Adagio: A Windham Hill Collection

Johann Sebastian Bach (Composer), Charles Gounod (Composer), Edvard Grieg (Composer), George Frederick Handel (Composer), Johannes Brahms (Composer), Joaquin Rodrigo (Composer), Tomaso Albinoni (Composer), Samuel Barber (Composer), Antonio Vivaldi (Composer), Philippe Saisse (Performer), Patrick O'Hearn (Performer), Philip Aaberg (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Philippe Saisse, Patrick O'Hearn, Philip Aaberg
• Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach, Charles Gounod, Edvard Grieg, George Frederick Handel, Johannes Brahms, et al.
• Audio CD (March 4, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: RCA
• ASIN: B000089YAX
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #34,095 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #22 in Music > Classical > Forms & Genres > Short Forms > Nocturnes
  • #46 in Music > Classical > Historical Periods > Romantic (c.1820-1910) > Vocal & Song
  • #57 in Music > Classical > Instruments > Strings > Guitar

Track Listings

1. Air "on the G String"

2. Meditation on Prelude No. 1 of Bach, for violin or cello & piano with o

3. Arioso

4. Nocturne, lyric piece for piano, Op. 54/4

5. Sarabande

6. Intermezzo for piano in E major, Op. 116/6

7. Adagio

8. Adagio

9. Prelude in C sharp minor

10. Adagio, for violin, strings & organ in G minor, T. Mi 26 (composed by R

11. Adagio for strings (or string quartet; arr. from 2nd mvt. of String Qua

12. Largo

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, September 9, 2007

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A. Andrews - See all my reviews
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Adagio: A Windham Hill Collection appears to be a collection of pieces just barely off key with a back ground beat that has little to do with the music itself. I was very disappointed since I have collected and enjoyed Windham Hill offerings for years.

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Contemporary Arrangements!, March 24, 2008

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J. Stewart "vulcan drifter" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Adagio: A Windham Hill Collection (Audio CD)

I am a lover of classical music from my earliest days. I play the piano and have played in high school bands and briefly a college ensemble as a bassonist. Just a two Christmases ago I discovered Windhill's Christmas collection and fell in love with the different arrangements that are not traditional. I enjoy the jazz elements that weave through the classical. Music from Windhill requires a musically mature and open mind. Good Stuff!!!

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Gorgeous !, October 5, 2003

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Susan Arnell (San Francisco) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Adagio: A Windham Hill Collection (Audio CD)

This is the first Windham Hill compilation I've purchased in a long, long time, and I am thrilled with the music.
The artistry is stunning, the artists bring themselves to the music while at the same time maintaining the integrity of the original piece.
My favorite is Grieg's Nocturne, arranged and performed by Steve Erquiaga. I have been in love with his music from the moment
I heard his CD "Cafe Paradiso" (Imaginary road Records). It is absolutely stunning!
When I saw that he was on "Adagio" I went for it. I'm so happy that I did ...
Other hightlights for me are Philip Aaberg's "Adagio for Strings", Tracy Silverman's "Arioso" ..... they're all beautiful.
Thank You for this wonderful music.