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Puccini: Madama Butterfly

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from: Naxos Historical

Release Date April 15, 2002
In its day, this remarkable set was the best-recorded opera in the catalogue. Microphones were sensitive enough to pick up not only the occasional Alfa Romeo accelerating past the Rome Opera House but also some "magical" moments, principally just before the Humming Chorus, when you'll feel yourself pulled into a tragic early evening in Nagasaki in a way that will send shivers down the spine. Naxos have recaptured all this in their budget priced reissue of this 1939 recording.

Producer Fred Gaisberg was keen to record Beniamino Gigli in a series of complete opera recordings. Gigli's Pinkerton proved to be Gigli's best recorded role. Toti dal Monte won the coveted role of Butterfly, possibly because she was a much-loved exponent ... Read More:

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Calm: 36 Pieces To Soothe, Relax and Inspire

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by: CALM

Release Date August 21, 2000
This is a well chosen collection of 36 pieces of gentle classical music. Some tracks are well known, others less so. The package includes a beautiful small booklet which gives background information about the music which enhances the listening experience. Downsides are that some of the recordings are very old and the sound quality is not great. Another problem is that several of the tracks don't match what is written in the booklet. In spite of these negative comments an ideal way to start listening to classical music.

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A Night at The Opera - Nessun Dorma, Carmen, La Boheme

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by: Various Composers

Release Date October 08, 2007
This is a well chosen collection of 36 pieces of gentle classical music. Some tracks are well known, others less so. The package includes a beautiful small booklet which gives background information about the music which enhances the listening experience. Downsides are that some of the recordings are very old and the sound quality is not great. Another problem is that several of the tracks don't match what is written in the booklet. In spite of these negative comments an ideal way to start listening to classical music.

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The Childrens Listening Centre

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by: Various Artists

Release Date February 18, 2002
Howe Gelb has continued his weirdness with this album. Titled after childrens' classics but done in the style of many well known artists such as Goldfrapp, Black Sabbath & Nick Cave. The Pictures At An Exhibition cover certainly knocks spots off the ELP version and Howe tinkling away at the piano on Moonlight Sonata is inspired!
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Rakatan: Top Secret Line

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by: Melanie Ray

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Howe Gelb has continued his weirdness with this album. Titled after childrens' classics but done in the style of many well known artists such as Goldfrapp, Black Sabbath & Nick Cave. The Pictures At An Exhibition cover certainly knocks spots off the ELP version and Howe tinkling away at the piano on Moonlight Sonata is inspired!
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Greatest Hits

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by: Red Sovine

Release Date October 21, 2002
Howe Gelb has continued his weirdness with this album. Titled after childrens' classics but done in the style of many well known artists such as Goldfrapp, Black Sabbath & Nick Cave. The Pictures At An Exhibition cover certainly knocks spots off the ELP version and Howe tinkling away at the piano on Moonlight Sonata is inspired!
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Chausson: Poème de l'amour et de la mer Op19; Chanson perpétuelle Op37

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from: SNE

Release Date September 15, 1998
Howe Gelb has continued his weirdness with this album. Titled after childrens' classics but done in the style of many well known artists such as Goldfrapp, Black Sabbath & Nick Cave. The Pictures At An Exhibition cover certainly knocks spots off the ELP version and Howe tinkling away at the piano on Moonlight Sonata is inspired!
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In Person 1925-1955

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by: Hoagy Carmichael

Release Date July 17, 2006
Howe Gelb has continued his weirdness with this album. Titled after childrens' classics but done in the style of many well known artists such as Goldfrapp, Black Sabbath & Nick Cave. The Pictures At An Exhibition cover certainly knocks spots off the ELP version and Howe tinkling away at the piano on Moonlight Sonata is inspired!
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Puccini: Madama Butterfly (Highlights)

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from: Laserlight

Release Date March 08, 1994
Howe Gelb has continued his weirdness with this album. Titled after childrens' classics but done in the style of many well known artists such as Goldfrapp, Black Sabbath & Nick Cave. The Pictures At An Exhibition cover certainly knocks spots off the ELP version and Howe tinkling away at the piano on Moonlight Sonata is inspired!
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Puccini - Madama Butterfly - highlights

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from: Studio

Release Date June 01, 1991
Howe Gelb has continued his weirdness with this album. Titled after childrens' classics but done in the style of many well known artists such as Goldfrapp, Black Sabbath & Nick Cave. The Pictures At An Exhibition cover certainly knocks spots off the ELP version and Howe tinkling away at the piano on Moonlight Sonata is inspired!
Buy this album from Amazon and you could be in for a treat (or a disappointment - depending on what you are expecting!)