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Music from a Farther Room | 
| Artists: Astor Piazzolla, Maurice Ravel, Richard Rodgers, Paul Schwartz, Jean Sibelius, Traditional, Craig Macintyre, Tariqh Akoni, Tim Curle, Lang Lang, Lee Musiker, Zachary Provost, Lucia Micarelli, Leigh Nash, Lisbeth Scott
Creators: Lucia Micarelli, Eric Holden, David Bowie, Michel Cusson, David Foster, Jules Massenet, Various Composers
Label: Reprise Records
Category: Music
List Price: $11.98
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Rating:  68 reviews
Sales Rank: 1848
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.7 x 0.5
MPN: 48795
UPC: 093624879527
EAN: 0093624879527
ASIN: B0002GU2NM
Release Date: July 27, 2004
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Tracks:
| • | Samarkand | | • | Oblivion | | • | Meditation from "Thais" - Lang Lang, Lucia Micarelli | | • | Portrait | | • | To Love You More | | • | Reflexio (From Cavalia) | | • | Aurora | | • | Lady Grinning Soul | | • | Ravel String Quartet in F Major: Assez Vif - Tres Rythme | | • | She Is Like the Swallow - Lucia Micarelli, Leigh Nash | | • | My Funny Valentine | | • | Nocturne/Bohemian Rhapsody [*] |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
Josh Groban fans who caught the singer's 2004 Closer tour would no doubt take note of Lucia Micarelli, who was the violinist and concertmaster for Groban. Like her boss, who also is executive producer of Music From A Farther Room, Micarelli is a young, attractive, and talented player who has the classical training, but who is also enchanted with pop music. Also like her boss, her strain of classical crossover works thanks to tasteful accompaniment, in this case from arranger/composer Paul Schwartz. The smartly chosen program of material comes from such varied catalogs as David Bowie and Rogers and Hart. Micarelli's playing is emotional without being overreaching, assertive when called upon, and nuanced. When she does go over-the-top pop on Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody," it's brief but fun; when she navigates Piazzolla's "Oblivion" she draws upon the song's passion more than its technical requisites. This is a debut with likeable pizzazz, coming in a genre not often enough known for it. -- Tad Hendrickson
Album Description
For anyone who has attended Josh Groban's phenomenal live show, you will have undoubtedly had the pleasure of seeing and hearing his lead violinist, Lucia Micarelli. Lucia came to Josh's tour after appearing with the Trans- Siberian Orchestra playing arenas across the U.S. in 2003. With the close of the second leg of Josh's tour, Lucia is recording her debut album in New York and London with producer Paul Schwartz. Musical selections will range from the works of composers Ravel and Ennio Morricone to David Bowie.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 68
 Loosh October 12, 2009
Mr. William H. Green (Gainesville Fl)
I dearly love this album. There were places that nearly brought tears to my eyes. Lucia said in an interview, "I play violin!" and that is a complete understatement. She is the instrument when she plays. I love it and her.
Best contempory violin recordings ever. Lucia is a master! September 2, 2009
RD (Texas United States)
Best contemporary violin recordings ever. Lucia Micarelli is a master! I first heard of her from a Chris Botti concert as she is touring with him. Her playing made me go look for this CD. Some may know how to play violin, but she knows how to express music through violin. I highly recomend this CD.
 not standard classical pieces May 12, 2009
billy bob
If you are looking for standard classical violin you will be disappointed. If not it is not a bad bunch of pieces.
Lucia's music May 4, 2009
Shanara A. Schmidt (Washington State)
This young lady is amazingly talented. And her choice of songs is superb. This is a great CD to relax to, meditate to and/or just for a calming effect when times are hectic.
 Lori April 27, 2009
Lori (Maryland)
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
If you are looking for great classical style violin playing, try Gilles Apap or Regina Carter's Paganini: After a Dream. Needless to say, Joshua Bell has some fine approachable cds also. This cd was not worth the price. Micarelli is technically okay, but this cd is boring and her playing is nothing special.
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