Bizet: Symphony in C; Carmen Overtures

On this CD:

1. Symphony, for orchestra in C Major ("Symphony in C")
Composed by Georges Bizet
Performed by Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Zdenek Kosler

2. Carmen, opera, overtures & intermezzi for orchestra Overtures
Composed by Georges Bizet
Performed by Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Zdenek Kosler

Tracks:

Requiem: Dies Irae
Carmina Burana: O Fortuna
The Planets: Mars
The Ride Of The Valkyries
Chorus Of The Hebrew Slaves
Fanfare For The Common Man
Pomp And Circumstance March No. 1
Aida: Grand March
Summer - Four Seasons: Presto
Te Deum: Prelude
The Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra
Toccata And Fugue In D Minor
Symphony No. 5: First Movement
Spartacus: Adagio
Sabre Dance
Symphony No. 40: First Movement
Zadok The Priest
Turandot: Nessun Dorma

Tracks:

Also Sprach Zarathoustra
Romeo And Juliet: Dance Of The Knights
Requiem: Dies Irae
1812 Overture
Piano Concerto
Spring - Four Seasons: Allegro
Messiah: Hallelujah Chorus
The Royal Fireworks: La Ruissance From Music
Flight Of The Bumble Bee
Symphonie Fantastique: March To The Scaffold
Carmen: Overture
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
Jerusalem
The Planets: Jupiter
Symphony No 9, 'Ode To Joy'
Swan Lake: Scene
Enigma Variations: Nimrod
Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini [Variation 18]
Pictures At An Exibitions: Promenade
Symphony For Organ No 3: Finale, Symphony For Organ No 3

Customer Reviews:

perfect selection for commencement/ graduation.......2007-06-11

We were concerned after reading some other reviews that this version of Pomp and Circumstance wouldn't be the correct movement or the full length version. This selection has the song for graduation AND the extended length, so it gives plenty of time for processionals. If this is what you need, this is the CD to get.

Great Starting Point for Classical Music Novices.......2004-08-13

"Simply the Best Classicial Anthems" is exactly what the title indicates. This is a collection of what the CD says are "36 of the most powerful classics on Earth". My review of this CD comes from someone who is a Classical Music Novice. I'm familiar with some of the composers, musical styles, musical periods, and some of the terminology that is key to understanding Classical Music. By no means am I an expert. I have basically popped in this two CD collection into my player and have enjoyed the sounds it produces. If you are in the same category as I am or maybe just wanting to be introduced to Classical Music - this is going to be a very good CD to have in your collection. For the more seasoned Classical Music fan, this could be either enjoyable or overkill.

The CD contains 36 songs composed by the legends of Classical Music Composers from the past. The bulk of the works come from Composers in the the 19th and 20th century, but there are works from the Romantic and Classical eras of the late 18th and early 19th century (such as Beethoven and Mozart). In general you will find most of the major names of Composers you would expect to find - names such as Tchiakovsky, Handel, Verdi, Strauss, Elgar, and Bach are all there. The only major composer who I would have expected to see on this CD that I don't see is Frederic Chopin. The composers of the late 20th century are not included on this collection - so you won't see Leonard Bernstein or John Williams on this set. While these Composers are excellent, I do think style of the tracks on this collection pre-date their style.

The recordings themselves are done by the great Orchestras around the world. For the most part, European Orchestras were used to deliver the tracks. There are a few exceptions: The Chicago Symphony Orchestra delivers "The Ride of the Valkyries"; The Toronto Symphony Orchestra delivers "Dance of the Knights"; and the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra delivers Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture". Some of the European Orchestras that are well known include: BBC Symphony Orchestra, London Philharmonic, Bolshoi Symphony Orchestra, Choeur Philhamonique de Strasbourg, and more. Also included are performances by well known names in the Classical space such as Marie-Claire Alain (Bach's "Toccate and Fogue in D Minor" and Saint-Saens' "Symphony for Organ No 3"), Piero Toso (Vivaldi's "Allegro From Spring - Four Seasons"), and Placido Domingo appears on Puccini's "Nessun Dorma".

The 2 Disc collection contains a total of over 2 hours and 6 minutes of music. The selections that are included in the set will sound very familiar to you when you play them. You probably have both heard and seen the names of tracks such as: Oref's "O Fortuna"; Copland's "Fanfare for the Common Man"; Beethoven's "First Movement from Symphony Number 5" and "Ode To Joy"; Elgar's "Pomp and Circumstance", and Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture". Many of the other tracks will also sound familiar, but maybe not so much by name - such as Wagner's "The Ride of the Valkyries", Strauss' Also Sprach Zarathoustra"; Grieg's "Piano Concerto", and "Dies Irae" (versions included by Mozart and Verdi - you can compare the two and judge for yourself). As for the Discs themselves, I think most of the casual fans will like the selections on Disc Two better, but Disc One is still very good. On a sidebar, the Israel Philharmonic's version of "1812 Overture" is by far the best you will hear - particularly at the end, the booming drums create almost a 3 dimensional vision of fireworks being launched into the air.

There one big negative on this collection is some of the recording quality. The clarity of the recording is there, but some of the recording levels leave a lot to be desired. On some of the softer parts, it is barely audible without significantly turning up your volume. This is very evident on "O Fortuna" where you will hear almost dead silence during from the 30 second to 1:30 mark of the track unless you crank your volume up. Same with the first few seconds of Strauss' "Also Sprach Zarathoustra" and Tchiakovsky's "1812 Overture". When the volume is cranked up you will hear them - but then the other sections will be way too loud. I'm surprised with modern technology that this couldn't be addressed better.

The liner notes are pretty thin. You do get the Composers, Performers/Orchestras, and recording dates. There isn't any more details than that and you won't learn anymore insight on the tracks than this information. Despite some of the shortcomings of the liner notes and recording volume, I still think this is an excellent place to start and do recommend this CD if you are a novice to Classical Music and are looking for a great place to start listening to what the Classics have to offer.

**An Exquisite Album**.......2004-02-21

Simply The Best Classical Anthems

Simply The Best Classical Anthems is a compilation album of `36 of the most powerful Anthems on Earth'. But, it is also said to be something else. It is said to be a gateway. A gateway to another world. A world where our imagination can run free without being shackled down by any borders or boundaries or rules or limits. A world that we have all seen or perhaps more accurately have all heard of but for many of us a world that we have never dared to enter. Never dared to enter because of fear. The fear of being ostracised and shunned by our community.

THE MYTH
`Classical Music!', I can hear some of you cry. `That isn't another world. That's just music for the upperclass, the high-brow, and the pompous.' Surprisingly, I too felt this way for a long time until I accepted the invitation made to me by Simply The Best Classical Anthems. I always felt that Classical Music was nice to listen to as background music for a Levis ad or a Car ad but I would consider people strange if they chose to hear it on its own. However, after having listened to this album I realised how wrong I was in my assumptions.

THE TRUTH
Music as with all forms of amusement helps to take you away from where you are now. It helps to relax you when you are stressed with anger; it helps to give you strength when you are vulnerable; it helps to keep your spirits up when you have faced tragedy or loss. It helps. And, for me the type of music that best conjures up the most passionate emotions (love, hate, courage and anger) at our most testing times is Classical Music.
How? I don't know.
Why? I don't know.
I can only promise you that in my experience it does.

THE CHEST
The album, in visual terms, is very difficult to overlook amongst the plethora of records that may surround it. This is because the album has a very distinct purple sleeve cover. Not any kind of purple mind you but the Cadbury's kind of purple. The kind of purple that carries with it an invitation. An invitation that if accepted promises you a treasure inside.
And since, I have always enjoyed the treasure within the purple Cadbury's Dairy Milk wrapper, I asked myself why would an album carrying the same invitation promise to be anything different? Thus, I parted with my tuppence worth and went back home to open this purple chest of promised treasures.

THE PROMISED TREASURE
As you may have guessed, the contents of the album are somewhat different to the contents of a Cadbury's bar. When I opened the album, I was presented with two compact discs. At first glance, there did not seem to be anything special about them. They were just your average, everyday, run of the mill compact discs. To tell you the truth, I was a bit disappointed because I suppose I had hoped for something more.
However, looks can be deceptive. (Afterall, a Cadbury's Dairy Milk does not seem very appetising until you taste it!) And, also come November each year, I am always bemused and surprised at how the shabby contents of a cardboard box can both light up the sky and light up the faces of the neighbourhood. Thus, I pushed aside my assumptions and I ignited the discs (not literally of course, I just pressed the play button on the CD player). And, I let the fireworks begin.

THE KEY
From the very beginning, you will feel like you have unlocked the doorway to something special. And, after a full two hours of listening to both discs, you will feel like you have been taken out of this world and transported to another. Welcome to the world of Classical Music.

GUIDANCE
In the beginning, continue to listen to both discs in one go (i.e. one after the other). After a while, you will know which tracks you enjoy listening to the most. For those tracks you enjoyed the most make a promise to yourself that you will listen to the whole of the piece from which that track came from.
Good Luck on your quest if you choose to accept it.
Ride amongst the Valkyries, listen to the Flight of the Bumblebees, and use The Planets to keep you on the path.

I am not a good reviewer because as with all of my reviews I refuse to comment too much about what is inside the product but rather more about what effect the product has had on me. (Me, me, me. Vain & Egotistic, I know, so my friends and family keep telling me). But, I just want to cause a raucous about the product, enough not to spoil but enough of a raucous to let you experience it for yourself.

So my final words are:
Simply The Best Classical Anthems is an invitation. An invitation to the world of classical music. A world where you can begin a never-ending quest of curiosity. A curiosity that will always be rewarded with fulfilment.

Do you accept such an invitation?

Hope you found this review helpful.

Samples.......2003-11-23

The samples are too short and the quality leaves a lot to be desired. Having said that the choices are wonderful and the price is great. If you're looking for a overview of the best of classical music then this is for you. However if it's quality you're looking for then spent the extra money and look at other choices.

Great Sampler!.......2002-03-20

This is a good sampler, since it covers what you would want in a classical music CD. Looking at the tracks, it has the classic hits, such as "Ride of the Valkyries," "Toccata and Fugue," "Fanfare for the Common Man," "'Jupiter' from `The Planets,'" "Eine Klein Nachtmusik," and "Hallelujah Chorus."

There are also some new pieces that I have fallen in love with, such as "The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra," "'Promenade' from Pictures at an Exhibition." The compilers did an interesting double take by including both Verdi's and Mozart's "Dies Ire." I'm not sure which is better.

This music is good for the brain and good for the soul. There is a power and passion that the blaring and glaring music that makes up most of the FM band. I'm reminded of the religious man who said that there is no music in hell. Probably because they wouldn't appreciate it there.

Tracks:

Light Cavalry - Suppe
Ruslan and Lyudmila - Glinka
La Traviata - Prelude, Act I - Verdi
Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg - Prelude, ACt I - Wagner
Les Francs-Juges - Berlioz
Le nozze di Figaro - Mozart
Egmont - Beethoven
Oberon - Weber
Academic Festival Overture - Brahms
Pique Dame - Suppe

Tracks:

Morning, Noon and Night in Vienna - Suppe
Il barbiere di Siviglia - Rossini
Prince Igor - Borodin
Carmen - Prelude, Act I - Bizet
Der fliegende Hollander - Wagner
Leonore No 3 - Beethoven
Hansel und Gretel - Humperdinck
Khovanshchina - Mussorgsky
Poet and Peasant - Suppe

Customer Reviews:

Fantastic.......2006-06-30

First of all anything with Sir Solti's name on is worth purchasing. Solti has such a way with interpreting music! If you like overtures this CD is for you. It has the best overtures here in one collection. With orchestras like chicago, london, and the vienna you cannot argue with the performances. There are a few "weaker" ensembles, but when compared with the other ensembles there are few that will not sound weak. Again any work Solti has done is worth purchasing!

Famous Overtures.......2005-08-16

Did not like the way these musical pieces were "interpretted".
Did not like the tempo and in one piece one of the instruments played a portion which I would say they played a flat instead of a natural note. This is based on hearing the same pieces played by someone else, it's just my opinion.

Spectacular.......2003-09-25

Not only does it include some of the most famous overtures, but they are played in such an exciting style, full of life and passion. The Suppe overtures are superior and the Wagner overtures are wonderful as well. There is not a bad point to this recording - highly recommended!

Excellent.......2002-06-11

This is an excellent collection of overtures, especially of Von Suppe's overtures. Solti truly brings out life in these pieces.

The best Overture Album !.......2000-02-28

If you like overtures, here is the album. Never have these been performed so musically and with such excitement. The orchestras involved vary in their abilities, yet the Chicago, Vienna, and London Symphony perfom with style. Solti loves this music and it shows.

The Most Relaxing Classical Album in the World...Ever!

Average customer rating:

Solid buy
Very soothing and relaxing to listen to
this will calm you down
My Fav. CD!
Excellent for Everyone!

The Most Relaxing Classical Album in the World...Ever!

Manufacturer: Angel Records
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Binding: Audio 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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Orchestral Trumpet Player's Bible:
Essential Recording for Any Trumpet Player
Most Excellent
Awesome!
Excellent for aspiring trumpet players, otherwise...

Orchestral Excerpts For Trumpet

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Tracks:

Trumpet concerto: Brandenburg Concerto No.2 - Trumpet Concerto
Petrouchka
Pictures at an Exhibition
Leonore Nos. 3&2
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Customer Reviews:

Orchestral Trumpet Player's Bible:.......2003-05-08

I carry this recording around with me in my case, and listen to it before auditions, concerts, rehearsals, etc. It's simply how the excerpts (along with trumpet playing in general) should sound. Smith's virtuostic playing, coupled with his vast orchestral experience, really teach the parts. All trumpet players, top to bottom, have something to learn from this CD--and while the entire work (with orchestra) and part should be studied (Smith actually recommends this), it is still very useful to hear one of the finest players on earth performing just the trumpet part.

Essential Recording for Any Trumpet Player.......2001-05-24

If any principal orchestral trumpet player has succeeded Adolph Herseth as the "state of the art," the probable consensus among his peers would be Philip Smith of the New York Philharmonic. His virtually flawless technique, gourgeous sound, rarified musicianship and exceptional leadership make him virtually unique in his field, and his more than 20 years with the Philharmonic (plus his early years with the Chicago Symphony) have firmly established him as one of the greats in the history of orchestral brass performance.

Measured simply as a documentation of his skills, this recording would be an extraordinary document - the playing throughout is stupendous. But this is much more than that; Mr. Smith proves to be as articulate (mild "New Yoahk" accent and all) as he is talented, and his performance suggestions are truly helpful, even for those of us without his superhuman abilities. The recorded sound is superb, and overall this is a joy to listen to at every level. I recommend it without reservation for any trumpet player aspiring to a higher level of musicianship and performance - and if you play it at full volume shortly after your warmup, your neighbors will be very impressed.

Most Excellent.......1999-12-13

As a trumpet player, I must say that Phil Smith's comments during each track are immensely beneficial. His thoughts have produced profound understanding in my trumpet playing, and despite the fact that this CD is intended as a grouping of Phil Smith's insights into common Orchestral Excerpts and his following demonstration, I have countless times listened out of pure enjoyment than to gain expert insight. His tone is the most beautiful I have ever heard, and it shows on this CD. I recommend this particularly for any aspiring trumpet student.

Awesome!.......1999-10-25

The previous reviewer of this CD missed the point of the CD. Lets say your working on the Carmern Prelude or Stravinsky Pétrouchka you buy this CD, and learn how Philip Smith (one of the greatest symphonic trumpet players in the world) would interpret and play it. Thats why its entitled Orchestra Trumpet Excerpts.

Excellent for aspiring trumpet players, otherwise..........1999-05-31

This CD would be excellent for aspiring orchestral trumpeters and soloists; although Philip Smith conveys his expertise exceptionally well, this short snips of music on this CD are no substitute for the actual full-orchestra recordings.

Night Air: The Relaxing Side of Classical Music

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Night Air: The Relaxing Side of Classical Music

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Pavanes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

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Release Date: 2000-07-25

Tracks:

Pavane For A Dead Princess
Intermezzo (Prelude To Act III)
Pavane
Gymnopedie No. 1
Gymnopedie No. 3
Prelude To The Afternoon Of A Faun
Dances Sacred And Profane For Harp And Strings
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Movement. III. (Siciliana) - Jesus Lopez-Cobos
Movement. III (Elegie)
Nocturne For String Orchestra
Fantasia On Greensleeves

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Great compilation album

Best Classical Album of the Millennium

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ASIN: B00002MFD1
Release Date: 1999-10-27

Tracks:

Canon In D
Four Seasons (Concerto No
Adagio In G Minor
Symphony No 6 In F Pastor
Clarinet Concerto In A K6
Cello Concerto In E Minor
Rhapsody On A Theme Of Pa
Concierto De Aranjuez (Ii
Swan Lake (Scene Act Ii N
Symphony No 9 From The Ne
Nimrod From The Enigma Va
Piano Sonata No 14 In C
Piano Concerto No 2 In C
Adagio For Strings Op 11a
Piano Concerto No 21 In C
Dance Of The Reed Flutes
Violin Concerto In E Mino
Intermezzo From Cavalleri
Gloria In Excelsis Deo Fr
Zadok The Pirest
Jesus Bleibet Meine Freud
Lacrimosa From Requiem In
Ave Maria
Miserere Mei Deus
In Paradisum From Requiem
Viens Mallika (Flower Due
Belle Nuit O Nuit D'amoru
Pavane
O Mio Babbino Caro From G
Un Bel Di Vedremo From Ma
Va Pensiero (Chorus Of He
Au Fond Du Temple Saint
Vedi Le Fosche Notturne S
Nessun Dorma From Turando
O Fortuna From Carmina Bu
Dies Irae From Messa De R
Hallelujah Chorus From Me
Sunrise From Also Sprach
Jupiter The Bringer Of Jo
Toccata In D Minor
Four Seasons Concerto No
Symphony No 40 In G Minor
Symphony No 5 In C Minor
Montagues & Capulets
Piano Concerto In A Minor
Bolero (Conclusion)
Fanfare For The Common Ma
Ride Of The Valkyries Fro
Piano Concerto No 1 In B
Brandenburg Concerto No 2
Piano Concerto No 3 En D
1812 Overture (Conclusion
Ode To Joy From Symphonyn
Carmen (Prelude To Act 1)
Piano Concerto No 5 In E
For Unto Us A Child Is Bo
Pomp & Circumstance March

Customer Reviews:

Great compilation album.......2005-03-16

The set includes 3 CDs - "Relaxing", "Vocals", and "Epic". The recordings are wonderful versions performed by excellent orchestras/singers. I listen to it on my Paradigm speakers and close my eyes and can feel encompassed by the music. The recordings do not have the flaws (hiss, pops, scratches) in the sound that many 'cheap' classical CDs have. For 3 CDs and the quality of the recordings, I found this album a good choice!

Baby Dance:Toddler's Jump on the Classics

Average customer rating:

Not great, kids need to really be in the mood
A different "baby classics" album
We all love this cd.
Valuable resource
My preschooler really likes this one!

Baby Dance:Toddler's Jump on the Classics

Manufacturer: Erato
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Ballets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

Polkas | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

Waltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

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Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music

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Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

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General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000005EDA
Release Date: 1994-09-06

Tracks:

A Toddler's Jump On The Classics: Catch a Sabre Tooth Tiger
A Toddler's Jump On The Classics: They'll Have The World On A String
A Toddler's Jump On The Classics: That's Rameau Not Rambo
A Toddler's Jump On The Classics: Viva Vivaldi
A Toddler's Jump On The Classics: A Little Bachanalia
A Toddler's Jump On The Classics: Make Mine Mussorgsky
A Toddler's Jump On The Classics: Cinderella, Choose Your Fella
A Toddler's Jump On The Classics: Get a Little Nuts
A Toddler's Jump On The Classics: Meet The Master Of Movement
A Toddler's Jump On The Classics: Choose Your Partners
A Toddler's Jump On The Classics: Dad, Is This the Waltz Of The Reindeer?
A Toddler's Jump On The Classics: Say Hello To Haydn
A Toddler's Jump On The Classics: Actually It's Two Minutes
A Toddler's Jump On The Classics: Forward March!
A Toddler's Jump On The Classics: Oh Boy, Oh Boy, Oboe
A Toddler's Jump On The Classics: Spanish Passion
A Toddler's Jump On The Classics: Mostly Mozart
A Toddler's Jump On The Classics: Classic Choreography
A Toddler's Jump On The Classics: Quite a Fella, Falla
A Toddler's Jump On The Classics: May I Have This Waltz?
A Toddler's Jump On The Classics: Baby Goes Baroque
A Toddler's Jump On The Classics: I Love Ludwig

Customer Reviews:

Not great, kids need to really be in the mood.......2003-04-07

I bought this for my 5-year old daughter who loves litening to my classical music. She did not like it. It failed to grab her attention.

A different "baby classics" album.......2002-11-12

I've bought many CDs for my son (who is now 2), including various classical compilations for babies. However, most of them seem to comprise of the same two dozen or so "favourites" from the Baroque and Classical periods. Also, most of the selections are usually in slow tempo (in order to pass as "lullabies") whereas I find that babies respond better to rhythmic, upbeat tunes. I like this CD because it includes beautiful selections that are less overused, come from different epochs and styles, and are very suitible for small kids. The pieces are brief (babies have a short attention span)and upbeat. They won't put your child or yourself to sleep, but you can listen to them repeatedly without getting tired.

We all love this cd........2002-03-31

My kids love this cd. We kept checking it out from the library, so we finally decided to buy it. The kids like the picture of the baby running on the piano and they pretend they are doing the same thing while we listen to it. I love the music, so much of it is familiar and well loved.

Valuable resource.......2001-08-01

As a music educator, preschool teacher, and mother of three young children, I have reviewed many recordings for children. When evaluating a product, I do not necessarily look for songs I like to listen to, but selections that are well received by children. The producers of "Baby dance" did a wonderful job in choosing beautiful pieces with a fast tempo that encourage toddlers as young as 13 months to march, hop, and dance. Not all songs are from the typical classical music sampler tapes, introducing adults to other, lesser-known beautiful masterpieces. Most selections are less then 2 minutes long, wich proved the perfect time span for the attention of a 2-year old. I videotaped my youngest son when he was dancing to this tape as a 2-year old. He interpreted the feelings the music conveyed and moved his body according to these emotions - from wiggling to standing still and tuning in to crawling on all fours. I give workshops to early childhood educators and always recommend this title.

My preschooler really likes this one!.......2001-01-29

We first purchased this CD when my son was 18 months old, and he's really enjoyed it ever since. He's now 3 years old, and still asks for it to be played. The selections are short, but high energy and and lots of fun. This is a GREAT CD to have handy on those rainy days when you can't get out of the house! Incidentally, it's also recommended for preschoolers by Ed Hirsh, of the Core Knowledge series (What Your Kindergartener Needs to Know, What Your First Grader Needs to Know, etc), on his coreknowledge.org site.

Average customer rating:

Amazing!
Could have been a lot better
The Perfect music for the Perfect Mood
Good Collection- 4.3 Stars
A pleasant compilation that could set the mood....

Sensual Classics

Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Sensual Classics II

ASIN: B000000SIP
Release Date: 1993-05-11

Tracks:

Piano Concerto No.2: Adagio Sostenuto
Carmen: Entracte To Act 3
Mandolin Concerto In D Major: Adagio
String Quartet No. 2: Notturno
Piano Sonata Op.27 No.2 'Moonlight': Adagio Sostenuto
Oboe Concerto, Op.9 No. 2: Adagio
Spartacus: Adagio
Daphnis et Chloe: Lever du Jour
Symphony No. 5: Adagietto
Le Carnaval des Animaux: Le Cygne (The Swan)
Symphony No. 5: Adagio
Prelude Op. 28 No. 4 In E Minor
The Firebird: Berceuse
Kinderszenen: Dreaming
Bolero
Suite In D Major: Air

Amazon.com

The cover photo to this disc shows a woman ripping the clothes off her lover. That's how we know that the Adagio Sostenuto from Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 is about sex. So goes the logic here. But the disc's droopy account of the Entr'acte to Act III of Bizet's Carmen by Lorin Maazel and Orchestre National de France lights no fire. The Adagio from Vivaldi's Mandolin Concerto in D major has been piped into shopping malls for too many years for it to awaken much beyond the urge to buy shower curtains and blue jeans. Pianist Rudolf Buchbinder is pretty convincing in his account of Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata, Op. 27, and much has been made of the work's dedication to the lovely 17-year-old Countess Giulietta Giucciardi. As to the Adagietto from Mahler's Fifth Symphony, I always thought it was about something other than sex. Silly me! --Gwendolyn Freed

Customer Reviews:

Amazing!.......2006-03-20

This is fantastic music to play whilst I smash myself in the face with a hammer.

Could have been a lot better.......2004-08-29

While I like all the pieces on this CD, many of them are incomplete (i.e., they fade out before the finish) and most of the performances are not very inspiring. It's disappointing when you know they could have done a better job by leaving off a couple of tracks so everything would fit in the original length. And the cover photo is a bit much... but you can re-fold the liner so people in the office don't get the wrong idea about your taste in CD's.

The Perfect music for the Perfect Mood.......2004-02-06

A personal favorite of mine for a quiet evening with my husband when the kids are asleep and the mind turns to more romantic matters. The relaxing, melodic music herin is a wonderful way to start things off on the right foot with that special someone in your life.

This CD, along with a few candles, a bottle of champagin, a bubble bath, or a relaxing massage is the perfect recipie for a lovely time with your loved one.

Romantic Classics can also be a great selection to play for stress reduction while driving through rush hour, or just to relax and read a book.

Good Collection- 4.3 Stars.......2004-01-06

Good collection of classical songs
Review of the cd
1.Rachmaninov piano concerto no.2- 4 stars
2.Bizet Carmen- 4 stars
3.Vivaldi Mandolin Concerto-4.5 stars
4.Borodin string quartet no.2- 4 stars
5.Beethoven ((Moonlight Sonata))- 5 out of 5 stars
6.Albinoni oboe concerto- 4 stars
7.Khachaturian Spartacus- 4.5 stars
8.Ravel Daphnis Et Chloe- 4 stars
9.Mahler Symphony no.5- 4 stars
10.Saint- saens carnival of the animals- 4.5 stars
11.Rachmaninov symphony no.2- 4 stars
12.Chopin- Prelude no.4- 5 out of 5 stars
13.Stravinsky the firebird- 4 stars
14.Schumann Kinderszenen-3.9 stars
15.Ravel Bolero-4.8 stars
16.Bach -air from suite in d- 5 stars
Overall good collection of classical music/worth the money

A pleasant compilation that could set the mood...........2000-05-15

I do agree with the editorial review that most of the individual pieces do not have anything to do with sex, per se, but I am not sure that is the point. Most of the music here (along with its sequel CD) is in my (subjective) opinion, quite romantic -- soft and melodic. I am not sure what classical pieces an album like this should include if sex were the real point -- popular music gets there a lot more directly. There certainly is nothing to offend here, and perhaps something to inspire. Think of this as the album you put on while in front of the fireplace with a bottle of wine when you are with the person you love. It should set the mood for some good conversation and whatever follows.

Average customer rating:

I LOVE this CD!
Great Visuals in Music

Figure Skating's Greatest Hits

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ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Conditioning for Skating : Off-Ice Techniques for On-Ice Performance
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Release Date: 1999-01-26

Tracks:

Introduction: The Lilac Fairy
The Sea - Shipwreck On A Rock - Surmounted By A Bronze Warrior - Conclusion
Aragonaise (Prelude, Act IV)
Intermezzo (Prelude, Act III)
Danse Boheme (Act II)
Summer: Presto
Autumn: Adagio Molto
Winter: Allegro Non Molto
Adagio Cantible From 'Pathetique' Sonata
Tales From The Vienna Woods Waltz
Mars
Scene: Act II, No. 10
Dance Of The Swans, Act II, No. 13, Part 5
Act IV, Final Scene: No. 29
Infernal Dance Of King Kastchei

Customer Reviews:

I LOVE this CD!.......2006-06-11

It's got all of the great skating prorams AND its' the full piece of music. It's not some lame edited version. Love it!

Great Visuals in Music.......2000-02-02

When listening to this CD I can see all the past figure skating performances that I have loved. I listen to it daily and never tire of the rich sound!