classical music: Michel Legrand

classical music: Michel Legrand

classical music:

Michel Legrand

Michel Legrand

Decca, 2002

all the stars you've got
Bill Evans once said that technique in jazz "is the ability to translate your ideas into sound through your instrument." If that's the case, Legrand possesses technique in spades. Before commenting on this rewarding disc, a few words about Legrand himself: Is ...

All Angels

Natalie Rozario, Samuel Barber, ...

Universal Import, 2006

Simply Sublime!
OK, this really IS pure, fresh, angelic singing that gives you that "tingle factor"! (I know, it's hard to find that, but this did it for me!) Simply gorgeous singers, crunchy arrangements, top-notch instrumentalists, fresh sound, well-crafted engineering and ...

Watch What Happens: The Jazz Album

Fiete Felsch, Gary Foster, ...

Deutsche Grammophon, 2007

Simply wonderful!
Being a great admirer of T. Quasthoff in his classical performance and a jazz lover, I didn't hesitate to order this cd. Moreover, the jazz impro bonus on The Voice let me think that Mr Quasthoff's voice could match perfectly the jazz style. The result is beyond the ...

Zamfir: The Lonely Shepherd

Anonymous, English Anonymous, ...

Philips, 1990

The most soothing sounds
I grew up listening to Zamfir's pan flute soothing music, then for the past 15 years, I've been away from it until I heard The Lonely Shepherd while watching Kill Bill. I was pleasantly surprised to find the CD at Amazon and bought it at once. Many of the other songs ...

Enchantment

Charlotte Church, Leonard Bernstein, ...

Sony, 2001

I love this CD
This is one of my facorite CDs. The selection of songs is amazing. They are all "classical" songs that appeal to everyone. The flower duet is breath taking.

Ultimate Classical Christmas Album of All Time

Ultimate Classical Christmas Record of All Time

Sony, 2002

Breathtakingly beautiful!
Over and over we played "Die Menge der Engel" - - it is stunningly beautiful! The loftiness of the voices, wonderful. We loved the boys/children's choruses on many of the other pieces on the album. Duets by Placido Domingo and Luciano Pavorati - - magnifico! It ...

The Kings Singers - New Day

John David, Peter Christie, ...

EMI Classics, 1990

Beautiful singing; clever arrangements
I have been a fan of The King's Singers since their debut recording thirty years ago. New Day is one of my favourite albums. It has the terrific optimistic song "New Day," but many other wonderful tracks. "Can't Buy Me Love" is sung as if it had been written by one of ...

Christmas Album

Nana Mouskouri

Philips, 2003

A truly international album from a classy singer
Nana is a huge star in mainland Europe with a string of hit singles in several countries. She only had one big hit in Britain but her albums have always enjoyed healthy UK sales. I don't know the extent of her following in America but this Christmas album was finally ...

At the Movies

John Barry, Frank Churchill, ...

Denon Records, 2004

Movie Themes with a Classical Twist
What's not to like about a good song from a good movie? All the classic movie themes (i.e., Titanic, Zorba the Greek, etc.) are here but played by a full orchestra. I considered this approach to modern music a true and distinct pleasure and a nice break from the ...

Land of My Fathers: 100 Great Welsh Choir Favourites

Adolphe Adam, Stephen Adams, ...

Castle Pulse, 2005

Wonderful!
I bought this on a whim, as I like male choral groups. Am I ever glad I bought it! The music is soaring, and the voices are magnificent. I don't know all of the technical stuff about recording, etc.--I just know I love this collection!

The Movie Album Classical Pictures; John Bayless

John Bayless, Luis Enrique Bacalov, ...

Angel Records, 1996

Gorgeous arrangements. Very dramatic and melodic.
Don't be scared off by the "clown-like" picture on the cover. This album, by a true piano virtuoso/arranger, blends familiar movie and light classical melodies together into unique arrangements. Every time it's been on while I have guests, someone always asks ...

Piano Strings Tribute to Barbra Streisand

Leonard Bernstein, Neil Diamond, ...

Tribute Sounds, 2004

Piano Tribute to Barbara Streisand
This is an excellent/relaxing CD of Mrs. Streisands greatest songs. The piano is very easy to listen to. Higly recommended! If you like piano and Barbara Streisand this is would be a great addition to your collection. Enjoy!

Lesley Garrett - I Will Wait For You

Michel Legrand, George Frideric Handel

RCA, 2000

Best of Garrett's Performance--"You'll Never Walk Alone"
This CD, "I Will Wait For You" is the best recording from Garrett's discography. Her voice has warmth and color to showcase her rendition of "You'll Never Walk Alone" from Rogers and Hammerstein's "Carousel." Also, featured on this recording is the title track, "I ...

Doubles Jeux

Tatjana Vassiljeva, Bela Bartok, ...

Naive, 2007

Sublime sounds
I suddenly have a new favorite violinist, and his name is Laurent Korcia. I state this having just discovered Doubles Jeux, his most recent recording. Not only does this guy have one of the most personal sounds of any violinist I can recall, he's able to cross musical ...