Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique; Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream (Selections)
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1. Symphonie fantastique for orchestra ("Episode de la vie d'un Artiste...en cinq parties"), H.48 (Op. 14)
Composed by Hector Berlioz
Performed by Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Bruno Walter
2. A Midsummer Night's Dream, incidental music, Op. 61 Overture
Composed by Felix Mendelssohn
Performed by Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Bruno Walter
3. A Midsummer Night's Dream, incidental music, Op. 61 Scherzo: Allegro vivace
Composed by Felix Mendelssohn
Performed by Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Bruno Walter
4. A Midsummer Night's Dream, incidental music, Op. 61 Nocturne: Andante tranquillo
Composed by Felix Mendelssohn
Performed by Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Bruno Walter
Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique; Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream (Selections), Music, Hector Berlioz, Felix Mendelssohn, Bruno Walter, Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra of New York, Classical, Orchestral, Romantic Incidental Music for Orchestra, Symphonic, Symphony
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A to Z of Classical Music
Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00004YYRT Release Date: 2000-10-17 |
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Is it a two-CD set with a particularly thick booklet, or a 562-page book with a compilation album attached? Either way, the unpretentious text by Keith Anderson offers an introduction to the lives and works of dozens of composers, together with recommended recordings from the Naxos and Marco Polo catalogs. Anderson includes a useful 59-page glossary of musical terms and an extensive listing of classical pieces used in films. The odd thing about the 36 extracts and complete pieces on the CDs is that they do not form an A-to-Z at all. Rather, they are arranged chronologically, from 1,000-year-old Gregorian chant to the opening movement of contemporary composer Philip Glass's Violin Concerto. Between these two points is the early music of Palestrina and Byrd; the Baroque glories of Vivaldi and Bach; the 19th-century Romantic masters, from Beethoven to Tchaikovsky; and such 20th-century greats as Rachmaninov and Stravinsky. Opera, song, and chamber music are barely represented, but only so much can fit into 151 minutes. Essentially a deluxe sampler of the vast Naxos catalogue, the discs offer a good introduction to some of the most famous and melodic music ever composed, while the book will be very useful to newcomers to the potentially confusing world of classical music. --Gary S. DalkinAlbum Description
A-Z of Classical Music is a remarkable 562-page, illustrated bok, detailing the lives of all the great composers as well as many less known, but equally fascinating, musical masters. Like the Naxos range of recording itself, A-Z of Classical Music is a rich source of inspiration for anyone either just embarking on a lifetime of musical enjoyment or for whom classical music has long been a way of life. Included within is an extensive glossary of musical terms plus a unique guide to classical music used in acclaimed films. Two-and-a-half hours of the finest music from across the centuries are contained in the accompanying CDs.Customer Reviews:
LETTER PERFECT CLASS(ICAL) ACT!.......2003-01-19
Great Tracks -- Great Value -- Great Book, Who Can Complain?.......2002-08-30
At this price, how can one complain?.......2001-09-30
Still, any possible weaker performances are of little importance after you get your hands on the fat booklet with over 500 pages. The booklet offers a short intro about the great composers, a glossary of musical terms, a list of works used in films and dozens of illustrations of several composers.
Overall, at this price, this is a must-have pack for any beginner, and might be useful for the occasion "quick check" of the work of many composers. Do not expect many detail, nor references to all the works of some composers; I often got frustrated with the lack of detail in some cases, but in general, the booklet is very effective for a quick reference.
You will need more titles that offer more complete information, and you won't truly learn to love classical music just by reading it, but it is small and compact.
It really puzzles me why Naxos did not include a full index of composers, a serious omission. To find a particular composer you will have to look for it yourself in over 500 pages. Also, the separation of the text is not so good, making the search even a bit slower. The lack of the index is truly annoying and I am sure it will be corrected in future editions.
Even with a few weaker pieces and the lack of the index, at this price, there isn't much to argue about. This is truly a bargain that you should not miss. I would also recommend the A-Z of Opera, which offers a bigger booklet with over 700 pages, focusing on opera works and mentioning several composers that are absent from the A-Z of Classical. That other booklet has a very complete index, and much clearer text layout and separation, that's the way both booklets should have been designed.
The two sets complement each other very well. Highly recommended.
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Marches: The Greatest Hits
Manufacturer: Compendia ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000003QWZ Release Date: 1994-04-13 |
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Marches - CD 1.......2006-03-12
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Film Classics
Manufacturer: Madacy Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000000LDV Release Date: 1995-04-16 |
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Great music, great price........2000-08-08
It includes perennial favorites like "Pomp and Circumstance" and "The Barber of Seville," also a particularly beautiful rendition of the "Dance of the Red Flute." Of course, with a whole four discs, you'll find plenty of your own songs from this work to cherish.
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Witches' Brew
Manufacturer: Asv Living Era ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000001HO7 Release Date: 1994-10-12 |
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Witches Brew is by far something amazing that you must own!!.......2004-06-15
I LOVE IT!!
Buy it and you will love it as well!!!!
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More Classics From The Movies
Manufacturer: Madacy Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000000KWU Release Date: 1997-10-07 |
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The Very Best of Classical Music for Your Life (Box Set)
Manufacturer: Direct Source Label ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B0007PLLZ6 Release Date: 2005-02-22 |
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The Romantic Classics
Manufacturer: Direct Source Label ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00005QC7B Release Date: 2000-07-11 |
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Music of The Seasons
Manufacturer: Intersound Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000000BIX Release Date: 1997-08-26 |
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Good variety of music.......2006-10-16
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Classics of Love
Manufacturer: Platinum Disc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00003XAEU Release Date: 2000-01-01 |
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Orchestral Excerpts for Clarinet
Manufacturer: Summit(Classical) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0000038JY Release Date: 1994-08-23 |
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Good but not excellent.......2005-02-25
Simply the best........2004-07-13
Great and informative but not without faults.......2003-06-19
Also, some of the selections are a little out of date. There are certain excerpts that weren't included which show up on more orchestral auditions than some of the ones included. Firebird, Daphnis, Ginastera's Variaciones Concertante, etc. show up on a lot of lists these days.
Regardless, this is an essential educational tool for any serious clarinetist.
Very useful tool for clarinet students of all ages!.......2000-01-05
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