The Butterfly Tree

Track Listings
1. Luna (Intro)    
2. Making Music/Squirrel Nut    
3. Mudslide!    
4. Prepare Myself    
5. Butterfly Tree    
6. Hiswitz    
7. Best of Friends    
8. Metal Monsters    
9. Wonderful Day    
10. Wonderful Day    
11. Brementown (Intro)    
12. Donkey    
13. Dog    
14. Cat    
15. Rooster    
16. Strolling Together    
17. Robbers    
18. Attack!    
19. Ending    

The Butterfly Tree, Music, Jean-Pascal Beintus, Berkeley Symphony Orchestra, Joan Baez, Classical, Classical Composers, Classical Music, Orchestral, Orchestral & Symphonic, Vocal, Vocal Music
Stories Of Schumann And Grieg
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    ASIN: B000001KCV
    Release Date: 1995-04-16

    Tracks:

    1. Symphony No. 3 In E-flat Major, Op. 97: 'Rhenish' - Lebhaft
    2. Andante And Variations In B-Flat Major
    3. Symphonic Etudes, Op. 13
    4. Toccata In C Major, Op. 7
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    21. Lyric Suite, Op. 54-2: Norwegian Rustic Dance
    22. Op. 12 No. 4: Elf Dance
    23. Op. 35, No. 1: Norwegian Dances
    24. Elegiac Melodies
    25. Op. 64, No. 4: Symphonic Dances
    26. Op. 35, No. 2: Norwegian Dances
    27. Op. 5-3: 'I Love Thee'
    28. Op. 43, No. 1: Butterfly
    29. Op. 65, No. 6: Wedding Day At Troldhaugen
    30. Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46, No. 3: Anitra's Dance
    31. Peer Gynt Suite No. 2, Op. 55, No. 4: Solveig's Song
    32. Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46, No. 4: In The Hall Of The Mountain King
    33. Piano Concerto In A Minor, Op. 16: Allegro moderato; Allegro marcato
    34. Holberg Suite, Op. 40: Prelude: Allegro vivace
    35. Lyric Suite, Op. 54, No. 3: Dance Of The Dwarfs
    36. Homage To Chopin
    37. Sigurd Jorsalfar Suite, Op. 56, No. 3: Homage March
    38. Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: Morning Mood
    39. Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: The Death Of Aase
    40. Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: Anitra's Dance
    41. Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: In The Hall Of The Mountain King
    42. Peer Gynt Suite No. 2, Op. 55: III The Return Of Peer Gynt
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    Celtic Harpestry: A Contemporary Celtic Collection
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    		 Celtic Harpestry: A Contemporary Celtic Collection

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    ASIN: B00000DLV8
    Release Date: 1998-11-03

    Tracks:

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

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    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

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    5 out of 5 stars 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!

    5 out of 5 stars 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.

    5 out of 5 stars 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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    5 out of 5 stars 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!

    5 out of 5 stars 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!)

    All in all, I love this album!
    Sony Classical: Great Performances 1903-1998
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    Release Date: 1999-10-12

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

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

    Tracks:

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

    Tracks:

    1. Main Theme From Star Wars
    2. Andante
    3. Salut d'amour, Op. 12
    4. Minuet
    5. Appalachia Waltz
    6. Appalachia Waltz
    7. Gershwin,
    8. All The Delights Of The Season
    9. Steam Engine
    10. Summon The Heros
    11. Prelude To Suite No. 1 In G Major
    12. Brunnhilde's Battle Cry
    13. Sonata In A Major
    14. A Suite For Strings: The Murder
    15. Flight Of The Bumblebee
    16. Prelude To Suite No. 3 IN E
    17. Libertango
    18. Angel (Lust)
    19. Theme From Schindler's List
    20. I. Allegro ben ritmato e deciso
    21. La donna e mobile
    22. Gymnopedie No. 3
    23. Song Of Peace

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars 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

    4 out of 5 stars 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.

    3 out of 5 stars 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...

    5 out of 5 stars 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 *****

    5 out of 5 stars 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 FIVE STARS
    The Voice of the Chorus
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      		The Voice of the Chorus

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      ASIN: B0000BWVBZ
      Release Date: 2003-09-09

      Tracks:

      1. Anvil Chorus - London Opera Chorus
      2. Chorus Of The Hebrew Slaves - Chicago Symphony Chorus
      3. Humming Chorus - John McCarthy
      4. In Paradisum - Montreal Symphony Orchestra
      5. Miserere - Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
      6. Introitus - Sylvia McNair
      7. Dies Irae - Sir Neville Marriner
      8. Rex Tremendae - Sir Neville Marriner
      9. Confutatis - Sir Neville Marriner
      10. Lacrimosa - Sir Neville Marriner
      11. Avec La Garde Montante - John McCarthy
      12. March Of The Torreadors - Ambrosian Singers
      13. Dies Irae...Tuba Mirum - Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
      14. O Fortuna - Lynne Dawson
      15. Bridal Chorus - Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
      16. Pilgrim's Chorus - Andreas Schmidt
      17. A Boire Encor! - Ambrosian Singers
      18. Ode To Joy - Chicago Symphony Chorus

      Tracks:

      1. Hallelujah - Chicago Symphony Chorus
      2. See, The Conqu'ring Hero Comes! - Chicago Symphony Chorus
      3. Wir Setzen Uns Mit Tranen Nieder - Fritz Rothschuh
      4. Sanctus - Fritz Rothschuh
      5. Magnificat - Fritz Rothschuh
      6. Ave Verum Corpus - Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
      7. Gloria In Excelsis - Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
      8. Easter Hymn - Mormon Tabernacle Choir
      9. The Crown Of Roses - Clare College Choir, Cambridge
      10. Quelle Est Cette Odeur Agreable? - Clare College Choir, Cambridge
      11. I Saw A Maiden - Clare College Choir, Cambridge
      12. King Jesus Hath A Garden - Clare College Choir, Cambridge
      13. Jesus Christ The Apple Tree - Clare College Choir, Cambridge
      14. Jerusalem - Timothy Byram-Wigfield
      15. We Shall Sail The Ocean Blue - Waynflete Singers
      16. With Cat-Like Tread - Waynflete Singers
      17. Battle Hymn Of The Republic - Mormon Tabernacle Choir
      18. Simple Gifts - Mormon Tabernacle Choir
      19. Shenandoah - Mormon Tabernacle Choir
      20. America (My Country 'Tis Of Thee) - Eric Rogers
      Puccini - Madam Butterfly / Cheryl Barker, PO, Yves Abel [in English]
      Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
      • A touching English Butterfly
      		 Puccini - Madam Butterfly / Cheryl Barker, PO, Yves Abel [in English]
      Giacomo Puccini , Yves Abel , Cheryl Barker , Paul Charles Clarke , and Simon Birchall
      Manufacturer: Chandos
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      ASIN: B00005QF3K
      Release Date: 2001-11-20

      Tracks:

      1. Act I: Introduction - Cheryl Barker
      2. Act I: 'So The Walls And The Ceiling...' - Ann Taylor/Stuart Kale
      3. Act I: 'I Think Your Honour's Smiling' - Jean Rigby/Ann Taylor/Stuart Kale
      4. Act I: 'It Can't Be Much Further Now!' - Gregory Yurisich/Stuart Kale/Ann Taylor
      5. Act I: The Whole World Over - Ann Taylor/Gregory Yurisich
      6. Act I: 'Fate Can't Crush Him' - Ann Taylor/Gregory Yurisich
      7. Act I: 'Is The Bride Very Pretty?' - Gregory Yurisich/Stuart Kale/Ann Taylor
      8. Act I: 'True Love Or Fancy' - Ann Taylor/Gregory Yurisich
      9. Act I: 'See Them! They're Climbing The Summit Of The Hill!' - Gregory Yurisich/Cheryl Barker/Gregory Yurisich
      10. Act I: 'We Are Honoured' - Cheryl Barker/Ann Taylor/Gregory Yurisich/Stuart Kale
      11. Act I: 'The Imperial Commissioner' - Stuart Kale/Ann Taylor/Cheryl Barker/Simon Birchall
      12. Act I: 'Oh, Indeed, My Friend, You're Lucky!' - Gregory Yurisich/Cheryl Barker
      13. Act I: 'Come, My Beloved' - Ann Taylor/Cheryl Barker/Stuart Kale
      14. Act I: 'My Fate I Have To Follow' - Cheryl Barker
      15. Act I: 'Silence! Silence!' - Stuart Kale/Roland Wood/Cheryl Barker
      16. Act I: 'Congratulations' - Roland Wood/Ann Taylor/Gregory Yurisich/Frances Brett/Clive Bayley/Stuart Kale
      17. Act I: 'Dearest, My Dearest, Weep No More' - Roland Wood/Ann Taylor/Jean Rigby
      18. Act I: 'Evening Is Falling...' - Roland Wood/Ann Taylor/Jean Rigby
      19. Act I: 'Child, From Whose Eyes The Witchery Is Shining' - Ann Taylor/Cheryl Barker
      20. Act I: 'Ah, Love Me A Little' - Cheryl Barker/Ann Taylor
      21. Act II Part I: 'Izaghi Izanami' - Jean Rigby/Cheryl Barker
      22. Act II Part I: 'One Fine Day' - Cheryl Barker

      Tracks:

      1. Act II Part I: 'Come, Let's Enter' - Stuart Kale/Gregory Yurisich/Cheryl Barker
      2. Act II Part I: 'Yamadori, And Has your Unrequited Love Not Yet Released You? - Cheryl Barker/D'Arcy Bleiker/Gregory Yurisich/Stuart Kale
      3. Act II Part I: 'Now, At Last!' - Gregory Yurisich/Cheryl Barker
      4. Act II Part I: 'Just Two Things I Could Do' - Cheryl Barker/Gregory Yurisich
      5. Act II Part I: 'This Child! This Child, Then!' - Cheryl Barker/Gregory Yurisich
      6. Act II Part I: 'Do You Know, My Darling' - Cheryl Barker
      7. Act II Part I: 'I Must Be Going' - Gregory Yurisich/Cheryl Barker/Jean Rigby
      8. Act II Part I: 'Ah! Ah!' - Stuart Kale/Jean Rigby/Cheryl Barker
      9. Act II Part I: 'Look, It's A Man-of-war!' - Jean Rigby/Cheryl Barker
      10. Act II Part I: Flower Duet: 'Shake The Cherry Tree' - Cheryl Barker/Jean Rigby
      11. Act II Part I: Humming Chorus - Geoffrey Mitchell Choir
      12. Act II Part 2: Prelude - Jean Rigby/Cheryl Barker
      13. Act II Part 2: Daybreak Over Nagasaki - Jean Rigby/Cheryl Barker
      14. Act II Part 2: 'It's Morning' - Jean Rigby/Cheryl Barker
      15. Act II Part 2: 'Who Is It?...' - Jean Rigby/Ann Taylor/Gregory Yurisich
      16. Act II Part 2: 'I Know For Such Misfortune There Is No Consolation' - Gregory Yurisich/Jean Rigby/Ann Taylor
      17. Act II Part 2: 'Farewell, Oh Happy Home!' - Ann Taylor/Gregory Yurisich
      18. Act II Part 2: 'Then Will You Tell Her?' - Ann Taylor/Jean Rigby
      19. Act II Part 2: 'Suzuki, Where Are You?' - Cheryl Barker/Jean Rigby
      20. Act II Part 2: 'You, Suzuki, You're Always So Faithful' - Cheryl Barker/Jean Rigby
      21. Act II Part 2: 'Viper! I Want You To Answer' - Cheryl Barker/Jean Rigby/Gregory Yurisich/Ann Taylor
      22. Act II Part 2: 'Your Little Fluttering Heart Is Beating' - Jean Rigby/Cheryl Barker
      23. Act II Part 2: 'Death With Honour Is Better Than Life With Dishonour' - Cheryl Barker

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      This performance, the only one available in English, is problematic. Best is Yves Abel's leadership of the orchestra, which sounds wonderful, imbuing Puccini's lush score with just the right exoticism and emphasis. But aside from Gregory Yurisch's fine Sharpless, the singers don't please. Paul Charles Clarke as Pinkerton is lacking stylistically and vocally, and as Butterfly, Cheryl Barker sounds under strain and never pretty. While she has the power and feeling for the big second-act climax (the sighting of the ship), she never for a moment sounds fragile or girlish, not even in the all-important early scenes. English or not, this set isn't in the running. Stick with Callas or Scotto in Italian, and follow the libretto. --Robert Levine

      Customer Reviews:

      3 out of 5 stars A touching English Butterfly.......2002-03-27

      Anyone familiar with Cheryl Barker's Butterfly will be interested in hearing this recording. I have heard her in the role twice - in Auckland and London - and her voice has filled out as the years have gone on. She hasn't a large italianate soprano; the sound is too slender somehow. Yet there is the paradox - it has great carrying power and a decent cutting edge to make itself heard above the orchestral climaxes. What really impresses is the sense of vulnerability and moral strength she imparts, making sense of the big moments of the secong act. The sound in Act one is gorgeous (and a super D flat in theentrance aria) and she differentiates impressively between the child-bride and the embittered woman of the two acts.

      She is surrounded by a mixed supporting cast. Jean Rigby is maternal, warm and affecting as Suzuki. Gregory Yurisich makes Sharpless' dilemma more understandable than usual, rather than being completely ineffectual. Paul Charles Clarke perhaps illustrates Pinkerton's arrogance with a degree of vocal swagger, but the sound is rough-hewn and unlovely save for some moments in the love duet. Stuart Kale's Goro is suitable ingratiating and oily.

      Abel's conducting is the other chief draw of this set. That he has experience of the score in the theatre means that his pacing is really superb, and the lush orchestration is given its due, the potent intermezzo during the overnight vigil sounding suitably ominous.

      This won't replace the classic Butterfly recordings, but in the absendce of any new ones recently, and for acceptable diction in an English version, it is certainly worth the (not very high) price. Recommended.
      Puccini: Madam Butterfly (Highlights)
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        		Puccini: Madam Butterfly (Highlights)

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        ASIN: B00009KHY8
        Release Date: 2003-09-02

        Tracks:

        1. Introduction
        2. The Whole World Over
        3. Dearest, My Dearest, Weep No More
        4. Evening Is Falling
        5. Child, From Whose Eyes The Witchery Is Shining
        6. Ah, Love Me A Little
        7. One Fine Day
        8. Look, 'Tis A Man-O-War!
        9. Shake The Cherry Tree
        10. I Know That For Such Misfortune
        11. Farewell, O Happy Home
        12. You? You? Beloved Idol!
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        Masters of the Opera, 1642-1926 (Box Set)
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        • Incredible Value
        		 Masters of the Opera, 1642-1926 (Box Set)

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        ASIN: B000001VUS
        Release Date: 1993-07-20

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars Incredible Value.......2003-11-14

        The recordings are crisp, the performers are big stars. The selections are nicely arranged. Being a Mozart fan, I think the first two discs are worth the price of the entire set. Look at the selections! It's all here and it's all great recordings.
        Puccini: Madama Butterfly
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          		Puccini: Madama Butterfly

          Manufacturer: Melodram
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          All Works by PucciniAll Works by Puccini | Puccini, Giacomo | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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          GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
          Romantic (c.1820-1910)Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
          ItalianItalian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
          ASIN: B000F5FPEQ
          Release Date: 2006-05-30
          Puccini: Madama Butterfly [Highlights]
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            		Puccini: Madama Butterfly [Highlights]

            Manufacturer: Gala
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

            All Works by PucciniAll Works by Puccini | Puccini, Giacomo | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
            Puccini, GiacomoPuccini, Giacomo | M to P | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
            Romantic (c.1820-1910)Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
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            OperettasOperettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
            Scotto, RenataScotto, Renata | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
            ASIN: B000001XMV
            Release Date: 2000-06-06

            Tracks:

            1. Act One: (Intro) And The Ceiling And The Walls - Renato Cioni/Franco Ricciardi
            2. Act One: All Over The World The Yankee Wanders - Renato Cioni/Alberto Rinaldi
            3. Act One: And Is The Bride Pretty? - Renato Cioni/Franco Ricciardi/Alberto Rinaldi
            4. Act One: I Cannot Say Whether It's Love Or Caprice - Renato Cioni/Alberto Rinaldi
            5. Act One: Here They Are. They've Reached The Top Of The Hill - Franco Ricciardi/Coro Di Torino Della RAI/Arturo Basile/Renata Scotto/Alberto Rinaldi/Renato Cioni
            6. Act One: My Child, Do Now Weep - Renato Cioni/Coro Di Torino Della RAI/Arturo Basile/Renata Scotto/Franca Mattiucci
            7. Act One: Evening Is Coming - Renato Cioni/Renata Scotto/Franca Mattiucci
            8. Act One: Child With Your Eyes Full Of Enchantment - Renato Cioni/Renata Scotto
            9. Act Two, Part One: One Fine Day We'll See - Renata Scotto
            10. Act Two, Part One: Ah! Has He Forgotten Me? - Renata Scotto/Alberto Rinaldi
            11. Act Two, Part One: Wasp! Accursed Toad! - Franca Mattiucci/Renata Scotto/Franco Ricciardi
            12. Act Two, Part One: You Will See, Little Love, My Sorrow And My Comfort - Renata Scotto/Franca Mattiucci
            13. Act Two, Part One: Shake The Branches Of The Cherry Tree - Renata Scotto/Franca Mattiucci
            14. Act Two, Part One: Humming Chor - Coro Di Torino Della Rai/Arturo Basile
            15. Act Two, Part Two: I Know That There Is No Consolation For Her Grief - Alberto Rinaldi/Renato Cioni/Franca Mattiucci
            16. Act Two, Part Two: Farewell, Flowery Refuge - Renato Cioni/Alberto Rinaldi
            17. Act Two, Part Two: You? You? My Little God! - Renata Scotto/Renato Cioni
            Butterfly Tree
            Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
            • Hidden treasure
            		 Butterfly Tree
            Beintus , Baez , Hill , Carlin , and Nagano
            Manufacturer: Summit(Classical)
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

            GeneralGeneral | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
            ASIN: B00006YXBW
            Release Date: 2003-05-06

            Customer Reviews:

            5 out of 5 stars Hidden treasure.......2003-06-19

            This CD is fairly buried among all the other music and products, but really is a great value. It has beautiful music (orchestra and songs - with Joan Baez) and tells an exciting true story very well. It's funny and moving and has a good eco-friendly message - but without beating us over the head with it. The 'Animal Singers of Bremen' (track 2) is just a fun retelling of a classic. I recommend 'The Butterfly Tree' for kids and families both. It should be more featured.

            Music Review:

            1. TOSCA
            2. Tribute to Usa
            3. Violeta Smailovic-Huart, violin and Sergio De Simone, piano
            4. Vivaldi: Four Seasons; Bach: Brandeburg Concerto No. 3; Pachelbel: Canon
            5. An Evening with Tchaikovsky
            6. Ancerl Gold Edition 10: Symphony 1 / Piano Ctos
            7. Ancerl Gold Edition 11: Mystery of Time
            8. Ancerl Gold Edition 12: Piano Concerto
            9. Ancerl Gold Edition 9: Symphony 1 C Minor & C Maj
            10. Antonio Meneses: Cellissimo

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