Title : My Favorite Things: A Richard Rodgers Celebration
Author : Rodgers, Richard
Release Date : 20020423
Binding : Audio CD
Regular Price : $18.98
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Buyer Reviews : What a wonderful celebration this recording is! The scope and beauty of Richard Rodgers' music has seldom been given a better airing than on this CD by the Boston Pops. An absolutely stunning recording in both performance and choice of selections. We are treated not only to fresh and memorable instrumental renditions of beloved standards such as 'The Surrey With The Fringe On Top', 'Where Or When' and 'Shall We Dance', but also to a few of Richard Rodgers' less frequently heard compositions such as the jazzy 'Grant Avenue', the stirring 'D-Day Theme' from Victory At SEA, and a premier recording of a very delightful 'March Of The Clowns', a piece originally commissioned by Paul Whiteman in the 1930s. The artists chosen to sing the three vocals on this CD are exceptional. In fact, this particular recording would be worth owning if for no other reason than to enjoy Jason Danieley's spine-tingling rendition of 'I Have Dreamed'. And after hearing Mr. Collin Raye's beautiful masculine rendition of 'The Sound Of Music', one will never again think of that classic as being primarily suited only for a female vocalist. In short, this Boston Pops CD is a richly satisfying treat -- lush and nostalgic, as well as being upbeat and as contemporary as year 2002 -- a worthy tribute to the timelessness of Mr. Rodgers' musical genius.
