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1Piano Concerto No. 1. Op. 23 in B minor/h--mol
piano:
Peter Donohoe (British classical pianist)
partial recording of:
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra no. 1 in B-flat minor, op. 23: I. Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso (1888 version, most often performed)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer) (from 1874-11 until 1875-02)
part of:
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra no. 1 in B-flat minor, op. 23 (1888 version, most often performed)
revision of:
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra no. 1 in B-flat minor, op. 23: I. Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso (1879 version, rarely performed)
revision of:
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra no. 1 in B-flat minor, op. 23: I. Andante non troppo e molto maestoso (original 1874/75 version, rarely performed)
Peter Donohoe3:33
2Spring - From The Four Seasons Op. 8 1: Allegro
violin:
Yehudi Menuhin (violinist)
recording of:
Concerto in E major, op. 8 no. 1, RV 269 “La primavera”: I. Allegro (“The Four Seasons”: Concerto in E Major, op. 8 no. 1, RV. 269, “Spring”: 1. Allegro)
composer:
Antonio Vivaldi (Italian baroque composer and violinist) (in 1723)
part of:
Concerto in E major, op. 8 no. 1, RV 269 “La primavera” (Concerto in E major, op. 8 no. 1, RV 269 “Spring”)
Yehudi Menuhin3:39
3An Der Schönen Blauen Donau
orchestra:
Johann Strauss Orchestra (founded by André Rieu; not Wiener Johann Strauss Orchester)
recording of:
An der schönen blauen Donau, op. 314 (On the Beautiful Blue Danube, op. 314)
premiered in:
Wien (Vienna), Austria (on 1867-02-15)
composer:
Johann Strauss (Johann Strauss II, Austro-German composer, „Walzerkönig“, Johann Strauss II, Sohn, Jr., the Younger, the Son) (in 1866)
part of:
Works of Johann Strauss Jr. by opus number (number: op. 314)
Johann Strauss Orchestra7:51
4Elvira Madigan - Piano Concerto No.21 in C K467 - 2: AndanteHallé Orchestra5:18
5Morning from Peer Gynt Incidental Music Op. 23
producer:
John Fraser (UK producer)
orchestra:
Academy of St Martin in the Fields (from 1982-07-28 until 1982-07-30)
conductor:
Sir Neville Marriner (conductor) (from 1982-07-28 until 1982-07-30)
balance engineer:
Stuart Eltham (engineer)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1982-07-28 until 1982-07-30)
recording of:
Peer Gynt, op. 23: 4. akt, prelude: Morgenstemning (from 1982-07-28 until 1982-07-30)
composer:
Edvard Grieg (composer) (in 1875)
librettist:
Henrik Ibsen (in 1867)
arranger:
György Vukán
part of:
Peer Gynt, op. 23
Academy of St Martin in the Fields4:16
6Claire de Lune from Suite Bergamasque
piano:
Dame Moura Lympany (British pianist) (in 1988)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1988)
recording of:
Suite bergamasque, L. 75, CD 82 : III. Clair de lune (for piano)
composer:
Claude Debussy (French composer) (from 1890 until 1905)
part of:
Classic 100: Piano (2004) (number: 3)
part of:
Suite bergamasque, L. 75, CD 82 (for piano)
Dame Moura Lympany4:55
7Air from Water MusicRoyal Philharmonic Orchestra3:23
8Vals from 1. act of Swanelake
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
recording of:
The Swan Lake (suite from the ballet), op. 20a: II. Valse
composer:
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (Russian romantic composer) (in 1876)
part of:
The Swan Lake (suite from the ballet), op. 20a (Version A - 6 movements)
part of:
The Swan Lake (suite from the ballet), op. 20a (Version B - 8 movements)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra7:42
9Andante Largo - Guitar koncert D dur RV 93
solo guitar:
Inga Kaare
recording of:
Concerto for Lute in D major, RV 93: II. Largo (catch-all for arrangements)
composer:
Antonio Vivaldi (Italian baroque composer and violinist)
arrangement of:
Concerto for Lute in D major, RV 93: II. Largo
part of:
Concerto for Lute in D major, RV 93 (catch-all for arrangements)
Inga Kaare4:53
10Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1979)
conductor:
Riccardo Muti (conductor) (in 1979)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1980)
recording of:
Cavalleria rusticana: Intermezzo (in 1979)
composer:
Pietro Mascagni (composer & conductor) (in 1888)
publisher:
Ascherberg Hopwood & Crew
part of:
Cavalleria rusticana
part of:
Cavalleria rusticana (German lyrics)
Riccardo Muti3:40
11Overture to Carmen
orchestra:
Orchestre philharmonique de Radio France
recording of:
Carmen : Prélude
composer:
Georges Bizet (French composer)
librettist:
Ludovic Halévy (French librettist) and Henri Meilhac
part of:
Carmen (Italian lyrics)
part of:
Carmen (German translation, Julius Hopp)
part of:
Carmen (english lyrics, David Parry)
part of:
Carmen, WD 31 (opera by Georges Bizet)
Orchestre philharmonique de Radio France2:18
12Overture to Le Nozze Di Figaro
orchestra:
Academy of St Martin in the Fields
recording of:
Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492: Sinfonia
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1786)
part of:
Die Hochzeit des Figaro (German translation)
part of:
Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492 (The Marriage of Figaro, K 492)
Academy of St Martin in the Fields4:10
13Moonlight Sonato - Pianosonata No. 14 in C sharp minor Op. 27 No.2 - 1: Adagio SostenutoDame Moura Lympany3:54
14Trumpetkoncert Ess dur 1: Allegro
trumpet:
Maurice André (French trumpeter)
recording of:
Konzert für Trompete und Orchester Es-Dur, Hob. VIIe:1: III. Allegro
composer:
Joseph Haydn (composer) (in 1796)
part of:
Konzert für Trompete und Orchester Es-Dur, Hob. VIIe:1 (Trumpet Concerto in E-flat major)
Maurice André4:50
15Minutevals - Vals in Dess - dur Op. 64 No. 1
piano:
John Ogdon (pianist and composer)
recording of:
Waltz no. 6 in D‐flat major, op. 64 no. 1 “Minute Waltz”
composer:
Fryderyk Chopin (Frédéric Chopin, composer) (from 1846 until 1847)
part of:
Waltzes, op. 64
John Ogdon1:58
16Boléro
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra
partial recording of:
Boléro
composer:
Maurice Ravel (French composer) (in 1928)
publisher:
Ed. Durand & Cie (1909–1947) and Soc. Arima (rights society?)
premiered at:
Palais Garnier in Paris, Île-de-France, France (on 1928-11-22)
part of:
Classic 100: Music of France (2012) (number: 9) and Catalogue Marcel Marnat des œuvres de Maurice Ravel (number: M. 81)
London Symphony Orchestra5:06
17Arrival Of The Queen Of Sheba
producer:
John Fraser (UK producer)
harpsichord:
Ian Watson (conductor and keyboardist) (from 1983-06-27 until 1983-06-28)
orchestra:
Academy of St Martin in the Fields (from 1983-06-27 until 1983-06-28)
conductor:
Sir Neville Marriner (conductor) (from 1983-06-27 until 1983-06-28)
balance engineer:
Stuart Eltham (engineer)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1983-06-27 until 1983-06-28)
recording of:
Solomon, HWV 67: Act III. Sinfonia “The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba” (from 1983-06-27 until 1983-06-28)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1748)
publisher:
Hallische Händel‐Ausgabe der Georg‐Friedrich‐Händel‐Gesellschaft and Public Domain (refers to works that are in the public domain)
part of:
Solomon, HWV 67: Act III
recording of:
Solomon, HWV 67: Act III. Sinfonia “The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba” (catch all for arrangements)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
arrangement of:
Solomon, HWV 67: Act III. Sinfonia “The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba”
Academy of St Martin in the Fields42:46
18Wedding March from A Midsummer Night's Dream
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra
recording of:
Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61: 9. Hochzeitsmarsch. Allegro vivace (A Midsummer Night’s Dream, op. 61: no. 9. Wedding March: Allegro vivace)
composer:
Felix Mendelssohn (composer) (in 1842)
part of:
Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61 (A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 61)
London Symphony Orchestra5:09
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1Symphony No. 40 K.550 - 1: Molto Allegro
orchestra:
Academy of St Martin in the Fields
recording of:
Symphony no. 40 in G minor, K. 550 “Great”: I. Allegro molto (2nd version)
orchestrator:
Neal Desby and Edward Trybek
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (from 1788 until 1788-07-25)
part of:
Symphony no. 40 in G minor, K. 550 “Great” (2nd version)
Academy of St Martin in the Fields5:31
2Miniature Overture fra NøddeknækkerenRoyal Philharmonic Orchestra3:03
3Winter from The Four Seasons - RV. 297 Op. 8 No. 4 - 11: Largo
violin:
Yehudi Menuhin (violinist)
recording of:
Concerto in F minor, op. 8 no. 4, RV 297 “L’inverno”: II. Largo
composer:
Antonio Vivaldi (Italian baroque composer and violinist) (in 1723)
part of:
Concerto in F minor, op. 8 no. 4, RV 297 “L’inverno” (Concerto in F minor, op. 8 no. 4, RV 297 “Winter”)
Yehudi Menuhin2:04
4Liebestraum No. 3 in AS - Dur
piano:
Daniël Wayenberg (pianist, composer)
recording of:
Liebesträume, S. 541: No. 3 Liebestraum As‐Dur “Oh Lieb, so lang du lieben kannst” (Liebesträume, S. 541: No. 3 Liebestraum in A flat major “Dream of Love”, for piano)
composer:
Franz Liszt (Hungarian composer, pianist and conductor) (in 1850)
piano arranger:
Franz Liszt (Hungarian composer, pianist and conductor)
arrangement of:
O lieb, so lang du lieben kannst, S. 298/2 (second version)
part of:
Liebesträume, S. 541
Daniël Wayenberg4:14
5Radetzky March
orchestra:
Wiener Johann Strauss Orchester
recording of:
Radetzky‐Marsch, op. 228 (Radetzky March, op. 228)
composer:
Johann Strauss (Johann Strauss I, Baptist, Vater, Johann Strauss I, Sr., the Elder, the Father) (in 1848)
dedicated to:
Joseph Radetzky von Radetz
premiered at:
Wasserglacis in Wien (Vienna), Austria (on 1848-08-31)
part of:
Works of Johann Strauss Sr. by opus number (number: op. 228)
Wiener Johann Strauss Orchester2:52
6Für Elise
piano:
Alexis Weissenberg
recording of:
Bagatelle for Piano in A minor, WoO 59 “Für Elise”: Poco moto (Bagatelle for Piano in A minor “Für Elise”, WoO 59)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (German composer) (from 1808 until 1810)
part of:
Classic 100: Piano (2004) (number: 15), Classic 100: Piano (2025) (number: 17) and Kinsky catalogue (Beethoven WoO works) (number: WoO 59)
Alexis Weissenberg2:57
7Largo from The New World - Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95 - 11
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO; The Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra)
partial recording of:
Symfonie č. 9 e moll, op. 95 „Z Nového světa“: II. Largo (Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95 "From the New World": II. Largo)
composer:
Antonín Dvořák (composer) (from 1893-01-10 until 1893-05-24)
part of:
Symfonie č. 9 e moll, op. 95 „Z Nového světa“ (Symphony no. 9 in E minor, op. 95 “From the New World”)
London Philharmonic Orchestra4:32
8Pizzicati
orchestra:
New Philharmonic Orchestra (Alfred Scholz related orchestra used on budget recordings)
recording of:
Sylvia : Acte III. No. 16a. Pizzicati
composer:
Léo Delibes (French composer)
part of:
Sylvia : Acte III
New Philharmonic Orchestra1:49
9Eine Kleine Nachtmusik - Serenade No. 13 in G-Dur KV.525 - 1: Allegro
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
Academy of St Martin in the Fields (on 1976-01-29, on 1976-10-26)
conductor:
Sir Neville Marriner (conductor) (on 1976-01-29, on 1976-10-26)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1976-01-29, on 1976-10-26)
recording of:
Serenade no. 13 for Strings in G major, K. 525 „Eine kleine Nachtmusik“: I. Allegro (Serenade No. 13 for Strings in G major, K. 525 "Eine kleine Nachtmusik": I. Allegro) (on 1976-01-29)
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1787)
part of:
Serenade no. 13 for Strings in G major, K. 525 „Eine kleine Nachtmusik“
recording of:
Serenade no. 13 for Strings in G major, K. 525 „Eine kleine Nachtmusik“: I. Allegro (Serenade No. 13 for Strings in G major, K. 525 "Eine kleine Nachtmusik": I. Allegro) (on 1976-10-26)
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1787)
part of:
Serenade no. 13 for Strings in G major, K. 525 „Eine kleine Nachtmusik“
Academy of St Martin in the Fields5:49
10Overture to the Light Cavalry
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
recording of:
Leichte Kavallerie: Ouvertüre (Light Cavalry: Overture)
composer:
Franz von Suppé (Franz von Suppè, composer)
part of:
Leichte Kavallerie (Light Cavalry)
Philharmonia Orchestra7:07
11Horn Concert No. 2 in E - flat K.417 - 2: AndanteBarry Tuckwell3:28
12Valse in A - flat Major Op. 39
piano:
Bruno Leonardo Gelber (pianist)
recording of:
Walzer, op. 39: Nr. 15 As-dur (Zu zwei Händen; for piano two hands)
composer:
Johannes Brahms (German composer) (in 1865)
arrangement of:
16 Waltzes, op. 39: No. 15 in A-flat major (for piano four hands)
version of:
16 Waltzes, op. 39: No. 15 in A-flat major (for piano four hands)
part of:
16 Walzer, op. 39 (16 Waltzes, op. 39, Zu zwei Händen)
Bruno Leonardo Gelber1:31
13Clarinet Concerto in A K. 622 - 11: Adagio (Opening)
clarinet:
Jack Brymer (clarinettist)
partial recording of:
Concerto for Clarinet in A major, K. 622: II. Adagio (Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra in A major, K. 622: II. Adagio)
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (from 1791-09-28 until 1791-10-07)
part of:
Concerto for Clarinet in A major, K. 622
Jack Brymer4:34
14Sabeldance from The Ballet GayanehRoyal Philharmonic Orchestra2:20
15Overture to The Gypsy Baron
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO; The Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra)
recording of:
Der Zigeunerbaron: Ouvertüre
composer:
Johann Strauss (Johann Strauss II, Austro-German composer, „Walzerkönig“, Johann Strauss II, Sohn, Jr., the Younger, the Son)
part of:
Der Zigeunerbaron
London Philharmonic Orchestra7:13
161812 Overture
orchestra:
Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra (Oslo Philharmonic) (in 1987)
conductor:
Mariss Jansons (Latvian conductor) (in 1987)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1987)
partial recording of:
The Year 1812, Festival Overture in E-flat major, op. 49 (in 1987)
premiered in:
Moscow, Russia (on 1882-08-20)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer) (from 1880-09 until 1880-11)
part of:
The Tchaikovsky Handbook (number: TH 49), Thematic and Bibliographical Catalogue of P. I. Čajkovskij's Works (number: ČW 46) and Works of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky by opus number (number: op. 49)
is based on:
Боже, Царя храни! (God Save the Tsar!)
quotes music from:
Troparion of the Holy Cross
quotes music from:
La Marseillaise (national anthem of France)
quotes music from:
Боже, Царя храни! (God Save the Tsar!)
Oslo‐Filharmonien3:31
17The Swan form The Carnival Of The Animals
cello:
Jacqueline du Pré (cellist)
recording of:
Le Carnaval des animaux: XIII. Le Cygne (catch-all for arrangements)
composer:
Camille Saint‐Saëns (composer)
arrangement of:
Le Carnaval des animaux : XIII. Le Cygne (The Carnival of the Animals: XIII. The Swan, part of orig. Carnival of the Animals, for cello and dual piano)
part of:
Le Carnaval des animaux (catch-all for arrangements)
Jacqueline du Pré2:48
18Finlandia
orchestra:
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
recording of:
Finlandia, op. 26 (for orchestra)
premiered in:
Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland (on 1900-07-02)
composer:
Jean Sibelius (Finnish composer) (in 1899)
revised by:
Jean Sibelius (Finnish composer) (in 1900)
premiered at:
Konsertti (1900-07-02)
publisher:
Breitkopf & Härtel (in 1905)
part of:
Works of Jean Sibelius by opus number (number: op. 26)
version of:
Sanomalehdistön päivien musiikki, op. 25/26: VII. Tableau 6. Finland Awakes
Bournemouth Symphony Chorus8:04
19Pomp And Circumstance - No. 1 in D Major Op. 39
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO; The Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra)
recording of:
Pomp and Circumstance Military Marches, op. 39: March no. 1 in D major
premiered in:
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom (on 1901-10-19)
publisher:
Sir Edward Elgar (dec’d) (Edward Elgar, composer)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1901)
publisher:
Boosey & Co. Ltd. (music publisher founded in the 1760s, forebear of Boosey & Hawkes)
part of:
Pomp and Circumstance Military Marches, op. 39
London Philharmonic Orchestra6:01
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1Also Sprach Zarathustra (Opening)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO; The Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra)
recording of:
Also sprach Zarathustra, op. 30: I. Einleitung (Sonnenaufgang)
composer:
Richard Strauss (German composer) (in 1896)
publisher:
Peters Edition Ltd.
London Philharmonic Orchestra1:45
2Adagio in G minor
orchestra:
Academy of St Martin in the Fields
recording of:
Adagio for Strings and Organ in G minor
composer:
Remo Giazotto
previously attributed to:
Tomaso Giovanni Albinoni (Italian Baroque composer)
publisher:
Ricordi London (Casa Ricordi sublabel for Classical music) and Zomba Music Publishers Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Zomba Music Publishing)
Academy of St Martin in the Fields5:51
3Wiener Blut Op. 354
orchestra:
Wiener Johann Strauss Orchester
recording of:
Wiener Blut, op. 354 (Vienna Blood, waltz)
composer:
Johann Strauss (Johann Strauss II, Austro-German composer, „Walzerkönig“, Johann Strauss II, Sohn, Jr., the Younger, the Son)
part of:
Works of Johann Strauss Jr. by opus number (number: op. 354)
Wiener Johann Strauss Orchester7:11
4Dance of The Swan form The Ballet Swan Lake Act 2 No. 13London Symphony Orchestra1:28
5Träumerei - Kinderszenen Op. 15 No. 7
piano:
Alexis Weissenberg
recording of:
Kinderszenen, op. 15: No. 7. Träumerei (Scenes from Childhood: Dreaming, original for piano)
composer:
Robert Schumann (German classical composer) (in 1838)
part of:
Classic 100: Piano (2004) (number: 17)
part of:
Kinderszenen, op. 15
Alexis Weissenberg2:08
6Symphony No. 5 in C minor Op. 67 - 1: AllegroLondon Symphony Orchestra9:09
7Jupiter from The Planets
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
recording of:
The Planets, op. 32: IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity
composer:
Gustav Holst (composer) (from 1914 until 1916)
orchestration of:
The Planets, op. 32: IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity (for two pianos)
part of:
The Planets, op. 32 (Suite for Large Orchestra)
Philharmonia Orchestra4:47
8Alla Turca Piano Sonata No. 11, K.331 in A Major - 3: AllegrettoRudolf Buchbinder3:52
9Autumn form The Four Seasons - Op. 8 No. 3 RV.293 1: Allegro
violin:
Yehudi Menuhin (violinist)
recording of:
Concerto in F major, op. 8 no. 3, RV 293 “L’autunno”: I. Allegro
composer:
Antonio Vivaldi (Italian baroque composer and violinist) (in 1723)
part of:
Concerto in F major, op. 8 no. 3, RV 293 “L’autunno” (Concerto in F major, op. 8 no. 3, RV 293 “Autumn”)
Yehudi Menuhin4:58
10Canon in D
orchestra:
Academy of St Martin in the Fields
recording of:
Canon and Gigue in D major, P. 37, T. 337: I. Canon (Canon and Gigue in D major, P. 37, T. 377: I. Canon)
composer:
Johann Pachelbel (composer)
part of:
Canon and Gigue in D major, P. 37, T. 337
Academy of St Martin in the Fields4:54
11Concierto De Aranjuez - 2: Adagio (Opening)
solo guitar:
Julian Bream
partial recording of:
Concierto de Aranjuez: II. Adagio
composer:
Joaquín Rodrigo (Spanish composer and virtuoso pianist) (in 1939)
part of:
Concierto de Aranjuez
Julian Bream4:45
12Romance
Mariss Jansons6:16
13Air On a G - String form Suite No. 3 in D BWV 1068
orchestra:
Academy of St Martin in the Fields
recording of:
Orchestersuite Nr. 3 D-Dur, BWV 1068: II. Air (Orchestral Suite no. 3 in D major, BWV 1068: II. Air, Air on the G string)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician) (in 1730)
part of:
Orchestersuite Nr. 3 D-Dur, BWV 1068 (Orchestral Suite no. 3 in D major, BWV 1068)
Academy of St Martin in the Fields3:28
14Pizzicato Polka, Op. 449
orchestra:
Wiener Johann Strauss Orchester
recording of:
Neue Pizzicato-Polka, op. 449
composer:
Johann Strauss (Johann Strauss II, Austro-German composer, „Walzerkönig“, Johann Strauss II, Sohn, Jr., the Younger, the Son)
part of:
Works of Johann Strauss Jr. by opus number (number: op. 449)
Wiener Johann Strauss Orchester3:26
15Tågen letter
recording of:
Moderen, op. 41, FS 94: Taagen Letter (The Fog is Lifting)
composer:
Carl Nielsen (Danish composer) (in 1921)
part of:
Moderen, op. 41, FS 94
Carl Nielsen3:11
16Barcarolle from The Tales of Hoffmann
orchestra:
Studio Two Symphony Orchestra
recording of:
Les Contes d’Hoffmann: Barcarolle (The Tales of Hoffmann: Barcarolle, catch-all for arrangements)
composer:
Jacques Offenbach (German-French composer, cellist and impresario)
arrangement of:
Les Contes d’Hoffmann: Acte III. “Belle nuit, ô nuit d’amour” (Nicklausse, Giulietta)
Studio Two Symphony Orchestra3:40
17Adagio for Strings
orchestra:
The Philadelphia Orchestra
recording of:
Adagio for Strings
orchestrator:
Samuel Barber (American composer) (in 1938)
composer:
Samuel Barber (American composer) (in 1936)
premiered by:
NBC Symphony Orchestra (on 1938-11-05) and Arturo Toscanini (conductor) (on 1938-11-05)
premiered at:
[radio broadcast] (1938-11-05)
publisher:
Chappell (Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.) and G. Schirmer Inc.
arrangement of:
String Quartet, op. 11: II. Molto adagio
The Philadelphia Orchestra6:23
18Champagnegallop
Lavard Friisholm2:01