Bach: Music for Oboe and Harpsichord
On this CD:
1. Sonata for oboe & keyboard in G minor, BWV 1030b
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Gail Hennessey, Nicholas Parle
2. Sonata for flute & keyboard in C major, BWV 1033
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Gail Hennessey, Nicholas Parle
3. Sonata for violin & keyboard in G minor (doubtful), BWV 1020
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Gail Hennessey, Nicholas Parle
4. Well tempered clavier book 2, No. 2 in C minor, BWV 871
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Gail Hennessey, Nicholas Parle
5. Sonata for flute & keyboard in E flat major, BWV 1031
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Gail Hennessey, Nicholas Parle
6. Trio sonata for organ No. 5 in C major, BWV 529
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Gail Hennessey, Nicholas Parle
Bach: Music for Oboe and Harpsichord, Music, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Johann Sebastian Bach, Nicholas Parle, Gail Hennessey, Chamber, Chamber Music & Recitals, Classical, Classical Composers, Classical Music, Flute Solo/Sonata, Keyboard, Music for Organ, Oboe Solo/Sonata, Prelude and Fugue for Keyboard, Violin with Keyboard
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Release Date: 2000-06-13 |
Tracks:
- Toccata And Fugue In D Minor: Toccata in D minor
- Orchestral Suite No. 3 In D Major: Air
- Prelude in C major
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 In G Major: Allegro
- Goldberg Variations: Aria
- Sleepers Awake: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme
- Violin Concerto No.1 In A Minor: I Allegro moderato
- Jesu, joy of man's desiring
- Keyboard Concerto No.4: Allegro: I Allegro
- Cello Suite No.3: Bourees I & II: Bourrees I And II
- Concerto for Oboe & Violin In C Minor: Adagio
- Mass In B minor: Crucifixus
- Cello Suite No.1 in G Major: Praeludium
- French Suite No.5 in G major: Gigue
- Prelude in D Minor
- Brandenburg Concerto No.5 In D Major: III Allegro
- Matthaus-Passion: St Matthew Passion
Tracks:
- Brandenberg Concerto No.2 In F Major: I Allegro
- Concerto For 2 Violins In D Minor: II Largo, ma non tanto
- Lute Suite In E Major: Prelude
- Cantata: Sheep may safely graze
- Cello Sonata In G Minor: II Adagio (excerpt)
- Italian Concerto In F Major: II Allegro
- Weihnachtsoratorium: Pastoral sinfonia
- Violin Concerto No.1 In A Minor: II Andante
- Partita No.1 In B Flat Major: Gigue
- Orchestral Suite No.2 In B Minor: Menuet
- Orchestral Suite No.2 In B Minor: Badinerie
- Oboe Concerto In F Major: Siciliano
- Brandenberg Concerto No.3 In G Major: I Allegro
- Violin Partita No.2 In D Minor: Allemande
- Violin Partita No.2 In D Minor: Gigue
- Keyboard Concerto No.2 In E Major: I Allegro (excerpt)
- Cantata: Sanctify us by thy goodness
- Keyboard Concerto No.5 In F Minor: II Largo
- Concerto In A Minor: I Allegro
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It is not possible to fit 36 Bach masterpieces on two CDs, so what Essential Bach does is present individual movements from across a range of the composer's work. The anthology is clearly aimed at the newcomer, and the absence of booklet notes to put the music in context is disappointing. We are only given titles, performers, and what films the extracts have been featured in, from Rollerball to The English Patient.
On the plus side, most if not all of the music is instantly recognizable, by melody if not by name. Everything from the Brandenburg Concertos to "Air on a G String" to the B Minor Mass and St. Matthew Passion is represented. Performances range from 1960 to 1993, encompassing both early instrument and modern orchestra interpretations by a wide variety of forces, including Sir Neville Marriner with the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields and Raymond Leppard leading the English Chamber Orchestra. Given such diversity the result is unavoidably a patchwork, albeit one made from the finest materials, and as such is perhaps best treated as a sampler to aid exploration of the vast legacy of one of the very greatest composers who ever lived. --Gary S. Dalkin, Amazon.co.uk
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so amazing .......2006-06-14
I love this kind of playing. this is my favorite classical cd.
Essential Bach is OK.......2005-09-29
This is a good basic primer. A true Bach lover might find a better selection/orchestra.
Excellent collection of mostly recognizeable music.......2005-03-18
LOVE LOVE LOVE this 2-CD set. I bought I a awhile back and have enjoyed it very much. My toddler likes it too. I think it's a great value for the money and may have to get another copy if this one wears out.
Exquisite Essential Bach.......2005-02-01
Value and exquisite sampler of Bach on two CD's at an affordable price. Recorded by the likes primarily of Academy of the St. Martin-in-the-fields, Chicago Sympony, Boston Symphony, English Chamber Orchestra and with virtuoso performers as William Bennett, Heinz Hollinger, Pepe Romero, and Wolfgang Rubsam, one gets treated to wonderful Bach exerpts of all his fantastic breath and depth of chamber, symphony and choral works.
One will have to go to other places to find background on these marvelous compositions as the liner notes only list perfomer and date recorded.
Good.......2004-07-13
This is a good album but for information on real choral music visit www.freewebs.com/bachster67/
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Release Date: 2001-03-13 |
Tracks:
- Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in D minor, BVW 1052: 1. Allegro
- Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in D minor, BVW 1052: 2. Adagio
- Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in D minor, BVW 1052: 3. Allegro
- Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in E major, BVW 1053: 1. (without tempo indication)
- Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in E major, BVW 1053: 2. Siciliano
- Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in E major, BVW 1053: 3. Allegro
- Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in D major, BVW 1054: 1. (without tempo indication)
- Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in D major, BVW 1054: 2. Adagio e piano sempre
- Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in D major, BVW 1054: 3. Allegro
Tracks:
- Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in A major, BWV.1055: 1. Allegro
- Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in A major, BWV.1055: 2. Larghetto
- Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in A major, BWV.1055: 3. Allegro ma non tanto
- Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in F minor, BWV.1056: 1. (Without Tempo Indication)
- Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in F minor, BWV.1056: 2. Largo
- Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in F minor, BWV.1056: 3. Presto
- Concerto for Harpsichord, 2 Recorders and Strings in F major, BWV1057: 1. (Without Tempo Indication)
- Concerto for Harpsichord, 2 Recorders and Strings in F major, BWV1057: 2. Andante
- Concerto for Harpsichord, 2 Recorders and Strings in F major, BWV1057: 3. Allegro assai
- Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in G minor, BWV1058: 1. (Without Tempo Indication)
- Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in G minor, BWV1058: 2. Andante
- Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in G minor, BWV1058: 3. Allegro assai
- Concerto for 2 Harpsichords and Strings in C minor, BWV1060: 1. Allegro
- Concerto for 2 Harpsichords and Strings in C minor, BWV1060: 2. Adagio
- Concerto for 2 Harpsichords and Strings in C minor, BWV1060: 3. Allegro
Tracks:
- Concerto for 2 Harpsichords and Strings in C major, BWV1061: 1. (Without Tempo Indication) - Nicholas Kraemer
- Concerto for 2 Harpsichords and Strings in C major, BWV1061: 2. Adagio ovvero Largo - Nicholas Kraemer
- Concerto for 2 Harpsichords and Strings in C major, BWV1061: 3. Fuga - Nicholas Kraemer
- Concerto for 2 Harpsichords and Strings in C minor, BWV1062: 1. (Without Tempo Indication) - Nicholas Kraemer
- Concerto for 2 Harpsichords and Strings in C minor, BWV1062: 2. Andante - Nicholas Kraemer
- Concerto for 2 Harpsichords and Strings in C minor, BWV1062: 3. Allegro assai - Nicholas Kraemer
- Concerto for 3 Harpsichords and Strings in D minor, BWV.1063: 1. (Without Tempo Indication) - Nicholas Kraemer
- Concerto for 3 Harpsichords and Strings in D minor, BWV.1063: 2. Alla Siciliana - Nicholas Kraemer
- Concerto for 3 Harpsichords and Strings in D minor, BWV.1063: 3. Allegro - Nicholas Kraemer
- Concerto for 3 Harpsichords and Strings in C major, BWV1064: 1. Allegro - Nicholas Kraemer
- Concerto for 3 Harpsichords and Strings in C major, BWV1064: 2. Adagio - Nicholas Kraemer
- Concerto for 3 Harpsichords and Strings in C major, BWV1064: 3. Allegro - Nicholas Kraemer
- Concerto for 4 Harpsichords and Strings in A minor, BWV.1065: 1. (Without Tempo Indication) - Nicholas Kraemer
- Concerto for 4 Harpsichords and Strings in A minor, BWV.1065: 2. Largo - Nicholas Kraemer
- Concerto for 4 Harpsichords and Strings in A minor, BWV.1065: 3. Allegro - Nicholas Kraemer
Tracks:
- Concerto for Flute, Violin, Harpsichord, Strings, and Basso Continuo in A minor, BWV1044 'Triple Concerto': 1. Allegro
- Concerto for Flute, Violin, Harpsichord, Strings, and Basso Continuo in A minor, BWV1044 'Triple Concerto': 2. Adagio, ma non tanto, e dolce
- Concerto for Flute, Violin, Harpsichord, Strings, and Basso Continuo in A minor, BWV1044 'Triple Concerto': 3. Allabreve
- Concerto for Oboe, Violin, Strings, and Basso Continuo in C minor: 1. Allegro
- Concerto for Oboe, Violin, Strings, and Basso Continuo in C minor: 2. Adagio
- Concerto for Oboe, Violin, Strings, and Basso Continuo in C minor: 3. Allegro
- Concerto for Oboe d'amore, Strings and Basso Continuo in A major: 1. (Without Tempo Indication)
- Concerto for Oboe d'amore, Strings and Basso Continuo in A major: 2. Larghetto
- Concerto for Oboe d'amore, Strings and Basso Continuo in A major: 3. Allegro ma non tanto
Tracks:
- Concerto for Violin, Strings and Continuo in A minor, BWV.1041: 1. (Allegro moderato) - Simon Standage
- Concerto for Violin, Strings and Continuo in A minor, BWV.1041: 2. Andante - Simon Standage
- Concerto for Violin, Strings and Continuo in A minor, BWV.1041: 3. Allegro assai - Simon Standage
- Concerto for Violin, Strings and Continuo in E major, BWV.1042: 1. Allegro - Simon Standage
- Concerto for Violin, Strings and Continuo in E major, BWV.1042: 2. Adagio - Simon Standage
- Concerto for Violin, Strings and Continuo in E major, BWV.1042: 3. Allegro assai - Simon Standage
- Concerto for 2 Violins in D minor, BWV.1043: 1. Vivace - Simon Standage
- Concerto for 2 Violins in D minor, BWV.1043: 2. Largo ma non tanto - Simon Standage
- Concerto for 2 Violins in D minor, BWV.1043: 3. Allegro - Simon Standage
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A Premier Bach Series Recording.......2007-03-26
I purchased these recordings nearly 20 years ago, when Deutsche Gramophone was still selling them as five individual discs, and at over $20 per disc. With the re-release of the set of all five discs in a single, price-reduced "Collectors Edition" box set, the price has fallen by more than half, making this one of the outstanding values for high-quality Bach recordings on today's market.
But what about the performances? Here's the best way I can sum it up. Having listened to these disks for some two decades, in the car, on the main home stereo system, on portable equipment, on the boom box, and etc., etc., it is, I imagine, inevitable that one ends up memorizing nearly every note. And with that familiarity comes the ability to detect flaws in the performance, missteps, missed beats, the occasional off-tone instrument. Here's the rub: it is difficult to locate any significant flaw in the performances. These performances are about as perfect as one can get, but having said that, there is more. The sound reproduction of this recording remains near or at the top of any Bach recordings with which I've become familiar, and remains in my own thinking the de facto standard by which other performances should be measured.
Sound too good to be true? Pick up a set and see for yourself. And then relish the thought that you paid $40 for a set worth far more.
A nice way to complete your collection of Bach's concertos..........2007-02-21
...and cheap to boot. This, paired with the Brandenburg Concertos/Overtures compilation from Arkiv (also featuring Pinnock and the English Concert), gives any new Bach fan a fairly complete account of Bach's instrumental orchestral output. This particular package includes all of Bach's keyboard concertos (played exceptionally well by Pinnock), all of his violin concertos, and also his Triple Concerto (Harpsicord, Flute and Violin), several works for Oboe and Oboe D'Amour, and several double concertos (2 violins, and oboe and violin). Highlights are the D Minor Harpsicord concerto BWV 1052, the C Major concerto for 2 Harpsicords BWV 1061, the Oboe D'Amour concerto BWV 1055, the double concerto BWV 1060, and the violin concertos.
This set sounds fantastic and is a great value to boot. Strongly recommended for those who loved Bach's Bradenburg concertos and Overtures and are looking for something new to sink their teeth into.
"Best Bach - Box Set".......2005-11-06
This is undoubtedly the best Back box set I have heard. These Concerto's for Harsichord, Violin, Flute and Oboe are among the finest in classical music. Although the Harpsichord volume level could have been a bit higher overall the recordings are very good. I am very pleased with this CD set with so much music at a very good price. This is truly a collectors gem.
Pinnock is good performer.......2005-09-30
Pinnock is good performer...I drop one start because BWV 1052-58
Might sound better when it's played piano.
Unbeatable Value.......2004-12-15
This set offers unbeatable value. The performances are uniformly excellent. Pinnock's Bach is brisk and sprightly when it should be, but also tender and relaxed when it must be. He is not afraid to slow down and savour the music, unlike many period-performance specialists. He is one of the world's great harpsichordists and his partners in the multiple concerti are also excellent. Simon Standage yields nothing to better-known soloists in the violin concerti.
The sound is clear, deep, and only a little bit on the bright side.
While you're at it, buy the Pinnock/English Concert complete Mozart symphonies. Sure, Mozart's first fifteen or so aren't anything special, but the set is superb and the price unbelievable.
Average customer rating:
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- Mellow, Sleepy, Wonderful
- Soothing Bach
- Great for kids!
- My Kind of Bedtime
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Release Date: 1995-10-17 |
Tracks:
- Sheep May Safely Graze
- Violin Concerto No.1 In A Minor: Andante
- Concerto In A For Oboe d'amore: Larghetto
- Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor: Sarabande
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- Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 In D: Affetuoso
- Sonata No. 1 In G For Cello & Piano: Andante
- Sinfonia, Part II 'Easter Oratorio': Adagio
- Partita In D Minor: Sarabande
- Suite in D: Sarabande
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Great CD.......2007-06-14
Great music, soothing, calming and perfect for bedtime quality time.
Mellow, Sleepy, Wonderful.......2005-10-27
I bought this CD for myself, a 60 year old. I have trouble sleeping and have been buying CDs by this company. They are all wonderful. I'm asleep in about 15 minutes!
Soothing Bach.......2005-04-29
It would probably help to first clear up a potential misconception in the unfortunate subtitle which refers to "lullabies" - a term that brings to mind for most people simplistic, sing-songy music hummed to babies in a crib. Lullabies are wonderful and have their place, but the music on the CD is not this (and Bach would probably have cringed a bit at the thought of his music here being called "lullabies.") What is here is a most wonderful, high-quality collection of Bach's Baroque music that is most condusive to creating a quiet, peaceful mood. The selections here include many famous pieces from Bach played by an impressive, all-star line up of notable musicians. Some listeners might take comfort in knowing that all selections have a similar, gentle tempo and mood without those unwanted changes in loudness from soft to LOUD that can startle one (the baby?) from sleep or quiet contemplation. The sound quality is good for the purpose of this collection - to provide relaxing background music or Rx for insomnia. I listen to this CD often if I wake up at night.
Johan Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) was a devout German Lutharan who devoted much of his life to composing music for various church functions and events in his position of 'head music master" in his different appointments. As such, we see often in Bach's music a "pastoral" quality - whose effect is to encourage, comfort and renew the spirit. No piece (and title) is more demonstrating of this quality then the opening "Sheep May Safely Graze" which is perhaps the finest recording of this magnificant and comforting piece by the Stuttgart Orchestra who brings a most expressive quality to the music. Its inter-weaving and delicate melodies give rise to serene visions of carefree green pastures and the sense that all is well. So, perhaps in that vein, this music has some commonality to traditional lullabies.
But, even though the music is serene, there is much musically to hear in these tunes - for those still awake. Bach's genius is seen here for setting a lyrical solo instrument (violin, oboe, cello) against a stable, comforting background orchestra pulsing away in Bach fashion. Many of these works are a typical style of Bach music known as "fugues" - which is a type of music where two-three instruments simultaneously play different melodies that all blend together in splendid harmony. This consistent, calming rhythm with gently soaring melodies are part of what makes such music suitable for bedtime. Finally, one who is just nodding off can appreciate that the last two selections are the most peaceful with the fewest notes coming from the solo guitar of Pepe Romero. They end in a whisper which should be right about the time you fall asleep and the CD player quietly clicks off. This is a really wonderful compilation of Bach's music that should be pleasing to both those just looking for some nice, relaxing music - or even to the long-term classical collector who already has 30 CD's of Bach's music but values the variety and soothing qualities of such 'even-temperament' collections.
Great for kids!.......2001-11-29
I bought this CD for my daughter when she turned six. It's been a year and she still listens to it a lot. Yes, she also listens to Britney and Christina, but on many nights she will request Bach (aka: that one with no words). It's great to know that they selected soothing, relaxing pieces. It's a wonderful way to broaden my daughter's horizons while also getting her to sleep.
My Kind of Bedtime.......2001-10-17
This CD is lovely and soothing, and I have to take exception to R. Loam's contention that the entire CD is in the minor key. I can determine from listening to the samples that certainly #1 and #5 are in the major key, and there are probably more. The minor key does not have to invoke meloncholia - it is many times in the eyes of the beholder.
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ASIN: B0000058I7
Release Date: 1996-08-20 |
Tracks:
- Canon
- Concerto In D Minor For 2 Oboes & Strings, Op. 42, No. 2: I. Largo
- Water Music: VI. Minuet
- Trumpet Concerto In D: II. Adagio
- Sarabande
- Oboe Concerto In D Minor: II. Adagio
- Concerto In D For Trumpet & Strings: III. Grave
- Air On The G String
- Adagio For Strings In G Minor
- The Four Seasons: Spring, II. Largo
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, BWV 1049: II. Andante
- Concerto In D For 2 Trumpets & Strings: II. Largo
- Concerto Grosso In D Minor, Op.3 No. 11: I. Allegro
- Concerto In D For 6 Trumpets & Strings: II. Adagio
- Ombra mai fu: Handel's Largo
- Trumpet Sonata No. 1 In F: II. Grave
- Suite In F Major For Horn, 2 Oboes & Strings: III. Der Alster Echo
- Concerto In C For Viola Pomposa & Strings: II. Andante
- Concerto In D For Trumpet, 2 Violins, Viola, Basso & Continuo: I. Allegro
- Hapsichord Concerto In G Minor, BWV 1058: First Mvt.
- Sonata For Trumpet & Strings: I. Allegro
- Concerto Grosso No. 5 In D, Op. 6: I. Larghetto
- Concerto in D for Trumpet, 2 Oboes, Strings & Continuo: I. Allegro
- Concerto grosso In G Minor, Op. 6 No. 8: II. Allegro
- Trumpet Voluntary
Customer Reviews:
poor sound quality.......2004-09-29
a great selection of baroque favorites, but the sound quality, especially on the pachelbel canon, not great at all. for that reason, i cannot recommend getting it. what do you expect for five dollars, right !>? i would suggest spending a little more money and getting something that you can't bear to part with, for continued listening enjoyment.
SUPERB.......2004-02-19
An introduction to the best baroque music by famous composers.
Great sound on this CD. There are over 10 CD's in this Farorites collection, and this by far is one of the best ones.
If you like the classical sounds of music, then you will like this. Check out the samples on this page that they provide, that's the best way to review.
In this case: I'm baroque.......2004-02-07
I'm not usually a classical listener kind of gal. The only reason I stumbled onto this cd is because my favorite tune from a movie is on it. Sarabande is also played on the movie Persuasion (author: Jane Austen). I wanted to have that tune. Followed the links and landed on the Baroque cd. Ordered it. Sarabande is my favorite, followed by Canon, four seasons: spring, etc. I love this cd! It feels happy and light. For me, as a writer and an animator, it adds extra emotional impact when creating as well as influencing my imagination more. I recommend this cd when people want to feel like spring.
Come to laugh and stay to cry.......2003-11-26
Circumspect at first about buying any CD with a "best of" title, this one really exceeds expectations. Also bought the Vivaldi disc in this series which is likewise exceptional. With the caveat that "Ombra mai fu" is repeated in various of the "25 favorites" collections, I recommend these recordings wholeheartedly, especially in terms of cost per track.
"Canon" is the flagship piece on this CD, a lush arrangement that will move a strong man to tears. Almost as powerful are Bach's "Air on the G String" and of course, Handel's "Ombra mai fu". The disc ends on an up note with "Trumpet Voluntaire".
At this price, you can send "Baroque favorites" to every Classical music lover you know. I would recommend sending this CD even to people who don't like Classical...you might just change their minds.
Great Introduction to Beautiful Music.......2000-07-08
The Baroque period (1600-1750) was one of the most important in the history of music because many of our modern musical forms come from this time. The baroque style is diverse, including such elements as contrast and a deep emotionalism. Although orchestras perform the songs, many individual instruments are highlighted. The baroque composers especially loved strings, the trumpet, and the oboe. The songs range from the vibrant and the lively to the slow and the sad. I have found this CD is excellent as background music for studying, reading, or driving in rush hour traffic, mainly because the music is calming and relaxing. Baroque masters such as Bach and Handel are still popular today and their songs are loved by many. Fans of popular music will recognize a few of the songs on this CD. "Air on the G String" (Bach) was used by Procol Harum in their song "A Whiter Shade of Pale." "Canon," one of the most popular baroque songs today, is often performed at weddings and has been incorporated into pop songs by artists such as the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Vitamin C, and Rod McKuen.
This CD is considered an introduction to baroque music. It includes some of the most famous composers and their best songs. For example, Bach, Handel, and Vivaldi each have three songs on this disc. The liner notes are sparse, but a brief history of baroque music is included. Because of the inexpensive price and the huge amount of music (25 songs, 74 minutes of music), I highly recommend this for anyone who already loves the baroque style or wants an excellent introduction to this beautiful music.
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- Mill. Classical review
- classical music for the unitiated
- Some little gems there that I had forgotten!
- A very helpful collection
- Excellent!
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ASIN: B00000K1C9
Release Date: 1999-08-24 |
Tracks:
- Brandenbutg Concerto No.3 In G First Movement
- Overture No.3 In D Second Movement
- Violin Concerto In E First Movement
- Prelude In C minor
- Jesu Bleibet Meine Freude (Chorus From Cantata No.147)
- Overture No.2 In B minor Minuet And Badinerie
- Oboe Concerto In D minor Second Movement
- Brandenburg Concerto No.4 In G Third Movement
- Musical Offering - Fuga canonica
- Easter Oratorio - Overture
- Minuet In D minor
- Kommst Du Nun, Jesu, Vom Himmel herunter(From Choral Prelude BWV 650
- Brandenburg Concerto No.1 In F Second Movement
- Art Of The Fugue - Contrapunctus 9
- Concerto For Flute, Violin, Harpsichord And Strings. Triple Concerto - Third Movement
- Overture No.4 In D - Réjouissance
- Concerto No. 1 in E: Spring
- Concerto No. 1 in E: Spring
- Concerto No. 1 in E: Spring
- Concerto No. 2 in G minor: Summer
- Concerto No. 2 in G minor: Summer
- Concerto No. 2 in G minor: Summer
- Concerto No. 3 in F: Autumn
- Concerto No. 3 in F: Autumn
- Concerto No. 3 in F: Autumn
- Concerto No. 4 in F minor: Winter
- Concerto No. 4 in F minor: Winter
- Concerto No. 4 in F minor: Winter
- Concerto for Flute, Strings & Basso Continuo in G minor, Op. 10, no.2
- Concerto for Flute, Strings & Basso Continuo in G minor, Op. 10, no.2
- Concerto for Flute, Strings & Basso Continuo in G minor, Op. 10, no.2
- Concerto for Flute, Strings & Basso Continuo in G minor, Op. 10, no.2
- Concerto for Flute, Strings & Basso Continuo in G minor, Op. 10, no.2
- Concerto for Flute, Strings & Basso Continuo in G minor, Op. 10, no.2
- Concerto Grosso in A minor, Op. 3, no. 8
- Concerto Grosso in A minor, Op. 3, no. 8
- Concerto Grosso in A minor, Op. 3, no. 8
- Water Music - Alla Hornpipe
- Xerxes - Ombra Mai Fu (Largo)
- Messiah - And The Glory Of The Lord
- Concerto Grosso In A Minor, Op. 6, No. 4 - Larghetto Affettuoso
- Organ Concerto In F, Op. 4, No. 4 Allegro
- Water Music - Air
- Messiah - For Unto Us A Child Is Born
- Concerto Grosso In B flat, Op. 3, No. 2 - Largo
- Salomon - Sinfonia, Act 3
- The Choice Of Hercules - While For Thy Arms
- Water Music - Allegro (Suite No. 1)
- Suite No. 5 In E - Air With Variations
- Jephtha - How Dark, O Lord
- Organ Concerto In F, Op. 4, No. 5 Alla Siciliana - Presto
- Mi Palpita Il Cor (Solo Cantata) S'un Di M'adora
- Water Music - Andante Allegro Da Capo
- Concerto for Trumpet & Orchestra in E-flat: First Movement
- Symphony No. 94 in G: Surprise Symphony-second movement
- Concerto for Violin No. 2 in D: Third Movement
- Flute Trio No. 31 in G: Second Movement
- Symphony No. 31 in D: Hornsignal-First Movement
- String Quartet No. 17 in F, Op. 3, no. 5: Serenade Quartet-Second Movement
- Sinfonia Concertante in B-flat for Violin, Cello, Oboe, Bassoon and Orchestra-Third Movement
- Concerto for 2 Horns & Orchestra in E-flat: Second Movement
- Symphony No. 88 in G: Fourth Movement
- String Quartet No. 77 in C: Kaiser Quartet-Poco adagio cantabile
- Notturno No. 1 in C: Second Movement
- Symphony No. 98 in B: Londoner No. 4-Fourth Movement
- Eine Kleine Nachtmusik - first movement
- Piano Concerto in A - second movement
- Flute Concerto in D - Rondeau
- Serenade - Minuet
- Violin Concerto - first movement
- Symphony No. 40 in G minor - first movement
- Clarinet Concerto - second movement
- Turkish March
- Divertimento - Minuet
- Horn Concerto No. 3 in E-flat - first movement
- Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67-First Movement
- Piano Sonata No. 14 in C sharp minor, Op. 27, no. 2: Moonlight Sonata-First Movement
- Overture
- O welche Lust (Prisoners' Chorus)
- Ha, welch ein Augenblick (Pizarros's Aria)
- Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37: Second Movement
- Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D, Op. 61: Third Movement
- Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13: Pathétique-Second Movement
- Sympony No. 6 in F, Op. 68: Pastorale-First Movement
- Fantasy for Piano, Chorus and Orchestra in C minor, Op. 80: Choral Fantasy - Finale
- German Dance No. 1 In C
- Impromptu Op. 90, No. 3 In G-Flat
- Heidenroslein
- Ave Maria
- Der Lindenbaum
- Quintet In A 'Trout Quintet' - Andante
- Mass No. 6 In E-Flat - Kyrie
- Die Schone Mullerin Des Mullers Blumen
- German Dance No. 2 In G
- Piano Sonata In B-Flat
- Nachtgesang Im Walde
- Winterreise - No. 15: Die Krahe
- German Mass - Zum Sanctus (Heilit, Heilig Ist Der Herr)
- Symphony No. 8 In B Minor 'Unfinished' - Second Movement
- Waltz No. 1 in E-flat, Op. 18 Grande Valse brillante
- Nocturne in E-flat, Op. 9, no. 2
- Etude in G-flat, Op. 10, no. 5
- Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21-Second Movement
- Mazurka in D minor, Op. 33, no. 2
- Prelude in D-flat, Op. 28, no. 15 Raindrop
- Etude in C, Op. 10, no. 1
- Nocturne in D-flat, Op. 27, no. 2
- Impromptu No. 4 in C-sharp minor, Op. 66 Fantasy Impromptu
- Scherzo in B minor, Op. 20
- Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 35-Third Movement
- Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11 - Third Movement
- Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor - first movement 113.String Seranade - Waltz
- Violin Concerto - second movement
- The Sleeping Beauty - Waltz
- Capriccio Italien, Op. 45
- Swan Lake - Waltz
- Eugene Onegin - Polonaise
- The Nutcracker - Waltz of the Flowers
- Orchestral Suite No. 4 - Mozartiana - Third Movement
- Swan Lake - Dance of the Swans
- Symphony No. 6 in B minor - Pathétique - Third Movement
- Hungarian Dance No.5
- Lullaby
- Symphony No.1 in C minor, Op. 68 - Third Movement
- Intermezzo in E-flat, Op.117, no. 1
- Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D, Op. 77 - Third Movement
- Waltz, Op. 39, no. 15
- Concert for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in B-flat, Op. 83 - Second Movement
- String Quintet in G, Op. 111 - Second Movement
- Symphony No.4 in E minor, Op. 98 - Third Movement
- Intermezzo in A minor, Op. 76, no. 7
- Hungarian Dance No.1 in G minor
- German Requiem Selig sind die Toten (Final Chorus)
- Die Fledermaus - Overture
- Kaiser Waltz, Op.437
- Thunder And Lightning Polka, Op. 324
- Roses From The South Waltz, Op. 388
- AnnenPolka, Op. 117
- Vienna Blood Waltz, Op. 354
- Eljen A Magyar Polka, Op. 332
- Wine, Women and Song Waltz, Op. 333
- On The Beautiful Blue Danube Waltz, Op. 134
- Die Meistersinger Von Nurnberg - Overture
- Tannhauser - Die Pilger sind's (Pilgims' Chorus)
- Tannhauser - O du mein holder Abendstern (Wolfram's Aria)
- Lohengrin - Act 3 Prelude and Bridal Chorus
- The Flying Dutchman - Jo-ho-he Traft ihr das Schiff (Senta's Ballad)
- The Flying Dutchman - Steuermann, lass die Wacht (Sailors' Chorus)
- Die Walkure - Wintersturme wichen dem Wonnemond (Siegmund's Aria)
- Die Walkure - Ride of the Valkyries
- Siegfried Hoho! Hoho! Hohei! Schmiede mein Hammer (Siegfried's Forging Song)
- Tristan und Isolde - Liebestod
- Thus sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30 (excerpt)
- Don Juan, Op. 20
- Eine Alpensinfonie, Op. 64, I.Nacht
- Don Quixote, Op.35, first movement: Introduction
- Salome, Op. 54, Dance Of The Seven Veils
- Der Rosenkavalier, Op. 59, Finale: Hab' mir's gelobt ihn lieb zu haben
- Piano Concerto 2 In C minor, Op. 18 - First Movement
- Vocalise, Op.34, No. 14
- Prelude In G Sharp minor, Op. 32, No. 12
- Piano Concerto No. 4 In G minor, Op. 40 - Third Movement
- Symphony No. 2 In E minor, Op. 27 - Third Movement
- Piano Concerto No. 1 In F sharp minor, Op. 1 - Second Movement
- Rhapsody, Op. 43 On A Theme By Paganini
- Hungarian Rhapsody No.2
- Liebestraum No.3 in A-flat
- Piano Concerto No.1 in E-flat - third movement
- Angelus
- Mephisto Waltz No.1 (Dance in a Village Tavern)
- Prelude and Fugue on B-A-C-H
- Dante Symphony - Finale. - Purgatorio - Magnificat
- Les Préludes
- Boléro
- Daphnis et Chloé first movement: Nocturne
- Rhapsodie Espagnole
- Shéhérazade - first movement: Asie
- Ma Mère l'Oye - fourth movement: La Belle et la Bête
- Introduction and Allegro for Harp, Flute, Clarinet, and String Quartet
- La Valse
- Slavic Dance No. 1 in C, Op. 46, no.1
- Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95 'From the New World' - second movement
- Humoresque, Op. 101
- Slavic Dance No. 8 in G minor, Op. 46, no. 8
- Serenade for String Orchestra, Op. 22 - second movement
- Romance for Violin and Orchestra In F minor, Op. 11
- Symphony No. 7 in D minor - third movement
- Melodie (Songs My Mother Taught Me)
- Carneval Overture, Op. 92
- Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in B minor, Op. 104 - third movement
- Symphony No.4 In A, Op. 90. Italian - First Movement
- Frühlingslied In A, Op. 62, No. 6
- Wedding March (From A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op.61)
- Duetto In F, Op.30, No.6 (From Songs Without Words)
- String Symphony No.9 In C. Schweitzer Symphony - Third Movement
- Concerto For Violin, Piano And String Orchestra No. 1 In D minor - Second Movement
- Symphony No.3 In A minor, Op.56 Scottish - Third Movement"
- Notturno (From A Midsumment Night's Dream, Op. 61)
- Rondo Capriccioso, Op.14
- String Symphony No. 12 In G minor - First Movement
- Venetian Gondola Song In F Sharp minor, Op.30, No.6
- Scherzo (From A Midsumment Night's Dream, Op. 61)
- Violin Concerto In E minor, Op.64 - Third Movement
- Peer Gynt - Suite No. 1, Op. 46 - Morgenstimmung
- Holberg Suite, Op. 40 - I. Prelude. Allegro vivace
- Holberg Suite, Op. 40 - IV. Air. Andante religioso
- Arietta, Op. 12, no. 1
- Homage March from Sigurd Jorsalfar, Op. 56
- Peer Gynt - Suite No. 2, Op. 55 - Solveig's Song
- Wedding Day at Troldhauen, Op. 65, no. 6
- The Last Spring, Op. 34, no. 2
- Peer Gynt - Suite No. 1, Op 46 - Anitra's Dance
- Nordic Melody Op. 63
- Notturno, Op. 54, no. 4
- Elegie, Op. 47, no. 5
- Peer Gynt - Suite No. 2, Op. 55 - Arabic Dance
- Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16 - Allegro
- Symphony No. 3 in E flat, Op. 97 - Rhenish - first movement
- Traumerai (from Kinderszenen, Op. 15)
- Mondnacht (from Eichendorff-Liederkreis, Op. 39)
- Aufschwung (from Fantasietucke, Op. 12)
- Triolett, Op. 114, no. 2
- Tanzlied (No. 1 from Duets, Op. 78)
- Symphony No. 4 in D minor, Op. 120 - second movement
- Frühlingsgruss
- Abschied (from Waldszenen Op. 82)
- Dichterliebe, Op. 48 - Im wunderschonen Monat Mai
- Manfred Overture, Op. 115
- Romance in F sharp, Op. 28, no. 2
- Die Rose stand im Tau
- Liebesgarten (from Four Duets, Op. 34)
- Warum? (from Fantasiestucke, Op. 12)
- Kennst du das Land, Op.79, no. 29 (from Lieder der Mignon, Op. 98a)
- Von fremden Landern und Menschen (from Kinderszenen, Op. 15)
Album Description
An extraordinary 20-CD collection of great works by Bach, Vivaldi, Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Chopin, Tchaikovsky, Brahms, Ravel, Mendelssohn, Rachmaninoff, J. Strauss, R. Strauss, Schumann, Wagner, Dvorak, Grieg and Liszt. It also features worldrenowned artists such as Sir Neville Marriner, Martha Argerich, Ivo Pogorelich, Hermann Prey, Reiner Goldberg, Sylvia Sass, Jochen Kowalski, Peter Schreler and many more. This exquisite, copper metallic, deluxe boxed set is the perfect gift for the classical music neophyte.
Customer Reviews:
Mill. Classical review.......2007-05-13
This is a great set of recordings for the money, the only problem was I've had to clean some of the CD's before they played correctly.
classical music for the unitiated.......2007-04-01
This set is a good way to start listening to classical music. It's very well produced and easy to listen to. I purchased it to use as part of my world history high school class. It would have been nice to have some bio information on the composers. However, the product is exactly as advertised and good value for the money. The students were intrigued by how many of the excerpts they had heard before.
Some little gems there that I had forgotten!.......2007-03-30
Although I studied classical music at school, I had all but forgotten it until I bought this set. I heard several tracks I haven't heard for over 30 years, and I had been humming Brahms's 'Hungarian Dance no. 5' for years without ever knowing what it was and it was on the disc, so that was nice.
I found it to be a very good selection overall, but I felt too much had already been heard on TV, which of course is what lots of newcomers to classical music might appreciate. I managed to find about 2 hours of tracks that I wanted to keep, which works out quite expensive per disc, but I did find some wonderful music I had completely forgotten about, so it was worth it. All in all, it represents good value, and I have only knocked one star off as so much of it had been used in adverts.
It is definitely a good introduction to classical music, and it has made me want to listen to more of it, so I don't regret this 'expensive' purchase one bit!
Classical Masterpieces of the Millennium [20 CD Set]
A very helpful collection.......2007-03-24
I define this set as an excellent way to find out who you like, and who you don't, among 20 of the important composers. It opens the door to purchasing more complete pieces by composers you do like, and can save a lot of time and money in the process.
To criticize the set for not containing more composers, or more than just snippets of those who are in the set, is missing the point: it is a helpful introduction to finding your way in the huge maze of classical music. It succeeds admirably in this.
Sound quality is uniformly very good on an audiophile system.
Highly recommended.
Excellent!.......2007-03-08
A great way to start a classical music collection. It's nice to have a full CD of each composer. It makes it easy to keep track of selections/composers I already have and what composers I still need to puchase to complete my collection.
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Tracks:
- Concerto No. 1 in E Major RV 269 Spring: Allegro - Budapest Strings
- Concerto No. 1 in E Major RV 269 Spring: Largo (E Pianissimo Sempre) - Budapest Festival Orchestra, Miklos Perenyi
- Concerto No. 1 in E Major RV 269 Spring: Allegro - Budapest Strings,
- Concerto No. 2 in G Minor RV 315 Summer: Allegro Non Molto - ... - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra
- Concerto No. 2 in G Minor RV 315 Summer: Adagio E Piano - Presto E ... - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra
- Concerto No. 2 in G Minor RV 315 Summer: Presto - German Bach Soloists
- Concerto No. 3 in F Major RV 293 Autumn: Allegro - New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum
- Concerto No. 3 in F Major RV 293 Autumn: Largo - New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum
- Concerto No. 3 in F Major RV 293 Autumn: Allegro - New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum
- Concerto No. 4 in F Minor RV 297 Winter: Allegro Non Molto - Budapest Strings
- Concerto No. 4 in F Minor RV 297 Winter: Largo - Budapest Strings
- Concerto No. 4 in F Minor RV 297 Winter: Allegro - Budapest Strings
- Concerto in C Major RV 425 for Mandolin, Strings and Basso ... - Mozarteum Orchester Salzburg, Benjamin Schmidinger
- Concerto in C Major RV 425 for Mandolin, Strings and Basso ... - Dresdner Philharmonic, Sebastian Weigle
- Concerto in C Major RV 425 for Mandolin, Strings and Basso ... - Dresdner Philharmonic, Sebastian Weigle
- Concerto in D Minor RV 454 for Oboe, String and Basso Continuo: ... - Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra, Miklos Perenyi
- Concerto in D Minor RV 454 for Oboe, String and Basso Continuo: Largo - Rudolf Gleissner, Hans Kalafusz, Lajos Lencses, Radio Symphony Orchestra of Stuttgart
- Concerto in D Minor RV 454 for Oboe, String and Basso Continuo: ... - Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Emmy Verhey
- Concerto in C Major RV 537 for Two Trumpets, Strings and Basso ... - Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Emmy Verhey
- Concerto in C Major RV 537 for Two Trumpets, Strings and Basso ... - Budapest Festival Orchestra, Miklos Perenyi
- Concerto in C Major RV 537 for Two Trumpets, Strings and Basso ... - Bulgarian National Choir, Stoika Milanova
Tracks:
- Flute Concerto in F, Op.10, No. 1, La Tempesta Di Mare: Allegro - Monika Rost
- Flute Concerto in F, Op.10, No. 1, La Tempesta Di Mare: Largo - Budapest Strings,
- Flute Concerto in F, Op.10, No. 1, La Tempesta Di Mare: Presto - Budapest Strings,
- Flute Concerto in G Minor, Op.10, No. 2, La Notte: Largo - Budapest Strings,
- Flute Concerto in G Minor, Op.10, No. 2, La Notte: Presto (Fantasmi) - Budapest Strings,
- Flute Concerto in G Minor, Op.10, No. 2, La Notte: Largo - Budapest Strings,
- Flute Concerto in G Minor, Op.10, No. 2, La Notte: Presto - Budapest Strings,
- Flute Concerto in G Minor, Op.10, No. 2, La Notte: Largo (Il Sonno) - Budapest Strings,
- Flute Concerto in G Minor, Op.10, No. 2, La Notte: Allegro - Budapest Strings
- Flute Concerto in D, Op.10, No. 3, Il Gardellino: Allegro - Budapest Strings,
- Flute Concerto in D, Op.10, No. 3, Il Gardellino: [Without Indication] - Budapest Strings,
- Flute Concerto in D, Op.10, No. 3, Il Gardellino: Allegro - Budapest Strings,
- Flute Concerto in F, Op.10, No. 5: Allegro Ma Non Tanto - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra
- Flute Concerto in F, Op.10, No. 5: Allegro Cantabile - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra
- Flute Concerto in F, Op.10, No. 5: Allegro - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra
- Flute Concerto in C, RV 443: (Allegro) - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra
- Flute Concerto in C, RV 443: Largo - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra
- Flute Concerto in C, RV 443: Allegro Molto - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra
- Flute Concerto in C, RV 444: Allegro Non Molto - Budapest Strings
- Flute Concerto in C, RV 444: Largo - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra
- Flute Concerto in C, RV 444: Allegro Molto - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra
Tracks:
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F Major BWV 1046: Allegro - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F Major BWV 1046: Adagio - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F Major BWV 1046: Allegro - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F Major BWV 1046: Menuet-Trio-Menuet ... - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major BWV 1047: Allegro - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major BWV 1047: Andante - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major BWV 1047: Allegro Assai - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major BWV 1048: Allegro - Budapest Strings
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major BWV 1048: Adagio (Cadenza) - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major BWV 1048: Allegro - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra
- Concerto for Harpsichord, Strings and Continuo in D Major BWV ... - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra
- Concerto for Harpsichord, Strings and Continuo in D Major BWV ... - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra
- Concerto for Harpsichord, Strings and Continuo in D Major BWV ... - The Berlin Chamber Orchestra
Tracks:
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G Major BWV 1049: Allegro - Daniel Gerard
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G Major BWV 1049: Andante - German Bach Soloists
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G Major BWV 1049: Presto - German Bach Soloists
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D Major BWV 1050: Allegro - German Bach Soloists
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D Major BWV 1050: Affettuoso - Budapest Strings
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D Major BWV 1050: Allegro - German Bach Soloists
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B Flat Major BWV 1051: Allegro - German Bach Soloists
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B Flat Major BWV 1051: Adagio Ma Non ... - German Bach Soloists
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B Flat Major BWV 1051: Allegro - German Bach Soloists
Tracks:
- Violin Concerto in E, BWV 1042: Allegro - German Bach Soloists
- Violin Concerto in E, BWV 1042: Adagio - German Bach Soloists
- Violin Concerto in E, BWV 1042: Allegro Assai - German Bach Soloists
- Violin Concerto in a Minor, BWV 1041: Allegro - New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum
- Violin Concerto in a Minor, BWV 1041: Andante - New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum
- Violin Concerto in a Minor, BWV 1041: Allegro Assai - Budapest Strings
- Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043: Vivace - New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum
- Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043: Largo Ma Non Tanto - New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum
- Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043: Allegro - New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum
- Concerto for Three Violins in D Minor, BWV 1063: Allegro - New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum
- Concerto for Three Violins in D Minor, BWV 1063: Alla Siciliana - New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum
- Concerto for Three Violins in D Minor, BWV 1063: Allegro - New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum
Tracks:
- Concerti Grossi Op. 3: Concerto Grosso in B Flat Major Op. 3, No. 1 - New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum
- Concerti Grossi Op. 3: Concerto Grosso in B Flat Major Op. 3, No. 1 - New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum
- Concerti Grossi Op. 3: Concerto Grosso in B Flat Major Op. 3, No. 1 - New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum
- Concerti Grossi Op. 3: Concerto Grosso in B Flat Major Op. 3, No. 2 - Budapest Strings
- Concerti Grossi Op. 3: Concerto Grosso in B Flat Major Op. 3, No. 2 - New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum
- Concerti Grossi Op. 3: Concerto Grosso in B Flat Major Op. 3, No. 2 - New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum
- Concerti Grossi Op. 3: Concerto Grosso in B Flat Major Op. 3, No. 2 - New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum
- Concerti Grossi Op. 3: Concerto Grosso in B Flat Major Op. 3, No. 2 - New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum
- Concerti Grossi Op. 3: Concerto Grosso in G Major Op. 3, No. 3 - New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum
- Concerti Grossi Op. 3: Concerto Grosso in G Major Op. 3, No. 3 [Contin] - New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum
- Concerti Grossi Op. 3: Concerto Grosso in G Major Op. 3, No. 3 [Contin] - New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum
- Concerti Grossi Op. 3: Concerto Grosso in F Major Op. 3, No. 4 - New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum
- Concerti Grossi Op. 3: Concerto Grosso in F Major Op. 3, No. 4 [Contin] - New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum
- Concerti Grossi Op. 3: Concerto Grosso in F Major Op. 3, No. 4 [Contin]
- Concerti Grossi Op. 3: Concerto Grosso in F Major Op. 3, No. 4 [Contin]
- Concerti Grossi Op. 3: Concerto Grosso in D Minor Op. 3, No. 5
- Concerti Grossi Op. 3: Concerto Grosso in D Minor Op. 3, No. 5 [Contin]
- Concerti Grossi Op. 3: Concerto Grosso in D Minor Op. 3, No. 5 [Contin]
- Concerti Grossi Op. 3: Concerto Grosso in D Minor Op. 3, No. 5 [Contin]
- Concerti Grossi Op. 3: Concerto Grosso in D Minor Op. 3, No. 5 [Contin]
- Concerti Grossi Op. 3: Concerto Grosso in D Major Op. 3, No. 6
- Concerti Grossi Op. 3: Concerto Grosso in D Major Op. 3, No. 6 [Contin]
- Concerti Grossi Op. 3: Concerto Grosso in D Major Op. 3, No. 6 [Contin]
- Concerti Grossi Op. 3: Concerto Grosso in F Major Op. 3, No. 4a - New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum
- Concerti Grossi Op. 3: Concerto Grosso in F Major Op. 3, No. 4a [Conti] - New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum
- Concerti Grossi Op. 3: Concerto Grosso in F Major Op. 3, No. 4a [Conti] - New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum
- Concerti Grossi Op. 3: Concerto Grosso in F Major Op. 3, No. 4a [Conti] - New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum
Tracks:
- Organ Concerto No. 6 in B Flat Major - Erzst Achim, Budapest Strings
- Organ Concerto No. 6 in B Flat Major (Continued) - Erzst Achim, Budapest Strings
- Organ Concerto No. 6 in B Flat Major (Continued) - Erzst Achim, Budapest Strings
- Organ Concerto No. 1 in G Minor - Erzst Achim, Budapest Strings
- Organ Concerto No. 1 in G Minor (Continued) - Erzst Achim, Budapest Strings
- Organ Concerto No. 1 in G Minor (Continued) - Erzst Achim, Budapest Strings
- Organ Concerto No. 1 in G Minor (Continued) - Erzst Achim, Budapest Strings
- Organ Concerto No. 3 in G Minor - Erzst Achim, Budapest Strings
- Organ Concerto No. 3 in G Minor (Continued) - Erzst Achim, Budapest Strings
- Organ Concerto No. 3 in G Minor (Continued) - Erzst Achim, Budapest Strings
- Organ Concerto No. 3 in G Minor (Continued) - Erzst Achim, Budapest Strings
- Organ Concerto No. 2 in B Flat Major - Erzst Achim, Budapest Strings
- Organ Concerto No. 2 in B Flat Major (Continued) - Erzst Achim, Budapest Strings
- Organ Concerto No. 2 in B Flat Major (Continued) - Erzst Achim, Budapest Strings
- Organ Concerto No. 2 in B Flat Major (Continued) - Erzst Achim, Budapest Strings
- Organ Concerto No. 4 in F Major - Erzst Achim, Budapest Strings
- Organ Concerto No. 4 in F Major (Continued) - Erzst Achim, Budapest Strings
- Organ Concerto No. 4 in F Major (Continued) - Erzst Achim, Budapest Strings
- Organ Concerto No. 4 in F Major (Continued) - Erzst Achim, Budapest Strings
- Organ Concerto No. 5 in F Major - Erzst Achim, Budapest Strings
- Organ Concerto No. 5 in F Major (Continued) - Erzst Achim, Budapest Strings
- Organ Concerto No. 5 in F Major (Continued) - Erzst Achim, Budapest Strings
- Organ Concerto No. 5 in F Major (Continued) - Erzst Achim, Budapest Strings
Tracks:
- Concerto in D Major No.116 for Flute, Strings and Continuo QV ...
- Concerto in D Major No.116 for Flute, Strings and Continuo QV ... - Budapest Strings
- Concerto in D Major No.116 for Flute, Strings and Continuo QV ...
- Concerto in D Major for Flute, Oboe, Violin, Violoncello, Theorbe, ... - Budapest Strings
- Concerto in D Major for Flute, Oboe, Violin, Violoncello, Theorbe, ... - Mozarteum Orchester Salzburg, Benjamin Schmidinger
- Concerto in D Major for Flute, Oboe, Violin, Violoncello, Theorbe, ... - Mozarteum Orchester Salzburg, Benjamin Schmidinger
- Concerto in E Minor for Flute, Strings and Continuo [Original Version] - Mozarteum Orchester Salzburg, Benjamin Schmidinger
- Concerto in E Minor for Flute, Strings and Continuo [Original Version] - Mozarteum Orchester Salzburg, Benjamin Schmidinger
- Concerto in E Minor for Flute, Strings and Continuo [Original Version] - Mozarteum Orchester Salzburg, Benjamin Schmidinger
- Concerto in B Minor for Flute, Two Violins and Continuo [Dresden Versi] - Mozarteum Orchester Salzburg, Benjamin Schmidinger
- Concerto in B Minor for Flute, Two Violins and Continuo [Dresden Versi] - Mozarteum Orchester Salzburg, Benjamin Schmidinger
- Concerto in B Minor for Flute, Two Violins and Continuo [Dresden Versi] - Mozarteum Orchester Salzburg, Benjamin Schmidinger
Tracks:
- Concerto for Violin and Orchestra No. 1 in B Flat Major, K.207: ... - Dresdner Philharmonic, Sebastian Weigle
- Concerto for Violin and Orchestra No. 1 in B Flat Major, K.207: Adagio - Budapest Strings
- Concerto for Violin and Orchestra No. 1 in B Flat Major, K.207: Presto - Dresdner Philharmonic, Sebastian Weigle
- Concerto for Violin and Orchestra No. 2 in D Major, K.211: Allegro ... - Dresdner Philharmonic, Sebastian Weigle
- Concerto for Violin and Orchestra No. 2 in D Major, K.211: Andante - Dresdner Philharmonic, Sebastian Weigle
- Concerto for Violin and Orchestra No. 2 in D Major, K.211: ... - Dresdner Philharmonic, Sebastian Weigle
- Adagio in E Major for Violin and Orchestra, K.261 - Dresdner Philharmonic, Sebastian Weigle
- Rondo in B Flat Major for Violin and Orchestra, K.269 - Dresdner Philharmonic, Sebastian Weigle
- Rondo in C Major for Violin and Orchestra, K.373 - Dresdner Philharmonic, Sebastian Weigle
Tracks:
- Concerto for Horn and Orchestra in E Flat, K.495: Allegro Maestoso - Dresdner Philharmonic, Sebastian Weigle
- Concerto for Horn and Orchestra in E Flat, K.495: Romance. Andante ... - Dresdner Philharmonic, Sebastian Weigle
- Concerto for Horn and Orchestra in E Flat, K.495: Rondo. Allegro ... - New Bach Collegium Musicum
- Concerto for Horn and Orchestra in E Flat, K.447: Allegro - Dresdner Philharmonic, Sebastian Weigle
- Concerto for Horn and Orchestra in E Flat, K.447: Romance. Larghetto - Dresdner Philharmonic, Sebastian Weigle
- Concerto for Horn and Orchestra in E Flat, K.447: Allegro - Dresdner Philharmonic, Sebastian Weigle
- Rondo in D Horn and Orchestra [Horn Concerto, K.412, Second Movement] - Daniel Gerard, Vienna Mozart Ensemble
- Concerto for Horn and Orchestra in E Flat, K.417: Allegro - Daniel Gerard, Vienna Mozart Ensemble
- Concerto for Horn and Orchestra in E Flat, K.417: Andante - Daniel Gerard, Vienna Mozart Ensemble
- Concerto for Horn and Orchestra in E Flat, K.417: Rondo. Allegro - Daniel Gerard, Vienna Mozart Ensemble
- Concerto in E for Horn and Orchestra K.494a (First Movement; Fragment) - Daniel Gerard, Vienna Mozart Ensemble
- Concerto in D for Horn and Orchestra, K.412/514 (386b) [Traditional Ve] - Daniel Gerard, Vienna Mozart Ensemble
- Concerto in D for Horn and Orchestra, K.412/514 (386b) [Traditional Ve] - New Bach Collegium Musicum
- Rondo in E Flat for Horn and Orchestra, K.371 - Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra, Miklos Perenyi
- Concerto Movement in E Flat for Horn and Orchestra - Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra, Miklos Perenyi
Tracks:
- Piano Concerto No.23 in a Major, K.488: Allegro - Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra, Miklos Perenyi
- Piano Concerto No.23 in a Major, K.488: Andante - Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra, Miklos Perenyi
- Piano Concerto No.23 in a Major, K.488: Presto - Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra, Miklos Perenyi
- Piano Concerto No. 9 in E Flat Major, K.271, Jeune Homme: Allegro - Rudolf Gleissner, Hans Kalafusz, Lajos Lencses, Radio Symphony Orchestra of Stuttgart
- Piano Concerto No. 9 in E Flat Major, K.271, Jeune Homme: Andante - Rudolf Gleissner, Hans Kalafusz, Lajos Lencses, Radio Symphony Orchestra of Stuttgart
- Piano Concerto No. 9 in E Flat Major, K.271, Jeune Homme: Rondo. ... - Rudolf Gleissner, Hans Kalafusz, Lajos Lencses, Radio Symphony Orchestra of Stuttgart
Tracks:
- Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Major: Moderato - Rudolf Gleissner, Hans Kalafusz, Lajos Lencses, Radio Symphony Orchestra of Stuttgart
- Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Major: Adagio - New Bach Collegium Musicum
- Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Major: Allegro Molto - Rudolf Gleissner, Hans Kalafusz, Lajos Lencses, Radio Symphony Orchestra of Stuttgart
- Cello Concerto No. 2 in D Major: Allegro Moderato - Rudolf Gleissner, Hermann Herder, Hans Kalafusz, Lajos Lencses, Radio Symphony Orchestra of Stuttgart
- Cello Concerto No. 2 in D Major: Adagio - Rudolf Gleissner, Hermann Herder, Hans Kalafusz, Lajos Lencses, Radio Symphony Orchestra of Stuttgart
- Cello Concerto No. 2 in D Major: Allegro - Rudolf Gleissner, Hermann Herder, Hans Kalafusz, Lajos Lencses, Radio Symphony Orchestra of Stuttgart
Tracks:
- Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in C Major, Hob. Viia: 1: Allegro - Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, Jennd
- Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in C Major, Hob. Viia: 1: Adagio - Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, Jennd
- Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in C Major, Hob. Viia: 1: ... - Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, Jennd
- Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in a Major, Hob. Viia: 3, "Melk ..." - Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Emmy Verhey
- Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in a Major, Hob. Viia: 3, "Melk ..." - Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Emmy Verhey
- Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in a Major, Hob. Viia: 3, "Melk ..." - New Bach Collegium Musicum
- Sinfonia in B Flat Major, Hob. I: 105 for Violin, Cello, Oboe, Bassoon - Maria Balint, Radio Symphony Orchestra Ljubljana
- Sinfonia in B Flat Major, Hob. I: 105 for Violin, Cello, Oboe, Bassoon - Maria Balint, Radio Symphony Orchestra Ljubljana
- Sinfonia in B Flat Major, Hob. I: 105 for Violin, Cello, Oboe, Bassoon - Maria Balint, Radio Symphony Orchestra Ljubljana
Tracks:
- Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1 in B Flat Minor, Op.23: Allegro - Gary Karr, The London Symphony Orchestra
- Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1 in B Flat Minor, Op.23: ... - Maria Balint, Radio Symphony Orchestra Ljubljana
- Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1 in B Flat Minor, Op.23: Allegro - Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, Miklos Szenthelyi
- Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D Major, Op.35: Allegro Moderato - Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, Miklos Szenthelyi
- Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D Major, Op.35: Andante - Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, Miklos Szenthelyi
- Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D Major, Op.35: Allegro ... - Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Emmy Verhey
Tracks:
- Concerto for Violin and Orchestra No. 1 in D Major Op. 6: Allegro ... - Budapest Strings
- Concerto for Violin and Orchestra No. 1 in D Major Op. 6: Adagio ... - New Bach Collegium Musicum
- Concerto for Violin and Orchestra No. 1 in D Major Op. 6: Rondo. ... - Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Emmy Verhey
- Introduction and Variations on a Theme by Rossini - Vesselin Eshkenasi, Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra
- Po, Op. 25 - Vesselin Eshkenasi, Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra
Tracks:
- Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op.26: Vorspiel. Allegro Moderato - Vesselin Eshkenasi, Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra
- Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op.26: Adagio - Wolfgang Boettcher, Ulf Hoelscher, Radio Symphony Orchestra of Stuttgart
- Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op.26: Finale. Allegro Energico - Wolfgang Boettcher, Ulf Hoelscher, Radio Symphony Orchestra of Stuttgart
- Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op.64: Allegro Molto Appassionato - Wolfgang Boettcher, Ulf Hoelscher, Radio Symphony Orchestra of Stuttgart
- Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op.64: Andante - Budapest Festival Orchestra, Miklos Perenyi
- Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op.64: Allegretto Non Troppo - Allegro ... - New Bach Collegium Musicum
Tracks:
- Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D Major, Op.77: Allegro Non ... - Budapest Festival Orchestra, Miklos Perenyi
- Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D Major, Op.77: Adagio - Budapest Festival Orchestra, Miklos Perenyi
- Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D Major, Op.77: Allegro Giocoso - - Budapest Festival Orchestra, Miklos Perenyi
- Concerto for Violin, Cello and Orchestra in a Minor, Op.102 Double ... - Bulgarian National Choir, Stoika Milanova
- Concerto for Violin, Cello and Orchestra in a Minor, Op.102 Double ... - Bulgarian National Choir, Stoika Milanova
- Concerto for Violin, Cello and Orchestra in a Minor, Op.102 Double ... - Bulgarian National Choir, Stoika Milanova
Tracks:
- Cello Concerto in B Minor, Op.104: Allegro - Bulgarian National Choir, Stoika Milanova
- Cello Concerto in B Minor, Op.104: Adagio Ma Non Troppo - Bulgarian National Choir, Stoika Milanova
- Cello Concerto in B Minor, Op.104: Finale. Allegro Moderato - Bulgarian National Choir, Stoika Milanova
- Cello Concerto: Allegro Moderato - Budapest Strings,
- Cello Concerto: Andante Con Moto - Bulgarian National Choir, Stoika Milanova
- Cello Concerto: Allegro Marciale - Bulgarian National Choir, Stoika Milanova
Tracks:
- Concerto for Violin and Orchestra No. 1 in D Major Op.19 - Bulgarian National Choir, Stoika Milanova
- Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in a Minor Op.82 - Budapest Strings, Zoltan Tokos
- Concerto for Violin and Orchestra No. 1 in a Minor Op.77 - Budapest Strings, Zoltan Tokos
Tracks:
- Concierto de Aranjuez: Allegro Con Spirito - Monika Rost
- Concierto de Aranjuez: Adagio - Monika Rost
- Concierto de Aranjuez: Allegro Gentile - Budapest Strings,
- Sonata Op.22: Allegro - Budapest Strings,
- Sonata Op.22: Adagio - Budapest Strings,
- Sonata Op.22: Menuetto - Budapest Strings,
- Sonata Op.22: Rondo. Allegretto - Budapest Strings,
- Spanish Dance No. 2 - Budapest Strings
- Castilla No. 7 - Budapest Strings,
- Hommage Debussy - Budapest Strings,
- Spanish Dance - Budapest Strings,
Album Description
This heavenly 20-CD set brings together the most beautiful music of all time...it must be what angels listen to! Float in the clouds as you listen to Vivaldi's Four Seasons, Bach's Brandenburg Concertos and Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez... to name just a few. This Concert Collection will take a winning position in anyone's music library.
Customer Reviews:
Heavenly.......2007-06-06
A collection of masters that insist that you relax as you listen. An exquisit addition to any music cd collection.
What a value!.......2005-07-26
A wonderful collection of music spanning from the Baroque to the Modern and so Affordable. Each CD is in a full size jewel-case with beautiful cover art - paintings of Renaissance-era angels in muted, slightly reflective, metal-tone inks - all within a box that ties them all together. There are no liner notes in the booklet, just track listings, but the music speaks for itself. It's not completely apparent from the track listing who the composers are, so here's the breakdown: Disc 1 - Vivaldi's "Four Seasons"; Disc 2 - Vivaldi flute concertos; Disc 3 and 4 - Bach Brandonburg concertos; Disc 5 - Bach violin concertos; Disc 6 - Handel concerto grossi; Disc 7 - Handel organ concertos; Disc 8 - Flu