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    Alle Figlie Del Coro
    Vivaldi was not the only composer to write for the talented girls and women of the Ospedale della Pieta, the convent school in Venice which was apparently full of young musicians trained in vocal and instrumental virtuosity sufficient to tackle virtuoso sonatas and concertos. Nicola Porpora was born in Naples, and is known as a distinguished alumnus of the more operatically inclined Neapolitan school of composers such as Alessandro Scarlatti and Pergolesi.Porpora worked off and on in Venice, and in 1742 became chorus master at the Ospedale della Pieta, and then from 1744 to 1747 worked in the same role at the Ospedale dei Poveri Derelitti run by the parish of S. Giovanni e Paolo. Most of the works on this CD - some of them recorded for the first time - date from this latter period. The choir was apparently in a parlous state when Porpora took it over, but he turned things around within fairly short order through rigorous daily rehearsals: as Porpora himself wrote on 4 January 1745, "To form a good choir calls for many things, the most important of which I shall describe here. [...] resonant voices possessed by girls who are determined, ready to work hard, and skilled as instrumentalists."The works here are multi-movement settings of psalms and other sacred texts, alternating arias and choruses, solo and ripieno texts, mostly lively in character except where pathos is called for in penitential texts. It makes a fine complement to the recent disc of secular cantatas on Brilliant Classics (BC94311) and is performed with native style by a historically ensemble based in Vicenza, just 60km from La Serenissma itself. The booklet contains a scholarly essay and the full sung texts are available for download at www.brilliantclassics.com.Nicola Porpora (1686-1768) was an important composer, musician and teacher of Baroque Europe. He held several important posts, notably in Dresden, London (where he was Handel's rival) and Venice. He was the teacher of the famous castrato Farinelli and Joseph Haydn.In Venice Porpora was teacher and chorus master at the Ospedale delle Pieta, a charitable institution for orphans and abandoned girls, where music was an important part of the children's education. On this disc are presented a selection of sacred works written for the female choirs of the Ospedale: highly attractive works, full of drama, expressive effects and virtuoso roles for both vocalists and instrumentalists.Excellent performances by the Coro Femminile Harmonia and the Ensemble Barocca e Musicali Affetti, conducted by Michele Perugi.A fascinating document of musical life in Baroque Venice, containing several first recordings!
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    Lenny White Live
    Drumming Great Lenny White Dips Into the Archives with "Lenny White Live" - One memorable night in Japan.Grammy Award-winning artist Lenny White, an influential drummer and longtime member of the fusion supergroup Return To Forever as well as a prolific producer, has delved deep into his own past and come up with another gem in Lenny White Live. A document of a tour of Japan in 1997, this powerful funk-fusion outing features an all-star lineup including fellow Miles Davis alumnus Foley on lead b
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    Music of American Composers for Piano Duet
    Marina Porckhidze & Vladimir Shinov- American citizens,family team,piano duet, multi- faceted artists, whose activities include performing, composing,teaching, accompanying,arranging, music editing,musicology, poetry writing . Marina Porchkhidze -is an alumnus of piano division at Tbilisi State Music College [Georgian republic-in former Soviet Union],where she has been a winner of college piano competitions, continued music studies privately with Nathan Perelman and Oleg Malov in Leningrad, and then studied at Petrozavodsk Branch of Leningrad conservatory[now St. Petersburg conservatory]. Appointed to the piano faculty of the Petrozavodsk State College of Arts, Karelia, she produced number of students who has gone on to professional careers. Marina has performed many concerts as soloist- pianist/ and duo of Karelian State Philarmony. In 1987 Marina with her husband Vladimir Shinov founded the first private music school for children in Karelia, where they taught piano, theory, music literature, and directed students in writing and performing their own piano music and theatrical compositions[mini-operas]. Since 1993 the family team has been living in Manhattan, where they have established The Marina's piano studio /212-586-5716/ The students are enjoying playing piano,improvising and composing music. Many of the students have successfully passed the auditions in the most prestigious art schools in USA. Among her students: pianists from different music schools and colleges, who are wishing to refine their skills and find out something new, singers,dancers. Children are very special students here. Marina's composition "One',choreographic novelettes, was written in collaboration with V. Shinov. Vladimir Shinov - composer's music embraces a wide range of media, including works for orchestra, vocal-symphonic and chamber ensembles, opera, ballets, numerous choruses, songs, piano pieces. He has also written a book and articles on composition training. He has worked with many prominent ensembles and presenters, including the Karelian State Philarmony Orchestra, Petrozavodsk University Chorus, Sanct-Petersburg conservatory's string quartet. His works are published in the " Compozitor" Publishing house in St.Petersburg [ Russia], have been broadcasted on TV and radio shows. Vladimir Shinov is an alumnus of Petrozavodsk Branch of Leningrad State Conservatory,where he majored in composition and music theory. In 2002 Shinov's Ballet "Sketches" has received great acclaim in New York and Miami, where it has been performed by Elizabeth Higgins Dance Theatre. Ballet by V.Shinov "Mother Goose", choreographed by K.Michael, has been premiered by dance company New York Theatre Ballet on March 4, 2005 at Florence Gould Hall/ New York City with live performance of duet- M.Porchkhidze & V.Shinov. In 2004, one of USA's prominent specialist in classical music, Karl Haas, the creator of the longest running radio show " Adventures in good music " has referred the CD of the piano duet " Masterpieces of French Music" to the listeners of the radio[see discography]. Family team are members of BMI/ Broadcasting Music Inc./.
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    In the Nutcracker Mood
    In The Nutcracker Mood It's over a half century since the immortal Glenn Miller disappeared just before Christmas on December 15, 1944. His Orchestra, in the too-short run under his personal leadership, had officially recorded only one Christmas song ("Jingle Bells", October 20, 1941). Dedicated fans around the world are certain that, had he lived through World War II, he would have recorded a complete album of the best-loved music of the holiday season. This recording is the third produced by this outstanding group of professional musicians, all contributing to the continuation of the Glenn Miller tradition and the joy of the music heard during the Christmas season year after year, all around the world. Once again...the "sound" and the "swing" of the Glenn Miller sound of the Forties...the songs and holiday joys of Christmas...another celebration by dedicated alumni of the Glenn Miller Orchestra. The first recording, "In The Christmas Mood", was released in 1991. It was so successful that a second recording, "In The Christmas Mood II,' was produced and later released in 1993. By the close of the Christmas season of 1996, "In The Christmas Mood," received a Platinum Record Award (sales exceeded 1,000,000 units) and "In The Christmas Mood II," received a Gold Record Award (sales exceeded 500,000 units). For the first recording, a list of desirable players was compiled. There were a few requisites -- musicians had to be working currently, only alumni of the Glenn Miller Orchestra would be recruited, each individual had to have recognized and outstanding talent, each veteran had to be able to take a leave-of-absence from his current "gig", and, of course, be available to come to New York City to record. The reaction from each and every alumnus called was immediate, "Of course! Count me in. When? Where?" So they came from Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Washington, DC, Nashville, Pittsburgh, Michigan, Florida, Rochester, Eastern Pennsylvania, and Sydney, Australia to join the players already in New York City. Almost all of the musicians performing on all three of these recordings, are the same. The only differences are the pianist for the first recording, and trombonist, Larry O'Brien, the then leader of the Glenn Miller Orchestra, was unable to make the second recording due to being on tour. Larry is noticeably back on this recording as evidenced by his beautiful trombone solo on Toyland. The average age of this band is about 50. The length of time each player performed with the Glenn Miller Orchestra ranges from as little as 6 months to well over 10 years. The cumulative experience of this band recreating the authentic Miller "sound" is well over 100 years! What is their motivation? Dedication? Commitment? Familiarity? Feeling? Lasting enthusiasm? Wish fulfillment? A reunion of great music with great musicians who are all friends? A celebration of the past and present? The answer is definitely "all of the above!". The quality of the music and musicianship on these recordings speaks for itself! Look at the repertoire here -- Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite plus many more Christmas standards, some of which were around when Glenn was still alive and other more recent compositions he might have recorded had he not been lost. IN THE NUTCRACKER MOOD -- Over 40 minutes of musical memories, of good cheer, of the most enduring "sound' of the Swing Era Big Bands arranged and performed by dedicated alumni of the Glenn Miller Orchestra. This is music that will live forever. Orchestral and vocal magnificence! Gratification! Enjoy! The Glenn Miller Orchestra Saxes: Ralph Olson Lead Clarinet, Alto Saxophone & Flute Lee Lachman Clarinet, Alto Saxophone & Piccolo Mark Vinci Clarinet & Tenor Saxophone Frank Perowsky Clarinet & Tenor Saxophone Richy Barz Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone Trumpets: Tom Snelson Ken Brader John Hoffman Dale Thompson Trombones: Larry O'Brien Eric Culver Randy Purcell Dennis Good Piano: Tony Monte Bass: Lanny Fields Guitar: Jay Patten Drums: Danny D'Imperio The Moonlight Serenaders: Annette Sanders, Arlene Martell, Al Dana, Paul Evans, Kevin DiSimone Executive Producer: WBLT, L.L.C. Produced By: Richy Barz, Dale Thompson & Dave Wolpe Contractor: Richy Barz Arranger: Dave Wolpe Recording Engineer: Jim Czak Assistant Engineer: Bill Moss Recorded and Mixed at Nola Recording Studio - New York City, NY Glenn Miller Orchestra and The Moonlight Serenaders are registered trademarks licensed by special permission from Glenn Miller Productions, Inc. In The Nutcracker Mood Nutcracker Suite (WBLT, L.L.C.) 17:38 Track 1 Miniature Overture Track 2 March Track 3 Dance of the Fairy Dragee Track 4 Russian Dance Track 5 Arabian Dance Track 6 Chinese Dance Track 7 Dance Of The Mirlitons Track 8 Waltz of the Flowers Track 9 Jolly Old St. Nicholas (WBLT, L.L.C.) 2:54 Track 10 Toyland (WBLT, L.L.C.) 3:01 Track 11 Ode To Joy (WBLT, L.L.C.) 2:58 Track 12 A String Of Carols: (WBLT, L.L.C.) 3:01 Here We Come A-Caroling, Up On the House Top, A Child Is Born In Bethlehem, Deck The Hall Track 13 Parade of the Wooden Soldiers (WBLT, L.L.C. ) 3:05 Track 14 Old Fashioned Christmas Tree 2:32 Track 15 March of the Toys (WBLT, L.L.C.) 2:39 Track 16 What are you doing New Year's Eve?
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    2-Facts of Life 1
    MATH MUSIC: KID TESTED,TEACHER APPROVED. Mr. Evon A. Hewitt Jr., is an alumnus of Morgan State University and the College of Notre Dame of Maryland, from which he has acquired a Master of Arts degree in Leadership in Teaching. Currently, Mr. Hewitt is serving as a primary grades teacher in the Baltimore City Public School District. In response to the overwhelming needs of students in urban areas, Mr. Hewitt has created a revolutionary educational aid, The Facts of Life Vol. 1 & 2 Multiplication CD, that focuses on the mathematical instruction of the times tables 1-12. The Facts of Life Vol. 1 & 2 provides both parents and teachers with a supplementary auditory instructional tool that encourages repetitious listening and enhances learning, while enabling students to experience a fun and culturally relevant form of entertainment, which ultimately, facilitates the successful activation of urban youth's often limited prior knowledge.
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    Along with My Love I'll Go: Celtic Airs Hymns & Dances For Two Flutes & Piano
    Songs of love and longing, duty and devotion have stirred the Celtic soul for centuries. This Artful Audio release brings together the artistry of two perfectly matched flutes, played by Anne Carlson and Maya Lewis, with the expressive piano accompaniment and original arrangements of Alicia Lewis. The collection features 37 Celtic tunes, deftly interwoven with a view to showcasing the unique expressive character of each one. Spritely dances mingle with tender love songs, wistful patriot airs, and passionate hymns, reflecting the rich variety of the Celtic musical tradition of Ireland, Scotland, Wales and beyond. Anne Carlson, a member of the NFA (National Flute Association), has performed at numerous flute conventions. Past President of the Seattle Flute Society, Ms. Carlson studied with Mary Louise Poor and Richard Hahn. She has played with the Honolulu Symphony Orchestra and been a soloist with the Spokane Symphony. Her private studio is in Woodinville, Washington. Maya Lewis is also a member of the NFA, and performed at their 2005 National Convention. An alumnus of the Seattle Youth Symphony, she performed as a soloist several times with the Bellevue Philharmonic Orchestra. Currently she is a Flute Performance major at Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington, where she won the 2007 Concerto Competition. Alicia Lewis is a published composer and arranger who draws on her background in theology and ethnomusicology. As a lifelong singer and pianist, she finds great joy in creating music that leads the listener into a deeper connection to God, the source of all beauty. REVIEWS OF THEIR 2006 CHRISTMAS CD, I Wonder As I Wander: "The flutes and piano intertwine in the most graceful fashion, and the end product is refined and restrained, yet refreshing... The sound is sweetly conceived and professionally executed... I Wonder As I Wander is sophisticated and intensely beautiful... contemplative, classical instrumentals showcasing marvelous musicianship." Carol Swanson, Professor of Law at Hamline University, St. Paul, MN, Editor of christmasreviews.com "Simply one of the most beautiful Christmas CDs of all this year." WRST's "Dr. Christmas" "[These] arrangements are impressively distinctive. It's good to hear a fresh approach to such familiar Christmas carols... The flutes sound magical! ... Superb!" TAXI "Anne Carlson and Maya Lewis are beautifully matched with pianist and inventive arranger, Alicia Lewis." Melinda Bargreen, Seattle Times Music Critic.
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    Force of One
    In some ways this is the perfect debut album, sparkling with wit, invention and some truly memorable pop tunes. -Rock and Reel After releasing an EP in 2006, indie pop tunesmith Ari Shine has issued his debut full-length, the quite catchy A Force of One. Killer opening track "Cooler Than Me" channels early Elvis Costello through 21st century indie rock. The major influence of Costello permeates the whole record, in fact, although to varying degrees. "She Wants It (More Than Me)", another great cut, has a more straightforward rock 'n' roll appeal, while still retaining Shine's indefatigable pop instincts. "Flirtation Device" is radio-friendly AAA and wouldn't be out of place on a Semisonic album. The sneering "Party People", meanwhile, possesses the same dark disco appeal as the latest Of Montreal. The waltz-time title track reminds us that Elvis is king in Ari Shine's world. Fortunately, the dude's got the chops to pull it off. As his press material emphasizes, Ari won the John Lennon songwriting contest. He's a good singer, too, delivering with skill and just enough of a bitter attitude to sell his songs of relationships gone wrong. On A Force of One, Ari Shine is a force to be reckoned with. -Popmatters Musical trends come and go, but some things never go completely out of style, and good power pop is one of them. Cheap Trick will probably never again achieve anything close to the chart positions they enjoyed in the late '70s, and Fastball will probably never come close to those heights of popularity at all -- but Cheap Trick will keep selling out venues as long as they keep touring, and you'll keep hearing Fastball on the radio. If those names make the rock lobe of your brain tingle, then you'll want to run to your computer and immediately order a copy of Ari Shine's A Force of One. Like the Rocket Summer, Shine plays all the instruments himself and sings almost all the parts, but he never falls prey to the one-man band sickness -- that low-grade fever that afflicts somebody like Prince when no one is around to tell him he's being a dork, and that shuts down the part of his brain that can tell the difference between brilliance and self-indulgence. Shine is all about tight song structures, sharply observed lyrics, and focused hooks -- and if his hooks don't bite quite as deeply as those of some of his colleagues, his songs are still plenty of good fun. Even if you don't walk away from A Force of One singing any of the choruses obsessively, you'll have a great time listening to the widgety '70s synthesizer on 'Beat U,' the wry humor of 'She Wants It (More Than Me),' and the cheerfully cheesy house-ska of 'Party People.' Definitely worth a listen. Rick Anderson - All Music Guide Shine is a confessed Sparks fanatic so it makes sense that his album was produced by early Sparks alumnus, Earle Mankey. Indeed, there is some of that smart prog-pop here but he's a little earthier than art-pop, sounding occasionally like Matthew Sweet or Big Star. Tom Harrison - The Province Opening the proceedings is three tracks from Los Angeles-based Ari Shine, two of which from his upcoming debut 'Force of One' out in July. Opener 'Cooler Than Me' is reminiscent of US pop/punk band Simple Plan and 'Flirtation Device' seems to have influences deeply implanted in 1980's electro-synth. Shine is an artist who seems to have an impressive ability to create addictive pop hooks, don't be surprised to hear more from him later in the year. -Subba-Cultcha UK Elsewhere, LA-based newcomer ARI SHINE demonstrates that Bongo Beat's antenna remains reliable where new signings are concerned. Shine contributes three tunes to this sampler and the chewy, riffsmart arrogance and sunshine combination of songs such as 'Crank It Out' and the lippy 'Cooler Than Me' prove to be instantly likeable whacks to the gut for fans of early Costello and the Knack/ Raspberries school of gritty, radio-friendly guitar pop. Shine has been laying down his sussed choons with legendary LA producer Earle Mankey (Sparks, Dickies, millions more) and even when synths and beatboxes accompany the chugging guitars - as on the wicked 'Flirtation Device' - he's onto a winner. Remember his name. -Whisperin' and Hollerin.
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    The Glass Bottom Boat
    Doris Day entered her eighth consecutive year as a top-10 box-office star when she boarded The Glass Bottom Boat, a hilarious blending of romantic comedy and the era's burgeoning spy-movie genre. Day plays Jennifer, a girl Friday at a hush-hush aeronautics think tank. When colleagues suspect she's an espionage agent, Jennifer chaotically sets out to clear her name. Looney Tunes alumnus Frank Tashlin directs with a cartoonist's sensibility or zany insensibility embracing everything from spy guises to push-button chaos in a futuristic kitchen. With top comedians Arthur Godfrey, Paul Lynde, Edward Andrews, John McGiver, Dom DeLuise and Dick Martin in tow, The Glass Bottom Boat is loaded top to bottom with see-through fun.
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    Rachmaninoff Album
    This performance of the Rachmaninoff Sonta for Cello and Piano is the winner of the McGraw Hill Young Artists Award and is taken from the original broadcast on WQXR New York City May 18, 1988. with an introduction by Robert Sherman. Also included are solo piano works by Rachmanninoff and 'bonus tracks' of solo piano music by Liszt and Chopin. Paul Bisaccia has performed concerts on four continents. He graduated summa cum laude and first in his class from the Hartt School. His vast repertoire includes the great piano classics and he was the first artist to record the complete solo piano music of Gershwin. His PBS television show 'Gershwin by Bisaccia' has been seen by millions and was dubbed into Mandarin Chinese for broadcast in Asia. Michael Feinstein calls 'Paul Bisaccia and the Great American Piano', his second television show for PBS, 'imaginative, fun, well played and totally satisfying.' His third television show, Chopin by Bisaccia has been included in his newest DVD release Bisaccia on Television. The Hartt School honored Paul with the Alumnus of the Year Award and the Governor of Connecticut proclaimed Paul Bisaccia Day in the State of Connecticut. PBS celebrated the day with a rebroadcast of his television shows. Bisaccia was also honored to perform Rhapsody in Blue in inauguration ceremonies for the new theater on the site of Aeolian Hall in New York, where Gershwin himself first performed his legendary masterpiece. A prolific and versatile recording artist, Paul has recorded over 300 individual compositions covering a wide range of composers, including huge segments of the music of Chopin and Liszt, all available on amazon.com. Many of his television and film clips can be seen on youtube. For more information please go to paulbisaccia.com Christopher Pegis, cellist is the founder and Artistic director of Amici Chamber Players in Sarasota Florida. He has recorded on the Scarlet, Elfin, Centuar and Albany record labels. He has also recorded the cello Sonata and complete chamber works of Soulima Stravinsky. Born in Rochester, N.Y., Mr. Pegis is a graduate of the Hartt School of Music and has studied with Allan Harris, Lynn Harrell, Robert Sylvester, Orlando Cole, David Finckel and David Wells. He is the recipient of numerous awards and honors including the Concert Atlantique International Debut competition in Geneva Switzerland and first prize in the Music Teachers National Association competition. He has performed with the Emerson String Quartet and has participated in numerous festivals including the Ravinia Festival, Yellow Barn Music Festival and the Scotia Chamber Players Festival.
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