The Classical Album: A Must-Have Collection of the World's Greatest Composers and Essential Masterpieces CD

UPC: 028948273874 

MPN: 4827387 

Brand Name: Decca

Overview: The World’s Greatest Music for Every Listener

The Classical Album is a spectacular 2-CD compilation featuring a diverse and powerful selection of the most celebrated and beloved works in classical music history. Spanning centuries and styles, this album brings together pieces from iconic composers such as Mozart, Beethoven, Bach, Handel, Tchaikovsky, and contemporary giants like Karl Jenkins and Einaudi. From the serene beauty of Vaughan Williams's The Lark Ascending and Debussy’s Clair De Lune to the triumphant grandeur of Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus and Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, this collection serves as a perfect introduction for newcomers and an essential 'best of' for seasoned classical fans. It is the ultimate compilation for easy-listening classical music, study background music, and discovering classical masterpieces.

Product Features

• Format: 2 x CD, Compilation
• Genre: Classical, Orchestral, Piano, Choral, Soundtrack
• Style: Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionist, Contemporary
• Composers Featured: Mozart, Beethoven, Bach, Handel, Karl Jenkins, Vaughan Williams, Einaudi, Rachmaninoff, Pachelbel, Allegri, Howard Shore, Barber, Holst, Debussy, Strauss, Prokofiev, Gershwin, Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi, Mascagni, Bruch, Dvorak, Elgar, Chopin.
• Release Year: 2016 (Compilation)
• Label: Decca (A division of Universal Music Operations Limited)
• Country: Made in Germany
• Catalogue Numbers: 4827387 (Set), 4827388 (CD 1), 4827389 (CD 2)

Interesting Facts about the Iconic Included Works

• The Armed Man: Karl Jenkins's "Benedictus" from The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace is a modern classic that has gained immense popularity for its deeply moving melody and message, reflecting contemporary approaches to spiritual music.
• Lord of the Rings Suite: The inclusion of a suite from Howard Shore's Oscar-winning score for The Lord of the Rings highlights the enduring tradition of orchestral writing and its current significance in cinematic music, making this album relevant to film score enthusiasts.
• Vaughan Williams Masterpieces: The compilation features two of Ralph Vaughan Williams’s most enduring and distinctly English works: the pastoral The Lark Ascending and the majestic Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis, demonstrating the composer’s unique harmonic language.
• Global Hits: The set features several works known globally outside of classical circles, such as the iconic 'Dance of the Knights' from Prokofiev's Romeo & Juliet (often used in popular culture), and Strauss's celebrated The Blue Danube Waltz, ensuring wide accessibility.

Track Listing

CD ONE

CD TWO

Publishers

• Label: Decca
• Copyright: Decca, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited (2016)

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