Ludwig van Beethoven - Overtures/Incidental Music - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Eartha Kitt was a uniquely distinctive performer, whose sultry and provocative talents as a singer, actress, dancer, comedian and media personality caused the great Orson Welles to describe her as InchThe most exciting woman in the worldInch. From humble and troubled beginnings, she found her way to New York and trained in performing arts, making her debut on Broadway in 1945 at the age of eighteen. Her stage work led to a recording contract with RCA in 1952, and during the early '50s she had memorable hits, which played on her unmistakeable voice and innuendo-laden overtones with songs like InchC'Est Si BonInch, InchSanta BabyInch, InchUnder The Bridges Of ParisInch, as well as other characteristic recordings like InchLet's Do ItInch and InchJust An Old Fashioned GirlInch. She became especially popular in the UK and France as well as her home country, and her often controversial style made her a regular on TV. This great-value 53-track 2-CD collection comprises selected A and B sides of her singles for the RCA, Kapp and MGM labels, including some only released in the UK on HMV, and it provides an entertaining cross-section of her work as well as a great showcase for one of the most individual performers of her era.

An enticing overview of his most important works, including his groundbreaking symphonies, piano concertos and choral epics Symphony No. 5; Fur Elise; Abscheulicher! From Fidelio (Beethoven's only opera); Missa Solemnis (written for the enthronement of his pupil Archduke Rudolph as Archbishop), plus string quartets, cello and violin sonatas and more. Remarkable!

Ludwig van Beethoven - Piano Pieces [COMPACT DISCS] date 01/09/2008