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Barber's Adagio

Samuel Barber (Composer), Gustav Mahler (Composer), Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky (Composer), Ralph Vaughan Williams (Composer), Leonard Bernstein (Conductor), New York Philharmonic (Orchestra), David Nadien (Performer)
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1. Adagio for strings (or string quartet; arr. from 2nd mvt. of String Quartet), Op. 11
2. Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis, for 2 string orchestras
3. Fantasia on Greensleeves, for harp, flute & strings (arranged by R. Greaves; from the opera 'Sir John In Love')
4. String Quartet No. 1 in D major, Op. 11: Andante Cantabile
5. Adagietto, for orchestra (from the Symphony No. 5)

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  1. Adagio for strings (or string quartet; arr. from 2nd mvt. of String Quartet), Op. 11
    Composed by Samuel Barber
    Performed by New York Philharmonic
    Conducted by Leonard Bernstein

  2. Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis, for 2 string orchestras
    Composed by Ralph Vaughan Williams
    Performed by New York Philharmonic
    Conducted by Leonard Bernstein

  3. Fantasia on Greensleeves, for harp, flute & strings (arranged by R. Greaves; from the opera "Sir John In Love")
    Composed by Ralph Vaughan Williams
    Performed by New York Philharmonic
    with David Nadien
    Conducted by Leonard Bernstein

  4. String Quartet No. 1 in D major, Op. 11 Andante Cantabile
    Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
    Performed by New York Philharmonic
    with David Nadien
    Conducted by Leonard Bernstein

  5. Adagietto, for orchestra (from the Symphony No. 5)
    Composed by Gustav Mahler
    Performed by New York Philharmonic
    with David Nadien
    Conducted by Leonard Bernstein


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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Ralph Vaughan Williams: Knows...., February 2, 2001
By Hillaire Gallagher (, NJ United States) - See all my reviews
Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis for me is the most hauntingly beautiful piece of Romantic music. There is a tension that draws you in while a crescendo ebbs and flows and washes over you. It is a very sensual experience to be ravished by the beauty of this piece. I suggest listening to it with eyes closed take those 18 or so minutes for your self and be loved by the masters that created, inspired and performed this. thank you!
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18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Buy CD!, August 21, 2002
By Shota Hanai (Torrance, CA) - See all my reviews
If you've seen 'Platoon', and 'Lorenzel's Oil', repeatedly hearing the same traumatic music, and want to own it to your music library, this would be the definite CD to buy. A tiny bit slower than what's heard on the screen, but with more emotive sounds on the strings, the New York Phil under Bernstein's baton would surely put you to tears for sure. I claim this is one of the best recording of Barber's Adagio for Strings (lined with Lenny's performance with the LA Phil on DG).

Vaughn-William's Fantasia based on the music by Tallis is indeed haunting and beautiful, and Lenny's performance is highly stimulating, with the string ever so brilliantly played, undoubtly making one of the most acclaimed performaces. The 'Fantasia on Greensleeves' is beatifully played too.

Tchaikovsky's andante cantabile from his first string quartet is another emotive and wonderful adagio on the CD. Leo Tolsoy was so moved by the music, he was in tears. The same may happen to you with Bernstein and the ever melancholy strings.

Mahler's fourth movement from his fifth symphony is played very well tool. Although not as intricately played as the DG recording with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, this is still as touching as it gets.

Overall, I love this CD, with the ever emotion spilling Bernstein with the New York Phil strings. You should own it too if you love adagios. Lined with Karajan's "Adagio" Series, this CD won't disappoint you. Guaranteed!
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Grave and Awesome, July 27, 1999
I bought this CD mainly for the Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis, but the Greensleeves Fantasia and Barber's Adagio were unexpected bonuses as well. This is a very good recording, not rushed and not too slow. The only reason I did not give it five stars is because it is an AAD recording, that is, a digitally mastered audio recording, and not digitally recorded and mastered (DDD). However, it remains my favorite CD out of quite a collection (depending on the mood you're in, of course).
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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb
Bernstein's usual wonderful interpretations of 5 pieces.
This is probably the best performance of Barber's Adagio you can find and I have heard them all. Read more
Published on May 15, 2007 by Ron

5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful and Moving
Barber's Adagio for Strings has become my favorite piece of music ever since hearing this recording several years ago. Read more
Published on February 6, 2007 by Mary Templeton

5.0 out of 5 stars Barber's adagio
This sounds like a great recording of the Adagio adopted for orchestra.
I personally discovered another cd called Cathedral Classics recorded by Dale Warland Singers which... Read more
Published on January 31, 2007 by MusicRules

5.0 out of 5 stars My inner beauty
This music brings thoughts to my mind. I relax and think about good memories. But something in the music makes me sad sometimes and I can't stop listening to it because it is so... Read more
Published on January 19, 2007 by Lost Angel

2.0 out of 5 stars Oscar Wilde plays Barber?
Apparently, Thomas R. Brown is the only reviewer who has actually listened to this disc.

The performance of the Barber is not only the worst performance of the... Read more
Published on July 11, 2005 by D. M. Tate

5.0 out of 5 stars Bernstein + Barber "Adagio" = Best
I love Barber's "Adagio for Strings" -- the mood, the emotion, the pace. However, it is trounced by most beginning conductors. Read more
Published on July 1, 2002 by Randy Given

3.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant with a few less than brilliant moments
My primary criticism of this CD has to do with the Adagio. The rhythmic integrity of this piece suffers at times in this rendering of Barber's familiar work. Read more
Published on June 28, 2001 by Thomas R. Brown

4.0 out of 5 stars A Worthy Addition to Your Classical Collection
It's everything it's cracked up to be in the previous interviews. However, DON'T listen to it with headphones, as the inadvertent plucking of strings in the pauses is distracting... Read more
Published on July 11, 2000 by S. Byrne

5.0 out of 5 stars One Magnificent Collection!
All of the reviewers have praised this CD, and rightfully so - it IS wonderful. Bernstein has done an absolutely masterful job of interpreting these beautiful, even soulful,... Read more
Published on July 9, 2000 by J. Morgan

5.0 out of 5 stars Exquisite music
I've heard Barber's Adagio for strings and Williams' Fantasia on Thomas Tallis on the radio several times and when I saw them both on the same CD I just had to have it. Read more
Published on June 14, 2000 by Terence P Hutt

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