Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1; Shostakovich: Piano Concerto No. 2

On this CD:

1. Piano Concerto No. 1, for piano & orchestra (or 2 pianos) in B flat minor, Op. 23
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra with Horacio Gutierrez
Conducted by Andre Previn

2. Piano Concerto No. 2, in F major, Op. 102
Composed by Dmitry Shostakovich
Performed by Bournemouth Sinfonietta with Cristina Ortiz
Conducted by Paavo Berglund

3. Variations on a Nursery Song for piano and orchestra, Op 25
Composed by Ernst von Dohnanyi
Performed by New Philharmonia Orchestra with Cristina Ortiz
Conducted by Kazuhiro Koizumi

Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1; Shostakovich: Piano Concerto No. 2, Music, Ernst von Dohnanyi, Dmitry Shostakovich, Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky, André Previn, Kazuhiro Koizumi, Paavo Berglund, Bournemouth Sinfonietta, London Symphony Orchestra, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Cristina Ortiz, Horacio Gutierrez, Classical, Classical Music, Concerto, Piano Concerto

Average customer rating: Wonderful Thanks you Decca Exquisite music for the soul Indeed a joy forever! Exquisite collection & performances, unbelievable value!!!

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Tracks:

1. Thais: Meditation - Nigel Kennedy
2. Vn Con No.1 in g, Op.26: Adagio - Kyung Wha Chung
3. Con No.4 in f, RV 297 'Winter': Largo - Alan Loveday
4. Con in d, BWV 1043: Largo, Ma Non Tanto - Henryk Szeryng/Maurice Hasson
5. Adagio in E, K.261 - Henryk Szeryng
6. Vocalise, Op.34 No.14 - Akiko Suwanai/Philip Moll
7. Vn Con in D, Op.77: Adagio - Joshua Bell
8. Vn Con: Andante - Joshua Bell
9. Melodie - Arthur Grumiaux/Istvan Hajdu
10. Vn Son No.5 in F, Op.24 'Spring': Adagio Molto Espressivo - Itzhak Perlman/Vladimir Ashkenazy
11. Vn Con in D, Op.35: Canzonetta: Andante - Leila Josefowicz
12. Songs My Mother Taught Me, Op.55 No.4 - Arthur Grumiaux/Istvan Hajdu
13. None But The Lonely Heart - Josef Sakonov
14. The Gadfly: Romance - Alexander Kerr

Tracks:

1. Romance No.2 in F, Op.50 - Arthur Grumiaux
2. Vn Con in E, BWV 1042: Adagio - Midori
3. Salut D'amour - Kyung Wha Chung/Philip Moll
4. Ave Maria, D.839 - Arthur Grumiaux/Istvan Hajdu
5. Con in a, RV 522: Larghetto - Midori/Pinchas Zukerman
6. Son in D, Op.1 No.13: Larghetto - Iona Brown
7. Vn Con No.3 in G, K.216: Adagio - Arthur Grumiaux
8. Liebesleid - Joshua Bell/Paul Coker
9. Vn Con in e, Op.64: Andante - Kyung Wha Chung
10. Souvenir D'un Lieu Cher, Op.42: Melodie - Akiko Suwanai/Philip Moll
11. Vn Con in d, Op.47: Adagio Di Molto - Kyung Wha Chung
12. Vn Con in D, Op.35: Romance: Andante - Chantal Juillet
13. Standchen, D.957 No.4 - Arthur Grumiaux/Istvan Hajdu
14. Estrellita - Arthur Grumiaux/Istvan Hajdu
15. Orchestral Ste No.3 in D, BWV 1068: Air ('Air On A G String') - ASMF/Neville Marriner

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful.......2005-11-07

Thanks you Decca.......2005-01-23

Exquisite music for the soul.......2004-06-14

Indeed a joy forever!.......2003-05-22

Exquisite collection & performances, unbelievable value!!!.......2002-01-15

The violin is an extraordinary instrument that, when played correctly, can pluck the heartstrings and stir the soul. It is played perfectly by each puppetmaster on each one of these wonderful pieces, and the experience of listening to this collection is an exquisite journey for the heart and spirit. Looking for a fantastic collection of exquisite pieces written and performed by genius? It's here. Highly, highly recommended!!

Average customer rating: A+ Even for a trained jazz musician who thinks classical artists are overhyped, this stands out as one of the best albums. Fantastic Enjoyable listening very interesting

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Tracks:

1. Praeludium and Allegro (in the style of Pugnani)
2. Habanera, Op. 21, No. 2
3. Cantabile
4. Kaleidoscope: Orientale, Op. 50, No. 9
5. Oberek, No. 2
6. Salut d'Amour
7. Miniature Viennese March
8. 24 Preludes, Op. 34: No. 10 - Moderator non tropp
9. 24 Preludes, Op. 34: No. 15 - Allegretto
10. 24 Preludes, Op. 34: No. 16 - Andantino
11. 24 Preludes, Op. 34: No. 24 - Allegretto
12. Chanson de matin, Op. 15, No. 2
13. Introduction et Tarentelle
14. Slavonic Dance in E minor, Op. 46, No. 2 (B 170)
15. The Love For Three Oranges: March
16. Souvenir d'un lieu cher: Melodie, Op. 42, No. 3
17. Mythes, Op. 30: La FOntaine d'Arethuse
18. Syncopation
19. Orfeo ed Euridice: Melodie ('Dance Of The Blessed Spirits')
20. Berceuse, Op. 16
21. Etude in Thirds, Op. 8, No. 10
22. Romanian Folk Dances, Sz 56: Dance With Sticks - Allegro moderato
23. Romanian Folk Dances, Sz 56: Waistband Dance - Allegro
24. Romanian Folk Dances, Sz 56: Stamping Dance - Andante
25. Romanian Folk Dances, Sz 56: Hornpipe Dance - Molto moderato
26. Romanian Folk Dances, Sz 56: Romanian Polka - Allegro
27. Romanian Folk Dances, Sz 56: Quick Dance - Allegro
28. Reve d'enfant, Op. 14

Customer Reviews:

A+.......2007-05-10

Even for a trained jazz musician who thinks classical artists are overhyped, this stands out as one of the best albums........2007-04-11

Fantastic.......2006-08-11

Enjoyable listening.......2005-09-24

very interesting.......2005-09-13

Average customer rating: Profile of passion Nadja - breakthrough artist Bravo Nadja! Bits and pieces winningly played

Speaking In Strings - A Musical Companion To The Film (1999 Documentary) / Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg Sergei Rachmaninov , Masao Kawasaki , Benny Kim , Lynn Harrell , and Ryo Sasaki Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Duets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Quartets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Sextets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Trios | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Paganini, Niccolò | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Prokofiev | Prokofiev, Sergei | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Saint-Saëns, Camille | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Sibelius | Sibelius, Jean | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Shostakovich | Shostakovich, Dmitri | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Tchaikovsky | Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wolf | Wolf, Hugo | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rachmaninov | Rachmaninov, Sergei | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Harrell, Lynn | ( H ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Speaking in Strings Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg - It Ain't Necessarily So Humoresque Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg - Mendelssohn, Saint-Saëns, Massenet Brahms: Violin Concerto in D/Bruch: Concerto #1 in G Minor; Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg ASIN: B00000K4EY Release Date: 1999-09-14

Tracks:

1. Carnival Of The Animals: The Swan
2. Violin Concerto In D Minor, Op. 47: II. Adagio di molto
3. Trio in A Minor, Op. 50: II. A. Tema con variazioni
4. The Love For Three Oranges: March
5. Italian Serenade
6. Carnival Of Venice (Variations On A Famous Theme): V. Rhumba
7. Moto Perpetuo
8. Vocalise, Op. 34, No. 14
9. Souvenir De Florence, Op. 70: II. Adagio cantabile e con moto
10. Violin Concerto No. 1 In A Minor, Op. 99: IV. Burlesque

Customer Reviews:

Profile of passion.......2000-02-20

Nadja - breakthrough artist.......1999-12-30

Now, if I could only give a one sentence appraisal of both this CD and the documentary, Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg is the one person, the one superior artist who is also a "real" person (well, who let us see that), who could possibly reach out and grab the non-classical music enthusiast and make them thirst for classical music, because they will want more of her music.

And, if there were no other reason, I love the album, but then it and the film it stems from are so rich on so many other facets. The music itself is perfect beyond reproach.

For those of us who were never completely classically inclined, like myself, we are presented with a whole person here. Nadja is not stiff and unreachable, but rather, someone who is so very much an "average joe" who loves her family and treasures her friends, perhaps with an extremely heightened awareness that we would all kill for but might kill us if we ever got there without a likewise outlet as she has with her music, but also with a "who you lookin' at" New York accent.

I'd like to see Paola Di Florio's documentary of Nadja, "Speaking in Strings" as required viewing, world-wide. I think then that classical music would have a whole new audience. Not a doubt in my mind.

Until I saw "Speaking in Strings", I thought all classical soloists were people with sticks up their behinds who talked down their noses at everyone else. Shows you what I know.

Her music reduces me to tears, in a way I never thought possible (there's an old phrase that goes -- "This guy not only knows nothing, he don't even suspect nothing").. and that was really honestly me and classical music.

I can't even watch TV now without hearing the violin in the music of shows or commercials and then instantly switching to the stereo to this or another of her albums to hear Nadja, to hear the really good stuff. I want to feel it now, and no longer being fed junk or be a passive observer.

Just my opinion, but we've shortchanged ourselves in what "feeds" us. I never knew it was missing, until I saw this documentary, which led me to buy the album, which now, happily takes me from smiles to tears throughout. So that now I am listening to it all. A whole new world has been opened up to me.

So, I give this album as many stars as there are in the heavens. I've gotten a great gift, and if I go any farther, I'll ruin it with words.

Thank you Paola and Nadja for taking the time, the caring, and to Nadja especially for letting us so deeply into her life to make sure we "got it."

Nadja, I "got it", and I now totally believe that line in the film where you say that great moments we all have are fleeting and they are only good if you "share it." You sure have shared it. Thanks.

Bravo Nadja!.......1999-10-23

PS: Per the previous reviewers comment, in the days of Mozart/Beethoven, etc., it was quite customary to perform sections of long-form works independently when playing concerts...which just confirms by example that there's nothing "wrong" or low-brow about doing it now, either in concert or on a recording.

Bits and pieces winningly played.......1999-10-07

(72435 56908-2) is subtitled "A Musical Companion to the Film." So I assume the music herein is not from the film but a sampling that represents, as the soloist is quoted as saying, "the variety and growth of my musical life so far." The writer is Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg and the film is to be about her life as an artist. But none of that need concern us here. As a rule I object to movements being played out of the context of the work from which they come--e.g., the Adagio movement of the Sibelius Violin Concerto--but in this case the opening selection, Saint-Saens "The Swan," was so winningly played that I found myself liking this program very much indeed. Other composers represented here are listed above in this website. The artist is given more than adequate assistance from several pianists, chamber players, and the London Symphony Orchestra, making me suspect the selections are drawn from earlier recordings. Nevertheless, for those who like violin music in general and do not care if you hear an entire composition or just part of one, or for those who simply admire this artist, I can recommend this CD.

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Tracks:

1. Festive Overture, Op. 96
2. Ride Of The Valkyries
3. Ritual Fire Dance
4. Farandole
5. Praeludium
6. Espana
7. Marche Slav
8. Entry March Of The Boyars
9. Roumanian Rhapsody No. 1 In A Minor, Op. 11
10. Sabre Dance

Customer Reviews:

NC New Homers.......2006-08-20

Cincinnatti Pops Orchestra with Erich KunZel as directer was just "Spectacular" as the title of this CD says "Symphonic Spectacular". This seller Shipped as they said they would. The CD case and disk was like buying new! Very pleased with their service. I would highly recommend Them!

Symphonic Spectacular.......2006-03-01

My husband just loved the selection of songs on this CD for his birthday! What great music we now have in our home. Our three young children ask for us to play the music very often. Yes, this family is very pleased with their purchase of this CD.

Average customer rating: Good - But Pet Music is Better

A Day in the life of Lucky: classical music for you & your dog Manufacturer: Delos Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ballets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Quartets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Copland | Copland, Aaron | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Franz Joseph Haydn | Haydn, Franz Joseph | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Satie | Satie, Erik | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Shostakovich | Shostakovich, Dmitri | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Tchaikovsky | Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Vivaldi | Vivaldi, Antonio | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Concertinos | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Concerto Grossi | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Ballets & Dances | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Cello | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra | ( M ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music New York Philharmonic Orchestra | ( N ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: The World's Best Dog Music CD...Ever ~ Pet Melodies Music While You Are Gone: Music Pets Love Songs to Make Dogs Happy Relaxation Music For Dogs and Cats Volume 1 Tails of the City ASIN: B00004SDC1 Release Date: 2000-03-21

Tracks:

1. Concerto In C Major For 2 Trumpets: I. Allegro
2. Piano Concerto No. 2 In D Major: I. Vivace
3. Simple Gifts
4. Banjo & Fiddle
5. Cello Concerto No. 1 In C Major: II. Adagio
6. Symphony No. 41 In C Major, 'Jupiter', K. 551: IV. Molto allegro
7. Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 In B-Flat, BWV 1051: III. Allegro
8. Carmen Suite No. 1: II. Intermezzo
9. Folk Festival (Spanish Dance)
10. The Four Seasons, Concerto No. 3 In F Major (P.257) 'Autumn': III. Allegro
11. Gymnopedie No. 1
12. Rodeo: Hoe-Down
13. String Quartet No. 1: Andante Cantabile

Customer Reviews:

Good - But Pet Music is Better.......2004-01-23

My collie Damian loves music so I am a fan of the concept of music for pets. I recently purchased every title in Amazon related to pets. They are all very good attempts at soothing dogs (and cats too I guess!). Hands down - or PAWS Down - PET MUSIC - a 3CD set - is the very best.

Average customer rating: A Vengerov Sampler: Life is just a box of chocolates.... Over hyped former prodigy vengerov is the best virtuoso vs. choice of music ? Definitely a Five-Star Violinist

Maxim Vengerov - The Road I Travel Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky , Franz Waxman , Johannes Brahms , Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , Felix Mendelssohn , Ludwig van Beethoven , Jules Massenet , Dmitry Shostakovich , Israel Philharmonic Orchestra , Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra , Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra , London Symphony Orchestra , Zubin Mehta , Mstislav Rostropovich , Kurt Masur , Claudio Abbado , Itamar Golan , Maxim Vengerov , and Aleksandr Markovich Manufacturer: Teldec ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Brahms | Brahms, Johannes | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Massenet | Massenet, Jules | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mendelssohn | Mendelssohn, Felix | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Tchaikovsky | Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Waxman | Waxman, Franz | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Shostakovich | Shostakovich, Dmitri | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra | ( B ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Vengerov, Maxim | ( V ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music London Philharmonic Orchestra | ( L ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Vengerov Vengerov and Virtuosi Virtuoso Vengerov Brahms: Violin Concerto; Sonata No. 3 Bruch/Mendelssohn: Violin Concertos ASIN: B000000S9Z Release Date: 1997-04-01

Tracks:

1. Souvenir d'un lieu cher, Op. 42: Melodie No. 3
2. Carmen Fantasie
3. Violin Sonata No.2 In A Major, Op. 100: Andante tranquillo - Vivace
4. Violin Concerto In D Major, Op. 35: Canzonetta: Andante
5. Violin Sonata In B Flat Major: Allegro moderato
6. Violin Concerto In E Minor, Op. 64: Allegro molto appassionato
7. Violin Sonata No. 5 In F Major 'Spring' Op. 24: Rondo. Allegro ma non troppa
8. Meditation from Thais
9. Violin Concerto No.1 In A Minor, Op. 77: Burlesque -Allegro con brio

Customer Reviews:

A Vengerov Sampler: Life is just a box of chocolates...........2005-08-16

For some reason I have always been averse to recordings of single movements from other disparate recordings which usually makes the spotlighted artist seem a bit crass and commercial. But amazingly enough this THE ROAD I TRAVEL featuring Maxim Vengerov is anything but that! Perhaps it is just that this young violinist weaves such a spell that little tidbits from here and there seem justifiable: then perhaps it is just a forgiving ear that can jump around his 'Road' and share the good memories.

The selections vary from concerto movements from Shostakovich, Mendelssohn, and Tchaikovsky to movements from sonatas by Beethoven and Brahms to oddities like the Franz Waxman 'Carmen Fantasia'. Different conductors and orchestras and pianists partner each excerpt. But it just comes together. This is a fine recording for friends who don't understand the fanaticism of Vengerov's following. It makes a fine calling card for the virtuoso! Grady Harp, August 05

Over hyped former prodigy.......2005-02-10

Maxim is a over hyped former child prodigy. Among his generation, Gil Shaham, Joshua Bell, Kyoko Takezawa, Chee Yun, Christian Tetzlaff's intonation and music are more pleasing to my ears. Why I cannot find Kyoko and Chee Yun's records.

vengerov is the best.......2004-09-02

Wow... I've been a huge fan of Vengerov's for about 6 years now, but he continues to surprise me. When I first heard him play, I thought he was the best romanticist I had ever heard, but he probably wouldn't be good at much else. Then I heard him play unaccompanied Bach on a period instrument, and it was pristine. I had never heard him play any classical music, but thought that there was NO WAY someone could be a master of all three broad musical styles, but once again Vengerov surpasses my EXTREMELY lofty expectations and proves that he is a master of the classical style as well. These recordings of Mozart's sonatas are among the best i've ever heard, in every way. His technical proficiency is beyond reproach, and his style is flawless from beginning to end. This CD makes me want to dust off all of my Mozart sonatas and start playing them again!! I purchased this disc for the sole purpose of hearing Vengerov play Mozart, and I'm thrilled that I did so. This is another new Vengerov purchase that is easily one of my favorite CDs in my collection. I'm beginning to think that he can do no wrong!

virtuoso vs. choice of music ?.......2004-02-12

While the violinist was excellent I thought his choice of music was not. I only recognized two or three of the selections that were offered on this CD. Needless to say I was a bit disappointed that he had not chosen more recognizable selections. Since I purchased this CD because of the "Meditation"piece from "Thais" I suppose I got what I wanted but, nevertheless I am still disappointed in the CD as a whole. I suppose it is alright for someone with more esthetic tastes than mine. As for Vengerov "B R A V O"!!!

Definitely a Five-Star Violinist.......2003-05-30

And this CD is one of his best. Be sure the bass on your system is turned up and get ready to spend one of the most enjoyable hours of your life.

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Tracks:

1. Intro
2. Don Quixote
3. Hary Janos
4. Concert Variations
5. Daphnis et Chloe, Ste No. 2
6. Midsummer Nights Dream
7. Peter Grimes
8. Tchaikovsky: Sym No. 6
9. Sym No. 5
10. Roman Carnival Ov
11. Don Juan
12. Tallis Variations
13. Sym No. 35
14. Sym No. 4
15. Haydn Vars
16. Sym No. 10
17. Peer Gynt
18. Sym No. 5
19. Mother Goose
20. Romanian Rhap No. 1
21. Romanian Rhap No. 2

Average customer rating: good selection -- not bad performances Good selection, poor performance.

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Tracks:

1. Gymnopedie III
2. Etude, Op. 10, No. 3
3. Symphony No.6 in B minor, Op.74 'Pathetique': Adagio. Allegro non troppo
4. Vocalise, Op. 34
5. Chanson de matin, Op. 15 No. 2
6. Romeo And Juliet: Fantasy Overture
7. Albumblatter: Wiegenliedchen (Lullaby)
8. Gymnopedie I
9. Romeo And Juliet Suite No. 1, Op. 64b: Romeo And Juliet
10. Piano Concerto No. 2 In B Flat Major, Op. 83: Andante
11. Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5: Aria (Cantilena): Adagio
12. La fille aux cheveux de lin (Piano Preludes vol. 1)
13. Andantino semplice
14. West Side Story: Maria
15. Waltz, No. 1 In D Flat Major Op. 64
16. Enigma Variations, Op. 36: Nimrod
17. The Planets: Venus, The Bringer Of Peace

Amazon.com

Sensual Classics must have been a hit, particularly the cover photo of a man and woman undressing one another. For here we have Sensuous Classics II, complete with a book of eight more make-out photos sprawled over 10 foldout panels. There are no liner notes (no room, I guess). Again, the selections are absurd and the performance standard uneven. From the first note, Lawrence Foster's performance with the Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte Carlo of Satie's Gymnopedie No. 1 goes limp, if you'll pardon the expression. By contrast, Heitor Villa-Lobos's Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5 with soprano Arlene Auger and the cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic is bold and sensuous and memorable. --Gwendolyn Freed

Customer Reviews:

good selection -- not bad performances.......2002-10-03

I agree with the previous reviewers that these are well selected pieces, at least if the standard is potentially to set the mood for romance. I have listened to this album a number of times and find the performances quite adequate -- I disagree that the perforamnces are bad. The roster of who is performing the pieces is not a lot of folks generally considered to be slouches. If these are bad performances, I think a lot of people would have trouble recognizing good performances.

The one thing I find really disappointing about this album is its price, which I find very high for a compilation album. For bettervalue, I would suggest looking for some of the many "adagio" albums that Polygram puts out that have 2 well-filled CDs with very nice selections of generally quiet, relaxing, romantic music (a good one is "Evening Adagios").

Better yet, buy some albums on the Naxos label... that have some of the pieces on any of these compilations and listen to all of the pieces on each CD. You'll get good value for your money and hear a lot of very good music too!

Good selection, poor performance........1999-08-23

I picked up this CD because it seemed to be a great selection of my favorite romantic classical tunes. I found the performances to be poor overall, however I was indeed pleased with the selection.

This CD might be considered a bargain if you are looking for performances from most of the all-time favorites. But for quality performances, look elsewhere.

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Tracks:

1. I. Adagio Sostenuto - Vladimir Ashkenazy
2. Aria - Andras Schiff
3. II. Adagio Sostenuto - Zoltan Kocsis
4. Grande Valse Brillante In E Flat Major, Op.18 - Vladimir Ashkenazy
5. Traumerei, Op.15 No.7 - Radu Lupu
6. Consolation No.3 - Jorge Bolet
7. Gymnopedie No.1 - Pascal Roge
8. Adagio - Stephen Kovacevich
9. Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring - Julius Katchen
10. II. Andantino Semplice - Vladimir Ashkenazy
11. Melody In F Major, Op.3 No.1 - Shura Cherkassky
12. Pavane Pour Une Infante Defunte - Jean-Yves Thibaudet
13. II. Andante - Radu Lupu
14. Moment Musical No.3 In F Minor - Radu Lupu
15. Bagatelle In A Minor, WoO 59 (Fur Elise) - Vladimir Ashkenazy
16. Waltz In D Flat Major, Op.64 No.1 'Minute' - Jorge Bolet

Tracks:

1. Clair De Lune - Pascal Roge
2. Romance (Excerpt) - Vladimir Ashkenazy
3. II. Adagio Cantabile - Vladimir Ashkenazy
4. Golliwogg's Cake Walk - Pascal Roge
5. Impromptu In G Flat Major, Op.90 No.3 - Radu Lupu
6. Rondo Alla Turca - Andras Schiff
7. II. Adagio Un Poco Mosso - Vladimir Ashkenazy
8. Fruhlingrauschen (Rustle Of Spring) - Joseph Cooper
9. Nocturne In E Flat Major, Op.9 No.2 - Vladimir Ashkenazy
10. II. Andante - Vladimir Ashkenazy
11. Nocturne, Op.33 No.1 - Pascal Roge
12. II. Andante - Cristina Ortiz
13. Sevilla - Alicia De Larrocha
14. Liebestraum No.3 - Jorge Bolet

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7. The Poetry of Nature
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9. The Sound of Wagner & Strauss/Leinsdorf
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