Boccherini Symphonies

1. Symphony in A major, Op.21/6, G498
Composed by Luigi Boccherini
Performed by London Festival Orchestra
2. Symphony in D minor ("La Casa del Diavolo"), Op. 12/4, G506
Composed by Luigi Boccherini
Performed by London Festival Orchestra
3. Symphony in A major, Op.12/6, G508
Composed by Luigi Boccherini
Performed by London Festival Orchestra

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Tracks:

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

Tracks:

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

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

Customer Reviews:

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

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

Ken

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Average customer rating: I can name that tune in three notes A Fabulous CD Mega-Sampler! This really does have 99 tracks! Fun Sampler Useful.

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Tracks:

1. Adagio
2. Air on the G String: Air on the G String, Excerpt
3. Brandenburg Concerto: Third Movement, Excerpt
4. Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring, Excerpt
5. Tocatta & Fugue: Excerpt
6. Adagio for Strings: Excerpt
7. Synphony No. 5: First Movement, Excerpt
8. Symphony No. 9: Fourth Movement, Excerpt
9. Fse: Excerpt
10. Turkish March: Turkish March, Excerpt
11. Moonlight Sonata: Excerpt
12. Symphonie Fantastique: March Ot the Scaffold, Excerpt
13. Damnation of Faust: Excerpt
14. Carmen - Habanera: Habanera, Excerpt
15. Toreador Song [From Carmen]
16. Minuet: Minuet, Excerpt
17. Prince Igor: Polovtsian Dance No 17, Excerpt
18. Hungarian Dance No. 5: No 5, Excerpt
19. Lullaby: No 4, Lullaby, Excerpt
20. "Minute" Waltz: Excerpt
21. Grande Valse Brillante: Excerpt
22. Marche Fune: Marche Fune
23. Appalachian Spring: Excerpt
24. Fanfare for the Common Man: Excerpt
25. Clair de Lune: Excerpt
26. Prelude to the Afternoon: Excerpt
27. Lakm Flower Duet: Flower Duet, Excerpt
28. Symphony No. 9 "New World": Second Movement, "Going Home" Theme, ...
29. The Sorcerer's Apprentice: Excerpt
30. Pomp & Circumstance: Excerpt
31. El Amor Brujo
32. Pavane: Excerpt
33. Rhapsody in Blue: Excerpt
34. American in Paris: Excerpt
35. Funeral March of Marionette: Excerpt
36. Piano Concerto in a Minor: Excerpt
37. Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 - Morning: Morning, Excerpt
38. Messiah - Hallelujah Chorus: Hallelujah Chorus, Excerpt
39. Water Music - Hornpipe: Hornpipe, Excerpt
40. Symphony No. 94 "Surprise": Second Movement, Excerpt
41. The Planets - Mars: Mars, Excerpt
42. Sabre Dance: Sabre Dance, Excerpt
43. Pagliacci: Vesti la Giubba, Excerpt
44. Hungarian Rhapsody
45. Liebestraum No. 3: No 3, Excerpt
46. Cavalleria Rusticana - Intermezzo: Intermezzo, Excerpt
47. Midsummer Night's Dream - Wedding March: Wedding March, Excerpt
48. Symphony No. 4 "Italian": Fourth Movement, Excerpt
49. Rondeau: No 1, Rondeau
50. Piano Concerto No. 21: Andante, Excerpt
51. Eine Kleine Nachtmusik: First Movement, Excerpt
52. The Marriage of Figaro - Overture: Overture, Excerpt
53. Sonata in A - Rondo Alla Turca: Rondo Alla Turca, Excerpt
54. Symphony No. 40: First Movement, Excerpt
55. Night on Bald Mountain: Excerpt
56. Pictures at an Exhibition - Great Cave of Kiev: Great Gate of ...
57. Barcarolle: Barcarolle, Excerpt
58. Orpheus in Hades - Theme II: Excerpt (Theme)
59. Carmina Burana - O Fortuna: O Fortuna, Excerpt
60. Canon: Canon, Excerpt
61. Romeo & Juliet - Montagues & Capulets: Montagues & Capulets, Excerpt
62. Lt. Kije's Wedding: Lt. Kije's Wedding, Excerpt
63. Turandot - Nessun Dorma: Nessun Dorma, Excerpt
64. Piano Concerto No. 2: Second Movement, Excerpt
65. Symphony No. 2: Third Movement, Opening, Excerpt
66. Rhapsody on a Theme: Variation 18, Excerpt
67. Bolero
68. Flight of the Bumblebee
69. Concierto de Aranjuez - Adagio: Adagio, Excerpt
70. The Barber of Seville - Overture: Excerpt
71. The Barber of Sville - Largo Al Factotum: Largo Al Factotum, Excerpt
72. William Tell Overture - Theme II: Excerpt
73. Danse Macabre: Excerpt
74. Gymnope No. 1
75. Symphony N0. 8 "Unfinished": Excerpt
76. Ave Maria: Excerpt
77. Finlandia [Finale: Finale, Excerpt]
78. Valse Triste: No 1, Valse Triste, Excerpt
79. Stars & Stripes Forever: Excerpt
80. Semper Fidelis: Excerpt
81. Blue Danube Waltz: Excerpt
82. Tales from the Vienna Woods: Excerpt
83. Also Sprach Zarathustra: Fanfare, Excerpt
84. Firebird - Infernal Dance & Main Theme: Infernal Dance & Main ...
85. The Nutcracker - Waltz of the Flowers: Waltz of the Flowers, Excerpt
86. Swan Lake - Waltz: Waltz, Excerpt
87. Sleeping Beauty -: Waltz, Excerpt
88. Romeo & Juliet - Theme II: Theme LL, Excerpt
89. Piano Concerto No. 1 - Opening: Opening, Excerpt
90. 1812 Overture - Finale: Finale, Excerpt
91. Fantasia on "Greensleeves": Excerpt
92. Alda - Grand March: Grand March, Excerpt
93. Il Trovatore - Anvil Chorus: Anvil Chorus, Excerpt
94. Requiem - Dies Irae: Dies Irae, Excerpt
95. Rigoletto - La Donna Mobile: La Donna Mobile, Excerpt
96. The Four Seasons "Spring" - Allegro: Allegro, Excerpt
97. The Four Season "Winter" - Largo: Largo, Excerpt
98. Lohengrin - Bridal Chorus: Bridal Chorus, Excerpt
99. Die WalkRide of the Valkyries: Ride of the Valkyries, Excerpt

Customer Reviews:

I can name that tune in three notes.......2005-02-19

My family likes to put this disc in on shuffle and play name that tune. I wish they made more discs like this, only with more obscure works.

A Fabulous CD.......2004-10-14

The Idiot's Guide to Calssical Music is an awesome Cd for those people who want to have a tiny sample of all the great classical compositions. Track 61 and 63 are my favorite.

Mega-Sampler! This really does have 99 tracks!.......2002-03-20

Yes, this CD really does have 99 tracks. How do they do it? Each is about a minuet long. Some are longer, some are shorter, but you get the micro-essential moments of the music.

If you like burning your own CDs, then this is a great source for intra-track fillers, along the lines of They Might Be Giants' "Apollo 18" album, which has all of those short tracks on the end. The idea is to put your CD player on shuffle, so the short tracks get mixed in with the bona fide songs. The result being a very unusual album.

The booklet gives an explanation of the track, where you heard it (i.e. the Warner Brother's Cartoons, or on famous films), and where you can get the full piece of music. So it's a mega sampler CD.

I can honestly say that this CD is a great gift for the friend who has everything.

Fun Sampler.......2001-11-09

For the beginner. You will be surprised at how many of the 99 themes you recognize here. It is an easy introduction to classical music. Nice booklet too.

Useful........1999-03-22

Take it for what it is, a clever and useful GUIDE to classical music. No, it is NOT an uncut rendition of Beethoven's 9th symphony. It IS a cd that will jog your memory. You have heard many of the tunes presented here, but not always knowing what the work was. This is your chance to catch up with all the great classical music you have been exposed to. Cheap too.

Average customer rating: It's only snippets of the music!

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Tracks:

1. Adagio - Baroque Chamber Orchestra
2. Air On The G String - Festival Strings Lucerne
3. Mvmt. III - Festival Strings Lucerne
4. Aria - Peter Serkin
5. Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring - Norman Luboff Choir
6. Toccata & Fugue In D Minor - Philadelphia Orchestra
7. Adagio For Strings - Boston Symphony Orchestra
8. Mvmt. I - Boston Symphony Orchestra
9. Mvmt. IV - New York Philharmonic
10. Fur Elise - Nellie Kokinos
11. Turkish March - Arthur Fiedler
12. 'Moonlight' Sonata - Jorg Demus
13. March To The Scaffold - Boston Symphony Orchestra
14. Rakoczy March - Arthur Fiedler
15. Habanera/Toreador Song - Arthur Fiedler
16. Minuet - Arthur Fiedler
17. Polovtsian Dance No.17 - Arthur Fiedler
18. Hungarian Dance No.5 - London Festival Orchestra
19. Lullaby - Arthur Fiedler
20. Minute Waltz - Geza Anda
21. Grande Valse Brillante - Geza Anda
22. Marche Funebre - Emanuel Ax
23. Simple Gifts - Copland
24. Fanfare For The Common Man - Philadelphia Orchestra
25. Clair De Lune - Arthur Fiedler
26. Prelude To The Afternoon Of A Faun - Philadelphia Orchestra
27. Flower Duet - Philharmonia Virtuosi
28. Mvmt II. Going Home Theme - Arthur Fiedler
29. The Sorcerer's apprentice - Philadelphia Orchestra
30. March No.1 - Arthur Fiedler
31. Ritual Fire Dance - Arthur Fiedler
32. Pavane - National Philharmonic
33. Rhapsody In Blue - Arthur Fiedler
34. An American In Paris - Arthur Fiedler
35. Funeral March Of A Marionette - Arthur Fiedler
36. Piano Concerto In A Minor - Kjel Baekkelund
37. Morning - Philadelphia Orchestra
38. Hallelujah Chorus - Royal Philharmonic Chorus
39. Alla Hornpipe - Festival Strings Lucerne
40. Mvmt. II - English Chamber Orchestra
41. Mars - Philadelphia Orchestra
42. Sabre Dance - Arthur Fiedler
43. Vesti La Giubba - Placido Domingo
44. Hungarian Rhapsody No.2 - Philadelphia Orchestra
45. Liebestraum No.3 - Arthur Fiedler
46. Intermezzo - National Philharmonic
47. Wedding March - Philadelphia Orchestra
48. Mvmt. IV - Boston Symphony Orchestra
49. Rondeau - U.K. Symphony
50. Andante - Geza Anda
51. Mvmt. I - Boston Symphony Orchestra
52. Overture - Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra
53. Rondo Alla Turca - Walter Hautzig
54. Mvmt. I - English Chamber Orchestra
55. A Night On Bald Mountain - Philadelphia Orchestra
56. Great Gate Of Kiev - Philadelphia Orchestra
57. Barcarolle - Arthur Fiedler
58. Theme II (Can Can) - Arthur Fiedler
59. O Fortuna - New England Conservatory Chorus
60. Canon - Baroque Chamber Orchestra
61. Montagues & Capulets - Boston Symphony Orchestra
62. Lt. Kije's Wedding - Arthur Fiedler
63. Nessun Dorma - Jussi Bjorling
64. Mvmt. III - Rome Opera Chorus
65. Mvmt. III. Opening - London Symphony Orchestra
66. Var. 18 - Leonard Pennario
67. Bolero - Boston Symphony Orchestra
68. Flight Of The Bumblebee - Arthur Fiedler
69. Adagio - Julian Beam
70. Overture/Largo Al Factotum - Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
71. Theme II - Arthur Fiedler
72. Danse Macabre - Philadelphia Orchestra
73. Gymnopedie No.1 - National Philharmonic
74. Symphony No.8 'Unfinished' - Boston Symphony Orchestra
75. Ave Maria - Robert Shaw Chorale
76. Finle - Morton Gould & His Orchestra
77. Valse Triste - Finnish Radio Orchestra
78. Stars & Stripes Forever - Arthur Fiedler
79. Semper Fidelis - Arthur Fiedler
80. Blue Danube Waltz - Arthur Fiedler
81. Tales From The Vienna Woods - Arthur Fiedler
82. Fanfare - Chicago Symphony Orchestra
83. Infernal Dance & Main Theme - Boston Symphony Orchestra
84. Waltz Of The Flowers - Arthur Fiedler
85. Waltz - Philadelphia Orchestra
86. Waltz - Philadelphia Orchestra
87. Theme II - Philadelphia Orchestra
88. Opening - Barry Douglas
89. Finale - Chicago Symphony Orchestra
90. Fantasia On Greensleeves - Philadelphia Orchestra
91. Grand March - Arthur Fiedler
92. Anvil Chorus - Rome Opera Chorus
93. Libiamo (Drinking Song) - Carlo Bergonzi
94. Die Irae - Chicago Symphony Chorus
95. Rigoletto - Placido Domingo
96. Allegro - Jose-Luis Garcia
97. Largo - Jose-Luis Garcia
98. Bridal Chorus - Robert Shaw Chorale
99. Ride Of The Valkyries - Philadelphia Orchestra

Customer Reviews:

It's only snippets of the music!.......2006-02-12

This CD only contains 30-60 second long snippets of each of the pieces. It could be a teaching tool but is not something you can just put on to listen. It does contain reference to popular TV and Film works that contain the music.

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Tracks:

1. Te Deum: Prelude
2. Les folies d'Espagne
3. Symphonies pour les soupers du Roi, Caprice de Villers-Cotterets (extracts)
4. Musette et tambourin en rondeau (extract of 'Fetes d'Hebe')
5. Dance Of The Spirits (extract of 'Orphee et Eurydice')
6. Adagio Pour Strings And Organ
7. Canon
8. Allegro (extract of Concerto pour la nuit de Noel)
9. Concerto For 2 Trumpets: Allegro
10. Concerto For 2 Trumpets: Largo
11. Concerto For 2 Trumpets: Allegro
12. Concerto For Mandolin: Allegro
13. Concerto For Mandolin: Largo
14. Concerto For Mandolin: Allegro
15. Concerto For Violin And Strings 'Le Printemps': Allegro
16. Concerto For Violin And Strings 'Le Printemps': Largo e pianissimo
17. Concerto For Violin And Strings 'Le Printemps': Allegro (danza pastorale)
18. Concerto for Oboe and Strings: Allegro
19. Concerto for Oboe and Strings: Adagio
20. Concerto for Oboe and Strings: Presto
21. Menuett (extract of Quilntette, Op. 13, No. 5)

Tracks:

1. King Arthur Suite: Trumpet Tune - Air - Symphony - Hornpipe - Passacaglia
2. Abdelazer: Rondo
3. The Messiah: Pastoral Symphony
4. Water Music: Hornpipe
5. Xerxes: Largo
6. Suite No. 2 In C Minor, BWV 1067: Badinerie
7. Suite No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1068: Air
8. Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring: Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring Choral de la Cantate BWV147
9. Sonata For Flute And Harpsichord, BWV 1031: Sicilienne
10. Concerto For 2 Violins And Strings, BWV 1043: Vivace
11. Concerto For 2 Violins And Strings, BWV 1043: Largo ma non tanto
12. Concerto For 2 Violins And Strings, BWV 1043: Allegro
13. Suite For Flute & Strings: Ouverture
14. Suite For Flute & Strings: Les Plaisirs
15. Suite For Flute & Strings: Air a l'italienne
16. Concerto For Trumpet, 2 Oboes, And Strings: Sicilienne
17. Concerto For Trumpet, 2 Oboes, And Strings: Vivace

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Boccherini: Symphonies, Opp. 35, 41, 42 Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi Fr. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Boccherini | Boccherini, Luigi | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: C.P.E. Bach: Symphonies JC Bach: Symphonies & Concertos /Alpermann * Hungebuth * AAM Berlin * Mai ASIN: B00009IC6F Release Date: 2003-08-12

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Boccherini: Concertos pour violoncello; Symphonies Manufacturer: Sony / Bmg Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Boccherini | Boccherini, Luigi | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Cello | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Tafelmusik | ( T ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Classical Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Classical Instrumental Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Cello Concertos 1 Boccherini: Cello Concertos, Vol. 2 ASIN: B0001HQ2S6 Release Date: 2004-03-29

Tracks:

1. Concerto In G Major - Allegro
2. Concerto In G Major - Adagio
3. Concerto In G Major - Allegro
4. Sinfonia In B Flat Major - Allegro Spiritoso
5. Sinfonia In B Flat Major - Andantino Con Moto
6. Sinfonia In B Flat Major - Allegro Vivace Assai
7. Concerto In D Major - Allegro Maestroso
8. Concerto In D Major - Andante Lentarello
9. Concerto In D Major - Allegro E Con Moto
10. Sinfonia In D Minor "La Casa Del Diavolo" - Andante Sostenuto
11. Sinfonia In D Minor "La Casa Del Diavolo"
12. Sinfonia In D Minor "La Casa Del Diavolo" - Andante Sonstenuto

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1. Allegro Assai - I Musici
2. Canon In D - Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra
3. The Arrival Of The Queen of Sheba - The Academy Of St. Martin-In-The-Fields
4. Rondeau - Simon Preston
5. Minuet - Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
6. Air On A G String - The Academy Of St. Martin-In-The-Fields
7. Allegro - Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
8. Preludio - Henryk Szeryng
9. Allegro - English Chamber Orchestra
10. Tempo Di Valse - The Academy Of St. Martin-In-The-Fields
11. Barcarolle - L'Orchestre De La Suisse Romande
12. Waltz II - Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
13. Bolero - Boston Symphony Orchestra

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Luigi Boccherini: 28 Symphonies Manufacturer: Cpo Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Boccherini | Boccherini, Luigi | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Box Sets | Stores | Music Bargain Box Sets | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: Michael Haydn: 20 Symphonies Boccherini: Cello Concertos Nos. 9-12 Boccherini: Cello Concertos, Vol. 2 ASIN: B000026CXK Release Date: 1999-10-26

Tracks:

1. Sym Op.7 (G 491) in C: Allegro
2. Sym Op.7 (G 491) in C: Adagio
3. Sym Op.7 (G 491) in C: Allegro
4. Sym Op.10 No.4 (G 523) in C: Grave-Allegro E Con Imperio
5. Sym Op.10 No.4 (G 523) in C: Grave
6. Sym Op.10 No.4 (G 523) in C: Allegro
7. Sym (G 490) in D: Allegro
8. Sym (G 490) in D: Andante Grazioso
9. Sym (G 490) in D: Allegro Assai

Tracks:

1. Sym Op.12 No.1 (G 503) in D: Grave-Allegro Assai
2. Sym Op.12 No.1 (G 503) in D: Andantino
3. Sym Op.12 No.1 (G 503) in D: Minue Amoroso
4. Sym Op.12 No.1 (G 503) in D: Presto Assai
5. Sym Op.12 No.2 (G 504) in E Flat: Allegro Maestoso - Valerie Rubin/Charlys Schuler-Tepel/Shana Downes/Olga Kotchenkowa
6. Sym Op.12 No.2 (G 504) in E Flat: Grave - Valerie Rubin/Charlys Schuler-Tepel/Shana Downes/Olga Kotchenkowa
7. Sym Op.12 No.2 (G 504) in E Flat: Allegro Con Moto - Valerie Rubin/Charlys Schuler-Tepel/Shana Downes/Olga Kotchenkowa
8. Sym Op.12 No.3 (G 505) in C: Allegro Con Moto
9. Sym Op.12 No.3 (G 505) in C: Andantino Amoroso
10. Sym Op.12 No.3 (G 505) in C: Tempo Di Minue
11. Sym Op.12 No.3 (G 505) in C: Presto Ma Non Tanto

Tracks:

1. Sym Op. 12 No. 4 (G 506) in d: Andante Sostenuto-Allegro Assai
2. Sym Op. 12 No. 4 (G 506) in d: Andantino Con Moto
3. Sym Op. 12 No. 4 (G 506) in d: Andante Sostenuto-Allegro Con Molto
4. Sym Op. 12 No. 5 (G 507) in B: Allegro Con Spirito
5. Sym Op. 12 No. 5 (G 507) in B: Adagio Non Tanto
6. Sym Op. 12 No. 5 (G 507) in B: Minuetto
7. Sym Op. 12 No. 5 (G 507) in B: Prestissimo
8. Sym Op. 12 No. 6 (G 508) in A: Allegro Assai
9. Sym Op. 12 No. 6 (G 508) in A: Larghetto
10. Sym Op. 12 No. 6 (G 508) in A: Minuetto Con Molto
11. Sym Op. 12 No. 6 (G 508) in A: Grave-Allegro Assai

Tracks:

1. Sym Op.21 No.1 in B flat (G.493): Allegro Assai
2. Sym Op.21 No.1 in B flat (G.493): Andantino Con Moto
3. Sym Op.21 No.1 in B flat (G.493): Presto Assai
4. Sym Op.21 No.2 in E flat (G.494): Allegro E Con Spirito - Winfried Rademacher/Valerie Rubin/Uwe Ender/Eva Bocker
5. Sym Op.21 No.2 in E flat (G.494): Andantino - Winfried Rademacher/Valerie Rubin/Uwe Ender/Eva Bocker
6. Sym Op.21 No.2 in E flat (G.494): Minuetto - Winfried Rademacher/Valerie Rubin/Uwe Ender/Eva Bocker
7. Sym Op.21 No.3 in C (G.495): Allegro Assai - Eva Bocker/Rachel Gruber
8. Sym Op.21 No.3 in C (G.495): Larghetto Sostenuto - Eva Bocker/Rachel Gruber
9. Sym Op.21 No.3 in C (G.495): Tempo Di Minuetto - Eva Bocker/Rachel Gruber
10. Sym Op.21 No.4 in D (G.496): Allegro Vivo Assai
11. Sym Op.21 No.4 in D (G.496): Andantino Con Moto
12. Sym Op.21 No.4 in D (G.496): Allegro Vivo Assai
13. Sym Op.21 No.5 in B flat (G.497): Allegro Spiritoso
14. Sym Op.21 No.5 in B flat (G.497): Andantino Con Moto
15. Sym Op.21 No.5 in B flat (G.497): Allegro Vivace Assai

Tracks:

1. Sym in A, Op.21 No.6 (G 498): Allegro Assai - Deutsche Kammerakademie/Johannes Goritzki
2. Sym in A, Op.21 No.6 (G 498): Andantino Grazioso - Deutsche Kammerakademie/Johannes Goritzki
3. Sym in A, Op.21 No.6 (G 498): Tempo Di Minuetto - Deutsche Kammerakademie/Johannes Goritzki
4. Sym in D, Op.35 No.1 (G 509): Allegro Assai - Deutsche Kammerakademie/Johannes Goritzki
5. Sym in D, Op.35 No.1 (G 509): Andantino Lento - Deutsche Kammerakademie/Johannes Goritzki
6. Sym in D, Op.35 No.1 (G 509): Prestissimo - Deutsche Kammerakademie/Johannes Goritzki
7. Sym in E flat, Op.35 No.2 (G 510): Allegro Vivo - Deutsche Kammerakademie/Johannes Goritzki
8. Sym in E flat, Op.35 No.2 (G 510): Andante - Deutsche Kammerakademie/Johannes Goritzki
9. Sym in E flat, Op.35 No.2 (G 510): Allegro Giusto - Deutsche Kammerakademie/Johannes Goritzki
10. Sym in A, Op.35 No.3 (G 511): Allegro Guisto - Deutsche Kammerakademie/Johannes Goritzki
11. Sym in A, Op.35 No.3 (G 511): Andante - Deutsche Kammerakademie/Johannes Goritzki
12. Sym in A, Op.35 No.3 (G 511): Allegro Ma Non Presto - Deutsche Kammerakademie/Johannes Goritzki

Tracks:

1. Sym Op.35 No.4 (G 512) in F: Allegro Assai
2. Sym Op.35 No.4 (G 512) in F: Andantino
3. Sym Op.35 No.4 (G 512) in F: Allegro Vivace
4. Sym Op.35 No.5 (G 513) in E flat: Allegro Con Moto
5. Sym Op.35 No.5 (G 513) in E flat: Andante
6. Sym Op.35 No.5 (G 513) in E flat: Tempo Di Minuetto
7. Sym Op.35 No.6 (G 514) in B flat: Allegro Assai
8. Sym Op.35 No.6 (G 514) in B flat: Andante
9. Sym Op.35 No.6 (G 514) in B flat: Presto-Minuetto-Presto
10. Sym Op.37 No.1 (G 515) in C: Allegro Con Moto
11. Sym Op.37 No.1 (G 515) in C: Menuetto. Con Un Poco Di Moto
12. Sym Op.37 No.1 (G 515) in C: Andante
13. Sym Op.37 No.1 (G 515) in C: Allegro Vivo Assai

Tracks:

1. Sym Op.37 No.3 (G 517) in d: Allegro Moderato
2. Sym Op.37 No.3 (G 517) in d: Minuetto. Con Moto
3. Sym Op.37 No.3 (G 517) in d: Andante Amoroso
4. Sym Op.37 No.3 (G 517) in d: Finale. Allegro Vivo Ma Non Presto
5. Sym Op.37 No.4 (G 518) in A: Allegro Spirituoso
6. Sym Op.37 No.4 (G 518) in A: Minuetto. Allegro
7. Sym Op.37 No.4 (G 518) in A: Andante
8. Sym Op.37 No.4 (G 518) in A: Allegro Ma Non Presto
9. Sym Op.41 (G519) in c: Allegro Vivo Assai
10. Sym Op.41 (G519) in c: Pastorale. Lentarello
11. Sym Op.41 (G519) in c: Minuetto. Allegro
12. Sym Op.41 (G519) in c: Finale. Allegro

Tracks:

1. Sym in D, Op.42 (G 520): Allegro
2. Sym in D, Op.42 (G 520): Andante
3. Sym in D, Op.42 (G 520): Minuetto-Trio
4. Sym in D, Op.42 (G 522): Finale. Presto
5. Sym in D, Op.45 (G 522): Adagio-Allegro Vivo Assai
6. Sym in D, Op.45 (G 522): Andantino
7. Sym in D, Op.45 (G 522): Minuetto. Allegro
8. Sym in D, Op.45 (G 522): Adagio-Allegro Vivo Assai
9. Sym in D (G 500): Allegro
10. Sym in D (G 500): Andante
11. Sym in D (G 500): Minuetto
12. Sym in D (G 500): Presto

Average customer rating: I am a novice A real gem (and still in print!) . . .

Boccherini: The Symphonies, Op. 12 Manufacturer: Philips ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Boccherini | Boccherini, Luigi | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Boccherini: String Quartets, Opp. 32 and 39 Boccherini: String Quintets, Vol. 1 Boccherini: Quintets For Guitar And Strings Boccherini: String Quartets, Op. 32, Nos. 3-6 Telemann: The Six Paris Quartets ASIN: B0000041MU Release Date: 1997-06-10

Tracks:

1. Six Symphonies, Op.12: Grave - Allegro Assai
2. Six Symphonies, Op.12: Andantino
3. Six Symphonies, Op.12: Minue Amoroso
4. Six Symphonies, Op.12: Presto Assai
5. Six Symphonies, Op.12: Allegro Con Moto
6. Six Symphonies, Op.12: Andantino Amoroso
7. Six Symphonies, Op.12: Tempo Di Minue
8. Six Symphonies, Op.12: Presto Ma Non Tanto
9. Six Symphonies, Op.12: Andante Sostenuto - Allegro Assai
10. Six Symphonies, Op.12: Andantino Con Moto
11. Six Symphonies, Op.12: Andante Sostenuto - Allegro Con Moto

Tracks:

1. Six Symphonies, Op. 12: Allegro Maestosos
2. Six Symphonies, Op. 12: Grave
3. Six Symphonies, Op. 12: Allegro Con Moto
4. Six Symphonies, Op. 12: Allegro Con Spirito
5. Six Symphonies, Op. 12: Adagio Non Tanto
6. Six Symphonies, Op. 12: Minuetto
7. Six Symphonies, Op. 12: Prestissimo
8. Six Symphonies, Op. 12: Allegro Assai
9. Six Symphonies, Op. 12: Larghetto
10. Six Symphonies, Op. 12: Minuetto Con Moto
11. Six Symphonies, Op. 12: Grave - Allegro Assai

Customer Reviews:

I am a novice.......2005-02-05

When it comes to classical music I don't know much. I generally like better quality recording, with good instrumentalists and that certain something in the composing that catches my interest and keeps it.

This cd set qualifies on all three counts.

A real gem (and still in print!) . . ........2002-02-13

This Philips 2-disc set featuring Boccherini's Op. 12 (6 symphonies) is simply wonderful. Raymond Leppard conducted the New Philharmonia Orchestra for these recordings (made in 1972). Philips, as usual, has done an admirable job remastering these analog recordings (the sound is crisp, clean, and full). These two discs, like the composer's works in general, have held up extremely well over time.

Luigi Boccherini remains an underrated 18th century composer. Perhaps he will always remain so, given his competition during this rich musical period. Compared with Mozart or Haydn, Boccherini didn't write very many symphonies (only 26, compared with 50-plus for Mozart and over 100 for Haydn).

Yet the six symphonies on this Philips release are outstanding. True, elements of Boccherini's Op. 6 are reminiscent of symphonies written by Mozart, Haydn, and C.P.E. Bach, but they are never derivative. Boccherini's compositions flow effortlessly from one movement to the next. They are fluid yet substantive, energetic yet balanced. Leppard infuses in each symphony a sense of passion that permeates through all six compositions.

Mozart and Haydn have certainly left their mark on the 18th century musical landscape. It's a shame that Boccherini tends to be overlooked (both by the public and the recording industry). There are literally only a handful of recordings still available that feature Boccherini's works for cello, string quartets, and orchestra. Fortunately, this one is still in print (but for how long?), and I strongly encourage anyone interested in Mozart and Haydn to give these discs a try. Their price is affordable, the conducter accomplished, and the symphonies charming (yet never shallow).

Average customer rating: Rarely heard works that are never dull

Luigi Boccherini: Complete Symphonies, Volume 1; Op. 7; Op. 10 No. 4; G490 Manufacturer: Cpo Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Boccherini | Boccherini, Luigi | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Box Sets | Stores | Music ASIN: B000001RTC Release Date: 1994-09-20

Tracks:

1. Complete Symphonies Vol. 1: Symphony Op. 7 G 491 in C Major - Allegro
2. Complete Symphonies Vol. 1: Symphony Op. 7 G 491 in C Major - Adagio
3. Complete Symphonies Vol. 1: Symphony Op. 7 G 491 in C Major - Allegro
4. Complete Symphonies Vol. 1: Symphony G 523 Op. 10 No 4 in C Major - Grave - Allegro e con imperio
5. Complete Symphonies Vol. 1: Symphony G 523 Op. 10 No 4 in C Major - Grave
6. Complete Symphonies Vol. 1: Symphony G 523 Op. 10 No 4 in C Major - Allegro
7. Complete Symphonies Vol. 1: Symphony G490 in D Major - Allegro
8. Complete Symphonies Vol. 1: Symphony G490 in D Major - Andante graziosos
9. Complete Symphonies Vol. 1: Symphony G490 in D Major - Allegro assai

Customer Reviews:

Rarely heard works that are never dull.......1999-11-10

Luigi Boccherini was noted for his works for guitar and those for cello. While his symphonies offer not much that is radically new, none of them are less than pleasant. On the mid-range priced CPO label we now have 8 CDs of <28 Symphonies> (999 401-2) by this prolific composer (1743-1805) whose charming Minuet is heard in nearly every film that is set in that historical period. This boxed set contains the Symphonies from Op. 7, 10, 12, 21, 35, 37, 41, 42, and 45, with two others without Opus numbers. Frankly I have never before heard most of these and cannot compare them (which I hate doing at any rate) with other recordings. As played by the Deutsche Kammerakademie Neuss under Johannes Goritzki, they sound just fine. But please note that some of these are not "symphonies" as we define them today but "sinfonie concertante" or concerti for two or more soloists playing against a full orchestra. Listen closely to his use of strings, especially the cellos, but do not expect the full genius of a Mozart. On the other hand, Boccherini is never dull. Each of the CDs has a booklet with good notes concerning the composer and the works on hand. So either separately or as a boxed set, this is a good candidate for your next classical purchase.

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