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CD Bbc S.O./Andrew Davis
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best modern recording of the Tallis Fantasia (according to Gramophone)
17 Aug 2008
By P. Duffy
Format:Audio CD
Geraint Lewis, writing in the September 2008 issue of Gramophone magazine, rates this as the best modern recording of the Tallis Fantasia. '...an embodiment of all that is great in English music', he writes, which I wholeheartedly agree with. Which surely makes this disc a fantastic bargain.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By AK Howard
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought 2 copies of this Vaughan williams CD, one to illustrate a presentation of short pieces of writing on the theme of town and country, and the second as a prize for the member of the audience who could guess the name of the extract used (Lark Ascending). It stuck me as quintessentially representative of the atmosphere of the English countryside of my youth and that of my parents and grandparents. In those days, incidentally, we pronounced His name Ralph, not 'Rafe'.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Steam man
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
The choice of repertoire is excellent. Three of Vaughan Williams's masterpieces. There's the very big, very dark and loud 6th symphony. The lush and tuneful Thomas Tallis, and the pretty Lark Ascending. Just the right amount of light and shade.
The orchestra (well they are the house band for the Proms!), the conductor and the soloist are world class, and faultless.
Although the price tells you its not a recent recording (1990) you'd never know it(another fine pressing from Germany!).
Highly recommended.
The orchestra (well they are the house band for the Proms!), the conductor and the soloist are world class, and faultless.
Although the price tells you its not a recent recording (1990) you'd never know it(another fine pressing from Germany!).
Highly recommended.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By rosejkemp
Format:Audio CD
What a beautiful piece of music The Lark Ascending is. I bought this for my wedding, and we had it playing while the guests assembled before the ceremony. It is exquisite and poignant,capturing the flight of the skylark as she soars upwards towards the heavens. There is something reminiscent of childhood about it.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Rikster
Format:Audio CD
Sometimes you don't know where to start. This is a great place, most beautiful music.
By legbreak
Format:Audio CD
I agree with those who wrote that this is a wonderful disc. I have other very good performances of the 'Fantasia' (Barbirolli) and the 'Lark' (Bean and Boult), and I think we don't usually praise Tasmin Little enough, but I want to emphasis just how good Andrew Davis' performance of the 6th symphony is. I have Boult's EMI recording and also Handley's one but, notwithstanding my slight reservation about the passage for harps in the first movement, I think this my favourite of the three for it is so alive. Maybe we don't praise Andrew Davis enough? I'm saying that anyone who wants a really good 6th symphony need not look past this disc.
I hope that most of those who buy this disc explore the rest of VWs music. With respect to the symphonies I started many years ago with the 2nd but it took about five listens before I twigged (some will rightly guess it was the appearance of the girl selling lavender) but that's often the case with most good music, where the fruit lies concealed and patience is required to uncover it.
I hope that most of those who buy this disc explore the rest of VWs music. With respect to the symphonies I started many years ago with the 2nd but it took about five listens before I twigged (some will rightly guess it was the appearance of the girl selling lavender) but that's often the case with most good music, where the fruit lies concealed and patience is required to uncover it.
By eddie
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
The most stunning piece of music ever. If you liked Master and Commander (music) then buy this, you will not be let down.
By John HOLLAS
Format:MP3 Download|Amazon Verified Purchase
Vaughan Williams and Andrew Davis always go well together. Here, the BBC Symphony Orchestra play the powerful Sixth Symphony and the ever popular Tallis Fantasia. As a bonus Tasmin Little plays The Lark Ascending. All are very well played and recorded. This is a fine bargain for Vaughan Williams fans.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Music in Celebration of Nature!
Such a genius of a composer beautifully recorded on this cd and appealing to the senses in all ways! Excellent!
Published 5 months ago by Pendora
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic fantasia...
Fantastic and inspirational music. Hard to believe that this was written in Tudor times. It has a 'moderness' to it. Get it you'll be hooked....
Published 6 months ago by Miss Linda L Groves
5.0 out of 5 stars
beautiful
i am relatively new to classical music (mainly listen to rock n'roll, pink floyd, the stones etc)but "thomas tallis" & "the lark ascending" are two of the most beautiful & elegant... Read more
Published 12 months ago by ben
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good music performed and recorded well at a good price
Not sure what I can add to the title. If you like the pieces and don't have them then buy this.
Published 15 months ago by Al the book monster
5.0 out of 5 stars
Don't miss this
I originally purchased this at full price, when it was in Teldec's British Line series. It was a bargain at full price, and at bargain price it is a steal. Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2010 by Green Man
5.0 out of 5 stars
Vaughan Williams: Sympnony No.6;Fantasia on a theme by Thomas Tallis;...
Bought this as a result of hearing Larks ascending on the radio. Was not disappointed with the rest of the album. Always liked Fantasia anyway.
Published on 13 Jan 2010 by A. M. Stagles
5.0 out of 5 stars
Vaughn Williams
I know the newspapers and the BBC dont like it when you say your proud to be British, that your a 'racist' and all that other rubbish, but when I hear music by this lad, I... Read more
Published on 4 Oct 2009 by alan christopher creaser
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