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Track Listings
1. Ballroom Blitz (Previously Unreleased Outtake From 1973)
2. Alexander Graham Bell
3. Action
4. Blockbuster (Previously Unreleased Outtake From 1972)
5. Little Willy
6. Co Co
7. 4th Of July
8. Done Me Wrong All Right
9. Fox On The Run
10. Love Is Like Oxygen
11. Funny Funny
12. Hell Raiser (Previously Unreleased Outtake From 1972)
13. Poppa Joe
14. The Six Teens
15. Wig-Wam Bam
16. Teenage Rampage (Previously Unreleased Outtake From 1973)

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Product Description
20 track collection including previously unreleased outtakes of 'Ballroom Blitz' (Outtake # 19) from 1973, 'Blockbuster' (1972), 'Done Me Wrong, All Right' (BBC Session from 1971), 'Hell Raiser' (1972) & 'Teenage Rampage' (1973).

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Complete Benny Goodman Carnegie Hall Concert 1938
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • A very good concert, and a decent recording
  • Finally the 1938 concert without the static!
  • THE classic swing era concert
  • SUPERB REMASTERING OF MILESTONE JAZZ CONCERT
  • Uneven
 Complete Benny Goodman Carnegie Hall Concert 1938
Benny Goodman
Manufacturer: Jasmine Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000HWXGDO
Release Date: 2006-10-09

Tracks:

  1. Don't Be That Way
  2. Sometimes I'm Happy
  3. One O'Clock Jump
  4. Sensation Rag
  5. I'm Coming Virginia
  6. When My Baby Smiles at Me
  7. Shine
  8. Blue Reverie
  9. Life Goes to a Party
  10. Honeysuckle Rose
  11. Body and Soul
  12. Avalon - Benny Goodman Quartet
  13. Man I Love - Benny Goodman Quartet
  14. I Got Rhythm - Benny Goodman Quartet

Tracks:

  1. Blue Skies
  2. Loch Lomond
  3. Blue Room
  4. Swingtime in the Rockies
  5. Bei Mir Bist du Sch
  6. China Boy
  7. Stompin' at the Savoy - Benny Goodman Quartet
  8. Dizzy Spells - Benny Goodman Quartet
  9. Sing, Sing, Sing
  10. If Dreams Come True
  11. Big John's Special

Album Details

The Complete Concert Has Been Digitally Remastered and Captures Goodman and his Orchestra at the Peak of their Performance. Guests Include Count Basie.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A very good concert, and a decent recording.......2007-04-12

The band was in top form, and it's lots of fun to listen to. Good solos by various members, a lively beat, and great tunes.

Best played loud.

5 out of 5 stars Finally the 1938 concert without the static!.......2007-03-28

A great remake of the best jazz concert ever. Cleaning up the sound makes this CD a treat to listen to over and over

5 out of 5 stars THE classic swing era concert.......2007-03-19

Much has been written about Benny Goodman's Carnegie Hall 1938 concert. Very little about this brilliant edition, and its masterful sound restoration by Bjorn Almstedt. At last this classic swing era concert sounds like the time when the LP came out: a full, warm, authentic sound, far from the horrible CD edition that has been on the market for many years. Make sure you get this version: it's worth every cent, you'll love playing it again and again, and marvel at the likes of Goodman and his many great associates: Gene Krupa, Teddy Wilson, Lionel Hampton, Jess Stacy, and a host of swing and jazz legends. Among them Johnny Hodges, Harry Carney and Cootie Williams, three immortal Ellingtonians, who play 'Blue Reverie'. When I heard this piece for the first time, in 1967, I instantly became a fan of the music of Duke Ellington. That's 40 years ago ...

4 out of 5 stars SUPERB REMASTERING OF MILESTONE JAZZ CONCERT.......2007-01-24

Amongst celebrated dates which exist in popular music, 16th January 1938 denotes the day the Benny Goodman Orchestra played the rarified environs of New York's Carnegie Hall - previously designated as the dignified home of classical music. Initially conceived as a publicity stunt to enhance Goodman's increasing popularity, this was the very first time a jazz ensemble had ever played this venue and despite initial coolness towards the event, the sell-out performance left no doubt that swing dance bands provided the latest craze which could no longer be ignored.

Fortunately, the Concert was recorded but in comparison with today's technology the methods and equipment used at the time were relatively crude. The outcome was acceptable but the acetates were filed away and not rediscovered until 1950 when their transfer to vinyl resulted in a million-plus selling album-set. The back-up aluminium masters were also lost for decades but when located in 1998, they formed the basis for a CD set released by Sony the following year. Unfortunately the re-mastering failed to filter out numerous surface imperfections, clicks and hiss with the overall shrill sound lacking depth, much to the disappointment of many buyers who were quick at making their views known concerning such an outcome which could only be regarded as a botched job. Subsequently, other record companies released the Concert with attempts using ongoing developments in technology enabling a degree of improved sound. However, this new Jasmine release has succeeded in both cleanly removing annoying defects and managing to furnish an overall warmer sound without compromising the music, the excitement and ambiance of the occasion and venue.

It's now possible to enjoy interludes by Benny's trio and quartet as well as the full orchestra with the lengthy version of HONEYSUCKLE ROSE played as a jam session and starring such luminaries as Lester Young, Buck Clayton, Count Basie, Harry James and Johnny Hodges. That old Goodman favourite, AVALON brings vibraphonist Lionel Hampton to the fore and other stellar names involved include Ziggy Elman, Teddy Wilson and Bobby Hackett. Supplying necessary glamour, vocalist Martha Tilton, handles LOCH LOMOND and BEI MIR BIST DU SCHON with great style. Of course the highlight is SING, SING, SING, with Jess Stacey's spontaneous piano interlude equaled by typical star drumming from Gene Krupa with his tom-tom rhythms stirring up enthusiasm of the highest order. Carnegie Hall would henceforth open its doors and embrace performances by dance bands, jazz instrumentalists and popular vocalists. This finely-tuned re-mastered recording will ensure this event continues to be cherished as a jazz milestone.

3 out of 5 stars Uneven.......2006-12-25

It is well established that Benny Goodman's 1938 swing concert at Carnegie Hall was pivotal in "legitimizing" jazz as a musical art form among the general public-especially the white audience. My jazz collection is weak on swing and heavy on bebop. So, I decided to purchase this CD. I have some mixed feelings regarding the quality of the music as well as the sound.
First, the choice of music is very uneven. While some pieces are timeless, others are just plain corny and dated! Goodman's intention was to present a history of jazz from its beginnings in New Orleans to 1938 New York. The musical execution is of high quality. But, this is no surprise, as Goodman was known to be a perfectionist. Ellington and Basie band members who "jammed" with Goodman's Orchestra on this date were at the peak of their careers.
Second, the original sound recording is very poor. At the time, Goodman was not aware the concert was being recorded and only found out weeks later. There is only so much modern technology can achieve with such poor originals. Bjorn Almstedt did a great job restoring the original audio. Unfortunately, he had an almost Herculean task. Some of the soloing is so low as to be almost inaudible. Regardless, this is an important recording in the history of jazz and it provides some enjoyable listening moments.
Dowland: Complete Lute Works, Vol.1-5
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Outstanding
  • It's not heavy breathing
  • Technically good, emotionally bland.
  • Highly recommended
  • just a warning...
 Dowland: Complete Lute Works, Vol.1-5

Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi Fr.
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ASIN: B0000007HU
Release Date: 1997-11-11

Tracks:

  1. A Piece Without Title - Dowland
  2. Pavana - Dowland
  3. Mr Knights Galliard - Dowland
  4. My lord willobies wellcome home - Dowland
  5. The frogg galliard - Dowland
  6. A Fancy - Dowland
  7. My Ladie Riches galyerd - Dowland
  8. The Lady Laitons Almone - Dowland
  9. A Dream (Lady Leighton's Paven) - Dowland
  10. Galliard - Dowland
  11. Orlando sleepeth - Dowland
  12. What if a Day - Dowland
  13. Mrs Winters Jumpp - Dowland
  14. Galliard - Dowland
  15. M. Giles Hobies Galiard - Dowland
  16. Dr Cases Pauen - Dowland
  17. Mellancoly Galliard - Dowland
  18. Galliard - Dowland
  19. Mistris Whittes thinge - Dowland
  20. Go from my windowe - Dowland
  21. Almain - Dowland
  22. Mrs Whites Nothing - Dowland
  23. Pavan - Dowland
  24. Galliard - Dowland
  25. Farewell - Dowland

Tracks:

  1. My lady hunnsdons puffe
  2. Solus cum sola
  3. Suzanna Galliard
  4. Sir John Smith his Almain
  5. Sweet Robyne
  6. Dowlands first galliard
  7. Master Pypers Pavyn
  8. Captain Digorie Piper his Galliard
  9. As I wen to Walsingham
  10. Monsieur's Almaine
  11. Mrs Brigide fleetwoods paven alias Solus sine sola
  12. Dowlands Galliard
  13. Farwell (As
  14. Captain Candishe his Galyard
  15. Aloe
  16. Can she excuse
  17. A Coye Joye
  18. Mrs vauxes Gigge
  19. Mrs vaux Galliarde
  20. Sir Henry Guilforde his Almaine
  21. Mignarda
  22. Lachrimae
  23. Sir John Souch his galliard
  24. Fantasia

Tracks:

  1. The most high and mightie Christianus, the fourth King of Denmark, his Galliard
  2. Sir John Langton his Pavin
  3. Mr. Langtons galliard
  4. A Fancy
  5. A Pavan
  6. The most sacred Queene Elizabeth, her Galliard
  7. Mrs. Cliftons Allmaine
  8. The Right Honourable the Lady Cliftons Spirit
  9. tarletones riserrectione
  10. Tarletons Willy
  11. fortune my foe
  12. The Queenes galliard
  13. Wallsingham
  14. A Galliard (on Walsingham)
  15. Dowlands Adew for Master Oliver Cromwell
  16. The Right Honourable Ferdinando Earle of Darby, his Galliard
  17. Lord Strangs March
  18. Mistresse Nichols Almand
  19. forlone Hope fancye
  20. Mr. Dowlands Midnight
  21. Semper Dowland semper dolens

Tracks:

  1. Preludium
  2. A Fancy
  3. Lachrimae
  4. Galliard to Lachrimae
  5. A Fantasia
  6. An Almand
  7. Pavana
  8. The Right Honourable Robert, Earl of Essex, his Galliard
  9. A Galliard (on a galliard by Daniel Bachelar)
  10. My Lord Wilobies Welcom Home
  11. The Shoemakers Wife. A Toy
  12. The Right Hounourable The Lord Viscount Lisle, his Galliard
  13. Coranto
  14. A Galliard
  15. The Lady Russells Paven
  16. Galliard (on Awake sweet love, set by Fr. Cutting)
  17. The Frog Galliard
  18. Come Away
  19. La mia Barbara
  20. Loth to Departe

Tracks:

  1. A Fancy
  2. Pavana Dowlandi Angli (Mylius #2)
  3. Doulands rounde battell galyarde
  4. Pavin
  5. The Erle of Darbies Galiard
  6. Mistris Norrishis Delight
  7. A Jig
  8. The Erle of Essex Galliard
  9. Galliard
  10. Une Jeune Fillette
  11. Gagliarda
  12. Pavana Lachrimae
  13. Squires Galliard
  14. A Fancy
  15. Hasellwoods Galliard
  16. Sir Thomas Monson, his Pavin
  17. Sir Thomas Monson, his Galliard
  18. Almande
  19. Sir Henry Umptons Funerall
  20. Captayne Pipers Galliard
  21. A fantasie

Amazon.com

Dowland did for lute music what Haydn did for the string quartet and Beethoven the piano sonata. The finest lutenist and songwriter of his age--he composed several of the greatest hits of the late 16th and early 17th centuries--the surviving lute works constitute a sort of encyclopedia of the possibilities of the instrument. There are song arrangements, dance pieces, tributes to the composer's friends, even a musical self-portrait. Much of the music is fashionably sad. Lute songs generally deal with the agony of lost love, and Dowland's most popular tune was called Lachrimae (Tears). Paul O'Dette is simply the best lutenist alive. These five discs are available together at a special price, or separately. A reference edition. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Outstanding.......2007-03-31

If you are a fan of the music of John Dowland, you must own this CD. The playing is outstanding to say the least.

3 out of 5 stars It's not heavy breathing.......2006-08-22

It's great that O'Dette gives us the complete solo works, of course. I have the common reaction to O'Dette: his technique is flawless, his performance unengaging.

Others have remarked on the "heavy breathing" noticeable on the recordings -- it's not heavy breathing, but the movement of his fingers on the gut strings making that sound.

4 out of 5 stars Technically good, emotionally bland. .......2006-04-11

Considering the extreme paucity of (especially solo) lute recordings currently available worldwide,
but especially in the US, this set becomes an essential "must have" for all lovers of the lute.
Yet it somehow disappoints.
I am sure that Paul O'Dette is brimming over with virtuousity and a technical expertise
that I am hardly one to pass sound judgement upon.
But the recordings have a flatness and monotony;
the songs are rendered with precision, but seem to lack feeling, empathy, or enthusiasm throughout the offering.
It is an impressive compendium, and I'm glad I purchased it.
There are very few lutenists out there producing any music at all, so Mr. O'Dette should certainly be praised
for delivering such a substantial feast to our ears.
It just should have had more flavor.
Where is Konrad Ragossnig when you need him?

5 out of 5 stars Highly recommended.......2005-10-23

I bought Volume 1 of this set a couple of years ago. It has become one of my favorite CDs, so I thought I would enjoy the full set. I have not been disappointed. I find the sound quality excellent, the playing superb. The included booklet has a lot of interesting background material. The music is great as background for a dinner party or intimate conversation, but has depth aplenty for concentrated listening. I often listen to it while working at the computer where I swear it improves concentration and productivity!

A few tunes appear more than once as Dowland reused some work, but the arrangements are sufficiently different to be interesting. It is his complete lute works, after all. Some might criticise the set for sounding too much in the same style. It is the work of one composer, and if you happen to like the style, as I do, this is a pro rather than a con.

Another reviewer mentioned obtrusive breathing on the recording. I had listened to Volume 1 for two years before reading the review and had not noticed this. On listening carefully, there is breathing audible, but I do not find it a problem. Perhaps it depends whether one listens to the music or the background.

4 out of 5 stars just a warning..........2005-10-14

Beautiful music, but... you can hear Paul's heavy breathing throughout. Apparently a lot of other reviewers either don't hear the heavy breathing, or aren't bothered by it, but for me, it's a near deal-breaker. Go ahead and mark my review as unhelpful, but I had to put the warning out there.
The Complete Capitol Trios
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Can't beat Benny!
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  • THE COMPLETE CAPITOL TRIOS
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 The Complete Capitol Trios
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ASIN: B00000JYQZ
Release Date: 1999-08-24

Tracks:

  1. Blue (And Broken Hearted)
  2. After Hours
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  4. I'll Never Be The Same
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  11. Mean To Me
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  13. I Never Knew
  14. Lazy River
  15. There'll Be Some Changes Made
  16. Ev'rything I've Got (Belongs To You)
  17. But Not For Me
  18. Margie
  19. Rose Room
  20. What Can I Say After I Say I'm Sorry

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Can't beat Benny!.......2006-06-15

This is a thoroughly enjoyable CD of Benny's post-WWII work with trios. Benny, of course, was a virtuoso clarinet player and the accompanying musicians are all fantastic.
The tunes on this CD are all old-fashioned (pre-war) jazz and don't reflect the trends in modern jazz that were taking place at the time by such musicians as Thelonius Monk, Miles Davis, John Coltrane etc. But that shouldn't deter you from giving this great CD a listen.
There are minimal liner notes and the remastered sound is excellent.

5 out of 5 stars He could do things with that ole' licorice stick that no one else could .......2006-06-11

Goodman could sound mechanical and harsh at times, but his playing has an intensity and drivej like no other. Also there is a sense of his reaching places that no one else could reach with the clarinet.
For those who love the clarinet sound this is a must - have - record.

5 out of 5 stars THE COMPLETE CAPITOL TRIOS.......2005-08-02

The end of WWII also saw the demise of Big Band Swing, with the likes of Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey and a host of other great band leaders, trimming down to smaller groups. Benny in fact, had recorded with trios, quartets and sextets since the mid 30's, becoming extremely popular, releasing many hits on a regular basis.

Benny continued with this practice from the late 40's, linking with Count Basie, Teddy Wilson, Lionel Hampton and many more. Tracks contained in this CD, I consider to be collector's items. Many of the songs listed, were originally released in the mid 30's and the advancement in technology during that period, is clearly evident.

Michael Wilkinson, Sydney/Australia 2005

5 out of 5 stars Benny at his very best.......2005-07-13

Benny Goodman made the clarinet cool.

He was a genious, as you can see from this set of songs.

5 out of 5 stars How Good(manesque) is this?.......2005-04-12

this is a must have. I don't care if it's "an essential" on anyone's list, it's one on mine. The cuts are all extraordinarily great. The band members are all here, as far as "must listens" are concerned. The two versions of "I'll Never Dream of You," and the cut of "I'll Never Be the Same" are worth buying the CD in the first place. If ever there were a musician who made a huge impression wherever he set his stompin foot down on a stage, anytime, anywhere, Benny would be my candidate. He had it all. Melody, Talent, Ear
for a chord...ability to attract other talent.

There are musicians for certain eras. Mr Goodman might go down as the historical mystical minnesinger of his. ThIs CD would certainly lend that particular moniker credence!

BEK
Complete RCA Victor Small Group Master Takes
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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 Complete RCA Victor Small Group Master Takes
Benny Goodman
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ASIN: B00004Z3KE
Release Date: 2004-04-05

Tracks:

  1. After You've Gone
  2. Body and Soul
  3. Who?
  4. Someday, Sweetheart
  5. China Boy
  6. More Than You Know
  7. All My Life
  8. Oh, Lady Be Good
  9. Nobody's Sweetheart
  10. Too Good to Be True
  11. Moonglow
  12. Dinah
  13. Exactly Like You
  14. Vibraphone Blues
  15. Sweet Sue, Just You
  16. My Melancholy Baby
  17. Stompin' at the Savoy
  18. Whispering
  19. Tiger Rag
  20. Ida! Sweet as Apple Cider
  21. Tea for Two
  22. Runnin' Wild
  23. Avalon
  24. Handful of Keys
  25. Man I Love

Tracks:

  1. Smiles
  2. Liza (All the Clouds'll Roll Away)
  3. Where or When
  4. Silhouetted in the Moonlight
  5. Vieni, Vieni, Vieni
  6. I'm a Ding Dong Daddy (From Dumas)
  7. Bei Mir Bist du SchPt. 1
  8. Sweet Lorraine
  9. Blues in Your Flat
  10. Blues in My Flat
  11. Sugar - Benny Goodman
  12. Dizzy Spells
  13. Opus 1/2
  14. I Must Have That Man!
  15. Sweet Georgia Brown
  16. 'S Wonderful
  17. Pick-A-Rib, Pt. 1
  18. Pick-A-Rib, Pt. 2
  19. I Cried for You
  20. I Know That You Know
  21. Opus 3/4
  22. Bei Mir Bist du SchPt. 2

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Excellent!.......2007-07-03

Some other reviewer once said "If you want to know what Benny Goodman was all about, you have to listen to the trio and quartet recordings". He is totally right. Despite having the best white swing band of the 30's, Goodman also recorded a string of records with his racially-integrated trio and quartet which become the birth of what we know as the modern "jazz combo". These recordings are amust for any jazz fan or musician. All the master takes, good remastering without going overboard and at a nice price. Essential for any big band collection.

5 out of 5 stars Benny Goodness.......2007-03-29

This is the collection to have if you like BG's small group performances. Definitive records knows what they're doing.

Enjoy.

5 out of 5 stars should please all but BG fanatics (you know who you are).......2007-03-11

Great buy. I puchased my copy for just $11 online - 2 disks and 47 tracks. Sure, you can pay more (much more) for the three disk set, but why? If the extra disk's worth of alternate takes and excellent liner notes are important to you, then go with the other set. On the other hand, if you're just looking for a couple of hours of good music for a reasonable price, I highly recommend the Definitive set. Sound quality very good considering that this music was recorded in the 1930s.

5 out of 5 stars The beginnings of the "Jazz Quartet.".......2007-02-18

Many believe that these recordings are the beginnings of the "Jazz Quartet." This is Benny Goodman like you've never heard him before.
Complete Recordings
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Earliest Sinatra, James is wonderful...
 Complete Recordings
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ASIN: B000002ARA
Release Date: 1995-08-29

Tracks:

  1. From The Bottom Of My Heart
  2. Melancholy Mood
  3. My Buddy
  4. It's Funny To Everyone But Me
  5. Here Comes The Night
  6. All Or Nothing At All
  7. On A Little Street In Singapore
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  20. Moon Love
  21. This Is No Dream

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Earliest Sinatra, James is wonderful..........2000-02-09

This recording is amazing, largely because it is over 60 years old and completely listenable. It is remarkable because in 1939 neither Sinatra or Harry James were making much money, traveling to engagements where they were treated less than royally. Kudos to Sony/Columbia for producing such a first-rate CD with a nicely done narrative booklet by George Simon (who reviewed the Harry James Band in 1939 and commented on Sinatra's "very pleasing vocals"!) and Will Friedwald.

The music -- well, it's a mixed bag, but 'All or Nothing at All' is often regarded as Sinatra's first step to stardom, and the recordings here are ample evidence. 'Ciribiribin', the James band theme song, is catchy, 'From the Bottom of My Heart' is is heartfelt, and overall the singing and orchestrations are fun. The most exciting part of this release, however, is the Roseland Ballroom performance, taped for radio, that includes 'Stardust', 'Wishing will make it so' and other great performances. What just floored me the first time I listened was that Harry James and Frank Sinatra are almost a backdrop to the evenings festivities -- you can hear people talking and milling around even on the tape.

While some of the songs are just okay ('My Buddy' seems never to have reappeared in Sinatra's next four decades of performing!), this is a great sample of Sinatra's absolutely (too?) smooth and creamy vocals of 1939.

I would recommend this if you are already a Sinatra or James fan, but Sinatra fans looking for more "swinging" vocals will want to visit the Capitol Records albums of the 1950s.
Fascinating Rhythm: The Complete Music for Solo Piano by George Gershwin
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    Release Date: 1999-06-08
    Lo the Full Final Sacrifice & Other Choral Works
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Ravishing Music, Ravishingly Sung
    		 Lo the Full Final Sacrifice & Other Choral Works
    Finzi , Robinson , Whitton , and Choir St John's Collg
    Manufacturer: Naxos
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    ASIN: B00006RHPP
    Release Date: 2003-01-21

    Tracks:

    1. God Is Gon Up, Op.27, No.2
    2. Magnificat, Op.36
    3. My Lovely One, Op.27, No.1
    4. Welcome Sweet And Sacred Feast, Op.27, No.3
    5. Thou Didst Delight My Eyes, Op.32
    6. Let Us Now Praise Famous Men, Op.35
    7. I Praise The Tender Flower
    8. I Have Loved The Flowers That Fade
    9. My Spirit Sang All Day
    10. Clear And Gentle Stream
    11. Nightingales
    12. Haste On, My Joys!
    13. Wherefore Tonight So Full Of Care
    14. Lo, The Full, Final Sacrifice, Op.26

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Ravishing Music, Ravishingly Sung.......2003-04-09

    As a choral singer myself, I was particularly drawn to this new Naxos release of sacred and secular choral music, some of it familiar but much of it quite unfamiliar (at least on this side of the Atlantic).

    The disc leads off with what is probably Finzi's most popular sacred choral work, 'God is gone up with a triumphal shout,' set to a text by Edward Taylor. The opening organ fanfare is followed by sung fanfares with men's voices echoing those of the trebles. [The choir in this recording is that of St. John's College, Cambridge, and as such follows the Anglican tradition choirs consisting of boy sopranos, male altos, tenors and basses. There are some who dislike this sound but I find it very attractive, and of course it is the sound that Finzi surely heard in his mind's ear as he was writing these pieces.] The piece has colorful choral and organ writing that mirrors such words as 'Methinks I see Heaven's sparkling couriers fly.'

    This is followed by 'Magnificat,' Op. 36 (Finzi's only American commission, written for the choirs of Smith and Amherst Colleges), a moving setting without the usual concluding 'Gloria', that begins with an exulting 'My soul doth magnify the Lord' and ends on the words 'for ever and ever' gradually dying away to the final 'Amen.'

    'God is gone up' is the second of three sacred pieces in Opus 27. The other two are included (although not in consecutive order). They are 'My lovely one,' and 'Welcome sweet and sacred feast.' The latter is a setting of Henry Vaughan's poem celebrating the poet's redemption through religious conversion ('Dead was I, and deep in trouble'). It contains a meltingly beautiful passage on the words 'O rose of Sharon! O the Lily of the Valley!'

    There are two part-songs for male voices, the a cappella 'Thou didst delight my eyes,' Op. 32, and one set to the famous passage from Ecclesiastes, 'Let us now praise famous men,' Op. 35. The latter, in two-part harmony, is notable for its Elgarian treading bass in the organ.

    'Seven Unaccompanied Partsongs,' Op. 17, are set to texts by Robert Bridges. They are lyrical and tender and the part-writing is especially grateful to sing. The joyous 'My Spirit Sang All Day' is a particular favorite of small choirs. (For American readers/singers I will add that these songs remind me harmonically and in tone of those in Randall Thompson's 'Frostiana.')

    The final and longest piece here is 'Lo, the Full, Final Sacrifice,' Op. 26, a 14-minute festival anthem set to Crashaw's elegant translation of Aquinas's 'Adoro te' and 'Lauda Sion.' It starts with a longish organ introduction and features a cappella and accompanied passages and short solos following the poetry's verse structure. There are some ecstatically lovely melodies, particularly at the words 'Jesu, Master, just and true' and at the final 'Amen.'

    The singing here is impeccable and stylish. The recorded sound is all one could ask. Another triumph for St. John's, Cambridge, its conductor, Christopher Robinson, and for Naxos.

    A hearty recommendation.
    The Complete Glenn Miller and His Orchestra (1938-1942)
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    • Good collection but could have been better...
    • Stunning, simply stunning
    • A Box Set To End All Box Sets
    		 The Complete Glenn Miller and His Orchestra (1938-1942)
    Glenn Miller Orchestra
    Manufacturer: RCA
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    ASIN: B000002WGD
    Release Date: 1991-09-24

    Tracks:

    1. My Reverie
    2. By The Waters Of Minnetonka
    3. King Porter Stomp
    4. (Gotta Get Some) Shut-Eye
    5. How I'd Like To Be With You In Bermuda
    6. Cuckoo In The Clock
    7. Romance Runs In The Family
    8. The Chestnut Tree ('Neath The Spreading Chestnut..
    9. And The Angels Sing
    10. Moonlight Serenade
    11. The Lady's In Love With You
    12. Wishing (Will Make It So)
    13. Three Little Fishes (Itty Bitty Poo)
    14. Sunrise Serenade
    15. Little Brown Jug
    16. My Last Goodbye
    17. But It Don't Mean A Thing
    18. Pavanne
    19. Runnin' Wild
    20. To You
    21. Stairway To The Stars
    22. Blue Evening

    Tracks:

    1. The Lamp Is Low
    2. Rendezvous Time In Paree
    3. We Can Live On Love (We Haven't Got A Pot To...)
    4. Cinderella
    5. Moon Love
    6. Guess I'll Go Back Home (This Summer)
    7. I'm Sorry For Myself
    8. Back To Back
    9. Sliphorn Jive
    10. Oh! You Crazy Moon
    11. Ain't Cha Comin' Out?
    12. The Day We Meet Again
    13. Wanna Hat With Cherries
    14. Solid American
    15. Pagan Love Song
    16. Ding-Dong! The Witch Is Dead
    17. Over The Rainbow
    18. The Little Man Who Wasn't There
    19. The Man With The Mandolin
    20. Starlit Hour
    21. Blue Orchids
    22. Glen Island Special

    Tracks:

    1. Love With A Capital 'You'
    2. Baby Me
    3. In The Mood
    4. Wham (Re-Bop-Boom-Bam)
    5. An Angel In A Furnished Room
    6. Twilight Interlude
    7. I Want To Be Happy
    8. Farewell Blues
    9. Who's Sorry Now
    10. My Isle Of Golden Dreams
    11. My Prayer
    12. Blue Moonlight
    13. Basket Weaver Man
    14. Melancholoy Baby
    15. (Why Couldn't It Last) Last Night
    16. Out Of Space
    17. So Many Times
    18. Blue Rain
    19. Can I Help It?
    20. I Just Got A Letter
    21. Bless You
    22. Bluebirds In The Moonlight (Silly Idea)

    Tracks:

    1. Faithful Forever
    2. Speaking Of Heaven
    3. Indian Summer
    4. It Was Written In The Stars
    5. Johnson Rag
    6. Ciribiribin
    7. Careless
    8. Oh, Johnny, Oh Johnny, Oh
    9. In An Old Dutch Garden (By An Old Dutch Mill)
    10. This Changing World
    11. On A Little Street In Singapore
    12. Vagabond Dreams
    13. I Beg Your Pardon
    14. Faithful To You
    15. It's A Blue World
    16. Ooh! What You Said
    17. The Gaucho Serenade
    18. The Sky Fell Down
    19. When You Wish Upon A Star
    20. Give A Little Whistle
    21. Missouri Waltz
    22. Beautiful Ohio

    Tracks:

    1. What's The Matter With Me
    2. Say 'Si Si' (Para Vigo Me Voy)
    3. The Rhumba Jumps
    4. Star Dust
    5. My Melancholy Baby
    6. Let's All Swing Together
    7. Rug Cutter's Swing
    8. The Woodpecker Song
    9. Sweet Potato Piper
    10. Too Romantic
    11. Tuxedo Junction
    12. Danny Boy (Londonderry Air)
    13. Imagination
    14. Shake Down The Stars
    15. I'll Never Smile Again
    16. Starlight And Music
    17. Polka Dots And Moonbeams
    18. My! My!
    19. Say It
    20. Moments In The Moonlight
    21. Hear My Song, Violetta
    22. Sierra Sue

    Tracks:

    1. Boog It
    2. Yours Is My Heart Alone
    3. I'm Stepping out With A Memory Tonight
    4. Alice Blue Gown
    5. Wonderful One
    6. Devil May Care
    7. April Played The Fiddle
    8. Fools Rush In (Where Angels Fear To Tread)
    9. I Haven't Time To Be A Millionaire
    10. Slow Freight
    11. Pennsylvania 6-5000
    12. Bugle Call Rag
    13. The Nearness Of You
    14. Mister Meadowlark
    15. My Blue Heaven
    16. When The Swallows Come Back To Capistrano
    17. A Million Dreams Ago
    18. Blueberry Hill
    19. A Cabana In Havana
    20. Be Happy
    21. Angel Child
    22. The Call Of The Canyon

    Tracks:

    1. Our Love Affair
    2. Crosstown
    3. What's Your Story Morning Glory
    4. Fifth Avenue
    5. I Wouldn't Take A Million
    6. A Handful Of Stars
    7. Old Black Joe
    8. Yesterthoughts
    9. Falling Leaves
    10. Shadows On The Sand
    11. Goodbye, Little Darlin', Goodbye
    12. Five O'Clock Whistle
    13. Beat Me Daddy, Eight To The Bar
    14. Ring, Telephone, Ring
    15. Make Believe Ballroom Time
    16. You've Got Me This Way
    17. A Nightingale Sang In Berkley Square
    18. I'd Know You Anywhere
    19. Fresh As A Daisy
    20. Isn't That Just Like Love
    21. Along The Santa Fe Trail
    22. Do You Know Why

    Tracks:

    1. Somewhere
    2. Yes, My Darling Daughter
    3. A Stone's Throw From Heaven
    4. Helpless
    5. Long Time No See, Baby
    6. You Are The One
    7. Anvil Chorus (Part I And II)
    8. Frenesi
    9. The Mem'ry Of A Rose
    10. I Do, Do You? (Do You Believe In Love)
    11. Chapel In The Valley
    12. Prairieland Lullaby
    13. Ida! Sweet As Apple Cider
    14. Song Of The Volga Boatmen
    15. The One I Love (Belongs To Somebody Else)
    16. You Stepped Out Of A Dream
    17. I Dreamt I Dwelt In Harlem
    18. Sun Valley Jump
    19. When That Man Is Dead And Gone
    20. The Spirit Is Willing
    21. A Little Old Church In England
    22. Perfidia

    Tracks:

    1. It's Always You
    2. Spring Will Be So Sad (When She Comes This Year)
    3. The Airminded Executive
    4. Below The Equator
    5. Boulder Buff
    6. The Booglie Wooglie Piggy
    7. The Chattanooga Choo Choo
    8. I Know Why
    9. Don't Cry Cherie
    10. The Cradle Song
    11. Sweeter Than The Sweetest
    12. I Guess I'll Have To Dream The Rest
    13. Take The 'A' Train
    14. Peekaboo To You
    15. The Angels Came Thru
    16. Under Blue Canadian Skies
    17. The Cowboy Serenade (While I'm Rolling My Last...)
    18. You And I
    19. Adios
    20. It Happened In Sun Valley
    21. I'm Thrilled
    22. The Kiss Polka

    Tracks:

    1. Delilah
    2. From One Love To Another
    3. Elmer's Tune
    4. Says Who? Says You, Says I!
    5. Orange Blossom Lane
    6. Dear Arabella
    7. The Man In The Moon
    8. Ma-Ma-Maria (Fee-dle, Ee-dle-lee,Fee-dle, Ee-dle)
    9. This Time The Dream's On Me
    10. Dreamsville, Ohio
    11. Papa Nicolini (The Happy Cobbler)
    12. Jingle Bells
    13. This Is No Laughing Matter
    14. Humpty Dumpty Heart
    15. Ev'rything I Love
    16. A String Of Pearls
    17. Baby Mine
    18. Long Tall Mama
    19. Day Dreaming
    20. Moonlight Sonata
    21. Slumber Song
    22. (There'll Be Blue Birds Over) The Whites Cliff Of
    23. We're The Couple In The Castle

    Tracks:

    1. It Happened In Hawaii
    2. Moonlight Cocktail
    3. Happy In Love
    4. Fooled
    5. Keep 'Em Flying
    6. Chip Off The Old Block
    7. The Story Of A Starry Night
    8. At The President's Birthday Ball
    9. Angels Of Mercy
    10. On The Old Assembly Line
    11. Let's Have Another Cup O' Coffee
    12. Skylark
    13. Dear Mom
    14. When The Roses Bloom Again
    15. Always In My Heart
    16. Shhh, It's A Military Secret
    17. Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree (With Anyone...)
    18. She'll Always Remember
    19. The Lamplighter's Serenade
    20. When Johnny Comes Marching Home
    21. American Patrol
    22. Soldier, Let Me Read Your Letter
    23. Sleep Song

    Tracks:

    1. Sweet Eloise
    2. (I've Got A Gal In) Kalamazoo
    3. Serenade In Blue
    4. At Last
    5. Lullaby Of The Rain
    6. Knit One, Purl Two
    7. That's Sabotoge
    8. Canchita, Marquita, Lolita, Pepita, Rosita,...
    9. The Humming Bird
    10. Yesterday's Gardenias
    11. Dearly Beloved
    12. Moonlight Mood
    13. Caribbean Clipper
    14. Here We Go Again
    15. That Old Black Magic
    16. Moonlight Becomes You
    17. Juke Box Saturday Night
    18. It Must Be Jelly ('Cause Jam Don't Shake Like...)
    19. I'm Old Fashioned
    20. A Pink Cocktail For A Blue Lady
    21. Rainbow Rhapsody
    22. Sleepy Town Train
    23. Rhapsody In Blue

    Tracks:

    1. Wanna Hat With Cherries
    2. Pagan Love Song
    3. Ding-Dong! The Witch Is Dead
    4. My Isle Of Golden Dreams
    5. Blue Moonlight
    6. Tuxedo Junction
    7. Mister Meadowlark
    8. Beat Me Daddy, Eight To The Bar
    9. Make Believe Ballroom Time
    10. A Nightingale Sang In Berkley Square
    11. Long Time No See, Baby
    12. Anvil Chorus (Part II)
    13. Frenesi
    14. Ida! Sweet As Apple Cider
    15. Spring Will Be So Sad (When She Comes This Year)
    16. The Kiss Polka
    17. Humpty Dumpty Heart
    18. Skylark
    19. When The Roses Bloom Again
    20. That Old Black Magic

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Close to perfection.......2006-06-19

    This is the collection to have if you want all the recordings of the Glenn Miller Orchestra made for RCA/Bluebird between 1938 and 1942. This box set will include lots of vocal numbers, mainly from the underrated Ray Eberle, the cute Marion Hutton and the great saxman Tex Beneke, plus a few others along the way. Also, there's many great instrumentals that you've probably never heard before.

    Now, comparing this to the "Glenn Miller Story" (volumes 1 - 4 on 16 discs) from Avid records which includes songs from radio broadcasts, that weren't recorded for RCA; but I'd still say this one is the better choice. Why? Well, the problem lies in the Avid sound quality, there's too much noise reduction, at least for me. Where as this RCA collection breathes better, and has all the sparkle and fire that is missing from the Avid collections. So, if you're not afraid of a little surface noise, go for this box set, but, look around for a price that's $100 or less. If you want a taste of what this collection sounds like, try out the "Popular Recordings" three disc set first.

    Lastly, why can't these compilations of old 78's have a few more seconds between them? Essentially we have a bunch of singles all crammed together, so why not let them have some breathing room. As I recall, the UK Beatles albums from 1963-1966 had a seven second break between songs. I loved it! It was like giving each song it's own spotlight. Oh, the days of one song at a time.

    5 out of 5 stars The definitive band of the Swing Era - Alton Glenn Miller!.......2005-05-01

    This is the complete Victor/Bluebird set that was released during the 70's on Bluebird LP. I purchased that set as the discs came out, and have finally ordered the CD reissue. Firstly, I want to add that I was born three years after Mr. Miller died, so I heard most of his music from my folks' 78s. I've always been fascinated by the tunes that weren't the big hits; the "B" sides, if you will. It's fun to compare and enjoy different versions of the same song by different bands.

    Every band of that time had to record the tunes that the record company's executives wanted issued. That is why Tex Beneke had to sing on "Three Little Fishies." I'm sure he didn't want to do that tune! So you can blame the executives for a lot of mediocre tunes. The great thing is that Glenn and the band made most of their music at a very high level. Miller was a perfectionist, as well as a good businessman. You will discover seldom heard tunes that you will enjoy. The set is worth every cent and then some. It's a musical education for all, especially for the younger listeners. This band could swing and play the sweet tunes equally well. I'm not going to go into detail about individual tunes because that has been done by other reviewers.

    Finally, to address the sound quality; these records were made between 1937 and 1942. In a lot of cases the original masters were lost or destroyed, so that dubs had to be made from original 78 rpm discs. Since Glenn was so popular, his records were played until they wore out. You will hear surface noise on a lot of these performances, but that is not really a problem because the music is what counts!

    I suggest that anyone who wants to start appreciating Glenn Miller, get this set! There are so many musical goodies here that you can spend hours at a time listening. Share this with a youngster, as my parents did with me. Enjoy!

    4 out of 5 stars Good collection but could have been better..........2005-03-02

    As a longtime Glenn Miller fan this is a set that I had wanted for a long while. Finding it was a problem because it is out-of-print. I bought it, here, a few weeks ago and really looked forward to hearing music from Glenn Miller that I was not familiar with. This set, 13-Discs in total, is complete and has it all.

    For those of you who are tired of hearing the over-played "In The Mood", "Little Brown Jug', "Pennsylvania 6-500", etc. there is plenty here to listen to that will be new to you and very enjoyable. (Otherwise there are plenty of collections out there that have all of the over-played Miller favorites in a single-disc format at a fraction of the $150 price-tag).

    That said, after listening to the set a number of times since it arrived, I have come to realize that for every Miller gem there are 2-3 novelty tunes that would have been better off not being recorded. It is a complete set but there is a lot of music here that I could just as soon do without ("Sweet Potato Piper"? "Booglie Wooglie Piggy"?). These tracks have altered my opinions of Miller's music in totality.

    I love the Miller sound (I played on the band myself in the '90's for eight years in the reed section) and seldom heard or broadcast items like "Yesterday's Gardenias" or "I'm Thrilled" make the set worthwhile if only because the vast majority of this collection is not available on CD anywhere else.

    I was disappointed with the cheap packaging. A musical icon like Miller should merit at least cases for each individual CD instead of 4 discs crammed into a double case (and there's 3 of them) with disc 13 being the odd-one out in it's own case. They are all packaged in a box with a flip-top that will probably fall off if you plan to play the set a lot.

    The accompanying booklet, on the other hand, is very well done with a lot of good information and detailed listings of personnel, dates and arrangers for each selection.

    The sound quality is not nearly as good as other recordings of the same vintage. Again, with Miller being such a huge figure in 20th Century Popular Music you would have figured a little more painstaking work would have gone into such a mammoth project.

    There is some great music in this set and it is nice to finally hear some things that have, unfortunately, been over-shadowed by the same 12 songs that most of the public wants to hear over and over and over again. The band was always VERY polished, tight and was the most individual ensemble of the era. The recordings are a testament to the orchestra's musicianship and execution. Miller's vocalists, especially The Modernaires, were a huge asset to the success of the group. In short, Miller's music epitomizes the Big Band sound. To many people, Miller WAS the Swing Era.

    For the casual Miller fan, this set is not for you. For the die-hard Miller fan, however, it is a must-have. 4 stars for completeness. Different packaging would have been more appropriate. Perhaps a newer version will correct this edition's shortcomings.

    5 out of 5 stars Stunning, simply stunning.......2004-12-05

    This is some of the most finely crafted pop music you'll ever hear. Miller's music immortalizes the pop culture of white, mainstream America in the wartime era... Although it's clearly a big nostalgia trip for us all today, this music also holds up on its own over the decades... heck, even over the centuries, as it turns out. It's both corny and elegant, populist and refined. And a joy to listen to... This box set (SADLY out of print, and in need of reissue!!) is really the way to go for Miller's best work... Like other reviewers here, I also own the multi-volume Bluebird LP sets from the 1970s, and I can hardly describe what a pleasure it is to also have them in digital form as well... this is the kind of box set you can enjoy for weeks on end. Highly recommended!

    5 out of 5 stars A Box Set To End All Box Sets.......2004-09-21

    Now THIS is a box set! Every single Bluebird recording by the great bandleader, Glenn Miller, all in one convenient compact set. Thirteen CD's in all, and everyone packed to the max with music every bit as alive today as it was over 60 years ago. This is the sound that defined a generation and an era, all from one man who knew what the record buying and jukebox playing public wanted to hear.
    Amazon has the complete listing, so there is no need to get into song titles. But, just so you know, every charted song Mr. Miller released is here - all 127 charted hits - except two: Solo Hop on the Columbia label, and Every Day's A Holiday which was on the Brunswick label (hence the reason for these two numbers not being included - they are not Bluebird or Victor releases!). Plus so many more songs that are, to me, every bit as good as the hits. Along with that there are some very good alternate takes on disc 13.
    The main reason, however, to purchase this set above the others is the sound quality of the tunes. It is a truly remarkable sound that RCA has been able to pull off of the original (lacquer?) discs. You'd swear the songs were recorded 30 years after the fact - the sound is that good. A full bass, no ear piercing highs (nice and crisp as they should be), and the mid range sounds just right. Not a click or a pop within ear shot.
    Is this set pricey? Well, yeah. I guess it is.
    But is it worth the price being asked? Every penny!
    This is one set that RCA did absolutely perfect, including the extremely informative booklet (141 pages!).
    This is one set that, heaven forbid, if anything should happen to it, I would replace it in a heartbeat (house payment be damned!).
    A treasure trove filled with gems from the past by the master of the WWII sound.
    I'm sure Glenn would approve.
    Purcell: Dioclesian (complete); Timon Of Athens /Pierand * Bowman * Ainsley * George * Collegium Musicum 90 * Hickox
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    		 Purcell: Dioclesian (complete); Timon Of Athens /Pierand * Bowman * Ainsley * George * Collegium Musicum 90 * Hickox
    Henry Purcell , Richard Hickox , James Bowman , John Mark Ainsley , Michael George , Catherine Pierard , and Collegium Musicum 90
    Manufacturer: Chandos
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000000A5U
    Release Date: 1995-11-14

    Tracks:

    1. Dioclesian: First Musick
    2. Dioclesian: Second Musick
    3. Dioclesian: Overture
    4. Dioclesian: Act I - First Act Tune (Hornpipe)
    5. Dioclesian: Act II - Song (Bass): Great Diocles the Boar has kill'd -Chorus: Sing Io's
    6. Dioclesian: Act II - Song (Soprano): Charon the peaceful Shade invites
    7. Dioclesian: Act II - Symphony for Trumpets and Violins
    8. Dioclesian: Act II - Duet (Soprano, Bass), Chorus: Let all mankind the pleasure share
    9. Dioclesian: Act II - Martial Song, Trio, Retornello, Trio, Retornello
    10. Dioclesian: Act II - A Symphony of Flutes, Song (Alto), Quartet
    11. Dioclesian: Act II - Dance of Furies
    12. Dioclesian: Act II - Second Act Tune
    13. Dioclesian: Act III - Two in one upon a Ground. Chaconne for Flutes
    14. Dioclesian: Act III - The Chair Dance
    15. Dioclesian: Act III - Prelude for Hautboys - Song (Tenor): What shall I do?
    16. Dioclesian: Act III - Third Act Tune
    17. Dioclesian: Act IV - Butterfly Dance
    18. Dioclesian: Act IV - Tune for Trumpets
    19. Dioclesian: Act IV - Song (Tenor): Sound, Fame, thy brazen trumpet sound
    20. Dioclesian: Act IV - Chorus: Let all rehearse
    21. Dioclesian: Act IV - Fourth Act Tune

    Tracks:

    1. Dioclesian: Act V - Country Dance
    2. Act V - Masque - Cupid, Chorus: Call the nymphs
    3. Dioclesian: Act V - Masque - Duet (Bacchanalian, Silvan): Come, come away
    4. Dioclesian: Act V - Masque - Chorus: Behold, O mighty'st of Gods
    5. Dioclesian: Act V - Masque - Paspe (The first entry of heroes on the stage)
    6. Dioclesian: Act V - Masque - Duet (two Wood-Gods): Oh, the sweet delights of love!
    7. Dioclesian: Act V - Masque - A Fawn, Chorus: Let monarchs fight
    8. Dioclesian: Act V - Masque - Two Bacchanals, Bacchus: Make room
    9. Dioclesian: Act V - Masque - Dance of Bacchanals
    10. Dioclesian: Act V - Masque - Follower of Cupid: Still I'm wishing
    11. Dioclesian: Act V - Masque - Canaries
    12. Dioclesian: Act V - Masque - Shepherd & Shepherdesses: Tell me why
    13. Dioclesian: Act V - Masque - Dance
    14. Dioclesian: Act V - Masque - A Pleasure & Chorus: All our days
    15. Dioclesian: Act V - Masque - Let us dance
    16. Dioclesian: Act V - Masque - Dance
    17. Dioclesian: Act V - Masque - Trio & Chorus: Triumph, triumph victorious Love
    18. Dioclesian: Act V - Appendices - Song (Soprano): Since from my dear Astrea'ssight
    19. Dioclesian: Act V - Appendices - Song (Tenor): When first I saw
    20. Timons Of Athens: Masque: Duet: Hark how the songsters
    21. Timons Of Athens: Masque: Cupid: Love in their little veins
    22. Timons Of Athens: Masque: Trio: But ah! how much are our delights
    23. Timons Of Athens: Masque: Bass solo: Hence with your trifling deity
    24. Timons Of Athens: Masque: Trio: But over us no griefs prevail
    25. Timons Of Athens: Masque: Cupid: Come, come all to me
    26. Timons Of Athens: Masque: Chorus: Who can resist such mighty charms
    27. Timons Of Athens: Masque: Bacchus: Return, revolting rebels
    28. Timons Of Athens: Masque: Cupid: The cares of lovers
    29. Timons Of Athens: Masque: Alto solo: Love quickly is pall'd
    30. Timons Of Athens: Masque: Duet (Cupid & Bacchus): Come, let us agree
    31. Timons Of Athens: Masque: Chorus: Come, let us agree
    32. Timons Of Athens: Masque: Curtain Tune on a ground

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars The highest quality performance.......1999-03-13

    The music on this recording presents a typical example of a semi-opera, popular in Britain in Purcell's time. Semi-operas were based on a dramatic spoken play, and were accompanied by "incidental" music (dances and masques). It is this incidental music that usually finds its way onto a disc. This recording follows this convention. What distinguishes this recording is its high quality. Collegium Musicum 90 and Richard Hickox are experts in baroque music. The soloists include the biggest names in English vocals. Even the two additional tenors, brought in to merely double the voices in two places, are not just anybody, but Mark Padmore and Ian Bostridge (!). That tells you something. The biggest highlights include the Wood-god duet in Act V of Dioclesian, and the soprano song "Since from my dear Astrea's sight" which is placed in an appendix because musicologists don't seem to know where exactly it originally belonged. This song, which seems to speak of a man's, rather than woman's, anguish over the lost love, concludes with the most wrenching words: "alas, with weeping eyes, And bleeding heart I lie Thinking on her whose absence 'tis That makes me wish to die." Isn't that beautiful?
    Roger Quilter: Complete Folk-Song Arrangements; Complete Part-Songs for Women's Voices
    Average customer rating: 1 out of 5 stars
    • Quilter deserves better...
    		 Roger Quilter: Complete Folk-Song Arrangements; Complete Part-Songs for Women's Voices

    Manufacturer: Naxos
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B0007XHL0M
    Release Date: 2005-04-19

    Tracks:

    1. Drink To Me Only - David Wilson-Johnson
    2. Over The Mountains
    3. My Lady Greensleeves
    4. Little Moth
    5. Love Calls Through The Summer Night
    6. If Love Should Pass Me By
    7. The Rose Of Tralee - Philip Langridge
    8. Believe me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms - David Wilson-Johnson
    9. Oh! 'Tis Sweet To Think - David Wilson-Johnson
    10. Come Lady-Day
    11. The Starlings
    12. To A Harebell By A Graveside
    13. It Was A Lover And His Lass
    14. Ye Banks And Braes
    15. Charlie Is My Darling
    16. Ca' The Yowes To The Knowes
    17. Where Go The Boats?
    18. Windy Nights
    19. Summer Sunset
    20. Le Pauvre Laboureur - David Wilson-Johnson
    21. L'Amour De Moi - David Wilson-Johnson
    22. Joli Mois De Mai - David Wilson-Johnson
    23. Daisies After The Rain (Solo Version)
    24. My Heart Adorn'd With Thee
    25. The Passing Bell
    26. Blossom-Time
    27. Daisies After The Rain (Duet Version)
    28. Weep You No More
    29. I Gotta Robe - David Wilson-Johnson
    30. 'Tis St. Valentine's Day
    31. What Will You Do My Love - Philip Langridge
    32. The Jolly Miller
    33. Barbara Allen
    34. Three Poor Mariners - David Wilson-Johnson
    35. Since First I Saw Your Face - David Wilson-Johnson
    36. The Ash Grove

    Customer Reviews:

    1 out of 5 stars Quilter deserves better..........2005-11-10

    Was this recording of Quilter songs (Complete Folk-Song Arrangements and Complete Part-Songs for Women's Voices) a vanity project for soprano Amanda Pitt? It is hard to explain in any other terms, for her voice is not pleasant to hear. It is a pinched, badly produced, squally sound - the sort of standard one would expect in a not very gifted singing student. Why Naxos permitted this travesty of a recording under their label is a mystery.

    The majority of the songs on this CD are sung by the aforesaid Amanda Pitt (soprano). The other singers in this project are of a better standard - in the case of Philip Langridge, beautiful to listen to. This recording is not worthy of his excellent career and lovely tenor voice. The other two singers - mezzo Joanne Thomas and baritone David Wilson-Johnson - are not bad, either, although the mezzo doesn't get a single solo. The lack of a solo for Ms Thomas is glaringly evident when compared to the ten (10) solos which Ms Pitt sings. (10 out of 21 solos - definitely an unfair ratio. Of these ten solos, several could have been given to the mezzo to sing - they were certainly not beyond the average mezzo range.)

    The rest of the album consists of duets - thirteen of them. Eleven of the thirteen duets are soprano/mezzo, and in spite of the mezzo's voice (from what one is permitted to hear of it) isn't bad, the duet performances are frankly awful, chiefly because of Ms Pitt. Even the superior quality of Philip Langridge's singing cannot save the two duets he sings with Amanda Pitt.

    It's artistically an insulting and atrociously unbalanced distribution of material.

    Look for the John Mark Ainsley/Lisa Milne recording of Quilter songs & arias. Admittedly, it doesn't include most of the duets on this CD, but oh, the sheer pleasure of hearing well-trained and lovely voices give Quilter a worthy treatment!

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