Composed by Franz Liszt
with Nicolai Gedda , Lars Roos
2. Bist du (Mild wie ein Lufthauch), song for voice & piano (I & II), S. 277 (LW N21)
Composed by Franz Liszt
with Nicolai Gedda , Lars Roos
3. Es rauschen die Winde (I & II), song for voice & piano, S. 294 (LW N33)
Composed by Franz Liszt
with Nicolai Gedda , Lars Roos
4. Schwebe, schwebe, blaues Auge (3 versions), song for voice & piano, S. 305 (LW N35)
Composed by Franz Liszt
with Nicolai Gedda , Lars Roos
5. Liebesträume: O Lieb, so lang du lieben kannst, for voice & piano No. 3, S. 298 (LW N18/3)
Composed by Franz Liszt
with Nicolai Gedda , Lars Roos
6. Kling leise, mein Lied (I & II), song for voice & piano, S. 301 (LW N42)
Composed by Franz Liszt
with Nicolai Gedda , Lars Roos
7. Gestorben war ich, song for voice & piano (Liebesträume No. 2), S. 308 (LW N18/2)
Composed by Franz Liszt
with Nicolai Gedda , Lars Roos
8. Es muss ein Wunderbares sein, song for voice & piano, S. 314 (LW N49)
Composed by Franz Liszt
with Nicolai Gedda , Lars Roos
9. Ich möchte hingehn (3 versions), song for voice & piano, S. 296 (LW N31)
Composed by Franz Liszt
with Nicolai Gedda , Lars Roos
10. Die drei Zigeuner (II), song for voice & orchestra, S. 374 (LW N63/2)
Composed by Franz Liszt
with Nicolai Gedda , Lars Roos
11. In Liebeslust, song for voice & piano, S. 318 (LW N56)
Composed by Franz Liszt
with Nicolai Gedda , Lars Roos
12. Ich liebe dich, song for voice & piano, S. 315 (LW N52)
Composed by Franz Liszt
with Nicolai Gedda , Lars Roos
13. Der Glückliche (Wie glänzt nun die welt), for voice & piano, S. 334 (LW N75)
Composed by Franz Liszt
with Nicolai Gedda , Lars Roos
14. Go Not, Happy Day for voice & piano, H34
Composed by Frank Bridge
with Nicolai Gedda , Lars Roos
Lieder 2,Liszt,Gedda,Roos,Bluebell Records,Classical,Classical Vocals
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Romance of the Violin
Claude Debussy , Fryderyk Chopin , Camille Saint-Saens , Franz Schubert , Vincenzo Bellini , Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , Christoph Willibald Gluck , Alexander Borodin , Antonin Dvorak , Claudio Monteverdi , Jules Massenet , Robert Schumann , Michael Stern , Craig Ogden , Gregory Knowles , John Constable , Jacob Heringman , and Stephen Orton Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0000DG06L Release Date: 2003-10-28 |
Tracks:
- O mio babbino caro (from 'Gianni Schicchi')
- The Girl With Flaxen Hair (from Preludes, Book I; La fille aux cheveux delin: Prelude for Piano L 117/8)
- Nocturne in C sharp minor (Op Post)
- The Swan (from Carnival of the Animals)
- Serenade (from 'Schwanengesang' song cycle for voice and piano, D 957
- Casta Diva (from 'Norma')
- Andante from Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major K. 467
- Nocturne from Quartet for Strings No. 2 in D Major: 3rd movement
- Dance of the Blessed Spirits (from 'Orfeo ed Euridice')
- Songs My Mother Taught Me, song for voice and piano B104/4 Op 55/4
- Pur ti Miro (from 'L'incoronazione di Poppea')
- Elegie (Elegie 'O doux printemps d'autrefois' for voice and piano)
- Traumerei ('Kinderszenen' for piano, Op 15, No. 7 'Dreaming')
Amazon.com
Every track on this CD contains a beautiful melody, many of them easily recognizable, all of them exuding tranquility. "O mio babbino caro" from Puccini's Gianni Schicchi opens the disc, with Bell delicately accompanied by a harp and spinning the long melody with great sensitivity. Bellini's "Casta diva" from Norma lives up to its reputation as the epitome of bel canto in Bell's hands; his violin sings. The middle movement of Mozart's 21st Piano Concerto takes well to the violin, and Debussy's "The Girl with the Flaxen Hair" is played with great warmth and sensuality. It would be easy to turn a recital like this into treacle, but Bell is wise enough to realize that the music is already sweet enough and he plays with great reserve and a minimum of sentimental slides. The light accompaniments always support, with woodwinds prominent but used with grace. This CD, in short, is a beauty: a fine gift, a lovely mood setter. --Robert LevineCustomer Reviews:
Romance of the Violin.......2007-07-16
End of the Day.......2007-06-08
He is inspiring, and she is right. This album is beautiful.
Wonderful!.......2007-05-30
Over and over and over...........2007-05-17
Non-standard CD format.......2007-04-22
A friend's PC was able to read the CD and make a copy in standard format that can be read on any player, including my Mac. The story had a happy ending, but I can not comprehend why the publisher chose the oddball CD specification.
The music is excellent and worth the trouble of making a copy, but the publisher really shouldn't make you go to that effort just to listen to a CD that you paid for.
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Andrea Bocelli - Sacred Arias / Myung-Whun Chung
George Frideric Handel , Giulio Caccini , Charles Gounod , Franz Schubert , Cesar Franck , Gioachino Rossini , Giuseppe Verdi , Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , Richard Wagner , Pietro Mascagni , Louis Niedermeyer , Franz Xaver Gruber , John Francis Wade , Jean-Paul Lecot , Myung-Whun Chung , and Andrea Bocelli Manufacturer: Philips ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00002ND9N Release Date: 1999-11-09 |
Tracks:
- Caccini/Mercurio: Ave Maria
- Mascagni: Sancta Maria
- Gounod: Ave Maria
- Schubert: Ave Maria
- Franck: Panis Angelicus
- Rossini: Cuius animam
- Verdi: Ingemisco
- Mozart: Ave verum
- Wagner: Der Engel
- Handel: Ombra mai fu
- Niedermeyer: Pieta signore
- Rossini: Dominus Deus
- Schubert/Mercurio: Mille Cherubini in coro
- Gruber/Mercurio: Silent Night
- Wade: Adeste Fideles
- Gloria a te, Cristo Ges
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When he was growing up, Andrea Bocelli recalls finding inspiration in a favorite recording of sacred music performed by tenor legend Franco Corelli. Bocelli--who in the meantime has come to inspire millions of fiercely loyal fans himself--returns to the genre as the guiding theme of Sacred Arias, the release of which coincides with the first English-language biography of the singer. These performances are filled with the singer's phenomenally well-known vocal signature: his flair for long, sweetly floating high notes and the gentle sense of cadence he brings to a melody. It's a mistake to compartmentalize Bocelli into a singer of "operatic" versus "popular" styles: in truth his approach is at heart the same. Lack of color and control in his phrasing remains a drawback, but the emotional empathy Bocelli evokes is never in doubt. The arias collected here sample some of the most famous devotional pieces: Schubert's "Ave Maria" and Mozart's transporting "Ave Verum," as well as an arrangement of "Silent Night" in which Bocelli tries out his English. There's also a decidedly odd choice of bedfellows for a program of "sacred" music, such as a song from Wagner's Wesendonck Lieder (whose "angel" is the object of an overpoweringly erotic attraction) and Handel's figurative ode to a tree, "Ombra mai fu." Still, Bocelli sings with an unfeigned directness that is sure to expand his already enormous following even further. --Thomas MayCustomer Reviews:
Beautiful music.......2007-01-12
Andrea Bocelli has a very gorgeous voice that is a gift from above. His voice is not affected or braggadoccio but naturally magnificent. I could and do start my day listening to this spiritually uplifting CD almost everyday. It is a wonderful way to get off to a pleasant peaceful start, but also a nice way to come home in the evening if you have a CD player in your car. I highly recommend it to all.
Andrea Bocelli-Sacred Arias.......2006-08-25
An "experience" of sacred arias more than "listening" of sacred arias.......2006-04-28
amazing talent.......2006-03-25
Perfect arias for the perfect voice.......2006-03-04
I have noticed one concern with the CD. I have heard several clicks scattered here and there in the songs -- but the CD is clean and I feel confident it is not the machine. Has anyone else noticed this?
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Masters of Classical Music (Box Set)
Manufacturer: Delta ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000001VU5 Release Date: 1990-10-25 |
Tracks:
- Eine kleine Nachtmusik: Allegro - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
- Piano Concerto In A Major, K 488: Adagio - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
- Flute Concerto In D Major, K 314: Allegro - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
- Symphony No. 40 in G minor: Molto allegro - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
- Clarinet Concerto KV 622: Adagio - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
- Serenade, K 375: Menuetto - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
- Turkish March - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
- Violin Concerto, K 216: Allegro - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
- Divertimento, K 334: Menuetto - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
- Horn Concerto, K 447: Allegro - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
- Cassation, K 99: Allegro - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
Tracks:
- Overture No. 4 In Major: Rejouissance - J.S.Bach
- Overture No. 3 In D Major: Air - J.S.Bach
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 In F Major: I. Allegro - J.S.Bach
- Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring - J.S.Bach
- Overture No. 2 In B Minor: Menuet & Badinerie - J.S.Bach
- Prelude In C Major - J.S.Bach
- Toccata And Fugue In D Minor - J.S.Bach
- Prelude In C Minor - J.S.Bach
- Overture No. 1 In C Major: Passepied - J.S.Bach
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 In F Major: II. Adagio - J.S.Bach
- Kommst du nun, Jesu vom Himmel herunter, Chorale - J.S.Bach
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 In G Major: II. Allegro - J.S.Bach
- Violin Concerto In E Major: I. Adagio - J.S.Bach
- St. Matthew Passion: Finale Chorus: 'Wir setzen uns mit Tranen nieder' - J.S.Bach
Tracks:
- Symphony No. 5: Allegro con brio - Ludwig Van Beethoven
- Fur Elise - Ludwig Van Beethoven
- Violin Romance No. 2 - Ludwig Van Beethoven
- 'Moonlight' Sonata: Adagio sostenuto - Ludwig Van Beethoven
- Minuet - Ludwig Van Beethoven
- Symphony No. 8 In F Major: Allegretto scherzando - Ludwig Van Beethoven
- Coriolan: Overture - Ludwig Van Beethoven
- Piano Concerto No. 2: Adagio - Ludwig Van Beethoven
- Symphony No. 5 In C Minor: Allegro - Ludwig Van Beethoven
- Egmont: Overture - Ludwig Van Beethoven
Tracks:
- Die Fledermaus: Die Fledermaus (Excerpts) - Johann Strauss
- Wine, Woman And Song - Johann Strauss
- Tritsch Tratsch Polka - Johann Strauss
- The Blue Danube - Johann Strauss
- The Gypsy Baron: Introduction - Johann Strauss
- Annen Polka - Johann Strauss
- Vienna Blood - Johann Strauss
- The Gypsy Baron: Einzugsmarsch - Johann Strauss
Tracks:
- Tannhauser: Overture - MASTERS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC
- Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Dance Of The Prentices - MASTERS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC
- Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Prelude Act 3 - MASTERS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC
- Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Aufzug der Meistersinger - MASTERS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC
- Der fliegende Hollander: Overture - MASTERS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC
- Lohengrin: Prelude - MASTERS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC
- Tristan und Isolde: Prelude And Liebestod - MASTERS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC
- Tannhauser: Arrival Of The Guests At Wartburg - MASTERS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC
Tracks:
- Piano Concerto No. 1: Allegro non troppo - Peter Tchaikovsky
- String Serenade: Waltz - Peter Tchaikovsky
- Violin Concerto: Andante - Peter Tchaikovsky
- The Sleeping Beauty: Introduction - Peter Tchaikovsky
- The Sleeping Beauty: Pas d'action - Adagio - Peter Tchaikovsky
- The Sleeping Beauty: Waltz - Peter Tchaikovsky
- Capriccio italien Op. 45 - Peter Tchaikovsky
- Swan Lake: Ballet Suite: Scene No. 10 - Peter Tchaikovsky
- Swan Lake: Ballet Suite: Waltz - Peter Tchaikovsky
- Eugene Onegin: Polonaise - Peter Tchaikovsky
Tracks:
- The 4 Seasons: Concerto No. 1 In E Major: Spring - VIVALDI, Antonio
- Siciliano - VIVALDI, Antonio
- Concerto In D Minor:: (Allegro Assai) Cologne Concerto - VIVALDI, Antonio
- The 4 Seasons: Concerto No. 2 In G Minor: Summer - VIVALDI, Antonio
- Oboe Sonata In B Flat Major, RV 34: Adagio - Allegro - Largo - Allegro - VIVALDI, Antonio
- The 4 Seasons: Concerto No. 3 In F Major: Autumn - VIVALDI, Antonio
- Oboe Concerto: Allegro non tasto - Largo - Allegro non molto - VIVALDI, Antonio
- Concerto In D Minor: (Largo e spiccato) Cologne Concerto - VIVALDI, Antonio
- The 4 Seasons: Concerto No. 4 In F Minor: Winter - VIVALDI, Antonio
Tracks:
- Scherzo No 1 In B Minor, Op. 20 - Frederic Chopin_
- Three Nocturnes, Op. 9: No 3 In B Major - Frederic Chopin_
- Twelve Etudes, Op. 10: No 5 In G Flat Major - Frederic Chopin_
- Twelve Etudes, Op. 25: No 10 In B Minor - Frederic Chopin_
- 24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 13 In F Sharp Major - Frederic Chopin_
- 24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 14 In E Flat Minor - Frederic Chopin_
- 24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 15 In D Flat Major 'Raindrops' - Frederic Chopin_
- 24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 16 In B Flat Minor - Frederic Chopin_
- 24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 17 In A Flat Major - Frederic Chopin_
- 24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 18 In F Minor - Frederic Chopin_
- Scherzo No. 2 In B Flat Minor, Op. 31 - Frederic Chopin_
- Waltz In E Flat Major, Op. 18 - Frederic Chopin_
- Nocturne In C Sharp Minor, Op. Posth. - Frederic Chopin_
- Four Mazurkas, Op. 24: No. 3 In A Flat Major - Frederic Chopin_
- Four Mazurkas, Op. 24: No. 4 In B Flat Minor - Frederic Chopin_
Tracks:
- Ave Maria - Franz Schubert
- Impromptu In E Flat Major - Franz Schubert
- Standchen - Franz Schubert
- Trout Quintet: Tema con variazioni - Franz Schubert
- 'Rosamunde': Entr'acte No. 1 - Franz Schubert
- Moment Musical In A Flat Major - Franz Schubert
- 'Rosamunde': Entr'acte No. 2 - Franz Schubert
- Moment Musical No. 3 In F Minor - Franz Schubert
- 'Rosamunde': Ballet Music No.2 - Franz Schubert
- Symphony No. 8 In B Minor 'Unfinished': Allegro moderato - Franz Schubert
Tracks:
- Nabucco: Overture - Verdi, Giuseppe
- Nabucco: Va pensiero, sull'ali dorate - Verdi, Giuseppe
- Aida: Prelude - Verdi, Giuseppe
- II Trovatore: Verdi! le fosche notturne (Gypsies' Chorus) - Verdi, Giuseppe
- II Trovatore: Or co' daddi, ma fra poco (Soldiers' Chorus) - Verdi, Giuseppe
- Aroldo: Overture - Verdi, Giuseppe
- La Traviata: Prelude - Verdi, Giuseppe
- La Traviata: Noi siamo zingarelle - Verdi, Giuseppe
- La Traviata:: Libiamo ne' lieti calici - Verdi, Giuseppe
- La Traviata: Di Madride noi siam mattadori - Verdi, Giuseppe
- La forza del destino: Overture - Verdi, Giuseppe
Customer Reviews:
masters of classical music.......2007-03-26
A good basic collection.......2006-11-10
An excellent introduction to classical music.......2006-10-18
Very Beautiful!!!!!1.......2006-10-05
Still Stuck on Beethoven.......2006-08-22
My interest started in this genre of music because I'm researching my ancestry in Prussia and this is the music of those times. Never mind my ancestors were poor peasants who probably never got the chance to hear such wonderful music... when listening to these CDs, I'm taken back in time... to a royal court in Europe... to another place in time. The music is inspiring, relaxing, invigorating.
I have yet to listen to all the CD's in the set. I'm stuck on Beethoven! Wasn't he AWESOME!?!
I think this set is a wonderful introduction to classical music!!!!!
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Little Night Music - Ultimate Mozart Collection [20 CD Set]
Manufacturer: Delta ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00012QLTG Release Date: 2003-12-09 |
Tracks:
- Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K.525: Allegro - Herbert Kraus, Vienna Mozart Ensemble
- Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K.525: Romance. Andante - Herbert Kraus, Vienna Mozart Ensemble
- Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K.525: Menuetto. Allegretto - Herbert Kraus, Vienna Mozart Ensemble
- Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K.525: Rondo. Allegro - Herbert Kraus, Vienna Mozart Ensemble
- Divertimento in D, K.136: Allegro - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
- Divertimento in D, K.136: Andante - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
- Divertimento in D, K.136: Presto - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
- Divertimento in B Flat, K.137: Allegro Di Molto - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
- Divertimento in B Flat, K.137: Andante - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
- Divertimento in B Flat, K.137: Allegro Assai - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
- Divertimento in F, K.138: Allegro - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
- Divertimento in F, K.138: Andante - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
- Divertimento in F, K.138: Presto - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
- Divertimento in E Flat, K.113: Allegro - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
- Divertimento in E Flat, K.113: Andante - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
- Divertimento in E Flat, K.113: Menuetto - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
- Divertimento in E Flat, K.113: Allegro - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
Tracks:
- Serenata Notturna in D, K.239: Marcia. Maestoso - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra, Peter Wohlert
- Serenata Notturna in D, K.239: Menuetto - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra, Peter Wohlert
- Serenata Notturna in D, K.239: Rondeau. Allegretto - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra, Peter Wohlert
- Divertimento in D, K.131: Allegro - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
- Divertimento in D, K.131: Adagio - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
- Divertimento in D, K.131: Menuetto - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
- Divertimento in D, K.131: Allegretto - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
- Divertimento in D, K.131: Menuetto - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
- Divertimento in D, K.131: Adagio- Allegro Molto - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
- Divertimento in D, K.205: Largo-Allegro - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
- Divertimento in D, K.205: Menuetto - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
- Divertimento in D, K.205: Adagio - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
- Divertimento in D, K.205: Menuetto - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
- Divertimento in D, K.205: Finale. Presto - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
Tracks:
- Symphony No. 34 in C, K.388: Allegro Vivace - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 34 in C, K.388: Andante Di Molto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 34 in C, K.388: Finale. Allegro Vivace - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 35 in D, K.285, Haffner: Allegro Con Spirito - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 35 in D, K.285, Haffner: Andante - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 35 in D, K.285, Haffner: Menuetto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 35 in D, K.285, Haffner: Presto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 36 in C, K.425, Linz: Adagio/Allegro Spiritoso - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 36 in C, K.425, Linz: Poco Adagio - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 36 in C, K.425, Linz: Menuetto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 36 in C, K.425, Linz: Presto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
Tracks:
- Symphony No. 38 in D, K.504, Prague: Adagio/Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 38 in D, K.504, Prague: Andante - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 38 in D, K.504, Prague: Finale. Presto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 39 in E Flat, K.543: Adagio/Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 39 in E Flat, K.543: Andante Con Moto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 39 in E Flat, K.543: Menuetto. Allegretto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 39 in E Flat, K.543: Finale. Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
Tracks:
- Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K.550: Molto Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K.550: Andante - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K.550: Menuetto. Allegretto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K.550: Allegro Assai - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 41 in C, K.551, Jupiter: Allegro Vivace - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 41 in C, K.551, Jupiter: Andante Cantabile - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 41 in C, K.551, Jupiter: Menuetto. Allegretto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 41 in C, K.551, Jupiter: Molto Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
Tracks:
- Symphony No. 9 in C, K. 73 (75a): Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 9 in C, K. 73 (75a): Andante - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 9 in C, K. 73 (75a): Menuetto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 9 in C, K. 73 (75a): Molto Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 10 in G, K.74: Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 10 in G, K.74: Andante - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 10 in G, K.74: Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 10 in D, K. 81 (73l): Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 10 in D, K. 81 (73l): Andante - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 10 in D, K. 81 (73l): Allegreo Molto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 11 in D, K. 84 (73g): Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 11 in D, K. 84 (73g): Andante - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony No. 11 in D, K. 84 (73g): Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony in D, K. 95 (73a): Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony in D, K. 95 (73a): Andante - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony in D, K. 95 (73a): Menuetto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony in D, K. 95 (73a): Molto Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony in F, K.75: Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony in F, K.75: Menuetto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony in F, K.75: Andante - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Symphony in F, K.75: Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
Tracks:
- Piano Concerto No. 12 in A, K.414: Allegro - Capella Coloniensis, Marian Migdal
- Piano Concerto No. 12 in A, K.414: Andante - Capella Coloniensis, Marian Migdal
- Piano Concerto No. 12 in A, K.414: Allegretto - Capella Coloniensis, Marian Migdal
- Piano Concerto No. 25 in C, K.503: Allegro Maestoso - Capella Coloniensis, Marian Migdal
- Piano Concerto No. 25 in C, K.503: Andante - Capella Coloniensis, Marian Migdal
- Piano Concerto No. 25 in C, K.503: Allegretto - Capella Coloniensis, Marian Migdal
Tracks:
- Piano Concerto No. 13 in C, K.415: Allegro - Capella Coloniensis, Nicholas Kraemer, Linda Nicholson
- Piano Concerto No. 13 in C, K.415: Andante - Capella Coloniensis, Nicholas Kraemer, Linda Nicholson
- Piano Concerto No. 13 in C, K.415: Allegro - Capella Coloniensis, Nicholas Kraemer, Linda Nicholson
- Piano Concerto No. 23 in A, K.488: Allegro - Capella Coloniensis, Nicholas Kraemer, Linda Nicholson
- Piano Concerto No. 23 in A, K.488: Adagio - Capella Coloniensis, Nicholas Kraemer, Linda Nicholson
- Piano Concerto No. 23 in A, K.488: Allegro Assai - Capella Coloniensis, Nicholas Kraemer, Linda Nicholson
Tracks:
- Flute Concerto in G Major, K.313: Allegro Maestoso - Hungarian State Orchestra, , Ervin Lukacs
- Flute Concerto in G Major, K.313: Adagio Non Troppo - Hungarian State Orchestra, , Ervin Lukacs
- Flute Concerto in G Major, K.313: Rondo: Tempo Di Minuetto - Hungarian State Orchestra, , Ervin Lukacs
- Flute Concerto in D Major, K.314: Allegro Aperto - Hungarian State Orchestra, , Ervin Lukacs
- Flute Concerto in D Major, K.314: Andante Ma Non Troppo - Hungarian State Orchestra, , Ervin Lukacs
- Flute Concerto in D Major, K.314: Rondo. Allegro - Hungarian State Orchestra, , Ervin Lukacs
- Concerto for Flute and Harp in C, K.299: Allegro - Cologne Concerto, Saskia Kwast, Martin Sandhoff
- Concerto for Flute and Harp in C, K.299: Andantino - Cologne Concerto, Saskia Kwast, Martin Sandhoff
- Concerto for Flute and Harp in C, K.299: Rondo. Allegro - Cologne Concerto, Saskia Kwast, Martin Sandhoff
Tracks:
- Clarinet Concerto in A, K.622: Allegro - English Chamber Orchestra, David Glasser, Geoffrey Simon
- Clarinet Concerto in A, K.622: Adagio - English Chamber Orchestra, David Glasser, Geoffrey Simon
- Clarinet Concerto in A, K.622: Rondo. Allegro - English Chamber Orchestra, David Glasser, Geoffrey Simon
- Oboe Concerto in C, K.314: Allegro Aperto - C.P.E. Bach Chamber Orchestra, Burkhard Glaetzner, Hartmut Haenchen
- Oboe Concerto in C, K.314: Adagio Non Troppo - C.P.E. Bach Chamber Orchestra, Burkhard Glaetzner, Hartmut Haenchen
- Oboe Concerto in C, K.314: Rondo, Allegretto - C.P.E. Bach Chamber Orchestra, Burkhard Glaetzner, Hartmut Haenchen
- Bassoon Concerto in B Flat, K.191: Allegro - Klaus Hellman, Herbert Kraus, Vienna Mozart Ensemble
- Bassoon Concerto in B Flat, K.191: Andante Ma Adagio - Klaus Hellman, Herbert Kraus, Vienna Mozart Ensemble
- Bassoon Concerto in B Flat, K.191: Rondeau, Tempo Di Minuetto - Klaus Hellman, Herbert Kraus, Vienna Mozart Ensemble
Tracks:
- String Quartet in a Major K.464: Allegro - Petersen Quartett
- String Quartet in a Major K.464: Menuetto - Petersen Quartett
- String Quartet in a Major K.464: Andante - Petersen Quartett
- String Quartet in a Major K.464: Allegro - Petersen Quartett
- String Quartet in C Major K.465 Dissonant: Adagio, Allegro - Petersen Quartett
- String Quartet in C Major K.465 Dissonant: Andante Cantabile - Petersen Quartett
- String Quartet in C Major K.465 Dissonant: Menuetto. Allegro - Petersen Quartett
- String Quartet in C Major K.465 Dissonant: Allegro - Petersen Quartett
Tracks:
- Vioin Concerto No. 3 in G, K.216: Allegro - Christian Altenburger, German Bach Soloists, Helmut Winschermann
- Vioin Concerto No. 3 in G, K.216: Adagio - Christian Altenburger, German Bach Soloists, Helmut Winschermann
- Vioin Concerto No. 3 in G, K.216: Rondo. Allegro - Christian Altenburger, German Bach Soloists, Helmut Winschermann
- Vioin Concerto No. 4 in D, K.218: Allegro - Christian Altenburger, German Bach Soloists, Helmut Winschermann
- Vioin Concerto No. 4 in D, K.218: Andante Cantabile - Christian Altenburger, German Bach Soloists, Helmut Winschermann
- Vioin Concerto No. 4 in D, K.218: Rondeau. Andante Grazioso - Christian Altenburger, German Bach Soloists, Helmut Winschermann
- Fantasy in F Minor, K.608 - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
Tracks:
- Violin Concerto No. 5 in A, K.219: Allegro Aperto - Christian Altenburger, Wolfram Christ, German Bach Soloists, Helmut Winschermann
- Violin Concerto No. 5 in A, K.219: Adagio - Christian Altenburger, Wolfram Christ, German Bach Soloists, Helmut Winschermann
- Violin Concerto No. 5 in A, K.219: Rondeau, Tempo Di Minuetto - Christian Altenburger, Wolfram Christ, German Bach Soloists, Helmut Winschermann
- Sinfonia Concertante in E Flat for Violin and Viola, K.364: ... - Christian Altenburger, Wolfram Christ, German Bach Soloists, Helmut Winschermann
- Sinfonia Concertante in E Flat for Violin and Viola, K.364: Andante - Christian Altenburger, Wolfram Christ, German Bach Soloists, Helmut Winschermann
- Sinfonia Concertante in E Flat for Violin and Viola, K.364: Presto - Christian Altenburger, Wolfram Christ, German Bach Soloists, Helmut Winschermann
Tracks:
- Requiem, K.626: Requiem - Aldo Baldin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gerhard Faulstich, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach, Edith Wiens
- Requiem, K.626: Dies Irae - Aldo Baldin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gerhard Faulstich, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach, Edith Wiens
- Requiem, K.626: Tuba Mirum - Aldo Baldin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gerhard Faulstich, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach, Edith Wiens
- Requiem, K.626: Rex Tremendae - Aldo Baldin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gerhard Faulstich, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach, Edith Wiens
- Requiem, K.626: Recordare - Aldo Baldin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gerhard Faulstich, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach, Edith Wiens
- Requiem, K.626: Confutatis - Aldo Baldin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gerhard Faulstich, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach, Edith Wiens
- Requiem, K.626: Lacrimosa - Aldo Baldin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gerhard Faulstich, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach, Edith Wiens
- Requiem, K.626: Domine Jesu - Aldo Baldin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gerhard Faulstich, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach, Edith Wiens
- Requiem, K.626: Hostias - Aldo Baldin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gerhard Faulstich, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach, Edith Wiens
- Requiem, K.626: Sanctus - Aldo Baldin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gerhard Faulstich, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach, Edith Wiens
- Requiem, K.626: Benedictus - Aldo Baldin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gerhard Faulstich, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach, Edith Wiens
- Requiem, K.626: Agnus Dei - Aldo Baldin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gerhard Faulstich, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach, Edith Wiens
- Requiem, K.626: Lux Aeterna - Aldo Baldin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gerhard Faulstich, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach, Edith Wiens
- Laudate Dominum - Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, Ivan Fischer, Jeunesses Musicales Chorus, Maria Zadori
Tracks:
- Missa Solembis in C Minor, K.139: Kyrie - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, , Werner Hollweg, Celina Lindsley, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach
- Missa Solembis in C Minor, K.139: Gloria - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, , Werner Hollweg, Celina Lindsley, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach
- Missa Solembis in C Minor, K.139: Credo - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, , Werner Hollweg, Celina Lindsley, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach
- Missa Solembis in C Minor, K.139: Sanctus - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, , Werner Hollweg, Celina Lindsley, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach
- Missa Solembis in C Minor, K.139: Benedictus - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, , Werner Hollweg, Celina Lindsley, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach
- Missa Solembis in C Minor, K.139: Agnus Dei - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, , Werner Hollweg, Celina Lindsley, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach
- Misericordias Domini, K.222 - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, , Werner Hollweg, Celina Lindsley, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach
- Inter Natos Mulierum, K.72 - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, , Werner Hollweg, Celina Lindsley, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach
- Sancta Maria, Mater Dei, K.273 - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, , Werner Hollweg, Celina Lindsley, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach
- Venite Populi, K.260 - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, , Werner Hollweg, Celina Lindsley, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach
Tracks:
- Ave Verum Corpus [From Lorenzo's Oil] - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Marcus Creed, Rias Chamber Chorus
- Exsultate, Jubilate, K.165 - Gabrielle Fuchs
- Church Sonata in C, K.328 - Robert Kuppelwieser
- Laudate Dominum - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Gabrielle Fuchs, Ernst Hinreiner
- Fantasy in F Minor, K.608
- Ah, Lo Previdi...Ah, T'Invola Agl'occhi Miei, K.272 - Hungarian State Opera Orchestra, Ervin Lukacs, Sylvia Sass
Tracks:
- Magic Flute, K.620 - Staatskapelle Dresden, Hans Vonk
- Marriage of Figaro, K.492 - Staatskapelle Dresden, Hans Vonk
- Ascanio in Alba, K.111 - Staatskapelle Dresden, Hans Vonk
- Idomeneo, K.366 - Staatskapelle Dresden, Hans Vonk
- Impresario, K.486 - Staatskapelle Dresden, Hans Vonk
- Cosi Fan Tutte, K.588 - Staatskapelle Dresden, Hans Vonk
- Abduction from the Seraglio, K.384 - Staatskapelle Dresden, Hans Vonk
- Finta Giardiniera, K.196 - Staatskapelle Dresden, Hans Vonk
- Lucio Silla, K.135 - Staatskapelle Dresden, Hans Vonk
- Clemenza Di Tito, K.621 - Staatskapelle Dresden, Hans Vonk
- Don Giovanni, K.527 - Staatskapelle Dresden, Hans Vonk
Tracks:
- Five Minuets, K.461: No. 1 in C - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Five Minuets, K.461: No. 2 in E Flat - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Five Minuets, K.461: No. 3 in G - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Five Minuets, K.461: No. 4 in B Flat - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Five Minuets, K.461: No. 5 in F - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Six Contredances, K.462: No. 1 in C - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Six Contredances, K.462: No. 2 in E Flat - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Six Contredances, K.462: No. 3 in B Flat - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Six Contredances, K.462: No. 4 in D - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Six Contredances, K.462: No. 5 in B Flat - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Six Contredances, K.462: No. 6 in F - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Two Quadriles, K.463: No. 1 in F - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Two Quadriles, K.463: No. 2 in B Flat - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Six German Dances, K.509 - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Contredanse, K.534, Das Donnerwetter - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Contredanse, K.535 la Bataille - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Contredanse, K.587 Der Sieg Vom Helden Koburg - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Six German Dances, K.600: No. 1 in C - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Six German Dances, K.600: No. 2 in F - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Six German Dances, K.600: No. 3 in B Flat - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Six German Dances, K.600: No. 4 in E Flat - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Six German Dances, K.600: No. 5 in G, The Canary - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Six German Dances, K.600: No. 6 in D - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Two Contredanses, K.603: No. 1 in D - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Two Contredanses, K.603: No. 2 in B Flat - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Three German Dances, K.605: No. 1 in D - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Three German Dances, K.605: No. 2 in G - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
- Three German Dances, K.605: No. 3 in C, The Sleighride - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
Tracks:
- Magic Flute, K.620 Highlights: Overture - Staatskapelle Dresden, Hans Vonk
- Magic Flute, K.620 Highlights: Der Vogelfer Bin Ich Ja, ... - Bratislava Philharmonic, Hermann Prey
- Magic Flute, K.620 Highlights: O Isis and Osiris, The Priest's Chorus - Bulgarian National Choir, Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra, Svetoslav Obretenov Bulgarian Choir
- Magic Flute, K.620 Highlights: Der H Rache, Queen of the ... - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Sumi Jo, Roberto Paternostro
- Magic Flute, K.620 Highlights: Ies Bildnis Ist Bezaubernd Sch... - Kurt Eichhorn, Munich Radio Orchestra, Josef Protschka
- Magic Flute, K.620 Highlights: Ein Mhen Oder Weibchen, ... - Bratislava Philharmonic, Hermann Prey,
- Magic Flute, K.620 Highlights: Heil Sei Euch Geweihten, Final Chorus - Bulgarian National Choir, Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra, Svetoslav Obretenov Bulgarian Choir
- Idomeneo, K.366 Highlights: Vedrommi Intorno, Idomeneo's Aria - NHK Chamber Soloists, Roberto Paternostro, Giuseppe Sabbatini
- Idomeneo, K.366 Highlights: Ballet Music - NHK Chamber Soloists, Roberto Paternostro, Giuseppe Sabbatini
- Idomeneo, K.366 Highlights: Il Padre Adorato, Idamente's Aria - NHK Chamber Soloists, Roberto Paternostro, Giuseppe Sabbatini
- Idomeneo, K.366 Highlights: d'Oreste, d'Ajace, Electra's Aria - Hungarian State Opera Orchestra, Ervin Lukacs, Sylvia Sass
- Idomeneo, K.366 Highlights: Torna la Pace, Idomenco's Aria - Kurt Eichhorn, Munich Radio Orchestra, Josef Protschka
Tracks:
- Don Giovanni, K.527 Highlights: Overture - Staatskapelle Dresden, Hans Vonk
- Don Giovanni, K.527 Highlights: Madamina, Il Catalogo Questo, ... - Renato Bruson, NHK Chamber Soloists, Roberto Paternostro
- Don Giovanni, K.527 Highlights: Li Darem la Mano, Duet ... - Renato Bruson, Sona Ghazarian, NHK Chamber Soloists, Roberto Paternostro
- Don Giovanni, K.527 Highlights: Dalla Sua Pace, Don Ottavio's Aria - Kurt Eichhorn, Munich Radio Orchestra, Josef Protschka
- Don Giovanni, K.527 Highlights: Mi Traduell'alma Ingrata, ... - Sona Ghazarian, NHK Chamber Soloists, Roberto Paternostro
- Don Giovanni, K.527 Highlights: Il Mio Tesoro, Don Ottavio's Aria - Kurt Eichhorn, Munich Radio Orchestra, Josef Protschka
- Abduction from the Seraglio, K.384: Ich Baue Ganz Auf Deine ... - Kurt Eichhorn, Munich Radio Orchestra, Josef Protschka
- Abduction from the Seraglio, K.384: Singt Dem Gron Bassa Lieder, ... - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Rias Chamber Chorus, Hanns Martin Schneidt
- Abduction from the Seraglio, K.384: Wenn Der Freude Trn ... - Kurt Eichhorn, Munich Radio Orchestra, Josef Protschka
- Cosan Tutte, K. 588: Come Scoglio, Fiordiligi's Aria - Bulgarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Vassil Stefanov, Anna Tomowa Sintow
- Cosan Tutte, K. 588: Un'aura Amorosa, Ferrando's Aria - NHK Chamber Soloists, Roberto Paternostro, Giuseppe Sabbatini
- Clemenza Di Tito, K.621: Ah Se Fosse Intorno Al Trono, Tito's Aria - NHK Chamber Soloists, Roberto Paternostro, Giuseppe Sabbatini
Album Description
Enjoy a little night music with Mozart and this ultimate collection of his music. This incredible 20-CD set presents the listener with all of Mozart's most famous works, from Symphonies and Concertos, to highlights of his best operas The Magic Flute and Don Giovanni. Take in his Missa Solemnis, Ave Verum and Requiem and don't forget Eine Kleine Nachtmusik...this set truly is the most definitive Mozart collection ever assembled!Customer Reviews:
A Wonderful Collection.......2007-04-11
Celebrate Mozart's 250th at a Budget Price.......2006-01-11
This 20-CD box set gathers all of his major symphonies, concertos and operas into one massive collection. All of the selections are performed by European musicians (eg. the Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, the Berliner Kammerorchester, etc.). While not household names, the music is uniformly excellent.
If you're looking for an inexpensive purchase (I got mine at a national retailer that rhymes with "Clam's Tub" for under $20!) to kick off your "Rock Me Amadeus" party, this is a great choice. RECOMMENDED
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Violin Adagios
Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000058BGY Release Date: 2001-03-20 |
Tracks:
- Thais: Meditation - Nigel Kennedy
- Vn Con No.1 in g, Op.26: Adagio - Kyung Wha Chung
- Con No.4 in f, RV 297 'Winter': Largo - Alan Loveday
- Con in d, BWV 1043: Largo, Ma Non Tanto - Henryk Szeryng/Maurice Hasson
- Adagio in E, K.261 - Henryk Szeryng
- Vocalise, Op.34 No.14 - Akiko Suwanai/Philip Moll
- Vn Con in D, Op.77: Adagio - Joshua Bell
- Vn Con: Andante - Joshua Bell
- Melodie - Arthur Grumiaux/Istvan Hajdu
- Vn Son No.5 in F, Op.24 'Spring': Adagio Molto Espressivo - Itzhak Perlman/Vladimir Ashkenazy
- Vn Con in D, Op.35: Canzonetta: Andante - Leila Josefowicz
- Songs My Mother Taught Me, Op.55 No.4 - Arthur Grumiaux/Istvan Hajdu
- None But The Lonely Heart - Josef Sakonov
- The Gadfly: Romance - Alexander Kerr
Tracks:
- Romance No.2 in F, Op.50 - Arthur Grumiaux
- Vn Con in E, BWV 1042: Adagio - Midori
- Salut D'amour - Kyung Wha Chung/Philip Moll
- Ave Maria, D.839 - Arthur Grumiaux/Istvan Hajdu
- Con in a, RV 522: Larghetto - Midori/Pinchas Zukerman
- Son in D, Op.1 No.13: Larghetto - Iona Brown
- Vn Con No.3 in G, K.216: Adagio - Arthur Grumiaux
- Liebesleid - Joshua Bell/Paul Coker
- Vn Con in e, Op.64: Andante - Kyung Wha Chung
- Souvenir D'un Lieu Cher, Op.42: Melodie - Akiko Suwanai/Philip Moll
- Vn Con in d, Op.47: Adagio Di Molto - Kyung Wha Chung
- Vn Con in D, Op.35: Romance: Andante - Chantal Juillet
- Standchen, D.957 No.4 - Arthur Grumiaux/Istvan Hajdu
- Estrellita - Arthur Grumiaux/Istvan Hajdu
- Orchestral Ste No.3 in D, BWV 1068: Air ('Air On A G String') - ASMF/Neville Marriner
Customer Reviews:
Wonderful.......2005-11-07
Thanks you Decca.......2005-01-23
Exquisite music for the soul.......2004-06-14
Indeed a joy forever!.......2003-05-22
who rated it as "Highly, highly recommended." His laudatory recommentation, I must say, is found "well justified."
Exquisite collection & performances, unbelievable value!!!.......2002-01-15
The violin is an extraordinary instrument that, when played correctly, can pluck the heartstrings and stir the soul. It is played perfectly by each puppetmaster on each one of these wonderful pieces, and the experience of listening to this collection is an exquisite journey for the heart and spirit. Looking for a fantastic collection of exquisite pieces written and performed by genius? It's here. Highly, highly recommended!!
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Elly Ameling ~ Schubert · Schumann - Songs
Franz Schubert , Robert Schumann , Elly Ameling , Jörg Demus , and Hans Deinzer Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000001TWU Release Date: 1991-11-05 |
Tracks:
- Der Hirt Auf Dem Felsen
- Seligkeit
- Gretchen Am Spinnrad
- Du Liebst Mich Nicht
- Heimliches Lieben
- Im Fruehling
- Die Vogel
- De Jungling An Der Quelle
- Der Musensohn
- Widmung
- Auftrage
- Sehnsucht
- Frage
- Mein Schonster Stern
- Schneeglockchen
- Erstes Grun
- Er Ist's
- Die Sennin
- Sehnsucht Nach Der Waldgegend
- Jasminenstrauch
- Schmetterling
- Der Nussbaum
- Marienwurmchen
- Kauzlein
- Waldesesprach
- Loreley
- Die Meerfee
- Der Sandmann
Customer Reviews:
One of my favorite recordings ever.......2007-06-08
wonderful.......2007-03-21
Truthful & Sincere Singing.......2006-11-25
Ameling's reading of Schumann and Schubert Lieder is sincere and noble, at times even awe-inspiring. There's always something genuinely beautiful, a sense of respect for music itself, when she sings with her etherial yet warm voice.
The sublimity of "Mein schonster Stern" only makes this CD worth purchasing. Her Schumann recordings are so scarce now that it is joy to find 19 Schumann Lieder both well known and obscure gems on this disc. Accompanied by an original master piano of Schubert's days. Recorded in 1965/67.
Beautiful.......2006-11-11
More than just a pretty voice ..........2006-09-17
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Strauss: Four Last Songs/12 Orchestral Songs
Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00000GCAE Release Date: 1999-01-12 |
Tracks:
- Four Last Songs, Op. Posth.: Fruhling
- Four Last Songs, Op. Posth.: September
- Four Last Songs, Op. Posth.: Beim Schlafengehem
- Four Last Songs, Op. Posth.: Im Abendrot
- 12 Songs: Mutterandelei, Op. 43, No. 2
- 12 Songs: Waldseligkeit, Op. 49, No. 1
- 12 Songs: Zueignung, Op. 10, No. 1
- 12 Songs: Freundliche Vision, Op. 48, No. 1
- 12 Songs: Die Heiligen Drei Konige, Op. 56, No. 6
- 12 Songs: Rube, Meine Seele, Op. 27, No. 1
- 12 Songs: Meinem Kinde, Op. 37, No. 3
- 12 Songs: Wiegenlied, Op. 41, No. 1
- 12 Songs: Morgen, Op. 27, No. 4
- 12 Songs: Das Bachlein, Op. 88, No. 1
- 12 Songs: Die Rosenbande, Op. 36, No. 1
- 12 Songs: Winterweihe, Op. 48, No. 4
Amazon.com
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf was one of those singers whom one either loves or hates. She was a "stylist," who inflected every phrase, every note in her urge to communicate what she considered to be the meaning of the text. Others feel that the only thing she communicated was her own need to impress people with her ability to communicate, and I believe she often forgot the difference between art and artfulness. Be that as it may, she was an outstanding Strauss singer, and her performance of the Four Last Songs, in particular, is legendary. Of course, having George Szell on the podium doesn't hurt either. He insures that the music shows the singer in the best possible light. --David HurwitzCustomer Reviews:
This is just a review of the transfer and booklet.......2007-03-30
I think the transfer is excellent, removing a surprising amount of murk from a 1991 version (I think). In fact, I'm wondering if some distortion hasn't been removed as well, at least in the voice. As for Szell & his orchestras, their playing sounds fresher and lovelier than ever. Instrumental placement in the sound image seems more firm, and details are more clear.
As for the booklet, well, EMI is not one for documentation, and it should be ashamed of itself for wasting our time in the middle of the song texts with ads for their other recordings. However, yes, the texts for these songs are all there, and that is a minor miracle.
So yes, this is a no-brainer purchase. In my view, the improved sound quality does merit purchasing it if one's transfer is prior to 1997.
A wiser Schwarzkopf in one of her best latter recordings.......2006-11-04
Schwarzkopf was in her fifties when she recorded these works, and there is a lot to be said for the mature, knowing performance from a soprano voice of that age. It speaks of life's joys and heartaches, and a heart still longing for youthful romance. I seriously doubt that anyone will ever fully eclipse Elisabeth's sheer dramatic intensity in this recording. She transforms herself back into a young girl, yet still retains the dramatic use of her maturity.
This recording has been remastered using Abbey Road's Prism SNS system, which gives the recording a natural soundscape, free of annoying echo or reverb, allowing Schwarzkopf's voice to come forth with astonishing clarity. Simply, it's the best this recording has ever sounded. A bargain price too.
[EMI Classics 7243 5 66908 2 0]
HEAVENLY.......2006-09-14
Schwarzkopf and Szell Team Up For An Incandescent Strauss Record.......2006-09-09
There have been plenty of great versions of the Four Last Songs since Schwarzkopf, the likes of Gundula Janowitz with Herbert Von Karajan and especially the spectacular Jessye Norman with Kurt Masur, yet the Schwarzkopf account can still match any other version in the catalogue for sheer beauty, the tender articulation of words and deep understanding of the music. Jessye Norman surpasses Elizabeth Schwarzkopf for operatic splendour and voluptousness of sound so you definitely need to get that version too. Having several performances of this immortal masterwork is a must!
A thing of beauty ..........2006-02-06
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Classical Masterpieces of the Millennium [20 CD Set]
Manufacturer: Delta ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00000K1C9 Release Date: 1999-08-24 |
Tracks:
- Brandenbutg Concerto No.3 In G First Movement
- Overture No.3 In D Second Movement
- Violin Concerto In E First Movement
- Prelude In C minor
- Jesu Bleibet Meine Freude (Chorus From Cantata No.147)
- Overture No.2 In B minor Minuet And Badinerie
- Oboe Concerto In D minor Second Movement
- Brandenburg Concerto No.4 In G Third Movement
- Musical Offering - Fuga canonica
- Easter Oratorio - Overture
- Minuet In D minor
- Kommst Du Nun, Jesu, Vom Himmel herunter(From Choral Prelude BWV 650
- Brandenburg Concerto No.1 In F Second Movement
- Art Of The Fugue - Contrapunctus 9
- Concerto For Flute, Violin, Harpsichord And Strings. Triple Concerto - Third Movement
- Overture No.4 In D - Réjouissance
- Concerto No. 1 in E: Spring
- Concerto No. 1 in E: Spring
- Concerto No. 1 in E: Spring
- Concerto No. 2 in G minor: Summer
- Concerto No. 2 in G minor: Summer
- Concerto No. 2 in G minor: Summer
- Concerto No. 3 in F: Autumn
- Concerto No. 3 in F: Autumn
- Concerto No. 3 in F: Autumn
- Concerto No. 4 in F minor: Winter
- Concerto No. 4 in F minor: Winter
- Concerto No. 4 in F minor: Winter
- Concerto for Flute, Strings & Basso Continuo in G minor, Op. 10, no.2
- Concerto for Flute, Strings & Basso Continuo in G minor, Op. 10, no.2
- Concerto for Flute, Strings & Basso Continuo in G minor, Op. 10, no.2
- Concerto for Flute, Strings & Basso Continuo in G minor, Op. 10, no.2
- Concerto for Flute, Strings & Basso Continuo in G minor, Op. 10, no.2
- Concerto for Flute, Strings & Basso Continuo in G minor, Op. 10, no.2
- Concerto Grosso in A minor, Op. 3, no. 8
- Concerto Grosso in A minor, Op. 3, no. 8
- Concerto Grosso in A minor, Op. 3, no. 8
- Water Music - Alla Hornpipe
- Xerxes - Ombra Mai Fu (Largo)
- Messiah - And The Glory Of The Lord
- Concerto Grosso In A Minor, Op. 6, No. 4 - Larghetto Affettuoso
- Organ Concerto In F, Op. 4, No. 4 Allegro
- Water Music - Air
- Messiah - For Unto Us A Child Is Born
- Concerto Grosso In B flat, Op. 3, No. 2 - Largo
- Salomon - Sinfonia, Act 3
- The Choice Of Hercules - While For Thy Arms
- Water Music - Allegro (Suite No. 1)
- Suite No. 5 In E - Air With Variations
- Jephtha - How Dark, O Lord
- Organ Concerto In F, Op. 4, No. 5 Alla Siciliana - Presto
- Mi Palpita Il Cor (Solo Cantata) S'un Di M'adora
- Water Music - Andante Allegro Da Capo
- Concerto for Trumpet & Orchestra in E-flat: First Movement
- Symphony No. 94 in G: Surprise Symphony-second movement
- Concerto for Violin No. 2 in D: Third Movement
- Flute Trio No. 31 in G: Second Movement
- Symphony No. 31 in D: Hornsignal-First Movement
- String Quartet No. 17 in F, Op. 3, no. 5: Serenade Quartet-Second Movement
- Sinfonia Concertante in B-flat for Violin, Cello, Oboe, Bassoon and Orchestra-Third Movement
- Concerto for 2 Horns & Orchestra in E-flat: Second Movement
- Symphony No. 88 in G: Fourth Movement
- String Quartet No. 77 in C: Kaiser Quartet-Poco adagio cantabile
- Notturno No. 1 in C: Second Movement
- Symphony No. 98 in B: Londoner No. 4-Fourth Movement
- Eine Kleine Nachtmusik - first movement
- Piano Concerto in A - second movement
- Flute Concerto in D - Rondeau
- Serenade - Minuet
- Violin Concerto - first movement
- Symphony No. 40 in G minor - first movement
- Clarinet Concerto - second movement
- Turkish March
- Divertimento - Minuet
- Horn Concerto No. 3 in E-flat - first movement
- Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67-First Movement
- Piano Sonata No. 14 in C sharp minor, Op. 27, no. 2: Moonlight Sonata-First Movement
- Overture
- O welche Lust (Prisoners' Chorus)
- Ha, welch ein Augenblick (Pizarros's Aria)
- Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37: Second Movement
- Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D, Op. 61: Third Movement
- Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13: Pathétique-Second Movement
- Sympony No. 6 in F, Op. 68: Pastorale-First Movement
- Fantasy for Piano, Chorus and Orchestra in C minor, Op. 80: Choral Fantasy - Finale
- German Dance No. 1 In C
- Impromptu Op. 90, No. 3 In G-Flat
- Heidenroslein
- Ave Maria
- Der Lindenbaum
- Quintet In A 'Trout Quintet' - Andante
- Mass No. 6 In E-Flat - Kyrie
- Die Schone Mullerin Des Mullers Blumen
- German Dance No. 2 In G
- Piano Sonata In B-Flat
- Nachtgesang Im Walde
- Winterreise - No. 15: Die Krahe
- German Mass - Zum Sanctus (Heilit, Heilig Ist Der Herr)
- Symphony No. 8 In B Minor 'Unfinished' - Second Movement
- Waltz No. 1 in E-flat, Op. 18 Grande Valse brillante
- Nocturne in E-flat, Op. 9, no. 2
- Etude in G-flat, Op. 10, no. 5
- Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21-Second Movement
- Mazurka in D minor, Op. 33, no. 2
- Prelude in D-flat, Op. 28, no. 15 Raindrop
- Etude in C, Op. 10, no. 1
- Nocturne in D-flat, Op. 27, no. 2
- Impromptu No. 4 in C-sharp minor, Op. 66 Fantasy Impromptu
- Scherzo in B minor, Op. 20
- Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 35-Third Movement
- Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11 - Third Movement
- Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor - first movement 113.String Seranade - Waltz
- Violin Concerto - second movement
- The Sleeping Beauty - Waltz
- Capriccio Italien, Op. 45
- Swan Lake - Waltz
- Eugene Onegin - Polonaise
- The Nutcracker - Waltz of the Flowers
- Orchestral Suite No. 4 - Mozartiana - Third Movement
- Swan Lake - Dance of the Swans
- Symphony No. 6 in B minor - Pathétique - Third Movement
- Hungarian Dance No.5
- Lullaby
- Symphony No.1 in C minor, Op. 68 - Third Movement
- Intermezzo in E-flat, Op.117, no. 1
- Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D, Op. 77 - Third Movement
- Waltz, Op. 39, no. 15
- Concert for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in B-flat, Op. 83 - Second Movement
- String Quintet in G, Op. 111 - Second Movement
- Symphony No.4 in E minor, Op. 98 - Third Movement
- Intermezzo in A minor, Op. 76, no. 7
- Hungarian Dance No.1 in G minor
- German Requiem Selig sind die Toten (Final Chorus)
- Die Fledermaus - Overture
- Kaiser Waltz, Op.437
- Thunder And Lightning Polka, Op. 324
- Roses From The South Waltz, Op. 388
- AnnenPolka, Op. 117
- Vienna Blood Waltz, Op. 354
- Eljen A Magyar Polka, Op. 332
- Wine, Women and Song Waltz, Op. 333
- On The Beautiful Blue Danube Waltz, Op. 134
- Die Meistersinger Von Nurnberg - Overture
- Tannhauser - Die Pilger sind's (Pilgims' Chorus)
- Tannhauser - O du mein holder Abendstern (Wolfram's Aria)
- Lohengrin - Act 3 Prelude and Bridal Chorus
- The Flying Dutchman - Jo-ho-he Traft ihr das Schiff (Senta's Ballad)
- The Flying Dutchman - Steuermann, lass die Wacht (Sailors' Chorus)
- Die Walkure - Wintersturme wichen dem Wonnemond (Siegmund's Aria)
- Die Walkure - Ride of the Valkyries
- Siegfried Hoho! Hoho! Hohei! Schmiede mein Hammer (Siegfried's Forging Song)
- Tristan und Isolde - Liebestod
- Thus sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30 (excerpt)
- Don Juan, Op. 20
- Eine Alpensinfonie, Op. 64, I.Nacht
- Don Quixote, Op.35, first movement: Introduction
- Salome, Op. 54, Dance Of The Seven Veils
- Der Rosenkavalier, Op. 59, Finale: Hab' mir's gelobt ihn lieb zu haben
- Piano Concerto 2 In C minor, Op. 18 - First Movement
- Vocalise, Op.34, No. 14
- Prelude In G Sharp minor, Op. 32, No. 12
- Piano Concerto No. 4 In G minor, Op. 40 - Third Movement
- Symphony No. 2 In E minor, Op. 27 - Third Movement
- Piano Concerto No. 1 In F sharp minor, Op. 1 - Second Movement
- Rhapsody, Op. 43 On A Theme By Paganini
- Hungarian Rhapsody No.2
- Liebestraum No.3 in A-flat
- Piano Concerto No.1 in E-flat - third movement
- Angelus
- Mephisto Waltz No.1 (Dance in a Village Tavern)
- Prelude and Fugue on B-A-C-H
- Dante Symphony - Finale. - Purgatorio - Magnificat
- Les Préludes
- Boléro
- Daphnis et Chloé first movement: Nocturne
- Rhapsodie Espagnole
- Shéhérazade - first movement: Asie
- Ma Mère l'Oye - fourth movement: La Belle et la Bête
- Introduction and Allegro for Harp, Flute, Clarinet, and String Quartet
- La Valse
- Slavic Dance No. 1 in C, Op. 46, no.1
- Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95 'From the New World' - second movement
- Humoresque, Op. 101
- Slavic Dance No. 8 in G minor, Op. 46, no. 8
- Serenade for String Orchestra, Op. 22 - second movement
- Romance for Violin and Orchestra In F minor, Op. 11
- Symphony No. 7 in D minor - third movement
- Melodie (Songs My Mother Taught Me)
- Carneval Overture, Op. 92
- Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in B minor, Op. 104 - third movement
- Symphony No.4 In A, Op. 90. Italian - First Movement
- Frühlingslied In A, Op. 62, No. 6
- Wedding March (From A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op.61)
- Duetto In F, Op.30, No.6 (From Songs Without Words)
- String Symphony No.9 In C. Schweitzer Symphony - Third Movement
- Concerto For Violin, Piano And String Orchestra No. 1 In D minor - Second Movement
- Symphony No.3 In A minor, Op.56 Scottish - Third Movement"
- Notturno (From A Midsumment Night's Dream, Op. 61)
- Rondo Capriccioso, Op.14
- String Symphony No. 12 In G minor - First Movement
- Venetian Gondola Song In F Sharp minor, Op.30, No.6
- Scherzo (From A Midsumment Night's Dream, Op. 61)
- Violin Concerto In E minor, Op.64 - Third Movement
- Peer Gynt - Suite No. 1, Op. 46 - Morgenstimmung
- Holberg Suite, Op. 40 - I. Prelude. Allegro vivace
- Holberg Suite, Op. 40 - IV. Air. Andante religioso
- Arietta, Op. 12, no. 1
- Homage March from Sigurd Jorsalfar, Op. 56
- Peer Gynt - Suite No. 2, Op. 55 - Solveig's Song
- Wedding Day at Troldhauen, Op. 65, no. 6
- The Last Spring, Op. 34, no. 2
- Peer Gynt - Suite No. 1, Op 46 - Anitra's Dance
- Nordic Melody Op. 63
- Notturno, Op. 54, no. 4
- Elegie, Op. 47, no. 5
- Peer Gynt - Suite No. 2, Op. 55 - Arabic Dance
- Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16 - Allegro
- Symphony No. 3 in E flat, Op. 97 - Rhenish - first movement
- Traumerai (from Kinderszenen, Op. 15)
- Mondnacht (from Eichendorff-Liederkreis, Op. 39)
- Aufschwung (from Fantasietucke, Op. 12)
- Triolett, Op. 114, no. 2
- Tanzlied (No. 1 from Duets, Op. 78)
- Symphony No. 4 in D minor, Op. 120 - second movement
- Frühlingsgruss
- Abschied (from Waldszenen Op. 82)
- Dichterliebe, Op. 48 - Im wunderschonen Monat Mai
- Manfred Overture, Op. 115
- Romance in F sharp, Op. 28, no. 2
- Die Rose stand im Tau
- Liebesgarten (from Four Duets, Op. 34)
- Warum? (from Fantasiestucke, Op. 12)
- Kennst du das Land, Op.79, no. 29 (from Lieder der Mignon, Op. 98a)
- Von fremden Landern und Menschen (from Kinderszenen, Op. 15)
Album Description
An extraordinary 20-CD collection of great works by Bach, Vivaldi, Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Chopin, Tchaikovsky, Brahms, Ravel, Mendelssohn, Rachmaninoff, J. Strauss, R. Strauss, Schumann, Wagner, Dvorak, Grieg and Liszt. It also features worldrenowned artists such as Sir Neville Marriner, Martha Argerich, Ivo Pogorelich, Hermann Prey, Reiner Goldberg, Sylvia Sass, Jochen Kowalski, Peter Schreler and many more. This exquisite, copper metallic, deluxe boxed set is the perfect gift for the classical music neophyte.Customer Reviews:
Mill. Classical review.......2007-05-13
classical music for the unitiated.......2007-04-01
Some little gems there that I had forgotten!.......2007-03-30
I found it to be a very good selection overall, but I felt too much had already been heard on TV, which of course is what lots of newcomers to classical music might appreciate. I managed to find about 2 hours of tracks that I wanted to keep, which works out quite expensive per disc, but I did find some wonderful music I had completely forgotten about, so it was worth it. All in all, it represents good value, and I have only knocked one star off as so much of it had been used in adverts.
It is definitely a good introduction to classical music, and it has made me want to listen to more of it, so I don't regret this 'expensive' purchase one bit!
Classical Masterpieces of the Millennium [20 CD Set]
A very helpful collection.......2007-03-24
To criticize the set for not containing more composers, or more than just snippets of those who are in the set, is missing the point: it is a helpful introduction to finding your way in the huge maze of classical music. It succeeds admirably in this.
Sound quality is uniformly very good on an audiophile system.
Highly recommended.
Excellent!.......2007-03-08
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Songs Without Words
Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000034CYW Release Date: 1999-11-16 |
Amazon.com
The heart of this collection is 15 of Mendelssohn's Songs Without Words, those eternally lovely miniatures, well selected and played by Perahia with the lyrical sense the music needs. Too bad he didn't record them all. The disc opens with four of Busoni's Bach transcriptions, all organ chorale preludes based on sung hymns (hence the connection and the title). These, too, are well done, very clear and fleet and with impressive agility in "Nun freut euch, lieben Christen g'mein." The conclusion is four of Liszt's brilliant arrangements of Schubert songs, again played with wonderful lyricism and some high drama that indicates Perahia knows the original songs and their texts very well. Despite the title, the album isn't totally congruent, but everything on it is well worth hearing. --Leslie GerberCustomer Reviews:
The Best Music CD I've Ever Seen (or heard!)............2002-07-17
A wonderful program of delightful and important music.......2002-06-16
The middle section has 15 of the best of the Mendelssohn "Songs Without Words". I know that many think him not one of the great ones and that Mendelssohn's reputation has slipped in the past thirty years. But I think this is very wrong. I urge you to get to know his music and to try and hear it with fresh ears. These pieces are a very nice place to start. There is a great deal to love in these pieces and if you can play the piano dust off this music and play them. They are much fun and reward the effort.
The disk ends with four Liszt transcriptions of Schubert Lieder. Well, I know and love these pieces and have peformed the "Staendchen" several times. It is WONDERFUL. These performances of these transcriptions show off the genius of three wonderful musicians - Schubert and Liszt and Perahia. "Auf dem Wasser zu singen" is one of my favorite songs.
You might want to pick up the first volume of the Ian Bostridge recordings of the Schubert songs to here the originals of some of these and to read the words. Very moving and Liszt does a lot to tell their story with his transcriptions. It isn't just for show show, even if it does add to the original. But this was authentic nineteenth century performance practice.
Perahia is never a showy pianist, but he always seems to have all the virtuosity he needs. He never seems to be walking a tightrope and teasing us that he might fall. Instead he overwhelms us with his poetic heart and lyrical playing. He has power, but like all great pianists he makes us feel he has more in reserve (he may not, but he never sounds like he is hitting the wall). And he doesn't ever make ugly sounds on the piano. I love his playing. I have been fortunate to hear him play live several times over the past couple of decades and it has always been a complete delight. Just like this wonderful disk.
Perahia plays Bach - no other recommendation needed.......2001-11-16
Perahia plays Bach with as much feeling and love as anyone alive or dead, in my opinion. The first two pieces are played with quiet dignity. The third track shows Perahia's dexterity and finger speed - I'd like to hear that on the organ! Back to peace and tranquility on the fourth track - and I haven't gotten to Mendelssohn yet, since I keep 'rewinding' the CD!
Lyrical Masterpieces Played with Wonderful Discernment.......2001-02-25
Although the recording is named after the selections from the Mendelssohn pieces of the same name, the real highlights for me are the Bach and Schubert transcriptions done by Busoni and Liszt respectively. With the Bach you have some glorious organ works infused with subtle touches of late-nineteenth century romanticism, which fleshes them out just a little without diminishing their highly refined qualities. All four selections are serene masterpieces, beautifully executed. The Schubert transcriptions however, are a wonder, pure and simple. I don't know Schubert's songs, but have most of his Sonatas and all of his Impromptus and Moments Musicaux. With these four pieces, I feel like I've discovered another set of Impromptus, because they have all the unbounded lyricism and deceptive mood changes that make the Impromptus such masterpieces. It seems to me that Liszt remained very faithful to the spirit and sublime simplicity of Schubert's melodies here, eschewing the romantic flourishes and breathtaking technical demands that characterize his own compositions. Once I heard these pieces, I was reminded too that Perahia is a superb exponent of Schubert, with his recording of the Impromptus being among the very best. The Mendelssohn complements the other selections very well, and I'm glad this recording introduced me to them, but they are comparatively light compared to the Bach and Schubert transcriptions. They seem to fall somewhere between Chopin's Nocturnes and some of his Etudes and Preludes, but on the whole they don't have the same kind of atmospheric drama that Chopin could conjure forth in the space of a few minutes. Still, I can't really fault Mendelssohn here simply because he's not quite a Bach, a Schubert, or a Chopin. So buy this recording--it's incredibly soothing and meditative without being in any way superficial, and it'll bring a lot of listening pleasure.
Without words, but with soul..........2000-05-18
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Legend: Régine Crespin [CD & DVD]
Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0009275XO Release Date: 2005-07-19 |
Tracks:
- I. Der Engel
- II. Stehe Still!
- III. Im Treibhaus
- IV. Schmerzen
- V. Traume
- Einsam In Truben Tagen
- Euch Luften, Die Mein Klagen
- Eine Waffe Lass Mich Dir Weisen
- Ich Sah Das Kind
- Dich, Teure Halle
- Allmacht'ge Jungfrau
- D'Amour L'Ardente Flamme
- Nous Avons Vu Finir... Chers Tyriens
- Ah, Je Vais Mourir... Adieu, Fiere Cite
Customer Reviews:
A Grand Lady, A Grand Collection.......2005-09-28
In this very fine album we hear a stunning 'Wesendonck Lieder' of Wagner with Georges Prêtre conducting the Orchestre National de la Radiodiffusion Française. While some singers find these songs matronly Crespin infuses the poems with frail and tender love. Staying with Wagner (she was after all a reigning Sieglinde in her day) she offers arias from 'Lohengrin', 'Die Walküre', 'Parsifal', and 'Tannhäuser' (with Otto Ackermann
conducting the Orchestre du Théâtre National de l'Opéra de Paris)
demonstrating that this very French singer could produce a huge sound that easily sails over Wagner's orchestration. Finally she is heard in Berlioz' 'Les Troyens' and 'La Damnation de Faust' (again with Otto Ackermann). There is not a weak moment in these selections.
Included with this CD is a well-produced DVD of Crespin singing French art songs, showing the poise and involvement she brought to every performance. This is a treasureable package and certainly commands the respect of the title 'Legend. It is brilliant! Highly recommended. Grady Harp, September 05
Track Listings:
- Live: Holland '39 / Norway '54
- Max Reger and the Sacred Song
- Melchior Franck: Paradisus Musicus
- Mendelssohn: Trios No. 1 / Trio No. 2
- Messiaen: Harawi - Chant d'amour et de mort
- New Music from Old Cities
- Nils Lindberg: Lapponian Suite
- Percorsi Della Musica Italiana
- Rachmaninov: Concerto for piano in Cm; Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini in Am
- Ravel: Rhapsodie Espagnole/Pavane Pour Une Infante Defunte/Daphnis Et Chloe/La Valse/Bolero
Track Listings
Weber, Pierne, Bassi and others
You're Just in Love With: the Early Hits [Import]
Yours Mine & Ours [Soundtrack]
WWJD: What Would Jesus Do [Enhanced]
Western Swing and Country Jazz [Box set] [Original recording remastered]
X-Tremely Fun Aerobic Nonstop [Import]