Also Sprach Johann Paul II - Laibach

Advantages: Everything you could ever want from a classical CD
Disadvantages: none

...I have purchased and listened to many types of music and as a classical pianist always like to explore new CD's. This album has so many classics on it and is delightful to listen to. Did you know that opening music in 2001 - A Space Odyssey was from Also Sprach Zarathustra by Strauss or that the background music in the British Airways TV commercial was the Flower Duet from the opera Lakme? This compilation album is perfect whether you are a lover of classical music or just interested to find out what it is all about. The track listing shows what can be expected on this wonderful CD. 1. Canon and Gigue in D Composed by Johann Pachelbel 2. 12 Concertos for Violin and Strings Composed by Antonio Vivaldi 3. Adagio in G minor Composed by Tomaso Giovanni Albinoni 4. Symphony No. 6, 'Pastoral' in F Composed by Ludwig van... Read review

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Advantages: Great sampler, excellent recording.
Disadvantages: Not quite as memorable as being there in person.

...Strauß I introduced to Vienna in the late 1820s, 1830s and early 1840s. The CD then also features a selection of Polkas from all three of the Straußes, with Johann Strauß II's Electro-magnetische Polka and Electrofor-Polka being performed for the first time. The bonus CD, which contains encores of Josef Strauß' "Ohne Sorgen", Johann Strauß' "An der schönen blauen Donau" - better known to us of course as the "Blue Danube Waltz", followed up by the Radetzkymarsch, which is a rousing bombastic military march, which often have tears welling in the eyes of the fervent Austrian patriot. The sound quality is exceptional, but that is only to be expected of a fully Digital (DDD) recording of this concert. The technical set-up for the concert is rumoured to take days rather than hours and the quality of the recording is exceptional. The CD inlay case... Read review

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Advantages: Witty lyrics, sparkling music
Disadvantages: None

...Die Fledermaus: The Bat Composer: Johann Strauss ll Lyrics: Carl Haffner and Richard Genee Conductor: John Owen Edwards Orchestra: D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra Performer: D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus Label: Sony Classics Released: October 1, 1995 Number of Discs: 2 Cost: £27.99 The Composer Johann Strauss ll was born in Vienna on 25th October 1825 the eldest son of Johann Strauss a renowned violinist and composer. Johann Strauss junior was also a violinist. In 1844, he gathered together his own orchestra with himself as conductor and composer. Working in opposition to his father who disapproved. In 1849 on the death of his father, the two Strauss orchestras were combined. Strauss is best known for his Waltzes including The Beautiful Blue Danube. He also composed 17 operettas including Die Fledermaus in 1874. The Opera: A Musical... Read review

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