Toccata for Piano and Orchestra/Partita for Piano and Orchestra
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1. Toccata for Piano and Orchestra-Respighi
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2. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini-Rachmaninoff
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3. Partita for Piano and orchestra-Casella
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Album Description
At twenty-one minutes Respighi's Toccata for Piano and Orchestra is really more of an extended concert piece, which opens in a chaconnelike frame of mind with some heavy, massive chords and solemn voicings, then segues into a lyrically musing Andante before the somewhat belligerent "toccata" proper takes charge.Though Casella wrote numerous concertos, somehow he never got around to an actual piano concerto, and this "partita"-in which the soloist and his accompanists interface in a more collaborational than oppositional spirit-lives up to the historical and formal associations of the genre in the reach and rigor of its ideas and their elaboration. Not at all the expected neoclassical romp in brittle, tinkling "concertina" style, its three movements (Sinfonia-Passacaglia-Burlesca), with their spiky, driving, polytonal modalism and allusions to Italian folk tunes, show Casella's forceful fluency in its strongest light: in fact, this may be among the best of the composer's many essays in the concertante idiom.
Toccata for Piano and Orchestra/Partita for Piano and Orchestra, Music, Stane Demsar, Alfredo Casella, Sergey Rachmaninov, Ottorino Respighi, Anton Nanut, Slovakia Philharmonic Orchestra, Joshua Pierce, Chamber Music & Recitals, Classical, Concerto, Piano Concerto
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- Overture No. 1 In C Major: Passepied - J.S.Bach
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 In F Major: II. Adagio - J.S.Bach
- Kommst du nun, Jesu vom Himmel herunter, Chorale - J.S.Bach
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masters of classical music.......2007-03-26
A nice collection for the classical listener. Great variety of composers and the music quality of the cds are very good.
A good basic collection.......2006-11-10
With selections from numerous composers, it is an easy way to familiarize oneself with some of the most popular classical works and excerpts. A pleasant listen for the initiated too.
An excellent introduction to classical music.......2006-10-18
This is an excellent introduction to classical music. Well performed and presented.
Very Beautiful!!!!!1.......2006-10-05
If you are a fan of classical music then you better get this set. Not only is it very cheap, 10 Discs for about 2$ per disk. Now where are you gonna find a deal like this. I actually found mine chaper, $20.00 even and the music is outstanding. If you had a very bad day and very stressed out, just put in one of these cds, lay down, dim down the lights and just relax. It really helped me out.
Still Stuck on Beethoven.......2006-08-22
I just recently started listening to classical music so I'm certainly not one to compare or critique the quality of this set. However, I do have a few comments...
My interest started in this genre of music because I'm researching my ancestry in Prussia and this is the music of those times. Never mind my ancestors were poor peasants who probably never got the chance to hear such wonderful music... when listening to these CDs, I'm taken back in time... to a royal court in Europe... to another place in time. The music is inspiring, relaxing, invigorating.
I have yet to listen to all the CD's in the set. I'm stuck on Beethoven! Wasn't he AWESOME!?!
I think this set is a wonderful introduction to classical music!!!!!
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ASIN: B0009AJK3E
Release Date: 2005-05-10 |
Tracks:
- Tune Up And Fanfare Based On Themes From 'The Magic Flute'
- Piano Sonata In C Major, K545, 1st Movement
- Piano Sonata In C, K330, 1st Movement
- Concerto For Flute And Harp In C, K299, 1st Movement
- Sonata IN D For Two Pianos, K448, 1st Movement
- Tune Up And Fanfare Based On A Theme From Tocata In D
- Flute Sonata In E Flat, BWV 1031, 3rd Movement
- Brandenburg Concerto No.6, BWV 1051, 3rd Movement
- Goldberg Variations, Canons, BWV 988
- Brandenburg Concerto No.2, BWV 1047, 3rd Movement
- Symphony No.1, Op.21, 1st Movement
- The Ruins Of Athens, Turkish March, Op.113
- Sonatina In G
- Music For The Royal Fireworks, Fanfare And Overture
- Prelude No.7 In A, 'The Polish Dance', Op.28
- On The Beautiful Blue Danube, Op.314
- Nocturne In F Sharp No.2, Op.15
Customer Reviews:
A lifesaver!.......2006-01-14
Our baby loves it! We tried this CD in the car and are now avid roadsters again. This and the other soothing CD "Nursery Lullaby" are the best! Wish we tried it earlier!
Average customer rating:
- Middle of the road wedding music
- just what I was looking for
- Most Chosen Selections
- Another Great Reference CD
- A Nice CD
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Bride's Guide to Wedding Music
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ASIN: B000002SOG
Release Date: 1993-09-14 |
Tracks:
- Three Lute Dances: Prelude: Courante
- Sonata In E-Flat: Prelude: Adagio
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 In G: Prelude: Allegro
- Water Music: Prelude: Suite No. 1- Air
- Processional: Trumpet Voluntary (The Prince Of Denmark's March)
- Te Deum: Processional: Prelude
- Processional: Canon In D
- Processional: Trumpet Tune
- Lohengrin: Processional: 'Wedding March'
- Cantata 147: Ceremony: 'Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring'
- The Four Seasons: Ceremony: 'Spring' - Allegro
- Ceremony: 'Ave Maria'
- Five Mystical Songs: Ceremony: 'The Call'
- Ceremony: 'Sheep May Safely Graze'
- A Midsummer Night's Dream: Recessional: 'Wedding March'
- Solomon: Recessional: 'Arrival Of The Queen Of Sheeba'
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 In F: Recessional: First Movement
- Organ Symphony No. 5: Recessional: Toccata
Customer Reviews:
Middle of the road wedding music.......2007-01-20
I bought this cd because I had everything in my wedding planned to the last tiny detail except the ceremony music. All the songs on the cd are nice traditional wedding songs. I did not use any of the music from the cd, but I am glad I bought it because it helped me realize that traditional wedding music was not what I wanted. All and all a nice classical music cd but not for brides who really want a personal ceremony. BTW I went with Enya and Lorena McKennitt.
just what I was looking for.......2007-01-10
We wanted traditional wedding music and found it in this CD. I'm no music expert, but the arrangements and performances seemed fine. I would definitely recommend this CD for any bride looking for a concise collection of traditional wedding pieces.
Most Chosen Selections.......2006-03-13
As a wedding officiant, my wife and I are often asked to assist the couple with other services for their ceremony, such as music. For this, we have a very large selection in our music library to choose from. We have put together a catalog of cd's that we loan out to the couple for their review, and most often, their selections come from BRIDE'S GUIDE TO WEDDING MUSIC.
If you're planning a traditional or formal wedding on a budget, this cd has it all. There are even two selections of Wagner's "Wedding March" to choose from. Only two of the selections have vocals, the rest are all extraordinary instrumental selections.
Often, even around the house or in my car, I find myself listening to this cd. The music is soothing, refreshing, uplifting and most enjoyable. I recommend this cd over all other wedding music cd's.
Another Great Reference CD.......2006-01-09
This is a great compilation, CD, along with Bride's Guide to Wedding Music Volume 2, to use as a reference for some of the more popular wedding songs; just about everything on here is standard fare for weddings. All of the musicians are generally superb, and the sound quality is very good. However, this is most useful if you are playing the CD at your wedding, or using it as a reference CD to talk over potential music selections with an organist, a string quartet, etc. Like my review for Volume 2, I only gave it four stars based on practicality, not on quality. If it were just quality, I would give it five stars. I purchased this CD since I am in the process of making my own wedding CD (I am a professional, freelance violinist), and this was nice to listen to, even just as background music for dinner. BTW: beware of reviewers who don't use their names, especially "A music fan." This is most likely the producer of the "Wedding Traditions" CD and he slanders other CDs so his will look better. You'd think that in the wedding music business people would have better ethics, but unfortunately, that's not always the case. The best advice I can give, as a classical musician myself, if to take time to listen to the sound clips, and if possible, try to find them on iTunes where they might sound higher quality. This is the only real way of knowing whether the CD is right for you.
A Nice CD.......2005-12-30
This is a very nice CD.
Our daughter used some of the songs on this CD
and some of the songs that are on the
"Classical Wedding Traditions" CD for the wedding.
She also used many of the songs on the
"New Wedding Traditions Volume I" CD
Amazon is a great place to find good wedding music
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- The Complete Wedding Album
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The Complete Wedding Album
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ASIN: B000006ONZ
Release Date: 1998-04-28 |
Tracks:
- Rigaudon - Empire Brass
- Sinfonia - Michael Murray
- Toccata - Michael Murray
- Wedding March - Michael Murray
- The Prince Of Denmark's March - Michael Murray
- Trumpet Tune In D Major - Michael Murray
- Te Deum - Michael Murray
- Ave Maria - Michael Murray
- Canon In D Major - Yolanda Kondonassis
- Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring - Yolanda Kondonassis
- Prelude No. 1 In C Major - Yolanda Kondonassis
- Entrance Of The Queen Of Sheba - Keith Clark
- Air - Orchestra Of St. Luke's
- Hornpipe - Orchestra Of St. Luke's
- Rondeau - Empire Brass
- Unchained Melody - Erich Kunzel
- Through The Eyes Of Love - William Tritt
- Love Theme From Romeo And Juliet - William Tritt
- The Wedding Song (There Is Love - Danny Donnelly
- Dodi Li - Shira Kammen
Tracks:
- Rondeau - Michael Murray
- Sheep May Safely Graze - Michael Murray
- Ave Maria - Michael Murray
- Gymnopedie No. 1 - Michael Chertock
- Clair De Lune - Michael Chertock
- Adagio Sostenuto - Michael Chertock
- Largo - Angel Romero
- Largo - Larry Cooperman
- Largo - Keith Clark
- Allegro - Boston Symphony Orchestra
- Adagio In G Minor For Strings - Keith Clark
- Fantasia On 'Greensleeves' - Leonard Slatkin
- Adagio For Strings - Erich Kunzel
- 'Treulich Gefuart,' Bridal Chorus - Atlanta Symphony Orchestra And Chorus
- Wedding March - Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Customer Reviews:
GORGEOUS!.......2007-06-13
I wish this CD had been around when I was planning my wedding as it would have been great for helping the bride to select music! Still, it's wonderful to listen to now.
Wonderful intro To MEHDl ..........2006-06-08
I've always enjoyed Great Wedding music and this album is no exception, but while reading some of the customer recommendations posted on this site I discovered a group by the name of MEHDl (pronounced medie). After an online search I found their site (S00THINGMUSIC,C0M) and listened to the samples...
I was instantly blown away by the quality of this music and so I gave it a try and now that I have listened to these CDs several times I really must say that although I'm still a Tomaso Albinoni fan of, I find MEHDl to be a great addition to this CD. I had them both in my multi-disc CD player during the wedding and love the way they compliment each other. I highly recommend that you give this artist a try or atleast just go listen to the samples, I have a feeling you'll be glad you did.
great.......2006-02-19
Highly recommended. Even has suggestions for pre-ceremony, processional, ceremony, and recessional inside. 2 different versions of Midsummer Night's Dream march included - one with trumpet and organ and one with a full orchestra. Lots of great selections, well recorded.
The Complete Wedding Album.......2005-08-05
This album has a lot of great wedding music. It had all of the songs I was looking for. There also is great background music for the ceremony. Glad I purchased it
Almost the compete wedding album.......2004-05-07
I used this cd to help me plan which songs I wanted to use for each part of the wedding. This cd helps you suggest the placement for the prelude, processional, ceremony and recessional. The cd mainly has classical songs, but it does have a few of "today's" songs. There could have been a few more songs they could have added. But overall, its a good cd.
Average customer rating:
- GREAT WEDDING MUSIC!
- Good Music
- A very complete selection of ceremony music!
- Comprehensive Classical Selection
- Just one note...
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ASIN: B00005YD53
Release Date: 2002-02-19 |
Tracks:
- Bach: Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring
- Vivaldi: Largo Winter
- Bach: Air On A G String
- Torelli: Trumpet Concerto
- Bach: Sheep May Safely Graze
- Handel: Let The Bright Seraphim
- Handel: Pastoral Symphony
- Boccherini: String Quintet, Minuet
- Mendelssohn: On Wings Of Song
- Liszt: Dream Of Love
- Rachmaninov: Vocalise
- Debussy: Claire De Lune
- Satie: Gymnopedie No.1
- Gluck: Dance Of The Blessed Spirits
- Debussy: Arabesque
- Bizet: Intermezzo
- Elgar: Salut D'amour
- Debussy: Prelude A L'apres - Midi D'un Faun
Tracks:
- Wagner: Bridal Chorus
- Clarke: Trumpet Voluntary
- Handel: Royal Fireworks Music, Overture
- Gabrieli: Canzon V
- Charpentier: Te Deum
- Purcell: Trumpet Tune
- Mussorgsky: Promenade
- Pachebel: Canon In D
- Handel: Larghetto
- Vivaldi: Guitar Concerto In D Major, Largo
- Handel: Water Music, Air
- Macdowell: To A Wild Rose
- Beethoven: Pathetique Sonata, Adagio
- Melchior: Adagio
- Gounod: Ave Maria
- Schubert: Ave Maria
- Franck: Panis Angelicus
- Faure: Pie Jesu
- Rachmaninov: Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini
- Schumann: Romance For Violin And Piano
- Massenet: Meditation
Tracks:
- Mendelssohn: Wedding March
- Vivaldi: Concerto For Two Trumpets In B, Allegro
- Telemann: Trumpet Concerto In D, Allegro
- Vivaldi: Spring, Allegro
- Telemann: Trumpet Concerto In B, Allegro
- Handel: Concerto Grosso, Hornpipe
- Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No.4, Allegro
- Handel: Arrival Of The Queen Of Sheba
- Schumann: Piano Quintet In E Flat Major
- Widor: Toccata
- Dubois: Toccata
- Walton: Crown Imperial
- Bach: Cantata No.51. 'Jauchzet Gott In Allen Landen.' Alleluia
- Mozart: Exsultate Jubilate, Alleluia
- Handel: Water Music, Hornpipe
- Chopin; Variations On A Theme From 'La Cenerentola'
- Faure: Sicilienne
- Offenbach: Barcarolle
- Faure: Berceuse
- Saint-Saens: The Swan
- Brahms: Waltz In A Flat
- Grieg: Wedding Day At Troldhaugen
Album Description
The process of choosing music for a wedding day can certainly be a daunting process for any couple. There are many choices and the questions can be endless. Traditional music or something off the beaten path? Will your Mom cry (and not in a good way) if you do not come down the aisle to the traditional Wedding March from Wagner, or are you eager to try something new? This collection is designed to give the bridal couple some key pointers to navigate the world of classical music for their wedding day. The package includes over 3 1/2 hours of music on 3 CDs for all portions of the wedding service, all from the Naxos classical label (known for high-quality recordings at inexpensive prices). Wedding day favorites are there, along with new discoveries and tunes you may have never considered for a wedding. All pieces are hand selected by professional wedding musicians and consultants. As a bonus, the 20 page booklet will lead you through the process of choosing music, from hiring musicians to sample programs. Everything you need to create your own unique personal wedding soundtrack.
Customer Reviews:
GREAT WEDDING MUSIC!.......2007-01-24
I used these CD's for my wedding, and I was so happy I did. You need to buy this CD if you like having a traditional wedding! :)
Good Music.......2006-07-05
I bought these CDs for my wedding, in ceremony and reception. Also, when I created my own wedding video, I used it as background music.
A very complete selection of ceremony music!.......2005-02-02
I am getting married in several months and we couldn't decide what music we wanted at our wedding ceremony. This three disk compilation reminded us of all the great ones- including new options we hadn't thought about. I really enjoyed hearing the organ and strings versions of the songs. If you're someone who hears a classical or baroque piece of music, but can't remember the name or the precise tune, this is a must-have to jog your memory and trigger the tear ducts!
Comprehensive Classical Selection.......2004-04-15
I searched all over for a CD set that had a somewhat comprehensive list of classical selections that are traditionally played at weddings. When I found this 3 CD set, I was very pleased. It contains 61 works from almost as many composers. This set might not contain the "best recording ever" of each of the selections, however it is very well done and the quality is very good. I used it primarily to choose the pieces that I wanted to have played by the church organist, and so the actual recordings were more for my consumption rather than for use in the ceremony/reception itself. However, I would not have hestitated to use the CD's in the wedding itself if needed. The book inside includes a list of suggested songs for various wedding styles (formal, outside, morning, etc.). From the classical neophyte to the seasoned classical music expert, this CD set will meet if not exceed expectations.
Just one note..........2003-06-07
I have not heard this album, so I cannot rate it as a whole. (The form made me include a rating, but disregard that.) However, I want to point out that track 36, the Pie Jesu from Gabriel Faure's Requiem is - well, from a requiem, a mass for the dead. The Pie Jesu is a lovely, gentle movement, and it has a beautiful and pure sound that does seem to fit the mood of a wedding. The Latin words, however, mean "Merciful Lord Jesus, grant them everlasting rest," where "them" refers to the dead.
Beautiful, but perhaps not so suitable for a wedding.
Average customer rating:
- Ultimate Wedding Album
- The Best!
- A beautiful CD - wedding or not
- The best of my Wedding CD's
- When they say Ultimate, they mean it!
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The Ultimate Wedding Album
Manufacturer: Decca
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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ASIN: B00000427S
Release Date: 1995-03-14 |
Tracks:
- Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring
- Sheep May Safely Graze
- Suite No.3 In D: Air On The G String
- Xerxes: Largo
- The Water Music: Air
- Lohengrin: Bridal Chorus
- Trumpet Voluntary (The Prince Of Denmark's March)
- Solomon: Arrival Of The Queen Of Sheba
- Canon In D
- Ave Maria
- Panis Angelicus
- Ave Maria
- Because
- West Side Story: One Hand, One Heart
- Be My Love
- The Water Music: Hornpipe In D
- Fifth Symphony: Toccata
- Trumpet Tune And Air
- A Midsummer Night's Dream: Wedding March
Customer Reviews:
Ultimate Wedding Album.......2007-06-01
The perfect album for anyone planning a wedding. Both traditional and contemporary wedding favorites. Sound quality is excellent.
The Best!.......2007-05-24
Send this to every future bride and groom - yes. But even better, send a copy to the PARENT(S) of the future bride and groom!!! It gets everyone in the mood and filled with excitement! Also, it allows them to hear some choices other than "Here Comes the Bride." This CD can also be a lasting pre-wedding shower gift.
A beautiful CD - wedding or not.......2007-01-11
Whether you're getting married, attending a wedding or just want some sweet music to listen to - this album is it. A terrific collection of some of the most beautiful music ever written.
The best of my Wedding CD's.......2007-01-10
I purchased quite a few Wedding CD's but for me, this Album has the most elegant and classic pieces. Ultra modern, trendy girls...don't you dare go here. Classic, beautiful, refined women...this is your CD.
Pamela
When they say Ultimate, they mean it!.......2006-03-14
This album really is great. As of writing the review I haven't gotten married yet, but I am definetly using it in my June wedding. It has all of the classics that we always associate with weddings and only weddings ("Bridal Chorus" for the bridal processional, "Wedding March" for a recessional, etc.) PLUS plenty of other music for the wedding party processional, unity candle lighting, prelude music, etc. I purchased another CD, but only because that music was used in EVERY ceremony at my high school and it has sentimental value to me. I didn't need to, as the album cover even sorts the tracks by Prelude, Processional, Ceremony, and Recessional.
The songs are so peaceful, well performed, and just plain pretty. Those with organ truly remind me of being in church as a child. I plan to keep the CD in my IPod and listen to it when I need some "chill out" time. Those which are not AS specific to weddings ("Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring," "Air on the G String," etc.) sort of make you feel like you're in a classy coffee shop or in a bakery in an Italian villa.
Overall, a very well-rounded album. You could get by with this CD alone for all of your ceremony music and save hundreds of dollars on hiring an organist and soloist. With a decent sound system at your ceremony site, guests who didn't know any better would wonder where the orchestra is.
Average customer rating:
- perfect selection for commencement/ graduation
- Great Starting Point for Classical Music Novices
- **An Exquisite Album**
- Samples
- Great Sampler!
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Simply the Best Classical Anthems
Manufacturer: Erato
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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ASIN: B00004SUVI
Release Date: 2000-04-25 |
Tracks:
- Requiem: Dies Irae
- Carmina Burana: O Fortuna
- The Planets: Mars
- The Ride Of The Valkyries
- Chorus Of The Hebrew Slaves
- Fanfare For The Common Man
- Pomp And Circumstance March No. 1
- Aida: Grand March
- Summer - Four Seasons: Presto
- Te Deum: Prelude
- The Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra
- Toccata And Fugue In D Minor
- Symphony No. 5: First Movement
- Spartacus: Adagio
- Sabre Dance
- Symphony No. 40: First Movement
- Zadok The Priest
- Turandot: Nessun Dorma
Tracks:
- Also Sprach Zarathoustra
- Romeo And Juliet: Dance Of The Knights
- Requiem: Dies Irae
- 1812 Overture
- Piano Concerto
- Spring - Four Seasons: Allegro
- Messiah: Hallelujah Chorus
- The Royal Fireworks: La Ruissance From Music
- Flight Of The Bumble Bee
- Symphonie Fantastique: March To The Scaffold
- Carmen: Overture
- Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
- Jerusalem
- The Planets: Jupiter
- Symphony No 9, 'Ode To Joy'
- Swan Lake: Scene
- Enigma Variations: Nimrod
- Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini [Variation 18]
- Pictures At An Exibitions: Promenade
- Symphony For Organ No 3: Finale, Symphony For Organ No 3
Customer Reviews:
perfect selection for commencement/ graduation.......2007-06-11
We were concerned after reading some other reviews that this version of Pomp and Circumstance wouldn't be the correct movement or the full length version. This selection has the song for graduation AND the extended length, so it gives plenty of time for processionals. If this is what you need, this is the CD to get.
Great Starting Point for Classical Music Novices.......2004-08-13
"Simply the Best Classicial Anthems" is exactly what the title indicates. This is a collection of what the CD says are "36 of the most powerful classics on Earth". My review of this CD comes from someone who is a Classical Music Novice. I'm familiar with some of the composers, musical styles, musical periods, and some of the terminology that is key to understanding Classical Music. By no means am I an expert. I have basically popped in this two CD collection into my player and have enjoyed the sounds it produces. If you are in the same category as I am or maybe just wanting to be introduced to Classical Music - this is going to be a very good CD to have in your collection. For the more seasoned Classical Music fan, this could be either enjoyable or overkill.
The CD contains 36 songs composed by the legends of Classical Music Composers from the past. The bulk of the works come from Composers in the the 19th and 20th century, but there are works from the Romantic and Classical eras of the late 18th and early 19th century (such as Beethoven and Mozart). In general you will find most of the major names of Composers you would expect to find - names such as Tchiakovsky, Handel, Verdi, Strauss, Elgar, and Bach are all there. The only major composer who I would have expected to see on this CD that I don't see is Frederic Chopin. The composers of the late 20th century are not included on this collection - so you won't see Leonard Bernstein or John Williams on this set. While these Composers are excellent, I do think style of the tracks on this collection pre-date their style.
The recordings themselves are done by the great Orchestras around the world. For the most part, European Orchestras were used to deliver the tracks. There are a few exceptions: The Chicago Symphony Orchestra delivers "The Ride of the Valkyries"; The Toronto Symphony Orchestra delivers "Dance of the Knights"; and the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra delivers Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture". Some of the European Orchestras that are well known include: BBC Symphony Orchestra, London Philharmonic, Bolshoi Symphony Orchestra, Choeur Philhamonique de Strasbourg, and more. Also included are performances by well known names in the Classical space such as Marie-Claire Alain (Bach's "Toccate and Fogue in D Minor" and Saint-Saens' "Symphony for Organ No 3"), Piero Toso (Vivaldi's "Allegro From Spring - Four Seasons"), and Placido Domingo appears on Puccini's "Nessun Dorma".
The 2 Disc collection contains a total of over 2 hours and 6 minutes of music. The selections that are included in the set will sound very familiar to you when you play them. You probably have both heard and seen the names of tracks such as: Oref's "O Fortuna"; Copland's "Fanfare for the Common Man"; Beethoven's "First Movement from Symphony Number 5" and "Ode To Joy"; Elgar's "Pomp and Circumstance", and Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture". Many of the other tracks will also sound familiar, but maybe not so much by name - such as Wagner's "The Ride of the Valkyries", Strauss' Also Sprach Zarathoustra"; Grieg's "Piano Concerto", and "Dies Irae" (versions included by Mozart and Verdi - you can compare the two and judge for yourself). As for the Discs themselves, I think most of the casual fans will like the selections on Disc Two better, but Disc One is still very good. On a sidebar, the Israel Philharmonic's version of "1812 Overture" is by far the best you will hear - particularly at the end, the booming drums create almost a 3 dimensional vision of fireworks being launched into the air.
There one big negative on this collection is some of the recording quality. The clarity of the recording is there, but some of the recording levels leave a lot to be desired. On some of the softer parts, it is barely audible without significantly turning up your volume. This is very evident on "O Fortuna" where you will hear almost dead silence during from the 30 second to 1:30 mark of the track unless you crank your volume up. Same with the first few seconds of Strauss' "Also Sprach Zarathoustra" and Tchiakovsky's "1812 Overture". When the volume is cranked up you will hear them - but then the other sections will be way too loud. I'm surprised with modern technology that this couldn't be addressed better.
The liner notes are pretty thin. You do get the Composers, Performers/Orchestras, and recording dates. There isn't any more details than that and you won't learn anymore insight on the tracks than this information. Despite some of the shortcomings of the liner notes and recording volume, I still think this is an excellent place to start and do recommend this CD if you are a novice to Classical Music and are looking for a great place to start listening to what the Classics have to offer.
**An Exquisite Album**.......2004-02-21
Simply The Best Classical Anthems
Simply The Best Classical Anthems is a compilation album of `36 of the most powerful Anthems on Earth'. But, it is also said to be something else. It is said to be a gateway. A gateway to another world. A world where our imagination can run free without being shackled down by any borders or boundaries or rules or limits. A world that we have all seen or perhaps more accurately have all heard of but for many of us a world that we have never dared to enter. Never dared to enter because of fear. The fear of being ostracised and shunned by our community.
THE MYTH
`Classical Music!', I can hear some of you cry. `That isn't another world. That's just music for the upperclass, the high-brow, and the pompous.' Surprisingly, I too felt this way for a long time until I accepted the invitation made to me by Simply The Best Classical Anthems. I always felt that Classical Music was nice to listen to as background music for a Levis ad or a Car ad but I would consider people strange if they chose to hear it on its own. However, after having listened to this album I realised how wrong I was in my assumptions.
THE TRUTH
Music as with all forms of amusement helps to take you away from where you are now. It helps to relax you when you are stressed with anger; it helps to give you strength when you are vulnerable; it helps to keep your spirits up when you have faced tragedy or loss. It helps. And, for me the type of music that best conjures up the most passionate emotions (love, hate, courage and anger) at our most testing times is Classical Music.
How? I don't know.
Why? I don't know.
I can only promise you that in my experience it does.
THE CHEST
The album, in visual terms, is very difficult to overlook amongst the plethora of records that may surround it. This is because the album has a very distinct purple sleeve cover. Not any kind of purple mind you but the Cadbury's kind of purple. The kind of purple that carries with it an invitation. An invitation that if accepted promises you a treasure inside.
And since, I have always enjoyed the treasure within the purple Cadbury's Dairy Milk wrapper, I asked myself why would an album carrying the same invitation promise to be anything different? Thus, I parted with my tuppence worth and went back home to open this purple chest of promised treasures.
THE PROMISED TREASURE
As you may have guessed, the contents of the album are somewhat different to the contents of a Cadbury's bar. When I opened the album, I was presented with two compact discs. At first glance, there did not seem to be anything special about them. They were just your average, everyday, run of the mill compact discs. To tell you the truth, I was a bit disappointed because I suppose I had hoped for something more.
However, looks can be deceptive. (Afterall, a Cadbury's Dairy Milk does not seem very appetising until you taste it!) And, also come November each year, I am always bemused and surprised at how the shabby contents of a cardboard box can both light up the sky and light up the faces of the neighbourhood. Thus, I pushed aside my assumptions and I ignited the discs (not literally of course, I just pressed the play button on the CD player). And, I let the fireworks begin.
THE KEY
From the very beginning, you will feel like you have unlocked the doorway to something special. And, after a full two hours of listening to both discs, you will feel like you have been taken out of this world and transported to another. Welcome to the world of Classical Music.
GUIDANCE
In the beginning, continue to listen to both discs in one go (i.e. one after the other). After a while, you will know which tracks you enjoy listening to the most. For those tracks you enjoyed the most make a promise to yourself that you will listen to the whole of the piece from which that track came from.
Good Luck on your quest if you choose to accept it.
Ride amongst the Valkyries, listen to the Flight of the Bumblebees, and use The Planets to keep you on the path.
I am not a good reviewer because as with all of my reviews I refuse to comment too much about what is inside the product but rather more about what effect the product has had on me. (Me, me, me. Vain & Egotistic, I know, so my friends and family keep telling me). But, I just want to cause a raucous about the product, enough not to spoil but enough of a raucous to let you experience it for yourself.
So my final words are:
Simply The Best Classical Anthems is an invitation. An invitation to the world of classical music. A world where you can begin a never-ending quest of curiosity. A curiosity that will always be rewarded with fulfilment.
Do you accept such an invitation?
Hope you found this review helpful.
Samples.......2003-11-23
The samples are too short and the quality leaves a lot to be desired. Having said that the choices are wonderful and the price is great. If you're looking for a overview of the best of classical music then this is for you. However if it's quality you're looking for then spent the extra money and look at other choices.
Great Sampler!.......2002-03-20
This is a good sampler, since it covers what you would want in a classical music CD. Looking at the tracks, it has the classic hits, such as "Ride of the Valkyries," "Toccata and Fugue," "Fanfare for the Common Man," "'Jupiter' from `The Planets,'" "Eine Klein Nachtmusik," and "Hallelujah Chorus."
There are also some new pieces that I have fallen in love with, such as "The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra," "'Promenade' from Pictures at an Exhibition." The compilers did an interesting double take by including both Verdi's and Mozart's "Dies Ire." I'm not sure which is better.
This music is good for the brain and good for the soul. There is a power and passion that the blaring and glaring music that makes up most of the FM band. I'm reminded of the religious man who said that there is no music in hell. Probably because they wouldn't appreciate it there.
These CDs has a good transfer from the analogue tapes; there is no hiss or fuzziness. The packaging hearkens back to 2001: A Space Odyssey, with the black monolith. And appropriately, "Also Sprach Zarathustra" is the opening track on Disk 2.
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ASIN: B000AXWGXG
Release Date: 2005-10-04 |
Tracks:
- Rrie - Claude Debussy
- Gymnope No. 3 - Erik Satie
- Sonata in A, K.208 (Andante e cantabile) - Domenico Scarlatti
- Siciliana - Ottorino Respighi
- Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat, Op. 73 Emperor - II Adagio - Ludwig Van Beethoven
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- Arabesque No. 1 in E - Claude Debussy
- Pavane of the Sleeping Beauty (from Ma M lOye) - Maurice Ravel
- Lute Concerto in D, RV 93 - II. Largo - Antonio Vivaldi
- Sarabanda - Nino Rota
- Siciliano (BWV 1031) - Johann Sebastian Bach
- Concerto for Harp & Orchestra in G Minor, Op. 81 - II Romanza (Andante) - Elias Parish-Alvars
- Andante (from Violin Sonata in A, BWV 1015) - Johann Sebastian Bach
- In a Landscape - John Cage
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- Concerto for Harp & Strings in B-Flat, Op. 4 No. 6 - George Frideric Handel
- Concerto for Harp & Strings in B-Flat, Op. 4 No. 6 - George Frideric Handel
- Concerto for Harp & Strings in B-Flat, Op. 4 No. 6 - George Frideric Handel
- The Girl with the Flaxen Hair (from Preludes, Book I) - Claude Debussy
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- Pavane - Antoine Francisque
- Concerto for Flute & Harp in C, K.299 - II Andantino - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Clair de lune (from Suite bergamasque) - Claude Debussy
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- Jesu, Joy of Mans Desiring (from Cantata, BWV 147) - Johann Sebastian Bach
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- Danses sacret profane - Claude Debussy
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The Most Relaxing Harp Alblum in the World...Ever!.......2007-01-08
Very soothing. Allows you peace of mind
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- Good Wedding Music
- Ceremonoal marches for trumpet and symphonic organ
- A ceremony in sound
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- A good wedding planner, but...
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Ceremonial Music for Trumpet & Symphonic Organ
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ASIN: B000003CZG
Release Date: 1993-04-27 |
Tracks:
- Te Deum
- March & Gigue
- Trumpet Tune In D Major
- Rondeau
- Sicilienne
- La Rejouissance
- Fantasia On Greensleeves
- Ave Maria
- Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring
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Good Wedding Music.......2007-01-02
I was looking for ideas for music for my wedding last year and found this cd to be really helpful. If your looking for ideas and inspiration for marches and other tunes associated with wedding ceremonies look no further.
Ceremonoal marches for trumpet and symphonic organ.......2006-11-05
It is an excellent recording especially the 12 marches by Telemann.
A ceremony in sound.......2005-10-18
This is a beautifully performed CD of ceremonial music of the Christian tradition. While organist Michael Murray talks about the diversity of kinds of ceremonial music in the liner notes essay, the musical selection here is drawn from the Western Christian tradition with few exceptions.
Sometimes the music did not start out as ceremonial in nature - Murray points out that the 'Incidental Music for A Midsummer Night's Dream' is now considered traditional wedding-march music, whereas at one time it considered completely inappropriate.
Music is drawn from the past four hundred years - works of well-known composers such as Purcell, Handel, Schubert, Mendelssohn and Bach are collected here, together with lesser-known composers such as Paradis, Mouret, Charpentier, Clarke and Martini, famous and respected in their day, but less known as personalities now (although their music will undoubtedly sound very familiar to the listener with any exposure to Western music). The CD also includes a few pieces from modern composers such as the French Charles Gounod, the British Ralph Vaughan Williams, and the American Alan Hovhaness.
Organist Michael Murray and trumpeter Rolf Smedvig make a dynamic duo in this celebratory music. Murray plays the symphonic organ from the First United Methodist Church of Cleveland (I've been in that church for a concert, and it is grand indeed). Smedvig is a Grammy nominee for his work with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, serving on the faculty of Boston University and Tanglewood. Murray has had a worldwide career of recitals, being a frequent guest of orchestras, and often sought to inaugurate grand organs upon their installation.
This is a grand disc, a ceremony in sound, and a wonderful piece to have in one's collection.
inspiring.......2000-06-21
This disc contains a nice selection of music appropriate for weddings and other liturgical occasions. Smedvig and Murray achieve a fine balance with a rich, full sound that is clear and warm, never harsh. Smedvig's trumpet playing demonstrates a wide range of timbres and styles: bright and energetic in the Mouret "Rondeau," glorious and majestic in Clarke's "Trumpet Voluntary," expressive and lyrical in the Bach-Gounod "Ave Maria," subdued and reverent in Hovhaness's "Prayer to St. Gregory." (He also has astounding breath control and trills that are to die for.) The only less-than-successful cut, I think, is the Mendelssohn "Wedding March," played at a plodding tempo, with the trumpet in such a low range that its brightness is muffled. Overall the disc is awe-inspiring and uplifting; I learn something every time I listen to it!
A good wedding planner, but..........2000-06-11
This album has its positive and negative aspects. The idea of an album containing some of the most oft-used music in weddings and other such ceremonies is a great idea and no doubt will be helpful to those planning their weddings. Mr. Murray's playing is outstanding. Mr. Smedvig is also an excellent player, but his interpretations have their drawbacks. Smedvig adds too many ornaments (extra notes) to the main melody lines. It reminds me of trumpet players I knew in high school who would add so many ornaments to music of this sort that the main melody line would become lost. That happens here - the large number of ornaments are detrimental to hearing what are of themselves beautiful musical lines. Moreover, it causes tempo discrepancies. The Mouret speeds up and slows down several times. The finest recording of the Mouret still has to belong to Gerard Schwarz, and it's a true shame that Schwarz didn't do more recording. If you want an album with a great deal of traditional wedding fare to help select music for a wedding trumpeter, this is a practical CD. For the music itself, better can be obtained.
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Music: Masterworks for Bassoon
Phonic Peace [Import]
Rebirth of the Loud [Explicit Lyrics]
Les Indispensables [Import]
Returning Jesus
Ricky High in Concert w/ Friends
Nicholas Maw: Violin Concerto
Number Two [Import]
Smile Blue
Plays the Music of Marc Anthony
Don't Lose Your Cool
Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony