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Advantages: Good variety or composers and styles Disadvantages: no specific interest to one composer
Welcome to the world of Classical Music. If you are a fanatical performer, conductor or an avid listener then this is the product for you. 'The best classical album in the world . . . ever' is exactly what it says it is. This product is best suited to the general listener, rather than the listener with a specific interest in a particular composer. But all will enjoy the variety and class that this Cd offers.
Music ranging from all periods ... ...everyone.
The selection of moods chosen are hugely varied, from schindlers list with its moving lyrical violin solo to the hallelujah chorus with its triumphant melodies. So whether you want to chill out or to be inspired, this is the collection for you. A bargain at under £10 ... more
Welcome to the world of Classical Music. If you are a fanatical performer, conductor or an avid listener then this is the product for you. 'The best classical album in the world . . . ever' is exactly what it says it is. This product is best suited to the general listener, rather than the listener with a specific interest in a particular composer. But all will enjoy the variety and class that this Cd offers. Music ranging from all periods of music feature. From Baroque violin concertos to modern day film scores by Sir John Williams; there really is something for everyone. The selection of moods chosen are hugely varied, from schindlers list with its moving lyrical violin solo to the hallelujah chorus with its triumphant melodies. So whether you want to chill out or to be inspired, this is the collection for you. A bargain at under £10
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Any Other Name (from the film "American Beauty")
James Horner
My Heart Will Go On
Georg Friedrich Handel
Hallelujah Chorus (Messiah)
Zadok the Priest (Coronation Anthem No. 1, HWV 258)
Gregorio Allegri
Miserere mei, Deus
John Jenkins
Agnus Dei
Christoph Willibald Gluck
J'ai perdu mon Eurydice (Orfeo ed Euridice)
Charles Gounod, Johann Sebastian Bach
Ave Maria
Leo Delibes
Dome epais (Lakme (1883))
Georges Bizet
Au fond du ... ...Burana)
Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov
The Flight of the Bumble-bee
Johann II Strauss
An der schonen, blauen Donau, Op.314
Edvard Hagerup Grieg
Allegro molto moderato (Piano Concerto in A minor, Op.16)
George Gershwin
Rhapsody in Blue (1924)
jazzband version
Gustav Holst
The Planets: Jupiter - excerpt
Sergei Prokofiev
Montagues and Capulets (Romeo and Juliet, Op. 64)
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso (Piano Concerto ...
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Product details
Title
The Best Classical Album in the World ... Ever!
Composer
Antonio (Lucio) Vivaldi (1678 - 1741); John (Towner) Williams (b 1932); Giuseppe (Fortunino Francesco) Verdi (1813 - 1901); Michael Nyman (b1944); Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827); Stanley Myers (1934 - 1993); Anonymous; Sir Edward (William) Elgar (1857 - 1934); Giacomo (Antonia Domenico Michele Secondo Maria) Puccini (1858 - 1924); Edvard (Hagerup) Grieg (1843 - 1907)
Main Performer
Nigel Kennedy (Director); Nigel Kennedy (Violin); Tasmin Little (Violin); Luciano Pavarotti (Tenor); Johannes Erdbeer (Piano)
Orchestra / Ensemble(s)
English Chamber Orchestra; New World Philharmonic Orchestra; Milan La Scala Orchestra
Recomended Retail Price
12.99 GBP
Label / Distributor
Virgin / EMI
Pieces in Set
2
Running Time
3 hours 33 minutes
Genre(s)
Orchestral, Stage works, Vocal and choral, Instrumental
EAN
724384416126
Work 1
Work Title
(12) Concerti for Violin and Strings, '(Il) cimento dell'armonia e dell'inventione', Op. 8
Excerpt(s)
1. Allegro 2. Allegro non molto
Composer
Antonio (Lucio) Vivaldi (1678 - 1741)
Genre
Orchestral
Date Written
Published 1725
Orchestra / Ensemble
English Chamber Orchestra
Main Performer
Nigel Kennedy (Director), Nigel Kennedy (Violin)
Opera Part(s)
Nigel Kennedy, Nigel Kennedy
Work 2
Work Title
Schindler's List
Excerpt(s)
1. Theme from Schindler's List
Composer
John (Towner) Williams (b 1932)
Genre
Stage works
Date Written
1993
Conductor
Iain Sutherland
Orchestra / Ensemble
New World Philharmonic Orchestra
Main Performer
Tasmin Little (Violin)
Opera Part(s)
Tasmin Little
Work 3
Work Title
Messa da Requiem
Excerpt(s)
1. Ingemisco
Composer
Giuseppe (Fortunino Francesco) Verdi (1813 - 1901)
Genre
Vocal & Choral
Date Written
1874
Conductor
Riccardo Muti
Orchestra / Ensemble
Milan La Scala Orchestra
Main Performer
Luciano Pavarotti (Tenor)
Opera Part(s)
Luciano Pavarotti
Work 4
Work Title
(The) Piano
Excerpt(s)
1. The Heart asks Pleasure First
Composer
Michael Nyman (b1944)
Genre
Stage works
Date Written
1993
Main Performer
Johannes Erdbeer (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Johannes Erdbeer
Work 5
Work Title
Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67
Excerpt(s)
1. Allegro con brio
Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827)
Genre
Orchestral
Date Written
1807
Conductor
Kurt Sanderling
Orchestra / Ensemble
Philharmonia Orchestra
Work 6
Work Title
(The) Deer Hunter
Excerpt(s)
1. Cavatina
Composer
Stanley Myers (1934 - 1993)
Genre
Stage works
Date Written
1978
Conductor
Stanley Myers
Orchestra / Ensemble
(Anonymous) Orchestra
Main Performer
John Williams (Guitar)
Opera Part(s)
John Williams
Work 7
Work Title
Puer natus est nobis (Canto Gregoriano)
Excerpt(s)
1. Puer natus est nobis (Canto Gregoriano)
Composer
Anonymous
Genre
Vocal & Choral
Conductor
(Dom) Ismael Fernández de la Cuesta
Orchestra / Ensemble
Silos San Domongo Benedictine Monastery Choir
Work 8
Work Title
Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in E minor, Op. 85
Excerpt(s)
1. Adagio_Moderato
Composer
Sir Edward (William) Elgar (1857 - 1934)
Genre
Orchestral
Date Written
1919
Conductor
Sir John Barbirolli
Orchestra / Ensemble
London Symphony Orchestra
Main Performer
Jacqueline Du Pré (Cello)
Opera Part(s)
Jacqueline Du Pré
Work 9
Work Title
Turandot
Excerpt(s)
1. Nessun dorma!
Composer
Giacomo (Antonia Domenico Michele Secondo Maria) Puccini (1858 - 1924)
Genre
Stage works
Date Written
1926
Conductor
Alain Lombard
Orchestra / Ensemble
Strasbourg Philharmonic Orchestra
Orchestra / Ensemble
Rhine Opera Chorus
Main Performer
José Carreras (Tenor)
Opera Part(s)
José Carreras
Work 10
Work Title
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in A minor, Op. 16
Excerpt(s)
1. Allegro molto moderato
Composer
Edvard (Hagerup) Grieg (1843 - 1907)
Genre
Orchestral
Date Written
1868
Conductor
Neville Marriner
Orchestra / Ensemble
London Symphony Orchestra
Main Performer
Cécile Ousset (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Cécile Ousset
Work 11
Work Title
Andrea Chénier
Excerpt(s)
1. La mamma morta
Composer
Umberto Giordano (1867 - 1948)
Genre
Stage works
Date Written
1896
Conductor
Tullio Serafin
Orchestra / Ensemble
Philharmonia Orchestra
Main Performer
Maria Callas (Soprano)
Opera Part(s)
Maria Callas
Work 12
Work Title
Waltzes
Excerpt(s)
1. No. 6 in D flat, Op. 64/1 (Minute)
Composer
Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin (1810 - 1849)
Genre
Instrumental
Main Performer
John Ogdon (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
John Ogdon
Work 13
Work Title
Adagio in G minor
Excerpt(s)
1. arr Cameron as 'Amore perduto'
Composer
Tomaso Giovanni Albinoni (1671 - 1751)
Genre
Orchestral
Conductor
Neville Marriner
Orchestra / Ensemble
Academy of St Martin in the Fields Orchestra
Work 14
Work Title
Carmen
Excerpt(s)
1. L'amour est un oiseau rebelle (Habanera)
Composer
Georges (Alexandre César Léopold) Bizet (1838 - 1875)
Genre
Stage works
Date Written
1875
Conductor
Georges Prêtre
Orchestra / Ensemble
French Radio National Orchestra
Main Performer
Maria Callas (Soprano)
Opera Part(s)
Maria Callas
Work 15
Work Title
(4) Concertos for Horn and Orchestra
Excerpt(s)
1. Rondo (Allegro vivace)
Composer
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 - 1791)
Genre
Orchestral
Conductor
Neville Marriner
Orchestra / Ensemble
Philharmonia Orchestra
Main Performer
Dennis Brain (Horn)
Opera Part(s)
Dennis Brain
Work 16
Work Title
Gianni Schicchi
Excerpt(s)
1. O mio babbino caro
Composer
Giacomo (Antonia Domenico Michele Secondo Maria) Puccini (1858 - 1924)
Genre
Stage works
Date Written
1918
Conductor
Franz Welser-Möst
Orchestra / Ensemble
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Main Performer
Amanda Roocroft (Soprano)
Opera Part(s)
Amanda Roocroft
Work 17
Work Title
Symphony No. 9, 'From the New World' in E minor, B178 (Op. 95)
Excerpt(s)
1. Largo
Composer
Antonín Dvorák (1841 - 1904)
Genre
Orchestral
Date Written
1893
Conductor
Klaus Tennstedt
Orchestra / Ensemble
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
Work 18
Work Title
(La) traviata
Excerpt(s)
1. Libiamo, ne' lieti calici (Brindisi)
Composer
Giuseppe (Fortunino Francesco) Verdi (1813 - 1901)
Genre
Stage works
Date Written
1853
Conductor
John Barker
Orchestra / Ensemble
Royal Opera House Orchestra, Covent Garden
Main Performer
Cheryl Studer (Soprano), Plácido Domingo (Tenor)
Opera Part(s)
Cheryl Studer, Plácido Domingo
Work 19
Work Title
Carmina Burana
Excerpt(s)
1. Fortuna imperatrix mundi - O Fortuna
Composer
Carl Orff (1895 - 1982)
Genre
Vocal & Choral
Date Written
1936
Conductor
André Previn
Orchestra / Ensemble
London Symphony Chorus (amateur) Choir
Orchestra / Ensemble
London Symphony Orchestra
Work 20
Work Title
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1 in B flat minor, Op. 23
Excerpt(s)
1. Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso
Composer
Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky (1840 - 1893)
Genre
Orchestral
Date Written
1875 Revised 1879 and 1889
Conductor
Rudolf Barshai
Orchestra / Ensemble
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Main Performer
Peter Donohoe (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Peter Donohoe
Work 21
Work Title
Symphony No. 3, 'Symphony of Sorrowful Songs', Op. 36
Excerpt(s)
1. Lento e largo
Composer
Henryk (Mikolaj) Górecki (b 1933)
Genre
Orchestral
Date Written
1976
Conductor
Jacek Kaspszyk
Orchestra / Ensemble
Kraków Symphony Orchestra
Main Performer
Zofia Kilanowicz (Soprano)
Opera Part(s)
Zofia Kilanowicz
Work 22
Work Title
Concerto for Flute, Harp and Orchestra in C, K299/K297c
Excerpt(s)
1. Andantino
Composer
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 - 1791)
Genre
Orchestral
Date Written
1778
Conductor
Herbert von Karajan
Orchestra / Ensemble
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
Main Performer
Fritz Helmis (Harp), James Galway (Flute)
Opera Part(s)
Fritz Helmis, James Galway
Work 23
Work Title
Lakmé
Excerpt(s)
1. Dôme épais le jasmin/Sous le dôme épais (Flower duet
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