Preludes, Fugues and Variations

Track Listings

1. Johann Sebastian Bach: Chorale Prelude ÒHerr Christ, der einÕge Gottes-Sohn,Ó S. 601, from the OrgelbŸchlein, transcribed for piano by David Moyer

2. Ludwig van Beethoven: Twelve Variations on the Russian Dance from WranitskyÕs Das WaldmŠdchen, WoO 71

3. Cesar Franck: Prelude, Fugue et Variation in b minor, Op. 18, transcribed for piano by Harold Bauer

4. Sergei Rachmaninoff: Three Preludes from Op. 23.

5. Johann Sebastian Bach: Prelude and Fugue in D Major, BWV 532, transcribed for piano by Ferruccio Busoni.

Tracks:

Vierne: Symphony No. 1, Op. 14: Finale
Elmore: Rhytmic Suite: Pavane
Saint-Saens: Prelude and Fugue, Op. 99/2
Variations, Op. 40/1
Mendelssohn: Sonata, Op. 65/3
Mendelssohn: Sonata, Op. 65/3
Grieg / Christiansen: Peer Gynt: Morning Mood
MacFarlane: Reverie
Bach: Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565
Bach: Cantata, BWV 156: Arioso
Hebble: Rejoice! - Toccatino con Rico Tino
Reubke: Sonata on Psalm XCIV
Christiansen: Improvisation on "All Through the Night"
Christiansen: Improvisation on "Come, Come Ye Saints"

Customer Reviews:

Best CD I Own.......2006-07-16

The sound quality of this instrument surpasses all instruments worldwide. You can hear a pin drop extremely clearly in the tabernacle the instrument is housed, making the pipe organ a highly effective sound producer. The larger 32' pipes sound just like thunderous power. A must buy for organists and organ enthusiasts.

Harp Adagios: Over Two Hours of the World's Most Relaxing Music

Average customer rating:

just ok

Harp Adagios: Over Two Hours of the World's Most Relaxing Music
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ASIN: B000A87K0K
Release Date: 2005-09-13

Tracks:

Adagio - Marisa Robles
Andantino - Werner Tripp
Andante Allegro - I Musici
Larghetto - I Musici
Andante - Annie Challan
Andante Lento - Catherine Michel
Tema Con Variazioni: Andante - Osian Ellis
Larghetto - Marisa Robles
Andante - Catherine Michel
Theme, Variations And Rondo Pastorale - Marisa Robles

Tracks:

Prelude No.1 In C Major, BWV 846 - Marisa Robles
Adagio - Heinz Holliger
Prelude In D Flat, Op.28 No.15 'Raindrop' - Marisa Robles
Mazurka In B Flat Major, Op.7 No.1 - Marisa Robles
Clair De Lune - Naoko Yoshino
Lullaby, Op.49 No.4 - Marisa Robles
Danza Del Corregidor - Marisa Robles
Impromptu-Caprice, Op.9 - Marisa Robles
Romance: Adagio - Naoko Yoshino
Sicilienne Variee - Naoko Yoshino
Contemplation - Naoko Yoshino
The Nightingale - Deborah Henson-Conant
Interlude - Marisa Robles
Il Padrino - Naoko Yoshino
Spiegel Im Spiegel - Gidon Kremer

Customer Reviews:

just ok.......2006-12-05

This is good at times but mostly it's just ok. First, the sound quality ranges from awfull to good but never excellent. There are quite a bit of analog recordings on here and most of the stuff on here was recorded in the 60s. There isn't a lot new to anyone that has been collecting music featuring the harp. In fact, there seem to be very few classical recordings available featuring the harp as there is. the performances are ok but are old fashioned in the way they play as expected from old recordings.

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Outstanding Collection of Classical Music for Home
Brain Boosters for babies

Brain Boosters for Babies

Manufacturer: Philips
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 1999-05-04

Tracks:

Divertimento in B flat: Adagio - R. Peter Munves
Cassation (Final - Musik) in G: Adagio - R. Peter Munves
Divertimento in G minor: Andante - R. Peter Munves
String Quartet no.12 in B flat: Adagio - R. Peter Munves
Divertimento in D, KV 131: Adagio - R. Peter Munves
Eine kleine Nachtmusik: Romance (Andante) - R. Peter Munves
Divertimento in D, KV 136: Andante - R. Peter Munves
Serenade in B flat 'Gran Partita': Adagio - R. Peter Munves
Prelude No.3 in F for violin, viola and cello - R. Peter Munves
String Quintet No.1 in B flat: Adagio - R. Peter Munves
Violin Concerto In D: Andante cantabile - R. Peter Munves
Divertimento in B flat: Adagio - R. Peter Munves

Tracks:

Six National Airs with Variations for Piano with Flute Accompaniment, Op.105: The Cottage Maid (Welsh)
Six National Airs with Variations for Piano with Flute Accompaniment, Op.105: The Last Rose Of Summer (Irish)
Six National Airs with Variations for Piano with Flute Accompaniment, Op.105: Chiling O'Guirg (Irish)
Six National Airs with Variations for Piano with Flute Accompaniment, Op.105: English Bulls (Irish)
Ten National Airs with Variations for Piano with Flute Accompaniment, Op.107: St. Patrick's Day (Irish)
Ten National Airs with Variations for Piano with Flute Accompaniment, Op.107: O Mary, at the Window Be (Scottish)
Ten National Airs with Variations for Piano with Flute Accompaniment, Op.107: Oh, Thou are the lad of My Heart (Scottish)
Fur Elise
Piano Sonata No.8 in C minor, Op.13 'Pathetique': Adagio cantabile
String Quartet No.13 in B flat, Op.130 - Alla Danza Tedesca: Allegro assai
Piano Sonata No.7 in D, Op.10: No.3 - Menuetto (Allegro)
The Creatures Of Prometheus: Finale. Allegretto
Piano Sonata No.18 in E flat, Op.31: No.3 - Menuetto (Moderato e grazioso)
Piano Sonata No.20 in G, Op.49: No.2 - Tempo di menuetto
Symphony No.8 in F, Op.93: Allegro scherzando
Symphony No.9 in D minor, Op.125 'Choral': Ode to Joy
Piano Sonata No.15 in D, Op.28 'Pastoral': Rondo (Allegro ma non troppo)
Symphony No.6 in F, Op.68 'Pastoral': Hymn of Thanksgiving

Tracks:

Partita No.1 in B flat: Praeludium
Partita No.1 in B flat: Menuets I & II
English Suite No.3 in G minor: Gavotte I - Gavotte II ou la musette
French Suite No.6 in E: Allemande
Suite No.3 in D for Cello: Bourree I & II
Suite No.6 for Cello: Gavottes I & II
Prelude in D minor
Orchestral Suite No.2 in B minor for Flute and Strings: Badinerie
Brandenburg Concerto No.5 in D: Allegro
Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I: Prelude No.3
Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I: Fugue No.3
Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I: Prelude No.2 'Be-Bop Bach'
Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I: Fugue No.2 'Dixie Bach'
Brandenburg Concerto No.3 in G: Allegro
Suite No.4 for Cello: Bourree
Partita No.1 in B flat: Giga
'Little' Fugue in Gminor
Brandenburg Concerto No.4 in G: Presto
Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I: Prelude No.1 in C
Concerto in D minor for Oboe and Strings: Siciliano
Suite in E flat for Harp: Gavotte en rondeau
Sonata in E flat for Flute and Harp: Siciliano
Minuet in D minor
Bist du bei mir 'When Thou Art Near'

Customer Reviews:

Outstanding Collection of Classical Music for Home.......2004-01-26

This is an outstanding collection of classical music for the home, regardless of age. We own two of the three CD's in this collection seperately, and they are excellent.

The "songs" were selected from excellent previously made recordings from the vast Phillips classical music catalog. The sound quality, selection and performances are excellent.

The songs selected are especially good for very young children. They are brilliant and pleasant, and they are not too loud or heavy. They are great for playing at home. Highly recommended!

Brain Boosters for babies.......2001-04-14

Brain Boosters for Babies is a great way to stimulate today's young developing minds. The music on this three CD set ranges from exciting to relaxing, it's cheerful, fun and at times even inspiring. These CD's are a wonderful value for parents and makes a great gift that any child would enjoy. Whether your looking for music to lull a baby to sleep, or music to help a child focus during homework time, take advantage of all that this music has to affer.

Average customer rating:

Excellent performance on a great instrument
Organ Pyromania

Dupré: Works for Organ, Vol. 4

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Release Date: 1998-12-01

Tracks:

Prelude And Fugue In B Major
Prelude And Fugue In F Minor
Prelude And Fugue In G Minor
Variations On 'Adeste Fideles' An Improvisation For Organ
Le Virtrail de St. Ouen, Op. 65
Chorales, Op. 28, Nos. 7-12: 7. In My Beloved God
Chorales, Op. 28, Nos. 7-12: 8. Out Of The Depths Have I Cried Unto Thee
Chorales, Op. 28, Nos. 7-12: 9. O Christ Who Art The Light Of The World
Chorales, Op. 28, Nos. 7-12: 10. Christ The Lamb Of God
Chorales, Op. 28, Nos. 7-12: 11. Christ Is Risen From The Dead
Chorales, Op. 28, Nos. 7-12: 12. Christ Lay In The Bonds Of Death
Chorales, Op. 28, Nos. 42-47: 42. Jesus, My Joy
Chorales, Op. 28, Nos. 42-47: 43. Jesus Christ, Our Saviour
Chorales, Op. 28, Nos. 42-47: 44. Jesus Christ, Our Saviour
Chorales, Op. 28, Nos. 42-47: 45. Jesus, My Trust
Chorales, Op. 28, Nos. 42-47: 46. Come God, Creator, Holy Ghost
Chorales, Op. 28, Nos. 42-47: 47. Come Holy Ghost, Lord God
Meditation (1966)
Paraphrase On The 'Te Deum', Op. 43

Customer Reviews:

Excellent performance on a great instrument.......2006-10-09

As an addition to the review below, what makes this CD the best of the Dupre series on Naxos are the performer and the instrument. Jeanette Fishell, who is a nationally known organist and champion of the works of Petr Eben, shows herself a brillant interpreter of Dupre who has his technique down pat. Her performance is exquisitely well-thought, is well-registered and delivers quite an emotional impact. I dare you to find a better recording of the 3 Preludes and Fugues.
The organ at St George's Nashville is the 85-rank Casavant Op. 3606 from 1986, located high on the east end behind the high altar and speaking directly into the nave. It is notable for its rich assertive principal mixtures, an expressive Positif section with a wealth of solo voices, and 2 ranks of big trumpets (hooded ones in the Positif, and festival ones in the west end). Legend has it that a Casavant voicer from Quebec, on hearing the completed instrument, said that he was satisfied with the whole, "but the 2-footer, the 4-footer...she sing, she sing!" And it is a fact that the upper voices carry exceptionally well in this acoustic, and to great (sometimes fiery) effect in this recording. Casavant Op. 3606 has been featured on several recordings on CD and radio, but it has never sounded better than on this CD.

Organ Pyromania.......2000-09-07

The Three Preludes and Fugues, in their time, were like no work ever written before. Composed as an entry in the prestigious Prix de Rome competition, they display astounding virtuosity, both in composition and in the performer. The B major Prelude and Fugue displays the typical qualities of a French toccata; dazzlingly quick handwork on the manuals with a profound, carillon-like melody in the pedals. The F minor Prelude and Fugue is far more subdued and vague about its statement, with much of it being played on Bourdons and Voix Celeste stops. The G minor Prelude and Fugue combines characteristics of both pieces proceeding it - the Prelude being soft and Presto, the Fugue being loud and Moderato. These pieces display a maturity well before their time, and if you analyse and dissect the pieces written around Op. 7, apart from his Quatre Motets Op. 9, you will not find anything as mature until his Variations in C# Op. 22 for piano, or his Symphonie-Passion, Op. 23 for organ.

Variations on "Adeste Fideles" were originally an improvisation recorded on a Skinner Organ Company Pipe Organ roll, recorded at The Skinner Studio NYC in 1929. These rolls were very similar to those used by Grainger and Rachmaninov to record their own works. This improvisation was reconstructed and edited by the American Rollin Smith in 1974. The variations open with the hymn played on foundations, followed by a variation featuring the melody on Cromorne 8', accompanied by Flûtes 16', 8', 4'. An amazing triplet variation on Full Swell with Swell-Pedal follows, then a fugue in the relative minor (E). The piece is rounded off with a short typical French toccata of 3 pages in length. This piece makes a great concert piece at Christmastide and it isn't too difficult for the average organist to play, given an adequate instrument.

Vitrail is Dupré's last composition with an opus number, and was composed to describe the stain-glass window at the cathedral of St Ouen in Rouen, where Dupré's father was organist. This piece is written from an artist's perspective, carefully detailing every object, no matter how small or insignificant, rounding off in an explicit coda of retrospective wonderment.

Listeners continue to get a taste for the Seventy Nine Chorales, written as preliminaries for the counterparts in name, written by J.S. Bach. These are great pieces to start students off with and are his easiest works, next to some of his Inventions, Op. 50.

Méditation, as the name states, is a quiet contemplation that was written for some friends as a contribution to their book 'A Library of Organ Music'.

Tracks:

Goldberg Variations: Aria
Goldberg Variations: Variatio 1 a 1 Clav.
Goldberg Variations: Varatio 2 a 1 Clav.
Goldberg Variations: Variatio 3 a 1 Clav. Canone all'Unisono
Goldberg Variations: Variatio 4 a 1 Clav.
Goldberg Variations: Variatio 5 a 1 ovvero Clav.
Goldberg Variations: Variatio 6 a 1 Clav. Canone alla Seconda
Goldberg Variations: Variatio 7 a 1 ovvero 2 Clav.
Goldberg Variations: Variatio 8 a 2 Clav.
Goldberg Variations: Variatio 9 a 1 Clav. Canone all Terza
Goldberg Variations: Variatio 10 a Clav. Fughetta
Goldberg Variations: Variatio 11 a 2 Clav.
Goldberg Variations: Variatio 12 Canone alla Quarta
Goldberg Variations: Variatio 13 a 2 Clav.
Goldberg Variations: Variatio 14 aa 2 Clav.
Goldberg Variations: Variatio 15 a 1 Clav. Canone alla Quinta. Andante
Goldberg Variations: Variatio 16 a 1 Clav. Ouverture
Goldberg Variations: Variatio 17 a 2 Clav.
Goldberg Variations: Variatio 18 a 1 Clav. Canone alla Sesta
Goldberg Variations: Variatio 19 a 1 Clav.
Goldberg Variations: Variatio 20 a 2 Clav.
Goldberg Variations: Variatio 21 Canone alla Settima
Goldberg Variations: Varatio 22 a 1 Clav. Alla breve
Goldberg Variations: Variatio 23 a 2 Clav.
Goldberg Variations: Variatio 24 a 1 Clav. Canone all'Ottava
Goldberg Variations: Variatio 25 a 2 Clav.
Goldberg Variations: Variatio 26 a 2 Clav.
Goldberg Variations: Variatio 27 a 2 Clav. Canone alla Nona
Goldberg Variations: Variatio 28 a 2 Clav.
Goldberg Variations: Variatio 29 a 1 ovvero 2 Clav.
Goldberg Variations: Variatio 30 a Clav. quodlibet
Goldberg Variations: Aria de capo - Four Excerpts
'The Well-Tempered Clavier': Prelude And Fugue No. 14 In F Sharp Minor, BWV 883
'The Well-Tempered Clavier': Prelude And Fugue No. 14 In F Sharp Minor, BWV 883
'The Well-Tempered Clavier': Prelude And Fugue No. 7 In E Flat Major, BWV 876
'The Well-Tempered Clavier': Prelude And Fugue No. 7 In E Flat Major, BWV 876
'The Well-Tempered Clavier': Prelude And Fugue No. 22 In B Flat Minor, BWV 891
'The Well-Tempered Clavier': Prelude And Fugue No. 22 In B Flat Minor, BWV 891
'The Well-Tempered Clavier': Prelude And Fugue No. 9 In E Major, BWV 878
'The Well-Tempered Clavier': Prelude And Fugue No. 9 In E Major, BWV 878

Customer Reviews:

Mercurial vitality! .......2007-02-07

Gould's Goldberg have developed an autonomous existence. Possibly no other piece of monumental transcendence has penetrated with such vehemence several generations of listeners. Gould emerged from the ashes of the WW2 and somehow, represented the flaming torch of the rebel generation of young musicians. But beneath this myth, there was a profound artist that seemed to understand the status of his genius,
free of conventionalisms who established patterns, his approach about Goldberg were the stuff of myth; but also his personal landmark, a sort of spiritual helmet that allowed him to explore and even to live in this Bach's universe with epic tenacity. He recorded at least I know, five versions, the first one from the files of CBC Broadcast, the second, from 1955, the Goldberg' s Salzburg' s Festival of 1959 and finally his swan song in Bach in 1982.

So, considering the pyramidal importance of these variations one may state they were if I may, his genesis and nemesis. So, under no pretext you should miss this fundamental musical treasure.

THE FIRST OF THE FOUR GOLDBERG's WE HAVE BY GG..........2006-06-19

This June 1954 recording is the first recorded Goldberg cycle we have by GG. (It was done in the studio of CBC for radio broadcast.) The second is the famous 1955 Columbia recording. The third is the live performance recorded in Salzburg, Austria in 1959. And the last of course is the magnificent 1981 reading.

This 1954 realization has its own unique flavor and textures. It's interesting to hear GG realize BWV 988 as a single concert piece in toto, as opposed to 32 individual pieces played and re-played for a record. The recorded sound is not bad. Considering that GG had to play a piano with an heavier action than his later beloved CD318, Gould does a pretty darned good job here. Definitely worth having.

Doubleplus bonus 4 preludes & fugues from WTC bk II.

Gould's Best Version.......2006-05-19

I agree with the previous reviewer. This edition features a flawless performance.

Very fine performance, hideous recording.......2002-11-05

Nearly unlistenable. Very fine performance, hideous recording; Zero dynamic range, noise from hall, etc. Either was not remastered properly or the original master tapes were bad to begin with. Not kidding here, but It sounds about as good as a cassette tape recorded on a boom box to me. Sad, because Gould did perform very well.

The Best "Gouldberg Variations"?.......2001-02-09

So what did I need with yet another interpretation by Glenn Gould of this work? Yep, I could've lived without it, I guess, but I'm glad I didn't. Despite the sound quality (which, considering the source, isn't really that bad), this performance has become my favorite one over the '55 and '81 versions. It isn't as showy as the '55, nor is it as eccentric as the '81. Gould's playing is technically brilliant here, but not forced in it's display. He is more relaxed and not trying to impress. One gets the idea that he is playing "for himself", and I like that. Gouldomaniacs are probably familiar with this 1954 record, and it would be a good record for those who've never heard this Bach masterpiece. Buy it.

Average customer rating:

Awesome!
very poor sound quality almost ruins it
Some of the Most Complex Music of the Period!
An okay recording...

Mendelssohn: Complete Piano Music

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Release Date: 1997-10-07

Tracks:

3 Caprices, Op.33: No.1
3 Caprices, Op.33: No.2
3 Caprices, Op.33: No.3
Capriccio In F# Minor, Op.5
Capriccio In E Major, Op.118
Scherzo In B Minor
Scherzo a Capriccio In F# Minor
Andante & Rondo Capriccioso, Op.14
Perpetuum Mobile, Op.119
Two Klavierstucke: No.1
Two Klavierstucke: No.2
Andante Cantabile & Presto Agitato

Tracks:

Sonata in B flat, Op.106: I. Allegro vivace
Sonata in B flat, Op.106: II. Scherzo. Allegro non troppo
Sonata in B flat, Op.106: III. Andante quasi allegretto
Sonata in B flat, Op.106: IV. Allegro moderato
Sonata in E, Op.6: I. Allegretto con espressione
Sonata in E, Op.6: II. Tempo di menuetto
Sonata in E, Op.6: III. Adagio e senza tempo
Sonata in E, Op.6: IV. Molto allegro e vivace
Sonata in G, Op. 105: I. Allegro
Sonata in G, Op. 105: II. Adagio
Sonata in G, Op. 105: III. Presto
Six Kinderstucke, Op.72: I. Allegro non troppo
Six Kinderstucke, Op.72: II. Andante sostenuto
Six Kinderstucke, Op.72: III. Allegretto
Six Kinderstucke, Op.72: IV. Andante con moto
Six Kinderstucke, Op.72: V. Allegro assai
Six Kinderstucke, Op.72: VI. Vivace

Tracks:

Six Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35 No. 1 in E minor: Allegro con fuoco
Six Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35 No. 1 in E minor: Andante Espressivo
Six Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35 No. 2 in D Major: Allegretto
Six Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35 No. 2 in D Major: Tranquillo e sempre legato
Six Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35 No. 3 in B minor: Prestissimo staccato
Six Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35 No. 3 in B minor: Allegro con brio
Six Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35 No. 4 in A flat major: Con moto
Six Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35 No. 4 in A flat major: Con moto, ma sostenuto
Six Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35 No. 5 in F Major: Andante lento
Six Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35 No. 5 in F Major: Allegro con fuoco
Six Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35 No. 6 in B flat major: Maestoso moderato
Six Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35 No. 6 in B flat major: Allegro con brio
Prelude And Fugue In E Minor: Prelude - Allegro molto
Prelude And Fugue In E Minor: Fugue - Allegro energico
Three Preludes And Three Studies, Op. 104 - Three Preludes: No. 1 in B Flat Major - Allegro molto e vivace
Three Preludes And Three Studies, Op. 104 - Three Preludes: No. 2 In B Minor - Allegro agitato
Three Preludes And Three Studies, Op. 104 - Three Preludes: No. 3 In D Major - Allegro vivace
Three Preludes And Three Studies, Op. 104 - Three Studies: No. 1 In B Flat Minor - Presto
Three Preludes And Three Studies, Op. 104 - Three Preludes: No. 2 In B Minor - Allegro agitato
Three Preludes And Three Studies, Op. 104 - Three Preludes: No. 3 In D Major - Allegro vivace
Study In F Minor

Tracks:

Variations Serieuses In D Minos, Opus 54 - Mendelssohn
Three Fantasies Or Caprices, Opus 16: I. Andante con moto - Mendelssohn
Three Fantasies Or Caprices, Opus 16: II. Scherzo-Presto - Mendelssohn
Three Fantasies Or Caprices, Opus 16: III. Andante - Mendelssohn
Variations In E-Flat Major, Opus 82 - Mendelssohn
Fantasy In F-Sharp Minor, Opus 82: I. Con moto agitato - Mendelssohn
Fantasy In F-Sharp Minor, Opus 82: II. Allegro con moto - Mendelssohn
Fantasy In F-Sharp Minor, Opus 82: III. Presto - Mendelssohn
Variations In B-Flat Major, Opus 83 - Mendelssohn
Fantasy On 'The Last Rose Of Summer', Op. 15 - Mendelssohn

Tracks:

Book One, Op. 19: Sweet Remembrance
Book One, Op. 19: Regrets
Book One, Op. 19: Hunting Song
Book One, Op. 19: Confidence
Book One, Op. 19: Restlessness
Book One, Op. 19: Venetian Boat Song
Book Two, Op. 30: Contemplation
Book Two, Op. 30: Unrest
Book Two, Op. 30: Consolation
Book Two, Op. 30: The Wanderer
Book Two, Op. 30: The Brook
Book Two, Op. 30: Venetian Boat Song
Book Three, Op. 38: The Evening Star
Book Three, Op. 38: Lost Happiness
Book Three, Op. 38: The Poet's Harp
Book Three, Op. 38: Hope
Book Three, Op. 38: Passion
Book Three, Op. 38: Duet
Book Four, Op. 53: On the Seashore
Book Four, Op. 53: Clouds
Book Four, Op. 53: Agitation
Book Four, Op. 53: Sadness of Soul
Book Four, Op. 53: Folk Song
Book Four, Op. 53: Flight
Book Five, Op. 62: May Breezes
Book Five, Op. 62: The Departure
Book Five, Op. 62: Funeral March
Book Five, Op. 62: Morning Song
Book Five, Op. 62: Venetian Boat Song
Book Five, Op. 62: Spring Song

Tracks:

Seven Characteristic Pieces, Op. 7: No. 1 In E Minor - Andante
Seven Characteristic Pieces, Op. 7: No. 2 In B Minor - Allegro vivace
Seven Characteristic Pieces, Op. 7: No. 3 In D Major - Allegro vivace
Seven Characteristic Pieces, Op. 7: No. 4 In A Major - Con moto
Seven Characteristic Pieces, Op. 7: No. 5 In A Major - Fuga
Seven Characteristic Pieces, Op. 7: No. 6 In E Minor - Andante
Seven Characteristic Pieces, Op. 7: No. 7 In E Major - Presto
Gondellied In A Major
Albumblatt In E Minor, Op. 117
Songs Without Words Book Six, Op. 67: No. 1 In E Flat Major - Andante
Songs Without Words Book Six, Op. 67: No. 2 In F Sharp Minor - Allegro Leggiero
Songs Without Words Book Six, Op. 67: No. 3 In B Flat Major - Andante tranquillo
Songs Without Words Book Six, Op. 67: No. 4 In C Major - Presto
Songs Without Words Book Six, Op. 67: No. 5 In B Minor - Moderato
Songs Without Words Book Six, Op. 67: No. 6 In E Major - Allegretto Non Troppo
Songs Without Words Book Seven, Op. 85: No. 1 In F Major - Andante espressivo
Songs Without Words Book Seven, Op. 85: No. 2 In A Minor - Allegro agitato
Songs Without Words Book Seven, Op. 85: No. 3 In E Flat Major - Presto
Songs Without Words Book Seven, Op. 85: No. 4 In D Major - Andante sostenuto
Songs Without Words Book Seven, Op. 85: No. 5 In A Major - Allegretto
Songs Without Words Book Seven, Op. 85: No. 6 In B Flat Major - Allegretto con moto
Songs Without Words Book Eight, Op. 102: No. 1 In E Minor - Andante un poco agitato
Songs Without Words Book Eight, Op. 102: No. 2 In D Major - Adagio
Songs Without Words Book Eight, Op. 102: No. 3 In C Major - Presto
Songs Without Words Book Eight, Op. 102: No. 4 In G Minor - Un poco agitato, ma andante
Songs Without Words Book Eight, Op. 102: No. 5 In A Major - Allegro vivace
Songs Without Words Book Eight, Op. 102: No. 6 In C Major - Andante
Song Without Words, Op. 85, No. 5: Song Without Words, Op. 85, No. 5 (manuscript version)
Song Without Words, Op. 102, No. 2: Song Without Words, Op. 102, No. 2 (manuscript version)

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Whether in the large-scale Op. 6 Sonata and Variations Serieuses or the gentle yet cogently proportioned Songs Without Words, the indefatigable Martin Jones plays this music with assurance, insight, and a singing tone that never cloys. Moreover, Nimbus's rock-bottom price is hard to beat for customers wishing to acquire Mendelssohn's entire solo piano output in one fell swoop. --Jed Distler

Customer Reviews:

Awesome!.......2006-09-21

This is an amazing collection of Mendelssohn's works! However, the recording is a little on the soft side, so you sort of need to crank your speakers, but all in all, it's a must have for collectors of classical music. Enjoy! Oh, and may I strongly suggest track 3 of disc 4 - it was my whole reason for buying this collection. The entire set is amazing, but that track is worth the price of admission.

very poor sound quality almost ruins it.......2006-07-04

This is no doubt to me great piano music played by a great performer. I can't find anything wrong with that. The only problem is the recording quality is very poor, almost intolerable at times. This was recorded in the early through late 70s. I disagree with the previous reviewer, the sound isn't crisp or clear at all, it's very staticy and recorded at a very low volume so you have to crank up the volume creating more static. It's also hard to hear how beautiful the piano really is. To confirm what one of the other reviewers said it does sound as if the piano is underwater. Too bad the recording was not cleaned up to sound at least a little better.

Even at the price I paid ($25)it still may be over priced. It is a great way to get all of his solo piano music but if you want quality skip this and spend the extra money.

Some of the Most Complex Music of the Period!.......2005-02-22

Mendelssohn's piano music is an amazing body of work and if you are a classical music fan who has not been exposed to it yet, this is a wonderful way to get his entire piano output. Nimbus has Marvin Jones( winner of the 1968 Myra Hess Award ) performing this for us, recorded in the 1970's. It is in ADD, which is what one would expect from that time, but the sound is very crisp and clear, with the microphone placement not extremely close to the piano, so as to capture the room acoustics. Mr. Jones plays with great brilliance, clarity, and enthusiasm, and, most importantly, he seems to capture the true spirit of Mendelssohn. The set is nicely packaged in two triple cases in a sleeve with a booklet.

An okay recording..........2003-07-03

For the price, you really can't find a real deal... but in a lot of places, it's obvious why the price is as low as it is. First of all, the recording is awfully muddy and the piano's tone suffers as a result, often sounding more like it's underwater than anything else.

Customer Reviews:

You get what you pay for.......2004-12-04

In the Brandenburg Concerti, the tempo varies, trumpet volleys sound like French Horns, and the flute is off tune half the time. The harpsichordist was good but in one of the concerti, decided to enter at a different tempo than had been set by the rest of the orchestra. Since he had to play some very fast runs later, it is no surprise that he wanted to slow down the orchestra, but maybe they should have worked it out earlier. The orchestra sounds leaderless and out of sync at times. Can't find the groove. Violins are competent but playing with an orchestra that needs to practise what they are going to play a little more.

That covers the first 2 of 40 CDs. Don't know if I can bring myself to listen to the rest. Somebody who didn't know Bach would wonder what the attraction is after listening to this.

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A captivating and important achievement

Clara Schumann: Complete Piano Works

Manufacturer: Cpo Records
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ASIN: B00005MAV1
Release Date: 2001-08-21

Tracks:

Sonata In G Minor: Allegro
Sonata In G Minor: Adagio
Sonata In G Minor: Scherzo
Sonata In G Minor: Rondo
Romanze In B Minor
Impromptu In E Major
Romanze In A Minor
Scherzo Op. 10 In D Minor
Deuxieme Scherzo Op. 14 In C Minor
Praludium In F Minor
Soirees Musicales Op. 6: Toccatina In A Minor
Soirees Musicales Op. 6: Notturno In F Major
Soirees Musicales Op. 6: Ballade In D Minor
Soirees Musicales Op. 6: Ballade In D Minor
Soirees Musicales Op. 6: Mazurka In G Major
Soirees Musicales Op. 6: Polonaise In A Minor
Etude In A-Flat Major
Marsch In E-Flat Major

Tracks:

Praeludien Und Fugen Op. 16: Andante-Allegro Vivace
Praeludien Und Fugen Op. 16: Allegretto-Andante
Praeludien Und Fugen Op. 16: Andante-Andante Con Moto
Variationen Uber Ein Thema Von Robert sSchumann Op. 20
Trois Romances Op. 11: Andante
Trois Romances Op. 11: Andante Und Allegro
Trois Romances Op. 11: Moderato
Romance Variee Op. 3
Caprices En Forme De Valse Op. 2: Allegro Moderato
Caprices En Forme De Valse Op. 2: Allegro Moderato
Caprices En Forme De Valse Op. 2: Andantino
Caprices En Forme De Valse Op. 2: Allegro
Caprices En Forme De Valse Op. 2: Allegretto
Caprices En Forme De Valse Op. 2: Allegro Risoluto
Caprices En Forme De Valse Op. 2: Allegro Ma Non Troppo
Caprices En Forme De Valse Op. 2: Allegro Assai
Caprices En Forme De Valse Op. 2: Allegretto
Souvenir De Vienne, Impromptu Op. 9
Valses Romantiques Op. 4

Tracks:

Variatons De Concert Sur La Cavatine Du Pirate De Bellini Op. 8
Quatre Polonoises Op. 1: Polonoise In E-flat Major
Quatre Polonoises Op. 1: Polonoise In C-Major
Quatre Polonoises Op. 1: Polonoise In D Major
Quatre Polonoises Op. 1: Polonoise In C Major
Quatre Pieces Caracteristiques Op. 5: Impromptu. Le Sabbat
Quatre Pieces Caracteristiques Op. 5: Caprice A La Bolero
Quatre Pieces Caracteristiques Op. 5: Romance
Quatre Pieces Caracteristiques Op. 5: Scene Fantastique. Le Ballet Des Revenants
Quatre Pieces Fugitives Op. 15: Larghetto
Quatre Pieces Fugitives Op. 15: Un Poco Agitato
Quatre Pieces Fugitives Op. 15: Andante Espressivo
Quatre Pieces Fugitives Op. 15: Scherzo
Praludium Und Fuge
Drei Fugen Uber Themen Von J.S. Bach: Fuga A 4 Voci In E-flat Major
Drei Fugen Uber Themen Von J.S. Bach: Fuga A 4 Voci In E Major
Drei Fugen Uber Themen Von J.S. Bach: Fuga A 4 Voci In G Minor
Drei Romanzen Op. 21: Andante, Sehr Innig Bewegt, Tempo I
Drei Romanzen Op. 21: Allegretto (Sehr Zart Zu Spielen)
Drei Romanzen Op. 21: Agitato, Langsamer, Tempo I

Customer Reviews:

A captivating and important achievement.......2007-01-15

Robert Schumann was a central figure in the Romantic period of classical music. Fitting the period, the romantic idyll of Robert and Clara Schumann's trial-filled courtship and ultimate marriage against the wishes of Clara's father, Friedrich Wieck, has been endlessly written about.

But it is not until now that we have, for the first time, access to the complete piano compositions of Clara Schumann. I cannot imagine a more sensitive and nuanced performance of these works than that of Jozef De Beenhouwer, a Belgian pianist who has made a specialty of the music of both Robert and Clara Schumann. He received the Robert Schumann Prize from the City of Zwickau, Schumann's birthplace, and has completed an unfinished second concerto of Clara Schumann, not included in this set.

Clara Schumann was prepared by her father not only to be a virtuoso pianist. He also envisaged her as the first great female composer. He opposed her marriage to Robert in part because he reckoned that her probable role as a wife and mother - as well as Robert's ambitions as a comoposer - would bury her talent. Clara's first group of compositions were published when she was only 11 years of age. A surviving piano concerto, Op. 7, was performed to critical acclaim when Clara was 16.

Clara Schumann continued as a famous pianist and musical presence throughout her life (40 years after her husband's tragic death). However, although Robert recognized her compositional talent and encouraged her, the birth of eight children, and her role as a wife and pianist early curtailed her compositional activity (old Wieck was right in this respect). Her compositions have widely been regarded as worth little attention in comparison to those of her husband.

But this collection lets us make up our own minds about Clara's compositions. Most are from her early years, with a few from her later life. Except for her Concerto, many of the early works are in light genres, e.g. Polonaises (Op. 1), Romances, Impromptus, etc, but I found boldness, confidence, and originality in works from her earliest years. The Scherzi, Op. 10 and 14, are powerful and technically demanding. Some of the most remarkable pieces are preludes and fuges based on themes of J.S.Bach, and themes by Robert, written in the year, 1845, which gained favorable reviews for their skill and substance.

In summary, my wife and I both find this four-CD set both highly rewarding music beyond any novelty value associated the fame of the Schumann connection. In fact, I don't hesitate to make my own assessment that had Clara had the same opportunities as Robert, she may well have equalled him as a composer and fulfilled father Friedrich's dream.

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Best of Bach

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Binding: Audio CD

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Fugue No.25 In C Major
Praeambulum/Allemande/Corrente
Aria: Variation 1
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Fulfilling Overview of the Baroque Era in Music and Words
An Excellent Introduction to the Music of the Baroque Era

Discover Music of the Baroque Era

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Customer Reviews:

Fulfilling Overview of the Baroque Era in Music and Words.......2005-05-09

Yet another great bargain-priced package from Naxos effectively provides an overview of the rich Baroque period with two discs containing more than 2 ½ hours of music and a comprehensive, 140-page primer booklet. Compiled by music historian Clive Unger-Hamilton, the collection is well-chosen to represent the many different facets of the era without recycling the more obvious candidates like Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons". The quality of the playing and singing is top-notch throughout, and the program contains quite a smorgasbord of pieces from dramatic opera arias to harpsichord pieces (sometimes played on authentic instruments, other times on modern grands) to full-blown choruses. Standout tracks include Allegri's "Miserere mei" with an ethereal boy treble soloist; two arias sung by soprano Ingrid Kertesi, in particular, Almirena's lament, "Lascia ch'io pianga" from Handel's "Rinaldo"; and a lovely "When I am laid in earth" from Purcell's "Dido and Aeneas" performed by soprano Kym Amps. The choral pieces can be astounding from Bach's "St Matthew Passion (BWV 244)" performed by the large Hungarian Festival Chorus and full symphony orchestra to the eight voices that wrap themselves around "For unto us a child is born" from Handel's "Messiah".

The booklet itself provides great value as you listen to the selections. There is a well written 85-page essay by Unger-Hamilton, who manages to encapsulate an enormous amount of information about this period which leaves a novice like me with a more solid basis of understanding the music of the Baroque era. In fact, what is quite valuable is that Unger-Hamilton provides a specific historical reference for each piece on the recording in his essay. There is also a very helpful glossary and an intriguing timeline which covers musical milestones relative to similar milestones in history, arts and architecture and literature. Moreover, there is an alphabetical list of the key Baroque composers and an accompanying map of Europe with important music centers and the composers associated with these cities. The thoughtful presentation of this package really makes the $8.98 price tag one of the great bargains here.

An Excellent Introduction to the Music of the Baroque Era.......2005-04-04

This is one of a series of the 'Discover ...' 2 CD sets -- at super-budget price -- from Naxos that makes use of complete movements of music from the era in question. It is accompanied by an excellent booklet - a thick one! - with an explanatory essay that gives background on the music as well as blow-by-blow descriptions of the music being presented. All the selections (from such composers as Monteverdi, Handel, Bach, Scarlatti, Schütz, Purcell, Corelli, Pachelbel, Charpentier, et al.) are from Naxos's extensive library of recorded music and as far as I can tell all the performances are top-notch.

In addition there is a Timeline of the Baroque Era that includes material about the music, history, art, architecture and literature of the times. There is a map of Europe that shows where various composers lived and worked. There is a list of composers (more than just those whose music provides the audio examples) with their dates and locations. There is a glossary of common musical terms. There is also an extensive list of music suggested for further listening. I can easily imagine this set being the springboard for a newcomer to baroque music to begin a lifetime of enjoyment of these and similar works.

The presentation is thoughtfully done and the whole thing is in a slipcase that will preserve the CDs as well as the booklet for years to come.

Scott Morrison

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