Hanging by a Moment [CD-single] [Import]

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The first single & hit from the 2000 debut album 'No Name Face' by this L.A. based alternative act that's been described as a cross between Live and Matchbox Twenty. Both Lifehouse's album and 'Hanging By A Moment' are Billboard hits. No American release exists for 'Hanging By A Moment', and this import disc is backed with three previously unreleased non album tracks, 'Fairytales Sandcastles', 'What's Wrong With That' and 'Fool'. 2001 release.

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Hanging by a Moment [CD-single] [Import]
William Kapell Edition (Box Set)
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Release Date: 1998-09-29

Tracks:

  1. Mazurkas: Op. 6, No. 2
  2. Mazurkas: Op. 7, No. 2
  3. Mazurkas: Op. 7, No. 5
  4. Mazurkas: Op. 17, No. 2
  5. Mazurkas: Op 17, No 3
  6. Mazurkas: Op. 17, No. 4
  7. Mazurkas: Op. 24, No. 1
  8. Mazurkas: Op. 24, No. 3
  9. Mazurkas: Op. 30, No. 3
  10. Mazurkas: Op. 33, No. 1
  11. Mazurkas: Op. 33, No. 3
  12. Mazurkas: Op. 33, No. 4
  13. Mazurkas: Op. 41, No. 1
  14. Mazurkas: Op. 41, No. 2
  15. Mazurkas: Op. 50, No. 2
  16. Mazurkas: Op. 50, No. 3
  17. Mazurkas: Op. 56, No. 3
  18. Mazurkas: Op. 59, No. 1
  19. Mazurkas: Op. 59, No. 2
  20. Mazurkas: Op. 63, No. 2
  21. Mazurkas: Op. 63, No. 3
  22. Mazurkas: Op. 67, No. 2
  23. Mazurkas: Op. 67, No. 3
  24. Mazurkas: Op. 67, No. 4
  25. Mazurkas: Op. 68, No. 2
  26. Mazurkas: Op. 68, No. 3
  27. Mazurkas: Op. 68, No. 4
  28. Mazurkas: Op posth. - 'Notre temps'
  29. Mazurkas: Op posth - In B Flat

Tracks:

  1. Sonata No. 3, Op. 58 In B Minor: Allegro maestoso
  2. Sonata No. 3, Op. 58 In B Minor: Scherzo: Molto vivace
  3. Sonata No. 3, Op. 58 In B Minor: Largo
  4. Sonata No. 3, Op. 58 In B Minor: Finale: Presto, non tanto
  5. Waltz, Op. 18 In E Flat Major
  6. Sonata No. 2, Op. 35 In B-Flat Minor: Grave; Doppio movimento
  7. Sonata No. 2, Op. 35 In B-Flat Minor: Scherzo
  8. Sonata No. 2, Op. 35 In B-Flat Minor: Marche funebre
  9. Sonata No. 2, Op. 35 In B-Flat Minor: Presto
  10. Nocture, Op. 9, No. 1 In B Flat Minor
  11. The Sheperd's Complaint: No. 5, Songs Without Words, Op. 67
  12. Romance, Op. 28, No. 2 In F Sharp
  13. Sonata No. 16, K. 570 In B Flat: II. Adagio

Tracks:

  1. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43: Introduction: Allegro vivace; Variation I: (Precedente)
  2. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43: Tema: L'istesso tempo
  3. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43: Varation II: L'istesso tempo
  4. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43: Varation III: L'istesso tempo
  5. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43: Varation IV: Piu Vivo
  6. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43: Varation V: Tempo precedente
  7. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43: Varation VI: L'istesso tempo
  8. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43: Varation VII: Meno mosso, a tempo moderato
  9. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43:: Varation VII: Tempo 1
  10. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43: Varation IX: L'istesso tempo
  11. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43: Varation X: Poco marcato
  12. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43: Varation XI: Moderato
  13. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43: Varation XII: Tempo di minuetto
  14. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43: Varation XIII: Allegro
  15. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43: Varation XIV: L'istesso tempo
  16. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43:: Varation XV: Piu vivo scherzando
  17. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43: Varation XVI: Allegretto
  18. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43: Varation XVII: [Allegretto]
  19. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43: Varation XVIII: Andante cantabile
  20. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43: Varation XIX: A tempo vivace
  21. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43: Varation XX: Un poco piu vivo
  22. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43: Varation XXI: Un poco piu vivo
  23. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43: Varation XXII: Un poco piu vivo (Alla breve)
  24. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43: Varation XXIII: L'istesso tempo
  25. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43: Varation XIV: A tempo un poco meno mosso
  26. Concero No. 2, Op. 18 In C Minor: Moderato; Allegro
  27. Concero No. 2, Op. 18 In C Minor: Adagio sostenuto
  28. Concero No. 2, Op. 18 In C Minor: Allegro scherzando
  29. Prelude, Op. 3, No. 2 In C Sharp Minor
  30. Preludes, Op. 34: No. 24 In D Minor
  31. Preludes, Op. 34: No. 10 In C Sharp Minor
  32. Preludes, Op. 34: No. 5 In D Major

Tracks:

  1. Concerto No. 3, Op. 26 In C: Andante; Allegro
  2. Concerto No. 3, Op. 26 In C: Tema: Andantino
  3. Concerto No. 3, Op. 26 In C: Variation I: Listesso tempo
  4. Concerto No. 3, Op. 26 In C: Variation II: Allegro
  5. Concerto No. 3, Op. 26 In C: Variation III: Allegro moderato (poco meno mosso)
  6. Concerto No. 3, Op. 26 In C: Variation IV: Andante meditativo
  7. Concerto No. 3, Op. 26 In C: Variation V: Allegro giusto
  8. Concerto No. 3, Op. 26 In C: Tema: Listesso tempo
  9. Concerto No. 3, Op. 26 In C: Allegro ma non troppo
  10. Concerto: Allegro mastoso
  11. Concerto: Andante con anima
  12. Concerto: Allegro brillante
  13. Preludes, Op. 34: No. 14 In E Flat Minor
  14. Preludes, Op. 34: No. 10 In C Sharp Minor
  15. Preludes, Op. 34: No. 5 In D Major

Tracks:

  1. Concerto No. 2, Op. 19 In B Flat Major: Allegro con brio
  2. Concerto No. 2, Op. 19 In B Flat Major: Largo
  3. Concerto No. 2, Op. 19 In B Flat Major: Rondo: Allegro scherzando
  4. Moment Musical: Moment Musical In F Minor, D. 780, No. 3
  5. Waltz: Waltz In B Major, D. 145, No. 2
  6. Waltz: Waltz In B Major, D. 145, No. 6
  7. Waltz: Waltz In E Major, D. 365, No. 26
  8. Waltz: Waltz In F Major, D. 365, No. 32
  9. German Dances: German Dance In B Flat Major, D. 783, No. 6
  10. German Dances: German Dance In B Flat Major, D. 783, No. 7
  11. Waltz: Waltz, In F Major, D. 365, No. 34
  12. Landler: Landler, In G Major, D. 734, No. 1
  13. Landler: Landler, In D Major, D. 734, No. 2
  14. Impromptu: Impromptu In A Flat Major, D. 935, No. 2
  15. Romance: Romance In F Sharp Major, Op. 28, No. 2
  16. Intermezzo: Intermezzo In E Major, Op. 116, No. 6
  17. Sonetto No. 104 del Petrarca - Liszt
  18. Hungarian Rhapsody No. 11 - Liszt
  19. Mephisto Waltz No. 1 - Liszt

Tracks:

  1. Partita No. 4 In D Major, BWV 828: Ouverture
  2. Partita No. 4 In D Major, BWV 828: Allemande
  3. Partita No. 4 In D Major, BWV 828: Courante
  4. Partita No. 4 In D Major, BWV 828: Aria
  5. Partita No. 4 In D Major, BWV 828: Sarabande
  6. Partita No. 4 In D Major, BWV 828: Menuet
  7. Suite In A Minor, BWV 818: Allemande
  8. Suite In A Minor, BWV 818: Courante
  9. Suite In A Minor, BWV 818: Sarabandes 1 & 2
  10. Suite In A Minor, BWV 818: Gigue
  11. Sonata In E Flat Major, K. 380 - L. 23
  12. Sonata In B Flat Major, K. 570: 2. Adagio
  13. From Iberia: Evocacion
  14. Piano Playtime: No. 1: Waltz Of The Rainbow
  15. Piano Playtime: No. 4: By The Brook
  16. Piano Playtime: No. 5: Dancing Bagpipes
  17. Piano Playtime: No. 6: Tricky Trumpet
  18. Children's Corner: Dr. Gradus ad Parnassum
  19. Children's Corner: Jimbo's Lullaby
  20. Children's Corner: Serenade For The Doll
  21. Children's Corner: The Snow Is Dancing
  22. Children's Corner: The Little Shepherd
  23. Children's Corner: Golliwog's Cakewalk
  24. Toccata ostinato

Tracks:

  1. Sonata In G Minor, Op. 19: Lento; Allegro moderato
  2. Sonata In G Minor, Op. 19: Allegro scherzando
  3. Sonata In G Minor, Op. 19: Andante
  4. Sonata In G Minor, Op. 19: Allegro mosso; Meno mosso; Moderato; Piu vivo
  5. Sonata In F Minor, Op. 120, No. 1: Allegro appassionato
  6. Sonata In F Minor, Op. 120, No. 1: Andante un poco adagio
  7. Sonata In F Minor, Op. 120, No. 1: Allegretto grazioso
  8. Sonata In F Minor, Op. 120, No. 1: Vivace
  9. Sonata In D Minor, No. 3, Op. 108: Allegro
  10. Sonata In D Minor, No. 3, Op. 108: Adagio
  11. Sonata In D Minor, No. 3, Op. 108: Un poco presto e con sentimento
  12. Sonata In D Minor, No. 3, Op. 108: Presto agitato

Tracks:

  1. Piano Sonata (1941): Molto moderato
  2. Piano Sonata (1941): Vivace
  3. Piano Sonata (1941): Andante sostenuto
  4. Nocturne In E - Flat - Op 55, 2
  5. Mazurka In C - Op 33, 3
  6. Polonaise-Fantasie In A - Flat - Op 61
  7. Pictures At An Exhibition: Promenade
  8. Pictures At An Exhibition: The Gnome
  9. Pictures At An Exhibition: Promenade
  10. Pictures At An Exhibition: The Old Castle
  11. Pictures At An Exhibition: Promenade
  12. Pictures At An Exhibition: Tuileries
  13. Pictures At An Exhibition: Bydlo
  14. Pictures At An Exhibition: Promenade
  15. Pictures At An Exhibition: Ballet Of The Unhatched Chicks
  16. Pictures At An Exhibition: Samuel Goldenberg And Schmuyle
  17. Pictures At An Exhibition: Promenade
  18. Pictures At An Exhibition: Limoges - The Market
  19. Pictures At An Exhibition: Catacombs
  20. Pictures At An Exhibition: Con mortuis In lingua Mortua
  21. Pictures At An Exhibition: The Hut On Fowl's Legs
  22. Pictures At An Exhibition: The Great Gate At Kiev
  23. No 1 - Kinderszenen: About Foreign Lands And People
  24. Sonata In E (K 380) - L. 23

Tracks:

  1. Partita No. 4 In D Major, BWV. 828: Allemande (Beginning)
  2. Sonata No. 10 In C Major, K. 330: 1. Allegro moderato (Beginning)
  3. Sonata No. 3 In B Minor, Op. 58: 1. Allegro maestoso (Beginning)
  4. Sonata No. 3 In B Minor, Op. 58: 3. Largo
  5. Mazurka In A Flat Major, Op. 17, No. 3
  6. Sonata No. 3 In D Minor, Op. 108: 2. Adagio
  7. No. 4, Songs Without Words, Op. 67: Spinning Song
  8. Interview With William Kapell

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Blessed with transcendent technique and an affinity for big, bold Romantic works, William Kapell has been hailed as America's greatest homegrown pianist. This comprehensive collection of his complete recorded output, previously unreleased recordings, and broadcast tapes adds luster to a reputation that's become legendary since his tragic death in a plane crash at age 31. The earliest recordings, from the mid-1940s, bristle with raw energy and virtuosic flourishes tempered by an innate musicality that rises above mere display.

The disc coupling Khachaturian and Prokofiev concertos is charged with excitement; the Rachmaninoff pairing of the Paganini Variations and the Concerto No. 2 weds the Grand Romantic style to poetic lyricism; and an inspired Liszt group is charged with dynamic energy. Best may be the two Chopin discs: spontaneous, rhythmically flexible sonatas and mazurkas. The later recordings demonstrate the repose that comes with artistic maturity, and the "live" broadcasts reveal Kapell's warmth and spontaneity in concert. Splendid transfers help make this long-awaited set appealing to music lovers in general, as well as piano buffs. --Dan Davis

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Very touched.......2006-09-24

I wrote my doctoral dissertation on William Kapell (we share the same school, and my teacher was a student of his), and to still see the outpouring of admiration and love for Kapell's art is still very moving for me.

5 out of 5 stars In Memorium.......2005-10-29

I heard William Kapell play the Rachmaninov Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini with the fledgling Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in the late 1940's or very early 1950's. My only memory of the occasion is that I was enthralled. Kapell has held me in thrall ever since.

A few years later, in the middle 50's, I bought Kapell's recording of the same work, with Fritz Reiner and the Robin Hood Dell Orchestra (alias of The Philadelphia Orchestra). I still have that LP, though I wore it out long ago. It was the beginning of my musical education. But since 1998, we have had this wonderful box of reissues from the vaults of RCA. The sound is mostly excellent, considering the age of the monophonic originals. To this day, Kapell's Rachmaninov Rhapsody remains-in my opinion-the most impassioned, yet the most musical, reading of the piece ever recorded. No one had, or has, Kapell's combination of white-hot temperament, technical brilliance, and musical insight. We have had musical geniuses; technical wizards abound. It is the combination of these gifts, as Kapell possessed them in particular, married to his incendiary passion, that made him unique.

He was still learning, and he was learning at such an astounding rate! He had moved from Khachaturian to the most unforgettable Chopin B minor Sonata ever recorded in little more than a decade. His deep throated, noble, and articulate Bach has caused some to speculate that Glenn Gould might have found his inspiration in Kapell. One Gould biographer, and a New York critic, wrote that the reverse was true. The critic acknowledged the error, in print, noting that Kapell could not have been influenced by Gould's style since he had been dead for two years by the time of Gould's debut recital in New York City in 1955.

The lyrical side of romantic music is not what Kapell was or is known for, not his "style" as people remember him now. But listening to the lyrical music in this set shows a side of him that was, nevertheless, as real as any, and perhaps more revealing. It also gives us a notion of what we might have expected of William Kapell had he lived a normal span of years and played a normal variety of music. In a live performance, he plays Chopin's Nocturne, Op. 9, No. 1, with melting legato and exquisite timing: his innate sense about when to tug on the beat and when to surge forward makes the music breathe. His use of dynamic variety demands the greatest respect: at one point, the repetition of a melodic phrase is but a pale echo of its first statement. His tonal palette is no less wondrous. When a deep bass note suddenly appears, early in the A section of the ABA structure, it sounds-not loud nor quiet, not muffled nor distinct-but awesomely subterranean. Kapell begins the piece without much sustaining pedal, but in the B section, he subtly adds more and more. Then, when the A section returns near the end, the pedal disappears. This dramatic change in color-along with Chopin's change of key-seems like the parting of clouds. We are in the hands of two masters here, Chopin and Kapell. Kapell gave this performance in Carnegie Hall in February of 1945, when he was twenty-two years old.

In the Bach and Chopin works I've discussed, the steely, percussive tone that some speak of is nowhere to be heard. Rather, we hear a full, rich, and complex piano tone. In the Chopin Sonatas, the Debussy pieces, and the Schubert, Schumann, Mendelssohn, Debussy, and Albeniz, the sound Kapell produces is beautiful and varied.

He was a chamber musician of the first order, as his collaborations with Heifetz prove. (He was one of the very few musicians who had the force of personality to make Heifetz accompany HIM. And you can hear it.) And if you've never heard Rachmaninov's great Cello Sonata, played here with the grand Russian/German cellist Edmund Kurtz, you're in for a treat. There are several fine, modern stereo recordings, but this one is special. The piano part is very important-Rachmaninov did write it, after all-and Kapell is magnificent. This was Rachmaninov's next published work after the 2nd Piano Concerto, to give you an idea of its melodic grandeur. If there is a flaw here, it is that the piano is recorded too far back, relative to the cello.

Kapell died on October 30, 1953. He had just turned thirty-three. He played his last recital in Geelong, Australia, on the 22nd. It included the Chopin 2nd Piano Sonata which contains the well-known "Marche funèbre." That performance is included here, transferred from the original acetates. It is a great performance but very hard to listen to now, in light of what was to follow just over a week later. I am writing this one day short of the 52nd anniversary of Kapell's death. Had he lived until today, he would be younger than either Earl Wild or Ivan Moravec, both of whom are still making magnificent music. For those of us who love William Kapell's music, it is heartbreaking to consider, and fruitless. Thank Heaven we have recordings like the ones in this set. They are essential for any lover of good music.

John Pendley

5 out of 5 stars Priceless Souvenirs from a Rare Genius: Ave Atque Vale.......2005-10-28

During the last century we have had many tragic losses in the arts, often affecting men and women who are at the peak of their careers, shimmering with excellence, only to be silenced by death and all too often, by accidental death. The names of Anton Webern, Fritz Wunderlich, WG Sebald, Sylvia Plath, Dinu Lipatti, and so many others arise, but none as tragic as the death of William Kapell in 1953.

William Kapell is still considered by most as the America's greatest pianist, even fifty odd years after his death at the age of 31 in a plane crash. Those who heard him perform still rhapsodize over the magic he created. Those of us who are left with only recordings, such as this spectacular boxed set of all of his recordings, can only be uplifted by the man's genius, his extraordinary technical facility, and his intuitive, profound approach to the great works of music.

All styles of music were easily accessible to Kapell. Listen to the Mozart, Bach, Scarlatti, Paganini and Mendelssohn and try to imagine performances of more clarity and finesse than these. His Chopin is well represented in this set and glows with the uncanny power and tenderness that Chopin combined in his works. His works for solo piano by Rachmaninov and Shostakovich are the gold standard, and yet his Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, Mussorgsky and Liszt raise the bar for excellence that has since not been excelled. Joyously this set includes concerti including Prokofiev, Beethoven, Khachaturian, and Rachmaninov with the various conductors who saw Kapell's gifts and championed them.

The memory of this great artist is felt throughout the year, but never as acutely as on October 29th which marks the date of his cruel death. The world was brightened for too short a time by William Kapell, yet because of his recorded legacy his legend lives on. This is an impossibly fine box set of treasures. Highly Recommended. Grady Harp, October 05

5 out of 5 stars Poetry without words.......2004-12-14

In listening ot this collection, I think of the other 20th century pianistic genius who died tragically young: Dinu Lipatti (d. 1950). Both men excelled at Chopin but each had a thoroughly individual sound. In addition to Chopin, the Rachmaninoff and Prokofiev are especially fine. Highly recommended.

3 out of 5 stars What Is Technically Difficult Is Not Always Pleasant To Hear.......2004-10-02

Piano enthusiasts might find this set incredible, but I prefer my music to be pleasant. Consider your tastes before buying.
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    ASIN: B000003FCP
    Release Date: 1992-10-09

    Tracks:

    1. The Showtunes
    2. Mame
    3. The Waltzes
    4. The Wedding Sequence Fom Milk And Honey
    5. The Marches
    6. Song On The Sand
    7. The Overture From Mack And Mabel
    8. The International Hello, Dolly!
    Fritz Kreisler Complete RCA Recordings
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    		 Fritz Kreisler Complete RCA Recordings

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    1. Violin Mastery: Interviews with Heifetz, Auer, Kreisler and Others (Dover Books on Music)

    ASIN: B000003FGN
    Release Date: 1995-11-07

    Tracks:

    1. No. 2, My Homeland: Bohemian Fantasie
    2. Old Folks At Home
    3. Caprice viennois, Op. 2
    4. Humoresque, Op. 101, No.7, In G-Flat
    5. Thais: Meditation: (C-8944-2)
    6. Thais: Meditation: (C-8944-3)
    7. Tambourin chinois, Op.3
    8. Liebesleid
    9. Liebesfreud: (C-8951-1)
    10. Liebesfreud: (C-8951-2)
    11. No. 2, My Homeland: Bohemian Fantasie
    12. Hungarian Dancer No. 5, In G Minor
    13. Variations On A Theme Of Corelli
    14. Caprice viennois, Op. 2
    15. Moment Musical, D.780 - 3
    16. Les fetes d'Hebe: Tambourin
    17. Souvenir de Hapsal, Op. 2: Chant sans paroles, No. 3
    18. Chanson - Meditation
    19. Partita No. 3, BWV 1006, In E Major: Gavotte
    20. Orphee et Euridice: Melodie and Andante from 'Dance of the Blessed Spirits'
    21. Schon Rosmarin
    22. Andantino
    23. Chanson Louis XIII And Pavane

    Tracks:

    1. Partita No. 3, BWV 1006, In E: Preludio
    2. Liebesleid
    3. Berceuse
    4. Chanson - Meditation
    5. Ombra mai fu: Largo
    6. Aus Wien
    7. No. 1, Songs Without Words, Op. 62 - Lieder ohne Worte - Romancess sans paroles: May Breezes
    8. Gott erhalte Franz den Kaiser: Austrian Imperial Hymn
    9. No. 5 Of 7 Melodies: Angel's Serenade
    10. Le Nil
    11. Jocelyn: Lullaby - Berceuse
    12. Ave Maria, D.839
    13. Humoresque, Op. 101, No.7, In G Flat
    14. Standchen, No. 4, Schwanengesang, D957: Serenade
    15. Cavalleria Rusticana (Adapted From The Intermezzo): Ave Maria
    16. (Melody Adapted From) Bach's Prelude No. 1, Well-Tempered Clavier, Book. I: Ave Maria
    17. Larghetto, Sonatina, Op. 100, In G: Indian Lament
    18. Concerto For Two Violins, BWV 1043, In D Minor: Vivace
    19. Concerto For Two Violins, BWV 1043, In D Minor: Largo ma non tanto
    20. Concerto For Two Violins, BWV 1043, In D Minor: Allegro

    Tracks:

    1. Aus Wien
    2. Songs Without Words, Op.62: May Breezes, No. 1
    3. Gott erhalte Franz den Kaiser: Austrian Imperial Hymn
    4. Op.46, No. 2 And Op.72, No.1 In G Minor: Slavonic Dance
    5. Slavonic Dance, Op.72, No.2, In E Minor
    6. The Rosary
    7. Serenade espagnole
    8. Tambourin chinois, Op.3
    9. Mazurka, Op.67, No.4, In A Minor
    10. Mighty Lak' a Rose
    11. La serenata
    12. Connais-tu le pays?
    13. Serenata
    14. Carme
    15. Ballgerfluster, Lieder, Op.73: Flirtation, No.2
    16. No.27, Lieder, Op.326: Calm As The Night
    17. No.3, Souvenir de Hapsal, Op.2: Chant sans paroles
    18. Partita, No.3, BWV 1006, In E Major: Gavotte
    19. Wienerisch (Impression No. 12)
    20. (Based On 'Du alter Stefansturm' From 'Der liebe Augustin' By Johan Brandl: The Old Refrain
    21. Andaluza, Op.37, No.5: Spanish Dance
    22. Berceuse romantique, Op.9
    23. Songs My Mother Taught Me, Op.55, No.4
    24. Thais: Meditation

    Tracks:

    1. Liebesfreud
    2. Aubade provencale (In The Style Of Couperin)
    3. OId Folks At Home
    4. Hungarian Dance No.5 In G Minor
    5. No.2 from My Homeland: Bohemian Fantasie
    6. Serenade
    7. Les contes d'Hoffman: Barcarolle
    8. Quartet, Op.11: Andante cantabile
    9. Quintet, B. 11, No.5 In E Major: Minuet
    10. Rondino On A Theme By Beethoven
    11. L'Arlesienne: Adagietto
    12. Underneath The Stars
    13. The Big Show: Poor Butterfly
    14. Rosamunde: Ballet Music No.2
    15. Dream Of Youth
    16. Minuet, Op.14, No.1 (Paraphrase By Kreisler)
    17. Polichinelle
    18. Moment misical, D.780-3
    19. Les fetes d'Hebe: Tambourin
    20. Beautiful Ohio
    21. Paradise
    22. La gitana
    23. Gypsy Serenade
    24. Sadko: Song Of India

    Tracks:

    1. Forsaken
    2. No.1, Bandana Sketches, Op.12: Nobody Knows de Trouble I've Seen
    3. Homoresque, Op.101, No.7 In G-Flat
    4. When Night Descends, Op.4, No.3
    5. O Cease Thy Singing, Maiden Fair, Op.4, No.4
    6. The Last Hour, Op.34, No.6
    7. Since You Went Away
    8. Apple Blossoms: Who Can Tell?
    9. Mary: The Love Nest
    10. On Miami Shore
    11. No.6, Lyric Pieces, Op.43: To Spring
    12. Waltz, Op.39, No.15 In A Major
    13. Melody In A Major
    14. Toy Soldiers' March
    15. Aucassin And Nicolette
    16. Souvinir
    17. Le Coq d'Or: Hymn To The Sun
    18. Scheherazade, Mvt.III (adapted By Kreisler): Chanson arabe
    19. Lotus Land, Op.47, No.1
    20. Pale Moon (Indian Love Song)
    21. Scheherazade, Mvt. IV (Adapted By Kreisler): Danse orientale
    22. Cherry Ripe
    23. Entr'acte, Op.46, No.2
    24. Mazurka, Op.33, No.2 In A Major

    Tracks:

    1. Melodie, Op.16, No.2
    2. Der Opernball: Im Chambre separee: Midnight Bells
    3. Love Sends A Little Gift Of Roses
    4. The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise
    5. Concerto, Op.35 In D Major: II. Canzonetta
    6. Elegie slave, Morceaux, Op.53: Slavonic Lament, No.1
    7. Symphony No. 96, 'Miracle': Menuet
    8. Old French Gavotte
    9. Poupee valsante
    10. Molly On The Shore
    11. Pierrot's Dance Song
    12. Thais: Meditation
    13. Slavonic Dance, Op.72, No.2 In E Minor
    14. Dirge Of The North
    15. The Old Refrain
    16. Minuet, Op.14, No.1
    17. Melody In A Major
    18. Orange Blossoms: A Kiss In The Dark
    19. Ombra mai fu: Largo
    20. Caprice viennois, Op.2
    21. Chansonette
    22. Souvenir de Hapsal, Op.2: Chant sans paroles No.3
    23. Symphonie espagnole, Op.21: Scherzando
    24. Caprice antique
    25. Legend Of The Canyon

    Tracks:

    1. Two Russian Folk Songs
    2. Aloha Oe
    3. American Indian Songs, Op.45: From The Land Of The Sky-Blue Water, No.1
    4. 'New World' Symphony (Adapted By Kreisler): Negro Spiritual Melody
    5. Menuets BWV Anh 114 & 115, Anna Magdalena Notebook: Menuet
    6. La ritrovata figlia di Ottone II: Gavotte, No.22
    7. The Student Prince: Deep In My Heart, Dear
    8. Rose Marie: Indian Love Call
    9. Andantino
    10. At Dawning
    11. Kreisler Serenade
    12. Invocation
    13. The Rose And The Nightingale, No.2, Songs, Op.2: Oriental Romance
    14. Pieces, Op.10: Humoresque, No.2
    15. Daisies, Op.38, No.3: Albumblatt
    16. Frasquita: Hab' ein blaues Himmelbett: Serenade
    17. Caprice viennois, Op.2
    18. Liebesfreud
    19. Liebesleid: (CVE-8950-6)
    20. Liebesleid: (CVE-8950-7)
    21. Blue Skies
    22. Dance Of The Maidens, Op.48
    23. Shepherd's Madrigal

    Tracks:

    1. Gypsy Caprice
    2. Schon Rosmarin
    3. Siete Canciones populares espanolas: Cancion, No.6
    4. Espana, Op.165: Malaguena, No.3
    5. Humoresque, Op.101, No.7 In G-Flat
    6. Petite Suite: En bateau, No.2
    7. Ruralia hungerica, Op.32c: Presto
    8. Ruralia hungerica, Op.32c: Gypsy Andante (Andante rubato, alla zingaresca)
    9. Ruralia hungerica, Op.32c: Molto vivace
    10. Preludes, Book I, No.8: The Girl With The Flaxen Hair
    11. Souvenir
    12. Thais: Meditation: (CVE-8944-8)
    13. Thais: Meditation: (CVE-8944-9)
    14. Mighty Lak' A Rose
    15. The Rosary
    16. Old Folks At Home
    17. La Vida breve: Danza espagnola
    18. Espana, Op.165: Tango, No.2
    19. Tambourin chinois, Op.3
    20. Dance Of The Marionette
    21. Rapsodie espagnole: Habanera
    22. Nocturnal Tangier
    23. Rondino On A Theme By Beethoven

    Tracks:

    1. Sonata, Op. 30, No.3 In G Major: Allegro assai
    2. Sonata, Op. 30, No.3 In G Major: Tempo di minuetto, ma molto moderato e grazioso
    3. Sonata, Op. 30, No.3 In G Major: Allegro vivace
    4. Sonata, Op.45, In C Minor: Allegro molto ed appassionato
    5. Sonata, Op.45, In C Minor: Allegretto espressivo alla Romanza
    6. Sonata, Op.45, In C Minor: Allegro animato
    7. Sonata, D.574, In A Major: Allegro moderato
    8. Sonata, D.574, In A Major: Scherzo: Presto; Trio
    9. Sonata, D.574, In A Major: Andantino
    10. Sonata, D.574, In A Major: Allegro vivace

    Tracks:

    1. Op.46, No.2 And Op.72, No.1: Slavonic Dance (In G Minor)
    2. Slavonic Dance, Op. 72, No.8 In G Major
    3. Der Oppernball: Im Chambre separee: Midnight Bells
    4. Sonatina, Op.100 In G Major: Indian Lament
    5. Songs My Mother Taught Me, Op.55, No.4
    6. Piece en forme de habenera
    7. Londonerrry Air
    8. Chanson Louis XIII And Pavane (In The Style Of Couperin)
    9. Schon Rosmarin
    10. (Based On) 'Du alter Stefansturm' From 'Die Liebe Augustin' By Johann Brandl: The Old Refrain
    11. Siete canciones populares spanolas: Jota, No.4
    12. Orphee et Euridice (Andante From 'Dance Of The Blessed Spirits'): Melodie
    13. Polichinelle
    14. La Precieuse (In The Style Of Couperin)
    15. Rosamunde: Ballet Music No.2
    16. Mvt. I, Concerto No.1 In D Major (Arranged By Kreisler): Concerto In One Movement

    Tracks:

    1. Caprice viennois, Op.2
    2. Tambourin chinois
    3. Liebesfreud
    4. Liebesleid
    5. La gitana
    6. Schon Rosmarin
    7. Concerto In C Major (In The Style Of Vivaldi): Allegro energico ma non troppo
    8. Concerto In C Major (In The Style Of Vivaldi): Andante doloroso
    9. Concerto In C Major (In The Style Of Vivaldi): Allegro molto
    10. Rondino On A Theme By Beethoven
    11. The Old Refrain
    12. Londonderry Air
    13. Der Opernball: Im Chambre separee: Midnight Bells
    14. Marche miniature viennoise
    15. Rondo all'ongarese, Trio H.XV, No.25: Hungarian Rondo
    16. Chanson Louis XIII And Pavane (In The Style Of Couperin)
    17. The Rosary
    18. The King Steps Out: Stars In My Eyes
    19. RCA Victor Orchestra: Viennese Rhapsodic Fantsietta

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    A Fritz Kreisler recording can always be recognized by the violinist's beefy, baritonal sonority, inimitable portamento, and communicative warmth. Most of the repertoire here consists of the short, encore pieces that prevailed in the era of 78rpm records, many penned or arranged by Kreisler, who was always on the lookout for memorable tunes. Familiar classics like the duets with John McCormack, and Schubert, Beethoven, and Grieg sonata collaborations with Rachmaninoff turn up alongside rare alternate takes and Kreisler's lone recording as a piano soloist in Dvořak's Humoresque. One should savor these musical sweetmeats in small portions, rather than wolfing down each disc in chronological gulps. Ward Marston's transfers are beyond praise. -- Jed Distler

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Kind of Amazing.......2005-12-08

    First thing I be wondering is where RCA (BMG--now probably Wal-Mart) got the idea that a $120 set of Kreisler faves--most short 78-era items--would be marketable? I'd love to check the Homeland Security records and see just who bought this set. I would never have sprung for it but now that I was given one I have to comment on it. Amazing!

    First, there's the playing. This is a professionally ebullient fiddler. Technically astounding, but with the communicative warmth the other reviewers seem to uniformly note. I find violin tiring to the ear sometimes, but not this guy's violin. A joy to listen to.

    Second, the selection. Fairly much 11 discs of solid "pop" music--a kind of Fiedlerian dream world where every piece catches the attention usually because of potent melodic pungency. I found myself looking forward to each cut, knowing I would be well-rewarded. Kreisler chose his repertoire well.

    Third, oh yeah sure, nostalgia. Everything here is an echo of a world that passed largely by 1914 and was already deep nostalgia for many by the time these last recordings were made in the 1940s. I'm not sure there's anything wrong with that, it's a kind of longing not for an idealized past but for aspects of that past that are clearly missing in the world today (or even back in 1948 when the last tracks were set down). Heck, I listen to Beethoven and find myself getting nostalgic for an era when my local department store music department would make a big deal out of a new Bernstein release and a major network would actually give Lennie time to talk about classical music to the masses.

    Anyway, I never intended to own the collection, now I do and I'd replace it in the blink of an eye. Charming and entertaining from disc one to disc eleven.

    5 out of 5 stars Almost painfully beautiful music/playing.......2005-05-08

    It is one of the real advatages of modern life that we can still hear and be moved by artists from the early 20th century. As listners, there are probably psychological factors that predispose us to be touched by the original rather than someone imitating a style from the past. Part of the psychological impact for me is the nostalgia element and connections this music has to memories of my ancestors who where alive when this music was being played and recorded. But beyond the listener's psychological factor(s) the artists from the early 20th century had a completely different set of musical and non-musical experiences from our contempory artists. A contemporary artist trying to duplicate the style from another era often sounds false and affected. Regardless, ultimately performances have to stand on their own musical merit. These most definately do.

    5 out of 5 stars Absolutely Ravishing!.......2001-03-24

    Ever since he first toured The U.S as a child in 1888 with pianist Moritz Rosenthal Fritz Kreisler's musical talents have left us spellbound. His playing combines a searching intelligence with intense and delightful musicality, his mellow honey-like tone appeals to the heartstrings, and awakens enthusiasm in his listeners. He was a great violinist who at the same time could touch and charm his audience. I highly reccomend this set to all lovers of the violin!

    5 out of 5 stars Absolutely Ravishing!.......2001-03-24

    Ever since he first toured The U.S as a child in 1888 with pianist Moritz Rosenthal Fritz Kreisler's musical talents have left us spellbound. His playing combines a searching intelligence with intense and delightful musicality, his mellow honey-like tone appeals to the heartstrings, and awakens enthusiasm in his listeners. He was a great violinist who at the same time could touch and charm his audience. I highly reccomend this set to all lovers of the violin!

    5 out of 5 stars Absolutely Incredible!.......1999-12-10

    I would give this set a 10 stars, if I were allowed to. Kreisler has been my favorite violinist as far as I can remember, and have never gotten tired of his playing (and never will be either!) His playing has deceptive ease and elegance that makes people forget how phenominal his technique was(just listen to his crystalline trills and amazing articulation of fast runs). And even at his sweetest moments, his performance always had strong backbone and never sank into tasteless sentimentality. Kreisler's playing was really one of the kind and anyone who loves violin should listen to his recordings. I cannot recommend this set highly enough! The CD transfer is excellent.

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