The Magic Hour

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For his debut on this label, Wynton Marsalis gets back to basics with a small combo. Taking a break from his large-ensemble works like Blood on the Fields and All Rise, the trumpeter leads a quartet consisting of bassist Carlos Henriquez, pianist Eric Lewis, and drummer Ali Jackson. Labelmates Bobby McFerrin (who recorded with the trumpeter on the early '80s LP, The Young Lions) and Dianne Reeves join Marsalis on "Baby, I Love You" and "Feeling of Jazz." "Big Fat Hen" is peppered by a New Orleans-meets-Brazil second-line samba, while "Skippin'" is a Monkish riff tune with stop time. The title track, dedicated to the time when kids go to sleep, includes a melodic nod to "The Flight of the Bumblebee," a mid-tempo groove, a ballad and the Cuban clave. With the sterling production by younger brother Delfeayo, Wynton Marsalis starts off on a good foot. --Eugene Holley, Jr.

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Wynton Marsalis has compiled a remarkable track record as a jazz trumpeter, bandleader and composer. He has become the most recognized jazz artist in the world today. He serves as Artistic Director of the prestigious Jazz at Lincoln Center and is renowned as a jazz statesman-a role officially recognized in 2001 when United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan proclaimed him an international ambassador of goodwill and appointed him a UN Messenger of Peace. Marsalis has won nine Grammy Awards and is the first jazz musician ever to be honored with the prestigious Pulitzer Prize in Music (for his epic 1997 recording Blood on the Fields). Wynton Marsalis has produced 33 jazz and 11 classical records, including three certified gold records.

Now Wynton Marsalis has joined the roster of legendary jazz label Blue Note Records, reuniting with Blue Note president and music industry veteran Bruce Lundvall, who signed Wynton to his very first record deal in 1980. Marsalis makes his label debut with The Magic Hour, an upbeat, lyrical eight-song outing featuring his remarkable quartet-pianist Eric Lewis, bassist Carlos Henriquez and drummer Ali Jackson -and two special guests, Blue Note label mates Dianne Reeves and Bobby McFerrin.

The Magic Hour is Marsalis' first jazz ensemble studio recording since 1999's Marciac Suite. His last album was All Rise, an extended composition for big band, gospel choir and symphony orchestra. "All Rise was such a huge piece involving over two hundred people. I wanted to produce my next recording with a smaller group," says the trumpeter, who settled into Right Track Studios in New York for two days last June to record the new album. "I wanted to restate my basic love of jazz music in a quartet format," says Marsalis.

Wynton Marsalis: Trumpet
Eric Lewis: Piano, Carlos Henriquez: Bass, Ali Jackson: Drums
Dianne Reeves vocals on Feeling of Jazz
Bobby McFerrin vocals on Baby, I Love You

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Ragtime (1981 Film Soundtrack)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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  • Ragtime (1981 Film Soundtrack)
  • A beautiful achievement
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Ragtime (1981 Film Soundtrack)

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Release Date: 2002-05-21

Tracks:

  1. Main Title
  2. Newsreel
  3. I Could Love a Million Girls
  4. Train Ride
  5. Tateh's Picture Book
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  16. Sarah's Funeral
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  19. Ragtime Theme (Demo)

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Available for the first time on CD! From 2002 Academy Award Winner Randy Newman-the complete 1981 soundtrack restored in digital sound and featuring the bonus track 'Ragtime Theme' (Demo).

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars One of my best soundtracks...ever.......2007-03-30

Newman's music is both rousing and plaintive. "One More Day" is worth the price of admission alone. Quite simply, beautiful.

5 out of 5 stars Rating.......2007-03-08

Since this stuff is sold out in Europe, it was good to find it at your place. Shipment etc. was all OK and meanwhile we enjoy the music.
Thanks a lot.

5 out of 5 stars Ragtime (1981 Film Soundtrack).......2007-02-20

Beautiful music. It sets a mood throughout that is rather sad no matter what the words say.

5 out of 5 stars A beautiful achievement .......2006-02-25

The excelent Milos Forman timepiece on the 20's based on the Doctorow novel has a marvelous musical translation in this soundtrack close to perfection. It gets the time and mood of the movie, and reflects its main dramatic moments. I would dare to say that this soundtrack is one of the finest coming out from a movie of the 80's. Besides, it sounds great in this digitally remastered version. Do not hesitate to get it. It's a real beauty.

5 out of 5 stars Absolutely brilliant........2005-12-28

I first came across this soundtrack when looking for Donald O'Connor songs - I'm a big fan of his, and I'm trying to track down all the songs he's ever recorded. It just so happens he has one of the most delightful songs on this soundtrack, "I could love a Million Girls". Apparently it's from a Disney film called Summer Magic, but I don't think Disney would approve of how dirty this song is if you think about it! Donald O'Connor was around 55 or so when he recorded this song, so his voice isn't as great as it was once, but he still does a fantastic job.

Now, onto the other songs. "Ragtime" (the song listed on the soundtrack) is hauntingly beautiful - it really captures the feeling and mood of the time, and puts you right back there. Same with most of the other "score" tracks. This is definately one of the best scores out there, and it's a pity it didn't do better. I guess it's almost ahead of it's time a little, considering this was the time period that gave us films like The Blues Brothers and other such early SNL comedies which didn't require scores like Ragtime needed. It really should've done better, but for now enjoy the soundtrack because I doubt you'll get another release of it!
The Magic Hour
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Simply brilliant
  • No Magic at all !!!!
  • Not too much magic
  • Where's the magic?
  • great album - recorded very well.
The Magic Hour
Wynton Marsalis
Manufacturer: Blue Note Records
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Release Date: 2004-03-09

Tracks:

  1. Feeling Of Jazz
  2. You & Me
  3. Free To Be
  4. Baby, I Love You
  5. Big Fat Hen
  6. Skipping
  7. Waltz
  8. Magic Hour

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For his debut on this label, Wynton Marsalis gets back to basics with a small combo. Taking a break from his large-ensemble works like Blood on the Fields and All Rise, the trumpeter leads a quartet consisting of bassist Carlos Henriquez, pianist Eric Lewis, and drummer Ali Jackson. Labelmates Bobby McFerrin (who recorded with the trumpeter on the early '80s LP, The Young Lions) and Dianne Reeves join Marsalis on "Baby, I Love You" and "Feeling of Jazz." "Big Fat Hen" is peppered by a New Orleans-meets-Brazil second-line samba, while "Skippin'" is a Monkish riff tune with stop time. The title track, dedicated to the time when kids go to sleep, includes a melodic nod to "The Flight of the Bumblebee," a mid-tempo groove, a ballad and the Cuban clave. With the sterling production by younger brother Delfeayo, Wynton Marsalis starts off on a good foot. --Eugene Holley, Jr.

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Wynton Marsalis has compiled a remarkable track record as a jazz trumpeter, bandleader and composer. He has become the most recognized jazz artist in the world today. He serves as Artistic Director of the prestigious Jazz at Lincoln Center and is renowned as a jazz statesman-a role officially recognized in 2001 when United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan proclaimed him an international ambassador of goodwill and appointed him a UN Messenger of Peace. Marsalis has won nine Grammy Awards and is the first jazz musician ever to be honored with the prestigious Pulitzer Prize in Music (for his epic 1997 recording Blood on the Fields). Wynton Marsalis has produced 33 jazz and 11 classical records, including three certified gold records.

Now Wynton Marsalis has joined the roster of legendary jazz label Blue Note Records, reuniting with Blue Note president and music industry veteran Bruce Lundvall, who signed Wynton to his very first record deal in 1980. Marsalis makes his label debut with The Magic Hour, an upbeat, lyrical eight-song outing featuring his remarkable quartet-pianist Eric Lewis, bassist Carlos Henriquez and drummer Ali Jackson -and two special guests, Blue Note label mates Dianne Reeves and Bobby McFerrin.

The Magic Hour is Marsalis' first jazz ensemble studio recording since 1999's Marciac Suite. His last album was All Rise, an extended composition for big band, gospel choir and symphony orchestra. "All Rise was such a huge piece involving over two hundred people. I wanted to produce my next recording with a smaller group," says the trumpeter, who settled into Right Track Studios in New York for two days last June to record the new album. "I wanted to restate my basic love of jazz music in a quartet format," says Marsalis.

Wynton Marsalis: Trumpet
Eric Lewis: Piano, Carlos Henriquez: Bass, Ali Jackson: Drums
Dianne Reeves vocals on Feeling of Jazz
Bobby McFerrin vocals on Baby, I Love You

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Simply brilliant.......2006-01-05

Sure, I am no expert on Wynton Marsalis as this is only the 3rd CD of Wynton's I have owned (I picked it up cuz it's only AUS$17). Sure, the music is a bit light and isn't as advanturous as some of the fans would expect. Sure, the music may sound simple, but man, THEY REALLY SWING!

I really dig this 'less is more' approach the musicians have adopted on this CD. The sound is raw and soulful. The phrasings are beautiful and delicate. And the New Orlean drum beats (and the hand clappings) are deliciously funky.

2 out of 5 stars No Magic at all !!!!.......2005-10-18

Let me preface this review by stating that I am a huge Wynton Marsalis fan. This recording simply has no magic. After coming to Blue Note I ahd an expectation Wynton coming out with a classic Jazz CD. While he is without question a very brilliant Jazz Musician who definitely respects and preserves the art form. He simply does not deliver or demonstrate that abibilty on this recording.

2 out of 5 stars Not too much magic.......2005-05-16

This is a somewhat disappointing CD although good to hear Wynton again in a small group format - the CD, however, is not on par with his recordings of 15 years ago. Sounds like a rhythm section that doesn't play together all the time. Some nice moments but the magic is missing.

1 out of 5 stars Where's the magic?.......2004-12-05

Wynton is a great trumpetplayer but this cd is very dissapointing. When you compare it to his work on columbia (standards, live at Blues Alley) this is a very moderate recording. The rhythmsection is not up to it and the material is very weak.
Buy the cd's mentioned above, they are much more rewarding.

3 out of 5 stars great album - recorded very well........2004-05-26

This album took a couple of listens and then it happened... I was hooked... It's recorded very well and it even sounds like Cakewalk or Pro-Tools were used in the process... Marvelous! When is the next one like this?

Branford's latest is really great too...
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    5 out of 5 stars Outstanding Tenor.......2004-02-08

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    5 out of 5 stars The Voice Does It Again.......2003-12-24

    If anyone thought Watson's first album, The Voice, was a fluke, I recommend that they llisten to this one. Again there is the intriguing mix of popular and operatic/classical numbers and again there is the amazing tenor voice, which shifts from soft and intimate to soaring and powerful. All the selections are appealing but my favorites are Che Gelida Manina, Celeste Aida,The Magic of Love (with Lionel Richie), The Prayer (with Lulu), Mattinata, and Ave Maria. There is not a bad one on the whole CD, though, and the two added ones are beautiful..Highly recommended--do not miss this voice!

    5 out of 5 stars Superb Second CD.......2003-01-12

    Watson here proves every bit as fascinating as on his first CD, "The Voice". Again he gives us a mix of classical/operatic and pop and it is quite irresistible. The first offering, Va Pensiero, is really stunning, beginning with the soft "pop" voice and then suddenly soaring into the beautiful, powerful tenor that is so unusual. I particularly like the operatic arias such as Che Gelida Manina but the duets with Lulu and Lionel Ritchie are also beautiful. Every number is lovely in its own way and this CD can be played over and over without becoming tiring.

    5 out of 5 stars Awesome! Really different........2002-11-06

    I first heard Russell Watson a few weeks ago when he was featured as the closing artist for the Larry King Live show one evening on CNN (Oct 02). The song was "Va, pensiero" from his album Encore. As the song began my first impressions were "hmmm, pretty good tenor voice." But then, mid-song, Russell's switch to his operatic tenor voice literally made me hold my breath and made the hair stand up on the back of my neck (not to mention the tear in my eye). It wasn't just the tenor voice (I've heard other powerful tenors) but Russell's ability to switch back and forth from a pop vocalist to an operatic tenor is what struck me as absolutely incredible.

    I had never before heard anyone do that, so I made a note of the name of his album "Encore" and a few days later got online to see what he was all about. I found a great many reviewers who raved on about how good Russell Watson is, but I was also intrigued by the vicious remarks made by some online reviewers (though I noted that those negative reviews were largely unsubstantiated with specifics).

    I decided to buy it anyway, together with his first album "The Voice." I'm not disappointed in the least. If anything, hearing "Va Pensiero" again rekindled my appreciation of his voice. Now, I am not a great "traditional" opera expert in the least and have never heard an "original" operatic rendition of Va Pensiero, so I can't compare Russell to a traditional "pure" operatic voice. Do I care? NO! I wasn't looking for a traditional operatic tenor when I stumbled across Russell.

    I have heard what I consider the beauty and diversity in Russell's voice and I like it. Period. If I like the combination of classical and contemporary voice that Russell brings, so be it. That combination may be heresy to a classical purist, but hey it's what I like, so frankly, I don't give a damn about what the true classical operatic voice should sound like... it's NOT what I'm looking for.

    5 out of 5 stars More of the same please.......2002-10-28

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      1. Prima Voce: Chaliapin

      ASIN: B00006RHPA
      Release Date: 2003-01-21

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Chaliapin, the great Russian singer actor. .......2004-08-23

      Born in the same year as Caruso and attracting the wild acclaim that used to be accorded to opera singers, Feodor Chaliapin is now featured in the Naxos "Great Singers" series. A selection of his acoustic recordings (1902-1924) occupy the first CD and a selection of his electric recordings (1926-1936), and in charge of restoration is Ward Marston.

      Like Caruso, Chaliapin had a huge voice that nevertheless proved eminently compatible with acoustic recording processes. Indeed, collectors need not be deterred by the age of many of these recordings. Some of the very best items, whether opera or song, fall into the acoustic group. The 1911 recordings of Rubinstein's "Demon" excerpts, which I heard a few times many years ago and have never forgotten, are amongst the best of all in this entire selection.

      Also like Caruso, Chaliapin's recording career owed much to producer Fred Gaisberg who, in his autobiography, allotted a whole chapter to this great singer. In recent times, eminent critic John Steane has named Chaliapin as one of the two or three great singer actors of the C20th. Gaisberg was responsible for recording the Prayer and Death of Boris during an actual performance of "Boris Godunov" at Covent Garden in 1928. Perhaps this best indicates Chaliapin's work as singer and actor. Another successful item here is the `Le veau d'or' from "Faust", which one critic has judged ideal for showing Chaliapin's special magnetism.

      The notes provide an informative survey of Chaliapin's recording output. One error is the attributing some of the orchestral support in the recordings from the 1920s to the London Philharmonic Orchestra, and orchestra which was founded by Beecham in 1932.

      5 out of 5 stars A Chaliapin feast.......2003-02-14

      It's nice of Naxos to collect in one place some of the most representative recordings of the great Russian basso, Fyodor Chaliapin. This is a 2CD set; the first CD is from the acoustic era of recording, the second from the electrical era. Not only are the expected arias and songs from the Russian literature represented, but also there are more than a few Italian/French/German selections.

      There are two scenes from 'Boris Godunov': Varlaam's Song and the Farewell and Death of Boris. Three versions of Mussorgsky's 'Song of the Flea', from 1907, 1929 and 1936 (the latter his last recording) are included, all of them marvelous. Other highlights, made all the more effective by Chaliapin's amazing ability to act with the voice, are 'La calunnia' from 'The Barber of Seville' and 'Le veau d'or' from Gounod's 'Faust.' I also liked 'Chanson Bachique' by Glazunov, which I'd never heard before.

      The sound is fantastic, the wizardry of Ward Marston who, along with Mark Obert-Thorn, is involved with Naxos's extensive re-issue of treasures from the history of the recorded voice.

      If you don't have these selections from previous issues on other labels, you can't go wrong here. And then there's the budget price . . .
      Lebendige Vergangenheit - Mark Reizen
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • One of the great singing basses of the century
      Lebendige Vergangenheit - Mark Reizen

      Manufacturer: Preiser Records
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      1. Lebendige Vergangenheit: Mark Reizen II

      ASIN: B0000023N6
      Release Date: 1995-02-07

      Tracks:

      1. A Life For The Tsar: They Guess The Truth
      2. Ruslan And Ludmilla: Already The Hour Of My Triumph
      3. Ruslan And Ludmilla: O Say, Ye Fields!
      4. Rusalka: Ah You Young Girls
      5. Boris Godounov: I Have Attained Power
      6. Khovanshchina: Dositheu's Aria
      7. The Demon: I Am He Whom You Called
      8. Prince Igor: Are You Well, Prince? - Mark Reizen/Andrej Ivanov
      9. Eugene Onegin: Everyone Knows Love On Earth
      10. Sadko: Against The Cruel Rocks
      11. Aleko: The Old Gypsy's Tale
      12. Aleko: Aleko's Cavatina

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars One of the great singing basses of the century.......1999-09-26

      Mark Reizen (1895-1992) is one of the great singing basses of the century.

      He was endowed with a voice of unique velvety timbre capable of the the softest pianissimos and the most powerful sounds, all seemingly effortlessly produced and supported by superior intelligence and musicality.

      A giant of a man, he was almost 6ft 4in tall, and an impressive figure on stage. He was one of the best performers of the leading Musorgsky bass roles such as Boris Godunov and Dosifei from Khovanshchina.

      On this CD Reizen displays his extraordinary vocal characterization qualities in major Russian roles. One of my favorites is the tremendous Song of the Viking Guest from Rimsky-Korsakov's Sadko.

      In the great aria of Khan Konchak from Prince Igor, the easy "stroll" of the voice to the low F in the central section is just miraculous.

      The song of Prince Gremin from Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin displays great sensitivity, simplicity of phrasing and total respect for the musical line.

      Reizen enjoyed a uniquely long career, his live performance of Prince Gremin on the stage of the Moscow Bolshoi Opera to celebrate his 90th birthday, still in impressive voice and physical shape has made the "Guinness Book of Records".

      Victor Han
      Very Best Of Kiri Te Kanawa
      Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
      • Genial, pero...
      • GREAT TE KANAWA !
      Very Best Of Kiri Te Kanawa

      Manufacturer: EMI Classics
      ProductGroup: Music
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      ASIN: B0000AHEAZ
      Release Date: 2003-09-02

      Tracks:

      1. Signore, Ascolta
      2. Ecco: Respiro Appena. Io Son L'Umile Ancella
      3. La Mamma Morta
      4. Attendo, Attendo...Addio Del Passato
      5. Je Marche Sur Tous Les Chemins...Obeissons Quand Leur Voix Appelle
      6. Depuis Le Jour
      7. Elle A Fui, La Tourterelle!
      8. Me Voila Seule...Comme Autrefois
      9. Ach, Ich Fuhl's
      10. Dich, Teure Halle
      11. Wie Nahte Mir Der Schlummer...Leise, Leise, Fromme Weise!
      12. Da Geht Er Hin, Der Aufgeblas'ne Schlechte Kerl
      13. Gluck, Das Mir Verblieb
      14. La Flute Enchantee
      15. L'Invitation Au Voyage
      16. Le Manoir De Rosemonde

      Tracks:

      1. Somebody Loves Me
      2. Love Is Here To Stay
      3. Embraceable You
      4. Summertime
      5. Long Ago And Far Away
      6. A Fine Romance
      7. The Song Is You
      8. Let's Face The Music And Dance
      9. What'll I Do?
      10. They Say It's Wonderful
      11. I've Got You Under My Skin
      12. Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye
      13. True Love
      14. I'll Be Home For Christmas
      15. Silent Night
      16. Come To The Fair
      17. The Last Rose Of Summer
      18. The Keel Row
      19. Comin' Thro' The Rye
      20. Greensleeves
      21. Danny Boy
      22. Hoki Hoki Tonu Mai
      23. Po Ata Rau (Now Is The Hour)
      24. The World You're Coming Into

      Customer Reviews:

      1 out of 5 stars Genial, pero..........2005-04-19

      Me parece que el arte vocal de Kiri posee muchas fortalezas y sòlidos atributos: brillantez, claridad, riqueza de colores, excelente fraseo, perfecta colocación y afinación, expresividad. Sin embargo, también carece de una mejor respiración para poder contrarrestar el excesivo vibrato que aplica a su canto. Sobre algunas de las obras interpretadas, recomiendo: Der Rosenkavalier: Schwarzkopf; Wagner: Kirsten Flagstad.

      5 out of 5 stars GREAT TE KANAWA !.......2004-02-19

      THIS IS A GODD OVERVIEW OF KIRI TE KANAWA`S TALENT,THIS COMPILATION INCLUDES GREAT OPERA ARIAS,AMERICAN SONGBOOK CLASSICS,MAORI SONGS AND MORE,DIGITALLY REMASTERED. REALLY ENJOYABLE.
      No Excess Is Absurd
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        Magic Hour
        Manufacturer: Twisted Village
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B000008O44
        Release Date: 1995-04-16

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        1. Isn't a Way
        2. Always Leaving Never
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        4. After Tomorrow
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        Light Music from the Silver Screen
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          Light Music from the Silver Screen
          Various Artists
          Manufacturer: Guild
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B0006OR152
          Release Date: 2005-01-17

          Tracks:

          1. Early One Morning [From Spring in Park Lane] - Robert Farnon Orchestra
          2. Song of the Mountains [From the Glass Mountain] - Sidney Torch & His Orchestra
          3. Dancing in the Dark [From The Band Wagon] - Adolph Deutsch, MGM Studio Orchestra
          4. Adoration [From Lili] - MGM Studio Orchestra, Hans Sommer
          5. Call of Faraway Hills [From Shane]
          6. Beggar's Theme [From Last Holiday] - Charles Williams & His Concert Orchestr,
          7. Seascape [From Western Approaches] - The London Symphony Orchestra, Muir Mathieson
          8. Theme [From the Man Between] - Dave Shand, Cyril Stapleton Orchestra
          9. Dedication [From Idol of Paris] - Mischa Spoliansky, Sidney Torch
          10. Violetera [From City Lights]
          11. Theme [From This Man Is Mine]
          12. Men of Arnhem - March [From Theirs Is the Glory] - Muir Mathieson
          13. Romance [From the Magic Bow] - Reginald Leopold,
          14. Quebec Concerto [From Whispering City] - Charles Williams & His Concert Orchestr,
          15. Valse Grise [From le Carnet de Bal] - Sidney Torch & His Orchestra
          16. Throughout the Years [From Flesh and Blood] - Charles Williams & His Concert Orchestr,
          17. Vision d'Amour [From Woman to Woman] - George Melachrino
          18. Hour of Meditation [From Twenty-Four Hours of a Woman's Life] - Sidney Torch & His Orchestra
          19. Saga of Odette [From Odette] - Charles Williams & His Concert Orchestr,
          20. Danse S'Extase [From No Orchids for Miss Blandish] - Melachrino Orchestra, George Melachrino
          21. Mansell Concerto [From "The Woman's Angle"] - Arthur Sandford, Charles Williams & His Concert Orchestr,
          22. Gaelic Fantasia [From Saints and Sinners]

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