Dennis James - Cristal: Glass Music Through The Ages (2001)
Artist: Dennis James
Title: Cristal: Glass Music Through The Ages
Year Of Release: 2001
Label: Sony Classical
Genre: Classical
Quality: FLAC (tracks)
Total Time: 01:13:14
Total Size: 286 Mb
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Tracklist: Title: Cristal: Glass Music Through The Ages
Year Of Release: 2001
Label: Sony Classical
Genre: Classical
Quality: FLAC (tracks)
Total Time: 01:13:14
Total Size: 286 Mb
WebSite: Album Preview
1. Irish Lullaby 01:23
2. Quintet for Glass and Strings : Dance 02:47
3. Quintet for Glass and Strings : Song 05:01
4. Quintet for Glass and Strings : Brisk 04:55
5. Non temere alma immortale02:46
6. Allegro 02:55
7. Caprice 03:50
8. Pavane pour orchestre avec choeur, op. 50 (Vocal) 06:47
9. Largo in G minor 04:30
10. O, cessate di Piagarmi (Vocal) 01:44
11. Adagio in C Major, K.356 03:41
12. Adagio and Rondo in C Major for Glass and String Quartet, K.617 : Adagio 04:57
13. Adagio and Rondo in C Major for Glass and String Quartet, K.617 : Rondo 08:00
14. Petite Impression 03:01
Performers:
Julie Ann Gigante (violin), Simon Oswell (viola), Sebastian Toettcher (cello), Marcia Dickstein (harp), David Shostac (flute), John Ellis (oboe), Emerson String Quartet, Dennis James (harmonica), Eugene Drucker (violin), Philip Setzer (violin), Lawrence Dutton (viola), David Finckel (cello), Linda Ronstadt (soprano), Michael Horton (tenor), Teri Koide (alto), Ruth Ann Swenson (soprano), Sara Parkins (violin), Oscar Hidalgo (bass), Roland Kato (viola), Geri Rotella (flute), Gary Bovyer (clarinet), Leslie Reed (oboe), Véronique Dietschy (soprano)
Cristal is an excellent and original recording. This is a disc that is fresh and exciting. Its brilliance comes through from the first piece right through to the last. Cristal, subtitled "Glass Music Through the Ages," is a unique recording that features Linda Ronstadt with glass virtuoso Dennis James. This recording showcases a variety of different moods, but the glass harmonica and the crystal baschet have lush and serenely sweet sounds that bring the pieces to life while also letting them settle in the background. Cristal features a variety of performers, including the Emerson String Quartet and Ruth Ann Swenson. The recording also features original glass music by Mozart, Beethoven, C.P.E. Bach, and Purcell. For fans of ethereal music, particularly space and new age music, this is an excellent find. Fans of classical and more mainstream music will also find this recording to be exceptionally refreshing. Overall, this is a fantastic work and one that belongs in any music lover's collection.