Golden Fire

Track Listings

1. Casement I

2. Come Away

3. Moonchild

4. A Faery Funeral

5. Casement IV

6. Pierrot in Love

7. Faery Revels

8. Song

9. Princess/Nightengale

10. Casement V

11. Bugels of Dreamland

12. Part I

13. Part II

14. Part III

15. Part IV

16. Part V

17. Part VI

18. Part VII

19. Part VIII

20. Part IX

See all 25 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews
Sound Advice CBC Radio
sensual and intriguing; all of the performances are true to the music, well-performed and sincere.”

Gadfly Magazine
playful and light plaintive and otherworldly... experimental abstraction haunting melody the vocalists are lovely–and the lyrics beautiful...

Album Description
Introducing Golden Fire, a recording of three works of sublime listening pleasure. The music is melodically ravishing, rhythmically captivating, and expressively profound. Timothy Sullivan, best known as a composer of opera (Florence: The Lady with the Lamp) and ballet (entre-deux), presents a premiere recording of three new works.

The CD includes: A Magic Casement, a song cycle about the fanciful world of faeries for two voices and two pianos; Two Pianos, a rhythmic, compelling score which toured North America with the Dance Theater of Harlem; and A Soft and Golden Fire, where the poetry of James Joyce is bathed in the Celtic atmosphere of flute, voice and harp.

Performing these pieces are the illustrious Canadian musicians Linda Maguire, Kathleen Brett, Robert Cram, Sanya Eng, Duo Turgeon and The Aldeburgh Connection (Stephen Ralls and Bruce Ubukata). This is a DDD recording, entirely recorded, mixed and edited on the finest digital equipment.

Golden Fire

Tracks:

The Imperial March: The Empire Strikes Back
Main Theme: Jurassic Park
Main Title: Shakespeare In Love
Themes: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Main Title: The Last Of The Mohicans
Theme: The Godfather
Unchained Melody: Ghost
Theme: Goldfinger
We're Losing Him: Somewhere In Time
Space Camp
Opening And Closing Titles: Henry V
Theme: The Thorn Birds
Suite: Moonwalker
The Time Of Your Life: A Bugs Life

Tracks:

Batman Theme: Batman
Bicycle Chase: E.T. The Extra Terrestrial
Suite: Independance Day
Love Theme: Romeo & Juliet
Theme: Back To The Future
End Credits: Contact
Theme: Breakfast At Tiffany's
Main Theme: Star Trek
May It Be And Themes: Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Ring
Love Theme: Cousins
Sean's Theme: Minority Report
I Will Wait From You: The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg
Theme: Rocky
The Sand Volcano: The Mummy
The Raider's March: Raiders Of The Lost Ark

Tracks:

Theme: Mission Impossible
Casablanca Suite
Book Of Days: Far And Away
Love Theme: Superman
Tara's Theme: Gone With The Wind
Don't Mess With: Z
Main Title: The Mask Of Zorro
Finale: Victor / Victoria
Carol Ann's Theme: Poltergeist
Love Theme: Star Wars: Episode ll: Attack Of The Clones
Main Theme: Willow
Main Title: Star Trek ll: The Wrath Of Kahn
MAin Theme: On Golden Pond
Theme: A Summer Place
Theme: Chariots Of Fire

Tracks:

Iceberg!
Back To Titanic
Main Themes: Hook
Theme: Pink Panther
Lara's: Doctor Zhivago
Theme: Love Story
Right Stuff
Theme: Jaws
When You Believe: The Prince Of Egypt
Smile: Modern Times
The Apollo 13 Mission
Re-Entry And Splashdown: Apollo 13
Main Title: Beetlejuice
War: Pearl Harbor
Cavatina: The Deer Hunter
Throne Room And End Title: Star Wars: Episode lV: A New Hope

Customer Reviews:

Relive you movie experiences.......2006-01-24

This collection of movie themes, will allow you to relive the chilling experiences from practically all (4 CDs)of the great movies. Great movies would not be great without great music. The Cincinnati Pop with Eric Kunzel are unbeatable recordings. Every minute is more beautiful and inspiring to the next. If you love Pops music, this is the begin all, end all.

Celtic Harpestry: A Contemporary Celtic Collection

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Excellent Celtic Cd
Just lovely!
Amazing
The best harpestry CD!
Critics can go hang themselves by the gutstrings of this one

Celtic Harpestry: A Contemporary Celtic Collection

Manufacturer: Philips
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The Celtic Harp: A Tribute to Edward Bunting with the Belfast Harp Orchestra
The Mystic Harp
The Water Is Wide

ASIN: B00000DLV8
Release Date: 1998-11-03

Tracks:

Bright New Morning - Belfast Harp Orchestra
The Humours Of Ballyloughlin - Maire Ni Chathasaigh
The Golden String Hornpipe - Rudiger Oppermann
A Walk On Belfast - Belfast Harp Orchestra
Star Of The County Down - Deborah Henson-Conant
The Old Woman's Dance - Sileas
My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme From Titanic) - Belfast Harp Orchestra
The Chestnut Tree Medley - Maire Ni Chathasaigh
The Butterfly - Rudiger Oppermann
Londonderry Aire (Danny Boy) - Deborah Henson-Conant
Seallaibh Curaidh Eoghain - Sileas
Breton Medley - Cheryl Ann Fulton
Brian Boru's Set - Belfast Harp Orchestra
Robert Jordan - Maire Ni Chathasaigh
The Minstrel Boy - Deborah Henson-Conant
May Song - Rudiger Oppermann
Earth, Water, Wind And Fire - Belfast Harp Orchestra

Amazon.com

The pristine tones and lilting melodies of the Celtic harp are immediately inviting. Celtic Harpestry, a companion to a PBS performance special, explores a sound both traditional and modern in a tasteful and evocative collection. This isn't a purist's album--half of the harpists aren't even from the Celtic isles, and among the album's old Irish chestnuts is "My Heart Will Go On," the love theme from Titanic. The otherwise-joyful Belfast Harp Orchestra tromp through the James Horner tune, almost pulling some subtlety out of its overwrought themes. Turlough O'Carolan, the blind patron saint of the Celtic harp, might wish he were deaf as well, if he could hear it. But the bard would be thrilled to hear the 12-piece BHO playing the traditional "Brian Boru's Set" or one of founder Janet Harbison's zephyrlike originals. Her "Earth, Water, Wind and Fire" elicits shifting textures and colors that belie their traditional roots. The song also exemplifies the ethereal side of the Celtic harp explored on Celtic Harpestry with artists like Rüdiger Oppermann. Playing a wire-strung harp accompanied by bass and keyboards, the German harpist soars through crystalline melodies whether he's playing traditional tunes or originals. The most traditional sound actually comes from the American players. Cheryl Ann Fulton gives a straight-up rendition of "Breton Medley," and jazz harpist Deborah Henson-Conant is refreshingly restrained, faithfully rendering "Londonderry Aire (Danny Boy)" and "The Minstrel Boy." Although Celtic Harpestry focuses on slow airs, there are robust performances here, including those by Máire Ni Chathasaigh's group and the harp and vocal duo of Sileas. Outside of the Titanic love theme, Celtic Harpestry is an elegantly wrought collection. --John Diliberto

Customer Reviews:

Excellent Celtic Cd.......2006-12-30

A sibling to "Harpestry," this is a wonderful cd. I am a harper and head up a Celtic Harp Choir at my church (I'm a fulltime church music director), and I have used this cd as a model for my musicians. It's very pleasant to listen to, and you definitely get a good feel for the Celtic style. I highly recommend this!

Just lovely!.......2003-05-25

This uplifting compilation CD from Imaginary Road Records, actually the soundtrack to the public television special "Celtic Harpestry at Lismore Castle, Ireland", is simply beautiful. Especially wonderful are the five numbers by the Belfast Harp Orchestra, an ensemble of 12 harpists who demonstrate remarkable intonation and stunning coordination as they play together on instruments that are difficult enough just to play alone. What a great concept, and what great musicianship! Also featured are individual performers such as Maire Ni Chathasaigh on Irish harp, Rudiger Oppermann on wire-strung harp, Cheryl Ann Fulton on a contemporary lever harp, the harp and song duo Sileas, and Deborah Henson-Conant on a "Camac `Baby Blue' Celtic electroharp". Other instruments, including Uilleann pipes and whistle, violin, viola and concertina, occasionally join in, but the focus is on the harp itself. In all its many forms and combinations, the harpestry on this recording remains soothingly delicate in timbre while at the same time scintillating in technique--in short, a pure delight. If you enjoy "Celtic Harpesty", you're sure to like it's companion release, "Harpestry: A Contemporary Collection", featuring more of a worldwide assortment of harpers. Another great harp compilation CD is "Faces of the Harp" from Narada.

Amazing.......2001-08-30

I always had a desire to learn to play the Celtic harp...and the PBS special and especially this CD made that desire boil over. Don't buy another harp CD before you've listened to this one!
No matter how many times I have listened to this recording, I ALWAYS break into a smile when the Belfast Harp Orchestra begins to play. Nothing prepares you for that 12-harp sound!
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The best harpestry CD!.......2001-07-23

One day in a music shop, my hand knocked three CDs off of a rack. The first CD, though the case was cracked, caught my eye. I bought it five minutes later. In this sweetly harmonized collection, nearly all the songs are wonderful. I would have bought the CD for only My Heart Will Go On-the song is a skillful take of the Titanic (movie) theme, and it seems almost to have a voice of its own. This is a must-have for any harp music lover!

Critics can go hang themselves by the gutstrings of this one.......2000-04-06

I checked out this CD from my local library and I was blown away! The critics who panned "My Heart Will Go On" can just hang their hats on a hook and depart, because it is an appropriate selection. For one thing, the "Titanic" herself was built IN the Belfast shipyards, and as another customer put it, the song is MEANT to make people cry...it's talking about the loss of loved ones...something that EVERYone knows well! (And I agree, Celine Dion did a superb job with the song!)

Tracks:

Il Barbiere di Siviglia: 'Largo Al Factotum'
Mazurka In G Major, 'Obertass,' Op.19, No.1
Contrasts For Violin, Clarinet And Piano: II. 'Piheno'
String Quartet In C Minor, Op.18, No.4: IV. Allegro - Prestissimo
Bachiana Brasileira No.5: Aria - Cantilena
Violin Concerto In E Minor, Op. 64: Allegro Molto Vivace
Rigoletto: 'La Donna E Mobile'
String Quartet No.4: II. Prestissimo, Con Sordino
Carnival Of The Animals: 'Fossils'
Concerto For Violin And Orchestra: III. Rondo. Allegro Spirituoso
Le tombeau de Couperin: I. Prelude
Hermit Songs: 'The Desire For Hermitage'
Variation 30 A 1 Clav. Quodlibet
From 'Goldberg' Variations: Aria
The Threepenny Opera: 'Mack The Knife'
Symphony No. 36 In C Major, K. 425 'Linz': III. Menuetto - Trio
Piano Concerto No. 21 In C Major: III. Allegro Vivace Assai
Symphonie espagnole In D Minor, Op. 21: V. Rondo (Allegro)
'Battle Hymn Of The Republic'
Madama Butterfly: 'Un Bel Di'

Tracks:

Le Sacre du printemps: 'Danse Sacrale'
El Amor Brujo: 'Ritual Fire Dance'
Rodeo (Four Hour Dance): 'Hoe-Down'
Fugue In G Minor, BWV 578 'Little'
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I: Prelude No. 1 In C Major, BWV 846
Syphony No. 8 In F Major, Op. 93: II. Allegretto Scherzando
Slavonic Dance No. 8 In G Minor, Op. 46
Symphony No.2 In C Minor 'Resurrection': IV. 'Urlicht'
Chichester Psalms: I. Psalm 108
Octet In E-Flat Major, Op.20: III. Scherzo: Allegro Ieggierissimo
Etude In C-Sharp Minor, Op. 2, No.1
Etude In A-Flat Major, Op. 72, No.11
Concierto de Aranjuez: I. Allegro Con Spirito
Karelia Suite, Op.11: III. Alla Marcia. Moderato
Canzon Septimi Toni No.2
Fanfare For The Common Man
'Beau Soir'
Suite For Flute And Jazz Piano: 'Baroque And Blue'
Piano Concerto No. 20 In D Minor, K. 466: III. Rondo. Allegro Assai
Daphnis et Chloe: 'Danse Generale'

Tracks:

Eubie's Classical Rag
Intermezzo In B Minor, Op. 119, No. 1
III. Alegro
Behind The Gardens - Behind The Wall - Under The Tree
Perhaps Love
Facades
O mio babbino caro
Passo pel prat
III. Finale. Allegro
I. Allegro
Promenade (Walking The Dog)
Sonata No.5 In D Major For Cello And Piano: III. Alegro fugato
Turangalila II
IV. Rondo alla Zingarese. Presto
Mazurka In C Minor , Op. 56, No.3
String Quartet In D Minor, Op. 56 'Voces intimae': II. Vivace
Ch'ella mi creda libero e lontano

Tracks:

Main Theme From Star Wars
Andante
Salut d'amour, Op. 12
Minuet
Appalachia Waltz
Appalachia Waltz
Gershwin,
All The Delights Of The Season
Steam Engine
Summon The Heros
Prelude To Suite No. 1 In G Major
Brunnhilde's Battle Cry
Sonata In A Major
A Suite For Strings: The Murder
Flight Of The Bumblebee
Prelude To Suite No. 3 IN E
Libertango
Angel (Lust)
Theme From Schindler's List
I. Allegro ben ritmato e deciso
La donna e mobile
Gymnopedie No. 3
Song Of Peace

Customer Reviews:

What I Bought From Sony Companies.......2005-08-20

Bach, Goldberg Variations, Gould, Haydn, L. Mozart, Hummel, Wynton Marsalis, Leppard, Joseph Haydn, Walter (Japanese), Mozart Piano Concertos & Rondos, Murray Perahia, Mozart Quartets by Ax, Stern, Laredo, and Ma, Mozart Concerto Violin, Zukerman, Chopin, Concertos Piano, Gilels, Ormandy, Watts, Schippers, Bruckner, L'Archibudelli, Johannes Brahms, Gould, Brahms, Stern, Trios and Quartets, Brahms, Ax, Ma, Bizet, Carmen and L'Arlesienne suites, Bernstein, Dvorak, Herbert, Ma, Masur, Faure, Quartets, Ax, Stern, Laredo, Ma, Janacek, String Quartets, Alban Berg, Lyric Suite, Juilliard String Quartet, Copland Collection, Debussy, nocturnes, Upshaw, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Canteloube, John Williams Plays Barrios, Ligeti Edition, Claude Bolling, suites and such Jazz, 4 CDs, Joshua Bell, Bernstein, West Side Story. Albert, Bartok, Bloch, Ma, Zinman, John McLaughlin, Concerto for Guitar, and with Katia Labeque, Kathleen Battle.Wynton Marsalis, Baroque Duet,Kathleen Battle Jean-Pierre Rampal in Concert, Bobby McFerrin paper music, with Yo-Yo Ma in Hush, Katia & Marielle Labeque, Love of Colours, Wynton Marsalis, Baroque Music for Trumpets, and Elliot Goldenthal, Fire Water Paper, A Vietnam Oratorio.
I list these because I am trying to figure out what of value is in the Columbia, CBS, and Sony sound legacy in case they come back to the U.S. and revive classical music recording in this country.
Duane Crawford

Strange interpretation of "classical".......2005-01-17

I bought this CD because it contained some songs I was having a hard time finding elsewhere, such as Passo pel prat, Chants d'Auvergne sung by Fredrica Von Stade. However, some of the songs on this CD do not seem to belong e.g. all three songs by John Williams, Mack the Knife, Barbra Streisand, and the Psycho Murder Theme for starters, and many more.

I gave the CD 4 stars only because I was happy that I was able to find a few somewhat rare tracks.

An interesting mix..........2002-05-18

This is a sampler in the truest meaning of the word. I bought this 4 CD work primarly for two tracks, but also because I was interested to see what else was out there without investing a fortune in CD's I wouldn't like! I was surprised by the wide diversity of music ranging from true classical and jazz to contemporary compositions and interpretations.

While I find some tracks divine (Williams's _Schindler's List_), I find other tracks unsettling (_Beau Soir_ performed by Barbra Streisand). But when you are trying to span 100 years of music, you will (and should) encounter all tastes and styles. Overall, I really enjoy listening to this set. My only regret is that I don't have a CD changer...

A touch of history...........2002-01-28

An exceptional set. The history of music making of the 20th century in 4 CDs. Even from the first track with Giuseppe Campanari and Charles Adams Prince you can see that people put much time in collecting the best interpretations and putting together an amazing collection. Other highlights include the "Mack The Knife" with Lotte Lenya, the Bachiana Brasileiras, The Fanfare For The Common Man with LSO conducted by the composer and so many more. An undespiuted *****

A touch of history...........2002-01-28

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Best of the Best

Operamania (Box Set)

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Best of the Best.......2005-10-02

First rate selections, performed by first rate musicians.
Here are some of the most haunting melodies ever created.

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Classics of Spain

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Release Date: 2004-02-10

Tracks:

Concierto de Aranjuez: Adagio - Irina Kircher,
Carment Suite No. 2: Habanera (1st Movement)
Carment Suite No. 2: Chanson du Toreador
Carmen Suite No. 1: Prelude 1st Act
Carmen Suite No. 1: Aragonaise, Prelude 4th Act
Carmen Suite No. 1: Intermezzo, Prelude 3rd Act
Carmen Suite No. 1: Seguedille, 1st Act
Carmen Suite No. 1: Les Dragons d'Alcala, Prelude 2nd Act
Carmen Suite No. 1: Les Toreadors, Introduction 1st Act
From Suite Espanola Op. 47: Granada - Irina Kircher
From Suite Espanola Op. 47: Sevilla - Irina Kircher
From Suite Espanola Op. 47: Asturias - Irina Kircher
Espana - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Danza Espanola Op. 5/5 - Peter Schmalfuss
Gypsy Tunes for Violin and Orchestra - Berlin Symphony Orchestra, Hans Kalafusz

Tracks:

Sombrero de Tres Picos ("Three Cornered Hat") Excerpts - III: Tanz Der
Sombrero de Tres Picos ("Three Cornered Hat") Excerpts - VII: Tanz Der
Sombrero de Tres Picos ("Three Cornered Hat") Excerpts - IX: ...
Hommage a Tarrega: Garrotin - Irina Kircher
Hommage a Tarrega: Soleares - Irina Kircher
Wedding of Luis Alonso
Tango, No. 2 from Espana, Op. 165 - Irina Kircher
Rhapsodie Espagnol: Malaguena
Rhapsodie Espagnol: Habanera
Rhapsodie Espagnol: Feria
Fandango, From "Tres Piezas Espangnolas" - Irina Kircher
Fantastic Dances: Day Dream
Fantastic Dances: Revel
Danse Rituelle du Feu - Peter Schmalfuss
Maruxa (Vorspiel 2nd Act)

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An underrated musician

Oscar Levant

Manufacturer: Pearl
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ASIN: B00004WZTJ
Release Date: 2000-12-05

Tracks:

Mouvements Perpetuels
Pastourelle
The Three-Cornered Hat: Miller's Dance
El Amor Brujo: Ritual Fire Dance
Prld in E flat, Op.23 No.6
Prld in G, Op.32 No.5
Etude (Toccata), Op.19 No.1
Etude, Op.19 No.2
Prld in a, Op.34 No.2
The Age Of Gold: Polka
Gayaneh: Lullaby
Gayaneh: Sabre Dance
Intermezzo in A, Op.118 No.2
Etude in G flat, Op.10 No.5 'Black Key'
Etude in c, Op.10 No.12 'Revolutionary'
Nocturne in F#, Op.15 No.2
Waltz in G flat, Op.70 No.1
Etude in c#, Op.10 No.4
Polonaise in A, Op.40 No.1 'Military'
Arabesque No.1 in E
Arabesque No.2 in G
La Plus Que Lente (Valse)
Children's Corner: Ser For The Doll
Children's Corner: Golliwog's Cake Walk
Prlds Book I: The Maid With The Flaxen Hair
Images Book I: Reflections In The Water
Prlds Book I: Minstrels

Customer Reviews:

An underrated musician.......2002-07-04

Although considered to be the premier interpreter of the piano works of George Gershwin, Levant's importance as a pianist is often overshadowed by his popularity as the leading neurotic humorist of mid-20th century radio, movies, and television. This CD collection is an excellent showcase for his considerable talent and range as a serious musician, playing the works of several classical composers other than Gershwin.

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Not the original versions of "On Fire" or "Paul's Groove"
for the record, this jam you selected, the one we projected, erected, perfected
Underappreciated Classic
a true masterpiece

On Fire
Stetsasonic
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Lyrical King

ASIN: B0000589UL
Release Date: 2001-02-06

Tracks:

4 Ever My Beat
My Rhyme
Just Say Stet
Faye
4 Ever My Mouth
Rock De La Stet
Go Stetsa I
On Fire
Bust That Groove
Paul's Groove
4 Ever My Beat-Beat Bongo Mix
Go Stetsa I (Remix)
A.F.R.I.C.A.-Norman Cook Remix

Customer Reviews:

Not the original versions of "On Fire" or "Paul's Groove".......2006-08-21

This album gets 5 stars. The remastered sound quality gets 5 stars. I bought this when it first came out on cassette tape, and picked up the vinyl version a few years later when I started DJing.

The only reason I am giving this 1 star is because Tommy Boy Records, in their infinite wisdom, decided to put an edited version of "On Fire" on this "Tommy Boy 20th Anniversary Series" edition. The length of the original "On Fire" was 6:23, but on this CD it is only 4:21 long. They took out Daddy-O's entire verse from "On Fire" and are now deciding to call it "Paul's Groove".

On the original version of this album, "Paul's Groove" was an extended instrumental of "Bust That Groove", but now "Paul's Groove" is Daddy-O's verse from "On Fire". It's George Lucas screwing around with your favorite sci-fi movies.

I was expecting to get the original songs, in their entirety, with the only difference being that they've been remastered for CD release.

for the record, this jam you selected, the one we projected, erected, perfected.......2006-07-06

all the way live yes they have arrived...so get down come on and bust a move...get this immediately. Overall, it will be a good afternoon ;)

Underappreciated Classic.......2001-10-17

Although "In Full Gear" gets more press because of the inclusion of "Talkin' All That Jazz," "On Fire" actually holds together better as a full length album. Decidedly more b-boy in mentality (with hard punchy drum patterns) than the aforementioned second LP, Daddy-O and company shine over Prince Paul's precocious production skills (which are obvious even at this early juncture). "4-Ever My Beat," "Faye," and "Just Say Stet" were as popular as "Eric B Is President" (Eric B & Rakim), "Brooklyn's In The House" (Cutmaster DC) and "The Bridge" (MC Shan) upon release. Many old school enthusiasts champion the likes of the Ultramagnetic MCs, Boogie Down Productions, Run-DMC, etc. as the vanguards of that era. It would behoove them to include Stetsasonic amongst those names especially on the basis of this album.

a true masterpiece.......2001-03-30

This remastered edition of Stetsasonics 'On Fire' is remarkable, not that we didn't expect this sort of quality, Stetsasonic were truly leaders of their time, craftsmen of hip hop as we know it today.

Every track on this record is great, though Fatboy Slims remix of A.F.R.I.C.A is a standout for me. Fatboy Slim really does the song justice, an excellent rendition of a great track.

I recommend this album to all Stetsasonic fans. No. I recommend it to all hip hop fans. Do yourself a favour,get out there and buy this album, put it in the player, press repeat and listen all day long. You will never get bored. I guarantee it.

Great Movie Themes
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Great Movie Themes

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ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000E144PM

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Tracks include Chariots of Fire, On Golden Pond, The Sting, The other Side of Midnight, Delilah, Greatest Story ever Told and many others. Listed on 2nd image for this cd.

Nina Kotova - Chopin, Faure, Falla, Glazunov, et al

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Garbage
luxurious tone
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Beautiful, Haunting and Lingers in the Mind
Sweet tone

Nina Kotova - Chopin, Faure, Falla, Glazunov, et al

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Release Date: 1999-09-14

Tracks:

Nocturne, Op. 19, No. 4 In D minor
Romance (Ne poi, Krasavitsa, Op. 4)
Elegie In D Flat, Op. 17 (Pensee a Liszt)
Etude, Op. 25, No. 7
Pouchka: Danse Russe
Elegie
Le Coq d'Or: Hymn To The Sun (Turkish Princess)
Sketches From The Catwalk: 1. Allegretto, ma non troppo
Sketches From The Catwalk: 2. Lento tranquillo
Sketches From The Catwalk: 3. Rubato - Marcia. allegro
Preludia, Op. 11, No. 1
Reminiscense
RAYMONDA: Entracte (To Scene II)
Vocalise, Op. 34, No. 14
Dark Blue: 1. Dark Blue
Dark Blue: 2. Melting Matters
Dark Blue: 3. Conversation Of Two
El Amor Brujo: Ritual Fire Dance

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Described as "a major Russian prodigy," Nina Kotova, daughter of two musicians, had a promising musical beginning, but had to leave Russia and spent some years modeling and composing before returning to the cello. This debut recording proves that she is indeed very talented, but is designed mainly to display her tone, which is full and pure in every register and rather beautiful, if without much variation. The program consists of short pieces, mostly transcriptions, predominantly Russian and predominantly slow, sentimental, and melancholy. Kotova made many arrangements herself, presumably including the orchestrations, and there are also several of her own compositions. She describes the latter as representing real-life events and experiences; several contain elements of jazz and improvisation. The orchestrations throughout are full of color and sound effects, but seem more suitable as accompaniments for films than for concert pieces. The playing reflects the rather limited expression and mood of the music, and is clean, disciplined, and controlled. It will be interesting to see how this gifted player approaches a musically more substantial, varied program. --Edith Eisler

Customer Reviews:

Garbage.......2002-10-17

This was my first exposure to Ms Kotova's work, and I have to say it does not inspire me to listen to her more. Perhaps I should have started with some other work of hers. The folks who glow about her tone, etc obviously have no exposure to REAL cellist. Suffice it to say, if you are a true classical music fan, run away from this garbage as fast as you can. If, on the other hand, you live by the brilliance of cHarlot Church, or Andrea Bocelli, then this is exactly the sort of thing for you. For those who sincerely want to hear what alternatives there are to this cellist, may I suggest anything by Janos Starker or Mischa Maisky, and Anner Bylsma for variety. THEN we can talk cello.

luxurious tone.......2002-02-08

I have the great pleasure of living in the city as Ms. Kotova,
Dallas, Texas. Although I do not know her well, her playing is
stunningly beautiful and this CD brings the best out in her. i
look forward to her next CD

wow!.......2001-11-14

What a gorgeous tone, expressive, delicate and powerful all at
once. I look forward to the next CD, hopefully concerto
repertoire.

Beautiful, Haunting and Lingers in the Mind.......2001-11-03

I bought Nina Kotova's debut CD after my parents mentioned how thrilled friends of theirs in Salt Lake City had been after attending one of her concerts. I played this CD two or three times a week for six months until other members of my household started pleading for more musical variety. I still put it on occasionally, and more often when I'm alone. It has a haunting quality to it, a sweet beauty and melancholy that linger in the mind long after the music is over. I have bought it as a gift to friends and family members, including a long-term houseguest of ours who practically requested it when she left. Kotova's life story is fascinating -- persecution, exile to two countries, further musical studies, modeling (!), etc., but the main theme in her life and that of her parents is love of music, and it shows on every track of this CD. It is a wonderful debut piece for a relatively young artist. I keep checking back here to see if she has come out with a new CD, and I look forward to hearing her over the years as she matures as an artist.

Sweet tone.......2001-07-27

I discovered Kotova through a Readers Digest article, and was intrigued, so I bought the disc. The many short selections of the cd is not enough to fully determine what she can bring to the great masterpieces. Based on the selections contained on the cd, one can immediately tell that she is a great cellist with a deep resonant tone. The standards, like Vocalise and Petroushka are well played. The other pieces have been orchestrated by Kotova, which makes the interpretation unique. I always enjoy hearing common pieces in new setting. Let's wait till Kotova tackles some warhorses, like the Shostakovich concerto, or the Bach concertos. If it's anything like her performances here, they will be welcomed by the classical community.

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ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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