Rifkin s humor somewhat in the vein of peter schickele s p. Joshua rifkin elektra elektra label now sound cd, lp rock cd, lp. Here he demonstrates the truth that great music sounds great no matter what. Joshua rifkin the baroque beatles book 1965, vinyl. I dont remember much about the performersbut it was an ingeniously arranged and performed take on many of the fab fours more engaging and nowclassic tunes. But the baroque beatles book was no mere novelty item. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.
The baroque beatles book by joshua rifkin album, baroque. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Joshua rifkin the baroque beatles book 1965 elektra 12 33 rpm. Joshua rifkin had done a more ambitious take on the lennonmccartney canon in his 1965 bestselling lp the baroque beatles book, and arthur fiedler and the boston pops orchestra covered the lads from liverpool in arthur fiedler and the boston pops. British rockpop group, formed in liverpool, england during the late 1950s. Here is a rare beatles related lp, baroque beatles book. Vocal and instrumental parodies of tunes by john lennon and paul mccartney, the adapter conducting. Joshua rifkin baroque beatles book on collectors choice music. Baroque ensemble of the merseyside kammermusikgesellschaft.
The baroque beatles songbook joshua rifkin electra 7306. Musiciologistconductorpianist joshua rifkins the baroque beatles book is a milestone from the early days of nonesuch records. The beatles are frequently cited as one of the most influential bands in history. Beatles go baroque, concerto grosso in the style of. Buy the beatles lp classical vinyl records and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Rare vinyl records including singles, albums, eps and lps.
Beatlemania and the baroque were both in fashion with their respective audiences, and the disc became a crossover hit at the height of the 65 holiday 6. It must have been in the late 1960s or early 70s that i first encountered an album called the baroque beatles book. The baroque beatles book was, as the 2009 reissue editions liner notes explain, conceived by nonesuch founder holtzman. I have it as lp since 40 years, lucky to find it digi thanks. The baroque beatles book was well received by the bands fans. The music was composed and conducted by joshua rifkin with assistance from ed canby and covers a number of beatles instrumentals in the baroque style. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Rare and very collectible the baroque beatles book lp, j. While their legacy is most apparent in the development of pop and rock music, the beatles influenced nearly every aspect of the musical universe, including classical music peter breiner, one o f the worlds most recorded classical musicians, created orchestral arrangements of beatles songs, expertly blending. Beatles go baroque the beatles are frequently cited as one of the most influential bands in history. The beatles were an english rock band formed in liverpool in 1960.
A03 things we said today lennonmccartney mccartney 1965. Baroque beatles book part 1 of 3 the nypr archive collections. Baroque ensemble of the merseyside kammermusikgesellschaft the baroque beatles book rediscovered and edited by joshua rifkin vinyl mono lp record m10nm9. A01 i want to hold your hand lennonmccartney 1965 a02 i. Jun 30, 2009 a comparison with joshua rifkins 1965 album, the baroque beatles book, may come to mind, yet where it presented the beatles melodies in clever pastiches of the music of j. The beatles popularity was climbing to insane levels at a time when music from the baroque era c. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Peter breiner, dalibor karvay, peter breiner orchestra sello. The baroque beatles songbook joshua rifkin electra.
Make offer the beatles concerto rostal, schaefer, goodwin uk 1979 pas 10014 vinyl lp pmc 1255 the beatles help first mono pressing 1965 superb vinyl. A sequel to bayless earlier bach on abbey road, bach meets the beatles was just one of many beatlesclassical music mashup recordings. At the time, i was writing volume two, and this was going to be the first outing for some of the pieces, explains rifkin. While their legacy is most apparent in the development of pop and rock music, the beatles influenced nearly every aspect of the musical universe, including classical music. Released on vinyl in 1965, it was a change of pace for arrangerconductor joshua rifkin. Beatlemania and the baroque were both in fashion with their respective audiences, and the disc became a crossover hit at the height of the 1965 holiday season. The baroque beatles book is a record album created by the american keyboardist and.
Bach with aplomb, its performances on this disc are overwhelmingly modern in feeling and not too. For the beatles and the world, rubber soul marked a watershed moment an unmistakable harbinger for innovative and even more provocative. The baroque beatles book digital mp3 album nonesuch store. Rifkin conductor, eks 7306 stereo 1965 in very good condition. As an lp, the record remained in print through the 1970s, first on elektra and then on nonesuch records. The famous 20th century classical musiciancomposer leonard bernstein, longtime conductordirector of the new york philharmonic and composer of the musical west side story, and the operetta candide liked the fab four too. The group were integral to the development of 1960s counterculture and popular musics recognition as an art form.
Singles, eps and lps that are extremely hard and rare to find today including rare first pressings, rare labels, rare covers and rare coloured vinyl records. Liner notes for the baroque beatles book richie unterberger. Josh rifkin was a mere 21 years old and fresh from the even dozen jug band when elektra founder jac holzman approached him for the job of adapting beatles songs into classical forms, and he rose to the occasion magnificently, enlisting the aid of new yorks. Bach and george frederick handel, eric milnes slick notefornote arrangements on this disc approach elevator music in their smoothness and slavishness. Nor is it the sampling of beatles melodies done up so baroque that you can hardly recognize them anymore, and all the charm is lost. A comparison with joshua rifkins 1965 album, the baroque beatles book, may come to mind, yet where it presented the beatles melodies in clever pastiches of the music of j. The lineup 196270 comprised john lennon vocals, guitar, harmonica, keyboards, paul mccartney vocals, bass, guitar, keyboards, percussion, george harrison guitar, vocals, sitar, and. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. A01 i want to hold your hand lennonmccartney 1965 a02 ill cry instead lennonmccartney lennon 1965. Here comes the sun, michelle, goodnight, carry that weight. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study.
The original north american version of the album, issued by capitol records, contained ten of the fourteen songs and two tracks withheld from the. The baroque beatles book by joshua rifkin album, baroque music. The baroque beatles book lp ekl306 joshua rifkin elektra 1965. In contrast, the baroque beatles bookwas perhaps the first project both to successfully adapt lennonmccartney tunes to classical arrangements, and to stand on its own as a genuinely. Joshua rifkin baroque beatles book lp w insert 1966. Concerto grosso in the style of corelli, based on songs of the beatles, arrangement by peter breiner.
Song book lp by the hollyridge strings that was advertised on the back covers of early beatles albums in the us. Baroque ensemble of the merseyside kammermusikgesellschaft the baroque beatles book rediscovered and edited by joshua rifkin vinyl mono lp record m10nm9 lp records your price. The english baroque sound 19671974 full album duration. Mar 14, 2011 concerto grosso in the style of corelli, based on songs of the beatles, arrangement by peter breiner. Released by elektranonesuch in 1965, it takes musical themes of the beatles and reworks them into baroque style.
What did classical composers say about the beatles. Released on vinyl in 1965, it was a change of pace for arrangerconductor joshua rifkin, hitherto known for his recordings of scott joplins piano music. Musicologistconductorpianist joshua rifkins the baroque beatles book, featuring baroqueera arrangements of the fab fours top 40 hits, is a milestone. This sequel to peter breiners multiplatinum beatles go baroquenaxos 8.
Musiciologistconductorpianist joshua rifkin s the baroque beatles book is a milestone from the early days of nonesuch records. Unfollow beatles not for sale book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The baroque beatles book, an album by joshua rifkin. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Its not well known that a sequel to the lp was planned on elektra, and a few arrangements that would have been on that record were performed at a concert based around the baroque beatles book in the spring of 1966. Joshua rifkin the baroque beatles book lp elektra ekl306 mono. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Joshua rifkin elektra elektra label now sound cd, lp. Edit release all versions of this release new submission. The baroque beatles book is a record album created by the american keyboardist and conductor joshua rifkin. An article in the november 27, 1965 issue of billboard reported that radio station wmca had received hundreds of favorable calls after playing selections from the lp.
The beatles song book lp by the hollyridge strings that was advertised on the back covers of early beatles albums in the us. Rooted in skiffle, beat and 1950s rock and roll, their sound. Jan 29, 2020 the famous 20th century classical musiciancomposer leonard bernstein, longtime conductordirector of the new york philharmonic and composer of the musical west side story, and the operetta candide liked the fab four too. Even though this canadian early music ensemble has impressive credentials, and plays the repertoire from frescobaldi to c. Joshua rifkin the baroque beatles book releases discogs. I want to hold your hand, the baroque beatles book and the beatles,elvis maholo from elvis, elton john friends, elton john madman across the water, linda ronstadt simple dreams, and other albums by the who, jefferson starship, foreigner, and the. Rubber soul is the sixth studio album by the english rock band the beatles.
Joshua rifkin the baroque beatles book 1965, vinyl discogs. It was released on 3 december 1965 in the united kingdom, on emis parlophone label, accompanied by the nonalbum double aside single day tripper we can work it out. Jun 23, 2018 a sequel to bayless earlier bach on abbey road, bach meets the beatles was just one of many beatlesclassical music mashup recordings. Of all the silly parodies and overthetop tributes that appeared in the wake of beatlemania, the baroque beatles book still holds up well today, and is most notable for its clever arrangements. Mar 21, 2020 for the beatles and the world, rubber soul marked a watershed moment an unmistakable harbinger for innovative and even more provocative works of musical art. The instrumentalists and vocalists are classicallytrained professionals, the arrangements are respectful, and rifkins love for and knowledge of bach, handel, lennon, and maccartney shines in every piece. Beatles go baroque, concerto grosso in the style of arcangelo.
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