Fantaisie / Concertstuck

1. Fantasia for piano & orchestra in C, Op 84
Composed by Anton Rubinstein
Performed by Czecho-Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra with Joseph Banowetz
Conducted by Oliver von Dohnanyi

2. Conzertstück for piano & orchestra in A flat, Op 113
Composed by Anton Rubinstein
Performed by Czecho-Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra with Joseph Banowetz
Conducted by Oliver von Dohnanyi

Tracks:

Concerto In E Minor For Harp And Orchestra, Op. 182: Allegro Moderato
Concerto In E Minor For Harp And Orchestra, Op. 182: Adagio
Concerto In E Minor For Harp And Orchestra, Op. 182: Scherzo, Finale, Allegro vivace
Morceau de Concert for Harp and Orchestra, Op. 154
Fantaisie in A Minor for Solo Harp, Op. 95
Concertante In G Major For Harp, Violin And Orchestra: Allegro
Concertante In G Major For Harp, Violin And Orchestra: Adagio
Concertante In G Major For Harp, Violin And Orchestra: Rondo Allegretto
Introduction And Allegro For Harp, String Quartet, Flute And Clarinet

Tracks:

Concerto in C Major for Harp and Orchestra:: Allegro
Concerto In C Major For Harp And Orchestra: Andante lento
Concerto In C Major For Harp And Orchestra: Rondo; Allegro agitato
Concerto In A Major For Harp And Orchestra: Allegro
Concerto In A Major For Harp And Orchestra: Larghetto
Concerto In A Major For Harp And Orchestra: Rondo; Allegretto; Allegro moderato
Concerto For Harp And Orchestra, Op. 4, No. 6 In B-flat Major: Andante; Allegro
Concerto For Harp And Orchestra, Op. 4, No. 6 In B-flat Major: Larghetto
Concerto For Harp And Orchestra, Op. 4, No. 6 In B-flat Major: Allegro moderato
Suite
Irish Airs: My Thousand Times Beloved
My Lady Greensleeves
Palestinalied; Wie sol ich den gemynen
Trotto
Gymel
Estampie Royale
Danse Royale
Lamento di Tristano - La Rotta
Danceries

Tracks:

Concerto In E-flat Major For Harp And Orchestra, Op. 74: Allegro moderato
Concerto In E-flat Major For Harp And Orchestra, Op. 74: Andante: Theme And Variations
Concerto In E-flat Major For Harp And Orchestra, Op. 74: Allegro giocoso
Concertstr Harp And Orchestra, Op. 39
Impromptu Caprice In A-flat Major For Solo Harp, Op. 9
Sonata For Flute, Viola And Harp: Pastorale
Sonata For Flute, Viola And Harp: Interlude: Tempo di Minuetto
Sonata For Flute, Viola And Harp: Finale: Allegro moderato ma risoluto
Serenade For Flute, Violin, Viola, Cello And Harp, Op.30: Allegro
Serenade For Flute, Violin, Viola, Cello And Harp, Op. 30: Andante
Serenade For Flute, Violin, Viola, Cello And Harp, Op. 30: Presto

Customer Reviews:

An instrument with more than thousand years of existence!.......2006-04-03

In spite of the fact the harp is possibly the oldest musical instrument, its sonorities are unlimited. In the XIX Century, the French and Russian composers took into account it. Curiously, Carl Reineceke showed an unusual interest by it; this historical transition toward the raising Century, where Joaquin Rodrigo a renowned pupil of Paul Dukas, nourished his muse in Los Sones del la Giralda.

But to be honest there has always been a visible contempt about it, and has been relegated as a curtain instrument to remark certain anima states. With the Musical Impressionism many composers seemed to understand the multiple expressive possibilities of the harp, but the effervescence would not last so long.

This is a very selected set that includes some one the most traditional Opus of the harp. Since the lyric and naive Francois Adrian Boldieau ` s concert to the hyper romantic Gliere `s Concerto.

Absolutely recommended for all those who love this instrument. You will additionally find out a very high performance level, along both CD' s.

And considering this bargain price, the temptation is enormous, don' t you?

Found what I was looking for and more!.......2005-09-10

Great CD collection! The volume on the particular track I was looking for was recorded rather low, but otherwise, it is a perfect collection. Some of the other tracks I had not heard and they were magnificent!

Music for Harp.......2000-09-20

Elena Polonska + Harp = Beautiful. When I noted that Elena Polonska performed music from the Middle Ages to the the 20th century on the harp, I knew I had to have this recording. I have heard her play the harp, on other CD's, and listening to her skillful playing is a delight for anyone who enjoys classical music. The other artists were not known to me, so listening to this CD was a chance to become acquainted with some other wonderful harpists, too. I plan to buy this CD for holiday gifts for friends.