Name: The Essential Mark O'Connor by Mark O'connor
Brand: Mark O'Connor
SKU: 886970741828
Price: 9.9 USD
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Surrender the Sword (for Violin and Strings) View on Youtube

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I. Call of the Mockingbird from Fanfare for the Volunteer View on Youtube

Steven Mercurio, Mark O'connor, London Philharmonic Orchestra

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Song of the Liberty Bell (for Violin and Strings) (Edited Version)

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The American Seasons (Seasons of an American Life) for violin and orchestra - Mark O Connor
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Spring View on Youtube

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Summer View on Youtube

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Fall View on Youtube

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Winter View on Youtube

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Appalachia Waltz View on Youtube

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The southern American city of Nashville, TN, is primarily identified with country music, but it has always imagined itself a bearer of classical traditions. (Among its most prominent landmarks is a replica of the Parthenon.) The realms of classical and country intersect more often than you might imagine, and over the last few years a quite successful crossover group has coalesced around the indefatigable fiddler Mark O'Connor. He joined bassist Edgar Meyer and cellist Yo-Yo Ma for the hugely successful Appalachia Waltz release, and selections from that album and other O'Connor collaborations are represented on this greatest-hits collection along with solo O'Connor productions. The program is intelligently chosen, and the double CD is a generous and worthwhile offering for anyone who has run across O'Connor's music and wants to know more. The first disc includes short compositions that feature O'Connor alone and in chamber groupings, including the Appalachia Waltz trio. He plays the guitar and mandolin as well as the violin, and the guests include the unexpected Wynton Marsalis. O'Connor excels at these short pieces, each of which seems to explore a specific technical problem in O'Connor's fusion of American folk fiddling with classical chamber music. The second disc contains longer symphonic pieces; these too have been quite widely played. They are attractive but don't have the sharpness of the shorter works. Individual listeners, of course, may reach exactly the opposite conclusion, and the entire program is nicely laid out in order to effectively present the various aspects of O'Connor's work. A good choice for anyone wanting to sample O'Connor or sum up several years' worth of listening.

Volume 1

1. Appalachia Waltz

by Edgar Meyer, Mark O'connor, Yo-yo Ma

Primary Artist: Edgar Meyer
Mark O'connor
Yo-yo Ma; Main Performer
Bass: Edgar Meyer; Performer
Cello: Yo-yo Ma; Performer
Performer: Edgar Meyer
Yo-yo Ma
Mark O'connor; Performer
Violin: Mark O'connor; Performer
Arranger: Edgar Meyer; Composer
Composer: Mark O'connor; Composer
Producer: Mark O'connor
Edgar Meyer; Production

2. Tiger Rag

by Frank Vignola, Mark O'connor, Wynton Marsalis, Jon Burr

Bass: Jon Burr; Performer
Primary Artist: Frank Vignola
Mark O'connor
Wynton Marsalis
Jon Burr; Main Performer
Guitar: Frank Vignola; Performer
Performer: Mark O'connor Hot Swing Trio
Wynton Marsalis
Mark O'connor
Frank Vignola
Jon Burr; Performer
Trumpet: Wynton Marsalis; Performer
Violin: Mark O'connor; Performer
Arranger: Mark O'connor; Composer
Composer: Eddie Edwards
Tony Sbarbaro
Larry Shields
Henry Ragas
Nick Larocca
D. James Larocca
Edwin Edwards
Henry W. Ragas
Anthony Sbararo
Larry Sheilds; Composer
Lyricist: Harry Da Costa; Composer
Producer: Steven Epstein
Mark O'connor; Production

3. Caprice No. 1 in A Major

by Mark O'connor

Primary Artist: Mark O'connor; Main Performer
Performer: Mark O'connor; Performer
Violin: Mark O'connor; Performer
Arranger: Mark O'connor; Composer
Composer: Mark O'connor; Composer
Producer: Mark O'connor; Production

4. Butterfly's Day Out

by Mark O'connor, Yo-yo Ma, Edgar Meyer

Primary Artist: Edgar Meyer
Mark O'connor
Yo-yo Ma; Main Performer
Bass: Edgar Meyer; Performer
Cello: Yo-yo Ma; Performer
Mandolin: Mark O'connor; Performer
Performer: Edgar Meyer
Yo-yo Ma
Mark O'connor; Performer
Arranger: Edgar Meyer; Composer
Composer: Mark O'connor; Composer
Producer: Mark O'connor
Edgar Meyer; Production

5. Caprice for Three

by Mark O'connor, Yo-yo Ma, Edgar Meyer

Primary Artist: Mark O'connor
Yo-yo Ma
Edgar Meyer; Main Performer
Bass: Edgar Meyer; Performer
Cello: Yo-yo Ma; Performer
Performer: Edgar Meyer
Mark O'connor
Yo-yo Ma; Performer
Violin: Mark O'connor; Performer
Composer: Mark O'connor; Composer
Executive Producer: Laura Mitgang; Production
Producer: Steven Epstein; Production

6. Stephane and Django

by Mark O'connor, Frank Vignola, Jon Burr

Bass: Jon Burr; Performer
Primary Artist: Mark O'connor
Frank Vignola
Jon Burr; Main Performer
Guitar: Frank Vignola; Performer
Performer: Frank Vignola
Mark O'connor Hot Swing Trio
Mark O'connor
Jon Burr; Performer
Violin: Mark O'connor; Performer
Composer: Mark O'connor; Composer
Producer: Mark O'connor
Steven Epstein; Production

7. Medley

by Mark O'connor

Primary Artist: Mark O'connor; Main Performer
Performer: Mark O'connor; Performer
Violin: Mark O'connor; Performer
Arranger: Mark O'connor; Composer
Composer: Mark O'connor; Composer
Producer: Mark O'connor; Production

8. College Hornpipe

by Mark O'connor, Yo-yo Ma, Edgar Meyer

Primary Artist: Edgar Meyer
Yo-yo Ma
Mark O'connor; Main Performer
Bass: Edgar Meyer; Performer
Cello: Yo-yo Ma; Performer
Performer: Edgar Meyer
Yo-yo Ma
Mark O'connor; Performer
Violin: Mark O'connor; Performer
Arranger: Mark O'connor
Edgar Meyer; Composer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Producer: Mark O'connor
Edgar Meyer; Production

9. Flailing

by Mark O'connor

Primary Artist: Mark O'connor; Main Performer
Guitar: Mark O'connor; Performer
Performer: Mark O'connor; Performer
Arranger: Mark O'connor; Composer
Composer: Mark O'connor; Composer
Producer: Mark O'connor; Production

10. Brave Wolfe

by Mark O'connor

Primary Artist: Mark O'connor; Main Performer
Performer: Mark O'connor; Performer
Trumpet: Wynton Marsalis; Performer
Violin: Mark O'connor; Performer
Arranger: Mark O'connor; Composer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Executive Producer: Laraine Perri; Production
Producer: Mark O'connor; Production

11. Misty Moonlight Waltz

by Mark O'connor, Yo-yo Ma, Edgar Meyer

Primary Artist: Mark O'connor
Yo-yo Ma
Edgar Meyer; Main Performer
Bass: Edgar Meyer; Performer
Cello: Yo-yo Ma; Performer
Performer: Edgar Meyer
Mark O'connor
Yo-yo Ma; Performer
Violin: Mark O'connor; Performer
Composer: Mark O'connor; Composer
Executive Producer: Laura Mitgang; Production
Producer: Steven Epstein; Production

12. F.C.'s Jig

by Mark O'connor, Yo-yo Ma, Edgar Meyer

Primary Artist: Edgar Meyer
Mark O'connor
Yo-yo Ma; Main Performer
Cello: Yo-yo Ma; Performer
Performer: Edgar Meyer
Yo-yo Ma
Mark O'connor; Performer
Violin: Mark O'connor; Performer
Composer: Mark O'connor; Composer
Producer: Edgar Meyer
Mark O'connor; Production

13. Caprice No. 6 in G Major

by Mark O'connor

Primary Artist: Mark O'connor; Main Performer
Performer: Mark O'connor; Performer
Violin: Mark O'connor; Performer
Arranger: Mark O'connor; Composer
Composer: Mark O'connor; Composer
Producer: Mark O'connor; Production

14. Vistas

by Mark O'connor, Yo-yo Ma, Edgar Meyer

Primary Artist: Mark O'connor
Yo-yo Ma
Edgar Meyer; Main Performer
Bass: Edgar Meyer; Performer
Cello: Yo-yo Ma; Performer
Performer: Edgar Meyer
Mark O'connor
Yo-yo Ma; Performer
Violin: Mark O'connor; Performer
Composer: Mark O'connor; Composer
Executive Producer: Laura Mitgang; Production
Producer: Steven Epstein; Production

15. Amazing Grace

by Mark O'connor

Primary Artist: Mark O'connor; Main Performer
Performer: Mark O'connor; Performer
Violin: Mark O'connor; Performer
Arranger: Mark O'connor; Composer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Producer: Mark O'connor; Production

Volume 2

4. The American Seasons (Seasons of an American Life) for violin and orchestra: Spring

by Mark O'connor

Primary Artist: Mark O'connor; Main Performer
Performer: Mark O'connor
The Metamorphosis Chamber Orchestra; Performer
Violin: Mark O'connor; Performer
Composer: Mark O'connor; Composer
Conductor: Scott Yoo; Conductor
Producer: Steven Epstein; Production

5. The American Seasons (Seasons of an American Life) for violin and orchestra: Summer

by Mark O'connor

Primary Artist: Mark O'connor; Main Performer
Performer: Mark O'connor
The Metamorphosis Chamber Orchestra; Performer
Violin: Mark O'connor; Performer
Composer: Mark O'connor; Composer
Conductor: Scott Yoo; Conductor
Producer: Steven Epstein; Production

6. The American Seasons (Seasons of an American Life) for violin and orchestra: Fall

by Mark O'connor

Primary Artist: Mark O'connor; Main Performer
Performer: Mark O'connor
The Metamorphosis Chamber Orchestra; Performer
Violin: Mark O'connor; Performer
Composer: Mark O'connor; Composer
Conductor: Scott Yoo; Conductor
Producer: Steven Epstein; Production

7. The American Seasons (Seasons of an American Life) for violin and orchestra: Winter

by Mark O'connor

Primary Artist: Mark O'connor; Main Performer
Performer: Mark O'connor
The Metamorphosis Chamber Orchestra; Performer
Violin: Mark O'connor; Performer
Composer: Mark O'connor; Composer
Conductor: Scott Yoo; Conductor
Producer: Steven Epstein; Production

1. Surrender the Sword (for Violin and Strings)

by Mark O'connor

Primary Artist: Mark O'connor; Main Performer
Performer: Mark O'connor
Nashville Symphony Orchestra; Performer
Violin: Mark O'connor; Performer
Orchestra: Nashville Symphony Orchestra; Ensemble
Composer: Mark O'connor; Composer
Conductor: Kenneth Schermerhorn; Conductor
Executive Producer: Laraine Perri; Production
Producer: Mark O'connor; Production

2. I. Call of the Mockingbird from Fanfare for the Volunteer

by Steven Mercurio, Mark O'connor, London Philharmonic Orchestra

Primary Artist: Steven Mercurio
Mark O'connor
London Philharmonic Orchestra (lpo)
London Philharmonic Orchestra; Main Performer
Performer: Steven Mercurio
Mark O'connor
London Philharmonic Orchestra
London Philharmonic Orchestra (lpo); Performer
Violin: Mark O'connor; Performer
Composer: Mark O'connor; Composer
Conductor: Steven Mercurio; Conductor
Producer: Steven Epstein; Production

3. Song of the Liberty Bell (for Violin and Strings) (Edited Version)

by Mark O'connor

Primary Artist: Mark O'connor; Main Performer
Performer: Mark O'connor
Nashville Symphony Orchestra; Performer
Violin: Mark O'connor; Performer
Orchestra: Nashville Symphony Orchestra; Ensemble
Composer: Mark O'connor; Composer
Conductor: Kenneth Schermerhorn; Conductor
Executive Producer: Laraine Perri; Production
Producer: Mark O'connor; Production

8. Appalachia Waltz

by Metamorphosen Chamber Orchestra

Primary Artist: Metamorphosen Chamber Orchestra; Main Performer
Performer: Metamorphosen Chamber Orchestra
The Metamorphosis Chamber Orchestra; Performer
Arranger: Edgar Meyer
Mark O'connor; Composer
Composer: Mark O'connor; Composer
Conductor: Scott Yoo; Conductor
Producer: Steven Epstein; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

2 volumes in total

Tracks

23 tracks available

Type

COMPILATION

Format

Digital Media

Duration

2 hours, 36 minutes and 6 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

3/23 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Classical, Country, Bluegrass, Singer & Songwriter, Contemporary Country, Honky Tonk, New Acoustic, Classical Crossover, Vocal Jazz, Orchestra, Swing, Instrumental Country, Performer, Solo Instrumentalist, Post Bop, Pop-Jazz, Crossover Jazz, Progressive Bluegrass, Jazz, Crossover Classical

Label

Sony Classical

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

Language

No linguistic content

Popularity

Release Date

Apr 2, 2007

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

886970741828

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The Essential Mark O'Connor

Volume 1

Volume 2

Volume 1

1. Appalachia Waltz

2. Tiger Rag

3. Caprice No. 1 in A Major

4. Butterfly's Day Out

5. Caprice for Three

6. Stephane and Django

7. Medley

8. College Hornpipe

9. Flailing

10. Brave Wolfe

11. Misty Moonlight Waltz

12. F.C.'s Jig

13. Caprice No. 6 in G Major

14. Vistas

15. Amazing Grace

Volume 2

4. The American Seasons (Seasons of an American Life) for violin and orchestra: Spring

5. The American Seasons (Seasons of an American Life) for violin and orchestra: Summer

6. The American Seasons (Seasons of an American Life) for violin and orchestra: Fall

7. The American Seasons (Seasons of an American Life) for violin and orchestra: Winter

1. Surrender the Sword (for Violin and Strings)

2. I. Call of the Mockingbird from Fanfare for the Volunteer

3. Song of the Liberty Bell (for Violin and Strings) (Edited Version)

8. Appalachia Waltz

Technical Specifications

The Essential Mark O'Connor

Product information

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Volume 1

Volume 2

Volume 1

1. Appalachia Waltz

2. Tiger Rag

3. Caprice No. 1 in A Major

4. Butterfly's Day Out

5. Caprice for Three

6. Stephane and Django

7. Medley

8. College Hornpipe

9. Flailing

10. Brave Wolfe

11. Misty Moonlight Waltz

12. F.C.'s Jig

13. Caprice No. 6 in G Major

14. Vistas

15. Amazing Grace

Volume 2

4. The American Seasons (Seasons of an American Life) for violin and orchestra: Spring

5. The American Seasons (Seasons of an American Life) for violin and orchestra: Summer

6. The American Seasons (Seasons of an American Life) for violin and orchestra: Fall

7. The American Seasons (Seasons of an American Life) for violin and orchestra: Winter

1. Surrender the Sword (for Violin and Strings)

2. I. Call of the Mockingbird from Fanfare for the Volunteer

3. Song of the Liberty Bell (for Violin and Strings) (Edited Version)

8. Appalachia Waltz

Technical Specifications