Ultimate Ballet

Track Listings
1. Gayaneh/ Suite 3 No.5/Sabre Dance    
2. Masquerade/Waltz    
3. Eugene Onegin Op.24/Polonaise    
4. Swan Lake/Scene    
5. Swan Lake/Waltz    
6. Prelude/Flute - Orchestre de la Suisse Romande    
7. Midsummer Night's Dream/Incidental Music to Shakespeare's Play/Scherzo - Orchestre de la Suisse Romande    
8. Midsummer Night's Dream/Incidental Music to Shakespeare's Play/Wedding March - Orchestre de la Suisse Romande    
9. Sleeping Beauty/Adagio    
10. Sleeping Beauty/Waltz    
11. Romeo & Juliet/Montagues & Capulets - Orchestre de la Suisse Romande    
12. The Nutcracker/ March    
13. The Nutcracker/Dance of the sugar plum fairy    
14. The Nutcracker/Trepak, Russian dance    
15. The Nutcracker/Dance of the reeds    
16. Spartacus/Adagio of Spartacus and Phrygia    
17. Spartacus/Variation of Aegina and Bacchanalia    

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ASIN: B00012QLTG
Release Date: 2003-12-09

Tracks:

  1. Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K.525: Allegro - Herbert Kraus, Vienna Mozart Ensemble
  2. Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K.525: Romance. Andante - Herbert Kraus, Vienna Mozart Ensemble
  3. Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K.525: Menuetto. Allegretto - Herbert Kraus, Vienna Mozart Ensemble
  4. Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K.525: Rondo. Allegro - Herbert Kraus, Vienna Mozart Ensemble
  5. Divertimento in D, K.136: Allegro - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
  6. Divertimento in D, K.136: Andante - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
  7. Divertimento in D, K.136: Presto - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
  8. Divertimento in B Flat, K.137: Allegro Di Molto - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
  9. Divertimento in B Flat, K.137: Andante - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
  10. Divertimento in B Flat, K.137: Allegro Assai - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
  11. Divertimento in F, K.138: Allegro - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
  12. Divertimento in F, K.138: Andante - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
  13. Divertimento in F, K.138: Presto - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
  14. Divertimento in E Flat, K.113: Allegro - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
  15. Divertimento in E Flat, K.113: Andante - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
  16. Divertimento in E Flat, K.113: Menuetto - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
  17. Divertimento in E Flat, K.113: Allegro - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V

Tracks:

  1. Serenata Notturna in D, K.239: Marcia. Maestoso - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra, Peter Wohlert
  2. Serenata Notturna in D, K.239: Menuetto - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra, Peter Wohlert
  3. Serenata Notturna in D, K.239: Rondeau. Allegretto - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra, Peter Wohlert
  4. Divertimento in D, K.131: Allegro - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
  5. Divertimento in D, K.131: Adagio - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
  6. Divertimento in D, K.131: Menuetto - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
  7. Divertimento in D, K.131: Allegretto - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
  8. Divertimento in D, K.131: Menuetto - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
  9. Divertimento in D, K.131: Adagio- Allegro Molto - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
  10. Divertimento in D, K.205: Largo-Allegro - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
  11. Divertimento in D, K.205: Menuetto - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
  12. Divertimento in D, K.205: Adagio - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
  13. Divertimento in D, K.205: Menuetto - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V
  14. Divertimento in D, K.205: Finale. Presto - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V

Tracks:

  1. Symphony No. 34 in C, K.388: Allegro Vivace - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  2. Symphony No. 34 in C, K.388: Andante Di Molto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  3. Symphony No. 34 in C, K.388: Finale. Allegro Vivace - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  4. Symphony No. 35 in D, K.285, Haffner: Allegro Con Spirito - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  5. Symphony No. 35 in D, K.285, Haffner: Andante - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  6. Symphony No. 35 in D, K.285, Haffner: Menuetto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  7. Symphony No. 35 in D, K.285, Haffner: Presto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  8. Symphony No. 36 in C, K.425, Linz: Adagio/Allegro Spiritoso - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  9. Symphony No. 36 in C, K.425, Linz: Poco Adagio - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  10. Symphony No. 36 in C, K.425, Linz: Menuetto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  11. Symphony No. 36 in C, K.425, Linz: Presto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus

Tracks:

  1. Symphony No. 38 in D, K.504, Prague: Adagio/Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  2. Symphony No. 38 in D, K.504, Prague: Andante - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  3. Symphony No. 38 in D, K.504, Prague: Finale. Presto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  4. Symphony No. 39 in E Flat, K.543: Adagio/Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  5. Symphony No. 39 in E Flat, K.543: Andante Con Moto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  6. Symphony No. 39 in E Flat, K.543: Menuetto. Allegretto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  7. Symphony No. 39 in E Flat, K.543: Finale. Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus

Tracks:

  1. Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K.550: Molto Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  2. Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K.550: Andante - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  3. Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K.550: Menuetto. Allegretto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  4. Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K.550: Allegro Assai - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  5. Symphony No. 41 in C, K.551, Jupiter: Allegro Vivace - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  6. Symphony No. 41 in C, K.551, Jupiter: Andante Cantabile - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  7. Symphony No. 41 in C, K.551, Jupiter: Menuetto. Allegretto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  8. Symphony No. 41 in C, K.551, Jupiter: Molto Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus

Tracks:

  1. Symphony No. 9 in C, K. 73 (75a): Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  2. Symphony No. 9 in C, K. 73 (75a): Andante - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  3. Symphony No. 9 in C, K. 73 (75a): Menuetto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  4. Symphony No. 9 in C, K. 73 (75a): Molto Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  5. Symphony No. 10 in G, K.74: Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  6. Symphony No. 10 in G, K.74: Andante - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  7. Symphony No. 10 in G, K.74: Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  8. Symphony No. 10 in D, K. 81 (73l): Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  9. Symphony No. 10 in D, K. 81 (73l): Andante - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  10. Symphony No. 10 in D, K. 81 (73l): Allegreo Molto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  11. Symphony No. 11 in D, K. 84 (73g): Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  12. Symphony No. 11 in D, K. 84 (73g): Andante - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  13. Symphony No. 11 in D, K. 84 (73g): Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  14. Symphony in D, K. 95 (73a): Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  15. Symphony in D, K. 95 (73a): Andante - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  16. Symphony in D, K. 95 (73a): Menuetto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  17. Symphony in D, K. 95 (73a): Molto Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  18. Symphony in F, K.75: Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  19. Symphony in F, K.75: Menuetto - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  20. Symphony in F, K.75: Andante - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  21. Symphony in F, K.75: Allegro - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus

Tracks:

  1. Piano Concerto No. 12 in A, K.414: Allegro - Capella Coloniensis, Marian Migdal
  2. Piano Concerto No. 12 in A, K.414: Andante - Capella Coloniensis, Marian Migdal
  3. Piano Concerto No. 12 in A, K.414: Allegretto - Capella Coloniensis, Marian Migdal
  4. Piano Concerto No. 25 in C, K.503: Allegro Maestoso - Capella Coloniensis, Marian Migdal
  5. Piano Concerto No. 25 in C, K.503: Andante - Capella Coloniensis, Marian Migdal
  6. Piano Concerto No. 25 in C, K.503: Allegretto - Capella Coloniensis, Marian Migdal

Tracks:

  1. Piano Concerto No. 13 in C, K.415: Allegro - Capella Coloniensis, Nicholas Kraemer, Linda Nicholson
  2. Piano Concerto No. 13 in C, K.415: Andante - Capella Coloniensis, Nicholas Kraemer, Linda Nicholson
  3. Piano Concerto No. 13 in C, K.415: Allegro - Capella Coloniensis, Nicholas Kraemer, Linda Nicholson
  4. Piano Concerto No. 23 in A, K.488: Allegro - Capella Coloniensis, Nicholas Kraemer, Linda Nicholson
  5. Piano Concerto No. 23 in A, K.488: Adagio - Capella Coloniensis, Nicholas Kraemer, Linda Nicholson
  6. Piano Concerto No. 23 in A, K.488: Allegro Assai - Capella Coloniensis, Nicholas Kraemer, Linda Nicholson

Tracks:

  1. Flute Concerto in G Major, K.313: Allegro Maestoso - Hungarian State Orchestra, , Ervin Lukacs
  2. Flute Concerto in G Major, K.313: Adagio Non Troppo - Hungarian State Orchestra, , Ervin Lukacs
  3. Flute Concerto in G Major, K.313: Rondo: Tempo Di Minuetto - Hungarian State Orchestra, , Ervin Lukacs
  4. Flute Concerto in D Major, K.314: Allegro Aperto - Hungarian State Orchestra, , Ervin Lukacs
  5. Flute Concerto in D Major, K.314: Andante Ma Non Troppo - Hungarian State Orchestra, , Ervin Lukacs
  6. Flute Concerto in D Major, K.314: Rondo. Allegro - Hungarian State Orchestra, , Ervin Lukacs
  7. Concerto for Flute and Harp in C, K.299: Allegro - Cologne Concerto, Saskia Kwast, Martin Sandhoff
  8. Concerto for Flute and Harp in C, K.299: Andantino - Cologne Concerto, Saskia Kwast, Martin Sandhoff
  9. Concerto for Flute and Harp in C, K.299: Rondo. Allegro - Cologne Concerto, Saskia Kwast, Martin Sandhoff

Tracks:

  1. Clarinet Concerto in A, K.622: Allegro - English Chamber Orchestra, David Glasser, Geoffrey Simon
  2. Clarinet Concerto in A, K.622: Adagio - English Chamber Orchestra, David Glasser, Geoffrey Simon
  3. Clarinet Concerto in A, K.622: Rondo. Allegro - English Chamber Orchestra, David Glasser, Geoffrey Simon
  4. Oboe Concerto in C, K.314: Allegro Aperto - C.P.E. Bach Chamber Orchestra, Burkhard Glaetzner, Hartmut Haenchen
  5. Oboe Concerto in C, K.314: Adagio Non Troppo - C.P.E. Bach Chamber Orchestra, Burkhard Glaetzner, Hartmut Haenchen
  6. Oboe Concerto in C, K.314: Rondo, Allegretto - C.P.E. Bach Chamber Orchestra, Burkhard Glaetzner, Hartmut Haenchen
  7. Bassoon Concerto in B Flat, K.191: Allegro - Klaus Hellman, Herbert Kraus, Vienna Mozart Ensemble
  8. Bassoon Concerto in B Flat, K.191: Andante Ma Adagio - Klaus Hellman, Herbert Kraus, Vienna Mozart Ensemble
  9. Bassoon Concerto in B Flat, K.191: Rondeau, Tempo Di Minuetto - Klaus Hellman, Herbert Kraus, Vienna Mozart Ensemble

Tracks:

  1. String Quartet in a Major K.464: Allegro - Petersen Quartett
  2. String Quartet in a Major K.464: Menuetto - Petersen Quartett
  3. String Quartet in a Major K.464: Andante - Petersen Quartett
  4. String Quartet in a Major K.464: Allegro - Petersen Quartett
  5. String Quartet in C Major K.465 Dissonant: Adagio, Allegro - Petersen Quartett
  6. String Quartet in C Major K.465 Dissonant: Andante Cantabile - Petersen Quartett
  7. String Quartet in C Major K.465 Dissonant: Menuetto. Allegro - Petersen Quartett
  8. String Quartet in C Major K.465 Dissonant: Allegro - Petersen Quartett

Tracks:

  1. Vioin Concerto No. 3 in G, K.216: Allegro - Christian Altenburger, German Bach Soloists, Helmut Winschermann
  2. Vioin Concerto No. 3 in G, K.216: Adagio - Christian Altenburger, German Bach Soloists, Helmut Winschermann
  3. Vioin Concerto No. 3 in G, K.216: Rondo. Allegro - Christian Altenburger, German Bach Soloists, Helmut Winschermann
  4. Vioin Concerto No. 4 in D, K.218: Allegro - Christian Altenburger, German Bach Soloists, Helmut Winschermann
  5. Vioin Concerto No. 4 in D, K.218: Andante Cantabile - Christian Altenburger, German Bach Soloists, Helmut Winschermann
  6. Vioin Concerto No. 4 in D, K.218: Rondeau. Andante Grazioso - Christian Altenburger, German Bach Soloists, Helmut Winschermann
  7. Fantasy in F Minor, K.608 - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Sandor V

Tracks:

  1. Violin Concerto No. 5 in A, K.219: Allegro Aperto - Christian Altenburger, Wolfram Christ, German Bach Soloists, Helmut Winschermann
  2. Violin Concerto No. 5 in A, K.219: Adagio - Christian Altenburger, Wolfram Christ, German Bach Soloists, Helmut Winschermann
  3. Violin Concerto No. 5 in A, K.219: Rondeau, Tempo Di Minuetto - Christian Altenburger, Wolfram Christ, German Bach Soloists, Helmut Winschermann
  4. Sinfonia Concertante in E Flat for Violin and Viola, K.364: ... - Christian Altenburger, Wolfram Christ, German Bach Soloists, Helmut Winschermann
  5. Sinfonia Concertante in E Flat for Violin and Viola, K.364: Andante - Christian Altenburger, Wolfram Christ, German Bach Soloists, Helmut Winschermann
  6. Sinfonia Concertante in E Flat for Violin and Viola, K.364: Presto - Christian Altenburger, Wolfram Christ, German Bach Soloists, Helmut Winschermann

Tracks:

  1. Requiem, K.626: Requiem - Aldo Baldin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gerhard Faulstich, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach, Edith Wiens
  2. Requiem, K.626: Dies Irae - Aldo Baldin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gerhard Faulstich, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach, Edith Wiens
  3. Requiem, K.626: Tuba Mirum - Aldo Baldin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gerhard Faulstich, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach, Edith Wiens
  4. Requiem, K.626: Rex Tremendae - Aldo Baldin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gerhard Faulstich, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach, Edith Wiens
  5. Requiem, K.626: Recordare - Aldo Baldin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gerhard Faulstich, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach, Edith Wiens
  6. Requiem, K.626: Confutatis - Aldo Baldin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gerhard Faulstich, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach, Edith Wiens
  7. Requiem, K.626: Lacrimosa - Aldo Baldin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gerhard Faulstich, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach, Edith Wiens
  8. Requiem, K.626: Domine Jesu - Aldo Baldin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gerhard Faulstich, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach, Edith Wiens
  9. Requiem, K.626: Hostias - Aldo Baldin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gerhard Faulstich, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach, Edith Wiens
  10. Requiem, K.626: Sanctus - Aldo Baldin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gerhard Faulstich, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach, Edith Wiens
  11. Requiem, K.626: Benedictus - Aldo Baldin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gerhard Faulstich, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach, Edith Wiens
  12. Requiem, K.626: Agnus Dei - Aldo Baldin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gerhard Faulstich, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach, Edith Wiens
  13. Requiem, K.626: Lux Aeterna - Aldo Baldin, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gerhard Faulstich, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach, Edith Wiens
  14. Laudate Dominum - Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, Ivan Fischer, Jeunesses Musicales Chorus, Maria Zadori

Tracks:

  1. Missa Solembis in C Minor, K.139: Kyrie - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, , Werner Hollweg, Celina Lindsley, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach
  2. Missa Solembis in C Minor, K.139: Gloria - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, , Werner Hollweg, Celina Lindsley, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach
  3. Missa Solembis in C Minor, K.139: Credo - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, , Werner Hollweg, Celina Lindsley, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach
  4. Missa Solembis in C Minor, K.139: Sanctus - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, , Werner Hollweg, Celina Lindsley, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach
  5. Missa Solembis in C Minor, K.139: Benedictus - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, , Werner Hollweg, Celina Lindsley, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach
  6. Missa Solembis in C Minor, K.139: Agnus Dei - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, , Werner Hollweg, Celina Lindsley, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach
  7. Misericordias Domini, K.222 - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, , Werner Hollweg, Celina Lindsley, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach
  8. Inter Natos Mulierum, K.72 - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, , Werner Hollweg, Celina Lindsley, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach
  9. Sancta Maria, Mater Dei, K.273 - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, , Werner Hollweg, Celina Lindsley, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach
  10. Venite Populi, K.260 - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, , Werner Hollweg, Celina Lindsley, Rias Chamber Chorus, Gabriele Schreckenbach

Tracks:

  1. Ave Verum Corpus [From Lorenzo's Oil] - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Marcus Creed, Rias Chamber Chorus
  2. Exsultate, Jubilate, K.165 - Gabrielle Fuchs
  3. Church Sonata in C, K.328 - Robert Kuppelwieser
  4. Laudate Dominum - Camerata Academica of the Salzburg Mozarteum, Gabrielle Fuchs, Ernst Hinreiner
  5. Fantasy in F Minor, K.608
  6. Ah, Lo Previdi...Ah, T'Invola Agl'occhi Miei, K.272 - Hungarian State Opera Orchestra, Ervin Lukacs, Sylvia Sass

Tracks:

  1. Magic Flute, K.620 - Staatskapelle Dresden, Hans Vonk
  2. Marriage of Figaro, K.492 - Staatskapelle Dresden, Hans Vonk
  3. Ascanio in Alba, K.111 - Staatskapelle Dresden, Hans Vonk
  4. Idomeneo, K.366 - Staatskapelle Dresden, Hans Vonk
  5. Impresario, K.486 - Staatskapelle Dresden, Hans Vonk
  6. Cosi Fan Tutte, K.588 - Staatskapelle Dresden, Hans Vonk
  7. Abduction from the Seraglio, K.384 - Staatskapelle Dresden, Hans Vonk
  8. Finta Giardiniera, K.196 - Staatskapelle Dresden, Hans Vonk
  9. Lucio Silla, K.135 - Staatskapelle Dresden, Hans Vonk
  10. Clemenza Di Tito, K.621 - Staatskapelle Dresden, Hans Vonk
  11. Don Giovanni, K.527 - Staatskapelle Dresden, Hans Vonk

Tracks:

  1. Five Minuets, K.461: No. 1 in C - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  2. Five Minuets, K.461: No. 2 in E Flat - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  3. Five Minuets, K.461: No. 3 in G - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  4. Five Minuets, K.461: No. 4 in B Flat - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  5. Five Minuets, K.461: No. 5 in F - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  6. Six Contredances, K.462: No. 1 in C - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  7. Six Contredances, K.462: No. 2 in E Flat - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  8. Six Contredances, K.462: No. 3 in B Flat - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  9. Six Contredances, K.462: No. 4 in D - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  10. Six Contredances, K.462: No. 5 in B Flat - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  11. Six Contredances, K.462: No. 6 in F - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  12. Two Quadriles, K.463: No. 1 in F - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  13. Two Quadriles, K.463: No. 2 in B Flat - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  14. Six German Dances, K.509 - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  15. Contredanse, K.534, Das Donnerwetter - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  16. Contredanse, K.535 la Bataille - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  17. Contredanse, K.587 Der Sieg Vom Helden Koburg - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  18. Six German Dances, K.600: No. 1 in C - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  19. Six German Dances, K.600: No. 2 in F - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  20. Six German Dances, K.600: No. 3 in B Flat - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  21. Six German Dances, K.600: No. 4 in E Flat - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  22. Six German Dances, K.600: No. 5 in G, The Canary - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  23. Six German Dances, K.600: No. 6 in D - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  24. Two Contredanses, K.603: No. 1 in D - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  25. Two Contredanses, K.603: No. 2 in B Flat - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  26. Three German Dances, K.605: No. 1 in D - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  27. Three German Dances, K.605: No. 2 in G - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus
  28. Three German Dances, K.605: No. 3 in C, The Sleighride - Hans Graf, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra & Chorus

Tracks:

  1. Magic Flute, K.620 Highlights: Overture - Staatskapelle Dresden, Hans Vonk
  2. Magic Flute, K.620 Highlights: Der Vogelfer Bin Ich Ja, ... - Bratislava Philharmonic, Hermann Prey
  3. Magic Flute, K.620 Highlights: O Isis and Osiris, The Priest's Chorus - Bulgarian National Choir, Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra, Svetoslav Obretenov Bulgarian Choir
  4. Magic Flute, K.620 Highlights: Der H Rache, Queen of the ... - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Sumi Jo, Roberto Paternostro
  5. Magic Flute, K.620 Highlights: Ies Bildnis Ist Bezaubernd Sch... - Kurt Eichhorn, Munich Radio Orchestra, Josef Protschka
  6. Magic Flute, K.620 Highlights: Ein Mhen Oder Weibchen, ... - Bratislava Philharmonic, Hermann Prey,
  7. Magic Flute, K.620 Highlights: Heil Sei Euch Geweihten, Final Chorus - Bulgarian National Choir, Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra, Svetoslav Obretenov Bulgarian Choir
  8. Idomeneo, K.366 Highlights: Vedrommi Intorno, Idomeneo's Aria - NHK Chamber Soloists, Roberto Paternostro, Giuseppe Sabbatini
  9. Idomeneo, K.366 Highlights: Ballet Music - NHK Chamber Soloists, Roberto Paternostro, Giuseppe Sabbatini
  10. Idomeneo, K.366 Highlights: Il Padre Adorato, Idamente's Aria - NHK Chamber Soloists, Roberto Paternostro, Giuseppe Sabbatini
  11. Idomeneo, K.366 Highlights: d'Oreste, d'Ajace, Electra's Aria - Hungarian State Opera Orchestra, Ervin Lukacs, Sylvia Sass
  12. Idomeneo, K.366 Highlights: Torna la Pace, Idomenco's Aria - Kurt Eichhorn, Munich Radio Orchestra, Josef Protschka

Tracks:

  1. Don Giovanni, K.527 Highlights: Overture - Staatskapelle Dresden, Hans Vonk
  2. Don Giovanni, K.527 Highlights: Madamina, Il Catalogo Questo, ... - Renato Bruson, NHK Chamber Soloists, Roberto Paternostro
  3. Don Giovanni, K.527 Highlights: Li Darem la Mano, Duet ... - Renato Bruson, Sona Ghazarian, NHK Chamber Soloists, Roberto Paternostro
  4. Don Giovanni, K.527 Highlights: Dalla Sua Pace, Don Ottavio's Aria - Kurt Eichhorn, Munich Radio Orchestra, Josef Protschka
  5. Don Giovanni, K.527 Highlights: Mi Traduell'alma Ingrata, ... - Sona Ghazarian, NHK Chamber Soloists, Roberto Paternostro
  6. Don Giovanni, K.527 Highlights: Il Mio Tesoro, Don Ottavio's Aria - Kurt Eichhorn, Munich Radio Orchestra, Josef Protschka
  7. Abduction from the Seraglio, K.384: Ich Baue Ganz Auf Deine ... - Kurt Eichhorn, Munich Radio Orchestra, Josef Protschka
  8. Abduction from the Seraglio, K.384: Singt Dem Gron Bassa Lieder, ... - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Rias Chamber Chorus, Hanns Martin Schneidt
  9. Abduction from the Seraglio, K.384: Wenn Der Freude Trn ... - Kurt Eichhorn, Munich Radio Orchestra, Josef Protschka
  10. Cosan Tutte, K. 588: Come Scoglio, Fiordiligi's Aria - Bulgarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Vassil Stefanov, Anna Tomowa Sintow
  11. Cosan Tutte, K. 588: Un'aura Amorosa, Ferrando's Aria - NHK Chamber Soloists, Roberto Paternostro, Giuseppe Sabbatini
  12. Clemenza Di Tito, K.621: Ah Se Fosse Intorno Al Trono, Tito's Aria - NHK Chamber Soloists, Roberto Paternostro, Giuseppe Sabbatini

Album Description

Enjoy a little night music with Mozart and this ultimate collection of his music. This incredible 20-CD set presents the listener with all of Mozart's most famous works, from Symphonies and Concertos, to highlights of his best operas The Magic Flute and Don Giovanni. Take in his Missa Solemnis, Ave Verum and Requiem and don't forget Eine Kleine Nachtmusik...this set truly is the most definitive Mozart collection ever assembled!

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Collection.......2007-04-11

As a selection, this is highly representative of Mozart's music. Just seeing the volume of work makes one marvel at Mozart's genius. Hear everything from piano to woodwinds, symphonies to concertos as well as religious pieces and operas. On my cd player, which is not a very expensive model, I get fine tonal quality and dynamics. I would highly recommend this box set to any fan of Mozart's work.

4 out of 5 stars Celebrate Mozart's 250th at a Budget Price.......2006-01-11

This month will mark the 250th anniversary of the birth of one of the giants of the classical music world. While I am certainly not a classical music snob (the only Mozart piece I can identify is "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik," and what little I know of his life came from the 1984 movie "Amadeus"), I recognize his genius and the significance of his music.

This 20-CD box set gathers all of his major symphonies, concertos and operas into one massive collection. All of the selections are performed by European musicians (eg. the Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, the Berliner Kammerorchester, etc.). While not household names, the music is uniformly excellent.

If you're looking for an inexpensive purchase (I got mine at a national retailer that rhymes with "Clam's Tub" for under $20!) to kick off your "Rock Me Amadeus" party, this is a great choice. RECOMMENDED
Sinners & Saints: The Ultimate Medieval and Renaissance Music Collection
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Rennaissance music at it's finest!
  • a voice teacher and early music fan
  • A good sampler of New London Consort's work
  • Excellent renditions of lively 'old music'.
  • A Treasure of the Time Period
 Sinners & Saints: The Ultimate Medieval and Renaissance Music Collection

Manufacturer: Decca
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ASIN: B00000428D
Release Date: 1996-07-23

Tracks:

  1. Dum pater familias
  2. La Bouree
  3. The Sylvan And Oceanic Delights Of Posilipo: Gagliarda
  4. Quen a Virgen ben servira
  5. Bransles de Villages
  6. Carmina Burana: Katerine collaudemus
  7. The Sylvan And Oceanic Delights Of Posilipo: La scesa de' Pastori dal Monte
  8. Orientis partibus
  9. Volte
  10. Llibre Vermell: Stella Splendens
  11. Carmina Burana: Tempus est iocundum
  12. The Sylvan And Oceanic Delights Of Posilipo: Ballo de Cigni
  13. Carmina Burana: Bache, bene venies
  14. Lux optata claruit
  15. Ballet Incerti
  16. Non e gran causa
  17. Passo e mezzo - Saltarello Giorgio

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Rennaissance music at it's finest!.......2007-06-29

This was my first Renaissance music album and the broad styles of several composers were very well represented, especially Michael Pretorius, probably the most well-known composer of his time. The tonal quality sparkles and the latin language comes alive (along with English translation in the included booklet); be prepared for an aural "feast" of some of the more eclectic music from the Renaissance period!

5 out of 5 stars a voice teacher and early music fan.......2007-02-04

To quote from the accompanying booklet seems to be in order to start this review: "This collection attempts to wipe the dust from some old ideas and restore music from the Middle Ages and Renaissance to its roots deep in the human soul.........What you're listening to on this disc is not the domain of museums, but the music of the people,born of faith and the love of song and dance".
This is a varied group of works, some dances, some strictly instrumental and some accompanied vocal.
The role of dancing, as you might suspect, was enormously important in this era. 'Le Bouree' showcases the dance music of the composer Michael Praetorius. The 'Bransles de Villages' is of French origin and features 2 violins, 2 violas, a cello, a great bass viol, hurdy-gurdy and 2 lutes. 'La scesa de Pastori dal Monte' is an Italian dance by Andrea Ansalone. Another dance written by Michael Praetorious was the 'Volte' which actually involved 4 short dances. It was considered not respectable because of the close contact between the dancers.
The strictly instrumental songs are : 'Dum pater familias' is called a pilgrim song, and it was religious in nature. And, of course, all the dance songs are instrumental.
The vocally oriented songs are: 'Quen a Virgin ben servira' is a song taken from a collection of songs about the miracles attributed to the Virgin Mary.-Three of the songs are from the famous 'Carmina Burana' manuscript.- 'Orientis partibus' is from the 'Feast of fools'which was a feast held by the church itself in which the status of the church herarchy was reversed as inferior clergy assumed the role of their superiors.-'Stella Splendours' is another pilgrim song; this song was sung by pilgrims who went to worship as the Shrine of the Virgin at Montserrat.

I always trust the quality of a CD when Philip Pickett and the New London Consort are involved. This album is very interesting, but I would hope that this would be classified as the more "pop" type music of the period. Also, I don't think that I personally would call it early music, as is indicated in the accompanying booklet. Today that term brings to mind Monteverdi, Cavalli, Palestrina, the Scarlatti's, up to and including Handel and Bach etc.. Just a personal reaction on my part. This is a very well put together disc.

4 out of 5 stars A good sampler of New London Consort's work.......2006-12-20

Although there's nothing special about this disc as a compilation, it does provide a value-priced sampling of 17 tracks from the New London Consort's excellent recorded work. Given that so many of their recordings are difficult to find on CD at a reasonable price, and that one of my personal favorites ("Bache bene venies", from their masterful 4-CD recording of the Carmina Burana) is included here, I'd recommend this CD as a great place to start while you search for the original releases.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent renditions of lively 'old music'........2005-11-23

'Sinners & Saints' by Philip Pickett and the New London Consort is just a bit too ambitious with their subtitle, 'The Ultimate Medieval and Renaissance Music Collection' as I find it hard to believe that 70 minutes can be the ultimate anything on 500 years of history. This is especially true since they seem to focus a lot more on the sinners than the saints, as there is virtually no liturgical music here. But, since there are so many good recordings of medieval liturgies, we aren't missing much.

This is really the sort of thing you would expect to hear from a travelling troupe of minstrals, but not from a solo artist, as practically every performance involves several instruments and voices.

Some tracks will sound especially familiar, as they are very similar to Carl Orff's 'Carmina Burana', inspired by medieval texts.

Compared to many recordings of music from Shakespeare's time, this collection is superior and well worth the investment.

5 out of 5 stars A Treasure of the Time Period.......2005-08-11

I bought this CD with a children's history class in mind. We are studying the Dark Ages to the Rennaisance. I was delighted to hear the variety of selections which span the spectrum of genres during this period of history. My children and I have been listening to it in the car as well as at home for the simple enjoyment of the music. It will be exciting to present these pieces to my class as I feel it is a very accurate display of the cultures, instrumentation, languages, and styles of the Middle Ages. I am a proffesional musician and thoroughly enjoy most types of music so it wasn't hard to get me interested but I was surprised to hear my eight-year-old and five-year-old sons asking to hear this CD. The former child said it made him feel "important" to listen!!
Ultimate Copland Album
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Best of the the popular Copland...
  • A Great American Album
  • Must have this one...
 Ultimate Copland Album

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ASIN: B00002S5EW
Release Date: 1999-11-09

Tracks:

  1. Fanfare For The Common Man
  2. From Four Dance Episodes From 'Rodeo': Saturday Night Waltz
  3. From Four Dance Episodes From 'Rodeo': Hoe-Down
  4. From Old American Songs: Simple Gifts
  5. Appalachian Spring: Variations On A Shaker Hymn
  6. From Music For Movies: Grovers Corners (From Our Town)
  7. From Billy The Kid: Introduction - The Open Prairie
  8. From Billy The Kid: Street In A Frontier Town
  9. From Billy The Kid: Mexican Dance
  10. From Billy The Kid: Gun Battle
  11. From Billy The Kid: Celebration (After Billy's Capture)
  12. From Billy The Kid: The Open Prairie Again
  13. From Billy The Kid: El Salon Mexico
  14. Appalachian Spring: Very Slowly
  15. Appalachian Spring: Allegro
  16. Appalachian Spring: Moderato: The Bride And Her Intended
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  18. Appalachian Spring: Allegro: Solo Dance Of The Bride
  19. Appalachian Spring: Meno Mosso
  20. Appalachian Spring: Doppio Movimento: Variations On A Shaker Hymn
  21. Appalachian Spring: Moderato: Coda

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Best of the the popular Copland..........2004-12-26

Here's a great introduction to the popular music of Aaron Copland. When "Fanfare for the Common Man" begins, sparks of recognition will fly for most listeners. This song has been everywhere: presidential inaugurations, the olympics, commercials, movies, etc. Some flatten it as hopelessly clichéd, while others find it moving and inspiring. Copland also reprised it in the finale of his Third Symphony. Arguably Copland's most famous piece, "Appalachian Spring" closes the CD. In between, more great Copland: excerpts from 'Rodeo' (apparently the beef lobby has appropriated "Hoe-Down" as one of their themes); a great vocal rendition of "Simple Gifts" and a large chunk of another of Copland's best known works: "Billy the Kid". The only confusing piece is the "Variations on a Shaker Hymn" from Appalachian Spring when the entire Appalachian Spring is already included. Seems slightly redundant.

Though most of the pieces on this CD were written in the 1930s and 1940s, they tend to evoke the old west. With titles such as "Rodeo" and "Billy the Kid" this shouldn't surprise too many people.

Copland went on to compose more dissonant and twelve tone compositions later on in his career. These obviously weren't as popular with the public in general as the pieces on this CD. Nonetheless, if this disc whets the appetite, a foray into Copland's less popular works will yield much. It will help to expose the totality of Copland's output. This disc only represents a small portion of his work. Regardless, this disc is a great starting point for getting to know one of the United States' best known composers of the twentieth century.

4 out of 5 stars A Great American Album.......2004-02-13

This is a great album representing true patriotic American music. Songs like "Hoe-Down" are lively and energetic and give rememberance to what one can imagine as the true American spirit.

5 out of 5 stars Must have this one..........2002-09-17

I like all types of music, I wanted this album because I liked the song "RODEO" that is used on the beef commercials. This CD has made me into a Copland fan. It has many great songs. If you want a CD that says "I am an American." This is it. I am sending copies to a friend in Bombay and Tel Aviv. This is who I am put to music.
Ravel's Greatest Hit: The Ultimate Bolero
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Bolero
  • Loads of fun
 Ravel's Greatest Hit: The Ultimate Bolero

Manufacturer: RCA
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ASIN: B000294TO2
Release Date: 2004-06-22

Tracks:

  1. Orchestral - Charles Munch
  2. Electronic - Isao Tomita
  3. Piano Duet - Jacques Fray
  4. Bolero - Fox Trot - Nat Shilkret & His Orchestra
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  7. Solo Piano - Morton Gould
  8. Brass Quintet - The Canadian Brass
  9. Percussion - Evelyn Glennie
  10. Orchestral - Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Bolero .......2007-01-12

This CD is exactly what I was looking for. Bolero over and over with different performers.

4 out of 5 stars Loads of fun.......2004-07-09

This is a fun little album consisting of ten versions of Ravel's greatest "hit" -- the fantastic "Bolero." This album covers the waterfront -- from synthesizer to Benny Goodman. My only complaint is that the quality of some of older recordings in particular is rather poor. In fact you need to crank up the volume on two or three cuts, otherwise you won't even realize the song has begun. It would be interesting to apply this concept to any number of the great classical and popular pieces that one can't seem to get enough of -- how about Cole Porter's "Night and Day" for starters?
The Ultimate Most Relaxing Classical Music in the Universe
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    ASIN: B000MNOXNK
    Release Date: 2007-02-27

    Tracks:

    1. Nocturne in F -- Tchaikovsky
    2. Air on a G String -- J. S. Bach
    3. Ballade No. 1 -- Chopin
    4. Canon -- Pachelbel
    5. Claire de Lune -- Debussy
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    7. Moonlight Sonata, Adagio sostenuto -- Beethoven
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    9. Swan Lake (exerpt) -- Tchaikovsky
    10. Pathetique Sonata, Adagio cantabile -- Beethoven
    11. Romeo and Juliet -- Prokofiev
    12. Aquarium -- Saint-Saens

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    1. String Quintet No. 2, Allegro -- W. A. Mozart
    2. Sonata for Two Pianos, Andante -- Brahms
    3. Greensleeves -- Vaughn Williams
    4. "Notturno" from String Quartet No. 2 -- Borodin
    5. Piano Concerto No. 2 -- Rachmaninoff
    6. Fure Elise -- Beethoven
    7. Prelude No. 22, Well Tempered Clavier, Book 1 -- J. S. Bach
    8. Adagio For Strings -- Barber
    9. Violin Concerto, I Allegro molto vivace -- Mendelssohn
    10. Ave Maria -- Bach/Gounod
    11. Etude in E major -- Chopin
    12. Orchestral Suite No. 2 -- J. S. Bach

    Album Description

    This collection features more than two hours of relaxing Classical compositions to help you kick back, unwind and relax.
    The Ultimate Wedding Collection
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      Manufacturer: Madacy Records
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      Release Date: 2005-06-28

      Tracks:

      1. Wedding Chorus from "Lohengrin"
      2. Matrimonial Benediction in F Major, Op. 9 - Joseph Berger
      3. Wedding March from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" - London Philharmonic Orchestra
      4. Beautiful Blue Danube Waltz, Op. 314 - Vienna Opera Orchestra
      5. Wedding March, Mazurka, Op. 20a - London Festival Orchestra
      6. Champagne Polka from "The Bat, " Op. 211 - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
      7. Flower Waltz: Op. 71a/8 - London Festival Orchestra
      8. String Quartet, Op. 13, Minuet in a Major - Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra
      9. Radetzky March, Op. 228 - Vienna Opera Orchestra
      10. Minuet in D Major - Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra
      11. Emperor Waltz, Op. 437 - Vienna Opera Orchestra
      12. Ave Maria - Ernst Riedlinger

      Tracks:

      1. Moment Like This
      2. You and I
      3. Unbreakable
      4. Forever and for Always
      5. All About Loving You
      6. Come Away With Me
      7. Thank God I Found You
      8. Could I Have This Kiss Forever
      9. I Believe in a Thing Called Love
      10. There You'll Be
      11. When I Said I Do
      12. If I Didn't Have You [Duet Version]
      Caravan: The Ultimate Silk Road Album
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Really Nice Collection
      • Beautiful and exotic
      		 Caravan: The Ultimate Silk Road Album

      Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      Berlin Philharmonic OrchestraBerlin Philharmonic Orchestra | ( B ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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      1. Ippolitov-Ivanov: Caucasian Sketches; Turkish March and Fragments
      2. Borodin: Symphony No.2/In The Steppes Of Central Asia/Prince Igor
      3. The Silk Road: A Musical Caravan
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      5. Silk Road Journeys: Beyond the Horizon

      ASIN: B000069HKV
      Release Date: 2002-07-16

      Tracks:

      1. In The Steppes Of Central Asia - Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra
      2. Caucasian Sketches Suite No.1, Op.10: In The Village - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
      3. Caucasian Sketches Suite No.1, Op.10: Procession Of The Sardar - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
      4. Khovanshchina: Dances Of The Persian Slaves - Vienna State Opera Orchestra
      5. Prince Igor: Polovtsian Dances With Chorus - Neeme Jarvi
      6. Gayne: Sabre Dance - London Symphony Orchestra
      7. Gayne: Dance Of The Kurds - London Symphony Orchestra
      8. Aladdin Suite, FS 89: The Marketplace In Ispahan - Herbert Blomstedt
      9. Scheherazade, Op.35: Tale Of Prince Kalendar - Michel Schwalbe
      10. Islamey (Oriental Fantasy) - Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra
      11. Sadko: Song Of India - Kingsway Symphony Chorus & Orchestra
      12. The Nutcracker Suite, Op.71a: Danse Arabe - Berlin Philharmonic
      13. The Ruins Of Athens, Op.113: Turkish March - Berlin Philharmonic

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Really Nice Collection.......2004-08-17

      Good Recordings and Perfomances

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      5 out of 5 stars Beautiful and exotic.......2004-01-24

      I'll be the first to admit that I'm not extremely knowledgeable about classical music; I just know what I enjoy listening to and this is one of my favorites when I'm the mood for something a little bit "exotic" sounding. A lot of the composers are Russian and the music has the flavor of the East. "In the Steppes of Central Asia" is particularly lovely.
      50 Ultimate Classical Favorites
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        		50 Ultimate Classical Favorites

        Manufacturer: Vox (Classical)
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        Tchaikovsky's Greatest Hit: The Ultimate Nutcracker
        Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
        • Very Cool!
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        		 Tchaikovsky's Greatest Hit: The Ultimate Nutcracker

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        ASIN: B0003035D6
        Release Date: 2004-10-26

        Tracks:

        1. The Nutcracker; Overture Ormandy, Eugene
        2. The Nutcracker; Act I; March Ormandy, Eugene
        3. The Nutcracker; Act II - Divertissement; Variation II: Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy Ormandy, Eugene; Smith, William
        4. The Nutcracker; Act II - Divertissement; Russian Dance Ormandy, Eugene
        5. The Nutcracker; Act II - Divertissement; Arabian Dance Ormandy, Eugene
        6. The Nutcracker; Act II - Divertissement; Chinese Dance Ormandy, Eugene
        7. The Nutcracker; Act II - Divertissement; Dance of the Mirlitons Ormandy, Eugene
        8. The Nutcracker; Act II - Divertissement; Waltz of the Flowers Ormandy, Eugene
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        10. The Nutcracker Suite; March Modern Mandolin Quartet
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        12. The Nutcracker Suite; Russian Dance Modern Mandolin Quartet
        13. The Nutcracker Suite; Arabian Dance Modern Mandolin Quartet
        14. The Nutcracker Suite; Chinese Dance Modern Mandolin Quartet
        15. The Nutcracker Suite; Dance of the Mirlitons Modern Mandolin Quartet
        16. The Nutcracker Suite; Waltz of the Flowers Modern Mandolin Quartet
        17. Nutcracker Suite; Part One: The Little Girl's Dream: Miniature Overture - March Jones, Spike and His City Slickers
        18. Nutcracker Suite; Part Two: Land of the Sugar Plum Fairy: Lemon Drop Waltz - Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy Jones, Spike and His City Slickers
        19. Nutcracker Suite; Part Three: The Chinese Dolls/The Fairy Ball (Chinese Dance; Dance of the Flutes) Jones, Spike and His City Slickers
        20. Nutcracker Suite; Part Four: The Mysterious Room: The Forbidden Room - Arab Dance Jones, Spike and His City Slickers
        21. Nutcracker Suite; Part Five: Back to the Fairy Ball: They Dance on the Seat of their Pants - Russian Dance - Waltz of the Flowers Jones, Spike and His City Slickers
        22. Nutcracker Suite; Part Six: End of the Little Girl's Dream: Granny Speaks - Goodnight, Sleep Tight Jones, Spike and His City Slickers
        23. The Nutcracker: Dance of the Reed Flute First Piano Quartet
        24. The Nutcracker: Waltz of the Flowers First Piano Quartet

        Customer Reviews:

        4 out of 5 stars Very Cool!.......2007-03-29

        Was looking for Spike Jones' Nutcracker and ended up with alot more at one decent price.

        5 out of 5 stars Delightful!.......2007-01-04

        From the clever series title (so-and-so's greatest hit) to the lighthearted artwork by "Mutts" creator Patrick McDonnell, this CD will delight everyone who has an ear for good music and well-recorded sound, and who appreciates musical humor.

        The disc leads off with a lush "straight" reading of the suite by Eugene Ormandy and the Philadelphia Orchestra, recorded in 1972.

        Then the Modern Mandolin Quartet has a crack at it. You'll like the harmonious and percussive sounds of the plucked mandolins along with the creative orchestrations and ornamentations. Recorded in 1991.

        For the piece de resistance, we hear Spike Jones and his City Slickers (plus a supplementary chorus) perform their recited/sung/played version, recorded in 1945. The music is well performed (as are all of Jones recordings), with tasteful (?) and sparingly applied (for this group) sound effects. The rhythmically delivered lyrics are suggestive of Vachel Lindsay, or perhaps Gilbert and Sullivan. Be warned - the emotional impact is cumulative. If you try to resist, you may suddenly find yourself on the living room floor kicking and gasping for breath.

        Last we hear two movements by the First Piano Quartet (four pianos, that is) recorded in 1950. The mood here is redolent of the novelty piano genre -elaborate piano arrangements played with elegance, flair, and rich chordings.

        Do your music-loving friends a favor. Next Christmas, buy a copy of this modestly-priced CD for each of their stockings.

        2 out of 5 stars Not what I was expecting.......2004-12-13

        With its whimsical artwork on the cover, and release date of October 2004, I was expecting a 21st century recording of the music of that perennial Christmas Favorite Ballet, The Nutcracker. Instead, some of the recordings date back to 1945 (according to the liner notes), and sound it.

        This CD can be viewed as four different versions of the SAME songs:

        Version 1 consists of songs Songs 1 - 8, by the Philadelphia Orchestra with Eugene Ormandy conducting, was essentially what I was expecting, even though it was recorded in 1972.

        Version 2 consists of Songs 9 - 16, by the Modern Mandolin Quartet, are Nutcracker songs played presumably on four Mandolins.

        Version 3 consists of songs 17 - 22, were recorded in 1945 and sound it. They contain words, and are by Spike Jones, who is known for his novelty song "Der Fuhrer's Face." These songs likewise essentially are novelty songs.

        Version 4 consists of songs 23 and 24. Their instrumentation is piano only. Unfortunately they were recorded in 1947 and sound it, which means that even on my $50 walkman they sound like a 78-RPM record. Version 4 was the most disappointing Version.

        Overall I give this two stars. Version 1 is four star, which may say more about my lack of knowledge of classical music and recordings than its true quality. Version 4 is zero stars. Version 2 depends on whether one likes the Mandolin Quartet interpretation, and Version 3 depends on how much you like a slapstick novelty interpretation.
        The Ultimate Wedding Album
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          ASIN: B000EQHXF0
          Release Date: 2006-04-04

          Tracks:

          1. Midsummer Night's Dream/Wedding March
          2. Unchained Melody
          3. Ave Maria
          4. Dance of the Sylphides
          5. I Love You, Op. 5, No. 3
          6. Close to You
          7. Boheme/Love Duet
          8. Wind Beneath My Wings
          9. Caro Mio Ben
          10. I Will Always Love You
          11. Minuet
          12. Melody in F, Op. 3 No. 1
          13. Candle in the Wind
          14. Lohengrin/Act 3: Prelude and Bridal Chorus
          15. We've Only Just Begun
          16. Pastorale (Greensleeves)
          17. Sleeping Beauty/Waltz
          18. Greatest Love of All

          Tracks:

          1. Just the Way You Are
          2. Wedding Day at Troldhaugen, Op. 65, No. 6
          3. Barcarole (Night of Love)
          4. Careless Whisper
          5. Moonlight Sonata/I. Adagio Sostenuto
          6. Orfeo Ed Euridice/Dance of the Blessed Spirits
          7. And I Love Her
          8. Humoresque No. 7 for Piano in G-Flat, Op. 101/7, B. 187/7
          9. Love Dreams
          10. Evening Song
          11. I Want to Know What Love Is
          12. Nutcracker/Waltz of the Flowers
          13. Unforgettable
          14. Xerxes/Largo
          15. Liebestraum No. 3 in a Flat Major
          16. Everything I Do (I Do It for You)
          17. Lara's Theme (Somewhere My Love)

          Music Review:

          1. Veritas Portraits: Fretwork
          2. Vivaldi: Concertos Op8; Concerto for violins in D
          3. Walton: Belshazzar's Feast / Facade
          4. World of Brass
          5. Zarzuelas
          6. A Tribute to Elgar, Delius, & Holst
          7. Albeniz: Espana/Granada/Tango [Import]
          8. ASVitality: The Classical Sampler
          9. Bach: Cantatas, Vol. 5: Sonntage Nach Trinitatis II [Import]
          10. Bach:Matthaüs Passion [Excerpts]

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