Immortal Beethoven
On this CD:
1. Symphony No. 5 in C minor ("Fate") Op. 67 1st movement: Allegro con brio
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Wyn Morris
2. Bagatelle for piano in A minor ("Für Elise"), WoO 59
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
Performed by John Ogdon
3. Symphony No. 3 in E flat major ("Eroica"), Op. 55 1st movement: Allegro con brio
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Wyn Morris
4. Piano Sonata No. 14 in C sharp minor ("Moonlight"), Op. 27/2 1st Movement: Adagio sostenuto
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
Performed by John Ogdon
5. Symphony No. 6 in F major ("Pastoral") Op. 68 4th movement: Allegro "Lightning, Thunderstorm"
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Wyn Morris
6. Piano Trio in D major ("Ghost") Op. 70/1 1st movement: Largo assai ed espressivo
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
Performed by Solomon Trio
7. Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61 1st movement: Allegro ma non troppo
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
Performed by Scottish Chamber Orchestra
8. Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor ("Pathétique") Op. 13 2nd movement: Adagio cantabile
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
Performed by John Ogdon
9. Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major ("Emperor"), Op. 73 2nd & 3rd movements
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
Performed by London Sinfonia
with Cristina Ortiz
Conducted by Richard Hickox
10. Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92 2nd movement: Allegretto
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Wyn Morris
11. Sonata for violin & piano No. 9 in A major ("Kreutzer") Op. 47 1st movement: Adagio sostenuto-Presto
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
Performed by John Blakely, Lorraine McAslan
12. Symphony No. 9 in D minor ("Choral") Op. 125 4th Movement
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra
with Alison Hargan, Gwynne Howell, Della Jones
Conducted by Wyn Morris
Immortal Beethoven, Music, Beethoven, Classical, Classical Composers
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- Below Average Beethoven Performances
- Immortal beloved film
- Living Perfection
- A wonderful tribute to the artist
- Very emotional and moving!!
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Immortal Beloved / Sir Georg Solti (film 1994)
Ludwig van Beethoven , Georg Solti , Renée Fleming , Yo-Yo Ma , Murray Perahia , Emanuel Ax , Pamela Frank , Thomas Frost , Gidon Kremer , Vinson Cole , London Symphony Orchestra , and London Voices
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ASIN: B000002AQD
Release Date: 1994-12-06 |
Tracks:
- Symphony No. 5 In C Minor, Op.67: Napoleon Shells Vienna
- Fur Elise: Childhood Dreams
- Symphony No. 3 In E-flat Major, Op. 55: Ludwig And Julia At Schonbrunn Palace Gardens
- Piano Sonata No. 14 (Quasi Una Fantasia) In C-sharp Minor, Op. 27, No. 2 'Moonlight': Julia And Her Father Secretly Watch
- Symphony No. 6 In F Major, Op.68 'Pastoral': Ludwig And Caspar Fight
- Piano Trio No. 4 In D Major, Op. 70 No. 1 'Ghost': Ludwig Consols Anna Marie
- Violin Concerto In D Major, Op. 61: The Beethoven Brothers In Baden
- Piano Sonata No. 8 In C Minor, Op. 13 'Pathetique': A Concert For Lichnowsky
- Piano Concerto No. 5 In E-Flat Major, Op. 73 'Emperor': The Letter
- Missa Solemnis In D Major, Op.123: The Funeral
- Symphony No. 7 In A Major, Op. 92: Karl At The Ruins
- Violin Sonata In A Major, Op. 47 'Kreutzer': The Carriage Stuck In The Mud
- Symphony No. 9 In D Minor, Op. 125: The Night Of The Premiere
Customer Reviews:
Below Average Beethoven Performances.......2007-03-10
It is unfortunate that they chose Solti's direction for the symphonic pieces in this soundtrack as he is simply one of the worst conductors for Beethoven. His direction is so slow one would think he is leading a funeral procession instead of music inspired by the French Revolution.
Of all old school directors such as Karajan, Toscanini, etc., Solti's performances are simply morbidly slow to the point of killing the grieving attendants with boredom. The cacophony of the oversized orchestra doesn't help either. Solti's interpretations are even too slow for a requiem. You think a regular interpretation of the 7th's second movement is slow? Wait 'til you hear this one; you're going to need a massage you'll be so stiff. The 9th symphony march is supposed to be a brisk revolutionary march calling the citizens to arms and to join the militia marching through a town. With Solti you imagine only a funeral procession coming through the town. In the Fifth the whole orchestra is almost struggling to slow down to match the strings. Karajan's interpretations are not particularly fast either but at least he breathes some life into them and the orchestra. I personally like Toscanini in terms of the old 20th century symphonic conductors and Gardiner's traditional interpretations that are at least at a correct speed and give the listener the impression they are marching off as part of a revolutionary batallion to bring liberty to the oppressed instead of being rolled to the morgue. Beethoven was a revolutionary anti-monarchist and strongly supported the idea of political change. Although Periah is a great pianist for Beethoven's concertos, there are simply better performances by him that fortunately aren't conducted by Solti such as on Sony with Bernard Haitink and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. The same goes for the performances with Axe and Yo-Yo Ma. Gidon Kramer's performance for the Violin Concerto in D is also mediocre at best: there are better violinists out there than Kremer for Beethoven.
This is just not the best CD to get quality performances of Beethoven's works. Overall, Solti's interpretations are simply too sluggish and indecipherable to represent the ideals of Beethoven's music. Solti would definitely be my last choice for anything. You won't lose anything by not buying this soundtrack that's for sure: Solti's interpretations are so slow they will simply fossilize you.
Immortal beloved film.......2007-02-06
having watched a recording of Immortal beloved for a number of years the tape was past its best. now that i have the chance of ordering on line i did , and a good move it was. It was nice to see the film and things so clear, i had not see before, the writing on the love letter at the begining and tears that was shed. Iam very pleased with the dvd.
Living Perfection.......2007-01-14
This is one of the most perfect CDs I own, it's one I come back to time and time again. The recording quality is excellent - even on the cassette, which I've finally replaced after 12 years - but even better, the musical interpretation is splendid. Anyone who thinks that classical music is no longer relevant in our culture needs to buy this CD.
A wonderful tribute to the artist.......2005-05-25
This CD is perfect in my opinion. The recording is perfect, the pitch is perfect, the tempo is perfect, and the track selections are perfect. I think the album samples Beethoven's most remarkable pieces of work from his early years to his death. I have heard many recordings of the Ninth symphony that was just executed poorly; which is a shame because it is such a powerful piece. However, this album does it superbly. Sir Georg Solti and Murray Perahia did an amazing job with this album.
The album just flows really well from one piece to the next evoking a vast array of emotions along the way. Beethoven is timeless and forever will be. There is no comparison even to this day. This a wonderful tribute to the artist.
Very emotional and moving!!.......2005-05-23
I am a big fan of classical music. Beethoven, in my opinion, was one of the best composers, Mozart 1st, Beethoven 2nd, etc. This album is very moving and filled with emotion. I am currently listening to Adagio Cantabile-from Piano Sonata No. 8-from the film album. This piece is so moving and emotional. Another piece was Moonlight Sonata which I especially liked. Beethoven loads this piece with love and emotion for his one true love. In my opinion, Beethoven was the best at writing emotional and moving music. Whenever I listen to his music, I am immersed in a world of emotion and feeling. His music is truly beautiful. Back to the album, Sir Georg Solti really captured Beethoven's genius and devotion to his music in this album. This album really accents the film. You cannot have one, you must have both the film and the soundtrack. This is a must have for classical music/Beethoven fanatics and people who want to get a great summary of Beethoven's genius. BUY THIS!!!!
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- Not Much More Immortal Beloved
- On par with the original
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More Immortal Beloved
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ASIN: B0000029RB
Release Date: 1996-08-20 |
Tracks:
- Ludwig Van Beethoven: I. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso
- Ludwig Van Beethoven: II. Molto Vivace
- Ludwig Van Beethoven: I. Grave - Allegro di molto
- Ludwig Van Beethoven: III. Scherzo. Allegro vivace - Trio
- Ludwig Van Beethoven: V. Cavatina. Adagio molto epressivo
- Ludwig Van Beethoven: III. Presto agitato
- Ludwig Van Beethoven: III. Merry Gathering Of Country Folk. Allegro
- Ludwig Van Beethoven: II. Larghetto
- Ludwig Van Beethoven: III. Allegro (attaca):
- Ludwig Van Beethoven: IV. Allegro
Customer Reviews:
Not Much More Immortal Beloved.......2002-05-28
This CD contains 6 out of 8 tracks that were also included on the original soundtrack "Immortal Beloved." Why bother to include this CD in your collection, for just two additional tracks. Doesn't seem worth it to me.
On par with the original.......2000-11-22
Just a quick note to say that this album has some really good cuts that will complement the original Immortal Beloved soundtrack. Not a bad sequel at all.
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The Life and Works of Ludwig van Beethoven
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ASIN: B00005MKG4
Release Date: 2001-07-17 |
Tracks:
- Childhood And Youth - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
- Symphony No.7 in A (Finale) - Nicolaus Esterhazy Sinfonia/Bela Drahos
- Hammerklavier Sonata, Op.106 (Exc.) - Jeno Jando
- Beethoven As A Pianist - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
- Sonata in C, Op.2 No.3 (Finale) - Jeno Jando
- Beethoven As Pianist - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
- German Dance, WoO 8, No.4 - Capella Istropolitana/Oliver Dohnanyi
- Beethoven's Vienna - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
- Sextet in E Flat, Op.81b (First Movement) - Life And Works: Ludwig Van Beethoven
- Beethoven As Friend, Pupil And Artist - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
- Trio in c, Op.1 No.1 (Finale) - Stuttgart Piano Trio
- Piano Concerto No.2 in B flat (Finale) - Stevan Vladar
- The Onset Of Deafness - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
- Appassionata Sonata (Finale) - Jeno Jando
Tracks:
- The Crest Of The Wave - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
- Septet in B flat (Scherzo) - Life And Works: Ludwig Van Beethoven
- Sonata Pathetique, Op.13 (Exc.) - Jeno Jando
- Beethoven In Love - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
- Piano Sonata in C Sharp Minor, Op.27, No.2 (Exc.) - Jeno Jando
- A Winning Streak - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
- Symphony No.2 in D, Finale (Exc.) - Nicolaus Esterhazy Sinfonia/Bela Drahos
- Beethoven in Crisis: The Heiligenstadt Testament - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
- Eroica Symphony: Funeral March (Exc.) - Nicolaus Esterhazy Sinfonia/Bela Drahos
- Beethoven And Heroism - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
- Eroica Symphony, Finale (Exc.) - Nicolaus Esterhazy Sinfonia/Bela Drahos
- Beethoven The Revolutionary - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
- Razumovsky Quartet No.1, pp. 59 No.1, Adagio (Exc.) - Kodaly Quartet
- Beethoven And Women - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
- Violin Concerto in D, Op.61, First Movement (Exc.) - Takako Nishizaki
- Beethoven And Performer - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
- Emperor Concerto, Finale (Complete) - Stefan Vladar
Tracks:
- Beethoven And Suffering - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
- Coriolan Overture - Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra/Stephen Gunzenhauser
- Beethoven And Fate - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
- Fifth Symphony, First Movement (Complete) - Nicolaus Esterhazy Sinfonia/Bela Drahos
- Fifth Symphony, Finale (Exc.) - Nicolaus Esterhazy Sinfonia/Bela Drahos
- Beethoven And The Transcendence Of Suffering - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
- Seventh Symphony, First Movement (Exc.) - Nicolaus Esterhazy Sinfonia/Bela Drahos
- Beethoven, Goethe And Self-Pity - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
- Beethoven On His Method Of Composing - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
- Beethoven And Unrequited Love - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
- Serioso Quartet, Op.95, First Movement - Kodaly Quartet
- The Immortal Beloved - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
- Violin Sonata in G, Op.96, First Movement - Takako Nishizaki/Jeno Jando
- To The Brink Of Suicide - And Beyond - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck J
- Battle Symphony (Exc.) - Nicolaus Esterhazy Sinfonia/Bela Drahos
- Prisoner's Chorus from Fidelio - Life And Works: Ludwig Van Beethoven
Tracks:
- Archduke Trio - Jeno Jando/Takako Nishizaki/Csaba Onczay
- Beethoven 'Kidnaps' Karl - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
- Beethoven's Manner & Appearance - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
- Pastoral Symphony (Exc.) - Nicolaus Esterhazy Sinfonia/Bela Drahos
- Beethoven As A 'Parent' - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
- Piano Sonata No.32, Op.111 - Jeno Jando
- Beethoven And Friendship - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
- His Attitudes To Publication - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
- Beethoven As Conductor - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
- Ninth Symphony (Scherzo) (Exc.) - Hasmik Papian/Ruxandra Donose/Manfred Fink/Claudio Otelli/Nicholas Esterhazy Chorus
- His Final Works - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
- String Quartet in B flat, Op.130 ('Cavatina') - Kodaly Quartet
- Beethoven's Death - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
- Music: Ninth Symphony (Exc.) - Hasmik Papian/Ruxandra Donose/Manfred Fink/Claudio Otelli/Nicolaus Esterhazy Chorus
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This set is a fine introduction to Beethoven for a certain class of listeners. It is much too long, detailed, and serious for children. It is not for advanced musicologists, either. Author-narrator Jeremy Siepmann avoids musical analysis altogether, concentrating instead on biographical material about Beethoven and his friends and providing historical and social background. Siepmann's text is absorbing and is frequently illustrated with substantial music examples (usually complete movements) from the Naxos catalog. Unfortunately, the first such example (from the Seventh Symphony) sounds regrettably mushy, but otherwise, the performances are consistently rewarding. If Naxos has put together this set, with its very large booklet, partly to promote its catalog of Beethoven recordings, the company may well find listeners attracted by the examples offered. The complete reproduction of the spoken text seems like a waste of space and paper, but the remaining material in the booklet is intelligently written and useful. Even people generally familiar with Beethoven are sure to find something new and interesting here. --Leslie Gerber
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Romantic Paradise
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ASIN: B0002198VY
Release Date: 2004-05-04 |
Tracks:
- Godfather (Love Theme)
- Strangers in Paradise
- Roses from Tyrol (The Birdseller)
- Paloma
- Barcarole (Tales of Hoffmann)
- Romance Anonyme (Jeux Interdits)
- Once Upon a Time in the West
- Chanson d'Amour
- Rose
- Solveigs Song (Peer Gynt Suite)
- Blue Spanish Eyes
- Please Don't Go
- Lagune Waltz (A Night in Venice)
- Adagio (Pianoconcert Nr. 5 Op. 73) (Immortal Beloved, Main Theme)
- I Love You
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Romantic Paradise.......2004-06-10
Andre Rieu's Romantic Paradise with selections including "The Godfather," "Strangers in Paradise,"The Rose," etc. is absolutely lovely. His violin brings out the best in these familiar songs. There is a second CD with the same title, with "Dances with Wolves" as the first selection, that will blow you away. I got mine in Europe. Hope it becomes available in the USA.
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The Immortal Fritz Kreisler: Legendary Performances
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Release Date: 1990-10-25 |
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Beethoven: Immortal Adagios
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ASIN: B000003D2Z
Release Date: 2003-05-27 |
Tracks:
- Sonata No. 8 In C Minor, Op. 13 'Pathetique': Adagio Cantabile
- Sonata No. 1 In F Minor, Op. 2: Adagio
- Sonata No. 14 In C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27, No. 2 'Moonlight': Adagio Sostenuto
- Sonata No. 5 In C Minor, Op. 10, No. 1: Adagio Molto
- Sonata No. 7 In D Major, Op. 10, No. 3: Largo E Mesto
- Sonata No. 16 In G Major, Op. 31, No. 1: Adagio Grazioso
- Sonata No. 24 In F-Sharp Major, Op. 78: Adagio Cantabile
- Sonata No. 11 In B-Flat Major, Op. 22: Adagio Con Molto Espressione
- Sonata No. 3 In C Major, Op. 2: Adagio
- Sonata No. 17 In D Minor, Op. 31, No. 2 'Tempest': Adagio
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What's the point?.......2006-01-28
Beethoven's 32 piano sonatas form a core of the modern piano literature - and for a good reason. He had an amazing ability to write music of great depth, compelling drama, variety, power but also equistite expression. Not only was Beethoven adept as composing works that literally shook the house with intensity and virtuosity, but he was equally brilliant at the other side of the spectrum: adagios of touching lyricism, poetry and endearing beauty, which have the ability to transport one to great spiritual and emotional depths (hence the title of the CD, "Immortal Adagios").
This CD contains 10 of the slow adagio movements from the piano sonatas including the most famous, songful and memorable ones from the "Pathetique" and "Moonlight" sonatas. John O'Conor is a pianist of Irish-decent whose Beethoven put him "on the map" with the public. His style in Beethoven is warm and deeply felt, which is ideal for such pieces as these. However, it is not clear as to the goal of this CD. If it is to "cherry pick" the nice Beethoven slow movements for a "Beethoven for Relaxation" type of CD, forget it - this is still Beethoven who was rarely content to maintain a perpetual serenity throughout a movement to aid the insomniac. Rather, he became well-known (and often disliked by critics of his day) for throwing in contrasting episodes of turbulance, dissonance and cresendos to express a different, more troubled side of life (perhaps often his dissatifaction at the time growing deaf). So, while the first three tracks (Moonlight, Pathetique) lead you into a blissful state, that is soon shaken by the "outbursts" in tracks 4, 5 and 6. But, most of the adagios are slow, melodic and on the quiet side, just not all of them. Ideally, it is best to listen to these monumental works in their entirety with the other movements - or in a relaxing compilation of slow movements with none of those famous "Beethoven outbursts." This CD is neither here nor there. Regarding the sound quality, it is good with no major complaints. No offense to John O'Conor who is a fine pianist, but it best to spend your "Beethoven dollars" elsewhere. If your goal is "a quiet Beethoven CD," try Philips "Beethoven for Book Lovers" featuring the slow movements from the 10 gorgeous violin/piano sonatas performed by the legendary David Oistrakh - a violinist endeared for his gentle and sweet tone.
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ASIN: B0000065HB
Release Date: 1995-11-01 |
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The Immortal Beethoven-Highlights Of His Most Beloved Music
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ASIN: B0000006UK
Release Date: 1994-10-25 |
Tracks:
- Symphony No.6, Op.68, 'Pastorale': II. 'Scene By The Brook'
- Concerto No.4, Op.58: III. Rondo: Vivace
- Quintet For Piano & Winds, Op.16: II. Andante Cantabile
- Sonata Op.13, 'Pathetique': II. Andante Cantabile
- Symphony No. 5, Op.67: I. Allegro Con Brio
- Quarter Op.74, 'Harp': II. Adagio Ma Non Troppo
- Sonata Op.101: I. Allegretto, Ma Non Troppo
- Symphony No.8, Op.93: II. Allegro Assai
- Sonata Op.57, 'Appassionata': I. Allegro Assai
- Overture To The Creatures Of Prometheus, Op. 43
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Immortal Beethoven
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ASIN: B000000TQH
Release Date: 1995-05-23 |
Tracks:
- Sym No.5 in c, Op.67, 1st Movt: Allegro Con Brio - LSO/Wyn Morris
- Bagatelle in a, WoO 59 'Fur Elise' - John Ogdon
- Sym No.3 in E flat, Op.55 'Eroica', 1st Movt: Allegro Con Brio - LSO/Wyn Morris
- Son No.14 in c#, Op.27 No.2 'Moonlight', 1st Movt: Adagio Sostenuto - John Ogdon
- Sym No.6 in F, Op.68 'Pastoral', 4th Movt: Allegro (Lightning, Thunderstorm) - LSO/Wyn Morris
- Pno Trio in D, OP.70 No.1 'Ghost', 2nd Movt: Largo Assai Ed Espressivo - The Solomon Trio
- Con in D, Op.61, 1st Movt: Allegro Ma Non Troppo - Scottish CO/Jaime Laredo
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- Son No.8 in c, Op.13 'Pathetique', 2nd Movt: Adagio Cantabile - John Ogdon
- Con No.5 in E flat, Op.73 'Emperor', 2nd Movt: Adagio Un Poco Mosso/III. Rondo; Allegro - Cristina Ortiz
- Sym No.7 in A, Op.92, 2nd Movt: Allegretto - LSO/Wyn Morris
- Son No.9 in A, Op.47 'Kreutzer', 1st Movt: Adagio Sostenuto-Presto - Lorraine McAslan/John Blakely
- Sym No.9 in d, Op.125 'Choral', 4th Movt: Presto-Allegro Ma Non Troppo-Vivace-Adagio Cantabile ... - Alison Hargen/Della Jones/David Rendall/Gwynne Howell
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The Immortal Masters, Vol. 1-4
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ASIN: B000005KYJ
Release Date: 1996-01-01 |
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