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Fantasia 2000 An Original Wal

J-Chicago Symp Orch/Phi Levine (Artist) | Format: Audio CD
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1. Symphony No.5
2. Pines Of Rome
3. Rhapsody In Blue
4. Piano Concerto No.2, Allegro
5. Carnival Of The Animals
6. The Sorcerer's Apprentice
7. Pomp And Circumstance Marches
8. Firebird Suite-1919 Version

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Without the gorgeous visuals, the soundtrack to Fantasia/2000 is nothing more than a collection of some of classical music's greatest moments. But what moments they are! Conductor James Levine and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra provide new (though hardly groundbreaking) arrangements for these classical music warhorses. Piano virtuoso Yefim Bronfman joins in to record the Allegro section of Shostakovich's Piano Concerto No. 2 (if you like this track, check out Bronfman playing the entire piece on his 1999 disc with the Los Angeles Philharmonic), and soprano Kathleen Battle lends a high note to the climax of Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance. We also get the classic Sorcerer's Apprentice from the original (and now out-of-print) Fantasia soundtrack. Performed by Philharmonia Orchestra, the Paul Dukas composition still steals the show. The original movie may have been a flop, but with any luck Fantasia/2000 will turn some young minds on to classical music, especially with such inspired choices as Respighi's Pines of Rome. Like what you hear? Remember, these are just excerpts and you really owe it to yourself to hear the works in their entirety--slow movements and all. That said, whether you're a Disney fan, an IMAX aficionado, or just a classical-lover-to-be, you can't go wrong with this disc. --Jason Verlinde

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great soundtrack for a very good film. Sep 24 2002
By Patrick J. Mccart
Format:Audio CD
Being a fan of the original Fantasia, I like the sequel very much as well. The segments in between the animation are fairly awful, but the animation is superb.

The music recorded was conducted perfectly, despite it being edited for time. The versions of Rhapsody In Blue, Carnival of the Animals Finale, and The Steadfast Tin Soldier are great, probably the best recordings on CD. The Sorceror's Apprentice is NOT a re-recording. A wise move on Disney's part to keep the original recording.

I reccomend this mainly to fans of the film...those who are fans of the composers might want to buy complete versions of these works on other labels.

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5.0 out of 5 stars good choice! Dec 13 2001
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
Don't be fooled by the Disney association. The Chicago
Symphony does a truley amazing job in playing and interpreting
some of the greatest works ever written. It's a nice introduction
to the songs, but you should definitly check out the full-length
versions as well. I know there is no 'perfect' in music. But the Chicago Symphony comes damn close. You wont regret buying this cd.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Another fantastic Disney soundtrack Nov 27 2001
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
I must admit that I prefer the original Fantasia's soundtrack, although Fantasia 2000 certainly has its share of highlights. I wasn't overly impressed with the sharply abridged version Beethoven's Symphony No. 5, and the Firebird Suite struck me as somewhat dull and uninspired, even in the movie version. As for Pomp & Circumstance, that always makes me think of the bad renditions at high school graduations; fortunately this version is quite innovative and good. Overall, whether or not I loved each song, I enjoyed each, since the level of playing is very high and the quality of sound excellent.
Like the first Fantasia, this is a great introduction to Classical music for people of all ages. (People who very much enjoy any particular selection should consider procuring full-length versions.) This is a great anthology and worth many a listen for Disney and classical music fans alike.
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5.0 out of 5 stars All Fans of All Things...
If you are a Disney fan or a music fan (of any type), if you are a kid or an adult, you will love this CD... Read more
Published on Nov 6 2001 by "rja123ct"
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent CD For a Great Movie
This CD is great. That's pretty much I can say. After seeing the movie, when you listen to it you can visualize the workers in "Raphsody in Blue" and the playful... Read more
Published on May 8 2001 by "factsoflife1011"
5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Soundtrack
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Published on Jan 17 2001 by Alan Newcape
5.0 out of 5 stars A Wide, Tasteful, and Excellent Range
This CD presents a very well-chosen spectrum of classical music, from the jazzy "Rhapsody in Blue" by Gershwin to the playful yet lovely Shostakovich piano concerto to... Read more
Published on Dec 29 2000 by Matthew Benson
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Intro to Classical for Children
I'm a big fan of classical music, so seeing this movie in IMAX and then again in a regular theatre was a real treat. Read more
Published on Dec 28 2000 by Beth Ringsmuth
5.0 out of 5 stars Unbiased........
I have never seen Fantasia 2000, so I am judging this album purely on the musical content. It's VERY good. The sound is clean and clear and all that, it just seems.... Read more
Published on Dec 16 2000 by Ryan P. Murphy
4.0 out of 5 stars O.K.
The movie is awesome, especially in IMAX, but the soundtrack makes you feel you are flying. It's all great eexcept for The Firebird. The Firebird stinks and I hate it! Read more
Published on Oct 29 2000 by "oklahomamovies"
4.0 out of 5 stars Only the DVD will top this...
The Fantasia 2000 experience (especially in IMAX) is something that you just have to experience for yourself- but a key component to the experience IS the performance of the music... Read more
Published on Oct 12 2000
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Album!
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Published on Aug 29 2000 by Frank Wortner
4.0 out of 5 stars I'm not a big fan of classical music.......
Fantasia 2000 was an o.k soundtrack. I'm into motion picture soundtracks. I don't usually listen to classical music but I can tell there was a lot of creativity put into this... Read more
Published on Aug 3 2000
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