Search - John Dowland, Hector Villalobos, Charles Gounod :: Pleasures of Their Company

John Dowland, Hector Villalobos, Charles Gounod
Pleasures of Their Company
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Special Interest, New Age, Pop, Classical, Gospel

Track Listings (20) - Disc #1
1. Come again, sweet love doth now invite, for 4 voices & lute (First Book - Christopher Parkening, Bach, Johann Sebast
2. Unspecified Allemande - Christopher Parkening, Villa-Lobos, Heitor
3. What if I never speed?, for 4 voices & lute (Third Book of Songs) - Christopher Parkening, Granados, Enrique
4. Unspecified Galliard - Christopher Parkening, Henrique, Valdemar
5. Fine knacks for ladies, for 4 voices & lute (Second Book of Songs) - Christopher Parkening, Ovalle, Jayme
6. Ave Maria, for voice & piano (after Bach's Prelude No. 1 from the Well- - Christopher Parkening, Barroso, Paurillo
7. Aria - Christopher Parkening, de Falla, Manuel
8. La M - Christopher Parkening, de Falla, Manuel
9. Boi-Bumba - Christopher Parkening, de Falla, Manuel
10. Azulao, for voice & piano (or orchestra) - Christopher Parkening, Johnson, Hall
11. Para Niñar (Brazilian Cradle Song) - Christopher Parkening,
12. Canción - Christopher Parkening, Dawson, William
13. Nana - Christopher Parkening, MacGimsey, Robert
14. Seguidilla murciana - Christopher Parkening,
15. Ain't Got Time to Die - Christopher Parkening, Johnson
16. Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray
17. Ain't that good news!
18. Sweet Little Jesus Boy, carol for voice & orchestra
19. This Little Light of Mine, spiritual
20. Ride On, King Jesus

header=[] body=[This CD is available to be requested as disc only.]

header=[] body=[This CD is available to be requested with the disc and back insert.]

header=[] body=[This CD is available to be requested with the disc and front insert.]

header=[] body=[This CD is available to be requested with the disc, front and back inserts.]

Larger Image

CD Details

All Artists: John Dowland, Hector Villalobos, Charles Gounod, Enrique Granados, Kathleen Battle, Christopher Parkening
Title: Pleasures of Their Company
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 2
Label: EMI Digital
Release Date: 10/25/1990
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Special Interest, New Age, Pop, Classical, Gospel
Styles: Vocal Pop, Opera & Classical Vocal, Forms & Genres, Concertos, Historical Periods, Classical (c.1770-1830), Modern, 20th, & 21st Century, Instruments, Reeds & Winds
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 077774719629, 0077774719650, 077774719650

Similarly Requested CDs

	Thomas Morley, Thomas Campion, English Anonymous Greensleeves: A Collection of English Lute Songs Genres: Dance & Electronic, Special Interest, Pop, Classical Label: Dorian Recordings
?

	Red Norvo, Mildred Bailey Red Norvo Featuring Mildred Bailey Genre: Jazz Label: Sony
?

	Tom Lehrer That Was the Year That Was Genres: Special Interest, Pop Label: Reprise / Wea
2

	Paul Simon You're the One Genres: Folk, Pop, Rock Label: Warner Bros / Wea
6

	Elvis Costello, The Brodsky Quartet Elvis Costello: The Juliet Letters Genres: Alternative Rock, Folk, Pop, Rock, Classical Label: Warner Bros
7

	Antonio Vivaldi, Peter Warlock, Michael Praetorius Christopher Parkening Plays Vivaldi Guitar Concertos & Warlock Capriol Suite Genres: Dance & Electronic, Classical, Gospel Label: EMI Classics
2

	Eric Johnson Ah Via Musicom Genres: Jazz, Pop, Rock, Classic Rock, Metal Label: Capitol
21

	Frank Sinatra Reprise: The Very Good Years Genres: Jazz, Pop, Rock, Broadway & Vocalists Label: Warner Bros / Wea
19

	Arthur Sullivan, Sir Charles Mackerras, Anthony Rolfe Johnson Gilbert & Sullivan - The Mikado / WNO · Mackerras Genre: Classical Label: Telarc
?

	Nightnoise Parting Tide Genres: International Music, Jazz, New Age, Pop Label: Windham Hill Records
4

CD Reviews

Possibly Kathleen Battle's finest work ever...

Eric McCalla | Denver, COLORADO | 12/08/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I bought a cassette copy of PLEASURES OF THEIR COMPANY on its initial release almost 20 years ago. Then, I picked up a CD copy immediately when that was available. Every time it is played, I am still amazed at Kathleen Battle's crystal-clear diction and the high level of musicianship she shares with Christopher Parkening.She really could record an album of Dowland songs, as the opening song, "Come Again! Sweet Love Doth Now Invite" to me is one I could listen to a thousand times and never grow tired of it. Her voice is so joyous in its tone and you know she enjoyed making this album with Parkening.The "Ave Maria" and Villa Lobos aria from the Bachianas Brasileiras #5 are the other 2 masterpieces. The "Ave Maria" is literally like hearing the voice of an angel. The purity of Ms. Battle's voice is breathtaking here.Of all the guitar/voice recitals I've listened to, this is far and above the finest available.
Every home should have a copy!"

Ear Candy

Steven H. Hulme | Boise, ID USA | 01/29/2000

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Let me admit right up front - I believe Kathleen Battle has the most beautiful voice on Planet Earth today. She can soar, she can belt it out, she can get into a nice groove, and she can whisper in your ear.On this outing she is accompanied by Christopher Parkening, a fine classical guitarist who (I believe) studied with Segovia, and carries on in his stead. The sparse guitar accompaniment, combined with Ms. Battle's awesome voice, is an emotional treat. Parkening also does a couple solos, as does Battle (unaccompanied).The material is quite varied, from sacred (Gounod's "Ave Maria") to Spanish folk songs and Brasilian songs, to spirituals (Sweet Little Jesus Boy).This CD gets substantial air time at my house, frequently on Sunday mornings."

Wonderful Match of Guitar and Voice

rodboomboom | Dearborn, Michigan United States | 04/30/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Two superstars of their areas, Parkening and Battle combine here for a marvelous feast of guitar and soprano.Wide range of compositions, from Villa-Lobis' Aria to 20th century Brazilian music. Especially enchanting is the Christmas song "Boi-Bumba" after My Good Ox. Excellent too are the versions of de Falla's Ritual Fire Dance.A soothing recording with Bach to African spirituals done with power and grace with Battle's voice soaring on such as "Ain't got time to die.""