Concerto for Lovers/Pop-A-Conway [Import]

concerto for lovers/pop-a-conway [import]

Track Listings
1. Concerto for Lovers - Russell Conway,
2. In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning - Russell Conway,
3. Love Is the Sweetest Thing - Russell Conway,
4. I Wish You Love - Russell Conway,
5. You Stepped Out of a Dream - Russell Conway,
6. They Didn't Believe Me - Russell Conway,
7. Our Waltz - Russell Conway,
8. More Wonderful Than You - Russell Conway,
9. If Ever I Would Leave You - Russell Conway,
10. My Funny Valentine - Russell Conway,
11. Ruby - Russell Conway,
12. Embraceable You - Russell Conway,
13. Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo - Russell Conway
14. Elusive Butterfly - Russell Conway
15. Tears - Russell Conway
16. Things - Russell Conway
17. World of Our Own - Russell Conway
18. All My Loving - Russell Conway
19. More I See You - Russell Conway
20. Spanish Flea - Russell Conway
See all 28 tracks on this disc

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Product Description
UK twofer for one of Britain's best loved TV musicians during the late 1950s combines his 1964 & 1966 albums. 28 tracks including the pianist's unique interpretations of major hits of the day. EMI. 2004.

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Concerto for Lovers/Pop-A-Conway [Import]
The Butterfly Lovers
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • NOT the best Chinese music there is
  • A comptent attempt, nothing more.
  • Best Chinese music of all
  • Music to swoon dreamily to.
  • Beautiful and what a bargain
 The Butterfly Lovers

Manufacturer: Naxos
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ASIN: B000009OMB
Release Date: 1998-07-28

Tracks:

  1. The Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto
  2. Street Musician
  3. Love In Spring
  4. Parting Of The Newly Wedded

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars NOT the best Chinese music there is.......2004-04-24

'The Butterfly Lovers' violin concerto is NOT the best that Chinese music has to offer, despite being one of the most well-known works in the Chinese repertoire. This goes for any interpretation of this work by any conductor and orchestra, not just this one. The first and the last ten-minute sections of the music (the entire concerto is nearly thirty minutes long) are admittedly just exquisite, but the middle portion, which is supposed to depict the struggles of the heroine against her adversaries, is utterly ruined by the use of the wood clapper, an extremely crude Chinese instrument which should never have been admitted into the otherwise beautiful work. It's as if a large carbuncle were painted onto the nose of the Mona Lisa. The composers He Zhanhao and Chen Gang really should have known better. Much of Chinese music is actually genuinely beautiful, but there are also 'earsores' aplenty -- some of which have been unhappily incorporated into the concerto.

I wish to comment a little incidentally on the uncharitable characterization of Chinese music provided by one of the reviewers below, darragh o'donoghue, to the effect that native Chinese music sounds like 'a lunatic charging through a kitchen'. I really don't think such a comment is fair to Chinese music at all -- there is a great deal of authentic Chinese music that is quite as beautiful as anything by, say, Ralph Vaughan Williams. To make sweeping claims on the music of a cultural tradition on the basis of what one finds in a few films would be about as objective as, say, saying of Western music that it sounds like the screams of barbarians solely on the basis of listening to Stravinsky's Le Sacre du Printemps. Or rap or heavy metal.

3 out of 5 stars A comptent attempt, nothing more........2003-10-04

When the "Butterfly Lover Concerto" was first conceived, it was intended to distill the best of Western classical and traditional Chinese folk music into an well-paced and passionate narrative drama. To bring out its full color and texture, Chinese folk musical instruments were brought in. The concerto divides into "Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai studying together", "saying goodbye", "Zhu resisting the arranged marriage"), "Liang and Zhu meeting again in Zhu's house, and finaly "Lovers transforming into butterflies". The violinist here is the voice of the young lovers. In neither the Naxos or Marco Polo version could Ms. Nishizaki convey much emotion through her interpretation. Too many details, when emphasized and refined, would have significantly elevated the interpretation, were sadly neglected. The Bratislava Orchestra in the Marco Polo CD did not provide enough support, sounding perfunctory and all too timid. In contrast, the Shanghai orchestra in the Naxos CD did a much better job in maintaining the dialogue with the soloist. As for other pieces played by Nishisaki, I feel that she was competent, but lacked character.

To this date, Ms. Yu Li Na, the first person ever to play the Butterfly concerto, remains its best interpreter. Technically superb, she never let it overshadow the most important elements in the concerto: love, loss, and devotion. And she made it sound SO easy. Her attention to the details was exquisite and gratifying: I feel like I can hear the lovers murmur, the wills clash and butterflies fluttering in the storm. It takes a lot of guts to display such vulnerability and intimacy in her interpretation.

In a recording from the late 50s (which I think is available on cassettes), Ms. Yu also recorded the pieces which Ms. Nishizaki played in the Naxos and Marco Polo CDs. She brought much more vitality and intimacy to her music. You don't just hear the music, you see vivid images and hear laughters and shouts of joy.

I do not usually write such long reviews. But the "Butterfly Lover Concerto" is very close to my heart. Tapes of her music are usually available in Chinese bookstore. I sincerely hope whoever is interested in modern Chinese music also takes the time to discover Ms. Yu.

5 out of 5 stars Best Chinese music of all.......2003-02-03

This is the best Chinese music of all. Also the performer Takako Nishizaki is the top violin performer in Japan. She is also the best of all performers for "Butterfly Lovers". Highly recommended. If you have any thing connected to China or Chinese culture, this is one you must have and love.

5 out of 5 stars Music to swoon dreamily to........2002-04-25

'The Butterfly Lovers' may be the most famous work in the Chinese classical canon, and its narrative may be derived from Chinese folklore, but there is very little Chinese about it. A conventional violin concerto from the softer Romantic spectrum (cf Bruch, Elgar), its broad melodies, spaces for virtuosic solo playing and orchestral development are overlaid with Chinese folk colour, in the same way a Hollywood film set in China might do. It is no more authentically Chinese than Massenet's 'Le Cid' is Spanish, or 'Madama Butterfly' is Japanese.

For the listener, this is a relief. Anyone who has seen 'Farewell My Concubine' will know that native Chinese music, to the uninitiated Western ear, sounds like a lunatic running amok in a kitchen, all clanging percussion and wailing stutters. 'Lovers' tells its love story in unabashed Western romantic colours that paint pictures and stir emotions - even its rhythmic passages are reassuringly familiar.

The other pieces on the CD follow the same pattern, all soupy, dreamy melancholy, all wonderfully touching, strongly evoking natural or communal worlds. Nishizaki is considered the leading interpreter of this music, but it is surely not because she is Asian, but because of her experience in the Romantic violin repertoire, from Beethoven to Brahms to Berg. What IS authentic about this recording is that she is accompanied by the orchestra and conduuctor who gave the piece's premiere in 1959.

3 out of 5 stars Beautiful and what a bargain.......2001-06-11

It's based on a Chinese Romeo and Juliette story and musically is a blend of East and West. I have purchased probably a half a dozen of this CD and given them as gifts--my favorite is as a wedding gift. I have never done this with any other musical piece.
The Ultimate Guitar Collection
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • The Best Compilation of the Man on 2 Discs! Great Sound Quality Too!
  • Relaxing and Enticing to the Ear
  • A little something for everybody
 The Ultimate Guitar Collection

Manufacturer: Sony
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ASIN: B0007TFH52
Release Date: 2005-03-29

Tracks:

  1. Suite Espanola, Op.47: Asturias (Leyenda)
  2. Cavatina From The Deer Hunter
  3. Lute Suite No.4 In E Major, BWV 1006a: Prelude
  4. Triangular Situations
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  10. The Mission
  11. El Colibri
  12. Gymnopedie No.3
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  14. La Catedral
  15. El Condor Pasa
  16. Salut D'Amour
  17. Malinke Guitars
  18. Concerto For Lute (Guitar), Two Violins (Strings) And Basso Continuo In D Major, R.93: I. Allegro Giusto
  19. The Entertainer

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  1. Concierto De Aranjuez: II. Adagio
  2. El Diablo Suelto (Valse)
  3. Preludio En Do Menor (In C Minor)
  4. Suite Espanola, Op.47: Sevilla (Sevillanas)
  5. Gnossienne No.1
  6. Cueca
  7. Schindler's List
  8. Lute Suite No.4 In E Major, BWV 1006a: Gavotte
  9. Nkosi Sikelel'i Afrika
  10. Pavane
  11. Trio For Violin, Lute (Guitar) And Basso Continuo In C Major, R.82: III. Allegro
  12. Sunburst
  13. The Godfather
  14. Scherzino Mexicano
  15. Aeolian Suite For Guitar And Small Orchestra: I. Aeolian Chant
  16. 3 Blues For Classic Guitar: Spanish Guitar Blues
  17. 3 Blues For Classic Guitar: Blues For Felix
  18. 3 Blues For Classic Guitar: Swing 59
  19. The Black Decameron: The Flight Of The Lovers Through The Valley Of The Echoes
  20. Una Limosna Por El Amor De Dios
  21. Saltarello
  22. 12 Piezas Caracteristicas, Op.92: No.12 Torre Bermeja (Serenato)

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The Best Compilation of the Man on 2 Discs! Great Sound Quality Too!.......2006-04-21

The title very aptly describes this great classical guitar album showcasing some of the best ever works of John Williams on 2 discs. The track selections are great as they span the centuries from the Baroque greats of Bach and Vivaldi to the modern day composers such as Stanley Myers and York. John even flirts with Blues and Jazz-style pieces and they actually sound very good. In addition, they did a much better mastering job on this version than on the single disc, "Classic John Williams" album that was released a few years earlier and so the sound quality is much better. John Williams' playing is without peer and his technique is superior to the vast majority of the exponents of classical guitar that are out there. I've heard recordings of many others who have tried to play "Cavatina" for example and they have never come close to the natural and flowing version that John plays. If you are a fan of this type of music or of John Williams' work, this is the best compilation that you can get that's out there. Highly recommended!

5 out of 5 stars Relaxing and Enticing to the Ear.......2006-01-26

The first song on this set is why I bought the whole album. It blows you away listening to the precise picking and the gorgeous way it is done. Not robotic like some freaks out there. This is true beautiful music. Runs together like a long summer drive in the country. It is just a perfect album to listen to at home or on the go.

5 out of 5 stars A little something for everybody.......2005-06-15

First, this is gorgeous guitar playing by someone who knows what he's doing. John Williams (not to be confused by the film score composer of the same name) is a superb classical guitarist. Many of these pieces are *classical* in nature, while a few are more *popular*. Many are solo, the rest in small chamber groups. Some will get your toes tapping, some will start you daydreaming, and some will make you cry with their beauty. All of it is magnificent.
Born Free/Windmills of Your Mind
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • "top film scores of the 1960's ~ Percy Faith"
  • Born Free/Windmills of your mind
 Born Free/Windmills of Your Mind

Manufacturer: Collectables
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ASIN: B000060OXV
Release Date: 2002-02-19

Tracks:

  1. Georgy Girl
  2. Somewhere My Love (Lara's Theme From "Dr. Zhivago")
  3. A Man And A Woman
  4. This Hotel
  5. And We Were Lovers (Theme From "The Sand Pebbles")
  6. The Wishing Doll
  7. Born Free
  8. This Is My Song
  9. Alfie
  10. Song From "The Oscar"
  11. A Time For Love
  12. How Are Things In Glocca Morra?
  13. Theme From "The Fox"
  14. Funny Girl
  15. The Windmills Of Your Mind
  16. Star!
  17. The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter
  18. The Lion In Winter
  19. Elvira's Theme
  20. For Love Of Ivy
  21. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
  22. As Long As He Needs Me

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars "top film scores of the 1960's ~ Percy Faith".......2004-02-18

If you are a collector of Percy Faith, you must run out to your local music store and pick this one up ~ "Plays The Academy Award Winner Born Free and Other Great Movie Themes" (originally released on Columbia Records CS 9450 in 1967) and "Windmills of Your Mind" (originally released on Columbia Records CS 9835 in 1969) ~ following the formula of previous Columbia Records releases featuring Faith's classic style of sweeping strings and haunting arrangements, they've come up with two more winners.

Master of arranging, Faith's formula is so natural in keeping the arrangements fresh and new with his distinctive style ~ his tasteful treatment always highlights the quality of the composition ~ ultimately making them a hit all over again. Remember the days when you could turn on the radio and hear Percy Faith with many familiar pop standards ~ when you put this compact disc on your player, get ready for the "Percy Faith Touch" sprinkled with pure magic over the orchestration and leaves you simply in that unforgettable mood.

Top performances inclusive for the twenty two tracks of film score themes ~ "A MAN AND A WOMAN" (Barouh/Lai), "A TIME FOR LOVE" (Webster/Mandel), "ALFIE"(David/Bacharach), "AS LONG AS HE NEEDS ME" (Lionel Bart), "BORN FREE"(John Barry), "CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG" (Richard M. Sherman/Robert B. Sherman), "ELVIRA'S THEME" (Percy Faith), "FOR LOVE OF IVY" (Russell/Quincy Jones), "THEME FROM "THE FOX" (Lalo Schlfrin), "FUNNY GIRL" (Merrill/Styne), "GEORGY GIRL"(Dale/Springfield), "THE HEART IS A LONELY HUNTER" (Peggy Lee/David Grusin), "HOW ARE THINGS IN GLOCCA MORRA?"(Harburg/Lane), "THE LION IN THE WINTER"(John Barry), "SONG FROM "THE OSCAR" (Evans/Livingston/Percy Faith), "THEME FROM "THE SAND PEPPLES" (Bricusse/Goldsmith), "SOMEWHERE MY LOVE(Lara's Theme from "Dr. Zhivago")"(Webster/Jarre), "STAR" (Cahn/Van Heusen), "THIS IS MY SONG" (Charles Chaplin), "THIS HOTEL" (Keating/Quine), "THE WINDMILLS OF YOUR MIND" and "THE WISHING DOLL" (David/Bernstein) ~ notice two of the selections were composed by the man himself Percy Faith! Impressive line up of top movie songs that will surely satisfy the appetite of all "film-score-buffs" and Percy Faith fans...gotta love it!

Total Time: 63:41 on 22 Tracks ~ Collectables 7428 ~ (2/19/2002)

5 out of 5 stars Born Free/Windmills of your mind.......2002-03-02

Another perfect reissiue by collectibles music,This album contains themes from movies.Most of these songs have been unavailable by Faith since Lps went out.This album contains such songs as somewhere my love, this hotel,And we were lovers,This is my song,Alfie,How are things in Glacca Morra and many more.All of these songs are beautifully done Faith style.The album empasizes just his orchestra.Their's no chrous here.The original liner notes to born free are included in the bookelet as well as pictures of Faith probebly from born free under the clear cd holder.The liner notes to Windmills of your mind are not included.If your a collector of Percy Faith's music you have to get this cd since many of these songs are on cd for the first time.
The Butterfly Lovers Concerto
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Fantastic
  • Butterfly Lovers Concerto
 The Butterfly Lovers Concerto

Manufacturer: Naxos
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B000260QCO
Release Date: 2004-07-20

Tracks:

  1. The Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto
  2. A Beloved Rose (Kazakh Folk-Song)
  3. The Half-Moon Climbs (Uygur Folk-Song)
  4. Spinning (Gansu Folk-Song)
  5. All At Work (Great North-West Folk Song)
  6. Sa Li Hong Ba (Uygur Folk-Song)
  7. Lan Hua Hua (Shanxi Folk-Song)
  8. Lift Your Veil (Uygur Folk-Song)
  9. Tulufan (Xinjiang Folk-Song)

Album Description

The Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto, scored for solo violin and Western orchestra, is one of the best known of all contemporary Chinese compositions. It has become indelibly linked with Takako Nishizaki, whose seventh recording of this hugely popular work features on this disc. Songs and Dances from the Silk Road, by the Slovak-born Peter Breiner, is based on traditional melodies to be heard in the West of China, from where the famous Silk Road takes its course through Central Asia to the Occident. Takako Nishizaki is one of the world's most recorded and appreciated violinists, especially beloved in China and other parts of Southeast Asia through her many popular recordings and personal appearances in concerts and in the media. She also lies at the very heart of Naxos' rich recorded offering of music for the violin.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Fantastic .......2006-08-06

This is a delicate, soothing, mastery of East meeting West. My favorite selection on this CD is "Spinning," which is so very beautiful. I think that anyone would do well to add this to their collection.

4 out of 5 stars Butterfly Lovers Concerto.......2005-10-07

A lovely recoding...not as breathtaking as the live performances I've heard, but divine to be able to hear this piece at will...no ticket required
Bach for Book Lovers: A Soothing Companion for Reading
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • If You Love Music AND Books Together, Try This.
  • Nice Bach, but not for reading time...
  • Relaxing not agitating classical music
  • Outstanding Compilation of Brilliant Music for Home or Car
  • Bach & Books! Can It Get Any Better!
 Bach for Book Lovers: A Soothing Companion for Reading

Manufacturer: Philips
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Release Date: 1997-06-10

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  2. Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude No. 9 In E - Friedrich Gulda
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  13. Orchestral Suite No. I In C: Courante - Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields
  14. Orchestral Suite No. I In C: Gavotte I - II - Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields
  15. Orchestral Suite No. I In C: Forlane - Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields
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  17. Orchestral Suite No. I In C: Bourree - Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields
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  21. Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 In F: Adagio - Maria Teresa Garatti
  22. Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 In B Flat: Allegro - Janos Scholz

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3 out of 5 stars If You Love Music AND Books Together, Try This........2006-02-14

This compilation contains the gentle music of Bach which sets the tone for the warm, friendly reading companion. By turns contemplative, lilting and dancing, it is easy to listen to as you read or merely sit back and relax to this lovely selection.

More than a century after Bach wrote one of his most famous preludes, Gound, the 19th-century French composer, used it note for note as an accompaniment to his own setting of "Ave Maria." This devout prelude, almost like a prayer in music, inspires the soul while entertaining the heart.

2 out of 5 stars Nice Bach, but not for reading time..........2005-11-04

I enjoy Bach, so I thought I'd check out this disc. It's a nice colleciton, and it would fit in very nicely at your local coffee shop or bookstore - but if you're a book lover it'll be too distracting, and if you're a music lover it'll be even worse.

My biggest complaint is a geeky one: The recordings aren't the greatest quality. They're all fairly low-level, requiring a boost on your CD player's volume. But worse, they're all plagued by noise - a faint but audible hiss below the music. This was highly distracting to me, and even more so because it was present at different intensities on different tracks.

The performance was nice, but too stoccatto to be enjoyable while reading. A little sustain pedal goes a long way! Further, several of the pieces selected (particularly toward the beginning of the disc) contained dissonant notes that - while perfectly acceptable musically - would probably be a distraction from all but the best of books.

All told, this disc gets 3 stars for the content - it's nice music, expertly performed, but poorly recorded. It only gets 1 star for living up to its title... There are plenty of better things to listen to when you're curling up with a book!

4 out of 5 stars Relaxing not agitating classical music.......2005-06-05

Especially to the average listener, certain types of classical music can seem ... well, actually disturbing to listen to with its sometimes frenzied tempos, dissonant tones or dramatic shifts in loudness - and all of that sometimes after a day of frenzied schedules, harsh people and constant noise. Fortunately, most all of 18th century classical music - like that of Bach or Mozart - was composed purposely to inspire contentment, cheerfulness and refreshment. Such is the music on this CD. Not only is this music calming to listen to when reading or meandering around the house but also is an inspiring introduction to the music of the great Baroque composer, Johann Sebastian Bach.

THis CD contains a fine selection of various types of instrumental music Bach wrote (solo piano, concerto for solo instrument and small orchestra) that all have a similar, more gentle tempo that makes for a delightful, non-intrusive background for entertaining, reading or conversation. But don't let the cute cover graphics mislead you that this is not serious quality music - most of the selections here are taken from several top Philips recordings with mostly good sound quality. About half the selections are gentle, lyrical piano solo works ("preludes") from Bach's keyboard masterpiece called "The Well-Tempered Clavier" and provide a wonderful repose in between the more lively orchestral works. If there is one complaint here, it would be the sound quality on the solo piano music which is a bit harsh. But it still makes a great place to start to explore the music of Bach or just to have some nice music on hand for reading.

Last, if you find you like the music of Bach here (especially the piano selections), you will might enjoy some higher-quality recordings of Bach's keyboard concertos or the "Well-Tempered Clavier" by Angela Hewitt - the premier Bach pianist of our time. Her two Bach Concerto recordings masterfully capture the lively spirit and graceful nuances of Bach and are wonderful music for a Sunday morning. A great "next step" for exploring the vast and rich musical world of Bach once you take in this CD.

5 out of 5 stars Outstanding Compilation of Brilliant Music for Home or Car.......2004-01-26

This is a suberb compilation of delightful Bach piano and chamber music masterpieces. The "songs" were chosen from the vast and excellent Phillips classical music recordings. The sound, performances, and song selections are outstanding.

A lot of great classical music is not very good for listening at home. The crescendos can be loud and the themes too intense. I would rather listen to a breathtaking Mozart piano sonata (solo piano) at home than a grand Mozart symphony (large orchestra). The music on this CD was chosen for home listening, such as when reading a book.

This music is EXCELLENT for listening at home. It's both brilliant and mellow. When I listen to this music I marvel at the brilliance of Bach. I am very grateful for this music.

A fantastic compilation!

5 out of 5 stars Bach & Books! Can It Get Any Better!.......2003-11-14

Combining two of my favorite things, Bach and Books, this is a great find for those who are in to these two!

A fine selection of Bach is displayed, from concerto to suite, from oboe to clavier to harpsichord to orchestra, the variety and peaceful that exude from this fine collection are soothing.

Certainly this delivers what it promised, relaxing, warm music to surround one when reading. I often combine the two and this will become a staple for just that.
The Grand Passions of Albert W. Ketèlbey
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    		The Grand Passions of Albert W. Ketèlbey

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    ASIN: B0001CCXSO
    Release Date: 2004-03-23

    Tracks:

    1. Poetic Intermezzo
    2. Intermezzo-Scene
    3. Characteristic Intermezzo
    4. 1. A State Procession (Buckingham Palace)
    5. 2. The Cockney Lover (Lambeth Walk)
    6. 3. At The Palais De Danse (Anywhere)
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    Handel: The Masterworks (Box Set)
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      ASIN: B00062FLI8
      Release Date: 2004-11-30
      Classics for Lovers
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        ASIN: B0002PYSTC
        Release Date: 2004-09-21

        Tracks:

        1. Pachelbel: Canon in D major
        2. Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 21 ("Elvira Madigan") -Adante
        3. Leoncavallo: Vesti la giubba from "Pagliacci"
        4. Puccini: Madame Butterfly - Un bel dm
        5. Tchaikovsky: "Romeo and Juliet" Fantasy Overture
        6. Borodin: Prince Igor -Polovstian Dances 8 and 17
        7. Wagner: Overture to "Tristan and Isolde"
        8. Saint-Sakns: Symphony No. 3, "Organ" -- Poco adagio

        Tracks:

        1. Bach: Air for the "G" String
        2. Beethoven: "Moonlight" Sonata - Adagio sostenuto
        3. Tchaikovsky: "Swan Lake" Suite-Scene: Enchanted Lake
        4. Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2 - Adagio sostenuto
        5. Debussy: Clair de lune
        6. Verdi: Aida - Celeste, Aida
        7. Puccini: La Boheme -Che gelida manina
        8. Dvorak: Symphony No. 9, "From the New World" -- Largo
        9. Flotow: Martha - Ach, so Fromm
        10. Holst: The Planets, Op. 32 -Venus (The Bringer of Peace)
        11. Ravel: Bolero

        Tracks:

        1. Grieg: "Peer Gynt" Suite - Morning Song
        2. Handel: Largo from "Xerxes"
        3. Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 20 - Romance
        4. Tchaikovsky: "The Nutcracker" Suite -Arabian Dance
        5. Ravel: Pavan
        6. Debussy: Prelude to "The Afternoon of a Faun"
        7. Adam: Giselle- Adagio ; Waltz
        8. Saint-Sakns: The Carnivals of the Animals -The Swan
        9. Mozart: Eine Kleine Nachtmusik -- Romanze: Adante
        10. Offenbach: The Tales of Hoffman - Barcarolle
        11. Mascagni: Cavalleria rusticana -Intermezzo
        12. Ravel: Daphnis et Chloi: Suite No. 2

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        1. Tchaikovsky: "The Sleeping Beauty" Suite - Pas d' action:
        2. Rimsky-Korsakoff: Scheherazade - The Young Prince and
        3. Mozart: Clarinet Concerto in A major - Adagio
        4. Strauss Jr.: On the Beautiful, Blue Danube
        5. Debussy: La Mer - From Dawn Until Noon on the Sea
        6. Bizet: "Carmen" Highlights: Intermezzo
        7. Seguidilla
        8. Habaqera
        9. Nocturne
        10. Orff: "Carmina Burana" Highlights: Omina sol temperat
        11. Amor volat undique
        12. Dies, nox et omina
        13. Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6, "Pathitique" - Adagio
        Lovers' Adagios
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          ASIN: B000DZ6VAU
          Release Date: 2006-02-14
          Concerto for Lovers/Pop-A-Conway
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            		Concerto for Lovers/Pop-A-Conway
            Russell Conway
            Manufacturer: EMI Int'l
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

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            ASIN: B0002BK8HW
            Release Date: 2004-07-26

            Tracks:

            1. Concerto for Lovers - Russell Conway,
            2. In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning - Russell Conway,
            3. Love Is the Sweetest Thing - Russell Conway,
            4. I Wish You Love - Russell Conway,
            5. You Stepped Out of a Dream - Russell Conway,
            6. They Didn't Believe Me - Russell Conway,
            7. Our Waltz - Russell Conway,
            8. More Wonderful Than You - Russell Conway,
            9. If Ever I Would Leave You - Russell Conway,
            10. My Funny Valentine - Russell Conway,
            11. Ruby - Russell Conway,
            12. Embraceable You - Russell Conway,
            13. Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo - Russell Conway
            14. Elusive Butterfly - Russell Conway
            15. Tears - Russell Conway
            16. Things - Russell Conway
            17. World of Our Own - Russell Conway
            18. All My Loving - Russell Conway
            19. More I See You - Russell Conway
            20. Spanish Flea - Russell Conway
            21. Everyone's Gone to the Moon - Russell Conway
            22. One of Those Songs - Russell Conway
            23. Second Hand Rose - Russell Conway
            24. Strangers in the Night - Russell Conway
            25. Promises - Russell Conway
            26. I'll Never Find Another You - Russell Conway
            27. Happiness - Russell Conway
            28. It's Not Unusual - Russell Conway

            Album Description

            UK twofer for one of Britain's best loved TV musicians during the late 1950s combines his 1964 & 1966 albums. 28 tracks including the pianist's unique interpretations of major hits of the day. EMI. 2004.

            Album Details

            Two Contrasting Albums Where Conway Proves What a Great Musician He Was, and How He Earned the Reputation of 'britain's Most Famous Pianist' on the 1964 Recording of 'concerto for Lovers' Russ is Accompanied by the Tony Osborne Orchestra and Plays his Way Through Some Classic Love Songs Including "my Funny Valentine", "Embraceable You", "i Wish You Love", "Love is the Sweetest Thing" and "in the Wee Small Hours of the Morning". 'pop-a-conway' was Recorded Two Years Later and Produced by Norman Newell. Here Conway Plays in his Unique Style Some of the Major Hits of the Day Including "Tears", "Strangers in the Night", "it's Not Unusual", "All My Loving", "Spanish Flea" and "Everyone's Gone to the Moon".

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            5. Echo Park [Import]
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            7. Failure's Not Flattering [CD-single] [Import]
            8. First of a Million Kisses [Original recording remastered] [Import]
            9. From Tooting to Barking
            10. Guitar Tribute To Maroon 5

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