Kiss Of Fire

Track Listings
1. Kiss of Fire (Lester Allen/Robert Hill)    
2. Galavant (Frederic Curzon)    
3. A Georgian Miniature (Ernest Tomlinson)    
4. Gaiety Galop (Ernest Tomlinson)    
5. Pastorella (Ernest Tomlinson)    
6. Paupée Valsante - The Dancing Doll (Ede Poldini)    
7. My Beautiful Lady (Ivan Caryll)    
8. The Boulevardier (Frederic Curzon)    
9. Moonbeams (Victor Herbert)    
10. Aguero (José Franco)    
11. Serenade of a Clown (Frederic Curzon)    
12. Topsy (Vincenzo Billi)    
13. Mattinata (Francesco Paolo Tosti)    
14. Thé Dansant (Percy Fletcher)    
15. The Violin is a Lady (Frederic Curzon)    
16. Funiculi, funicula (Luigi Denza)    

Editorial Reviews
Sandy MacDonald, The Daily News (January 19, 2002)
This album is beautifully paced, as the energy and tempos swell, then subside, to hold the listener’s attention.

Philip L. Scowcroft, The Light Music Society (UK), Winter Newsletter 2001
...stylish, lyrical playing recreates to perfection the sound of a small light ensemble of the great days

Album Description
Rhapsody Quintet is pleased to announce the release of its third recording, "Kiss of Fire," a collection of salon music, including the title tango, "Kiss of Fire." Featuring program notes by British composer Ernest Tomlinson, whose music is featured in the recording, "Kiss of Fire" is sure to delight Rhapsody's many fans.

Kiss Of Fire

Kiss Of Fire, Music, Various, ----, Rhapsody Quintet, Shimon Walt/cello, Catherine Loftin/bass, John Rapson/clarinet, Diana Torbert/piano Rhapsody Quintet (Anne Rapson/violin
The Songs of Robert Burns / Songs of the Hebrides
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Elegance in sound
  • Scottish Songs for a Lifetime
  • Simply exquisite!
  • Love and frustration
 The Songs of Robert Burns / Songs of the Hebrides

Manufacturer: Dutton Labs UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0006840KC
Release Date: 2005-05-10

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Elegance in sound.......2007-05-13

McKellar has one of the finest tenor voices I have heard. There is a range that is broad, while keeping a very masculine sound. I learned that he was trained classically and gave up opera after a season or two to do concert singing. These songs have lush or spare orchestral arrangements as the occasion demands. They are dramatic, even Hollywood-like, arrangements verging on schmalt, but a second hearing convinced me that he was among the finest tenors of the 20th century and the arrangements are "just right."

5 out of 5 stars Scottish Songs for a Lifetime.......2007-05-12

If I was to be only able to carry one CD with me to a desert island, this one might be my choice. The poetry of Robert Burns is entirely inspiring. The vocal performance of McKellar is adequate to Burns' work. The orchestration is rich and appropriately simple. These songs will "stick to your ribs" and leave you longing for a visit to the old sod to personaly perceive the beloved ambiance they evoke.

5 out of 5 stars Simply exquisite!.......2007-05-06

Who can sing like this today? Vocalion has done it again -- two of Kenneth McKellar's wonderful Decca recordings from 1961 and 1962 brought together for a wonderful vocal treat. There are things the lover of the English art song and ballad cannot be without -- Jennifer Vyvyan's lovely renditions of Michael Head's Foxgloves and Roger Quilter's Love's philosophy; Eileen Farrell's stentorian Sing to me by Sydney Homer; John Mark Ainsley's rhapsodic performance of Quilter's Go, Lovely Rose, and Kenneth McKellar singing Land of Heart's Desire, Sleeps the Noon in the Deep Blue Sky and Robert Burns' My love is like a red, red rose. Happily, these songs are preserved on this terrific release. McKellar had a wonderful, powerful and lyric tenor voice. His operatic and oratorio singing is moving on top of being very musical -- dynamics, portamento, etc., scrupulously observed and artistic; however, his sining of art songs, folk songs and ballads is exemplary and always, underscored ALWAYS moving and right on the mark. McKellar had a real affinity for this music and it simply erupts from the grooves (oops, I'm dating myself)!

The Songs of Robert Burns is lovely -- I defy anyone to listen to McKellar's rendition of My love is like a red, red rose, and come away without a tear in the eye. In my opinion, however, the true gem is the release of McKellar's Songs of the Hebrides. Vocalion includes McKellar's spoken introductions to these songs and it is incredible. One might think that it would sound trite, but McKellar is right on the mark and the introductions make the songs that much more memorable. Marjory Kennedy-Fraser is surely smiling down from heaven as this is the most beautiful and atmospheric recording of her Songs of the Hebrides. McKellar scales down his powerful voice for Land of Heart's Desire and it is ravishing. No one comes away unmoved. Again, who can sing like this today? I tried to think of any tenor or baritone singing today that could come close to this kind of a performance -- I could not think of one. Thank you Vocalion for bringing these performances back to light. Speaking of the recording, it is lush, with that beautiful early stereophonic sound preserved. For the lover's of the art song, ballad or folk song, you MUST have these performances.

3 out of 5 stars Love and frustration.......2007-03-08

This recording has some wonderful Scottish songs by a super Scottish tenor. The difficult part for me is that I need the sheet music to go with one of the songs, but I had no luck locating it anywhere. There are other versions of the song ("My heart's in the highlands") available but none like this one. Is there any chance you could help me find it??

Sincerely,
Lyndall
A Walk in the Clouds
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • A Walk in the Clouds
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ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Album Description

A Walk in the Clouds showcases Maurice Jarre's talent for writing majestic yet emotionally intimate music that touches the heart. This Golden Globe Award winning score proves that Jarre is a true master, comoposing with an enthusiasm that has taken his music beyond the boundaries of a film screen, and into the world's musical consciousness.

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4 out of 5 stars A Walk in the Clouds.......2006-03-11

A beautifully emotional and stirring work taken from the movie. I absolutly love the music. The only downside to the CD is the interview with Maurice Jarre. I felt this last 10 minutes of the CD would have been better spent on music and not dialogue. Still, a very nice piece.
Kiss of Fire
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    		Kiss of Fire
    Billy Eckstine
    Manufacturer: Sepia Recordings
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    On Broadway [Hybrid SACD]
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      		On Broadway [Hybrid SACD]

      Manufacturer: Telarc
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      Kiss of Fire
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Brave Combo "Kiss of Fire"
      		 Kiss of Fire
      Brave Combo
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      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Brave Combo "Kiss of Fire".......2000-10-13

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      On Broadway
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • A masterpiece
      		 On Broadway

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      5 out of 5 stars A masterpiece.......2004-02-03

      The melody that gives the title to this cd, "On Broadway" is a masterpiece of arrangement: every instrument is on the very right key and it truly makes you live that very special feeling that you only get every once in a while with very special music. Listen to it, you will buy it instantly.
      Kiss of Fire
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        		Kiss of Fire
        Louis Armstrong
        Manufacturer: Pazzazz
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        A Set featuring the Individual Single Albums "Life is So Peculiar" and "Blues for Yesterday".
        Apassionata: Kiss of Fire
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          		Apassionata: Kiss of Fire
          Don V. Lax , and Vance Koenig
          Manufacturer: Dvl Productions
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          Release Date: 2006-03-21

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          Kiss of Fire
          Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
          • Real jazz played by real artists
          		 Kiss of Fire
          Harold Mabern
          Manufacturer: Tokuma
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          6. Black Orpheus
          7. Cheese Cake
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          10. Brazil

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          Japanese Limited Edition in an LP-STYLE Slipcase.

          Customer Reviews:

          5 out of 5 stars Real jazz played by real artists.......2006-12-10

          The working relationship between Harold Mabern and Eric Alexander has been long-running. Alexander features Mabern on his solo releases-- now the fiery pianist returns the favor on this Japanese import that is brimming with straight-ahead enthusiasm. Everyone is on top of their game-- particularly Alexander and his long-time stalwart Joe Farnsworth on drums. Listen to Dexter's "Cheesecake" and you instantly hear how Alexander's round, warm tone, attack and approach are highly influenced by LTD, the master. Not a bad mentor, indeed. The level of musical maturity on this album is extremely high and this recording is highly recommended.
          Kiss of Fire
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            		Kiss of Fire
            Harold Mabern
            Manufacturer: Venus
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            Release Date: 2003-06-02

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            4. Bag's Groove
            5. Blue Bossa
            6. Black Orpheus
            7. Cheese Cake
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            9. Kiss Of Fire
            10. Brazil

            Album Details

            24bit Hyper Magnum Sound Digitally Remastered Japanese Limited Edition in an LP-STYLE Slipcase.

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