Producer's Choice III - Classical, Jazz and Film Music

Producer’s Choice III is a music compilation for listeners who enjoy discovering different performers and pieces in one release. Its track list moves among orchestral music, piano, a jazz trio, songs and a film theme. Choose it for the pieces that appeal to you, rather than for the discography of a single artist.

Tracks and performers

The track list gives you a way to assess the repertoire before choosing the compilation. Familiar classical compositions sit alongside recordings by a range of ensembles and soloists:

Eiji Oue and the Minnesota Orchestra – Aaron Copland, “Fanfare for the Common Man”.
Children Summit 1997 – “Peace in the Heart”.
Minoru Nojima – Franz Liszt, “La Campanella”.
Orchid Ensemble – “Maqam: Prelude and Dance”.
Tsuyoshi Yamamoto Trio – “Stardust”.
Frühbeck de Burgos and the New Philharmonia – Isaac Albéniz, “Suite Española: Asturias”.
James Newton Howard & Friends – “Caesar”.
Michael Gold – “Sway”.
Teresa Teng – “The Moon Represents My Heart”.
Kurt Bestor – “Il Est Né Le Divin Enfant”.
John Kaizan Neptune – “Bamboo”.
Yim Hok-Man – “A Lion that has just Woken”.
Harold Faberman – “Red River Valley”.
Soundtrack selection – “Lost World Theme”.

Choosing by repertoire

This varied programme suits a listening session that moves from orchestra and piano to a trio, a song or a soundtrack theme. You can also choose individual pieces according to what you feel like hearing. If you are looking for one particular style, read the whole list before ordering and consider how many of the selections you would want to play. That gives you a better sense of whether the compilation as a whole fits your listening interests.

Before you listen

Preparation depends on the release format, which is not stated in the information provided here. Before buying, check what physical medium or method of access is being offered and compare it with your playback equipment. A track list alone cannot tell you whether you will need a particular player or whether another device you already own will be suitable. If you plan to listen in more than one place, check compatibility with each system separately. It is also sensible to confirm the edition details if a particular version matters to you: this description does not specify a release year or catalogue number.

Playback controls

When you start playback, select the input on your amplifier or sound system that is connected to your source. Begin at a low volume and raise it to a comfortable listening level, adjusting it between tracks if needed. If you use tone controls or audio effects, start with neutral settings and then change them to suit your taste and room. If your system includes a subwoofer, adjust its level while listening from your usual seat. These are steps for setting up your own system; the controls available to you will depend on the equipment you have.

Placement in the room

Where you place the playback source depends on how you choose to listen to this compilation. Keep a player or other source where its controls are easy to reach and its cables can be connected safely. Choose a listening position where you can hear both stereo speakers clearly. If you sit much closer to one speaker, try changing your seat before adjusting the balance control. Room surfaces and speaker positions can affect what you hear, so judge the sound from the place where you will actually listen. The track list does not require any particular arrangement of equipment.

Choosing a connection

Choose a connection according to the outputs on your playback source and the inputs on your amplifier or speakers. If both devices have a compatible digital connection, you can use it. An analogue output and matching input allow an analogue connection. Select the input you have connected, and check before buying whether an additional cable is needed. Consider wireless playback only if your equipment and chosen playback method support it. Because this description does not state the compilation’s format or any included connections, it cannot establish a specific connection for your system.

In a stereo or home cinema system

With a stereo system, you can play the compilation as a programme of different performers or select individual pieces to suit your mood. In a home cinema system, choose the source input and a listening mode you enjoy for music. If you want conventional two-speaker playback, check whether your equipment offers that mode. For a system used in several rooms, first make sure the selected source is available on every device where you want to listen, then set the volume in each room separately. The supplied track list does not confirm a separate surround-sound release or a multi-device playback feature.

Using the track list

To assess the compilation before buying, pick out a few pieces you know you would like to hear on your system. Then look over the remaining titles. This helps you decide whether the range appeals to you as a complete collection, rather than judging it by one familiar recording. As you listen, you can compare the performers at a similarly comfortable volume and find the pieces you want to return to. The list helps you choose the repertoire, but it does not reveal the recording format or the characteristics of a particular edition.

Technical specifications

Release type	Music compilation
Number of listed tracks	14
Repertoire	Orchestral, piano, trio, vocal and soundtrack pieces

FAQ

Is this an album by one artist?

No. The list includes recordings by different soloists, ensembles and orchestras. Choose it if you would like to hear several performers in one compilation.

Does the compilation contain only classical music?

No. Alongside works by Copland, Liszt and Albéniz, the list includes trio, vocal and soundtrack recordings. Review the full track list before choosing it.

Which track should I choose if I am interested in piano?

Minoru Nojima performs Liszt’s “La Campanella”. The list also includes “Stardust” by the Tsuyoshi Yamamoto Trio if you are interested in music played by a trio.