- Audio CD (Oct 24 1995)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import
- Label: Crystal Records
- ASIN: B000003J7C
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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Track Listings
| 1. Sym No.31, Op.294: Andante Molto Cantando |
| 2. Sym No.31, Op.294: Presto |
| 3. Sym No.31, Op.294: Lento |
| 4. Sym No.31, Op.294: Fuga Presto Ma Non Troppo |
| 5. Sym No.31, Op.294: Allegro Vivace |
| 6. Sym No.31, Op.294: Andante Con Molto Espressione |
| 7. Sym No.31, Op.294: Fuga, Presto |
| 8. Starry Night, Op.384 - Scott Goff/John Carrington/Ronald Johnson |
| 9. Celestial Canticle, Op.305, No.2: Prld - Hinako Fujihara/Scott Goff |
| 10. Celestial Canticle, Op.305, No.2: The Lord Reigneth - Hinako Fujihara/Scott Goff |
| 11. Celestial Canticle, Op.305, No.2: Under The Shadow - Hinako Fujihara/Scott Goff |
| 12. Celestial Canticle, Op.305, No.2: Alleluia - Hinako Fujihara/Scott Goff |
| 13. O, Joy At The Dawn Of Spring - Hinako Fujihara/Scott Goff |
| 14. Sym No.49, Christmas Sym, Op.356: Celestial Prophecy |
| 15. Sym No.49, Christmas Sym, Op.356: The Angel |
| 16. Sym No.49, Christmas Sym, Op.356: Pastoral |
| 17. Sym No.49, Christmas Sym, Op.356: The Star, Watchman Tell Us Of The Night |
Customer Reviews
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By Rene
This is some of the most beautiful Classical (and I do mean Classical) music I have ever heard. Even though Hovhaness was a modern composer his style is evocative of the Romantic period and his lush arrangements are jaw-dropping. Symphony 31 is phenomenal and Symphony 49 is absolutely awe-inspiring. When that first rush of strings begins in 'Celestial' it is nothing short of transcendental. The only drawback is the rather unimpressive opera stuff that litters the CD. Get it for the symphonies.
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15 of 19 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Music
Feb 3 2001
By Rene
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This is some of the most beautiful Classical (and I do mean Classical) music I have ever heard. Even though Hovhaness was a modern composer his style is evocative of the Romantic period and his lush arrangements are jaw-dropping. Symphony 31 is phenomenal and Symphony 49 is absolutely awe-inspiring. When that first rush of strings begins in 'Celestial' it is nothing short of transcendental. The only drawback is the rather unimpressive opera stuff that litters the CD. Get it for the symphonies.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Well worth owning
Nov 29 2010
By George Guman
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I would recommend this CD solely on the basis of Christmas Symphony 49, the most beautiful piece of music I have heard.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Some of Hovhaness' most delightful work
July 31 2012
By P. Quijada
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This CD is worth owning for the two symphonies it contains, both of which are very good examples of the sort of work most Hovhaness-lovers expect from him, and you won't find them in any other collection as far as I know. I give the CD only 3 stars simply as a WARNING to those who may not appreciate the coloratura soprano singing of Hovhaness' widow on some of the shorter works. I do not take offense to it as another reviewer did, simply because coloratura is what it is...but for the uninitiated, it can take some getting used to.
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3.5 out of 5 stars
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