A Bouquet of Classics, Volume 2

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1Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
orchestra:
Bournemouth Sinfonietta
conductor:
Kenneth Montgomery (conductor)
recording of:
Solomon, HWV 67: Act III. Sinfonia “The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba”
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
George Frideric Handel3:02
2Where Corals Lie
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Dame Janet Baker (mezzo‐soprano and alto)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist)
recording of:
Sea Pictures, op. 37: IV. Where Corals Lie
lyricist:
Richard Garnett
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
part of:
Sea Pictures, op. 37
Edward Elgar4:08
3Judex
orchestra:
Hallé Orchestra
conductor:
Maurice Handford (hornist/conductor)
recording of:
Mors et Vita: Pars secunda "Judicium": Judex: 4. Sedenti in Throno
composer:
Charles Gounod (French composer)
part of:
Mors et Vita: Pars secunda "Judicium"
Charles Gounod4:39
4The Knight’s Dance
orchestra:
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Libor Pešek (conductor)
recording of:
Romeo and Juliet, op. 64: Act I, Scene II. No. 13. Dance of the Knights
composer:
Сергей Сергеевич Прокофьев (Sergei Prokofiev, Russian composer)
part of:
Romeo and Juliet, op. 64: Act I
Сергей Сергеевич Прокофьев5:32
5Prelude
orchestra:
Royal Northern Sinfonia
conductor:
Paul Tortelier (cellist)
recording of:
Fra Holbergs tid, op. 40: I. Præludium (Allegro vivace) (for string orchestra)
composer:
Edvard Grieg (composer) (in 1884)
arrangement of:
Fra Holbergs tid, op. 40: I. Præludium (Allegro vivace) (for piano)
part of:
Fra Holbergs tid, op. 40 (Holberg Suite, op. 40, for string orchestra)
Edvard Grieg2:37
6Sarabande
orchestra:
Royal Northern Sinfonia
conductor:
Paul Tortelier (cellist)
recording of:
Fra Holbergs tid, op. 40: II. Sarabande (Andante) (Holberg Suite, Op. 40: II. Sarabande (Andante), for string orchestra)
composer:
Edvard Grieg (composer) (in 1884)
part of:
Fra Holbergs tid, op. 40 (Holberg Suite, op. 40, for string orchestra)
Edvard Grieg3:40
7Gavotte & Musette
orchestra:
Royal Northern Sinfonia
conductor:
Paul Tortelier (cellist)
recording of:
Fra Holbergs tid, op. 40: III. Gavotte (Allegretto) (for string orchestra)
composer:
Edvard Grieg (composer) (in 1884)
part of:
Fra Holbergs tid, op. 40 (Holberg Suite, op. 40, for string orchestra)
Edvard Grieg2:59
8Air
orchestra:
Royal Northern Sinfonia
conductor:
Paul Tortelier (cellist)
recording of:
Fra Holbergs tid, op. 40: IV. Air (Andante religioso) (for string orchestra)
composer:
Edvard Grieg (composer) (in 1884)
part of:
Fra Holbergs tid, op. 40 (Holberg Suite, op. 40, for string orchestra)
Edvard Grieg5:04
9Regaudon
orchestra:
Royal Northern Sinfonia
conductor:
Paul Tortelier (cellist)
recording of:
Fra Holbergs tid, op. 40: V. Rigaudon (Allegro con brio) (for string orchestra)
composer:
Edvard Grieg (composer) (in 1884)
part of:
Fra Holbergs tid, op. 40 (Holberg Suite, op. 40, for string orchestra)
Edvard Grieg3:36
10Song to the Moon
vocals:
Lucia Popp (soprano)
orchestra:
Münchner Rundfunkorchester (The Munich Radio Orchestra)
conductor:
Stefan Soltész (conductor)
recording of:
Rusalka, op. 114, B. 203: 1. jednání. “Měsíčku na nebi hlubokém” (Rusalka) (Rusalka, op. 114, B. 203: Act 1. "Song to the Moon", Song to the Moon)
composer:
Antonín Dvořák (composer) (from 1900-04-21 until 1900-11-27)
part of:
Rusalka, op. 114, B. 203: 1. jednání
Antonín Dvořák5:52
11Un bal
orchestra:
Orchestre national de France (National Orchestra of France, RTF / ORTF / Radio France)
conductor:
Jean Martinon (French conductor and composer)
recording of:
Symphonie fantastique, op. 14: II. Un bal
composer:
Hector Berlioz (French composer) (in 1830)
part of:
Symphonie fantastique, op. 14 : Épisode de la vie d’un artiste … en cinq parties
Hector Berlioz6:43
12Prelude in A, op. 23, No. 7
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Robert Irving (ballet conductor)
Fryderyk Chopin2:22
13Nocturne in A‐flat, op. 32, No. 2
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Robert Irving (ballet conductor)
recording of:
Nocturne no. 10 in A‐flat major, op. 32 no. 2: Lento
composer:
Fryderyk Chopin (Frédéric Chopin, composer)
part of:
Nocturnes, op. 32
Fryderyk Chopin6:48
14Valse in G‐flat, op. 70, No. 1
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Robert Irving (ballet conductor)
recording of:
Waltz no. 11 in G‐flat major, op. 70 no. 1
composer:
Fryderyk Chopin (Frédéric Chopin, composer) (from 1829 until 1832)
part of:
Waltzes, op. 70
Fryderyk Chopin2:06
15Mazurka in D, op. 33, No. 2
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Robert Irving (ballet conductor)
recording of:
Mazurka no. 23 in D major, op. 33 no. 2, CT. 73
composer:
Fryderyk Chopin (Frédéric Chopin, composer) (in 1838)
part of:
Mazurkas, op. 33
Fryderyk Chopin2:39
16Mazurka in C, op 67, No. 3
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Robert Irving (ballet conductor)
recording of:
Mazurka no. 44 in C major, op. 67 no. 3
composer:
Fryderyk Chopin (Frédéric Chopin, composer)
part of:
Chopin National Edition: WN Catalogue (number: WN 48)
part of:
Mazurkas, op. 67
Fryderyk Chopin1:45
17Prelude in A, op. 28, No. 7
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Robert Irving (ballet conductor)
recording of:
Prélude no. 7 in A major, op. 28: Andantino
composer:
Fryderyk Chopin (Frédéric Chopin, composer) (in 1836)
part of:
24 Préludes pour le piano, op. 28
Fryderyk Chopin3:17
18Valse in C‐sharp minor, op. 64, No. 2
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Robert Irving (ballet conductor)
recording of:
Waltz no. 7 in C‐sharp minor, op. 64 no. 2
composer:
Fryderyk Chopin (Frédéric Chopin, composer) (from 1846 until 1847)
part of:
Waltzes, op. 64
Fryderyk Chopin4:32
19Grande Valse brillante in E‐flat, op. 18
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Robert Irving (ballet conductor)
recording of:
Waltz no. 1 in E‐flat major, op. 18 “Grande Valse brillante”
composer:
Fryderyk Chopin (Frédéric Chopin, composer) (in 1833)
dedicated to:
Laura Harsford
part of:
Works of Fryderyk Chopin by opus number (number: op. 18)
Fryderyk Chopin4:59
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1Roman Carnival Overture
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1974-10-28 until 1974-10-29)
conductor:
André Previn (pianist, conductor, composer, arranger) (from 1974-10-28 until 1974-10-29)
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 (from 1974-10-28 until 1974-10-29)
recording of:
Le Carnaval romain, ouverture pour orchestre, op. 9 (The Roman Carnival Overture for Orchestra, op. 9) (from 1974-10-28 until 1974-10-29)
composer:
Hector Berlioz (French composer) (in 1843)
part of:
Catalogue of the Works of Hector Berlioz (number: H. 95)
Hector Berlioz8:03
2Duet for Two Cats
piano:
Gerald Moore (pianist) (on 1967-02-20)
soprano vocals:
Victoria de los Ángeles (Spanish soprano) (on 1967-02-20) and Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (German-born Austrian/British soprano) (on 1967-02-20)
recorded at:
Royal Festival Hall (Southbank Centre) in Lambeth, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1967-02-20)
live recording of:
Duetto buffo di due gatti (on 1967-02-20)
composer:
G. Berthold
previously attributed to:
Gioachino Rossini (composer)
is based on:
Otello: Atto II
recording of:
Duetto buffo di due gatti
composer:
G. Berthold
previously attributed to:
Gioachino Rossini (composer)
is based on:
Otello: Atto II
Gioachino Rossini3:07
3Havanaise
producer:
David Mottley (producer)
violin:
Ulf Hoelscher (violinist) (from 1977-03-23 until 1977-04-07)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1977-03-23 until 1977-04-07)
conductor:
Pierre Dervaux (French conductor and composer) (from 1977-03-23 until 1977-04-07)
balance engineer:
Stuart Eltham (engineer)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1977-03-23 until 1977-04-07)
recording of:
Havanaise in E major, op. 83 (for violin and orchestra) (from 1977-03-23 until 1977-04-07)
composer:
Camille Saint‐Saëns (composer) (in 1887)
part of:
Works of Camille Saint-Saëns by opus number (number: op. 83)
Camille Saint‐Saëns9:39
4Chi il bel sogno di Doretta
soprano vocals:
Montserrat Caballé (soprano)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor)
recording of:
La rondine: Atto I. “Ch’il bel sogno di Doretta” (Prunier, Magda, Lisette, Suzy, Yvette, Bianca)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Adami
part of:
La rondine: Atto I
Giacomo Puccini3:06
5Allegro non troppo
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Anatole Fistoulari (conductor)
recording of:
Ballet égyptien, op. 12: I. Allegro non troppo
composer:
Alexandre Luigini
part of:
Ballet égyptien, Suite no. 1
Alexandre Luigini3:08
6Andante sostenuto
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Anatole Fistoulari (conductor)
recording of:
Ballet égyptien, op. 12: II. Andante sostenuto
composer:
Alexandre Luigini
part of:
Ballet égyptien, Suite no. 1
Alexandre Luigini4:41
7Allegretto
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Anatole Fistoulari (conductor)
recording of:
Ballet égyptien, op. 12: III. Allegretto
composer:
Alexandre Luigini
part of:
Ballet égyptien, Suite no. 1
Alexandre Luigini2:31
8Finale (Andante expressive)
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Anatole Fistoulari (conductor)
recording of:
Ballet égyptien, op. 12: IV. Finale. Andante espressivo
composer:
Alexandre Luigini
part of:
Ballet égyptien, Suite no. 1
Alexandre Luigini3:51
9Allegro moderato
orchestra:
Berliner Philharmoniker (Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor)
recording of:
Symphony no. 8 in B minor, D. 759 “Unfinished”: I. Allegro moderato
composer:
Franz Schubert (composer) (in 1822)
part of:
Symphony no. 8 in B minor, D. 759 “Unfinished”
Franz Schubert11:58
10Andante con moto
orchestra:
Berliner Philharmoniker (Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor)
recording of:
Symphony no. 8 in B minor, D. 759 “Unfinished”: II. Andante con moto
composer:
Franz Schubert (composer) (in 1822)
part of:
Symphony no. 8 in B minor, D. 759 “Unfinished”
Franz Schubert13:37
11Polka and Fugue
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Rudolf Kempe (conductor)
recording of:
Polka and Fugue From "Schwanda the Bagpiper": I. Polka
composer:
Jaromír Weinberger
part of:
Polka and Fugue From "Schwanda the Bagpiper"
Jaromír Weinberger2:25
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1La Cenerentola: Overture
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Tullio Serafin (conductor)
recording of:
La Cenerentola: Sinfonia (in 1962)
composer:
Gioachino Rossini (composer)
part of:
La Cenerentola, ossia La bontà in trionfo
Gioachino Rossini8:26
2La traviata: Duetto: Un di felice
soprano vocals [Violetta]:
Renata Scotto (operatic soprano) (in 1980-07, from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
tenor vocals [Alfredo]:
Alfredo Kraus (tenor) (in 1980-07, from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1980-07, from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
conductor:
Riccardo Muti (conductor) (in 1980-07, from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1980-07, from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
recording of:
La traviata: Atto I. Duetto “Un dì felice, eterea” (Alfredo, Violetta) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer)
librettist:
Francesco Maria Piave
part of:
La traviata: Atto I (La traviata: Act I)
recording of:
La traviata: Atto I. Duetto “Un dì felice, eterea” (Alfredo, Violetta) (in 1980-07)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer)
librettist:
Francesco Maria Piave
part of:
La traviata: Atto I (La traviata: Act I)
Giuseppe Verdi3:13
3Carmen: Seguedilla and Duet
soprano vocals and soprano vocals [Carmen]:
Victoria de los Ángeles (Spanish soprano)
tenor vocals and tenor vocals [Don José]:
Nicolai Gedda (tenor)
orchestra:
Orchestre National de la Radiodiffusion Française (National Orchestra of France, RTF / ORTF / Radio France) (from 1959-09-01 until 1959-09-06)
conductor:
Sir Thomas Beecham (conductor) (from 1959-09-01 until 1959-09-06)
recording of:
Carmen : Acte I. No. 10 Séguedille « Près des remparts de Séville » (Carmen, Don José) (from 1959-09-01 until 1959-09-06)
composer:
Georges Bizet (French composer)
librettist:
Ludovic Halévy (French librettist) and Henri Meilhac
part of:
Carmen : Acte I
Georges Bizet5:02
4La Belle Hélène: Overture
orchestra:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Louis Frémaux (conductor)
recording of:
La Belle Hélène: Ouverture
composer:
Jacques Offenbach (German-French composer, cellist and impresario)
librettist:
Ludovic Halévy (French librettist) and Henri Meilhac
part of:
Die schöne Helena
part of:
La Belle Hélène
part of:
La Belle Hélène (English lyrics)
Jacques Offenbach8:53
5Faust: Gloire immortelle
engineer:
Robert Gooch (British classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's) (from 1978-06-19 until 1978-06-29)
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer) (from 1978-06-19 until 1978-06-29) and Gréco Casadesus (from 1978-06-19 until 1978-06-29)
choir vocals:
Chœur de l’Opéra de Paris (Paris National Opera Chorus) (from 1978-06-19 until 1978-06-24) and Chœurs de l’Opéra national de Paris (Paris National Opera Chorus) (from 1978-06-19 until 1978-06-29)
orchestra:
Orchestre de l’Opéra national de Paris (from 1978-06-19 until 1978-06-24, from 1978-06-19 until 1978-06-29)
conductor:
Georges Prêtre (French conductor) (from 1978-06-19 until 1978-06-24, from 1978-06-19 until 1978-06-29)
chorus master:
Jean Laforge (choral conductor) (from 1978-06-19 until 1978-06-24, from 1978-06-19 until 1978-06-29)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1979, in 1986)
recorded at:
Salle Wagram in Paris, Île-de-France, France (from 1978-06-19 until 1978-06-24, from 1978-06-19 until 1978-06-29)
recording of:
Faust : Acte IV. « Gloire immortelle de nos aïeux » (Chœur des soldats) (Soldier's Chorus) (from 1978-06-19 until 1978-06-24)
composer:
Charles Gounod (French composer)
part of:
Faust : Acte IV
recording of:
Faust : Acte IV. « Gloire immortelle de nos aïeux » (Chœur des soldats) (Soldier's Chorus) (from 1978-06-19 until 1978-06-29)
composer:
Charles Gounod (French composer)
part of:
Faust : Acte IV
Charles Gounod3:15
6Carmen: Votre toast, je peux vous le rendre
baritone vocals [Escamillo]:
Ernest Blanc (baritone) (from 1959-09-01 until 1959-09-06)
choir vocals:
Choeurs Nationals de la Radiodiffusion Française (from 1959-09-01 until 1959-09-06)
soprano vocals:
Monique Linval (french soprano), Victoria de los Ángeles (Spanish soprano) and Denise Monteil (contralto)
soprano vocals [Carmen]:
Victoria de los Ángeles (Spanish soprano)
soprano vocals [Frasquita]:
Denise Monteil (contralto)
soprano vocals [Mercedes]:
Monique Linval (french soprano)
orchestra:
Orchestre National de la Radiodiffusion Française (National Orchestra of France, RTF / ORTF / Radio France) (from 1959-09-01 until 1959-09-06)
conductor:
Sir Thomas Beecham (conductor) (from 1959-09-01 until 1959-09-06)
chorus master:
René Alix
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI France (in 1960)
recording of:
Carmen : Acte II. No. 14 Couplets « Votre toast, je peux vous le rendre » … « Toréador, en garde ! » (Escamillo, Mercédès, Frasquita, Carmen, Moralès, Zuniga, Lillas Pastia, chœur d’hommes) (“Chanson du toréador”) (from 1959-09-01 until 1959-09-06)
composer:
Georges Bizet (French composer)
librettist:
Ludovic Halévy (French librettist) and Henri Meilhac
part of:
Carmen : Acte II
Georges Bizet4:55
7La traviata: Noi siamo zingarelle
bass vocals [Marchese d'Obigny]:
Richard van Allan (operatic bass-baritone) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
choir vocals:
Ambrosian Opera Chorus (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
mezzo-soprano vocals [Flora]:
Sarah Walker (British mezzosoprano) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
conductor:
Riccardo Muti (conductor) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
recording of:
La traviata: Atto II, scena 2. “Noi siamo zingarelle” (Zingare, Flora, Marchese, Coro) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer)
librettist:
Francesco Maria Piave
part of:
La traviata: Atto II (La traviata: Act II)
Giuseppe Verdi2:54
8La Wally: Ebben? Ne andro lontano
soprano vocals:
Ghena Dimitrova (soprano) (in 1984)
orchestra:
Münchner Rundfunkorchester (The Munich Radio Orchestra) (in 1984)
conductor:
Lamberto Gardelli (conductor) (in 1984)
recording of:
La Wally: Atto I. “Ebben? Ne andrò lontana” (Wally) (in 1984)
composer:
Alfredo Catalani (composer)
librettist:
Luigi Illica (in 1892)
publisher:
Lam Larghetto Music (from 1993 to present)
part of:
La Wally: Atto I
Alfredo Catalani3:26
9L’elisir d’amore: Una furtiva lagrima
tenor vocals:
Nicolai Gedda (tenor)
orchestra:
Orchestra del Teatro dell’Opera di Roma
conductor:
Francesco Molinari‐Pradelli (conductor)
recording of:
L’elisir d’amore: Atto II. Romanza “Una furtiva lagrima” (Nemorino)
composer:
Gaetano Donizetti (Italian opera composer) (in 1832)
librettist:
Felice Romani (Librettiste, écrivain, poète, traducteur)
part of:
L’elisir d’amore: Atto II
Gaetano Donizetti4:51
10Lohengrin: Prelude to Act III
engineer:
Robert Gooch (British classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's)
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1971-12-22 until 1971-12-23)
conductor:
Sir Adrian Boult (conductor) (from 1971-12-22 until 1971-12-23)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1971-12-22 until 1971-12-23)
recording of:
Lohengrin, WWV 75: Akt III. Vorspiel (from 1971-12-22 until 1971-12-23)
composer:
Richard Wagner (composer) (from 1846 until 1848)
part of:
Lohengrin, WWV 75: Akt III
Richard Wagner3:18
11Lakmé: Où va la jeune Indoue?
recording of:
Lakmé : Acte II. No. 10 Scène & légende de la fille du Paria (Air des clochettes) « Ah !… Par les dieux inspirée » … « Où va la jeune indoue » (Lakmé, Nilakantha)
composer:
Léo Delibes (French composer)
librettist:
Philippe Gille and Edmond Gondinet
part of:
Lakmé : Acte II
Léo Delibes7:19
12Aida: Grand March
recording of:
Aida: Atto II, scena 2. Marcia trionfale (orchestra) (Triumphal march, Triumphmarsch)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer)
librettist:
Antonio Ghislanzoni
part of:
Aida: Akt II
part of:
Aida: Atto II
Giuseppe Verdi1:37
13Intermezzo
recording of:
La vida breve: Acto I. Intermezzo
composer:
Manuel de Falla (Spanish composer)
part of:
La vida breve: Acto I
Manuel de Falla2:10
14Andrea Chénier: La Mamma morta
recording of:
Andrea Chénier: Atto III. “La mamma morta” (Maddalena, Gérard)
composer:
Umberto Giordano (Italian opera composer)
librettist:
Luigi Illica
publisher:
Edoardo Sonzogno Ltd. and MCPS (UK rights society; do not use this as a label or work publisher!)
part of:
Andrea Chénier: Atto III
Umberto Giordano5:28
15Ave Maria piena di grazia
Giuseppe Verdi5:00
16Turandot: Nessun dorma
choir vocals:
Chœur de l'Opéra national du Rhin (Rhine Opera Chorus)
tenor vocals and tenor vocals [Calaf]:
José Carreras (Spanish tenor)
orchestra:
Strasbourg Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Alain Lombard (conductor)
recording of:
Turandot: Atto III, scena 1. Aria “Nessun dorma” (Calaf)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer) (from 1921-03 until 1924-03)
librettist:
Giuseppe Adami and Renato Simoni
publisher:
Casa Ricordi BMG S.p.A. and Ed. G. Ricordi & Cia. SpA (Italian publisher)
part of:
Turandot: Atto III (Turandot: Act III)
Giacomo Puccini5:03
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1Fantasia on Greensleeves
recording of:
Fantasia on “Greensleeves”
composer:
Ralph Vaughan Williams (English composer) (from 1924 until 1928)
arranger:
Ralph Greaves (in 1934)
publisher:
Oxford University Press (in 1936)
is based on:
Greensleeves (generic entry for traditional and unknown arrangements)
is based on:
Lovely Joan (traditional English folk song)
is based on:
Sir John in Love
Ralph Vaughan Williams4:43
2Romance
piano:
Alexis Weissenberg (from 1967-09-11 until 1967-09-13)
solo piano:
Alexis Weissenberg
orchestra:
Orchestre de la Société des Concerts du Conservatoire (from 1967-09-11 until 1967-09-13)
conductor:
Stanisław Skrowaczewski (conductor) (from 1967-09-11 until 1967-09-13)
recording of:
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra no. 1 in E minor, op. 11: II. Romance. Larghetto (from 1967-09-11 until 1967-09-13)
composer:
Fryderyk Chopin (Frédéric Chopin, composer) (from 1830-04 until 1830-09)
part of:
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra no. 1 in E minor, op. 11
Fryderyk Chopin10:36
3In a Monastery Garden
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
John Lanchbery (conductor)
recording of:
In a Monastery Garden
composer:
Albert Ketèlbey (English composer) (in 1915)
Albert Ketèlbey5:39
4Nimrod
producer:
Andrew Keener (engineer/editor/producer)
organ:
David Bell (organist) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO; The Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13, on 1985-03-13)
conductor:
Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13) and Sir Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) (on 1985-03-13)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13) and Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1985-03-13)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: IX. Nimrod (Adagio) (from 1985-03-11 until 1985-03-13)
publisher:
Sir Edward Elgar (dec’d) (Edward Elgar, composer)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Augustus J. Jaeger
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar4:17
5Adagio
producer:
Michel Glotz
clarinet:
Karl Leister (German clarinetist) (from 1971-08-17 until 1971-08-24)
orchestra:
Berliner Philharmoniker (Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra) (from 1971-08-17 until 1971-08-24)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (from 1971-08-17 until 1971-08-24)
balance engineer:
Wolfgang Gülich (engineer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1972)
recorded at:
Französische Kirche (St. Moritz) in St. Moritz, Graubünden, Switzerland (from 1971-08-17 until 1971-08-24)
recording of:
Concerto for Clarinet in A major, K. 622: II. Adagio (Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra in A major, K. 622: II. Adagio) (from 1971-08-17 until 1971-08-24)
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (from 1791-09-28 until 1791-10-07)
part of:
Concerto for Clarinet in A major, K. 622
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart7:39
6Ave Maria
piano:
Gerald Moore (pianist)
mezzo-soprano vocals:
Janet Baker (mezzo‐soprano and alto)
recording of:
Ave Maria (Schubert’s Ave Maria: Latin “Ave Maria” text sung to the tune of ‘Ellens Gesang III, op. 52 no. 6, D. 839 “Ave Maria”’)
lyricist:
[anonymous] (special purpose artist)
composer:
Franz Schubert (composer)
version of:
Ellens Gesang III, op. 52 no. 6, D. 839 “Ave Maria” (Schubert's song, not the Bach/Gounod work; original for voice and piano)
recording of:
Ellens Gesang III, op. 52 no. 6, D. 839 “Ave Maria” (Schubert's song, not the Bach/Gounod work; original for voice and piano)
lyricist:
Jairo (Argentinean singer) and Sir Walter Scott (19th-century Scottish author)
composer:
Franz Schubert (composer) (in 1825)
translator:
Adam Storck
part of:
Franz Schubert, thematisches Verzeichnis seiner Werke in chronologischer Folge (number: D. 839)
Franz Schubert6:45
7Un sospiro
piano:
Dame Moura Lympany (British pianist)
recording of:
Trois études de concert, S. 144: III. "Un sospiro" in D-flat major
composer:
Franz Liszt (Hungarian composer, pianist and conductor)
part of:
Trois études de concert, S. 144
Franz Liszt6:06
8Andante cantabile
producer:
Victor Olof
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1958-09)
conductor:
Paul Kletzki (Polish conductor and composer) (in 1958-09)
balance engineer:
Harold Davidson (classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's) (in 1958-09)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1958-09)
recording of:
Andante cantabile (arr. by Schmid for string orchestra) (in 1958-09)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer)
arranger:
Adolf Schmid (arranger, orchestrator)
arrangement of:
Andante cantabile, TH 63, ČW 348 (for cello and string orchestra)
Pyotr Tchaikovsky7:47
9Largo
producer:
Walter Legge (British classical producer)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1961-01)
conductor:
Carlo Maria Giulini (conductor) (in 1961-01)
balance engineer:
Douglas Larter
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1961-01)
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) (in 1961-01)
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”)
Antonín Dvořák12:34
10Vocalise, op. 34, no. 14
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1975-10-12 until 1975-10-13)
conductor and performer:
André Previn (pianist, conductor, composer, arranger) (from 1975-10-12 until 1975-10-13)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1975-10-12 until 1975-10-13)
recording of:
Vocalise, op. 34 no. 14 (arr. by composer for orchestra) (from 1975-10-12 until 1975-10-13)
orchestrator:
Сергей Васильевич Рахманинов (Sergei Rachmaninoff, Russian composer) (in 1919)
composer:
Сергей Васильевич Рахманинов (Sergei Rachmaninoff, Russian composer) (in 1912)
orchestration of:
14 Romances, op. 34 no. 14: Vocalise (Vocalise, for voice and piano, original version)
recording of:
Vocalise, op. 34 no. 14 (for violin and piano, Press)
composer:
Sergei Rachmaninoff (Russian composer) (in 1912)
arranger:
Michel Press (Michael Press, Russian-American violinist, conductor and music educator)
arrangement of:
14 Romances, op. 34 no. 14: Vocalise (Vocalise, for voice and piano, original version)
Sergei Rachmaninoff6:27
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1Midsummer Night’s Dream Overture
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
André Previn (pianist, conductor, composer, arranger)
recording of:
Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 21 (op. 61 no. 1): Ouvertüre
composer:
Felix Mendelssohn (composer) (in 1826)
part of:
Works of Felix Mendelssohn by opus number (number: op. 21) and Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy: Thematisch-systematisches Verzeichnis der musikalischen Werke (MWV) (number: MWV P 3)
part of:
Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61 (A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 61)
Felix Mendelssohn12:30
2Für 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)
Ludwig van Beethoven2:55
3Piano Concerto no. 5 "Emperor": I. Allegro
producer:
Michel Glotz
piano:
Alexis Weissenberg (from 1974-05-26 until 1974-05-27)
orchestra:
Berliner Philharmoniker (Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra) (from 1974-05-26 until 1974-05-27)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (from 1974-05-26 until 1974-05-27)
balance engineer:
Wolfgang Gülich (engineer)
recorded at:
Berliner Philharmonie in Mitte, Berlin, Germany (from 1974-05-26 until 1974-05-27)
recording of:
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra no. 5 in E-flat major, op. 73 “Emperor”: I. Allegro (from 1974-05-26 until 1974-05-27)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (German composer) (in 1809)
part of:
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra no. 5 in E-flat major, op. 73 “Emperor”
Ludwig van Beethoven20:34
4Piano Concerto no. 5 "Emperor": II. Adagio un poco mocco
producer:
Michel Glotz
piano:
Alexis Weissenberg (from 1974-05-26 until 1974-05-27)
orchestra:
Berliner Philharmoniker (Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra) (from 1974-05-26 until 1974-05-27)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (from 1974-05-26 until 1974-05-27)
balance engineer:
Wolfgang Gülich (engineer)
recorded at:
Berliner Philharmonie in Mitte, Berlin, Germany (from 1974-05-26 until 1974-05-27)
recording of:
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra no. 5 in E-flat major, op. 73 “Emperor”: II. Adagio un poco mosso (from 1974-05-26 until 1974-05-27)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (German composer) (in 1809)
part of:
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra no. 5 in E-flat major, op. 73 “Emperor”
Ludwig van Beethoven9:22
5Piano Concerto no. 5 "Emperor": III. Rondo (Allegro)
producer:
Michel Glotz
piano:
Alexis Weissenberg (from 1974-05-26 until 1974-05-27)
orchestra:
Berliner Philharmoniker (Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra) (from 1974-05-26 until 1974-05-27)
conductor:
Herbert von Karajan (conductor) (from 1974-05-26 until 1974-05-27)
balance engineer:
Wolfgang Gülich (engineer)
recorded at:
Berliner Philharmonie in Mitte, Berlin, Germany (from 1974-05-26 until 1974-05-27)
recording of:
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra no. 5 in E-flat major, op. 73 “Emperor”: III. Rondo. Allegro (from 1974-05-26 until 1974-05-27)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (German composer) (in 1809)
part of:
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra no. 5 in E-flat major, op. 73 “Emperor”
Ludwig van Beethoven10:06
6Siegfried Idyll
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO; The Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra) (from 1973-01-23 until 1973-01-30)
conductor:
Sir Adrian Boult (conductor) (from 1973-01-23 until 1973-01-30)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1973-01-23 until 1973-01-30)
recording of:
Siegfried Idyll, WWV 103 (from 1973-01-23 until 1973-01-30)
composer:
Richard Wagner (composer) (in 1870)
dedicated to:
Cosima Wagner
part of:
Wagner-Werk-Verzeichnis (number: 103)
is based on:
Siegfried Idyll (original version for 13 instruments)
Richard Wagner16:15