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Schumann/ Brahms: Songs

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by: Schumann/Brahms, Lorraine Hunt Lieberson, Julius Drake

Release Date October 27, 2008
My copy of this CD arrived this morning and it is fab Hunt Liberson has to be one of the greatest mezzo's. Her voice live sends sivers down my spine , it is so beautiful. Here is the full track listing for this CD:
Brahms: 8 Lieder und Gesänge, Op. 57
1. Von waldbekränzter Höhe [2.51]
2. Wenn du nur zuweilen lächelst [2.04]
3. Es träumte mir [3.30]
4. Ach, wende diesen Blick [1.51]
5. In meiner Nächte Sehnen [1.33]
6. Strahlt zuweilen auch ein mildes Licht [1.39]
7. Die Schnur, die Perl' an Perle [3.07]
8. Unbewegte, laue Luft [4.38]


Schumann: 4 songs from Lieder und Gesänge aus Wilhelm Meister, Op. 98a
9. Kennst du das Land [4.26]
10. Nur wer die Sehnsucht ... Read More:

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Chopin: Piano Concertos Nos.1&2

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by: Lang Lang Wiener Philharmoniker Zubin Mehta

Release Date November 17, 2008
My copy of this CD arrived this morning and it is fab Hunt Liberson has to be one of the greatest mezzo's. Her voice live sends sivers down my spine , it is so beautiful. Here is the full track listing for this CD:
Brahms: 8 Lieder und Gesänge, Op. 57
1. Von waldbekränzter Höhe [2.51]
2. Wenn du nur zuweilen lächelst [2.04]
3. Es träumte mir [3.30]
4. Ach, wende diesen Blick [1.51]
5. In meiner Nächte Sehnen [1.33]
6. Strahlt zuweilen auch ein mildes Licht [1.39]
7. Die Schnur, die Perl' an Perle [3.07]
8. Unbewegte, laue Luft [4.38]


Schumann: 4 songs from Lieder und Gesänge aus Wilhelm Meister, Op. 98a
9. Kennst du das Land [4.26]
10. Nur wer die Sehnsucht ... Read More:

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The Christmas Album

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by: Cambridge Clare College Choir

Release Date November 20, 2000
This CD is an oasis of calm for those who have a hectic time at Christmas. An hour listening to Rutters compositions and arrangements, which have glorious, yet subtle harmonies, which are sung simply and unfussily, allows quiet reflection on the true meaning of christmas for the individual, be that sacred or secular.

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Bach - Goldberg Variations (1981)

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from: Sony Classical

Release Date July 26, 2004
I feel compelled to write this review as I think it is slightly unfair to give a one-star review based on his constant humming.

I think the first thing to say is that the Goldberg Variations is a fantastic piece of music, and is pretty much infallable as far as music goes. Goulds playing achives a great depth and variety of tone, whilst maintaining a strong sence of clarity that lets all of Bach's lines sing through, I think Gould has achieved something mind-blowing here!

Whilst at first one could find the performance marred by his constant humming, and it is prevelant, especially when listening on headphones, it is worth listening past. I think it provides a unique insight into how he is shaping the music that we don't often ... Read More:

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Bernstein: West Side Story

CD-Charts > Music > Classical
from: DG

Release Date August 10, 1998
This recording is simply superb. What some of the reviews seem to forget is that this is a recording of the *music*, not the musical. And in this sense, to my mind at least, the performers' accents are irrelevant. What matters is the fact that this recording brings together a group of some of the most talented singers of the time, and boy does it show.

The luscious soprano voice of Dame Kiri Te Kanawa is, as always, simply superb, as is the rich tenor sound of José Carreras; these are complemented nicely by Troyanos' mezzo and Ollmann's baritone voices. The orchestra, featuring Miles Davis on trumpet, is similarly exceptional - their prowess and cohesion is demonstrated particularly in tracks such as "Jump".

Finding faults with this ... Read More:

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Andersen's Fairy Tales: The Ugly Duckling, The Emperor's New Clothes, etc. (Children's Classics)

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by: H.C. Andersen

Release Date September 01, 1994
Two stories are truly gruesome and VERY violent. Not prince overthrowing dragon in woods to save princess, gruesome and violent. I mean creeping envy, revenge and sadistic murder of an elderly lady and a young boy (amongst other things)!

DEFINITELY NOT for all children by any means. Just had to add this review so more critical (discerning?) parents could be warned if needed.

The remaining stories are great. However, The Little Match Girl is very, very sad! But, so true to how some children today must struggle while those with far more than they need walk by. A deeply poignant tale.

We were very disappointed BUT only with the two rotten ones. I've recorded the fabulous ones and chucked the discs away. Erica Johns reads beautifully. ... Read More:

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Cloudburst and other choral works

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from: Hyperion

Release Date January 30, 2006
If you like listening or singing choral music you must own this CD. This is a beautiful album. One of the best pieces is A Boy and a Girl, a lyrical piece that is simply stunning. Eric Whitacre is growing in reputation as one of the best choral composers of this generation. This album cements that reputation.

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Howells : Requiem

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from: Naxos

Release Date October 04, 1999
This is surely the finest recording of Howells' beautiful Requiem, which was originally written for Kings' College Cambridge, and not in memory of his son, Michael, as previously thought (Michael's memorial is that other great Howells work, "Hymnus Paridisi"). Like Brahms, Howells exchanged the text of the traditional Latin "Missa Defunctis" for a sequence of Psalms and other sacred texts, including the "Salvator Mundi" in English, the 23rd psalm, and the Introit from the Requiem Mass, amongst others.

Alongside the Requiem features the beautiful St Paul's Service, two glorious organ pieces (the pedal reeds make the speakers shake!), and the motet "Take him, earth, for cherishing" - one of the most moving and perfect of choral motets to have been written in the ... Read More:

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Fauré - Requiem

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by: Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Elin Manahan Thomas, Roderick Williams

Release Date March 03, 2008
I was present at the live concert at the Barbican in August 2007 when this was recorded. It was probably the best concert ever attended, and the recording shows this in it's energy, yet passionate and sensitive qualities.Harry Christoper ,The Sixteen and the Academy of St martin's in the field have produced a superb C.D..
J. Battershill

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Nutcracker & Christmas Eve

CD-Charts > Music > Classical
from: Naxos

Release Date October 01, 1999
It's true that the narration style of Prunella Scales is cool and restrained, but that is entirely in keeping with the tone of her script. The music sparkles, and The Nutcracker is full of memorable tunes that children warm to. Can it hold up against all the competition for kids' attention at Christmas? I think it probably can.