Prokofiev: Romeo And Juliet, Op. 64
On this CD:
1. Romeo and Juliet, ballet in 4 acts, Op. 64
Composed by Sergey Prokofiev
Performed by St.Petersburg Kirov Orchestra
Conducted by Valery Gergiev
Prokofiev: Romeo And Juliet, Op. 64, Music, Sergey Prokofiev, Valery Gergiev, St.Petersburg Kirov Orchestra, 20th/21st Century Ballet, Ballet, Classical, Classical Music
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- Also Sprach Zarathustra (Sunrise) - R. Strauss
- Mars (The Planets) - Holst
- Overture 1812 - Tchaikovsky
- Entry Of The Gladiadtors - Fucik
- Sabre Dance - Khachaturian
- Procession Of The Sardar - Ippolitov Ivanov
- Night On Bald Mountain - Mussorgsky
- Anvil Chor (II Trovatore) - Verdi
- The Thunderer March - Sousa
- Thunder & Lightening Polka - J. Strauss
- Prelude To Act III : Lohengrin - Wagner
- The Ride Of The Valkryies - Wagner
- Montagues & Capulets (Romeo & Juliet Ballet Suite) - Prokofiev
- The Storm: Symphony No. 6 In F Major, 'Pastorale' - Beethoven
- Rondeau - Edward Carroll
- Overture: Fireworks Music - Handel
- March To The Scaffold: Symphonie Fantastique - Berlioz
- LesToreadors - Bizet
- William Tell Overture: Finale - Rossini
- Revolutionary Study - Abbey Simon
- Fanfare For The Common Man - Copland
- Sym No. 1 'Titan' IV Sturmisch Bewegt (Excerpt) - Mahler
- Augurs Of Spring From Rite Of Spring - Stravinsky
- Russian Dance From Petrouchka - Stravinsky
- The Great Gate At Kiev From Pictures At An Exhibition - Mussorgsky
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Good selection.......2005-10-02
I bought this CD to use in my classroom as listening examples. I'm not just a super big fan of some of the performances, but they are all good and for the price you can't beat it. That's why I gave it 5 stars. It's worth more than it costs by far.
thunderous applause.......2005-08-31
This is a who's-who of great pieces of music you have heard all of your life, and never knew the names and stories! I listened to it over and over in the car and had my own concert! A friend borrowed it to add music to his Home Movies and it was perfect!
Good Music at a Great Price.......2004-03-06
I bought this CD mostly for "Entry of the Gladiators," which everyone will recognize as classic circus music. The performance on this CD (by Erich Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops) is the best available version of Entry of the Gladiators. The rest of the CD offers mostly excerpts of classical music.
You will like this!.......2004-02-19
I had purchased an abundance of the "Favorites" collection and some were better than others.
This CD is at the top of them all. They may be short, but not that short. Wondrous music.
I can almost guarantee that you will like this music.
Well worth the price!
Good for the novice.......2002-06-08
The recordings on this disc are pretty good. However, the editors selected only the *loud* parts, as indicated by the title. I was pretty disappointed to find that the pieces are, in many cases, edited to reflect the most famous themes, etc, instead of including the whole work. In general, I would recommend this to the classical music novice, or someone who wants to expand their knowledge of classical music in general. Those who already are familiar with these pieces will probably feel gypped.
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Release Date: 1998-06-09 |
Tracks:
- Romeo And Juliet: Intro - Sergei Prokofiev
- Romeo And Juliet: Act I Scene 1: Romeo - Sergei Prokofiev
- Romeo And Juliet: Act I Scene 1: The Street Awakens/Morning Dance - Sergei Prokofiev
- Romeo And Juliet: Act I Scene 1: The Quarrel - Sergei Prokofiev
- Romeo And Juliet: Act I Scene 1: The Fight - Sergei Prokofiev
- Romeo And Juliet: Act I Scene 1: The Prince Gives His Order/Interlude - Sergei Prokofiev
- Romeo And Juliet: Act I Scene 2: Preparations For The Ball (Juliet And The Nurse) - Sergei Prokofiev
- Romeo And Juliet: Act I Scene 2: Juliet As A Young Girl - Sergei Prokofiev
- Romeo And Juliet: Act I Scene 2: Arrival Of The Guests (Minuet) - Sergei Prokofiev
- Romeo And Juliet: Act I Scene 2: Masks - Sergei Prokofiev
- Romeo And Juliet: Act I Scene 2: Dance Of The Knights - Sergei Prokofiev
- Romeo And Juliet: Act I Scene 2: Juliet's Var - Sergei Prokofiev
- Romeo And Juliet: Act I Scene 2: Mercutio - Sergei Prokofiev
- Romeo And Juliet: Act I Scene 2: Madrigal - Sergei Prokofiev
- Romeo And Juliet: Act I Scene 2: Tybalt Recognises Romeo - Sergei Prokofiev
- Romeo And Juliet: Act I Scene 2: The Departure Of The Guests (Gavotte) - Sergei Prokofiev
- Romeo And Juliet: Act I Scene 2: Balcony Scene/Romeo's Var/Love Dance - Sergei Prokofiev
- Romeo And Juliet: Act II Scene 1: Folk Dance - Sergei Prokofiev
- Romeo And Juliet: Act II Scene 1: Romeo And Mercutio - Sergei Prokofiev
- Romeo And Juliet: Act II Scene 1: Dance Of The Five Couples - Sergei Prokofiev
- Romeo And Juliet: Act II Scene 1: Dance With Mands - Sergei Prokofiev
- Romeo And Juliet: Act II Scene 1: The Nurse/The Nurse Delivers Juliet's Message To Romeo - Sergei Prokofiev
Tracks:
- Romeo And Juliet: Romeo At Friar Laurence's - Prokofiev
- Romeo And Juliet: Juliet At Friar Laurence's - Prokofiev
- Romeo And Juliet: The People Continue To Make Merry - Further Public Festivities - Prokofiev
- Romeo And Juliet: Tybalt Meets Mercutio - Tybalt And Mercutio Fight, Mercutio Dies - Prokofiev
- Romeo And Juliet: Romeo Resolves To Avenge Mercutio's Death - Finale - Prokofiev
- Romeo And Juliet: Introduction (Act Three) - Prokofiev
- Romeo And Juliet: The Last Farewell - Prokofiev
- Romeo And Juliet: The Nurse - Prokofiev
- Romeo And Juliet: Juliet Refuses To Marry Paris - Prokofiev
- Romeo And Juliet: Juliet Alone - Interlude - Prokofiev
- Romeo And Juliet: At Friar Laurence's - Interlude - Prokofiev
- Romeo And Juliet: Juliet's Room - Prokofiev
- Romeo And Juliet: Juliet Alone - Prokofiev
- Romeo And Juliet: Morning Serenade - Prokofiev
- Romeo And Juliet: Dance Of The Girls With Lilies - Prokofiev
- Romeo And Juliet: At Juliet's Bedside - Prokofiev
- Romeo And Juliet: Juliet's Funeral - Death of Juliet - Prokofiev
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By the time Prokoviev came to write this great ballet in 1935, Russia was the only country that still had a tradition of "classical" ballet--that is, full-length works of several hours with a single coherent story line. Prokofiev's model was Tchaikovsky, and like his predecessor, he encountered severe problems getting the work produced. The dancers thought the music too complicated and unsuitable for dancing, and so the piece was first performed in Czechoslovakia, only later making a triumphant stage debut at the Bolshoi. It has never been out of the repertoire since. This recording set a new standard of orchestral excellence in performance of this music, and is still the version of choice for the complete ballet. --David Hurwitz
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Thanks to previous reviewers!.......2007-03-28
Thanks to the reviewers who chimed in previously I chose this version over several other available R&J CDs that were offered. I was not disappointed!
As a ballet dancer who has been in this production, I was looking for a crisp rendition with solid tempo, that was still able to touch the lyrical side as well without dragging. The Cleveland Orchestra does not fail to impress with gorgeous range and depth.
The moody dark scenes are palatable, while the early childlike Juliet part skips along in youthful exuberance. In Friar Lawrences chamber, reverance and seriousness emerge in contrast to the strong trumpeting ball scene.
A big thank you to the excellent reviews of this CD which enabled the perfect purchase.
If you must own one classical CD, make this it........2007-02-20
This is without doubt one of the best CDs I own, and surely the best contemporary one. The orchestra performs so cleanly and magically that you don't even realize that there are instruments playing the melodies, just a story being told. (which is the point, you're not listening to music, but rather a story) I think Prokofiev captured the spirit of the play really, really well; themes such as the shrill highs and unsettling lows of Tybalt Recognizes Romeo really give me the chills and develop the characters. Other highlights include the Dance of the Knights, Romeo Resolves to Avenge Mercutio (the buildup after the violent repeating percussion halfway through the track is enchantingly Prokofiev-esque--the themes building upon one another, really making the listener feel for him/herself the grief and anger), and the pretty but faintly creepy and forboding Morning Serenade. The Epilogue, luckily, tops even these, and you really feel Romeo's despair as he dances with lifeless Juliet. This is one of those CDs that I thought mediocre upon first listening, but upon second and third I fell in love. Beautiful beyond words. Now I want to see the ballet!
Maybe the Greatest 20th Century Music.......2006-03-16
I grew up with this music and along with Petrushka, it seems to be right at the top of the short list of the greatest music of the 20th Century. This Maazel/Cleveland/Decca recording keeps popping up because it is so exciting and the sound is so great. The haunting, eerie quality of the music comes through and you will get chills just as you are supposed to.
A palpable hit--and, yes, from Maazel.......2005-09-29
Maazel succeeded to the leadership of the Cleveland Orch. after the death of George Szell in 1971. It wasn't a happy tenure, as several of his haven't been. Maazel is a murky character as a conductor, gifted with an incredible ear and great stick technique but a strange emotional sense. Quite often his performances badly misfire through superficiality, uninvolvement, or perverse tempo choices, not ot mention his tendency to phrase in a precise, pointed, bloodless way.
But none oof these things pertian to this, one of his very best recordings in a long career. There's a lot of brazen, blatant music in Romeo and Juliet, so Maazzel isn't far form home turf. The engineers have given him excelent sound, and the Clevelanders play with utmost commitment and skill.
I would still rate Gergiev's complete set higher, and half a dozen recordings of the suites from this ballet are better--including Abbado, Salonen, Mravinsky, and Chung--but the musicianship on display here is of a high order. This is definitely to be preferred over the lackluster Previn on EMI.
The very best version of Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet.......2004-09-23
This classic account of Prokofiev's perennially engaging ballet is the best rendition currently available. Maazel may not be as renowned a Prokofievian as, say, Gergiev, Weller, Jarvi, Rozhdestvensky, Kuchar, or even Ozawa, but he delivers an exemplary performance here that has stood the test of time for more than three decades.
On matters of interpretation, Maazel strikes the perfect balance between metrical precision and romantic indulgence. Ashkenazy exemplifies the former sternly disciplined and metronomic approach, whilst Previn adopts a more unfussy and sentimental take. Maazel is perhaps somewhat less passionate than Previn, resulting in a reading that is less 'popular' and filmic. At the same time, he is more flexible and attuned to the crests and troughs of the score than Ashkenazy, so the music is suitably imbued with warmth and emotion, though never to an excessive degree. Previn's conducting sometimes seems unnecessarily maudlin, though there are some incredibly poignant moments. Ashkenazy, who keeps to the score and delivers a performance that can be thrilling in its rhythmic intensity, could nonetheless do with a bit more give and take, a bit more sensitivity to the pulsing heart of the score. Maazel gives the listener the best of both worlds: he allows Prokofiev's ineffably beautiful melodic lines to swell and soar, but he also preserves cohesion by maintaining a sort of symphonic momentum.
The Cleveland Orchestra performs magnificently under Maazel's baton. Renowned for their technical exactitude, they also make a case here for their ability to sing with eloquence and arduour. Their brass section, though marginally less emphatic than Previn's London Symphony band, is nonetheless a model of gusto and, importantly, lucidity. Similarly, Cleveland's string section is at once richly articulate and flawlessly transparent. Ashkenazy's Royal Philharmonic is a nonpareil in terms of exact execution, but Cleveland are the more intense ensemble. Happily, this recording gives us a delectable balance between emotional intensity and instrumental clarity.
Maazel views the ballet not as an episodic sequence of shouts and whispers but as a coherent and adhesive long-line of melody. This is the product of a mind dedicated not to fleeting moments of sonority and drama but to the complete architecture of the composition. This was, after all, the first ever recording of the entire ballet, and it differed from recordings of the suite in that Maazel believed in the power of the entirety of the piece, not just its constituent chapters and episodes. This is, to my mind at least, the most sensible and effective method- what Prokofiev probably intended.
To top things off, the clarity and impact of the recording belies its 70's vintage- the timpani rolls with thunderous authority, the strings are as lucent as crystal. The entire orchestra is made a deliciously tangible presence by the superbly remastered sound.
That's the end of my two cents. Of course, Previn and Ashkenazy are well worth investigating if you want to look into the interpretative possibilities presented by this ballet. However, if you want just one recording of this glorious work, Maazel is a firm first-choice, and Decca's two for one price-tag makes this a bargain. An unreserved recommendation if there ever was one.
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- TCHAIKOVSKY Serenade for Strings, Elegia, Larghetto elegaico
- CHOPIN Ballade No. 1
- LISZT Liebestraume
- SATIE Gymnopedies No. 1
- SCHUMANN Abendlied
- MENDELSSOHN Song without Words Op. 62 #5
- DVORAK Serenade for Strings, Larghetto
- BEETHOVEN Fse
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- MAHLER Symphony No. 5, Adagietto
- RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 2, Adagio
- JANACEK Idyll for Strings, Adagio
- FRANCK Violin Sonata, Recitativo-Fantasia
- HANDEL Largo from Xerxes
- CHOPIN Etude in E Major
- TCHAIKOVSKY Swan Lake (excerpt)
- MASSENET Meditation from "Tha
- PROKOFIEV Romeo & Juliet
- TRADITIONAL Nocturne in F
- TCHAIKOVSKY Nocturne in F
- RACHMANINOFF Prelude
Customer Reviews:
very romantic to make love by.......2007-06-11
The music is seductive and promotes an atmosphere of feeling uninhibited when you are making love.
Great Mood Music.......2006-08-11
This is a great CD to compliment any romantic situation. A meal by candle light, champagne on the veranda, or a Jacuzzi for two! Very soothing.
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ASIN: B0000AINLR
Release Date: 2003-08-12 |
Tracks:
- RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto #2, Adagio
- VERDI Preludio
- PAGANINI "Introduzione e tema con variazioni"
- BRAHMS Sonata for two pianos, Andante
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- BACH Prelude #22, Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I
- VERDI "Quando le sere al placido" (When the Evening Becomes Peaceful)
- BACH Orchestral Suite #2
- SIBELIUS The Swan of Tuonela
- PROKOFIEV Romeo and Juliet
- MASSENET Meditation from "Tha
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- TRADITIONAL Catalonian Folk Song
- CHOPIN Piano Concerto #1, Larghetto
- PUCCINI "Crisantemi" (Chrysanthemums)
- SCHUMANN "Traumerei" (Dreaming)
- TCHAIKOVSKY Swan Lake (excerpt)
- K. YAMADA ''Chugoku-Chiho No Komoriuta" Lullaby
- DEBUSSY "En Bateau" (By Boat)
- BEETHOVEN Symphony #6 "Pastoral", Andante
- MENDELSSOHN Songs Without Words
- WEBER Introduction, theme and variations
- GRANADOS "Goyescas" (Sketches on the works of Goya)
- TCHAIKOVSKY Nocturne in F
- HOLST The Planets, "Neptune"
Customer Reviews:
Better than most.......2007-02-08
This is a good mixture of elevator music, and some soft relaxing melodies.
Wonderful Music.......2007-01-18
Wonderful music for your listening pleasure. Very relaxing and soothing. Nothing beats classical music.
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- Decent interpretation marred by terrible intonation
- excellent choice for Romeo & Juliet
- Superior interpretation, same remastering
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Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet
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ASIN: B0002XV310
Release Date: 2005-02-15 |
Tracks:
- No.1 Introduction
- No.2 Romeo
- No.3 The Street Awakens
- No.4 Morning Dance
- No.5 The Quarrel
- No.6 The Fight
- No.7 The Prince Gives His Order
- No.8 Interlude
- No.9 Preparing For The Ball
- No.10 Juliet As A Young Girl
- No.11 Arrival Of The Guests
- No.12 Masks
- No.13 Dance Of The Knights
- No.14 Juliet's Variation
- No.15 Mercutio
- No.16 Madrigal
- No.17 Tybalt Recognises Romeo
- No.18 Departure Of The Guests (Gavotte)
- No.19 Balcony Scene
- No.20 Romeo's Variation
- No.21 Love Dance
- No.22 Folk Dance
- No.23 Romeo And Mercutio
- No.24 Dance Of The Five Couples
- No.25 Dance With The Mandolins
- No.26 The Nurse
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- No.27 The Nurse Gives Romeo The Note From Juliet
- No.28 Romeo With Friar Laurence
- No.29 Juliet With Friar Laurence
- No.30 The People Continue To Make Merry
- No.31 Folk Dance
- No.32 Tybalt Meets Mercutio
- No.33 Tybalt And Mercutio Fight
- No.34 Mercutio Dies
- No.35 Romeo Decides To Avenge Mercutio's Death
- No.36 Finale
- No.37 Introduction
- No.38 Romeo And Juliet (Juliet's Bedroom)
- No.39 The Last Farewell
- No.40 The Nurse
- No.41 Juliet Refuses To Marry Paris
- No.42 Juliet Alone
- No.43 Interlude
- No.44 At Friar Laurence's
- No.45 Interlude
- No.46 Juliet's Bedroom
- No.47 Juliet Alone
- No.48 Morning Serenade
- No.49 Dance Of The Girls With The Lillies
- No.50 At Juliet's Bedside
- No.51 Juliet's Funeral
- No.52 Death Of Juliet
Customer Reviews:
Decent interpretation marred by terrible intonation.......2007-04-06
I had great difficulty restraining myself from turning this off when listening to it for the first time, because London does such a terrible job of being anywhere near in tune for much of it. Combined with many missed notes in the brass, messy passagework in the strings, and woodwind playing that seems intent on doing anything BUT creating any sort of phrase, it's doubtful this is worth even the small price Amazon has it listed for.
For a budget recording of this that's actually decent, I'd be much more inclined to buy Naxos' release of the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine's version under Andrew Mogrelia.
excellent choice for Romeo & Juliet.......2006-04-14
I am writing mainly in response to Sarman (Sweden). I own the fforte edition and have played this many years on several systems. On Onkyo DR-UN7 dvd receiver driving Epos 22's, the sound is excellent, as it was using Panasonic dvd player, NAD amplifier, and Epos 11's. Previn is one of best interpreters of Prokofiev--after all, he is a Russian born in Berlin. I don't know who could call either the playing or the re-mastering "dull". The natural alternative is Gergiev, re-issued on Philips great 50 recordings at medium price. That is also quite good. I would avoid the others.
Superior interpretation, same remastering.......2006-04-01
This interpretation is dramatic and organic, for example the "Death of Tybalt" is real spooky, whereas in "the people continue to make merry" the orchestra sounds like a local band in a parade, and so on. It sounds Prokofiev ingenious to me. This is clearly my favourite out of R&J recordings. The Ancerl/CPO heartbreaking recording of some 10 scenes might be the most delicious of them all, but again it does not diminish the Previn recording.
Someone called this Previn recording "lackluster". It could have to do with the recording technique, the sound is slightly dull at times. This is the same remastering as previously released on EMI double forte. However at times I think it sounds fine. It might have to do with my HiFi system or small speakers, I might try another pair. I'd appreciate comments from other reviewers on this.
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- perfect selection for commencement/ graduation
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ASIN: B00004SUVI
Release Date: 2000-04-25 |
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- Carmina Burana: O Fortuna
- The Planets: Mars
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Customer Reviews:
perfect selection for commencement/ graduation.......2007-06-11
We were concerned after reading some other reviews that this version of Pomp and Circumstance wouldn't be the correct movement or the full length version. This selection has the song for graduation AND the extended length, so it gives plenty of time for processionals. If this is what you need, this is the CD to get.
Great Starting Point for Classical Music Novices.......2004-08-13
"Simply the Best Classicial Anthems" is exactly what the title indicates. This is a collection of what the CD says are "36 of the most powerful classics on Earth". My review of this CD comes from someone who is a Classical Music Novice. I'm familiar with some of the composers, musical styles, musical periods, and some of the terminology that is key to understanding Classical Music. By no means am I an expert. I have basically popped in this two CD collection into my player and have enjoyed the sounds it produces. If you are in the same category as I am or maybe just wanting to be introduced to Classical Music - this is going to be a very good CD to have in your collection. For the more seasoned Classical Music fan, this could be either enjoyable or overkill.
The CD contains 36 songs composed by the legends of Classical Music Composers from the past. The bulk of the works come from Composers in the the 19th and 20th century, but there are works from the Romantic and Classical eras of the late 18th and early 19th century (such as Beethoven and Mozart). In general you will find most of the major names of Composers you would expect to find - names such as Tchiakovsky, Handel, Verdi, Strauss, Elgar, and Bach are all there. The only major composer who I would have expected to see on this CD that I don't see is Frederic Chopin. The composers of the late 20th century are not included on this collection - so you won't see Leonard Bernstein or John Williams on this set. While these Composers are excellent, I do think style of the tracks on this collection pre-date their style.
The recordings themselves are done by the great Orchestras around the world. For the most part, European Orchestras were used to deliver the tracks. There are a few exceptions: The Chicago Symphony Orchestra delivers "The Ride of the Valkyries"; The Toronto Symphony Orchestra delivers "Dance of the Knights"; and the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra delivers Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture". Some of the European Orchestras that are well known include: BBC Symphony Orchestra, London Philharmonic, Bolshoi Symphony Orchestra, Choeur Philhamonique de Strasbourg, and more. Also included are performances by well known names in the Classical space such as Marie-Claire Alain (Bach's "Toccate and Fogue in D Minor" and Saint-Saens' "Symphony for Organ No 3"), Piero Toso (Vivaldi's "Allegro From Spring - Four Seasons"), and Placido Domingo appears on Puccini's "Nessun Dorma".
The 2 Disc collection contains a total of over 2 hours and 6 minutes of music. The selections that are included in the set will sound very familiar to you when you play them. You probably have both heard and seen the names of tracks such as: Oref's "O Fortuna"; Copland's "Fanfare for the Common Man"; Beethoven's "First Movement from Symphony Number 5" and "Ode To Joy"; Elgar's "Pomp and Circumstance", and Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture". Many of the other tracks will also sound familiar, but maybe not so much by name - such as Wagner's "The Ride of the Valkyries", Strauss' Also Sprach Zarathoustra"; Grieg's "Piano Concerto", and "Dies Irae" (versions included by Mozart and Verdi - you can compare the two and judge for yourself). As for the Discs themselves, I think most of the casual fans will like the selections on Disc Two better, but Disc One is still very good. On a sidebar, the Israel Philharmonic's version of "1812 Overture" is by far the best you will hear - particularly at the end, the booming drums create almost a 3 dimensional vision of fireworks being launched into the air.
There one big negative on this collection is some of the recording quality. The clarity of the recording is there, but some of the recording levels leave a lot to be desired. On some of the softer parts, it is barely audible without significantly turning up your volume. This is very evident on "O Fortuna" where you will hear almost dead silence during from the 30 second to 1:30 mark of the track unless you crank your volume up. Same with the first few seconds of Strauss' "Also Sprach Zarathoustra" and Tchiakovsky's "1812 Overture". When the volume is cranked up you will hear them - but then the other sections will be way too loud. I'm surprised with modern technology that this couldn't be addressed better.
The liner notes are pretty thin. You do get the Composers, Performers/Orchestras, and recording dates. There isn't any more details than that and you won't learn anymore insight on the tracks than this information. Despite some of the shortcomings of the liner notes and recording volume, I still think this is an excellent place to start and do recommend this CD if you are a novice to Classical Music and are looking for a great place to start listening to what the Classics have to offer.
**An Exquisite Album**.......2004-02-21
Simply The Best Classical Anthems
Simply The Best Classical Anthems is a compilation album of `36 of the most powerful Anthems on Earth'. But, it is also said to be something else. It is said to be a gateway. A gateway to another world. A world where our imagination can run free without being shackled down by any borders or boundaries or rules or limits. A world that we have all seen or perhaps more accurately have all heard of but for many of us a world that we have never dared to enter. Never dared to enter because of fear. The fear of being ostracised and shunned by our community.
THE MYTH
`Classical Music!', I can hear some of you cry. `That isn't another world. That's just music for the upperclass, the high-brow, and the pompous.' Surprisingly, I too felt this way for a long time until I accepted the invitation made to me by Simply The Best Classical Anthems. I always felt that Classical Music was nice to listen to as background music for a Levis ad or a Car ad but I would consider people strange if they chose to hear it on its own. However, after having listened to this album I realised how wrong I was in my assumptions.
THE TRUTH
Music as with all forms of amusement helps to take you away from where you are now. It helps to relax you when you are stressed with anger; it helps to give you strength when you are vulnerable; it helps to keep your spirits up when you have faced tragedy or loss. It helps. And, for me the type of music that best conjures up the most passionate emotions (love, hate, courage and anger) at our most testing times is Classical Music.
How? I don't know.
Why? I don't know.
I can only promise you that in my experience it does.
THE CHEST
The album, in visual terms, is very difficult to overlook amongst the plethora of records that may surround it. This is because the album has a very distinct purple sleeve cover. Not any kind of purple mind you but the Cadbury's kind of purple. The kind of purple that carries with it an invitation. An invitation that if accepted promises you a treasure inside.
And since, I have always enjoyed the treasure within the purple Cadbury's Dairy Milk wrapper, I asked myself why would an album carrying the same invitation promise to be anything different? Thus, I parted with my tuppence worth and went back home to open this purple chest of promised treasures.
THE PROMISED TREASURE
As you may have guessed, the contents of the album are somewhat different to the contents of a Cadbury's bar. When I opened the album, I was presented with two compact discs. At first glance, there did not seem to be anything special about them. They were just your average, everyday, run of the mill compact discs. To tell you the truth, I was a bit disappointed because I suppose I had hoped for something more.
However, looks can be deceptive. (Afterall, a Cadbury's Dairy Milk does not seem very appetising until you taste it!) And, also come November each year, I am always bemused and surprised at how the shabby contents of a cardboard box can both light up the sky and light up the faces of the neighbourhood. Thus, I pushed aside my assumptions and I ignited the discs (not literally of course, I just pressed the play button on the CD player). And, I let the fireworks begin.
THE KEY
From the very beginning, you will feel like you have unlocked the doorway to something special. And, after a full two hours of listening to both discs, you will feel like you have been taken out of this world and transported to another. Welcome to the world of Classical Music.
GUIDANCE
In the beginning, continue to listen to both discs in one go (i.e. one after the other). After a while, you will know which tracks you enjoy listening to the most. For those tracks you enjoyed the most make a promise to yourself that you will listen to the whole of the piece from which that track came from.
Good Luck on your quest if you choose to accept it.
Ride amongst the Valkyries, listen to the Flight of the Bumblebees, and use The Planets to keep you on the path.
I am not a good reviewer because as with all of my reviews I refuse to comment too much about what is inside the product but rather more about what effect the product has had on me. (Me, me, me. Vain & Egotistic, I know, so my friends and family keep telling me). But, I just want to cause a raucous about the product, enough not to spoil but enough of a raucous to let you experience it for yourself.
So my final words are:
Simply The Best Classical Anthems is an invitation. An invitation to the world of classical music. A world where you can begin a never-ending quest of curiosity. A curiosity that will always be rewarded with fulfilment.
Do you accept such an invitation?
Hope you found this review helpful.
Samples.......2003-11-23
The samples are too short and the quality leaves a lot to be desired. Having said that the choices are wonderful and the price is great. If you're looking for a overview of the best of classical music then this is for you. However if it's quality you're looking for then spent the extra money and look at other choices.
Great Sampler!.......2002-03-20
This is a good sampler, since it covers what you would want in a classical music CD. Looking at the tracks, it has the classic hits, such as "Ride of the Valkyries," "Toccata and Fugue," "Fanfare for the Common Man," "'Jupiter' from `The Planets,'" "Eine Klein Nachtmusik," and "Hallelujah Chorus."
There are also some new pieces that I have fallen in love with, such as "The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra," "'Promenade' from Pictures at an Exhibition." The compilers did an interesting double take by including both Verdi's and Mozart's "Dies Ire." I'm not sure which is better.
This music is good for the brain and good for the soul. There is a power and passion that the blaring and glaring music that makes up most of the FM band. I'm reminded of the religious man who said that there is no music in hell. Probably because they wouldn't appreciate it there.
These CDs has a good transfer from the analogue tapes; there is no hiss or fuzziness. The packaging hearkens back to 2001: A Space Odyssey, with the black monolith. And appropriately, "Also Sprach Zarathustra" is the opening track on Disk 2.
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- Reissue of a much-praised MTT debut
- The best available version of this music, hands down.
- Fantastic
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Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet
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ASIN: B0001TSWNW
Release Date: 2004-04-20 |
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Reissue of a much-praised MTT debut.......2006-06-26
At 78 min., this is much more generous than other collections that pair Prokofiev's two Suites from Romeo and Juliet. The angry reviewer below is mistaken to accuse Tilson Thomas of composing any transitions of his own devising--he only placed portions of the ballet in dramatic sequence (Prokofiev's suites are in no particular order). This was MTT's first recording with RCA as music director in San Francisco, and when it was released in 1996, the U.S. reviews were rapturous.
Not so the British. The Gramophone grumbled about 'slick efficiency' and 'stickiness.' I think that's not true. The only problems that keep this recording from the highest rank, as far as my ears tell me, are first, the recorded sound. Though wide-ranging and dynamic, the original release tended to be coarse and thuddy (I don't own the reissue at mid-price, but perhaps something has been done to correct this).
The second and more important reservation isn't MTT's fault. Great conductors have already preceded him. Ancerl, Mravinsky, and Mitropoulos are among the old maestros who made outstanding versions of excerpts from the ballet. Among moderns we have had sonic blockbusters from Salonen and Abbado, both of whom dig into the score as MTT does not, and both of whom benefit from the astounding viruosity of the Berlin Phil. As for the complete ballet, versions by Lorin Maazel with the Cleveland Orch. on Decca and Gergiev with the Kirov Orch. on Philips stand out. MTT has a lighter touch than all of the above, which isn't necessarily a bad thing--his avoidance of shmaltz is admirable to me.
In fact, there are stretches here that sound just as good as the best. I can see why other listeners give this recording five stars; in light of so many great ones, I settled for four.
The best available version of this music, hands down........2005-05-19
When Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony released their version of Prokofiev's "Romeo and Juliet" a decade ago, critics hailed it as the gold standard among all recorded versions of this music. Even now, there seems no reason to revise that opinion. Choosing from among several available suites prepared by Prokofiev himself, Tilson Thomas shaped a version that is both dramatically and musically complete. He and his orchestra do full justice to the bittersweet lyricism and astonishing emotional range of Prokofiev's music. Especially at its mid-range price, this CD is a must for anyone who loves Prokofiev.
Fantastic.......2004-08-04
Michael Tilson Thomas is truly one of the great living conductors. The things he has been doing with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra for a decade now have been wonderful. This is one of the conductor's earliest collaborations with RCA Victor in selections from Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet. Although other reviews have summed up most of my feelings on this CD, I do just want to emphasize MTT's musical vision in creating his own suite. The performance is incisive, dramatic, forceful, and thoroughly pleasing. As always, the SFSO plays with totally conviction and total faith in their music director. As one of the leading Russian experts of today, MTT has created here a fantastic disc.
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- Almost really good.
- An excellent primer on the iconclastic Russian composer
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ASIN: B000002C5X
Release Date: 1995-11-14 |
Tracks:
- The Love For Three Oranges: III. March. Tempo di marcia
- Lieutenant Kijymphonic Suite: I. The Birth of Kij
- Lieutenant Kijymphonic Suite: II. Romance
- Lieutenant Kijymphonic Suite: III. Kij Wedding
- Lieutenant Kijymphonic Suite: IV. Troika
- Lieutenant Kijymphonic Suite: V. Kij Funeral
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- Romeo and Juliet, Op. 64: Morning Serenade
- Alexander Nevsky, Cantata, Op. 78: Song about Alexander Nevsky
- Overture on Hebrew Themes for Clarinet, String Quartet and Piano, Op. 34a
- Peter And The Wolf, Op. 67: Introduction
- Peter And The Wolf, Op. 67: 'Look out!'
- Peter And The Wolf, Op. 67: 'No sooner...'
- Peter And The Wolf, Op. 67: 'And now...'
- Peter And The Wolf, Op. 67: 'So there's the story...'
- Symphony No. 5 in B-flat Major, Op. 100: IV. Allegro giocoso
Customer Reviews:
Almost really good........2006-06-30
I love Prokofiev. But I hate Yank crap. It has spoiled a great compilation. It was beautiful, up until 'Peter and the Wolf', one of my favourite adventures. But then along came an American narrator explaining the story. Why is there this 'Disney' crap amidst some beautiful music? (All respects to Walt).
'Lieutenant Kije' is one of the best stories produced by humanity of a man who did not exist throughout his birth, marriage and death. Don't let this piece of brilliance be swamped by crap.
A good compilation, but I strongly suggest you go for untainted versions of Prokofiev.
P.S. The Daleks will eventually conquer staircases. Be warned. Three oranges are not enough.
An excellent primer on the iconclastic Russian composer.......2001-08-12
I have to admit I was a bit disappointed there was nothing from Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No. 3, which is what the Amy Irving character played in the film, "The Competition." I also think it is one of the iconoclastic composer's finest works. What you will find on this collection are a lot of excerpts from his score for the film "Lieutenant Kije" and symphonic fairy tale "Peter and the Wolf." Again, I am surprised there is nothing here from his film scores for "Alexander Nevsky" or "Ivan the Terrible." My favorite "new" piece that I discovered on this CD would be the March from "The Love for Three Oranges," although I also like the excerpt from Prokofiev's Classical Symphony in D Major. Despite my personal preferences, I have to admit this collection is a very nice introduction to the music of Sergei Sergeivich Prokofiev.
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- This collection focuses more on Prokofiev's ballet works
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Best of Prokofiev
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Release Date: 1999-06-22 |
Tracks:
- Symphony No. 1 in D major, Op. 25: Allegro
- Romeo and Juliet, Ballet, Op. 64: Juliet as a Young Girl
- Romeo and Juliet, Ballet, Op. 64: Montagues and Capulets
- Romeo and Juliet, Ballet, Op. 64: Madrigal
- Romeo and Juliet, Ballet, Op. 64: Folk Dance
- Violin Concerto No. 1 In D Major, Op. 19: Moderato
- Symphony No. 5 In B Flat Major, Op. 100: Allegro marcato
- Lieutenant KijSuite, Op. 60: Troika
- Love for Three Oranges - March
- Piano Concerto No. 3 In C Major, Op. 26: Adante - Allegro
- Waltzes, Suite For Orchestra, Op. 110 - No. 1: Since We Met
- Symphony No. 1 in D major, Op. 25: Molto Vivace
- Cinderella, Ballet Suite No. 1 Op. 107: Fairy Godmother And The Winter Fairy
- Cinderella, Ballet Suite No. 1 Op. 107: Cinderella Goes to the Ball
- Cinderella, Ballet Suite No. 1 Op. 107: Cinderella's Waltz
- Cinderella, Ballet Suite No. 1 Op. 107: Midnight
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This collection focuses more on Prokofiev's ballet works.......2001-08-12
I found it quite interesting that the two main CD collections featuring the assorted works of Sergei Prokofiev have so little overlap. Outside of key works like the March from "The Love for Three Oranges" and excerpts from his Classical Symphony in D Major, the two collections go in opposite directions. This particular collection emphasizes "Romeo and Juliet" and "Cinderella," while completely ignoring "Peter and the Wolf." What I like most about this one is that it has an excerpt from Prokofiev's Third Piano Concerto, which is the one the Amy Irving character plays in "The Competition." Consequently, this is one of the few times when you do not really have to choose between two competing "hits" collections, you can simply pick them both up. The "Best of Prokofiev" might be the one I would recommend picking up second, but it will still be a worthwhile addition to your classical music collection.
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- Good job
- Masterful!
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ASIN: B00081U6XC
Release Date: 2005-04-26 |
Tracks:
- Introduction
- Ride Of The Valkyries
- Mars, The Bringer Of War
- Montagues And Capulets
- Sabre Dance
- William Tell Overture (Conclusion)
- In The Hall Of The Mountain King
- The Hut On Fowl's Legs
- The Great Gate At Kiev
- Fanfare For The Common Man
- Allegro Con Brio
- Marche Au Supplice (March To The Scaffold)
- Sacrificial Dance (The Chosen One)
- Circus Maximus
- Les Toreadors
- Finlandia, Op.26
- 1812 Overture, Op.49 (Conclusion)
Tracks:
- Procession Of The Nobles
- Rakoczy March
- Ritual Fire Dance
- The Hero's Battlefield
- Pines Of The Appian Way
- Dies Irae
- Allegro Con Brio
- Allegretto
- Air Et Danse Bacchanale
- Farandole
- Infernal Dance Of King Kastchei
- O Fortuna
- The Wedding Of Kije
- Hurricane
- Marche Slave, Op.31
Customer Reviews:
Good job.......2005-08-26
I remember when I was little, I had this cd, but i lost it. I bought a similiar type of one through TIme Life and decided to try the Classical Thunder one. I have like it so far.
Masterful!.......2005-06-15
This two CD set is magnificent. I got the set in the early 1990's when it was advertised on television, along with other releases in Time Life's set. I was struck by the interpretations of the conductors. Whenever I hear these pieces now, I judge them against this recording. Amazing selection as well. There are staples of orchestra repetoire, like Beethoven symphonies, but also gems that are not heard very often, like the Rimsky-Korsakov "Procession of the Nobles." A very impressive recording.
Great CD of Classical music's power pieces!.......2005-06-07
I got this CD when I was around 16 because I loved a lot of the music on this double CD set. As a student pursuing a Music Education major, it has been a great asset for my musically, and just great for listening to. I will drive on short trips and take this with me and blast it louder than the guy in the next car blasting rap music. I also take it skiing as it sets a great tempo down the mountain. This is a great CD for anyone that loves music.
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- Schubert: Quartets Nos.9 & 13
- Schumann: Carnaval; Fantasiestücke, Op. 12; Romance; Prophet Bird
- Shostkovich: Film Music from "The Gadfly" & "Pirogov"
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