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.The Chopin Nocturnes City Travel Guides > Classical > Forms and Genres from: Nonesuch January 02, 1998 If we take chopin's music to be a Slavic vehicle for singing with a rooting in Italian operas by Rossini and Bellini etc, and if we take these nocturnes to be some deeply felt poems of despair, then the fantasizing lyricism tinged with bitterness and agonizing solitude got to be the yardsticks. And from the interpretatin here, how much can we say these pieces heralded Tristan and Isolde? Recently I have gone through most of these noctures played by Rubinstein, Arrau, Moravec and Cortot. The latter belongs to another category, for he had the greatest link with Chopin. Even in term of time or chronology, they were close. And despite numnerous attack on his "wrong notes" and liberal rubatos, he is irreplacable and insurpassable in many ... Read More: >>See More Reviews & Details on The Chopin Nocturnes |
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.Deutsche Harmonia Mundi: 50 Years (1958-2008) City Travel Guides > Classical > Forms and Genres from: Deutsche Harmonia Mun January 01, 2008 If we take chopin's music to be a Slavic vehicle for singing with a rooting in Italian operas by Rossini and Bellini etc, and if we take these nocturnes to be some deeply felt poems of despair, then the fantasizing lyricism tinged with bitterness and agonizing solitude got to be the yardsticks. And from the interpretatin here, how much can we say these pieces heralded Tristan and Isolde? Recently I have gone through most of these noctures played by Rubinstein, Arrau, Moravec and Cortot. The latter belongs to another category, for he had the greatest link with Chopin. Even in term of time or chronology, they were close. And despite numnerous attack on his "wrong notes" and liberal rubatos, he is irreplacable and insurpassable in many ... Read More: >>See More Reviews & Details on Deutsche Harmonia Mundi: 50 Years (1958-2008) |
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.Purcell: Complete Chamber Musi City Travel Guides > Classical > Forms and Genres by: Pieter-Jan Bel Musica Amphion April 01, 2008 If we take chopin's music to be a Slavic vehicle for singing with a rooting in Italian operas by Rossini and Bellini etc, and if we take these nocturnes to be some deeply felt poems of despair, then the fantasizing lyricism tinged with bitterness and agonizing solitude got to be the yardsticks. And from the interpretatin here, how much can we say these pieces heralded Tristan and Isolde? Recently I have gone through most of these noctures played by Rubinstein, Arrau, Moravec and Cortot. The latter belongs to another category, for he had the greatest link with Chopin. Even in term of time or chronology, they were close. And despite numnerous attack on his "wrong notes" and liberal rubatos, he is irreplacable and insurpassable in many ... Read More: >>See More Reviews & Details on Purcell: Complete Chamber Musi |
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.Christ. With Kiri Te Kanawa City Travel Guides > Classical > Forms and Genres by: Kiri Te Kanawa November 14, 1995 Christmas songs are at its best when done in classically trained voices, espectially the soaring majesty of the lyric soprano. Why...no other performers are quite truly blessed with this category of voice; Dame Kiri Te Kanawa is no exception. She is a performer of elegance and prominence; she does not cheapens her art, but rather makes it more breath-taking and magically astounding. This brilliant recording of tradtitional Christmas Carols are remarkable examplaries of Dame Kiri's superbly performed soprano magic delight. Okay, I am one of her greatest fans...have you seen the pictures of Dame Kiri in the CD booklet, "Maori Songs"? At fifty-six years of age, Dame Kiri looks marvelous and yet she still radiates like a thirty ... Read More: >>See More Reviews & Details on Christ. With Kiri Te Kanawa |
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.Syms 5/6 City Travel Guides > Classical > Forms and Genres from: Universal Music Group August 16, 1995 i was disappointed with this disc. there isn't enough contrast between the 1st and 2nd movements. the 1st is a little too slow, the 2nd is about right. the sound is beautiful but too lush and refined for a symphony about an outing in the great outdoors. the vpo isn't the right ensemble to record the 6th. a smaller group, maybe using period instruments, would produce a more natural, earthy sound. more spontaneity and a bit more 'zip' in the performance would help, also. bohm is the wrong conductor for the piece. >>See More Reviews & Details on Syms 5/6 |
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.Beethoven: Complete Masterpieces City Travel Guides > Classical > Forms and Genres by: Various Artists June 01, 2007 i was disappointed with this disc. there isn't enough contrast between the 1st and 2nd movements. the 1st is a little too slow, the 2nd is about right. the sound is beautiful but too lush and refined for a symphony about an outing in the great outdoors. the vpo isn't the right ensemble to record the 6th. a smaller group, maybe using period instruments, would produce a more natural, earthy sound. more spontaneity and a bit more 'zip' in the performance would help, also. bohm is the wrong conductor for the piece. >>See More Reviews & Details on Beethoven: Complete Masterpieces |
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."The Bells of St. Genevieve" and Other Baroque Hits City Travel Guides > Classical > Forms and Genres from: RCA July 01, 1998 "The Bells of St. Genevieve" is a compilation of Baroque pieces that would serve as an excellent introduction for someone who would like to hear more of the Baroque style beyond "Spring" from "The Four Seasons" or "Canon" by Pachelbel. Granted, this cd does contain "Canon" (what Baroque compilation could resist including it), but it doesn't stop there. I'm not an expert when it comes to Baroque music, but I am something beyond a beginner; I guess I'd consider myself a moderately knowledgable amateur. However, before purchasing this album, I had never heard the title piece, "The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba," or track # 10 "Guitar Concerto" by Vivaldi. Some of the other tracks ... Read More: >>See More Reviews & Details on "The Bells of St. Genevieve" and Other Baroque Hits |
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.The Best of Daniel Taylor City Travel Guides > Classical > Forms and Genres from: Atm May 05, 2008 "The Bells of St. Genevieve" is a compilation of Baroque pieces that would serve as an excellent introduction for someone who would like to hear more of the Baroque style beyond "Spring" from "The Four Seasons" or "Canon" by Pachelbel. Granted, this cd does contain "Canon" (what Baroque compilation could resist including it), but it doesn't stop there. I'm not an expert when it comes to Baroque music, but I am something beyond a beginner; I guess I'd consider myself a moderately knowledgable amateur. However, before purchasing this album, I had never heard the title piece, "The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba," or track # 10 "Guitar Concerto" by Vivaldi. Some of the other tracks ... Read More: >>See More Reviews & Details on The Best of Daniel Taylor |
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.100 Best Carols City Travel Guides > Classical > Forms and Genres from: EMI November 20, 2007 "The Bells of St. Genevieve" is a compilation of Baroque pieces that would serve as an excellent introduction for someone who would like to hear more of the Baroque style beyond "Spring" from "The Four Seasons" or "Canon" by Pachelbel. Granted, this cd does contain "Canon" (what Baroque compilation could resist including it), but it doesn't stop there. I'm not an expert when it comes to Baroque music, but I am something beyond a beginner; I guess I'd consider myself a moderately knowledgable amateur. However, before purchasing this album, I had never heard the title piece, "The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba," or track # 10 "Guitar Concerto" by Vivaldi. Some of the other tracks ... Read More: >>See More Reviews & Details on 100 Best Carols |
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.Quirk: Ctos City Travel Guides > Classical > Forms and Genres from: EMI Classics October 28, 2008 "The Bells of St. Genevieve" is a compilation of Baroque pieces that would serve as an excellent introduction for someone who would like to hear more of the Baroque style beyond "Spring" from "The Four Seasons" or "Canon" by Pachelbel. Granted, this cd does contain "Canon" (what Baroque compilation could resist including it), but it doesn't stop there. I'm not an expert when it comes to Baroque music, but I am something beyond a beginner; I guess I'd consider myself a moderately knowledgable amateur. However, before purchasing this album, I had never heard the title piece, "The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba," or track # 10 "Guitar Concerto" by Vivaldi. Some of the other tracks ... Read More: >>See More Reviews & Details on Quirk: Ctos |