The Best of Johann Sebastian Bach

On this CD:

1. Italian Concerto for keyboard solo in F major, BWV 971
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Dubravka Tomsic

2. Partita for keyboard No. 1 in B flat major, BWV 825
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Dubravka Tomsic

3. Toccata for keyboard in D major, BWV 912
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Dubravka Tomsic

4. Toccata and Fugue for organ in D minor, BWV 565
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Otto Winter

5. Toccata, Adagio, and Fugue for organ in C major, BWV 564
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Otto Winter

6. Chorale prelude for organ ("Der Tag, der ist so freudenreich"), BWV 605
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Otto Winter

7. Chorale prelude for organ ("Puer natus in Bethlehem"), BWV 603
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Otto Winter

8. Chorale prelude for organ ("Jesu, meine Freude"), BWV 610
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Otto Winter

9. Chorale prelude for organ ("Das alte Jahr vergangen ist"), BWV 614
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Otto Winter

10. Prelude and Fugue for organ in A minor, BWV 543
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Otto Winter

11. Chorale prelude for organ ("O Lamm Gottes unschuldig"), BWV 618
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Otto Winter

12. Chorale prelude for organ ("O Mensch, bewein dein Sünde gross"), BWV 622
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Otto Winter

13. Chorale prelude for organ ("O Mensch, bewein dein Sünde gross"), BWV 622
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Otto Winter

14. Fantasia and Fugue for organ in G minor ("Great"), BWV 542
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performed by Otto Winter

Tracks:

The Arrival Of The Queen Of Sheba - Sir Neville Marriner
I. Allegro - Yehudi Menuhin
Toccata In D Minor BWV565 - Wayne Marshall
III. Rondo (Allegro Vivace) - Barry Tuckwell
I. Allegro Con Brio - Philharmonia Orchestra
1812 Overture - Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra
Symphony No.9 In D Minor Choral Op.125 - The Westminster Choir
I. Allegro Molto Moderato - Cecile Ousset
Alla Marcia - Halle Orchestra
Jupiter, The Bringer Of Jollity - Philharmonia Orchestra
I. Allegro Non Troppo E Molto Maestoso - Horacio Gutierrez
Symphonic Poem, Op.26 - Halle Orchestra
Gloria All'egitto - Chorus Of The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Montagues And Capulets - The Philadelphia Orchestra
Radetzky March - Willi Boskovsky
Pomp And Circumstance March No.1 - Royal Choral Society
I. Allegro Ma Non Tanto - Mikhail Rudy
Symphony No.3 In C Minor Organ Op.78 - Mathias Eisenberg

Tracks:

Air On The G String - Sir Neville Marriner
Dance Of The Blessed Spirits - New Philharmonia Orchestra
Canon In D - Sir Neville Marriner
II. Adagio - Sabine Meyer
Aria - Julia
Adagio In G Minor - Sir Neville Marriner
I. Adagio Sostenuto - Dame Moura Lympany
II. Andantino - James Galway
II. Andante - Yehudi Menuhin
II. Andante - Stephen Hough
II. Largo - Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra
II. Adagio - Yehudi Menuhin
Nimrod - London Symphony Orchestra
II. Adagio - Julian Bream
The Lark Ascending - Migel Kennedy
IV. Adagietto - New Philharmonia Orchestra
Variation 18 - Cecile Ousset

Tracks:

Au Fond Du Temple Saint - Nicolai Gedda
Song To The Moon - Lucia Popp
Dome Epais - Mady Mesple
La Fleur Que Tu M'avais Jetee - Nicolai Gedda
Che Faro Senza Euridice - Agnes Balsta
Casta Diva - Maria Callas
Che Gelida Manina - Roberto Alagna
O Mio Babbino Caro - Angela Gheorghiu
Bailero: Chants D'Auvergne - Victoria De Los Angeles
Vogliatemi Bene - Carlo Bergonzi
Va, Pensiero - Chorus Of The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Es Lebt' Eine Vilja - Elisabeth Schwarzkopf
Ombra Mai Fu - Richard Lewis
Ave Maria - Gerald Moore
Minuit, Chretiens - Roberto Alagna
Nessun Dorma - Jose Carreras

Tracks:

Overture - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Jesus Bleibet Meine Freude - Sir Neville Marriner
I. Allegro - Emil Gilels
Trumpet Voluntary - Maurice Andre
Judex - Halle Orchestra
Overture - Polish Chamber Orchestra
Sarabande - Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields
Waltz Of The Flowers - Andre Previn
Troika - London Philharmonic Orchestra
Fantasia On Greensleeves - Sir John Barbirolli
Clair De Lune - Dame Moura Lympany
Scene Act II, No.10 - Andre Previn
Cavatina - Manuel Barrueco
II. Romance (Larghetto) - Garrick Ohlsson
My Heart Will Go On - Orchestra
Time To Say Goodbye - Orchestra
Walzer, Op.314 - Berliner Philharmoniker

Tracks:

Cavaleria Rusticana - Philharmonia Orchestra
II. Adagio Sostenuto (Opening) - Cecile Ousset
Morning - Sir Neville Marriner
Romance - Piers Lane
Adagio For Strings - Philadelphia Orchestra
The Story Of The Kalender Prince - Philadelphia Orchestra
Meditation - Anne-Sophie Mutter
Prince Igor - Beecham Choral Society
Adagio Of Spartacus And Phrygia - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Fantasy Overture - Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra
II. Allegretto - Philharmonia Orchestra
II. Largo Ma Non Tanto - Yehudi Menuhin
Schindler's List Theme - Tasmin Little
Dance Of The Reed Flutes - Andre Previn
V. Allegretto - The Philadelphia Orchestra

Tracks:

Zadok The Priest - Royal Choral Society
Zion Hort Die Wachter - Suddeutscher Madrigalchor
Miserere Mei, Deus - Stephen Cleobury
Sanctus - Chor der St. Hedwigs-Kathedrale
Panis Angelicus - Halle Choir
L'Enfance Du Christ - Choeurs Rene Duclos
Sanctus - Heinz Hoppe
In Paradisum - Peter Barley
Laudate Dominum - Edda Moser
Cantique De Jean Racine - MONKS AND CHOIRBOYS OF DOWNSIDE ABBEY
Ingemisco - Luciano Pavarotti
Ave Verum Corpus K618 - Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
I Know That My Redeemer Liveth - Elizabeth Harwood
The Heavens Are Telling - John Shirley-Quirk
Pie Jesu - Victoria De Los Angeles
Lacrimosa - David Bell
Hallelujah Chorus - Ambrosian Singers

Customer Reviews:

Good compilation- of bits and pieces.......2007-07-02

I was excited to see such a great collection of classics, but I was really disappointed to listen and discover that many tracks are shortened dramatically. A fraction of Rhapsody in Blue- a ridiculously short fragment of Bethoveen Ninth Symphony- "Ode to Joy" a tiny part of the first movement of Rachmoninov's Piano Concerto no.3.

I'd rather have fewer tracks and the complete movements.

Good and inexpensive collection.......2007-03-17

EMI's Best Classics 100 provides six CDs with seven hours of selected classical music. The cover does a poor job of portraying who does the selecting and who performs the piece -- information inside however does detail the symphonies being recorded. Recordings from the Polish Chamber, Berlin Symphonies, Royal Philharmonic etc are mentioned. The recording quality is good and the price is low, representing a good purchase for a general collection.

Best of the Millennium: Top 40 Classical Hits

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Waste of money
Great Music Compilation
If you like classical music don't buy this CD.
A must for anyone wanting the staples of classical music
A great compilation

Best of the Millennium: Top 40 Classical Hits

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Release Date: 2000-02-08

Tracks:

Adagio In G Minor
Jesu, Joy OF Man's Desiring
Moonlight Sonata - Adagio sostenuto
March Of The Toreadors (Carmen)
Celebrated Minuet
Polovtsian Dance No. 1 (Prince Igor)
Cradle Song
'Minute' Waltz
Suite Bergamasque: Clair de Lune
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Pomp And Circumstance March No. 1
Rhapsody In Blue - Andante And Finale
Peer Gynt Suite: Morning
Messiah: Hallelujah Chorus
Liebestraum
Cavalleria Rusticana: Intermezzo
A Midsummer Night's Dream: Wedding March
'Masterpiece Theater' Theme: Rondau (First Symphonic Suite)
The Great Gate Of Kiev

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Eine klein Nachtmusik - Allegro: Eine kleine Nachtmusik - Allegro
Orpheus In The Underworld: Cancan
Carmina Burana - O Fortuna
Canon In D
Lietenant Kije Suite - Troika
Turandot: Nessun dorma
Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini - 18th Variation: Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini- 18th Variation
Bolero - Conclusion
The Tale Of Czar Sultan: Flight Of The Bumblebee
William Tell Overture - Finale
Carnival Of The Animals: The Swan
Gymnopedie No. 3
Ave Maria
Blue Danube Waltz
Thus Spake Zarathustra - Sunrise
Firebird Suite - Finale
1812 Overture - Finale: 1812 Overtune - Finale
Fantasia On 'Greensleeves'
Anvil Chorus (II Trovatore)
The Four Seasons - Largo From 'Winter'
Die Walkure: Ride Of The Valkyries

Amazon.com

For those who want the most remembered passages of classical music's best-loved works, here's a package for you. On this bargain priced double-CD, you'll find music from 40 different classical composers; for the most part, the recordings excerpted here are some of the very best. Of course, you only get one Bach sampling (Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring, played by the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra) and one Mozart (A Little Night Music conducted by Herbert von Karajan), but this is still a nice collection--perhaps the starting point for a budding collection of classical music. This set's downfall? Unfortunately, though the liner notes discuss the evolution of classical music chronologically, the tracks are programmed in alphabetical order by composer's last name. This makes for some startling transitions! Emil Gilels's reflective performance of the Adagio from Beethoven's "Moonlight" sonata is followed by the crashing cymbals and bombast of Carmen's "March of the Toreadors," a recipe for a heart attack if there ever was one. Still, there's something here for everyone and the liner notes even explain what movies this music can be found in. A nice touch. --Jason Verlinde

Customer Reviews:

Waste of money.......2006-01-12

Watch out for the volume leveling mentioned in another review. Surely the compliers could have come up with a better sort order than by composer. The change in tempo/volume between pieces makes it impossible to enjoy. My two CD's ended up in the trash.

Ken

Great Music Compilation.......2005-08-15

This is a great CD full of many songs that you will recognize and enjoy. If you are someone who likes classical music but doesn't necessarily know which songs or which composers you like, then this CD is for you. You will likely recognize many of the songs as the classical songs you would have picked out to be your favorites.

If you like classical music don't buy this CD........2005-03-11

Most of the tracks were chopped down to 3-4 minutes so some of the best parts of the compositions are missing. I don't know what I was thinking trying to buy 40 classical songs on two CD's. If you really want to enjoy the music you would do better to purchase a CD with fewer, but better quality tracks.

A must for anyone wanting the staples of classical music.......2005-02-23

In my years of experience teaching Fine Arts to high school students, I know that the majority, if not all, of the music included on this album is commonly used in collge music appreciation courses. This is an excellent sample of truly all the "greatest hits" of classical music. My students enjoy listening to the music and have later told me when take their required music apreciation courses in college that they "already know it all" because of this CD! The recordings are clear, the selections are passionate, and the listener will gain a familiarity with all of the most commonly heard classical music used in tv commercials, movies, etc.
I recommend this album, along with the boxed set, "Age of the Classics" for anyone who is interested in becoming familiar with the most famous staples of classical music.

A great compilation.......2005-02-09

This cd somes up some of the greatest pieces of instrumental (and is some cases choral) music ever written. It is a great starter for a beginning classical music lover or a quick and easy all-in-one for those of us who study classical music for a living. I highly recommend this cd to anyone who wants to love or already does love classical music.

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Movie Themes CD
"three decades of film composers ~ Simply The Best"

Simply the Best Movie Themes

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ASIN: B0001CNRL6
Release Date: 2004-02-24

Tracks:

Theme From Mission Impossible - Schifrin
Theme From Gladiator - Zimmer
Hedwig's Theme - Williams
Harry's Wondrous World - Williams
Allegro Moderato - Symphony No. 8 'Unfinished' - Schubert
Suite From Shakespeare In Love - Warbeck
Out Of Africa - Barry
Requiem, Rex Tremendae - Mozart
Prelude In E Minor, Op. 28, No. 4 - Chopin
Suite No. 3 In D, Air On The G String - J.S. Bach
I Will Always Love You - Parton
Symphony No. 40, Molto Allegro - Mozart
Finlandia - Sibelius
My Heart Will Go On - Horner

Tracks:

Theme From Lord Of The Rings - Shore
Overture To All That Jazz - Kander & Ebb
'Trout' Quintet, Theme, Andantino And Variations - Schubert
Prelude No. 15 In D-Flat - Chopin
Windmills Of Your Mind - LeGrand
(Everything I Do) I Do It For You - KAMEN
Theme From Schindler's List - Williams
Also Sprach Zarathustra, Excerpt - Strauss
Symphony No. 3, Lento Cantabile - Semplice - Gorecki
Die Walkure, Ride Of The Valkyries - Wagner
Goldberg Variations, Aria Da Capo - J.S. Bach
Theme From License To Kill - KAMEN
Sonata No. 8, Op. 13, 'Pathetique,' Andante Cantabile - Beethoven
Die Another Day - Arnold
Symphony No. 9, Ode To Joy, Excerpt - Beethoven

Customer Reviews:

Movie Themes CD.......2007-03-10

Very nice CD with beautiful music from past movies. Very relaxing music to listen to.

"three decades of film composers ~ Simply The Best".......2004-03-06

Rhino Movie Music presents "Simply The Best Movie Themes", featuring the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and other various artists ~ within the realm of the following composers David Arnold, John Barry, Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman, Wendy Carlos, Fred Ebb, James Horner, James Newton Howard, Michael Kamen, John Kander, Michel Legrand, Alex North, Basil Poledouris, Howard Shore, Wladyslaw Szpilman, Stephen Warbeck, John Williams and Hans Zimmer ~ each composer has created one or more of the scores in this twenty nine classic line up.

Film scores covering over three decades with "2001:SPACE ODYSSEY", "A CLOCKWORK ORANGE", "APOCALYPSE NOW", "THE BODYGUARD(I Will Always Love You)", "CHICAGO(Overture to All That Jazz), "DIE ANOTHER DAY", "EYES WIDE SHUT", "FEARLESS", "GLADIATOR(Theme)", "HANNIBAL", "HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE(Hedwig's Theme)", "HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE(Harry's Wondrous World)", "THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER", "JURASSIC PARK:THE LOST WORLD", "LICENSE TO KILL, "LIVING DAYLIGHTS", "THE LORD OF THE RINGS(Theme)", "MINORITY REPORT", "MISSION IMPOSSIBLE (Theme)", "OUT OF AFRICA", "THE PIANIST", "ROBIN HOOD, PRINCE OF THIEVES", "SCHINDLER'S LIST", "SE7EN", "SHADOWLANDS", "SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE", "THE SIXTH SENSE", "THE THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR"and "TITANIC(My Heart Will Go On)" ~ a mixture of original compositions and classics of the old masters. Loaded with not just themes, but full of orchestral arrangements that are fresh and rewarding ~ sure to bring back those special moments from the film.

The presentation is superb with every cue inclusive with spectacular performances from suspense, romance and adventure all rolled into a two disc package. Rhino must be commended on doing such a great job and doing it well. Most serious "film-score-buffs" will welcome this compilation, has many cues available all under one banner ~ Rhino Records...gotta love it!

Customer Reviews:

Can't be beat!.......2007-04-07

No classical guitar fan should be without this Segovia cd. Though I have these pieces on other Segovia cd's to have these beautiful pieces on one cd is great. Some of my favorite numbers which I myself play are on it and I can listen to these over and over again to improve my own performance.

Excellent Segovia Disc for Beginners!!!.......2006-08-07

Although I had been familiar with Andres Segovia for pretty much all my life, I never really heard or owned anything by the great Spanish guitar legend until I purchased this - "The Millenium Collection".
After listening to this CD only once, I've come to realize why Segovia is such an innovative legend. Every track on this CD whether it be Bach, Albinez or Rodrigo is performed with great passion and fire. The notes literally cascade from Segovia's fingers as if they were made of paper.
This CD comes as highly recommended for guitar fanatics. Whether you're into rock, jazz or classical, there is plenty of amazing virtouosity heard on this disc that will amaze you.
Segovia's influence can be heard in the playing of anyone from his contemporaries Julian Bream and John Williams to rock legends Eric Clapton and Steve Hackett.
Here, you get to hear the master at work and I must say, it is awesome!!!

Virtuoso!.......2006-04-27

Yes no doubt, he can play.
Very good reasonable price compilation. On the other hand his production is so wide, so it is difficult/impossible to collect one perfect compilation.
Good start to Segovia.
Booklet is good enough.

Maybe not "The Best of," but VERY good!.......2004-12-27

I'll be completely honest, I only have one Andres Segovia album, this one, so I can't say as to how accurate the title of this cd actually is, but i have heard a lot of classical music (and classical guitar), and from this i can draw that this album is great! We all now how great Segovia is, and this album is jam packed with Segovia being, well, great! It starts out with the prelude to the first Bach cello suite. Being both a cellist and a guitarist, its unbelievable hearing the emphasis and phrasing that Segovia uses playing a cello suite on the guitar. It's a great representation of Segovia's innovativeness becaues of one, his phrasing as mentioned, but two, he alters the music to fit his style of playing, and it makes a creative piece of art. The next track is the Bouree from Bach's guitar suite in E minor. Now if you've heard classical guitar, chances are, you've heard this one. It's such a great classic, and Segovia simply makes it all the better. The next track is also a cross over between insturments (from violin), and also Bach, (but most importantly, also Segovia!). Next is a piece for the lute, a rare track, but it's a nice one and Segovia gives it a nice touch. The next track, Recuerdos de la Alhambra, is, in my opinion, the best. It's just such a beatiful piece of music, and the guitar playing will really bring you to tears. The next two are both written by Albeniz. The color of Segovia's tone as well as his technical genious are well represented on these two tracks. Simply unbelievable. The next piece is a fun spanish dance, performed by the greatest classical guitarist ever, from spain! The last few tracks are Segovia with a small orchestra. The piece is 1st class, and its a whole new experience hearing segovia play with other people. There is a lot of energy and fluidity throughout the tracks, and its a great way to show another amazing side to this guitar player. All in all, who knows if it's the best, but Andres Segovia IS the best, and if the music is beatiful, why not? Pick up a copy, you won't be disapointed.

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Best Classics 100 Volume 2

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Release Date: 2006-08-29

Tracks:

Act 1 - Prelude - Orchestre National De France
The Ride Of The Valkyries - Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra
O Fortuna - Philharmonia Chorus & Orchestra
The Flight Of The Bumble Bee - Sir Neville Marriner
The Hut On Fowl's Legs - Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra
The Gret Gate Of Kiev - Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra
Overture - Bavarian State Orchestra
Waltz No.2 - Mariss Jansons
Bolero Conclusion - Andre Previn
Vedil Le Fosche Notturne Spoglie (Anvil Chorus) - Riccardo Muti
Mars, The Bringer Of War - Philharmonia Orchestra
IV. Marche Au Supplice - Leonard Bernstein
Overture Conclusion - The Philadelphia Orchestra
Sabre Dance - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Rhapsody In Blue - City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
A Night On The Bare Mountain - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Dance Sacrale (L'elue) - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Tracks:

III. Allegro Assai - Sir Neville Marriner
II. Largo - Wiener Philharmoniker
Alla Hornpipe - Sir Charles Mackerras
II. Largo - Sir Neville Marriner
La Rejouissance: Allegro - Yehundi Menuhin
I. Marcia: Maestoso - Yehudi Menuhin
Fur Elise - Dame Moura Lympany
Voi Che Sapete - Wiener Philharmoniker
II. Adagio Un Poco Mosso Extract - Philharmonia Orchestra
Fruhlingslied - Daniel Adni
II. Adagio Cantabile - Walter Gieseking
II. Valse: Moderato - City Of London Sinfonia
Vissi D'arte - Orchestra Of The Royal Opera House
Prelude In C-Sharp Minor Op.3 No.2 - Dame Moura Lympany
Wiener Blut Op.354 - Willi Boskovsky
Beim Schlafengehen - London Philharmonic Orchestra
Vltava - Staatskapelle Dresden
IV. Finale: Allegro Con Fuoco - Riccardo Muti

Tracks:

II. Romanze: Andante - Sir Neville Marriner
Treulich Gefuhrt (Bridal Chorus) - Bernard Haitink
Entr'acte - Act III - Orchestre National De France
Nocturne No.2 In E-Flat Op.9 No.2 - John Ogdon
Barcarolle - Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra
Vocalise - Berlin Symphony Orchestra
Liebestraum No.3 In A-Flat - Kun Woo Paik
Venus, The Bringer Of Peace - Sir Charles Mackerras
Pavane Op.50 - New Philharmonia Orchestra
Ach So Fromm - Berliner Symphoniker
Wedding March - Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra
Summertime - Kiri Te Kanawa
Berceuse - Jean-Philippe Collard
Mild Und Leise (Liebestod) - Jeffrey Tate
The Firebird - Boston Symphony Orchestra

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Te Deum - Maurice Andre
III. Allegro - Sir Neville Marriner
II. Largo - Richard Egarr
II. Largo - Sharon Isbin
I. Prelude - Paul Tortelier
III. Rondeau: Allegro - London Symphony Orchestra
The Swan - Paul Tortelier
Sevilla - Julian Byzantine
Liebesfreud - Rodney Friend
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Arabesque No.1 - Markus Klinko
Zigeunerweisen Op.20 - Orchestre National De France
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II. Larghetto - Sabine Meyer
Traumerei - Dame Moura Lympany
Pie Jesu - Kirk Trevor
II. Romanze - Philharmonia Orchestra
Berceuse In D-Flat Op.57 - Peter Donohoe
Nocturne - Sir Charles Mackerras
Salut D'amour - Richard Hickox
Etude In E Op.10 No.3 'Tristesse' - John Ogdon
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Solveig's Song - Sir Neville Marriner
Aquarium - Alexander Gibson
The Girl With The Flaxen Hair - Dame Moura Lympany
Prelude No.15 In D-Flat Op.28 'Raindrop' - Dmitri Alexeev
Standchen D957 No.4 - Barbara Hendricks
Gymnopedie No.1 - Aldo Ciccolini
Pavane Pour Une Infante Defunte - New Philharmonia Orchestra

Tracks:

Overture - Andrew Litton
German Dance K605 No.3 'Sleigh Ride' - Sir Neville Marriner
Waltz No.15 In A-Flat - Dame Moura Lympany
Heidenroslein D257 - Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
Minuet In G - Dame Moura Lympany
Liebesleid - Rodney Friend
III. Rondo Alla Turca - Andrei Gavrilov
L'amour Est Un Oiseau Rebelle (Habanera) - Maria Callas
Humoresque Op.107 No.7 - Dame Moura Lympany
Chi Il Bel Sogno Di Doretta - London Symphony Orchestra
Waltz In C-Sharp Minor Op.64 No.2 - Dmitri Alexeev
Memroies Of The Alhambra - Christopher Parkening
Polonaise No.6 In A-Flat 'Heroic' Op.53 - Martha Argerich
Tritsch-Tratsch Polka Op.214 - Berliner Philharmoniker
The Pines Of The Villa Borghese - London Symphony Orchestra
Peter And The Wolf - London Philharmonic Orchestra
Overture - Philharmonia Orchestra
Act I - Prelude - Berliner Philharmoniker

Customer Reviews:

Excellent listening.......2007-06-28

I purchased Volume 1 and 2 at the same time and in the short time I have had them I have listened to all selections at least once and some twice or more and my conclusion is that this is an excellet buy and addition to your music library. Selections in Vol 2 are less well known but all are excellent.

Average customer rating:

Glorious Collection of the Baroque

The Best of Baroque Music

Manufacturer: Naxos
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000013J0
Release Date: 1993-02-04

Tracks:

Air (No.3) From 'Suite In C Major'
Badinerie From 'Suite No.2'
Second Movement From 'Converto For 2 Niolins, BWV 1043
Allegro Finale from 'Fireworks Music'
Adagio From 'Oboe Concerto In C Minor'
Presto from 'Water Music'
Larghetto From 'Xerxes
Allegro From 'Concerto No.1, Op.8, 'Spring'
'Giazotto - Adagio In G Minor'
Allegro From 'Concerto In B-Flat For 2 Trumpets'
Pastorale From 'Concerto grosso, No.8, Op.6, 'Christmas Concerto'
Allegro From 'Autumn' 'The Four Seasons'
Andante From 'Concerto For Viola'
Allegro From 'Concerto grosso, No.12'

Customer Reviews:

Glorious Collection of the Baroque.......2003-12-30

For those of us who love baroque, this is just an exquisite collection of some of the best, fourteen to be precise.

From Bach to Handel to Vivaldi to Telemann, plus Albinoni, Corelli and Marcello, this is awesome. There is great variety of instrument emphasis, from strings to winds, and organ.

Most of these are very well known, but there for me were several new entries on my baroque favs now, including Handel's Larghetto from "Xerxes" with its great oboe solo.