Dance Suite/Hungarian Pictures/2 Pictures

On this CD:

1. Seven Romanian Folk Dances, for orchestra (Román népi táncok), Sz. 68, BB 76
Composed by Bela Bartok
Performed by Hungarian State Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Adam Fischer

2. Dance Suite, for orchestra (Táncszvit), Sz. 77, BB 86a
Composed by Bela Bartok
Performed by Hungarian State Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Adam Fischer

3. Hungarian Sketches, for orchestra (Magyar képek), Sz. 97, BB 103
Composed by Bela Bartok
Performed by Hungarian State Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Adam Fischer

4. Pictures (2), for orchestra (Két kép), Sz. 46, BB 59 (Op. 10)
Composed by Bela Bartok
Performed by Hungarian State Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Adam Fischer

5. Romanian Dance, for orchestra (Román tánc), Sz. 47a, BB 61
Composed by Bela Bartok
Performed by Hungarian State Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Adam Fischer

Dance Suite/Hungarian Pictures/2 Pictures, Music, Bartok, Classical
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ASIN: B00012QLTQ
Release Date: 2003-12-09

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Music can be both calming and relaxing, or invigorating and passionate...this phenomenal 20-CD set is definitely the latter. This amazing collection brings together for the first time the most passionate music of all time, from Ravel's Bolero, Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake, Wagner's Magic Fire Music to Ravel's La Valse, Orff 's Carmina Burana and Stravinsky's Rite of Spring. This is a must have collection for every passionate music lover.

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ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B000003FPT
Release Date: 1995-02-14

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:

5 out of 5 stars 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.

5 out of 5 stars 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.

5 out of 5 stars 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.

5 out of 5 stars 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.

5 out of 5 stars 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.
William Kapell Edition (Box Set)
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ASIN: B00000B9MR
Release Date: 1998-09-29

Tracks:

  1. Mazurkas: Op. 6, No. 2
  2. Mazurkas: Op. 7, No. 2
  3. Mazurkas: Op. 7, No. 5
  4. Mazurkas: Op. 17, No. 2
  5. Mazurkas: Op 17, No 3
  6. Mazurkas: Op. 17, No. 4
  7. Mazurkas: Op. 24, No. 1
  8. Mazurkas: Op. 24, No. 3
  9. Mazurkas: Op. 30, No. 3
  10. Mazurkas: Op. 33, No. 1
  11. Mazurkas: Op. 33, No. 3
  12. Mazurkas: Op. 33, No. 4
  13. Mazurkas: Op. 41, No. 1
  14. Mazurkas: Op. 41, No. 2
  15. Mazurkas: Op. 50, No. 2
  16. Mazurkas: Op. 50, No. 3
  17. Mazurkas: Op. 56, No. 3
  18. Mazurkas: Op. 59, No. 1
  19. Mazurkas: Op. 59, No. 2
  20. Mazurkas: Op. 63, No. 2
  21. Mazurkas: Op. 63, No. 3
  22. Mazurkas: Op. 67, No. 2
  23. Mazurkas: Op. 67, No. 3
  24. Mazurkas: Op. 67, No. 4
  25. Mazurkas: Op. 68, No. 2
  26. Mazurkas: Op. 68, No. 3
  27. Mazurkas: Op. 68, No. 4
  28. Mazurkas: Op posth. - 'Notre temps'
  29. Mazurkas: Op posth - In B Flat

Tracks:

  1. Sonata No. 3, Op. 58 In B Minor: Allegro maestoso
  2. Sonata No. 3, Op. 58 In B Minor: Scherzo: Molto vivace
  3. Sonata No. 3, Op. 58 In B Minor: Largo
  4. Sonata No. 3, Op. 58 In B Minor: Finale: Presto, non tanto
  5. Waltz, Op. 18 In E Flat Major
  6. Sonata No. 2, Op. 35 In B-Flat Minor: Grave; Doppio movimento
  7. Sonata No. 2, Op. 35 In B-Flat Minor: Scherzo
  8. Sonata No. 2, Op. 35 In B-Flat Minor: Marche funebre
  9. Sonata No. 2, Op. 35 In B-Flat Minor: Presto
  10. Nocture, Op. 9, No. 1 In B Flat Minor
  11. The Sheperd's Complaint: No. 5, Songs Without Words, Op. 67
  12. Romance, Op. 28, No. 2 In F Sharp
  13. Sonata No. 16, K. 570 In B Flat: II. Adagio

Tracks:

  1. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43: Introduction: Allegro vivace; Variation I: (Precedente)
  2. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43: Tema: L'istesso tempo
  3. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43: Varation II: L'istesso tempo
  4. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43: Varation III: L'istesso tempo
  5. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43: Varation IV: Piu Vivo
  6. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43: Varation V: Tempo precedente
  7. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43: Varation VI: L'istesso tempo
  8. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43: Varation VII: Meno mosso, a tempo moderato
  9. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43:: Varation VII: Tempo 1
  10. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43: Varation IX: L'istesso tempo
  11. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43: Varation X: Poco marcato
  12. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43: Varation XI: Moderato
  13. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43: Varation XII: Tempo di minuetto
  14. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43: Varation XIII: Allegro
  15. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43: Varation XIV: L'istesso tempo
  16. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43:: Varation XV: Piu vivo scherzando
  17. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43: Varation XVI: Allegretto
  18. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43: Varation XVII: [Allegretto]
  19. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43: Varation XVIII: Andante cantabile
  20. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43: Varation XIX: A tempo vivace
  21. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43: Varation XX: Un poco piu vivo
  22. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43: Varation XXI: Un poco piu vivo
  23. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43: Varation XXII: Un poco piu vivo (Alla breve)
  24. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43: Varation XXIII: L'istesso tempo
  25. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43: Varation XIV: A tempo un poco meno mosso
  26. Concero No. 2, Op. 18 In C Minor: Moderato; Allegro
  27. Concero No. 2, Op. 18 In C Minor: Adagio sostenuto
  28. Concero No. 2, Op. 18 In C Minor: Allegro scherzando
  29. Prelude, Op. 3, No. 2 In C Sharp Minor
  30. Preludes, Op. 34: No. 24 In D Minor
  31. Preludes, Op. 34: No. 10 In C Sharp Minor
  32. Preludes, Op. 34: No. 5 In D Major

Tracks:

  1. Concerto No. 3, Op. 26 In C: Andante; Allegro
  2. Concerto No. 3, Op. 26 In C: Tema: Andantino
  3. Concerto No. 3, Op. 26 In C: Variation I: Listesso tempo
  4. Concerto No. 3, Op. 26 In C: Variation II: Allegro
  5. Concerto No. 3, Op. 26 In C: Variation III: Allegro moderato (poco meno mosso)
  6. Concerto No. 3, Op. 26 In C: Variation IV: Andante meditativo
  7. Concerto No. 3, Op. 26 In C: Variation V: Allegro giusto
  8. Concerto No. 3, Op. 26 In C: Tema: Listesso tempo
  9. Concerto No. 3, Op. 26 In C: Allegro ma non troppo
  10. Concerto: Allegro mastoso
  11. Concerto: Andante con anima
  12. Concerto: Allegro brillante
  13. Preludes, Op. 34: No. 14 In E Flat Minor
  14. Preludes, Op. 34: No. 10 In C Sharp Minor
  15. Preludes, Op. 34: No. 5 In D Major

Tracks:

  1. Concerto No. 2, Op. 19 In B Flat Major: Allegro con brio
  2. Concerto No. 2, Op. 19 In B Flat Major: Largo
  3. Concerto No. 2, Op. 19 In B Flat Major: Rondo: Allegro scherzando
  4. Moment Musical: Moment Musical In F Minor, D. 780, No. 3
  5. Waltz: Waltz In B Major, D. 145, No. 2
  6. Waltz: Waltz In B Major, D. 145, No. 6
  7. Waltz: Waltz In E Major, D. 365, No. 26
  8. Waltz: Waltz In F Major, D. 365, No. 32
  9. German Dances: German Dance In B Flat Major, D. 783, No. 6
  10. German Dances: German Dance In B Flat Major, D. 783, No. 7
  11. Waltz: Waltz, In F Major, D. 365, No. 34
  12. Landler: Landler, In G Major, D. 734, No. 1
  13. Landler: Landler, In D Major, D. 734, No. 2
  14. Impromptu: Impromptu In A Flat Major, D. 935, No. 2
  15. Romance: Romance In F Sharp Major, Op. 28, No. 2
  16. Intermezzo: Intermezzo In E Major, Op. 116, No. 6
  17. Sonetto No. 104 del Petrarca - Liszt
  18. Hungarian Rhapsody No. 11 - Liszt
  19. Mephisto Waltz No. 1 - Liszt

Tracks:

  1. Partita No. 4 In D Major, BWV 828: Ouverture
  2. Partita No. 4 In D Major, BWV 828: Allemande
  3. Partita No. 4 In D Major, BWV 828: Courante
  4. Partita No. 4 In D Major, BWV 828: Aria
  5. Partita No. 4 In D Major, BWV 828: Sarabande
  6. Partita No. 4 In D Major, BWV 828: Menuet
  7. Suite In A Minor, BWV 818: Allemande
  8. Suite In A Minor, BWV 818: Courante
  9. Suite In A Minor, BWV 818: Sarabandes 1 & 2
  10. Suite In A Minor, BWV 818: Gigue
  11. Sonata In E Flat Major, K. 380 - L. 23
  12. Sonata In B Flat Major, K. 570: 2. Adagio
  13. From Iberia: Evocacion
  14. Piano Playtime: No. 1: Waltz Of The Rainbow
  15. Piano Playtime: No. 4: By The Brook
  16. Piano Playtime: No. 5: Dancing Bagpipes
  17. Piano Playtime: No. 6: Tricky Trumpet
  18. Children's Corner: Dr. Gradus ad Parnassum
  19. Children's Corner: Jimbo's Lullaby
  20. Children's Corner: Serenade For The Doll
  21. Children's Corner: The Snow Is Dancing
  22. Children's Corner: The Little Shepherd
  23. Children's Corner: Golliwog's Cakewalk
  24. Toccata ostinato

Tracks:

  1. Sonata In G Minor, Op. 19: Lento; Allegro moderato
  2. Sonata In G Minor, Op. 19: Allegro scherzando
  3. Sonata In G Minor, Op. 19: Andante
  4. Sonata In G Minor, Op. 19: Allegro mosso; Meno mosso; Moderato; Piu vivo
  5. Sonata In F Minor, Op. 120, No. 1: Allegro appassionato
  6. Sonata In F Minor, Op. 120, No. 1: Andante un poco adagio
  7. Sonata In F Minor, Op. 120, No. 1: Allegretto grazioso
  8. Sonata In F Minor, Op. 120, No. 1: Vivace
  9. Sonata In D Minor, No. 3, Op. 108: Allegro
  10. Sonata In D Minor, No. 3, Op. 108: Adagio
  11. Sonata In D Minor, No. 3, Op. 108: Un poco presto e con sentimento
  12. Sonata In D Minor, No. 3, Op. 108: Presto agitato

Tracks:

  1. Piano Sonata (1941): Molto moderato
  2. Piano Sonata (1941): Vivace
  3. Piano Sonata (1941): Andante sostenuto
  4. Nocturne In E - Flat - Op 55, 2
  5. Mazurka In C - Op 33, 3
  6. Polonaise-Fantasie In A - Flat - Op 61
  7. Pictures At An Exhibition: Promenade
  8. Pictures At An Exhibition: The Gnome
  9. Pictures At An Exhibition: Promenade
  10. Pictures At An Exhibition: The Old Castle
  11. Pictures At An Exhibition: Promenade
  12. Pictures At An Exhibition: Tuileries
  13. Pictures At An Exhibition: Bydlo
  14. Pictures At An Exhibition: Promenade
  15. Pictures At An Exhibition: Ballet Of The Unhatched Chicks
  16. Pictures At An Exhibition: Samuel Goldenberg And Schmuyle
  17. Pictures At An Exhibition: Promenade
  18. Pictures At An Exhibition: Limoges - The Market
  19. Pictures At An Exhibition: Catacombs
  20. Pictures At An Exhibition: Con mortuis In lingua Mortua
  21. Pictures At An Exhibition: The Hut On Fowl's Legs
  22. Pictures At An Exhibition: The Great Gate At Kiev
  23. No 1 - Kinderszenen: About Foreign Lands And People
  24. Sonata In E (K 380) - L. 23

Tracks:

  1. Partita No. 4 In D Major, BWV. 828: Allemande (Beginning)
  2. Sonata No. 10 In C Major, K. 330: 1. Allegro moderato (Beginning)
  3. Sonata No. 3 In B Minor, Op. 58: 1. Allegro maestoso (Beginning)
  4. Sonata No. 3 In B Minor, Op. 58: 3. Largo
  5. Mazurka In A Flat Major, Op. 17, No. 3
  6. Sonata No. 3 In D Minor, Op. 108: 2. Adagio
  7. No. 4, Songs Without Words, Op. 67: Spinning Song
  8. Interview With William Kapell

Amazon.com essential recording

Blessed with transcendent technique and an affinity for big, bold Romantic works, William Kapell has been hailed as America's greatest homegrown pianist. This comprehensive collection of his complete recorded output, previously unreleased recordings, and broadcast tapes adds luster to a reputation that's become legendary since his tragic death in a plane crash at age 31. The earliest recordings, from the mid-1940s, bristle with raw energy and virtuosic flourishes tempered by an innate musicality that rises above mere display.

The disc coupling Khachaturian and Prokofiev concertos is charged with excitement; the Rachmaninoff pairing of the Paganini Variations and the Concerto No. 2 weds the Grand Romantic style to poetic lyricism; and an inspired Liszt group is charged with dynamic energy. Best may be the two Chopin discs: spontaneous, rhythmically flexible sonatas and mazurkas. The later recordings demonstrate the repose that comes with artistic maturity, and the "live" broadcasts reveal Kapell's warmth and spontaneity in concert. Splendid transfers help make this long-awaited set appealing to music lovers in general, as well as piano buffs. --Dan Davis

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Very touched.......2006-09-24

I wrote my doctoral dissertation on William Kapell (we share the same school, and my teacher was a student of his), and to still see the outpouring of admiration and love for Kapell's art is still very moving for me.

5 out of 5 stars In Memorium.......2005-10-29

I heard William Kapell play the Rachmaninov Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini with the fledgling Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in the late 1940's or very early 1950's. My only memory of the occasion is that I was enthralled. Kapell has held me in thrall ever since.

A few years later, in the middle 50's, I bought Kapell's recording of the same work, with Fritz Reiner and the Robin Hood Dell Orchestra (alias of The Philadelphia Orchestra). I still have that LP, though I wore it out long ago. It was the beginning of my musical education. But since 1998, we have had this wonderful box of reissues from the vaults of RCA. The sound is mostly excellent, considering the age of the monophonic originals. To this day, Kapell's Rachmaninov Rhapsody remains-in my opinion-the most impassioned, yet the most musical, reading of the piece ever recorded. No one had, or has, Kapell's combination of white-hot temperament, technical brilliance, and musical insight. We have had musical geniuses; technical wizards abound. It is the combination of these gifts, as Kapell possessed them in particular, married to his incendiary passion, that made him unique.

He was still learning, and he was learning at such an astounding rate! He had moved from Khachaturian to the most unforgettable Chopin B minor Sonata ever recorded in little more than a decade. His deep throated, noble, and articulate Bach has caused some to speculate that Glenn Gould might have found his inspiration in Kapell. One Gould biographer, and a New York critic, wrote that the reverse was true. The critic acknowledged the error, in print, noting that Kapell could not have been influenced by Gould's style since he had been dead for two years by the time of Gould's debut recital in New York City in 1955.

The lyrical side of romantic music is not what Kapell was or is known for, not his "style" as people remember him now. But listening to the lyrical music in this set shows a side of him that was, nevertheless, as real as any, and perhaps more revealing. It also gives us a notion of what we might have expected of William Kapell had he lived a normal span of years and played a normal variety of music. In a live performance, he plays Chopin's Nocturne, Op. 9, No. 1, with melting legato and exquisite timing: his innate sense about when to tug on the beat and when to surge forward makes the music breathe. His use of dynamic variety demands the greatest respect: at one point, the repetition of a melodic phrase is but a pale echo of its first statement. His tonal palette is no less wondrous. When a deep bass note suddenly appears, early in the A section of the ABA structure, it sounds-not loud nor quiet, not muffled nor distinct-but awesomely subterranean. Kapell begins the piece without much sustaining pedal, but in the B section, he subtly adds more and more. Then, when the A section returns near the end, the pedal disappears. This dramatic change in color-along with Chopin's change of key-seems like the parting of clouds. We are in the hands of two masters here, Chopin and Kapell. Kapell gave this performance in Carnegie Hall in February of 1945, when he was twenty-two years old.

In the Bach and Chopin works I've discussed, the steely, percussive tone that some speak of is nowhere to be heard. Rather, we hear a full, rich, and complex piano tone. In the Chopin Sonatas, the Debussy pieces, and the Schubert, Schumann, Mendelssohn, Debussy, and Albeniz, the sound Kapell produces is beautiful and varied.

He was a chamber musician of the first order, as his collaborations with Heifetz prove. (He was one of the very few musicians who had the force of personality to make Heifetz accompany HIM. And you can hear it.) And if you've never heard Rachmaninov's great Cello Sonata, played here with the grand Russian/German cellist Edmund Kurtz, you're in for a treat. There are several fine, modern stereo recordings, but this one is special. The piano part is very important-Rachmaninov did write it, after all-and Kapell is magnificent. This was Rachmaninov's next published work after the 2nd Piano Concerto, to give you an idea of its melodic grandeur. If there is a flaw here, it is that the piano is recorded too far back, relative to the cello.

Kapell died on October 30, 1953. He had just turned thirty-three. He played his last recital in Geelong, Australia, on the 22nd. It included the Chopin 2nd Piano Sonata which contains the well-known "Marche funèbre." That performance is included here, transferred from the original acetates. It is a great performance but very hard to listen to now, in light of what was to follow just over a week later. I am writing this one day short of the 52nd anniversary of Kapell's death. Had he lived until today, he would be younger than either Earl Wild or Ivan Moravec, both of whom are still making magnificent music. For those of us who love William Kapell's music, it is heartbreaking to consider, and fruitless. Thank Heaven we have recordings like the ones in this set. They are essential for any lover of good music.

John Pendley

5 out of 5 stars Priceless Souvenirs from a Rare Genius: Ave Atque Vale.......2005-10-28

During the last century we have had many tragic losses in the arts, often affecting men and women who are at the peak of their careers, shimmering with excellence, only to be silenced by death and all too often, by accidental death. The names of Anton Webern, Fritz Wunderlich, WG Sebald, Sylvia Plath, Dinu Lipatti, and so many others arise, but none as tragic as the death of William Kapell in 1953.

William Kapell is still considered by most as the America's greatest pianist, even fifty odd years after his death at the age of 31 in a plane crash. Those who heard him perform still rhapsodize over the magic he created. Those of us who are left with only recordings, such as this spectacular boxed set of all of his recordings, can only be uplifted by the man's genius, his extraordinary technical facility, and his intuitive, profound approach to the great works of music.

All styles of music were easily accessible to Kapell. Listen to the Mozart, Bach, Scarlatti, Paganini and Mendelssohn and try to imagine performances of more clarity and finesse than these. His Chopin is well represented in this set and glows with the uncanny power and tenderness that Chopin combined in his works. His works for solo piano by Rachmaninov and Shostakovich are the gold standard, and yet his Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, Mussorgsky and Liszt raise the bar for excellence that has since not been excelled. Joyously this set includes concerti including Prokofiev, Beethoven, Khachaturian, and Rachmaninov with the various conductors who saw Kapell's gifts and championed them.

The memory of this great artist is felt throughout the year, but never as acutely as on October 29th which marks the date of his cruel death. The world was brightened for too short a time by William Kapell, yet because of his recorded legacy his legend lives on. This is an impossibly fine box set of treasures. Highly Recommended. Grady Harp, October 05

5 out of 5 stars Poetry without words.......2004-12-14

In listening ot this collection, I think of the other 20th century pianistic genius who died tragically young: Dinu Lipatti (d. 1950). Both men excelled at Chopin but each had a thoroughly individual sound. In addition to Chopin, the Rachmaninoff and Prokofiev are especially fine. Highly recommended.

3 out of 5 stars What Is Technically Difficult Is Not Always Pleasant To Hear.......2004-10-02

Piano enthusiasts might find this set incredible, but I prefer my music to be pleasant. Consider your tastes before buying.
Piano Collection
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    Manufacturer: Angel Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    Release Date: 1992-09-29

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    1. For Elise
    2. Sonata No. 14, Op. 27 No. 2 'Clair de Lune': 1st movement - Adagio sostenuto
    3. Marche Militaire
    4. Moment Musical No. 3
    5. La Campanella, Etude No. 3: After Paganini
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    9. Valse Brillante, Op. 34 No. 3
    10. Nocturne No. 13, Op. 48
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    12. Prelude No. 15, Op. 28: Goutte D'eau
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    14. Valse, Op. 39
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    16. Scenes d'enfants: Reverie
    17. L'album a la jeunesse: Le Gai laboureur
    18. Carnival Of Vienna: Intermezzo
    19. Op. 62, No. 6: Spring Song - Mendelssohn
    20. La Tartine De Beurre
    21. Sonata K. 331: Marche Turque
    22. Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring - Bach

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    2. Sonata For Flute And Piano, BWV 1031: Sicilienne
    3. Le Coucou
    4. Au Printemps, Op. 53
    5. Suite Bergamasque: Clair De Lune
    6. Children's Corner: Golliwog's Cake-Walk
    7. Preludes, Book 1: La Fille Aux Cheveux De Lin
    8. 3 Mouvements Perpetuels
    9. Gymnopedie No. 1
    10. Gnossienne No. 3
    11. Dolly: Berceuse
    12. Gaspard de la nuit: Scarbo
    13. Pavane pour une Infante defunte
    14. 'Scaramouche' For Two Pianos: Brazileira
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    Listen, Learn, & Grow: Playtime
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Listen,Learn, & Grow: Playtime
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    Listen, Learn, & Grow: Playtime

    Manufacturer: Naxos
    ProductGroup: Music
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    Release Date: 2001-06-19

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    5 out of 5 stars Listen,Learn, & Grow: Playtime.......2007-05-14

    The music is excellent, with high quality sound. Not irritating as some classical music can be. Plus the tempo's are varied which is great depending if you need something fast paced or more slow. Best of all, the kids enjoyed it!

    5 out of 5 stars Grandkids love it!.......2007-01-03

    How to gently insert a little culture into the grandkids' lives without Mom freaking out.....send this set of CDs for Christmas. Dad's into heavy metal and Mom, although she has a long history of listening to Classical music as a child, is now into Country. Nothing wrong with that, but how are the three little ones going to hear any of the Classics with Grandma living more than 600 miles away? "Play this in the background while they're having creative time," said I, "and see if they don't enjoy it." When I talked with them a week later the 4 year old couldn't wait to tell me how much he liked the "playtime music" I'd sent him. The quality of the recording is good and the variety of rhythms and tempos make it interesting. Yes they're a little trite and you're going to have to explain that the theme to "the Bad News Bears" really is Classical, but that's okay. If they skipped the genius of Mozart as an infant, or even if they teethed to "the Magic Flute", these CDs will give them a taste of a variety of good music and who knows how far into the Classical realm it may send them as they mature?
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    ASIN: B0002XEECK
    Release Date: 2004-09-28

    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:

    2 out of 5 stars 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.
    Virtuoso Violin
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      Virtuoso Violin

      Manufacturer: Class. for Pleas. Us
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      ASIN: B00005Q5LC
      Release Date: 2002-04-02

      Tracks:

      1. Praeludium And Allegro 'In The Style Of Pugnani'
      2. Hungarian Dance No.1
      3. Romance
      4. Valse Bluette
      5. Poeme
      6. Danse Espangnole
      7. Legende
      8. Introduction And Tarantella
      9. Hungarian Dance No.5
      10. Nigun
      11. Beau Soir
      12. Caprice Viennois
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      Béla Bartók: Divertimento / Dance Suite / Hungarian Sketches / Two Pictures - Chicago Symphony Orchestra / Pierre Boulez
      Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
      • A bit of a catch-all, done at half-speed
      • Accessible Bartok
      Béla Bartók: Divertimento / Dance Suite / Hungarian Sketches / Two Pictures - Chicago Symphony Orchestra / Pierre Boulez

      Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000001GOT
      Release Date: 1995-05-16

      Tracks:

      1. Dance Suite, Sz 77: I. Moderato
      2. Dance Suite, Sz 77: II. Allegro molto
      3. Dance Suite, Sz 77: III. Allegro vivace
      4. Dance Suite, Sz 77: IV. Molto tranquillo
      5. Dance Suite, Sz 77: V. Comodo
      6. Dance Suite, Sz 77: VI. Finale: Allegro
      7. Two Pictures, Op. 10, Sz 46: I. In Full Flower
      8. Two Pictures, Op. 10, Sz 46: II. Village Dance
      9. Hungarian Sketches Sz 97: I. An Evening With The Szekely
      10. Hungarian Sketches Sz 97: II. Bear Dance
      11. Hungarian Sketches Sz 97: III. Melody
      12. Hungarian Sketches Sz 97: IV. Slightly Tipsy
      13. Hungarian Sketches Sz 97: V. Swineherd's Dance
      14. Divertimento Sz 113: I. Allegro non troppo
      15. Divertimento Sz 113: II. Molto adagio
      16. Divertimento Sz 113: III. Allegro assai

      Amazon.com

      This is the "lighter side" of Bartok--and yes, he did have one! The Dance Suite is a delicious collection of authentic Hungarian dances arranged in a single movement. Each dance is introduced by a refrain, or ritornello (as it's called in the music biz), and they all come back for a brief bow in the extended finale. The Divertimento was composed in Switzerland in the space of just a few days, and though not without its more serious moments, it's a generally witty, melodic piece for string orchestra. The other two works are just what the titles suggest: musical illustrations that will engage your imagination and set your toes tapping. Excellent performances, good sound, great music. --David Hurwitz

      Customer Reviews:

      3 out of 5 stars A bit of a catch-all, done at half-speed.......2005-12-29

      If I'm not mistaken, this is the only installment of Boulez's Bartok cycle for DG that contains no major work, unless you count the genial Divertimento for strings from 1939. Everything else comes in bits and pieces. The Dance Suite offers energetic homage to folk materials from Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania, and oddly enough, Arab North Africa. The more negligible pieces on this CD are the Two Images, which sound like castoffs from The Wooden Prince, and the Hungarian Sketches, which are simple orchestrations of even simpler piano miniatures.

      For such a fragmented colleciton to work requires a burst of energy and elan. Sadly, they are noticeably missing from Boulez's straight-faced, sometimes bland performances, which date from 1992 and 1993 in Chicago. I can see why DG waited to publish these recordings until 1996, but they would have shown off better as fillers to major works. As they stand, they are pleasant enough musically, but I've heard much more committed readings of each piece elsewhere. Maybe the more infectious and warmer Ivan Fischer recordings on Philips would be a better alternative.

      4 out of 5 stars Accessible Bartok.......2001-02-19

      This disc of four Bartok pieces, performed by Pierre Boulez and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, is a very accessible introduction to this iconoclastic twentieth century composer. The first work, "Dance Suite," is just about as jovial and carefree as Bartok gets. "Two Pictures" initially paints a serene and almost pastoral picture, then turns more haunting. "Hungarian Sketches" is next and it is one of my favorite Barotk compositions. This recording was my third version -- the first two being Antal Dorati's on Mercury Living Presence and Fritz Reiner's on RCA Living Stereo. It is particularly fun to compare this Boulez "Hungarian Sketches" to the Reiner one as they were both recorded by the Chicago Symphony, yet nearly forty years apart. It is safe to say the C.S.O. owned this piece in both decades. The Boulez disc ends with Bartok's "Divertimento," the album's longest and most austere composition. Compared to other Bartok CDs I have, this title is fairly easy listening, but don't let that fool you because "Divertimento/Dance Suite" is incredible, creative, challenging classical music.
      Around the World in 80 Minutes
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        Around the World in 80 Minutes
        Kenneth Jean , Libor Pesek , Martin Fischer-Dieskau , Peter Marchbank , Stephen Gunzenhauser , Wilfred Lehmann , and Czecho-Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra
        Manufacturer: Marco Polo
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        ASIN: B0000045SZ
        Release Date: 1996-06-18

        Tracks:

        1. Nell Gwyn: England - Pastoral Dance
        2. Document, Suite No. 3, Preludes Op.31: France - Document, Suite No. 3, Preludes Op.31
        3. Sleeping Beauty: Germany - Prelude
        4. The Magic Pot (Ballet): Italy - 'Dance Of The Tarter Archers'
        5. Memories Of Childhood: Austria - Butterfly In The Meadow
        6. Hungarian Childrens World: Hungary - The Little Gypsy
        7. Suite, Op.3: The Czech Republic - Adagio
        8. Stabat Mater, Op. 53: Poland - Christe, cum sit hinc exire
        9. Symphony No.5 'Svastika': Denmark - Rest
        10. Andante - Piano Trio No. 2 In A Minor Op.64: Norway - Andante - Piano Trio No. 2 In A Minor Op.64
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        12. Rusia - The Enchanted Lake, Op. 62 - Liadov
        13. Traditional Chinese Pieces: China - Singing The Night Among The Fishing Boats
        14. Symphony N. 4 In C Minor (Excerpt): Australia - Symphony N. 4 In C Minor (Excerpt) - Hill
        15. Woodland Sketches, Op.51: America - To A Wild Rose
        16. L'Enchantee: England - Dance Of The Nymphs And Satyrs
        Bartók for Orchestra
        Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
        • a very welcome anthology for modest price
        • Bartok and Kodaly in hungarian style
        Bartók for Orchestra

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        Release Date: 1997-10-07

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        1. The Wooden Prince: Ste, Op.13: Vorspiel-Die Prinzessin
        2. The Wooden Prince: Ste, Op.13: Der Wald
        3. The Wooden Prince: Ste, Op.13: Arbeitslied Der Prinzen
        4. The Wooden Prince: Ste, Op.13: Der Bach
        5. The Wooden Prince: Ste, Op.13: Tanz Des Holzgeschnitzien Prinzen-Nachapiel
        6. Two Portraits, Op.5: I. One Ideal
        7. Two Portraits, Op.5: II. One Grotesque

        Tracks:

        1. Music: I. Andante Tranquillo
        2. Music: II. Allegro
        3. Music: III. Adagio
        4. Music: IV. Allegro Molto
        5. Diver: I. Allegro Non Troppo
        6. Diver: II. Molto Adagio
        7. Divert: III. Allegro Assai

        Tracks:

        1. Vn Con No.1 (Op. Posth.): I. Andante Sostenuto
        2. Vn Con No.1 (Op. Posth.): II. Allegro Giocoso
        3. Vn Con No.2: I. Allegro Non Troppo
        4. Vn Con No.2: II. Andante Tranquillo
        5. Vn Con No.2: III. Allegro Molto

        Tracks:

        1. Romanian Folk Dances: I. The Stick Dance
        2. Romanian Folk Dances: II. Round Dance
        3. Romanian Folk Dances: III. In One Spot
        4. Romanian Folk Dances: IV. The Horn Dance
        5. Romanian Folk Dances: V. Romanian Polka
        6. Romanian Folk Dances: VI. Short And Sweet
        7. Romanian Folk Dances: VII. Short And Sweet
        8. Dance Ste: I. Moderato
        9. Dance Ste: II. Allegro Molto
        10. Dance Ste: III. Allegro Vivace
        11. Dance Ste: IV. Molto Tranquillo
        12. Dance Ste: V. Comodo
        13. Dance Ste: VI. Finale: Allegro
        14. Hungarian Pictures: I. Evening In Transylvania
        15. Hungarian Pictures: II. Bear Dance
        16. Hungarian Pictures: III. Melody
        17. Hungarian Pictures: IV. A Bit Tipsy
        18. Hungarian Pictures: V. Urog Swineherd Dance
        19. Two Pictures: I. In Full Bloom
        20. Two Pictures: II. Village Dance
        21. Romanian Dance: Allegro Vivace

        Tracks:

        1. Con: I. Intro: Andante Non Troppo-Allegro
        2. Con: II. Giuoco Delle Coppie: Allegretto Scherzando
        3. Con: III. Elegia: Andante, Non Troppo
        4. Con: IV. Intermezzo Interrotto: Allegretto
        5. Con: V. Finale: Pesante-Presto
        6. The Miraculous Mandarin: Ste

        Tracks:

        1. Hary Janos: Ste: Prld/The Fairy/Tale Begins
        2. Hary Janos: Ste: Viennese Musical Clock
        3. Hary Janos: Ste: Song
        4. Hary Janos: Ste: Battle And Defeat Of Napoleon
        5. Hary Janos: Ste: Intermezzo
        6. Hary Janos: Ste: Entrance Of The Emperor And His Court
        7. Dances Of Galanta
        8. Vars On A Hungarian Folksong (The Peacock)

        Amazon.com

        Some people are frightened by the (mostly) 20th century Hungarian composer Béla Bartók. His colorful orchestration and by turns folksy and angular rhythms and melodies seem to be cut from very exotic cloth. But there's nothing to fear--this six-CD set presents his most popular orchestral music played with authentic flair by the Hungarian State Orchestra: the two violin concerti with the excellent soloist Gerhart Hetzel, the suite from his ballet The Wooden Prince, the Music for Strings, Percussion, and Celesta, the Concerto for Orchestra, and several other flavorful works. As a bonus, three pieces by his compatriot, Zoltán Kodály are included. A fine introduction to a master composer. --Robert Levine

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars a very welcome anthology for modest price.......2001-01-06

        For many classical music lovers who are not specialists in Hungarian music - and I would count myself among them - this collection of Bartok's orchestral works along with a supplemental Kodaly disc at budget price cannot be too strongly welcomed. The Hungarian State Symphony Orchestra plays with rhythmic finesse and considerable virtuoso skill, and the direction of Adam Fischer is very fine. I will not attempt a comparison between his performances and those of Janos Ferencsik and Arpad Joo among others. The documentation is brief but well written. CD 1 has a playing time of only 39:25, but that should not seriously deter anybody. The tracking and cueing is excellent, as is the digital stereo sound. The reproduction of the painting "Preparing the meal in the wood" by A. Fenyes on the cover is very tasteful. Overall, this is a very satisfying issue.

        4 out of 5 stars Bartok and Kodaly in hungarian style.......2000-06-15

        This 6 cd box is a very good one if you are looking for a essential Bartok, as a gift you get Kodaly too. Bartok is a master of taking folk songs and translated them to the finest classical music. The quality of recording is very good and we can imagine that the interpretation is accurate since the players are hungarians. There is a tenderness in the orchestra under Mr. Fischer that bring us a light and elegant Bartok instead of a rough one, as we can expect from folkloric music. The Romanian Folk Dances are amazing and you can imagine people dancing in the country. But the best in this collection are the violin concertos. Since I bought this box I listen the concertos many times and it is always a pleasure for soul.

        Music Review:

        1. Discover BRTN Philharmonic Orchestra Brussels
        2. Dream for Two
        3. Dvorák: Piano Trio Op.21 & Op.90 'Dumky'
        4. Dvorák: Symphony No. 9; Wild Dove
        5. Eshpai: Piano Concerto, Violin Concerto, Viola Concerto, etc
        6. Etudes Tableaux
        7. Federico Mompou: Melodies - Combat del Somni / Cinq Melodies / Sant Marti / Cançó de la Fira / Aureana do Sil / Quatre Comptines / Becquerianas / Cantar del Alma - Carmen Bustamante, Soprano
        8. Four Ballades/Polonaise in F Sharp Minor Op44
        9. Franz Schubert: Symphony No. 5/Mass In G Major
        10. French Music for Flute and Harp

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