Dramatic Classical and Classical Bangers

Antonín Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95, B. 178 "From the New World"

Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95, B. 178 "From the New World": IV. Allegro con fuoco

This carol imagines three separate characters, all anticipating the birth of the Christ child. For each of them, this newborn baby represents a different thing - a Savior for a troubled soul, a shepherd to lead a young little boy, and a King who leads with love. 

Savior, Shepherd, And King

AYRE “... a song-like vocal or instrumental composition."
And with that, The Oxford Dictionary of Music, has easily summed up the
wide selection of music found on David Lanz and Kristin Amarie's latest
masterwork, AYRES.
Herein you will find, intimate vocal and solo piano performances along side
sweeping orchestral arrangements in support of vocals, choir and several
instrumentals centered around the piano and cello.
Award-winnning soprano, Kristin Amarie, and Grammy Nominated pianist,
David Lanz, are beautifully supported by Emmy winning arranger and
composer, Kurt Bestor, conducting The Utah Film Orchestra.
Danish classical guitarist, Lars Hannibal and American Game Of Thrones
cellist, Cameron Stone, are among those who offer their masterful musical
gifts in enhancement of these works.
Bach's classic Air on the G string, is reborn within an engaging Amarie vocal
in this contemporary orchestral rendition. AIR features very special quest,
original Procol Harum organist and composer of A WHITER SHADE OF
PALE, Matthew Fisher.
PADRE NOSTRO (The Lord's Prayer), and GLORIA IN EXCELSIS DEO, two
ancient prayers are performed here in Italian. Of note, the UK's premiere
singing group, Apollo Five, join Kristin Amarie and American tenor, Dallyn Vail
Bayles, and together they elevate GLORIA IN EXCELSIS DEO, in heavenly
fashion. A third prayer from AYRES, the classic, AVE MARIE, is performed in
it’s classic Latin text, supported by Libera's English boy star treble, Luca
Brugnoli. All three hymns retain their original texts, but have been
recomposed by Lanz and Amarie and cast in new musical settings.
AYRES also features newly composed vocal and instrumental music, written
and arranged for piano, cello, classical guitar and orchestra. All are given a
modern Classical Crossover treatment. In particular, DEMAIN DES L'AUBES
(Tomorrow at Dawn). A hauntingly beautiful piece, composed around Victor
Hugo's poem about the tragic death of his daughter, Léopoldine. Sung in
French by Kristin and supported with piano and chamber orchestra.
Over the last decade, Kristin Amarie and David Lanz, have forged a musical
union that is truly inspired. Performing, composing and producing in
collaborative and solo recordings, this musical power couple has amassed an
impressive body of work.
And now with AYRES, their latest collaboration, they are once again hitting
new heights! Here is a rich and beautifully conceived album. An album who's
spirit invites the listener to immerse themselves in a very personal and soul
soothing musical experience.
CREDITS
All music produced by Lanz/Amarie/Bestor except * produced by Lanz/
Amarie
1,2,3,5,7,9
Utah Film Orchestra arranged and conducted by Kurt Bestor
Orchestral Engineer - Michael Greene
Funk Studios, Salt Lake City, Utah
Piano and vocals recorded by Nicolas Ntimas
Lanz Home Studios, Pafos, Cyprus
Mixing Engineer - Don Murray
Los Angels, California
1,2,5,7,9,10
Mixing Engineer - NN Music Production, Nicosia, Cyprus
3,4,6,8,11,12
Mastered by - NN Music Production, Nicosia, Cyprus.

AYRES

BEAUTIFUL ONE

Our Love Is

Below the Surface

Undercurrent  - (feat. Leah Coloff, the Scorchio Quartet & Tonality)

Isochronic Waves - (feat. Frederika Krier, the Scorchio Quartet & Tonality)

Fly Under -  with Martha Wainwright

My Voice, the 8th full-length album by multiple award-winning children's music artist Andy Z, 
is brimming with fervor, fun, and sincerity. It features a well-balanced mix of stand-out
original songs and kids’ classics ranging from lighthearted to heartfelt, playful to deeply thoughtful – a hallmark of Andy's body of work that spans over two decades.

Official Release Date:  August 29, 2025

09 Buzzabee

01 Song For My Baby

16 Lullabye

Jeff Lofton Quartet featuring Murali Coryell
Dr. James Polk, Glenn Schuetz
and Steve Mankenberg perform this Gene McDaniel's classic

Compared To What

Compared To What-Ft Murali Coryell

V013-Antonio Vivaldi – The Four Seasons Concerto No. 2 In G Minor, RV 315, Summer I. Allegro non molto

Sergei Prokofiev - Dance Of The Knights from Romeo and Juliet, Op. 64

La donna e mobile - Giuseppe Verdi -  Rigoletto

La forza del destino

La forza del destino : Ouverture

BEAUTIFUL ONE

Kristin Amarie

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