Concertino for Flute

1. Concerto for flute, viola & contrabass, T 4
Composed by Johannes Sperger
with Hirofumi Fukai , Andre Jonet
Conducted by Roland Bader

2. Quartet for contrabass solo, flute, viola & cello in D major, T 31
Composed by Johannes Sperger
with Chang-Kook Kim , Ken Segoe , Joseph Gutmann

3. Trio for flute, viola & contrabass in D major, T 35
Composed by Johannes Sperger
with Chang-Kook Kim , Manfred Schumann

4. Sonata for viola & contrabass in D major, T 37
Composed by Johannes Sperger
with Manfred Schumann

Concertino for Flute,Sperger,Trumpf,Camerata,Classical,Classical Composers,Classical Music

Average customer rating: Just perfect CD The Very Best of James Galway Not for the serious flautist The Very Best of James Galway Lightweight

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Tracks:

1. Canon - James Galway and the Munich Radio Orchestra
2. Gayane: Sabre Dance - James Galway and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
3. Concertino for Flute and Piano, Op. 107 - James Galway
4. Song of the Seashore (Hamabe No Uta) - James Galway and the Tokyo String Orchestra
5. Thais: Meditation - James Galway and the National Philharmonic Orchestra
6. Suite No. 2 in B Minor, BWV 1067: Minuet and Badinerie - James Galway and the National Philharmonic Orchestra
7. Dolly Suite, Op. 76: Berceuse - James Galway and the National Philharmonic Orchestra
8. Carnival of Venice, Op. 77 - James Galway and the National Philharmonic Orchestra
9. Suite bergamasque: Clair de Lune - James Galway and the National Philharmonic Orchestra
10. Concerto No. 2 for Flute & Orchestra, K. 314 in D: Rondeau: Allegro - James Galway and the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
11. Sonata in E-Flat, BWV 1031: Siciliana - James Galway
12. Orfeo ed Euridice: Dance of the Blessed Spirits - James Galway
13. Peer Gynt, Suite No.1: Morning - James Galway and the National Philharmonic Orchestra
14. The Tale of Tsar Saltan: The Flight Of The Bumblebee - James Galway and the National Philharmonic Orchestra
15. My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme From ''Titanic'') - James Galway and the London Telefilmonic Orchestra
16. El Condor Pasa (If I Could) - James Galway and the Galway Pops Orchestra
17. I Will Always Love You - James Galway
18. Ashokan Farewell - James Galway
19. The Girl from Ipanema - James Galway
20. Wind of Change - James Galway with Peter Willison & His Sinfonia Strings
21. Annie's Song - James Galway and the National Philharmonic Orchestra
22. The Wind Beneath My Wings - James Galway and the Galway Pops Orchestra
23. Memory (From ''Cats'') - James Galway
24. Riverdance - James Galway and the Tranquility Strings
25. Tango del Fuego - James Galway
26. Beauty and the Beast - ames Galway and the Galway Pops Orchestra
27. Can You Feel the Love Tonight? (From ''The Lion King'') - James Galway and the London Telefilmonic Orchestra
28. Shenandoah - James Galway and the Nashville String Machine / Shelly Kurland Strings
29. Waltzing Matilda - James Galway and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra
30. Danny Boy - James Galway with The Chieftains and the National Philharmonic Orchestra

Customer Reviews:

Just perfect.......2007-01-12

The CD case was in perfect condition; no cracks. The CD plays great and the product came just on time

CD The Very Best of James Galway.......2007-01-10

This was a gift and the receipant loves it. Amazon responded to my order in above average time and I will continue to buy through their website.

Not for the serious flautist.......2006-06-10

Most of the tracks on this CD consist of saccharine fluff, such as Disney, show-tunes, etc. If I buy a flute recording, I want to hear some serious music, not this ghastly schmaltz. And I hate to say it, I'm not a huge fan of Galway's playing style. It's too light and airy, just on the edge of going into overtones. He overuses his vibrato, especially on the higher notes. When you want them to just smoothly soar with rich tone, they just sort of flutter about. He does have impeccable technique and speed, but his tone leaves a lot to be desired, in my opinion. Seek out another artist!

The Very Best of James Galway.......2005-09-23

Really is one of the best of James Galway, if not the very best. Easy listening, soothing, relaxing - easy to enjoy

Lightweight.......2005-08-24

Admirers of James Galway as a superb classical flutist, of whom I am one, should be forewarned that this 2002 release has been packaged by the mass merchandisers for the "crossover" crowd and the mass market: there's slim pickin's here for serious music lovers. The first CD contains brief, lightweight classical "hits" in "arranged" versions, basically encore bonbons, while almost the entire second CD is devoted to ephemeral, forgettable pop fluff. There's not much of substance here; given Galway's vast (over 50 recordings) discography, the classical music lover would be well advised to look elsewhere.

Average customer rating: not too bad A well-produced classical variety album Great Concertos from Baroque to Romantic Era Great cd, especially for the cost

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Tracks:

1. Concerto For Two Trumpets In C Major PV 75 (1st Mvt.) - Antonio Vivaldi
2. Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 (1st Mvt.) - Johann Sebastian Bach
3. Lute Concerto In D Major (3rd Mvt.) - Antonio Vivaldi
4. Trumpet Concerto In D Major, 'Etienne Roger' (1st Mvt.) - Giuseppe Torelli
5. Four Seasons: Winter (1st Mvt.) - Antonio Vivaldi
6. Concerto For 2 Harpsichords In C Minor (3rd Mvt.) - Johann Sebastian Bach
7. Concerto Grosso No. 12 In B Minor (2nd Mvt.) - George Frideric Handel
8. Four Seasons: Summer (3rd Mvt.) - Antonio Vivaldi
9. Trumpet Concerto In E Flat Major (2nd Mvt.) - Franz Josef Haydn
10. Flute Concerto No. 1 In G Major (1st Mvt.) - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
11. Piano Concerto No. 21 In C Major 'Elvira Madigan' (1st Mvt.) - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
12. Clarinet Concerto In A Major (3rd Mvt.) - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
13. Concerto In C Major For Flute & Harp (2nd Mvt.) - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
14. Piano Concerto (Divertimento) In C Major, Finale - Franz Josef Haydn
15. Piano Concerto No. 23 In A Major (1st Mvt.) - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
16. Concerto Rondo For Cello & Orchestra - Jacques Offenbach
17. Piano Concerto In A Minor (1st Mvt.) - Edvard Grieg
18. Violin Concerto (3rd Mvt.) - Johannes Brahms
19. Cello Concerto (1st Mvt.) - Antonin Dvorak
20. Piano Concerto No. 2 (2nd Mvt.) - Sergey Rachmaninov
21. Violin Concerto 'La Campanella': Rondo - Niccolo Paganini
22. Piano Concerto No. 3 (1st Mvt.) - Sergey Rachmaninov
23. Violin Concerto In E Minor (1st Mvt.) - Felix Mendelssohn
24. Violin Concerto In D Major (2nd Mvt.) - Pyotr Il'yich Tchiaikovsky
25. Piano Concerto No. 5 In E Flat Major 'Emperor' (3rd Mvt.) - Ludwig Van Beethoven

Customer Reviews:

not too bad.......2004-02-19

For the price, you can't go wrong.

*I had purchased an abundance of the "Favorites" collection some were better than others. This one was not too bad compared to the others, but not the best one.
I was kind of perturbed when some same tracks on this CD were on another CD, and visa versa.

A well-produced classical variety album.......2003-10-13

This album could have easily been filled with selections just from Bach, Mozart, Vivaldi, and Beethoven, but thankfully the record producers chose some deeper cuts. Though the above mentioned greats are prominently featured (and rightly so), Grieg and Offenbach are welcome additions.

Like all the "25 _____ Favorites" albums I've listened to, the pieces are well-chosen, expertly performed, and excellently produced with sharp, clear sound. The album's variety is welcome as well, giving the listener 70+ minutes of a changing but continuous audio landscape.

There's not much here that will knock the socks off a classical purist, but that's part of its appeal. The pieces are good enough to satisfy the more refined classical music palate but accessible enough for those less-experienced in concertos. 25 CONCERTO FAVORITES comes recommended to those seeking a well-produced and pleasant classical variety album.

Great Concertos from Baroque to Romantic Era.......2000-08-16

The excerpts from 25 concertos range from the Baroque to Romantic Periods. They are all masterfully performed by virtuoso musicians (example: Brendel is the pianist in the last track, the Beethoven Emperor piano concerto). The violinists are skillful and well-known artists. Concerto music by Baroque legends such as Torelli and Bach. Mozart and Haydn's music is marvelous to hear. We have Mozart's piano concerto movements and flute concertos. Finally, in the Romantic field, Brahms, Mendelsshon and Tchaikovsky. This an affordable price for a cd that contains such excellent music.

Great cd, especially for the cost.......1999-05-04

25 great songs, and for $3.57, its a great buy

Average customer rating: Great Music Love this CD!

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Tracks:

1. Sonata For Flute & Piano, Op. 15 'La Flute de Pan': I: Pan et les bergers
2. Sonata For Flute & Piano, Op. 15 'La Flute de Pan': II: Pan et les oiseaux
3. Sonata For Flute & Piano, Op. 15 'La Flute de Pan': III: Pan et les nymphes
4. Andante Pastoral et Scherzettino: Andante pastoral
5. Andante Pastoral et Scherzettino: Scherzettino
6. Nocturne et Allegro scherzando: Nocturne: Andante
7. Nocturne et Allegro scherzando: Allegro scherzando
8. Il Carnevale di Venezia, Op. 77
9. Andante et Rondo: Andante
10. Andante et Rondo, Op. 25: Allegretto con moto
11. Cantabile e Presto: Cantabile: Andante ma non troppo
12. Cantabile e Presto: Presto
13. Fantaisie
14. Il pastore svizzero
15. Concertino For Flute And Piano, Op. 107

Customer Reviews:

Great Music.......2001-09-05

This is a great example of what Galway is capable of. Any lover of classical music will greatly appreciate this wonderful cd. With standard french and italian repertorie pieces, the selection of music in this cd is superb. All of the selections are perfect examples of James Galway's amazing virtuosity. If you are a flutist or musician, JG fan, or just the everday listener, I srongly reccomend the purchase of this cd.

Love this CD!.......2001-07-30

I am a 14 year old flute player & Flute CD collector. This is definately a must have for any collection of James Galway CDs. Very enjoyable listening. :) hope u like it~

Average customer rating: Very good reading, but not the best, of really lovely music Wonderful music, but I'm not sure I like the interpretation Absolutely breath-taking Firkusny redraws a misguided portrait.

Leos Janácek: Piano Works Leos Janacek , Rudolf Firkusny , Rafael Kubelik , and Members of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Janácek, Leos | ( J ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Character Pieces | Short Forms | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Piano | Keyboard | Instruments | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Piano | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Deutsche Grammophon: Music | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Janácek: String Quartets Nos. 1 & 2 Leos Janácek: A Recollection Leos Janacek: String Quartet No. 1 "Kreutzer Sonata" / String Quartet No. 2 "Intimate Letters" / Violin Sonata - Prazak Quartet / Vaclav Remes / Sachiko Kayahara Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No. 5 / Sviatoslav Richter Hindemith: The 3 Piano Sonatas ASIN: B000001GXO Release Date: 1997-11-11

Tracks:

1. Auf verwachsenem Pfade: Tema con variazioni - Leos Janacek
2. Auf verwachsenem Pfade: I. Our evenings - Moderato - Leos Janacek
3. Auf verwachsenem Pfade: II. A Blown-Away Leaf - Leos Janacek
4. Auf verwachsenem Pfade: III. Come With Us! - Leos Janacek
5. Auf verwachsenem Pfade: IV. The Madonna Of Frydek - Leos Janacek
6. Auf verwachsenem Pfade: V. They Chattered Like Swallows - Leos Janacek
7. Auf verwachsenem Pfade: VI. Words Fail! - Leos Janacek
8. Auf verwachsenem Pfade: VII. Good Night! - Leos Janacek
9. Auf verwachsenem Pfade: VIII. Unutterable Anguish - Leos Janacek
10. Auf verwachsenem Pfade: IX. In Tears - Leos Janacek
11. Auf verwachsenem Pfade: X. The Barn Owl Has Not Flown Away! - Leos Janacek
12. Auf verwachsenem Pfade: XI. Andante - Leos Janacek
13. Auf verwachsenem Pfade: XII. Allegretto - Leos Janacek
14. Auf verwachsenem Pfade: XIII. Piu mosso - Leos Janacek
15. Auf verwachsenem Pfade: XIV. Vivo - Leos Janacek
16. Auf verwachsenem Pfade: XV. Allegro-adagio - Leos Janacek
17. Erinnerung: Reminiscence - Leos Janacek

Tracks:

1. Klaviersonate 1. X. 1905: The Presentiment - L. Janacek
2. Klaviersonate 1. X. 1905: Death - L. Janacek
3. Im Nebel: I. Andante-Poco mosso-Tempo I-Adagio-Con moto - L. Janacek
4. Im Nebel: II. Molto Adagio-Presto-Grave-Tempo I - L. Janacek
5. Im Nebel: III. Andantino-Poco mosso-Tempo I - L. Janacek
6. Im Nebel: IV. Presto-Andante-Tempo I-Adagio-Vivo-Andante-Tempo I-Adagio - L. Janacek
7. Concertino: I. Moderato - L. Janacek
8. Concertino: II. Piu mosso-Presto-Prestissimo - L. Janacek
9. Concertino: III. Con moto-Lento-Tempo I - L. Janacek
10. Concertino: IV. Allegro-Presto - L. Janacek
11. Capriccio: I. Allegro-Vivace-Maestoso-Presto - L. Janacek
12. Capriccio: II. Adagio-Vivo-Tempo I - L. Janacek
13. Capriccio: III. Allegretto-Allegro-Allegretto - L. Janacek
14. Capriccio: IV. Andante-Maestos vivo-Tempo I-Allegro-Grave - L. Janacek

Customer Reviews:

Very good reading, but not the best, of really lovely music.......2004-02-16

As a long-time fan of Janacek, I know this recording from LP. It is quite well played, and is one of the only recordings out there of Janacek's wonderful and generally neglected piano works. My only problem with it is that I also have a recording of some of this music (also on LP, and not available on CD, alas) by Ivan Moravec. Like many of Moravec's recordings, that one ruined anyone else's interpretation for me - it is delicate, nuanced and in places capable of moving one to tears. Firkusny's playing is more straightforward, maybe a trifle colder, but the quality of the music still comes across.

Wonderful music, but I'm not sure I like the interpretation.......2003-01-18

Janacek is one of my favorite composers; I am currently learning "On the Overgrown Path" on the piano. I bought this CD based on the glowing reviews on this site.
I myself don't much care for Firkusny's style. I am only a student. More importantly, I think, I am an American; perhaps I'm too ignorant of Czech style to appreciate the interpretation. That said, I want more clarity. I want the rubato to be more overt. I love the music, but I want it to be more overwhelming---I really like the Guarneri Quartet's interpretation of the string quartets.
I'd be interested in hearing Schiff's interpretation of this music; I'm not sure I'd recommend Firkusny unless you are a scholar or a true devotee of Czech style.

Absolutely breath-taking.......2000-06-20

This is, simply put, one of the best CD sets out there. Janacek truly had a gift for writing piano music, and, equally so, Firkunsky had a gift for interpreting them. Every piece on these discs is a gem, from the peaceful "On the Overgrown Path" to, my personal favorite, the intense and mature "Capriccio", these CDs have no weak points. If you are at all a fan of Moravia's greatest composer, or if you are looking for an introduction to his works, this is a can't miss.

Firkusny redraws a misguided portrait........1999-01-15

These are the first Janacek CDs I have purchased. Previously I heard some of the operas and had been only mildly interested in the great Czech. From those earlier experiences I had drawn a certain image of Janacek that these CDs have forced me to reimagine. "On The Overgrown Path" is performed with such simple warmth that it is overwhelming. "Reminiscence", according to the CD jacket, was Janacek's final work. It is an historic half a minute. The two movement sonata - the last movement to which Janacek apparently tore to pieces and hurled into a river - is a wonderful blend of Czech morbidity and intermittent promise. This is an awesome release that any pianophile absolutely must own. I would have given it ten stars if I could.

Average customer rating: Outstanding music and great value!! Excellent Very Highly Recommended

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Customer Reviews:

Outstanding music and great value!!.......2006-04-02

Narciso Yepes is my favorite classical guitarist. I was delighted to hear a couple guitar concertos I had never heard before. Ohana, Bacarisse, and Ruiz-Pipo were great discoveries. Again, Yepes is the BEST. Strongly recommended.

Excellent.......2005-08-22

The late Narciso Yepes is perhaps my favorite guitarist- Spanish or otherwse. With each of his recordings there is the sense of a madman, master, and poet at one with his instrument. I recently purchased "Guitarra espagnola" and have found endless enjoyment listening critically and as background while I work. This is the perfect "not background music" background music to play when you have guests. You and your guests will find yourself withdrawing from lively conversations to enjoy a poignant, sweet, or sinister moment with the music. This is a compilation of recordings from the past 20 to 30 years. The compositions span from the 17th to 20th century. The quality of the recordings is very good but at times varied. The availability of the compilation is very limited. Get it while you can! I also recommend Alirio Diaz and John Williams.

Very Highly Recommended.......2004-05-08

I cannot recommend this retrospective of just a small amount of Yepes's work highly enough.

No matter what popular and lay opinions may be about Williams, Bream, Segovia, and others, the greatest classical guitarist of the 20th century was Narciso Yepes. It is a pity and a shame that the fear of the older generation of guitarists and their associates made Yepes a marginal figure.

He was a consummate technician and a knowledgeable interpreter of all musical idioms from the Middle Ages through to the height of the 20th Century avant-garde. His playing was characterized by intelligence, sensibility, clarity, power, majesty, poetry, and a devilish ability to separate and sustain contrapuntal lines.

In this box of 5 CDs you will find the definitive performance of Rodrigo's now famous "Aranjuez" concerto, which, incidentally, was first recorded and made famous by Yepes. There are also 2 CDs with rare concertos by Salvador Bacarisse, Antonio Ruiz-Pipo, and Maurice Ohana.

The other 3 CD's contain generally the best performances of the canon of solo guitar works that you are likely to find. The composers include Sanz, Mudarra, Narvaez, Soler, Sor, Albeniz, Granados, Tarrega, De Falla, Turina, Bacarisse, Rodrigo, Llobet, Pujol, Moreno Torroba, Montsalvatge, Ohana, and Ruiz-Pipo.

Every guitarist and every lover of the instrument should own this set. If it is not available, also refer to a similar box set with the ASIN number B00006L6RN or another B000026ZRL.

Average customer rating: Great collection of 19th/20th Century music It's about Time!

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Tracks:

1. Concertino For Harp (Allegretto)
2. Three Pieces For Cello And Piano (Vite et nerveusement rythme)
3. Sonnets Fro The Portuguese (How Do I Love Thee?)
4. Das Jahr (Mai)
5. Du'un Matin de Priintemps
6. Ballad In Db
7. Symphony No. 3 (Largo)
8. Missa Gaia (Introit)
9. Sonata (Impetuoso)
10. Sonata (Adagio
11. Ten Preludes For Cello (Preludes 1 - 4): Staccato - Legato
12. Ten Preludes For Cello (Preludes 1 - 4): Legato - Staccato
13. Ten Preludes For Cello (Preludes 1 - 4): Con Sordino - Senza Sordino
14. Ten Preludes For Cello (Preludes 1 - 4): Ricochet
15. Travel Song
16. Three Fantasy Movements (Slow)
17. Orfeo II (Orpheo Laments)
18. Sonata No. 6

Customer Reviews:

Great collection of 19th/20th Century music.......2003-08-12

This is a great collection of works from 19th and 20th century women composers. Keep in mind, it is only a small sample of what's available, but an excellent place to start. It is also a good choice if you are a teacher wanting to introduce women composers to your class and do not want to invest in dozens of CDs. There are no large-scale works on this CD, so it is ideal as a sampler (or for use with kids in a classroom setting). I highly recommend this CD.

It's about Time!.......2001-12-07

A top-notch sampling of mainly 20th-century music by women composers, including Lili Boulanger and Pulitzer Prize-winners Ellen Taaffe Zwilich and Shulamit Ran, this cd proves that the music has been excellent all along. What we have needed are good recordings of superior performances. The samples often are brief--e.g., a single movement from Clarke's cello sonata--yet do provide jumping off points for more concentrated pursuit of favorite composers. Those uninitiated in women's works will become familiar here with some of the best of the last 150 years: Clara Schumann, Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel, Thea Musgrave, and on and on. I hope every author of a text on music since 1840 will come to know and adore this cd, then include the music in their discussions of music history. It's about time!

Average customer rating: just ok

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Tracks:

1. Adagio - Marisa Robles
2. Andantino - Werner Tripp
3. Andante Allegro - I Musici
4. Larghetto - I Musici
5. Andante - Annie Challan
6. Andante Lento - Catherine Michel
7. Tema Con Variazioni: Andante - Osian Ellis
8. Larghetto - Marisa Robles
9. Andante - Catherine Michel
10. Theme, Variations And Rondo Pastorale - Marisa Robles

Tracks:

1. Prelude No.1 In C Major, BWV 846 - Marisa Robles
2. Adagio - Heinz Holliger
3. Prelude In D Flat, Op.28 No.15 'Raindrop' - Marisa Robles
4. Mazurka In B Flat Major, Op.7 No.1 - Marisa Robles
5. Clair De Lune - Naoko Yoshino
6. Lullaby, Op.49 No.4 - Marisa Robles
7. Danza Del Corregidor - Marisa Robles
8. Impromptu-Caprice, Op.9 - Marisa Robles
9. Romance: Adagio - Naoko Yoshino
10. Sicilienne Variee - Naoko Yoshino
11. Contemplation - Naoko Yoshino
12. The Nightingale - Deborah Henson-Conant
13. Interlude - Marisa Robles
14. Il Padrino - Naoko Yoshino
15. Spiegel Im Spiegel - Gidon Kremer

Customer Reviews:

just ok.......2006-12-05

This is good at times but mostly it's just ok. First, the sound quality ranges from awfull to good but never excellent. There are quite a bit of analog recordings on here and most of the stuff on here was recorded in the 60s. There isn't a lot new to anyone that has been collecting music featuring the harp. In fact, there seem to be very few classical recordings available featuring the harp as there is. the performances are ok but are old fashioned in the way they play as expected from old recordings.

Average customer rating: Stravinsky the Composer, not Stravinsky the Conductor Staggering! All the Stravinsky I'll ever need! Magnificent! Where's my Petrushka? legendary

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Customer Reviews:

Stravinsky the Composer, not Stravinsky the Conductor.......2006-09-18

It is a pretty good collection, lots of music from Stravinsky's entire carreer, but one must keep in mind that Stravinsky was a brilliant composer, and not a commanding maestro. You will not necessarily be getting the best recordings of these works. For example, something like the Boulez/Cleveland Rite of Spring is far superior to those in this collection. He is a vastly better conductor, and is much more capable of making the orchestra perform Stravinsky's intentions than Stravinsky is. All in all, however, I am more than glad I own this set.

Staggering! All the Stravinsky I'll ever need!.......2006-05-20

While I had heard some Stravinsky compositions prior to my purchase, this was the first (and only) Stravinsky material I have ever owned. As a young music enthusiast, the draw to me was to hear these pieces as Stravinsky conducted them and to get so many of them at such a great price, not to have the original jackets for the purpose of reminiscing. So, as someone who needed a good jump start into the works of Stravinsky (by Stravinsky), this set has proven totally invaluable. And while more information could have been packed onto these cds, I do appreciate how closely these discs have stuck to the original releases. I don't know about the portion of Petroushka which some reviewers claim is missing (as I don't know any other version), but I was totally blown away at hearing this version of Petroushka anyhow. In all, for whatever faults some sticklers may find here or there with this set, the value of this material collected in such a way (and at such a price) by far outweighs any possible faults.

Magnificent!.......2006-03-02

A great collection. There is simply no substitute for hearing Stravinsky as the great composer wanted to have his music played. Here is so much and also so varied a collection. I have been enjoying this set a great deal. One of the 20th century's greatest composers conducting his own compositions.

Where's my Petrushka?.......2003-08-01

The main reason I bought this box is because I was introduced to Stravinsky's Petrushka in the spring of 2003, and I loved it.
Along with Rite of Spring I think it's the most brilliant music Mr. Stravinsky ever wrote...so, I've been listening to the 34-minute long 1960 CSO recording of it at least once a day since I first heard it, naturally sort of memorizing it, but it didn't fit when I made this CD spin. The recording of Petrushka in this box is the VERY SAME RECORDING (1960) that I'd listened to, but it's cut to a suite! It's only 24 minutes long. You can tell it's obviously cut at certain points if you're familiar with the uncut version. 10 WHOLE MINUTES ARE MISSING FROM "PETRUSHKA!" I was (and still am) very disappointed by this.
Familiarizing myself with the rest of the discs was very fulfilling, though; I love the Ebony Concerto with the Columbia Jazz Combo featuring Benny Goodman...but the "suite-cut" of Petrushka made me paranoid...I can't be sure if anything else is edited or not...
There are 75 pages of notes in the booklet about the recordings but only 1/3 is in English.
The special multimedia feature disc is nothing much. With awful graphics it features the same notes as in the booklet, and there are lyrics for those who want to use the box for karaoke.
These 400 minutes of music (an average of 45 minutes per disc) could fit on only 5 CD's instead of 9, but it seems that this collection is made for nostaligs who will love watching and touching these tiny LP-jackets - after all, it is called the "Original Jacket Collection."
Incidentally, all of Stravinsky's recorded work which he conducted himself is not in this box. It is not at all complete; aside from the missing part of "Petrushka," his own reading of "Symphony in Three Movements" is missing (but available on CBS.)
Hats off to the man himself anyway. The music is brilliant, and considering that these recordings are 40+ years old, the sound quality is very good. Excellent stereophony on Rite of Spring!
It's a good thing that his music is still available and that people are offering refurbished products thereof. But if you love Petrushka like I do...buy the real thing...this just might disappoint you...
The 3 stars is a compromise of the music and the package; (5 stars for the music & its quality - 1 star for the package, choice of discs and--considering the price--somewhat weak linear notes.)

legendary.......2002-06-30

This 9 cd set is an historical one...more than half of Stravinsky's works are collected in this set. i clearly can say that there isn't any better recording for Stravinsky's works. especcialy first released USA's national anthem and a 12 tone work "Fanfare for two Trumpets" are remarkable.and we can also mention that some noises during the recording procces (i.e: Stravinsky's turning the page of the partition) gives a different taste to the listener. This is a real golden box of music.

Average customer rating: Some Pleasing Concert Music By Donizetti

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Tracks:

1. Andante
2. Largo-Allegro
3. Andante
4. Allegro
5. Allegro Ma Non Troppo
6. Andante
7. Rondo: Allegro Moderato
8. Andante Con Variazioni
9. Andante Sostenuto:
10. Allegretto
11. Larghetto-Allegro Vivace

Customer Reviews:

Some Pleasing Concert Music By Donizetti.......2006-03-30

Most classical music lovers associate the name Gaetano Donizetti with the world of opera. After all, he did give the world one of opera's most beloved works LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR as well as numerous operas ranging from comic to historical dramas. So I purchased this CD out of curiosity more than anything else. I wanted to listen and find out what Donizetti had to offer as far as orchestral music is concerned. I ended up discovering an enjoyable CD with some clever musical works. The CD is a re-release by Naxos from a 1990's recording originally distributed on the Marco Polo label. The Camerata Budapest under the direction of Laslo Kovacs performs well and as do the soloists in the various works.

Some composers associated with the symphonic repertoire have ventured into the world of opera with varying success. Mozart was certainly a master. Tchaikovsky tried but his works met mixed success. Beethoven and Schubert did too, but discovered after one work that it was not worth the effort, much to the chagrin of music lovers who wonder what could have been. Composers associated primarily with opera have been less successful. Wagner attempted it, as did Verdi, but their strictly orchestral output never matched what they did on stage. Listeners probably will not feel that the world missed out on a great symphonist when Donizetti decided to spend the majority of his time composing operas, but will find a CD that contains some enjoyable music that has all the traits associated with this gifted composer. The music is influenced by Mozart, Beethoven, and Haydn but it has little details that make the listener say, this is Donizetti. The compositions span Donizetti's life from the early career to his later years. Some dates of compositions are unknown and some were arranged for the earlier version of this recording.

This is a CD that will add variety to any record collection. I know I have found in enjoyable to put in the CD player while working at my desk. It's soothing which helps me concentrate but upbeat so it doesn't become generic background music. I can also imagine listening to it when I want to relax after a long day. However this CD is listened to, it sure to bring enjoyment to anyone who enjoys good music.

Average customer rating: An outstanding survey of recordings for harp and orchestra.

Favourite Harp Concertos Francois-Adrien Boieldieu , Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco , Ernst Eichner , George Frideric Handel , Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , Joaquin Rodrigo , Heitor Villa-Lobos , Antonio de Almeida , Colin David , Marcel Couraud , I Musici , André Pépin , Hubert Barwahser , Annie Challan , Catherine Michel , Osian Ellis , Ursula Holliger , London Symphony Orchestra , Monte Carlo National Opera Orchestra , and Musica Alta Ripa Manufacturer: Philips ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Villa-Lobos, Heitor | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Concertinos | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Villa-Lobos, Heitor | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Harp | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Harp Concertos The Magic Of The Harp The Harmonious Harp Gliere: Concerto for Harp and Orchestra/Concerto For Coloratura Soprano And Orchestra/Ginastera: Concerto For Harp Music for Solo Harp ASIN: B0000069CW Release Date: 1998-03-17

Tracks:

1. Harp Concerto In B-flat, HWV 294: 1. Andante allegro - Various Artists
2. Harp Concerto In B-flat, HWV 294: 2. Larghetto - Various Artists
3. Harp Concerto In B-flat, HWV 294: 3. Allegro moderato - Various Artists
4. Concerto For Flute, Harp And Orchestra In C, KV 299: 1. Allegro - Various Artists
5. Concerto For Flute, Harp And Orchestra In C, KV 299: 2. Andantino - Various Artists
6. Concerto For Flute, Harp And Orchestra In C, KV 299: 3. Rondo. Allegro - Various Artists
7. Harp Concerto In C: 1. Allegro - Various Artists
8. Harp Concerto In C: 2. Andante - Various Artists
9. Harp Concerto In C: 3. Tempo di minuetto - Various Artists
10. Harp Concerto In C: 1. Allegro brillante - Various Artists
11. Harp Concerto In C: 2. Andante lento - Various Artists
12. Harp Concerto In C: 3. Rondo. Allegro agitato - Various Artists

Tracks:

1. Harp Concerto: 1. Allegro - FAVORITE HARP CONCERTOS
2. Harp Concerto: 2. Andante moderato - FAVORITE HARP CONCERTOS
3. Harp Concerto: 3. Scherzo - FAVORITE HARP CONCERTOS
4. Harp Concerto: 4. Allegro - Piso - FAVORITE HARP CONCERTOS
5. Concertino For Harp And Chamber Orchestra, Op.93: 1. Moderato, Quasi passacaglia - FAVORITE HARP CONCERTOS
6. Concertino For Harp And Chamber Orchestra, Op.93: 2. Andante, Quasi recitativo - FAVORITE HARP CONCERTOS
7. Concertino For Harp And Chamber Orchestra, Op.93: 3. Finale spagnolo. Ritmo di jota - FAVORITE HARP CONCERTOS
8. Sones en La Giralda: Lento - Allegro vivace. Tempo di sevillana - FAVORITE HARP CONCERTOS
9. Concerto Serenata For Harp And Orchestra: 1. Estudiantina. Allegro ma non troppo - Andante - FAVORITE HARP CONCERTOS
10. Concerto Serenata For Harp And Orchestra: 2. Intermezzo con aria. Adagio - Allegro moderato - FAVORITE HARP CONCERTOS
11. Concerto Serenata For Harp And Orchestra: 3. Sarao. Allegro deciso - FAVORITE HARP CONCERTOS

Customer Reviews:

An outstanding survey of recordings for harp and orchestra........1998-12-21

There's nothing quite like classical music to soothe the stress of the afternoon commute (especially on Greater Boston's Rt. 128 or your local equivalent). Harp music, in particular, has an extraordinarily calming effect. I'm not exactly sure why that is (darnit Jim, I'm an engineer not a behavioral psychologist) but I can personally vouch for the results. This two-disc set contains some of the finest music for harp and orchestra ever composed.

Disc 1 contains familiar harp concerti by Handel and Mozart, followed by a lesser known work by Eichner. The melodies and performances are guaranteed to work their way deep into your soul. Ursula Holliger (oboe virtuoso Heinz Holliger's wife, in case you were wondering) produces a stellar performance in the Handel concerto. Her technique and interpretation are both insightful and strongly delivered. The orchestras in question should by no means be ignored. I Musici, The London Symphony, and Musica Antiqua Koln (for the Handel, Mozart, and Eichner, respectively) are all names to be reckoned with in the field and they do not disappoint.

Disc 2 consists of more modern works by composers less familiar even to classical music fans except, of course, those who know Villa-Lobos and Rodrigo for their classical guitar music. The works on the second disc are somewhat less accessible to the casual listener, but after repeated listenings, I find them well worth the effort.

In short, stuffing this CD into your car stereo system (or, as in my case, the passenger-seat boombox) will make that jerk in the Beemer who just cut you off, far less relevant.

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2. Divertimento in E Flat Major
3. Dvorák, Janácek, Eben: Choral Music
4. Dvorak: Cypresses / String Quartet No. 14
5. Dvorak: String Quartets 13 & 9
6. Dvorak: Symphony No9; Mozart: Symphony No38
7. Erik Satie: Pieces For Piano
8. Falla: El Amor Brujo; Corregidor y la molinera G50 [Box set]
9. Famous Russian Pianists
10. Favourite Nocturne

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