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| | Romantic Adagios | | | Music Style : | | General | | Record Label : | | Decca | | Release Date : | | 2000-06-13 | | Discs : | | 2 | | Store Price : | | $17.98 | | Artistopia's Price: $14.99 | | Usually ships in 24 hours | | |
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CD Tracks/Songs
Disc 11. Adagio for strings (or string quartet; arr. from 2nd mvt. of String Quartet), Op. 11
2. Méditation, for violin & orchestra (or other arrangement) (from opera 'Thaïs')
3. Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18: Adagio Sostenuto
4. Gymnopédies (3), for piano (also orchestrated by Debussy): 1 & 3
5. Clarinet Concerto in A major, K. 622: Adagio
6. Spartacus, ballet: Adagio of Spartacus and Phrygia
7. Piano Sonata No. 14 in C sharp minor ('Moonlight'), Op. 27/2: Adagio sostenuto
8. Kol Nidrei, for cello & orchestra, Op. 47
9. Enigma Variations, for orchestra, Op. 36: Nimrod
10. Adagietto, for orchestra (from the Symphony No. 5)
Disc 21. Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major ('Elvira Madigan') K. 467: Andante
2. String Quartet No. 1 in D major, Op. 11: Andante Cantabile
3. Violin Concerto No.1 in G minor, Op. 26: Adagio
4. Symphony No. 9 in E minor ('From the New World'), B. 178 (Op. 95) (first published as No. 5): Largo
5. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (Introduction and 24 Variations), for piano & orchestra in A minor, Op. 43: Variation 18
6. Cavalleria rusticana, opera (melodramma) in 1 act: Intermezzo
7. Clair de lune, for piano (Suite Bergamasque No. 3), L. 75/3
8. Concierto de Aranjuez, for guitar & orchestra: Adagio
9. The Swan (from 'Carnival of the Animals'), original (for 2 pianos & ensemble) and arrangements
10. Piano Concerto No. 2 in F major, Op. 102: Andante
11. Pavane, for orchestra & chorus ad lib in F sharp minor, Op. 50
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Customer Reviews of This Album/CD |
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 Romantic Adagios
Submitted on: 2009-08-13 |
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There's no accounting for taste, and it's hard sometimes to reconcile all of the reviews with one's own perception of the music.
That said, I bought several of the adagios and "relaxing" cds and found this one to be the most representative of what I think a really good adagios cd should be. For example, in Massenet's Meditation, the clear, crisp audio allows the superb violin solo to be appreciated both individually and as an ensemble instrument, blended so well that brass, strings, woodwinds, and even harp strings are well defined. The cello in my favorite, The Swan, brings to mind the expectation of a brief, lyrical swan-song of an animal that only sings once. And the haunting orchestra of Barber's Adagio and plaintive piano keys of Debussy's Clair de Lune are stand-outs as well. I would say that this is a keeper.
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Nice Mood Setting Music
Submitted on: 2007-05-25 |
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| This is a very nice cd to listen to and sip red wine in one's back yard while reading a good book. Well worth to add to your collection. |
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This CD stays in my car player
Submitted on: 2005-07-25 |
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| This CD is one that I think even non-classical music lovers would like. It isn't too "classical" and some of the songs are the kind that keep going though your head until you can't help but play the disc again. It is a two disc set and priced no higher than most singles. |
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Beautiful interpretations
Submitted on: 2004-01-24 |
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I agree with a previous reviewer on the minor problem
of variations in volume. Beyond that, I find every
piece beautiful. This interpretation of Barber's
Adagio is the most passionate I have ever heard. I also
find the Faure selection very touching. I love the
vocals. I recommend this set to anyone, if for no
other reason than the Barber piece. |
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 great music! not so great sound variations!
Submitted on: 2003-07-07 |
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The selections and the arrangements are truly excellent. There are some hard to find (on the same CD) pieces and adagios--Spartacus ; Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez; Mascagni's Intermezzo from Cavelleria...
But, better turn up the sound and then get away from the speakers. Parts of the selections are played so very softly that, when you turn up the volume to hear them, you will get blasted by those sections that have cresendos, or just plain louder sections. Too bad!
Very hard to enjoy in a car--or, even at home. if this problem did not exist, this is a 5 star plus! |
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