Christmas Choral Music
On this CD:
1. Meine Seele erhebt den Herren (from the Polyhymnia caduceatrix)
Composed by Michael Praetorius
Performed by Fidicinia Capella
Conducted by Erhard Mauersberger
2. Enatus est Emanuel
Composed by Michael Praetorius
Performed by Fidicinia Capella
Conducted by Erhard Mauersberger
3. Joseph lieber, Joseph mein, for chorus & ensemble
Composed by Michael Praetorius
Performed by Fidicinia Capella
Conducted by Erhard Mauersberger
4. Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern (from the Polyhymnia caduceatrix)
Composed by Michael Praetorius
Performed by Fidicinia Capella
Conducted by Erhard Mauersberger
5. Den die Hirten lobeten sehre
Composed by Michael Praetorius
Performed by Fidicinia Capella
Conducted by Erhard Mauersberger
6. In Dulci Jubilo for chorus & ensemble (from the Polyhymnia caduceatrix)
Composed by Michael Praetorius
Performed by Fidicinia Capella
Conducted by Erhard Mauersberger
7. Vom Himmel hoch, da komm ich her (from the Polyhymnia caduceatrix)
Composed by Michael Praetorius
Performed by Fidicinia Capella
Conducted by Erhard Mauersberger
Christmas Choral Music, Music, Michael Praetorius, Erhard Mauersberger, Capella Fidicinia, Choral, Choral Music, Christmas, Christmas / Chanukkah, Classical, Holiday, Renaissance, Vocal
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ASIN: B00004SPLF
Release Date: 2000-06-13 |
Tracks:
- Toccata And Fugue In D Minor: Toccata in D minor
- Orchestral Suite No. 3 In D Major: Air
- Prelude in C major
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 In G Major: Allegro
- Goldberg Variations: Aria
- Sleepers Awake: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme
- Violin Concerto No.1 In A Minor: I Allegro moderato
- Jesu, joy of man's desiring
- Keyboard Concerto No.4: Allegro: I Allegro
- Cello Suite No.3: Bourees I & II: Bourrees I And II
- Concerto for Oboe & Violin In C Minor: Adagio
- Mass In B minor: Crucifixus
- Cello Suite No.1 in G Major: Praeludium
- French Suite No.5 in G major: Gigue
- Prelude in D Minor
- Brandenburg Concerto No.5 In D Major: III Allegro
- Matthaus-Passion: St Matthew Passion
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- Brandenberg Concerto No.2 In F Major: I Allegro
- Concerto For 2 Violins In D Minor: II Largo, ma non tanto
- Lute Suite In E Major: Prelude
- Cantata: Sheep may safely graze
- Cello Sonata In G Minor: II Adagio (excerpt)
- Italian Concerto In F Major: II Allegro
- Weihnachtsoratorium: Pastoral sinfonia
- Violin Concerto No.1 In A Minor: II Andante
- Partita No.1 In B Flat Major: Gigue
- Orchestral Suite No.2 In B Minor: Menuet
- Orchestral Suite No.2 In B Minor: Badinerie
- Oboe Concerto In F Major: Siciliano
- Brandenberg Concerto No.3 In G Major: I Allegro
- Violin Partita No.2 In D Minor: Allemande
- Violin Partita No.2 In D Minor: Gigue
- Keyboard Concerto No.2 In E Major: I Allegro (excerpt)
- Cantata: Sanctify us by thy goodness
- Keyboard Concerto No.5 In F Minor: II Largo
- Concerto In A Minor: I Allegro
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It is not possible to fit 36 Bach masterpieces on two CDs, so what Essential Bach does is present individual movements from across a range of the composer's work. The anthology is clearly aimed at the newcomer, and the absence of booklet notes to put the music in context is disappointing. We are only given titles, performers, and what films the extracts have been featured in, from Rollerball to The English Patient.
On the plus side, most if not all of the music is instantly recognizable, by melody if not by name. Everything from the Brandenburg Concertos to "Air on a G String" to the B Minor Mass and St. Matthew Passion is represented. Performances range from 1960 to 1993, encompassing both early instrument and modern orchestra interpretations by a wide variety of forces, including Sir Neville Marriner with the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields and Raymond Leppard leading the English Chamber Orchestra. Given such diversity the result is unavoidably a patchwork, albeit one made from the finest materials, and as such is perhaps best treated as a sampler to aid exploration of the vast legacy of one of the very greatest composers who ever lived. --Gary S. Dalkin, Amazon.co.uk
Customer Reviews:
so amazing .......2006-06-14
I love this kind of playing. this is my favorite classical cd.
Essential Bach is OK.......2005-09-29
This is a good basic primer. A true Bach lover might find a better selection/orchestra.
Excellent collection of mostly recognizeable music.......2005-03-18
LOVE LOVE LOVE this 2-CD set. I bought I a awhile back and have enjoyed it very much. My toddler likes it too. I think it's a great value for the money and may have to get another copy if this one wears out.
Exquisite Essential Bach.......2005-02-01
Value and exquisite sampler of Bach on two CD's at an affordable price. Recorded by the likes primarily of Academy of the St. Martin-in-the-fields, Chicago Sympony, Boston Symphony, English Chamber Orchestra and with virtuoso performers as William Bennett, Heinz Hollinger, Pepe Romero, and Wolfgang Rubsam, one gets treated to wonderful Bach exerpts of all his fantastic breath and depth of chamber, symphony and choral works.
One will have to go to other places to find background on these marvelous compositions as the liner notes only list perfomer and date recorded.
Good.......2004-07-13
This is a good album but for information on real choral music visit www.freewebs.com/bachster67/
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- No choral collection can be considered complete if this CD isn't there...!!
- Absolutely Pleased!
- It takes me away
- Censoring of Be Still My Soul
- A good choice for first time buyers of Libera
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ASIN: B000IHY9QG
Release Date: 2006-10-25 |
Tracks:
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- Ave Maria
- Going Home
- Be Still My Soul
- Salva Me
- I Vow To Thee, My Country
- Voca Me
- Always With You
- We Are The Lost
- I Am The Day
- Recordare
- Abide With Me
- Silent Night
- Going Home
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There's very little to say about this recording of ethereally beautifully singing by the 24 young English lads who make up the group Libera. Enormously popular in Asia, the group is part of a parish choir in South London that has been around for many years, with of course, changes in personnel as voices change. There are a couple of pieces here by well-known composers--Pachelbel, Sibelius, Holst, Dvorak--but to their music have been added words and, of course, it's all been "arranged." Texts, translations from Latin, and arrangements as well as original music are by Robert Prizeman, the choir's director, and some of the numbers are accompanied by quiet synthesizers, organ, and/or drums. There is something new-age about this project and some might find the effect syrupy, while others might long for the "real" thing, that is, boys with this talent singing some Renaissance or later music that is not designed simply as balm for the ears. But for what it is--a perfectly pitched choir with some outstanding solo work as well, singing easy-to-listen to short numbers--this is just lovely. --Robert Levine
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No choral collection can be considered complete if this CD isn't there...!!.......2007-07-20
The "marksmanship" involved in the creation of this CD is spot on target. You do not have a complete collection of choral music until you own this CD. Flawless, impeccable, perfect, precise, exacting...the best of the best. Buy it. This is music creation at the very apex of recording technology that captures these young voices in a stunningly clear and beautiful manner. The robust orchestration and organ are sensibly down played to allow these intricate harmonies to come through. This is pure genius....brilliant....EMI should be proud of this recording as one of the F1 Ferraris in their classical music catalog... BRAVO!! A 5 minute standing ovation!!!... A job well done!!!
Absolutely Pleased!.......2007-07-10
I just recently loss my brother-in-law who passed away on Memorial day of this year and this CD has been able to comfort my family and I through this terrible loss. I absolutely recommend that anyone who is needing spiritual uplifting should definitely buy this CD. I consider this the best comfort CD ever!
It takes me away .......2007-06-28
I heard this album playing as I browsed in a Barnes and Noble, it was enchanting. I had to know what it was. The sales person in the music section filled me in and we listened to it for hours while we drove. Their voices are heavenly. I am transported to a place of peace and calm.
Censoring of Be Still My Soul.......2007-05-21
On the fifth track, Be Still My Soul, the arrangers reworked the original lyrics of Katharina A. von Schlegel and taken the third verse:
Be still, my soul:
when dearest friends depart,
And all is darkened
in the vale of tears,
Then shalt thou better know
His love, His heart,
Who comes to soothe
thy sorrow and thy fears.
Be still, my soul:
thy Jesus can repay
From His own fullness
all He takes away.
And made it a combination of the third and second verse:
Be still, my soul:
when dearest friends depart,
And all is darkened
in the vale of tears,
Then shalt thou better know
His love, His heart,
Who comes to soothe
thy sorrow and thy fears.
Be still, my soul,
the waves and winds
still know His voice
Who ruled them
while He dwelt below.
In other words, they have taken the name of Jesus out of the original lyrics. The verse doesn't even make sense now. I feel it is awful that the one who can soothe all our sorrow and thy fears, Jesus, was censored from this beautiful work.
A good choice for first time buyers of Libera.......2007-05-17
A lot of reviewers have complained that Angel Voices is mostly a compilation that takes a few songs from each previous Libera album and reworks it. I imagine it is somewhat like a greatest hits, or favorites album, only all the songs have been re-recorded by the current set of boys that makes up the group.
Personally, this album was our first exposure to the group. We enjoy its mellowness, and the soaring vocals and harmonies. I am not sure that we would buy many of their other albums since this one has a nice mix of songs that are included on the other CDs.
We have given this CD as a gift as well as having it ourselves and everyone we have shared it with has loved it.
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- Gregorian Chants: The Best of the Benedictine Monks of St. Michael's
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Denis Stevens , Benedictine Monks of St. Michael's de Laudes , The Monks of the Benedictine Abbey of St. Benoit , The Ambrosian Singers , and Fr. Joseph Montalbo
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ASIN: B000001VIR
Release Date: 1994-08-02 |
Tracks:
- Sancte Dei
- Salve Sanctus Parens
- In Paradisum Angeli
- Sanctus & Benedictus
- Conditor Alme
- Organ Voluntary
- Te Lucis Ante Terminum
- Christus Natus Christos
- Kyrie Christe Eleison
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- Gloria
- Puer Natus Est
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- Beata Dei
- Veni Sancte Spiritus
- Organ Voluntary
- In Paradisum Angeli, Reprise
- Dominus Exsultemus
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Gregorian Chants: The Best of the Benedictine Monks of St. Michael's.......2007-01-11
The CD was in perfect shape, was shipped very promptly and I have enjoyed listening to it - especially when feeling stressed.
Fantastic.......2007-01-10
The is one CD that is calming to everyone even an overactive, over excited puppy.
DOMINE LABIA MEA APERIES.......2006-05-08
"Lord Open my Lips......"
I would suggest that anyone REALLY interested in PURE, GREGORIAN CHANT to access the following Carthusian Link:
[...]
You will hear Gregorian Chants as you have never heard before.
As a former Trappist Monk, where the Choir Monks sang the Divine Office each day - a total of about 7 hours - and in the Cistercian Chant, the CARTHUSIAN CHANT is by far the most pure of the two traditional chants. The Carthusians do NOT utilize any musical instruments as is used in some Trappist Communities and Benedictine Communities.
This recording is a rather poor rendition, but seems to please some listeners. For those purists among you, access the above site.
The Carthusian Gregorian Chant has its own renditions. You will notice whenever the Nuns or Monks are chanting the 'GLORIA' that the tempo is drastically reduced, and not rushed thru.
Background noises in this recording make it difficult to really appreciate the Chant.
In the Carthusian Chants - especially those from La Grande Chartreuse, France, the diction is crisp, clear and every Latin Word is distinguishable.
It's a stinker!!.......2006-03-13
The cover art is good, but the music is horrible! This is a REALLY bad recording!
Unbiased reponse to Caesarmagnus.......2005-04-22
Agreed, the fan IS there, but I must admit they are actually singing well in the actual Solesmes style (based on these samples). I have heard superb chant and frighteningly bad chant. This is not as bad as it gets I assure you. Try to find something from a Seminary or Monastery.
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- I hate to be rude, but . . .
- Outstanding
- Sacred Songs
- My favorite of Fleming's CDs so far
- Inspiring and beautiful
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ASIN: B000AM6OXK
Release Date: 2005-09-27 |
Tracks:
- Ave Maria
- Jesu bleibet meine Freude
- Dank sei dir, Herr
- Ave Maria, D839
- Laudamus te
- Panis Angelicus
- Air: "He shall feed his Flock"
- Simple Song
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- Domine Deus
- Laudate Dominum omnes gentes
- Air: Rejoice greatly, o daughter of Zion
- Abends will ich schlafen gehn
- L'Adieu des bergers
- Mariiegenlied, Op.76/52
- Amazing Grace
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This lovely CD features Renée Fleming singing religious music in an unaffected, lovely manner. Many favorites are here: both the Bach/Gounod and Schubert versions of "Ave Maria," each offered with long breaths and soft tone; "Rejoice Greatly" from Messiah, delivered with virtuosity and gleaming sound, and "He Shall Feed His Flock," also from Messiah, sung in a smooth, laid-back manner. Bits of the Fauré Requiem and Poulenc Gloria are welcome, as is the gorgeous "L'Adieu des Bergers" from L'Enfance du Christ. In the prayer from Humperdinck's Hansel und Gretel, Fleming is joined by the splendid Susan Graham, and a version of "Amazing Grace" features Mark O'Connor on violin. Two excerpts from Mozart's Mass in C Minor, pieces by Reger and Franck, and a few surprises round out this devotional CD. --Robert Levine
Customer Reviews:
I hate to be rude, but . . ........2007-05-06
As stated earlier, I hate to be rude. However, Renee Fleming is not one of the greatest singers that I have heard. At many times, it sounds as if she is drunk, sliding into her notes at times. She also has a habit of hitting a note, and then quickly moving up or down for "dramatic effect". I'm sorry, but I just cannot listen to this. I know that everyone has their own opinions, and this is mine.
She is still a beautiful woman, and always will be. I have seen her concerts online, and she ISN'T bad, it's just that she doesn't have what I'm looking for in an opera singer!
Outstanding.......2007-03-07
I had seen this program on PBS and wanted the CD. Wonderful selection
of music and Renee Fleming's outstanding voice.
Sacred Songs.......2007-01-21
I always look for new presentations of Christmas songs. Rene Flemming did an excellent job in this recording. She has a super voice but sometimes the words of the song get lost in her singing style
My favorite of Fleming's CDs so far.......2006-12-07
There are only two cuts on this CD I tend to flip past (Amazing Grace and the Leonard Bernstein cut), but other than them, I totally love the rest! The cuts in German are divine! I could listen to this CD over and over again.
Inspiring and beautiful.......2006-07-20
I've always loved Renee Fleming's singing and this most recent album is just beautiful in every way. A rich voice, beautiful singing and a devout and magnificent artist. She makes even the most notorious evergreens come to life anew. I enjoyed it very much.
Average customer rating:
- Great CD
- Mellow, Sleepy, Wonderful
- Soothing Bach
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ASIN: B0000041E0
Release Date: 1995-10-17 |
Tracks:
- Sheep May Safely Graze
- Violin Concerto No.1 In A Minor: Andante
- Concerto In A For Oboe d'amore: Larghetto
- Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor: Sarabande
- Christmas Oratorio: Sinfonia
- Violin Concerto No. 2 in E: Adagio
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 In G: Adante
- Concerto In D Minor For Two Violins: Largo ma non tanto
- Concerto In F For Oboe: Siciliano
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 In D: Affetuoso
- Sonata No. 1 In G For Cello & Piano: Andante
- Sinfonia, Part II 'Easter Oratorio': Adagio
- Partita In D Minor: Sarabande
- Suite in D: Sarabande
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Great CD.......2007-06-14
Great music, soothing, calming and perfect for bedtime quality time.
Mellow, Sleepy, Wonderful.......2005-10-27
I bought this CD for myself, a 60 year old. I have trouble sleeping and have been buying CDs by this company. They are all wonderful. I'm asleep in about 15 minutes!
Soothing Bach.......2005-04-29
It would probably help to first clear up a potential misconception in the unfortunate subtitle which refers to "lullabies" - a term that brings to mind for most people simplistic, sing-songy music hummed to babies in a crib. Lullabies are wonderful and have their place, but the music on the CD is not this (and Bach would probably have cringed a bit at the thought of his music here being called "lullabies.") What is here is a most wonderful, high-quality collection of Bach's Baroque music that is most condusive to creating a quiet, peaceful mood. The selections here include many famous pieces from Bach played by an impressive, all-star line up of notable musicians. Some listeners might take comfort in knowing that all selections have a similar, gentle tempo and mood without those unwanted changes in loudness from soft to LOUD that can startle one (the baby?) from sleep or quiet contemplation. The sound quality is good for the purpose of this collection - to provide relaxing background music or Rx for insomnia. I listen to this CD often if I wake up at night.
Johan Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) was a devout German Lutharan who devoted much of his life to composing music for various church functions and events in his position of 'head music master" in his different appointments. As such, we see often in Bach's music a "pastoral" quality - whose effect is to encourage, comfort and renew the spirit. No piece (and title) is more demonstrating of this quality then the opening "Sheep May Safely Graze" which is perhaps the finest recording of this magnificant and comforting piece by the Stuttgart Orchestra who brings a most expressive quality to the music. Its inter-weaving and delicate melodies give rise to serene visions of carefree green pastures and the sense that all is well. So, perhaps in that vein, this music has some commonality to traditional lullabies.
But, even though the music is serene, there is much musically to hear in these tunes - for those still awake. Bach's genius is seen here for setting a lyrical solo instrument (violin, oboe, cello) against a stable, comforting background orchestra pulsing away in Bach fashion. Many of these works are a typical style of Bach music known as "fugues" - which is a type of music where two-three instruments simultaneously play different melodies that all blend together in splendid harmony. This consistent, calming rhythm with gently soaring melodies are part of what makes such music suitable for bedtime. Finally, one who is just nodding off can appreciate that the last two selections are the most peaceful with the fewest notes coming from the solo guitar of Pepe Romero. They end in a whisper which should be right about the time you fall asleep and the CD player quietly clicks off. This is a really wonderful compilation of Bach's music that should be pleasing to both those just looking for some nice, relaxing music - or even to the long-term classical collector who already has 30 CD's of Bach's music but values the variety and soothing qualities of such 'even-temperament' collections.
Great for kids!.......2001-11-29
I bought this CD for my daughter when she turned six. It's been a year and she still listens to it a lot. Yes, she also listens to Britney and Christina, but on many nights she will request Bach (aka: that one with no words). It's great to know that they selected soothing, relaxing pieces. It's a wonderful way to broaden my daughter's horizons while also getting her to sleep.
My Kind of Bedtime.......2001-10-17
This CD is lovely and soothing, and I have to take exception to R. Loam's contention that the entire CD is in the minor key. I can determine from listening to the samples that certainly #1 and #5 are in the major key, and there are probably more. The minor key does not have to invoke meloncholia - it is many times in the eyes of the beholder.
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ASIN: B0001NBNE8
Release Date: 2004-04-06 |
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- CHOPIN: Piano Concerto No. 1, Larghetto
- DEBUSSY: Clair de Lune
- MANFREDINI: Concerto grosso in C, I. Largo (Pastorale)
- MOZART: Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, Andante
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- SIBELIUS: Swan of Tuonela
- LISZT: Liebestraume
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- MASSENET: Meditation from "Thais"
- VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: Greensleeves
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- HANDEL-WEINER: Sicilienne
- A. CORELLI: Concerto grosso in G, Pastorale
- VERDI: "When the evening becomes peaceful"
- CHOPIN: Three Preludes
- MOZART: Clarinet Concerto in A, II. Adagio
- BRAHMS: Piano Sonata No. 3, II. Andante espressivo
- TCHAIKOVSKY: Swan Lake (excerpt)
- MENDELSSOHN: Three Songs Without Words
- MAHLER: Symphony No. 3, IV. Sehr Langsam
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Handel , London Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra , and Alldis
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ASIN: B000062T9E
Release Date: 2002-03-12 |
Tracks:
- The Messiah: (1) Overture - The London Philharmonic Orchestra
- The Messiah: (2) Comfort My People - Philip Langridge
- The Messiah: (3) Every Valley Shall Be Exalted - Philip Langridge
- The Messiah: (4) And The Glory Of The Lord - The London Philharmonic Choir
- The Messiah: (5) Thus Saith The Lord - Ulrik Cold
- The Messiah: (6) But Who May Abide The Day Of His Coming? - Ulrik Cold
- The Messiah: (7) And He Shall Purify - The London Philharmonic Choir
- The Messiah: (8) Behold, A Virgin Shall Conceive - Alfreda Hodgson
- The Messiah: (9) O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings To Zion - Alfredo Hodgson
- The Messiah: (10) For, Behold, A Darkness Shall Cover The Earth - Ulrik Cold
- The Messiah: (11) The people That Walked In Darkness - Ulrik Cold
- The Messiah: (12) For Unto Us A Child Is Born - The London Philharmonic Choir
- The Messiah: (13) Pastoral Symphony - The London Philharmonic Orchestra
- The Messiah: (14) There Were Shepherds Abiding In The Field - Felicity Lott
- The Messiah: (15) And The Angel Said Unto Them - Felicity Lott
- The Messiah: (16) And Suddenly There Was With The Angel - Felicity Lott
- The Messiah: (17) Glory To God - The London Philharmonic Choir
- The Messiah: (18) Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter Of Zion - Felicity Lott
- The Messiah: (19) Then Shall The Eyes Of The Blind Be Opened - Alfreda Hodgson
- The Messiah: (20) He Shall Feed His Flock Like A Shephard - Felicity Lott
- The Messiah: (21) His Yoke Is Easy, And His Burthen Is Light - The London Philharmonic Choir
- The Messiah: (22) Behold The Lamb Of God - The London Philharmonic Choir
- The Messiah: (23) He Was Despised - Alfreda Hodgson
Tracks:
- The Messiah: (24) Surely He Hath Borne Our Griefs - The London Philharmonic Choir
- The Messiah: (25) And With His Stripes We Are Healed - The London Philharmonic Choir
- The Messiah: (26) All We Like Sheep Have Gone Astray - The London Philharmonic Choir
- The Messiah: (27) All They That See Him, Laugh Him To Scorn - Philip Langridge
- The Messiah: (28) He Trusted In God That He Would Deliver Him - The London Philharmonic Choir
- The Messiah: (29) They Rebuke Hath Broken His Heart - Philip Langridge
- The Messiah: (30) Behold, And See If There Be Any Sorrow - Philip Langridge
- The Messiah: (31) He Was Cut Off Out Of The Land Of The Living - Philip Langridge
- The Messiah: (32) But Thou Didst Not Leave His Soul In Hell - Philip Langridge
- The Messiah: (33) Lift Up Your heads, O Ye Gates - The London Philharmonic Choir
- The Messiah: (38) How Beautiful Are The Feet Of Them - Felicity Lott
- The Messiah: (39) Their Sound Is Gone Out Into All Lands - The London Philharmonic Choir
- The Messiah: (40) Why Do The Nations So Furiously Rage - Ulrik Cold
- The Messiah: (41) Let Us Break their Bonds Asunder - The London Philharmonic Choir
- The Messiah: (42) He That Dwelleth In Heaven - Philip Langridge
- The Messiah: (43) Thou Shalt Break Them - Philip Langridge
- The Messiah: (44) Hallelujah! - The London Philharmonic Choir
- The Messiah: (45) I KNow That My Redeemer Liveth - Felicity Lott
- The Messiah: (46) Since By Man Came Death - The London Philharmonic Choir
- The Messiah: (47) Behold, I Tell You A Mystery - Ulrik Cold
- The Messiah: (48) The Trumpet Shall Sound - Ulrik Cold
- The Messiah: (49) Then Shall Be Brought To Pass - Alfreda Hodgson
- The Messiah: (50) O Death, Where Is Thy Sting? - Alfreda Hodgson
- The Messiah: (51) But Thanks Be To God - The London Philharmonic Choir
- The Messiah: (52) If god Be For Us, Who Can Be Against Us? - Felicity Lott
- The Messiah: (53) Worthy Is The Lamb - The London Philharmonic Choir
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Still the One I Enjoy Most.......2007-03-30
I own the original CD release of this version conducted by Alldis;
I've been enjoying it ever since I got it.
I used to be disappointed that it was missing some of Handel's material; so I got the Sir Colin Davis version, which is exhaustive and supposed to be really good... It's pretty good, but this Alldis version is definitely more enjoyable. And now I think I can see why that other material gets left out; it looks like good libretto, but in general those parts are the least enjoyable musically and the most redundant for theme progression.
In the Alldis version, my favorite choruses like "And He Shall Purify" are clear and powerful. The solos are more approachable. All the singing is convincing, as though the singers are wholly embracing both their words and their musical approach. I sense them owning everything they are doing. And I love the use of organ as accents. I can imagine Handel conducting from a keyboard in heaven.
I admit I probably haven't listened to more than half a dozen versions, but until someone introduces me to a better one, this is by far the most enjoyable classical version to a contemporary listener, but I think even Handel would be appreciative. So buy it, listen to it, and enjoy it forever, forever and ever, forever and ever, forever and ever, forever and ever, forever, forever and ever, forever and ever. Amen, amen, amen...
great cd.......2007-01-19
the cd came very quickly and is the best one i own now
listen to it all the time very comfortingand a grat praise for our savior jesus christ
david
Best full length version of Messiah.......2007-01-13
I bought this CD around the end of December and I thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful recording. This is the best full length version of Handels Messiah. All of the vocalists, choir and orchestra were wonderful. This is truly a masterpiece and a great work of art. Listening to this version of Handels Messiah makes one feel closer to God.
Messiah.......2007-01-12
I purchased this CD to practice with before a concert in which I was playing my cello. I throughly enjoyed the recording and play it often even though the concert is long over.
Mammoth.......2007-01-11
The CD is better than "awesome" and the info. gives a heads up about the fact that it contains most of the material than previously recorded records. I have spent five years trying to get this CD and it was worth the wait!!! MP
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- Coffee ? Eggs ? Bacon ? Bach ?
- Gentle background music with lots of harp
- Excellent Compilation of Brilliant Music for Home Listening
- Bach for any meal!
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ASIN: B0000041D9
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- Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
- Orchestral Suite No. 3 In D
- Concerto In D Minor For Oboe, Strings & Continuo: Siciliano
- Suite in D: Bourree I - II
- Sonata In E-Flat For Flute & Harp: Sicilliano
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Coffee ? Eggs ? Bacon ? Bach ?.......2005-10-04
This recording is a delightful morning brew of Bach's most beautiful and atmospheric instrumental music, even making use of an instrument that most music scholars forget he even wrote music for - the harp, as in the SLonatas for Flute, Harp and Cello, which on this recording, sound positively radiant coming from the likes of Sir Neville Marriner's Academy of St Martin In The Fields or the English Chamber Orchestra. The opening track is the ever popular Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring, mostly a featured piece in Wedding Ceremonies. The Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D, which I believe is marked "Overture" is regal and elegant. The English Suite No. 3 in G Minor is a lovely piece, as is the intimately slow andane of the Brandenbur Concerto No. 2. The Concerto for Violin and Panpies in D is a fresh new rendition. All in all, this is a very intimate CD, full of Baroque charm and romance. It is a fine way to start your day.
Gentle background music with lots of harp.......2005-06-26
In general, the Philips series "Set Your Life to Music" is one of the better, high-quality compilation series of classical music. This CD is a collection of Bach's Baroque-era music that is ideal for those unfamiliar to the often-intimidating world of classical music who mainly are looking for some pleasant and inspiring background music while learning a little about classical music. This Bach collection contains music that is rich in the soothing sounds of flute, harp, guitar and oboe along with a sampling of Bach's mild-mannered, songful orchestral music. Overall, the selections are all gentle and lyrical with a good sound quality. The concerto, oboe and orchestral works are some of Bach's finest compositions of sheer beauty and elegance and are performed by some of classical music's finest musicians. Some selections most everyone who has been ever been to a few weddings will recognize (Jesu, Joy of Man's Desire). And no piece is as haughtingly lovely as the flute sonata slow movement (Siciliano) on track 5 - a highlight of the disc.
While 'classical purists' may raise their brow because of the many flute/harp selections (citing that Bach never composed any music for the harp), the person buying this CD for inspiring and relaxing mood music should be be delighted just fine with these "transcriptions" from piano to harp. The harp has a special niche for creating the most serene of atmospheres which it does not fail to do here. The solo Suite in E-flat was originally composed for solo violin but sounds much more smooth and dreamy on the harp - a piece very well done. However, some pieces are so serene that you might fall asleep at the breakfast table - hence, the sub-title "A leisurely way to start your day." Actually, it could easily be titled, "Bach for Bedtime" as the selections are all pretty relaxed and on the quiet side. So, if the hyper-energy of Mozart symphonies is too much for your mornings or if the sharp surges of Beethoven's music unsettle you, then these calmer Bach selections should be a better way to ease into the day.
If you like the flavor of Baroque music, "Bach for Book Lovers" in the same series is a good choice and has more solo piano selections for the piano lover. "Bach for Bedtime" is also a wonderful (non-duplicating) collection of some of Bach's most serene music and is also recommended. Perhaps the most calming and sedating music in this Philip's series is "Baroque for Bathtime" which can easily put you to sleep - in a good way - with or without the bath. All are high quality with well-selected pieces from the treasures of classical music's most influential composer of the Baroque era - Johann Sebastian Bach.
Excellent Compilation of Brilliant Music for Home Listening.......2004-01-26
You will love this CD! Like many of the CD's from this series, the music was carefully chosen for home listening. I just love playing this CD at home.
The "songs" on this CD and from the series were chosen from the vast and excellent Phillips classical music catalog. The sound, performances, and song selections are world-class.
A lot of great classical music is great for an evening at the concert hall but not very good for listening at home. The crescendos can be loud and the themes too intense. I would rather listen to a breathtaking Mozart piano sonata (solo piano) at home than a grand Mozart symphony (large orchestra) at home. The music on this CD was chosen for home listening, such as when reading a book.
This music appeals to everyone. Classic musicians may snub this music because it's not grand like a full-blown opera. They ignore the fact that the great composers, like Bach recognized different musical genres such as chamber music for at home or the kings court, and grand symphonies for an evening at the concert hall.
The music on this CD is EXCELLENT for listening at home. It's both brilliant and mellow. When I listen to this music I marvel at the brilliance of Bach. I am very grateful for this music and other CD's in this series.
A fantastic CD!
Bach for any meal!.......2004-01-22
By far, one of the best "collection" CDs of Bach's music. On a couple of tracks, some liberties are taken, but overall, this is a must-have. It includes 6 tracks from the Flute Sonatas, and features a soloist with whom I was not familiar - Irena Grafenauer gives THE MOST EXQUISITE performances I have ever heard - Galway and Rampal, step aside!
Lovely!!!.......2002-04-06
Worth every penny! A must have in the car if you commute on busy highway daily to and from work -- help to ease road rage! It's great for relaxing after a long day of programming too!
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- Bryn Terfel's beautiful voice.
- Why do people think this guy can sing??
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- Bryn Terfel's Simple Gifts
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Bryn Terfel - Simple Gifts
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ASIN: B000B8ISN2
Release Date: 2005-10-11 |
Tracks:
- Ave Verum Corpus, K.618 - Adapted by Chris Hazell
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- The Lord Bless You and Keep You
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Everything about Bryn Terfel is over-life-size: his physique, his personality, his breath-control, and of course his extraordinarily beautiful voice. This recording displays his stunning vocalism and versatility to full advantage, but its title belies its content. Alhough it does include some simple pieces, the execution is fussy, overdone, and calculated for maximum external effect. The program ranges from Mozart, Pergolesi and pseudo-Bach to Sondheim in arrangements that are pure Hollywood, complete with throbbing strings and rolling drums, often destroying the spirit as well as the letter of the original compositions. It begins with Mozart's heavenly "Ave verum" arranged for baritone solo and chorus, frustratingly cut off after a few phrases (another setting of the same text by Karl Jenkins, written for Terfel, is more satisfying, being complete and original). The splendid baritone Simon Keenlyside joins him here as well as in the opening number of Pergolesi's "Stabat Mater;" originally for soprano and alto, this must be the baritones' revenge on female singers who usurp songs written for men, like Schubert's and Schumann's cycles. Franck's "Panis angelicus" also inexplicably becomes a duet; unfortunately, Terfel's and tenor Aled Jones' voices do not match. Bach-Gounod's popular "Ave Maria" is all swells and exaggerations. The rest of the program consists of folksongs, hymns, show and film tunes, inflated to operatic proportions and generally ending in a fade-out or a flourish. Even the title song is anything but simple. This record is not for purists who like their music performed the way the composer wrote it, but aficionados of great singing will love it. --Edith Eisler
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Bryn Terfel's beautiful voice........2007-05-13
Bryn Terfel has a beautiful voice. Listening to him is very pleasant and definitely something to look forward to. I read a review saying he would replace tenor Pavroti. However, I believe that Mr. Terfel is a Baritone and not a Tenor. That does not detract from the fact that he should be considered one of the world's top male singers. His voice is truly impressive. This CD by Bryn Terfel is one from our collection that is outstanding and a favorite.
Why do people think this guy can sing??.......2007-04-27
Sorry, I think this guy is one of the most overrated singers out there today. He always sounds like he is singing holding his nose shut. VERY nasal sounding.
If you want to listen to an incredibly beautiful voice, buy one of Josh Groban's CD's--you won't regret it! He has the voice of the century!
Relaxing.......2007-02-03
Excellent selection of music. It covers many different types. My wife likes being able to hear the words with out instruments drowning out the vocals. I find it relaxing and many of the songs are familiar and very well done.
Bryn Terfel's Simple Gifts.......2006-02-25
Simply superb. I don't know what our local (Wash DC) paper was talking about when they said Deep River was the weakest link. I was enthralled from beginning to end. I have had the pleasure of hearing Bryn Terfel live in recital at the Kennedy Center. I can assure you that his voice has only improved with age. He was wonderful then and is spectacular now!
A Heartfelt Offering Reminiscent of An Earlier Era.......2006-02-15
Bryn Terfel harkens back to earlier American operatic stars such as Richard Tucker and Robert Merrill who crossed grenres to satisfy their unquenchable need to sing any and all songs that moved them to an appreciative public. These great singers all had their origins singing sacred music from their respective religions and learned to lay their considerable talents before the altar of the simple inspirational song.
This recording is wonderful on many levels. The selections are an unusual mixture of classical sacred music, spirituals, hymns, Lieder, Austrian Christmas and Gaelic songs, musical numbers and movie theme songs harmoniously combined to touch the soul of the listener in a gentle ebb and flow of devotion, intensity and tenderness. All of these songs are beautiful in and of themselves and in his hands, we experience them anew.
Bryn Terfel sings with the commitment necessary to make the awesome challenge of simplicity look easy. To my way of thinking, he is the most communicative and articulate singer today, bar none. He is a poet who savors the sound, feeling and meaning of each and every word and marries it uniquely and faithfully to the music. He transports the listener into the life of a song and transfixes us each and every moment. His enormous talent is not overwhelming or distractive and is inextricably and wholly intertwined with the music. This is greatness and it is very, very rare today.
I like the inclusion of the choir in several of the numbers as it reflects on the nature and context of the songs. I am less fond of the selections with the guest soloists as I feel they do not match his ability to "get inside" a song. The orchestra and orchestations are sensitive and enhancing.
This recording is simply wonderful and should have a broad appeal. It will move and inspire the believer, satisfy and fulfill the otherwise spiritual, calm the troubled and renew a flagging soul.
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- The Rose by Mediaeval Baebes
- The Rose
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ASIN: B000063138
Release Date: 2002-03-26 |
Tracks:
- I Am Eve
- Glass Window
- Slay Me Suddenly
- The Snake
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Sumptuous, soothing, sensual--the heavenly voices of the Mediaeval Baebes continue to enchant the ears with the group's fourth album. These talented Baebes (and their main composer Katharine Blake) borrow lyrical material from medieval prose and find inspiration in medieval music. While most of The Rose comprises original pieces, it also includes a medieval English composition, a 14th century French traditional song, and an Italian lauda. The hypnotic, dulcet voices of this nine-piece collective are mesmerizing a cappella, especially with their fluency in multiple languages, but some of these songs feature accompaniment from strings, zither, recorder, acoustic guitar, percussion, and other instruments. The Mediaeval Bloakes Choir even turn in a supporting appearance on the sublime "Dringo Bell." Despite their name, the Mediaeval Baebes create timeless music that, for many listeners, may help fill in the gap left by the dearly departed Dead Can Dance. --Bryan Reesman
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The Rose by Mediaeval Baebes.......2007-01-16
I heard one song "Blow Northern Wind" on XM Satellite Radio and fell in love with it. It had a bit of a familiar sounding as to that of The Celtic Women styling. I decided to make the purchase and hoped most of the CD's other songs were comparible. I didn't hear what I expected in the least, but now I have found myself a new love for this new music. The CD has all the words to the songs (both in old mediaval English circa 1300 - 1500 A.D. and it's translation to todays current speaking English) so I actually got a bit of a history lesson along with great music.
The Rose.......2007-01-10
I bought this for my husband for Christmas. He loves their music!
you can't go wrong with this band.......2006-06-29
Soaring vocals, period (correct for the time) instruments, and more as you would expect from this group, but a wider range of music and tempos than is usual for one of their CDs. This Cd gives you a good overview of the styles and voices that Medieval Babes is capable of, but is *not* a consistant album, more like a sampler.
Buy any one of their albums, any one at all, and you will be hooked. Any group that can manage to get me, and my husband!, singing along to a medieval tune in Latin has really got something going for it.
This was the second album of theirs that I purchased, the first being Mistletoe and Wine. A much wider array of music, obviously, than their seasonal Cd, The Rose is not one of my favorites of their albums, but even so I recomend it!
Sounds of Angels and Wild Women.......2006-06-13
I really REALLY love this CD. I've been listening to the Amazon.com music clips for weeks and finally bought it. It is a gem. The music is absolutely breathtakingly beautiful.
This is music (with the possible exception of DRINGO BELL) that you could let your grandma listen to and she'd think they were sacred songs.
But keep grandma away from the lyrics! My goodness--these sweet and innocent sounding women are singing some very sexually graphic words but they are cleverly disguised in foreign and medievel languages. THE SOUR GROVE is all about female genitalia and the first song they sing is I AM EVE--a fact which they seem to be quite proud.
Ravishing!!.......2006-03-15
This group is simply phenomenal, and this is the best of their amazing output. It is gorgeous, ravishing, creative, original, inventive, and a whole lot more. But it is too short. It could be twice the length and still be too short!!
The music is hard to pigeonhole, but I would call it "contemporary", but strongly inspired by the spirit, rhythm, and melodies of medieval music (but one could easily switch the terms "contemporary" and medieval in the above sentence and still be equally accurate). All the songs are evocative and transporting, but Dringo Bell is the apogee of the disc.
This disc is also a celebration of the glory of the feminine. Truly so in an aural sense. But a quick visit to the website of the group shows this to be as true visually. For that reason also, the Baebes are unparalled.
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