Bravo Bassoon

1. Original Rags for piano
Composed by Charles N. Scott and Daniels Joplin
Performed by Caravaggio Ensemble [members of] with Michael Brittain , Boguslaw Koiechi , Paul Manley , Kate Musker , Justin Pearson , Daniel Smith , Jonathan Still

2. Roberta, musical Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
Composed by Jerome Kern
Performed by Caravaggio Ensemble [members of] with Michael Brittain , Boguslaw Koiechi , Paul Manley , Kate Musker , Justin Pearson , Daniel Smith , Jonathan Still

3. Swing Time, film score The Way You Look Tonight
Composed by Jerome Kern
Performed by Caravaggio Ensemble [members of] with Michael Brittain , Boguslaw Koiechi , Paul Manley , Kate Musker , Justin Pearson , Daniel Smith , Jonathan Still

4. Tarantella for bassoon, Op 20
Composed by Ludwig Milde
Performed by Caravaggio Ensemble [members of] with Michael Brittain , Boguslaw Koiechi , Paul Manley , Kate Musker , Justin Pearson , Daniel Smith , Jonathan Still

5. Melodies (2) for piano, Op 3 Melody in F
Composed by Anton Rubinstein
Performed by Caravaggio Ensemble [members of] with Michael Brittain , Boguslaw Koiechi , Paul Manley , Kate Musker , Justin Pearson , Daniel Smith , Jonathan Still

6. Kinderszenen (Scenes from Childhood) for piano, Op. 15 No 07 Träumerei
Composed by Robert Schumann
Performed by Caravaggio Ensemble [members of] with Michael Brittain , Boguslaw Koiechi , Paul Manley , Kate Musker , Justin Pearson , Daniel Smith , Jonathan Still

7. Il barbière di Siviglia (The Barber of Seville), opera Largo Al Factotum
Composed by Gioachino Rossini
Performed by Caravaggio Ensemble [members of] with Michael Brittain , Boguslaw Koiechi , Paul Manley , Kate Musker , Justin Pearson , Daniel Smith , Jonathan Still

8. Someone to Watch Over Me (from Oh, Kay!)
Composed by George Gershwin
Performed by Caravaggio Ensemble [members of] with Michael Brittain , Boguslaw Koiechi , Paul Manley , Kate Musker , Justin Pearson , Daniel Smith , Jonathan Still

9. But Not For Me, song (from Girl Crazy, musical)
Composed by George Gershwin
Performed by Caravaggio Ensemble [members of] with Michael Brittain , Boguslaw Koiechi , Paul Manley , Kate Musker , Justin Pearson , Daniel Smith , Jonathan Still

10. The Chrysanthemum, An Afro-American Intermezzo for piano
Composed by Scott Joplin
Performed by Caravaggio Ensemble [members of] with Michael Brittain , Boguslaw Koiechi , Paul Manley , Kate Musker , Justin Pearson , Daniel Smith , Jonathan Still

11. Chorea Hungarica
Composed by Codex Vietorisz
Performed by Caravaggio Ensemble [members of] with Michael Brittain , Boguslaw Koiechi , Paul Manley , Kate Musker , Justin Pearson , Daniel Smith , Jonathan Still

12. Balli d'Arpicordo, for harpsichord, Ballo ongaro con il suo balletto
Composed by Giovanni Picchi
Performed by Caravaggio Ensemble [members of] with Michael Brittain , Boguslaw Koiechi , Paul Manley , Kate Musker , Justin Pearson , Daniel Smith , Jonathan Still

13. Allegro Spiritoso
Composed by Jean Baptiste Senaille
Performed by Caravaggio Ensemble [members of] with Michael Brittain , Boguslaw Koiechi , Paul Manley , Kate Musker , Justin Pearson , Daniel Smith , Jonathan Still

14. Après un rêve ("Levati sol que luna è levata"), song for voice & piano, Op. 7/1 No 1
Composed by Gabriel Faure
Performed by Caravaggio Ensemble [members of] with Michael Brittain , Boguslaw Koiechi , Paul Manley , Kate Musker , Justin Pearson , Daniel Smith , Jonathan Still

15. Les berceaux, song for voice & piano in B flat minor, Op. 23/1
Composed by Gabriel Faure
Performed by Caravaggio Ensemble [members of] with Michael Brittain , Boguslaw Koiechi , Paul Manley , Kate Musker , Justin Pearson , Daniel Smith , Jonathan Still

16. The Easy Winners, for piano
Composed by Scott Joplin
Performed by Caravaggio Ensemble [members of] with Michael Brittain , Boguslaw Koiechi , Paul Manley , Kate Musker , Justin Pearson , Daniel Smith , Jonathan Still

17. Maiden's Blush (Bump Her Belly)
Composed by Traditional
Performed by Caravaggio Ensemble [members of] with Michael Brittain , Boguslaw Koiechi , Paul Manley , Kate Musker , Justin Pearson , Daniel Smith , Jonathan Still

18. Porgy and Bess, opera My Man's Gone Now
Composed by George Gershwin
Performed by Caravaggio Ensemble [members of] with Michael Brittain , Boguslaw Koiechi , Paul Manley , Kate Musker , Justin Pearson , Daniel Smith , Jonathan Still

19. Quintet for piano, violin, viola, cello & double bass in A major ("Trout"), D. 667 (Op. posth. 114)
Composed by Franz Schubert
Performed by Caravaggio Ensemble [members of] with Michael Brittain , Boguslaw Koiechi , Paul Manley , Kate Musker , Justin Pearson , Daniel Smith , Jonathan Still

20. Andaluza (Playera) (No.5 of "Spanish Dances (12)"), various guitar & other non-piano arrangements No 5 in E minor "Andaluza"
Composed by Enrique Granados
Performed by Caravaggio Ensemble [members of] with Michael Brittain , Boguslaw Koiechi , Paul Manley , Kate Musker , Justin Pearson , Daniel Smith , Jonathan Still

21. Symphonies (8), Op 2/4, in F major Gavotte
Composed by William Boyce
Performed by Caravaggio Ensemble [members of] with Michael Brittain , Boguslaw Koiechi , Paul Manley , Kate Musker , Justin Pearson , Daniel Smith , Jonathan Still

22. La Wally, opera Act I: Ebben? Ne Andrò Lontana
Composed by Alfredo Catalani
Performed by Caravaggio Ensemble [members of] with Michael Brittain , Boguslaw Koiechi , Paul Manley , Kate Musker , Justin Pearson , Daniel Smith , Jonathan Still

23. Yankee Doodley Variations
Composed by Millars
Performed by Caravaggio Ensemble [members of] with Michael Brittain , Boguslaw Koiechi , Paul Manley , Kate Musker , Justin Pearson , Daniel Smith , Jonathan Still

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Beethoven, Brahms, Glinka: Clarinet Trios
Average customer rating:

Outstanding!

The best recording of Brahms Clarinet Trio I've ever heard

Beethoven, Brahms, Glinka: Clarinet Trios

Manufacturer: Bravo
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Trios | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
All Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
All Works by Brahms | Brahms, Johannes | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
All Works by Glinka | Glinka, Mikhail | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
General | Classical | Styles | Music
Classical | Indie Music | Stores | Music
ASIN: B00005BIU9
Release Date: 2001-03-30

Tracks:

Ludwig van Beethoven: Trio for Clarinet, Cello and Piano in B-flat, Op. 11
Johannes Brahms: Trio for Clarinet, Cello and Piano in A Minor, Op. 114
Mikhail Glinka: Trio pathetique for Clarinet, Cello and Piano

Customer Reviews:

Outstanding!.......2001-10-01

I'm so glad Mr. Gigliotti finally decided to record chamber music (I have several of his recordings with the Philadelphia Orchestra from the 49 years he performed with them). I agree with the other review of this recording; it is truly the best Brahms trio recording I have ever heard.

The best recording of Brahms Clarinet Trio I've ever heard.......2001-08-31

This is definitely the best recording of Brahms Clarinet Trio I've ever heard. It easily surpasses Sony's Stolzman/Ma/Ax recording in both interpretation and sound quality. Beethoven's trio is very good as well, and Glinka's Trio pathetique is a pure delight. Highly recommended.

Average customer rating:

Good programming, but poor quality
World's Greatest Bassoon Player
Bravo Daniel Smith
Bravo Indeed!
A Delightful Crossover

Bravo Bassoon

Manufacturer: Asv Living Era
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

English | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music

General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B0000030YE
Release Date: 1995-02-13

Tracks:

Original Rags
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
The Way You Look Tonight
Tarantella
Melody In F
Traumerei - Scenes From Childhood
Largo Al Factotum - From The Barber Of Seville
Someone To Watch Over Me
But Not For Me - From Girl Crazy
The Chrysanthemum
Chorea Hungarica
Ballo Ongaro
Allegro spiritoso
Apres un reve
Les Berceaux
The Easy Winners
The Maiden's Blush (Bump Her Belly)
My Man's Gone Now - From Porgy And Bess
The Trout
Andaluza - Spanish Dance No. 5
Gavotte - From Symphony No. 4
Ebben? Ne Andro Lontana - From La Wally
Yankee Doodle Variations

Customer Reviews:

Good programming, but poor quality.......2000-04-24

Mr Smith is the most recorded bassoon soloist. However, quantity does not necessarily mean quality. Some of his recordings hold an acceptable level, but far too many of them should be avoided. For bassoonists, it is sort of sad that his recordings are often the most easily available. I would recommend anyone interested in bassoon as a solo instrument to look to artists like Klaus Thunemann, Dag Jensen, Sergio Azzolini, Knut Sønstevold, Pascal Gallois, David McGill, etc, many more are also good. All of these bassoonists are or have been principal bassoonists of major orchestras. Mr Daniel Smith has never occupied a position in a major orchestra. There is a reason for that. The number of recordings he has made, is a sad example of what money can buy.

BTW, I have a suspicion that many of the reviews seen here of his discs, are written by himself.

World's Greatest Bassoon Player.......2000-03-10

Having heard Mr Smith in Classical Concerts as well as playing superb jazz I cannot recommend highly enough any of his recordings. His Vivaldi concerto recordings have received awards both here in the UK and in the US. This apart from a full page in the Penguin Review of CDs, reviews in Classic CD and Fanfare as well as articles on his life and work, and his great passion for his instrument and his wish to make it better known throughout the world both as a classical instrument and also for jazz. The disc in question is not only enjoyable music to hear but contains great playing. I have had many hours of very happy listening to Bravo Bassoon and the Vivaldi Concerto recordings. I urge you to listen to these discs and to include them in your record library.

Bravo Daniel Smith.......2000-03-02

This is one of my favorite CD's from Daniel Smith's recordings. I am continually delighted by the range of his virtuosity. From Vivaldi to Joplin, the rich tones of his bassoon pleases the ear. I am a particular fan of his jazz performances.

Bravo Indeed!.......2000-02-21

One of the most delightful and surprising discs I have run across is Bravo Bassoon. I came upon Daniel Smith with his classical hat on; but I love this recording with its range of music from Joplin through Schubert and Gershwin. In this age of "crossover" this is a truly inspired choice of repertory; and the unusual use of the bassoon is enchanting. Try the Joplin tracks, or the Melody in F by Rubinstein. The adaptations of the music are really good. I loved the choice of music -- I think it is a really well-balance programme for this kind of disc -- and the sensitive accompaniments of Jonathan Still is a real asset. I noticed not long ago that Daniel Smith was also playing at London's Pizza on the Park as a jazz bassoonist! I now want to get along to hear this excellent musician live and am quite looking forward to his jazz. Smith must simply be Mr Bassoon with all the recordings he has made and his appeal with both popular and classical music. I have heard tracks from his recordings often on the station Classic FM in the UK and I can see why he is such a favourite. I am getting more than my money's worth from this CD, which I play regularly.

A Delightful Crossover.......2000-02-17

As an ardent fan of Daniel Smith's Vivaldi recordings I was most pleased to receive "Bravo Bassoon" for my birthday from a bassoonist friend who also appreciates his virtuosity. What fun to hear the rich, sonorous tones of Mr. Smith's in varied selections from strictly classical to opera to ragtime to the likes of Jerome Kern. Maybe Mr. Smith could bring us a strictly jazz bassoon recording...with his talents, that would be heavenly!