Scenes From A Dream [Live]

The Essentials, Larry Herbert, Rosanne Simunovic, Timmins Concert Singers, Paul Massel, Greg Bond, Patricia O'Callaghan, Timmins Youth Singers, Gregory Cross, Henry Ingram | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 19, 2001)
• Original Release Date: March 19, 2001
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Live
• Label: Timmins Youth Singers Inc.
• ASIN: B00005BJ2V
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,060,721 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

SCENES FROM A DREAM. scenesfromadream.com We invite you to become part of founder-conductor Rosanne Simunovic's personal musical dream as you listen to many memorable performing moments recorded live in concert through 1984-2000. Featured guest artists include cabaret star Patricia O’Callaghan, renowned a cappella pop group The Essentials, Phantom Of The Opera stars Gregory Cross and Paul Massel, Cats stars Greg Bond, Larry Herbert and Lona Davis and tenor Henry Ingram.

We promise that you will be thrilled by the enthusiasm and musical excellence displayed by the choir (featuring over 300 singers between 1984-2000), the TYS/TCS soloists and the guest artists

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A LIVE...BUT, PRACTICALLY FLAWLESS CD, June 15, 2001

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Adrienne (Ottawa Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Scenes From A Dream (Audio CD)

CD Collectors should really [hurry] and purchase this CD. It is so refreshing to hear an eclectic collection of live music, performed by some really exceptional recording artists from Canada. I play this double disc recording over and over and never tire of it. There is so much memorable music...it is almost impossible to single out a performance. Kudos to Rosanne Simunovic and her choir and all the solo artists responsible for making this a CD to remember. Talk about a hit!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A REAL SHOWSTOPPER!, April 25, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Scenes From A Dream (Audio CD)

Scenes From A Dream is just the best. I cannot tell you how exciting it is to hear the talented voices of the Timmins Youth Singers and the Timmins Concert Singers in the company of rising cabaret star Patricia O'Callaghan, along with starts from the Canadian cast of "Phantom" and "Cats and a cappella sensations, The Essentials.

This double disc set is truly amazing and the "live" aspect is so refreshing to hear....no editing or tampering, just excellent quality performances captured on analog tape during each show and then re-mastered.

There are so many wonderful moments on this CD that it is very difficult to single out one or two numbers. However, I have to say that "Officer Krupke" and the "Tonight Quintet" never sounded better, thanks in part, to the stellar talents of Patricia O'Callaghan, Greg Cross, Lauri Ann Loreto, Henry Ingram and David Olds. Plus there is a beautiful version of Webber's Pie Jesu featuring an outstanding treble, Kevin Pollon as well as an inspiring "Libera Me" from Faure's Requiem with an outstanding young baritone by the name of Richard Thompson.

The versatility of this choir and their conductor, Rosanne Simunovic, is a rare find! Treat yourself....order this CD now!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A VERY CREATIVE AND MEMORABLE MUSICAL EXPERIENCE, April 12, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Scenes From A Dream (Audio CD)

Scenes From A Dream is a music lover's delight. So much enthusiasm and professionalism radiates from the voices of all the performers that it is difficult to select a favorite performance among the 32 tracks. The soloists are fabulous and extraordinarily gifted...and the choir, in the company of extremely talented pianists and instrumentalists, never cease to amaze this listener.

The versatility of this choir is a rare commodity indeed....from classical to pop to musical theatre. One marvels when one realizes that these performances were recorded live over a period of fifteen years. The enthusiasm and sheer joy is very evident in these live, very memorable performances.

Producer Rosanne Simunovic added her own special creative touch to correspond to the "Scenes" theme...labelling each disc as Act One or Act Two and each track as Scene One, Two, Three etc. accompanied by very entertaining anecdotes after each song. Nice touch.

Do your self a favor and purchase this recording now!!! What a treasure!!!