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Exquisite

Peter Mackay | Campbell, ACT Australia | 01/22/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"There was a young girl of Darjeeling
Who could dance with such exquisite feeling
There was never a sound
For miles around
Save of fly-buttons hitting the ceiling. The music on this CD is along the same lines. Exquisite.As with volume 1, this is not music that thunders or trumpets. No, it is relaxing, perfect for listening to whilst reading a book by Patrick O'Brian or for just contemplating the way of the world.Or in my case, for background music at a dinner party. It does not intrude, but floats the mind on its currents, gently wafting thoughts and conversations along.The liner notes are long, comprehensive, and a positive delight for afficionados of Aubrey and Maturin.This is truly a musical evening with the captain, and I am listening to it now, imagining Jack and Stephen sawing away, Killick outside the keyhole waiting for the perfect moment to bring in the toasted cheese."

A Nice Supplement to Volume I

SCOTT A. MACPHEE | Coeur d'Alene, ID United States | 08/05/2000

(4 out of 5 stars)

"If you've read Patrick O'Brian's wonderful Aubery-Maturin series, you know that the officers and hands in Nelson's navy loved playing music. This second CD of music mentioned in the books is well worth having, but Volume I covered most of Jack and Stephen's favorites. The tunes for this one are a little more obscure, but if you like well-played chamber music, you will like this CD."

The saga continues on a high note

Nico MacGreif | Braintree, MA USA | 01/27/2006

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This is a wonderful CD that takes up where Volume One left off. The amazing thing about this music is the insight which it gives us into the world of Aubrey-Maturin. My only small complaint is that both volumes feel as if they were pasted together from exsisting recordings, although it is my understanding they were not. I would have liked to see the music scored as it is in the book for 1 violin, 1 cello. Of course that is a minor gripe.Buy the CDs...they are a great addition to any collection and the perfect backdrop to a winter's night, curled up in chair by the fire. Turn up the music, pour the claret, toast the cheese."