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| Early Music (Lachrymae Antiquae) | 
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| Creators: Jack Body, John Cage, John Dowland, Hildegard Of Bingen, Kassia, David Lamb, Guillaume De Machaut, Kronos Quartet, Joan Jeanrenaud
Label: Nonesuch
Category: Music
List Price: $17.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (9 reviews)
Sales Rank: 43305
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 5.4 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 79457
UPC: 075597945720
EAN: 0075597945720
ASIN: B000005J4S
Release Date: September 16, 1997
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a good one December 2, 1999
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
Who can say, as of now, how much of the music the KQ plays will fall, deservedly or not, by the wayside and how much of it will continue for the ages? At any rate, this CD is rewarding. I like the mix of quirky pieces with the staid, even if the title "Early Music" is misleading (since few original instruments are utilized in this record). Fine work; highly recommended.
 A pretty so-so effort, better luck next time? November 26, 1998
9 out of 11 found this review helpful
Really this is a two star album, but I gave it three here because I would feel like a wretch slamming this record. After all, Kronos is a tremendous quartet and have done more to unstuff and save classical music than anyone else. How else would I have ever heard about Schnittke or Moondog? But genuine care for artists requires an honest appraisal of each work on its own and I found this to be pretty lifeless and not nearly as cathartic as Kronos fans expect. The absolute career low point comes with an awful rendering of Harry Partch that betrays the composer's aesthetic. There are good reasons to have this CD however, and many of the pieces will serve as pleasing interludes when CD changers are put on random play. All things considered, I won't be selling this one, but I wouldn't buy it again.
 Perfect ! November 23, 1998
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Some critics say that medievel music is boring and depressive. They also say contemporary music is boring and unlistenable. Well, at least with this one they're wrong !This CD is very unusual and intersting. Unusual because the Kronos Quartet has managed to put works by Christopher Tye (highly recommended) and John Cage on one CD. Believe it or not but it works ! And it's interesting because on this vital mix some composers sound rather conservative (Cage's "Quodlibet"), while others (Peroin) get a refreshingly new and innovative sound. Unfortunetly the booklet contains no info on how and why the likes of David Harrington et al came up with the idea of recording this hybrid mix but on the other hand it would probably destroy the magic of this record. This CD will open new and exciting worlds for those who are willing to take the ride. At least it hasn't left my CD player for quite a while... The Kronos Quartet has really deserved the Grammy they got for this one. I can only hope that they're going to record more medievel music in the future but that's probably just wishful thinking.....
An excellent choice. October 27, 1998
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I think that were one to be swallowed whole into a landscape painted by Heironymous Bosch, this CD would be the music one would hear. I highly recommend this collection of eclectic, florid works.
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