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Whistle Stopper - The Vienna I Love, Waltzes From My Heart
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List Price: $17.98
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Manufacturer: Philips
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0731452878625
Label: Philips
Manufacturer: Philips
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Philips
Release Date: 1997-01-14
Studio: Philips
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Summary: Lots of Fun!
Comment: I was going to review this on New Year's Eve, since it has the right kind of brio for the occasion. But sloth overcame me. Now, I need a shot of brio, so here we go.
The CD begins with a potpourri, including The Radetzky March (by Strauss pere), William Tell Overture, Light Cavalry Overture, and other chestnuts that still excite). The pace is up tempo. In short, a lot of fun. If you want cerebral works and conducting, this isn't it. If you just want to enjoy, good stuff!
Another cut is "The Skaters," by Waldteufel. Animated and enjoyable. This is, to be honest, a trifle, but a very pleasant trifle. The Johann Strauss Orchestra, led by Andre Rieu, provides an enjoyable version.
Offenbach's "Barcarole" is another musical bon bon. Rieu and the Orchestra produce another listenable version. The tempo of the work is nice, although, to my ears, a bit slow; the rhythm is captivating.
Then there is Strauss fils' "Emperor Waltz," one of his best compositions in this genre. The stately introductory segment sets the stage nicely and is played well by the Strauss Orchestra. Then, into the heart of the waltz itself. One of Johann Strauss Junior's best! This is a toe tapper.
And so on. Not a heavy duty classical album, but one that is an enjoyable change of pace. Great for the New Year's celebration. . . .
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Summary: the vienna I love. the homecoming. at the movies
Comment: Every CD and DVD I have had of Andreau Rieu have all been excellent. You can waltz around the house doing the housework!
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Summary: Music different from title
Comment: The title of this CD was misleading. I wanted an entire CD of Viennese waltzes to play at a party, and was disappointed that there were marches, etc. on the CD. A better title would've been "The Vienna I Love, Music From My Heart".
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Summary: André Rieu - The Vienna I love - Waltzes From My Heart
Comment: The music is so upbeat and you are automatically in a good mood. It is a real pleasure listening to this CD and it is done frequently.
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Summary: Excellent choice
Comment: I am really a rock music fan but I enjoy this version of light classical music. It may not be for the serious classical music enthusiast, but it is still considered excellent light entertainment. What a way to introduce classical music to a wider audience!
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Editorial Reviews:
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If Rieu is not the most outstanding purveyor of Viennese waltzes and similar light-hearted fare, he is certainly the most popular and well-known. There are plenty of fun pieces on this album, although, to be just a tad pedantic, more of it is Italian and French than remotely Viennese. But it's all fun, and it's all well-played. --Sarah Bryan Miller
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