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Beautiful
A few bright spots, but also some disappointments
This CD Deserves SIX Stars!
every good adjective
Fabulous!

Peace Like a River
James Lucas , Janice Kapp Perry , John Rutter , Jean Sibelius , John Tavener , American Traditional , English Traditional , Spiritual Traditional , Mack Wilberg , Craig D. Jessop , Clay Christiansen , John Longhurst , Richard L. Elliott , Daron Bradford , and Meredith Campbell
Manufacturer: Mormon Tabernacle
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Consider the Lilies
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America's Choir
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Mormon Tabernacle Choir: The Sound of Glory-Battle Hymn of the Republic

ASIN: B00020H9W0
Release Date: 2004-06-22

Tracks:

Sweet Peace
Be Still, My Soul
Peace Like a River
All Things Bright and Beautiful
Lord Is My Shepherd
This Is My Father's World
Wayfarin' Stranger
Lord, Make Me an Instrument of Thy Peace
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
Deep River
Lamb
Child's Prayer
It Is Well With My Soul
Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep
Gaelic Blessing
Thou Gracious God, Whose Mercy Lends
Come, Let Us Anew

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Beautiful.......2007-06-14

This CD is a must have for any Mormon Tabernacle Choir fans. The music is very reverent and gentle, and should also appeal to those not from the LDS church, seeing as how most of the music is common to the wider Christian community. This CD is a fantastic addition to any music collection.

A few bright spots, but also some disappointments.......2007-01-19

It Is Well With My Soul is one of my favorite-favorites and that is the main reason why I bought the CD; it turned out to be a huge let down on this album, they rearranged it so much that I almost didn't recognize it. Be Still My Soul is another reason why I bought it and it's good, but not great. Swing Low Sweet Chariot is where it starts to get good. The last two songs "Thou Gracious God, Whose Mercy Lends"
and "Come, Let Us Anew" are very good reasons to buy this CD, they each have truely powerful passages and make the CD worth having. The Mormon Tabernacle Choirs 2006 release entitled Then Sings My Soul is by far the best that I've heard from them.

This CD Deserves SIX Stars!.......2005-11-05

However, the rating scale has a limit of five. I own over 700 CDs of virtually every type of music. Peace Like A River belongs in a class by itself! I've never written a review before but, after listening to this STUNNING performance by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, I feel compelled to share my praise with that of the five other reviewers. If I were limited to one word, I would use the word "SUPERB" to describe this beautiful and moving CD. SIX stars for Peace Like a River! BRAVO!!!

every good adjective .......2005-08-06

This album is all beauty and solace. The singing is pristine, the arrangements lush and often stirring--never saccharine. As with the previous reviewer, my first listing of "Peace Like a River" brought me to tears (especially "Peace Like a River," the sopranos in "Swing Low," and the bagpipes in "Thou Gracious God"). Buy this one.

Fabulous!.......2005-05-29

The perfect recording to help you recover from a long, hard day. Showcasing the MTC's "new" sound in contemporary choral arrangements with its own orchestra and conductor, "Peace Like a River" brought tears to my eyes in selection after selection during my first listen -- and I'm not normally an emotional person! The title song together with "Deep River," "Swing Low" and "Be Still My Soul" are alone worth the cost of the recording. Get this one!

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How can you call these "Hymns"
wonderful collection of magnificent music
Flawed but enjoyable
Hymns through the Centuries
A must own for classic church music lovers

Hymns Through the Centuries
J. Reilly Lewis , Cathedral Choral Society , William Gardiner , Johannes Cruger , Melchior Teschner , William Henry Monk , Virgil Thomson , George Elvey , Thomas Hastings , and John [composer] Goss
Manufacturer: Gothic Records
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00003XB8M
Release Date: 2000-02-22

Tracks:

When In Our Music God Is Glorified
Ye Watchers And Ye Holy Ones
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
Where Cross The Crowded Ways Of Life
O Sacred Head, Sore Wounded
All Glory, Laud And Honor
Abide With Me; Fast Falls The Eventide
My Shepherd Will Supply My Need
Come, Ye Thankful People, Come
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence
Rock Of Ages, Cleft For Me
Praise, My Soul, The King Of Heaven
Come, Risen Lord
Carillon Hymn: St. Peter
Eternal Father, Strong To Save
Amazing Grace! How Sweet The Sound
Holy, Holy Holy! Lord God Almighty
Nearer, My God, To Thee
Dear Lord And Father Of Mankind
In Christ There Is No East Or West
Were You There When They Crucified My Lord?
Crown Him With Many Crowns
Word Of God, Come Down On Earth
The Church's One Foundation
God Of Our Fathers
Father, In Thy Gracious Keeping
Peal Bells

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How can you call these "Hymns".......2006-08-05

Not to harp on anyone here, but it's obvious that none of you grew up in a church or environment that had a good choir. I know, a Hymn is a genre of music, but a recording of a hymn isn't one if it doesn't contain HARMONY. If they're a "choir," then why don't the tenors sing a different note than the sopranos, altos, and basses? The organist is quite good, I'll admit, but you're wasting your time if you're looking for a good recording of these beautiful songs that were COMPOSED with harmony, not unison. If they want to sing in unison like this, they need to be stripped of their "choir" status and simply be called a "group."

wonderful collection of magnificent music.......2006-01-18

Most everything on this CD is very well done. The recording environment might have been less than perfect, but that shouldn't dimish one's enjoyment very much. Most of the arrangements are very traditional, with the notable exception of Amazing Grace, which though it isn't terrible, it isn't very good either. Some songs had verses removed, which is understandable, though it was poorly done in Eternal Father, Strong to Save -- they did verse 1 ("Eternal Father"), then they skipped(!!!) verse 2 ("O Christ, the Lord") and went on to the final verses ("Holy Spirit" and "O Trinity") -- which is skipping Someone important! However, outside of that, it was excellent.

If you like sacred music, or hymns, then you'll thoroughly enjoy this CD. If you're a Christian, you should enjoy this as well, no matter your taste in music (and you might just learn to like hymns as well!). It is a well-chosen set of some of the most magnificent, God-honoring music of all time, done is a mostly very traditional manner, and it was done well.

Flawed but enjoyable.......2005-04-15

The huge size and reverberating acoustics of Washington National Cathedral make it difficult to hear any kind of live choral performance clearly, even if you're sitting in the front rows in the nave. The Cathedral Choral Society is handicapped by having to record in this acoustically mushy space, and it shows in this CD, often creating an uneven balance between the organ and the chorus as noted by other reviewers. The repertoire is well-chosen, but the quality of the arrangements is uneven. Too often, the chorus seems to be singing in unison right out of the Hymnal, like any parish church choir at an ordinary Sunday service. Certain pieces do suggest the heights which the Society is capable of attaining. But the group never achieves the splendor that the Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys displays every Sunday morning. Just when the Society seems to be getting there, the conductor pulls them back. And the shrill folk arrangement of "Amazing Grace" will have you covering your ears as the sopranos shriek clumsily, confusing volume with fervor.

Hymns through the Centuries.......2002-03-18

This is not a review. I just have a question. Does "Hymns through the Centuries" contain the hymn "It is Well with my Soul?" Thanks.

A must own for classic church music lovers.......2002-02-16

I purchased this CD just based on the titles and am very glad I did. There are only two downsides to the album. First is the fact that there isn't a companion CD with 26 more hymns! Second is picky, but I do agree with another rater that the organ could have been a little louder related to the singing. Hope you enjoy listening!

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Inspirational!
hymns we sang in church

Abide With Me

Manufacturer: Decca
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ASIN: B000024236
Release Date: 1996-06-10

Tracks:

Praise, My Soul, The King of Heaven - Choir of King's College, Stephen Cleobury
Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation - Choir of King's College, Stephen Cleobury
All Glory, Laud and Honour - Choir of King's College, Stephen Cleobury
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross - Choir of King's College, Stephen Cleobury
Day of Resurrection - Choir of King's College, Stephen Cleobury
O God, Our Help in Ages Past - Choir of King's College, Stephen Cleobury
Dear Lord and Father of Mankind - Choir of King's College, Stephen Cleobury
Praise to the Holiest in the Height - Choir of King's College, Stephen Cleobury
Praise to the Lord - Choir of King's College, Stephen Cleobury
Church's One Foundation - Choir of King's College, Stephen Cleobury
Crown Him With Many Crowns - Choir of King's College, Stephen Cleobury
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling - Choir of King's College, Stephen Cleobury
Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty - Choir of King's College, Stephen Cleobury
Now Thank We All Our God - Choir of King's College, Stephen Cleobury
Abide with Me - Choir of King's College, Stephen Cleobury
O Praise Ye the Lord - Choir of King's College, Stephen Cleobury
Drop, Drop, Slow Tears - Choir of King's College, Sir David Willcocks
Glory Be to Jesus - Choir of King's College, Sir David Willcocks
There Is a Green Hill Far Away - Choir of King's College, Sir David Willcocks
According to Thy Gracious Word - Choir of King's College, Sir David Willcocks
Holy Father, Cheer Our Way - Choir of King's College, Sir David Willcocks
Glory to Thee, My God, This Night - Choir of King's College, Sir David Willcocks
Day Thou Gavest, Lord, Is Ended - Choir of King's College, Sir David Willcocks
Hark! A Thrilling Voice Is Sounding - Choir of King's College, Sir David Willcocks
On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry - Choir of King's College, Sir David Willcocks

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Onward, Christian Soldiers - Huddersfield Choral Society, Wyn Morris
Lord's My Shepherd - Huddersfield Choral Society, Wyn Morris
Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah - Huddersfield Choral Society, Wyn Morris
All People That on Earth Do Dwell - U.S.A.F. Protestant Chapel Choir, West Ruislap, England,
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel - U.S.A.F. Protestant Chapel Choir, West Ruislap, England,
Forty Days and Forty Nights - U.S.A.F. Protestant Chapel Choir, West Ruislap, England,
O Sacred Head, Now Wounded - U.S.A.F. Protestant Chapel Choir, West Ruislap, England,
Christ the Lord Is Risen Today - U.S.A.F. Protestant Chapel Choir, West Ruislap, England,
Head That Once Was Crown'd With Thorns - U.S.A.F. Protestant Chapel Choir, West Ruislap, England,
Rock of Ages - Choir of King's College, Maurice Vinden
Eternal Father, Strong to Save - Choir of King's College, Maurice Vinden
All Things Bright and Beautiful - Choir of Paisley Abbey, George McPhee
Be Thou My Vision - Choir of Paisley Abbey, George McPhee
Be Still, My Soul - Choir of Paisley Abbey, George McPhee
King of Love My Shepherd Is - Choir of Paisley Abbey, George McPhee
Let Us With a Gladsome Mind - Choir of Paisley Abbey, George McPhee
For All the Saints - Choir of Paisley Abbey, George McPhee
O Worship the King - Choir of Paisley Abbey, George McPhee
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus - Choir of King's College, George Guest
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence - Choir of King's College, George Guest
Spirit of Mercy, Truth, And Love - Choir of King's College, George Guest
Lead Us, Heavenly Father, Lead Us - Choir of King's College, George Guest
Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise - Choir of King's College, George Guest
Jesu, Lover of My Soul - Choir of King's College, George Guest
Jerusalem - Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Choir of King's College, ,

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Compiled Here Are Fifty of the Most Beloved Hymns Performed by Three of England's Most Distinguished Choirs. Every Selection Here is Sung in an Appropriately Dignified Manner and If You're Up for Over Two Hours of Consistently Well-rendered Quintessentially English Treatments of These Vernacular Favorites it Simply Doesn't Get Any Better Than This.

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Inspirational!.......2004-10-08

Majestic hymns sung with British accents. A great combination! I haven't noticed any objectionable sounds on my copy.

hymns we sang in church.......2003-02-16

i grew up in a traditional presbyterian church that had a pipe organ. i wanted a cd of many of the hymns that we sang in church sung by a choir and accompanied by a pipe organ. this cd fulfilled my wishes perfectly. the hymns are performed in a very straight-forward fashion with no show-boating or excess flourishes which is exactly what i wanted. this is not gospel music but what i refer to as liturgical music to indicate that it is religious music but not gospel music. i would give it 5 stars but there is a slight hiss. other than that the recording quality is very good.

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Two great British prog classics
Excellent, seldom-heard progressive rock from England
Good Gracious!!!!
A Lost Gem!
Progressive music that was ahead of its time!

This Is Gracious
Gracious
Manufacturer: Bgo - Beat Goes on
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ASIN: B000007Z7Y
Release Date: 1995-01-16

Tracks:

Introduction
Heaven
Hell
Fugue in 'D' Minor
Dream

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Super Nova: Arrival of the Traveller/Blood Red Sun/Say Goodbye to Love
C.B.S.
What's Come to Be
Blue Skies and Alibis
Hold Me Down

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Two great British prog classics.......2003-09-06

Gracious was a British prog rock band that started off playing covers when they were students at a Catholic school. Eventually they went for much more ambitious compositions, and dropped covers altogether. The band consisted of vocalist Paul Davis who also played 12-string guitar, Martin Kitcat on piano, Mellotron, harpsichord, and Hohner electric piano, Alan Cowderoy on guitar and vocals, Tim Wheatley on bass, and Robert Lipson on drums. The band signed to Vertigo Records and released their first album in 1970 (this album also had an American release on Capitol Records, but with a different cover). Because of the band's Catholic school upbringings, it should not come as any surprise that the first half of the album would have religious themes, but don't let that scare you off. The music is some of the more complex prog I've heard from a 1970 release. The album starts off with "Introduction", with Gentle Giant-like vocal harmonies. It's also the least complex piece on the whole album. I also really dig that great guitar solo. "Heaven" starts off with some Mellotron, before kicking in to more typical Gracious fashion. "Hell" is a more dissonant piece, remininscent of what King Crimson had also done (which should come as no surprise as Gracious was Crimson's opening act). The band gets silly with them playing Offenbach's "Can-Can" and honky-tonk piano stuff that sounds like it came off a Charlie Chaplin movie. "Fugue in D Minor" is basically a classically influenced piece played on Harpsichord and bass. The last is the 16 minute epic, "Dreaming", is another great high point. I liked how the piece starts off with Kitcat playing Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata", then going through many different bizarre and twisted passages. They even poke fun "for a brief few seconds" of the Beatles' "Hey Jude". Incredible stuff indeed. This Is... was their 1971 followup, but because Vertigo Records rejected it, it wouldn't be until 1972 when Philips released it, by which point the band had broken up. The cover was done by Roger Dean, but the artwork looks very little like anything off a Yes album. Some people consider this to be a superior album and here's why: the music is more accessible and less complex. Also the music seems to flow more, there is less of the classical feel, and less of that Crimson-like dissonance. Martin Kitcat uses much more Mellotron here as well, but the harpsichord and electric piano seemed to have vanished. The album starts with the side length suite "Super Nova". It starts off sounding like certain Krautrock bands of that time like Amon Düül II or early Ohr Records-era Tangerine Dream for the first couple of minutes, before going in to more typical British prog territory. I always felt the first two movements are the best, nothing short of incredible, then the band went in to a more ballad mood for the final two movements, which has grown on me, doesn't quite match up to the first half. "What Comes to Be" was supposed to be part of the "Super Nova" suite, but couldn't fit due to time constraint of the LP, so it was placed on what would be side two of the LP right after "C.B.S.". Regardless, "What Comes to Be" is by far the best ballad on this album. The rest of the album consists of great jams and tunes, and a somewhat more direct approach than their debut. I have a real difficult time determining which of the two is the better albums As a big fan of prog rock, like myself, I can very highly recommend this 2-for-1 CD reissue from BGO.

Excellent, seldom-heard progressive rock from England.......2002-08-03

This set contains both "Gracious" and "This is," which are the only two albums the band recorded before disbanding in 1972. During the time they were in operation, they apparently developed a reputation for being excellent live performers. A proficient five-piece band, their sound has much in common with the Beatles, the Moody Blues, and King Crimson. In fact, there are places on the first CD in which the singer sounds so uncannily like Paul McCartney that I had to double check the liner notes to be sure Mr. McCartney wasn't in fact guesting. Those who remember the band remember it for these influences as well as for keyboard player Martin Kitcat's highly percussive mellotron technique, which is actually more to the fore on "This is." Yes, there's lots of good mellotron bits on both of these, all done very tastefully, too. Other instrumentation includes drums, bass, electric guitar, 12-string guitar, piano, harpsichord, a wonderfully nastilly-distorted Hohner electric piano, sound effects, and great lead and harmony vocals. Production values in general are pretty good considering the time period that this was out, too.

Each original album had five tracks, and of these five, each had one very long track. The first CD contains some tongue-in-cheek silliness on the tracks "Hell" and "The Dream" which may put off some listeners, but I didn't mind it at all. Also, there's a very baroque-sounding piece featuring acoustic guitars and harpsichord called "Fugue in D Minor" that sounds very much out of place on this album, though it is excellently played. The second CD overall has a darker feel to it and displays a bit more musical complexity. Some prefer this to the first one, but overall I'd rate them about the same because there are also a couple of filler-like tracks on "This Is." When you hear these, I think you'll agree that it's a shame these guys never made it bigger than they did. After that, you'll probably be as puzzled as I was as to why you'd never heard of these guys before!

This is a good deal for two CDs. In England, vinyl copies of either of Gracious' albums go for large sums, but you can do yourself a big favor and pick up both relatively cheaply on this double CD reissue. There's a very detailed and well-written booklet that comes with it that will tell you all about the band. If you like the Beatles, the Moody Blues, and "In The Court of the Crimson King"-era King Crimson, you're sure to get a kick out of this. I play both of these CDs constantly. For me, finding these was almost like finding buried treasure. "Gracious" and "This Is" are really very good. Highly recommended.

Good Gracious!!!!.......2000-09-03

KING CRIMSON meets the MOODY BLUES. That's the best way to describe this album. The most awesomely mind blowing cut, for me, is "Blood Red Sun". Definitely their finest hour. Good vocals. Great musicianship. SUPERB MELLOTRON!!! This album is a progressive rock gem. Good Gracious!!!!

A Lost Gem!.......1999-07-04

Along with Bodast and Spring, this has got to be one of my favorite Bands Nobody's Ever Heard Of....beautiful harmonies, some kickass guitar, and absolutely wonderful Mellotron playing. (If you're a 'Tron fan, you HAVE to get this CD!) I like "This Is" better than their 1st album, though the opening track is pretty awesome. A good bargain, and a great record.

Progressive music that was ahead of its time!.......1999-06-16

I first heard Gracious in 1972 on an underground music program that aired on an AM station in Pittsburgh. By this time the band had broken up, but the demand for the album was so strong that it was re-released and became a top-seller in the area. Gracious blends hard-driving rhythms with gentle melodies to produce an album that should be in every progressive rock lover's collection. While the lyrics are forgetable, the instrumentation is outstanding. My favorite songs are Heaven and Dream. As a 2-CD set it's well worth the price. Genesis' Nursery Cryme has similar qualities to these Gracious offerings.

Henry Purcell: The Complete Anthems and Services, Vol. 1

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Essential Purcell compositions
The entire set is outstanding

Henry Purcell: The Complete Anthems and Services, Vol. 1

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ASIN: B000002ZR3
Release Date: 1993-11-19

Tracks:

O Sing Unto The Lord: Symphony
O Sing Unto The Lord: O Sing Unto The Lord A New Song...
O Sing Unto The Lord: Sing Unto The Lord And Praise His Name...
O Sing Unto The Lord: The Lord Is Great And Cannot Worthily Be Praised...
O Sing Unto The Lord: O Worship The Lord In The Beauty Of Holiness
O Sing Unto The Lord: Tell It Out Among The Heathen That The Lord Is King
O Praise God In His Holiness: Symphony
O Praise God In His Holiness: Praise Him In His Noble Acts...
O Praise God In His Holiness: Praise Him Upon The Well-Tuned Cymbals
Praise The Lord, O Jerusalem: Symphony
Praise The Lord, O Jerusalem
Praise The Lord, O Jerusalem: Be Thou Exalted, Lord, In Thine Own Strength
It Is A Good Thing To Give Thanks: Symphony
It Is A Good Thing To Give Thanks: To Tell Of Thy Loving-Kindness...
It Is A Good Thing To Give Thanks: O Lord How Glorious Are Thy Works...
It Is A Good Thing To Give Thanks: For Thou, Lord, Hast Made Me Glad...
O Give Thanks Unto The Lord: O Give Thanks Unto The Lord...
O Give Thanks Unto The Lord: Who Can Express The Noble Acts Of The Lord...
O Give Thanks Unto The Lord: Remember Me, O Lord...
O Give Thanks Unto The Lord: That I May See The Felicity Of Thy Chosen...
O Give Thanks Unto The Lord: Blessed Be The Lord God Of Israel...
Let Mine Eyes Run Down With Tears: Let Mine Eyes Run Down With Tears...
Let Mine Eyes Run Down With Tears: We Acknowledge, Lord, Our Wickedness
Let Mine Eyes Run Down With Tears: Do Not Abhor Us, For Thy Name's Sake...
My Beloved Spake: Symphony
My Beloved Spake: For Lo! The Winter Is Past...
My Beloved Spake: And The Time Of The Singing Of Birds Is Come...
My Beloved Spake: Symphony
My Beloved Spake: My Beloved Is Mine And I Am His.

Customer Reviews:

Essential Purcell compositions.......2004-10-07

According to the liner notes, this first volume contains works that span throughout the whole (short) career of Purcell. Even his earliest anthems written when he was a teenager demonstrate that he was a genious from the beginning. The King Purcell demonstrates a composer at the same level as Bach in talent and depth.
The performances could not be bettered. The singers, choir and orchestra bring their all to these pieces.
The 11 volumes are expensive but really belong in every classical music lover's collection. Buy as many as you can afford.

The entire set is outstanding.......2003-01-16

While some of the works are superior to others the entire set is great in the realm of production. Mostly all of these pieces are just superb and if you are someone who enjoys English Baroque then you absolutely MUST purchase these cds. If you enjoy complex, melancholic or heroic music then I urge you to purchase this cd and the rest of the volumes in the set...you won't be disappointed.

Lead, Kindly Light: Hymns of Faith and Assurance

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Lead, Kindly Light: Hymns of Faith and Assurance

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Beach: Piano Music, Vol. 2 - Under the Stars

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Beach, the New Age Composer
BEACH AT HER BEST
Joanne Polk gives a raving performance!

Beach: Piano Music, Vol. 2 - Under the Stars

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ASIN: B000005ZYW
Release Date: 1998-03-17

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Valse-Caprice,Op.4
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A Hermit Thrush At Eve,Op.92,No.1
A Hermit Thrush At Morn,Op.92,No.2
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This is the second, and the lesser, volume of pianist Joanne Polk's Amy Beach series. It includes a couple of fairly substantial pieces, the Prelude and Fugue and the Ballade, along with a collection of the relatively trivial music that made up most of the piano works of Beach and her contemporaries. Her chamber music includes some hefty pieces that show her at her best, but most of this music shows her fitting in with her era. It's not to be despised, but this isn't the most significant music in the world. It is, however, extremely well played and recorded. --Leslie Gerber

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Beach, the New Age Composer.......2001-11-01

Recently, I discovered a score for one of Beach's two hermit thrush pieces at the Dartmouth College Bookstore. Since I am from Vermont, and the hermit thrush is the Vermont state bird, I was more than intrigued by this piece: "A Hermit Thrush at Morn." I was amazed to find how modern this piece sounded, at least for the day in which it was written. Parts of it were based on the Wagnerian style so common in late nineteenth century music, but there was a feel about this, as though the bird whose song she had copied had unwittingly dragged her into the modern era. While I would not avoid listening to Beach's more substantial works on this CD, such as the stodgy "Prelude and Fugue, op. 81," I find Beach is more interesting in her shorter pieces which are full of fun and good humor. You should also check out the last CD in this set, FIRE-FLIES.

BEACH AT HER BEST.......2000-10-25

Beach is a talent of no small measure when it comes to piano music, and Polk a more than worthy advocate.

The opening Valse-Caprice, Op. 4 is delightful: piquant with a hint of melancholy, as is The Fair Hills of Eire, Op. 91, and Les Reves de Columbine, Op. 65, works comprised of thoroughly enjoyable, intimate miniatures. Especially enthralling, though, are the two pieces of Op. 92 ("The Hermit Thrush At Eve" and "The Hermit Thrush At Morn"). These solitary, mournful works, which Beach actually composed using precise birdsong--- marvelously!--- are haunting and unforgettable. Overtly enterprising are Beach's attempts at the larger spectrum, such as the Ballade, Op. 6 and her Prelude and Fugue, Op. 81. Perhaps there is too much fiery display, with little actual substance; but the pieces, though, are still engaging.

Polk shows herself to be a pianist of imagination, fine touch and a genuine kinship. Beautiful sound matches her beautiful performance.

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Joanne Polk gives a raving performance!.......1999-07-29

What a great buy. Perfect for relaxing! A great selection! Buy it now. Joanne is one of the most talented Pianists of our time!

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My favorite Lou Donaldson album
Not his best, but good
Great Disc with Great Personel.

Good Gracious
Lou Donaldson
Manufacturer: Blue Note Records
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My favorite Lou Donaldson album.......2002-04-05

Lou Donaldson made a lot of fine recordings since the 50's. I especially love this album. Lou is at his best, playing the blues, the bossa nova (Caracas), the gospel (superb Holy Ghost) and a nice ballad (Don't worry). This is also my favorite John Patton album as he has several wonderful solos with big chords.

Not his best, but good.......2000-09-14

Fans of Grant Green will want to own this one, as will fans of Lou Donaldson of course. Not the best place to start if you are looking to get into this devotee of Charlie Parker-turned organ combo alto saxophonist. Blues Walk or Best of (on Blue Note) earn that distinction.

Great Disc with Great Personel........2000-03-13

Wow. This set from masters, Lou Donaldson, Big John Patton, Ben Dixon, and Grant Green is truely killer. Tasty swinging grooves abound and nearly ever song is worth listening to over and over. I love this disc, and I would bet you will too.

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Dupré: Works for Organ, Vol. 9

Manufacturer: Naxos
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000038I7V
Release Date: 2000-02-22

Tracks:

Son in a, Op.60: Allegro Marcato - Clyde Beavers/Bruce Neswick
Son in a, Op.60: Allegro Moderato - Clyde Beavers/Bruce Neswick
Son in a, Op.60: Allegro Ma Non Troppo - Clyde Beavers/Bruce Neswick
Trio, Op.55: I. (Withoug Movt Indication) - Timothy Durbin/Clyde Beavers/Bruce Neswick
Trio, Op.55: II. Lento - Timothy Durbin/Clyde Beavers/Bruce Neswick
Trio, Op.55: III. (Energico-Largo-Presto) - Timothy Durbin/Clyde Beavers/Bruce Neswick
Qt, Op.52: Prld - Timothy Durbin/Jennifer Rende/Clyde Beavers/Bruce Neswick
Qt, Op.52: Scherzando - Timothy Durbin/Jennifer Rende/Clyde Beavers/Bruce Neswick
Qt, Op.52: Larghetto - Timothy Durbin/Jennifer Rende/Clyde Beavers/Bruce Neswick
Qt, Op.52: Rondo - Timothy Durbin/Jennifer Rende/Clyde Beavers/Bruce Neswick
Chorales, Op.28, Nos.31-33, 48-54 & 57: 31. Lord God Now Open Wide Thy Heaven
Chorales, Op.28, Nos.31-33, 48-54 & 57: 32. Lord Jesus Christ, Turn To Us
Chorales, Op.28, Nos.31-33, 48-54 & 57: 33. My Soul Longeth To Depart In Peace
Chorales, Op.28, Nos.31-33, 48-54 & 57: 48. Descend, O Jesus, From Heaven To Earth
Chorales, Op.28, Nos.31-33, 48-54 & 57: 49. Kyrie, God The Everlasting Father
Chorales, Op.28, Nos.31-33, 48-54 & 57: 50. Kyrie, Christ The Comforter Of The World
Chorales, Op.28, Nos.31-33, 48-54 & 57: 51. Kyrie, God The Holy Ghost
Chorales, Op.28, Nos.31-33, 48-54 & 57: 52. Beloved Jesus, Here We Stand
Chorales, Op.28, Nos.31-33, 48-54 & 57: 53. Praise The Lord Almighty
Chorales, Op.28, Nos.31-33, 48-54 & 57: 54. Praise God, All Ye Christians
Chorales, Op.28, Nos.31-33, 48-54 & 57: 57. Now Thank We All Our God
Regina Coeli, Op.64
Chorales, Op.38, Nos.58-60, 63, 64 & 68-79: 58. Rejoice Now, Beloved Christians
Chorales, Op.38, Nos.58-60, 63, 64 & 68-79: 59. Come Now, Saviour Of The Heathen
Chorales, Op.38, Nos.58-60, 63, 64 & 68-79: 60. O Gracious God
Chorales, Op.38, Nos.58-60, 63, 64 & 68-79: 63. The Child Was Born In Bethlehem
Chorales, Op.38, Nos.58-60, 63, 64 & 68-79: 64. Deck Thyself, O Beloved Soul
Chorales, Op.38, Nos.58-60, 63, 64 & 68-79: 68. Out Of High Heaven Have I Come
Chorales, Op.38, Nos.58-60, 63, 64 & 68-79: 69. From Heaven Come Angels
Chorales, Op.38, Nos.58-60, 63, 64 & 68-79: 70. I Will Never Part From God
Chorales, Op.38, Nos.58-60, 63, 64 & 68-79: 71. Before Thy Throne I Will Appear
Chorales, Op.38, Nos.58-60, 63, 64 & 68-79: 72. Awake! Hear The Call Of Watchmen
Chorales, Op.38, Nos.58-60, 63, 64 & 68-79: 73. He That Suffereth God To Guide Him
Chorales, Op.38, Nos.58-60, 63, 64 & 68-79: 74. How Bright Shineth The Day-Star
Chorales, Op.38, Nos.58-60, 63, 64 & 68-79: 75. We Christians
Chorales, Op.38, Nos.58-60, 63, 64 & 68-79: 76. We Thank Thee, Lord Jesus, For Thy Redemptive Death
Chorales, Op.38, Nos.58-60, 63, 64 & 68-79: 77. We All Believe In One God
Chorales, Op.38, Nos.58-60, 63, 64 & 68-79: 78. We All Believe In One God
Chorales, Op.38, Nos.58-60, 63, 64 & 68-79: 79. Whither Shall I Flee?

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Marcel Dupré is an important historical as well as musical figure, his compositional freedom linking the golden age of Widor and Vierne with the radical rethinking that Messiaen saw through in his great organ cycles. Never doing things by halves, Naxos has reached Volume 9 of the complete organ works--mainly chamber pieces involving organ. Most substantial is the "Trio for Violin, Cello, and Organ," in one sense a throwback to the Baroque line of trio sonatas, but with a harmonic richness that indicates a late-19th-century inheritance--thoughtful, undemonstrative music, persuasively realized by Bruce Neswick and colleagues. The "Quartet" adds a viola to the lineup, but a delightful scherzando apart is a lesser affair, while the "Sonata for Cello and Organ" is a modest but interesting work (at least for the way Dupré makes a telling contrast between the sonorities of the two instruments). Again, perceptive playing from Neswick, whose Indiana organ has a clear, bright sound that makes the generous selection of Chorales interesting for the listener as well as the player. At the price, a worthwhile collection of some unusual repertoire. --Richard Whitehouse

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Haydn: The Seasons

Manufacturer: EMI Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0002XV2ZW
Release Date: 2005-02-15

Tracks:

Overture
Recitative: Oh See Where Cruel Winter Flies
Chorus: Come, Gentle Spring!
Recitative: From Aries Rolls At Last The Bounteous Sun
Air: Now Fairly Runs The Farmer's Boy
Recitative: The Countryman Has His Work Achieved
Trio And Chorus: Be Now GRacious, Smiling Heaven!
Recitative: Now Heard Are All Our Prayers
Trio And Chorus: Oh HOw Lovely Gleams The Outlook
Chorus And Trio: Ageless! Powerful! Bounteous God!
Recitative: IN Dove-Grey Mantle Drawing Near
Air: The LIvely Swain Is Gath'ring Now His Happy Flocks
Recitative: The Rosy Morn Breaks Forth
Trio And Chorus: He's Mounting Up, The Sun
Recitative: Now All Are Astir
Recitative: The Midday Sun Is Burning Now
Cavatina: Opress'd Succumbs All Nature Now
Recitative: Oh Welcome Now, You Shadier Grove
Air: So Reviving To The Senses
Recitative: Oh See! Now Rising In The Sultry Air
Chorus: Hark! The Tempest Drawing Night!
Trio And Chorus: The Gloomy Clouds Now Part Aside

Tracks:

Overture
Recitative: All That Through Her Blossom Fair Spring
Trio And Chorus: So Nature Gives Reward To Zeal
Recitative: Now See! To Hazel Bushes There The Youngsters
Duet: You Beauties Of The Town
Recitative: Now See, On New-Stripp'd Harvest Field
Air: There Look Across The Open Fields
Recitative: Here Beaters, Closing In , Put Up The Hares
Chorus: Hark! The Clamorous Noise That Through The Wood
Recitative: On All The Vines Are Glist'ning
Chorus: Cheer Now! The Wine Is Here
Introduction
Recitative: Now Sinks The Pale Declining Year
Cavatina: Light And Life Are Both Enfeebled
Recitative: Allfetter'd Lies The Open Lake
Air: Here Stands The Wand'rer Now
Recitative: At His Approach Rings In His Ear
Song And Chorus: Purring, Whirring, Purring
Recitative: The Flax Has Now Been Spun
Song And Chorus: A Maid Who Kept Her Honour Fair
Recitative: From Barren East Now Thrust Far Keener Icy Blasts
Air: Before Thee Here, Deluded Man
Recitative: Remains, Alone, And is Our Guide
Trio And Double Chorus: Then Breaks The Glorious Day At Last

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