Baroque: The Greatest Hits

Various (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 13, 1994)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Compendia
• ASIN: B000003QWT
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #443,588 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Rondeau, for brass, strings & timpani (from Suite of Symphonies No. 1; 'Masterpiece Theater' Theme)

2. Solomon, oratorio, HWV 67: Arrival of the Queen of Sheeba

3. Canon in D major, instrumental arrangement

4. Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D major, BWV 1050: Allegro

5. Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068: Air for the 'G' String

6. Water Music Suite No.1 for orchestra in F major, HWV 348: Alla Hornpipe

7. Violin Concerto, for violin, strings & continuo in E major ('La Primavera,' The Four Seasons; 'Il cimento' No. 1), Op.8/1, RV 269: Al

8. Adagio, for violin, strings & organ in G minor, T. Mi 26 (composed by Remo Giazotto; not by Albinoni)

9. Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067: Menuet and Badinerie

10. Work(s): Allegro for Brass

See all 18 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. The Prince of Denmark's March (Trumpet Voluntary) for brass, winds & percussion (or keyboard or trumpet & organ) in D major

2. Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048: [Allegro]

3. Cantata No. 147, 'Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben,' BWV 147 (BC A174): Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring

4. Music for the Royal Fireworks, for orchestra, HWV 351: La Réjouissance. Allegro

5. Serse (Xerxes), opera, HWV 40: Largo

6. Canzon No. 2, for 4 parts

7. Violin Concerto, for violin, strings & continuo in E major ('La Primavera,' The Four Seasons; 'Il cimento' No. 1), Op.8/1, RV 269: Al

8. Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068: Overture

9. Fugue for organ in G minor ('Little'), BWV 578 (BC J66)

10. Weihnachtsoratorium (Christmas Oratorio), in six parts, BWV 248 (BC D7): Sinfonia

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Customer Reviews

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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Any classical music lover can't be without it !, April 9, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Baroque: The Greatest Hits (Audio CD)

If you're a serious classical collector, this is a must have. Of course, even if you don't like classical but want to give it a try, this is also for you. The Baroque period was an important time in the development of music. Before Baroque, music carried only one melody or rhythim. With the arrival of the Baroque Guys: Bach, Vivaldi, Handel, music was able to have two rhythms go on at the same time. Without it, modern music would'nt exist. The music you will hear in this cd may be a bit slow but it is still very good. Oh, and may I add that the cover and the cd itself looks really classy, having a shiny jade color that makes it look like it costs a million dollars. The sound quality is very good and rich-sounding. Hey- the "Masterpiece Theatre" theme is here. I've always wanted it. It's track #1 called a "Rondeau" by Mouret. The Hallelujah choir is to be commended and the trumpet concertos, organ music and violin and string pieces are equally impressive. Some of the works are very familiar. In fact, listening to it, I recalled having listened to them before. This is great music to hear while doing assignments or reading. It has the "college" feel to it. I don't know. Maybe because in the movies you hear those trumpet tunes play whenever they show a university . Anyways, it's great.

5.0 out of 5 stars Baroque- Greatest Hits, January 9, 2007

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Katie Newberg (Plantersville, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Baroque: The Greatest Hits (Audio CD)

This is my second purchase of the CD - the first one got scratched. I usually have the music on in the background when I am at my computer. I also use it for background music when working with high school mathematics students in schools. I love it.

6 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars That's my most favorite baroque music, September 30, 1999

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This review is from: Baroque: The Greatest Hits (Audio CD)

Every track in this CD is very famous and well known. I love it