Carillon Bells of Britain

Anonymous (Composer), W. J. G. Bates (Composer), Robert Burns (Composer), Louis-Claude Daquin (Composer), J. de Gruytters (Composer), George Frederick Handel (Composer), Lorenz Hart (Composer), Edward Hopkins (Composer), Leopold Mozart (Composer), Henry Purcell (Composer), Jean-Philippe Rameau (Composer), Fernando Sor (Composer), John Andrew Stevenson (Composer), Ambroise Thomas (Composer), English Traditional (Composer), Irish Traditional (Composer)

Product Details

• Composer: Anonymous, W. J. G. Bates, Robert Burns, Louis-Claude Daquin, J. de Gruytters, et al.
• Audio CD (April 1, 1999)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Saydisc
• ASIN: B00000IFN5
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #150,758 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Track Listings

1. Abdelazer, or, the Moor's Revenge, incidental music, Z. 570: Round O'

2. Charlie Is My Darling, folk song

3. Tambourin, for harpsichord in E minor (Pièces de clavecin avec une méthode)

4. John Anderson, My Jo

5. Petite Suite: Finale

6. Le Coucou, rondeau for harpsichord in E minor (Pièces de clavecin, Suite No. 3)

7. Judas Maccabaeus, oratorio, HWV 63: Chorale

8. The Last Rose of Summer, song

9. Llanfair (Variations)

10. Variations on a Gospel Tune

11. Scotch On the Rocks

12. O Sanctissima

13. Esteritta

14. Etude(s) for guitar

15. Judas Maccabaeus, oratorio, HWV 63: See the Conquering Hero Comes

16. Rendezvous

17. Cockles and Mussels

18. La Ferlaude

19. Crimond (The Lord's my shepherd)

20. Mignon, opera in 3 acts: Entracte

See all 26 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars British Bells, November 11, 2001

By A Customer

A delightful carillon recording, although I think I would have enjoyed it more if I knew some of the British folk tunes played. The CD is made interesting by including five different British carillons and five carillonneurs, the best being Trevor Workman. Also included is a track of domestic clocks playing the familiar "Westminster" chimes, and the very unfamiliar "Cambridge" chimes, plus a cuckoo clock!

5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting and very different, March 1, 2009

By	Kurt A. Johnson (North-Central Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

OK, first of let me explain that a carillon is a very large musical instrument that is usually housed in a church tower or belfry, and consists of at least 23 bells. The carillon is played on a large keyboard and footboard, and makes tunes through the ringing of the bells. This interesting album is a collection of tunes played on various carillons found throughout Great Britain, including one in Aberdeen Scotland.

Overall, I found this to be a very interesting album. The bell music is quite interesting, and each of the tunes is excellently done. An excellent counterpoint to the carillon music is the track Oranges and Lemons that includes the chiming of a number of clocks, including a cuckoo clock! This is a very interesting and very different album, and I highly recommend it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Carillon Bells of Britain , November 29, 2008

By	Jon Cverna (Warren, OH) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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A nice opportunity to listen to something not everyone has a chance to hear "live" -- carillon bells. The selections are pleasant and played well.

Recordings of this instrument are not as plentiful as "main stream" music. I was very happy to be able to purchase this set of recordings.