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Karl Jenkins: Diamond Music | 
 enlarge | Creators: Karl Jenkins, Duncan Riddell, Konstantin Stoianov, Ensemble "ars Nova" De L'o.r.t.f., London Philharmonic Strings, Dermot Crehan, Robert St. John Wright
Label: Sony
Category: Music
List Price: $11.98
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Rating:  26 reviews
Sales Rank: 13419
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 62276
UPC: 074646227626
EAN: 0074646227626
ASIN: B0000029OP
Release Date: October 15, 1996
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| Tracks:
| • | 1. Allegretto | | • | 2. Largo | | • | 3. Vivace | | • | 1. | | • | 2. | | • | 3. | | • | 4. | | • | 1. The Fifth Season | | • | 2. Tango | | • | 3. Waltz | | • | 4. Romanze | | • | 5. Bits |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 21 more reviews...
 Excellent Rhythm September 12, 2008
All the songs on this CD are remarkable, but best are the Allegretto and Vivace movements of Palladio. The tempo is quick, the rhythm intense, and the theme is slowly built upon through the Palladio piece. Overall, very tempo-driven, if you're going to buy songs from this CD individually, buy these ones. They're unlike anything I've ever heard.
 good value December 19, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
It's not possible to have the whole CD as intense and dramatic as Palladio (the famous first piece).It would be very tiring to listen to 13 very intense songs.So I think after all it's welcome that more dramatic pieces alternate with soft ones. I do agree that some of the soft ones are REALLY soft.Overall a good value. I do not know any other work of Jenkins'.Of course, no comparison with J.S. Bach or Beethoven- these are titans of classical music.Nice shot, Karl!
Sparkling Music October 29, 2007
Like most others I was attracted to this through the Diamond ad music. Not knowing who the composer was until heard it recently on satellite radio did I learn of this fascinating composer.
The rest of the Palladio is brilliant in its differing facets. I too like others enjoyed much of his other music on this CD offering, such as the String Quartet No. 2 as well as the Passacaglia.
Only comment that almost turned this into a four star review, was that much of it starts to sound similar, and it is all strings. Possibly this is only for these compositions, so will try and test this out with his other recordings.
Fun to discover new, modern composer who was a double-reedist as well as jazz performer. Shows great breath and versatility.
You've seen the commercials.... July 7, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The diamond commercials are good, but the music is even better! Jenkins's Palladio is what caught my attention in the diamond commercials, and I knew I had to find that particular piece of music! I bought the CD for that one piece only, but the entire CD is wonderful. The CD makes for great calming moments when things begin to get a little hectic. It soothes, calms, and relaxes.
very excellent indeed June 8, 2007
I have thoroughly enjoyed this Cd...I am a big Karl Jenkins fan anyhow, but this is definately worth the little money it costs.
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