Czech Serenade
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1. Serenade for string orchestra in E major, B. 52 (Op. 22) 3. Scherzo. Vivace
Composed by Antonin Dvorak
Conducted by Jiri Belohlavek
2. Serenade for strings in E flat, Op 6 2. Allegro ma non troppo e grazioso
Composed by Josef (composer) Suk
Conducted by Jiri Belohlavek
3. Piano Quintet in A major (once listed as Op. 77), B. 155 (Op. 81) 3. Scherzo (Furiant). Molto vivace
Composed by Antonin Dvorak
Performed by Jan Panenka
4. Moravian-Slovak Suite, for small orchestra, Op 32 4. Zamilovaní (The Amorous Couple) Andante quasi allegretto
Composed by Vitezslav Novak
Conducted by Jiri Belohlavek
5. Waltz for piano in A major, B. 101/1 (Op. 54/1)
Composed by Antonin Dvorak
Conducted by Vaclav Smetacek
6. At Twilight, symphonic poem for orchestra, Op 39
Composed by Zdenek Fibich
Conducted by Vaclav Smetacek
7. Czech Suite, for orchestra in D major, B. 93 (Op. 39) 4. Romanza. Andante con moto
Composed by Antonin Dvorak
Performed by Prague Chamber Orchestra
Conducted by Oldrich Vlcek
8. Czech Suite, for orchestra in D major, B. 93 (Op. 39) 5. Furiant. Presto
Composed by Antonin Dvorak
Performed by Prague Chamber Orchestra
Conducted by Oldrich Vlcek
9. Suite for string orchestra, JW 6/2 3. Andante con moto
Composed by Leos Janacek
Performed by Prague Chamber Orchestra
Conducted by Oldrich Vlcek
10. Suite for string orchestra, JW 6/2 4. Presto
Composed by Leos Janacek
Performed by Prague Chamber Orchestra
Conducted by Oldrich Vlcek
11. Romantic Pieces (4) for violin & piano (rev. of Miniatures, B. 149), B. 150 (Op. 75) 1. Allegro moderato
Composed by Antonin Dvorak
Performed by Vaclav Hudecek, Petr Adamec
12. Pieces (6) for piano, Op 7 1. Love Song
Composed by Josef (composer) Suk
Performed by Prague Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Vaclav Smetacek
13. Humoresque No. 7 for piano in G flat major, B. 187/7 (Op. 101/7)
Composed by Antonin Dvorak
Performed by Prague Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Vaclav Smetacek
14. Serenade for cello & piano in A major, Op. 3/2
Composed by Josef (composer) Suk
Performed by Michal Kanka, Jaromir Klepac
15. A Fairy Tale about Jack, ballet pantomime Valse triste
Composed by Oskar Nedbal
Performed by Michal Kanka, Jaromir Klepac
16. Symphony No. 6 in D major (first published as No. 1, Op. 58), B. 112 (Op. 60) 3. Furiant. Presto
Composed by Antonin Dvorak
Performed by Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Karel Ancerl
Czech Serenade, Music, Czech Serenade, Classical, Classical Collections-Composer Desc., Classical Music, Orchestral & Symphonic
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Release Date: 2005-05-10 |
Tracks:
- Orchestra Tune-Up
- Bartered Bride Overture
- Symphony 5, 1st Movement
- The Four Seasons, Autumn, RV293, 1st Movement
- Divertimento In F, K.138, 1st Movement
- March Militaire
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- Capriccio Espagnol, Fandango
- The Four Seasons, Spring, RV269, 1st Movement
- Serenade For Strings, Waltz
- The Bartered Bride, Polka
- Symphony 100, 'Military' 2nd Movement
- Piano Sonata 15, Op.28, 4th Movement
- Waltz In G Flat Op.70, No.1
- Symphony 101, 'Clock' 2nd Movement
- 6 Children Pieces, Op.72, 2nd Movement
- Lullaby
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Selection is not good.......2006-07-27
This tape is short and the melodies are not engaging for kids. It was waste of money.
Baby Einstein: Traveling Melodies .......2006-02-23
Hello everyone,
This CD is great!
My son has ADD & when we are out & he gets Anxious I put this CD in his portibale CD player.
It seems to help him calm down & better cope with things.
I think that every parent should have this CD that has a special needs child.
Thanks so much for putting it online for people to buy.
Thanks Again,
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Saved My Sanity.......2005-11-03
My husband and I are musicians so I inwardly groaned when we were given this CD as a gift--I'd rather play the originals rather than some synthesized kiddie version. However, on a recent road trip we got desperate when our colicky son would not stop screaming. We popped this in the CD player and it calmed him down immediately. I swear, it's like aural crack for babies. We now play it at bedtime to help calm him down and it still works. You may not love this CD, but your baby will.
A Very Pleasant CD for Little Ones in the Car.......2005-11-01
I picked this up for driving around music and was very pleasantly surprised. Quite enjoyable (and my son seems to like it too!) and perfect for exactly what it says--traveling around. Easy listening and could possibly make your child smarter, great!
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Release Date: 2003-12-09 |
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Music can be both calming and relaxing, or invigorating and passionate...this phenomenal 20-CD set is definitely the latter. This amazing collection brings together for the first time the most passionate music of all time, from Ravel's Bolero, Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake, Wagner's Magic Fire Music to Ravel's La Valse, Orff 's Carmina Burana and Stravinsky's Rite of Spring. This is a must have collection for every passionate music lover.
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A good gift for novice.......2007-05-12
This was a good gift for somebody learning about Classical music in Japan.
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- Romantic Moments.... Andre Rieu
- Andre Rieu - Romantic Moments
- Decent playing, lousy arrangements
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Romantic Moments
Nino Rota , Franz Lehár , Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , Fryderyk Chopin , Giacomo Puccini , Irish Traditional , Richard Heuberger , Josef Strauss , Antonin Dvorak , Johann Paul Aegidius Martini , Franz Schubert , Enrico Toselli , Friedrich von Flotow , André Rieu , J. Huijts , Teun Ramaekers , and Arthur Cordewener
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Release Date: 1999-02-02 |
Tracks:
- Love Theme From Romeo & Juliet
- Song To The Moon
- Komm Mit Mir Ins Chambre Separee
- Etude From Op.10 No. 3 In E Major
- O Mio Babbino Caro (O My Darling Boy)
- Londonderry Air (Danny Boy)
- Violin Concerto No.3 In G Major, K.216: Adagio
- Spharenklange (Music Of The Spheres)
- Giuditta: Meine Lippen, Sie Kussen So Heiss
- Plaisis D'amour
- Wiener Lied (Viennese Song)
- Adagio From Clarinet Concerto In A Major, K.622
- Serenata
- Die Letzte Rose (The Last Rose)
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Set the table, open the wine, light some candles. Slip on this disc. Let the gentle sounds of André Rieu's slippery fiddle and fur-tipped orchestra lull you with classical music's most memorable soothers, from "O Mio Babbino Caro" and "Plasir D'Amour" to the largo from Dvorák's New World Symphony and Nino Rota's "A Time for Us," which opens and closes the collection. Lightweight stuff, yes, but ingenuously arranged and performed, and the ribbon of reverb that surrounds the orchestra will please erstwhile Mantovani fans. --Jed Distler
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Romantic Moments.... Andre Rieu.......2007-02-24
Love this music & Andre Rieu is popular with not only my husband & myself but with our children & parents. It's fun & a wonderful way to introduce the classics to any & all lovers of music.
Andre Rieu - Romantic Moments.......2006-08-31
Oh, So beautiful---- every track!!!!! My personal favorite has to be the soothing SERENATA. So, get comfy, put on the headphones so you won't miss a single note...... Andre Rieu's violin is magical!!!!!
Decent playing, lousy arrangements.......2005-11-11
Well, apparently I'm in the minority, but I found this CD disappointing. I bought it because I fell in love with "Song to the Moon" when I heard it on the radio, but this track and possibly the "Londonderry Air" are the only ones worth listening to. Although the melodies chosen for this album are indeed beautiful, the arrangements (Rieu's own) are poorly done. I would much more highly recommend Joshua Bell's Romance of the Violin, which has a similar theme, albeit restricted to classical tunes.
Forget the hype, this is great music.......2005-08-04
Try not to think about the cheesy "Andre Rieu in Tuscany" PBS special. This is a very pleasing program of selections of great romantic melodies, beautifully arranged. Few people are going to purchase a CD of Dvorak's Rusalka just to hear "Song to the Moon" so this is the place to hear it. And it's even better on Rieu's violin than in the original vocal version. Rieu plays perfectly in tune (not always easy in the higher registers of the violin) and has exquisite phrasing that brings out the musicality of even the most over-recorded selections.
Rhieu's arrangements (with Jo Huijts) have hints of "beautiful music" (think Ray Coniff) but only hints, and the result is very tasteful. For example, the piano obligato under the strings on "O mio babbino caro" makes you wish that Puccini had thought of that.
This is a wonderful album to listen to while relaxing and would make a great gift for someone who appreciates classical music but doesn't have specific preferences.
Music That Will Touch Your Heart.......2004-12-05
This one is one of my favorites of Andre Rieu. It's very romantic. It reminded me of my honeymoon in Vienna. I like to play it at home a lot. It lifts the spirit and touches the heart. Made me cry one time.
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ASIN: B00062FLJW
Release Date: 2004-11-30 |
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breakdown by cd........2007-01-14
CD1-7:SYMPHONIES 1-9
CD8:PIANO CONCERTO
CD9:VIOLIN CONCERTO & CELLO CONCERTO
CD10-11:REQUIEM
CD12-13:STABAT MATER
CD14:PIANO TRIOS OP.90 "DUMKY" & 21
CD15:PIANO TRIOS OP.65 & 26
CD16:PIANO QUARTETS
CD17:PIANO QUINTETS
CD18:STRING QUINTETS
CD19-20:MUSIC FOR VIOLIN AND PIANO
C21:SERENADE/HAUSMUSIK
CD22-31:THE COMPLETE STRING QUARTETS
CD32:SLAVONIC DANCES OP.46 & 72
CD33:PIANO DUET SLAVONIC DANCES
CD34:PIANO DUET LEGENDS FROM THE BOHEMIAN FOREST
CD35:PIANO WORKS
CD36-37:RUSALKA
CD38-40:SYMPHONIC POEMS
I'm not a music expert.......2005-08-25
I don't know too much about music. I own over 700 cds, but I don't play music and I don't have much experience with this music. My only point of reference was the ninth symphony, seeing as every other piece in this box set was new to me. It sounds fine, nothing wrong with it as far as I can see.
Now, here's what you'll get in this box set, seeing as Amazon does not give it a description. 40 cds! no joke, you get 40 cds in this box set. It features:
1. Complete symphonies
2. Complete symphonic poems
3. Cello concerto
4. Piano concerto
5. Violin concerto
6. Requiem
7. Stabat Mater
8. Slavonic Dances
9. Complete String quartets
10. Chamber music
11. Piano Works (solo and duet)
12. Rusalka
As far as I can tell, the only things missing are The Spectre's Bride and Jacobin. Seeing as it is 40 cds, i have not had an opportunity to listen to it, however what i have heard i have been quite satisfied with.
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- Solid buy
- Very soothing and relaxing to listen to
- this will calm you down
- My Fav. CD!
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Release Date: 1998-02-17 |
Tracks:
- Air 'on the G string' (from Ste No. 3 in D, BWV1068) - Academy of St. Martin in the Fields/Sir Neville Marriner
- Morning (from Peer Gynt Incidental Music Op. 23) - Academy of St. Martin in the Fields/Sir Neville Marriner
- Canon in D - Academy of St. Martin in the Fields/Sir Neville Marriner
- Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (from Cantata No. 147) - Choir Of King's College
- Gymnopedie No. 1 - CBSO/Louis Fremaux
- Pno Con No. 21 in C 'Elvira Madagan', K. 467: II. Andante - Stephen Hough
- Viens, Mallika (from Lakme) - Mady Masple/Danielle Millet
- In Paradisum (from Requiem Op. 48) - Choir Of King's College
- Clair de lune (from Suite bergamasque) - Dame Moura Lympany
- Vn Con in e, Op. 64: II. Andante - Yehudi Menubin
- The Swan (fron The Carnival of the Animals) - Jacqueline du Pre/Osian Ellis
- Sym No. 3 'Sym of Sorrowful Songs': II. Lento e largo - Tranquillissimo - Zofia Kilanowicz
- Fl & Hpd Con in C, K. 299: II. Andantino - James Galway/Fritz Helmis
- The Four Seasons (Con No. 4 in f 'Winter'): II. Largo - Yehudi Menuhin
- Nimrod (from 'Enigma' Vars, Op. 36) - London SO/Sir Adrian Boult
- Song to the Moon (from Rusalka) - Lucia Popp
- Rhap on a Theme of Paganini - Var 18 - Cecile Ousset
- Pavane, Op. 50 - Gareth Morris
Tracks:
- Zion hort die Wachter singen (from Cantata No. 140) - Suddeutshe Madrigalchor
- Adagio in g - Academy of St. Martin in the Fields/Sir Neville Marriner
- Minuet (from Str Qnt in E, Op. 13 No. 5) - Academy of St. Martin in the Fields/Sir Neville Marriner
- Kbd Con No. 5 in f, BWV1056 - Andrei Gavrilov
- Meditation (from Thais) - Hans Kalafusz
- Pno Son No. 14 in c# 'Moonlight', Op. 27 No. 2: I. Adagio sostenuto - Dame Moura Lympany
- Belle nuit, o nuit d'amour (Barcarolle) (from Les Contes d'Hoffman) - Elisabeth Schwarzkopf/Jeannine Collard/Rene Duclos Choeurs
- Prayer (from Coppelia) - Orch Du Theatre Nat De L'Opr De Paris/Jean-Baptiste Mari
- Cl Con in A, K. 622: II. Adagio (opening) - Jack Brymer
- Intermezzo (from Cavalleria rusticana) - Philharmonia Orch/Riccardo Muti
- Str Ser, Op. 22: I. Moderato - London CO/Christopher Warren-Green
- O mio babbino caro (from Gianni Schicchi) - Monstserrat Caballe
- Fantasia on 'Greensleeves' (from Sir John in Love) - Sinfonia of London/Sir John Barbirolli
- Pno Con No. 2 in c, Op. 18: II. Adagio sostenuto (opening) - Cecile Ousset
- Noct (from Str Qt No. 2 in D#) - Academy of St. Martin in the Fields/Sir Neville Marriner
- Concierto de Aranjuez: II. Adagio (opening) - Julian Bream
- Adagio for Strs, Op. 11a - Philadelphia Orch/Eugene Ormandy
- Entr'acte to Act III (from Carmen) - Orch Nat de France/Seiji Ozawa
Customer Reviews:
Solid buy.......2003-09-01
"Music, when soft voices die,
Vibrates in the memory-"
Percy Bysshe Shelley
Music has a great power, and classical has to be the minds elixir. I've never met a classical album I didn't like, but this is one I would suggest to anyone. The variety and selection make it stand out among others like it. In the end, there is something left to be desired, but ...'C'est la vie'.
Very soothing and relaxing to listen to.......2003-05-26
I'm not really much of a classical music fan, more like casual. Sometimes I do need a break from listening to the loud, abrasive beats of KMFDM and VNV Nation and put in something more soothing and relaxing to chill out to. Most of the music I enjoy chilling out to is in the vein of techno and ambient fused with Asian and Middle Eastern influences. Growing up, I was surrounded by a lot of classical and baroque music. Before I became addicted to new wave music of the '80s, I was into Beethoven, Bach, Mozart, and Vivaldi. I rarely buyh classical cds nowadays because I am afraid that there would be more filler and less substantial songs. I bought "The Most Relaxing Classical Album..." compilation because I was familiar with at least 85% of the songs. "The Most Relaxing Classical Album..." is a gorgeous compilation filled with some of the most exquisite songs known to mankind. Songs like Elgar's "Nimrod" and Mascagni's "Intermezzo" absolutely takes my breath away and even brings a tear to my eyes every time I listen to, especially the later because I think of the movie "Steel Magnolias" and the scenes following the passing of Julia Roberts' character. A very emotional song to say the very least. The most personal favorite song on this 2 cd set that I hold very dear to my heart is Pachelbel's "Canon". That song is just one of the most gorgeous songs I have ever heard, not just classical, but any song that I have heard over the years. Although I am no opera fan, I absolutely adore Delibes' "Flower Duet". I can never tire of hearing that song, no matter who sings it. It is rare to find a cd where the title fits the contents of the cd, and "The Most Relaxing Classical Album in the World...Ever!" is that cd. No words can describe the beauty of the music I have heard here.
this will calm you down.......2003-04-02
Hi everybody out there. Guess what. This cd is wonderful. I am a VERY discerning ear for classical music. I usually don't go for the "BEST OF" collections. But ya know what...sometimes ya just need the "overplayed" stuff to calm you down. I mean, for some of these pieces, there are better performances out there. But, that doesn't really matter when you're just wanting to relax. This is great for someone learning about classical music. It will give you a good sense of what you might like in the future. who cares if it's not the TOP performers, i am not displeased with any of the tracks. it always does the trick when i need it to. :)
My Fav. CD!.......2003-04-01
Who ever said this was an awful CD full of no big hits was not too smart. This CD is HUGE! It has only famous composers, and only the best. They are all HUGE hits! It is the best CD I have ever owned. I am a professional musician.
Excellent for Everyone!.......2002-09-05
This CD was a wonderful surprise! Unlike so many "compliation" albums, it is made up of one beautiful, quality piece of music after another, without the usual boring "fillers". My friends who are classical aficionados love it. My friends who think they "hate" classical music, love it. My children and my parents love it. Everyone who hears it playing asks, "What IS this?!It's wonderful." The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because I found the choral arrangements of a couple of the pieces oddly discordant, in the beautifully relaxing flow of the pure instrumental orchestration of the rest of the album
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ASIN: B000095J89
Release Date: 2003-05-13 |
Tracks:
- Eine Leine Nachtmusik, K525 - Romance: Andante - Mozart
- Piano Sonata No. 14 In C Sharp Minor, Op. 27, No. 2 'Moonlight'-Adagio Sostenuto - Vladimir Ashkenazy
- Chanson De Nuit, Op. 15 - I Salonisti
- Pavene, Op. 50 - Choeur De L'Orchestre Symphonique De Montreal
- String Quartet No. 2 In D Major - Notturno: Andante - Borodin String Quartet
- Wiegenlied (Lullaby), Op. 49, No. 4 - Marisa Robles
- Berceuse Romantique (Caprice) - Joshua Bell
- O Silver Moon (Rusalka) - Pilar Lorengar
- Piano Concerto No. 5 In E Flat Major, Op. 73, 'Emperor'-Adagio Un Poco Moso - Vladimir Ashkenazy
- Cello Sonata In G Minor, BWV 1029 - Adagio - Janos Starker
- Carmen Suite No. 1 - Intermezzo - Bizet
- Guitar Concerto In D Major, RV 93 - Largo - Eduardo Fernandez
- Five Variants Of Dives And Lazarus (Excerpt) - Vaughan Williams
- Nocturne In E Flat Major, Op. 9 No. 2 - Vladimir Ashkenazy
- Bailero (Excerpt) (Songs Of The Auvergne) - Kiri Te Kanawa
- Gymnopedie No. 1 - Satie
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- Orchestral Suite No. 3 In D Major, BWV 1068 (Air On A G String) - Bach
- Claire De Lune (Suite Bergamasque) - Pascal Roge
- Meditation (Thais) - Nigel Kennedy
- Piano Concerto No. 21 In C Major, K467 - Andante - Vladimir Ashkenazy
- String Quintet In C Major, D956 - Andante (Excerpt) - Miklos Perenyi
- Violin Concerto No. 1 In G Minor, Op. 26 - Adagio - Joshua Bell
- Oboe Concerto In D Minor - Adagio - I Musici
- Serenade For Strings In E Major, Op. 22 - Larghetto - Dvorak
- Concierto De Aranjuez - Adagio - Pepe Romero
- Consolation No. 3 - Rhondda Gillespie
- Fantasie-Tableaux (Suite No. 1) For Two Pianos, Op. 5 - La Nuit, L'Amour: Adagio Sostenuto - Andre Previn
- Romance (The Gadfly) - Alexander Kerr
- Barcarolle (The Tales Of Hoffmann) - Offenbach
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Enjoyable - but not beddy-bye music.......2003-06-07
"Midnight Adagios" advertises itself as featuring "over two-and-a-half hours of the world's most relaxing music" and while it is beautiful music it is not particularly relaxing. The dynamic changes from track to track--something I find in all musical compilations from disparate sources--are too great. I constantly have to fiddle with the volume control when going from track to track. For instance, on CD 2 of this two-CD set, if I get the volume just right for track 1, Bach's "Air on a G String," then track 2 (Debussy's "Clair de Lune") is almost completely inaudible.
'Adagio' means 'at ease' or 'slow'--somewhere in between 'largo' and 'andante'--but it doesn't necessarily mean 'soft.' There are a few forte movements on both CDs that seem to occur just as I am finally drifting off to sleep. That's why I wouldn't recommend this album to those who are looking for music to lull them to sleep.
"Cello for Relaxation," "Celtic Lullaby," and "Soothing Harp" are all very soporific CDs if sleep is what you're searching for.
Other than the above caveats, "Midnight Adagios" is wonderful music to paint by or cook by (when I'm not fiddling with the volume control). There are a total of twenty-nine tracks interpreted by such artists and ensembles as Vladimir Ashkenazy, Pilar Lorengar, Kiri Te Kanawa, The Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, etc. etc.
CD 1 begins with Mozart's "Eine kleine Nachtmusik" (how could it not?), the andante movement (oops, what happened to adagio?), and ends with Satie's "Gymnopedie No.1."
CD2 begins with Bach's "Air on a G String" and ends with Offenbach's "Barcarolle.
You've probably heard all of the musical offerings before except, perhaps, for the Marcello "Oboe Concerto." So if you can be lulled by the familiar, serene in the knowledge that the music won't send any adrenaline racing through YOUR bloodstream, then maybe you will find "Midnight Adagios" to be a truly relaxing experience.
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ASIN: B000001K36
Release Date: 1992-11-04 |
Tracks:
- Piano Sonata In F Minor, Op.77: Allegro moderato ma energico
- Piano Sonata In F Minor, Op.77: Tempo di menuetto con moto
- Piano Sonata In F Minor, Op.77: Adagio non troppo
- Piano Sonata In F Minor, Op.77: Rondo: Allegro moderato
- Piano Sonata No.9 In A Minor, Op.7
- Impromptu No. 4 In F Major, Op. 35
- Eclogue No.22 In F Major, Op.35
- Humoresques, Op.101: Vivace
- Humoresques, Op.101: Poco andante
- Humoresques, Op.101: Poco andante e molto cantabile
- Humoresques, Op.101: Poco andante
- Humoresques, Op.101: Vivace
- Humoresques, Op.101: Poco allegretto
- Humoresques, Op.101: Poco Lento e grazioso
- Humoresques, Op.101: Poco andante
- Mazurkas, Op.56: Allegro non tanto
- Mazurkas, Op.56: Vivo e risoluto
- Mazurkas, Op.56: Allegro
- Mazurkas, Op.56: Lento, ma non troppo
Tracks:
- Mazurkas, Op.56: Allegro non troppo
- Mazurkas, Op.56: Allegro
- Mazurkas, Op.56: Supplement-Vivace
- Ten Czech Dances: Furiant
- Ten Czech Dances: Slepicka
- Ten Czech Dances: Oves
- Ten Czech Dances: Medved
- Ten Czech Dances: Cibulicka
- Ten Czech Dances: Dupak
- Ten Czech Dances: Hulan
- Ten Czech Dances: Obkrocak
- Ten Czech Dances: Sousedska
- Ten Czech Dances: Skocna
- Theme With Variations In A-Flat, Op.36
- Poetic Pictures, Op.85: No.3: In The Old Castle
- Poetic Pictures, Op.85: No.6: Sorrowful Reverie
- Poetic Pictures, Op.85: No.9: Serenade
Customer Reviews:
A fabulous bargain!.......2005-02-15
I probably own over 5,000 classical CDs - and this inexpensive collection is among a handful of the very best. It offers the most stunning performance I have heard of Dussek's greatest sonata - in which a composer born 4 years after Mozart virtually invents the entire Romantic piano era - as well as what are surely the definitive performances of Smetana's wonderful Czech Dances - plus fine performances of Dvorak, and a smorgasbord of fascinating works by lesser Czech composers. This would be a bargain at five times the price. My only regret is that Firkusny didn't record the whole corpus of Dussek sonatas.
The Wonder of Czech Classic Music.......2004-05-08
Mr. Firkusny showed me the beauty and wonder of the Czech classic music! After listening to his play on this CD set, I looked up and down for the scores for a long time till I located them on a Czech online music store. Hope there'll be more great players like Mr. Firkusny to bring out more real music for the world to enjoy!
Firkusny at His Best.......2004-04-03
This set of CDs is a real hidden gem, and it contains some of Firkusny's greatest playing. My favorite part of the CD is his Dussek sonata, especially the first movement. Firkusny does an incredible job of contrasting the different types of piano writing that Dussek utilized in this, his last and greatest piano sonata. When a singing style is called for, Firkusny generates some absolutely beautiful singing tones from the piano with a great deal of nuanced inflection. When a bravura touch is called for, Firkusny shows off a technique that encompasses the greatest demands of the sonata with ease. Dussek also wrote many interesting bits into the left hand part, and Firkusny pushes these to the surface for the listener with upmost deftness and seamlessness. Interesting, in a sonata that calls for many moments in which a less talented or attuned pianist might bang or try to produce a huge sound, Firkusny is restrained. He relies on a narrower range of dynamics, but creates contrast through incredibly subtle dynamic gradations and alterations of color. This is a gorgeous sonata, and Firkusny shows it off in its best light.
Also of interest to me were Dvorak's mazurkas which seem to lie somewhere between the mature Romanticism of Chopin's late mazurkas and the more modern approach of Szymanowski. Some of them are quite rustic, such as op. 56 no. 6, and Firkusny does not gloss over this, but I think the impressionistic Op. 56 no. 5 is the most impressive of the recording, played hauntingly with great color.
The only problem that I have with the recording is that sound quality varies quite a bit, as the pieces were recorded over a span of three years at different recording sessions. Thus you have a nice close and full sound with the Smetana, the Dussek, and the Dvorak Humoresques; an average sound with a little hiss with the Benda, the Vorisek, the Tomasek, and the Dvorak mazurkas; and an awful sound with the Dvorak A-flat variations.
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ASIN: B000003CW7
Release Date: 1990-07-13 |
Tracks:
- Hot To Trot
- Ordinary People - Pachelbel
- The Witches Of Eastwick
- Eine kleine Nachtmusik Serenade In G Major, K.525: Amadeus & The Wiches Of Eastwick - Allegro
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ASIN: B00000J7ZB
Release Date: 1999-06-08 |
Tracks:
- String Quartet In F Major, Op. 3 No. 5: Serenade - Andante
- String Quartet In C Major,Op. 33, No. 3 (The Bird): Ronda (Presto)
- Crisantemi
- Sally In Our Alley
- Cherry Ripe
- String Quartet No. 1 In D Major, Op. 11: Andante Cantabile
- String Quartet In A Minor: Scherzo
- String Quartet No. 2 In D Major: Nocturne
- Meditation On An Old Czech Hymn 'St. Wenceslas'
- Itanian Serenade
- Night
- String Quartet In E Flat Major, Op. 12: Canzonetta
- Waltz In A Minor, Op. 54 No. 1: Waltz In A Major, Op. 54 No.1
- Waltz In D Flat Minor, Op. 54 No. 4
- String Quintet In C Major, Op. 28 No. 4 (G310): Rondo
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A nice collection.......2003-11-19
I've always had an attraction to classical music, however, I've always been so overwelmed by the vast variety of classical music out there, I've really never known where to start. I decided to finally purchase a CD of various pieces to start with, and started previewing albums on top of albums. After finally coming across this CD, I have to say it does have a nice collection (of what I could hear). Not too harsh, not too drowsy. I gave this CD 4 out of 5 stars because it doesn't feature as many of the true classic composers as I wanted, but I would recommend this CD for anyone who wants to buy a first Classical Cd.
GREAT CD REISSUE of a timeless VaughanWilliams's classic !.......1999-11-04
At last Hyperion records (U.K.) have released a cd reissue on their current Helios sublabel of the Vaughan Williams' Five Mystical Songs and Tudor Portraits. Wetton (a surprisingly competent conductor for these days) and his huge orchestra are backed by wonderful choral parts (glimpses of what Heaven could be?); the soloist vocal parts are superb, thanks to Sarah Walker and Henry Herford's - two of England's greatest voices. The recording is quite good (don't expect the best from Telarc or Mercury, but it ain't bad either, especially in the way dynamics of the percussion and massive vocals are right there - rightly!). Certainly, a Vaughan Williams disc that is worth investigating. To me, these works represent sort of an 'overview' of the whole V.W.s' works. A plus, the Helios Series from Hyperion are amazingly inexpensive - considering the actual cost of a majority of CDs. Other great recordings of these works include the reference version by Sir David Willcocks, yet this one isn't far behind. We aren't far from Heaven, too.