Description
Cristal: Glass Music Through The Ages - Dennis James, Produced by Linda Ronstadt, John Boylan / Sony Classical Audio CD 2002 / SK 89047
UPC 5099708904722
Product Details:
- Label: Sony Classical – SK 89047
- Format: CD
- Country: Europe
- Released: 2002
- Genre: Classical
Overview
Experience the ethereal sounds of glass instruments with Cristal: Glass Music Through The Ages, a mesmerizing collection of works performed by Dennis James. Featuring the glass harmonica, Cristal Baschet, and other glass instruments, the album spans centuries of music history, from traditional folk songs to compositions by Mozart, Scarlatti, and Hasse. Produced by the legendary Linda Ronstadt and John Boylan, the recording also includes performances by esteemed artists like the Emerson String Quartet, Linda Ronstadt, and Véronique Dietschy. This innovative project combines historical authenticity with modern interpretation, offering a truly unique listening experience.
Track Listing
- Irish Lullaby (Traditional; Arranged by Amy Crocker & Dennis James) – 1:27
- Dance (Garry Eister) – 2:47
- Song (Garry Eister) – 5:01
- Brisk (Garry Eister) – 4:55
- Non Temere Alma Immortale (David Apell) – 2:46
- Allegro (Joseph Aloys Schmittbauer) – 2:55
- Caprice (Frederich Schnaubelt) – 3:30
- Pavane, Op. 50 (Gabriel Fauré; Arranged by Garry Eister) – 6:47
- Largo in G Minor (Johann Schultz) – 4:28
- O Cessate Di Piagarmi (Alessandro Scarlatti) – 1:44
- Adagio in C Major, K. 356 (W.A. Mozart) – 3:41
- Adagio and Rondo in C Major, K. 617:
- I. Adagio – 4:57
- II. Rondo – 8:00
- Cantate "L'armonica" (Excerpts) (Johann Adolf Hasse):
- Récit Accompagné — Adagio
- Air — Andantino
- Petite Impression (Frederich Schnaubelt) – 3:03
Key Credits
- Glass Harmonica, Cristal Baschet, Producer: Dennis James
- Producers: Linda Ronstadt, John Boylan
- Featured Artists:
- Emerson String Quartet
- Linda Ronstadt (Soprano)
- Véronique Dietschy (Soprano)
- Teri Koide (Alto)
- Conductor: Daniel Cuiller (Stradivaria Ensemble)
- Arrangers: Amy Crocker, Garry Eister
Additional Performers:
- Cello: David Finckel, Sebastian Toettcher
- Violin: Julie Gigante, Eugene Drucker, Philip Setzer
- Viola: Lawrence Dutton, Simon Oswell
