Celestial Gershwin

About the Artist
NEWELL OLER PIANIST EXTRAORDINARE 08/17/1934-10/21/2001

Newell Franklin Barrett was a product of Texas. He grew up in Mount Pleasant, Texas and lived with his grandparents, Rich and Ethel Barrett. They, along with his aunt, Arrie Barrett Moreland were very influential to his upbringing. Arrie figured strongly in his formative years as a pianist by supervising his practice and encouraging new goals in contest performance. She was the one who discovered his ability of perfect pitch. Around 1938, about age 4, his uncle pulled into the driveway and tapped twice on his car horn. Newell ran over to the piano and climbed up on the piano stool and played middle c and e above. His aunt heard him and came into the living room and said, "Do that again." Newell played the notes again and said "car horn." That was how this piece of talent was discovered.

While growing up, there were always recitals and appearances in and for local service clubs. He also frequently performed in this grandfather’s restaurant. Classical music was about all he could play and the local folks would applaud politely. Every once in a while someone would come over and ask, "how about giving us a little boogie woogie?" That was sometimes tough to accommodate since there were few boogie woogies in print in those days. Newell was a serious young man and one of the most significant needs in his early life was that of solitude and time to pursue knowledge from books and exploration of hobbies. Of course, the old upright piano was also a constant friend in early childhood.

As he matured, his facility with the piano was such that playing things by ear was easier than learning the music. However, once in college, one of his Russian teachers discovered that Newell preferred the keys with flats, over the keys laden with sharps. So, this teacher, gave Newell Rachnaminoff concerto in F# minor, a Stravinsky etude in F3 major and a prelude and Fugue by Bach. At this time, Newell also began studying with German, Italian and Russian teachers and composers, and earnestly pursued the quest for excellence in his music throughout his college years.

From age 16, he had dreamed of a piano that would have its own string accompaniment with perfect synchronization. In 1977 he drew up some designs for the pianist to access various sting sections utilizing the latest synchronization techniques. The design was enough to get the Yamaha Company to study it and five years later (1982) things begin to happen. In reality, it was five more years before this piano was actually ready for Newell to play for the first time. He was so pleased, he eventually acquired two of the pianos.

His career spanned over five decades and his accomplishments were many. From teaching children's music, to performing in various highly respected bands and orchestras. Newell’s experiences eventually led him to his distinguished solo career. He shared his gift, playing the finest venues in the Dallas area, including the Loews’s Anatole hotel for twelve years. As a recording artist, Newell produced 23 CD’s of his own inspired piano interpretations of classic and popular compositions, as well as his own original works.

Newell fully appreciated the wondrous musical gift he was given by god. Next to his family, music was always the main focus of his life. He also had a great sense of humor and passion for knowledge and learning. His great music accomplishments will be enjoyed for generations to come.

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This CD features solo piano arrangements of Gershwin's music played by famous "Pianist Extraordinaire" Newell Oler

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Celestial Gershwin Manufacturer: The Orchard ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Gershwin | Gershwin, George | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Film Scores | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Musical Theater | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00009YUKZ Release Date: 2003-06-10

Tracks:

1. Rhapsody In Blue, Concerto In F, and American In Paris
2. The Man I Love
3. Somebody To Watch Over Me
4. Embraceable You
5. But Not For Me
6. Fascinating Rhythm: Variations
7. Lisa and S'Wonderful
8. Soon
9. I've Got A Crush On You
10. A Foggy Day In London Town
11. They Can't Take That Away From Me
12. For You, For Me, Forever More
13. How Long Has This Been Going On?
14. Isn't It A Pity?
15. Love Is Here To Stay

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This CD features solo piano arrangements of Gershwin's music played by famous "Pianist Extraordinaire" Newell Oler

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The Romantic Approach: A Special Collection of 20th Century American Music Manufacturer: Celestial Harmonies ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Quartets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Barber | Barber, Samuel | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Bernstein | Bernstein, Leonard | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Cage, John | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Carter | Carter, Elliott | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Copland | Copland, Aaron | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Ellington | Ellington, Edward Duke | ( E ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Gershwin | Gershwin, George | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Grofé, Ferde | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Ives, Charles | ( I ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Schickele | Schickele, Peter | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Concertinos | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Character Pieces | Short Forms | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Ives, Charles | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Detroit Symphony Orchestra | ( D ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music New York Philharmonic Orchestra | ( N ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Solo Instrumental | New Age | Styles | Music Traditional Vocalists | Compilations | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000007XT Release Date: 1994-09-01

Tracks:

1. Quiet City - Aaron Copland
2. On The Town - Three Dance Episodes: Lonely Town (Pas De Deux) - Leonard Bernstein
3. Hymn And Fuguing Tune No. 2: Hymn - Henry Cowell
4. Elegy - Elliott Carter
5. String Quartet: Adagio - Samuel Barber
6. Dream - John Cage
7. Lullaby - George Gershwin
8. A Night Piece - Arthur Foote
9. Quartet For Violin, Clarinet, Cello And Piano: 3rd Movement - Peter Schickele
10. 'Suite From The River': Village Of The Virgins - Duke Ellington
11. Grand Canyon Suite: Painted Desert - Ferde Grofe
12. Two Contemplations: The Unanswered Question - Charles Ives

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And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed. (Genesis 2:25)

A lone man serenades his lover while standing underneath her window. A couple is dancing cheek to cheek while their favorite song is playing on the radio. Former lovers lock eyes across a smoky room to the strains of a tinny piano. These common romantic images show the important link between music and romance, a link that movie producers have been aware of for a long time. Music is able to express the ecstasy and despair of romance without having to awkwardly describe these emotions in words. That is why The Romantic Approach is a unique recording - it includes music written by some of America's finest composers that expresses the full range of emotions felt while being in or merely wanting to be in a romance.

For example, Duke Ellington is a master at conveying the first rush of heat felt when meeting the gaze of an attractive person for the first time. His jazz-influenced Village of the Virgins is a very sophisticated and passionate piece. In contrast, George Gershwin's Lullaby expresses a more innocent attraction, reminiscent of shy glances rather than bold stares.

In many romances, feelings of love are not returned or there are obstacles to be overcome. John Cage's Dream conveys all the longing of an unfulfilled romance. The piece begins slowly, almost as if the musician is too weak to perform, but at times accelerates in a flurry of notes as some memory comes rushing back to the dreamer. Similarly, the solitary blare of the trumpet on Quiet City by Aaron Copland imparts a lonely quality to the piece. This song will make you hold your lover close as you imagine a city full of anonymous people looking for the relationship you and your lover share.

The feeling of being swept away is also a part of every good romance, and Elliott Carter's Elegy is the perfect manifestation of this experience. When listening to this beautiful work, great historical romances such as that of King Edward VIII and Mrs. Simpson are called to mind. The intense beauty and power of love are also excellently portrayed in Samuel Barber's Adagio. There is a sad element to this piece as one remembers that romance is precarious and fragile.

True to the Romantic tradition, the music on this compilation centers on the sounds of bowed strings. From the multi-tracked viola used in Cage's gentle and haunting Dream, to the string quartet arrangement of Gershwin's Lullaby, to the massed string orchestra of Copland's evocative Quiet City, the sonorities of bowed strings provide continuity through the whole collection. These works and several others round out this fascinating collection of American music that takes as its theme the adventure of romance.

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Tracks:

1. Quiet City - Celia Nicklin/Michael Lair
2. On The Town: Three Dance Episodes: Lonely Town (Pas De Deux) - New York PO/Leonard Bernstein
3. Hymn and Fuguing Tune No.2: Hymn - Boston SO/Serge Koussevitzky
4. Elegy - Arditti Str Qt
5. Str Qt: Adagio - Manhattan Str Qt
6. Dream - Maria Newman
7. Lullaby - Manhattan Str Qt
8. A Night Piece - Diane Gold/Alard Qt
9. Qt: III. Movt - Viklarbo Chamber Ens
10. Ste From The River: Village Of The Virgins - Detroit SO/Neeme Jarvi
11. Grand Canyon Ste: Painted Desert - Detroit SO/Antal Dorati
12. Two Contemplations: The Unanswered Question - Milwaukee SO/Lukas Foss

Tracks:

1. Cavelleria Rusticana: Intermezzo - Czecho-Slovak RSO/Alexander Rahbari
2. Clair De Lune - Czecho-Slovak RSO/Keith Clark
3. Prld V - Camerata Transylvanica/Gyorgy Selmeczi
4. Berceuse - Czecho-Slovak RSO/Keith Clark
5. Son No.1: II. Movt - Rossini Ens, Budapest/Andras Kiss
6. Con in c, RV.425: Largo - Geza Imre
7. La Boutique Fant: Nocturne - Camerata Transylvanica/Gyorgy Selmeczi
8. Crisantemi - Failoni Orch/Geza Overfrank
9. Str Qt: II. Movt - Failoni Orch/Geza Overfrank
10. Notturno, Op.70 No.1: Celestial Harmonies Adagio I: - Czecho-Slovak State PO Of Kosice/Johannes Wildner
11. Str Qt: III. Movt - Kodaly Qt
12. Thais: Meditation - Janos Selmeczi
13. Str Qt: III. Movt - Kodaly Qt
14. Gymnopedie No.1 - Czecho-Slovak RSO Bratislava/Ondrej Lenard

Tracks:

1. Pno Son No.14 in c# Op.27, No.2: Adagio Sostenuto - Jeno Jando
2. Cl Qnt in B flat Op34: Fant - Kalman Berkes/Auer Str Qt
3. Romance No.2 in F, Op.50 - Takako Nishizaki
4. Songs Without Words No.41 in A, Op.85 No.5 - Peter Nagy
5. Hebraic Melodies Op.47: Kol Nidrei Adagio - Maria Kliegel
6. Fant in C, Op.17: Langsam Getragen - Denes Varjon
7. Qnt in b, Op.115: Adagio - Jozsef Balogh
8. Siegfried Idyll - Polish National RSO/Johannes Wildner

Tracks:

1. Missa Pro Defunctis: Agnus Dei - Louis Halsey Singers/Louis Halsey
2. O Magnum Mysterium - St. John's College Chor, Cambridge/George Guest
3. Crucifixus For 8 Voices - St. John's College Chor, Cambridge/George Guest
4. Psalm 23 - St. John's College Chor, Cambridge/George Guest
5. Jesus, Meine Zuversicht, BWV 728: Chor Prld - Peter Herford
6. Expectans Expectavi - Ian Crabbe/St. John's College Chor, Cambridge/George Guest
7. Four Sacred Pieces: Ave Maria - Los Angeles Master Chor/Roger Wagner
8. Adagio - Peter Planyavsky
9. Ave Verum Corpus KV 618 - Peter White/Alastair Roberts/St. John's College Chor, Cambridge/George Guest
10. Trois Nouvelle Pieces, Op.87 No.2: Mystique - Jane Parker-Smith
11. Requiem, Op.48: In Paradisum - St. John's College Chor, Cambridge/George Guest
12. Requiem: Lux Aeterna - Westminster Cathedral Boys Chor/London Sym Chor/Richard Hickox
13. Le Banquet Celeste - Simon Preston
14. Ein Deutsches Requiem, Op.45: Selig Sind, Die Da Leid Tragen - Chor O fRadio Suisse Romande And Pro Arte De Lausanne/Ernest Ansermet
15. Org Son, Op.65 No.4: Andante Religioso - Roger Fisher
16. Matthaus-Passion BWV 244: O Haupt Voll Blut Und Wunden - Stuttgarter Hymnus-Chor/Gerhard Wilhelm

Album Description

What makes music Romantic? Like beauty, Romanticism is in the eye - or ear - of the beholder. As a musical movement, it is generally associated with nineteenth century Europe though the Romantic movement actually originated in Germany. In this exquisite trilogy of romantic classical music, The Romantic Approach explores the origin of music Romanticism, French and Italian romantic music, and 20th century American romantic music written after the end of the Romantic era.

The first volume in this trilogy, The Romantic Approach: A Special Collection of 20th Century American Music may have surprised listeners who felt that contemporary America has produced very little Romantic art. The diverse roster of this century's finest composers also reflects the diversity in the music, from jazz influence to classical. This collection of works echo the lyrical, tonal style of European classical music of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

The Romantic Approach, Volume Two: A Special Collection of Classical Music from Italy and France showcases the very heart of Romantic literature. Of all the countries in the world, France and Italy have been those most associated with things romantic; even the sounds of their languages are musical, and that songlike quality has certainly colored much of the music of these two countries. Some of the works and composers on this volume will be familiar to opera lovers, a central part of the musical life of these countries. It is rounded out with unjustly neglected masterpieces from several gifted French and Italian composers.

The Romantic Approach, Volume Three: Classical Music from Germany takes us back to the origin of the Romantic movement - to Germany - and to the emotional works of its greatest composers. These composers could move their listeners without having to resort to painting a particular image in sound. This is music that can speak to the emotions without dictating which emotion you should feel; in fact, it can evoke a different vision or story in each listener.

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A Mix of French, Italian and American Styles all which Explore the Origin of Musical Romanticism. Features Such Well Known Artists as George Gershwin, Leonard Bernstein and More.

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Celestial Gershwin Manufacturer: NOME Co. of Dallas, Inc. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000959MP Release Date: 1998-08-01

Tracks:

1. Rhapsody In Blue, Concerto In F, and American In Paris
2. The Man I Love
3. Somebody To Watch Over Me
4. Embraceable You
5. But Not For Me
6. Fascinating Rhythm: Variations
7. Lisa and S'Wonderful (medley)
8. Soon
9. I've Got A Crush On You
10. A Foggy Day In London Town
11. They Can't Take That Away From Me
12. For You, For Me, Forever More
13. How Long Has This Been Going On?
14. Isn't It A Pity?
15. Love Is Here To Stay

Album Description

This CD features solo piano arrangements of Gershwin's music played by famous "Pianist Extraordinaire" Newell Oler.

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