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| The Dreams and Prayers of Isaac the Blind | 
 enlarge | Artists: Osvaldo Golijov, Hank Dutt, David Harrington, Joan Jeanrenaud, David Krakauer, John Sherba, Kronos Quartet
Label: Nonesuch
Category: Music
List Price: $10.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (7 reviews)
Sales Rank: 24522
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 79444
UPC: 075597944426
EAN: 0075597944426
ASIN: B000005J4J
Release Date: March 18, 1997
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| Tracks:
| • | The Dreams And Prayers of Issac The Blind: Prelude: Calmo, Sospeso | | • | The Dreams And Prayers of Issac The Blind: l. Agitati-Con Fuoco-Maestoso-Senza Misura, Oscilante | | • | The Dreams And Prayers of Issac The Blind: ll. Teneramente-Ruvido-Presto | | • | The Dreams And Prayers of Issac The Blind: lll. Calmo, Sospeso-Allegro Pesante | | • | The Dreams And Prayers of Issac The Blind: Postlude: Lento, Liberament |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 2 more reviews...
 Over-rated August 16, 2007
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
The issue I have with some of the new music of our time is that listeners are often drawn in by some musical program rather than by the music itself. When the program is one with which listeners feel some deep personal connection, such listeners then project their personal feelings and experiences onto the given music. This creates a sense of depth and connection to that music which may not actually be present. When confronted with programmatic music, I prefer to listen first, without direction, influence or the reading of liner notes, so that the music will either communicate something to me (or not). When listeners rely on whatever gloss a composer has imposed on his/her music, they may be lulled into a false belief that the music itself is profound. That is my problem here with Professor Golijov's work.
 Hypnotic Music! August 1, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I had a chance to attend their concert and listen to this album live. The music is just amazingly innovative -- probably like nothing you have heard before. Its exotic feel coats the classical nature of the music. The second movement almost put me in a trance.
 Excellent music but not 5 stars November 28, 2005
7 out of 11 found this review helpful
The other reviewers have given a fair description of the music on this recording. The music evokes images of Middle Eastern settings, Arabian Nights and the mysteries of times long gone. Five star ratings, however, should be reserved for the creme de creme, for recordings on which everything is A+. This is not the case here. A recording priced at $11 for 32 minutes by a major classical record company with marginal liner notes is not deserving of 5 stars. Nonesuch has done much better before, e.g. the Night Prayers recording has 79 minutes of music, Short Stories has 75 and Early Music has 69, to name just a few. Golijov is a prolific enough composer that other music of his should have been included.
Comparatively speaking, it is not the best that could have been produced given the opportunity. A 5 star rating isn't the right way to send correctional feedback to the record company.
Jewish Pride August 6, 2002
13 out of 21 found this review helpful
This is such a fantastic and moving CD. Written with such exhilaration and power, Dreams and Prayers of Isaac the Blind is sure to become a staple in classical music. What joy to hear the music of this gifted composer, Osvaldo Golijov.
A short story on the history of the Jewish people June 11, 2002
8 out of 18 found this review helpful
Great music, wonderfully written,
kronos does a wonderful job as usual.
Krakauer is the man suited for the job!!!
Golijov is a great story teller.
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