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71 of 71 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Whilst all the reviews are 5 star for this cd, I think it is worth noting a couple of points that may be helpful for anyone not particularly well aquainted with RVW. For my money the version of the Tallis Fantasia on this disc is the best I have heard from the many available. You really get the sense of awsome grandeur and spirituality that I think were intended. Many versions, by really great conductors/orchestras somehow fall short. For that reason alone this is an essential purchase. However, as an added bonus you also get one of my favourite RVW pieces, the very beautiful and moving Dives and Lazarus, which must be one of the most lovely melodies in English music.
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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As a newcomer to classical music, The Lark Ascending by Vaughan Williams was one of the first pieces that I truly fell in love with. I looked around on Amazon, read some of the more learned reviews, and finally settled on this recording. If you're a newbie like me and are looking for a recording of the The Lark Ascending, THIS is the recording that you're probably familiar with from Classic FM. I'm listening to it right now, and I truly believe it is one of the most spellbinding and beautiful pieces of music ever written. Of course here you get the full 16 minutes and not just the 4 minute clip that you tend to hear on the radio or on compilation CDs.
What I wasn't prepared for was the Talis Fantasia. A stunning piece of music that sends shivers through your entire body. You'll recognise it, even if you don't think you know it. It was featured in the 2003 film Master and Commander but has also heavily influenced film composers like James Horner whose themes for Troy and Field of Dreams both draw inspiration from it.
What I wasn't prepared for was the Talis Fantasia. A stunning piece of music that sends shivers through your entire body. You'll recognise it, even if you don't think you know it. It was featured in the 2003 film Master and Commander but has also heavily influenced film composers like James Horner whose themes for Troy and Field of Dreams both draw inspiration from it.
26 of 28 people found the following review helpful
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I have had a 2nd hand vinyl copy of this for years and can never decide which of these pieces I love the most, they make me feel so happy. They sound like one of those warm summer afternoons that go on forever. I'm now going to get the cd so I can put it on my i-pod and take it with me everywhere.
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Gorgeous Music
This is flippin' lovely, if you appreciate beautiful music then buy this as you'll love it, it's good solid real music.
Published 3 months ago by micro man
Impeccable, sublime
If I had to save one disc from the proverbial fire, it would probably be this one. No only does it contain one of the finest recordings of my favourite piece of music ever... Read more
Published 4 months ago by GlynLuke
The ultimate Vaughan Williams album
Vaughan Williams has become enormously popular in the 50+ years since his death. And it's no wonder. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Andrew R. Barnard
Old recording
I bought this as I love the variations on a Tallis Fantasia and could not find the recording I was looking for, one by Roger Norrington. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mari Howard
Simply Buy This!
This is one of those CD'S which must be purchased. I listen to this CD every week without fail. The music on this CD is beautiful, sublime, moving, inspirational and brings a tear... Read more
Published 17 months ago by D Coles
Great
A really quick service. Lovely to get the DVD to replace a much played vinyl record.
Published 23 months ago by Mrs. C. A. Duffy
Vaughan Williams Talia Fantasia
This was a gift, understand the receiver was highly delighted with the music, finding it both soothing and moving. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Mrs. Barbara Collinson
great music - always a favourite
Have had a copy of this cd for years and when it packed in - I jumped at the chance of replacing it. All the music has special significance for me. Read more
Published on 28 April 2010 by E. E. Saunders
Tallia Fantasia - the perfect chill out classic
This is Vaughan Williams at his best. It is a perfect combination of pieces and the recordings are of the highest quality. As beautiful music goes, this is close to perfection. Read more
Published on 16 Aug 2009 by Rachel Russe
Vaughan Williams Lark Ascending ASM Marriner
All the performances on this CD are excellent. Although originally recorded 35 years ago the sound is still as fresh as Iona Brown's violin playing is wonderful.
Published on 9 April 2009 by Julian J. G. Baker
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