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Kranzberg, Germany: Pilz CD , 1992. "Die verkaufte Braut" ("The Bartered Bride", or "The Sold Bride"), one of the most successful and beautiful of modern operas was first produced in 1895. Its overture was first known as "Lustspiel," or "Comedy Overture," and is considered the gem of the work. The story of the opera is a simple one. Hans, the step-son of the peasant Micha, after being driven from home, returns and falls in love with Marenka. Her mother consents to the proposal of Kezal, the marriage broker, that she shall marry Wenzel, Hans’ half-brother. Then the broker offers a bribe to Hans if he will abandon his claim. Hans agrees provided Marenka will marry "the son of Micha." Marenka is grieved at the seeming abandonment, but at last Hans reveals himself and all are happy. The symphonic poems of "My Fatherland" are all closely connected with Czech landscape and culture. CD 1 contains The Bartered Bride, Memory of Pilsen,… Read More

Fort Mojave, Arizona: Ersonic, 2002. "Cold Warriors" is Erosonic's 7th album. In keeping with the theme of the first six, it continues the legacy of the American fighting man and woman. Beginning at WWII, the songs detail the bravery and sacrifice, and fun of America's warriors in the Cold War. Often it was anything but cold. With the loss of many tens of thousands of lives in Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, and other "mini" wars fought during the timeframe, "cold" was absolutely the wrong word. Defending America in the Cold War, as in other times, took us all over the world. We worked and trained and flew with people who shall remain close to us for the rest of our lives. In some instances we brought them back home as family members. It was fun, but sometimes the flying and the training scared the living hell out of us. Thank God, the Cold War is over; but, today's world is no less deadly than it was then. Major Irv Le Vine flew the F-105 Thunderchief in the… Read More

Kranzberg, Germany: Pilz CD, 1992. Bela Bartok was one of the greatest composers of the twentieth century who lived from 1881-1945. He is often thought of as Hungary's national composer since he used so many traditional songs and tunes in his compositions. His period of greatest composition was from 1907 until 1940. In that year he both learned he had leukemia and had to leave Hungry for the US due to the rise of Nazism. This CD contains 15 Hungarian Peasant Songs; 20 Pieces for Children; 5 Dances from Rumania; and Allegro Barbarco. Total playing time: 47:11. Cd has a few tiny fine scratches which does not affect the quality or function of the recordings. Crystal case has a few light scratches. Includes the original CD, case, and artwork insert. Scarce.. Digital Media. Very Good. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. CD-ROM.