Cristal [Enhanced] [Import]

1. Cristal

2. Sin Palabras

3. Viejo Smoking

4. Pa' Qué Seguir

5. Nada Más Que un Corazón

6. Milagro

7. Mi Castigo

8. Corazón No le Hagas Caso

9. Pobre Gallo Bataraz [Estilo]

10. Uruguayita Lucía

11. Traicionera

12. Busco Tu Piel

13. Che Bandoneón [*]

14. María [*]

15. Garúa [*]

16. Garras [*]

Tracks:

Prde from Suite No. 1 in G Major for Cello, BWV 1007
II. Largo from "Winter", Op. 8, No. 4, RV 297 from the Four Seasons
Jesus, bleibet meine Freude (Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring), BWV 147
Schafe kn sicher weiden (Sheep May Safely Graze), BWV 208
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme (Sleepers Awake), BWV 645
The Swan from Carnival of the Animals (Chamber Version)
Havanaise, Op. 83
Mtation from Tha
Liebesfreud Instrumental
Allegro ben ritmato e deciso from Three Preludes
Vocalise Vocal
IV. Allegro from Sonata in D minor for Cello and Piano, Op. 40
Andante Cantabile for Cello Solo and String Orchestra, Op. posth.
IV. Rondo alla Zingarese. Presto from Quartet No. 1 in G minor for Piano and Strings, Op. 25
III. Finale. Allegro moderato from Concerto in B minor for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 104

Tracks:

Cristal
A lenda do caboclo
Chega de Saudade Live
Wapango Live
Libertango
Appalachia Waltz Solo Cello Version
Butterfly's Day Out
1B
Pickin' from Three Pieces for Solo Cello
Simple Gifts
The Mission
Gabriel's Oboe
The Falls Album Version
The Eternal Vow from Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
The Cellist of Sarajevo - A Lament in Rondo Form for Solo 'Cello, Op. 12
Chi passa per'sta strada
Mido Mountain (Chinese Traditional)
Mohini (Enchantment)
Baroque in Rhythm from Suite for Cello and Jazz Piano Trio
Anything Goes Instrumental
I Could Have Danced All Night Extended version

Amazon.com

Here are three dozen pieces of music, all played by Yo-Yo Ma, culled from his extensive discography. Aside from the technical mastery and beautiful tone that are absolutes in all of his playing, one is dazzled by his curiosity and ability to adapt to so many forms and types of music. His Bach and Vivaldi are pellucid and played with non-sentimental crispness, his tango music gritty and rhythmically pungent, his jazz seemingly spontaneous, the "Meditation" from Thais simply ravishing, "Anything Goes" a romp, and the Appalachian music performed with both respect and a great twang, while the traditional Chinese music is fascinating. It's really a matter of how much Ma loves whatever he plays here, how entirely he becomes involved in it, and what a fine partner he invariably is to other musicians. This collection is a doozy--it is truly "essential." --Robert Levine

Customer Reviews:

pure genius.......2007-05-21

No instrument asks more from the soul of an artist as the cello does.
Yo Yo Ma shows to be master of the instrument and his interpretations en technique are pure genius. Everyone should have this album in his (or hers of course) basic classical collection

Another great Yo-Yo Disc.......2007-05-15

The set-up with the classical pieces on the first disc and the other on the second is excellent.

first disc great- second a flop.......2007-04-12

the first disc is awesome. the second disc is weird and boring.

Encore.......2007-03-31

Incredible. My young cellist (son) loves it. Beautiful music. The album is well organized and each song transitions nicely.

The Versatile Yo-Yo Ma.......2007-03-29

I've found this collection to be extremely delightful! It gives you a sense of the versatility of Yo-Yo Ma like no other, with one disc being dedicated more to his classical side, while the other explores jazz and world music venues. Not your typical "greatest hits" collection.

Average customer rating:

great.
Obrigado Brazil
Takes My Breath Away
Obrigado Brazil
A little Dull

Obrigado Brazil
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00009ZKXD
Release Date: 2003-07-29

Tracks:

Cristal
Chega de Saudade
A lenda do caboclo
Doce de coco
Danga brasileira
Apelo
Danga negra
1 x 0 (um a zero)
Menino
Samambaia
Carinhoso
Alma brasileira
O Amor em Paz
Bodas de Prata & Quatro Cantos
Brasileirinho
Salvador

Amazon.com

This enchanting, flavorful CD finds the ever curious Yo-Yo Ma traveling to South America, and Brazil in particular. The music varies from classical to samba to bossa nova; the combinations range from guitar, flute, and cello to female voice (the remarkable Rosa Passos), cello, guitar, percussion, piano, and bass; to simple cello and piano; to cello and two guitars. The overriding element is rhythm; each selection has a beat which is both infectious and sensual, but the contexts are splendidly varied. "Dansa brasileira" has a Debussy-like, impressionistic flavor, "Dansa negra" is sultry with an easy melody, "1 x 0" is a dance scored for guitar, percussion, and cello with a solo clarinet riff. It's impossible to get bored or tired listening to this creative CD; it's unique--just like Yo-Yo Ma himself--and endlessly surprising. It may not be quite what we'd call "classical" music, but it is many kinds of music, and they all will delight. The other musicians are as impressive on their instruments as Ma is with his cello, and that's saying a great deal. --Robert Levine

Customer Reviews:

great........2007-01-17

it's arrived. international shipping it's very slow, but, it's arrived, very well. I'd like very much. TANKS

Obrigado Brazil.......2006-03-11

The tempos and sensuality of Brazilian music meshed with the artistry and joyous soul of Yo Yo Ma: a recipe for pleasure. I first listened to this on my car CD player and found myself wanting to pull over and get out and dance. The depth of Ma's cello adds just the right counterpoint to the rhythms and buoyancy of the samba and bossa nova. Enjoy!

Takes My Breath Away.......2006-02-11

This Disc is merely further proof of what the world already knows. Yo Yo Ma was in fact born to play the Cello, it is simply fantastic. It is a must own for me, It feels the air around you with such wonderful tones. Although some classical snobs might complain that this is nothing more than a pseudo Classical album, who cares. They should find the nearest emergency room and have someone remove the poles from thier *sses. No apologizes are needed hear, this disc is all that it needs to be, which is absolutely magnificient.......

Peace:
The*Hot*Wax*Kid

Obrigado Brazil.......2005-09-08

The CD was received however, it can't be played because something
is wrong with it..it screeches and pops and won't play. But its open so I can't return it. Very disappointed.

A little Dull.......2005-01-24

I had the luck to see Yo Yo Ma live in concert, it was so fantastic, I went out and bought this album. But the joys of a live concert sometimes don't make it over to the album, which
sounded dull, it makes good back ground noise but it doesn't hold your attention.

Average customer rating:

Lecuona Plays Lecuona
Lecuona the Cuban pianist is Great!
The Cuban Chopin
Lecuona, the musical genious . . . . .
LECUONA IS NO LIGHTWEIGHT

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Tracks:

Malaguena
Andalucia
Ante el Escorial
San Francisco el grande
Siempre en mi corazon
Maria la O
Siboney
Noche azul
La comparsa
Danza negra
Danza lucumi
A la antigua
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Canto del guajiro
La habanera
Damisela encantadora
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Rosa la china
Como arrullo de palmas
Palomitas blancas
Poetico
Estudiantina
Cordoba
Music Box
Mazurka en glisado
Polichinela
Gitanerias
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Valencia mora

Tracks:

La brisa y yo
Devuelveme el corazon
Preludio en la noche
Yo te quiero siempre
Pavo real
Vals de las sombras
Bell Flower
Zambra gitana
Por eso te quiero
Vals azul
Vals en si mayor
Muneca de cristal
Mi amor fue una flor
Vals en re bemol
Apasionado
Amorosa
Ahi viene el chino
Al fin te vi
Por que te vas?
Mientras yo comia maullaba un gato
Por que te vas?
Amorosa
Los minstrels
No hables mas
Dame tu amor
Vals en re bemol
La 32
Mis tristezas
En tres por cuatro
Munequita
Burlesca
La paloma
Music Box

Amazon.com

This collection includes Ernesto Lecuona's complete 1954 recordings plus a series of 78s made in 1927-28. Ten of the recordings were previously unreleased. This is a lot of lightweight Cuban piano music to deal with at once, but it's definitely worth doing. Lecuona's music, which is having a major revival, may not be important. But it's consistently charming and entertaining. The 78s, which sound surprisingly good, reveal even more of a virtuoso than do the later recordings, but throughout we hear playing that expresses the spirit of the music extremely well. And yes, the famous Malagueña is here, sounding very sexy. --Leslie Gerber

Customer Reviews:

Lecuona Plays Lecuona.......2007-05-12

Oh Boy! What can I tell you about this magnificent collection of musical jewels from our Maestro Lecuona. I bought the original Long Playing Record back in the 50's in my country.
I purchased it again shortly after my arrival to the US, and I was lucky enough to buy it on DVD from Amazon, once I found out they had it.

Joseph L. Alcover
Miami, FL

Lecuona the Cuban pianist is Great!.......2005-08-17

In my opinion this is one of the best CD's from Lacuona, Most of his piano compositions are recorded here (original ones), What, Ms. Leslie Gerber forgot to mention is that Mr.Lecuona was a band leader,"Lecuona and the Cuban Boys", remembers him? Or maybe she does not have sufficient information about him. The music from Lecuona still is very well alive today. I came across his recordings on my own, no one ever told me about this great pianist. I happened to hear the Malague?a by another great Cuban composer and band leader Perez Prado (The Real Mambo King) in one of his albums and Lecuona was the author. That got me interested in him. I'm pretty sure that Ms.Leslie Gerber does not mean any harm trying to put this composer down. It's just that maybe all she knows is Gerber baby food stuff!

The Cuban Chopin.......2004-06-18

What a great album and great value. There is music here that will make you smile, break your heart, inspire you, and Lecuona's skill is breathtaking. If you enjoy classical piano music (with a Cuban/Spanish influence), you'll love this. No, it doesn't display the virtuosity, complexity or seriousness of Lizst, Chopin or Beethoven, but it's fun, beautiful, dramatic yet accessible. You'll love it.

Lecuona, the musical genious . . . . ........2002-10-16

I feel compelled to identify myself first. I am Cuban born who arrived in the US in 1960 at the age of 16 years old. I am a US citizen since 1965 and a US Army Veteran of Viet Nam. I will die defending the right Ms. Leslie Garber has of expresing her opinions. But what I will not condone is her ignorance. To say that Lecuona writes "lightweight Cuban piano music" and that "Lecuona's music may not be important" is to show ignorance. A musician that composes GREAT music in several genres of the music world, a musician that in all genres has highly succesful pieces, and, a musician that after many years, (70-80 years) is still heard and admired can not be called other than MUSICAL GENIOUS and a CLASSICAL MUSICIAN. His music is so beautiful that it will live forever. From his Afro-Cuban compositions, to his romantic popular boleros, to his valses, to his Zarzuelas, Lecuona demonstrates once and again, time after time his immense musical talent. His Afro-Cuban "Cafetal", his romantic boleros "Noche Azul" and "Amapola", His vibrant and colorful "Comparsa" and "Andalucia", his classical Valses, just to mention a few things, makes Lecuona to stand together with the great musicians of the world. The fact that Hollywood made a film around "Estas en mi corazon" and that great singers, like Placido Domingo, want to sing Lecuona's music speaks immensely well of Lecuona/s greatness. The fact the popular instrumental orchestras like Faith, Conniff, Mantovani, Cugat have arranged and interpreted a lot of Lecuona's music also says a lot about Lecuona's versatility in his work. Lecuona is probably important to many millions of people and his music is certainly not lightweight. And if the only thing Ms. Garber can say about "Malaguena" is that "it sounds very sexy" is to demonstrate that she does not know a thing about music. It definitely does not give her the priviledge of commenting about Lecuona's music.

LECUONA IS NO LIGHTWEIGHT.......2002-02-27

Lecuona is one of the most important composers of Latin-America. He is by no means the "unimportant" and "lightweight" Leslie Gerber (whomever that may be) claims, having been hailed for performances of his earlier (and "less mature") works by the likes of Maurice Ravel.

Tracks:

Libertango
Chega de Saudade
Merengue
Menino
Aguas de Marco
Wapango
Doce de coco
Cristal
Andante and Allegro from Tango Suite
Afro
Bodas de Prata & Quatro Cantos
Aquarela do Brazil
Zita
So Danco Samba

Customer Reviews:

Quite average.......2007-06-27

It's not a bad quality CD but the music is variable and different. Even though I like most types of music, I think the composition is just average.

A world rhapsody.......2006-12-28

This is suberbly enhanced performance CD that captures Yo-Yo Ma and friends at their musical heights. The accompanying musicians, the Assasds, Paquito you-know-who, Kathyrn Stott and others add beautiful textures to the compositions of Piazzolla and Jobim to create a Latin influenced classical painting. This is music to play, go about your business at home and enjoy the different influences coming together. The sadness and happiness blend to reveal the emotions of life. Favorite songs include D'Rivera's "Afro" that sneaks up on you like breaking dawn to reveal the sunshine and life anew. Also Piazzolla's "Tango Suite" is a frenzied Yo-Yo Ma performance with suttle breaks on cello giving way to the Assadd's beautiful quite work on guitars to spike and peak your interest numerous times.This is good background music but it grabs your attention and makes you listen carefully so it can turn on you and be very demanding. Good for those quite times of work or reading.

All that a performance can be........2006-02-11

Keep in mind that The studio version of this performance is nothing short of brilliant. The material includes pieces from the likes of Astor Piazzolla, Jobim and Paquito D'Rivera. Then you come to discover that there is a live concert version (and Dvd) of the disc. There is nothing like having your cake and your ice cream in the same bowl. Well that is what the release of this disc is, Cake and Ice cream with the cherry on the top.

Peace:
The*Hot*Wax*Kid

Good music, engineering could be better.......2005-05-05

I bought the disk after hearing about the colaboration on NPR. The songs and performances are impecable, the variety is satisfying and fun. My only complaint is that the quality of the recording leaves something to be desired. Several times the recording level is not balanced between the instruments so that when listening to YoYo Ma playing, when joined by the saxaphone, it comes in too loud and ruins the mood.

I almost always prefer the live perfomances when the energy of the audience carries over to the performers. This is one case when I wish I had gotten the studio version.

a classical-Latin music blend.......2005-04-22

Yo Yo Ma and his fellow musicians make beautiful music in this mellow adaptation of melodies that have their origin in Latin America.
The opening track is a version of "Libertango", heard in the fabulous soundtrack of the film "The Tango Lesson", and one of the three compositions by Astor Piazzolla, in this concert that was recorded live at Carnegie Hall's Zankel Hall in 2003. The group of assorted and marvelous musicians toured the world with this music, and there is a cohesion between the performers and the material they are playing that is evident, and a pleasure to hear. One hears the applause, but it is not obtrusive, and the sound is excellent for a live recording.

Very impressive is the clarinet of 6 time Grammy Award winner and composer Paquito D'Rivera, who wrote 3 of the tracks, and shows his virtuosity and Cuban soul in 7 pieces, and I especially like his "Merengue".
Rosa Passos sings and plays guitar on 4 tracks, and has a soft, clear, and pleasing voice, and 3 of the songs she interprets so well are by her fellow countryman and Brazilian bossa nova artist Antonio Carlos Jobim.
Other musicians are Sergio and Odair Assad on guitars, Kathryn Scott on piano, Nilson Matta on bass, and Cyro Baptista on percussion. Yo Yo Ma is of course the household name among them, and is masterful in his interpretations throughout; I especially like him in D'Rivera's "Afro", a fascinating piece with some experimental sounds.
Other favorites for me are D'Rivera's "Wapango", and "Cristal" (Camargo Mariano), a rhythmic duet between Ma and Scott that is terrific.
This CD has the feel of a classical chamber concert, with the warmth of melodious Latin compositions, and is a nice and unique musical treat.
The foldout insert has liner notes by D'Rivera, recording info, and mini bios of Ma's 7 fellow musicians; total playing time is 72'07.

This package contains a bonus DVD, that includes 3 videos:
1. Piazzolla's "Libertango", from the original soundtrack of Sally Potter's film "The Tango Lesson", with clips of the great tango dancer Pablo Veron.
2. "Brasileirinho", by Waldir Azevedo, featuring Paquito D'Rivera, from the "Obrigado Brazil" CD.
3. Jobim's "Chega de Saudage" interpreted by Rosa Passos, from the "Obrigado Brazil" CD.
It also includes a very short interview with Yo Yo Ma.

Average customer rating:

Awesome work on this one!
Gran disco
Great CD
Best CD For Ubago
Three's a Charm for Alex Ubago

Aviones de Cristal
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Tracks:

Sigo Buscando
Viajar Contigo
Cada Dia
La Estacion
Maria
Aviones De Cristal
Si Tu Me Llevas
El Unico Habitante
No Dices Nada (Eres Tu)
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Instantes
Como En Los Suenos

Customer Reviews:

Awesome work on this one!.......2007-04-19

In this whole cd I just dont like one of the 12 songs, and its not even that bad, it's hearable, I'm talking about the track number 11, 'Reinas de la fiesta' is the name I believe? After that song I just like the entire album, can't tell how many times I've heard 'Cada dia' or 'Aviones de cristal', the first single that came out was 'Viajar contigo' and was definitely catchy.
Everyone that likes Alex Ubago, at least one song should just buy this album, its great!

Gran disco.......2007-01-19

Continuando con el espiritu de la musica de Alex Ubago, este tercer disco es una digna adicion a la coleccion. La voz de Alex Ubago es aun mas madura y las canciones tienen letras profundas y poeticas. Soy un fan de Alex Ubago y no puedo sino recomendar este disco junto con los dos anteriores. Son una trilogia que bien vale la pena adquirir. Mis canciones favoritas son Si Tu Me Llevas, Instantes y Como En Los Sueños, pero todas son geniales.

Great CD.......2006-12-30

El CD es excelente, todas las canciones estan muy bonitas. Mi cancion favorita es Como en los suenos, no es la mejor melodicamente pero el contenido de ella es muy profundo. Alex Ubago a traves de sus canciones sabe como llegar al corazon de su fanaticada. Just great!

Best CD For Ubago.......2006-11-26

This album is GREAT!! I have to disagree with Jenny regarding Reinas de la Fiesta and Como en los Suenos. Those songs are great. My friend became a huge fan after she heard Como en los Suenos. If you loved Alex's other CD's you will love this one!!

Three's a Charm for Alex Ubago.......2006-10-22

I really enjoyed this album. Although there are a couple of songs that aren't that great (Reinas de la fiesta, Como en los Suenos), most of the tracks are catchy and just really awesome. My favorites are "La Estacion" and "Sigo Buscando." If you liked Alex's first two albums, you're definitely going to dig this one.

Average customer rating:

excellent overview of contemporaneous classic music
For the price you can't lose

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Customer Reviews:

excellent overview of contemporaneous classic music.......2007-03-22

excellent overview of contemporaneous classic music.

Should be continued, plenty more 20th-century composers to be discovered.

For the price you can't lose.......2007-02-21

This 2 cd set consists of, as the title indicates, various 20c pieces or movements from the Naxos catalog. Sound quality is uniformly high, although for some such as Stockhausen's it's not clear if that's good or bad. What is excellent is the variety of the collection--some familiar (Debussy), others not, some pretty, others intentionally weird. Few will find every piece to his or her taste, but many listeners who do not spend much time on 20c music will find something to like. Overall, a great introduction to a period of much off-putting, yes, but also much compelling music.

Kaija Saariaho: Du Cristal...À la Fumée; Sept Papillons, Nymphéa

Average customer rating:

Capturing the Sounds of Space and Water and Clouds
Music of great beauty and a fine introduction to Saariaho
from crystal into smoke...

Kaija Saariaho: Du Cristal...À la Fumée; Sept Papillons, Nymphéa
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Customer Reviews:

Capturing the Sounds of Space and Water and Clouds.......2005-11-02

Kaija Saariaho continues to enhance our contemporary music scene with compositions that incorporate the finest of orchestration of traditional instruments combined with the still nascent classical music manipulations of electronic music. Few do this as well as she.

'Du Cristal...À la Fumée' are separate works in time but play so beautifully together they seem to be a continuum. There are wondrous masses of sound created by closely spacing pitches within orchestral choirs, a technique that while not new, in Saariaho's talented hands seem to go beyond even the once avant-garde compositions of Ligeti and Messiaen and Lindberg and find a tonal range that for once treats sound clusters as progressive linear music. The results are overwhelmingly beautiful. In the hands of her close friend and fellow composer - Esa-Pekka Salonen - and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the complex works feel genuinely transparent.

Included on this CD is a work written for the Kronos Quartet - 'Nymphéa' - which as a work for strings alone could easily be transposed to full orchestra, but instead Saariaho has created an intimate work for quartet and electronic enhancement. The marriage between traditional instruments and the augmentation by electronic means is seamless and lifts the work to new heights of creativity. The final work here is a piece for solo cello - 'Sept Papillions' - and virtually flutters about in keeping with its title. The fine soloist is another Saariaho fellow musician, Finnish cellist Anssi Kartunnen, and is able to move among these miniature works with great technical facility and great beauty. Highly Recommended. Grady Harp, November 05

Music of great beauty and a fine introduction to Saariaho.......2005-10-14

The several pieces by Kaija Saariaho on this Ondine reissue were written mainly in the early 1990s, when she was still concerned with timbre--recent Saariaho is more melodically inclined, with disappointing results. Each is performed by an all-star lineup, with Salonen leading the Los Angeles Philharmonic on the two orchestral pieces, Kronos Quartet on "Nymphea", and great Finnish cellist Anssi Kartunnen performing "Sept Papillions" (just one of the several works Saariaho wrote with him in mind).

"Du cristal" (1990) and "...a la fumee" (1991) for orchestra were Saariaho's first creation for large ensemble and, as their titles suggest, are closely related. In the first piece, the orchestra works mainly in unison in creating crescendos and diminuendos of great proportions, while percussion bubbles on the surface. The last sound of "Du cristal" is a cello trill played sul ponticello, which becomes the first sound of "...a la fumee". In this second work, the addition of two soloists--flute and cello--and live electronics disrupts the uniformity of sound, resulting in the "smoke" of the title. While the first piece is especially reminiscent of Ligeti's "Atmospheres", the richness of harmony can be closely compared to the style Magnus Lindberg was discovering around the same time, but less kinetic and slower-moving.

"Nymphea" for string quartet and electronics (1987) was written for the Kronos Quartet and is an example of early Saariaho. While the quartet performs, electronics are used to broaden the sounds mere moral instrumentalists are capable of, and contrasts, as the composer explains, "limpid, delicate textures with violent, shattering masses of sound." This is by far the most avant-garde piece on the disc, but I find I get more and more out of it as I learn about the use of electronics in contemporary music. "Sept Papillions" for solo cello (2000) was the first piece Saariaho wrote after her opera "L'amour de loin" and a new arrival on what is otherwise a reissue disc. These miniatures are of varying interest, but at their height are lovely. The second and sixth are heartbreakingly beautiful.

This CD was the first exposure I had to Saariaho's work, and it was so pleasantly shocking that I immediately went out and bought everything else available.

from crystal into smoke..........2005-06-23

Though Saariaho studied computer composition technology at Boulez's IRCAM, her music sounds more like Ligeti than Boulez. In fact, "Du cristal" sounds quite a bit like "Atmospheres," a static piece of shifting, dissonant chords. Rolling, pounding tympani and bells give it a richer texture than Ligeti's sparse and eerie works from the early 1960s. The monolithic blocks of sound and crescendos also reflect the rough-hewn aesthetic of Xenakis. The second part of the diptych, "...a la fumee," is the high point of this disc -- flute and cello emerge from the crystalline structure, and weave an enchanting labyrinth. The last piece, "Nymphea," is a string quartet with electronics, commissioned by and performed by the Kronos Quartet. Compared with the version recorded a couple of years later by the Arditti Quartet (on FROM SCANDINAVIA -- see my 4/27/02 review), this is a brash, "rock" reading. I prefer the more subtle AQ interpretation, but that might be because I heard it first.

This is superb modern music, part of the uncompromising vision of the post-war avant-garde, combining Saariaho's Finnish roots with the French stream she has joined since relocating to Paris in the early 1980s. She studied with Grisey, and her music has clear affinities with Tristan Murail as well, the other main spectralist composer (see my 8/6/04 review of his GONDWANA disc).

This is a reissue of a 1993 Ondine disc (see my 11/7/02 review) -- the only addition is the fine cello solo piece "Sept Papillons" (8'), played by Anssi Karttunen.

For more Saariaho recordings and reviews see my FINNISH COMPOSERS OF MY GENERATION list, which also features Magnus Lindberg.

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This ranks 20 stars!
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Heartbreaker
I enjoyed this
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Cristal: Glass Music Through the Ages
armonica/cristal baschet Dennis James , Emerson String Quartet , David August von Apell , Garry Eister , Gabriel Faure , Johann Adolf Hasse , Linda Ronstadt , Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , Alessandro Scarlatti , Joseph Aloys Schmittbauer , Frederich Schnaubelt , Johann Schultz , Daniel Cuiller , Ensemble Stradivaria , David Shostac , Geri Rotella , Dennis James , Marcia Dickstein , John Ellis , Leslie Reed , clarinet Gary Bovyer , Ruth Ann Swenson , Veronique Dietschy , Michael Horton , Roland Kato , Simon Oswell , Julie Gigante , Sarah Parkins , alto Teri Koide , Virenia Lind , and cello Sebastian Toettcher
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ASIN: B00005UT2L
Release Date: 2002-01-15

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Irish Lullaby
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Quintet For Glass & Strings: Song
Quintet For Glass & Strings: Brisk
Non Temere Alma Immortale - Linda Ronstadt
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Pavane, Op.50 - Ruth Ann Swenson
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The haunting, ethereal tone of the glass armonica, which was invented by Ben Franklin in 1761, was said to drive its players insane. On Cristal, Dennis James risks madness as he surveys three centuries of music composed for Franklin's armonica, and two other glass instruments called the seraphim and the cristal baschet. Most of the selections date from the armonica's first period of popularity, which started in the late 1700s and ended in the 1830s, and include compositions by Hasse, Apell, Scmittbauer, a composer who also made armonicas, and Mozart, who composed the Adagio and Rondo for armonica just weeks before he died. James is joined on the Mozart piece by the Emerson String Quartet, who also play on Garry Eister's Quintet for Glass and Strings, one of the few 20th century pieces written for armonica. Cristal was produced by Linda Rondstadt, who also sings a duet with Ruth Ann Swenson on a lovely arrangement of Fauré's Pavane. Ronstadt wisely avoids trying to turn this into a pop crossover and instead lets the fragile beauty of the music speak for itself. --Michael Simmons

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This ranks 20 stars!.......2007-05-03

Great Music - for relaxing, calming atmosphere- just feeling better about the world in general!

A great addition to your library.......2006-08-22

While I have enjoyed other performers renditions of some of the songs (Mozart K. 356, K 617; Apell 'Non temere alme immortale') as performed by Thomas Bloch, there are some songs on this album that make it worth it. The arrangement of Fauré's Pavane Op. 50 is amazing. That track alone is worth buying the album. In addition Quintet for Glass and Strings by Garry Eister is a very good set. If you are new to glass harmonica I would recommend Thomas Bloch's album entitled 'Glass Harmonica' under the Naxos label.

Heartbreaker.......2004-11-10

So let's see. Dennis James has spent years of his life recreating Ben Franklin's true glass armonica and making himself a virtuoso of the instrument.

The label is Sony, the producer is Linda Ronstadt and the Emerson Quartet are the session men.

No expense, no trouble, no love has been spared.

Except that the disc, while so beautiful, is utterly, utterly useless.

Instead of Mozart's specified accompaniment of FLUTE, OBOE, VIOLA, CELLO in K617, we get a fricking STRING QUARTET !!

HELLO ? It's a GLASS ARMONICA !

ETHEREAL, YES ?
DELICATE, YES ?

DON'T YOU THINK THAT JUST MAYBE WOLFIE MIGHT HAVE GOT IT RIGHT ?!
DON'T YOU THINK THAT JUST MAYBE IT'S HIS CALL ANYWAY ?!

Are oboes and flutes suddenly endangered species ?

Is everyone associated with the project quite insane ?

Hmm. I may be onto something there. They do say the instrument drove its hearers mad back in the eighteenth century...

I enjoyed this.......2004-06-02

I wasn't sure what to expect. The novelty of this instrument passed quickly. And soon I was absorbed by the music. "Glass Music," as they call it, adds an etheral quality to these classical pieces. But it doesn't detract. And the accompaniment is top notch. My favorite parts were the guest vocalists. And Linda Ronstadt, who has already proven herself in the classical world, blends in effortlessly with her voice. You don't stop and think, "Oh my goodness. That's Linda Ronstadt singing." She sounds like any of the other pros on the album. And could possibly be segue-ing into a comfortable classical career from here (hasn't that always been her destiny?) Let me wrap up and say that I was enchanted by this music. (And Dennis James, please record more.)

Celestial sound.......2002-03-21

You must hear this CD to believe it. The glass armonica and other glass instruments produce, in the hands of Dennis James, an otherworldly resonance that seems almost mesmerizing. Of particular note are Garry Eister's "Quintet for Glass & Strings" and his exquisite arrangement of Faure's "Pavane." Though classical clear through, this CD should appeal to fans of Ronstandt as well as Faure.

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Good cd - - BY YO-YO MA.......2004-07-23

In case you were wondering - this is by Yo-Yo Ma - the famous classical Cellist. Playing with many "special guests"

Not my style but a lot of friends really like this one.

THIS IS THE SACD VERSION - won't play on regular cd players.

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Cristal Silence III
In a word: Sublime
One of my ALL TIME favorites
A major gift to the music world
Amazing CD every time I listen to it! Well worth the wait!

Cristal Silence III, The Inner Voyage
Robert Haig Coxon
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Beautiful synthesizer textures combined with the natural crystal sounds and classical guitar, helping the listener to balance the body systems.

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Cristal Silence III.......2002-03-21

The first cut is GREAT for a yoga class -- the louder the better. That cut also sounds great played outside.

In a word: Sublime.......2001-04-10

Few artists in the new age music genre can soothe the soul in such a gentle, lovely and deeply entrancing way. With each album Robert Haig Coxon continues to astonish and delight with his ability to create what one may call pure sonic "brain candy".

The mix is superb and the album song progression is both logical and evocative in the sense of enabling the ability to flow from one thought/feeling to the next without interruption of the meditative continuum. It is easy to understand why therapists use Coxon's music for body work and other forms of physical therapy.

In my practice as a professional hypnotherapist I have found this CD to be incomparable as background music for trance induction and transport into the deepest realm of the unconscious mind. It is a pleasure to recommend this exquisite, refined, soothing and healing music for those who wish to experience the sublime on many levels.

One of my ALL TIME favorites.......2001-02-22

When I got this CD, I was living in Montreal, and was only really beginning to discover Canadian ambient/New Age music. At that time, Robert Haig Coxon was a professor at the University of Montreal, and a friend recommended that I have a listen to this CD. I was skeptical for fear that the music would be really "academic" sounding. It is not! This is the best of the four releases available from Mr. Coxon. It is almost like a subliminal symphony of musical harmonies that fill all those sound receptors in your mind. I really, really like this CD and am currently on my third copy. I use the music as the theme song for an "adult alternative" music program on Public Radio on Alaska, and once a year I play it all the way through for the first hour of the program. It never fails that folks call in to find out more about the music. As a side note, Steve Roach is credited as a collaborator on this CD, which may help to account for the pureness of the synthesizers. I know that Mr. Coxon provides the clarity of the musical thought.

A major gift to the music world.......2000-01-12

Coxon has a compelling understanding of how music gets into our inner beings. I find all of his discs absolutely compelling and most days will find me listening to one all the way through first thing in the morning. Coxon is a credit to his craft.

Amazing CD every time I listen to it! Well worth the wait!.......1999-11-18

This CD came across me by mistake and it is absolutely beautiful. This music is perfect for performing in any kind of mind/body ritual. The music flows so naturally it is often hard grasp the concept of time. Robert Haig Coxon is brilliant!

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