Mozart: The Great Symphonies

1. Symphony No. 40 in G minor, K. 550 1. Molto allegro
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Salzburg Mozart Orchestra Conducted by Hans Graf

2. Symphony No. 35 in D major ("Haffner"), K. 385 2. Andante
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Salzburg Mozart Orchestra Conducted by Hans Graf

3. Symphony No. 33 in B flat major, K. 319 3. Menuetto
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Salzburg Mozart Orchestra Conducted by Hans Graf

4. Symphony No. 39 in E flat major, K. 543 4. Finale. Allegro
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Hungarian State Symphony Orchestra Conducted by Janos Ferencsik

5. Symphony No. 36 in C major ("Linz"), K. 425 2. Poco adagio
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Salzburg Mozart Orchestra Conducted by Hans Graf

6. Symphony No. 41 in C major ("Jupiter"), K. 551 1. Allegro vivace
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra Conducted by Laurence Gordon Siegel

7. Symphony No. 24 in B flat major, K. 182 2.Andantino grazioso
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Salzburg Mozart Orchestra Conducted by Hans Graf

8. Symphony No. 31 in D major ("Paris"), K. 297 (K. 300a) 1. Allegro
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Salzburg Mozart Orchestra Conducted by Hans Graf

9. Symphony No. 29 in A major, K. 201 (K. 186a) 3.Menuetto
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Salzburg Mozart Orchestra Conducted by Hans Graf

10. Symphony No. 38 in D major ("Prague"), K. 504 3. Finale. Presto
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Salzburg Mozart Orchestra Conducted by Hans Graf

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Average customer rating: Waste of money Great Music Compilation If you like classical music don't buy this CD. A must for anyone wanting the staples of classical music A great compilation

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Tracks:

1. Adagio In G Minor
2. Jesu, Joy OF Man's Desiring
3. Moonlight Sonata - Adagio sostenuto
4. March Of The Toreadors (Carmen)
5. Celebrated Minuet
6. Polovtsian Dance No. 1 (Prince Igor)
7. Cradle Song
8. 'Minute' Waltz
9. Suite Bergamasque: Clair de Lune
10. Largo
11. Pomp And Circumstance March No. 1
12. Rhapsody In Blue - Andante And Finale
13. Peer Gynt Suite: Morning
14. Messiah: Hallelujah Chorus
15. Liebestraum
16. Cavalleria Rusticana: Intermezzo
17. A Midsummer Night's Dream: Wedding March
18. 'Masterpiece Theater' Theme: Rondau (First Symphonic Suite)
19. The Great Gate Of Kiev

Tracks:

1. Eine klein Nachtmusik - Allegro: Eine kleine Nachtmusik - Allegro
2. Orpheus In The Underworld: Cancan
3. Carmina Burana - O Fortuna
4. Canon In D
5. Lietenant Kije Suite - Troika
6. Turandot: Nessun dorma
7. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini - 18th Variation: Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini- 18th Variation
8. Bolero - Conclusion
9. The Tale Of Czar Sultan: Flight Of The Bumblebee
10. William Tell Overture - Finale
11. Carnival Of The Animals: The Swan
12. Gymnopedie No. 3
13. Ave Maria
14. Blue Danube Waltz
15. Thus Spake Zarathustra - Sunrise
16. Firebird Suite - Finale
17. 1812 Overture - Finale: 1812 Overtune - Finale
18. Fantasia On 'Greensleeves'
19. Anvil Chorus (II Trovatore)
20. The Four Seasons - Largo From 'Winter'
21. Die Walkure: Ride Of The Valkyries

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For those who want the most remembered passages of classical music's best-loved works, here's a package for you. On this bargain priced double-CD, you'll find music from 40 different classical composers; for the most part, the recordings excerpted here are some of the very best. Of course, you only get one Bach sampling (Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring, played by the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra) and one Mozart (A Little Night Music conducted by Herbert von Karajan), but this is still a nice collection--perhaps the starting point for a budding collection of classical music. This set's downfall? Unfortunately, though the liner notes discuss the evolution of classical music chronologically, the tracks are programmed in alphabetical order by composer's last name. This makes for some startling transitions! Emil Gilels's reflective performance of the Adagio from Beethoven's "Moonlight" sonata is followed by the crashing cymbals and bombast of Carmen's "March of the Toreadors," a recipe for a heart attack if there ever was one. Still, there's something here for everyone and the liner notes even explain what movies this music can be found in. A nice touch. --Jason Verlinde

Customer Reviews:

Waste of money.......2006-01-12

Watch out for the volume leveling mentioned in another review. Surely the compliers could have come up with a better sort order than by composer. The change in tempo/volume between pieces makes it impossible to enjoy. My two CD's ended up in the trash.

Ken

Great Music Compilation.......2005-08-15

This is a great CD full of many songs that you will recognize and enjoy. If you are someone who likes classical music but doesn't necessarily know which songs or which composers you like, then this CD is for you. You will likely recognize many of the songs as the classical songs you would have picked out to be your favorites.

If you like classical music don't buy this CD........2005-03-11

Most of the tracks were chopped down to 3-4 minutes so some of the best parts of the compositions are missing. I don't know what I was thinking trying to buy 40 classical songs on two CD's. If you really want to enjoy the music you would do better to purchase a CD with fewer, but better quality tracks.

A must for anyone wanting the staples of classical music.......2005-02-23

In my years of experience teaching Fine Arts to high school students, I know that the majority, if not all, of the music included on this album is commonly used in collge music appreciation courses. This is an excellent sample of truly all the "greatest hits" of classical music. My students enjoy listening to the music and have later told me when take their required music apreciation courses in college that they "already know it all" because of this CD! The recordings are clear, the selections are passionate, and the listener will gain a familiarity with all of the most commonly heard classical music used in tv commercials, movies, etc.
I recommend this album, along with the boxed set, "Age of the Classics" for anyone who is interested in becoming familiar with the most famous staples of classical music.

A great compilation.......2005-02-09

This cd somes up some of the greatest pieces of instrumental (and is some cases choral) music ever written. It is a great starter for a beginning classical music lover or a quick and easy all-in-one for those of us who study classical music for a living. I highly recommend this cd to anyone who wants to love or already does love classical music.

Average customer rating: Read Ryzard's comments carefully

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Tracks:

1. (1-4) Symphony No.25 In G Minor, K.173
2. (5-8) Symphony No.28 In C Major,K 200
3. (9-12) Symphony No.29 In A Major, K. 201
4. (1-4) Symphony No.35 In D Major, K.385 "Haffner"
5. (5-8) Symphony No.36 In C Major, K.425 "Linz"
6. (9) Le Nozze Di Figaro - Ouverture, K.492
7. (10) Cosi Fan Tutte - Ouverture, K.588
8. (11) Die Zauberflote - Ouverture, K.620
9. (1-3) Symphony No.38 In D Major,K.504
10. (4-7) Symphony No.39 In E- Flat Major, K.543
11. (8-11) Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K.525
12. (1-4) Symphony No.40 In G Minor, K.550
13. (5-8) Symphony No.41 In C Major,K.551 "Jupiter"
14. (8) Maurerische Trauermusik, K.477

Album Details

4 CD Box set. Columbia Legends Series.

Customer Reviews:

Read Ryzard's comments carefully.......2006-04-16

He informs you that this set is not the legenday recordings of the last 6 syms made with the Columbia on Sony (on vinyl it was the Columbia label, now bought by Sony).
With with recent news last night that M Jackson may be selling his Sony recording holdings, worth $1billion, we may soon see the Walter/Columbia recordings released eventually.
Its the Columbia SO set you want to own.
I got my cd set from a used dealer in england 3 yrs ago, its on Sony/germany, release 1989.
See my comments on the Bohm/Berlin complete.




I'm back with another comment.
I have just completed a compare between Bohm and Walter/Columbia.
I have to give the nod to the Bohm, ....but then there are times I give the nod to Walter/Columbia...hummm, as with all Mozart, he is Hermes par excellent, and that mercurial quality is reflected in mere mortal attempts at capturing atht genius from another realm.

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Tracks:

1. Fanfare (Masterpiece Theater Theme)
2. Orchestral Suite No.3 in D Major, BWV 1068: Air For The G String
3. Canon In D Major
4. The Spring In E Major, Op.8, No.1: Allegro
5. The Spring In E Major, Op.8, No.1: Largo e pianissimo sempre
6. The Spring In E Major, Op.8, No.1: Allegro: Rustic Dance
7. Water Music Suite: Allegro
8. Water Music Suite: Air
9. Water Music Suite: Bouree - Handel_
10. Water Music Suite: Hornpipe - Handel_
11. Water Music Suite: Andante expressivo - Handel_
12. Water Music Suite: Hornpipe - Handel_
13. Brandenburg Concerto No.2 In F Major, BWV1047: (Allegro) - Bach
14. Brandenburg Concerto No.2 In F Major, BWV1047: Andante - Bach
15. Brandenburg Concerto No.2 In F Major, BWV1047: Allegro assai - Bach
16. Table Music Overture - Telemann
17. Toccata And Fugue In D Minor, BWV565 - Bach

Tracks:

1. Symphony No.5 In C Minor, Op.67: Allegro Con Brio
2. Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K.525: Allegro
3. Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K.525: Romanze: Andante
4. Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K.525: Menuetto: Allegretto
5. Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K.525: Rondo: Allegro
6. Symphony No.94 In G Major, Surprise: Adagio: Vivace Assai
7. Symphony No.94 In G Major, Surprise: Andante
8. Symphony No.94 In G Major, Surprise: Menuet: Allegro Molto
9. Symphony No.94 In G Major, Surprise: Finale: Allegro Di Molto
10. Symphony no.5 In B-Flat Major: Allegro Vivace - Schubert
11. Piano Concerto No.21 In C Major, K.467: Andante - Mozart
12. Beethoven: Allegro Ma Non Troppo - Beethoven

Tracks:

1. Light Cavalry Overture
2. Symphony No.5 in E minor, Op.64: Valse: Allegro moderato
3. William Tell: Overture
4. Bolero
5. Die Fledermaus (The Bat): Overture
6. A Midsummer Night's Dream Suite: Overture
7. A Midsummer Night's Dream Suite: Scherzo
8. A Midsummer Night's Dream Suite: Nocturne
9. A Midsummer Night's Dream Suite: Wedding March - Mendelssohn
10. A Midsummer Night's Dream Suite: Puck's Dance - Mendelssohn

Tracks:

1. The Valkyrie: Ride Of The Valkyries
2. Peer Gynt Suite No.1, Op.46: Dawn
3. Peer Gynt Suite No.1, Op.46: Death Of Ase
4. Peer Gynt Suite No.1, Op.46: Anitra's Dance
5. Peer Gynt Suite No.1, Op.46: In The Hall Of The Moutain King
6. Les Preludes
7. Orpheus In The Underworld: Overture
8. My Country: The Moldau
9. The Afternoon Of A Faun: Prelude
10. Carmen: The Toreadors
11. Carmen: Habanera
12. Carmen: March Of The Smugglers

Average customer rating: Actually 4 1/2 stars

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Tracks:

1. Adagio-Presto - Adam Fischer
2. Andante - Adam Fischer
3. Menuet & Trio, Allegretto - Adam Fischer
4. Finale, Presto - Adam Fischer
5. Largo-Allegro Vivace - Adam Fischer
6. Adagio - Adam Fischer
7. Menuetto & Trio, Allegro - Adam Fischer
8. Finale, Presto - Adam Fischer

Tracks:

1. Adagio-Allegro Con Spirito - Adam Fischer
2. Andante Piu Tosto Allegretto - Adam Fischer
3. Menuet & Trio - Adam Fischer
4. Finale, Allegro Con Spirito - Adam Fischer
5. Adagio-Allegro - Adam Fischer
6. Andante - Adam Fischer
7. Menuetto & Trio, Allegro - Adam Fischer
8. Finale, Spiritoso - Adam Fischer

Tracks:

1. Molto Allegro - Jaap Ter Linden
2. Andantino Con Moto - Jaap Ter Linden
3. Menuetto & Trio - Jaap Ter Linden
4. Presto - Jaap Ter Linden
5. Allegro Assai - Jaap Ter Linden
6. Andante - Jaap Ter Linden
7. Allegro - Jaap Ter Linden
8. Adagio-Allegro Con Spirito - Jaap Ter Linden
9. Andante - Jaap Ter Linden
10. Menuetto - Jaap Ter Linden
11. Presto - Jaap Ter Linden

Tracks:

1. Adagio-Allegro - Jaap Ter Linden
2. Andante - Jaap Ter Linden
3. Presto - Jaap Ter Linden
4. Adagio-Allegro - Jaap Ter Linden
5. Andante Con Moto - Jaap Ter Linden
6. Menuetto - Jaap Ter Linden
7. Allegro - Jaap Ter Linden

Tracks:

1. Molto Allegro - Jaap Ter Linden
2. Andante - Jaap Ter Linden
3. Menuetto - Jaap Ter Linden
4. Allegro Assai - Jaap Ter Linden
5. Allegro Vivace - Jaap Ter Linden
6. Andante Cantabile - Jaap Ter Linden
7. Menuetto - Jaap Ter Linden
8. Molto Allegro - Jaap Ter Linden

Tracks:

1. Adagio Molto-Allegro Con Brio - Staatskapelle Dresden
2. Andante Cantabile Con Moto - Staatskapelle Dresden
3. Menuetto, Allegro Molto E Vivace - Staatskapelle Dresden
4. Finale. Adagio-Allegro Molto E Vivace - Staatskapelle Dresden
5. Allegro Con Brio - Staatskapelle Dresden
6. Marcia Funebre-Adagio Assai - Staatskapelle Dresden
7. Scherzo, Allegro Vivace - Staatskapelle Dresden
8. Finale, Allegro Molto - Staatskapelle Dresden

Tracks:

1. Adagio Molto-Allegro Con Brio - Staatskapelle Dresden
2. Larghetto - Staatskapelle Dresden
3. Scherzo, Allegro - Staatskapelle Dresden
4. Allegro Molto - Staatskapelle Dresden
5. Adagio-Allegro Vivace - Staatskapelle Dresden
6. Adagio - Staatskapelle Dresden
7. Allegro Vivace - Staatskapelle Dresden
8. Allegro Ma Non Troppo - Staatskapelle Dresden

Tracks:

1. Allegro Con Brio - Staatskapelle Dresden
2. Andante Con Moto - Staatskapelle Dresden
3. Allegro - Staatskapelle Dresden
4. Allegro-Presto - Staatskapelle Dresden
5. Erwachen Heiterer Empfindungen Dei Der Ankunft Auf Dem Lande-Allegro Ma Non Troppo - Staatskapelle Dresden
6. Szene Am Bach-Andante Molto Mosso - Staatskapelle Dresden
7. Lustiges Zusammensein Der Landleute-Allegro - Staatskapelle Dresden
8. Gewitter, Sturm-Allegro - Staatskapelle Dresden
9. Hirtengesang-Frohe Und Dankbare Gefuhle Nach Dem Sturm-Allegretto - Staatskapelle Dresden

Tracks:

1. Poco Sostenuto-Vivace - Staatskapelle Dresden
2. Allegretto - Staatskapelle Dresden
3. Presto - Staatskapelle Dresden
4. Allegro Con Brio - Staatskapelle Dresden
5. Allegro Vivace E Con Brio - Staatskapelle Dresden
6. Allegretto Scherzando - Staatskapelle Dresden
7. Tempo Di Menuetto - Staatskapelle Dresden
8. Allegro Vivace - Staatskapelle Dresden

Tracks:

1. Allegro Ma Non Troppo, Un Poco Maestoso - Staatskapelle Dresden
2. Molto Vivace - Staatskapelle Dresden
3. Adagio Molto E Cantabile - Staatskapelle Dresden
4. Presto - Staatskapelle Dresden

Tracks:

1. Allegro Moderato - Roy Goodman
2. Andante Con Moto - Roy Goodman
3. Allegro - Roy Goodman
4. Andante Con Moto - Roy Goodman
5. Menuetto & Trio: Allegro Molto - Roy Goodman
6. Allegro Vivace - Roy Goodman
7. Adagio Maestoso-Allegro Con Brio - Roy Goodman
8. Allegretto - Roy Goodman
9. Menuetto & Trio: Vivace - Roy Goodman
10. Presto Vivace - Roy Goodman

Tracks:

1. Andante-Allegro Ma Non Troppo-Piu Moto - Roy Goodman
2. Andante Con Moto - Roy Goodman
3. Scherzo: Allegro Vivace - Roy Goodman
4. Allegro Vivace - Roy Goodman

Tracks:

1. Allegro Di Molto - Frans Bruggen
2. Andante - Frans Bruggen
3. Menuetto - Frans Bruggen
4. Allegro Con Fuoco - Frans Bruggen
5. Allegro Vivace - Frans Bruggen
6. Andante Con Moto - Frans Bruggen
7. Con Moto Moderato - Frans Bruggen
8. Saltarello, Presto - Frans Bruggen

Tracks:

1. Sinfonia: Maestoso-Allegro - Edo De Waart
2. Allegretto Un Poco Agitato - Edo De Waart
3. Adagio Religioso - Edo De Waart
4. Alles Was Odem Hat, Lobe Den Harrn - Edo De Waart
5. Saget Es, Die Ihr Erlost Seid. Er Zahlet Unsre Tranen - Edo De Waart
6. Sagt Es, Die Ihr Erloset Seid - Edo De Waart
7. Ich Harrete Des Herrn - Edo De Waart
8. Stricke Des Todes Hatten Uns Umfangen - Edo De Waart
9. Die Nacht Ist Vergangen - Edo De Waart
10. Nun Danket Alle Gott - Edo De Waart
11. Drum Sing Ich Mit Meinem Liede - Edo De Waart
12. Ihr Volker! Bringet Her Dem Herrn - Edo De Waart

Tracks:

1. Andante Com Moto-Allegro Un Poco Agitato - Radio Kamerorkest
2. Vivace Non Troppo - Radio Kamerorkest
3. Adagio - Radio Kamerorkest
4. Allegro Vivacissimo - Radio Kamerorkest
5. Andante-Allegro Con Fuoco - Jos Van Immerseel
6. Allegro Vivace - Jos Van Immerseel
7. Andante-Choral: Eine Feste Burg Ist Unser Gott! - Jos Van Immerseel

Tracks:

1. Andante Un Poco Maestoso-Allegro Molto Vivace - Sir Neville Marriner
2. Larghetto - Sir Neville Marriner
3. Scherzo (Molto Vivace) - Sir Neville Marriner
4. Allegro Animato E Grazioso - Sir Neville Marriner
5. Lebhaft - Sir Neville Marriner
6. Scherzo (Sehr Massig) - Sir Neville Marriner
7. Nicht Schnell - Sir Neville Marriner
8. Feierlich - Sir Neville Marriner
9. Lebhaft - Sir Neville Marriner

Tracks:

1. Allegro Con Brio - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
2. Adagio - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
3. Allegretto Grazioso - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
4. Allegro Ma Non Troppo - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
5. Moderato - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
6. Tempo Di Valse - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
7. Scherzo - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
8. Larghetto - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
9. Allegro Vivace - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Tracks:

1. Adagio-Allegro Molto - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
2. Largo - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
3. Scherzo, Molto Vivace - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
4. Allegro Con Fuoco - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
5. Carnival Overture Op.92 - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
6. Schrzo Capriccioso Op.66 - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Tracks:

1. Un Poco Sostenuto-Allegro-Meno Allegro - Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra
2. Andante Sostenuto - Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra
3. Un Poco Allegretto E Grazioso - Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra
4. Adagio-Piu Andante-Allegro Non Troppo Ma Con Brio-Piu Allegro - Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra

Tracks:

1. Allegro Non Troppo - Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra
2. Adagio Non Troppo - Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra
3. Allegretto Grazioso - Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra
4. Allegro Con Spirito - Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra

Tracks:

1. Allegro Con Brio-Un Poco Sostenuto-Tempo I - Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra
2. Andante - Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra
3. Poco Allegretto - Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra
4. Allegro-Un Pono Sostenuto - Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra
5. Allegro Non Troppo - Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra
6. Andante Moderato - Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra
7. Allegro Giocoso - Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra
8. Allegro Energico E Passionato-Piu Allegro - Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra

Tracks:

1. Allegro Moderato (Totenfeier) - Hans Vonk
2. Andante Moderato - Hans Vonk
3. In Ruhig Fliessender Bewegung - Hans Vonk
4. Urlicht: Sehr Feierlich, Aber Schlicht - Hans Vonk
5. Finale: In Tempo Des Scherzos - Hans Vonk

Tracks:

1. Bedachtig, Nicht Eilen - Hartmut Haenchen
2. In Gemachlicher Bewegung, Ohne Hast - Hartmut Haenchen
3. Ruhevoll - Hartmut Haenchen
4. Sehr Behaglich: 'Wir Geniessen Die Himmlische Freuden' - Hartmut Haenchen
5. Blumine, Symphonic Movement - Hartmut Haenchen

Tracks:

1. Trauermarsch, In Gemessenem Schritt, Streng, Wie Ein Kondukt - Gewandhausorchester Leipzig
2. Sturmisch Bewegt, Mit Grosster Vehemenz - Gewandhausorchester Leipzig
3. Scherzo, Kraftig, Nicht Zu Schnell - Gewandhausorchester Leipzig
4. Adagietto, Sehr Langsam - Gewandhausorchester Leipzig
5. Rondo, Finale - Gewandhausorchester Leipzig

Tracks:

1. Andante Comodo - Gewandhausorchester Leipzig
2. Im Tempo Eines Gemachlichen Landlers, Etwas Tappisch Und Sehr Derb - Gewandhausorchester Leipzig
3. Rondo, Burleske, Allegro Assai, Sehr Trotzig - Gewandhausorchester Leipzig
4. Adagio - Gewandhausorchester Leipzig

Album Description

This set of 25 CD's offers superb quality symphonic music equally superbly executed by outstanding orchestras such as the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Gewandhausorchester, Staatskapelle Dresden and the Hanover Bank.

The Symphony is a Classical invention which developed into the most important genre in "serious" music.

This set offer important samples of Haydn, who was more or less the founder of the symphony, to Mahler. Performed by both main stream orchestras and ensembles playing on period instruments.

Customer Reviews:

Actually 4 1/2 stars.......2007-05-09

If you are looking for a collection of wonderful classical symphonies, this is the box set you want. I have not stopped listening to it since I bought it several weeks ago.

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Orchestral Excerpts for Trombone Manufacturer: Summit(Classical) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ballets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music General | Bartók, Béla | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Berlioz | Berlioz, Hector | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Brahms | Brahms, Johannes | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Bruckner | Bruckner, Anton | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Hindemith | Hindemith, Paul | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mahler | Mahler, Gustav | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Ravel, Maurice | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rossini | Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Saint-Saëns, Camille | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Schubert | Schubert, Franz | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Robert Schumann | Schumann, Robert | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Strauss | Strauss, Richard | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Stravinsky | Stravinsky, Igor | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Tchaikovsky | Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wagner | Wagner, Richard | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Romantic | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Overtures | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Tone Poems | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Requiems | Forms & Genres | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Ballets & Dances | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Variations | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Requiems | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Sauer: Orchestral Excerpts for Trombone Vol. 2 Orchestral Excerpts for Bass Trombone, Tenore Tuba, Bass Trumpet Orchestral Excerpts For Trumpet Orchestral Excerpts For Horn Orchestral Excerpts for Tuba ASIN: B0000038JF Release Date: 1994-05-31

Tracks:

1. Requiem
2. Hungarian March/Sym Fantastique
3. Con
4. Sym No.9
5. Prld Act III, Lohengrin/Ride Of The Valkyries/Tannhauser Ov
6. Bolero
7. Sym No.3
8. Sym No.3
9. Sym No.1 & 2
10. Sym No.5
11. William Tell/La Gazza Ladra
12. Sym No.3
13. Sym No.6
14. Firebird Ste/Petrouchka
15. Russian Easter/Scheherazade
16. Till Eulenspiegel/Ein Heldenleben/Sprach Zarathustra
17. Sym No.4 & 7
18. Mathis Der Maler/Symphonic Metamorphosis

Average customer rating: Classical and Romantic symphonies A fair portrait of the Maestro in familiar territory Why did it take so long?

Arturo Toscanini: Great Symphonies, Vol. 6 Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cherubini, Luigi | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Dvorák, Antonín | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Franz Joseph Haydn | Haydn, Franz Joseph | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Robert Schumann | Schumann, Robert | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Romantic | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Toscanini, Arturo | ( T ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Classical Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Schubert: Symphonies Nos. 5, 8, 9; Mendelssohn: Symphonies Nos. 4 & 5 Arturo Toscanini & NBC Symphony Orchestra Vol. 7 Arturo Toscanini: NBC Symphony Orchestra- Vol.XI Brahms: The Four Symphonies Arturo Toscanini: The Complete Philadelphia Orchestra Recordings 1941-42 ASIN: B00000JPCG Release Date: 1999-08-10

Tracks:

1. Symphony No.40 In G Minor, K.550: Allegro Molto
2. Symphony No.40 In G Minor, K.550: Andante
3. Symphony No.40 In G Minor, K.550: Menuetto: Allegretto - Trio
4. Symphony No.40 In G Minor, K.550: Finale: Allegro Assai
5. Symphony No.94 In G Major: Surprise: Adagio - Vivace Assai
6. Symphony No.94 In G Major: Surprise: Andante
7. Symphony No.94 In G Major: Surprise: Menuetto: Allegro Molto - Trio
8. Symphony No.94 In G Major: Surprise: Finale: Allegro Di Molto
9. Symphony In D Major: Largo - Allegro
10. Symphony In D Major: Larghetto Cantabile
11. Symphony In D Major: Menuetto: Allegro Non Tanto
12. Symphony In D Major: Allegro Assai

Tracks:

1. Symphony No.3 In E-Flat Major, Op.97: Rheinische: Lebhaft
2. Symphony No.3 In E-Flat Major, Op.97: Rheinische: Scherzo: Sehr Massig
3. Symphony No.3 In E-Flat Major, Op.97: Rheinische: Nicht Schnell
4. Symphony No.3 In E-Flat Major, Op.97: Rheinische: Feierlich
5. Symphony No.3 In E-Flat Major, Op.97: Rheinische: Lebhaft
6. Symphony No.9 In E Minor, Op.95: From The New World: Adagio - Allegro Molto
7. Symphony No.9 In E Minor, Op.95: From The New World: Largo
8. Symphony No.9 In E Minor, Op.95: From The New World: Scherzo: Molto Vivace
9. Symphony No.9 In E Minor, Op.95: From The New World: Allegro Con Fuoco

Customer Reviews:

Classical and Romantic symphonies.......2006-01-24

There's no question that the bulk of Arturo Toscanini's repertoire came from the Classical and Romantic eras. Here is a compilation of several outstanding symphonies that Toscanini conducted during his long career, taken from remarkable RCA Victor recordings of the NBC Symphony Orchestra.

The haunting, sometimes tragic side of Mozart's elusive 40th symphony did not escape Toscanini. It was easy to dismiss much of Mozart's work as "lightweight" or even frivolous, in the light of the major steps taken by composers in the nineteenth century. Perhaps music-lovers were spoiled by the greater drama, power, and innovation of Beethoven. Yet Toscanini recognized that there ARE numerous times in Mozart's music where this brilliant genius wrote profoundly dramatic and serious tunes. The 40th symphony, in particular, is filled with hints that the composer recognized that not everything was wonderful; anyone who has seen the movie "Amadeus" or read the true accounts of the composer's life will recognize that life was a great struggle for Mozart, despite his fame and successes and it wasn't just because Mozart couldn't manage his money. Nevertheless, this performance of the familiar Mozart symphony, one of the last three he composed (during the summer of 1788), is absolutely inspired and exciting.

Toscanini recognized the true genius in Mozart and saw that Haydn was more human and possibly more approachable. Haydn was also closer to Beethoven, certainly through their teacher-student relationship and Beethoven's own continued devotion to Haydn, as demonstrated at the performance of the oratorio "The Creation," near the end of Haydn's life, when Beethoven bowed and kissed Haydn's hand! The so-called "surprise" symphony, one of 12 written for performances in London in the 1790's, is given its full due in this performance. This is Haydn at his best and Toscanini's interpretation is among the best, even if some may complain it is not up to the standards of today's "original instruments" performances.

Luigi Cherubini's "Symphony in D" is rarely performed or recorded anymore. It's really unfortunate that such an enjoyable work is neglected. Certainly Toscanini's recording brings out the best in this dramatic work that so points toward the development of Romanticism. It is much in the spirit of Schubert and Beethoven, one of the rare Italian symphonies that really makes one wish Cherubini or one of the other Italian composers better known for operas had written more purely orchestral works. One can also enjoy Toscanini's performances of the overtures to some of the Cherubini operas, particularly "Medea"; these are also quite good and available elsewhere.

Robert Schumann's third symphony, called "The Rhenish," is a curious five-movement work that is given a thoroughly enjoyable performance by the NBC Symphony in this recording, taken from a 1949 broadcast concert in Studio 8-H. This writer first heard the recording in one of the imported European pressings on vinyl and was amazed at the powerful playing, beginning with the first movement with its remarkably precise and exciting playing. There's even Toscanini's familiar humming as he became so involved in performance! The deeply moving section depicting the cathedral in Cologne is filled with awe and deep feeling. This sets the stage for the triumphant finale. Once again, the overall performance sets the standard for performances of this symphony.

Finally, there is the amazing 1953 recording of Dvorak's ninth symphony, which was, of course, considered his fifth for many years, until his earlier, first four symphonies were finally published, performed, and recorded. This Carnegie Hall performance is about as powerful as any recorded. One marvels at the fact that Toscanini turned 86 years old the year this recording was made. All of the beloved melodies, wholly original (Dvorak insisted) but inspired by Negro spirituals and Indian chants, are played with great feeling. This is clearly a performance to treasure.

The overall collection is a good representation of the variety of symphonies, other than the Beethvoen and Brahms, that were part of Toscanini's standard repertoire.

A fair portrait of the Maestro in familiar territory.......2005-12-07

In the 78 era Toscanini set the standard for almost every classical composer, each put through his trademark precision drill. Especially in America, where Toscanini devoted decades to the Met, the NY Phil, and the NBC Sym., only Stokowski had a fraction of his public renown and none of the reverence accorded Toscanini. Here we get him in a range of standard works: the Mozart 40th, Haydn "Surprise" Sym. 94, Schumann "Rhenish," Dvorak "New World," and the now forgotten Cherubini Sym. in D, a personal favorite.

None sounds very different from the others. Toscanini always avoided excessive underlining in romantic works and mincing refinement in classical ones. He kept strict time, though with a breath of relaxation so as not to sound like a martinet. To a generation thrilled by precision and dash, these were benchmark performances. I don't think they've worn particularly well, though. The Mozart and Haydn contain more charm than I remembered, nad the newly remastered sound is gratifying after decades of horrible transfers, but if you didn't know that this was Toscanini, how much character can really be detected? Four stars for great memories of a historic maestro.

Why did it take so long?.......2000-08-15

I have been collecting and/or listening to Arturo Toscanini's recordings since 1967, and they have NEVER sounded this good. Indeed, I challenge you to play this pressing of the Haydn #94 for someone and ask them to guess when it was recorded. The sound is so good that they will probably guess the early '60s.

But here the quandary: Why did it take RCA Victor nearly a half-century to "decompress" Toscanini's recordings and make them sound almost lifelike? I mean, look at it this way: with the advent of modern tape recorders, digital technology, etc., they should have been able to make them sound this good during their first reissues of the early 1990s. Granted, all of those CDs at least sounded full and solid rather than thin and shrill, but you were still presented with what I call a "two-dimensional orchestra," one in which allthesectionswerecongestedtogetherlikethis. The result was a muddy wall of sound that still didn't sound entirely real.

As for the performances: this Mozart 40th is epic, with a tragic grandeur missing from most performances. The Haydn 94th may not be Urtext, but it is beautifully played and fun to listen to. The Cherubini is a lightweight piece, yet still better than Schumann's 4th Symphony or Brahms' 3rd. The Schumann 3rd is absolutely thrilling, and the Dvorak 9th is still (to me) the best performance of this symphony ever recorded. Here, Toscanini minimized the "folksy" quality of the music in favor of a leaner, more Tchaikovskian reading, and the result is deeply moving as well as having great forward momentum.

You may be wondering whether or not this 2-CD set is worth getting. Wonder no longer. This is a fabulous tribute to what the Maestro was able to accomplish with a second-rate orchestra, as are the new sets of Wagner (Vol. 7), French orchestral music (Vol. 9), Italian orchestral music, and especially the "Choral Works" album with his mind-boggling performance of the Verdi Requiem. I only gave this set 4 stars, however, because RCA still can't make the Studio 8-H recordings (the Mozart and Schumann) sound ENTIRELY good...but we have definitely moved closer to reality.

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Mozart: The Great Symphonies Manufacturer: Asv Living Era ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B00014EHZY Release Date: 2004-08-24

Tracks:

1. I. Allegro Moderato
2. II. Andante
3. III. Menuetto
4. IV. Allegro Con Spirito
5. I. Allegro Con Brio
6. II. Andante
7. III. Menuetto
8. IV. Allegro
9. I. Allegro Assai
10. II. Andante Moderato
11. III. Minuetto
12. IV. Finale: Allegro Assai

Tracks:

1. I. Molto Presto
2. II. Andante
3. III. Allegro
4. I. Allegro
5. II. Andantino Grazioso
6. III. Presto
7. I. Allegro Spiritoso
8. II. Andante
9. III. Minuetto (Allegretto) - Trio
10. IV. Presto
11. I. Molto Allegro
12. II. Andantino Con Moto
13. III. Minuetto - Trio
14. IV. Presto
15. Allegro Spiritoso
16. Andante
17. Tempo Primo

Tracks:

1. I. Allegro Assai
2. II. Andante
3. III. Allegro
4. I. Adagio - Allegro Spiritoso
5. II. Andante
6. III. Menuetto And Trio
7. IV. Presto
8. I. Adagio - Allegro
9. II. Andante
10. III. Presto

Tracks:

1. I. Allegro Vivace
2. II. Andante Di Molto
3. III. Finale (Allegro)
4. I. Allegro Con Spirito
5. II. Andante
6. III. Menuetto And Trio
7. IV. Presto
8. I. Adagio - Allegro
9. II. Andante Con Moto
10. III. Menuetto (Allegretto) And Trio
11. IV. Finale (Allegro)

Tracks:

1. I. Molto Allegro
2. II. Andante
3. III. Menuetto (Allegretto) And Trio
4. IV. Allegro Assai
5. I. Allegro Vivace
6. II. Andante Cantabile
7. III. Menuetto (Allegretto) And Trio
8. IV. Molto Allegro
9. I. Adagio Maestoso - Allegro Con Spirito
10. II. Andante Sostenuto
11. Finale (Allegro Molto)

Average customer rating:

Mozart: The 4 Great Symphonies [Netherlands] Solti , Chicago Sym Orch , and Chamber Orchestra of Europe Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Mozart - Requiem / Augér, Bartoli, Cole, Pape, Wiener Phil., Solti ASIN: B000026501 Release Date: 1997-03-10

Tracks:

1. I Adagio - Allegro
2. Ii Andante
3. Iii Presto
4. I Adagio - Allegro
5. Ii Andante Con Moto
6. Menuetto & Trio- Allegretto
7. Iv Allegro
8. Symphony No. 40 In G Minor, K. 550 Molto Allegro
9. Symphony No. 40 In G Minor, K. 550 Andante
10. Symphony No. 40 In G Minor, K. 550 Menuetto & Trio- Allegretto
11. Symphony No. 40 In G Minor, K. 550 Allegro Assai
12. Symphony No. 41in C, K. 551 (Jupiter) Allegro Vivace
13. Symphony No. 41in C, K. 551 (Jupiter) Andante Cantabile
14. Symphony No. 41in C, K. 551 (Jupiter) Menuetto & Trio- Allegretto
15. Symphony No. 41in C, K. 551 (Jupiter) Molto Allegro

Average customer rating: Magnificent!

Great Mozart Symphonies: Nos. 40 & 41 "Jupiter" Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music | Cantatas | Romances German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Symphonies | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Symphonies | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Symphonies | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Classical Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000298W Release Date: 1994-02-08

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 40 In G Minor, K. 550: I. Molto Allegro
2. Symphony No. 40 In G Minor, K. 550: II. Andante
3. Symphony No. 40 In G Minor, K. 550: III. Menuetto, Allegretto - Trio
4. Symphony No. 40 In G Minor, K. 550: IV. Molto allegro
5. Symphony No. 41 In G Major, K. 551 'Jupiter': I. Allegro vivace
6. Symphony No. 41 In G Major, K. 551 'Jupiter': II. Andante cantabile
7. Symphony No. 41 In G Major, K. 551 'Jupiter': III. Menuetto. Allegretto - Trio
8. Symphony No. 41 In G Major, K. 551 'Jupiter': IV. Molto allegro
9. Overture To The Marriage Of Figaro, K. 492

Customer Reviews:

Magnificent!.......2006-09-01

This is yet another gem of a recording released by the Infinity Digital label. The brilliant performances on this cd breathe fresh life into these often-played Mozart masterpieces. While Symphony 41 "Jupiter" is more well-known, my personal favorite is number 40, which is a little darker in character but very profound. These compositions touch the very depths of the human soul as almost no other music can. You will not regret buying this cd at this incredible price.

Average customer rating:

Mozart: The Great Symphonies, Vol. 2 Manufacturer: Brilliant Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B000EQ5QAO Release Date: 2006-03-28

Track Listings:

1. Music for Meditation "Adagio"
2. Nabucco and other Great Opera Choruses
3. Night at the Symphony
4. Offenbach: Gaîté Parisienne/Chopin: Les Sylphides/Delibes: Coppélia Suite
5. Orchestra Festival
6. Piano Concertos 1938-41
7. Plays Schumann Grieg & Tomeoni
8. Polonaises
9. Powerful Overtures
10. Rare Recordings (1905-1907)

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Lunar Chateau

Rossini: Comic Overtures

Organic Blues

Jazz in Paris: Guitar Conceptions

Rock On 1964

Rare L.A. Tracks: Collection R&B & Doo Wop

Radio Disney: Kid Jams

Mozart: Six Sonates Pour Clavecin, Flûte & Violoncelle

Retrospective

Seduction

Peakahokahoo

Rift

Modern Electronics 3 & 4 [Box set] [Import]

Meditations on the Words of Christ: Experience the scriptures in a new way as Christ's words are set to tranquil melodies.

Guitar Sounds of Lenny Breau