Best Loved Midnight Classics

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1. Concerto for piano & orchestra No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21, CT 48 Second Movement, Romance
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
Performed by London Philharmonia Orchestra with Maurizio Pollini
Conducted by Paul Kletzki

2. Pavane pour une infante défunte, for piano (or orchestra)
Composed by Maurice Ravel
Performed by Paris Orchestra
Conducted by Jean Martinon

3. String Quartet No. 1 in D major, Op. 11 Andante cantabile
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Performed by London Philharmonia Orchestra
Conducted by Paul Kletzki

4. Songs (5) for voice & piano, Op. 49 No 4, Wiegenlied
Composed by Johannes Brahms
Performed by Douglas Gamley with London Sinfonia, Victoria de Los Angeles
Conducted by Rafael Fruhbeck de Burgos

5. Symphony No. 41 in C major ("Jupiter"), K. 551 Second Movement: Andante cantabile
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by English Chamber Orchestra
Conducted by Jeffrey Tate

6. Pavane, for orchestra & chorus ad lib in F sharp minor, Op. 50
Composed by Gabriel Faure
Performed by Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields
Conducted by Neville Marriner

7. Piano Sonata No. 14 in C sharp minor ("Moonlight"), Op. 27/2 Adagio sostenuto
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
Performed by Walter Gieseking
Conducted by Paul Kletzki

8. Damnation de Faust, La, for mezzo-soprano, tenor, baritone, bass, chorus and orchestra, ("légende dramatique") H. 111 (Op. 24) Danse de Sylphes
Composed by Hector Berlioz
Performed by Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Sir Thomas Beecham

9. The Swan of Tuonela, tone poem for orchestra (Lemminkäinen Suite No. 3), Op. 22/3 The Swan of Tuonela
Composed by Jean Sibelius
Performed by Philadelphia Orchestra
Conducted by Eugene Ormandy

10. La plus que lente, waltz for piano (or orchestra), L. 121
Composed by Claude Debussy
Performed by Orchestre National de l' O.R.T.F. with John Leach
Conducted by Jean Martinon

11. Piano Concerto in G major II: Adagio assai
Composed by Maurice Ravel
Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra with Tzimon Barto, Hoan Whiting
Conducted by Sir Andrew Davis

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Best Loved Christmas Carols
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 Best Loved Christmas Carols

Manufacturer: EMI Classics
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  1. O Come All Ye Faithful: Christmas Carols at King's College, Cambridge
  2. Carols from Trinity
  3. Songs of Angels - Christmas Hymns and Carols
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  5. Heavenly Voices

ASIN: B0002YLD1O
Release Date: 2004-10-05

Tracks:

  1. Once In Royal David's City
  2. Angels, From The Realms Of Glory
  3. Adam Lay Ybounden
  4. O Little Town Of Bethlehem
  5. In Dulci Jubilo
  6. The First Nowell
  7. I Saw Three Ships
  8. Whence Is That Goodly Fragrance Flowing?
  9. Quam Pastoras Laudavere
  10. Personent Hodie
  11. The Holy And The Ivy
  12. A Spotless Rose
  13. Away In A Manger
  14. While Sheperds Watched
  15. Tomarrow Shall Be My Dancing Day
  16. Up! Good Christian Folk And Listen
  17. In The Bleak Midwinter
  18. Ding Dong! Merrily On High
  19. Silent NIght
  20. It Came Upon The Midnight Clear
  21. The Three Kings
  22. I Saw A Maiden
  23. Sussex Carol
  24. O Come, All Ye Faithful
  25. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

Tracks:

  1. Matin Responsory: I Look From Afar
  2. Come, Thour Redeemer Of The Earth
  3. I Wonder As I Wander
  4. The Cherry Tree Carol
  5. Gabriel's Message
  6. Sussex Carol
  7. Stille Nacht!
  8. Chester Carol
  9. A Babe Is Born, Op. 53
  10. A Maiden Most Gentle
  11. I Sing Of A Maiden
  12. Myn Lyking
  13. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
  14. A Child Is Born In Bethlehem
  15. Hodie Christus Natus Est
  16. Hosanna To The Son Of David
  17. Gloria In Excelsis Deo
  18. When To The Temple Mary Went
  19. Angelus Ad Virginem
  20. Angelus Ad Virginem
  21. Nowell! Nowell! Nowell!
  22. Jesus Christ The Apple Tree
  23. That Lord That Lay In Asse Stall
  24. In Dulci Jubilo
  25. In Dulci Jubilo: Chorale Prelude

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Originally recorded between 1964 and 1985, this generous 2-CD compilation ranges from carols dating back to the 14th and 15th centuries to timeless, mostly traditional popular favorites. The arrangers include such eminent composers as Vaughan Williams, Gustav and Imogene Holst, Arthur Sullivan, Peter Cornelius, and Felix Mendelssohn, as well as the Choir's own Directors, David Wilcocks and Philip Ledger. The 50 carols are carefully chosen for maximum contrast of tempo, mood and character; the settings, too, endeavor to create variety of texture and dynamics between the often numerous verses by alternately using solos and choruses, male, female and combined voices, creating cumulative build-ups, and adding a descant to the final strophe. However, even all these techniques and devices tend to become predictable, so it may be advisable to enjoy the program in judicious doses. Among these riches, listeners will find their own favorites, but it may be worth noting that "Silent Night" appears twice, once in English and once in German, and that two of the most famous carols--"O come, all ye faithful" and "Hark! The herald angels sing"--are accompanied by a very loud brass band playing fanfares with incongruous, "up-dated" harmonies--the only false note in the program. By contrast, the organ, employed in several introductions, as well as to provide powerful chordal support and all kinds of tinkling, bell-like effects never seems out of style or character. The singing is splendid. Basically "white," without vibrato, the sound has a wonderfully pure, truly celestial quality, but can rise to full, rich, ringing sonorities in the climaxes. Intonation, balance and ensemble are impeccable, the soloists are excellent. The reverberant acoustics of the Chapel of King's College, where the recordings were made, cushion the voices without obscuring the clarity of the lines. --Edith Eisler

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars CD 1 WRONG MUSIC.......2004-12-31

I was very disappointed when I listened to CD 1 and realised it was club music.Having now read the other review I don't think I will get satisfaction,therefore I cannot rate this item properly.




Errol
Barbados,West Indies

3 out of 5 stars CD 1 Wrong Music.......2004-12-21

I put the CD in and was met by club music, I thought maybe it was some strange take on "Morning in the City of David" nope, the CD had been burned with the wrong image. I sent it back and received a new copy, it had the same issue. I listened to the second CD and loved ever moment of it, but until EMI/Amazon can rectify this issue, I cannot fairly rate it.
Best Loved Midnight Classics
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    ASIN: B0007YWNF4
    Release Date: 1997-01-01

    Product Description

    Acte I - La Mansarde ~~~ 1. Non sono in vena ~~~ 2. Che gelida manina ~~~ 3. Si, Mi chiamano Mimi ~~~ 4. O soave fanciulla (Entree de Mimi, Air de Rodolphe, Air de Mimi, Duo Rodolphe-Mimi) ~~~~~~ Acte II - Au Quartier Latin ~~~ 5. Parpignol, Parpignol! 6. Vien, Lulu! 7. Quando m'en vo' (Grande Scene du Quartier Latin, Entree de Musette, Valse de Musette et Final) ~~~~~~ Acte III - La Barriere d'Enfer ~~~ 8. Mimi... ~~~ 9. Marcello! finalmente! ~~~ 10. D'onde lieta usci ~~~ 11. Addio, dolci svegliare (Scene Marcel-Mimi, Scene Rodolphe-Marcel, Adieux de Mimi et Quatuor Mimi-Rodolphe-Marcel-Musette) ~~~~~~ Acte IV - La Mansarde ~~~ 12. Veccia zimarra... ~~~ 13. Sono andati? ~~~ 14. Madonna benedetta, et Final (Adieu de Colline au manteau, Duo Mimi-Rodolphe, Priere de Musette et Mort de Mimi) ~~~
    Best Loved Midnight Classics
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      Manufacturer: Angel Records
      ProductGroup: Music
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      ASIN: B000000UXG
      Release Date: 1997-07-01

      Tracks:

      1. Pno Con No.1 in e, Op.11 II: Romance - Maurizio Pollini
      2. Pavane Pour Une Infante Defunte - Orch De Paris/Jean Martinon
      3. Andante Cantabile - PO/Paul Kletzki
      4. Wiegenlied - Victoria De Los Angeles
      5. Sym No.41 in C, K.551 'Jupiter' II: Andante Cantabile - ECO/Jeffrey Tate
      6. Pavane - ASMF/Sir Neville Marriner
      7. Pno Son No.14 in c #, Op.27, No.2, 'Moonlight' I: Adagio Sostenuto - Walter Gieseking
      8. Danse De Sylphes (La Damnation De Faust) - RPO/Sir Thomas Beecham
      9. The Swan Of Tuonela - Philadelphia Orch/Eugene Ormandy
      10. La Plus Que Lente - John Leach
      11. Pno Con in G II: Adagio Assai - Tzimon Barto/Joan Whiting

      Music Track:

      1. Brahms: Piano Quartet in Gm No1, Op25; Vier ernste Gesänge Op121
      2. Brazilian String Quartet
      3. Caldara: Sonatas for cello
      4. Charmed with Verdi
      5. Clasicos Para Mi Bebe
      6. Debussy: La Mer/Nocturnes/Prélude A L'Apres-Midi D'Un Faune/Printemps
      7. Dvorák: String Quartets No. 12, Op. 96 & No. 14, Op. 105
      8. Dvorak: Slavonic Dances, Opp. 46 & 72
      9. Dvorak: Symphony No.9/Mendelssohn: Symphony No.4
      10. Evening with Sigmund Romberg [Soundtrack]

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