Nature's Serenade

Nature's Serenade

Nature's Serenade

ASIN: B0000DJEED

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Proficient at the four-,five-,six-, and seven-string bass. I got my big career break at an age when most boys are just beginning to think about shaving. From there I've gone on to perform with Chaka Khan, George Duke, Larry Carlton, Lee Ritenour, Bryan Ferry, David Benoit, Russ, Freeman, and The Pointer Sisters.

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Dvorák: Symphonies Nos. 1-9; In Nature; Serenade for Winds; Serenade for Strings, etc.
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Dvorák: Symphonies Nos. 1-9; In Nature; Serenade for Winds; Serenade for Strings, etc.

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ASIN: B000A6T2KI
Release Date: 2005-09-06

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great value!.......2007-06-01

I think this 7 cd set is totally worth the low price.
I can't find any review of this set of CDs online, so I did some research after I bought it.
It is the first CD release of Sir Andrew Davis's complete Dvorak's symphonies.
These recordings were made between 1978-1982 by CBS. (ADD/DDD)
SONY DSD remaster eliminated most of the early digital sound problems.
PO players produced warm and dramatic sounds.
The still young Andrew Davis did a great job adding his personal reading of the scores. I like his slower tempo treatment of Symphony No. 9.
Symphony no.1,3 and the Carnival overture are also great.
Only down side is the linear notes is too short, and lack of detail.
Dvorak's music always bring me the love for life. I hope you will enjoy it too.


Dvorák: The Masterworks [Box Set]
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ASIN: B00062FLJW
Release Date: 2004-11-30

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars breakdown by cd........2007-01-14

CD1-7:SYMPHONIES 1-9

CD8:PIANO CONCERTO

CD9:VIOLIN CONCERTO & CELLO CONCERTO

CD10-11:REQUIEM

CD12-13:STABAT MATER

CD14:PIANO TRIOS OP.90 "DUMKY" & 21

CD15:PIANO TRIOS OP.65 & 26

CD16:PIANO QUARTETS

CD17:PIANO QUINTETS

CD18:STRING QUINTETS

CD19-20:MUSIC FOR VIOLIN AND PIANO

C21:SERENADE/HAUSMUSIK

CD22-31:THE COMPLETE STRING QUARTETS

CD32:SLAVONIC DANCES OP.46 & 72

CD33:PIANO DUET SLAVONIC DANCES

CD34:PIANO DUET LEGENDS FROM THE BOHEMIAN FOREST

CD35:PIANO WORKS

CD36-37:RUSALKA

CD38-40:SYMPHONIC POEMS

4 out of 5 stars I'm not a music expert.......2005-08-25

I don't know too much about music. I own over 700 cds, but I don't play music and I don't have much experience with this music. My only point of reference was the ninth symphony, seeing as every other piece in this box set was new to me. It sounds fine, nothing wrong with it as far as I can see.

Now, here's what you'll get in this box set, seeing as Amazon does not give it a description. 40 cds! no joke, you get 40 cds in this box set. It features:
1. Complete symphonies
2. Complete symphonic poems
3. Cello concerto
4. Piano concerto
5. Violin concerto
6. Requiem
7. Stabat Mater
8. Slavonic Dances
9. Complete String quartets
10. Chamber music
11. Piano Works (solo and duet)
12. Rusalka

As far as I can tell, the only things missing are The Spectre's Bride and Jacobin. Seeing as it is 40 cds, i have not had an opportunity to listen to it, however what i have heard i have been quite satisfied with.
Sibelius: The Complete Symphonies & Tone Poems
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  • Beautiful and comprehensive compilation of Sibelius works
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Sibelius: The Complete Symphonies & Tone Poems

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ASIN: B00005MIZT
Release Date: 2001-11-20

Tracks:

  1. I: Andante, Ma Non Troppo - Allegro Energico
  2. II: Andante (Ma Non Troppo Lento)
  3. III: Scherzo: Allegro
  4. IV: Finale (Quasi Una Fantasia): Andante - Allegro Molto
  5. I: Allegretto
  6. II: Tempo Andante, Ma Rubato
  7. III: Vivacissimo - Lento E Suave - Tempo Primo - Largamente -
  8. IV: Finale: Allegro Moderato

Tracks:

  1. I: Allegro Moderato
  2. II: Andantino Con Moto, Quasi Allegretto
  3. III: Moderato - Allegro (Ma Non Tanto)
  4. I: Tempo Molto Moderato, Quasi Adagio
  5. II: Allegro Molto Vivace - Doppio Piu Lento
  6. III: Il Tempo Largo
  7. IV: Allegro

Tracks:

  1. I: Tempo Molto Moderato - Largamente - Allegro Moderato
  2. II: Andante Mosso, Quasi Allegretto
  3. III: Allegretto Molto - Un Pochettino Largamente
  4. I: Allegro Molto Moderato
  5. II: Allegretto Moderato - Poco Con Moto
  6. III: Poco Vivace
  7. IV: Allegro Molto - Allegro Assai - Doppio Piu Lento

Tracks:

  1. Adagio -
  2. Un Pochettino Meno Adagio - Vivacissimo -
  3. Poco Rallentando Al Adagio - Allegro Molto Moderato - Allegro Moderato - Vivace -
  4. Presto - Adagio - Largamente Molto - Affettuoso
  5. Cantata: Oma Maa, Op.92: 'Our Own Land'
  6. Tulen Synty, Op.32: The Origin Of Fire

Tracks:

  1. I: Introductione: Allegro Moderato
  2. II: Kullervo's Youth: Grave
  3. III: Kullervo And His Sister: Allegro Vivace
  4. IV: Kullervo Goes To Battle: Alla Marcia
  5. V: Kullervo's Death: Andante

Tracks:

  1. The Oceanides, Op.73
  2. I: Intermezzo
  3. III: Alla Marcia
  4. I: All'overtura: Grave - Allegro/II: Scena: Tempo Di Menuetto - Allegro Moderato/III: Festivo: Tempo Di Bolero
  5. Tapiola, Op.112
  6. Finlandia, Op.26
  7. Serenade No.1 in D, Op.69a
  8. Serenade No.2 in g, Op.69b (Lento Assai)

Tracks:

  1. Luonnotar, Op.70
  2. Pohjola's Daughter, Op.49
  3. En Saga, Op.9
  4. I. Nocturne
  5. II. Elegie
  6. III. Musette
  7. IV. Serenade
  8. V. Ballade
  9. The Bard, Op.64

Tracks:

  1. Spring Song, Op.16
  2. III. The Swan Of Tuonela
  3. IV. Lemminkainen's Return
  4. I. At The Castle Gate
  5. II. Melisande
  6. IIa. By The Seashore
  7. III. A Spring In The Park
  8. IV. The Three Blind Sisters
  9. V. Pastorale
  10. VI. Melisande At The Spinning-wheel
  11. VII. Entr'acte
  12. VIII. The Death Of Of Melisande
  13. Valse Triste
  14. Scene With Cranes
  15. II. The Harp
  16. III. The Maidens With Roses
  17. IV. Listen, The Robin Sings
  18. VI. Swanwhite And The Prince

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars 5 stars for the syms.......2006-03-18

with the Helsinki
3 Stars for the Bourgemouth on the poems.
But truth be told, no matter how EMPHATIC statements that his syms are not programmatic, that is fall into a logical step by step order, they are just that, very predictible.
I've given these syms 30 yrs, and lately I've lost interest.
While Schonberg, Berg, Webern, Varese were scoring creative new atonal/poloytonal works of new genius, here was Sibelius struggling with old forms, that fail to deliver anything really new. And he knew it, and bothered him to no end.
I feel there is way too much Beethoven/Bruckner(I like neither) influence in the syms for me to become a fan of the syms. I like the 1st sym "somewhat" that is I never listen to it, and small parts of the 4-7 syms. But I'm afraid I only like Sibelius pre 1905, the Kullervo, VC, tone poems. Here is where the genius of Sibelius truly lies.
The syms long ago held some interest, but lately i've moved on to Schnittke and Pettersson.
I also much prefer Vaughan Wialliams syms to all of Sibelius.
Sibelius was a genius in his element, that of representing the folk ideas of his land. His syms are like a string of ideas that lack the connective passages. IOW the whole is less than the few interesting parts.

5 out of 5 stars Beautiful and comprehensive compilation of Sibelius works.......2005-09-29

For me, this has been the year of Sibelius. Previously, I had listened to (and enjoyed) Finlandia. I also had a couple of the symphonies but hadn't listened too them but once or twice. After listening to Finlandia again, I decided to seek out more SIbelius to sample. After some searching through reviews, I settled upon this compilation of works because it offered a large variety of Sibelius and seemed to be well-received. I have been very happy with this purchase! Not only have I spent countless hours listening to each of the 8 disks in this set, the enjoyment of the music has led me to many other wonderful performances of Sibelius by other worthy conductors such as Ashkenazy and Vanska. Still, this boxed set will always be fondly remembered as the one that introduced me to the wonders of so many of these pieces.

I was immediately captured by the haunting clarinet solo that begins the first symphony. All of the symphonies, performed by the Helsinki Orchestra, are recorded in very clear digital sound -- so the solo and the pecussion accompanyment were perfectly captured. I was hooked by the first symphony, but all of the symphonies are presented clearly and with outstanding interpretations. The Helsinki Philharmonic has always had a strong affiliation with Sibelius's music, and Paavo Berglund is a renowned Sibelius conductor who has recorded three separate symphony cycles (once with the Bournemouth Symphony orchestra, the 2nd time with these recordings, and a third time with the Chamber Orchestra of Europe). The commitment felt by the conductor and orchestra comes through in these performances.

In addition to the complete symphony cycle, there are a number of other treasures. A fine version of Finlandia is accompanied by a number of truly delightful tone poems such as Tapiola, the haunting Swan of Tuonela and Lemminkainen's Return (from the Lemminkainen Suite). These tone poems were inspired by the Finnish Kalevala. Other tone poems such as the Oceanides and Spring Song were inspired by Sibelius's love of nature. All receive strong performances by Berglund conducting the Bournemouth Symphony (in analog sound that is still quite good). The violin serenades (especially no. 2) were unexpected delights. The version of Kullervo is magnificent, as is the singing in Luonnotar and Oma maa. This set is a treasure trove of Sibelius treats!

5 out of 5 stars excellent collection.......2004-06-28

This box set includes Sibelius' all symphonies, with Kullervo and his almost complete tone poems. The Symphonies are performed by Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, Kullervo and tone poems with Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. All of them conducted by Paavo Berglund, who always a champion on performer of Sibelius.

Even so there are his incidental musics: Pelleas et Melisande, Swanwhite, Kuolema and King Christian II.
Especially Pelleas and Kuolema (which includes ever famous Valse triste) are the most beautifuls. Pelleas et Melisande is a very impressive music, and the best "Pelleas" music with Debussy's Pelleas (opera).

Kullervo is symphony-cantata for two soloists, men-chorus and orchestra, which be constitued in 5 movements, comparable in artistically with Mahler's 2nd Symphony "Resurrection". Especially the last movement "Kullervo's Death" is very effective, pathetique.

And one more a vocal work, a tone poem for soprano and orchestra: Lounnutar. This is based on Kalevala again, and Luonnotar is creator of nature in this poem. It is a very radical work, like his darkful 4th Symphony and The Bard. I think, The Bard is one of the best works of the composer, with it's harmonis, dark colours, contemplative mood. Still, this was written in tragic E-flat minor. It is based on a mythologic creature which plays an harp, like lyre in Greek mythology. And in the last minutes there is a dramatic climax and then music slowly fades out.

And there is the best Tapiola recording, I've ever heard (with Petri Sakari's version at Naxos). This is based on Kalevala, again. Tapio is the name of the forest god, according story. There are very impressive contrasts between hypnotic, a little hesitated, light colours and dramatic darkful colours. The orchestration is marvellous again. Especially, in last minutes there is a terrific storm scene and it's very spine chilling. Climaxes (which played by brass) are very powerful...

This is a very good addition to collectors of Sibelius fans and any classical music lovers. Highly recommended.

5 out of 5 stars A must for Sibelius lovers.......2003-01-07

Jean Sibelius is one of those composers who I feel that even on his off days he did well. While I certainly can't say I enjoy all of his music enough to buy (Sacaramouche for instance), most of his music is highly pleasureful. All of the pieces on this set, conducted by Paavo Berglund, save maybe one or two, are part of the later catagory.


This set consists of most of Sibelius's major orchestral music, with the notible exceptions of Night Ride and Subrise, the first two sections of the Lemmenkainen Suite, and the Violin Concerto. It also contains such rarities as Origin of Fire, Our Own Land, and excepts from Swan White.


Berglund, I believe, was the first to fully record a complete cycle of Sibelius symphonies. The recordings here are not from his first set (which I have not heard), but the second cycle recorded in the mid-80s. The symphonies and two canatas mentioned above are recorded in digital, while the rest is analog. It's all in very good sound, though not perfect. That they wanted to keep the D and A recodings on seperate discs is the only possible reason I can see for why they left out the Violin Concerto (there's plenty of room on disc 4).

Now of course, contents are one thing, but what really matters is performance. And suffice it to say, they for the most part shine. This has easily the finest Symphony 1 I've heard, and the finale of Symphony 5 (truly one of the greatest works of the 20th century) shines with brillance. Symphony 3 makes its mark nicely, and Symphony 2, while perhaps a bit on the fast side, is certainly up to par. The only disappointment is Symphony 7, which falls totally flat compared to Davis/BSO.

The two cantatas are wonderful rarities, but its disc 5 where the choral aspect is full played out -- Kullervo. If you've never heard this piece, it's a 75 minute long programatic symphony (to use to term losely) with many ups and downs. This was the first ever recording, and most say it hasn't been topped.


The final three discs contain shorter works. Especially noteable are the absolutely beautiful Serenade #2 for Violin and Orchestra, the hauntingly lovely Luonnotar, a very rousing version of Lemminkainen's Return, and a passionate Pelleas and Mellsande.

Of course, it's almost impossible to have this big a set without some disapointments. Beyond the aformentioned Symphony 7, there's also not overly convincing Finlandia, and a WAY too slow Karelia Intermezzo. Thankfully, the rest of the set makes up for it. It's a great deal at only about $7 a disc retail, and if you're like me, on you'll keep coming back to.

5 out of 5 stars A terrific and near-perfect set.......2002-04-05

This release couples Berglund's classic Bournemouth recordings of the Kullervo Symphony and a host of tone poems with his most recent cycle of the Symphonies.

The Bournemouth recordings are legendary, especially the Kullervo, which belongs in every classical music library. There is a real warmth to these readings, which charms me into letting the minor flaws in playing pass. The sound is pretty good, though slightly muddy at times (particularly in Tapiola), and the selections have been excellently remastered.

The Symphonies, recorded with the Helsinki Philharmonic in superb digital sound, are a real peak in the discography. Berglund doesn't play his Sibelius lukewarm; his readings are sharp, neo-classical and very powerful. You won't confuse these recordings with those of Colin Davis to be sure. Very comparable to Maazel's earlier readings with the Vienna Philharmonic, but with less over-dramatization. His First, Second, Third, Sixth and Seventh are as good as any, and his reading of the Fourth, while rather bleak for my taste (I like the idea of some kind of softening at the end) is a coherent vision, almost harsh in it's execution.

I really like Maazel's Pittsburgh Fifth, and Berglund's recording in no way comes close to Maazel's splendor or power as a total conception. But, Berglund's middle movement is the best I've heard by far; the obsessively repeated melody seems to weave in and out of the orchestral fabric very seductively. Berglund's knack for architecture is spot on here.

All in all a wonderful set. An easy first choice for newcomers to Sibelius and a necessary addition for confirmed fans.
Sibelius: Tone Poems; Songs
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    Sibelius: Tone Poems; Songs

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    ASIN: B0001RVRH2
    Release Date: 2004-08-10

    Tracks:

    1. Luonnotar, Op.70 - Dame Gwyneth Jones
    2. En Saga, Op9 - London Symphony Orchestra
    3. Night-Ride And Sunrise, Op.55 - London Symphony Orchestra
    4. The Oceanides, Op.73 - London Symphony Orchestra
    5. I: Nocturne - Sir Alexander Gibson
    6. II: Elegie - Sir Alexander Gibson
    7. III: Musette - Sir Alexander Gibson
    8. IV: Serenade - Sir Alexander Gibson
    9. V: Ballade - Sir Alexander Gibson

    Tracks:

    1. Karelia Overture, Op.10 - Sir Alexander Gibson
    2. I: Intermezzo - Wiener Philharmoniker
    3. II: Ballade - Wiener Philharmoniker
    4. III: Alla Marcia - Wiener Philharmoniker
    5. Swan Of Tuonela, Op.22 No.2 - Wiener Philharmoniker
    6. Finlandia, Op.26 - Wiener Philharmoniker
    7. Pohjola's Daughter, Op.49 - BBC Symphony Orchestra
    8. The Bard, Op.74 - Sir Alexander Gibson
    9. Festivo, Op.25 No.3 - Sir Alexander Gibson
    10. The First Kiss, Op.37 No.1 - Geoffrey Parsons
    11. Spring Is Flying, Op.13 No.4 - Geoffrey Parsons
    12. The Tryst, Op.37 No.5 - Geoffrey Parsons
    13. Black Roses, Op.36 No.1 - Geoffrey Parsons
    Sibelius: Tone Poems
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • More Great Sibelius from GSO/Jarvi
    • Tons of Great Sibelius, All Very Well Done
    • a perfect introduction to sibelius
    Sibelius: Tone Poems

    Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
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    ASIN: B0009W4LLI
    Release Date: 2005-08-09

    Tracks:

    1. I. Intermezzo. Moderato
    2. II. Ballade. Tempo Di Menuetto-Un Poco Piu Lento
    3. III. Alla Marcia. Moderato
    4. Tempo Moderato - Soile Isokoski
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    Tracks:

    1. Moderato Assai-Allegro
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    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars More Great Sibelius from GSO/Jarvi.......2006-06-02

    I recently purchased this 3-disc set new for about 18 bucks, including shipping and handling. Each disc has over 70 mins of music. More importantly, the performances are evocative and highly emotional. The Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra (of Sweden, for those of you who might not know this) and Neeme Jarvi did a terrific job on the Sibelius Symphonies for the BIS label in the 80s. I have 'em all, and they are my favorite cycle.

    These are more recent recordings done by Deutche Grammaphon, with somewhat different engineering, but equally satisfying sound (to me, at least). Purchasing this "Trio" was almost a no-brainer, given the price. Now that I have the set in hand (and in CD-player), I know that it was a good decision.

    Whether you know nothing about Sibelius but want to hear terrific classical music-making, or you have some Sibelius and would like to hear some arguably definitive performance of the tone poems, this set is for you.

    Enjoy, Adam.

    5 out of 5 stars Tons of Great Sibelius, All Very Well Done.......2006-05-23

    I may be in a minority, but I think Sibelius is a far more successful composer of program music than of so-called absolute music. In fact, his most successful symphony, No. 2, has a definite program, and his most successful symphonic movement, the marvelous finale of Symphony No. 5, is also pictorial, supposedly inspired by a flight of geese and the bell-like music that their calls made as they passed overhead. So I believe these generously filled discs in the Trio Series present some of the best of orchestral Sibelius, including "Pohjola's Daughter," "En Saga," "The Oceanides," and "Tapiola." There are other favorites as well, of course, including "Finlandia," "Valse Triste," and "The Swan of Tuonela" (part of the spacious "Four Legends"), as well as some lesser-known (to non-Sibelians, anyway) masterworks such as "Luonnotar" and "Night Ride and Sunrise," a quirky, more interesting incarnation of the binary form that Sibelius tried out in the finale of his Third Symphony.

    There's still more and more, including some music (such as "King Christian" and "The Bard") that is rarely heard but well worth hearing. In fact, if there are any clunkers here, I don't know of them. Sibelius emerges as a composer who rarely failed when inspired by literature, especially his beloved Kalevala, or the purely pictorial. Neemi Jarvi, whose baton is sometimes too fleet and whose interpretations sometimes skate along the surface of the music, is here inspired to give some of his finest interpretations (and there are many, many on CD). The Goteborg Orchestra has this music in its blood and proves the perfect medium for the dark vision of "The Four Legends," for the shimmer and sheen of "The Oceanides," or for the easy folksiness of "Karelia" and "King Christian." Fine, wide-ranging sound from DG as well. It's up-front but not oppressive, allowing woodwind and percussion detail to emerge with real clarity. Try "Night Ride and Sunrise" as an example; it's rarely sounded this alive in recording.

    5 out of 5 stars a perfect introduction to sibelius.......2006-02-18

    this is a great set of Sibelius's work. There are some of unknown as as well known pieces. I recommend this work to introduce people to Sibelius and Sibelian's as well. neeme jarvi is a master interpreter of Sibelius work and the orchestra is brillent.
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      Manufacturer: Platinum Disc
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      ASIN: B0009OL8Q2
      Release Date: 2005-06-07
      Musical Massage: Soothing Serenade and Nature's Ha
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        Manufacturer: Platinum Disc
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        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B0009OUC5K
        Release Date: 2005-06-07

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        1. Soothing Serenade

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          Release Date: 2002-08-20

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          29. By The Wayside
          30. Fairies Dancing
          31. Tints
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          35. Sweet Romance
          36. In Haunted Shadows
          37. Jim
          38. Spanish Dance
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            Customer Reviews:

            5 out of 5 stars Beautiful music.......2006-08-04

            This album contains 18 perfect pieces of music. Helmut Lotti is now my favorite singer and arranger. Different types of music is also included on this album. John Brown's body is a soul stirring rendition. Mother Nature with Alice Libell also has a very beautiful sound. La Paloma, Muss I Denn and Das ist der Tag all have different beats but are equally beautiful, I could not begin to tell you my favorite as I love each one. Every album that Helmut Lotti puts out that I can get my hands on, I intend to buy!

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