classical music: William Parker

classical music: William Parker

classical music:

William Parker

Johann Sebastian Bach, Marc-Antoine Charpentier, ...

Angel Records, 1993

Bride's Guide to Wedding Music
I loved this CD! I have no hesitation about recommending someone else buy it. You will love it to. Your wedding will be all the more special because of the beautiful music. Thanks Amazon.com!

Sing Ye Heavens - Hymns for All Time

Cambridge Singers, John Rutter

Collegium, 2000

worship of god made mostglorius in this cd
i was 1st introduced to john rutters music on a radio program... when i 1st heard the arrangement of christ the lord is risen today presented in this cd i pictured a grand celebration of the solemn mass of the resurection of our lord and pictured in particular the ...

Sure On This Shining Night: 20th-Century Romantic Songs of America

Samuel Barber, Amy Beach, ...

Hyperion UK, 1997

A Spectrum of Romance in American Musical Composition
Often American music is thought to be jaunty, combative, or tragic in content, especially when it comes to songs/lieder for the classical repertoire. This engaging CD takes umbrage with that misconception and in presenting some twenty-eight songs by various composers ...

Poulenc - Melodies / Ameling · Gedda · W. Parker · Sénéchal · Souzay · Baldwin

Francis Poulenc, Dalton Baldwin, ...

EMI Classics, 1992

Indisputable Gallic flair
These performances are piquant and stylistically right on target. Even if Souzay is past his best here, he brings a lifetime of experience to bear and the other performers are wonderful. Ignore the curmudgeon who blasted this set. You will enjoy this tremendously if ...

Hits of Halloween

John Carpenter, Kennedy William Gordy, ...

Sheridan Square, 2007

Kinda of a rip off
Not all of these songs are sung by the orginal singers. Like Rockwells "Somebodys watching me" doesn't have Micheal Jackson singing it. Don't buy it if you looking for the orginals of these songs.

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!

Bryars: Cadman Requiem, Adnan Songbook, etc. / Hilliard Ensemble, Fretwork

Gavin Bryars, William Hunt, ...

Philips, 1999

Title
'Cadman Requiem'must be one of the most beautifull pieces of music written in this century. If modern classical music ever made a must-have CD, this could be the one. 'Adnans songbook'is great to, though it loses in beauty compared to Cadman Requiem. Poor the ...

The AIDS Quilt Songbook

Lee Hoiby, John Harbison, ...

Harmonia Mundi Fr., 1994

Collective Identity and Music of AIDS Activism
Collective Identity and Music of AIDS Activism By: Cassy Boff 2006 In order for a social movement to exist, there must be a group of like minded people united through a common identity. These people must have similar goals which then lead to collective ...

Bach - Christmas Oratorio / Bott, Chance, Agnew, King, George, New London Consort, Pickett

Johann Sebastian Bach, Catherine Bott, ...

Decca, 2000

Impressive, entertaining Masterpiece--Not just for Xmas.
From beginning to end, this Oratorio is extremely well-played & consistently entertaining. It nevers flags or fails to impress. If the guy did nothing else, this would be his masterpiece. Often the excellence of the performers is awe-inspiring. A bit expensive, ...

Thomas Tallis: The Complete Works (Box Set)

Andrew Hope, Ben Davis, ...

Signum UK, 2005

Wonderful Set, but why pay this much?
This is a landmark set: the complete works of one of the most important composers of the 16th century, in performances of grace and clarity. However, you can get it for less than half of the US price by buying it at Amazon.co.uk. At GBP65.20, it works out to just ...

Out of the Depths

David Groth, Fanny Mendelssohn, ...

Video Artists Int'l, 1996

heartfelt, well written music
This CD is worth getting for the sincere, emotional writing which is often very beautiful. I especially like the choral works, but the organ symphony has many powerful moments as well. A fine tribute to a composer who was tragically snuffed out before his time!

Best Classics 100

Ernest Blanc, John Shirley-Quirk, ...

Capitol, 2004

A must-have classical music set!
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 ...

Light's Glittering Morn

Gerald Finzi, David Hogan, ...

Capitol, 1992

A truly essential recording
This is possibly the best album ever recorded by a men and boys choir. Every fan of choral work owes it to themselves to search out and buy a copy of this CD. Every single composition included is unforgettable and moving. Try to find a copy however you can -- you ...

Transformations: Melodious Accord

Alice Parker, Master Chorale of Washington

Gothic Records, 2002

Melodious Accord
I had the great fortune to sing Melodious Accord two years ago. If you like Alice Parker's music, you'll love this. It is a complete church service, less the sermon, using 100 year old shape note hymns from southern Virginia in contemporary arrangements. Parts of it ...