Marilyn Martin

1. Night Moves

2. Body and the Beat

3. Too Much Too Soon

4. Turn It On

5. Dream Is Always the Same

6. One Step Closer

7. Beauty or the Beast

8. Move Closer

9. Wildest Dreams

10. Here Is the News

Marilyn Martin,Marilyn Martin,Wounded Bird Records,Pop,Pop/Rock,Rock,Rock/Pop

---

Marilyn Martin

Average customer rating: Excellent sample Some of the Best Storms Wonderful selections Great intro to Beethoven

Essential Beethoven Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Quartets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Septets | 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 General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Bagatelles | Short Forms | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Sonatinas | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Romantic | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Incidental Music | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Cantatas | Romances General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Piano | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Cleveland Orchestra | ( C ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music London Philharmonic Orchestra | ( L ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ( V ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music | Cantatas | Romances Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music More Titles at Least 20% Off | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Cleveland Orchestra | ( C ) | Performers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music London Philharmonic Orchestra | ( L ) | Performers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ( V ) | Performers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: Essential Mozart: 32 Of His Greatest Masterpieces Essential Bach Essential Tchaikovsky Essential Vivaldi: 20 Greatest Masterpieces Essential Rachmaninov ASIN: B00005KBJQ Release Date: 2001-06-12

Tracks:

1. Sym No.5 in c, Op.67: I. Allegro Con Brio - Concertgebouw Orch/Bernard Haitink
2. Sym No.7 in A, Op.92: II. Allegretto - LSO/Antal Dorati
3. Romance No.2 in F, Op.50 - Arthur Grumiaux
4. Pno Son No.14 'Moonlight' in c#, Op.27 No.2: I. Adagio Sostenuto - Vladimir Ashkenazy
5. Fur Elise (Bagatelle in a, WoO 59) - Vladimir Ashkenazy
6. Pno Son No,17 in d, Op.31 No.2: III. Allegretto - Stephen Kovacevich
7. Spt in E flat, Op.20: V. Scherzo: Allegro Molto E Vivace - Members Of The Berlin Phil Octet
8. Pno Con No.3 in c, Op.37: II. Largo - Alfred Brendel
9. Sym No.8 in F, Op.93: IV. Allegro Vivace - Chicago SO/Sir Georg Solti
10. Ov 'Egmont', Op.84 - VPO/George Szell
11. Vn Con in D, Op.61: III. Rondo: Allegro - New Philharmonia Orch/Alceo Galliera

Tracks:

1. Pno Con No.5 'Emperor' in E flat, Op.73: II. Adagio Un Poco Mosso - Vladimir Ashkenazy
2. Sym No.6 'Pastoral' in F, Op.68: V. Allegretto: Shepherd's Song. Happy And Thankful Feelings... - Staatskapelle Dresden/Colin Davis
3. Pno Con No.2 in B flat, Op.19: III. Rondo: Molto Allegro - Radu Lupu
4. Pno Son No.8 'Pathetique' in c, Op.13: II. Adagio Cantabile - Vladimir Ashkenazy
5. Str Qt in B flat, Op.130: V. Cavatina: Adagio Molto Espressivo - Qt Italiano
6. Bagatelle, Op.126 No.6 - Alfred Brendel
7. Vn Son No.5 in F, Op.24: IV. Rondo: Allegro Ma Non Troppo 'Spring' - Itzhak Perlman/Vladimir Ashkenazy
8. Minuet No.11, WoO 7 - ASMF/Neville Marriner
9. Pno Son No.14 'Moonlight' in c#, Op.27 No.2: III. Presto Agitato - Vladimir Ashkenazy
10. In Questa Tomba Oscura, WoO 133 - Luciano Pavarotti
11. Mir Ist So Wunderbar - Hildegard Behrens/Sona Ghazarian/David Kuebler/Hans Sotin
12. Oh Welche Lust (Prisoner's Chor) - Robert Johnson/Philip Kraus/Chicago Sym Chor/Margaret Hillis
13. Sym No.9 in d, Op.125: Chor Finale (Excerpt) - Joan Sutherlan/Marilyn Horne/James King/Martti Talvela/Wiener Staatsopernchor

Customer Reviews:

Excellent sample.......2005-10-25

This two disc set is a good sampler of Beethoven; I had forgotten how inspiring his work could be. This set has motivated me to order all three of the Deutch Grammaphone two disc which together include all 9 of Beethoven's symphonies.

Some of the Best.......2005-09-11

Some of these songs are the best that I've heard. I also enjoy the fact that this album provides the ENTIRE movement or selection, unlike some of the other albums that I've heard that only play for a little bit of the song. One example is Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 in A Major Second Movement, this movement is one of my favorites to begin with and hearing it so smoothly and masterfully recorded made my heart sing the first time I heard this all the way to end (the other recordings usually stop after the major key shift after the first theme). Also the Egmont Overture is one of the best full versions that I've had the pleasure of enjoying performed this well. The Moonlight Sonata First Movement I found to be nice, but there are better versions out there. For those people just looking for a nice collection of Beethoven songs that are well recorded and well performed, I stronly suggest that you purchase this album.

Storms.......2005-03-09

Classical music compilations are extremely difficult to review. You are always fighting with someone else's opinion of what is "Best of" material. And why should we buy selections when we could buy the entire pieces and hear them played as the composers intended?

A quick answer would be simple: we simply cannot afford to purchase every single piece by every single composer we love. And if the buyer is familiar with the music, he or she would perhaps only want the famous selections everyone knows. In my case, I am particularly picky with recordings and don't have the time to meddle with libraries or going to stores that offer listening stations. Recordings vary greatly and so does playing ability. So why did I go with Essential Beethoven?

It is released with Decca, one of the finest classical music companies out there. You are guaranteed no gimmick or inexpensively recorded tracks on this compilation. Essential B. also has a wider selection than other compilations I looked at. For once, there isn't a movement to be found from the Fifth Symphony. If that's all you want to buy, look elsewhere. Essential B. has pieces I was not familiar with, so here I am listening to it.

Regrettably, there are three distinct issues with this recording, and I want to get them out of the way. 1. Für Elise is atrociously boring to listen to. As a pianist, it is fun to play and almost required learning for the beginner. It should've been dropped. 2. Piano Concerto No. 5 is missing the third movement. It is common to drop the first movement here, but the second and third movements are programmatically tied, providing some of the most emotionally charged music ever put down on lined paper. Also, this rendition of the concerto is less than inspiring and I regret that it is the famous Ashkenazy playing this version. There is almost no life in the playing. 3. The remastering could've been better. The listener will enjoy the loud and boisterous pieces, but the quieter parts, and even the soft piano solos, will have him straining his ears to the point of exasperation. Because of this, I recommend listening on headphones or in a place where you can turn the volume up a little more than usual.

That aside, the rest of the tracks are well recorded, extremely well played, and varied enough to quench even the most learned ears. Decca has included pieces conducted by Sir Georg Solti, one of the greatest conducters in my opinion. (Another "collection" solely conducted by Solti is the "Immortal Beloved" soundtrack.) The orchestral pieces are lush and the range is dynamic. (A little too dynamic, like I stated above, in some areas.) The inclusion of movement IV from Symphony no. 8 pleases me, as I feel this is the least appreciated symphony, overshadowed by Symphony no. 9

The piano pieces are some of the best renditions I've heard. I own all of Ashkenazy's sonatas, so it was nice to hear a movement from "The Tempest" played by Stephen Kovacevich, who plays with fierce determination. Selections from B's piano concertos are fantastic and have prompted me to delve further into listening to more concertos from him. The Rondo from Piano Concerto No. 2, played by Radu Lupu, is one of the most upbeat and wonderfully played pieces here.

To round things off nicely is a movement from the Violin Sonata No. 5, played by the one and only Itzhak Perlman! The piano is caressed by Mr. Ashkenazy himself, and he does so lovingly. You will also find pieces from a string quartet, a violin Romance (and orchestra), and one overture: the "Egmont." I'm not a huge fan of this rendition either, but that's probably because I've heard the Egmont a thousand times.

A huge bonus with this collection are the three choral selections at the end, two of which are from "Fidelio," an opera I've yet to hear in its entirety. The Prisoners' Chorus is beautiful. The introduction sounds very much like a major contribution to Charles Ives's 1906 piece "The Unanswered Question." The compilation ends with Symphony No. 9's finale, but unfortunately, it is a horribly edited excerpt, and mixed extremely hot. I have to turn my volume down everytime this comes on.

I would like to make a little note about the art design, however. Credit here is given to Mark Millington, who did a fine job blending black & white photos of storm clouds, an inspiring sculpture, and blackletter-styled fonts. The CDs themselves are a contrasting bright orange. As a sucker for marketing, I would've plunked money down for this compilation just for the art!

Wonderful selections.......2003-11-08

My kids and I have really enjoyed this CD. This is a great collection of music with high quality performances.

Great intro to Beethoven.......2003-04-05

Great intro to beethoven. There are many great performances by Ashkenazy, Academy of Saint Martin in the fields, Concertgetbouw Orchestra and many other exceptional artists. I would recommend this disc as it contains the masterpieces of beethoven, even though not all of them.

Average customer rating: LO MEJOR DE LO MEJOR A Very Fine Compilation

The Essential Falla Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ballets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Falla | Falla, Manuel de | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Ballets & Dances | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Piano | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Guitar | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music London Philharmonic Orchestra | ( L ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Albéniz: Iberia; Granados: Goyescas Granados: Spanish Dances Falla: El Amor Brujo; Sombrero de tres picos; Noches en los jardines de España Manuel de Falla: Nights in the Gardens of Spain / Isaac Albeniz: Rapsodia Espanola / Joaquin Turina: Rapsodia Sinfonica - Alicia de Larrocha / London Philharmonic Orchestra / Rafael Fruhbeck de Burgos Ives: The Symphonies / Orchestral Sets 1 & 2 ASIN: B00001X59X Release Date: 1999-10-12

Tracks:

1. Love The Magician: Introduction And Scene... In The Cave
2. Love The Magician: Song Of Suffering Love
3. Love The Magician: The Spectre... Dance Of Fear
4. Love The Magician: Magic Circle... Midnight
5. Love The Magician: Ritual Fire Dance
6. Love The Magician: Scene
7. Love The Magician: Song Of The Will-O'-The-Wisp
8. Love The Magician: Pantomime
9. Love The Magician: Dance Of The Game Of Love
10. Love The Magician: Finale: The Bells Of Dawn
11. Harpsichord Concerto: I. Allegro
12. Harpsichord Concerto: II. Lento
13. Harpsichord Concerto: III. Vivace
14. Homenaje 'Le Tombeau de Claude Debussy'
15. Psyche
16. Nights in the Gardens of Spain: I In The Generalife
17. Nights in the Gardens of Spain: II Distant Dance
18. Nights in the Gardens of Spain: III In The Gardens Of The Sierra de Cordoba

Tracks:

1. La Vida breve: Interludio y Danza
2. Seven Spanish Folk Songs: The Moorish Cloth
3. Seven Spanish Folk Songs: Seguidilla From Murcia
4. Seven Spanish Folk Songs: Asturian Song
5. Seven Spanish Folk Songs: Jota
6. Seven Spanish Folk Songs: Lullaby
7. Seven Spanish Folk Songs: Song
8. Seven Spanish Folk Songs: Polo
9. Four Spanish Pieces: Aragonesa
10. Four Spanish Pieces: Cubana
11. Four Spanish Pieces: Montanesa
12. Four Spanish Pieces: Andaluza
13. The Three-Cornered Hat: Part 1: Introduction
14. The Three-Cornered Hat: Part 1: Afternoon
15. The Three-Cornered Hat: Part 1: Dance Of The Miller's Wife
16. The Three-Cornered Hat: Part 1: The Grapes
17. The Three-Cornered Hat: Part 2: The Neighbours' Dance
18. The Three-Cornered Hat: Part 2: The Miller's Dance
19. The Three-Cornered Hat: Part 2: The Corregidor's Dance
20. The Three-Cornered Hat: Part 2: Final Dance

Customer Reviews:

LO MEJOR DE LO MEJOR.......2002-03-29

Una grabacion
magistral de los
clasicos de Manuel de Falla.
Este disco contiene el famoso
"Homage a Debussy" la unica
obra original compuesta para
guitarra por la mano del compositor.
Tremenda grabaccion, como para no
perdersela a ese precio...

A Very Fine Compilation.......2000-05-17

"The Essential Falla" is just that, including all of Manuel de Falla's major works (performed by the likes of Dutoit, Fruhbeck de Burgos and de Larrocha) on these two CDs. Highlights are excellent performances of Falla's three most famous works: "El amor brujo", "Noches en los jardines de Espana" and "El Sombrero de tres picos". The rest of the included music is perhaps less well-know but no less enjoyable. Perhaps the only quibble I have with this CD is the enclusion of the Harpsicord Concerto. While it is an enjoyable piece, it is very much a Stravinsky-esque neo-classical work, and it seems somewhat out of place amongst Falla's other, very Spanish, works. Nonetheless, if you enjoy 20th Century Spanish music, this CD is indeed an essential.

Average customer rating: Finally! This Album Was Long Overdue For A CD Release Love this singer! She's Mine Again! FINALLY!! This gets a CD release!!!!

Marilyn Martin Marilyn Martin Manufacturer: Wounded Bird Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: This Is Serious This Is Serious Fiona Emergency Righteous Anger ASIN: B0009Y26I6 Release Date: 2005-08-02

Tracks:

1. Night Moves
2. Body and the Beat
3. Too Much Too Soon
4. Turn It On
5. Dream Is Always the Same
6. One Step Closer
7. Beauty or the Beast
8. Move Closer
9. Wildest Dreams
10. Here Is the News

Customer Reviews:

Finally!.......2006-09-08

Marilyn Martin is a terrific singer with a strong, sexy voice. Why she only recorded 2 albums is a mystery, but she does appear recently on Jim Wilson's "A Place In My Heart" cd, released by Artemis Nashville. Hopefully this re-emergence is a sign of things to come.

This Album Was Long Overdue For A CD Release.......2006-01-03

With a voice equal to the stronger female voices of the mid-1980s, it's hard to understand how Marilyn Martin didn't reach a greater audience. Best known for the duet "Seperate Lives" with Phil Collins, Marilyn recorded at least one other duet with well known composer David Foster, and even sang a cover of Stevie Nicks' "Sorcerer".

On her first solo album, Marilyn proved she had the pipes to contend with the best. "Night Moves" is a song you might expect from Pat Benatar, a dark song of hidden and forbidden love, laden with squealing rock guitar. Her second single, "Move Closer" was sensual, and the video reminicent of Olivia Newton-John's "Soul Kiss". Marilyn had a passionate, red-hot ballad in this mellow tune.

There are at leaset two stand out album tracks worth the price of this package. The peppy, almost bouncing rocker "One Step Closer" and the scorching "Beauty Or The Beast", akin to the likes of Heart's Ann Wilson in power and soaring vocals. To have these four tracks alone on CD after nearly twenty years is a real treat.

Marilyn may have slipped from commercial radar after her second album, however, you can find her on a Japanese release from 2002 entitled SINCERELY... MARIYA TAKEUCHI SONGBOOK. She sings "Plastic Love" and "When Angels Cry" wih Joe Pizzulo. With her first album finally making it to CD format, hopefully, Marilyn's second release THIS IS SERIOUS will soon be re-released as well.

Love this singer!.......2005-09-23

I had this album on cassette back in college. Loved it! Marilyn Martin has pipes akin to Pat Benatar and Laura Branigan -- part rock, part torch, and entirely awesome. Martin should have become a bigger star, but unfortunately there seems to be only so much room in the music industry for divas. Thank goodness this album has been reissued. Hopefully a whole new slew of Marilyn martin fans will appear. A very talented rocker, indeed!

She's Mine Again!.......2005-08-18

I've waited forever for this one to come out on CD. The remastered issue is excellent. In the 80's I wore out my cassette rockin' to this lady. Initially Marilyn was a backing vocalist for Stevie Nicks when I first became aquainted with her talents. Two of my favorite cuts are, "Night Moves and Turn it On." Although she had a hit with the guitar-driven, "Night Moves," the suits just never knew what to do with such a versatile artist. In fact ther are eight producers on this CD. Worst still, her follow up album they tried to turn her into a dance act! Enough said. This sultry singer rocks!!

FINALLY!! This gets a CD release!!!!.......2005-08-11

This was one of my favorite albums in college. I have searched and searched and searched for it on cd, the only copies I could find were Japanese imports for over $50. FINALLY, this has come to cd. Every song on here is amazing, her voice is absolutely beautiful, and I never understood why her career never took off as it should. "We're on the edge....reaching the point of no return"....I am SO happy this is finally out on CD. "Beauty and the Beast", "Night Moves", "Body and the Beat", "Move Closer"...all classics in my mind. Buy it...and enjoy.

Average customer rating: a voice teacher and early music fan A choral masterpiece of baroque music

Charpentier: Te Deum; Messe de Minuit de Noël Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Charpentier | Charpentier, Marc-Antoine | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Te Deum | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Charpentier - In Nativitatem Domini Canticum · Messe de Minuit / Les Arts Florissants · Christie Gounod: Messe Solennelle de Sainte Cécile; Petite Symphonie for wind instruments D. Scarlatti: 18 Sonatas Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream Hindemith: Symphonic Metamorphoses; Concert Music for Strings and Brass; Bartók: The Miraculous Mandarin - Suite ASIN: B00005NPJ3 Release Date: 2003-08-19

Tracks:

1. Te Deum: I. Prld - Felicity Lott/Eiddwen Harrhy/Charles Brett/Ian Partridge/Stephen Roberts/Thomas Trotter...
2. Te Deum: II. Te Deum Laudamus - Felicity Lott/Eiddwen Harrhy/Charles Brett/Ian Partridge/Stephen Roberts/Thomas Trotter...
3. Te Deum: III. Te Aeternum Patrem - Felicity Lott/Eiddwen Harrhy/Charles Brett/Ian Partridge/Stephen Roberts/Thomas Trotter...
4. Te Deum: IV. Pleni Sunt Coeli Et Terra - Felicity Lott/Eiddwen Harrhy/Charles Brett/Ian Partridge/Stephen Roberts/Thomas Trotter...
5. Te Deum: V. Te Per Orbem Terrarum - Felicity Lott/Eiddwen Harrhy/Charles Brett/Ian Partridge/Stephen Roberts/Thomas Trotter...
6. Te Deum: VI. Tu Devicto Mortis Aculeo - Felicity Lott/Eiddwen Harrhy/Charles Brett/Ian Partridge/Stephen Roberts/Thomas Trotter...
7. Te Deum: VII. Judex Crederis - Felicity Lott/Eiddwen Harrhy/Charles Brett/Ian Partridge/Stephen Roberts/Thomas Trotter...
8. Te Deum: VIII. Te Ergo Quaesumus - Felicity Lott/Eiddwen Harrhy/Charles Brett/Ian Partridge/Stephen Roberts/Thomas Trotter...
9. Te Deum: IX. Aeterna Fac Cum Sanctis - Felicity Lott/Eiddwen Harrhy/Charles Brett/Ian Partridge/Stephen Roberts/Thomas Trotter...
10. Te Deum: X. Dignare Domine - Felicity Lott/Eiddwen Harrhy/Charles Brett/Ian Partridge/Stephen Roberts/Thomas Trotter...
11. Te Deum: XI. Fiat Misericordia - Felicity Lott/Eiddwen Harrhy/Charles Brett/Ian Partridge/Stephen Roberts/Thomas Trotter...
12. Te Deum: XII. In Te Domine Speravi - Felicity Lott/Eiddwen Harrhy/Charles Brett/Ian Partridge/Stephen Roberts/Thomas Trotter...
13. Messe De Minuit De Noel: I. Kyrie - April Cantelo/Helen Gelmar/James Bowman/Ian Partridge/Christopher Keyte/Andrew Davis...
14. Messe De Minuit De Noel: II. Gloria - April Cantelo/Helen Gelmar/James Bowman/Ian Partridge/Christopher Keyte/Andrew Davis...
15. Messe De Minuit De Noel: III. Credo - April Cantelo/Helen Gelmar/James Bowman/Ian Partridge/Christopher Keyte/Andrew Davis...
16. Messe De Minuit De Noel: IV. Offertoire - April Cantelo/Helen Gelmar/James Bowman/Ian Partridge/Christopher Keyte/Andrew Davis...
17. Messe De Minuit De Noel: V. Sanctus - April Cantelo/Helen Gelmar/James Bowman/Ian Partridge/Christopher Keyte/Andrew Davis...
18. Messe De Minuit De Noel: VI. Agnus Dei - April Cantelo/Helen Gelmar/James Bowman/Ian Partridge/Christopher Keyte/Andrew Davis...

Customer Reviews:

a voice teacher and early music fan.......2007-04-29

Marc-Antoine Charpentier (1645-1704) was the most distinguished French religious composer of his era. His output includes eleven Masses and numerous motets, psalms and oratorios, many of them extended works rich in texture, color and harmony, and contrpuntally resourceful. Melodically he derived a distinctive style, imposing French embelishments and phrase structure on a basically Italian idiom. His 30 or so theater pieces reveal wit and facility.
However, he is still in danger of being known for only one or two works, the famous 'Te Deum in D ' and the delightful 'Messe de Minuit' which are the selections on this disc.
This recording has two different dates and conductors that are 10 years apart. The 'Te Deum' was recorded in 1978 under the leadership of Sir Philip Ledger and the 'Minuit' was recorded in 1967 under the direction of Sir David Willcocks. The performance has a different line-up of soloists, but they are all quite excellent and perform very skillfully. The King's College Choir always sings with perfection and really it would be very difficult to hear that there are two different groups except for the different soloists. This music is very pleasant and sounds almost secular at times, and it is very easy to enjoy.

A choral masterpiece of baroque music.......2007-01-09

I've known about the Charpentier Te Deum since I bought an old vinyl copy in the mid 1960s when I was a college student. This Te Deum is one of the towering masterpieces of the baroque. It is energetic, colorful and filled with the lavish orchestration Charpentier is known for. I have in my collection around 10 Te Deums by baroque composers, and the Charpentier has always been my favorite. The recording here is excellent, and the fine ensemble led by Christopher Keyte is right on with the pacing. A superb masterpiece -- well done by all.

Average customer rating: a voice teacher and early music fan

Stabat Mater: Pergolesi; Scarlatti... Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Pergolesi | Pergolesi, Gio Battista | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Alessandro Scarlatti | Scarlatti, Alessandro | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Domenico Scarlatti | Scarlatti, Domenico | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Magnificats | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Motets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Hilary Hahn - Barber & Meyer: Violin Concertos Paganini: Violin Concerto No. 1; Spohr: Violin Concerto No. 8 ASIN: B00000425T Release Date: 1996-02-13

Tracks:

1. Stabat Mater: Stabat Mater. I. Stabat Mater dolorosa
2. Stabat Mater: Stabat Mater. II. Cuius animam gementem
3. Stabat Mater: Stabat Mater. III. O quam tristis
4. Stabat Mater: Stabat Mater. IV. Quae moerebat et dolebat
5. Stabat Mater: Stabat Mater. V. Quis est homo
6. Stabat Mater: Stabat Mater. VI. Vidit suum dulcem natum
7. Stabat Mater: Stabat Mater. VII. Eia, Mater, fons amoris
8. Stabat Mater: Stabat Mater. VIII. Fac ut ardeat
9. Stabat Mater: Stabat Mater. IX. Sancta Mater, istud agas
10. Stabat Mater: Stabat Mater. X. Fac ut portem
11. Stabat Mater: Stabat Mater. XI. Inflammatus et accensus
12. Stabat Mater: Stabat Mater. XII. Quando corpus morietur
13. Stabat Mater. I. Stabat Mater dolorosa
14. Stabat Mater. II. Cuius animam gementem
15. Stabat Mater. III. Quis non posset contristari
16. Stabat Mater. IV. Eia, Mater, fons amoris
17. Stabat Mater. V. Sancta Mater, istud agas
18. Stabat Mater. VI. Fac me vere tecum flere
19. Stabat Mater. VII. Inflammatus et accensus

Tracks:

1. O magnum mysterium
2. Domine, refugium factus es nobis
3. Magnificat in C Major: Magnificat
4. Magnificat in C Major: Et misericordia
5. Magnificat in C Major: Deposuit potentes
6. Magnificat in C Major: Suscepit Israel
7. Magnificat in C Major: Sicut locutus est - Gloria
8. Crucifixus
9. Stabat Mater: Stabat Mater dolorosa
10. Stabat Mater: O quam tristis
11. Stabat Mater: Quis est homo
12. Stabat Mater: Pro peccatis suae gentis
13. Stabat Mater: Eia, Mater, fons amoris
14. Stabat Mater: Sancta Mater, istud agas
15. Stabat Mater: Fac me vere tecum flere
16. Stabat Mater: Juxta crucem tecum flere
17. Stabat Mater: Virgo virginum praeclara
18. Stabat Mater: Fac ut portem Christis mortem
19. Stabat Mater: Fac me plagis vulnerari
20. Stabat Mater: Fac me cruce custodiri
21. Stabat Mater: Quando corpus morietur
22. Crucifixus

Customer Reviews:

a voice teacher and early music fan.......2007-01-20

The 'Stabat Mater' is a medieval poem describing the anguish of the Virgin Mary during the crucifixion written at the end of the 13th century by a Franciscan lay brother named Jacopone da Todi. It did not attract widespread attention from composers until the 18th century when Alessandro Scarlatti,his son Domenico, Vivaldi, Bononcini, Haydn and Pergolesi as well as many others set the poem to music. They were, no doubt, attracted to the emotional and dramatic nature of the poem, and most of the composers were commissioned by various individuals for non-liturgical devotions or concerts.

Alessandro Scarlatti's seems to be the earliest of the group. He scored it for soprano and alto voices(probably sung by a 'castrati' at that time), two violins and continuo. This setting was used frequently until Pergolesi's setting around 1735. Pergolesi modeled his composition after Scarlatti; for one thing both are scored for the same 2 voices and strings. Both divide the poem into a number of duets and solo arias. One difference between the two settings is that Pergolesi's is shorter and rather more concise.
It is not certain that Pergolesi actually wrote the 'Magnificat' on this disc, but it is a quality and richly imaginative work, nonetheless.
Domenico's 'Stabat Mater' is set for 10 voices and organ and its mood is meditative clearly intended for liturgical use.
Bononcini's 'Stabat Mater' was composed during his residence in Vienna. It is unique because of its harmonic and contrapuntal writing, in the choruses in particular and in the soprano aria 'O Quam Tristis'. It could have been written by Bach himself.
The two 'Crucifixus' settings by Lotti and Caldara are both examples of the old-style composition as it had developed by the late Baroque; the harmonic and expressive techlniques of the new style were applied to the old polyphony, providing a highly emotional vehicle for a creative composer.
Opera and cantata were the 2 principal forms which Alessandro Scarlatti practised, but he also composed some superb motets, two of which are featured on this disc. 'O Magnum Mysterium' is for double choir eight-part counterpoint. 'Domine refugium factus es nobis' is for five voices; it is in a style that relies much on sonorous harmony and counterpoint; in fact it has a grandeur that anticipates Handel.

I think that it is interesting to note that there are varied groups and soloists performing on these disc, and all are quite good. Pergolesi's 'Stabat Mater' is disappointing to me because it does not have a countertenor performing the alto part; it is really not authentic since at that time either 'castrati' or male altos did so. ON disc 2, there is a countertenor performing in the correct capacity, and I obviously prefer that disc. But all renditions are done skillfully, and you certainly have a lot of beautiful music included therein.

Average customer rating: NOT for relaxation Well produced Bargain!

Brahms for Relaxation Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Quartets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Brahms | Brahms, Johannes | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Concertinos | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Romantic | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Intermezzos | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | 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 | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Clarinet | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Cello | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | 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 Classical Instrumental Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Mozart for Relaxation Bach for Relaxation Chopin For Relaxation Vivaldi for Relaxation Beethoven for Relaxation ASIN: B00004YC3F Release Date: 2000-10-10

Tracks:

1. Vn Con in D, Op.77: II. Adagio - Pinchas Zukerman
2. Waltz in B flat, Op.39 No.8 - Gerhard Oppitz
3. Vc Son No.2 in F, Op.99: II. Adagio Affettuoso - Yo-Yo Ma/Emanuel Ax
4. Cl Trio in a, Op.114: II. Adagio - Michael Collins/Steven Isserlis/Stephen Hough
5. Intermezzo in b, Op.119 No.1 - Gerhard Oppitz
6. Double Con in a, Op.102: II. Andante - Pinchas Zukerman/Ralph Kirshbaum
7. Waltz in E, Op.39 No.2 - Gerhard Oppitz
8. Pno Qt No.3 in c, Op.60: III. Andante - Boston Symohony Chamber Players
9. Vars On A Theme By Haydn, Op.56a: Var VII. Grazioso - Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra/Sir Colin Davis
10. St Qt No.1 in c, Op.51 No.1: II. Romanze: Poco Adagio - Guarneri Quartet
11. Sym No.3 in F, Op.90: III. Poco Allegretto - Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra/Sir Colin Davis
12. Cl Son in f, Op.120 No.1: II. Andante Un Poco Adagio - Richard Stoltzman/Richard Goode
13. Lullaby (Wiegenlied) Op.49 No.4 - Marilyn Horne/Martin Katz

Customer Reviews:

NOT for relaxation.......2006-05-21

Save your money if you buy this CD simply for relaxation. There are a lot more choices better than this one. The music is slow, but they are not soothing and they are not attractive. The "For Relaxation" series is a large series. And I would say this series produce both good and bad quality CD. I would recommend you to try Bach for relaxation, Chopin for relaxation and guitar for relaxation. These three CDs are the best in the series. While apart from this CD, also DO NOT try Tchaikovsky for relaxation as this is also not a good one for relaxation. The music are sometimes too sad.

Well produced Bargain!.......2000-12-23

When I first noticed this bright red CD in the record store, the image struck me at first as rather odd looking. At the time I didn't know exactly what I was responding to; but thinking back now about what it was that I noticed, I would have to say that it was the name "Brahms" in hot white neon letters with the word relaxation directly under it. This had seemed like a contradiction in terms to me; so I passed up buying this CD on several occasions; thinking that it may not have been very well produced. In addition to that, I had already bought "Brahms for Book Lovers" and felt completely satisfied with the purchase, I saw no reason to have another "relaxation" CD dedicated to Brahms music. What changed my mind was noticing that with the exception of the Romanze from the String Quartet in C minor, the pieces on this collection do not overlap with the "Brahms for Book Lovers" collection. I then purchased it with the hope of having it be a companion to the "Book Lovers" CD that I already owned. As it turns out, this actually is a wonderful collection of Brahms music. It fulfills the idea of "Relaxation" quite well. The recordings and the playing are top notch. The C minor Quartet piece on track 10 sounds slightly strained in comparison to the one performed on the "Book Lovers" compilation; but this is only a minor point. Sir Colin Davis conducts the Bavarian Radio Symphony in a broad flowing Variation VII of the Haydn Variations Op. 56a. I have never heard this variation played so expansively. Gerhard Oppitz performs a sensitive interpretation of the B Minor Intermezzo that is clear and resonant. There is a lyrical beauty that pervades the Andante from the C Minor quartet; which is played so lovingly by the Boston Chamber players. I could go on but I think you get the idea. If you already have the "Book Lovers" CD then get this as a companion to it. If you have neither then you are in for a real treat. This is a well-produced bargain CD that every Brahms lover should own. Also, If you are looking for a general introduction to Brahms, this would be a great way to start-wonderful music!

Average customer rating: Just OK The Countess

Countess Maritza Manufacturer: Jay Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Kálmán: Die Csárdásfürstin ASIN: B000005BH8 Release Date: 1997-08-26

Tracks:

1. Overture
2. Luck Is A Golden Dream
3. How Do You Do?
4. Vienna Mine
5. Set The Gipsy Music Playing
6. Childhood Memories
7. Let's Go To Varasdin
8. Play Gipsy-Final (Act 1)
9. When I Start Dreaming
10. Corks Are Popping
11. Be Mine, My Love, Be Mine
12. Finale (Act 2)
13. Nut Brown Maiden From The Prairie
14. Finale (Act 3) Waltz Our Worries Away

Customer Reviews:

Just OK.......2002-02-14

This is not a bad recording but it has some serious problems. Although it's sung in English, some of the diction is so mushy (particularly the lead tenor's) that it's hard to tell what the language is. The vocal performances overall are missing the Viennese/Hungarian style. There's a bit too much of the English music hall stylistically, particularly in the comic numbers. Still, Kalman's music is glorious and deserves to be better-known than it is.

The Countess.......2001-05-13

I love this opperetta! I was first introduced to it when I was cast as a village child, actually Juliska and the music just waltz's my worries away!

Average customer rating:

All Through the Night: Lullabies with Orchestra Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Brahms | Brahms, Johannes | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Canteloube, Joseph | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Falla | Falla, Manuel de | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Gershwin | Gershwin, George | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Ginastera | Ginastera, Alberto | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Milhaud | Milhaud, Darius | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Puccini | Puccini, Giacomo | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Spohr | Spohr, Ludwig | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wolf | Wolf, Hugo | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Cantatas | Romances 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 Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Horne, Marilyn | ( H ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Lullabies & Berceuse | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Folk Songs | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music | Cantatas | Romances 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 Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Children's Music | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classical Instrumental 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 ASIN: B000003FBF Release Date: 1992-10-09

Tracks:

1. All Through the Night
2. Brezairola
3. Mighty Like a Rose
4. Wiegenlied Im Sommer - Marilyn Horne, Martin Katz
5. By'm Bye
6. Cumbaya
7. Ninghe, Ninghe - Marilyn Horne, Martin Katz
8. Rozhinkes Mit Mandlen
9. Lullaby - Marilyn Horne, Martin Katz
10. All the Pretty Little Horses
11. Wiegenlied [Lullaby] - Marilyn Horne, Martin Katz
12. Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral (That's an Irish Lullaby)
13. Berceuse - Marilyn Horne, Martin Katz
14. Baby Mine
15. Slumber Song
16. Wiegenlied Einer Mutter - Marilyn Horne, Martin Katz
17. Make a Rainbow
18. Nana - Marilyn Horne, Martin Katz
19. Den Lille Old Med Paraplyen
20. Berceuse
21. Summertime
22. Lonely Boy
23. Lullaby
24. Russian Lullaby
25. Poulette Grise
26. Fais Do Do
27. E' l'Uccellino - Marilyn Horne, Martin Katz
28. Arrorr
29. Rock-A-Bye Baby
30. All Through the Night

Average customer rating: Glorious Italian Renaissance Reissue Why was this reissued? I will not be buying this disk I'm sorry, but even by chromatic standards it's out of tune. Wonderful!

Gesualdo: Madrigals/Galliards/Canzonettas/Pslams Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Galliardes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Gesualdo | Gesualdo, Carlo | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Chansons | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Madrigals | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Motets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Horne, Marilyn | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | 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 | Choruses | Opera & Vocal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Choruses | Opera & Vocal | 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 Classical Instrumental 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: Gesualdo: Complete Sacred Music for Five Voices Gesualdo: Madrigali, Libro I Carlo Gesualdo Da Venosa Gesualdo: Quinto Libro di Madrigali (1611) Carlo Gesualdo: Madrigali Libri I-III ASIN: B0000062DU Release Date: 1998-03-17

Tracks:

1. Madrigal, Book V: T'amo mia vita, la mia cara vita
2. Madrigal, Book VI: Or, che in gioia credea - O sempre crudo amore
3. Madrigal, Book VI: Chiaro risplender suole
4. Gagliarda a 4: Gagliarda seconda
5. Psalms Of Compline: In te, Domine, speravi
6. Cantiona sacra a ciinque voce: O Vos Omnes
7. Canzonetta: Come vivi cor mio
8. Gagliarda a4: Gailliarda ottava
9. Madrigal, Book V: Felicissimo sonno
10. Madrigal, Book VI: Io pur respiro in cosran dolore
11. Madrigal, Book VI: Gia piansi nel dolore
12. Madrigal, Book VI: Resta di darmi noia
13. Madrigal, Book V: Deh, coprite il bel seno
14. Sonata from Gagliarda a4: Sinfonia a quattro antica
15. Double Madrigal, Book IV: Cor mio, deh, non piangete-dunque nonm'offendete & Dunque non m'offendete
16. Gagliarda a4: Gailliarda nona
17. Madrigal, Book V: Merce grido piangendo
18. Canzonetta: All'ombra degl'allori
19. Gailliarda a 4: Gailliarda quarta
20. Madrigal, Book III: Languisce al fin chi da la vita parte
21. Madrigal, Book III: Non t'amo, o voce ingrata
22. Cantiona sacra a cinque voce: O Crux benedicta
23. Double Madrigal, Madrigal, Book IV: Volgi, mia luce
24. Madrigal, Book IV: O dolorosa Gioia
25. Ardo per te, mio bene
26. Madrigal, Book VI: Quando ridente e bella
27. Madrigal, Book IV: Dolcissima mia vita
28. Madrigal, Book IV: Che fai meco, mio cor
29. Madrigal, Book IV: Questa crudele e pia
30. Madrigal, Book VI: Ardita zanzaretta

Customer Reviews:

Glorious Italian Renaissance Reissue.......2006-04-14

Really happy to have found and purchased this reissue on Sony classical of "Gesualdo- highlights of his Madrigals, Galliards, Canzonettas". Features beautiful remastered performances in the early opera style(Opera was born in the mid to late Renaissance), with string instrumental interludes. May seem somewhat "sedate" to modern early music listeners, but I find it adds to it's charm- perfect background music for reading or relaxing. If you've ever seen "The Agony & The Estasy" (Michalangelo-Charlton Heston) similar music is performed during a banquet scene. 5 stars.

Why was this reissued?.......2005-12-09

Luckily, I only blew about seven bucks on this CD. I can't figure out why this was reissued, although it probably has to do the the big names involved. The vocal performances are not only rough around the edges, but rather under-characterized. But they are spectacular compared with the string performances, which can be described as amateurish at best.

I will not be buying this disk.......2005-01-09

These singers come from the grand opera tradition and they do not seem to have been able to adapt their voices to the stylistic rigours needed to perform Gesualdo's works. The reviewers who stated that the tuning is poor, are correct. We actually listened to these first few bars with the score in hand, and it was totally obvious that the pitch, intonation and timing was very poor.

I'm sorry, but even by chromatic standards it's out of tune........2001-11-20

Yes, these performances are mostly _really_ out of tune even considering the chromatic adventures of Gesualdo. Frankly I'd rather hear other performances, though I haven't seen lots of other Gesualdo collections out there. This is a nice historical recording and has a broad range of Gesualdo's works, so it still might be worthwhile.

The chromatic nature of Gesualdo's music is even more shocking when performed in tune.

Wonderful!.......2001-09-06

My heart skipped a beat when I saw this recording was available on CD... I used to have it on vinyl 25 years ago when I was in college, and nearly wore it out. (In fact, I think I did replace it at least once!)

This is wonderful music, lovingly performed. I agree, as an earlier reviewer complains, that the singers are occasionally not in tune, but ... does one want to complain that Casals is not worth listening to because he couldn't play in tune? I think our ears in this day and age have become spoiled by over-edited and electronically perfected recordings. This recording is thrilling and delightful for precisely the reason that these great singers (look at the names!) got together to record some excellent 5-part vocal music, and did not (obviously) go back and re-record every little moment that didn't go smoothly. It feels much like attending a live performance.

The music of Gesualdo is extraordinary in it's own right, of course, with harmonies that presage Wagner a couple of hundred years ahead of schedule. This recording, with solo voices on each of the 5 parts, let's us really hear all the subtleties of the intricate voice leading that Gesualdo accomplishes.

Average customer rating: Exceptionally moving Horne brings these wonderful masterpieces to life!

Marilyn Horne - I Will Breathe A Mountain ~ Songs of Barber, Bernstein & Bolcom / Martin Katz, Tokyo String Quartet Samuel Barber , William Bolcom , Leonard Bernstein , Marilyn Horne , Martin Katz , Tokyo String Quartet , Kikuei Ikeda , Kazuhide Isomura , Peter Oundijian , and Sadao Harada Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Barber | Barber, Samuel | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Bernstein | Bernstein, Leonard | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Bolcom, William | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Incidental Music | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | 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 General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Arias | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Horne, Marilyn | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000064Y9 Release Date: 1998-03-10

Tracks:

1. The Daisies, Op. 2 No. 1
2. A Nun Takes The Veil, Op. 13 No. 1
3. Bessie Bobtail, Op. 2 No. 3
4. The Secrets Of The Old, Op. 13 No. 2
5. Sure On This Shining Night, Op. 13 No. 3
6. Barber: I Hear An Army, Op. 10 No. 3
7. Dover Beach, Op. 3
8. I Will Breathe A Mountain: Pity Me Not Because The Light Of Day
9. I Will Breathe A Mountain: How To Swing Those Obbligatos Around
10. I Will Breathe A Mountain: The Crazy Woman
11. I Will Breathe A Mountain: Just Once
12. I Will Breathe A Mountain: Never More Will The Wind
13. I Will Breathe A Mountain: The Sage
14. I Will Breathe A Mountain: O To Be A Dragon
15. I Will Breathe A Mountain: The Bustle In A House
16. I Will Breathe A Mountain: I Saw Eternity
17. I Will Breathe A Mountain: Night Practice
18. I Will Breathe A Mountain: The Fish
19. My House
20. So Pretty
21. Greeting
22. Take Care Of This House
23. Rabbit At Top Speed
24. Sonnet: What Lips My Lips Have Kissed
25. Nachspiel
26. Dream With Me

Amazon.com

Though Horne is audibly at the end of her long and rich career, she did a good deed for American music with this disc, which consists of songs by Samuel Barber, Leonard Bernstein, and a new song cycle by William Bolcom, from which the disc takes its title. Horne's voice has a quiver, a lack of center, almost as if it refuses to stop singing Rossini (Horne's lifelong specialty). However, it's worth buying for the Bolcom cycle, which is one of his best vocal works, typically an eclectic, natural outgrowth of Bernstein's style with Horne gamely employing a wide range of vocal techniques with more eloquence than one could hope for. --David Patrick Stearns

Customer Reviews:

Exceptionally moving.......2003-10-16

This is AMERICAN SONGS at their most moving and emotional best, not to mention with great melody. Unlike a lot of American song literature (not broadway type, but "serious classical art songs"), these songs are actually quite beautiful, melodic, and can touch the heart of the listener easily. There is no strain to enjoy them. There is a bit of "sameness" between them, which is my only complaint about this recording; one piece starts to sound like another, especially if you are not listening carefully while listening. Even then, it is still very lovely.

It has been mentioned that Horne is now far past her prime, and that may be, but even far past her prime she is far better than most singers half her age. There is still vibrancy, life, and depth to her voice. It communicates on a very deep level. Martin Katz, her life long accompanist, is, as usual, a revelation as an accompanist. Unlike people think, the accompanist just doesn't play in the background, he is a very vital part of making a performance work. Accompaning singers is a very new art form, and many performers of earlier ages simply had very bad accompanist. With Gerald Moore we started to have people who knew how to support the singer, actually adding to the performance giving it depth and helping the singer shine. Now we are so used to good accompanist, and are so accustomed to their high level of performance, it is very easy to forget what they add.

Katz knows Horne well, and is fully aware of when she is having troubles supporting a phrase, or when she is in best voice. He gives so much to her awesome performance through his very sensitive way of playing this music.

I would recommend this for anyone to buy: fans of modern art songs, fans of Marilyn Horne, and simply fans of good singing.

Horne brings these wonderful masterpieces to life!.......1999-07-17

Throughout the Barber, Bolcom and Bernstein, Marilyn Horne uses her ability to combine technical definition with artistic movement and expansion. Having had the opportunity to see her perform this literature live was an emotionally elevating experience. The way Horne and Katz have reworked a few of the Berstein pieces brings new life and perspectuve to these already wonderful pieces. I highly recommend this recording for the casual classical listener, as well as, for the student that enjoys learning from a master through their art.

Rap Music:

1. Medicine Chest
2. Mott
3. Nashville Sessions
4. New American Language
5. New American Saint
6. New Electronic Folk Music: The Peopletree Sessions
7. One Trick Pony [Extra tracks] [Original recording remastered]
8. Other Ways of Speaking
9. Performance and Cocktails
10. Petra Haden Sings: The Who Sell Out

Rap Music

rap music

Recommended Music:

Miami [CD-single] [Import]

Romberg: String Quartets, Vol.1

The Wild One

Music: Conway's Latest Greatest Hits, Vol. 1

Thick as Thieves: The Best of the Bodeans [Import]

The Fabulous Chi-Ali

The Gaither Gospel Series: Best of Homecoming, Vol. 1

Telstar Recovery Ep [CD-single] [Import]

Shawakna [Import]

The Best of Larry Adler [Import]

The Music of Joseph C. Phillips Jr.

Streetbox (Pop) [Import]

Sketched for Life

No Other Name But Jesus

50 Tracks in One Day With One Hour for Lunch, Of Course