Candlelight / Favourite Melodies

Gave to husband for his birthday. It's pretty much impossible to find these types of CD's at the local best buy or book stores. It's the kind of music we enjoy listening to on our Sirius radio in our car. My husband wanted something like this put on his IPod and for listening in his truck while driving around town versus the other so called music channels. When shopping on Amazon for CD's , I liked that you could listen to samples of the songs on the CD. I listened to several different CD's and thought he'd like this one. He is really enjoying it.

A big disappointment for me. After favorable even excited reviews I had read on Amazon, the presentation, the label Vocalion/Decca Music Group I had great expectations. Instead I found too many "flat" titles and too little of that "sweeping violins" touch I've always loved about Mantovani and his orchestra.

I like everything by Mantovani. He has some special music on this CD. I have talked with someone who knows him, and I like the person. It makes me appreciate his music even more.

It was really great.

Good

I loved this Album when I first received it as a gift, back in 1957. And I love this new Album today. The music is beautiful.

This is a Vocalian re-release of two of the most elegant and exquisite LPs recorded by the original Mantovani Orchestra in the 1950's. All of the hallmarks of the Mantovani sound were launched in these early recordings of the large orchestra that made Mantovani a household name. Seven of the tracks were written by Mantovani including the title melody Candlelight, a truly remarkable orchestration. The Gold and Silver Waltz became a mainstay of many Mantovani's concert appearances and it, along with Song of Sorrento and Spring in Montmartre are soaring arrangements that will absolutely delight those already enamoured to the lushness of his music. Begin the Beguine will delight old and new listeners as well. Capture the essence of Mantovani's musical genius by acquiring this collection of outstanding music.

An excellent collection for relaxing and sharing. Mantovani at his best in the fifties, beatiful repertoire, elegant melodies, unique. Enjoy.

LP時代でも初期のもので、売れなかったのか最初から冷遇されていた録音を拾っているのがうれしいアルバム。マントバーニにはまるっきりムードのものと、ライト・クラシック編曲のものとがありますが、収録されているSong of Sorrentoは後者の方。イタリアの歌を編曲したのがめりはりがあり、曲よし、もりあがりよし。この曲だけで買ったのであとは云えません。これ、EPで発売され、初版で廃盤、復刻盤にも収録されず、のもの。