Great Ballet Music
On this CD:
1. Invitation to the Dance, rondo brillant for piano, Op. 65 (J260)
Composed by Carl Maria von Weber
Performed by Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Vaclav Smetacek
2. La Gioconda, opera in 4 acts Dance of the hours
Composed by Amilcare Ponchielli
Performed by Amsterdam Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Peter Stern
3. Dance of the Blessed Spirits (Melody) (from "Orfeo ed Euridice"), various arrangements Dance of the Blessed Spirits
Composed by Christoph Willibald Gluck
4. Faust, opera Act 5, ballet music
Composed by Charles Gounod
Performed by Ljubljana Radio Orchestra
Conducted by Ivan Marinov
5. Prélude ŕ l'aprčs-midi d'un faune (Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun), for orchestra, L. 86
Composed by Claude Debussy
Performed by Sofia Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Ivan Marinov
6. Boléro, ballet for orchestra (or piano)
Composed by Maurice Ravel
Performed by Ljubljana Radio Orchestra
Conducted by Samo Hubad
7. Nutcracker, suite from the ballet, Op. 71a
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Conducted by Kazushi Ono
8. The Swan Lake, suite, Op. 20a
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Conducted by Kazushi Ono
9. Prince Igor, opera (completed by Rimsky-Korsakov & Glazunov) Polovtsian Dance No.8
Composed by Alexander Borodin
Performed by Ljubljana Radio Orchestra
Conducted by Laurence Gordon Siegel
10. Prince Igor, opera (completed by Rimsky-Korsakov & Glazunov) Polovtsian Dance No.17
Composed by Alexander Borodin
Performed by Ljubljana Radio Orchestra
Conducted by Laurence Gordon Siegel
11. Prodaná nevesta (The Bartered Bride), opera, JB 1:100 Act 1: Polka
Composed by Bedrich Smetana
Performed by Slavonica Philharmonia
Conducted by Henry Adolph
12. Prodaná nevesta (The Bartered Bride), opera, JB 1:100 Furiant
Composed by Bedrich Smetana
Performed by Slavonica Philharmonia
Conducted by Henry Adolph
13. Prodaná nevesta (The Bartered Bride), opera, JB 1:100 Act 3: Skocná (Dance of the Comedians)
Composed by Bedrich Smetana
Performed by Slavonica Philharmonia
Conducted by Henry Adolph
Great Ballet Music, Music, Alexander Borodin, Claude Debussy, Christoph Willibald Gluck, Charles Gounod, Amilcare Ponchielli, Maurice Ravel, Bedrich Smetana, Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky, Carl Maria von Weber, Henry Adolph, Ivan Marinov, Kazushi Ono, Laurence Gordon Siegel, Peter Stern, Samo Hubad, Vaclav Smetacek, Salzburg Consort, Amsterdam Symphony Orchestra, Ljubljana Radio Orchestra, Philharmonia Slavonica, Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Sofia Symphony Orchestra, 20th/21st Century Orchestral Music, Chamber, Chamber Music, Classical, Classical Composers, Concerto, Czech Romantic Opera, French Romantic Opera, Italian Romantic Opera, Opera, Orchestral, Orchestral & Symphonic, Orchestral Music, Russian Romantic Opera, Suite for Orchestra, Waltz for Orchestra
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ASIN: B00004Y6SQ
Release Date: 2000-09-05 |
Tracks:
- 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
Customer Reviews:
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.
Average customer rating:
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- A must for anyone wanting the staples of classical music
- A great compilation
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ASIN: B00004GOZA
Release Date: 2000-02-08 |
Tracks:
- Adagio In G Minor
- Jesu, Joy OF Man's Desiring
- Moonlight Sonata - Adagio sostenuto
- March Of The Toreadors (Carmen)
- Celebrated Minuet
- Polovtsian Dance No. 1 (Prince Igor)
- Cradle Song
- 'Minute' Waltz
- Suite Bergamasque: Clair de Lune
- Largo
- Pomp And Circumstance March No. 1
- Rhapsody In Blue - Andante And Finale
- Peer Gynt Suite: Morning
- Messiah: Hallelujah Chorus
- Liebestraum
- Cavalleria Rusticana: Intermezzo
- A Midsummer Night's Dream: Wedding March
- 'Masterpiece Theater' Theme: Rondau (First Symphonic Suite)
- The Great Gate Of Kiev
Tracks:
- Eine klein Nachtmusik - Allegro: Eine kleine Nachtmusik - Allegro
- Orpheus In The Underworld: Cancan
- Carmina Burana - O Fortuna
- Canon In D
- Lietenant Kije Suite - Troika
- Turandot: Nessun dorma
- Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini - 18th Variation: Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini- 18th Variation
- Bolero - Conclusion
- The Tale Of Czar Sultan: Flight Of The Bumblebee
- William Tell Overture - Finale
- Carnival Of The Animals: The Swan
- Gymnopedie No. 3
- Ave Maria
- Blue Danube Waltz
- Thus Spake Zarathustra - Sunrise
- Firebird Suite - Finale
- 1812 Overture - Finale: 1812 Overtune - Finale
- Fantasia On 'Greensleeves'
- Anvil Chorus (II Trovatore)
- The Four Seasons - Largo From 'Winter'
- Die Walkure: Ride Of The Valkyries
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For those who want the most remembered passages of classical music's best-loved works, here's a package for you. On this bargain priced double-CD, you'll find music from 40 different classical composers; for the most part, the recordings excerpted here are some of the very best. Of course, you only get one Bach sampling (Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring, played by the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra) and one Mozart (A Little Night Music conducted by Herbert von Karajan), but this is still a nice collection--perhaps the starting point for a budding collection of classical music. This set's downfall? Unfortunately, though the liner notes discuss the evolution of classical music chronologically, the tracks are programmed in alphabetical order by composer's last name. This makes for some startling transitions! Emil Gilels's reflective performance of the Adagio from Beethoven's "Moonlight" sonata is followed by the crashing cymbals and bombast of Carmen's "March of the Toreadors," a recipe for a heart attack if there ever was one. Still, there's something here for everyone and the liner notes even explain what movies this music can be found in. A nice touch. --Jason Verlinde
Customer Reviews:
Waste of money.......2006-01-12
Watch out for the volume leveling mentioned in another review. Surely the compliers could have come up with a better sort order than by composer. The change in tempo/volume between pieces makes it impossible to enjoy. My two CD's ended up in the trash.
Ken
Great Music Compilation.......2005-08-15
This is a great CD full of many songs that you will recognize and enjoy. If you are someone who likes classical music but doesn't necessarily know which songs or which composers you like, then this CD is for you. You will likely recognize many of the songs as the classical songs you would have picked out to be your favorites.
If you like classical music don't buy this CD........2005-03-11
Most of the tracks were chopped down to 3-4 minutes so some of the best parts of the compositions are missing. I don't know what I was thinking trying to buy 40 classical songs on two CD's. If you really want to enjoy the music you would do better to purchase a CD with fewer, but better quality tracks.
A must for anyone wanting the staples of classical music.......2005-02-23
In my years of experience teaching Fine Arts to high school students, I know that the majority, if not all, of the music included on this album is commonly used in collge music appreciation courses. This is an excellent sample of truly all the "greatest hits" of classical music. My students enjoy listening to the music and have later told me when take their required music apreciation courses in college that they "already know it all" because of this CD! The recordings are clear, the selections are passionate, and the listener will gain a familiarity with all of the most commonly heard classical music used in tv commercials, movies, etc.
I recommend this album, along with the boxed set, "Age of the Classics" for anyone who is interested in becoming familiar with the most famous staples of classical music.
A great compilation.......2005-02-09
This cd somes up some of the greatest pieces of instrumental (and is some cases choral) music ever written. It is a great starter for a beginning classical music lover or a quick and easy all-in-one for those of us who study classical music for a living. I highly recommend this cd to anyone who wants to love or already does love classical music.
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- Tchaikovsky and Tchai
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Tchaikovsky At Tea Time: A Refreshing Blend For Body And Spirit
Manufacturer: Philips
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ASIN: B0000041FC
Release Date: 1996-06-11 |
Tracks:
- String Quartet No. 1 In D: Andante Cantabile
- Swan Lake: Odette And The Prince (Act II)
- Piano Concerto No. 1 In B-Flat Minor: Andantino
- Swan Lake: Pas de deux (Act III)
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- The Sleeping Beauty: Vision Of Aurora
- Serenade For Strings In C: Elegie: Larghtto elegiaco
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Tchaikovsky and Tchai.......2006-07-17
I wondered what do Tchaikovsky and Tea have in common, and then I remembered that in many countries across the world - the word for tea is "tchai". That aside, yes, this is a refreshing blend of music, perfect for tea time - relaxing and reviving at the same time, and quite a bit dreamy.
Teatime...or otherwise........2005-11-02
I've owned this for years & play it often. It IS perfect for teatime, as it makes pleasant background music which you can talk over....but is also great w/volume up in car w/it's rambunctious side and incredible instrumentation. A really nice blend of Tchaikovsky's pieces.
Tchaikovsky's Dreamier Music: A Soothing Album.......2005-07-31
"Set your Life to Classical Music" is a fine album series that feature beautiful classical music for background music of any occasion- weddings, barbecues, breakfast, beauty sleep, bathtime, reading a book, romantic dinner, massages you name it. And indeed many classical pieces are perfectly therapeutic sessions in themselves. This album features the more intimate-sounding, soulful, sweet and relaxing tunes of Tchaikovsky. He did compose heavier and more dramatically intense music- his later symphonies, his Overtures and operas. But here we hear no Russian fire or harshness. Instead we are treated to the charming Mozartian style works of the Roccoco Variations and the Piano Trios. The disc also features the Andantino from his Piano Concerto No. 1 - and that piece is almost a Chopin Nocturne, with beautiful soft rubato and dream-like qualities. Included here is also the Pas De Deux and Odette and Siegfried theme from his ballet Swan Lake, lilting and graceful as the dancers movements themselves. The dance divertissements from Nutcracker round out the ballet segments with charming allure. The melancholy String Quartet and Serenade For Strings is here as well and not to mention the beautiful, wistful excerpts from the ballet Sleeping Beauty, his greatest ballet. The Panorama and Vision of Aurora played with delicate strings and sublime technicality. This is indeed a "refreshing blend for body and spirit" and is in fact perfect to listen to while drinking tea cosnidering you drink tea. I have tried it and believe me the experience is very soothing and refreshing. Try putting this on in your miniature CD player with headphones, then go out into an outdoor, natural environment, a park or a backyard garden or patio, and drink tea or read a book and you will find this is a fine companion.
Beautiful.......2003-08-25
One of the best aspects of Tchiakovsky's music is the ocnsistency: he just DIDN'T compose any bad pieces. And with such consistency, you can compile a CD such as this.
THis CD gives you a proper taste of Tchaikovsky's style, and is a very nice sampler of some of his most famous works. This CD lacks some of his more energetically volatile works, but it thus lives up to its title. It is extremely relaxing, and soothes you as you listen to it. The works are melodic, and the orchestras and soloists are superb, especially in the Serenade and the Rococco Variations. I highly recommend this CD for anyone, even if you aren't a huge classical music fan.
Tchaikovsky's Most Enchanting Tunes.......2000-08-19
Like the title suggest, a good companion for tea time. Or any time. The music of Peter Ilych Tchaikovsky is beautiful, lyrical and full of a grace and charm that parallels to Mozart's. A great collection of music by the legendary Russian composer. He had a gift for making music in a style that did not sway away from Russian folk music but that added a Classical perfection, or better yet a Romantic mastership. Who can forget the Sleeping Beauty suite. Here is the Panorama scene.. gorgeous music. I recommend the entire ballet score. The Nutcraker and Swan Lake are also here. The Piano concerto no. 1 in B, Andante Cantibile and so much more. I garauntee any listener satisfaction.
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Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition
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ASIN: B000003FMY
Release Date: 1994-03-15 |
Tracks:
- Pictures At An Exhibition: Promenade
- Pictures At An Exhibition: Gnomus
- Pictures At An Exhibition: Promenade
- Pictures At An Exhibition: Il vecchio castello
- Pictures At An Exhibition: Promenade
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If only we had more "tyrants" like this one........2007-05-16
The only comparable orchestra to Reiner's late fifties Chicago Leviathan was another Midwestern ensemble a few hundred miles to the east in Cleveland (also commanded by an expatriate Hungarian Jewish maestro).
It's a toss up over which orchestra was better, but this disc features ensemble playing of such overwhelming strength and authority that I can hardly think of a Szell/Cleveland recording that tops it, especially since the RCA Living Stereo sound is far better than the shabby sonics of Columbia/Sony.
Glinka's "Russlan and Ludmilla: Overture" alone is worth the unbelievably low admission price. The orchestra is simply on fire and it was captured in fabulous fifties sound that hasn't aged.
If a little tape hiss puts you into a hissy fit then by all means avoid this disc. (And also avoid those musty old paintings in the Prado and the Metropolitan.) Otherwise just buy it and crank up the volume to something approaching the hundred-plus decibels Reiner heard as the CSO burned onto tape one of the finest recordings in the history of classical music.
This orchestra really is a cut above.......2007-03-06
From the moment the brass open the Promenade, it's instantly apparent just how flawless and precisely this orchestra plays. This is the most perfect intonation I have heard on any recording, ever. I have to agree with other reviewers in saying that even being 50 years old, this recording sounds better than a lot of recent CDs I own. Everything is unbelievably crisp and clear. Congratulations to Fritz Reiner and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for an amazing job.
I should mention though, the previous reviewer is right, there IS tape hiss throughout the CD. It isn't loud and I for one don't find it irritating, but it is more noticable than on other recordings I have. The liner notes also explain it- "to preserve the quality of the source material during transfer, we rejected any process by which tape hiss or other minor imperfections in the source material could be minimized at the expense of the original musical program's sonic integrity". I am glad at this choice.
All in all, an absolutely fantastic version of one of the great masterpieces of the 19th century. At the absurdly low price of $7.95, I don't see any reason to pass this one up.
"White"/Background Noise Problem.......2007-01-15
I was very excited when I found this recording of "Pictures at an Exhibition," however I have been slightly disappointed. Musically the performance is amazing, and is without a doubt the best that I have ever heard. Unfortunately, there is a lot of background/"white" noise in the recording that becomes very noticeable especially in the softer moments of the piece. It's almost like hearing nails on a chalkboard.
This "white" noise goes away by turning the volume down, however the music suffers from this as well. I have not had this problem with other CDs/recordings.
Fritz Reiner Conducting- Chicago Symphony .......2007-01-05
Fritz Reiner brings out the best in Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition with full clear presentations of each section of the piece. The clarity of the recording is just great.
Wicked!.......2006-09-27
im doing the ' pictures at an exhibition ' in music and its a fabulous peice of music ! so peaceful but exciting at the same time !!! 100 *'z lol x
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- Totally infectious
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Shostakovich: Waltzes
Manufacturer: Delos Records
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ASIN: B00001IVR2
Release Date: 1999-08-31 |
Tracks:
- Shostakovich Waltzes
Customer Reviews:
Totally infectious.......2003-01-07
Shostakovich is mostly known for his serious works, his symphonies and string quartets, however he wrote a large number of film, incidental, and ballet music. This CD compiles many of his waltzes and some other pieces from these. While this is mainly what could be considered "light" music, many of the pieces have wonderful melodies and coloful orchestrations.
Some of my favorite waltzes include the one from Return of Maxim, the one from Golden Hills, and the one from The First Echelon (aka Waltz #2 from the 2nd Jazz Suite). Beyond the waltzes there are some other pieces, including the famous Polka from The Age of Gold and Folk Festival (Spanish Dance) from The Gadfly.
The only caveat is that some of the pieces don't reference their original source (rather they are listed as being from various ballet suites, when they in fact come from The Limpid Stream and other sources), but this is a very minor complaint. The performance and sound is wonderful, and unless you are one who can't stand this sort of compilation, it gets my highest recommendation.
Surprisingingly enjoyable stuff.......1999-10-04
After years of my hearing and not thinking very much of Shastakovich's symphonies, this Delos delight came as a total surprise. Containing just under an hour of mostly waltzes mixed with some polkas, a galop, and even setting of "Tahiti Trot" (inspired by "Tea for Two" of all things), this concert gives us a rare chance to hear a good deal of music this composer wrote for films seldom if ever seen outside of Russia as well as some more familiar stuff from his ballets. Not one really great piece, nor not really boring one. Just a boxful of what Thomas Beecham used to call "Bonbons" from a very unexpected source. Lots of fun from Delos.
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- Masterful!
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Time Life Presents: Classical Thunder
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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)
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- 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
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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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- I can name that tune in three notes
- A Fabulous CD
- Mega-Sampler! This really does have 99 tracks!
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Idiot's Guide to Classical Music
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Release Date: 1995-02-14 |
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- Adagio
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- Moonlight Sonata: Excerpt
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- Minuet: Minuet, Excerpt
- Prince Igor: Polovtsian Dance No 17, Excerpt
- Hungarian Dance No. 5: No 5, Excerpt
- Lullaby: No 4, Lullaby, Excerpt
- "Minute" Waltz: Excerpt
- Grande Valse Brillante: Excerpt
- Marche Fune: Marche Fune
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- Pomp & Circumstance: Excerpt
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- American in Paris: Excerpt
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- Messiah - Hallelujah Chorus: Hallelujah Chorus, Excerpt
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- Hungarian Rhapsody
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- Midsummer Night's Dream - Wedding March: Wedding March, Excerpt
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- Rondeau: No 1, Rondeau
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Customer Reviews:
I can name that tune in three notes.......2005-02-19
My family likes to put this disc in on shuffle and play name that tune. I wish they made more discs like this, only with more obscure works.
A Fabulous CD.......2004-10-14
The Idiot's Guide to Calssical Music is an awesome Cd for those people who want to have a tiny sample of all the great classical compositions. Track 61 and 63 are my favorite.
Mega-Sampler! This really does have 99 tracks!.......2002-03-20
Yes, this CD really does have 99 tracks. How do they do it? Each is about a minuet long. Some are longer, some are shorter, but you get the micro-essential moments of the music.
If you like burning your own CDs, then this is a great source for intra-track fillers, along the lines of They Might Be Giants' "Apollo 18" album, which has all of those short tracks on the end. The idea is to put your CD player on shuffle, so the short tracks get mixed in with the bona fide songs. The result being a very unusual album.
The booklet gives an explanation of the track, where you heard it (i.e. the Warner Brother's Cartoons, or on famous films), and where you can get the full piece of music. So it's a mega sampler CD.
I can honestly say that this CD is a great gift for the friend who has everything.
Fun Sampler.......2001-11-09
For the beginner. You will be surprised at how many of the 99 themes you recognize here. It is an easy introduction to classical music. Nice booklet too.
Useful........1999-03-22
Take it for what it is, a clever and useful GUIDE to classical music. No, it is NOT an uncut rendition of Beethoven's 9th symphony. It IS a cd that will jog your memory. You have heard many of the tunes presented here, but not always knowing what the work was. This is your chance to catch up with all the great classical music you have been exposed to. Cheap too.
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Tracks:
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My all time favorite CD.......2004-01-11
Perfect. The best performance of the best music.
Beautiful!!.......2001-11-10
This album is an absolute joy to experience! The recording proves to all who may doubt, that brass quintet is a medium capable of musical miracles! The pieces here are taken from the orchestral repetoire and have been arranged for five brass voices. Trumpeter Rolf Smedvig and his ensemble perform in a manner that is always immaculate, tasteful and above all, musical. The precision of the enemble playing here is in a word, astonishing. On track #1, 'Procession of the Nobles', for example, there is a moment where the 2nd trumpet begins an ascending line that is overtaken and completed by the 1st trumpet. The transition is so liquid and seemless that the casual listener will not even be aware that the line wasn't played by one person! Tubist Samuel Pilafian offers a lovely arrangement of Copland's 'Simple Gifts' that shows off a wide range of sound from soft and sweet to bold and grand. Another favorite is the joyous 'Slavonic Dance No. 8' with its rollicking, sunny feel and inspiring dynamic contrast. Brass enthusiasts, purchase this recording with confidence! It is amazing!
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Great Waltzes
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Release Date: 1995-09-19 |
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Customer Reviews:
super naxos collection well performed.......2007-07-12
Ever since I discovered Naxos about ten years ago I have gotten their catalog which list such collections which are usually sampled from other Naxos discs and sometimes newly performed. This is a combination of the two. Of course this contains Blue Danube and the waltz from symphonie fantasique but it also contains the skaters, over the waves and khachtaturian's waltz from masquerade which contain truly enchanting melodies well worth hearing
A nice collection with some great surprises.
Please excuse typos i have a neurologic disease.
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Release Date: 2000-08-15 |
Tracks:
- Buxtehude: Fanfare - Adolph Herseth/Vincent Cichowicz/William Scarlett/Charles Geyer/Dale Clevenger/Jay Friedman...
- We Are Enormously Complex
- Hn Con No.1 in E flat: 1st Movt: Allegro
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- Canzon Per Sonare No.2 - Adolph Herseth/Vincent Cichowicz/Dale Clevenger/Jay Friedman/Arnold Jacobs
- Lohengrin: King Heinrich's Call (Exc) - Jay Friedman/Arnold Jacobs
- Sym Fantastique: Dies Irae
- Become A Singer In Your Brain
- There Must Be A Source Of Vibration
- Breath As A Motor Force
- Sonatine: 1st Movt: Allegro Vivo - Adolph Herseth/Vincent Cichowicz/Richard Oldberg/Frank Crisafulli/Arnold Jacobs
- Sonatine: 2nd Movt: Andante Ma Non Troppo - Adolph Herseth/Vincent Cichowicz/Richard Oldberg/Frank Crisafulli/Arnold Jacobs
- Sonatine: 3rd Movt: Allegro Vivo - Adolph Herseth/Vincent Cichowicz/Richard Oldberg/Frank Crisafulli/Arnold Jacobs
- Sonatine: 4th Movt: Largo; Allegro - Adolph Herseth/Vincent Cichowicz/Richard Oldberg/Frank Crisafulli/Arnold Jacobs
- Keeping Music As An Art Form
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Customer Reviews:
Jacobs was overrated.......2005-09-28
Arnold Jacobs was a brilliant man who could have succeeded in practically any profession. He was also a fine musical pedagogue, judging from his verbal insights on this CD with respect to the human body as a musical instrument. Yet, I am amazed that he rose to the rank of tubist in a world-class orchestra such as the Chicago Symphony. Frankly, I found his tone quality uninspiring, although he had fine techinque. I have heard at least half a dozen tubists whose tone is far more pleasing musically. Among the bassmen/women of the world, Jacobs has become a semi-divine entity. I believe that he has been somewhat overrated as a result. I felt that his verbal commentaries were highly educational; I was disappointed by his playing overall.
The Great Arnold Jacobs Captured on C.D........2005-04-02
This is a prolific set of audio that captures the historical sound of Arnold Jacobs' playing and teaching. I bought this C.D. because I wanted to explore the limits and capabilities of a tuba player so that I could see if playing music on the tuba was for me. This C.D. banished any doubt that I had about the ability of a tuba player to achieve at the utmost musical level. I have never meet Mr. Jacobs in real life, but this C.D. made me feel as if I was in a master class or recital hall listening to him myself. I would recommend this C.D. to anyone who loves music. As Arnold Jacbos said " It's not about the tuba, it's about music".
arnold jacobs.......2001-05-16
This cd tries to capture arnold jacobs: a prolific teacher, player and above all a great man. while listening, you'll discover the ideals, the methods and ideas that made arnold jacobs the best tuba player that there'll probably ever be. The more complex issues and artistry of brass playing are explained in simple words and sayings. a great deal of jacobs' lectures is also given, and you can also see the importance of understanding the functioning of other body units that help us trough our playing (the brain). a great disc, highly recommended, not only for tuba players, but for all brass players.
inspiring technician musician artist.......2000-09-01
Cannot agree more,this is a wonderful exposition of Jacobs the teacher,for he had developed working concepts any wind player could adopt.His studio in the Fine Arts Building in Chicago was like a mecca for all wind players coming to Jacobs to resolve some deep-rooted performing problem. As he says( my paraphrasing) " they get tied up in knots,worrying about all the motions of the lip. . .you can't think about all those motions for they are thousands of motions from the brain to engage in performing a brass instrument "
As a brass player myself,(trombone & tuba) I have always sensed we have little repertoire to play of any interest,but Jacobs in a lecture here reveals this problem and one way to solve it, is to consciously search for things to play,like an aria from Puccini,or a particular non-tuba passage,to duplicate it,a piano or violin solo. What this approach implies is then for the brass player to develop skills as a consummate musician/ virtuoso,for you are forever challenged then to expand your repertoire endlessly,as much as the instrument or your technique will allow. I now find myself playing Chopin Preludes(Eb-minor,B-minor melodies only) on the trombone,and contrabass orchestral excerpts or trumpet etudes on the tuba,and Jacobs encourages tuba players to learn to read treble clef to be able to read any melody.
There are wonderful examples here from all genres in music from solo etudes in his studio to Berlioz and Wagner excerpts, solo and within the context of the orchestra. It all reveals the seemless consistent sound Jacobs was able to summon from his York tuba. Every attach was uniform,every tone even and pure,at least that is what he heard in his ear. That's another Jacobs credo,you have to have the sound in your head,what do you want your listener to hear. You command that.
The Bozza Sonatine(brass quintet) is also a wonderful performance of great brass music,great use of colours and entrances,breaking down the quintet into smaller duets and trios.This all with Chicago Symphony players makes it all the more interesting,a vintage performance from 1966.I recall those days where solo brass was considered an oddity,and unaccompanied solos even more so.
Jacob's sound should remain in your mind's hearing to duplicate it. Eugene Pokorny (Jacob's Chicago Symphony successor) also provides insightful interesting notes here.
Arnold Jacobs - Icon of education and performance.......2000-08-23
Amazing! For the students who studied directly with Arnold Jacobs, "Protrait of an Artist" will take you back to his studio, sitting right next to him. This excellent collection of lectures (lessons) and demonstrations are a fantastic embodiment of Arnold Jacobs' concepts and teachings. It is certainly a must for any music performer or educator. From the samples of CSO performances at the end of this CD to the practice tapes, the music on this CD is truely inspirational.
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