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| Music from a Farther Room | 
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| Artists: Astor Piazzolla, Maurice Ravel, Richard Rodgers, Paul Schwartz, Jean Sibelius, Traditional, Craig Macintyre, Tariqh Akoni, Tim Curle, Lang Lang, Lee Musiker, Zachary Provost, Lucia Micarelli, Leigh Nash, Lisbeth Scott
Creators: Lucia Micarelli, Eric Holden, David Bowie, Michel Cusson, David Foster, Jules Massenet, Various Composers
Label: Reprise / Wea
Category: Music
List Price: $18.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (57 reviews)
Sales Rank: 23596
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.7 x 0.5
MPN: 48795
UPC: 093624879527
EAN: 0093624879527
ASIN: B0002GU2NM
Release Date: July 27, 2004
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| Customer Reviews:
 Fantastic!!! November 4, 2006
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I heard Lucia play at a Josh Groban concert,and she was FANTASTIC ,live!! This is a WONDERFUL premier CD!!!!
Crossover violin fusion from a rising, young star! October 1, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
With a sweet, wavery tone that's full of grace and heart, violin virtuoso Lucia Micarelli is showcased in a variety of genres ranging from classical and Broadway to new age, world fusion, Celtic and rock. Produced by singer Josh Groban and with many arrangements by Paul Schwartz, "Music From a Further Room" has the combined feel of their work, and the lush, full instrumentation of the arrangements holds the album together despite the disparate musical styles from piece to piece. Micarelli soars above it all, as at home playing Sibelius' "Violin Concerto in d minor" as she is playing David Bowie's beat-driven "Lady Grinning Soul" and a powerfully mournful Celtic lament with singer Leigh Nash. The result is a CD that is both stirring and relaxing, and just beautiful to listen to. Other guest artists include Samir Chatterjee on Indian tabla, vocalist Lisbeth Scott, and pianists Lang Lang, Lee Musiker and Zachary Provost. For more classical crossover music, try the operatic interpretations of the Opera Babes and Amici Forever, and of course the many popular forays of the adventurous and irrepressible flutist James Galway. And for some more beautiful violin playing, try James Newton Howard's hauntingly gorgeous soundtrack to the movie "The Village," featuring violinist Hilary Hahn.
Eclectic song selection; exquisitely talented. September 20, 2006
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I heard this music on NPR ("Lady Grinning Soul" was the song) and am extremely please with the quality of the performances. I have a number of violin players in my family and this one is a favorite.
Wow July 22, 2006
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I just saw her in concert with Ian Anderson. All I have to say is wow! She was wonderful.
Music as Beautiful as the Artist July 1, 2006
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
The title says it all. This is beautiful music played (and arranged) with passion. The sheer lushness of the sound is so different than 99.99% of the "popular" music that spills out of elevators, malls and cars. There is a strain of a modern beat that seems to segue into many of the pieces creating what I guess can be called "crossover music" (I hate that term).
The arrangements are sensations and the violin has a mellow, singing sound. For most released CDs, the norm is one or two oustanding tracks yet here it seems that every single selection is a winner. I was taken with Piazzolla's Tango ("Oblivion") as well as the lonely exoticism of many works - "Samarkaland", "Reflexio" and "She is Like the Swallow" with the unique voice of Leigh Nash. Whoever thought of adding "My Funny Valentine" to this collection should be given a raise - sheer perfection. This is music for contemplation and I would dare say, solitude. Music of this caliber requires a more intensive ear and seems to become muddled in a crowd. I look forward to the next album.
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