Analekta: Classical Gems: Free Sampler |  | Artist: Various Artists
Label: Groupe Analekta Inc.
Category: Digital Music Album
Buy New: $0.00
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Seller: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
Rating:  7 reviews
Genre: classical-music
Media: MP3 Download
Running Time: 2318 Minutes
ASIN: B002O4CV8Y
Release Date: September 8, 2009
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Collection of Canadian Musicians September 12, 2009
Anniepoo (Indiana)
154 out of 154 found this review helpful
The composers (and my comments) are:
1. Beethoven (a bit fast - well executed)
2. Handel (cheerful - very full and well balanced)
3. Vivaldi (seemed fast to me - nicely done brief chorale)
4. Beethoven (slow, rich, full orchestra with piano)
5. Bach (emotive, melancholy, yearning solo violin)
6. Rachmaninov (romantic, piano with quiet orchestral backing)
7. Morricone (nostalgic, likely Strad violin, piano, string ensemble)
8. Peter Heidrich (amusing and well done)
9. Peter Heidrich (ditto above)
10. Anonymous (not Vivaldi - fun gypsy dance)
This Amazon offering is not well-connected to the originals, but some searching by artist or keyword found Angèle Dubeau & La Pietà - some highly rated CDs (especially her CD of devilish violin tunes), as well as a Happy Birthday CD with Card by her and her group which tracks 8 & 9 come from and which links back to this collection instead of a Happy Birthday CD download (tsk, tsk Amazon - Happy Birthday [Card & CD]). I think it might make a very fun birthday surprise for someone.
Track 10 came tagged with Vivaldi as composer - I went "What?!" - a bit of Google searching located two excellent info sources - the Analekta website and a CD called "Vivaldi and the Baroque Gypsies" (which is also on Amazon - Vivaldi: The Baroque Gypsies) and is likely where this cut originates; I also found earlymusic.bc.ca and their page on Ensemble Caprice, Kay Meek Concerts, and the Slovakian collection "Uhrovska zbierka" of 1730 which is apparently a huge collection of gypsy tunes noted down by an anonymous violinist. They explain how they believe Vivaldi (and Telemann) were influenced by gypsy music. It's a great tune, by the way.
All in all, this collection is well worth downloading and pursuing these samples into further musical adventure. A search by artist and Analekta should do it.
Outstanding Classical Sampler! November 9, 2009
B. Campbell (Bonney Lake, WA)
7 out of 10 found this review helpful
I have thoroughly enjoyed this Classical music sampler. I would highly recommend - especially since it's free.
A perfect way for somebody who isn't sure what they might enjoy to experience some beautiful music.
Great collection of free classical music December 1, 2009
M. Annabi
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I really enjoyed listening to this album all the way through. I recognized about half the tracks from previous experience with classical music and the rest was new to me.
This is free, so there is no reason that everyone shouldn't snag this and add it to their collection.
Beautiful Classical Tunes February 28, 2010
Brooklyn Girl (Central NJ, USA)
When I first stumbled upon this sampler, I though hey it's free so "purchasing" it was a no brainer for me. After listening to it, I am so glad I did purchase it. The tracks on this sampler are wonderful. This would make a perfect addition to anyone who enjoys classical music.
Nice Quality for Free? How can you beat that? March 21, 2010
Jon Hardy
This is a selection of classical music that is free to download. Good quality for free? You can't beat that.
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