Strings of the Storm

strings of the storm

Track Listings
Disc: 1
1. Green River
2. Night Falls
3. The Best Kiss
4. Big Sky
5. The Poet And The Priest
6. Le Future
7. Temple Bar
8. The Banks Of The Ohio
9. The Last Star Of The Night
10. Day Is Done
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Disc: 2
1. A Mountain Of Love
2. Mick's Dream
3. La Belle Dame Sans Merci
4. Everybody Got Lucky
5. Look Around You
6. Cutting The Cake
7. Bird
8. Jet-Lag
9. Moan
10. O Catarina
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Editorial Reviews
Product Description
A classic recording from a classic artist.

Strings of the Storm,Elliott Murphy,Last Call Records,Folk-Rock,Pop,Rock,Rock/Pop,Singer/Songwriter

Strings of the Storm
Baby Needs Beethoven
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Beautiful Music, Beautiful Renditions
  • Soothing Music for Baby
 Baby Needs Beethoven

Manufacturer: Delos Records
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ASIN: B00000IKJR
Release Date: 1999-03-23

Tracks:

  1. Bagatelle In A Minor, WoO 59, 'Fur Elise'
  2. Symphony No. 6 In F Major, 'Pastorale' Scene By The Brook
  3. Septet For Strings And Winds In E Flat, Op. 20, Tempo Di Menuetto
  4. Batatelles, Op. 119: No. 1 In G Minor
  5. Batatelles, Op. 119: No. 2 In C Major
  6. Batatelles, Op. 119: No. 3 In D Major
  7. Quintet For Piano And Winds In E-Flat Major, Op. 16, Rondo: Allegro, ma non troppo
  8. Symphony No. 1 In C Major, Op. 21: Symphony No. 1 In C Major, Op. 21, Andante cantabile con moto
  9. Septet For Strings And Winds In E-Flat, Op. 20: Septet For Strings And Winds In E-Flat, Op. 20, Scherzo
  10. Bagatelles, Op. 119: No. 4 In A Major
  11. Bagatelles, Op. 119: No. 9 In A Minor
  12. Bagatelles, Op. 119: No. 11 In B-Flat Major
  13. Symphony No. 6 In F Major: Symphony No. 6 In F Major, 'Pastorale,' Shepherd's Song: Happy And Thankful Feelings After The Storm
  14. Quintet For Piano And Winds In E-Flat Major, Op. 16: Quintet For Piano And Winds In E-Flat Major, Op. 16, Andante cantabile
  15. String Quartet In D Major, Op. 18, No. 3: String Quartet In D Major, Op. 18, No. 3, Andante con moto

Amazon.com

Classical music for children has become a genre unto itself, founded on the premise of brain-power building and all too often steering parental buyers away from the full-blown versions of particular compositions toward reorchestrated renditions. It's frequently the case that a brain-tickling classical set will be played on digital keyboards, with softened tonal colors and shapes. Not so with this excellent Beethoven set. Recognized ensembles take up the music, from the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center to the New York Chamber Symphony to the Oxford String Quartet and the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra. The emphasis is on Beethoven's gentler side, from the poetic "Für Elise" for solo piano to the bucolic settings portrayed in the two selections from Beethoven's Symphony No. 6. This is neither a synapse-popping set of virtuoso performances nor an altered look at Beethoven, but it is a well-selected, well-programmed set of works that will ease a child's brain into the works at hand. --Andrew Bartlett

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Beautiful Music, Beautiful Renditions.......2003-12-14

This is lovely, soothing music suitable for babies or tired adults! I began listening to it and other "Baby Needs" CD's (the Guitar compilation is wonderful too) before my daughter was born, and have continued to play it for her ever since. Even Classical music purists shouldn't object to hearing just portions of major works-- the compensation is having a complete collection of calm, peaceful music. Highly recommended.

5 out of 5 stars Soothing Music for Baby.......2000-11-05

This is a delightful collection of Beethoven's most soothing, melodic pieces. It is good for background music or for quieting a fussy or tired baby. I highly recommend it.
Classical Chillout
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Classical Chillout
    Various Artists
    Manufacturer: EMI Classics
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    ASIN: B0000667PL
    Release Date: 2002-05-21

    Tracks:

    1. Platoon: Adagio For Strings - William Orbit
    2. My Dinner With Andre: Gymnopedie No.1 - Angela Brownridge
    3. Delta Airlines TV Ad: Adiemus - Miriam Stockley
    4. Farewell - Leszek Mozdzer
    5. A Room With A View: O Mio Babbino Caro - Angela Gheorghiu
    6. Gallipoli: Adagio - Academy of St. Martin in the Fields/Sir Neville Marriner
    7. The Bridges Of Madison County: Norma: Casta Diva - Maria Callas/Chor Of La Scala, Milan
    8. Spiegel Im Spiegel - Tasmin Little/Martin Roscoe
    9. British Airways TV Ad: Lakme: Flower Duet - Mady Mespie/Danielle Millet
    10. The Piano: The Heart Asks Pleasure First/The Promise - Michael Nyman
    11. Babe: Cantique De Jean Racine - Orfeon Donostiarra Orchestre Du Capitole Du Toulouse/Michel Plasson
    12. The Civil War: The Ashokan Farewell - Jay Ungar/Molly Mason
    13. This Is Not America - Ahn Trio
    14. Frankie And Johnny: Clair De Lune - Dame Moura Lympany
    15. Angela's Ashes: Miserere Mei, Deus - Timothy Beasley-Murray/Gerald Finley/Choir Of King's College, Cambridge/Stephen Cleobury

    Tracks:

    1. Titanic: My Heart Will Go On - David Abel
    2. Perpetuum Mobile - Penguin Cafe Orchestra/Simon Jeffes
    3. Con For Violin & Oboe In D Minor - Yehudi Menuhin/Leon Goossens
    4. Symphony No.3: Symphony Of Sorrowful Songs - Zofia Kilanowicz
    5. The Lark Ascending - Hugh Bean
    6. Chocolat: Gnoissienne No.1 - Anne Queffelec
    7. Nagoya Marimbas - Colin Currie/Sam Walton
    8. Violin Concerto No.1 In G Minor - Yehudi Menuhin
    9. Song For Athens - Winchester Cathedral Choir/David Hill
    10. The Mission: Gabriel's Oboe - Ennio Morricone And His Orchestra
    11. Weather Storm - London Session Orchestra/Craig Armstrong
    12. The Life & Times Of David Lloyd George: Chi Mai - Ennio Morricone And His Orchestra
    13. The Thin Red Line: In Paradisum - Choir Of King's College, Cambridge/Jose-Luis Garcia/Peter Barley
    14. Diva: Ebben? Ne Andro Lontana - Maria Callas
    15. The Four Seasons: Winter - Giullio Franzetti
    16. Hannah And Her Sisters: Piano Concerto No.5 - Andrei Gavrilov
    17. Lorenzo's Oil: Ave Verum Corpus - Stockholm Radio Chorus/Stockholm Chamber Choir
    Sibelius: Lemminkainen Legends, The Tempest: Suites, Tone Poems; Sir Charles Groves
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      		Sibelius: Lemminkainen Legends, The Tempest: Suites, Tone Poems; Sir Charles Groves
      Jean Sibelius , Sir Charles Groves , and oyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
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      5. John Adams - Harmonielehre · The Chairman Dances · Tromba lontana · Short Ride in a Fast Machine / Sir Simon Rattle

      ASIN: B0000CGP1U
      Release Date: 2004-06-01

      Tracks:

      1. Spring Song, Op.16 (Tone Poem)
      2. Lemminkainen And The Maidens Of The Island, Op.22 No.1
      3. The Swan Of Tuonela, Op.22 No.3
      4. Lemminkainen In Tuonela, Op.22 No.2
      5. Lemminkainen's Return, Op.22 No.4
      6. Romance For Strings, Op.42 In C
      7. The Dryad, Op.45 No.1 (Tone Poem)
      8. Dance Intermezzo, Op.45 No.2
      9. Pan And Echo, Op.53a (Dance Intermezzo)

      Tracks:

      1. In Memoriam, Op.59 (Funeral March)
      2. Canzonetta For Strings, Op.62a
      3. Valse Romantique, Op.62b
      4. Petite Scene - Polka - Epilogue
      5. Piece Caracteristique - Melodie Elegiaque - Danse
      6. Prelude, Op.109 No.1
      7. The Oak Tree
      8. Humoresque
      9. Caliban's Song
      10. The Harvesters
      11. Canon
      12. Scena
      13. Intrada - Berceuse
      14. Entr'Acte
      15. Ariel's Song
      16. The Storm
      17. Chorus Of The Winds
      18. Intermezzo
      19. Dance Of The Nymphs
      20. Prospero
      21. Song 1
      22. Song 2
      23. Miranda
      24. The Naiads
      25. Dance Episode
      26. Andante Festivo For Strings
      Complete Beethoven Edition, Vol. 14: Misc. Chamber Works
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • The "Unknown" Beethoven...
      • Simply Delightful!
      • Brilliant if sometimes odd rhythm and tempo
      		 Complete Beethoven Edition, Vol. 14: Misc. Chamber Works

      Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
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      ASIN: B000001GZH
      Release Date: 1997-12-09

      Tracks:

      1. No. 1 In E Flat Major: 1. Adagio assai - attacca - Ludwig Van Beethoven
      2. No. 1 In E Flat Major: 2. Allegro con spirito - Ludwig Van Beethoven
      3. No. 1 In E Flat Major: 3. Tema. Cantabile - Variazioni I-VI - Tema. Allegretto - Ludwig Van Beethoven
      4. No. 2 In D Major: 1. Allegro moderato - Ludwig Van Beethoven
      5. No. 2 In D Major: 2. Andante con moto - Ludwig Van Beethoven
      6. No. 2 In D Major: 3. Rondo. Allegro - Ludwig Van Beethoven
      7. No. 3 In C Major: 1. Allegro vivace - Ludwig Van Beethoven
      8. No. 3 In C Major: 2. Adagio con expressione - Ludwig Van Beethoven
      9. No. 3 In C Major: 3. Rondo. Allegro - Ludwig Van Beethoven

      Tracks:

      1. Trio For Piano, Flute, And Bassoon In G Major: 1. Allegro - Ludwig Van Beethoven
      2. Trio For Piano, Flute, And Bassoon In G Major: 2. Adagio - Ludwig Van Beethoven
      3. Trio For Piano, Flute, And Bassoon In G Major: 3. Tema andante con Variazioni - Ludwig Van Beethoven
      4. Sonata For Piano And Horn In F Major: 1. Allegro moderato - Ludwig Van Beethoven
      5. Sonata For Piano And Horn In F Major: 2. Poco Adagio, quasi Andante - Ludwig Van Beethoven
      6. Sonata For Piano And Horn In F Major: 3. Rondo. Allegro moderato - Ludwig Van Beethoven
      7. Sextet For 2 Horns, 2 Violins, Viola And Cello In E Flat Major: 1. Allegro con brio - Ludwig Van Beethoven
      8. Sextet For 2 Horns, 2 Violins, Viola And Cello In E Flat Major: 2. Adagio - Ludwig Van Beethoven
      9. Sextet For 2 Horns, 2 Violins, Viola And Cello In E Flat Major: 3. Rondo. Allegro - Ludwig Van Beethoven

      Tracks:

      1. Quintet For Piano, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn And Bassoon In E Flat Major: 1. Grave - Allegro, ma non troppo
      2. Quintet For Piano, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn And Bassoon In E Flat Major: 2. Andante cantabile
      3. Quintet For Piano, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn And Bassoon In E Flat Major: 3. Rondo. Allegro, ma non troppo
      4. Serenade For Flute, Violin And Viola In D Major, Op. 25: 1. Entrada. Allegro
      5. Serenade For Flute, Violin And Viola In D Major, Op. 25: 2. Tempo ordinario d'un Minuetto
      6. Serenade For Flute, Violin And Viola In D Major, Op. 25: 3. Allegro molto
      7. Serenade For Flute, Violin And Viola In D Major, Op. 25: 4. Andante con Variazioni
      8. Serenade For Flute, Violin And Viola In D Major, Op. 25: 5. Allegro scherzando e vivace
      9. Serenade For Flute, Violin And Viola In D Major, Op. 25: 6. Adagio - Allegro vivace e disinvolto
      10. Sonatina In C Minor: Adagio
      11. Adagio In E Flat Major: Adagio (ma non troppo)
      12. Sonatine In C Major: Allegro
      13. Variations In D Major

      Tracks:

      1. Trio For Piano Clarinet And Cello In B Flat Major: 1. Allegro con brio
      2. Trio For Piano Clarinet And Cello In B Flat Major: 2. Adagio
      3. Trio For Piano Clarinet And Cello In B Flat Major: 3.Tema. 'Pria ch'io l'impegno'. Allegretto - Allegro
      4. Septet For Violin, Viola, Clarinet, Horn, Bassoon, Cello And Double Bass In E Flat Major: 1. Adagio - Allegro con brio
      5. Septet For Violin, Viola, Clarinet, Horn, Bassoon, Cello And Double Bass In E Flat Major:: 2. Adagio cantabile
      6. Septet For Violin, Viola, Clarinet, Horn, Bassoon, Cello And Double Bass In E Flat Major:: 3. Tempo di Menuetto
      7. Septet For Violin, Viola, Clarinet, Horn, Bassoon, Cello And Double Bass In E Flat Major: 4. Tema. Andante con Variazioni
      8. Septet For Violin, Viola, Clarinet, Horn, Bassoon, Cello And Double Bass In E Flat Major: 5. Scherzo. Allegro molto e vivace
      9. Septet For Violin, Viola, Clarinet, Horn, Bassoon, Cello And Double Bass In E Flat Major: 6. Andante con moto alla Marcia - Presto
      10. Fugue For String Quintet In D Major: Allegretto

      Tracks:

      1. Quintet For 2 Violins, 2 Violas And Cello In C Major: I. Allegro
      2. Quintet For 2 Violins, 2 Violas And Cello In C Major: II. Adagio molto espressivo
      3. Quintet For 2 Violins, 2 Violas And Cello In C Major: III. Scherzo. Allegro
      4. Quintet For 2 Violins, 2 Violas And Cello In C Major: IV. Presto
      5. Prelude And Fugue For 2 Violins And Cello In E Minor: Praeludium
      6. Prelude And Fugue For 2 Violins And Cello In E Minor: Fuge
      7. Six Minuets For Two Violins And Bass: No. 1 In E Flat Major
      8. Six Minuets For Two Violins And Bass: No. 2 In G Major
      9. Six Minuets For Two Violins And Bass: No. 3 In C Major
      10. Six Minuets For Two Violins And Bass: No. 4 In F Major
      11. Six Minuets For Two Violins And Bass: No. 5 In D Major
      12. Six Minuets For Two Violins And Bass: No. 6 In G Major
      13. Duet For Viola And Cello In E Flat Major: Allegro
      14. Duet For Viola And Cello In E Flat Major: Allegretto
      15. Six Landler For Two Violins And Bass: No. 1 In D Major
      16. Six Landler For Two Violins And Bass: No. 2 In D Major
      17. Six Landler For Two Violins And Bass: No. 3 In D Major
      18. Six Landler For Two Violins And Bass: No. 4 In D Minor
      19. Six Landler For Two Violins And Bass: No. 5 In D Major
      20. Six Landler For Two Violins And Bass: No. 6 In D Major
      21. Duet For Two Violins In A Major
      22. Canon In A Major (Probably For Two Violins)

      Tracks:

      1. Six Themes With Variations For Piano And Flute: 1. Air ecossais: 'The Cottage Maid'. Tema. Andantino quasi Allegretto - Var. I-II - Var. III. Allegro - Tempo I
      2. Six Themes With Variations For Piano And Flute: 2. Air ecossais: 'Von edlem Geschlect war Shinkin'. Tema. Allegretto scherzoso - Var. I-II - Var. III. Allegretto-Allegro
      3. Six Themes With Variations For Piano And Flute: 3. Air autrichien: 'A Schusserl und a Reindl'. Tema. Andantino - Var. I-IV - Var. V. Adagio sostenuto, ma non troppo - Var. VI. Andante con moto
      4. Six Themes With Variations For Piano And Flute: 4. Air ecossais: 'The Last Rose Of Summer'. Tema. Andante expressivo assai - Var. I-III
      5. Six Themes With Variations For Piano And Flute: 5. Air ecossais: 'Chiling O'Guiry'. Tema. Allegretto spiritoso - Var. I-II - Var. III. Allegro assai
      6. Six Themes With Variations For Piano And Flute: 6. Air ecossais: 'Paddy Whack'. Tema. Allegretto piu tosto vivace - Var. I-IV
      7. Ten Themes With Variations For Piano And Flute: 1. Air tirolien: 'I bin a Tiroler Bua'. Tema. Moderato - Var. I-III - Var. IV. Allegro
      8. Ten Themes With Variations For Piano And Flute: 2. Air ecossais: 'Bonnie Laddie, Highland Laddie'. Tema. Allegretto, quasi vivace - Var. I-III - Var. IV. Andante mosso, alla Siciliano - Allegro
      9. Ten Themes With Variations For Piano And Flute: 3. Volkslied aus Kleinrussland. Tema. Vivace - Var. I-IV - Var. V. Adagio sostenuto - Tempo I
      10. Ten Themes With Variations For Piano And Flute: Air ecossais: 'St .Patrick's Day'. Tema. Allegretto scherzoso - Var. I - Var. II. Poco adagio - Vivace - Moderato - Tempo I
      11. Ten Themes With Variations For Piano And Flute: 5. Air tirolien: 'A Madel, ja a Madel'. Tema. Moderato - Var. I-II - Var. III. Maestoso - Allegro
      12. Ten Themes With Variations For Piano And Flute: 6. Air ecossais: 'Peggy's Daughter'. Tema. Andante comodo - Var. I-III - Var. IV. Vivace
      13. Ten Themes With Variations For Piano And Flute: 7. Air russe: 'Schone Minka'. Tema. Andante - Var. I-IV - Var. V. Andante moderato - Var. VI. Allegro - Adagio - Andante commodo - Poco vivace
      14. Ten Themes With Variations For Piano And Flute: 8. Air ecossais: 'O Mary At Thy Window Be'. Tema. Andantino quasi Allegretto - Var. I-III - Var. IV. Un poco piu mosso - Allegro assai
      15. Ten Themes With Variations For Piano And Flute: 9. Air ecossais: 'Oh, Thou Art The Lad Of My Heart'. Tema. Allegretto piu tosto vivace - Var. I - Var. II. Cantabile e legato - Var. III - Var. IV. Andante espressivo - Var. V. Vivace
      16. Ten Themes With Variations For Piano And Flute: 10. Air ecossais: 'The Highland Watch'. Tema. Spiritoso e marziale - Var. I-II - Var. III. Piu moto - Var. IV. Adagio espressivo - Var. V. Allegro
      17. Duo For Two Flute In G Major: Allegro con brio
      18. Duo For Two Flute In G Major: Minuetto quasi Allegretto

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars The "Unknown" Beethoven..........2005-01-03


      I think it would not be wrong to say that most casual listeners of classical music know Beethoven mostly by his orchestral works--the symphonies, piano concertos, violin concerto, and overtures. Those who go a little deeper might know him by the piano sonatas, violin sonatas, and string quartets; however, this misses a significant portion of his oeuvre--and a major facet of his ethos and art: specifically, the chamber works and lieder: this is the "unknown" Beethoven.

      This collection is absolutely the best, finest, and most excellent presentation of Beethoven's chamber works: the Horn Sonata; the Piano-Wind Quintet; the Serenade for Flute, Violin, and Viola; the Clarinet Trio; the Septet for mixed strings & winds; and the String Quintet.

      Plus, some really nice esoterica: the early piano quartets; trio for piano, flute & bassoon; pieces for mandolin & piano; and pieces for flute & piano.

      All of these works fall into Beethoven's First Period; yet, they must not be considered "juvenalia": Beethoven was the greatest artist/poet who ever lived, and his genius was manifest from his teenage years.

      5 out of 5 stars Simply Delightful!.......2004-12-23

      This is a wonderful collection of Beethoven chamber music. The recordings are intimate, the musicianship is superb...the music is timeless. The piano concerti are the real highlights here; I don't think they can be any better, and the other selections are very pleasant. If you like Beethoven chamber music (and I can't imagine NOT liking it), then this set is highly recommended. Every now and then you come across a boxed set of recordings that you can listen to over and over. This is one such set.

      5 out of 5 stars Brilliant if sometimes odd rhythm and tempo.......2001-01-10

      This CD, part of the magnus opus of Beethoven's works committed to CD is wonderfully brilliant and evocative of the renditions of the early 1950's.

      Although there are the rare rhythmic, and very rare tempo peculiarities this must remain as one of the finest renditions of Beethoven's Chamber Works. This is of course to be expected from works produced by DDG.

      A highly recommended set of CDs that should have pride of place in any serious collector of Beethoven's music and these CDs have the brilliant quality associated with the plastics produced by DDG.
      Shostakovich: Piano Trios Nos. 1 & 2; Seven Romances
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Excellent Shostakovich recital
      		 Shostakovich: Piano Trios Nos. 1 & 2; Seven Romances

      Manufacturer: Warner Classics
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000BMGFBK
      Release Date: 2006-01-10

      Tracks:

      1. Piano Trio No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 8
      2. Piano Trio No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 67
      3. Seven Romances on Verses by Alexander Blok, Op. 127*

      Album Description

      The C Minor Piano Trio was composed in 1923 when Shostakovich was 17 years old and the most brilliant student at the Petrograd Conservatory. Shostakovich tried to avoid the sound of 19th-century piano trios and to create original music for a post-Revolutionary society.

      The E Minor Piano Trio begun in 1943 immediately after Shostakovich had completed his 7th and 8th symphonies. The finale is grim and disturbing, using Jewish idioms as symbols of oppression and victimhood. The ending is still, like a mass grave.

      In the final work, Seven Romances on Verses by Alexander Blok, the first three songs are accompanied by solo instruments, the next three by duets, and the last song by all three instruments playing together. In this recording the soloist is Joan Rodgers, one of Britain’s best-loved singers.

      The Beaux Arts Trio celebrated a highly successful 50th Anniversary Season in 2004-2005. Pianist and founding member Menahem Pressler and his colleagues, violinist Daniel Hope and cellist Antonio Meneses, continue to ignite overwhelming enthusiasm from audiences around the world.

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Excellent Shostakovich recital.......2006-02-24

      This is an excellent new release from the Beaux Arts Trio. Shostakovich's early and rarely heard Piano Trio #1 was written at age 17 while the composer was still a student. Extremely accessible and enjoyable, the music shows the composer's trademark wit and satire with none of the crushing emotional distress that imbues nearly every one of his mature masterpieces. The Piano Trio #2 is among Shostakovich's most anguished works. The intensity of Shostakovich's own 1946 recording with Oistrakh and Sadlo (essential listening despite the gritty sound quality) derives in large part from its fury and hysteria. This new Beaux Arts Trio recording approaches the work differently, adopting slightly more deliberate tempos that emphasize the gravity and despair of the occasion. There is less frenzy but more exploration of Shostakovich's wide range of dark shadows, and the drama is chillingly sinister. Listeners familiar with the Beaux Arts Trio will not be surprised by the superlative level of musicianship evidenced here. The players' individual contributions could easily be extolled at length, but the real joy of the group-in concert and on record-is the unbeatable sense of ensemble. The playing is inspired, organic, and intuitive from the first bar, but listen especially to the ominous piano chords in the Largo or the impassioned string duet in the central section of the finale (starting around 5'35). The Seven Romances are haunting and sparsely written, with extensive solo passages for each instrument. Joan Rodgers' singing elegantly conveys the work's desolation and sense of mystery. The whole disc is heartily recommended for the quality playing, choice of repertoire, and clarity of sound.
      Bernard Herrmann Film Scores: From Citizen Kane To Taxi Driver
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • "Elmer Bernstein conducts film scores of Bernard Herrmann"
      		 Bernard Herrmann Film Scores: From Citizen Kane To Taxi Driver

      Manufacturer: Milan Records
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000641MAW
      Release Date: 2004-10-26

      Tracks:

      1. Citizen Kane: Suite/Prelude/The Inquirer (Polka) /Fenale/End Cast
      2. Devil and Daniel Webster: The Devil's Concerto [#]
      3. Man Who Knew Too Much: Cantata/The Storm Clouds [#]
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      10. Taxi Driver: A Night Piece for Orchestra/Prelude/Blues/Night Prowl
      11. Bernard Herrmann on Film Music - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars "Elmer Bernstein conducts film scores of Bernard Herrmann".......2004-10-28

      Milan Records presents Elmer Bernstein conducting The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra with this digitally remastered "Bernard Herrmann Film Scores ", from "CITIZEN KANE" [1942], "THE DEVIL AND DANIEL WEBSTER" [1942], "THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH" [1956], "PSYCHO" [1959], "THE WRONG MAN" [1957], "VERTIGO" [1958], "NORTH BY NORTHWEST" [1959], "THE BRIDE WORE BLACK" [1967], "FAHRENHEIT 451" [1966], "TAXI DRIVER" [1973]...and the final track is "BERNARD HERRMANN ON FILM MUSIC" [recorded early 1970s]...which clearly states why music is an additional character to any film, without it the film would be incomplete...during the silent film era, the piano player kept the audience tuned into what was happening, whether it was a love scene or danger lurking around every corner.

      Herrmann completely mesmerizes us with his themes, blending variations with eloquent and subtle cues...depicting each character in the film, and fine tuned to the story-line ~ he was a genius and knew his craft well...relies heavily on strings, usually with lyrical solos for the winds...absolute in capturing the essence of each scene, musically letting the audience in through his score ~ the result is colors come shining through with wonderful arrangements...many of the classic film scores have become cult favorites among "film-score-buffs" like me and collectors alike.

      Each film score is superb and very strong...the balance of the instruments and experimental touches of Bernard Herrmann are all just brilliant ~ working with directors like Welles, Dieterle, Hitchcock, Truffaut and Scorsese all were very conscious of classic film music and and Herrmann's cues really came through...each outing was nothing less than a bravo performance...those who ignored Herrmann during his career, really missed out...cause all the diehard collectors of film music knew he was a WINNER! ~ Bernard Herrmann [1911-1975].

      Total Time: 69:35 on 11 Tracks ~ Milan Records 36095 ~ (10/26/2004)
      Best Classics 100
      Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
      • A gateway drug, nothing more, nothing less.
      • Decent Selection, But...
      • A must-have classical music set!
      		 Best Classics 100

      Manufacturer: Capitol
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      5. The Most Relaxing Classical Music in the Universe

      ASIN: B0001M65HE
      Release Date: 2004-08-10

      Tracks:

      1. Handel: The Arrival Of The Queen Of Sheba
      2. Vivaldi: Spring (The Four Seasons)
      3. J.S. Bach: Toccata in D Minor
      4. Mozart: Horn Concerto No. 4 in E Flat
      5. Beethoven: Symphony No. 5
      6. Tchaikovsky: '1812' Overture
      7. Beethoven: Ode To Joy (Symphony #9)
      8. Grieg: Piano Concerto in A Minor
      9. Sibelius: Alla Marcia (Karelia Suite)
      10. Holst: Jupiter, The Bringer Of Jollity
      11. Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No.1
      12. Sibelius: Finlandia
      13. Verdi: Gloria All'egitto (Aida)
      14. Prokofiev: Montagues And Capulets (Romeo & Juliet)
      15. J. Strauss I: Radetzky March
      16. Elgar: Pomp And Circumstance March No.1
      17. Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 3
      18. Saint-Saens: Symphony No. 3 'Organ'

      Tracks:

      1. J. S. Bach: Air 'On The G String'
      2. Gluck: Dance Of The Blessed Spirits
      3. Pachelbel: Canon
      4. Mozart: Clarinet Concerto in A
      5. J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations
      6. Albinoni: Adagio
      7. Beethoven: Piano Sonata 'Moonlight'
      8. Mozart: Flute & Harp Concerto in C
      9. Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E Minor
      10. Mozart: Piano Concerto 'Elivira Madigan'
      11. Dvorak: Symphony No. 9
      12. Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1
      13. Elgar: Nimrod
      14. Rodrigo: Concierto De Aranjuez
      15. Vaughan Williams: The Lark Ascending
      16. Mahler: Symphony No. 5
      17. Rachmaninov: Rhapsody On A Theme of Paganini

      Tracks:

      1. Bizet: Au fond du temple saint (Les Pjcheurs de perles)
      2. Dvorak: Song to the Moon (Rusalka)
      3. Delibes: Dtme Epais (Lakmi)
      4. Bizet: La Fleur Que Tu M'avais Jetie (Carmen)
      5. Gluck: Che Farr Senza Euridice? (Orfeo & Euridice)
      6. Bellini: Casta Diva (Norma)
      7. Puccini: Che Gelida Manina (La Bohhme)
      8. Puccini: O Mio Babbino Caro (Gianno Schicchi)
      9. Trad: Baolhro
      10. Puccini: Vogliatemi Bene (Madama Butterfly)
      11. Verdi: Va, Pensiero (Nabucco)
      12. Lehar: Es Lebt' Eine Vilja (Die Lustige Witwe)
      13. Handel: Ombra Mai Fy (Serse)
      14. Schubert: Ave Maria
      15. Adam: Minuit, Chritiens (O Holy Night)
      16. Puccini: Nessun Dorma (Turandot)

      Tracks:

      1. Mozart: The Marriage of Figaro
      2. J.S. Bach: Jesus bleibet meine Freud
      3. Beethoven: Piano Concerto 'Emperor'
      4. Clarke: Trumpet Voluntary
      5. Gounod: Judex
      6. Rossini: La scala di Seta
      7. Handel: Sarabande
      8. Tchaikovsky: Waltz of the Flowers
      9. Prokofiev: Troika
      10. Williams: Fantasia on 'Greensleeves'
      11. Debussy: Clair de lune
      12. Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake
      13. Myers: Cavatina
      14. Chopin: Piano Concerto No.1
      15. Horner: My Heart Will Go On
      16. Quarantotto: Time to Say Goodbye
      17. J. Strauss II: The Blue Danube

      Tracks:

      1. Mascagni: Intermezzo
      2. Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No.2
      3. Grieg: Morning (Peer Gynt)
      4. Shostakovich: Romance
      5. Barber: Adagio For Strings
      6. Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade
      7. Massenet: Miditation
      8. Borodin: Polovtsian Dances
      9. Khachaturian: Adagio Of Spartacus And Phrygia
      10. Tchaikovsky: Romeo And Juliet Overture
      11. Beethoven: Symphony No.7
      12. J. S. Bach: Double Violin Concerto
      13. Williams: Schindler's List Theme
      14. Tchaikovsky: Dance Of The Reed Flutes
      15. Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 'Pastoral'

      Tracks:

      1. Handel: Zadok The Priest
      2. J. S. Bach: Zion Hvrt Die Wdchter
      3. Allegri: Miserere Mei, Deus
      4. Schubert: German Mass
      5. Franck: Panis Angelicus
      6. Berlioz: L'adieu Des Bergers
      7. Gounod: St Cecilia Mass
      8. Faure: In Paradisum
      9. Mozart: Laudate Dominum
      10. Faure: Cantique De Jean Racine
      11. Verdi: Ingemisco
      12. Mozart: Ave Verum Corpus
      13. Handel: I Know That My Redeemer Liveth
      14. Haydn: The Heavens Are Telling
      15. Faure: Pie Jesu
      16. Mozart: Lacrimosa (Requiem)
      17. Handel: Hallelujah Chorus

      Customer Reviews:

      3 out of 5 stars A gateway drug, nothing more, nothing less. .......2007-03-11

      To say that this album constitutes a necessity for the classical music enthusiast would be a great big unarguable lie. It has nothing innovative to offer you as a listener, except for maybe the labelling of melodies such as "My Heart Will Go On" (that god-awful Love Theme from the gruesome film Titanic) as a worthy member of "Best Classics 100". But than again, every collection of things that does not naturally belong together, is bound to have at least one outcast where the connection clearly isn't based on anything but cost and sale-ability.

      This might sound like the beginning of a CD-slaughter, or a snobbish review where only the Deutche Grammophone's recordings are meting my standards, but although I am fairly picky when it comes to musical collections, best of albums, and such horrifying destructions of the universality of the works and the intentions of the artist behind it, I am willing to give this collection another chance, since classical music is somewhere between Arabic and wine in degree of unmanageability. It also helps that all the tunes are familiar to almost every one of us, and the fact that the artists' intentions probably got killed by the hundreds of different conductors trying to convey their personal interpretation of the works.

      What I am saying is that this CD can be to classical music enthusiast what 'absolute rock' can be to a rock enthusiast, or to someone slightly interested, with no conceptual frames of where to start the search for knowledge. "Best Classics 100" offers nothing except a selection of melodies where there's bound to be one for every taste, but where the album feeling, the entirety or completeness intended by the composer, or conductor, or performer is completely lost in a trade-off made with variety.

      The collection is attempted organised by giving each CD a different theme, supposedly to describe the mood of the music, and the labeller succeeds only to a limited extent as we move from themes such as 'uplifting' and 'relaxing' towards 'golden'. I wonder what that golden feeling constitutes. It apparently is to be found in, amongst others, "Jesus Bleibet Meine Freunde", and in "My Heart Will Go On"?

      But no matter how I try to describe this CD it will sound worse than it actually is. This because to me it works as a great reference to which I can always turn with my classical music questions. Was it Schumann or Schubert who were the sad one? Of all the -inis, which where which again? Who composed "O Mio Babbino Caro"? The starting point for finding out if you belong to the romantic or the renascence wing, lies within this assemblage, if you look with your ears.

      If you feel that classical music is something you like, and you'd like to learn more about it, this is a way to get started. If used together with a book on classical music, or wikipedia, it can be a gateway drug, leading you towards the great different experiences to be found within the different genres of classical music, and within the different periods ranging from the 12th century, maybe even earlier, towards yesterdays and tomorrows spectacular compositions of melodies that conveys a feeling, a state of mind with much more precision than any other musical genre. Expect a fairly alright collection of classical prunes, and you won't be disappointed.

      3 out of 5 stars Decent Selection, But..........2005-04-21

      ...The Audio Quality is really not great. I bought this CD because I am new to classical, and the price was great! 100 songs for 25 bucks, thats like 25 cents a song, most songs are 1 dollar or more. Now I know why it's cheaper. The audio quality isn't that good. I imported the entire collection to my computer using Apple Lossless, and it sounded fuzzy, not crisp, with background noise, and sounded like compressed music, cutting off the frequency response.
      I then played the CD's through my home stereo, with the same results. I plugged in my SHURE E5c headphones and the sound was soft, uninviting, lacking punch, with significant backgound noise (not just from the headphones), which was especially distracting when the music would get softer. I have heard much of the music before, and it was much more dynamic, entertaining, this recording seems too flat.
      The music selection is ok, but I was hoping for some more interesting selections from the vast classical genre.
      Overall, not that great of a recording, but many might not notice the difference, so if you are new to classical or aren't like an audiophile, get this album because it's a great overview of pop-culture classical, and it's pretty inexpensive.

      5 out of 5 stars A must-have classical music set!.......2005-01-06

      Classical music is, by far, my favorite type of music. It can make you happy or sad, it can make you laugh or cry, and it can make you want to fall asleep or get up and dance. This 6-disc set is a must-have for and classical music-lover! It has all the great composers like Handel, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Bach, and Pachelbel. Some great songs include: Canon In D(Pachelbel), Morning: Peergynt(Grieg), Adagio For Strings(Barber), Cavatina(Myers), and much, much more. Every classical song you can think of is on here and the sound quality is great. So if you're looking for a good classical music CD, this set is all you need. Be prepared to be blown away!
      Britten: Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra Op34; Sea Interludes Op33a
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Exemplary recording
      • Another gem from Slatkin
      		 Britten: Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra Op34; Sea Interludes Op33a

      Manufacturer: RCA
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      All Works by BrittenAll Works by Britten | Britten, Sir Benjamin | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
      Purcell, HenryPurcell, Henry | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Purcell, Henry | Composers | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
      Chamber MusicChamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
      SymphoniesSymphonies | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
      VariationsVariations | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
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      Modern & 20th CenturyModern & 20th Century | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music
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      ASIN: B000003FAA
      Release Date: 1993-11-09

      Tracks:

      1. Lacrymosa
      2. Dies Irae
      3. Requiem Aeternam
      4. Dawn: Lento E Tranquillo
      5. Sunday Morning: Allegro Spiritoso
      6. Moonlight: Andante Comodo E Rubato
      7. Storm: Presto Con Fuoco
      8. Passacaglia, Op.33b
      9. Chacony For Strings In G Minor
      10. The Young Person's Guide To Orchestra, Op.34

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Exemplary recording.......2003-04-24

      When listening to this recording, one can see why St. Louis was so disappointed to lose Slatkin to D.C. This recording of Britten's "Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra" and his "Sinfonia da Requiem" is excellent in every way. Except for Britten's own recordings of these two works, I rate this as the best recordings of these works. The clarity of expression and the precision the ensemble exhibits are beyond reproach. Buy this recording.

      5 out of 5 stars Another gem from Slatkin.......2001-06-05

      Slatkin has become one of my favorite conductors, and this CD adds to that confirmation. Both the Young Person's Guide and the Peter Grimes Interludes are marvelous, with lots of passion and powerful playing by the London Philharmonic.
      Meditations for Autumn
      Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
      • Meditations for Autumn
      		 Meditations for Autumn

      Manufacturer: Nimbus Records
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      BalletsBallets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
      All Works by BarberAll Works by Barber | Barber, Samuel | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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      Vaughan Williams, RalphVaughan Williams, Ralph | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
      PreludesPreludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
      Tone PoemsTone Poems | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
      Chamber MusicChamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
      Ballets & DancesBallets & Dances | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Vaughan Williams, Ralph | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
      General ContemporaryGeneral Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
      CompilationsCompilations | Classical | Styles | Music
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      ASIN: B00004W3JJ
      Release Date: 2000-10-17

      Tracks:

      1. Five Variants Of 'Dives And Lazarus' - English Str Orch/William Boughton
      2. Cl Qnt in b, Op.115: II. Adagio - Piu Lento - Karl Leister
      3. Prld in D flat, Op.28: The Raindrop Prld - Vlado Perlemuter
      4. Rodeo: II. Coral Nocturne
      5. Crown Of The Year: VI. Prelude: Autumn - Christ Church Cathedral Chor
      6. Peter Grimes, Op.33a 'Four Sea Interludes': IV. The Storm
      7. Adagio For Strs
      8. Sospiri, Op.70
      9. Eclogue

      Customer Reviews:

      4 out of 5 stars Meditations for Autumn.......2000-09-27

      The selections chosen for this CD create a very relaxing atmosphere. The only weak point that I see is that cut 6: Sea Interludes (4) is a little rambunctious and may draw the attention of the listener to the music and away from whatever meditations they were enjoying.
      Seasons: The Greatest Hits
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        		Seasons: The Greatest Hits

        Manufacturer: Intersound Records
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        Delius, FrederickDelius, Frederick | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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        SuitesSuites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
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        GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
        Ballets & DancesBallets & Dances | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
        Theatrical, Incidental & Program MusicTheatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
        ViolinViolin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
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        CompilationsCompilations | Classical | Styles | Music
        ASIN: B00000J83Q
        Release Date: 1999-06-08

        Tracks:

        1. SPRING: Allegro
        2. SPRING: Largo e pianissimo sempre
        3. SPRING: Danza pastorale Allegro
        4. Summer: Allegro non molto
        5. Summer: Adagio
        6. Summer: Presto
        7. Autumn: Allegro
        8. Autumn: Adagio
        9. Autumn: Allegro
        10. Winter: Allegro non molto
        11. Winter: Largo
        12. Winter: Allegro
        13. On Hearing The First Cuckoo In Spring
        14. A Song Before Sunrise
        15. Symphony No. 6: Allegro ma non troppo

        Tracks:

        1. Appalachian Spring - Various Artists
        2. A Midsummer Night's Dream: Overture - Various Artists
        3. A Midsummer Night's Dream: Scherzo - Various Artists
        4. A Midsummer Night's Dream: Wedding March - Various Artists
        5. Symphony No. 6 In F Major, Op. 68: 'Thunderstorm' - Various Artists
        6. Symphony No. 6 In F Major, Op. 68: Allegretto Shepherd's Song - Various Artists

        Music:

        1. Sunwheel Dance
        2. Tapdancin' Bats
        3. Teen Jangler Blowout
        4. The Bell Song [CD-single]
        5. The Best of Doug Sahm's Atlantic Sessions
        6. The Golden Classics: Nobody But Me
        7. The Nylon Curtain [Enhanced] [Original recording remastered]
        8. Time Capsule
        9. Turnstiles [Enhanced] [Original recording remastered]
        10. Twin Peaks [Live]

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