Robert Katz Music List
3617 viewings since July 1, 2005
(110 Favorites)
Updated January 1, 2009
"After silence that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music." -- Aldous Huxley
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Medulla (2004) {782.42166 B556M; J-B6253m} [14 Songs] 0:45:40
Tracks: 1. Pleasure Is All Mine, 2. Show Me Forgiveness, 3. Where Is The Line?,
4. Vokuro, 5. Oll Birtan, 6. Who Is It?, 7. Oceania, 8. Submarine, 9. Sonnets/Unrealities XI,
10. Desired Constellation, 11. Ancestors, 12. Mouths Cradle, 13. Mivikudags, 14. Triumph Of A Heart
Listener Reviews Voice(s) Only, A Capella: Superb.
Vespertine (2001) {782.42166 B556V; J-B6253v} [12 Songs] 0:55:41
Tracks: 1. Hidden Place, 2. Cocoon, 3. It's Not Up To You
4. Undo, 5. Pagan Poetry, 6. Frosti, 7. Aurora, 8. An Echo A Stain,
9. Sun In My Mouth, 10. Heirloom, 11. Harm Of Will, 12. Unison
Listener Reviews Peaceful And Mystical: Superb.
Get Away From Me (2004) {782.42166 M1927G; J-M1541g} [9 + 9 = 18 Songs] 0:31:51 + 0:29:18 = 1:01:09
CD 1 Tracks: 1. David, 2. Manhattan Avenue, 3. Sari, 4. Ding Dong, 5. Baby Watch Your Back,
6. The Dog Song, 7. Waiter, 8. I Wanna Get Married, 9. Change The World
CD 2 Tracks: 1. It's A Pose, 2. Toto Dies, 3. Won't U Please B Nice, 4. Inner Peace, 5. Suitcase Song,
6. Work Song, 7. Clonie, 8. Respectable, 9. Really
Dual Disc Additionally Contains:
19. San Francisco Night - Live at the Independent [DVD] [Live Concert], 20. John-John [DVD], 21. Teresa [DVD]
Listener Reviews Satiric Topics And Musical Styles: Superb.
Pretty Little Head (2006) {782.42166 M1927P; J-M1541p} [12 + 11 = 23 Songs] 0:34:34 + 0:29:48 = 1:04:22
CD 1 Tracks: 1. Cupcake, 2. Pink Chandlelier, 3. There You Are In Me, 4. Yodel, 5. The Big One,
6. G.E.S., 7. I Will Be There, 8. The Down Low, 9. Long & Lazy River
10. I Am Nothing, 11. Beecharmer (With Cyndi Lauper), 12. Swept Away
CD 2 Tracks: 1. Real Life, 2. Tipperary, 3. Gladd, 4. Food, 5. We Had It Right (With K.D. Lang),
6. Columbia Is Bleeding, 7. Lali Est Paresseux, 8. Happy Flower, 9. Mama & Me, 10. Pounce, 11. Old Enough
Listener Reviews Satiric Topics And Musical Styles: Superb
Begin To Hope (2006) {782.42166 Sp325B; J-S7433b} [12 Songs] 0:47:19
Tracks: 1. Fidelity, 2. Better, 3. Samson, 4. On The Radio,
5. Field Below, 6. Hotel Song, 7. Apres Moi, 8. 20 Years Of Snow,
9. That Time, 10. Edit, 11. Lady, 12. Summer In The City
Listener Reviews Piano And Voice: Discordant Sounds And Lyrics, Addictive Listening, Favorite: Fidelity (Music Video), Superb.
Soviet Kitsch (2004) {782.42166 Sp325S; J-S7433s} [11 Songs] 0:39:00
Tracks: 1. Ode To Divorce, 2. Poor Little Rich Boy, 3. Carbon Monoxide, 4. Flowers,
5. Us, 6. Sailor Song, 7. ***, 8. Your Honor,
9. Ghost Of Corporate Future, 10. Chemo Limo, 11. Somedays
Listener Reviews Piano And Voice: Discordant Sounds And Lyrics, Addictive Listening, Superb.
See Also: Survival Guide To Soviet Kitsch
Blues
Sabia (1990) {782.42165 M1371S; J-M1315s} [11 Songs] 0:55:36
Tracks: 1. Tristeza (That Sadness), 2. Estate (Summer), 3. Vivo Sonhando (Dreamer), 4. Dilema (Dilemma), 5. Sabia (Songbird),
6. So Many Stars, 7. So Danco Samba (I Only Dance Samba), 8. Manha de Carnaval (Morning of the Carnival) {from Black Orpheus},
9. P'ra Machucar Meu Coracao (The Day We Said Goodbye), 10. Travessia (Bridges), 11. Felicidade (Happiness)
Listener Reviews Brazilian Bossa Nova: Sad, Expressive, Emotionally Touching, Superb
From Bessie To Brazil (1993) {782.42165 M1371F; J-M1315f} [14 Songs] 0:59:40
Tracks: 1. Love, 2. People That You Never Get to Love, 3. Thief in the Night, 4. Waters of March (Aguas de Marco),
5. AC-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive, 6. How Deep Is the Ocean?, 7. Lady Is a Tramp, 8. Quality Time, 9. My Sweetie Went Away,
10. Still Crazy After All These Years, 11. Adeus America, 12. That Ole Devil Called Love, 13. Hit the Road to Dreamland,
14. You Go to My Head
Listener Reviews Brazilian Waters Of March, Bessie's My Sweetie Went Away Are Favorites: Sad, Expressive, Emotionally Touching, Superb
Cabaret
All That Jazz - The Best Of Ute Lemper (1998) {784.8 L5442a; H-L561a} [21 Songs] 1:19:30
Tracks: 1. All That Jazz {From Chicago}, 2. Don't Tell Mama {From Cabaret}, 3. Mon Legionnaire {From Legionnaire},
4. Whenever We Get Close {From Appetite}, 5. Careless Love Blues {From Voyager}, 6. Mack The Knife (Weill), 7. Alabama Song (Weill),
8. Nannas Lied (Weill), 9. Bilbao Song (Weill), 10. Surabaya Johnny (Weill), 11. Le Grand Lustucru (Weill), 12. My Ship (Weill),
Of M. Dietrich: (13. Want To Buy Some Illusions, 14. They Call Me Naughty Lola,) Of E. Piaf: (15. L'Accordeoniste, 16. La Vie En Rose,)
17. Psalm (Michael Nyman), Berlin Cabaret: (18. When The Special Girlfriend, 19. The Smart Set, 20. I Am A Vamp!, 21. The Lavender Song)
Listener Reviews Multilingual Nightclub Music: Sad, Exquisitely Interpreted, Emotionally Haunting, Superb
Blood And Feathers - Live From The Cafe Carlyle (2005) {784.8 L5442b; H-L561b} [15 Songs] 1:07:53
Tracks: 1. Pirate Jenny (Weill/Brecht), 2. Milord, 3. Blood And Feathers (Lemper), 4. The Ladies Who Lunch (Sondheim),
Moon Medley: (5. Bilbao Song (Weill), 6. Moon Dance (J. Morrison), 7. Moon Over Bourbon Street (Sting), 8. Moon Of Alabama (Weill/Brecht),
9. Moon At The Window (J. Mitchell), 10. It's Only A Paper Moon (Arlen/Harburg/Rose), 11. Grapefruit Moon (T. Waits) )
12. Lili Marlene (Schultze/Leip/David), 13. Muenchhausen/The Baron Of The Lies (Hollaender), 14. L'Accordeoniste (Emer)
15. Cabaret Medley (Kander/Ebb)
Listener Reviews Multilingual Nightclub Music Live: Raucous, Exquisitely Interpreted 20th Century Cabaret, Droll, Emotionally Satisfying, Superb
Classical
By Composer
Rhapsodies (1985) {785 G323R ; C-G38r} [8 Pieces] 0:53:49
Tracks: 1. Rhapsody In Blue(1924), Loren Levee, Clarinetist, 2. Preludes For Piano (1926): (I. Allegro Ben Ritmato E Deciso;
II. Andante Con Moto E Poco Rubato; III. Allegro Ben Ritmato E Deciso),
3. Short Story (1925), 4. Violin Piece [Melody #40], 5. Second Rhapsody For Orchestra With Piano (1932),
6. For Lily Pons [Melody #79] (1933), 7. Sleepless Night [Melody #17] (1936), 8. Promenade ["Walking The Dog"] (1936),
Å Conductor And Pianist: Michael Tilson Thomas Orchestra: Los Angeles Philharmonic Soloist: Loren Levee, Clarinet
Listener Reviews Rhapsody In Blue and Preludes, My Favorites, 1920s Jazzy: Syncopated, Rhythmic, Emotionally Affecting, Superb
Blue Monday (1993) {785 G323B ; C-G38b} [5 Pieces] 1:03:35
Tracks: Blue Monday (135th Street Blues) (1922): {1. Overture And Prologue, 2. Blue Monday Blues, 3. Has One Of You Seen Joe?,
4. Blue Monday Blues (Reprise), 5. I'm Goin' To See My Mother, 6. Dance, 7. Vi, I'm Expecting A Telegram, },
8. Caprice For Orchestra (1940) [Oscar Levant], Concerto In F (1925): {9. Allegro, 10. Andante Con Moto, 11. Allegro Con Brio}
© Composer: Oscar Levant (1906-1972) Quotations
Å Conductor: Marin Alsop Orchestra: Concordia Orchestra Soloist: Leslie Stifelman, Piano
Å Soloists, Voice: Amy Burton, Soprano, Gregory Hopkins, Tenor, William Sharp, Baritone, Arthur Woodley, Baritone, Jamie J. Offenbach, Bass Baritone
No Listener Reviews Blue Monday, Concerto In F, My Favorites, 1920s Jazzy: Syncopated, Rhythmic, Precursor To Porgy And Bess,
Emotionally Affecting, Superb
Blue Monday Review Another Blue Monday Review
Symphony No. 3, Opus 36 (Symphony Of Sorrowful Songs) (1976, Recorded 1992) {784.2184 G669; C-G6683s} [1 Piece, 3 Movements] 0:53:41
Tracks: 1. Lento-Sostenuto Tranquillo Ma Cantabile, 2. Lento E Largo-Tranquillissimo, 3. Lento-Cantabile-Semplice
Å Conductor: David Zinman Orchestra: London Sinfonietta Soloist: Dawn Upshaw, Soprano
Listener Reviews 3rd Movement, My Favorite, Is Choral: Sad, Emotionally Haunting, Superb
Review
The Planets, Opus 32 (1981) {784.2184 Hnnnp; C-H75P} [1 Piece, 7 Movements] 0:51:56
Tracks: 1. Mars, The Bringer Of War (Allegro), 2. Venus, The Bringer Of Peace (Adagio-Andante-Animato),
3. Mercury, The Winged Messenger (Vivace), 4. Jupiter, The Bringer Of Jollity (Allegro Giocoso, Andante Maestoso, Lento, Presto),
5. Saturn, The Bringer Of Old Age (Adagio, Andante), 6. Uranus, The Magician (Allegro, Lento, Allegro, Largo),
7. Neptune, The Mystic (Andante, Allegretto)
Å Conductor: Herbert Von Karajan Orchestra: Berliner Philharmoniker
Listener Reviews Orchestral Mood Music: Sad, Uplifting, Emotionally Haunting, Superb
Review
Unbearable Lightness Of Being, The (Soundtrack) (1988) {781.542 Un15; C-Jnnnnu} [13 Pieces] 0:53:50
Tracks: 1. Fairy Tale, III. Allegro { Å Jerry Grossman, Cello And Diane Walsh, Piano, 1983, Electra/Asylum/Nonesuch}
2. The Holy Virgin Of Frydek [Grave], From On The Overgrown Path, set 1 { Å Ivan Klansky, Piano, 1982, Supraphon}
3. In The Mist, II. Molto Adagio { Å Ivan Moravec, Piano, 1983, Elektra/Asylum/Nonesuch}
4. Hey Jude (© Composed By John Lennon (1940-1980) and Paul McCartney) { Å Marta Kubisova, Vocalist, 1968, Monaural}
5. Joj, Joj, Joj (Traditional) { Å Jarmila Sulakova, Vocalist, And Vojtech Jochec, Cymbal, No Date}
6. String Quartet No. 2 Intimate Pages, IV. Allegro, { Å Smetena Quartet, 1985, Nippon Columbia}
7. Sonata For Violin And Piano, IV. Adagio, { Å Sergiu Luca, Violin, And Paul Schoenfield, Piano, 1978, Electra/Asylum/Nonesuch}
8. The Bird Of Ill Omen Lingers On [Andante], From On The Overgrown Path, set 1 { Å Ivan Klansky, Piano, 1982, Supraphon}
9. 4th Movement [Allegro], From On The Overgrown Path, set 2 { Å Ivan Klansky, Piano, 1982, Supraphon}
10. String Quartet No. 1 Inspired By Tolstoi's Kreutzer Sonata, III. Con Moto-Vivace-Andante, { Å Smetena Quartet, 1985, Nippon Columbia}
11. A Blown Away Leaf [Andante], From On The Overgrown Path, set 1 { Å Ivan Moravec, Piano, 1983, Electra/Asylum/Nonesuch}
12. Goodnight, From On The Overgrown Path, set 1 { Å Radoslav Kvapil, Piano, 1977, Panton}
13. Idyll For String Orchestra, V. Adagio { Å Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Gerard Schwarz, Conductor, 1977, Panton}
Listener Reviews Eastern European Folk Quality: Sad, Emotionally Haunting, Superb
See Also In Film List
Bridge Of Light (1994) {782.2 J293b; J-J378b} [4 Pieces] 1:09:32
Tracks: 1. Elegy For Violin And String Orchestra (1984), 2. Adagio For Oboe And String Orchestra (1984),
3. Sonata For Violin And Piano: (Celebration, 4. Song, 5. Dance, 6. Birth, 7. Dance) (1984),
8. Bridge Of Light For Viola And Orchestra (1994)
Å Violinist: Michelle Makarski (Elegy, Sonata)
Å Pianist: Keith Jarrett (Sonata)
Å Oboeist: Marcia Butler (Adagio)
Å Violist: Patricia McCarty (Bridge Of Light)
Å Fairfield (String) Orchestra: Thomas Crawford, Conductor
Listener Reviews Lyrical, Evocative String And Oboe Music: Moody, Emotionally Affecting, Excellent
Fantasies And Delusions, Op. 1-10 (2001) {786.2 J591F S5397; J-J6355f} [13 Pieces] 1:16:19
Tracks: 1. Reverie (Villa D'Este), 2. Waltz # 1 (Nunley's Carousel), 3. Aria (Grand Canal),
4. Invention In C Minor, 5. Soliloquy (On A Separation), 6. Innamorato, 7. Suite For Piano: (I. Star-Crossed,
8. II. Sorbetto, 9. III. Delusion), 10. Waltz # 2 (Steinway Hall),
11. Waltz # 3 (For Lola), 12. Fantasy (Film Noir), 13. Air (Dublinesque)
Å Pianist: Richard Joo
Listener Reviews Gentle, Lyrical Piano Music: Moody, Emotionally Touching, Excellent
NPR Review
Gayane: A Ballet In Three Acts (1942, 1958 Bolshoi Theatre Revised Version) (1980) {785 K526G; C-K45g}
[26 + 24 = 50 Pieces] 1:15:18 + 1:07:04 = 2:22:22
Å Conductor: Djansug Kakhidze (1937-2002)
Å Orchestra: USSR Radio And TV Large Symphony Orchestra
Tracks, Disk 1: Prologue: 1. The Chase, 2. Dance Of Friends, 3. The Approach Of The Storm, 4. The Storm,
Act 1: 5. The Carpet-Weaving Scene, 6. Lezghinka, 7. Uzundara, 8. Gayane's Dance, 9. The Hunters Wait,
10. Duet Of Gayane And Armen, 11. Musical Entr'Acte, 12. Aysha's Recovery, 13. Duet Of Aysha And Georgy,
14. Aysha's Scene, 15. Aysha And Armen,
Act 2: 16. Testing Of Karen, 17. Maiden's Dance, 18. Dance Of Armen And Georgy, 19. Dance Of Nune And Karen,
20. Scene And General Dance, 21. Scene Of Quarrel, 22. Match, 23. Aysha And Gayane,
24. Scene In The Mountains, 25. Armen's Song, 26. Armen's Accident
Tracks, Disk 2: Act 2 (Continued): 1. Waiting For Armen, 2. Gayane's Dance, 3. Blind Armen, 4. Gayane And Armen,
5. Amorous Duet, 6. Georgy And Armen, 7. Georgy's Monologue,
Act 3: 8. Village In The Mountains, 9. Aysha's Monologue, 10. Dance Of The Mountaineers, 11. Dance Of The Young Kurds,
12. Aysha's Loneliness, 13. Georgy's Scene, 14. Georgy's Departure, 15. Harvest Festival, 16. Shalakho, 17. Nune's Dance,
18. Dance Of Maidens, 19. Entrance Of The Hunters, 20. Armen Recovers His Sight, 21. Duet Of Gayane And Armen,
22. Sabre Dance, 23. Common Dance (Waltz), 24. Finale; Georgy's Confession
Editorial And Listener Reviews Circus Anthems; Lyrical Orchestral Music: Rhythmic, Melodic, Emotionally Affecting, Superb
Gayane Information From Wikipedia
Lecuona: Complete Piano Music Volume 1 (1995) {786.2 L497LC; C-L47i} [23 Pieces] 1:18:11
Tracks: 1 Rapsodia Negra For Piano And Orchestra, Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra, Conducted By Michael Bartos,
Musica Espanola: I. Andalucia (Suite Espanola): ( 2. Cordoba, 3. Andaluza, 4. Alhambra, 5. Gitanerias, 6. Guadalquivir, 7. Malaguena ),
8. II. Ante El Escorial, 9. III. Zambra Gitana, 10. IV. Aragonesa, 11. V. Granada, 12. VI. Zambra, 13. San Francisco El Grande,
14. Aragon (Vals Espana) ),
Piezas Caracteristicas: ( 15. Preludio En La Noche, 16. La Habanera, 17. Mazurka En Glissando, 18. Canto Del Guajiro ),
Miscellaneous Works: ( 19. Bellflower, 20. Music Box, 21. Polchinella ),
Song Transcriptions: ( 22. Canto Siboney, 23. Noche Azul ),
Å Pianist: Thomas Tirino
Editorial And Listener Reviews Cuban, Spanish, Lyrical Piano Music: Malaguena and Granada Favorites, Rhythmic, Melodic, Emotionally Touching, Superb
Review
Moussorgsky: Pictures At An Exhibition (1979, Reissued 1990) {786.21 MnnnP; E-M98p} [2 Pieces] 0:40:49
Å Conductor: Loren Maazel
Å Orchestra: Cleveland Orchestra
Tracks: Night On Bald Mountain, [Nickolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908) Orchestral Arrangement Of Tone Poem]
Pictures At An Exhibition, [Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) Orchestral Arrangement From Piano)
No Listener Reviews Classical, Stirring Orchestral Music: Pictures At An Exhibition My Favorite, Hypnotic, Melodic, Discordant, Superb
Mozart: Piano Sonatas K. 283, 331-333 (1990) {786.2 M877S; E-M93s} [4 Pieces] 1:13:09
Å Pianist: Alicia De Larrocha
Tracks: Sonata K.283 in G Major, (1. Allegro, 2. Andante, 3. Presto)
Sonata K.331 In A Major, (4. Andante Grazioso, 5. Menuetto, 6. Alla Turka: Allegretto),
Sonata K.332 In F Major, (7. Allegro, 8. Adagio, 9. Allegro Assai),
Sonata K.333 In B-Flat Major, (10. Allegro, 11. Andante Cantabile, 12. Presto),
No Listener Reviews Classical, Lyrical Piano Music: F Major Sonata My Favorite, Hypnotic, Melodic, Soothing, Superb
Nino Rota: La Strada Il Gattopardo (The Leopard) (2005) {781.542 RnnnN; H-R843n} [3 Pieces] 1:04:15
Tracks: Suite Dal Balleto "La Strada": (1. Nozze In Campagna "E Arrivato Zampano", 2. I Tre Suonatori E Il "Matto" Sui Filo,
3. Il Circo (Il Numero De Zampano) I Giocolleri II Violino Del "Matto", 4. La Rabbia De Zampano,
5. Zampano Uccide Il "Matto" Gelsomina Impazzisce Di Dolore, 6. L'Ultimo Spettacolo Sulla Neve "Addio Gelsomina",
7. Solitudine E Pianto Di Zampano),
Concerto Soiree Pour Piano Et Orchestre: 8. (8. Walzer-Fantasia Tempo Di Walzer Tranquillo, 9. Ballo Figurato Allegretto Calmo, Con Spirito,
10. Romanza Andante Malinconico, 11. Quadriglia Allegro Con Spirito, 12. Can-Can Animatissimo),
Ballabili Per Il Film "Il Gattopardo": (13. Valzer Verdi, 14. Mazurka, 15. Balletto Allegro Sostenuto, 16. Polka, 17. Quadriglia Allegro,
18. Galop Allegro Molto, 19. Valzer Del commiato)
Å Pianist: Benedetto Lupo Å Orchestra: Orquesta Ciudad De Granada Å Conductor: Josep Pons
No Listener Reviews Classical Soundtracks: Light, Sad, Emotionally Touching, Excellent
Piano Music (1987, Reissued 2003) {786.2 Sa831A S4828; C-S25p} [8 Pieces] 1:02:52
Tracks: 1. La Diva De L'Empire, 2. Avant-Dernieres Pensees, 3. Trois Gnossiennes, 4. Morceaux En Forme De Poire,
5. Trois Sarabandes, 6. Les Trois Valses Distinguees Du Precieux Degoute, 7. Trois Gymnopedies, 8. Sports Et Divertissements
Å Pianist: Laurence Allix
No Listener Reviews Gentle, Otherworldly Piano Music: Lightly Dissonant, Moody, Emotionally Touching, Excellent
5 Piano Concertos (1992) {786.2 V711H; C-V71f} [2 CDs, 8 + 12 = 20 Pieces] 1:03:27 + 1:15:48 = 2:19:15
[8] Tracks, CD 1 1. Piano Concerto No. 1 (1945) (Allegro, 2. Allegro: Poco Scherzando, 3. Andante & Cadenza, 4. Allegro Non Troppo)
5. Piano Concerto No. 2 (1948) (Vivo, 6. Lento, 7. Quasi Allegro [Cadenza], 8. Allegro)
[12] Tracks, CD 2 1. Piano Concerto No. 3 (1957) (Allegro, 2. Andante Con Moto, 3. Scherzo: Vivace -- Cadenza, 4. Allegro Vivace [Decisivo] )
5. Piano Concerto No. 4 (1952) (Allegro Non Troppo, 6. Andante Con Moto, 7. Scherzo: Allegro Vivace -- Cadenza, 8. Allegro Moderato)
9. Piano Concerto No. 5 (1954) (Allegro Non Troppo, 10. Poco Adagio, 11. Allegretto Scherzando -- Cadenza, 12. Allegro)
Å Pianist: Cristina Ortiz Conductor: Miguel Gomez-Martinez Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
No Listener Reviews Intricate, Rhythmic Piano Music: Lightly Dissonant, Playful, Emotionally Satisfying, Excellent
Harmonica Concerto (1989) {788.9 V711H; C-V71h} [15 Pieces] 1:03:30
17 Tracks: 1. Harmonica Concerto In A Minor (1955) (Allegro Moderato, 2. Andante: Piu Mosso, 3. Allegro),
4. Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5 (1938) (Aria), 5. Evocacao (1933), 6. O Canto Do Cisne Negro (1917),
7. Nesta Rua (1943) Part of Modinhas e Cancoes Vol 2, 8. Joao Cambuete (1943) Part of Modinhas e Cancoes Vol 2, 9. Samba Classico (1950),
10. Remeiro De Sao Francisco (1936) From Modinhas e Cancoes Vol. 1, 11. Papai Curumiassu (1919) 12. Lundu Da Marqueza De Santos (1940),
13. Mando Tiro, Tiro La (1943) Part of Modinhas e Cancoes Vol 2, 14. Xango (1935), 15. Cancao Do Marinheiro (1936),
16. Viola Quebrada (1935), 17. Improviso No. 7 (1915)
Å Harmonica: Robert Bonfiglio Conductor: Gerard Schwarz Orchestra: New York Chamber Symphony
No Listener Reviews Intricate, Rhythmic (Transcribed) Harmonica Music: Lightly Dissonant, Playful, Emotionally Satisfying, Excellent
Piano Music (1987) {786.2 V711P; C-V71p} [9 Pieces] 1:06:39
Tracks: Bachianas Brasileiras No. 4 (1939) (1. Preludio, 2. Coral, 3. Aria, 4. Dansa),
Guia Pratico (1949) (5. A Mare Encheu [Full Tide], 6. Samba-Lele, 7. O Ciranda, O Cirandinha, 8. Nesta Rua [In This Street],
9. Fui No Itororo [I Went To Itororo], 10. A Pombinha Voou [The Little Dove Flew Away], 11. Garibaldi Foi A Missa [Garibaldi Went To Mass]),
12. Poema Singelo (1942) 13. Caixinha De Musica Quebrada (1931), 14. Saudades Das Selvas Brasileiras No. 2 (1927),
As Tres Marias (1939) (15. Alnitah, 16. Alnilam, 17. Mintika), 18. Valsa Da Dor (1932),
Cirandas (1926) (19. No. 14, A Canoa Virou [The Canoe Overturned], 20. No. 4, O Cravo BrigouCom A Rosa [The Carnation Was Angry At The Rose],
Ciclo Brasileiro (1936) (21. Plantio De Caboclo [Native Planting Song], 22. Impressoes Seresteiras [Minstrel Impressions],
23. Festa No Sertao [Jungle Festival], 24. Dansa Do Indio Branco [Dance Of The White Indian])
Å Pianist: Cristina Ortiz
No Listener Reviews Intricate, Rhythmic Piano Music: Lightly Dissonant, Playful, Poignant, Emotionally Satisfying, Excellent
By Performer
Å Ahn Trio, (Angella, Lucia, and Maria Ahn)
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Paris Rio (1995) {785.28193 Ah61P; D-Annnp} [2 Pieces] 0:52:00
Tracks: ©Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959): Piano Trio No. 1 In C Minor: 1. I. Allegro Non Troppo, 2. II. Andante Sostenuto,
3. III. Scherzo: Vivace, 4. IV. Allegro Troppo E Finale
©Maurice Ravel (1875-1937): Piano Trio In A Minor: 5. I. Modere, 6. II. Pantoum (Assez Vif), 7. III. Passacaille (Tres Large), 8. IV. Final (Anime)
Listener Reviews Late Romantic Music Via Piano, Violin, Cello: Beautiful Melodies, Superb
Concerto Collection, The (1990 [Recorded 1973-1987]) {788.5 G139C; J C-G183c} [4 CDs, 6, 3, 3, 3 = 15 Pieces]
1:09:12, 1:09:22, 1:08:18, 1:12:28 = 4:39:20
[21] Tracks, CD 1 ©Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): [1-3] Concerto, BWV 1059/BWV 35, [4-6] Concerto, BWV 1056,
© Antonio Lucio Vivaldi (1678-1741), Concertos Op. 10: [7-9] 1. "La Tempesta Di Mare", [10-15] 2. "La Notte", [16-18] 3. "Il Cardellino",
© Carl Philipp Stamitz (1745-1801): [19-21] Concerto In G Major
[9] Tracks, CD 2 © Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791): [1-3] Concerto No. 1, K 313, [4-6] Concerto No. 2 K 314,
© Giuseppe Mercadante (1795-1870) [7-9] Concerto In E Minor
[9] Tracks, CD 3 © Carl Reinecke (1824-1910): [1-3] Concerto Op. 283,
© John Mayer (Born 1930): [4-6] Concerto (Mandala Ki Raga sangeet/Circle Of Raga Music),
© Joaquin Rodrigo (1901-1999) [7-9] Concierto Pastoral (1977)
[9] Tracks, CD 4 © Aram Khachaturian (1903-1978): [1-3] Concerto,
© Jacques Ibert (1890-1962): [4-6] Concerto,
© Carl Nielsen (1865-1931): [7-9] Concerto
Å Conductor: James Galway {D1, T1-6} Orchestra: I Solisti Di Zagreb
Å Conductor: James Galway {D1, T7-18} Orchestra: New Irish Chamber Orchestra Soloist: Malcolm Proud, Harpsichord Continuo
Å Conductor: James Galway {D1, T1-6} Orchestra: I Solisti Di Zagreb
Å Conductor: James Galway {D1, T7-18} Orchestra: New Irish Chamber Orchestra Soloist: Malcolm Proud, Harpsichord Continuo
Å Conductor: Andre Prieur {D1, T19-21; D2, T1-6} Orchestra: New Irish Chamber Orchestra
Å Conductor: Claudio Scimone {D2, T7-9} Orchestra: I Solisti Veneti
Å Conductor: Hiroyuki Iwaki {D3, T1-6} Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Soloist: John Mayer, Tanpura
Å Conductor: Eduardo Mata (1942-1995) {D3, T7-9} Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra
Å Conductor: Myung-Whun Chung {D4, T1-3} Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Å Conductor: Charles Dutoit {D4, T4-6} Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Å Conductor: James Galway {D4, T7-9} Orchestra: Danish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Listener Reviews Rodrigo's Concierto Pastoral My Favorite: Superb
Thirty Two (32) Short Films About Glenn Gould (Soundtrack) (1994) {786.2092 G738T; E-G692t} [23 Pieces] 1:10:22
Tracks: ©Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): 1. Aria From Goldberg Variations BWV 988,
©Richard Wagner (1813-1883): 2. Prelude From Tristan Und Isolde [NBC Symphony Orchestra, Arturo Toscanini, Conductor],
©Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): 3. Invention No. 13 in A minor, BWV 784,
©Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): 4. English suite No. 5 in E minor, BWV 810: Prelude,
©Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827): 5. Allegro Molto From Sonata No 13. In E-flat Major Op. 27, No. 1,
©Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827): 6. Variations 26 and 27 from 32 variations on an Original theme in C minor, WoO 80,
©Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827): 7. Allegretto From Sonata No 17 In D Minor, Op 31, No. 2,
©Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): 8. Prelude No. 2 In C Minor From The Well Tempered Clavier, Book 1,
©Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): 9. Gigue From English Suite No. 2 In A Minor BWV 807,
©Richard Strauss (1864-1949): 10. Adagio Cantabile From Sonata In B Minor, Op. 5,
©Jean Sibelius (1865-1957): 11. Andantino From Sonatine For Piano In E Major, Op 67, No. 2,
©Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): 12. Prelude From English Suite No. 2 In A Major, BWV 807,
©Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): 13. Variation 19 From Goldberg Variations, BWV 988,
©Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): 14. Fugue No. 14 In F-sharp Minor From The Well Tempered Clavier, Book 1,
©Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953): 15. Precipitato From Sonata No. 7 In B-flat Major, Op. 83,
©Alexander Scriabin (1872-1915): 16. Desir from 2 pieces, Op. 57,
©Paul Hindemith (1895-1963): 17. Sehr Lebhaft From Piano Sonata No. 3,
©Arnold Schoenberg (1874-1951): 18. Gigue From Suite For Piano, Op. 25,
©Arnold Schoenberg (1874-1951): 19. Leicht, Zart From Six Little Pieces For Piano, Op. 19,
©Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): 20. Sarabande From French Suite No. 1 In D Minor, BWV 812,
©Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): 21. Prelude In D Minor, BWV 926 From Nine Little Preludes,
©Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): 22. Prelude No. 1 In C Major From The Well Tempered Clavier, Book I,
©Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): 23. The Art of the Fugue, BWV: Contrapunctus 9 1080,
Listener Reviews Classical, Romantic, Modern Piano Selections: Virtuosity, Clarity, Superb
See Also In Film List
An American In Paris (1984, Reissued 2004) {785 G323A; C-G38a} [2 Pieces] 0:41:22
Tracks: © Gershwin, George (1898-1937): 1. An American In Paris, Original 2 Piano Version (1928),
© Grainger, Percy A. (1882-1961): 2. Fantasy On Porgy And Bess, For 2 Pianos (1951)
Editorial And Listener Reviews An American In Paris My Favorite, Freeform, Atmospheric Music: Rhythmic, Emotionally Affecting, Superb
Classical Barbra (1976) {782.42 St836C C3345; F-S914c} [10 Pieces] 0:34:05
Tracks: ©Claude Debussy (1862-1918): 1. Beau Soir,
©Joseph Canteloube (1879-1957): 2. Brezairola [From Songs of the Auvergne],
©Hugo Wolf (1860-1903): 3. Verschwiegene Liebe,
©Gabriel Faure (1845-1924): 4. Pavane (Vocalise), 5. Apres Un Reve,
©Carl Orff (1895-1982): 6. In trutina [From Carmen Burana],
©George Frideric Handel (1685-1759): 7. Lascia Ch'io Pianga [From Rinaldo], 9. Dank Sei Dir, Herr,
©Robert Schumann (1810-1856): 8. Mondnacht,
©Claus Ogerman (Born 1930): 10. I Loved You
Å Conductor: Claus Ogerman Orchestra: Columbia Symphony Orchestra
Listener Reviews Canteloube's Brezairola and Faure's Pavane My Favorites: Peaceful, Lullabies, Superb
Folk
20th Century
Essential Harry Belafonte, The (2005, Compiled 1952-1977) {782.42164 B4101E; J-B42e} [20 + 17 = 37 Songs] 1:15:32 + 1:18:14 = 2:33:46
Disc 1 Tracks: 1. Midnight Special, 2. Island in the Sun, 3. Zombie Jamboree (Back To Back), 4. Delia,
5. Cocoanut Woman, 6. Danny Boy, 7. Jamaica Farewell, 8. Turn The World Around, 9. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (With Lena Horne),
10. Cu Cu Ru Cu Cu Paloma, 11. I'm Just A Country Boy, 12. Venezuela, 13. Hava Nageela, 14. Scarlet Ribbons (For Her Hair),
15. Man Smart, Woman Smarter, 16. Shenandoah, 17. Angelina, 18. Matilda, 19. Empty Chairs, 20. Jump In The Line
Disc 2 Tracks: 1. Jerry (This Timber Got To Roll), 2. Waly, Waly, 3. In That Great Gettin' Up Mornin', 4. Cotton Fields,
5. And I Love You So, 6. Those Three Are On My Mind, 7. Goin' Down Jordan, 8. Abraham, Martin And John, 9. On Top Of Old Smokey,
10. My Lord, What A Mornin', 11. Jump Down, Spin Around, 12. Mary's Boy Child, 13. Mama Look A Boo Boo,
14. (There's A) Hole In The Bucket (With Falumi Prince), 15. Take My Mother Home, 16. Try To Remember, 17. Banana Boat Song (Day O)
Editorial And Listener Reviews Danny Boy My Favorite; Lush, Velvet, Baritone Voice: Superb
Future, The (1992) {782.42166 C6606F; J-C677f} [9 Songs] 0:59:41
Tracks: 1. The Future, 2. Waiting For The Miracle (And Sharon Robinson), 3. Be For Real (Frederick Knight), 4. Closing Time,
5. Anthem, 6. Democracy, 7. Light As A Breeze, 8. Always (Irving Berlin), 9. Tacoma Trailer (Instrumental)
Listener Reviews Tacoma Trailer My Favorite; Seductive, Bleak, Bass Voice: Superb
Backbone (1996) {782.42166 Gnnnnb; J-G170b} [12 Songs] 0:44:21
Tracks: 1. Max, 2. John Llewellyn, 3. Fight The Devil, 4. Camera,
5. The Girl With The Flyaway Hair, 6. Kiss Me In Rapid City, 7. Man With A Broken Wing, 8. Words,
9. The Truth About Disguise, 10. April 22, Somerville, Massachusetts, 11. Real Money, 12. Easter Sunday
Editorial And Listener Reviews Vocal Stories Accompanied By Acoustic Guitar; Seductive, Metaphoric, Country Voice, Superb
Courage, My Love (1998) {782.42166 Gnnnnc; J-G170c} [15 Songs] 1:02:19
Tracks: 1. It's Dangerous, Charlie, 2. Oh Tom, You Didn't Mean That, 3. Anything Is Possible, 4. Blue Dress,
5. 100 Miles from Music City, 6. A Million Ways, 7. All the Girls, 8. Saint Fido, 9. Flood,
10. Hard Work, 11. Cowboy, 12. Circle, 13. Flight, 14. Sweet Good Nature, 15. Anything Is Possible (Reprise)
Editorial And Listener Reviews Flood My Favorite; Vocal Stories Accompanied By Acoustic Guitar; Seductive, Metaphoric, Country Voice, Superb
Judy Henske (#One) (1963, CD Issued In 2002) {782.42162} [11 Songs] 0:47:15
Tracks: 1. Low Down Alligator, 2. Empty Bed Blues, 3. Intro and Ballad Of Little Romy
4. Wade In The Water, 5. Intro and Hooka Tooka, 6. I know You Rider, 7. Lily Langtree,
8. Lilac Wine, 9. Intro and Love Henry, 10. Every Night When The Sun Goes Down, 11. Intro and Salvation Army Song
Listener Reviews Hip, Humorous, Raucus And Bluesy: Superb
See Also: God Bless The Child
Loose In The World (2000) {782.42162} [10 Songs] 0:39:51
Tracks: 1. Mad Dog Killer, 2. Master of Love, 3. Dropped Like a Dime
4. Dark Angel, 5. Tikky Tikky Gumdrop, 6. Blue Fortune, 7. Wish I Had My Old Guitar,
8. Betty and Dupree, 9. Tin Star, 10. 'Til the Real Thing Comes Along
Listener Reviews Raucus And Bluesy: Superb
Apology (2001) {782.42166 Un17A} [15 Songs] 1:00:02
Tracks: 1. 20th Century Man, 2. The Reunion Song, 3. I Love You, ..., I Love You, I'm Trying To Read, 4. The Letter, 5. Doug's Divorce,
6. Just One Angel, 7. You Call That A Hat, 8. I Awoke In Iowa, 9. Doug's Birthday Song, 10. Iowa Apology Song,
11. I Owe You An Apology, 12. Mother To Mother, 13. Doug's Divorce Part 2 (Doug And The TV), 14. Mr. Nice, 15. Where's The Milk
Listener Reviews Hip, Satirical, Folk And Choral 15 Years Later: Fast Renditions, Superb
Inessential Uncle Bonsai, The (1984 and 1986, CD Issued In 1992) {782.42166 Un17I} [19 Songs] 1:11:20
Live Compilation From A Lonely Grain Of Corn [L] (1984) and Boys Want Sex In The Morning [B] (1986) Records (And Audio Cassettes)
Tracks: 1. Send My Body Home [B], 2. Isaac's Lament [B], 3. In It For The Children [B], 4. Suzy [L], 5. I Want A Man [L],
6. Fat Boys [L], 7. One In A Million [L], 8. Heartache [L], 9. Johnny, It's Downhill From Here [L], 10. He Must Have Been A Genius [L],
11. A Lonely Grain Of Corn [L], 12. Boys Want Sex In The Morning [B], 13. Lois Lane [B], 14. Silent Night [B],
15. Enterprising Young Man [L], 16. Billboard Love [L], 17. Cheerleaders On Drugs [B], 18. Penis Envy [L], 19. Charlie And Me [L]
Listener Reviews Hip, Satirical, Folk And Choral: Penis Envy Favorite, Fast Renditions, Superb
Myn Ynd Wymyn (1987, CD Reedited In 1992) {782.42166 Un17M} [17 Songs] 1:14:12
Tracks: 1. The Voice Of God, 2. Men And Women, 3. Doug At His Moms, 4. Womb For Rent, 5. K-Mart,
6. Bedroom Eyes, 7. Midas Touch, 8. Folk Song, 9. Family Restaurant [With Arni Adler],
10. Julie Andrews, 11. Another Fat Song, 12. Takin' The Kids To Disney World, 13. Then God Made Malls,
14. Me And Mrs. Middle America, 15. Big Chihuahua [With Arni Adler], 16. Women With A 'Y' (Womyn), 17. Making Fun Of Foreigners
Listener Reviews Hip, Satirical, Folk And Choral: Bedroom Eyes Favorite, Fast Renditions, Superb
Suzanne Vega (1985) {782.42166 V522Su; J-V4221su} [10 Songs] 0:35:52
Tracks: 1. Cracking, 2. Freeze Tag, 3. Marlene on the Wall, 4. Small Blue Thing, 5. Straight Lines,
6. Undertow, 7. Some Journey, 8. Queen and the Soldier, 9. Knight Moves, 10. Neighborhood Girls
Listener Reviews Vocal Stories Accompanied By Acoustic Guitar; Poetic, Metaphoric, Soft Voice, Superb
Solitude Standing (1987) {782.42166 V522S; J-V4221s} [11 Songs] 0:44:22
Tracks: 1. Tom's Diner, 2. Luka, 3. Ironbound/Fancy Poultry, 4. In The Eye, 5. Night Vision,
6. Solitude Standing, 7. Calypso, 8. Language, 9. Gypsy, 10. Wooden Horse (Caspar Hauser's Song), 11. Tom's Diner (Reprise)
Listener Reviews Vocal Stories Accompanied By Acoustic Guitar; Poetic, Metaphoric, Soft Voice, Superb
Famous Blue Raincoat (1986) {782.42166 W248F; J-W2855f} [9 Songs] 0:41:36 More Information
Tracks: 1. First We Take Manhattan, 2. Bird On A Wire, 3. Famous Blue Raincoat, 4. Joan Of Arc (With Leonard Cohen),
5. Came So Far For Beauty, 6. Ain't No Cure For Love, 7. Coming Back To You, 8. Song Of Bernadette, 9. A Singer Must Die
Listener Reviews Haunting Pure Voice, Folk: Joan Of Arc Duet Favorite, Superb
Changer And The Changed, The (1975, CD Issued In 1993) {782.42166 W676C; J-Wnnnnc} [10 Songs] 0:43:00 1990 Celebration Article
Tracks: 1. Waterfall, 2. Hurts Like the Devil, 3. Wild Things, 4. Sweet Woman, 5. Song of the Soul,
6. Shooting Star, 7. Dream Child, 8. One of the Light, 9. Having Been Touched (Tender Lady), 10. Sister
Listener Reviews Memorable Voice, Women's Music (Folk): Induces Singing Along, Wild Things My Favorite, Superb
21st Century
Departure (2003) {782.42166 WnnnD; J-Wnnnnd} [11 Songs] 0:55:14
Tracks: 1. Heaven Is A Word, 2. Wanderlust, 3. Under, 4. Love You Out, 5. Enough,
6. Departure, 7. Like Mercury, 8. Crimson + Gold, 9. Make It Up, 10. Even A River, 11. Iodine Red
Listener Reviews Melancholy Pure Voice, Folk: Moving, Crooning, Superb
See Also: Carla Werner Live (Brisbane, AU, December 7, 2006), Southern Sun (2002)
Jazz
Instrumental
Suite For Flute And Jazz Piano (1975) {782.42165 B6386S n.1; J-B692s} [7 Pieces] 0:34:12
Tracks: 1. Baroque And Blue, 2. Sentimentale, 3. Javanaise, 4. Fugace, 5. Irlandaise, 6. Versatile (With Base Flute), 7. Veloce
Å Soloist: Jean-Pierre Rampal (1922-2000), Flute Discography
Listener Reviews Classical Jazz With Flute, Piano, Drums, Bass: Upbeat, Superb
Suite For Violin And Jazz Piano (1977) { 782.42165 B6386Sv; J-B692s} [8 Pieces] 0:45:06
Tracks: 1. Romance, 2. Caprice, 3. Gavotte, 4. Tango (With Viola), 5. Slavonic Dance (With A Swing), 6. Ragtime, 7. Valse Lente, 8. Hora
Å Soloist: