popular music: midsummer

popular music: midsummer

popular music:

Midsummer

Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream [Blu-ray]

Pacific Northwest Ballet

BBC / Opus Arte, 2008

Balanchine would love this ballet company !
With this new blu-ray release, ballet fans have another option to view what the overwhelming majority of reviewers think is one of the best ballet productions ever filmed. Though now directed by former NY City ballet dancer/choreographer Peter Boal, this Seattle ...

A Bride's Guide to Wedding Music

Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, ...

Naxos, 2002

A must have in your music library
I had ordered this cd on the recommendation of the musical director from my Church who has quite an extensive international background. I mistakenly thought I would just use it to pick out songs for the ceremony portion of my wedding. It turns out it has so many ...

Mendelssohn: 5 Symphonies; 7 Overtures

Felix Mendelssohn, Claudio Abbado, ...

Deutsche Grammophon, 2002

MENDELSSOHN: 5 Symphonies/7 Overtures (LSO/Claudio Abbado) DG 471 467-2
Unlike many all-digital compilations offered by one orchestra and conductor, this collection of Mendelssohn favorites is outstanding in performance and interpretation throughout. Maestro Abbado shows a genuine affection for the composer and his genius by the sequence ...

Mendelssohn In Words And Music
Felix Mendelssohn, Johann Sebastian Bach, ...

Vox (Classical), 1995

The Magic of Satie

Thibaudet, Satie

Decca, 2002

Quite... simply...a joy!
Extraordinary, eloquent, intimate and impassioned performances. Each time I listen, I get taken deeper into Satie, yes, but also into *music* itself. Satie's music is really meant for the performer (note his comments on the score), intimately. I also think Satie used ...

A to Z of Classical Music

Ernst Ottensamer, Johann Sebastian Bach, ...

Naxos, 2000

Great Tracks -- Great Value -- Great Book, Who Can Complain?
Naxos is a fabulous label -- you will not get samples of the best classical music through the ages at no better price. These tracks are as good as any of the over-priced major orchestras and in some cases better. This is a great starter set for a beginner or anyone ...

25 Wedding Favorites

Johann Sebastian Bach, Jeremiah Clarke, ...

Vox (Classical), 2000

25 Wedding Favorites
I was very happy with the cd. It arrived in excellent condition and faster than I was led to expect it. I used some of the music from it for my wedding which was wonderful. thank you!

Classical Music for People Who Hate Classical Music

Johann Sebastian Bach, Samuel Barber, ...

Compendia, 1994

Exactly what I wanted
It's probably too much to say that this collection is for those who "hate" classical music. But I think it's safe to say that it is for people who are not serious aficionados. It provides classical tunes that most of us have heard but don't necessarily know the names ...

Classical Wedding

Various Artists

Spring Hill, 1996

Great Mix All Around
This CD had most, if not all, of the classic songs that everyone would want played during their wedding! And of course with the great price no one could go wrong!

Beethoven's Wig, Vol. 2: More Sing-Along Symphonies

Beethoven's Wig

Rounder / Umgd, 2004

A must for Beethoven's Wig fans
There are just as many great sing alongs in this CD as in the first. Most of the tracks are very singable (the Brahms piece is difficult). Lots of fun and plenty of goofy lyrics.

Ceremonial Music for Trumpet & Symphonic Organ

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

Telarc, 1993

A ceremony in sound
This is a beautifully performed CD of ceremonial music of the Christian tradition. While organist Michael Murray talks about the diversity of kinds of ceremonial music in the liner notes essay, the musical selection here is drawn from the Western Christian tradition ...

Best of the Millennium: Top 40 Classical Hits

Mischa Maisky, Tomaso Albinoni, ...

Utv Records, 2000

A must for anyone wanting the staples of classical music
In my years of experience teaching Fine Arts to high school students, I know that the majority, if not all, of the music included on this album is commonly used in collge music appreciation courses. This is an excellent sample of truly all the "greatest hits" of ...

Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream (complete) / Ozawa, Boston Symphony Orchestra

Felix Mendelssohn, Seiji Ozawa, ...

Deutsche Grammophon, 1995

a voice teacher and early music fan
MENDELSSOHN AND SHAKESPEARE WOULD LOVE THIS RENDITION, 'CAUSE OZAWA'S PERFORMANCE DESERVES RECOGNITION. Felix Mendelssohn(1809-1847) was brought up in an intellectual environment thoroughly immersed in Shakepeare. His Grandfather Moses Mendelssohn had made some ...

Mendelssohn - A Midsummer Night's Dream

Alessandra Ferri, Roberto Bolle

TDK, 2007

Sleeping Beauty, Giselle, Swan Lake...step aside, there's a new Queen on the throne!
This beautiful Balanchine-choreographed story ballet doesn't get performed as much as it should because the heirs and executors of the Balanchine Trust will only grant permission to those ballet companies that are willing to keep true to Balanchine's steps as he ...

Best of Classical

Various Artists

United Multi Consign, 2002

A Very Good (and cheap!) Box Set For Beginners.
This is a great box set for beginners (especially considering the price). The sound quality is excellent (unlike many other [inexpensive] classical CDs). Also, a wide variety of classical favorites are covered in this set. It could use some notes about each piece in ...