101 Classical Favourites, Vol. 8 - A Timeless Collection of Orchestral Masterpieces (CD)

Product Information

• UPC: 0724357034425
• Product Type: CD, Compilation, Volume 8
• Genre: Classical
• Duration: Approximately 75:11 minutes
• Release Year: 1997
• SKU: BX703442

Overview

"101 Classical Favourites, Vol. 8" is a captivating compilation of timeless orchestral masterpieces, featuring renowned composers such as Albinoni, Dvořák, Haydn, Saint-Saëns, Puccini, and Mozart. This CD offers a diverse selection of classical music, expertly performed by world-class orchestras and soloists. With a total playing time of approximately 75 minutes, this collection is perfect for both classical music enthusiasts and those new to the genre.

Product Features

• Format: CD
• Genre: Classical
• Duration: Approximately 75:11 minutes
• Release Year: 1997
• Performers: Various Artists
• Composers: Albinoni, Dvořák, Haydn, Saint-Saëns, Puccini, Mozart, and more
• Orchestras: Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, London Symphony Orchestra, Berliner Philharmoniker, and others

Interesting Facts

Rich Musical Heritage

This compilation brings together some of the most celebrated composers in classical music history. From the Baroque elegance of Albinoni and Bach to the Romantic passion of Tchaikovsky and Dvořák, this CD spans centuries of musical innovation.

World-Class Performances

The CD features performances by some of the world's most prestigious orchestras and soloists. The Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, conducted by Sir Neville Marriner, and the Berliner Philharmoniker, conducted by Herbert von Karajan, are just a few of the renowned ensembles showcased in this collection.

Diverse Repertoire

The tracklist includes a variety of musical forms, from symphonies and concertos to operatic arias and waltzes. This diversity makes "101 Classical Favourites, Vol. 8" an excellent introduction to the breadth and depth of classical music.

Track Listing

1. Tommaso Albinoni (1671-1751) - Adagio (arr. Giazotto) - 7.42

   • Iona Brown-Violin, Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Conducted by: Sir Neville Marriner

2. Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) - From: Symphony No.6 in B minor, Op.74 "Pathétique" - 6. 1: Andante - 3.27

   • London Symphony Orchestra, Conducted by: Jascha Horenstein

3. Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) - From: Orchestral Suite No.3 in D, BWV 1068-II. Air - 2.55

   • Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Conducted by: Sir Neville Marriner

4. Richard Wagner (1813-1883) - From: Lohengrin - 4.25

   • Royal Liverpool Orchestra, Conducted by: Sir Charles Groves

5. Christoph Willibald von Gluck (1714-1787) - From: Orfeo ed Euridice, Act II. Dance of the blessed spirits - 3.10

   • Royal Liverpool Orchestra, Conducted by: Sir Charles Groves

6. Franz Liszt (1811-1886) - Liebestraum No.3 - 4.48

   • Leonard Pennario - Piano, Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra, Conducted by: Carmen Dragon

7. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) - Prelude (Act III) - 3.39

   • Berliner Philharmoniker, Conducted by: Klaus Tennstedt

8. Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) - From: Madama Butterfly. Un bel di vedremo (Act I) (Illica & Giacosa) - 5.08

   • Mirella Freni-Soprano, Orchestra conducted by: Leone Magiera

9. Antonín Dvořák (1841-1904) - From: Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op.95 "From The New World". II: Largo - 10.01

   • Berliner Philharmoniker, Conducted by: Herbert von Karajan

10. Johann Strauss II (1825-1899) - Wiener Blut Waltz, Op.354 - 7.40

    • Wiener Johann Strauss Orchester, Conducted by: Willi Boskovsky

11. Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) - Trumpet Concerto in E-flat. III: Allegro - 4-48

    • Maurice André-Trumpet, Philharmonia Orchestra, Conducted by: Riccardo Muti

12. Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) - Havanaise, Op.83 - 4-48

    • Yehudi Menuhin - Violin, Philharmonia Orchestra, Conducted by: Sir Eugene Goosens

13. Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) - From: Symphony No.9 in D minor Op.125 "CHORAL". IV: Allegro - 11.22

    • Chor der St. Hedwigs-Kathedrale Berlin, Chorus Master: Karl Forster, Berliner Philharmoniker, Conducted by: André Cluytens

Publishers

Published by Disky Communications Europe B.V. in 1997. All rights reserved under UPC 0724357034425.

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