The Rarer Pieces
Gary | 07/28/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"As very few will probably check this CD out (as the number of votes I've received for my Vol.1 review has proved--2), I will keep the number of words to a minimum. This second installment of Marco Polo's epic series of Lumbye's music is by far the most delightful. As far as I know, all the numbers in this set are premiere recordings. This volume starts out with the invigorating "A Little Ditty for the Party, Galop" and ends with the charming "Goodnight Polka". As with Vol.1, the Tivoli Symphony Orchestra, with Bellicampi conducting, perform this music masterfully. However, the sound quality is still a bit poor for a DDD recording (sound seems distant). But on the whole, this volume is excellent. It's got my 5 star vote! For those who care, read my review for volume 1 for more information."