Papillon [Import]

Product Description
2004 reissue of the Italian progressive rock act's 1973 album, features 16 tracks including 2 bonus tracks, 'Tanto Amore' & 'Papillon' (English Version). Si-Wan Records.

Papillon,Latte E Miele,Si-Wan,Pop,Rock/Pop

Average customer rating: A Must have if you're a cello lover Sublime performances of some too-oft overlooked chamber gems this CD is a real pleasure Add this to your collection

Fauré: Complete Works for Cello Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Duets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Fauré, Gabriel | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Cello | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Classical Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Classical Instrumental 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: Cello World Fauré: Piano Quintets Fauré: Piano Quartets Fauré: Violin Sonatas Fauré: Requiem, Op. 48; Pelléas et Mélisande, Suite, Op. 80; Pavane, Op. 50 ASIN: B000003FTT Release Date: 1995-04-11

Tracks:

1. Romance, Op. 69 in A
2. Elegie, Op. 24
3. Sonata No. 1, Op. 109 In D Minor: Allegro
4. Sonata No. 1, Op. 109 In D Minor: Andante
5. Sonata No. 1, Op. 109 In D Minor: Final: Allegro commodo
6. Allegretto moderato For Two Cellos
7. Serenade, Op. 98
8. Sicilienne, Op. 78
9. Papillon, Op. 77
10. Sonata No. 2, Op. 117 In G Minor: Allegro
11. Sonata No. 2, Op. 117 In G Minor: Andante
12. Sonata No. 2, Op. 117 In G Minor: Allegro vivo
13. Original Version Of Romance, Op. 69: Andante - Francis Grier

Customer Reviews:

A Must have if you're a cello lover.......2006-11-26

Faure's cello works feature great melodies. Isserlis' performance features great sensitivity to the music's form and wonderful use of technique. He is also one of the best when it comes to French chamber music in general. In my studies on the violin I am most familiar/exposed/trained-in with works from this period by French composers, so when I compare any other performances I would have to say this CD is my pick. One of my all-time favorite records, this CD is beautiful and satisfying to listen to on any given day, any given time. I have three copies of this CD because I keep "losing" my primary copy, and I am fine with having paid for it three times.

Sublime performances of some too-oft overlooked chamber gems.......2006-01-07

When listening to any music, but classical music in particular, I live by the advice of some wise old public radio announcer (who I suspect also read Aaron Copland's bible on "What To Listen For In Music"): A great musical album is the combined product of 1.) well-written music, 2.) impeccably performed, and 3.) flawlessly recorded.

Well, here's Exhibit A.

This RCA recording of Steven Isserlis (mostly with pianist Pascal Devoyon) performing the cello works of Gabriel Faure is remarkable. It's truly unfortunate that most casual listeners of classical music are only familiar with Faure's "Dolly", "Requiem", or perhaps some of his fine piano compositions (of which there are many), because he has a fine catalog of other chamber works (violin sonatas, trios, quartets, quintets [stunning!] etc.), as well as some great orchestral works and songs.

His compositional style which combines typical French Impressionistic coloring with lush Romantic styling is clearly evident on these beautiful, playful, emotional cello works. Isserlis gives each piece his individual attention, and his phrasing seems effortless and spot on. The trademark tone of his cello is perfectly mic'd and reproduced here on this recording.

You'll love every minute of this brilliant album. It has that certain something that makes it stand out from the rest of your library as a special musical experience that you'll want to keep revisiting over and over (at the unfortunate expense of some worthy competitors in your collection!).

This is a "Top Ten" cd in my personal collection of over 800 classical cd's. You can't go wrong here, folks.

I value interesting music that is played and recorded well. This cd's rating was based on:
Music quality = 9.6/10; Performance = 9.7/10; Production = 9.5/10; CD length = 10/10.
Overall score weighted on my proprietary scale = 9.6 ("5 stars")

this CD is a real pleasure.......2005-10-08

Faure's compositions on this disc are consistently great works in his usual vein of subtle beauty. Isserlis has big, rich tone and the piano accompianist does a nice job. The sound is top notch. This is well worth your money and if you are not familiar with Faure it would be a great place to start. Any comment that these pieces sound alike is true only in that a cello and piano are involved. The pieces themselves have obviously varied musical content.

Add this to your collection.......1999-06-08

Although the pieces start to sound alike, the melodies are gorgeous and the piano/cello arrangements are sublime. Great for an evening of solitude, romance, or a cocktail party.

Average customer rating: Lovely An unexpected glimpse of happiness. Enchanting recital of French Melodies Nuit d'toiles - Melodies Francaises/ Gens, Vignoles An Outstanding Vocal Performance

Véronique Gens - Nuit d'étoiles (Mélodies Française) / Vignoles Gabriel Fauré , Claude Debussy , Francis Poulenc , Véronique Gens , and Roger Vignoles Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Fauré, Gabriel | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Poulenc | Poulenc, Francis | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Debussy | Debussy, Claude | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Debussy, Claude | ( D ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Fauré, Gabriel | ( F ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Poulenc, Francis | ( P ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: Véronique Gens ~ Berlioz - Les Nuits d'été · La mort de Cléopatre Poulenc - Melodies / Ameling · Gedda · W. Parker · Sénéchal · Souzay · Baldwin Reneé Fleming & Jean-Yves Thibaudet - Night Songs (Fauré, Debussy, Marx, Strauss, Rachmaninov) Tragédiennes Joseph Canteloube: Chants d'Auvergne ASIN: B00003ZKR9 Release Date: 2000-04-11

Tracks:

1. Apres un reve, Op. 7 No. 1
2. Sylvie, Op. 7 No. 3
3. Au bord de l'eau, Op. 8 No. 1
4. Lydia, Op. 4 No. 2
5. Le papillon et la fleur, Op. 1 No.1
6. Mandoline, Op. 58 No. 1: 5 Melodies de Venise
7. Clair de lune, Op. 46, No. 2
8. Les berceaux, Op. 23 No. 1
9. 3 Chansons de Bilitis: I. La flute de Pan
10. 3 Chansons de Bilitis: II. La chevelure
11. 3 Chansons de Bilitis: III. Le tombeau des Naiades
12. Fetes galantes: I. En sourdine
13. Fetes galantes: II. Fantoches
14. Fetes galantes: III. Clair de lune
15. Nuit d'etoiles
16. Beau soir
17. Fleur des bles
18. La Belle au bois dormant
19. Noel des enfants qui n'ont plus de maison
20. BANALITES: I. Chanson d'Orkenise
21. BANALITES: II. Hotel
22. BANALITES: III. Fagnes de Wallonie
23. BANALITES: IV. Voyage a Paris
24. BANALITES: V. Sanglots
25. 2 Melodies de Guillaume Apollinaire: I. Montparnasse
26. 2 Melodies de Guillaume Apollinaire: II. Hyde Park
27. Les chemins de l'amour - valse chantee

Customer Reviews:

Lovely.......2005-08-30

I recommend this to any art-song lover, and really, anybody at all. Gens does an excellent performance of a great collection of beautiful French songs. Her voice is enjoyable all the way, she has great expression, and a convincing mastery of the genre.

An unexpected glimpse of happiness........2001-07-21

Stendhal wrote that "the sight of anything extremely beautiful, in nature or in art, brings back the memory of what one loves, with the speed of lightning. That is, ... all that is beautiful and sublime in the world takes part in the beauty of what one loves, and this unexpected glimpse of happiness immediately fills the eyes with tears. This is how love of the beautiful and love give each other life." This is what Ms. Gens will do to you when you listen to this CD.

Enchanting recital of French Melodies.......2000-07-07

This is a most enjoyable release, all the more so because Veronique Gens, who is generally considered a baroque specialist on the lyric stage, may well be a torch-bearer of the elusive art of the French song in the coming decades. The voice of Gens, which is solid and well-integrated with an alluring dash of vibrancy embedded therein, is eminently suited to the repertoire represented in this new Virgin Classics release. Her secure technique (just a hint of strain in one or two high notes) also renders it possible for her to fine down her voice in the ending of phrases to a charming effect. Being a native French speaker certainly helps, too. Although hers is perhaps not the most strongly-etched of readings, she is able to inflect the text intelligently, and her subtle but heart-felt stresses on particular words not only serve to illuminate the poetic prose, but also meld beautifully with the notes that she sing.

The CD opens with songs by Faure, and while Gens may not possess the charm and naturalness of utterance of Maggie Teyte, whose recordings of Faure's songs are, in the opinion of this reviewer, unsurpassable, she can conjure up the right kind of feeling for every song as no one can. Her tempo for the popular "Apres un reve" is a trifle too laid back. Yet, she conveys to perfection the dream-like quality of the song, as well as the sense of confusion and regret at awakening. Her singing of "Le papillon et la fleur" is delightfully vivid, and her evocation of the feeling of sadness being kept in restraint in "Les berceaux" makes the performance both intimate and touching.

The Debussy group is no less impressive. Despite the innovative idiom in which most of these songs are composed, Gens is able bring them off effortlessly and stylishly. She is in total command whether in the serenity of "Beau soir", the romanticism of "Nuit d'etoiles", the rustic charm of "Fleur des bles", or the harrowing grimness of "Noel des enfants qui n'ont plus de maison", the last one composed when Debussy was being haunted by the atrocities of the Great War. In "Fetes galantes I", although the vocal and piano parts are often independent of each other, Gens's remarkable interpretation succeeds in unifying the two strands into a picturesque and colourful whole. The "3 Chansons de Bilitis", which are composed very much in the style of PELLEAS ET MELISANDE, also find an ideal interpreter in Gens where, blessed with a keen sense of rhythm, she succeeds in propelling the texts forward with musical grace and dramatic import. She would surely make a wonderful Melisande.

The Poulenc is equally fine. The young soprano is able to do full justice to the diverse moods in "Banalites", which, according to Olivier Opdebeeck, who penned the CD notes, is composed in a "part-melancholy, part-joyful tone with a barb of irony which the composer identified in the poet". The "2 Melodies de Guillaume Apollinaire" are sharply contrasted, one (Montparnasse) languid and brooding and the other (Hyde Park) gusty and piquant. Gens's singing of "Les chemins de l'amour", a cross between a Viennese waltz and a cabaret song, is loveliness itself and provides a delicious end to an enchanting recital.

The major reservation that this reviewer has involves the accompaniment of Roger Vignoles. While he is able to provide secure support for the singer, his playing is uncharacterful and even bland. Besides, the piano tone seems to be rather thin at times. Nonetheless, this should not detract one from the sensuous beauty of Gens's performance. This reviewer hopes that Virgin Classics would be encouraged by the success of this release so that they can present this most promising singer in further volumes of French songs by, say, Chausson, Ravel and Duparc.

Nuit d'toiles - Melodies Francaises/ Gens, Vignoles.......2000-06-13

Not being a professional, but loving the genre of French melodies I'll avoid technical commentary; I have become a collector of these in recent years and find this one extremely satifying and appreciate the variety this CD presents.

An Outstanding Vocal Performance.......2000-05-01

This ranks as one of the very best recordings of French 'melodies' that I have yet heard. Unlike most other singers, Gens gives the words drama and meaning. Too many singers perform these works in a detached 'artistic' manner that often makes them all sound almost alike. I say this not to belittle Gens' voice (which is superb), but to indicate that this disk will take you beyond the 'standard' interpretations of these works. I had a chance to compare one of the melodies with another recent recording by Schafer, another singer whom I respect Both were being featured in a local record store. It was hard to realize they were actually singing the same piece. I recently saw Gens perform much of the same program at a recital in NYC. This was the best recital I had heard in a very long time (I go to many). The disk is almost as good. It suffers a bit from a very unnatural recorded sound: the microphone is much too close to the singer and the piano is much too forward. Also the accompaniest in NYC was clearly better. Nevertheless, it would be hard to find a better recorded performance. The more I listen to the disk, the less I notice these drawbacks. The choice of repetoire is also well done. I particularly liked the Debussy 'Trois chansons de Bilitis.' She ends with 'Les chemins de l'amour' which Poulenc wrote for Jean Anouilh's play 'Leaocadia'. This has become very popular outside the normal recital circuit. If you get only one disk of French melodies, this is the one to get.

Average customer rating: Awesome Set! Elmer Bernstein Film Music Collection Overall a strong Goldsmith sampler Jerry Goldsmith - 40 years of pleasure Almost the perfect compilation

Jerry Goldsmith: 40 Years of Film Music Jerry Goldsmith Manufacturer: Silva America ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Star Trek | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Essential Elmer Bernstein Film Music Collection The Music of John Williams: 40 Years of Film Music Epics: The History of the World According to Hollywood John Barry: The Collection Paramount 90th Anniversary Collection: Scores ASIN: B0009KIYDG Release Date: 2005-08-09

Tracks:

1. Blue Max, The
2. Blue Max, The
3. Blue Max, The
4. Blue Max, The
5. Blue Max, The
6. The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: Doctor Kildare / Room 222 / Waltons, The / Barnaby Jones / Television Themes Medley
7. In Harm's Way
8. The Sandpebbles: Chinatown / Patch Of Blue, A / Poltergeist / Papillon / Wind And The Lion, The / Motion Pictures Medley
9. Generals, The
10. Tora! Tora! Tora!
11. Wild Rovers, The
12. Pursuit
13. Wind And The Lion, The

Tracks:

1. QB VII
2. QB VII
3. QB VII
4. QB VII
5. QB VII
6. Waltons, The
7. Papillon
8. Police Story
9. Omen, The
10. Capricorn One
11. Swarm, The
12. Boys From Brazil, The
13. , The (First) Great Train Robbery
14. Alien
15. Star Trek The Motion Picture

Tracks:

1. Masada
2. Poltergeist
3. First Blood - Rambo II
4. Twilight Zone: The Movie
5. Under Fire
6. Under Fire
7. Under Fire
8. Under Fire
9. Gremlins
10. Baby - Secret Of The Lost Legend
11. Legend
12. Lionheart
13. Rambo III
14. Total Recall

Tracks:

1. Star Trek Voyager
2. Basic Instinct
3. Russia House, The
4. Gremlins II
5. Medicine Man
6. Shadow, The
7. Forever Young
8. First Knight
9. Powder
10. Airforce One
11. L.A. Confidential
12. Mummy, The
13. Haunting, The

Album Description

Jerry Goldsmith's death in 2004 marked the end of one of the greatest careers in film composing. This lavish 57 track 4 CD set traces the path of his astonishing achievements and includes recordings conducted by Goldsmith himself. Featuring The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, The Philharmonia Orchestra, The National Philharmonic Orchestra, and The Daniel Caine Orchestra. Includes over 280 minutes of music.

Customer Reviews:

Awesome Set!.......2007-07-01

I am a huge fan of Jerry Goldsmith. They did a great job preserving his vision. I can listen to this collection for hours. Great music!

Elmer Bernstein Film Music Collection.......2006-11-03

This is compilation of hit film music from one of the greatest composers in motion pictures. What is surprising though is the music not included like the Ghost And The Darkness, the 13th Warrior, Rudy and others. To be sure, 4 discs are not enough for a composure of this stature. THe recording, however, is an "engineering masterpiece" which makes the music even more enjoyable than when you first heard it at the movies. When are we ging to get the music that was omittd from this compilaton?

Overall a strong Goldsmith sampler.......2006-04-11

Okay, this is a CD review, so the focus is on music, but I've got to say this first: this has got to be a contender for the ugliest cover art ever. I mean, come on...instead of a tribute to the composer, the cover looks like someone spilled a glass of merlot over a NASA photo.

Fortunately, even an ugly cover will not ruin good music. And the good news is that I'd say about 75 percent of the music is good....and on a 4 cd set, that's a lot. Like other Silva compilations, the strength of this compilation is the variety. There are selections from the big releases (Star Trek, Omen, Rambo), but there is also a healthy dose of tracks from the smaller releases(Under Fire, Lionheart, The Swarm).

Two examples come to mind. Capricorn One and The Great Train Robbery are two movies that are not exactly household names today, but are dominated by two of Goldmith's finest main themes. The City of Prague Philharmonic come through with terrific renditions. And there are plenty of other strong performances...a few being concert versions conducted by Goldsmith himself. Suprisingly, "The Wind and the Lion" works, which is no small accomplishment given the ferentic original performance of "Raisuli Attacks".

It's not a complete success. A few of the performances fall flat, particularly some of the more inventive scores. Total Recall is just bad, mangling the performance with poor percussion and synthesizer choices to boot. Also a letdown is the Klingon Attack from the first Star Trek movie. The Prague Philhamonic attempt doesn't sound bad--it's just that once you've heard the original soundtrack's "blaster beam" with enough bass to rattle your teeth...well let's just say Silva's version is a little tinny in comparison.

But I shouldn't dwell on the negative. Overall, this is a strong sampler of Goldsmith's variety. There are plenty of quality performances here, and despite a few omissions (noticeably Planet of the Apes)this is a very good release from Silva.

Jerry Goldsmith - 40 years of pleasure.......2006-02-22

It was wonderful to hear Mr. Goldsmith's music that went all the way back to The Man from UNCLE, The Waltons, Dr Kildare, etc. And then to hear his music up to the present. The man was a genius!

Almost the perfect compilation.......2005-12-31

Age has its value.... This sweeping collection of compositions brings back so many great memories. This collection shows how significant Goldsmith was for both the movie screen and the small screen. With such a grand collection, every reader can be assured that at least one movie or TV program they like or remember had Goldsmith's contribution. It was an amazing life and the collection well worth having.

However, as sweepig as it is, there are a few holes in the selection. "First Contact", one of the sweetest and richest compositions from the Star Trek is absent. "The Ghost and the Darkness" is missing and the "Medicine Man" music should include the theme song. By dwelling on several selections from the Blue Max, these were squeezed out. Three full and important movie themes got the axe.

However, all but "The Ghost and the Darkness" are readily available and not overly expensive as is the "Ghost" CD. This is a must have for the TV and movie music fan.

Before there was Hans Solo there was Napolean Solo, before ER there was Dr. Kildare. Jerry Goldsmith IS Sci-Fi. "Resistance is futile.. you MUST assimilate this CD collection."

Average customer rating: Valuable compendium Rareties available on CD at last! Heavenly WHO ELSE CAN SING LIKE THIS TODAY?

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Customer Reviews:

Valuable compendium.......2007-01-24

This set is extremely valuable, not only as an overview of Dame Joans career but because it contains three complete LP sets that have been very hard to find. The sets are the 2 LP French opera (operetta) set, the Mozart album and the Wagner album. Although some of these do not show her to her best advantage (the Wagner set) they all have some very beautiful things and the French items are superb. The annotations and photos are interesting as well and there are some piano songs with Bonynge that are released here for the first time along with a scene from a live Covent Garden Norma.

Rareties available on CD at last!.......2006-03-29

While Joan Sutherland has recorded a number of impressive aria collections throughout the many years of her recording career, they tend to get lost in the shuffle of the countless reissues Decca/London has endlessly repackaged. While some of the original collections have appeared intact on CD--"The Art of the Prima Donna," "The Age of Bel Canto," "Love Live Forever" (her operetta collection that was originally titled "The Golden Age of Operetta"), to name a few--others are currently represented in the CD catalogue by only a few selections on discs that also include excerpts from complete opera recordings or duplicates of selections from other original collections. As a result, it has been impossible to assemble a CD collection of her recordings without a LOT of duplication, and some of the most interesting collections are still unavailable (e.g. "Command Performance" and "Serate Musicale").

While this newest set does include a lot of bits of this and that, ranging from her very first LPs to excerpts from complete recordings most Sutherland fans already have and a few "live" performances, what is perhaps most significant about it is that it features the complete contents of the "Sutherland Sings Wagner" LP--a real repertoire departure for her--and the double-LP album called "French Opera Gala" (in the U.S.--the British title was "Romantic French Arias"), neither of which, to the best of my knowledge, has been available on CD before. "Opera News" magazine once ran an article in which they asked various stars to name the one album that they felt best represented their artistry for future generations, and Dame Joan selected the "French Opera Gala," so for Sutherland fans, this is a long-awaited treat.

I'm not going to waste space saying how miraculous I consider Dame Joan's artistry. If you are familiar with her work already, you know whether you adore her or not; and if you aren't, this massive set is probably not the best place to start (that would be "The Art of the Prima Donna" album that introduced her to most listeners decades ago)--especially since this newest set doesn't contain the lyrics, a must for newcomers. Let's hope Decca/London gets around to releasing the rest of her recordings intact instead of endlessly scrambling and repackaging the same selections over and over.

Heavenly.......2006-01-31

I first heard of Dame Sutherland while on the internet while listening to a internet radio station. I was instantly a fan, her control, technique, and tone is perfectly executed and rivals the equally fantastic Maria Callas. She has a powerful voice and presence that will evoke every emotion from her listeners. Highly recommended to all Opera Diva fans.

WHO ELSE CAN SING LIKE THIS TODAY?.......2005-04-10

This is Decca's second multi disc evaluation of this fantastic singer's long career and many recordings. True that a lot on the first set is duplicated here, but there are a few exceptions here and there that make it a worthy addition. Of particular interest are the very early items of Handel and Italian baroque arias, some forgotten song recordings and a live performance of the duet from Norma. It can't be said too many times - who can sing like this today? For sheer vocalism it's hard to find anyone on the same wavelength. This set will give very young opera goers an idea of what they missed.

Average customer rating: Disappointing

Fauré - The Complete Songs, Vol. 4 ~ Dans un parfum de roses Jean-Paul Fouchécourt , Felicity Lott , Gabriel Fauré , Graham Johnson , Stephen Varcoe , Geraldine McGreevy , and Jennifer Smith Manufacturer: Hyperion UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Fauré, Gabriel | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Incidental Music | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Gabriel Fauré: The Complete Songs, Vol. 3 Fauré: The Complete Songs, Vol. 2: Un paysage choisi Faure: Complete Songs 1 - Au bord de l'eau The Songs of Henri Duparc L'Invitation au Voyage: Mélodies from La belle époque ASIN: B000BJ7BMA Release Date: 2005-12-13

Customer Reviews:

Disappointing.......2006-08-10

Faure's songs are exquisite. Unfortunately, this album does not show them in the best light. Three of the five singers - Felicity Lott, Stephen Varcoe and Jennifer Smith - are closer to sixty than fifty, and they sound it. Geraldine McGreevy and Jean-Paul Fouchecourt provide a mere nine (out of 28) tracks of compensation, but nearly 24 minutes of Jennifer Smith wavering through La chanson d'Eve is almost too much.
Buy this if you have the other three, just to complete the set.

Average customer rating: Millenium Prayer Godless radio stations tried to silence this song! The Millennium Prayer

Millennium Prayer Cliff Richard Manufacturer: Papillon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | CD Singles | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000046RUZ Release Date: 1999-12-10

Tracks:

1. Millennium Prayer
2. Two Worlds

Album Details

'millennium Prayer' is the Lords Prayer Set to the Music of 'auld Lang Syne'.

Customer Reviews:

Millenium Prayer.......2001-09-15

I loved this version of the Lord's Prayer the first time I heard it on the radio. It is very moving. I bought it for two of my friends and they loved this beautiful version also.

Godless radio stations tried to silence this song!.......2001-08-19

I am glad you offer this CD with the Millenium Prayer, the greatest prayer ever prayed. It is sad that many radio stations in Great Britain and Germany refused to play this song because it was "too religious". This is a fantastic song and any radio station that refuses to play it is cheating their audience out of a special experience. I wish more popular artists would have the guts to out themselves as Christian believers as Cliff Richard did. Praise God!

Ingo Breuer

The Millennium Prayer.......2000-11-11

When I heard the Millennium Prayer on the Radio, I fell in love with it. This song has been the most requested song on our local Christian radio station. Great melody and words from The Lords Prayer makes ones hair stand up on the back of your neck. Worth a buy for you and your kids to listen to!!!

Average customer rating: Fantastic Fournier

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Tracks:

1. Cello Concerto No. 2 In D Major, H. 7b Op. 101
2. Cello Concerto In A Minor, Op. 129
3. Phantasiestke (3 Fantasy Pieces) For Clarinet (Or Cello Or Violin) & Piano, Op
4. Variations On A Rococo Theme, For Cello & Orchestra (Or Cello & Piano) In A Majo
5. Sonata For Cello & Piano No. 1 In F Major, Op. 5/1
6. Sonata For Cello & Piano No. 2 In G Minor, Op. 5/2
7. Sonata For Cello & Piano No. 3 In A Major, Op. 69
8. Sonata For Cello & Piano No. 4 In C Major, Op. 102/1
9. Sonata For Cello & Piano No. 5 In D Major, Op. 102/2
10. Sonata For Arpeggione & Piano In A Minor, D.821
11. Pieces For Children Big And Small For Piano, 4 Hands Op. 85
12. Feldeinsamkeit ("Ich Ruhe Still Im Hohen Gren Gras"), Song For Voice & Piano,
13. Romance For Cello & Piano, Op. 69
14. Shylock, Incidental Music And Suite For Tenor & Orch., Op. 57
15. Mavra, Opera Buffa In One Act
16. Nocturne For Violin (Or Flute) & Piano
17. Melody In F, Various Arrangements, Op. 3/1
18. Introduction & Polonaise Brilliante For Cello & Piano In C Major, Op. 3
19. Song Without Words For Cello & Piano In D Major, Op. 109
20. Le Coq D'or (The Golden Cockerel; Zolotoy Petushok), Concert Suite For Orchestra
21. The Tale Of Tsar Saltan, Op. 57
22. Carnival Of The Animals, Zoological Fantasy For 2 Pianos & Ensemble
23. Berceuse, For Violin & Piano (Or Orchestra) In D Major, Op. 16
24. Tonadillas Al Estilo Antiguo, Songs (10) For Voice & Piano, H. 136
25. Goyescas (Serenata Goyesca; Dusk), For Piano, H. 63
26. La Gitana For Violin & Piano (After An 18th Century Arabo-Spanish Gypsy Song)
27. Papillon, For Cello & Piano, Op. 77
28. L' Enfant Prodigue, Sce Lyrique For Voices & Orchestra, L. 57
29. Pie En Forme De Habanera, For Solo Instrument & Keyboard (Arr.)
30. Kaddisch, Song For Voice & Piano (Modie Hraue No. 1)
31. O Mensch, Bewein' Dein' Sde Gross, Chorale Prelude For Organ (Orgel-Bhlein N
32. Herzlich Tut Mich Verlangen, Chorale Prelude For Organ, Bwv 727 (Bc K109)
33. Ich Ruf Zu Dir, Herr Jesu Christ (I), Chorale Prelude For Organ (Orgel-Bhlein
34. Nun Komm Der Heiden Heiland (I), Chorale Prelude For Organ (Orgel-Bhlein No. 1
35. Sonata For Cello & Continuo In C Major, G. 6 (Six Sonatas No. 2)

Customer Reviews:

Fantastic Fournier.......2004-02-16

On this 4CD EMI Import, the great cellist Pierre Fournier performs a variety of orchestral and chamber recordings, recorded primarily in mono from the 1940s and early 50s. There are three orchestral works -- Haydn's 2nd Concerto (Kubelik/Philharmonia, 1951), Schumann's Concerto (Sargent/Philharmonia, 1956 in stereo), and Tchaikovsky's Rococo Variations (Bigot/Lamoureux, 1941). Disc two, and half of disc three, contain Beethoven Cello Sonatas with the great Artur Schnabel, while the fourth disc features a variety of pieces, from Bach and Boccherini to Debussy and Ravel, with pianist Gerald Moore. I'm withholding a fifth star because the collection contains mostly historical recordings, though it certainly captures one of history's greatest cellists in his prime. With that being said, "Les Introuvables de Pierre Fournier" is a must buy for cello entusiasts.

Average customer rating: Interpretación Exquisita You must buy this! Very, very, very (did I mention Very?) good!

Chanson D'Amour King's Singers Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Brahms | Brahms, Johannes | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Fauré, Gabriel | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Purcell, Henry | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Schubert | Schubert, Franz | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Robert Schumann | Schumann, Robert | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Purcell, Henry | Composers | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music King's Singers | ( K ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Partsongs | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music A Cappella | Folk | 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 Musicals | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: The King's Singers Original Debut Recording The Kings Singers - New Day The King"s Singers: English Renaissance Watching the White Wheat: Folk Songs of the British Isles; King's Singers The Beatles Connection: The King's Singers ASIN: B000003FD0 Release Date: 1993-03-09

Tracks:

1. Chanson d'amour
2. Now Those Days Are Gone
3. La valse a mille temps (The Waltz In 1000-Time)
4. Con amores, la mia madre (With Loving, My Mother)
5. Who is Sylvia?
6. Chitarra d'amor (Guitar of Love)
7. I Get Along Without You Very Well
8. All I Ask Of You
9. Dein Herzlein mild (Your Gentle Heart)
10. My Romance
11. She's Like The Swallow
12. Quand tu dors pres de moi (When You Sleep Next To Me)
13. Love's Philosophy
14. Alice In Wonderland
15. Plaisir d'amour (The Pleasure Of Love)
16. If Music Be The Food Of Love
17. Le Papillon et la fleur (The Butterfly and the Flower)
18. Lydia
19. Phyllis Is My Only Joy
20. Wenn ich in deinen Augen seh' (When I Look Into Your Eyes)
21. Down With Love

Customer Reviews:

Interpretación Exquisita.......2001-12-28

Es dificil dejar de sentir admiración por este extraordinario ensamble vocal Inglés. Su capacidad interpetativa es amplísima y la forma en que sus voces se acoplan es inmaculada.En este disco interpretan arreglos de canciones de amor (y tambien de desamor) de diferentes épocas y compositores.TODO el disco es una mágnifica experiencia musical :el humor de "Chitarra d'amor",la belleza de "She's like the swallow" o el dulce desencanto de "Quand tu dors près de moi"; mencionando algunos ejemplos.
La unica objeción que tengo es que el no esten integrados todos los textos en el librillo del CD.
Yo recomendaría a cualquier amante de la música a escuchar este CD lo mas pronto posible.

You must buy this!.......2001-02-22

There's not much I can say about this album. It's perfect. Completely a cappella, it shows off everything that make the King's Singers one of the world's most masterful vocal ensembles. My two personal favorite tracks are "She's Like the Swallow" and "If Music Be the Food of Love." The solo on "She's Like the Swallow," a sad Canadian folksong, is very beautiful. Tracks such as "La valse a mille temps" and "Down With Love" add a certain amount of humor to the collection.I do not regret purchasing this album in any way. It represents some of the best work that the King's Singers have to offer. You must buy it.

Very, very, very (did I mention Very?) good!.......1999-10-22

A wonderful selection, beautifully performed! Some of these songs I have wanted to hear and own for so long!

An Silvia (Schubert) = Who is Sylvia: they sing a voice-only arrangement that is arguably an improvement of Schubert (okay, pax, you purists). As you may know, this is a setting by Schubert of a poem by Shakespeare. It is just marvellous.

In my estimation, this CD is worth getting for Sylvia alone.

Arch

Average customer rating: Le parfum d'extase Superb chansoms. Superb Ameling. Buy It. Great!!! A delightful programme Limpid, refined, elegant music.

Fauré - Mélodies / Souzay · Ameling · Baldwin Gabriel Fauré , Gérard Souzay , Elly Ameling , and Dalton Baldwin Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Fauré, Gabriel | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Incidental Music | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Debussy - Mélodies / Ameling · Mesplé · Command · Souzay · von Stade · Baldwin Poulenc - Melodies / Ameling · Gedda · W. Parker · Sénéchal · Souzay · Baldwin Susan Graham - La Belle Époque (The Songs of Reynaldo Hahn) Artistry of Elly Ameling (Coll) A French Song Companion ASIN: B000002S30 Release Date: 1992-01-23

Tracks:

1. Le papillon et la fleur: Le Papillon et la fleur, Op. 1, No. 1
2. Mai: Mai, Op. 1, No. 2
3. Reve d'amour: Reve d'amour, Op. 5, No. 2
4. Dans les ruines d'une abbaye: Dans les ruines d'une abbaye, Op. 2, No. 1
5. Les Matelots: Les Matelots, Op. 2, No. 2
6. Lydia: Lydia, Op. 4, No. 2
7. Hymne: Hymne, Op. 7, No. 2
8. Seule: Seule, Op. 3, No. 1
9. L'absent: L'Absent, Op. 5, No. 3
10. L'Aurore: L'Aurore, Op. posthume
11. La Rancon: La Rancon, Op. 8, No. 2
12. Chant d'automne: Chant d'automne, Op. 5, No. 2
13. Aubade: Aubade, Op. 6, No. 1
14. Tristesse: Tristesse, Op. 6, No. 2
15. Chanson du pecheur (Lamento): Chanson du pecheur (Lamento), Op. 5, No. 1
16. Barcarolle: Barcarolle, Op. 7, No. 3
17. 2 Duos pour deux sopranos: I Puisqu'ici-bas, Op. 10, No. 1
18. 2 Duos pour deux sopranos: II Tarentelle, Op. 10, No. 2
19. Ici-bas !: Ici-bas !, Op. 8, No. 3
20. Au bord de l'eau: Au bord de l'eau, Op. 8, No. 1
21. Serenade toscane: Serenade toscane, Op. 3, No. 2
22. Apres Un Reve: Apres un reve, Op. 7, No. 1
23. Sylvie: Sylvie, Op. 6, No. 3
24. Le Voyageur: Le Voyageur, Op. 18, No. 2
25. Automne, Op. 18, No. 3

Tracks:

1. Poemes d'un jour, Op. 21: 1. Rencontre
2. Poemes d'un jour, Op. 21: 2.Toujours
3. 3. Adieu
4. Nell, Op. 18, No. 1
5. Les berceaux: Les Berceaux, Op. 23, No. 1
6. Notre amour: Notre amour, Op. 23, No. 2
7. Le Secret: Le Secret, Op. 23, No. 3
8. Chanson d'amour: Chanson d'amour, Op. 27, No. 1
9. La Fee aux chansons: La Fee aux chansons, Op. 27, No. 1
10. Aurore: Aurore, Op. 39, No. 1
11. Fleur jetee: Fleur jetee, Op. 39, No. 2
12. Le Pays des reves: Le Pays des reves, Op. 39, No. 3
13. Les Roses d'lspahan: Les Roses d'lspahan, Op. 39, No. 4
14. Nocturne: Nocturne, Op. 43, No. 2
15. Les Presents: Les Presents, Op. 46, No. 1
16. Clair de Lune: Clair de lune, Op. 46, No. 2
17. Larmes: Larmes, Op. 51, No. 1
18. Au Cimetiere: Au Cimetiere, Op. 51, No. 2
19. 2 Cantiques: 1. En Priere
20. 2 Cantiques: 2. Noel, Op. 43, No. 1
21. SPLEEN: Spleen, Op. 51, No. 3
22. La Rose: La Rose, Op. 51, No. 4
23. Chanson de Shylock: Chanson de Shylock, Op. 57, No. 1
24. Madrigal de Shylock: Madrigal de Shylock, Op. 57, No. 2
25. 5 Melodies: 1. Mandoline
26. 5 Melodies: 2. En sourdine
27. 5 Melodies: 3. Green
28. 5 Melodies: 4. A Clymene
29. 5 Melodies: 5. C'est l'extase
30. Serenade du Bourgeois gentilhomme

Tracks:

1. La Bonne Chanson, Op. 61: 1. Une Sainte en son aureole
2. La Bonne Chanson, Op. 61: 2. Puisque l'aube grandit
3. La Bonne Chanson, Op. 61: 3. La Lune blanche luit dans les bois
4. La Bonne Chanson, Op. 61: 4. J'allais par des chemins perfides
5. La Bonne Chanson, Op. 61: 5. J'ai presque peur, en verite
6. La Bonne Chanson, Op. 61: 6. Avant que tu ne t'en ailles
7. La Bonne Chanson, Op. 61: 7. Donc, ce sera par un clair jour d'ete
8. La Bonne Chanson, Op. 61: 8. N'est-ce pas ?
9. La Bonne Chanson, Op. 61: 9. L'Hiver a cesse
10. Le Parfum imperissable: Le Parfum imperissable, Op. 76, No. 1
11. Arpege: Arpege, Op. 76, No. 2
12. Pleurs d'or, duo pour soprano et baryton: Pleurs d'or, duo pour soprano et baryton, Op. 72
13. Melisande's song: Melisande's song, Op. posthume
14. Prison: Prison, Op. 83, No. 1
15. Soir: Soir, Op. 83, No. 2
16. Dans la foret de septembre: Dans la foret de septembre, Op. 85, No. 1
17. La Fleur qui va sur l'eau: La Fleur qui va sur l'eau, Op. 85, No. 2
18. Accompagnement: Accompagnement, Op. 85, No. 3
19. Le plus doux Chemin (madrigal): Le plus doux Chemin (madrigal), Op. 87, No. 2
20. Le Ramier (madrigal): Le Ramier (madrigal), Op. 87, No. 2
21. Le Don silencieux: Le Don silencieux, Op. 92
22. Chanson: Chanson, Op. 94
23. Vocalise-etude

Tracks:

1. La Chanson d'Eve, Op. 95: 1. Paradis
2. La Chanson d'Eve, Op. 95: 2. Prima verba
3. La Chanson d'Eve, Op. 95: 3. Roses ardentes
4. La Chanson d'Eve, Op. 95: 4. Comme Dieu rayonne
5. La Chanson d'Eve, Op. 95: 5. L'aube blanche
6. La Chanson d'Eve, Op. 95: 6. Eau vivante
7. La Chanson d'Eve, Op. 95: 7. Veilles-tu, ma senteur de soleil ?
8. La Chanson d'Eve, Op. 95: 8. Dans un parfum de roses blanches
9. La Chanson d'Eve, Op. 95: 9. Crepuscule
10. La Chanson d'Eve, Op. 95: 10. O mort, poussiere d'etoiles
11. Le Jardin clos, Op. 106: 1. Exaucement
12. Le Jardin clos, Op. 106: 2. Quand tu plonges tes yeux dans mes yeux
13. Le Jardin clos, Op. 106: 3. La messagere
14. Le Jardin clos, Op. 106: 4. Je me poserai sur ton coeur
15. Le Jardin clos, Op. 106: 5. Dans la Nymphee
16. Le Jardin clos, Op. 106: 6. Dans la penombre
17. Le Jardin clos, Op. 106: 7. Il m'est cher, amour, le bandeau
18. Le Jardin clos, Op. 106: 8. Inscription sur le sable
19. Mirages, Op. 113: 1. Cygne sur l'eau
20. Mirages, Op. 113: 2. Reflets dans l'eau
21. Mirages, Op. 113: 3. Jardin nocturne
22. Mirages, Op. 113: 4. Danseuse
23. C'est la paix !: C'est la paix !, Op. 114
24. L'Horizon chimerique, Op. 118: 1. La ber es infinie
25. L'Horizon chimerique, Op. 118: 2. Je me suis embarque
26. L'Horizon chimerique, Op. 118: 3. Diane Selene
27. L'Horizon chimerique, Op. 118: 4. Vaisseaux, nous vous aurons aimes

Customer Reviews:

Le parfum d'extase.......2007-05-18

This 4-CD set receives five stars from me in spite of some flaws. I'll outline those flaws first.

Firstly (a flaw to me, perhaps not to others), I'm not very fond of Gérard Souzay's voice and vocal approach. He frequently sounds blustery and the timbre does not really appeal to me. Yet his commitment to these beautiful songs is impeccable, and he has a wealth of experience, beautifully authentic French (of course!) and occasionally the singing is very effective indeed. I agree that the "La bonne chanson" set is sensitive and moving - it's Souzay at his best. But in general... Souzay is not one of my favourite baritones.

Secondly, as other reviews have mentioned, no translations are included. However, the full text of each song is contained in the accompanying booklet, and for those who don't read French well enough to translate, there are translations on-line of all of the poems set by Fauré. I agree this is not an ideal solution, and that the boxed set would have been improved by translations.

Thirdly, one is sometimes overwhelmed by the balance of the voice compared to that of the piano - this is particularly noticeable in Souzay's singing. However, the piano is still audible. The solution is mostly to turn down the volume for one or two tracks.

Let me now explain why, in spite of the above faults, I still consider this a superb set.

Firstly, the truly lovely singing of Elly Ameling. What a gloriously pretty sound - and I mean "pretty" without any denigration whatsoever. It's not JUST pretty - it's beautiful as well. This is a lovely gleaming sound, perfectly placed, and with a wealth of intrinsic and elegant interpretation that is native to Elly Ameling's singing. She's a miracle - no matter what she sings, it sounds "sung in" and perfectly understood, perfectly interpreted. (I admit Ms Ameling's French is slightly accented at times, but it's completely understandable and very good. It doesn't impair the performance of these songs at all.)

Secondly, Dalton Baldwin's playing is sensitive and impassioned in turns - always lyrical, always attuned to the requirements of each song. What a huge amount of work must have gone into this mammoth 4-CD task!

Thirdly, these vocal compositions are exquisite. Several of them are justly famous as works of genius, and fall so delightfully upon the ear that it seems they have always existed, perfect and full of wonder... that Fauré plucked them out of semi-existence to give them reality.

Fourthly... it's 4CDs of Fauré's vocal works. For those who love French vocal music, it's an extravagant delight to have such a thorough and wide-ranging collection. For singing students, how marvellous to have such a collection to hand to help when choosing songs. For fellow singers, what joy to have all of these songs in such a fine collection in order to note details and particularly admirable points.

In short - this is a set I wouldn't be without. While it's not flawless, it's full of delights. Ameling's singing of "La rose" is one of the highlights, and Fauré's three exquisite duets are all represented here. Highly recommended.

Superb chansoms. Superb Ameling. Buy It........2007-03-01

This EMI Classics package of four CD's for the price of two (plus) is really the way I like to buy classic recordings, where the complete set covers all of a single especially interesting grouping of works. This set, like the comparable one on Debussy, is simply grand, especially, as noted by other reviewers, with the contribution of Ameling, a soprano from whom not much is heard of today, but who, in her prime, was on top of her game.

My only objection to the package is that while the notes five the French text of the songs and the author of the text, there is no translation. Otherwise, this is a super buy.

Great!!!.......2006-06-19

The music on this compilation is beautiful. It is also beautifully sung. Amelling is amazing, as always!!!

A delightful programme.......2006-01-20

Faure was a genius and his songs are some of the most beautiful ever written, being animated by the spirit of beauty itself (Ms Venus:-).)

The performers did an outstanding job singing this repertoire, and especially Elly Ameling's performance is pure *delight*
- honestly-.

I hope others will enjoy it as much as I have.

Highly recommended.

Limpid, refined, elegant music........2001-04-04

This famous set provides on 4 CDs the complete songs (mélodies, he preferred to call them) by Faure. They are entrusted to the native French baritone, the Dutch soprano, and their accompanist Dalton Baldwin, and were recorded in the early 1970s. The set is not inexpensive, so I shall try to outline its merits. The music itself is enthralling. Faure set, over a period of sixty years, texts by French poets. Limpid, refined, elegant music, it repays repetition and close listening. One reviewer has suggested that no listener will want to listen to umpteen of these mélodies in one sitting, but I have never had too much of them. If slow tempi and arpeggio accompaniments begin to pall, listen to "Nell" (CD 2, Track 4). The performers satisfy on all counts. Souzay's contribution reflect a life time's association with the music, and a tradition that goes back through his teachers to the time of Faure himself. His definitive version of "La bonne Chanson" is especially fine. If his style is more suited to the impassioned, ardent items, it balances well with the cooler, more detached singing of Elly Ameling. So that you will not be disappointed, I should also mention that translations of the texts are not provided. I also wish that the balance had been better engineered. Sometimes Souzay seems to have the microphone in his mouth, and always the piano seems too distant. These are but minor flaws, however, in a long necklace of priceless pearls.

Average customer rating: Warm, rich music

Fauré: Musique de Chambre, Vol. 1 Manufacturer: EMI Classics Imports ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Quartets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Trios | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Fauré, Gabriel | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Flute | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Cello | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Fauré: Musique de Chambre, Vol. 2 Saint-Saëns: Piano Quartet; Piano Quintet; Septet; etc. ASIN: B00008PW6E Release Date: 2003-11-04

Tracks:

1. I. Allegro Molto
2. II. Andante
3. III. Allegro Vivo
4. IV. Allegro Quasi Presto
5. I. Allegro Non Troppo
6. II. Andante
7. III. Finale: Allegro Non Troppo
8. Berceuse Pour Violon Et Piano En Re Majeur
9. Romance Pour Violon Et Piano En Si Bemol Majeur
10. Andante Pour Violon & Piano
11. Morceau De Lecture A Vue Pour Violon Et Piano
12. Sicilienne Pour Violoncelle Et Piano En Sol Mineur
13. Elegle Pour Violoncelle Et Piano En Ut Mineur

Tracks:

1. Romance Pour Violoncelle Et Piano En La Majeur
2. Ppapillon, Pour Violoncelle Et Piano En La Majeur
3. Serenade Pour Violoncelle Et Piano En Si Mineur
4. I. Allegro
5. II. Andante
6. III. Finale: Allegro Moderato
7. I. Allegro
8. II. Andante
9. III. Allegro Vivo
10. Fantaisie Pour Flute Et Piano En Ut Majeur
11. Morceau De Concours Pour Flute Et Piano En FA Majeur
12. I. Allegro Ma Non Troppo
13. II. Andantino
14. III. Allegro Vivo

Customer Reviews:

Warm, rich music.......2004-10-21

Each of these two CDs have over 75 minutes of music. Together with volume two of this series, the chamber music aficionado has the opportunity to collect all of Faure's chamber music on just 4 discs. Each disc in volume one has over 75 minutes of music and features all of Faure's violin sonatas, cello sonatas, romances, piano trio, fantasy for flute & piano, and various other other pieces with piano and violin. All pieces on this set feature the piano.

The liner notes are not first class, however, and there are only about two paragraphs of notes.

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2. Puzzle [Import]
3. Razzmatazz 04 [Import]
4. Real 50's the Big Beat
5. Real 60's R&B
6. Real 60's the Psychedelic Hits
7. Real 70's R&B
8. Real 80's R&B
9. Real 80's the Video Hits
10. Relieve the Distressed Ep [CD-single] [Import]

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