Lover: Love Poetry of Carl Sandburg

Michael Hoppe | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 23, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Spring Hill
• ASIN: B000056O25
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #376,750 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Lover, January 30, 2001

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Hoppe Fan (Studio City, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lover: Love Poetry of Carl Sandburg (Audio CD)

Having never purchased a spoken word CD before, I was eager to hear what Michael Hoppe had up his sleeve this time! Listening to THE LOVER was like finding a hidden treasure. Tim Wheater's tender reading of Carl Sandburg's poetry is like poetry itself. Each verse takes the listener somewhere, some place in time and by the end, one can't help but smile. The romantic blend of poetry and music is subtle, soothing and engaging.

The haunting and sorrowful "Mag" has stayed with me since the first listen. The interludes, composed by Hoppe, are a special treat as well. In particular, "Jude's Theme" is a luscious, heartwarming close to yet another exceptional work by Hoppe. In addition, the packaging is lovely and the inclusion of each poem made the experience all the more satisfying.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Lover, June 26, 2001

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elizabeth robison (Tucson, AZ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lover: Love Poetry of Carl Sandburg (Audio CD)

I have long been a fan of Michael Hoppe and just discovered this excellent album. Michael has gone beyond his great talents in this album. His arrangements,combined with Tim Wheater's reading of Carl Sandburg ,are moving beyond belief. Although I've only known Tim Wheater as a flautist, I was completely stunned by his mellifluous voice reading these poems. It was soul-stirring to hear his words against the backdrop of Michael Hoppe's tender arrangements. After each 3 poetic tracks there is a haunting solo interlude of Hoppe's music, which is totally poignant and heart-moving!.This album can send you to undreamed of heights.. I think this is one of his finest albums. If you don't like the spoken word this album is not for you, but you just might be pleasantly surprised if you dare take a chance.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Lover: The Love Poetry Of Carl Sandburg, January 24, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Lover: Love Poetry of Carl Sandburg (Audio CD)

Combining music and read poetry, The Lover stands out at one of the most romantic albums of the year. Just in time for Valentine's Day, this heartfelt, evocative, melancholy, and haunting album stirs the emotions. A particular mood is conveyed with each piece, and the spoken poetry adds the dimension of your imagination to the piece. I could picture in my mind's eye, the scene the poet was invoking. The lovely and yearning music only heightens and completes the experience. All of Michael Hoppe's other music affects one the same way, but this is truly a unique offering from the heart and soul of an important composer.