Accordiorama

On this CD:

1. Perpetuum Mobile (Perpetual Motion), Ein musikalischer Scherz, for orchestra, Op. 257 (RV 257)
Composed by Johann II Strauss

Conducted by Rudolf Wurthner

2. Hungarian Rhapsody, for piano No. 12 (aka "No. 2") in C sharp minor, S. 244/12 (LW A132/12) No 2
Composed by Franz Liszt

Conducted by Rudolf Wurthner

3. Concert Etude on a Theme of Paganini
Composed by Rudolf Wurthner

Conducted by Rudolf Wurthner

4. Invitation to the Dance, rondo brillant for piano, Op. 65 (J260)
Composed by Carl Maria von Weber

Conducted by Rudolf Wurthner

5. Hungarian Dances (21) for piano, 4 hands (or piano solo or orchestra), WoO 1 Hungarian Dance No 5
Composed by Johannes Brahms

Conducted by Rudolf Wurthner

6. Hungarian Dances (21) for piano, 4 hands (or piano solo or orchestra), WoO 1 Hungarian Dance No 6
Composed by Johannes Brahms

Conducted by Rudolf Wurthner

7. Overture to Guillaume Tell (William Tell)
Composed by Gioachino Rossini

Conducted by Rudolf Wurthner

8. Hora Staccato for violin & piano (or orchestra)
Composed by Grigoras Dinicu

Conducted by Rudolf Wurthner

9. La Gioconda, opera in 4 acts Dance of the Hours
Composed by Amilcare Ponchielli

Conducted by Rudolf Wurthner

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
Here's just what you've been waiting for: a collection of Viennese orchestral pops played by a roomful of accordions! The conductor also made the arrangements, except for one piece he wrote himself, which is the only bore on the program. Accordion freaks may be drool at the thought of a chance to hear Rossini's William Tell Overture played by this ensemble. But after hearing it even non-freaks will have to admit that the arrangements are tasty, the performances lively and involving. This is certainly a unique disc; it turns out to be surprisingly entertaining. The 1961 sound is still pretty lively. --Leslie Gerber

Tracks:

Perpetuum Mobile, Op. 25
Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2
Rudolph Wurther: Concert Etude on a Theme of Paganini 'La Campanella'
Invitation To The Dance, Op. 65
Hungarian Dance No. 5
Hungarian Dance No. 6
William Tell Overture
Hora Staccato
La Gioconda: Dance of the Hours

Amazon.com

Here's just what you've been waiting for: a collection of Viennese orchestral pops played by a roomful of accordions! The conductor also made the arrangements, except for one piece he wrote himself, which is the only bore on the program. Accordion freaks may be drool at the thought of a chance to hear Rossini's William Tell Overture played by this ensemble. But after hearing it even non-freaks will have to admit that the arrangements are tasty, the performances lively and involving. This is certainly a unique disc; it turns out to be surprisingly entertaining. The 1961 sound is still pretty lively. --Leslie Gerber

Customer Reviews:

It Will Blow You Away!!!.......2000-09-12

I love this CD! I always have believed that the accordion had classical potential, and this recording proves it. This group is of the same class as any serious orchestra.

Wonderful - but ..........2000-05-10

I found Accordiorama to be a true delight. The only issue I have with the recording is the use of electronic instruments. Considering the date of the recording this is to be expected. I was truly hoping for a totally acoustic recording. I have played the accordion since childhood and have participated in accordion bands and appreciate the level of professionalism that went into the making of this album. I would recommend this recording to all accordion and/or music lovers.

At Last Accordiorama! on CD.......2000-03-10

When I was a boy growing up in Toronto Canada, I played the Accordion. Yeh I heard all the jokes. One day I bought a Vanguard L.P. called Accordiorama, by the Hohner Accordion Orch. Since I played in an all Accordion orchestra myself, playing classical music, I bought it. When I played the William Tell for my firends they couldn't believe how great it sounded. I wore it out. I even gave a copy to the legendary Garth Hudson of "The Band" who plays Accordion and he enjoyed it as well. I can't wait to hear this on CD. Thanks Amazon. com.

Accordiorama: Hohner Accordion Symphony Orchestra, Vol.2

Average customer rating:

A Guilty Pleasure and Sheer Delight

Accordiorama: Hohner Accordion Symphony Orchestra, Vol.2

Manufacturer: Vanguard Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Waltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B00000J823
Release Date: 1999-05-18

Tracks:

My Fair Lady: My Fair Lady (Medley)
Annen Polka - Johann Strauss
Bel Viso
Entry Of The Gladiators
Der Ziegenbock (The Ram)
The Skaters' Waltz, Op. 138
Hoch Heidecksburg
Schwarzwalder Polka
Hejre Kati
Colonel Bogey March
Tales From Munich
Dizzy Fingers
Lustige Polka
Waltzes From 'Faust' - Charles Gounod
Bavarian Woodpecker
Landler In Thirds
Champagne Galop

Customer Reviews:

A Guilty Pleasure and Sheer Delight.......2000-10-19

the absolute sound, a premier stereo magazine, has loosened up its musical tastes in issues 125-6, and allowed its eminent reviewers to pass along music that meets the pleasure test. This particular recording does just that for me, it pleasures me, and makes me feel guilt for enjoying My Fair Lady as it was meant to be heard, via the Hohner Accordian Symphony Orchestra. The polkas and waltzes bring back memories of driving to Clear Lake, Iowa, to dance to the Six Fat Dutchmen, and the River Kwai "Colonel Bogey" March alone would make this CD resonate in my heart. It matches, in its joy, "Karussells of Europe", another recent purchase. Both recordings are 24 bit, and make my car and home speakers peal with joy. Both recordings are non medical antidepressants for the young at heart. And if you truly feel guilty about enjoying them as much as I did, say one Our Father and two Hail Marys, and all will be forgiven.