Allegresse

Allegresse

Allegresse

ASIN: B00004W4N1

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There have been very few orchestral composers in jazz who achieved creative success, if only because such a combination of talents--from logistics to force of will to the openness to input from the players--is wildly rare. Maria Schneider, once a protégée of Gil Evans, has been demonstrating those talents since her orchestra's debut in 1994, Evanescence. The vagaries of big bands make working relationships particularly important, and Schneider is attuned to every nuance and timbre of her musicians. It shows in the superb sectional play, the sensitivity to dynamics, and the gorgeous combinations of alto flutes, English horn, clarinets, and piccolo trumpet. Each of Schneider's pieces here is a full-fledged composition, a rich tapestry filled with subtle shifts in voicing, airy highs or welling depths, and frequent surprise. Her expressive range is vast, from the opening "Hang Gliding," air-borne on a Brazilian beat, to the unfolding mysteries of the 21-minute "Dissolution," including reed writing that creates the illusion of strings.

At the same time, she's developed a distinctive tonal language that suggests a suite of linked pieces. Each work features just one or two soloists, and there's an uncanny relationship between the writing and improvising, including Frank Kimbrough's crystalline piano on "Nocturne," a piece that suggests Evans's writing for Sketches of Spain, and Ben Monder's acutely focused, energetic guitar on "Journey Home." The piquant "Allegresse" is a continuous evolution of relations between the orchestra, Ingrid Jensen on flügelhorn and harmon-muted trumpet, and Rich Perry on tenor saxophone. --Stuart Broomer

From Jazziz
In the career of almost every major artist, there comes a time when she turns a corner and finds herself at a new vista, a place where past efforts fall into perspective and the future is no longer an uphill climb. Many listeners will say that Allégresse (Enja), the third album from the composer-conductor Maria Schneider, marks such a step.

Nothing comes closer to that goal than "Hang Gliding," the album opener, in which Schneider attempts to convey her initiation into the sport during a visit to Rio de Janeiro.

I've listened to "Hang Gliding" a dozen times without growing even a little bored. Rather, I'm mesmerized by Schneider's decision to write the piece in 11/4. Effectively this becomes a half-measure of six followed by a half-measure of five. The little jolt at the end of each bar propels the piece from within. I'm hooked on how she shifts the theme's accents to sometimes interlock with and sometimes counter the beat itself. It adds a wholly accessible level of complexity that deepens the experience. And I smile at the solos by trumpeter Greg Gisbert and tenor saxist Rick Margitza - as much for the textured pastels that frame them as for the solos themselves.

Indeed, one of Schneider's greatest strengths is her ability to write behind the soloists and shape their impact.

The album's longest and most ambitious work is the 20-minute "Dissolution," written on commission for Pilobolus, the internationally renowned dance troupe. Schneider credits the collaboration with Pilobolus in helping her to reach that new vista around the corner.

--Neil Tesser, JAZZIZ Magazine Copyright © 2000, Milor Entertainment, Inc.

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The Essential Igor Stravinsky
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ASIN: B00008NGAW
Release Date: 2003-03-25

Tracks:

  1. Fireworks, Op.4 - Columbia Symphony Orchestra
  2. Danse Infernale De Tous Les Sujets De Kastchei - Columbia Symphony Orchestra
  3. Berceuse (L'Oiseau De Feu) - Columbia Symphony Orchestra
  4. Reveil De Kastchei - Columbia Symphony Orchestra
  5. Mort De Kastchei - Profonds Tenebres - Columbia Symphony Orchestra
  6. Disparition Du Palais Et Des Sortileges De Kastchei, Animation Des Chevaliers Petrifies Allegresse Generale - Columbia Symphony Orchestra
  7. Opening - Philharmonia Orchestra
  8. The Shrove-tide Fair - Philharmonia Orchestra
  9. The Charlatan's Booth - Philharmonia Orchestra
  10. Russian Dance - Philharmonia Orchestra
  11. Petrushka's Room - Philharmonia Orchestra
  12. Introduction - Columbia Symphony Orchestra
  13. Les Augures Printanieres (Danse Des Adolescentes) - Columbia Symphony Orchestra
  14. Jeu Du Rapt - Columbia Symphony Orchestra
  15. Rondes Printanieres - Columbia Symphony Orchestra
  16. Jeux Des Cites Rivales - Columbia Symphony Orchestra
  17. Cortege Du Sage - Columbia Symphony Orchestra
  18. Adoration De La Terre (Le Sage) - Columbia Symphony Orchestra
  19. Danse De La Terre - Columbia Symphony Orchestra
  20. I. Andante - Members Of The CBC Symphony Orchestra
  21. II. Napolitana - Members Of The CBC Symphony Orchestra
  22. III. Espanola - Members Of The CBC Symphony Orchestra
  23. IV. Balalaika - Members Of The CBC Symphony Orchestra
  24. Ragtime For 11 Instruments - Toni Koves
  25. Marche Royale - Columbia Chamber Ensemble
  26. Petit Concert - Columbia Chamber Ensemble
  27. Piano Rag Music - Igor Stravinsky
  28. Sinfonia (Ouverture) - Columbia Symphony Orchestra
  29. Gavotta Con Due Variazioni - Columbia Symphony Orchestra
  30. I. Sinfonia - London Sinfonietta
  31. III. Allegro - Philippe Entremont

Tracks:

  1. Part I. Exaudi Orationem Meam - London Symphony Chorus
  2. IV. Capriccio - Cho-Liang Lin
  3. Chant Sants Paroles - Israel Baker
  4. Premiere Donne - Cleveland Orchestra
  5. I. Tempo Giusto - Columbia Symphony Orchestra
  6. III. Allegretto - London Symphony Orchestra
  7. The Star-Spangled Banner - The Festival Singers Of Toronto
  8. I. Intrada - Columbia Symphony Orchestra
  9. Circus Polka (For A Young Elephant) - CBC Symphony Orchestra
  10. Scherzo A La Russe - Philharmonia Orchestra
  11. III. Con Moto - London Symphony Orchestra
  12. I. Allegro Moderato - Benny Goodman
  13. Good People, Just A Moment - Colin Tilney
  14. Tango - Columbia Jazz Combo
  15. Greeting Prelude (For The Eightieth Birthday Of Pierre Monteux) - Columbia Symphony Orchestra
  16. II. Ma Tu, Cagion Di Quella - Columbia Symphony Orchestra
  17. Elegy For J.F.K. - Charles Russo
  18. Fanfare For A New Theatre - Robert Nagel
  19. II. Exaudi - Donald Gramm
  20. III. Dies Irae - Donald Gramm
  21. IV. Tuba Mirum - Donald Gramm
  22. The Owl And The Pussycat - Robert Craft
  23. Stravinsky In His Own Words - John McClure

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A Fabulous Introduction to Igor Stravinsky!!.......2004-05-19

Sony Music's "The Essential Igor Stravinsky" truly lives up to its title. This double-CD set includes nearly every important piece of work (either in part or in whole) by the great Russian composer. The set also presents the pieces in chronological order beginning in 1908 with "Fireworks" and ending in 1966 with his final piece, the short but simple "Owl and The Pussycat". In between, there are excerpts from Stravinsky's most famous works including the first part of "The Rite Of Spring" and highlights from the "Firebird" and "Petrushka" ballets. There are also lesser-known works included as well as his harmonically rearranged version of "The Star-Spangled Banner" (a rendition which caused a stir in the early 1940's). The entire collection concludes with a rare recorded interview with Igor Stravinsky himself in which he remembers the infamous premere of "The Rite Of Spring".
The CD booklet includes detailed liner notes as well as a written tribute by Trey Anastasio of the band Phish. The sound quality of the recordings is amazing (even on the historic 1934 recording of "Piano Rag Music"). All in all, this an excellent collection of works by the great Igor Stravinsky. In a sense, this compilation gives the composer the 'rock musician' treatment. It's a 'greatest hits' album and a career-spanning retrospective that serves as an ideal introduction to Igor's music. Even if your not a fan of Classical music, it isn't difficult to listen to the works of Stravinsky and not be stirred.
Definitely The Essential Igor Stravinsky!!!
Allegresse
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Music of startling beauty and huge accomplishment
  • Okay
  • A suberb album!!
  • Maria Schneider's Best!
  • Magnificent jazz orchestral composition and playing
 Allegresse
Maria Schneider Orchestra
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ASIN: B00004W4N1
Release Date: 2000-09-12

Tracks:

  1. Hang Gliding
  2. Nocturne
  3. Allegresse
  4. Dissolution
  5. Journey Home
  6. Sea Of Tranquility

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There have been very few orchestral composers in jazz who achieved creative success, if only because such a combination of talents--from logistics to force of will to the openness to input from the players--is wildly rare. Maria Schneider, once a protégée of Gil Evans, has been demonstrating those talents since her orchestra's debut in 1994, Evanescence. The vagaries of big bands make working relationships particularly important, and Schneider is attuned to every nuance and timbre of her musicians. It shows in the superb sectional play, the sensitivity to dynamics, and the gorgeous combinations of alto flutes, English horn, clarinets, and piccolo trumpet. Each of Schneider's pieces here is a full-fledged composition, a rich tapestry filled with subtle shifts in voicing, airy highs or welling depths, and frequent surprise. Her expressive range is vast, from the opening "Hang Gliding," air-borne on a Brazilian beat, to the unfolding mysteries of the 21-minute "Dissolution," including reed writing that creates the illusion of strings.

At the same time, she's developed a distinctive tonal language that suggests a suite of linked pieces. Each work features just one or two soloists, and there's an uncanny relationship between the writing and improvising, including Frank Kimbrough's crystalline piano on "Nocturne," a piece that suggests Evans's writing for Sketches of Spain, and Ben Monder's acutely focused, energetic guitar on "Journey Home." The piquant "Allegresse" is a continuous evolution of relations between the orchestra, Ingrid Jensen on flügelhorn and harmon-muted trumpet, and Rich Perry on tenor saxophone. --Stuart Broomer

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Music of startling beauty and huge accomplishment.......2004-12-20

Maria Schneider has rightly been accorded the highest accolades for her arranging abilities, consistently winning top jazz readers and critics polls. Until this spectacular recording, her composing and band-leading abilities have lagged slightly behind. Allegresse changes all that.

She's managed to retain--even extend--the brilliance of her arrangements while adding riveting compositions and consummate band leadership. And what a band it is! This strikes me as the most fluid, most accomplished, most consistently brilliant big band ever. Featuring some of the absolute best players at their positions, especially Frank Kimbrough, my current favorite pianist; Ben Monder, perhaps the best of the younger guitarists; Tony Scherr, a masterful acoustic and electric bassist; and Jeff Ballard, a percussionist of the very first rank, the band also includes lesser-known but equally accomplished players like Rich Perry, Rick Margitza, Charles Pillow, and Scott Robinson (winds); and Dave Ballou and Greg Gisbert, trumpets. They tackle the difficult and tricky charts with uncanny fluidity combined with a kind of offhand bravado that is never less than interesting and often approaches pure genius.

I confess, big band is among my least favorite types of jazz. Too often I find a kind of slickness and empty virtuosity replaces true feeling and emotional depth. Not here. Technical playing of the absolute highest accomplishment effortlessly melds with vast panoramas of musical coloration and hugely evocative compositions stunningly arranged to produce a listening experience of the first order.

This is glorious music of great feeling and beauty.

3 out of 5 stars Okay.......2004-10-23

Maria Schneider's really hot now, and, well, while she's a really great orchestrator and arranger, she's just not a terribly interesting composer. If you compare her to her mentor, Gil Evans, or to Oliver Nelson, it's obvious that she's right up there with the greats when it comes to voicing a piece for an ensemble. She's better at arranging than a lot of my favorite composers, like Carla Bley. What's missing is theme and development.

There's a lot going on in Schneider's compositions- so much that none of them really have a unifying theme of any sort. If you think back to the Great Gil Evans/Miles Davis collaborations, or Oliver Nelson, or Mingus, every piece has some strong theme that characterizes the composition. No matter how outside the harmony or free the structure, there's a core there, a theme that gets stuck in your head. Something you can whistle. And that's what's missing here.

5 out of 5 stars A suberb album!!.......2003-07-17

This is certainly the best album of Maria Schneider, wich means it's wonderful, since her both previous albums, "Evanescence" and "Coming About", are very, very good. I would give five stars to each, and six to this one, if I could. Just buy this, hear it, cry like a baby for the beauty of it, and write me an e-mail saying "thank you!".
By the way, I don't believe it's out of stock. That's a crime.

5 out of 5 stars Maria Schneider's Best!.......2001-10-17

I was very impressed by Scheider's previous CD's on Enja, "Evanessence" and "Coming About," but I found them hard to really love. There is a slight "clinical" feel to them and in places the music is almost frightening in its intensity ("Bombshelter Beast" on Coming About, for example). I put off buying Allegresse for a while because of my experience with these two CD's. I knew I would have to wait for a time when I was ready for some really challenging music.
I should not have delayed getting this CD, however. Allegresse is a beautiful album, which I played three times on the day it arrived. Schenider's characteristic complexity is still here, but overall the music is warmer and more appealing. The hard edges have given way to softer pastels and the music seems to have more "room to breathe." There is still plenty of bite, however, and there are some intense passages, most notably on Dissolution, which feaures excellent soprano sax by Tim Ries.
Schnieder is not so much a writer of memorable melodies, but a weaver of textures which keep unfolding throughout these long pieces, of which "Journey Home" is my personal favorite. The soloists are all excellent, but it is the ensemble sound which remains in the listener's mind. There is so much music here that it will take you many listens to fully explore its riches. This is easily Maria Schnieder's best and most appealing CD to date. Highly recommended.

5 out of 5 stars Magnificent jazz orchestral composition and playing.......2001-05-25

Schneider's two previous cds were good to very good, but this new one is simply magnificent. She utilizes the depth and breadth of her jazz orchestra to weave a wonderful inter-twined fabric of melodies and harmonies. She just doesn't double or triple lines to add power, but rather sets off a complex weave that continues to fascinate me with each repeated listening. The playing is generaly gentle and soft but demands to be listened to in order to reveal new things with every playing. Like some of Mingus' best work, it's like a magician's hat that keeps offering up more and more and more -- whether coloured scarves, birds or flowwers -- take your pick. Of the thouseand or so jazz cds I own, this has quickly jumped into my top ten list.
Stravinsky: Firebird Ballet, Petroushka Ballet, Symphony in 3 Movements, Scherzo a la Russe, 4 Studies; Sir Simon Rattle
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 Stravinsky: Firebird Ballet, Petroushka Ballet, Symphony in 3 Movements, Scherzo a la Russe, 4 Studies; Sir Simon Rattle
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ASIN: B0000CE7FY
Release Date: 2004-06-01

Tracks:

  1. Introduction - City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
  2. Danse De L'Oiseau De Feu - Capture De L'Oiseau De Feu Par Ivan Tsarevitch - Supplications De L'Oiseau De Feu - Apparition Des Treize Princesses Enchantees - City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
  3. Jeu Des Princesses Avec Les Pommes D'Or (Scherzo) - City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
  4. Brusque Apparition D'Ivan Tsarevitch - Corovod (Ronde) Des Princesses - Lever Du Joir - Ivan Tsarevitch Penetre Dans Le Palais De Kastchei - Carillon Feerique, Apparition Des Monstres-Gardiens De Kastchei Et Capture D'Ivan Tsarevitch - Arivee De ... - City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
  5. Danse De La Suite De Kastchei Enchantee Par L'Oiseau De Feu - Danse Infernale De Tous Les Sujets De Kastchei - City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
  6. Berceuse (L'Oiseau De Feu) - Reveil De Kastchei - Mort De Kastchei - Profondes Tenebres - City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
  7. Disparition Du Palais Et Des Sortileges De Kastchei, Animation Des Chevaliers Petrifies. Allegresse Generale - City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
  8. Scherzo A La Russe (For Jazz Band) - City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
  9. Danse - City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
  10. Excentrique - City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
  11. Cantique - City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
  12. Madrid - City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
  13. Scherzo A La Russe (Orchestral Version) - City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

Tracks:

  1. Fete Populaire De La Semaine Grasse - Peter Donohoe
  2. Le Tour De Passe-Passe - Danse Russe - Peter Donohoe
  3. Chez Petrouchka - Peter Donohoe
  4. Chez Le Maure - Danse De La Ballerine - Peter Donohoe
  5. Valse: La Ballerine Et Le Maure - Peter Donohoe
  6. Fete Populaire De La Semaine Grasse - Peter Donohoe
  7. Danse Des Nounous - Peter Donohoe
  8. Paysan Et L'Ours - Peter Donohoe
  9. Bohemien Et Marchand Malhonnete - Peter Donohoe
  10. Danse Des Cochers Et Des Palefreniers - Peter Donohoe
  11. Les Deguises - Peter Donohoe
  12. Le Rixe: Le Maure Et Petrouchka - Peter Donohoe
  13. Mort De Petrouchka - Peter Donohoe
  14. Police Et L'Enchanteur - Vociferation Du Double De Petrouchka - Peter Donohoe
  15. I: - Robert Johnston
  16. II: Andante - Interlude (L'Istesso Tempo) - Robert Johnston
  17. III: Con Moto - Robert Johnston

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great.......2005-07-17

I love listening to music with full scores, it makes the music more clearly and less confusing. I'm lucky that I purchased The Firebird (1910)Dover miniature score for a great price so I could follow the great masterpiece. I'm annoyed though that this recording comes with Petrushka (1947) because Dover only has the 1911 version, and I'm going to have to look somewhere else.
Besides the experience of actually seeing the music, the quality was excellent. The Introduction is ominous, the variation of the Firebird is playful, and the Round dance is beautiful. I didn't realy like that the Infernal Dance wasn't that thunderous and went a little too fast, but the hypnotic bercuse made up for it.
I love this recording.
Organ Meditation
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  • Serene music, ideally played with stunning sound quality
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Release Date: 1994-02-15

Tracks:

  1. Dreaming, Op. 15, No. 7 From Kinderszenen
  2. Gavotte In F
  3. Adagio From Oboe Concerto In D Minor
  4. Gavotte
  5. Sicilliano In D Minor, BWV 596
  6. Toccata In G Minor
  7. Pastorale In F Major, BWV 590
  8. No. 4 Air
  9. No. 3 Gavotte
  10. The Swan from Carnival Of The Animals
  11. Scherzo In G Minor, Op. 49, No. 2
  12. Pastorale, Op. 118, No.3
  13. Consolations, S172, No. 4 Quasi Adagio
  14. Chanson De Nuit, Op. 15, No. 1
  15. Morgen, Op. 27, No. 4 From Vier Lieder
  16. Allegresse, Op.84, No.7 From Pieces Breves
  17. Apres Un Reve, Op.7, No.1
  18. Fragment From 'Music of Drottningholm'

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Serene music, ideally played with stunning sound quality.......2001-05-07

This collection of pieces is ideally suited for late night listening. While most pieces are quiet and meditative in nature, the range of periods performed make for a variety of emotional experience. If I had to restrict myself to one organ disc, this would probably be it. The performer plays every piece tastefully and is committed to letting the music speak for itself. These are ideal performances.

The sound quality is as good as it gets. I can hear and feel the low rumble of the bellows in the quietest passages, as if I am at the keyboard myself...Stunningly realistic recording, and at the price it is an unbelievable bargain. I don't believe I've ever seen a disc featuring such a panopoly of composers; but if that dissuades you, keep in mind the unifying meditative nature of most of the pieces. The organ itself is sweet on the ears, without any 'edginess' that sometimes comes through on digital recordings. I really can't say enough good things about this disc. I shall return to it many times when reading or in a contemplative mood.
Delibes: Lakmé
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • Nevertheless
 Delibes: Lakmé

Manufacturer: Opera D'oro
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Delibes, Léo | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B00008IAIJ
Release Date: 2003-03-04

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Nevertheless.......2004-06-14

Alexandra Ruffini is not up to the Super-star demands of the "Bell Song", and Giuseppe Morino's reedy quality may be annoying to some, but their duets are exceptionally affecting. This is a generally fine performance of an old fashioned, lyrical gem.
Spontini - Le Vestale / Huffstodt, Michaels-Moore, Kavrakos, D. Graves, Teatro alla Scala, Muti
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    		Spontini - Le Vestale / Huffstodt, Michaels-Moore, Kavrakos, D. Graves, Teatro alla Scala, Muti

    Manufacturer: Sony
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
    Romantic (c.1820-1910)Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B000002AR4
    Release Date: 1995-10-31

    Tracks:

    1. La Vestale: Ouverture
    2. La Vestale: Act One: La nuit acheve sa carriere (Licinius)
    3. La Vestale: Act One: Pres de ce temple auguste (Cinna, Licinius); Air: Dans le sien d'un ami Fidele (Cinne, Licinius)
    4. La Vestale: Act One: Duo: Quand l'amitie seconde mon courage (Licinius, Cinna)
    5. La Vestale: Act One: Hymne du matin: Fille du ciel (Choer, la Grande Vestale, Julia)
    6. La Vestale: Act One: Pour la derniere fois (La Grande Vestale, Julia)
    7. La Vestale: Act One: Air: L'Amour est un monstre barbare (La Grande Vestale, Julia)
    8. La Vestale: Act One: O d'un pouvoir funeste, invincible ascendant! (Julia, choer); Air: Licinius, je vais donc te revoir (Julia, choer)
    9. La Vestale: Final: De lauriers couvrons les chemins (Choer, Licinius)
    10. La Vestale: Final: Sur le depot de la flamme immortelle La Grande Vestale, Licinius, Cinna, choer)
    11. La Vestale: Final: Grands dieux! soutenez ma faiblesse (Julia, Licinius, la Grande Vestale, le Souverain Pontife, Cinna, choer, un consul)
    12. La Vestale: Final: La paix est en ce jour le prix de vos conquetes (choer)
    13. La Vestale: Ballet: No. 1: Allegro marziale
    14. La Vestale: Ballet: No. 2: Presto - Allegretto spirituoso
    15. La Vestale: Ballet: No. 3: Andante con moto - Andante un poco lento
    16. La Vestale: Ballet: Allegro con brio
    17. La Vestale: Ballet: No. 4: Allegro brillante - Andante cantabile
    18. La Vestale: Ballet: Allegretto con spiritu
    19. La Vestale: Ballet: No. 5: Allegro marziale - Andante cantabile
    20. La Vestale: Ballet: No. 6: Allegro moderato
    21. La Vestale: Ballet: Peuple, cessez vos jeux (Le Souverain Pontife, choer)

    Tracks:

    1. La Vestale: Act Two: Hymne du soir: Feu createur (Choer, la Grande Vestale)
    2. La Vestale: Act Two: Air: Toi que j'implore avec affroi (Julia)
    3. La Vestale: Act Two: Air: Impitoyables dieux! (Julia)
    4. La Vestale: Act Two: Julia - Je l'entends (Licinius, Julia); Air: Les dieux prendront pitie (Licinius, Julia); Duo: Quel trouble... Quels transports... (Licinius, Julia)
    5. La Vestale: Act Two: Suis moi! (Cinna, Licinius, Julia); Trio: Ah! si je te suis chere (Julia, Licinius, Cinna, choer)
    6. La Vestale: Act Two: Il vivra ... D'un oeil ferme (Julia, choer)
    7. La Vestale: Act Two: Les dieux demandent vengeance (Choer)
    8. La Vestale: Act Two: O crime! o desepoir! (Le Souverain Pontife, Julia, la Grande Vestale, choer); Final: Sa bouche a pronoce l'arret (La Grande Verstale, le Souverain Pontife, choer)
    9. La Vestale: O des infortunes deesse tutelaire! (Juilia)
    10. La Vestale: Nommez le mortel temeraire (Le Souverain Pontife, Julia, choer)

    Tracks:

    1. La Vestale: Troisieme Acte: Qu'ai-je vu! quels apprets! (Licinius); Air: Julia va Mourir! (Licinius)
    2. La Vestale: Troisieme Acte: Cinna, que fait l'armee? (Licinius, Cinna); Air: ce n'est pas le temps d'ecouter (Cinna, Licinius)
    3. La Vestale: Troisieme Acte: Pontife de nos dieux! (Licinius,le Souverain Pontife); Duo: C'est a toi de trembler (Licinius, le Souverain Pontife)
    4. La Vestale: Troisieme Acte: Differons, croyez-moi, l'instant du sacrifice (Le Souverain Pontife, le chef des aruspices)
    5. La Vestale: Troisieme Acte: Choeur et Marche funeraire: Perisse la vestale impie (Choerm la Grande Vestale)
    6. La Vestale: Troisieme Acte: Duo: Adieu, mes tendres soeurs (Julia, la Grande Vestale)
    7. La Vestale: Troisieme Acte: Un peupole entier demande que j'expire (Julia); Air: Toi que je laisse sur la terre (Julia)
    8. La Vestale: Troisieme Acte: Dieux puissants de cet empire (Le Souverain Pontife, choer); Choer de Femmes: Vesta, nous t'implorons (La Grande Vestale, choer, le Sourverain Pontife, julia)
    9. La Vestale: Troisieme Acte: Arretez, ministres de la mort! (licinius, Julia, choer, le Souverain Pontife); Final: O terreur! o disgrace! (Choer, le Souverain Pontife, Licinius, Cinna, Julia)
    10. La Vestale: Troisieme Acte: Chants d'allegresse (Choer, Julia); Duodu Deuxieme Acte: Sur cet autel sacre (Julia, Licinius, choer)
    11. La Vestale: Troisieme Acte: Airs de Ballet - No. 1: Larghetto sostenuto -
    12. La Vestale: Troisieme Acte: No. 1: Airs de Ballet - Allegretto grazioso
    13. La Vestale: Troisieme Acte: Airs de Ballet - No. 2: Andante cantabile -
    14. La Vestale: Troisieme Acte: No. 2: Airs de Ballet - Allegretto
    15. La Vestale: Troisieme Acte: Airs de Ballet - No. 3: Allegro con moto
    Go for Baroque: Highlights of Baroque Music
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      		Go for Baroque: Highlights of Baroque Music

      Manufacturer: Art
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      All Works by J.S. BachAll Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
      Cimarosa, DomenicoCimarosa, Domenico | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
      All Works by HandelAll Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
      Locatelli, Pietro AntonioLocatelli, Pietro Antonio | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
      Telemann, Georg PhilippTelemann, Georg Philipp | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
      Concerto GrossiConcerto Grossi | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
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      SuitesSuites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
      SymphoniesSymphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music | Baroque | Classical | General | Modern & 20th Century | Romantic | Sinfonia | Sinfonia Concertante
      GeneralGeneral | Telemann, Georg Philipp | Composers | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
      General ModernGeneral Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
      FluteFlute | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
      ViolinViolin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
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      ASIN: B000005OLZ
      Release Date: 1997-05-20

      Tracks:

      1. Highlights Of Baroque Music: Water Music (Part I)
      2. Highlights Of Baroque Music: Water Music (Part II)
      3. Highlights Of Baroque Music: Orchestral Suite No.3: Air
      4. Concerto For Two Flutes: 1. Largo: Allegro
      5. Concerto For Two Flutes: 2. Rondo. Allegro ma non troppo
      6. O den Fluuren sei der Prais
      7. Concerto Grosso In F Major, Op. 7 - 12: 1. Allegro
      8. Concerto Grosso In F Major, Op. 7 - 12: 2. Largo
      9. Concerto Grosso In F Major, Op. 7 - 12: 3. Allegro
      10. Flute Sonata In B Minor: 1. Larghetto
      11. Flute Sonata In B Minor: 2. Allegro
      12. Flute Sonata In B Minor: 3. Siciliana
      13. Flute Sonata In B Minor: 4. Allegro
      14. Dinner Music: Allegresse
      15. Dinner Music: Postillons
      16. Dinner Music: Flaterie
      17. Dinner Music: Badinage
      18. Hallelujah
      19. Brandenburg Concerto No. 4: 3. Presto
      20. Harpsichord Concerto In F-Minor: Largo
      21. Toccata And Fugue In D-Minor
      Auber: La Muette de Portici [Highlights]
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        		Auber: La Muette de Portici [Highlights]

        Manufacturer: Etcetera
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        RomancesRomances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        FrenchFrench | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
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        ASIN: B0009SOIZQ
        Release Date: 2005-08-02
        Les Plus Beaux Thèmes Roumains
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          		Les Plus Beaux Thèmes Roumains

          Manufacturer: Pierre Verany
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          General ModernGeneral Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
          Wedding MusicWedding Music | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
          ASIN: B000003VHV
          Release Date: 1994-08-10

          Tracks:

          1. Incantation
          2. Prld D'Amour
          3. Romance Au Clair De Lune
          4. Frenesie
          5. Fiancailles
          6. Pan Danse Pour La Nymphe Syrinx
          7. Complainte D'Amour
          8. Caprices Au Bord De L'Eau
          9. Taquineries
          10. Consolation
          11. Allegresse En Mineur
          12. Procession Nuptiale
          The Best 11 of '99: Classical Greatness in the Making
          Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
          • The Best 11 of '99 [Classical Greatness]
          		 The Best 11 of '99: Classical Greatness in the Making

          Manufacturer: Narm Recordings
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          BalletsBallets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
          All Works by J.S. BachAll Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
          All Works by HandelAll Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
          All Works by SchickeleAll Works by Schickele | Schickele, Peter | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
          All Works by SchubertAll Works by Schubert | Schubert, Franz | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
          All Works by StravinskyAll Works by Stravinsky | Stravinsky, Igor | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
          All Works by TchaikovskyAll Works by Tchaikovsky | Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
          All Works by VerdiAll Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
          All Works by RachmaninovAll Works by Rachmaninov | Rachmaninov, Sergei | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
          Concerto GrossiConcerto Grossi | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
          Ballets & DancesBallets & Dances | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
          Chamber MusicChamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
          Vocal & SongVocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
          Chamber MusicChamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
          Vocal & SongVocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
          Academy of Ancient MusicAcademy of Ancient Music | ( A ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
          Minnesota OrchestraMinnesota Orchestra | ( M ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
          RomancesRomances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
          Baroque (c.1600-1750)Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
          Modern & 20th CenturyModern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
          Romantic (c.1820-1910)Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
          ItalianItalian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
          RussianRussian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
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          ASIN: B00000IOMP
          Release Date: 1999-05-01

          Customer Reviews:

          5 out of 5 stars The Best 11 of '99 [Classical Greatness].......2004-11-10

          Track Listing:

          1. Handel: Concerto Grosso, No. 5, Op 6 (Excerpt) - Academy of Ancient Music / Andrew Manze (Conductor)
          2. Schubert: An Die Musik - Ian Bostridge
          3. Bach: Italien Concerto (Excerpt) - Fazil Say
          4. Handel: Ombra Mai Fu - David Daniels
          5. Danz: Canarios - Chatham Baroque
          6. Cardillo/Cordiferro-Fields: Core'ngrato - Ramon Vargas
          7. Tchaikovsky: Hopak - Minnesota Orchestra / Elji Oue (Conductor)
          8. Verdi: Le Donna e Mobile - Marcello Alvarez
          9. Schickele: Fast and Driving - The Lark Quartet
          10. Rachmaninov: Vocalise - Brian Asawa / Academy of St. Martin In The Fields / Sir Neville Marriner (Conductor)
          11. Stravinsky: Disparition du Palace et des Sortileges Animation des Chevaliers Petrifies / Allegresse Generale - Kirov Orchestra / Valery Gergiev (Conductor)

          Jazz Music:

          1. An Acrobat's Heart
          2. Bass on Top [Original recording remastered] [Import]
          3. Bittersweet & Blue [Import]
          4. Blessed Ones
          5. Colors
          6. Comforter [Limited Edition] [Import]
          7. Complete 1974 - 1951 Small Group Studio [Import]
          8. Contrasts
          9. Danças [Import]
          10. Danny D'Imperios Big Band Bloviation

          Jazz Music

          Jazz Music