Volume 29

On this CD:

1. La favorita, opera Act II, Scene II: Vien Leonara
Composed by Gaetano Donizetti
Performed by Turin Radio Symphony Orchestra & Chorus with Giuseppe Taddei
Conducted by Arturo Basile

2. Il Trovatore, opera Part I: Tacea la notte placida
Composed by Giuseppe Verdi
Performed by Turin Radio Symphony Orchestra & Chorus with Gabriella Tucci
Conducted by Arturo Basile

3. Don Giovanni, opera, K. 527 Act I, Scene V: Madamina il catalogo è questo
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Turin Radio Symphony Orchestra & Chorus with Giuseppe Taddei
Conducted by Arturo Basile

4. Otello, opera Act IV, Scene II: Ave Maria!
Composed by Giuseppe Verdi
Performed by Turin Radio Symphony Orchestra & Chorus with Gabriella Tucci
Conducted by Arturo Basile

5. Suor Angelica, opera La Grazia: Senza mamma
Composed by Giacomo Puccini
Performed by Turin Radio Symphony Orchestra & Chorus with Gabriella Tucci
Conducted by Arturo Basile

6. Adriana Lecouvreur, opera Act I, Scene VIII: Ecco il monologo
Composed by Francesco Cilea
Performed by Turin Radio Symphony Orchestra & Chorus with Giuseppe Taddei
Conducted by Arturo Basile

7. Hérodiade, opera Act II, Scene V: Divine volupté
Composed by Jules Massenet
Performed by Turin Radio Symphony Orchestra & Chorus with Giuseppe Taddei
Conducted by Arturo Basile

8. Linda di Chamounix, opera Act I, Scene III: Ah!tardi, troppo
Composed by Gaetano Donizetti
Performed by Turin Radio Symphony Orchestra & Chorus with Gabriella Tucci
Conducted by Arturo Basile

Tracks:

I: Allegretto
Capricho Arabe
A Fancy
Etude No. 5 In C
I. Allegretto
I. Allegretto
I. Allegro
The Wood So Wild
Adante; Molto Adagio; Adante
Fandango
Segovia, Op. 29
Fantasia XXII
II. Andante
Preludio
II. Andantino Grazioso
Fantasia
Bourree
Gigue
Polonaise, Op.2, No.2
Canario

Customer Reviews:

Not ultimate- but wonderful, none-the-less.......2007-04-14

As good a guitarist as Julian Bream is, one must begin by acknowledging that the title of this 2-CD set containing 32 admittedly seminal pieces written for hand-played strings ( primarily, the lute) is a tad hyperbolistic. An "Ultimate" collection of anything would have to be more complete, by definition, than any two CDs can be and, again, it almost goes without saying that no two people are apt to be in total agreement about what should or should not have been included in any such collection. All caveats considered and aside, this is, indeed, a thoughtfully selected and masterfully performed collection of what is, unarguably, some of the very best classical pieces ever written for the lute. Bream plays some of them on the guitar and others on a renaissance lute - the latter giving a somewhat truer indication of the stylings and musical nuances intended by the various composers. But, even the pieces he plays on the guitar - an instrument that, in it's current form, did not exist when many of the pieces were originally composed - are sensitive and lyrical interpretations that sound as if they MIGHT have been composed for the guitar.

Without spending space here reiterating the specific pieces, their titles and lengths, I will simply list the composers whose works Bream presents so nicely in this collection. They span a range of about five centuries beginning in the time of England's Elizabeth I and spanning the years through to the 20th Century's premier Spanish and Brazilian classical guitar composers. The list reads like a `Whose Who" of classical plucked-string instrument music and of composers whose keyboard compositions work particularly well on the strings of a lute or guitar, and includes;
- John Dowland
- Francis Cutting
- Antonio Vivaldi
- Gaspar Sanz (*)
- Mateo Albeniz (*)
- Manuel de Falla
- Enrique Granados (*)
- Hector Villa-Lobos, and
- Joaquin Rodrigo
(*) = Pieces originally written for keyboard play.

Every classical guitarist has his own recognizable style and approach to the instrument and the material. An experience listener would not confuse Bream's work with that of Andres Segovia, for example: but it is not that one is better than the other. Each, in his own distinctive way, is simply superb. Though the Spanish influence is clearly audible with both musicians, Bream's stylings have a more contemporary lilt and inflection than do those of Segovia; he makes each piece his own. One suspects that each time he plays a piece it comes out differently according to the moment, his mood, the instrument and God knows what else. Segovia, on the other hand, was well known for his constancy once he had found a version of each piece that fully suited his own ear and temperament.
While I am admittedly a Segovia fan, I find Bream's renditions to be noticeably fresher and each infused with an aura of presence in the here-and-now which I find especially enjoyable.

The collection is neither complete not `ultimate', but it is VERY good and well worth having in any collection of classical guitar music. In fact, for audiophiles not familiar with this genre, it is a fair place to begin to develop an ear for and a listener's knowledge of and experience with the classical guitar.

Very Nice Bream Collection.......2005-03-03

I have volumes one and two, but I prefer volume two because it contains later recordings, which are of a better sound quality than the tin-can reverb that predominates in volume one. I really like the inclusion of about a half dozen lute pieces in addition to the guitar. I wasn't a lute fan before, but after hearing Bream playing lute on this CD, I am a convert. Ditto with what one reviewer said about Sor's Andantino Grazioso--purely delightful.

Overall, this CD consists of a good variety of masterfully played music. I only wish most of Bream's recordings were recorded using later technology, which would make his playing shine even more.

Not what I thought!.......2004-11-08

Well, a bit of a "anti-climax"! I was expecting something totally different. Not at all the kind of guitar music I like but will make out a great unexpected gift (hopefully). The delivery time from order to delivery was excellant, 19days - internationally!

Ultimately Satisfying.......2004-02-03

A wonderful companion to the first set, this edition includes 20 beautifully recorded pieces by one of the master guitarists of the twentieth century. And Bream is at his best in these recordings, showing off his amazing technique, as well as his almost daunting emotional power. An amazing gift to guitarists and music lovers.

Spectacular.......2002-02-11

The brilliance of Breams guitar/lute shines through. If you love any of his work you will love this, I can never get tired of his work.Especially this one. Antantino grazioso is absolutely amazing.

A Cappella, Volume One - Brahms / Parkman, Danish National Radio Choir

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Gorgeous, pure singing

A Cappella, Volume One - Brahms / Parkman, Danish National Radio Choir

Manufacturer: Chandos
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Choruses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Motets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

A Cappella | Folk | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00000IM76
Release Date: 1999-04-13

Tracks:

Marienlieder, Op.22: Der englische Gruss
Marienlieder, Op.22: Maris Kirchgang
Marienlieder, Op.22: Marias Wallfahrt
Marienlieder, Op.22: Der Jager
Marienlieder, Op.22: Ruf zur Maria
Marienlieder, Op.22: Magdalena
Marienlieder, Op.22: Marias Lob
Two Motets, Op.29: Es ist das Heil uns kommen her
Two Motets, Op.29: Schaffe in mir, Gott, ein rein Herz
Two Motets, Op.74: Warum ist das Licht gegeben dem Muhseligen?
Two Motets, Op.74: O Heiland, reiss die Himmel auf
Fest- und Gedenkspruche, Op.109: Unsere Vater hofften auf dich -
Fest- und Gedenkspruche, Op.109: Wenn ein starker Gewappneter -
Fest- und Gedenkspruche, Op.109: Wo ist ein so herrlich Volk
Three Motets, op.110: Ich aber bin elend
Three Motets, op.110: Ach, arme Welt -
Three Motets, op.110: Wenn wir in hochsten Noten sein

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It's possible to appreciate Brahms's Marienlieder--a set of seven songs set to texts honoring the Virgin Mary--solely on the basis of their charm and simplicity. Brahms modestly compared their style to that of "old German church chorales and folksong." But, although several even sound like folksongs and offer no harmonic surprises, the choral writing reveals much more sophistication than implied by the above references. The Danish National Radio Choir gives us bright, confident, musically solid readings of these unjustly neglected works and continues its program with similarly competent renditions of some of Brahms's finest motets, including the Op. 74 masterpiece "Warum ist das Licht gegeben dem Muhseligen?" The recording gives this excellent choir plenty of room, and the sound is full and natural. The singing would benefit from better articulation of musical lines and text, but this seems to be more a function of the recording and not a reflection of the choir's technical ability. --David Vernier

Customer Reviews:

Gorgeous, pure singing.......2000-10-30

This is a very beautiful recording. Now, it may be pointless to describe why one recommends a vocal recording: vocal production, and in particular the sound of a choir, seems to be a very idiosynchratic and personal taste. An ensemble that sounds great to you might sound terrible to me, and that's just the way it is.

So for what it's worth, I guess what I love most about this ensemble is its clarity. There's a purity of tone and transparency of texture that is perfect for this music, which (as with most singing, if you ask me) would be spoiled by a big, muddy sound. I suspect that this quality is due in part to the small size of the group and the lack of too much vibrato in individual voices, among other things.

Brahms also deserves some credit: the Marienlieder, with their uniquely simple and sweet appeal, should warm the heart of any but the most jaded listener. The motets are more typical of Brahms in their complexity of line and structure, but no less rewarding. I remember singing a couple of them in college choir. We didn't sound like this, but I learned to appreciate the beauty and craftsmanship of the part writing.

Tracks:

Sym No.21 in A: I. Adagio
Sym No.21 in A: II. Presto
Sym No.21 in A: III. Menuet-Trio
Sym No.21 in A: IV. Finale: Allegro molto
Sym No.22 in E flat 'The Philosopher': I. Adagio
Sym No.22 in E flat 'The Philosopher': II. Presto
Sym No.22 in E flat 'The Philosopher': III. Menuetto-Trio
Sym No.22 in E flat 'The Philosopher': IV. Finale: Presto
Sym No.23 in G: I. Allegro
Sym No.23 in G: II. Andante
Sym No.23 in G: III. Menuet-Trio
Sym No.23 in G: IV: Finale: Presto assai

Tracks:

Sym No.24 in D: I. (Allegro)
Sym No.24 in D: II. Adagio
Sym No.24 in D: III. Menuet-Trio
Sym No.24 in D: IV. Finale: Allegro
Sym No.28 in A: I. Allegro di molto
Sym No.28 in A: II. Poco adagio
Sym No.28 in A: III. Menuet: Allegro molto-Trio
Sym No.28 in A: IV. Presto assai
Sym No.29 in E: I. Allegro di molto
Sym No.29 in E: II. Andante
Sym No.29 in E: III. Menuet: Allegretto-Trio
Sym No.29 in E: IV. Finale: Presto

Tracks:

Sym No.30 in C 'Alleluja': I. Allegro
Sym No.30 in C 'Alleluja': II. Andante
Sym No.30 in C 'Alleluja': III. Finale: Tempo di Menuet, piu tosto Allegretto
Sym No.31 in D 'Hornsignal': I. Allegro
Sym No.31 in D 'Hornsignal': II. Adagio
Sym No.31 in D 'Hornsignal': III. Menuet-Trio
Sym No.31 in D 'Hornsignal': IV. Finale: Moderato molto
Sym No.34 in d: I. Adagio
Sym No.34 in d: II. Allegro
Sym No.34 in d: III. Menuet-Trio
Sym No.34 in d: IV. Presto assai

Alberto Ginastera: Piano Music, Volume 3

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Alberto Ginastera: Piano Music, Volume 3

Manufacturer: Asv Living Era
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Quintets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
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Ginastera: The Complete Piano Music & Chamber Music with Piano, Vol. 2
Alberto Ginastera: The Complete Piano Music, Vol. 1

ASIN: B0000030V0
Release Date: 1994-08-23

Tracks:

Dos Canciones, Op.3: Cancion Al Arbol Del Olvido
Dos Canciones, Op.3: Cancion A La Luna Lunanca
Cinco Canciones Populares Argentinas, Op.10: Chacarera
Cinco Canciones Populares Argentinas, Op.10: Triste
Cinco Canciones Populares Argentinas, Op.10: Zamba
Cinco Canciones Populares Argentinas, Op.10: Arrorro
Cinco Canciones Populares Argentinas, Op.10: Gato
Las Horas De Una Estancia, Op.11: El Alba
Las Horas De Una Estancia, Op.11: La Manana
Las Horas De Una Estancia, Op.11: El Mediodia
Las Horas De Una Estancia, Op.11: La Tarde
Las Horas De Una Estancia, Op.11: La Noche
Pampeana No.1, Op.16 (Rhap)
Qnt, Op.29: No.1: Introduzione
Qnt, Op.29: No.2: Cadenze I Per Viola E Violoncello
Qnt, Op.29: No.3: Scherzo Fantastico
Qnt, Op.29: No.4: Cadenze II Per Due Violini
Qnt, Op.29: No.5: Piccola Musica Notturna
Qnt, Op.29: No.6: Cadenza III Per Pianoforte
Qnt, Op.29: No.7: Finale

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I love Ginastera's Piano Quintet, a wonderful piece of big, exciting chamber music that belongs completely to the 20th century (composed in 1963) but shouldn't scare anyone who enjoys Bartók. This is only the second recording of the piece I have encountered and the first one never was transferred from LP to CD, so this disc is almost automatically worth having. The songs are early and folklike, very flavorful and nicely sung, and if you have great eyesight you can even read the Spanish-English texts in the booklet. A thoroughly wonderful disc and a major contribution to the Ginastera discography. --Leslie Gerber

Emil Gilels Legacy, Volume 3: Helsinki Festival, 1975

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Emil Gilels Legacy, Volume 3: Helsinki Festival, 1975

Manufacturer: Doremi Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Mazurkas | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

Polonaises | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

Ballads | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

Classical | Imports | Stores | Music
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Emil Gilels Legacy, Vol. 6
Emil Gilels Legacy Vol.1
Emil Gilels: Legacy, Vol. 4
Emil Gilels: 3 Sonatas for Violin and Piano

ASIN: B00004X0NK
Release Date: 2000-10-24

Tracks:

Pno Son No.16 in G, Op.31/1: I. Allegro
Pno Son No.16 in G, Op.31/1: II. Adagio Grazioso
Pno Son No.16 in G, Op.31/1: III. Rondo. Allegretto
Pno Son No.12 in A#, Op.26: I. Andante Con Vars
Pno Son No.12 in A#, Op.26: II. Scherzo, Allegro Molto
Pno Son No.12 in A#, Op.26: III. Marcia Funebre Sulla Morte D'un Eroe
Pno Son No.12 in A#, Op.26: IV. Allegro
Polonaise in c Op.40/2
Impromtu in A flat, Op.29
Mazurka in F, Op.68/3
Mazurka in a, Op.7/2
Mazurka in C, Op.24/2
Ballade No.1 in g, Op.23

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The fabulous technical equipment, glorious sound, and passionate temperament of Emil Gilels particularly suited him to the biggest pieces in the piano repertory. It was for this reason that, unlike most of his Russian compatriots, he never programmed much Chopin. The works he recorded in the studio and performed (at least in New York) were restricted to a few big pieces--the E Minor Concerto, the two mature sonatas, the G Minor Ballade, and an occasional polonaise. In his last years, however, Gilels became a more pensive player, who could create magic spells in smaller forms such as Grieg's "Lyric Pieces" and Brahms' Intermezzi. The pianist's relatively early death--he was only 68 when he died in 1985--robbed his admirers on this side of the Atlantic from hearing him apply his newly acquired poetic and sensitive powers to more of Chopin's music. That is why Vol. 3 in Doremi's Emil Gilels Legacy is so valuable. This transcript of his 1975 recital in the Helsinki Festival contains, so far as one can tell, Gilels's only known recorded performances of any Chopin mazurkas or Impromptu. In the A-flat Impromptu, this legendary virtuoso completely eschews bravura. Instead of the customary pianistic impudence, what one hears is softly persuasive and intimate. Three mazurkas (in A minor, Op. 7, No.2; C Major, Op. 24, no. 2; and F Major, Op. 68, No. 3) are equally delicate, sensitive, and unhurried. The rest of the disc contains repertory (Chopin's G minor Ballade and C minor Polonaise and the Beethoven Sonatas Nos. 12 and 16) recorded elsewhere by Gilels in much better sound. --Stephen Wigler

Mozart: Symphony No.26,29 & 40 [The Koussevitsky Edition, Volume III]

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Mozart: Symphony No.26,29 & 40 [The Koussevitsky Edition, Volume III]

Manufacturer: Dante Lys
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00000FDHY
Release Date: 1996-11-19

Schumann: Piano Music Volume 2 (Album for the Young)

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Schumann: Piano Music Volume 2 (Album for the Young)

Manufacturer: Nimbus Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00000E08K
Release Date: 1992-12-02

Collection Piero Coppola conducts the Great Masters of French Music - Volume 7 - Lalo: Overture to "Le Roi d'Ys"; Divertissement in A Major (1872); Namouna Ballet - Extracts from 1st Suite; Symphonie Espagnole Op. 21; Concerto "Russe" for Violin and Orchestra in G minor Op. 29 (1883) / Faure: Berceuse Op. 16 for Orchestra (recorded 1930-1935)

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Collection Piero Coppola conducts the Great Masters of French Music - Volume 7 - Lalo: Overture to "Le Roi d'Ys"; Divertissement in A Major (1872); Namouna Ballet - Extracts from 1st Suite; Symphonie Espagnole Op. 21; Concerto "Russe" for Violin and Orchestra in G minor Op. 29 (1883) / Faure: Berceuse Op. 16 for Orchestra (recorded 1930-1935)
Piero Coppola , Edouard Lalo , and Gabriel Fauré
Manufacturer: Lys
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00000I8X5
Release Date: 1999-02-16

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A Little on the CD SIde Volume 29

Manufacturer: Ivy Hill
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000GG22FE

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Musician Magazine's New Music Sampler Series

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Dmusic's Indie Party Mix Volume 1
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ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000S1BEGU

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