Autumn Song

Editorial Reviews
Album Description
This CD features solo piano arrangements of the most traditional and popular romantic songs, played in the great style of Newell Oler.

Autumn Song, Music, Newell Oler, Classical, Classical Music, Orchestral & Symphonic
Grieg: Peer Gynt Op23; Symphonic Dances Op64
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Terrific, authoritative Grieg collection from Beecham
  • A CLASS ACT
  • One of the best of the series
  • Well deserves its rosette award.
  • Classic readings that have come up fresh as paint
 Grieg: Peer Gynt Op23; Symphonic Dances Op64

Manufacturer: EMI Classics
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ASIN: B00000GCAB
Release Date: 1999-01-12

Tracks:

  1. 'Peer Gynt' - Incidental Music: Wedding March
  2. 'Peer Gynt' - Incidental Music: Ingrid's Lament
  3. 'Peer Gynt' - Incidental Music: In The Hall Of The Mountain King
  4. 'Peer Gynt' - Incidental Music: Morning
  5. 'Peer Gynt' - Incidental Music: Ase's Death
  6. 'Peer Gynt' - Incidental Music: Arabian Dance
  7. 'Peer Gynt' - Incidental Music: Solveig's Song
  8. 'Peer Gynt' - Incidental Music: Anitra's Dance
  9. 'Peer Gynt' - Incidental Music: Return of Peer Gynt - Storm Scene
  10. 'Peer Gynt' - Incidental Music: Solveig's Lullaby
  11. Symphonic Dance, Op.64 No.2
  12. Concert Overture 'In Autumn', Op.11
  13. An Old Norwegian Folksong With Variations, Op.51

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Terrific, authoritative Grieg collection from Beecham.......2004-10-08

Okay, I'll admit that I am not as familiar with Sir Thomas Beecham's conducting as I am with, say, Herbert von Karajan's or Leonard Bernstein's. I've heard a few stories about his wise-old-man demeanor on the podium, but of his actual recordings I have heard only a handful. This is the only disc of his that I personally own, but it is a beauty. The booklet notes talk about Beecham's dedication to Grieg's music, especially his lesser-known works; that dedication is apparent in all of these performances. Of all recordings of selections from Grieg's complete incidental music for Ibsen's PEER GYNT, Beecham's would probably rank near the top, if not all the way at the top. The highlight of the performance, for me, is "Ase's Death", which I've never heard done as solemnly and beautifully (or as slowly) as it is here by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra strings under Beecham's direction. The rest is just as vividly characterized (wonderful "Morning", especially), with Ilse Hollweg making for a touching Solveig in "Solveig's Song" and "Solveig's Lullaby".

As for the fill-ups: Grieg's "Symphonic Dance No. 2" may not be a very substantial work, but Beecham makes a good case for it, wonderfully sentimental in the outer sections and troubled in the middle section. The concert overture "In Autumn" is also a fun and dramatic work; and the "Old Norwegian Folksong with Variations" is full of life and color through its many variations, especially in its final ones. The recorded sound is rich, warm analogue that truly brings out the luster of these performances. All in all, these are some terrifically authoritative Grieg performances from a conductor who apparently loved these works and was able to translate that affection into performance. Highly recommended.

5 out of 5 stars A CLASS ACT.......2004-02-20

Much as I dislike the word, it's simplest to use it - Beecham had class. I do not believe I can even think of anything he ever did badly, or anything that is lacking in grace and elegance. There is strength there too, and obviously a touch (or more than just a touch) of arrogance. He was no great enthusiast for Bach, Beethoven or Brahms, and it's hard not to suspect that this was at least partly because these gardens of the muses were particularly well-tended by so many others. He was impatient and easily exasperated by Bruckner and Vaughan Williams, and I have to confess so am I. That left a great deal for Beecham to outshine all others in, and here he is outshining them all in Grieg's Peer Gynt.

It does not seem to me that Grieg is even remotely equal to the theme of Ibsen's Peer Gynt, which I believe rivals the story of Faust itself in its contemplation of the issues of love, death and redemption. Grieg does not have the `size' for that. What he is able to do is embroider the theme with musical numbers that are by turns picturesque, sentimental and sometimes even deeply felt beyond mere sentiment. It is a kind of music that called up Beecham's special wizardry in particular. The opening wedding march has the familiar Beecham swagger, the trolls in the Hall of the Mountain King are almost worthy of Peter Jackson, the hackneyed Morning breaks like the first morning, and Ase's death strikes a deeper note. Here the composer actually does get somewhere close, in a simplified way, to the complex tenderness and pathos of the scene where Gynt eases the worn-out old woman out of this world. The orchestral tone Beecham obtains near the end, and the exquisite timing of the final chords, are things worth getting this disc for on their own. Ilse Hollweg as Solveig is quite outstanding in the famous Solveig's Song and in the final lullaby.

For its time the recorded quality is quite extraordinarily good. Beecham was particularly adept at obtaining good recordings, by what combination of personal magnetism and outright intimidation I don't know although it's probably easy to guess. There is a fine little selection of makeweights bringing the playing time of the set to an hour and a quarter.

5 out of 5 stars One of the best of the series.......2001-10-16

These performances are so good they actually made me reconsider the music. Prior to hearing Beecham's recording the only Grieg that I found really enjoyable were his lyric pieces played by Emil Gilels - and frankly I wondered how much of that could be attributed to Gilels. Modern versions of his orchestral music always felt a little empty and, inevitably, failed to inspire repeated listenings. This recording is so alive, vibrant and emotionally communicative that it's now a firm and much listened to favourite. Also the sound quality is hard to believe - over forty years old and it sounds better than almost all modern orchestral recordings - lots of detail and a lifelike warm tone. The recent remastering process used by EMI seems to work its wonders best with these 50's and 60's analog recordings. Anyway, this is the sort of CD I'd like to buy as a present for a good friend - just fantastic music making.

5 out of 5 stars Well deserves its rosette award........2001-01-12

Beecham's recording of Grieg's Peer Gynt incidental music has been one of his most frequently reissued items since its first 1957 release. Purists and fuss-budgets might cavil at the vocal items being sung in German and the omission of two of the twelve items from the complete score, but there are enough merits to make this preferable to all other versions. The inimitable swagger, the tenderness, the beauty of phrasing, and the finely judged balancing of orchestral textures that Beecham could achieve are everywhere to be heard. Other Grieg works conducted by Beecham, less well-known, have been added, to provide 76 minutes of listening. Digital remastering has enhanced and clarified the stereo originals. This is one of the few CDs to receive a rosette in the prestigious Penguin Guide To Compact Discs.

5 out of 5 stars Classic readings that have come up fresh as paint.......1999-08-27

These are all regarded as classic performances in the UK at least. Beecham brought a freshness and spontaneity to Grieg's music that has worn well over the years. The visceral excitement of "Hall of the Mountain King" has still to be surpassed. The sound has come up remarkably well in this latest transfer, particularly Peer Gynt and the Old Romance.
Mystic Journey
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • A Poetic Journey...
  • Nice!
  • Fabulous!
  • Fabulous
  • Makes you want to listen and dance at the same time
 Mystic Journey

Manufacturer: Autumn Light Productions
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000040JKR
Release Date: 1999-12-14

Tracks:

  1. Topanga Dreams
  2. Katyia's Dance
  3. China Lily
  4. Fertile Crescent
  5. Lhasa Love
  6. Aduman
  7. Darjeeling Sunrise
  8. Clouds across the Darkness
  9. Silver Lake
  10. Lotus

Album Description

About this CD (notes from the artist )

Topanga Dreams
Since 1988, I've lived in Topanga, California. This small mountain town has taught me the true meaning of community. By being there for each other, we can make dreams come true. May all your dreams come true...

Katyia's Dance
This song has evolved from being a solo dance performance piece in our Mystic Journey shows into a passionate tango...for two. So grab someone you love and enjoy the dance!

China Lily
This flute was a gift from my Dize (rhymes with pizza) teacher and is one of my favorites. Whenever I play it, I am transported to a place of inner peace and stillness.

Lhasa Love
I found this melody in a book of traditional Chinese folk songs, It was called Tibetan Dance before we transformed it into a lively multicultural boogie!

Aduman
Although there are many dialects spoken in the West African region of Guinea and Mali, the universal word for "sweet" amongst all the tribes is aduman.

Darjeeling Sunrise
Inspired by an Indian sunrise raga, this song reflects the experience that I had when I was on top of Tiger Hill in Darjeeling, India, witnessing a magical sunrise illuminating the awesome Himalayan mountains.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A Poetic Journey..........2004-05-05

I fell in love with the music of The Angels of Venice years ago, and thus when I learned that Suzanne Teng (a former "Angel") had produced a solo work, I was very excited. But the music on this CD easily surpasses anything Teng had done with the Angels of Venice. Lyrical melodies, accompanied by enthnic rhythms on traditional percussion instruments, overlaid with Teng's own haunting performances on Asian flute, transport the listener to another time and another place -- both in this world, and in the "otherworld" created by Teng's mystical music edge. Tibetan singing bowls, Middle-Eastern bells, Celtic strings and a vast assortment of drums and wind instruments create a musical whirlwind that will leave the listener breathlessly awaiting Teng's next musical offering.

4 out of 5 stars Nice!.......2004-01-01

Suzanne Teng, the original flutist with the group "Angels of Venice", breaks out on her own in this playful and exotic 1999 release. Teng shows herself a master of flutistry, not only the playing the standard western "C" flute, but also piccolo, alto and bass flutes, dize (Chinese bamboo flute), ney (Turkish flute) and panpipes. Her tone is rich and liquid, and her improvisations range from jazzy to sinuous to ephemeral depending on the style of the piece. Many of the selections have a strong Near- or Far Eastern flavor, but the mood remains gentle and cheerful throughout the album, without any of the dark intensity that characterizes some of the "Angels'" work. Teng is not alone in "Mystic Journey" either; many guest artists lend their well-established talents to the mix to create ever-varied layers of texture. Gilbert Levy provides intricate world percussion accompaniments, while cellist Martin Tillman, Prince Diabate, Hans Christiansen of Rasa and Greg Ellis of Vas (among others) also pop in to lend a hand, making for a richly orchestrated album that is full of apt and interesting surprises. Occasionally the flute melodies seem a little trite and meandering, qualities that are at odds with the earthy, percussive background, but overall this album is appealing. Teng's simultaneously light and down-to-earth compositions find ways to be relaxing without being boring--a common pitfall for many New Age artists. The music of "Mystic Journey" would be great for warm-ups and slow-dancing for belly dancers, as well as just pleasant listening after a mundane and stressful day at work. Other recordings featuring Suzanne Teng's flute-playing include "Awake Inside a Dream" and "Music for Flute, Harp and Cello" by the Angels of Venice. For more bamboo and metal flute improvisations, in this case without accompaniment, check out also Richard Warner's "Quiet Heart / Spirit Wind".

5 out of 5 stars Fabulous!.......2002-07-05

I ordered this CD after only hearing two songs which I "accidentally" heard while flipping the channels of the television. There was a performance done on Public Access and I was surprised to see that a CD was available. I ordered one for myself and a friend who is a yoga instructor. I love this CD! It is perfect for yoga or meditation or even just in the background while working. The music is heartfelt and joyous and everyone who hears it immediately loves it. I would definitly recommend it, especially if you are looking to expand your collection of instrumental music. Personally, I love flute pieces, so this was a perfect choice for me.

5 out of 5 stars Fabulous.......2001-06-28

I caught Suzanne Teng & Mystic Journey on vacation at this year's Topanga Days festival, but didn't buy the CD. I thought about their music the whole rest of the trip and ordered the CD as soon as I got home. It's truly magnificent and beautiful music, and I could listen to the CD over and over. Perfect background for anything - reading, meditating, special dinners, yoga, whatever. I find myself getting up just to move to the music. They're all very talented and the CD is a real stress-melter.

5 out of 5 stars Makes you want to listen and dance at the same time.......2000-08-31

This is really an excellent independently-produced CD. Some of the tunes are fairly straight-forward, rhythmic wonders with Ms. Teng's incredible flute playing polishing them off. Others are more "world" sounding incorporating thraot singing and chanting. There is not a bad cut on the CD. Listen to Katiya's Waltz, and try to concentrate on the beautiful music while your feet waltz across the floor.
Placido Domingo: A Love Until The End Of Time
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • love songs easy to listen too
  • This is an oldie but a goodie!
  • Great for boring candlelight dinner or quick ride in an elevator.
  • Beautiful music
  • A Valentine's Day Gift for all time
 Placido Domingo: A Love Until The End Of Time
Ken Hirsch , Jule Styne , John & Paul McCartney Lennon , Consuelo Velazquez , John Denver , Andrew Lloyd Webber , Richard Rodgers , Henry Mancini , Johnny Mercer , Armando Manzanero , and Maureen McGovern
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ASIN: B0000026H6
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. Maria
  2. Siboney
  3. A Love Until The End Of Time
  4. Noche Azul
  5. La Comparsa
  6. Save Your Nights For Me
  7. Time After Time
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  11. My Life For A Song
  12. Annie's Song
  13. Siempre en me Corazon
  14. Love Came For Me (Love Theme From Splash)
  15. I Don't Talk To Strangers
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  17. Autumn Leaves
  18. Adoro

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars love songs easy to listen too.......2007-05-07

I love a classical voice singing this type of mustic, or sacred (from the operas (in English), or, out of print sacred. Wish I could find a source for some of my old tapes (some recorded from 78s) of artists like Jerome Hines (Holy City, 1962-3, 78 record I transferred to tape), Russel Davis (1970 or early 8os record I coped, of tape my Dad had copied), William Harness, Kathleen Battle, etc. etc. I enjoy a wide range of music, but had operatic training, so understand the requirements for superior vocal skill. John Denver had much of the quality. Music for me is part of the fabric of life.

4 out of 5 stars This is an oldie but a goodie!.......2006-11-09

One of his first albums of "popular" songs and one of the best of the songs we have loved for years with a fresh, new Domingo treatment. Just as his album with John Denver was a something new for him, these songs are out of the opera world. You'll never hear any of them performed by anyone up to the "gold standard" of Domingo. That being said, I love this album, but - the accent gets in the way on the English songs. You have to be able to accept the accented English and just listen to the gorgeous voice singing some very romantic songs. I highly recommend!

2 out of 5 stars Great for boring candlelight dinner or quick ride in an elevator........2006-10-31

As much as I enjoy listening to Placido Domingo's popular recordings this is not one of his best performances. Missing the full-blooded belting that can be heard on his other albums ("Be My Love" for example). The orchestration is very mediocre and uninspired.
For a romantic mood, "Perhaps Love" (simply fabulous) is much better choice.

5 out of 5 stars Beautiful music.......2006-02-23

I have been looking for this title for a long time...in all the wrong places.

5 out of 5 stars A Valentine's Day Gift for all time.......2005-02-02

If you truly want to touch someone's heart, give this as a Valentine's gift. I received the CD last year and I love every minute. It makes a loving gift of one of the greats. With such a long career you would think that Placido would disappoint. So far it hasn't happened. This year my honey and I will see him in concert! Another Valentine's day wish come true.
Our American Journey
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Amazing, ecclectic album
  • Warning: This CD Is Addictive
  • Well worth buying
  • Good variety of American Choral Music
  • Absolutely wonderful!!
 Our American Journey
Chanticleer
Manufacturer: Teldec
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00006K11A
Release Date: 2002-11-12

Tracks:

  1. Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
  2. Credidi
  3. Versa Est In Luctum
  4. Jefferson - Chanticleer
  5. David's Lamentation
  6. Soar Away
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  18. I'm A Pilgrim

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This is Chanticleer's 25th recording and also marks its 25th anniversary season. The title refers to the group's wide-ranging repertoire; this disc includes Mexican baroque, traditional American songs in various styles and music commissioned by Chanticleer itself. A program that tries to please everybody is bound to disappoint somebody; however, no one could be disappointed by the singing. The sound of these 12 unaccompanied male voices has an unearthly, celestial beauty and purity; their blend is perfect. Though the singers rarely use vibrato, their intonation is impeccable both together and in solos. Their expressive range and stylistic versatility are incredible: they can project tenderness, pleading, and bitter protest and are equally at home in plainchant, Latin hymns, blues, spirituals, shouts and crooning. Among the highlights are the three opening hymns, settings of two poems of Torquato Tasso by William Hawley, commissioned by Chanticleer, which combine 16th- and 20th-century styles, and the two final folksongs, the last with a stride-style piano accompaniment, making a rousing, exuberant ending. The booklet, in three languages, is well laid-out and informative. --Edith Eisler

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Amazing, ecclectic album.......2007-07-11

This CD is a great example of Chanticleer's phenomenal versatility, and it has something for everyone to appreciate. The Appalacian twang on the two Billings pieces is a bit much, but otherwise Chanticleer is in top form here and really shows what they are made of. As for the recording itself, something about the micing or acoustics in the recording process causes the countertenors to be just a tad too strong on a few tracks, but it's not a major problem.

To me, the most extraordinary tracks are: The Un-Covered Wagon with it's surreal effects and incredible array of vocal techniques, Willow Weep For Me, Jeanie With The Light Brown Hair (Michael Lichtenauer's solo floats so effortlessly in a mixed vocal register, I have never heard anything like it!), and Whispers.

5 out of 5 stars Warning: This CD Is Addictive.......2006-12-10

I purchased this CD after hearing this magnificent choral group sing "Calling My Children Home" in a recent concert. Written by Doyle Lawson (from the group "Quicksilver"), Charlie Waller and Robert Yates, the song is a standard bluegrass number I had known for years (Emmy Lou Harris for one has recorded it); but I had no idea it had found its way to San Francisco. Chanticleer has made this song their own. I cannot imagine anyone else's version coming close to theirs.

The group sings 17 other songs on this CD, most of them arranged by Joseph Jennings, Chanticleer's music director. Their version of William Billings' "David's Lamentation," a Sacred Harp work, will blow you away. Another favorite of mine is "Wayfaring' Stranger." There are also two Stephen Foster songs included, "Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair" and "Camptown Races" as well as Gershwin and other American composers.

There seems to be no kind of music that this group cannot sing better than most other groups. They remind us that there is no musical instrument more beautiful than the human voice.

This CD should be one for the time capsule.

4 out of 5 stars Well worth buying.......2005-08-16

Chanticleer fans know what to expect in terms of vocal quality, and won't be disappointed. I agree with another reviewer that the Appalachian accent is a little over the top, but I thought the shape-note style was perfect: brilliant sound, but not that nasal.

I enjoyed the many styles of music in this CD, but since I tend to listen to CDs straight through as albums, I found it a little disconcerting to go so suddenly from one style to the next (e.g., Mexican Baroque to shape note).

That being said, everything is splendidly, sensitively performed. The renditions of "Whispers" and "The Un-Covered Wagon" are breathtaking. By all means, buy and enjoy this!

4 out of 5 stars Good variety of American Choral Music.......2005-01-03

This album features a wonderful selection of "American" choral music. I'm not a big fan of the "stylized" singing of the shape-note pieces (with the nasal voices), but that is my only complaint. My favorite piece is Steven Stucky's "Whispers" which is an artfully crafted homage to Orlando Gibbons' "Drop, Drop, Slow Tears" and William Byrd's "Ave Verum Corpus." Joseph Jennings and Chanticleer effectively demonstrate that there is no "defining" American choral music and it is this rich panoply of variety which is so enchanting!

5 out of 5 stars Absolutely wonderful!!.......2003-10-25

This album shows Chanticleer's great talent and it displays they're wonderful voices. I've seen them perform pieces from this album and they do it with such passion. It's wonderful. If you don't get this or any of their albums you truly are missing out!!
Most Relaxing Classical Piano Music in the Universe
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Solid collection of piano favorites
 Most Relaxing Classical Piano Music in the Universe

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ASIN: B0002A2VIM
Release Date: 2004-06-29

Tracks:

  1. BACH Goldberg Variations, Aria
  2. SCHUMANN Piano Sonata in f# minor, II. Aria
  3. CHOPIN Ballade No. 1
  4. MOZART Piano Concert No. 24, II. Larghetto
  5. RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 2, Adagio
  6. BEETHOVEN Moonlight Sonata, Adagio Sostenuto
  7. MUSSORGSKY Pictures at an Exhibition: The Old Castle
  8. TCHAIKOVSKY The Seasons, October: Song of Autumn
  9. BRAHMS Sonata for Two Pianos, Andante
  10. BACH Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I, Prelude 22

Tracks:

  1. SATIE Gymnopedie No. 1
  2. CHOPIN Piano Concerto No. 1, Larghetto
  3. DEBUSSY Claire de Lune
  4. MOZART Sonata in a minor, Andante cantabile
  5. BEETHOVEN Fse
  6. MUSSORGSKY Rrie
  7. TCHAIKOVSKY The Seasons, January: At the Fireside
  8. BRAHMS Piano Sonata No. 3, II. Andante espressivo
  9. DVORAK Piano Trio No. 3, III. Poco adagio
  10. SCHUMANN Piano Concerto, II. Andante gracioso

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Solid collection of piano favorites.......2006-11-10

If you can gag your way past the album title, this is a most pleasant collection of beloved classical piano pieces that actually is relaxing, I suppose.
Grieg: Complete Music with Orchestra
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • It's all here
  • An excellent box-set
  • Wonderful recordings, slightly marred by lack of texts
 Grieg: Complete Music with Orchestra

Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
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ASIN: B00005KK4O
Release Date: 2002-05-14

Tracks:

  1. Con in a, Op.16: 1. Allegro Molto Moderato - Lilya Zilberstein
  2. Con in a, Op.16: 2. Adagio - Attacca - Lilya Zilberstein
  3. Con in a, Op.16: 3. Allegro Moderato E Marcato - Quasi Presto - Andante Maestoso - Lilya Zilberstein
  4. In Autumn, Op.11 - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  5. Symphonic Dances, Op.64: 1. Allegro Moderato E Marcato - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  6. Symphonic Dances, Op.64: 2. Allegretto Grazioso - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  7. Symphonic Dances, Op.64: 3. Allegro Giocoso - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  8. Symphonic Dances, Op.64: 4. Andante - Allegro Molto E Risoluto - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi

Tracks:

  1. From Holberg's Time, Op.40: 1. Prld: Allegro Vivace - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  2. From Holberg's Time, Op.40: 2. Sarabande: Andante - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  3. From Holberg's Time, Op.40: 3. Gavotte: Allegretto - Musette: Un Poco Mosso - Gavotte - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  4. From Holberg's Time, Op.40: 4. Air: Andante Religioso - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  5. From Holberg's Time, Op.40: 5. Rigaudon: Allegro Con Brio - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  6. Two Elegiac Melodies, Op.34: 1. The Wounded Heart: Allegretto Espressivo - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  7. Two Elegiac Melodies, Op.34: 2. Last Spring: Andante - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  8. Two Melodies, Op.53: 1. Norwegian: Allegro Risoluto - Poco Tranquillo - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  9. Two Melodies, Op.53: 2. The First Meeting: Lento - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  10. Two Nordic Melodies, Op.63: 1. In Folk Style: Andante - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  11. Two Nordic Melodies, Op.63: 2. Cow-Call: Andantino/Peasant Dance: Allegro Molto Vivace - Allegro... - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  12. Two Lyric Pieces, Op.68: 1. Evening In The Mountains: Andantino - Marten Larsson
  13. Two Lyric Pieces, Op.68: 2. At The Cradle: Allegretto Con Moto - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  14. Lyric Ste, Op.54: 1. Shepherd Boy: Andantino Espressivo - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  15. Lyric Ste, Op.54: 2. Bell-Ringing: Andante - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  16. Lyric Ste, Op.54: 3. Norwegian March: Allegretto Marcato - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  17. Lyric Ste, Op.54: 4. Notturno: Andante - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  18. Lyric Ste, Op.54: 5. March Of The Trolls: Allegro Marcato - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi

Tracks:

  1. Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.1. At The Wedding - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
  2. Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.2. Halling - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
  3. Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.3. Springar - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
  4. Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.4. The Abduction Of The Bride: Ingrid's Lament - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
  5. Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.5. Peer Gynt And The Herd-Girls - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
  6. Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.6. Peer Gynt And The Woman In Green - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
  7. Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.7. Peer Gynt: 'Great Folk May Be Known By The Mounts That They Ride' - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
  8. Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.8. In The Hall Of The Mountain King - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
  9. Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.9. Dance Of The Mountain King's Daughter - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
  10. Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.10. Peer Gynt Hunted By The Trolls - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
  11. Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.11. Peer Gynt And The Boyg/No.12. The Death Of Ase - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
  12. Peer Gynt, Op.23: Act III: Prld - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
  13. Peer Gynt, Op.23: Act III, Scene 4 - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
  14. Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.13. Morning Mood - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
  15. Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.14. The Thief And The Receiver - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
  16. Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.15. Arabian Dance - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
  17. Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.16. Anitra's Dance - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
  18. Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.17. Peer Gynt's Ser - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
  19. Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.18. Peer Gynt And Anitra - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
  20. Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.19. Solveig's Song - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
  21. Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.20. Peer Gynt At The Statue Of Memnon - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
  22. Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.21. Peer Gynt's Homecoming: Stormy Evening On The Sea - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
  23. Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.22. Shipwreck - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
  24. Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.23. Solveig Sings In The Hut - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...

Tracks:

  1. Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.24. Night Scene - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
  2. Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.25. Whitsun Hymn: 'Blessed Morn' - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
  3. Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.26. Solveig's Cradle Song - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
  4. Sigurd Jorsalfar, Op.22: Hornsignaler (Fanfares) - Kjell Magnus Sandve/Gosta Ohlin's Vox Ens/Gosta Ohlin/Pro Musica Chm Chor
  5. Sigurd Jorsalfar, Op.22: No.1. Act I: Prld - Kjell Magnus Sandve/Gosta Ohlin's Vox Ens/Gosta Ohlin/Pro Musica Chm Chor
  6. Sigurd Jorsalfar, Op.22: No.2. Borghild's Dream - Kjell Magnus Sandve/Gosta Ohlin's Vox Ens/Gosta Ohlin/Pro Musica Chm Chor
  7. Sigurd Jorsalfar, Op.22: No.3. The Matching Game - Kjell Magnus Sandve/Gosta Ohlin's Vox Ens/Gosta Ohlin/Pro Musica Chm Chor
  8. Sigurd Jorsalfar, Op.22: No.4. The Northland Folk - Kjell Magnus Sandve/Gosta Ohlin's Vox Ens/Gosta Ohlin/Pro Musica Chm Chor
  9. Sigurd Jorsalfar, Op.22: No.5. Homage March - Kjell Magnus Sandve/Gosta Ohlin's Vox Ens/Gosta Ohlin/Pro Musica Chm Chor
  10. Sigurd Jorsalfar, Op.22: No.6. Interlude I - Kjell Magnus Sandve/Gosta Ohlin's Vox Ens/Gosta Ohlin/Pro Musica Chm Chor
  11. Sigurd Jorsalfar, Op.22: No.7. Mellomspill II - Kjell Magnus Sandve/Gosta Ohlin's Vox Ens/Gosta Ohlin/Pro Musica Chm Chor
  12. Sigurd Jorsalfar, Op.22: No.8. The King's Song - Kjell Magnus Sandve/Gosta Ohlin's Vox Ens/Gosta Ohlin/Pro Musica Chm Chor
  13. Funeral March In Memory Of Rikard Nordraak: Lento - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  14. Norwegian Dances, Op.35: 1. Allegro Marcato - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  15. Norwegian Dances, Op.35: 2. Allegretto Tranquillo E Grazioso - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  16. Norwegian Dances, Op.35: 3. Allegro Moderato Alla Marcia - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  17. Norwegian Dances, Op.35: 4. Allegro Molto - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi

Tracks:

  1. Sym in c: 1. Allegro Molto - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  2. Sym in c: 2. Adagio Espressivo - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  3. Sym in c: 3. Intermezzo: Allegro Energico - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  4. Sym in c: 4. Finale: Allegro Molto Vivace - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  5. Land-sighting, Op.31 - Hakan Hagegard/Men's Voices Of The Gothenburg Sym Chor
  6. Olav Trygvason, Op.50: Scene I: No.1. Skjult I De Mange Manende Navne/No.2. I, Som Op Af... - Hakan Hagegard/Gothenburg Sym Chor/Mats Nilsson/Randi Stene
  7. Olav Trygvason, Op.50: Scene II: No.3. Ej Er Det Nok/No.4. Tak, At I Talte - Anne Gjevang/Gothenburg Sym Chor/Mats Nilsson/Hakan Hagegard
  8. Olav Trygvason, Op.50: Scene III: No.5. Giv Alle Guder Gammens Og Glaedes-Skal/No.6. Alfer Og... - Gothenburg Sym Chor/Mats Nilsson

Tracks:

  1. Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Poco Tranquillo - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  2. Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Tema. Andantino Espressivo - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  3. Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Poco Allegro, Ma Tranquillo - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  4. Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Energico - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  5. Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Allegro Leggiero - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  6. Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Poco Andante - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  7. Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Maestoso - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  8. Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Allegro Scherzando E Leggiero - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  9. Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Andante - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  10. Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Andante Molto Tranquillo - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  11. Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Presto - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  12. Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Tempo Di Menuetto - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  13. Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Allegro Marcato - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  14. Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Tempo Di Valse - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  15. Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Adagio Molto Espressivo - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  16. Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Finale. Allegro Molto Marcato - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  17. Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Finale. Pomposo - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  18. Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Finale. Prestissimo - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  19. Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Finale. Andante Molto Tranquillo - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  20. The First Meeting - Barbara Bonney
  21. From Monte Pincio - Hakan Hagegard
  22. A Swan - Barbara Bonney
  23. Spring - Barbara Bonney
  24. Henrik Wergeland - Hakan Hagegard
  25. The Mountain Thrall, Op.32 - Hakan Hagegard
  26. Before A Southern Convent, Op.20 - Barbara Bonney/Randi Stene/Women's Voices Of The Gothenburg Sym Chor/Mats Nilsson
  27. Bergliot, Op.42 - Rut Tellefsen

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars It's all here.......2006-04-14

Norwegian-born Edvard Grieg has created many works for the orchestra, and this 6-CD box set contains almost all of them. Neeme Jarvi handles the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra and the choirs very well. The sound is crystal clear and has the perfect digital sound for every CD player/stereo.

For the long works, the Piano Concerto is attention-grabbing and beautiful. The Symphonic Dances and the Norwegian Dances are lively and tremendously extraordinary. The lesser-known Symphony in C Minor should be more recognized, as it is as powerful as other symphonies, like Mahler's first and Beethoven's sixth. For the short works, In Autumn and Landkjenning can be best described as sheer masterpieces.

For Peer Gynt, it is good to hear the first digitally-recorded authentic version. The suite version is just not enough for that full listening experience. NOTE: if you want to buy a Peer Gynt that includes the complete dialogue, I would recommend conductor Ole Kristian Ruud's version with the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra; the dialogue lengthens the 90-minute work by two hours.

To know the rest is to listen to them straight through. All the works in this box set (especially the Piano Concerto) should be a possession for all Grieg-lovers.

A+

5 out of 5 stars An excellent box-set.......2003-08-30

This box-set a must have for any Grieg lovers.
Neeme Jarvi is very good.

In first CD, there is a powerful performance of Piano Concerto by Zilberstein.She is also great in F.Liszt recordings (at DG Classics). In second CD, works for string orchestra (including, famous Holberg Suite) to be found. And in 3rd and 4th CDs, marvellous recordins of Peer Gynt and Sigurd Jorsalfar (Sigurd, the Crusader)to be found.This works are the first recordings of complete score. Still, speakers to be present at Peer Gynt.And Funeral March for R. Nordraak is very influence in 4th CD.The wind ensemble of Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra is very good...

In 5th CD, there is an unknown work by Grieg: Symphony in C-minor. This work written in early period, but didn't perfomed often. Still, this work's name is "Forbidden Symphony"...And then, a majestic work "Land-Sighting" to be found. This is very successful choral work of composer and he written in a heavenly tone:E Major...And then, there is an unknown work again, an incomplete opera: "Olav Trygvason"... Grieg written this work on a libretto by his friend, Bjornson (a famous poet of Norway), but he could finish first act...

And in last CD, there are other vocal works, and his beatiful work: "Old Norwegian Melody with Variations". And then, 5 Songs to be found. This songs originally written for voice and piano (like other many songs) but he later orchestrated these works.And the first song "The First Meeting" was discovered in 80's and still, they used a new edition, published from new founded manuscript, so this is the first recording of Grieg's beatiful song.

In other words: this box-set is excellent and Highly recommended.

4 out of 5 stars Wonderful recordings, slightly marred by lack of texts.......2003-04-09

Jarvi has been a fine advocate of Scandinavian music over the last 30 years. Even of those such as Grieg and Sibelius who you would think no longer needed advocacy. Most of these recordings were warmly welcomed on their releases and several won awards. And it's nothing but a pleasure to see them reappear again. The orchestral playing is sumptuous, but the real stand out is the singing of Barbara Bonney on several CDs.

This is now the fourth or fifth release for some of these CDs, first came the individual volumes, then the full price box, then releases on budget DG Classikon, and now a Collector's Edition box at half the price, but sadly minus the texts to CDs 2,3 and 6. This won't matter so much in the orchestral songs, CD6, where the texts to Bergtekne, Bergliot etc. are available in other releases or on the Lieder web page, but CDs 2 and 3 are currently the only complete recording of Peer Gynt and the sung or spoken texts are not available outside sheet music collections. Personally (as someone more interested in the vocal music than the orchestral) I would try and locate the original volumes, but at least DG has given those who don't feel the extra expense is justified a cheaper option.

Further recommendation: Anne Sofie von Otter's recording of the Haugtussa song cycle.
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Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Most beautiful music
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  3. Summertime
  4. Embraceable You
  5. Liza
  6. A Foggy Day
  7. 'S Wonderful
  8. The Man I Love
  9. I Got Rhythm
  10. He Loves And She Loves
  11. They Can't Take That Away From Me
  12. They All Laughed
  13. Funny Face
  14. Our Love Is Here To Stay
  15. Lady Be Good
  16. These Foolish Things
  17. Laura
  18. April In Paris
  19. Autumn Leaves
  20. Autumn In New York

Tracks:

  1. Cheek To Cheek
  2. Isn't This A Lovely Day?
  3. Change Partners
  4. Top Hat, White Tie And Tails
  5. I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm
  6. Heat Wave
  7. The Way You Look Tonight
  8. Pick Yourself Up
  9. A Fine Romance
  10. All The Things You Are
  11. Why Do I Love You?
  12. I Get A Kick Out Of You
  13. Night And Day
  14. Looking At You
  15. Just One Of Those Things
  16. My Funny Valentine
  17. Thou Swell
  18. The Lady Is A Tramp
  19. Blue Room
  20. Jealousy
  21. Skylark

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Most beautiful music.......2005-08-17

This is happy music.
Just plain happy, instrumental music.
Highly recommend to everyone.
New York New York
Average customer rating: 2 out of 5 stars
  • A piece of history
  • A BIG disappointment!
 New York New York
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Asv Living Era
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000069HGR
Release Date: 2002-08-13

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars A piece of history.......2006-06-03

Many of the songs on this recording are not available in sheet music, and although the sound quality isn't "leading edge" it makes me feel as though I am listening to actual performers back in the 30's & 40's, with young and gifted singers like Frank Sinatra, Jo Stafford, and Mel Torme, as well as others who are nameless or unknown to me on this album, and a delight to listen to. Manhattan Tower is why I bought this CD, and I got so much more from it than I bargained for. The illusion I have when I play it is that I am a young jazz artist in New York, feeling the pulse of the city and filling up with everything about being a part of New York.

1 out of 5 stars A BIG disappointment!.......2004-08-19

I bought this CD for the Slaughter on Tenth Avenue soundtrack ballet by Richard Rodgers and Lennie Hayton. But none of the tracks on this CD can be appreciated. It is a mono recording, and that immediately leaves you with a very incomplete sound. No amount of treble and bass adjustment can eliminate the awful tinny sound throughout the disc.
Greatest Hits: The Tsar (Russian Orchestral Favorites)
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • A huge disapointment
  • The true Russian spirit.....
 Greatest Hits: The Tsar (Russian Orchestral Favorites)

Manufacturer: Sony
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ASIN: B0000029T1
Release Date: 1996-10-29

Tracks:

  1. Tsar Saltan: Flight Of The Bumblebee
  2. Khovanshchina: Dawn Over The River Moscow
  3. The Seasons, Op. 67: Autumn
  4. Symphony No. 4: Meadowland, Or Cavalry Of The Steppes
  5. None But The Lonely Heart, Op. 6, No. 6 - Tchaikovsky
  6. Nocturne
  7. Symphony No. 2 In C Minor, Op. 17 'Little Russian': IV. Finale (Coda: Presto) - Tchaikovsky
  8. Two Guitars (Russian Gypsy Folksong)
  9. Overture To The Tsar's Bride
  10. Overture to Rusian und Ludmyla
  11. Dark Eyes
  12. The Red Poppy: Russian Sailor's Dance - Gliere
  13. The Snow Maiden: Dance Of The Tumblers
  14. Gayne Ballet: Sabre Dance
  15. Caucasian Sketches, Op. 10: Procession Of The Sardar
  16. Prince Igor: Polovstian Dance No. 2
  17. Pictures At An Exhibition: The Great Gate Of Kiev
  18. Tsar Sultan Suite, Op. 57: Farewell Of The Tsar
  19. The Nutcracker Suite: Trepak - Tchaikovsky
  20. Sorochinksy Fair: Gopak
  21. 1812 Overture, Op.49: Finale - Tchaikovsky

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars A huge disapointment.......2004-12-01

Yes, this disc has some stunning music...about 2 minutes per selection of it. Sometimes a little more, but this is just a movement or so of each. I was thrilled to find Andrew Davis' version of The Polovstian Dances and found only a short choral section of it. It is a useful survey if you are a fledgeling listener to Russian classical music, but other than that, it is pretty useless for listening.

4 out of 5 stars The true Russian spirit............2000-06-18

This CD has a wonderful combination of the best tunes Russia has to offer (under 10 minutes of course!). Folk tunes like Two Guitars and Dark Eyes add to the Russian spirit. Also a nice war-like tune by an unfamilar man by the name of Knipper. This is his only work that made it to the world of classical music. Many other works done nicely by Rimsky-Korsakov, Tchaikovsky, Mussorgsky, and many others who don't end with 'sky'. Very nice way to introduce you to the Russians. Buy it even if you know about the Russian works. There are a few 'one hitters' on this CD.
Best of the Mantovani Orchestra
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • It contains songs not on other CD.
  • The Best Of The Mantovani Orchestra
  • The Best of the Mantovani Orchestra (vol 1 & 2)
  • Poor Recording
  • Top of the "Beautiful Music" Heap
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Manufacturer: Madacy Records
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B000000L5X
Release Date: 1994-09-12

Tracks:

  1. Some Enchanted Evening
  2. Three Coins In The Fountain
  3. The Impossible Dream
  4. More
  5. Send In The Clowns
  6. Charmaine
  7. Somewhere My Love
  8. Elizabethan Serenade
  9. Carnival Of Venice
  10. Overture-Die Fledermaus
  11. Merry Widow Waltz
  12. Summertime In Venice

Tracks:

  1. The Shadow Of Your Smile
  2. The Sound Of Music
  3. Italian Fantasy
  4. For Once In My Life
  5. Swedish Rhapsody
  6. I've Grown Accustomed To His Face
  7. The Entertainer
  8. For Once In My Life
  9. Skater's Waltz
  10. Tales From The Vienna Woods
  11. Londonderry Air
  12. Autumn Leaves

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars It contains songs not on other CD........2007-01-01

I am pretty happy with the CD I have. I noticed that these songs are not on other CD. Summer Time in Venice, Three Coins in the Fountain, The Impossible Dream, Send in The Clown, Somewhere My Love and Elizabethan Serenade. The sound quality is acceptable.

4 out of 5 stars The Best Of The Mantovani Orchestra.......2004-04-13

This cd is an ok collection of tunes from Mantovani.It's not the best but it's ok.This 2 cd set features songs such as three coins in a fountain,send in the clowns,skater's waltz,for once in my life and others.This isn't the only version of for once in my life Mantovani did.This version is light strings.Manti's other version is with a harpsicord and heavy strings.It is on Mantovani Scene/Mantovani Sound which has just come out from Vocolion.It also has such songs as dear heart,both sides now,honey and a lot of others.Amazon doesn't have this yet but I have just recieved my copy from another website.Like the other viewer said unfortuanly the sound quality is bad on the best of collection.I even heard somebody coughing on one track and there is some tape hiss from the transfer.I would like to recommend a 2 cd set by John Fox going under the name of the starry night orchestra that is put out by yestermusic(good music group)and has 30 tracks by Mr.Fox.Every song has a heavy string contingment and it states that these were played on beautiful music stations.John Foxes Strings are so beautiful.
The John Fox I'm talking about isn't the same John Fox that is a commedian that is sold on this site.

1 out of 5 stars The Best of the Mantovani Orchestra (vol 1 & 2).......2002-09-14

The Madacy Label has betrayed Mantovani's genious, and substituted poor recordings in these 2 CD's. I have immediately
cancelled all Madacy Label orders with everyone, and will investigate all future items with a Canadian origin prior to purchase.

Joseph C. Jernigan

1 out of 5 stars Poor Recording.......2002-09-05

The quality of the recording is poor. You can hear flutter in the string passages, which is 90% of Mantovani's music! There is also hiss noise, and pops in piece transitions... Amateur transcription from tape to CD's, is my guess. Someone else made bad reviews regarding the poor recording on the same record label, so my suggestion is to stay away from the label Madacy Records.

4 out of 5 stars Top of the "Beautiful Music" Heap.......2001-02-19

This CD has a nice collection of Mantovani's work. The combination of older standards with "newer" (such as Stevie Wonder's "For Once In My Life")is great. This is the stuff that is usually mocked as "elevator music" but also considered by many good romancing background music. Many of these arrangements were heard on a local Beautiful Music FM station where I live before the format change. The only negative I have is for a "box set" there is no write-up on the Orchestra. It would have been nice to read about Mantovani and what inspired his arrangements, and the orchestra personnell. My copy was made in Canada by Madacy. Maybe someone who has contact with that company could recommend a booklet for any future copies made.

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