maine, there ain't much, believe me. But these guys are great. Sincere, care about what they're doing, true artists.

Ah, to go to Ireland again. Well, not unless the price of natural gas recedes!

The Very Best of the Irish Tenors is just that!.......2005-01-22

This recording is wonderful. Ronan's "last Rose of summer" is unique, the Percy French medley shows all three in great voice, Finbar's Maggie is wonderful and the laurels have to go to Anthony for his magnificent rendition of "She moved through the fair", wow!!!!

Well worth buying.

Isaac Chute

Average customer rating: Just for kids?? No way!! The best classical album for kids! Great for Preschool Children

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Tracks:

1. The Nutcracker Excerpts (Tchaikovsky)
2. The Nutcracker Excerpts (Tchaikovsky)
3. The Nutcracker Excerpts (Tchaikovsky)
4. Parade of The Wooden Soldiers (Jessel-MacDonald)
5. Carnival of The Animals Excerpts (Saint-Saens)
6. Carnival of The Animals Excerpts (Saint-Saens)
7. Carnival of The Animals Excerpts (Saint-Saens)
8. THe Girl With The Flaxen Hair (Debussy)
9. Hoedown from Rodeo (Copland)
10. Little Waltz from The Toy Box (Debussy)
11. Viennese Musical Clock from Hary Janos (Kodaly)
12. Mother Goose Suite Excerpts (Ravel)
13. Mother Goose Suite Excerpts (Ravel)
14. March of the Siamese Children from The King and I (Rogers)
15. Dreams frin Scenes From Childhood ( Schumann)
16. March of The Toys from Babes In Toyland (Herbert)
17. Childhood Games Excerpts (Bizet)
18. Childhood Games Excerpts (Bizet)
19. The Toy Trumpet Al Hirt, trumpet (Scott)
20. The Little Train of Caipira (Villa-Lobos)
21. The Sorcerer's Apprentice (Dukas)
22. Waltz from The Sleeping Beauty (Tchaikovsky)
23. Lullaby (Brahms)

Customer Reviews:

Just for kids?? No way!!.......2005-04-08

This is wonderful classical music. If the kids like it, great! But, make no mistake about it, this is good for anyone. This is wonderful study music, reading music, or just plain relaxing music. Highlights include "Parade of the Wooden Soldiers"; "March of the Toys" (from BABES IN TOYLAND -- the reason I bought this CD); "The Sorcerer's Apprentice"; "The Little Train of Caipira" (no longer little when the music is over); and the audience favorite "Hoedown" (i.e. "Beef, it's what's for dinner!").

If you're into that whole thing of classical music sharpening a youngster's intellect, then this won't disappoint. If you're just into good old fashioned classical music in general, it won't disappoint you either. Also, I highly recommend to both groups the classical CD BUILD YOUR BABY'S BRAIN.

The best classical album for kids!.......2002-12-12

This is a wonderful album. Very high quality, and every selection is beautiful. My daughter (who usually asks me to turn my classical music off) loves to pretend to gallop like a horse during "Rodeo" and march like a soldier during "Parade of the wooden soldiers". This is a pleasure for the whole family!

Great for Preschool Children.......2000-10-12

I use this CD with my preschool music group. The kids love it! This CD enables children learn about classical music without over extending their attention spans.

Average customer rating: Wonderfully American A Gersh-winner Interesting... but I think I'd prefer a good Gershwin interpreter Gershwin's playing overated The jazzy Gershwin. What a CD!!!!!!!

Gershwin Plays Gershwin: The Piano Rolls Manufacturer: Nonesuch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Gershwin | Gershwin, George | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Tone Poems | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Tin Pan Alley | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music More Titles at Least 20% Off | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Gershwin, George | ( G ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Traditional | ( T ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Gershwin Plays Gershwin: The Piano Rolls, Vol. 2 Essential George Gershwin Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue - Piano Concerto in F - An American in Paris Levant Plays Gershwin George Gershwin: Greatest Hits ASIN: B000005J1I Release Date: 1993-11-09

Tracks:

1. Sweet And Lowdown
2. Novelette In Fourths
3. That Certain Feeling
4. So Am I
5. Rhapsody In Blue
6. Swanee
7. When You Want 'Em, You Can't Get 'Em...
8. Kickin' The Clouds Away
9. Idol Dreams
10. On My Mind The Whole Night Long
11. Scandal Walk
12. An American In Paris

Customer Reviews:

Wonderfully American.......2007-05-14

I've had a copy of this CD for years and love it. The power and optimism of the music is really quite remarkable... regardless of who or what is actually playing here. The arrangement of Swanee is light but rich with major chord trains like you just want to go marching around the room. And American In Paris leads you on a swaying, dischordy journey the deeper you go, as the narrative begins to trade delicacy for passion. (and I love renditions where you can hear the MUSIC and the instruments don't get in the way, like four-voice midi versions of Bach which reveal the eloquence).

When I listen to this CD now, and which is most surpring to me, I hear a profound pride in America - back "before." I play it when I have people over and we put burgers on the grill. This CD is the song of sitting in my back yard with the clouds blowing by and for the moment things feel OK.

"Before" - OK, there is no old perfect Amercia; but I'm thinking of the time before we learned to distill petroleum into toxic pollution, before pride meant vanity and thuggery, before hate-filled invective became public amusement, and before presidents went to war because it was good for business.

A Gersh-winner.......2007-01-07

George Gershwin had a long association with the mechanical device known as the player piano. At the age of ten, Gershwin used a neighbor's pianola to teach himself how to play, by very slowly pumping the foot pedal that advanced the hole-punched rolls, and placing his fingers on the depressed keys. His parents were so impressed by his abilities they enrolled the boy in formal piano studies when he turned 13. Thus, an American genius was born.

The existing films of Gershwin (who died of a brain tumor at age 38 in 1937) show him to be a virtuoso at his instrument. His 1924 acoustic recording of Rhapsody In Blue (with the Paul Whiteman orchestra) is further evidence of this. But no film or recording has what is contained within the album GERSHWIN PLAYS GERSHWIN: THE PIANO ROLLS, and that is-- full fidelity range.

The CD comes in a standard jewel case packaged in a heavy paper slipcover. Biographical liner notes are included along with details on the rolls. The earliest performance in this set is from 1916, made when Gershwin was an 18-year-old song plugger. My favorites here are "Swanee," from 1920, and "An American In Paris," from 1933, which is undoubtedly one of the last significant piano rolls ever made.

Gershwin's dynamic performances are not in the least obscured by the few extra notes added to the piano rolls (such practice was standard in those days). Listening to these recordings is like sitting next to this brilliant man, observing his fingers fly over the keys as he plays some of his best work.

TOTAL RUNNING TIME -- 60:36

Interesting... but I think I'd prefer a good Gershwin interpreter.......2006-05-14

Composers are not necessarily the best performers of their own work. A songwriter's songwriter like Jules Shear or Jimmy Webb comes to mind -- surely the best representations of their songs are on other artist's albums.

This album is charming in its own way -- a taste of the music and performance style of a bygone era. Someone complained that these rolls were edited. So what? I'm going to review the final product, now how it was made. Do you eat sausage? Ask not what's in it!

I like to listen to this CD in short bits -- a few songs at a time. For some reason I find it to be fatiguing if I listen for more than 20 minutes or so. I'm not absolutely sure why this is so. Possibly the meter is just a little too metronomic on many of the songs. This lends a "mechanical" quality to the performances.

Additionally, I felt that the dynamic range was restricted. The music does get louder and softer, because of the piano rolls themselves and because of the computer programming used to read the piano rolls -- the dynamics were deliberately adjusted by the record producers in some spots, if I read the liner notes correctly. And yet. And yet. Still these songs do not dynamically "breathe" fully in and out the way they ought to. I find this disappointing, but I think it has something to do with inherent limitations in piano roll recording technique. I'm guessing.

Taken for what it is, it is an interesting concept, and the sound quality is very pleasant. The performances are very good for piano rolls, but fall short of what a good interpreter could do. Take, for example, the Rhapsody in Blue from Woody Allen's Manhattan soundtrack. Listen specifically to the piano part -- the dynamics and variations in rhythm. This is not by any means the best performance of Rhapsody, but it is better than the Gershwin rolls.

Gershwin's playing overated.......2006-04-09

After I heard this cd I bought Gershwin plays Gershwin on the naxos label which arn't piano rolls. Any pianist can tell that many of these rolls are heavily edited and can't be played by a pianists with two hands. On the naxos album that has some of these same songs Gershwin's actual playing doesn't sound very good. Many of Gershwins contempories such as James P. Johnson, Eubie Blake, Luckey Roberts and even Zez Confrey were much better pianists than he was, however they didn't have his melodic gifts as a composer. I would recommend Artis Whodhouse's
transcriptions of Jelly Roll Morton's piano rolls (on the same label) instead because most of those are exactly how he played them and in my opinion Morton was a better musician in every way than Gershwin.

The jazzy Gershwin. What a CD!!!!!!!.......2006-02-23

I got this CD as a gift. I am all for the austrogerman post- romantic music and as imagined Gershwin is not my favourite composer. I know him from his best known works such as the 'Rhapsody", the 'American' and his great songs. This CD is a treasure as mentioned from other reviewers of this site. Gershwin full of passion, his music being jazzy to the very end and that great feeling you get after a great live performance is present all over the length of this 'treasure'. No question about the presence of the music. Not to be missed

Average customer rating: Fantastic! Loved the movie, love the score 4.5 Stars for The Greatest Game Ever Played One of Brian Tyler's best

The Greatest Game Ever Played Brian Tyler Manufacturer: Hollywood Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Dreamer The Legend of Zorro Oliver Twist The Great Raid (Score) Annapolis ASIN: B000ASDGHQ Release Date: 2005-09-27

Tracks:

1. Main Title Overture
2. Immigrant's Theme
3. Determination
4. The Amateur
5. Broken Dreams
6. A Call To Arms
7. The Greatest Game Ever Played
8. Dog Leg
9. Angel
10. Invitation
11. Broken Dreams Reprise
12. Ouimet Trails By One
13. Ride The High Country
14. Indecision
15. Heads Turn
16. The Game Is Afoot
17. An Unlikely Outcome
18. A Chance Encounter
19. And Then There Were Three
20. Ride The High Country Reprise
21. True Valor
22. A Quiet Dignity
23. Duel
24. Showdown
25. Sunset
26. Angel - Dawn Upshaw
27. The Band Played On - Amick Byram
28. Hello Hello Who's Your Lady Friend? - Joe Jackson
29. End Title Overture

Customer Reviews:

Fantastic!.......2007-01-09

As a movie soundtrack fan, I was immediately drawn to 'The Greatest Game Ever Played,' and when I got it just a few weeks ago, I wasn't dissapointed.
At first it sounds much like James Horner's 'Legends of the Fall,' but it is by no means a repeat of it. It is a beautifull soundtrack on it's own, with many different themes that keep it exciting. The music has the same early 1900's feel as the movie while stil maintaining a variety of music styles; from soaring strings to intense violin pieces to period vocals like "And the Band Played On." Like the movie, it has a very inspirational feel, and I would definately recommend it to anyone, whether fans of the movie or soundtrack lovers.

Loved the movie, love the score.......2006-03-17

I saw The Greatest Game Ever Played in the theater and became enchanted with this film, based on the true story of Francis Ouimet, a low-class amateur golfer who emerges from complete obscurity to win the U.S. Open. By the end of the movie, I realized how much I was enjoying the music and decided that I just had to buy the soundtrack.

As I have listened to this soundtrack again and again, I've been captivated by this music. The beauty and power of Brian Tyler's composition is most impressive. As an intent listener, I've been deeply moved by the expansive musical landscape that is covered in this soundtrack. The central motif, a majestic and magnanimous melody which forms the essence of the main title, is woven into tracks throughout the disc, tying everything together as part of a musical (and theatrical) storyline. Indeed, it seems like an incomplete experience if I don't listen to the entire soundtrack, start to finish, in sequential order. If you take the time to do that, you'll find it's a very rewarding listen.

4.5 Stars for The Greatest Game Ever Played.......2006-03-11

This was an excellent 10 dollar purchase from iTunes, to put it mildly. As much as I loved Tyler's The Final Cut, Darkness Falls, Timeline and Constantine scores, this tops them all. It's a loving tribute to the main character of the film and good ol' fashioned film scoring in general. I haven't seen the movie and therefore cannot comment on wether or not it works in the context of the film. I can, however, say with great pleasure what a joy it is to listen to as a solo album.
The album picks up with the main title track, and what a great track it is. Some people will say it is Horner reminiscent, and while many themes on this CD do remind me of James Horner's best work, I actually think the closer resemblance is John Debney. I'm serious - this score is in many ways similar to The Passion of the Christ. It has pounding drums and wonderful percussion and isn't afraid to go all out with the string and brass section. It's a thrilling, heroic, melodramatic and operatic score that I've enjoyed listening to repeatedly. A highly recommended score for anyone who enjoys breathtaking and moving and powerful and heroic sometimes lighthearted and always thrilling music.
cheers
KZ

One of Brian Tyler's best.......2005-10-01

Brain Tyler says of this score that "the orchestral music was influenced by the popular music of the end of the 19th Century and the start of the 20th Century - Debussy, Sibelius, Strauss, and Mahler. To me, the sound we know as 'American' was a combination of the styles of so many of these great European composers." As far as I'm concerned, this score was a lot more influenced by James Horner -- certain bits sound strikingly similar to Legends of the Fall. But don't let that put you off, because the rest of the bits don't. This score is beautiful, lively, energetic, exciting and ebullient Americana throughout -- an odd contrast to Tyler's last score, the dark beast that was Constantine. Despite the occasional "nods" to Horner, though, Greatest Game Ever Played is one of Tyler's best and most thoroughly enjoyable scores, well orchestrated and well recorded also. If it's not quite Children of Dune, it's certainly better than his best since, such as Timeline and The Final Cut, on par with his other score for Bill Paxton, Frailty, though obviously in a very different genre and with a very different sound. So if you're a fan of Brian Tyler or good, uplifting, exciting film music in general, definitely check out this score.

Average customer rating: Beautiful Music for a Romantic Evening perfect dramatic piano Arguably, one of the best classical pianists ever.

Liszt for Lovers: Piano Dreams of Love and Passion Manufacturer: Philips ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Liszt | Liszt, Franz | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Etudes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Character Pieces | Short Forms | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Nocturnes | Short Forms | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Sonatinas | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Dichter, Misha | ( D ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Etudes | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Etudes | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Sonatas | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Sonatas | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: Chopin and Champagne: Set Your Mood for Romance Rachmaninoff for Romance: Passionate Music for Love and Desire Debussy for Daydreaming: Music to Caress Your Innermost Thoughts Tchaikovsky At Tea Time: A Refreshing Blend For Body And Spirit Vivaldi for Valentines: Romantic Interludes for the One You Love ASIN: B0000041NL Release Date: 1997-06-10

Tracks:

1. Liebestraum (Dream Of Love)
2. Waldesrauschen (Forest Murmurs)
3. Un sospiro (A Sigh)
4. Liebesbotschaft (Message of Love)
5. Widmung (Dedication)
6. The Maiden's Wish
7. My Darling
8. Die Loreley
9. Au Bord D'Une Source
10. Harmonies Du Soir
11. Les Jeux D'Eaux A La Villa D'Este
12. Sonata In B Minor - Andante Sostenuto
13. Isolde's Liebestodt

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful Music for a Romantic Evening.......2005-12-15

The CD insert design of the Set Your Life to Music series might suggest that this is a collection "Classical Lite." However, while this compilation provides some Liszt's most well-known music, these beautiful and deep pieces should not be mistaken for "easy listening." These are wonderful compositions by a great composer, performed by musicians of the highest caliber (especially Claudio Arrau). This is music to close your eyes to while listening to and enjoying every note and every nuance of the performances.

Most of the selections are performed by Claudio Arrau, one of the greatest pianists of the twentieth century, an acknowledged master of the Liszt repertoire and, furthermore, a pupil of one of Liszt's pupils. Arrau plays these selections with power, passion, sensitivity, and highly nuanced delicacy, depending on what a given passage calls for, as he takes the listener through the rising and falling tides of passion in Liszt's music.

The "non-Arrau" selections recorded by Misha Dichter, Wibi Soerjadi, and Zoltan Kocsis are also excellent. All the recorded selections, whether digital or analog, have very clear sound quality. Highly recommended, whether as an introduction to Lizst or to add to several other CDs of music by this great Romantic composer.

perfect dramatic piano.......2004-05-28

Both Liszt and Arrau are at their apogee in this CD. This is one the few piano cd's I've heard where Liszt's passionate genius is both appropriately frighteningly strong and beautifully tender (as many of his contemporaries noted 150 years ago). Arrau, always thoughtful, and with his emphasis on touch and color, and delicacy, penetrates to the heart of these sometimes breathtakingly orchestral piano sounds. This is lush arch-romantic piano with a huge nuanced sound, and a constant emotional ebb and flow (and sound volume) as powerful than any other composer of that tempestuous era I have heard. The cd is very clearly recorded with excellent dynamics. Every selection is strong and well chosen and the cd sets a very consistent brooding romantic mood. The best introduction to (and still my favorite) Liszt.

Arguably, one of the best classical pianists ever........2001-08-12

As soon as I heard the piano solo, Liebestraume, I immediately purchased this cd particularly because it contains some of the greatest piano pieces ever composed. During Liszt's lifetime, audiences were very appreciative of his talent and ability to express his emotions through the use of his piano. Influenced by Chopin, Franz Liszt ultimately achieved high status as a composer with the ability to play spectacular classical music. Some of the songs included possess titles about nature, and in one of the songs, the piano is played so brilliantly that it feels as if you're actually listening to fountains. Lovers of classical music should purchase this remarkable disc. And best of all, at a low price, this is a great bargain.

Average customer rating: Stunning CD Excellent guitar! Cafe Paradiso by Erquiaga Cafe Paradiso is Gorgeous! Erquiaga is brilliant ! Extraordinary

Cafe Paradiso Steve Erquiaga Manufacturer: Philips 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 Chopin | Chopin, Frédéric | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Fauré, Gabriel | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Ravel, Maurice | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rachmaninov | Rachmaninov, Sergei | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Improvisation | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music 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 Cello | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Solo Instrumental | New Age | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Adagio: A Windham Hill Collection Different Mozart The Bach Variations: A Windham Hill Sampler The Impressionists: A Windham Hill Sampler The Mozart Variations ASIN: B000005BRG Release Date: 1998-02-03

Tracks:

1. Violin Sonata No. 1 In g
2. Sicilienne
3. Arioso
4. Morceaux De Fantaisie: Serenade
5. After A Dream (Apres Une Reve)
6. The Well-Tempered Clavier: Prelude In C Minor
7. If Dreams Could Dance
8. Two Preludes: Prelude In e No.4/Prelude In c No.20
9. Themes From Cinema Paradiso: First Youth/Love Theme For Nata
10. Under The Tuscan Sun
11. Pavance For A Dead Princess

Customer Reviews:

Stunning CD.......2005-08-04

I met Erquiaga during the "Jamey Aebersold Summer Jazz Camp" in 2005. The camp is rather traditional style Jazz camp and more focused on improvising. I am a guitar player and Erquiaga was our combo teacher. We had three sax players, a piano, drums, an upright bass, and a guitar. You get the idea... I found him an excellent Jazz music educator. And I also found him as a great jazz guitar player after seeing him playing during the faculty concert. The camp is all about Jazz.

After the camp is over, I did some web search to find any Erquiaga's CD and I found this one. Without thinking much nor reading about it I just ordered it. When I put the CD into my CD player, I was just stunned in two ways: (1) It was not a Jazz. (2) What a great music it is. I was amazed by his versatility and the beauty of his music no matter what it is. I normally listen to Jazz but this CD is very frequently placed on my CD player. Great work Erquiaga! I am truely impressed.

Excellent guitar!.......2004-01-08

Amazing guitar technique, beautiful music - what else we need for perfect mood.

Cafe Paradiso by Erquiaga.......2003-05-01

I own hundreds of guitar music tapes and CDs by as many artists. I must say that I was stunned by this arrangement of Presto (JS Bach) and consider it one of the finest performances I have ever heard. This CD is 1 of the best collections of guitar music I have even heard, I would pay $ for the second CD, if Steve were to ever produce another.

Cafe Paradiso is Gorgeous! Erquiaga is brilliant !.......2002-12-16

I've owned Cafe Paradiso for about a year. I received it as a Chrismas gift last year. It was my best and most enduring gift. I loved it then, and I'm in love with it even more now.
I never write reviews, but I came back here to order 5 CafÂŽ Paradiso CDs to give as Christmas gifts, and I realize I have to make my feelings know about this CD.
It is absolutely beautiful, it creates such magic, such a wonderful vibe. Steve Erquiaga's brilliance as a guitarist and musician is only surpassed by his unique ability to touch you with every note he plays, he gently wraps you in his music. It's truely amazing.
If you don't have this CD, get it ! You won't be sorry, I guarantee it !

Extraordinary.......2002-01-24

I never waste my time on reviews - until now. I heard this CD on my television at the Peninsula Hotel in Bangkok - it came on every time I turned on the T.V. Since there was also a T.V. over the faucets in the bathtub, I listened to it in the bath and the bedroom every day. It is absolutely fabulous! It is far and away my favorite CD (and I have hundreds)! I'm buying them for all of my best friends, and I'm looking for more by Steve Erquiaga.

Average customer rating:

Stories Of Schumann And Grieg Manufacturer: Vox (Classical) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Dances | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Quintets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Grieg, Edvard | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Robert Schumann | Schumann, Robert | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Etudes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Fantasies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Character Pieces | Short Forms | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Romantic | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Toccatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Piano | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Cello | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Children's Music | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Etudes | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Etudes | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Fantasies | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Fantasies | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Symphonies | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Symphonies | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Symphonies | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Story of Schubert Story Of Chopin In Words And Music The Story Of Brahms Mendelssohn In Words And Music The Story of Mozart ASIN: B000001KCV Release Date: 1995-04-16

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 3 In E-flat Major, Op. 97: 'Rhenish' - Lebhaft
2. Andante And Variations In B-Flat Major
3. Symphonic Etudes, Op. 13
4. Toccata In C Major, Op. 7
5. Kreisleriana, Op. 16
6. Piano Concerto In A Minor, Op. 54: Allegro Vivace
7. Carnaval, Op. 9
8. 'Dedication', Op. 25/1
9. Symphony No. 4 in D Minor, Op. 120: Introduction - Vivace
10. Papilons, Op. 2
11. Op. 25-3: 'The Nut Tree'
12. Symphony No. 3 In E-flat Major, Op. 97: 'Rhenish' - Lebhaft-Schneller
13. Piano Quintet In E-flat Major, Op. 44: Allegro ma non troppo
14. Piano Concerto In A Minor, Op. 54: Allegro affettuoso
15. Carnaval, Op. 9: Waltz
16. Album For The Young, Op. 68: The Merry Farmer
17. Scenes From Childhood, Op. 15: Dreams
18. Cello Concerto In A Minor, Op. 129: Nicht au schnell
19. Symphony No. 3 In E-flat Major, Op. 97: 'Rhenish' - Feierlich
20. Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46, No 1
21. Lyric Suite, Op. 54-2: Norwegian Rustic Dance
22. Op. 12 No. 4: Elf Dance
23. Op. 35, No. 1: Norwegian Dances
24. Elegiac Melodies
25. Op. 64, No. 4: Symphonic Dances
26. Op. 35, No. 2: Norwegian Dances
27. Op. 5-3: 'I Love Thee'
28. Op. 43, No. 1: Butterfly
29. Op. 65, No. 6: Wedding Day At Troldhaugen
30. Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46, No. 3: Anitra's Dance
31. Peer Gynt Suite No. 2, Op. 55, No. 4: Solveig's Song
32. Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46, No. 4: In The Hall Of The Mountain King
33. Piano Concerto In A Minor, Op. 16: Allegro moderato; Allegro marcato
34. Holberg Suite, Op. 40: Prelude: Allegro vivace
35. Lyric Suite, Op. 54, No. 3: Dance Of The Dwarfs
36. Homage To Chopin
37. Sigurd Jorsalfar Suite, Op. 56, No. 3: Homage March
38. Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: Morning Mood
39. Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: The Death Of Aase
40. Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: Anitra's Dance
41. Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: In The Hall Of The Mountain King
42. Peer Gynt Suite No. 2, Op. 55: III The Return Of Peer Gynt
43. Peer Gynt Suite No. 2, Op. 55: IV Solveig's Song

Average customer rating: For more than just sweet dreams For calming babies, pets, and adults--TERRIFIC a disappointment A slow jam tape of classical music Every new parent needs this CD.

Sweet Dreams Edvard Grieg , Engelbert Humperdinck , Louis Lane , Thomas Schippers , Frederica Von Stade , and André Kostelanetz Orchestra Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pavanes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by J.S. 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Tracks:

1. Porgy And Bess, A Smyphonic Picture: Summertime
2. Lullaby
3. Traumerei
4. Hansel And Gretel: Children's Prayer
5. Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525: II - Andante
6. Sheep May Safely Graze
7. Clair De Lune
8. Reverie
9. Pavane For A Dead Princess
10. Chants d'Auvergne: Brezairloa
11. Lyric Suite: Notturno
12. Nocturne, Op. 9, No. 2
13. Nocturne For String Orchestra
14. Estrellita
15. Tales Of Hoffmann: Barcarolle
16. Incidental Music To A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61: Nocturne

Customer Reviews:

For more than just sweet dreams.......2007-01-26

Our babies are grown, but we still listen to this CD. It provides a romantic background. In fact, I just bought it for a 60 year old woman who is getting remarried. Everyone needs a bit of romance.

For calming babies, pets, and adults--TERRIFIC.......2006-01-20

I purchased this CD about 10 years ago. Since then, I have made five other purchases. My first copy got swiped, borrowed for life, never to be returned. The soothing classical tunes calmed a 3 month old who was fighting sleep with strong healthy lungs. The second copy I purchased for myself. The third a gift to the next baby in the family. It has been my pleasure to keep looking, needing and finding this music CD. I've tried others but did not have the same tranquil effect. There is one song with a woman singing in a coo. My neice of 6 months tries to do the same--and she, too, is another fan.
I don't find the smooth transissions between pieces to be disturbing in the least. I highly recommend this to those needing
a tuneful means to relax, to those suffering cut-sleep with infants, or those with high strung animals who freak when thunder
or windy weather rocks the house!

a disappointment.......2004-02-19

The songs on this CD are crammed one after the other, with little or no pause in between, which causes a jarring effect when listening to it.

A slow jam tape of classical music.......2002-05-30

This is a great collection of slow stuff for classical heads and people who simply have a light appreciation for the form. The songs consist of some standards and some less-than-obvious choices, but all great stuff. While it's being marketed as a children's lullaby compilation, it's great for anyone looking for some background music for a cnaldelight dinner or road trip.

Solid execution and selection. The only ballad-filled classical CD you HAVE to get.

Every new parent needs this CD........1998-11-14

This CD, with no large dynamic changes and more than 70 minutes of soothing music, has been on our boom box in our son's room every night since we brought him home. He's almost 18 months old. We buy this for all our friends who have babies and personally think that it should be given to parents as they leave the hospital. Highly, highly recommended, beats every other lullaby CD we've got. And trust me, after 18 months, we got plenty.

Average customer rating: He should have stayed with Irish music. My Life Belongs to You Ronan Tynan Ronan at his most Emotional greatest living tenor

My Life Belongs to You Ronan Tynan Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Schubert | Schubert, Franz | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | 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 Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classical 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 Similar Items: The Impossible Dream Ronan The Dawning of the Day Halfway Home: My Life 'Til Now Home for Christmas ASIN: B00005TQ18 Release Date: 2002-01-08

Tracks:

1. My Life Belongs To You
2. Shine Through My Dreams
3. Sorrento
4. You'll Never Walk Alone
5. Roses Of Picardy
6. Because You're Mine
7. The Holy City
8. Ave Maria
9. If I Loved You
10. Funiculi Funicula
11. La Vie En Rose
12. Sail Away
13. Beloved
14. Because
15. And This Is My Beloved
16. I'll Walk With God

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It seems pretty clear that Ronan Tynan has no intention of resting on his laurels. Despite a stunning string of world-dominating, top-selling releases as a member of the much-loved Irish Tenors--not to mention his accomplishments as a champion athlete, an M.D., and a memoirist (see his recently published Halfway Home: My Life 'til Now)--the singer has now released his debut solo effort on Sony Classical. No matter which member of the Irish Tenors happens to be your favorite, My Life Belongs to You is a treat, affording as it does a chance to bask in the deeply expressive, mellifluous voice of Tynan. He has chosen his selections well and is equally poised and tender in classics from Mario Lanza ("Because You're Mine," "I'll Walk with God"), Broadway, and sacred music. What's especially wonderful is the opportunity to hear Tynan's emotionally gripping vocalism from so many angles. The mixing by Frank McNamara gives a lovely old-time feeling to the orchestral playing--a bit like a treasured old sepia photograph. A bonus track of Irving Berlin's "God Bless America" is included. --Sarah Chin

Customer Reviews:

He should have stayed with Irish music........2007-04-04

Ronan Tynon was my favorite of 'The Irish Tenors;' so I was excited when I saw this cd. But, it was a big disappointment. The singing is mechanical; there is no personality, no emotion. The 'bonus track,' an unaccompanied "God Bless America," serves only to accentuate the absence of feeling. He should have stayed with Irish music.

My Life Belongs to You.......2007-03-08

A real sleeper in the Ronan Tynan series. First rate.

Ronan Tynan.......2007-01-10

I assume this is a great cd, since we own 3 Ronan Tynan cd's. This however was a gift for a friend , bought specifically for the song "God Bless America." He did, however rave about it to us, so it must be terrific.

Ronan at his most Emotional.......2005-11-26

This cd "My Life Belongs to You" is Ronan at his greatest. Each song he sings shows the great emotion he has in his voice. Ronan can sing each one of these to me anytime. He has great clarity and emotion as he sings. Love the CD "My Life Belongs to You."

greatest living tenor.......2005-03-22

Ronan Tynan is an amazing vocalist, and an amazing man. I'd never heard of him until, in the 2001 World Series, he sang "God Bless America," at Yankee Stadium. From then on, my husband was hooked. He bought this album as soon as he heard of it, and his culture level, musically speaking, is usually -----. But this is the exception that proves every rule. "my Life Belongs to You," "You'll Never Walk Alone," and above all else "The Holy City," are faves of his. This is easily the best recording of "Holy City," still in print. Nelson Eddy did the original, but sadly, no recording of it is known to exist. if only, lord, if only ... but until then, this is a masterpiece. "Roses of Picardy," is a thousand times better than the jazzed-up version of it Frankie Layne did. who was he kidding? This is a slow, tender ballad, and Tynan brings it off with spectacular flair. There's none like him--and where would we put one if there was?

Average customer rating: Marilyn Horne scintillates One Of The Greatest Voices of All! Not 100% satisfied with the selections, but what artistry! Vive Madame Horne !

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