Best Classics 100 Volume 2

Best Classics 100 Volume 2

Best Classics 100 Volume 2
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Performer: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
Composer: Georges Bizet
Composer: Richard [Classical] Wagner
Composer: Carl Orff
Composer: Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Composer: Modest Mussorgsky
Composer: Mikhail Glinka
Composer: Dmitry Shostakovich
Composer: Maurice Ravel
Composer: Giuseppe Verdi
Composer: Gustav Holst
Composer: Hector Berlioz
Composer: Gioachino Rossini
Composer: Aram Khachaturian
Composer: George Gershwin
Composer: Igor Stravinsky
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
Composer: Antonio Vivaldi
Composer: George Frederick Handel
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Edition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2006-08-29
Music Label: Angel Records
Soundtracks:
Music CD 1
  1. Act 1 - Prelude - Orchestre National De France
  2. The Ride Of The Valkyries - Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra
  3. O Fortuna - Philharmonia Chorus & Orchestra
  4. The Flight Of The Bumble Bee - Sir Neville Marriner
  5. The Hut On Fowl's Legs - Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra
  6. The Gret Gate Of Kiev - Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra
  7. Overture - Bavarian State Orchestra
  8. Waltz No.2 - Mariss Jansons
  9. Bolero Conclusion - Andre Previn
  10. Vedil Le Fosche Notturne Spoglie (Anvil Chorus) - Riccardo Muti
  11. Mars, The Bringer Of War - Philharmonia Orchestra
  12. IV. Marche Au Supplice - Leonard Bernstein
  13. Overture Conclusion - The Philadelphia Orchestra
  14. Sabre Dance - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
  15. Rhapsody In Blue - City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
  16. A Night On The Bare Mountain - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
  17. Dance Sacrale (L'elue) - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Music CD 2
  1. III. Allegro Assai - Sir Neville Marriner
  2. II. Largo - Wiener Philharmoniker
  3. Alla Hornpipe - Sir Charles Mackerras
  4. II. Largo - Sir Neville Marriner
  5. La Rejouissance: Allegro - Yehundi Menuhin
  6. I. Marcia: Maestoso - Yehudi Menuhin
  7. Fur Elise - Dame Moura Lympany
  8. Voi Che Sapete - Wiener Philharmoniker
  9. II. Adagio Un Poco Mosso Extract - Philharmonia Orchestra
  10. Fruhlingslied - Daniel Adni
  11. II. Adagio Cantabile - Walter Gieseking
  12. II. Valse: Moderato - City Of London Sinfonia
  13. Vissi D'arte - Orchestra Of The Royal Opera House
  14. Prelude In C-Sharp Minor Op.3 No.2 - Dame Moura Lympany
  15. Wiener Blut Op.354 - Willi Boskovsky
  16. Beim Schlafengehen - London Philharmonic Orchestra
  17. Vltava - Staatskapelle Dresden
  18. IV. Finale: Allegro Con Fuoco - Riccardo Muti
Music CD 3
  1. II. Romanze: Andante - Sir Neville Marriner
  2. Treulich Gefuhrt (Bridal Chorus) - Bernard Haitink
  3. Entr'acte - Act III - Orchestre National De France
  4. Nocturne No.2 In E-Flat Op.9 No.2 - John Ogdon
  5. Barcarolle - Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra
  6. Vocalise - Berlin Symphony Orchestra
  7. Liebestraum No.3 In A-Flat - Kun Woo Paik
  8. Venus, The Bringer Of Peace - Sir Charles Mackerras
  9. Pavane Op.50 - New Philharmonia Orchestra
  10. Ach So Fromm - Berliner Symphoniker
  11. Wedding March - Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra
  12. Summertime - Kiri Te Kanawa
  13. Berceuse - Jean-Philippe Collard
  14. Mild Und Leise (Liebestod) - Jeffrey Tate
  15. The Firebird - Boston Symphony Orchestra
Music CD 4
  1. Te Deum - Maurice Andre
  2. III. Allegro - Sir Neville Marriner
  3. II. Largo - Richard Egarr
  4. II. Largo - Sharon Isbin
  5. I. Prelude - Paul Tortelier
  6. III. Rondeau: Allegro - London Symphony Orchestra
  7. The Swan - Paul Tortelier
  8. Sevilla - Julian Byzantine
  9. Liebesfreud - Rodney Friend
  10. III. Rondo: Allegro Molto - Berliner Philharmoniker
  11. III. Presto - Wiener Philharmoniker
  12. I. Adagio-Moderato - London Symphony Orchestra
  13. Arabesque No.1 - Markus Klinko
  14. Zigeunerweisen Op.20 - Orchestre National De France
  15. II. Romanze: Andante Cantabile - English Chamber Orchestra
  16. I. Allegro Moderato - New Philharmonia Orchestra
Music CD 5
  1. II. Larghetto - Sabine Meyer
  2. Traumerei - Dame Moura Lympany
  3. Pie Jesu - Kirk Trevor
  4. II. Romanze - Philharmonia Orchestra
  5. Berceuse In D-Flat Op.57 - Peter Donohoe
  6. Nocturne - Sir Charles Mackerras
  7. Salut D'amour - Richard Hickox
  8. Etude In E Op.10 No.3 'Tristesse' - John Ogdon
  9. III. Adagio - Blaserensemble Sabine Meyer
  10. Solveig's Song - Sir Neville Marriner
  11. Aquarium - Alexander Gibson
  12. The Girl With The Flaxen Hair - Dame Moura Lympany
  13. Prelude No.15 In D-Flat Op.28 'Raindrop' - Dmitri Alexeev
  14. Standchen D957 No.4 - Barbara Hendricks
  15. Gymnopedie No.1 - Aldo Ciccolini
  16. Pavane Pour Une Infante Defunte - New Philharmonia Orchestra
Music CD 6
  1. Overture - Andrew Litton
  2. German Dance K605 No.3 'Sleigh Ride' - Sir Neville Marriner
  3. Waltz No.15 In A-Flat - Dame Moura Lympany
  4. Heidenroslein D257 - Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
  5. Minuet In G - Dame Moura Lympany
  6. Liebesleid - Rodney Friend
  7. III. Rondo Alla Turca - Andrei Gavrilov
  8. L'amour Est Un Oiseau Rebelle (Habanera) - Maria Callas
  9. Humoresque Op.107 No.7 - Dame Moura Lympany
  10. Chi Il Bel Sogno Di Doretta - London Symphony Orchestra
  11. Waltz In C-Sharp Minor Op.64 No.2 - Dmitri Alexeev
  12. Memroies Of The Alhambra - Christopher Parkening
  13. Polonaise No.6 In A-Flat 'Heroic' Op.53 - Martha Argerich
  14. Tritsch-Tratsch Polka Op.214 - Berliner Philharmoniker
  15. The Pines Of The Villa Borghese - London Symphony Orchestra
  16. Peter And The Wolf - London Philharmonic Orchestra
  17. Overture - Philharmonia Orchestra
  18. Act I - Prelude - Berliner Philharmoniker

Music reviews of Best Classics 100 Volume 2

Music Review: Another Great Overview of the Classical Genre Courtesy of EMI
Rating: 5 Stars

Recently I wrote a very positive review for Volume 1 of EMI's 100 Best Classics. This second volume shares the same strengths, and truth be told, I actually enjoy this volume a little more. This is another terrific yet inexpensive introduction or overview of classical music.

The strengths of this six CD set are that: (1) 100 selections are provided, allowing a wide scope of music contained within the genre generally regarded as "classical", (2) these are strong performances from significant conductors and orchestras,(3) at a price of $20 or less, this is a very good value, and (4) this six CD collection is packaged compactly enough to essentially take up the physical space of a double-CD jewel case.

This set's format is simultaneously an advantage and disadvantage. A CD provides less than 80 minutes of music, and a 6 CD set containing 100 selections will necessarily provide hi-lites of famous pieces rather than the complete works. This is a problem for many people, and for good reason. I find most of the selections provide a satisfying sample, however at least a few tracks seem much too short (Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue in particular seemed to be left hanging). The advantage however is that it is feasable to get an overview of many works in a single sitting; this set is all about presenting an introduction to or reminder of a variety of different pieces of outstanding music.

The approach here is similar to volume one of the same series, but I actually enjoy listening to this volume a little more. The previous volume covers familiar ground in the classical genre, such as Beethoven's Fifth Symmphony, Mozart's "Figaro", and Pachelbel's "Canon in D". These are obviously cornerstones of classical, but there's a good chance that if you have picked up any other classical music compilations that you may find some of this ground already covered...perhaps multiple times. What I like about volume 2 is that while the music is still very well-known, it is not as ubiquitous and seems a little more "fresh" to me. Even if you have not heard these before, I bet selections like Bernstein's "Candide" or Mussorgsky's "Night on the Bare Mountain" (to name a few) are still going to be entertaining for most listeners.

I think this set is a great companion to Volume 1 of the series. The first collection is probably a better choice for those who are trying classical music for the first time as it contains more of what I would consider the flat-out "essentials".

Nevertheless, I find this to be a good sampling of the rollicking side of classical music. I recommend it to newcomers to classical music who would like a deeper taste of the variety this genre has to offer. It's also a safe bet for those who already have the complete works but appreciate a combination of variety and quality in one inexpensive package.
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