20 Memorable Classics - Unforgettable Masterpieces by Renowned Composers (CD)

Product Information

• UPC: 5014293005623
• Product Type: CD, Album, Compilation
• Genre: Classical
• Release Year: 2001
• Label: Prism Leisure – PLD 1256
• Country: UK
• Duration: Approximately 71 minutes
• Recording Quality: 20-bit recording, DDD

Overview

"20 Memorable Classics" is a captivating compilation album featuring some of the most beloved and timeless pieces from renowned composers such as Bach, Puccini, Mendelssohn, Bruch, Grieg, and many more. This CD offers a diverse selection of classical music, expertly performed by various orchestras and soloists. With a total playing time of approximately 71 minutes, this album is perfect for both classical music enthusiasts and those new to the genre.

Product Features

• Format: CD, Album, Compilation
• Genre: Classical
• Release Year: 2001
• Label: Prism Leisure – PLD 1256
• Country: UK
• Duration: Approximately 71 minutes
• Recording Quality: 20-bit recording, DDD
• Composers Featured: Mozart, Orff, Bach, Bizet, Brahms, Mendelssohn, Bruch, Rossini, Barber, Beethoven, Chopin, Rachmaninov, Tchaikovsky, Puccini, Prokofiev, Dukas, Sibelius, and more
• Orchestras and Performers: Georgian Symphony Festival Orchestra, St. Petersburg Chamber Orchestra, Philharmonica Symphony Orchestra, 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 Bach to the Romantic passion of Tchaikovsky, 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 Georgian Symphony Festival Orchestra, St. Petersburg Chamber Orchestra, and Philharmonica Symphony Orchestra 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 "20 Memorable Classics" an excellent introduction to the breadth and depth of classical music.

Track Listing

1. Mozart - Overture: The Magic Flute (3:51)

   • Performed by: Georgian Symphony Festival Orchestra, Conducted by: Anzor Kinkladze

2. Orff - Carmina Burana, O Fortuna (2:36)

   • Performed by: Georgian SIMI Festival Orchestra, Conducted by: Nodar Tsatishvili

3. Bizet - Carmen Suite No. 1, Aragonaise (2:19)

   • Performed by: Baltic Festival Orchestra, Conducted by: Tong Khing

4. Brahms - Hungarian Dance No. 5 (2:54)

   • Performed by: St. Petersburg Festival Symphony Orchestra, Conducted by: Leonid Malyshev

5. Bruch - Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor Op. 26, Adagio (8:22)

   • Performed by: Philharmonica Symphony Orchestra, Conducted by: Igor Ivanenko, Violin: Oleg Klimov

6. Barber - Adagio for Strings, Op. 11 (3:47)

   • Performed by: Georgian Symphony Festival Orchestra, Conducted by: Anzor Kinkladze

7. Beethoven - Piano Sonata No. 14 in C# Minor, Op. 27, No. 2, Moonlight (5:58)

   • Performed by: Tea Kalandadze (Piano)

8. Rachmaninov - Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18, Adagio sostenuto (6:47)

   • Performed by: Georgian SIMI Festival Orchestra, Conducted by: Nodar Tsatishvili, Piano: Givi Badridze

9. Tchaikovsky - Sleeping Beauty Op. 66, The Waltz (2:43)

   • Performed by: Philharmonica Symphony Orchestra, Conducted by: Igor Ivanenko

10. Chopin - Waltz No. 6 in Db Major, Op. 64, No. 1 ('Minute Waltz') (1:51)

    • Performed by: Naira Netadze (Piano)

11. Mozart - Clarinet Concerto in A Major, K622, Adagio (2:40)

    • Performed by: St. Petersburg Chamber Orchestra, Conducted by: Leonid Malyshev, Clarinet: Grigori Riumin

12. Bach - Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor BWV 1067, Badinerie (1:26)

    • Performed by: Philharmonica Symphony Orchestra, Conducted by: Leonid Malyshev

13. Mendelssohn - Symphony No. 3 in A Minor ('Scottish') Op. 56, Vivace non troppo (4:27)

    • Performed by: Georgian SIMI Festival Orchestra, Conducted by: Nodar Tsatishvili

14. Rossini - Overture: William Tell (3:08)

    • Performed by: Georgian Festival Orchestra, Conducted by: Jahni Mardjani

15. Grieg - Holberg Suite for Strings, Op. 40, Prelude, Allegro Vivace (2:48)

    • Performed by: Baltic Festival Orchestra, Conducted by: Vitas Antonavichius

16. Puccini - Madame Butterfly, Un Bel Di (Arr: for String Orchestra) (3:27)

    • Performed by: St. Petersburg Chamber Orchestra, Conducted by: Viacheslav Suvorov

17. Tchaikovsky - The Nutcracker, Op. 71a, Chinese Dance (1:06)

    • Performed by: Georgian SIMI Festival Orchestra, Conducted by: Nodar Tsatishvili

18. Prokofiev - Romeo and Juliet, Op. 64, Montagues and Capulets (4:00)

    • Performed by: Georgian Festival Orchestra, Conducted by: Jahni Mardjani

19. Dukas - The Sorcerer's Apprentice (4:06)

    • Performed by: New Philharmonia Orchestra, Conducted by: Leonid Malyshev

20. Sibelius - Finlandia Op. 26 (2:39)

    • Performed by: Philharmonica Symphony Orchestra, Conducted by: Igor Ivanenko

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