Christian Zacharias

On this CD:

1. Davidsbündlertänze (18) for piano, Op. 6
Composed by Robert Schumann
Performed by Christian Zacharias

2. Papillons (Butterflies) for piano, Op. 2
Composed by Robert Schumann
Performed by Christian Zacharias

Tracks:

Symphony No. 25 In G Minor, (1st Movement)
Stabat Mater; Quando Corpus Morietur And Amen
Bubak And Hungaricus
Serenade For Winds, (3rd Movment)
The Abduction From The Seraglio, (Turkish...)
The Abduction From The Seraglio (Chorus Of...)
Caro Mio Bene
Mass In C Minor
Concerto For Flute And Harp, (2nd Movement)
Concerto For Two Pianos, (3rd Movement)

Tracks:

Symphony No. 29 In A, (1st Movemnet, Allegro Mod.)
Piano Concerto In E Flat, (3rd Movement)
The Marriage Of Figaro, Act III, Ecco La Marcia
The Marriage Of Figaro, Act IV, Ah Tutti Contenti
Axur, Finale
Piano Concerto In D Minor, (1st Movement)
Zaide; Aria, Rhue Sanft
Don Giovanni, Act II, Commendatore Scene
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, Serenade, (1st Movement)

Tracks:

Symphonie Concertante, (1st Movement)
Masonic Funeral Music
The Magic Flute, Overture
The Magic Flute, Aria (No. 14), Queen Of The Night
Six German Dances
Introitus, (Orchestral Introduction)
Dies Irae
Rex Tremendae Majestatis
Confutatis
Lacrymosa
Piano Concerto In D Minor, (2nd Movement) Romanza

Amazon.com

Director Milos Forman's rewarding 1984 film adaptation of playwright Peter Shaffer's Tony-winning play won no fewer than 10 Academy Awards (including Best Film, Best Actor, and Best Director); only Wolfgang himself (and his filmic counterpart, Tom Hulce) seemed to get overlooked by the Academy. This expanded three-disc set contains all of Sir Neville Marriner's crisp, accurate readings of the excerpted Mozart symphonies, concertos, serenades, and operas (including marvelous portions of The Abduction of Seraglio, Don Giovanni, and The Magic Flute) used in the film. The success of Amadeus spurred a long-overdue renaissance of interest in classical music, and one would be hard-pressed to find a richer, more concise introduction to the intoxicating music and frustrating bundle of moral contradictions that was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

"Genius".......2007-02-02

This is a GREAT CD! It has wonderful music from the movie "Amadaeus" which is the BEST movie ever! This music is so fine that it lifts your heart into happiness when you listen to it. You can just tell immediately that this is "the voice of God". And for one man to make such wonderful music in a flash, its just pure genius.

Thanks to the wonderful music that a talented man has brought to us.

A true celebration of Mozart's music.......2006-10-22

I think it was at age 12 when I first saw Amadeus, and I remember immediately asking for a recording of the Requiem (a bit of sombre for a 12-year old I know, but just to demonstrate the impact of the piece..), but I think it wasn't until the third time that I saw the film (at age 30, if you were wondering) that something hit me; It's hard to say why only now (maturity?), since I've always loved Mozart's music and have already owned several recordings of the Requiem, Bohm's 35-41 symphonies and Arthur Grumiaux's wonderful violin concertos with the Sinfonia Concertante. But appreciating the movie as an adult was a different experience, recognizing what a fabulous work Marriner and his Academy have done by delivering so successfully what Mozart was all about. I think that the brilliance of this recording is that it succeeds in providing Mozart's essence through emphasis on the hidden gems of his music, while avoiding being another banal "Greatest Hits" compilation; and sewing together such a diverse array of pieces so gracefully into one recording is not a trivial task, but in Marriner's case it seems completely flawless - because what holds all the pieces here together is what this music is all about - grace, beauty, humor and love.

This needs to have a 10 star rating!.......2006-01-20

There are many great composers, but Wolfie's music is just incredible. There are a few of his operas that I don't care for but most of it is pure bliss to listen to. Do yourself a huge favor and purchase this CD or the gold extended version. You won't be sorry-unless you don't have any taste. In which case, there is nothing the rest of us can do to help you. But the local pharmacist might. . .

Top-Chart Album of the 80's That Made Classical Music Sell !!.......2005-07-31

In 1984, Milos Forman's film Amadeus, based on the hit Broadway play by Peter Schaffer, made it to the big screen with resounding success nationwide. When the soundtrack was released, it was a top seller and even found itself selling as much as such popular 80's artists as Madonna. The music from this well-made film, mostly Mozart but used some Classical-Era works by Salieri, Pergolesi and Salieri- hooked young people into classical music when they might have otherwise never given it a chance.

In the film, Mozart's music is used for dramatic effect and for ambiance. Vienna in the 1780's was the home of a blooming musical scene that would later see the likes of Beethoven. This musical kingdom is well captured in the soundtrack, which features tantalizing excerpts from Mozart's most illustrious works. The film opens to the frenzied, dark strains of the 1st movement of the 25th Symphony, as a crazed Salieri is taken from his home to a mental asylum after an attempted suicide. It goes on to use the religious music of Pergolesi Ave Verum and Amen - boys chorus as Salieri contemplates a life of chastity and dedication to music if God grants him talent. Then we leave Salieri's world of spirituality and desire for fame when we are introduced to the young Mozart. The Serenade for Winds "Gran Partita" is heard - an oboe, clarinets, "like a rusty squeezebox" and fills the air with sublime serenity. This coming from a composer who began his career at the age of 4 who was already trained in piano and violin, and who in his teens composed symphonies and operas. Salieri's works are no longer heard as Mozart's brilliant music takes over the score. We hear breathaking slices of his famous operas in chronologically composed order- the German opera Abduction From The Seraglio which was composed for the soprano Katerina Cavalieri (who has a fling wit Mozart and whom Salieri desired for himself), Figaro's Wedding and Finale from Le Nozze Di Figaro and the dramatic Commandatore Dinner Scene from Don Giovanni, and lastly the Queen of the Night Aria and Papageno's Aria from his enchanting and spiritual work The Magic Flute. Further to these famous works, which also include the Piano Concerto in D No. 20- which prefigured Romantic piano concertos of Beethoven flair, and the Eine Kleine Nachtmusiz which is Mozart's most famous tune and signature theme, we are treated to rare works in Mozart's ouevre. This includes the Masonic Funeral March, a funeral piece Mozart wrote for his fellow Masons. Divertimenti is heard in a latter scene in which Mozart's wife Constanza escapes her woes with Mozart and indulges in a spa. Chamber works, the heartwarming Flute concerto and even the rare Salieri opera Axur (then considered the greatest opera ever made, according to Emperor Joseph) all make up for a great recording album. This album now exists in extended form for the Bicentennial. The movie is a perfect companion to this album.

Amadeus.......2005-07-29

Any lover of Mozart or the film Amadeus, REALLY needs to have this in their collection. It has some of the most beautiful music and Academy of St. Martin in the Fields is wonderful!

Amadeus: More Music From The Original Soundtrack Of The Film Amadeus

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MAGNÍFICO MR. MARRINER
CHEATED AGAIN
Excellent
A superb recording
Der Holle Rache kocht is magnificent!

Amadeus: More Music From The Original Soundtrack Of The Film Amadeus

Manufacturer: Fantasy
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000000XBQ
Release Date: 1991-06-30

Tracks:

The Magic Flute, Overture, K.620
The Magic Flute, Aria (No. 14), 'Queen Of The Night' (Der Holle Rache Kocht)
Masonic Funeral Music, K.477
Piano Concerto in D Minor, K.466: 1st Movement
Axur, Finale
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (Serenade), K.525: 1st Movement
Concerto for Flute and Harp, K.299: 2nd Movement
Six German Dances (Nos.1-3), K.509
Caro Mio Bene
The Abduction from the Seraglio, K.384, Chorus Of The Janissaries (Arr.)/Ich Mochte Wohl...

Customer Reviews:

MAGNÍFICO MR. MARRINER.......2006-11-10

Este disco, ciertamente, es algo breve (apenas 55 minutos). Quizá ello no sea muy generoso por parte de sus editores. Pero la música que contiene está fenomenalmente dirigida por Marriner y excelentemente interpretada.

CHEATED AGAIN.......2002-02-24

Cheated again, where is aria(papageno) from the "Magic Flute" ?
Is in the movie VSH and DVD.
The record is short, less than 55 minutes.
The order of the track, are not correct also.

Excellent.......2001-08-15

This CD stayed a long time on my shelf before I first started listening to it. The first time I did was when I was in my teens. I thought to myself, Why didn't I listen to it earlier? This selection of 10 tracks can't be better-my favorite is the piano concerto in D minor (track 4). It is pretty long, but the piano composition is exquisite and pleasant to the ear. I am stunned at the perfection of the notes each time I hear it-even after many, many times. Other great tracks are 1, 6, and 10-my personal favorites. This is an essential CD for all classical music fans.

A superb recording.......1999-09-28

This is one of my all-time favorite recordings. I have long been an admirer of Sir Neville Marriner and the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields Orchestra. The Piano Concerto in D minor is beautifully performed. This is a must-have for anyone who appreciates classical music.

Der Holle Rache kocht is magnificent!.......1998-10-05

The one thing I did not like about the original sountrack is the fact that it did not include my favorite aria (from Die Zauberflote) Der Holle Rache kocht. This rendition is simply chilling. The range and articulation of the singer will blow you away, as this is one of the most difficult arias ever written. Buy it for this song, even if you feel it is superfluous, as the first volume was a 2 CD set. This is spellbinding music!

Average customer rating:

Magnificent
Amadeus is a great movie and an equally great soundtrack!
Amadeus rocks!
It is miraculous!
24K Gold & 24 High Bit Remastering = the definitive edition!

Amadeus [Soundtrack] [Gold Cd]
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Fantasy
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ASIN: B00005Y1SV
Release Date: 2002-02-05

Tracks:

Symphony No. 25 in G Minor, K. 183: 1st Movement (As Used in the Film,
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, Serenade, K. 525: 1st Movement (As Used in the
Stabat Mater: Quando Corpus Morietur & Amen (As Used in the Film, ...) - Giovanni Battista Pergolesi
Salieri's March into Mozart's Non Pirai, For - Simon Preston
Serenade for Winds, K. 361: 3rd Movement (As Used in the Film, Amadeus)
Die Entf Aus Dem Serail, K. 384: Chorus of the Janissaries ...
Ich Me Wohl (Ein Deutsche Krieglied), K. 539: As Used in the Film,
Die Entf Aus Dem Serail, K. 384: Turkish Finale (As Used in ...)
Mass in C Minor, K. 427: Kyrie (As Used in the Film, Amadeus)
Concerto for Flute & Harp, K. 299: 2nd Movement (As Used in the ...)
Concerto for Flute & Harp, K. 299: 2nd Movement (As Used in the ...)
Symphony No. 29 in a Major, K. 201: 1st Movement (As Used in the Film,
Adagio in C Minor for Glass Armonica, K. 617: Adagio (As Used in ...)

Tracks:

Concerto for Two Pianos, K. 365: 3rd Movement (As Used in the ...)
Concerto for Two Pianos, K. 365: 3rd Movement (As Used in the ...)
Symphonie Concertante, K. 364: 1st Movement (As Used in the Film, ...)
Symphonie Concertante, K. 364: 1st Movement (As Used in the Film, ...)
Zaide: Aria: Ruhe Sanft (As Used in the Film, Amadeus)
Zaide: Aria: Ruhe Sanft (As Used in the Film, Amadeus)
Zaide: Aria: Ruhe Sanft (As Used in the Film, Amadeus)
Zaide: Aria: Ruhe Sanft (As Used in the Film, Amadeus)
Caro Mio Ben (As Used in the Film, Amadeus) - Giuseppe Giordani
Piano Concerto in E Flat, K. 482: 3rd Movement (As Used in the ...)
Piano Concerto in E Flat, K. 482: 3rd Movement (As Used in the ...)
Piano Concerto in E Flat, K. 482: 3rd Movement (As Used in the ...)
Piano Concerto in E Flat, K. 482: 3rd Movement (As Used in the ...)
Nozze Di Figaro, K. 492: Ecco la Marcia (As Used in the Film, Amadeus)
Nozze Di Figaro, K. 492: Ecco la Marcia (As Used in the Film, Amadeus)
Nozze Di Figaro, K. 492: Ah Tutti Contenti (As Used in the Film, ...)
Buband Hungaricus [Early 18TH Century Gypsy Mus] - Anonymous Composer

Amazon.com

The Academy Award®-sweeping film Amadeus wisely pinned much of its dramatic thrust on Mozart's gloriously eternal music, and its soundtrack remains a concise yet rewarding introduction to Wolfgang's spectacular oeuvre. This newly remastered "Director's Cut" edition is a companion to the expanded DVD and features 24-bit encoding on two 24-karat-gold discs, sharpening the sonic clarity of the performances of Neville Marriner and the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields to near perfection. The performances (which, Marriner notes, crucially served as templates during actual production) have also been augmented to match the expanded new video edition and include a new, 2001 recording of the Adagio in C Minor for Glass Armonica, K. 617. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Magnificent .......2007-01-04

This soundtrack is an excellent review of some of Mozart's most beautiful works. His compositions are timeless and moving. No personal media library can be complete without him.

Amadeus is a great movie and an equally great soundtrack!.......2006-07-02

I have to admit, I didn't like classical music before I saw the movie Amadeus. After seeing how they used the music in the movie I had to have the soundtrack. I debated for a day or two over which version to buy, and finally chose this one, since it has Salieri's march to welcome Mozart. Not a huge addition, but it's the complete soundtrack, which is what I was after. Before I received the cds, I was wondering "What's the big deal about them being gold cds?" The sound quality is magnificent, you hear all the music clearly, even the softest strings. These cds capture the sound as it was in the movie (possibly even better...)The booklet that comes with it is full of information and pictures, including a synopsis of the film, and detailed information about the musical selections. I would recommend this to anyone who liked Amadeus, or anyone who loves Mozart's music.

The only negative thing about these cds is that the tracks were labelled incorrectly, repeating the title of one song many times instead of having the correct titles. It was easy enough to fix in my media player but it was frustrating. Don't know if I got a bad copy or not, but the track listing shown on Amazon.com helped me to fix it.

Amadeus rocks!.......2006-02-21

It was a Valentine gift to a friend's boyfriend and he loves it and has been listening to it all the time. Delivery was timely, too. I'm overall very satisfied! Thanx!

It is miraculous!.......2005-06-06

So said Antonio Salieri to Mozart's wife about his music, and this Special Edition Gold Cd set understands this statement. More precisely though, it is Sir Neville Marriner, the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields and the various opera singers who should receive all the praise for this superb achievement. I have never heard such an authentic and high-quality recording of Mozart's music before. Thanks to the 24-bit encoding and the exceptional quality of the recording, the beauty of Mozart's music sounds as I believe it should. You can hear even the slightest or faintest of strings. Other recordings are simply lesser because of the tempo that is either too slow or too fast and the average clarity of the instruments. If you want to discover Mozart's music for the first time or complement your copy of Milos Forman's magnificent film, this is the set you have to get because it quite simply gets it right. The high price is all worth it as you get transported by this awesome music. It's a pity that classical music is now perceived to be reserved for a niche of artsy and boring people. That couldn't be farther from the truth! If people could just take the time to listen, just for a few minutes.

24K Gold & 24 High Bit Remastering = the definitive edition!.......2005-01-25

There are several different editions of Amadeus soundtracks ranging from single-disc to 3-disc sets available all at the same time, and it can be quite confusing at first.

After some research I ended up debating on whether to get the cheaper 1991 3-disc standard edition (ASIN: B000000XBV) or this 2002 2-disc special edition with '24 High-Bit' remastering. I had initial doubts that the latter contain the same 30 tracks, since it is only a 2-disc set, and decided to take a chance only after visiting the label site to confirm that it contains all 30 tracks as well.

Just a few days ago, it arrived from Amazon in a double-cd jewel case with a 30-page well-designed booklet, which has the movie sypnosis, individual narratives of almost all tracks, 2 articles about the movie and interspersed throughout with colourful scenes from the movie.

I discovered that the two '24K Gold' cds are able to contain the same number of tracks as the 3-disc standard edition because each disc is literally jam-packed to the brim, at 78.07 and 79.28 minutes respectively!

Due to the new '24 High-Bit' remastering, the sonic quality is excellent and perhaps die-hard fans of the earlier standard edition may even want to include this in their collection as well.

For those who are thinking of owning only one edition, this is the definitive edition to get if you really enjoyed the music in Amadeus and want the very best quality possible.

Schumann: Piano Quintet, String Quartets 1, 2 & 3 - Christian Zacharias, Cherubini Quartet

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Schumann: Piano Quintet, String Quartets 1, 2 & 3 - Christian Zacharias, Cherubini Quartet

Manufacturer: EMI Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000EMSIAI
Release Date: 2006-05-02

Tracks:

I. Allegro Brillante
II. In Modo D'una Marcia - Un Poco Largamente
III. Scherzo Molto Vivace
IV. Allegro, Ma Non Troppo
I. Introduzione (Andante Espressivo) - Allegro
II. Scherzo (Presto) - Intermezzo
III. Adagio
IV. Presto

Tracks:

I. Allegro Vivace
II. Andante, Quasi Variazioni
III. Scherzo, Presto
IV. Allegro Molto Vivace
I. Andante Espressivo - Allegro Molto Moderato
II. Assai Agitato - Un Poco Adagio - Tempo Risoluto
III. Adagio Molto
IV. Allegro Molto Vivace

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Schubert: Piano Music [Hybrid SACD]

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Beethoven: Triple Concerto; Piano Concerto No. 3

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A true bargain

Beethoven: Triple Concerto; Piano Concerto No. 3

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ASIN: B00005NPIZ
Release Date: 2002-08-13

Tracks:

Con in C, Op.56 'Triple': I. Allegro - Christian Zacharias/Ulf Hoelscher/Heinrich Schiff
Con in C, Op.56 'Triple': II. Largo - Christian Zacharias/Ulf Hoelscher/Heinrich Schiff
Con in C, Op.56 'Triple': III. Rondo Alla Polacca - Christian Zacharias/Ulf Hoelscher/Heinrich Schiff
Pno Con No.3 in c, Op.37: I. Allegro Con Brio - Christian Zacharias
Pno Con No.3 in c, Op.37: II. Largo - Christian Zacharias
Pno Con No.3 in c, Op.37: III. Rondo (Allegro) - Christian Zacharias

Customer Reviews:

A true bargain.......2003-07-01

This is one of those hidden treasures of the classical world: wonderful musical interpretation at a bargain price. Zacharias, Hoelscher and Schiff bring the Triple Concerto to life with clear, compelling performances. There isn't anything especially amazing about their rendition, but it's powerful and boisterous--the way Beethoven should be--and for that it's my personal favorite interpretation. The Gewandhaus Orchestra is up to its usual taut standards, and the overall effect is just fantastic. The Dresden Staatskapelle doesn't hold together quite as well on the Third Concerto, although they compensate for the occasional rough edge with a dark, rich, powerful sound that really accents Zacharias's fireworks at the piano. Again, not an overly individual performance, but as with the Triple Concerto, it's powerfully and solidly done. That kind of solid work on a mid-price CD makes the CD a bargain in my mind.

Michael Haydn: Requiem; Symphonies P9 & P16

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Michael Haydn: Requiem; Symphonies P9 & P16

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Cersus: Hostias
Sanctus
Benedictus
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The Perfect Mozart / Marriner, Abbado, Zinman, Meyer, et al

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Well, not "Perfect"...
Wolfie at his most accessible

The Perfect Mozart / Marriner, Abbado, Zinman, Meyer, et al
Sir Neville Marriner , Claudio Abbado , David Zinman , Sabine Meyer , Christian Zacharias , Barry Tuckwell , Emmanuel Pahud , Gabriel Tacchino , Alexander Lonquich , Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields , Vienna String Quartet , Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra , and Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra
Manufacturer: Angel Records
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000IOCJ
Release Date: 1999-05-04

Tracks:

Overture, K.492: The Marriage Of Figaro
Clarinet Quintet, K.581: I. Allegro
Piano Sonata No. 15 in C major, K.545: I. Allegro
Horn Concerto No.1 in D major, K.412: II. Rondo Allegro
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525: II. Romanze Andante
Flute Concerto No. 1 In G Major, K. 313: I. Allegro maestoso
Symphony No. 40 In G Minor, K. 550: I. Molto allegro
Piano Concerto No. 21 In C Major, K. 467: II. Andante
Piano Sonata No. 11 In A Major, K. 331: Turkish March
Symphony No. 41 in C major, K.551 (Jupiter): I. Andante cantabile
Serenade No. 10 in B flat, K.361 (Gran Partita): I. Largo - Allegro molto
Overture, K. 384: The Abduction from the Seraglio
K. 265 (Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star): Ah! Vous dirai-je Maman (Bonus Track)

Customer Reviews:

Well, not "Perfect"..........2004-04-19

Like the other reviewer, I feel it's difficult to label this CD "The Perfect Mozart" without including the 25 Symphony. However, that shows how pointless it is to label ANY CD "The Perfect Mozart" - especially just a single CD. Most of my favorite Mozart isn't on here. It just goes to show how silly it is to think of a Mozart "greatest hits" album.

However, what is important is how the pieces on the album are played and I must say that they are all played well. Much of it is conducted by Neville Mariner, who did the music for the movie Amadeus. I am listening to the CD now and for some reason - possibly because of the irreverent nature of the album - on the computer all the performers are labeled "some dumb orchestra".

All in all, this is not the "only" Mozart album you will ever need, but it is a good random sampling of some of Wolfgang's catchier tunes.

Wolfie at his most accessible.......2000-09-20

It must be tough to compile a "best of" type selection for a composer as prolific as Mozart. I picked this CD up yesterday and was very happy with what selections it included. I would have to say that if it included the rousing opening movement to Mozart's 25th Symphony, it surely would be the "Perfect Mozart". I have a ton of other Mozart CD's, but none of them amass all of the most recognizable pieces quite like this one. Highly recommended.

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Mozart: 21 Concertos pour piano
Christian Zacharias
Manufacturer: EMI
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Release Date: 2002-07-29

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Concerto No. 21 K, 467
Concerto No. 13 K, 415
Concerto No. 8 K, 246
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Concerto No. 16 K, 451
Concerto No. 5 K, 175
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Concerto No. 22 K, 482
Concerto No. 9 K, 271 - Jeunehomme
Concerto No. 14 K, 449
Concerto No. 19 K, 459
Concerto No. 11 K, 413
Concerto No. 17 K, 453
Concerto No. 23 K, 488
Concerto No. 12 K, 414
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Schubert: Quintet in A D667, Op114; String Trio in Bf D581

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Schubert: Quintet in A D667, Op114; String Trio in Bf D581

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ASIN: B00000G4UW
Release Date: 1999-01-19

Tracks:

Quintet D 667 'Die Forelle' For Piano, Violin, Viola, Violoncello, And Double Bass: Allegro vivace
Quintet D 667 'Die Forelle' For Piano, Violin, Viola, Violoncello, And Double Bass: Andante
Quintet D 667 'Die Forelle' For Piano, Violin, Viola, Violoncello, And Double Bass: Scherzo
Quintet D 667 'Die Forelle' For Piano, Violin, Viola, Violoncello, And Double Bass: Therma and Variations
Quintet D 667 'Die Forelle' For Piano, Violin, Viola, Violoncello, And Double Bass: Allegro giusto
String Trio (Fragment) D 111A In B Flat Major: Allegro
String Trio D 581 In B Flat Major: Allegro moderato
String Trio D 581 In B Flat Major: Andante
String Trio D 581 In B Flat Major: Menuetto
String Trio D 581 In B Flat Major: Rondo. Allegretto

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