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1. Bhuhji Huai Shama

2. Khudi Ka Sirry Nihan

3. Eid Gahay Ma

4. Tunnum for Sooda Jaan

5. Aye Haquai-Qate Muntazar

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Schutz: Opus Ultimum - Schwanengesang Collegium Vocale Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Pierre de Manchicourt: Missa Cuidez vous que Dieu nous faille Nielsen, Aho: Clarinet Concertos [Hybrid SACD] Lamentazioni per la Settimana Santa Sibelius: Symphony No. 2; Pohjola's Daughter Mozart Piano Trios ASIN: B000N6U1EG Release Date: 2007-06-12

Tracks:

1. Aleph Und Beth: Wohl Denen, Die Ohne Wandel Leben
2. Gimel Und Daleth: Tue Whol Deinem Knecht, Dab Ich Lebe
3. He Und Vav: Zeige Mir, Herr, Den Weg Deiner Rechte
4. Dsain Und Chet: Gedenke Deinem Knechte an Dein Wort
5. Thet Und Jod: Du Tust Guts Deinem Knechte
6. Caph Und Lamed: Mein Seele Verlanget Nach Deinem Heil
7. Mem Und Nun: Wie Habe Ich Dein Gesetze So Lieb

Tracks:

1. Samech Und Ain: Ich Hasse Die Flattergeister
2. Pe Und Zade: Dein Zeugnisse Sind Wunderbarlich
3. Koph Und Resch: Ich Rufe Von Ganzem Herzen
4. Schin Und Tav: Die Fursten Verfolgen Mich Ohn Ursach
5. Psalm 100: Jauchezet Dem Herren, Alle Welt
6. Deutsches Magnificat: Meine Seele Erhebt Den Herren

Average customer rating: Great western soundtrack a very memorable cd a very memorable cd a very memorable cd Truly Incredible

All the Pretty Horses (2001 Film) Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music New Traditionalist | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Classical Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: All the Pretty Horses The Straight Story: Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack Street Talk Think a Second Time Gladiator: Music from the Motion Picture ASIN: B000056KYJ Release Date: 2001-01-16

Tracks:

1. Cowboy's Dream
2. Canyon Sonata
3. All the Pretty Horses
4. Purty Dad Gum Good
5. After the Rain
6. Mild Cello Blues
7. Malarki Opus in D Major
8. John Grady's Angel
9. Edge of the World
10. Get My Boots
11. Strawberry Tango, Pt. 1-2
12. King of Horses
13. Far Away (Alejandra's Phone Call)
14. Porque
15. Love Montage
16. Ain't That a Drag
17. My Last Days on Earth/What's It Like to Be Dead?
18. Long Journey Home
19. Candles and Lies
20. Rainy Room
21. Far Away
22. Far Away (Reprise)
23. Cowboy's Dream/All the Pretty Horses [Medley]

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Novelist Cormac McCarthy's literary vision of the wild west is given wide-screen treatment by maverick director Billy Bob Thornton and a cast that includes Matt Damon, Penelope Cruz, and Bruce Dern. Professional country music journeyman Marty Stuart has performed with father-in-law Johnny Cash, Earl Scruggs, and Doc Watson, in addition to a successful solo career. In his soundtrack scoring debut, he provides short, meditative instrumental pieces that are subtly explosive--rife as they are with strains of old-school country and bluegrass. Cinematic strings and orchestral percussion add a welcome menacing edge, augmenting the rustic approach without crossing over into a compromised "countrypolitan" sound. If anything, it might be nice to hear these themes extended. As it stands, the 23 listed tracks are covered in a little under 50 minutes, with many of the cuts barely lasting more than a minute or two. They stand as a new genre of cinematic country minimalism. --Rob O'Connor

Customer Reviews:

Great western soundtrack.......2004-02-28

This is a must buy for fans of western soundtracks.It mixes beautifully symphonic music with Guitar music and spices it up all together with a south of the border flavor. Haunting music that will make you want to never take it out of your cd changer. It also
Features two vocal pieces, the first a spanish song sung by the very talented Raul Malo of the country group the mavericks, the second song is a beautiful ballad sung by Marty Stuart. Though I never owned any cd's of Marty Stuart he earns my respect with composing this film score.(cowboy hats off to you Mr.Stuart)

a very memorable cd.......2003-07-04

I thoroughly enjoyed this soundtrack cd. It soars high on ambiance, romance, and easy listening.

a very memorable cd.......2003-07-04

I thoroughly enjoyed this soundtrack cd. It soars high on ambiance, romance, and easy listening.

a very memorable cd.......2003-07-04

I thoroughly enjoyed this soundtrack cd. It soars high on ambiance, romance, and easy listening.

Truly Incredible.......2003-03-12

This album is a masterpiece. Within the first strums of the guitar, you feel as though you are among the southwestern hills. It has immediately become one of my favorites of all-time. The songs are filled with beautiful imagery, enchanting tunes, and haunting melodies. The shortness of the songs in unnoticable, as each song blends into the next, and the album itself serves as one epic journey. It is not meant to be listened to a song at a time, but as a whole. As I said, it is truly incredible. I would recommend it to absolutely anyone.

Average customer rating: Miserere Power of the Human Voice in Concert: Hope for Brotherhood Bumps, Crashes and Beautiful music purest music of all A triumph and yet a pity

Górecki: Miserere Manufacturer: Nonesuch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Górecki, Henryk Mikolaj | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Henryk Gorecki: Symphony 3 "Sorrowful Songs" Henryk Górecki: Already It Is Dusk (String Quartet No. 1, Op. 62) (1988) / Quasi una Fantasia (String Quartet No. 2, Op. 64) (1990-91) - Kronos Quartet Górecki: Beatus Vir / Symphony No. 2 Górecki: Symphony No. 3 ("Symphony of Sorrowful Songs"); Three Olden Style Pieces Arvo Part: Te Deum / Kaljuste, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir ASIN: B000005J2Z Release Date: 1994-11-15

Tracks:

1. Miserere - Opus 44
2. Opus 35
3. Euntes Ibant Et Flebant - Opus 32
4. Wislo Moja, Wislo Szara (My Vistula, Grey Vistula) - Opus 46
5. Szeroka Woda (Broad Waters) - Opus 39 - Lento Malinconico
6. Szeroka Woda - Non Troppo
7. Szeroka Woda - Molto Lento - Dolce Cantabile
8. Szeroka Woda - Lento Sostenuto
9. Szeroka Woda - Maestoso Espressivo

Customer Reviews:

Miserere.......2006-03-11

Although the CD tends toward the somber, there is a majestic quality to Gorecki's music. The harmonies in Broad Waters are especially stunning.

Power of the Human Voice in Concert: Hope for Brotherhood.......2005-02-24

Henryk Gorecki is able to achieve so much power and transcendence with so very little that his music for unaccompanied chorus stands as a metaphor for we as the global community cold achieve if we believed in the motivation that soars through this selection of music.

MISERERE is a stunning work, a response to the political upheaval in Poland that surrounded the United Peasant Party in 1981 when members of the Rural Solidarity were slaughtered by the militia. In response to this Gorecki immediately composed this work for large unaccompanied chorus which for the first thirty minutes intones the words 'Domine Deus Noster' (Lord our God), first by massive male voices intoning, plea-like, then joined by women's voices in agitation and ultimate reverence, adding only are the very end the words 'Miserere nobis' (have mercy on us). If any listener fails to be moved by this quiet, urgent, sonorous plea for peace, then we as a universal people have much work to do!

Appropriately, MISERERE is followed by a performance of Gorecki's AMEN. Again, this work does not change key, uses only the single word 'Amen' as text, but packs so much power and finally closes with the choral forces closing the 'n' in sustained echo. Following the simplicity of this six-minute work is Gorecki's first work composed for unaccompanied voices - the Psalms setting titled EUTES IBANT ET FLEBANT and is reminiscent of the mood of his now famous "Symphony of Sorrowful Songs". And dating back to the year of MISERERE is his setting of 'My Vistula, Grey Vistula', a brief but compelling setting of the folk music of Poland.

The final work on this very fine recording is a secular setting of Polish folksongs SZEROKA WODA, charming in its simplicity and unfettered by complicated messages or writing.

The Chigago Symphony Chorus and the Chicago Lyric Opera Chorus are impeccably conducted by John Nelson for the first four works and the Polish Folksongs are performed by the Lira Chamber Chorus conducted by Lucy Ding. The sound of the recording is resonant and rich and I must admit that the music speaks so strongly on this recording that I was not hampered by the extraneous sounds mentioned by other reviewers. And there may be a message there about priorities and responses... Highly Recommended. Grady Harp, February 2005

Bumps, Crashes and Beautiful music.......2004-07-02

Beautiful singing. It's unfortunate that some poor guy was made to fold chairs in the room throughout the entire recording. I only wish this was an exaggeration. Listening in the car may alleviate some of the problem . . .

purest music of all.......2000-09-08

'domine, deus noster' (Lord, our God). These words are repeated for almost half an hour in Miserere. I know this can sound boring, it is certainly not the case. The words never sound the same, the music is always evolving. And then, at the end, quietly, the choir sings 'miserere nobis' (save us), creating maybe the purest, most emotional moment in music history I ever heard. It simply is breath-taking.

A triumph and yet a pity.......1999-07-29

On this disc, the Chicago Symphony and Opera Choruses explore three powerful sacred works by this remarkably tranquil composer whilst the Lira Chamber Chorus looks at secular works in his native language. As far as the singing and direction goes, this is a brilliant performance- attuned to the passion and the detail in the music. Although these works are not without their problems- "Miserere" is half an hour long, and "Amen" and "Euntes ibant" both feature harmonies that are (to say the least) harrowing on the ear and on the mind- they are a fine selection indeed. However, if I were Gorecki I would be ready to throttle the producers: the recording is cluttered with background noise such as a door slamming, a heavy vehicle passing (to say nothing about the constant 'dripping' sound that comes through the music particularly early on). Were it not for this, this disc would have my highest recommendation. Nonetheless, I will say that for those who can 'digest' it, this is pure and austere music that is simply written and sensitively performed. In particular, I find "Wislo Moja, Wislo Szara" to be wonderfully haunting and very reflective of the troubled country from which it originates.

Average customer rating: Thrilling!! Greatness can be whimsical! A Sensational Opera in a Stupendous Performance Gorgeous Griselda

Vivaldi: Griselda Manufacturer: Opus 111 ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Vivaldi | Vivaldi, Antonio | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Blowout Box Sets | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 20% Off | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Vivaldi, Antonio | ( V ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: Vivaldi Edition: Tito Manlio Vivaldi: Orlando Furioso Händel: Arianna in Creta, HWV 32 Vivaldi: In furore, Laudate pueri e concerti sacri Handel - Il trionfo del Tempo e del Disinganno ASIN: B000GH2WXA Release Date: 2006-10-31

Tracks:

1. Allegro
2. Andante
3. Minuetto
4. Recitativo
5. Recitativo
6. Recitativo
7. Aria: Se Ria Procella Sorge Dall'Onde
8. Recitativo
9. Aria: Brami Le Mie Catene
10. Recitativo
11. Aria: Vede Orgogliosa L'Onda
12. Recitativo
13. Recitativo
14. Aria: Ritorna A Lusingarmi
15. Recitativo
16. Aria: Estinguere Vorrei La Fiamma
17. Recitativo
18. Recitativo
19. Recitativo
20. Aria: Alle Minacce Di Fiera Belva
21. Recitativo
22. Aria: Ho Il Cor Gia Lacero

Tracks:

1. Recitativo
2. Aria: La Rondinella Amante
3. Recitativo
4. Aria: Agitata Da Due Venti
5. Recitativo
6. Aria: Dal Tribunal D'Amore
7. Recitativo
8. Recitativo
9. Recitativo Accompagnato
10. Aria: No, Non Tanta Crudelta
11. Recitativo
12. Recitativo
13. Aria: Scocca Dardi L'Altero Tuo Ciglio
14. Recitativo
15. Aria: Che Legge Tiranna
16. Recitativo
17. Aria: Sonno, Se Pur Sei Sonno
18. Recitativo
19. Recitativo
20. Recitativo
21. Aria: Tu Vorresti Col Tuo Pianto
22. Recitativo
23. Recitativo
24. Recitativo
25. Terzetto: Non Piu Regina

Tracks:

1. Recitativo
2. Recitativo
3. Recitativo
4. Aria: Son Infelice Tanto
5. Recitativo
6. Aria: Moribonda Quest'Alma Dolente
7. Recitativo
8. Aira: Ombre Vane, Ingiusti Orrori
9. Recitativo
10. Aria: Dopo Un'Orrida Procella
11. Recitativo
12. Aria: Sento Che L'Alma Teme
13. Recitativo
14. Recitativo
15. Imeneo, Che Se' D'Amore Dolce Ardor

Customer Reviews:

Thrilling!!.......2007-03-10

A Vivaldi opera may lack the psychological depth of a Handel work in similar vein, but does it matter, not one bit when the singing is this gloriuos with pulse quickening coloratura and the sheer inventivness the of each aria. The red priest gave me a renowned appreciation of his work. Let's hope the Vivaldi Edition continues to unveil such wonders!

Greatness can be whimsical!.......2007-03-01

Singing baroque must be a test of skills for any singer, and singing Vivaldi must be a challenge that few take. Bravo for those singers like the cast of Griselda that still preserve and continue to grow this art. In Griselda, Vivaldi seems to have raised the bar higher, and taken fancy to montage voice onto overtures, and the result is quite fantastic and challenging for any singer. And no wonder, Griselda gave birth to some of Vivaldi's greatest and finest such as "Agitata", "Sento che L'Alma", "Dopo un'Orrida", and "Se Ria Procella". If the vocals are suppressed from some arias, the result is a sinfonia that stands alone quite beautifully too. Needless to say, the degree of technical difficulty is enough to make or break a singer. Casting a tenor for the role Gualtiero was clearly a great artistic call. It's refreshing. It works! Previous performances of this opera had only female voices. Not only does he get two of the most beautiful arias in the opera, but also Stefano Ferrari as Gualtiero gives a very whimsical performance in a vocal register rarely found in Vivaldi operas, the tenor. In "Sento che L'Alma teme", Stefano captures the psychological mood of the aria right on, and conveys the affliction, fear, and fright of the character. He also measures up to the task of singing coloratura and runs typically written for the heroines and villainesses in a way that sounds natural as charismatic for a male singer. His diction is fast and immaculate, never sacrificed for speed in the allegro or presto arias. Great performance!

A Sensational Opera in a Stupendous Performance.......2007-01-23

I am not generally a major fan of baroque opera -- call me a Philistine! -- but I've been hooked by the spate of releases from the French label, Naïve, which, when it is finished, will present in 100 CD sets all of Vivaldi's works found in his music library at his death. And this includes all 49 of his operas! I was intrigued by this one because it tells the tale of 'patient Griselda' whose story comes down to us from folklore as retold in Bocaccio's Decameron and, more familiarly, in the 'Clerk's Tale' from Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. It's the story of a wife who displays incredible patience in the face of the many cruel tests of her loyalty that her husband puts her through. No need to retell that story here -- except to say that Vivaldi and his librettist Apostolo Zeno (with some revision by Carlo Goldoni) soften the villainy of the husband, Gualtiero.

The music Vivaldi provides is really more a showcase for some incredible singing and abundantly satisfying music. And that is in this performance in abundance. There is some almost superhuman coloratura on display here, and there is not a single weak performance. Outstanding in the title role is the rising Canadian mezzo (although she's listed in the booklet as a contralto), Marie-Nicole Lemieux. I've been quite impressed by her recordings, mostly on Canadian labels, with the exception of the one that featured music by Brahms. Lemieux is definitely more suited to baroque music and here she is simply sensational. Her 'Brami le mie catene' in Act I is a real showpiece with sudden starts and stops, dramatic outbursts alternating with meltingly beautiful cantilena. Just as fine is her Act II scena, 'No, non tanto crudeltà'. Argentinian soprano Verónica Cangemi as Griselda's long-lost daughter Constanza is equally superb. Her second act aria, 'Agitata a due venti', is simply stunning. Simone Kermes is excellent as Griselda's rejected suitor, Ottone, and is especially notable for her management of the awkward register shifts in her Act III showpiece, 'Dopo un'orrida procella'. Tenor Stefano Ferrari is excellent as the husband, Gualtiero, although some of the incredibly difficult fioriture in his opening aria, 'Se ria procella', almost gets away from him. Countertenor Iestyn Davies delivers Corrado's Act II 'La rondinella amante' beautifully.

All of this would less effective if it weren't for the really superb orchestra, Ensemble Matheus, under conductor Jean-Christophe Spinosi's alert and sensitive guidance. The sound of the original-instruments orchestra is suitably dulcet or dramatic as required. All in all this is one of the best baroque opera recordings I've ever heard. I recommend it unhesitatingly, even for those who think they don't like baroque opera.

Scott Morrison

Gorgeous Griselda.......2007-01-03

I'm a newcomer to baroque opera and vivaldi. I now own five of his operas with Griselda being the latest. I must say I absolutely love this opera. Lemieux, Cangemi and Jarousky are superb. The coloratura is to die for and the orchestral playing is first class. Very exciting. I'm very passionate about singing, being a tenor myself and mainly singing the Mozart, Puccini, Donezetti, Verdi repertoire which is full of drama, but this is some fierce stuff. Its so refreshing to hear a tenor in this recording apart from all the "high" voices which could be a little texturally monotinous, and tenor Stephano Ferrari does a wonderful job with this demanding score. The act II trio is sublime and all the arias belonging to Cangemi and Kermes is total "madness" which I love. I would love it if Naive issue a dvd with their recording giving us a taste of these fine musicians working hard in the studio, at these operas for our enjoyment. [...]

Average customer rating: Pure Christmas Christmas magic a voice teacher and early music fan Simply beautiful It's that time of year...for Chanticleer!

Sing We Christmas Chanticleer Manufacturer: Teldec ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Holst | Holst, Gustav | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Howells, Herbert | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Ives, Charles | ( I ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Praetorius, Hieronymus | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Michael Praetorius | Praetorius, Michael | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Ives, Charles | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chanticleer | ( C ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Motets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Noels | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Christmas with Chanticleer (Featuring Dawn Upshaw) Wolcum Yule: Celtic and British Songs and Carols - Anonymous 4 with Andrew Lawrence-King Songs of Angels - Christmas Hymns and Carols How Sweet the Sound: Spirituals & Traditional Gospel Music Chanticleer: A Portrait ASIN: B000000SNL Release Date: 1995-09-19

Tracks:

1. Es ist ein Ros entsprungen
2. O magnum mysterium
3. In dulci iubilo
4. O virgo virginum
5. O Jesulein s Jesulein mild
6. Hodie Christus natus est
7. Marabile mysterium
8. Verbum caro factum est: Y la Virgen le dezia
9. A un nilorando
10. Here Is The Little Door
11. Noel canon
12. Quelle est cette odeur agrle
13. El Noi de la Mare
14. A Christmas Carol
15. A virgin unspotted
16. In the bleak mid-winter
17. Glory to the newborn King
18. Stille nacht - Douce nuit - Silent night

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Christmas is the season for whipping out those holiday-specific standard recordings. This splendid gift by Chanticleer should top the list, for one will never tire of this a cappella choir's interpretations. With selections spanning the last five centuries of Latin, German, English, Spanish, and French festive fare, this recording exemplifies the sacrifice of the ego to the higher form of choral sound. Jacob Handl's "Mirabile Mysterium" takes you on a trip into the chromatic wonderlands, where you temporarily lose tonal balance. Victoria's eerie and dissonant "O Magnum Mysterium" treats us to rich voices swelling out of one organic whole. The phenomenal blend and perfect intonation elevate this recording above others in its category. --Barbara Eisner Bayer

Customer Reviews:

Pure Christmas.......2007-01-16

If you are looking for traditional madrigal sounding holiday music, this CD is for you. I have purchased this CD several times because I just keep giving them away. Everyone I've ever introduced it to has loved it. This finely polished group has a pure sound matched by no other. If you weren't looking at the CD notes you would never know this is only a group of 12 men.

Christmas magic.......2007-01-10

A CD evocative of Christmas past and present. Beautiful harmonies both wistful and ringing with joy. Buy it for next Christmas!

a voice teacher and early music fan.......2006-12-02

Chanticleer, the U.S. equivalent of the British King's Singers, is a full-time classical vocal ensemble named for the rooster in Chaucer's 'Canterbury Tales'. It was founded in 1978 by Louis Botto, a tenor, and for a while was its artistic director. They have achieved critical acclaim all over the world and their repertoire is very extensive and varied. Just commenting on a few of the selections on this disc:
'Es ist ein Ros entsprungen' is a hymn that originated in western Germany around 1500, and is best known in the harmonization by Michael Praetorious published around 1609. The poem used biblical imagery that pictures the newborn Christ growing forth from the "stem of Jesse'(the father of King David), as foretold in Isiah 11. The metaphorical writings of the Middle Ages depict the patriarchal figure of Jesse as a rose bush.
'O Magnum mysterium',Victoria's most famous motet, uses a subline text from the Christmas Vespers. This is incredibly beautiful with its interweaving polyphony which leads to a hushed choral declamation at the words "O beata Virgo"(O Blessed Virgin) ending with a Alleulia Section.
'Here is the Little Door' is from a set of three "carol anthems", dating from 1918-1920. Herbert Howells was revered as one of the 20th century's most distinguished Choral composers, and I recently discovered him thru the album " by the Corydon Singers conducted by Matthew Best. It includes Howells Requiem in addition to the Vaughan Williams Mass in G Minor. It is the most heavenly somewhat exotic choral music I think I have heard in many years of listening; I highly recommend it.
'Glory to the newborn King'. Joseph Jennings, Georgia native and present musical director of Chanticleer, has often drawn upon his roots to create special gospel and spiritual arrangements of familiar songs. 'Glory to the newborn King' features four traditional songs combined to showcase Chanticleer's unique choral virtuosity!
This is an excellent group of carols,and it is always refreshing to hear 'new' melodies, arrangements; a joy for the ear!!!!

Simply beautiful.......2006-02-20

The title and artist' name says it all - Christmas with clear (pure) singing. Glorious in all respects.

It's that time of year...for Chanticleer!.......2005-12-20

Walking the busy malls to the multichannel Muzak of every old Christmas song interpreted in hiphop, jazz, idiosyncratic 'rethinkings' by famous soloists as well as replays of Gene Autry, Bing Crosby etc., it is a relief to return home (or if fortunate, to the concert hall) and hear the more uplifting music of the season through the ages. And despite reliance on some old favorite Messiah recordings, and carols by Kings College Choir, the one CD that seems to reign supreme is this Chanticleer release SING WE CHRISTMAS from 1995!

These twelve male voices create an ambience that can only be labeled 'spiritual', so resonant and exquisitely performed are each of the generous works on this recording. The moods pass through Praetorius, Victoria, Bach and traditional carols of unknown authorship to works by Ives, Billings, Holst, Guerrero, Howells and Sametz. The repertoire is both familiar and rarely heard and the result of combining all these forms is the truest form of Christmas spirit on record: this is music to cleanse the Muzak blitz! Highly recommended. Grady Harp, December 05

Average customer rating: A very good soundtrack, but a little misleading... An excellent soundtrack A great selection of Oldies! Someone to Watch Over Me BEAUTIFUL

Mr. Holland's Opus: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Shawn Stockman (of Boyz II Men) Manufacturer: Polydor / Umgd ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music 1990s | By Decade | Soundtracks | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Soundtracks General | Soundtracks | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Soundtracks General | Soundtracks | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Soundtracks | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Mr. Holland's Opus Mr. Holland's Opus: Original Motion Picture Score My Girl: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack A League Of Their Own: Music From The Motion Picture Music of the Heart (Miramax Collector's Series) ASIN: B000001EIM Release Date: 1996-01-23

Tracks:

1. Visions Of A Sunset - Shawn Stockman (of Boyz II Men)
2. One, Two, Three - Len Barry
3. A Lover's Concerto - The Toys
4. Keep On Running - Spencer Davis Group
5. Uptight - Stevie Wonder
6. Imagine - John Lennon
7. The Pretenders - Jackson Brown
8. Someone To Watch Over Me - Julia Fordham
9. I Got A Woman - Ray Charles
10. Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy) - John Lennon
11. Cole's Song - Julian Lennon
12. An American Symphony (Mr. Holland's Opus) - Michael Kamen

Customer Reviews:

A very good soundtrack, but a little misleading..........2007-01-04

This is a very good soundtrack from a really great film...however, if you are expecting to hear ALL the songs as they were performed in the film, you may find yourself a little dissapointed. For example, the John Lennon song "Beautiful Boy" is the original version by Lennon himself, not the version that was performed by Richard Dreyfuss in the film. Don't get me wrong, I love John Lennon's version and I consider it one of his best...but this is not the version from the film, and it would have been nice to have the Dreyfuss rendition here because it was so delightful! The same can be said for the song "Someone To Watch Over Me". The CD does not include the beautiful movie performance by Jean-Louisa Kelley. Also dissapointing is the complete absense of the song "Stranger On The Shore", the tune that Mr.Holland is teaching to his student, Gertrude Lang near the beginning of the film. There was not a complete enough, or good enough version of this song in the film to include here, but in this case, the original hit version by Acker Bilk would have fit in very nicely. However, I give this CD 4 stars because it is still very enjoyable to listen to from beginning to end!

An excellent soundtrack.......2004-04-05

this soundtrack is great, the songs are very nice

A great selection of Oldies!.......2003-07-22

I loved the movie, and I love the CD! This selection carries you through history with some all-time classics performed by the original artists. It's a great gift for anyone who enjoys good old fashioned rock 'n' roll.

Someone to Watch Over Me.......2003-01-02

No, the same rendition of "Someone to Watch Over Me" as in the movie is not on the CD but if you're looking for that version check out the actress, Jean Louisa Kelly, who played "Rowena" in the movie. You can download the song at her official website: [local website] and scroll down to the bottom of the page.

BEAUTIFUL.......2002-11-15

THIS CD IS AWESOME..... AS IS THE MOVIE.... MOST OF THE SONGS WERE PLAYED ON THE MOVIE, AND TIE IN TO THE MOVIE WELL........... THIS MOVIE/SOUNDTRACK TOUCHES THE HEART....

Average customer rating: Impeccable yet Lusty Performances of the Beloved Brandenburg Concerti Italianate Brandenburgs - and a bonus DVD

Bach: Brandenburg Concertos Johann Sebastian Bach , Concerto Italiano , and Rinaldo Alessandrini Manufacturer: Opus 111 ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Concerto Grossi | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Cantatas | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Cantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Blowout Box Sets | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 20% Off | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: Schubert: String Quartets Nos. 13 & 14 Haydn: The Paris Symphonies Nos. 82-87 Gramophone Classical Good CD, DVD & Download Guide 2007 (Classical Good CD, DVD, & Download Guide) (Classical Good CD, DVD, & Download Guide) Bach: The Art of Fugue; Keyboard Concertos Vivaldi Edition: Le Quattro Stagioni (with bonus CD: Portrait) ASIN: B000ALCFYI Release Date: 2005-10-18

Tracks:

1. (...)
2. Adagio
3. Allegro
4. Menuet
5. Trio A 2 Hautbois E Bassono. Corni E Vile Tacent
6. Menuet Repetat
7. Poloinesse. Tutti Violini E Viole Ma Piano. Violino Piccolo Tacet
8. Menuet Ab Inizio
9. Trio A 2 Corni & 3 Hautbois In Unissono
10. Menuet (...) Ab Inizio/Avec Grande Reprise
11. (...)
12. Andante
13. Allegro Assai
14. (...)
15. Adagio. Allegro
16. Sinfonia

Tracks:

1. Allegro
2. Andante
3. Presto
4. Allegro
5. Affettuoso
6. Allegro
7. Cadenza (First Version; 1st Movement: Bars 147-180)
8. (...)
9. Adagio, Ma Non Tanto
10. Allegro

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If you're familiar with Alessandrini and his sparkling period instrument ensemble you expect interpretations featuring rhythmic drive, colorful playing, and original insights. Those characteristics are what help make this version of Bach's perennial and oft-recorded Brandenburg Concertos so compelling. Tempos are generally on the fast side, but never overly swift, while slow movements have just the right touch of soulfulness. Virtually without exception, the solo bits are done with imaginative, fluent expertise, and Gabriele Cassone's rendition of the famous trumpet part of the Second Brandenburg provides musical thrills, as well as virtuoso ones. Alessandrini himself takes us on a wild ride through the Fifth Concerto's brilliant harpsichord cadenza. In addition to the complete Brandenburgs, this set includes another, earlier version of the Fifth's harpsichord solo, a cantata Sinfonia drawn from the Third's opening movement, and a 43' DVD film featuring scenes from the recording sessions and an interview with Alessandrini about Bach. Add Naïve's superb sonics and this set zooms into the preferred handful of Brandenburg Concerto recordings. --Dan Davis

Customer Reviews:

Impeccable yet Lusty Performances of the Beloved Brandenburg Concerti.......2006-02-04

Rinaldo Alessandrini and Concerto Italiano offer one of the most exhilarating performances of the much recorded and much performed Bach Brandenburg Concerti in the available repertoire today. The zest, warmth and easy tenderness these works convey has rarely sounded so fresh and well played. Each of the 'solo instruments' are superb and the recorded sound is so clear that it begs credibility that the listener is not in the hall with the Concerto Italiano.

While there are numerous recordings, both in the archives and in the seemingly yearly new releases, this 2 CD set is, for this listener, the most rewarding. And for those who like to get the feel of the backstage machinations of just how music flows from the page to the CD there is a DVD that is interesting to see once, but in no way is it as important an incentive to buying this set as the performances themselves. Highly Recommended - even it you have multiple other recordings of this timelessly delightful music. Grady Harp, February 06

Italianate Brandenburgs - and a bonus DVD.......2005-11-10

The first thing one notices with this set is the cover illustration, a photo of a magnificent fourteen-point stag looking out a window while walking in what looks like a deserted multistory concrete parking garage. I have no idea how it is supposed to relate to the music but it certainly is a striking image.

The next thing one notices, and this is more important, is that the musicians -- one to a part in the ripieno group -- are swinging the music in a loose and somehow very Italianate manner. This is fitting, of course, considering that the concerto grosso was invented in Italy by the likes of Corelli and Vivaldi, whose music Bach knew (and copied) very well. One tends to think of the Brandenburgs as very German, but indeed they have more than a little Italian influence in addition to their Teutonic contrapuntal mastery. And all these performances are first-rate. There are jillions of recordings of the Brandenburgs, many of them excellent, but Rinaldo Alessandrini and Concerto Italiano have something rather new to say about them in that they bring that Italian joie de vivre to their traversal. The woodwinds are fruity and a little raw, the strings have suavity and lively phrasing. Of course, the six Brandenburgs feature all manner of solo instruments and there is not a weak soloist amongst them. I particularly liked the sound of the two recorders (designated 'fiauti d'echo' in the Italian headnote) in Concerto No. 4; they are complemented by the wonderful solo violinist, Antonio de Secondi, in that concerto. I also liked the corni di caccia in Concerto No. 1, and the marvelous harpsichord solos, done by Alessandrini (a real virtuoso) in the grandfather of all keyboard concerti, the Concerto No. 5. The dark mahogany tone of the violin-less No. 6 is impressive. The virtuosity of the trumpet soloist in No. 2 (Gabriele Cassone) takes one's breath away with its élan and brilliance. All in all these are marvelous performances worthy of shelf space with all those other terrific Brandenburgs; my own favorites include the Trevor Pinnock/English Concerto, the second set by Harnoncourt/Concentus Musicus, and Jeanne Lamon/Tafelmusik.

There is a bonus DVD (making three discs in all - 2 CDs, 1 DVD), filmed by Philippe Béziat, that shows Alessandrini and Concerto Italiano rehearsing (and featuring long uninterrupted chunks of the music) as well as a lengthy conversation with Alessandrini concerning his thoughts on the Brandenburgs: a worthy addition and quite informative, as are Alessandrini's extensive notes in the booklet.

This set deserves a place in anyone's library.

Scott Morrison

Average customer rating: heavly slept on album TOP QUALITY: underrated foe life....

Magnum Opus Top Quality Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Makin' Moves Street Nigga Straight From the Soul Ruff Life Rooftop Soundcheck ASIN: B000008LN9 Release Date: 1994-05-24

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1. Messages From Uptown
2. Someone So Fly
3. Caught up in the Flizny
4. Magnum Opus
5. Check the Credentials
6. What
7. You Gotta Check It
8. Something New
9. I Can't Hear You
10. Graveyard Shift
11. U Know My Name

Customer Reviews:

heavly slept on album.......2007-07-10

this is a great album. one of the best albums of 93. and thats saying alot. the beats are great the lyrics are original and fun. he uses pig latin in his rhymes(i know it sounds stupid but his flow is great). for the price you can find this gem nowadays it well worth it. hell ive been listening to this album for 14 years. so put away your lil john and get you some TOP QUALITY HIP HOP!

TOP QUALITY: underrated foe life...........2007-06-16

well, IT'S A SHAME NOBODY BEFORE ME WROTE ABOUT THIS MC...he comes from new york, he's hardcore, he's forgotten by the mass but not by me..the beats are nice, stand out track are MAGNUM OPUS and U KNOW MY NAME
and i'm out

Average customer rating: Thank you Michael Kamen The Memory That Outlasts the Years Absolutely Wonderful Orchestral Kokopelli Higly enjoyable and very derivative

Kamen: The New Moon in the Old Moon's Arms Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Kamen | Kamen, Michael | ( K ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Michael Kamen's Opus Open Range Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Serenada Schizophrana ASIN: B000056PRE Release Date: 2001-01-30

Tracks:

1. 1,000 AD
2. 1,000 AD
3. The Prayer
4. The Prayer
5. Moonlight
6. Moonlight
7. 2,000 AD
8. Iris
9. Cole's Tune
10. Marking Homework
11. Rowen
12. Finale

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Michael Kamen is a multitalented, multifaceted musician. Though originally classically trained, he soon turned to writing in other styles and is now famous mostly for his film scores, several of which have won prestigious awards and nominations. He has been credited with successfully bridging the gap between the worlds of classical and pop music, and The New Moon, commissioned by the National Symphony Orchestra and Leonard Slatkin to celebrate the new millennium, is described as "his first classical symphony." Inspired by the history of the Anasazi people, Native Americans who lived in the Southwest and vanished 1,000 years ago, and the legacy they left in paintings on the canyon walls, its only "symphonic" feature is the recurrent use of a lead-theme given to the solo flute and solo cello, which symbolize certain characters in the Anasazi story. Unfortunately, the theme, based on a three-note figure, is used mostly in endless sequences. The piece alternates solemn chorales with increasingly wild dances Kamen calls "Scherzos"; the orchestration is lush and overloaded but effective, thanks mostly to the excellent soloists. Mr. Holland's Opus--An American Symphony is drawn from the soundtrack to the film of the same name. Despite its title, it hardly resembles a symphony, and it is difficult to take the bombastic, grandiloquent Finale seriously as representing the masterpiece of the film's protagonist, an idealistic young teacher and ambitious composer. Calling this music "classical" is a condescending misrepresentation and a disservice to its composer. Rather, it should be accepted for itself and its own real qualities: pleasant, singable melodies, simple, tonal harmonies, luxuriant orchestration, spicily rhythmical, humorous Scherzos. Clearly, Michael Kamen writes what's in his ear and heart, and he deserves respect for his courage and honesty. --Edith Eisler

Album Description

Michael Kamen's latest work The New Moon in the Old Moon's Arms is a symphonic poem inspired by the history of the Native American Anasazi people who mysteriously vanished almost 1000 years ago. They had lived until then in what's now New Mexico, Colorado and Nevada; and without the wheel or horse, they built complex homes, miles of long, straight roads and astronomical observatories. They also produced wonderful artistic visions on the canyon walls, including Kokopelli, the hump-backed flute player. The title of the album is quoted from an Iroquai Indian who Kamen met as a little boy and symbolizes "a glimpse of the future in the light of the past." As a committed humanist and a devotee to the American Indian, Kamen chose to mark the new millennium with a symphony that tells a story about the past that makes us consider the future with a message of compassion and humanity.

Also on the album is Mr. Holland's Opus - An American Symphony. It has been arranged from the original music composed by Kamen for the critically acclaimed film "Mr. Holland's Opus", starring Richard Dreyfuss. The symphony features Leila Josefowicz on "Cole's Tune" (track 9). It was recorded in London in the Summer of 2000 with the BBC Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Leonard Slatkin.

Customer Reviews:

Thank you Michael Kamen.......2004-04-06

I first discovered Michael Kamen's music when i purchased the soundtrack for "Mr Holland's opus"(A portion of which is on this disc).In an era when tax levies are being failed left and right and music programs are the first to go by the wayside, I wish we could count on his guidance one again, may he rest in peace. His frequent pleas to save music programs will be his true legacy.
On to this delightful disc. New moon in the old moon's arms is a curious blend of styles and time periods that begs to be cranked up on the stero. A true delight for the senses! Right now I am trying to find all of his works for my collection that are still available.

The Memory That Outlasts the Years.......2004-02-19

Let me make it clear--if you want an objective or "expert" review, seek elsewhere, because this won't be it. Rather, this is a very emotional reflection upon the music, its composer, and the value it holds to me. I had the chance to observe Michael Kamen on his Internet forum for a few days before his unexpected death in November 2003, and this certainly seems to capture what I learned about who he was. I feel that even this "fleeting glimpse" accentuates the response I have to this album even more...but it's undeniable that the quality of the work itself has a lot to do with it. I greatly enjoyed listening to this.

I'll start with The New Moon in the Old Moon's Arms. Yes--I can hear the influences of other composers in there, most notably (for me), Stravinsky. But it doesn't disturb my listening at all. One must remember what this piece was intended to be--it was commissioned for the millenium. I believe that its purpose was not to push *too* far--but to be a thing that people could connect with, envision. It is inventive, but at the same time *must* appeal to the familiar in order to accomplish its purpose. (The same goes for the Shostakovich-like part in "Marking Homework" in An American Symphony.) That, more than anything, embodies the spirit of Michael Kamen--he was all about bridging the gaps between genres and audiences that to him shouldn't have even existed in the first place. Look at his excellent work in the Metallica S & M project for another shining example of this "bridge-building" work, or the "Finale" of An American Symphony.

As to the symphony itself, I am quite pleased. Just as Michael did, I feel a great connection to the imagery and history of the Southwestern U.S., and particularly through the flute and percussion work I get that sense from it. Some pieces have darker parts in them--but there are also wonderfully bright sections to balance them out, such as a beautiful moment in "In the Moonlight" starting on Track 6 at about 5:35, where I envision seeing a thing that perhaps I feared...that is then revealed to be an object of great joy instead. The peace that comes from that is really very wonderful. The first track on "The Prayer" is also a particularly moving section, indeed the sort of uplifting thing I like as a backdrop for my meditations. The progression of the music throughout is "just unusual enough"--it can't be predicted by a first-time listener, but at the same time it does not go *too* far. I can't explain exactly how, but I can certainly hear certain signatures of Michael's throughout.

This CD also has all five parts of An American Symphony, which appeared in the movie Mr. Holland's Opus. I only saw the movie a few times in the years since it was released, and the *impressions* of the music, even if not the note-for-note particulars, burned themseves indelibly upon my brain. Among my favorites are the powerful "Iris" theme, and the hauntingly beautiful "Rowena". The latter is a tune that, upon seeing the movie a few weeks ago for the first time in years, became instantly familiar the second I heard it again--I felt as if I'd found a tune I'd been seeking for all the intervening time in my own musical meanderings. That, more than anything, ought to serve as a testament to what Michael wrote here. My only wish unfulfilled on this particular CD is that the mesmerising piano rendition didn't appear here. Trust me--it's worth renting or buying the movie to hear, and I hope very much you'll do that along with purchasing this CD.

The "Finale" now has a strange parallel meaning to what it held in the movie. The music program having been cut off suddenly, the students Glenn Holland has had over the years gather to give him a glorious send-off, and to prove to him that his career, even abruptly abbreviated as it was, had a tremendous influence. That influence is the legacy of him that they will carry in their hearts. So it is now with the man who was truly behind that music. The first symphony, too, is about legacy. The Anasazi people who actually created the art that inspired Michael are not here, either. But just as their tradition and their work has survived all these years, so will his, through a form of memory we know as music.

I truly hope you will open your hearts to the music and the memory...to know its power and joy.

--Written in memory of Maestro Michael Kamen

Absolutely Wonderful.......2004-02-17

This CD is fantastic! I bought it because I saw it had an English Horn solo on one of the songs and was starting to learn to play the instument at the time. I was extremely pleased with the rest of the songs as well. They have a very inspiring quality to them and there is not a song on here that is not positively fabulous. A must have for any person who loves classical music. It keeps with traditional motifs but at the same time goes far above and beyond those same motifs. This CD would be a valuable addition to any collection. It is very enjoyable to listen to and relax to the sounds of perfection.

Orchestral Kokopelli.......2003-02-11

For the casual fan of classical music this is perfect bllend of old and new themes. Although for even my non-classical ears it is a bit dense and overly done at times. At times the suite reaches such startling contrasts that you begin to wonder if indeed you are stil listening to the same disc. The build up to crescendos comes crashing down to earth, slowly building softly back up and soaring high in graceful flights of fancy amidst the clouds. In the second movement, "Kokopelli and the Eagle" and "The Prayer," a sense of peaceful tranquility is achieved prior to the transition into "Sunset." Michael Kamden paints pictures on his musical canvas that invoke the spirit of the past, the great southwest civilization of the Anasazi comes to life. When the flute plays amidst the symphonic orchestration it is as though you can envision Kokopelli playfully dancing and leading his people. If you read the song titles and close your eyes you will embark upon a musical journey across time and space. The native American imagery will capture your imagination as the music dances through your head. "Mr. Hollands Opus-An American Symphony" which is featured on the second half of the disc is an eloquent musical statement that is rich and stimulating. It is like having two discs as the music is quite different from the "symphonic poem." Obviously Michael Kamden is able to crossover to audiences oustide of those more attuned to the sublties of classical music. I found the music very relaxing and at times exhilirating. If you are a person who likes classical music but feels a bit intimidated by the scope of the music this disc is right for you. This is a highly entertaining disc with cinematic qualities.

Higly enjoyable and very derivative.......2001-02-05

I found Michael Kamen's on the Decca label (289 467 631-2) very enjoyable indeed but I think I spotted echoes of at least a half dozen other compositions from the past. The press release states that this symphonic poem is "original in sound and spirit but classical in its form." Dedicated as it is to the Native American Anasazi people who were more advanced than were many areas of Europe at the time, this piece uses the feelings of the past (the Old Moon) to foresee the future (the New Moon).

Instantly there spring to mind similarities with "Rites of Spring" and even "Billy the Kid," not to mention "Russian Easter Overture," along with a good dash of "Grand Canyon Suite" and several other works that evoke a mythical past. None of this makes the work any less enjoyable and a good case is made for it by the National Symphony Orchestra under Leonard Slatkin. In fact, I highly recommend it.

"Mr Holland's Opus--An American Symphony," which concludes the CD, is a lovely reminder of that popular film; and its four short movements (the longest lasting 4:35 minutes) profit by some classy casting such as having violinist Leila Josefowicz as soloist in the second movement. Very pleasant doings, this time with BBC Symphony Orchestra.

Now if the production people would stop this nonsense of printing the program notes in white over colored patterns so you can go blind trying to read them, we might appreciate the work even more.

Average customer rating: Pops Stoppers

Pops Stoppers: Greatest Hits of the Boston Pops Orchestra Manufacturer: Philips ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD 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 All Works by Porter | Porter, Cole | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Boston Pops | ( B ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Marches | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Music of the Night: Pops on Broadway 1990 The Very Best Of The Boston Pops That's Entertainment: Pops on Broadway Unforgettable Swing Swing Swing ASIN: B0000041CP Release Date: 1995-05-16

Tracks:

1. Sophisticated Ladies (Medley) - A Tribute to Duke Ellington:: Sophiscated Lady - Take the 'A' Train - Mood Indigo - It Don't Mean A Thing
2. When The Saints Go Marchin' In

Customer Reviews:

Pops Stoppers.......2007-05-06

Thank you for sending this--excellent recording. Great music, and enjoyed by all generations in our family...from 19 yrs.....to 90 yrs....We all have enjoyed it so much.....Thank you...

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