Great Opera Heroes

1. Das Land des Lächelns, operetta Dein ist mein ganzes Herz
Composed by Franz Lehar
Performed by Scandinavian Radio Youth Orchestra with Horst Hoffmann
Conducted by Myer Fredman

2. Friederike, operetta O Mädchen, mein Mädchen
Composed by Franz Lehar
Performed by Scandinavian Radio Youth Orchestra with Horst Hoffmann
Conducted by Myer Fredman

3. Die Lustigen Weiber von Windsor, opera Romanze; Horch, die Lerche
Composed by Otto Nicolai
Performed by Scandinavian Radio Youth Orchestra with Horst Hoffmann
Conducted by Myer Fredman

4. Der Bettelstudent, operetta Ich hab' kein Geld, bin vogelfrei
Composed by Carl Millocker
Performed by Scandinavian Radio Youth Orchestra with Horst Hoffmann
Conducted by Myer Fredman

5. Der Freischütz, opera in 3 acts, J. 277 Durch die Wälder, durch die Quen
Composed by Carl Maria von Weber
Performed by Scandinavian Radio Youth Orchestra with Horst Hoffmann
Conducted by Myer Fredman

6. Die Entführung aus dem Serail, opera, K. 384 Overture
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Scandinavian Radio Youth Orchestra with Horst Hoffmann
Conducted by Myer Fredman

7. Die Entführung aus dem Serail, opera, K. 384 Constanze...O wie ängstlich
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Scandinavian Radio Youth Orchestra with Horst Hoffmann
Conducted by Myer Fredman

8. Der Rosenkavalier, opera, Op. 59 Di rigori armato il seno
Composed by Richard Strauss
Performed by Scandinavian Radio Youth Orchestra with Horst Hoffmann
Conducted by Myer Fredman

9. Eine Nacht in Venedig (A Night in Venice), operetta (RV 510) Das Gondellied
Composed by Johann II Strauss
Performed by Scandinavian Radio Youth Orchestra with Horst Hoffmann
Conducted by Myer Fredman

10. Fidelio, opera, Op. 72 Gott! welch Dunkel hier
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
Performed by Scandinavian Radio Youth Orchestra with Horst Hoffmann
Conducted by Myer Fredman

11. Lohengrin, opera, WWV 75 Mein lieber Schwan
Composed by Richard Wagner
Performed by Scandinavian Radio Youth Orchestra with Horst Hoffmann
Conducted by Myer Fredman

12. Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, opera, WWV 96 Walters Preislied: Morgenlich leuchtend
Composed by Richard Wagner
Performed by Scandinavian Radio Youth Orchestra with Horst Hoffmann
Conducted by Myer Fredman

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Average customer rating: What I Bought From Sony Companies Strange interpretation of "classical" An interesting mix... A touch of history.... A touch of history....

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Tracks:

1. Il Barbiere di Siviglia: 'Largo Al Factotum'
2. Mazurka In G Major, 'Obertass,' Op.19, No.1
3. Contrasts For Violin, Clarinet And Piano: II. 'Piheno'
4. String Quartet In C Minor, Op.18, No.4: IV. Allegro - Prestissimo
5. Bachiana Brasileira No.5: Aria - Cantilena
6. Violin Concerto In E Minor, Op. 64: Allegro Molto Vivace
7. Rigoletto: 'La Donna E Mobile'
8. String Quartet No.4: II. Prestissimo, Con Sordino
9. Carnival Of The Animals: 'Fossils'
10. Concerto For Violin And Orchestra: III. Rondo. Allegro Spirituoso
11. Le tombeau de Couperin: I. Prelude
12. Hermit Songs: 'The Desire For Hermitage'
13. Variation 30 A 1 Clav. Quodlibet
14. From 'Goldberg' Variations: Aria
15. The Threepenny Opera: 'Mack The Knife'
16. Symphony No. 36 In C Major, K. 425 'Linz': III. Menuetto - Trio
17. Piano Concerto No. 21 In C Major: III. Allegro Vivace Assai
18. Symphonie espagnole In D Minor, Op. 21: V. Rondo (Allegro)
19. 'Battle Hymn Of The Republic'
20. Madama Butterfly: 'Un Bel Di'

Tracks:

1. Le Sacre du printemps: 'Danse Sacrale'
2. El Amor Brujo: 'Ritual Fire Dance'
3. Rodeo (Four Hour Dance): 'Hoe-Down'
4. Fugue In G Minor, BWV 578 'Little'
5. The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I: Prelude No. 1 In C Major, BWV 846
6. Syphony No. 8 In F Major, Op. 93: II. Allegretto Scherzando
7. Slavonic Dance No. 8 In G Minor, Op. 46
8. Symphony No.2 In C Minor 'Resurrection': IV. 'Urlicht'
9. Chichester Psalms: I. Psalm 108
10. Octet In E-Flat Major, Op.20: III. Scherzo: Allegro Ieggierissimo
11. Etude In C-Sharp Minor, Op. 2, No.1
12. Etude In A-Flat Major, Op. 72, No.11
13. Concierto de Aranjuez: I. Allegro Con Spirito
14. Karelia Suite, Op.11: III. Alla Marcia. Moderato
15. Canzon Septimi Toni No.2
16. Fanfare For The Common Man
17. 'Beau Soir'
18. Suite For Flute And Jazz Piano: 'Baroque And Blue'
19. Piano Concerto No. 20 In D Minor, K. 466: III. Rondo. Allegro Assai
20. Daphnis et Chloe: 'Danse Generale'

Tracks:

1. Eubie's Classical Rag
2. Intermezzo In B Minor, Op. 119, No. 1
3. III. Alegro
4. Behind The Gardens - Behind The Wall - Under The Tree
5. Perhaps Love
6. Facades
7. O mio babbino caro
8. Passo pel prat
9. III. Finale. Allegro
10. I. Allegro
11. Promenade (Walking The Dog)
12. Sonata No.5 In D Major For Cello And Piano: III. Alegro fugato
13. Turangalila II
14. IV. Rondo alla Zingarese. Presto
15. Mazurka In C Minor , Op. 56, No.3
16. String Quartet In D Minor, Op. 56 'Voces intimae': II. Vivace
17. Ch'ella mi creda libero e lontano

Tracks:

1. Main Theme From Star Wars
2. Andante
3. Salut d'amour, Op. 12
4. Minuet
5. Appalachia Waltz
6. Appalachia Waltz
7. Gershwin,
8. All The Delights Of The Season
9. Steam Engine
10. Summon The Heros
11. Prelude To Suite No. 1 In G Major
12. Brunnhilde's Battle Cry
13. Sonata In A Major
14. A Suite For Strings: The Murder
15. Flight Of The Bumblebee
16. Prelude To Suite No. 3 IN E
17. Libertango
18. Angel (Lust)
19. Theme From Schindler's List
20. I. Allegro ben ritmato e deciso
21. La donna e mobile
22. Gymnopedie No. 3
23. Song Of Peace

Customer Reviews:

What I Bought From Sony Companies.......2005-08-20

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I list these because I am trying to figure out what of value is in the Columbia, CBS, and Sony sound legacy in case they come back to the U.S. and revive classical music recording in this country.
Duane Crawford

Strange interpretation of "classical".......2005-01-17

I bought this CD because it contained some songs I was having a hard time finding elsewhere, such as Passo pel prat, Chants d'Auvergne sung by Fredrica Von Stade. However, some of the songs on this CD do not seem to belong e.g. all three songs by John Williams, Mack the Knife, Barbra Streisand, and the Psycho Murder Theme for starters, and many more.

I gave the CD 4 stars only because I was happy that I was able to find a few somewhat rare tracks.

An interesting mix..........2002-05-18

This is a sampler in the truest meaning of the word. I bought this 4 CD work primarly for two tracks, but also because I was interested to see what else was out there without investing a fortune in CD's I wouldn't like! I was surprised by the wide diversity of music ranging from true classical and jazz to contemporary compositions and interpretations.

While I find some tracks divine (Williams's _Schindler's List_), I find other tracks unsettling (_Beau Soir_ performed by Barbra Streisand). But when you are trying to span 100 years of music, you will (and should) encounter all tastes and styles. Overall, I really enjoy listening to this set. My only regret is that I don't have a CD changer...

A touch of history...........2002-01-28

An exceptional set. The history of music making of the 20th century in 4 CDs. Even from the first track with Giuseppe Campanari and Charles Adams Prince you can see that people put much time in collecting the best interpretations and putting together an amazing collection. Other highlights include the "Mack The Knife" with Lotte Lenya, the Bachiana Brasileiras, The Fanfare For The Common Man with LSO conducted by the composer and so many more. An undespiuted *****

A touch of history...........2002-01-28

An exceptional set. The history of music making of the 20th century in 4 CDs. Even from the first track with Giuseppe Campanari and Charles Adams Prince you can see that people put much time in collecting the best interpretations and putting together an amazing collection. Other highlights include the "Mack The Knife" with Lotte Lenya, the Bachiana Brasileiras, The Fanfare For The Common Man with LSO conducted by the composer and so many more. An undespiuted FIVE STARS

Average customer rating: The highest quality performance

Purcell: Dioclesian (complete); Timon Of Athens /Pierand * Bowman * Ainsley * George * Collegium Musicum 90 * Hickox Henry Purcell , Richard Hickox , James Bowman , John Mark Ainsley , Michael George , Catherine Pierard , and Collegium Musicum 90 Manufacturer: Chandos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Purcell, Henry | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Incidental Music | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Purcell, Henry | Composers | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B000000A5U Release Date: 1995-11-14

Tracks:

1. Dioclesian: First Musick
2. Dioclesian: Second Musick
3. Dioclesian: Overture
4. Dioclesian: Act I - First Act Tune (Hornpipe)
5. Dioclesian: Act II - Song (Bass): Great Diocles the Boar has kill'd -Chorus: Sing Io's
6. Dioclesian: Act II - Song (Soprano): Charon the peaceful Shade invites
7. Dioclesian: Act II - Symphony for Trumpets and Violins
8. Dioclesian: Act II - Duet (Soprano, Bass), Chorus: Let all mankind the pleasure share
9. Dioclesian: Act II - Martial Song, Trio, Retornello, Trio, Retornello
10. Dioclesian: Act II - A Symphony of Flutes, Song (Alto), Quartet
11. Dioclesian: Act II - Dance of Furies
12. Dioclesian: Act II - Second Act Tune
13. Dioclesian: Act III - Two in one upon a Ground. Chaconne for Flutes
14. Dioclesian: Act III - The Chair Dance
15. Dioclesian: Act III - Prelude for Hautboys - Song (Tenor): What shall I do?
16. Dioclesian: Act III - Third Act Tune
17. Dioclesian: Act IV - Butterfly Dance
18. Dioclesian: Act IV - Tune for Trumpets
19. Dioclesian: Act IV - Song (Tenor): Sound, Fame, thy brazen trumpet sound
20. Dioclesian: Act IV - Chorus: Let all rehearse
21. Dioclesian: Act IV - Fourth Act Tune

Tracks:

1. Dioclesian: Act V - Country Dance
2. Act V - Masque - Cupid, Chorus: Call the nymphs
3. Dioclesian: Act V - Masque - Duet (Bacchanalian, Silvan): Come, come away
4. Dioclesian: Act V - Masque - Chorus: Behold, O mighty'st of Gods
5. Dioclesian: Act V - Masque - Paspe (The first entry of heroes on the stage)
6. Dioclesian: Act V - Masque - Duet (two Wood-Gods): Oh, the sweet delights of love!
7. Dioclesian: Act V - Masque - A Fawn, Chorus: Let monarchs fight
8. Dioclesian: Act V - Masque - Two Bacchanals, Bacchus: Make room
9. Dioclesian: Act V - Masque - Dance of Bacchanals
10. Dioclesian: Act V - Masque - Follower of Cupid: Still I'm wishing
11. Dioclesian: Act V - Masque - Canaries
12. Dioclesian: Act V - Masque - Shepherd & Shepherdesses: Tell me why
13. Dioclesian: Act V - Masque - Dance
14. Dioclesian: Act V - Masque - A Pleasure & Chorus: All our days
15. Dioclesian: Act V - Masque - Let us dance
16. Dioclesian: Act V - Masque - Dance
17. Dioclesian: Act V - Masque - Trio & Chorus: Triumph, triumph victorious Love
18. Dioclesian: Act V - Appendices - Song (Soprano): Since from my dear Astrea'ssight
19. Dioclesian: Act V - Appendices - Song (Tenor): When first I saw
20. Timons Of Athens: Masque: Duet: Hark how the songsters
21. Timons Of Athens: Masque: Cupid: Love in their little veins
22. Timons Of Athens: Masque: Trio: But ah! how much are our delights
23. Timons Of Athens: Masque: Bass solo: Hence with your trifling deity
24. Timons Of Athens: Masque: Trio: But over us no griefs prevail
25. Timons Of Athens: Masque: Cupid: Come, come all to me
26. Timons Of Athens: Masque: Chorus: Who can resist such mighty charms
27. Timons Of Athens: Masque: Bacchus: Return, revolting rebels
28. Timons Of Athens: Masque: Cupid: The cares of lovers
29. Timons Of Athens: Masque: Alto solo: Love quickly is pall'd
30. Timons Of Athens: Masque: Duet (Cupid & Bacchus): Come, let us agree
31. Timons Of Athens: Masque: Chorus: Come, let us agree
32. Timons Of Athens: Masque: Curtain Tune on a ground

Customer Reviews:

The highest quality performance.......1999-03-13

The music on this recording presents a typical example of a semi-opera, popular in Britain in Purcell's time. Semi-operas were based on a dramatic spoken play, and were accompanied by "incidental" music (dances and masques). It is this incidental music that usually finds its way onto a disc. This recording follows this convention. What distinguishes this recording is its high quality. Collegium Musicum 90 and Richard Hickox are experts in baroque music. The soloists include the biggest names in English vocals. Even the two additional tenors, brought in to merely double the voices in two places, are not just anybody, but Mark Padmore and Ian Bostridge (!). That tells you something. The biggest highlights include the Wood-god duet in Act V of Dioclesian, and the soprano song "Since from my dear Astrea's sight" which is placed in an appendix because musicologists don't seem to know where exactly it originally belonged. This song, which seems to speak of a man's, rather than woman's, anguish over the lost love, concludes with the most wrenching words: "alas, with weeping eyes, And bleeding heart I lie Thinking on her whose absence 'tis That makes me wish to die." Isn't that beautiful?

Average customer rating:

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Tracks:

1. Dein Ist Mein Ganzes Herz
2. O Madchen, Mein Madchen
3. Romance
4. Ich Hab' Kein Geld, Bin Vogelfrei
5. Durch Die Walder, Durch Die Auen
6. Ov
7. Constanze...O Wie Angstlich
8. Di Rigori Armato Il Seno
9. The Gondola Song
10. Gott! Welch Dunkel Hier
11. Mein Lieber Schwan
12. Walter's Prize Song

Average customer rating:

John Blow, Henry Purcell: Welcome Ev'ry Guest Manufacturer: Campion Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Purcell, Henry | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Incidental Music | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Purcell, Henry | Composers | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Odes | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B00001R3DL Release Date: 1995-09-01

Average customer rating: follow up diamond in rough An occasional Haendel.

Handel - Joshua / Aler · Baird · Fortunato · Ostendorf · Brewer Chamber Orchestra · Palmer Manufacturer: Newport Classic ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B000003W2B Release Date: 1993-10-01

Tracks:

1. Act One: Ov - Brewer CO/Rudolph Palmer
2. Act One: Chor: Ye Sons Of Israel, Ev'ry Tribe Attend - The Palmer Sgrs/Cynthia Richards-Hewes
3. Act One: Recitative: Behold, My Friends, What Vast Rewards Are Giv'n - John Aler/John Ostendorf
4. Act One: Recitative: Matrons And Virgins, With Unweary'd Pray'r - Julianne Baird
5. Act One: Recitative: Caleb, Attend To All I Now Prescribe - John Aler/The Palmer Sgrs/Cynthia Richards-Hewes
6. Act One: Accompanied Recitative: So Long The Memory Shall Last - John Aler
7. Act One: Recitative: But Who Is He? - Tremendous To Behold! - D'Anna Fortunato
8. Act One: Recitative: Joshua, I Come Commission'd From On High - The Palmer Sgrs/Cynthia Richards-Hewes/John Aler
9. Act One: Recitative: To Give Command, Prerogative Is Thine - John Aler
10. Act One: Chor: The Lord Commands, And Joshua Leads - The Palmer Sgrs/Cynthia Richards-Hewes
11. Act One: Accompanied Recitative: In These Blest Scenes - D'Anna Fortunato/Julianne Baird
12. Act One: Aria Da Capo: Hark! 'Tis The Linnet And The Thrush - Julianne Baird
13. Act One: Recitative: Oh Achsah! Form'd For Ev'ry Chaste Delight - D'Anna Fortunato/Julianne Baird
14. Act One: Fanfare/Recitative: The Trumpet Calls: Now Jericho Shall Know - D'Anna Fortunato/The Palmer Sgrs/Cynthia Richards-Hewes
15. Act Two: Recitative: 'Tis Well! Six Times The Lord Hath Been Obey'd - John Aler
16. Act Two: March Of The Ark: Glory To God - John Aler/The Palmer Sgrs/Cynthia Richards-Hewes
17. Act Two: Recitative: The Walls Are Levell'd! Pour The Chosen Bands - John Ostendorf

Tracks:

1. Act Two: Aria: To Vanity And Earthly Pride - Julianne Baird
2. Act Two: Recitative: Let All The Seed Of Abrah'm Now Prepare - John Aler/The Palmer Sgrs/Cynthia Richards-Hewes
3. Act Two: Recitative: Joshua, The Men, Dispatch'd By Thee To Learn - John Ostendorf/The Palmer Sgrs/Cynthia Richards-Hewes
4. Act Two: Recitative: Whence This Dejection? - John Aler/The Palmer Sgrs/Cynthia Richards-Hewes
5. Act Two: Recitative: Now Give The Army Breath - D'Anna Fortunato
6. Act Two: Recitative: Indulgent Heav'n Hath Heard My Virgin Pray'r - Julianne Baird
7. Act Two: Recitative: Surely I'm Deceiv'd! With Sorow I Behold- - John Ostendorf/D'Anna Fortunato
8. Act Two: Recitative: Brethren And Friends, What Joy This Scene Imparts - John Aler/John Ostendorf
9. Act Two: Solo And Chor: Oh! Thou, Bright Orb, Great Ruler Of The Day - John Aler/The Palmer Sgrs/Cynthia Richards-Hewes
10. Act Three: Chor: Hail! Mighty Joshua, Hail! - The Palmer Sgrs/Cynthia Richards-Hewes
11. Act Three: Aria Da Capo: Happy, Oh Thrice Happy We - Julianne Baird
12. Act Three: Recitative: Caleb, For Holy Eleazar Send - John Aler/John Ostendorf/The Palmer Sgrs/Cynthia Richards-Hewes
13. Act Three: Recitative: Oh Caleb, Fear'd By Foes, By Friends Ador'd! - D'Anna Fortunato/John Ostendorf
14. Act Three: Chor: Father Of Mercy, Hear The Prayer We Make - The Palmer Sgrs/Cynthia Richards-Hewes
15. Act Three: Recitative: In Bloom Of Youth, This Stripling Has Acheiv'd - John Aler/The Palmer Sgrs/Cynthia Richards-Hewes
16. Act Three: Recitative: Welcome, My Son! My Othniel Good And Great! - John Ostendorf/D'Anna Fortunato/Julianne Baird
17. Act Three: Recitative: While Life Shall Last, Each Moment Will Improve - D'Anna Fortunato/Julianne Baird
18. Act Three: Recitative: While Lawless Tyrants, With Ambition Blind - John Ostendorf/The Palmer Sgrs/Cynthia Richards-Hewes

Customer Reviews:

follow up.......2003-12-14

Oops, sorry, forgot about the soloists. John Aler has a brighter tenor sound, not as dark as Robert Tear, but the way he handles the recitative text is very similar. Both he an John Ostendorf are a little heavy on the vibrato for my taste, but their diction is not that much skewed by it. J. Ostendorf is a heavy, rich bass, which is striking when you first hear it against Aler's brighter lyric voice. It almost seems wooly, but he steers it away from any Wagnerian tendancies to create a striking bu handsome compliment. Baird is gorgeous- it's that simple. She is not my favorite, but she comes real close. With a voice reminiscent of Emma Kirkby and expression along the lines of Janet Baker, it's a refreshing treat among all these increasing Helden-Sopranos who think that baroque music gives them an excuse to through all delicacy out the window. Over all, this recording is more of a 4 1/2, and I think the most well balanced one may come across.

diamond in rough.......2003-12-14

The conductor may be no Raymond Leppard, but he's preferable by a great stretch than some of these other "new baroque" recordings out there where everything is a forte marcato allegretto. He maintains the baroque atmosphere, much like Harnoncourt's sound (is this he? I don't know who the conductor is). The chorus also has the baroque sound, but my goodness! Thank God for a chorus with proper vowels and a nice sound! Much better than some Deutsche Grammaphon choruses I've heard. If you like the Monteverdi Choir with Gardiner, you'd probably like this chorus as well (I myself am a choister and soloist specializing in oratorio and other such sacred music).

An occasional Haendel........1999-10-26

The enclosed booklet is too poor. The singers are only good (the best is the soprano). Only good also the conductor . In this way this Haendel's work seems a minor one. Is really so?

Average customer rating:

Best of Operatic Heroes: 14 Great Arias Manufacturer: Royal Opera Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Bellini, Vincenzo | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Lortzing | Lortzing, Albert | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Massenet | Massenet, Jules | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Meyerbeer | Meyerbeer, Giacomo | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Ponchielli | Ponchielli, Amilcare | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Puccini | Puccini, Giacomo | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Weber | Weber, Carl Maria von | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music Romances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Arias | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B000009LS4 Release Date: 1996-04-23

Track Listings:

1. Hahn: Recordings 1908-35
2. Il Turco in Italia (Complete): Milan, 2/25/58
3. Italian Melody During the 2nd World War
4. Liszt: Sonata In B Minor/Petrarca/Dante
5. Lucrezia Bori on Radio
6. Man Behind the Legend
7. Maria Caniglia on Radio
8. Messa di Requiem
9. Milanov on Radio 1938-1944
10. Missa cum jubilo

Track Listings

track listings

Track Listings

Funeral Forest [Import]

Mieczyslaw Karlowicz: Eternal Songs

Kool Jazz Live From Midem [Live]

Encore Oro Italiano

Le Grand Docu-Soap [Import]

Love Album [Import]

Magic Disney [Import]

Leifs: Dettifoss, Organ Concerto, etc / Shao, Iceland SO

Lost Train of Thought

Kamasutra

Live in Concert [Import] [Live]

Live in Europe 1979

Latino Romantico [Import]

Chopin: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 2

Gov't Mule