25 Classical Dance Favorites [Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered]

Johann II [Junior] Strauss (Composer), Felix [1] Mendelssohn (Composer), Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky (Composer), Ludwig van Beethoven (Composer), Emile Waldteufel (Composer), Giacomo Meyerbeer (Composer), Charles Gounod (Composer), Camille Saint-Saens (Composer), Julius Fucik (Composer), Amilcare Ponchielli (Composer), John Philip Sousa (Composer), Alexander Borodin (Composer), Antonin Dvorak (Composer), Richard [1] Strauss (Composer), Jacques Offenbach (Composer), Aram Khachaturian (Composer), Heitor Villa-Lobos (Composer), Maurice Ravel (Composer), Peter Falk (Conductor), David Zinman (Conductor) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Conductor: Peter Falk, David Zinman
• Composer: Johann II [Junior] Strauss, Felix [1] Mendelssohn, Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky, Ludwig van Beethoven, Emile Waldteufel, et al.
• Audio CD (July 1, 1997)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered
• Label: Vox (Classical)
• ASIN: B0000058IQ
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #105,221 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #46 in Music > Classical > Historical Periods > Romantic (c.1820-1910) > Forms & Genres > Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music
  • #58 in Music > Classical > Opera & Vocal > Languages > Russian
  • #70 in Music > Classical > Historical Periods > Modern, 20th, & 21st Century > Composers > Villa-Lobos, Heitor

Track Listings

1. An der schönen, blauen Donau (On the Beautiful, Blue Danube), waltz for orchestra (with chorus ad lib), Op. 314 (RV 314)

2. A Midsummer Night's Dream, incidental music, Op. 61: Scherzo

3. The Sleeping Beauty, ballet, Op. 66: Introduction

4. The Sleeping Beauty, ballet, Op. 66: Adagio pas d'action

5. Annen-Polka, for orchestra, Op. 117 (RV 117)

6. Geschichten aus dem Wienerwald (Tales from the Vienna Woods), waltz for orchestra, Op. 325 (RV 325): [Excerpt]

7. Ruins of Athens, incidental music, Op. 113: Turkish March

8. Bella, polka mazurka for orchestra, Op 113

9. Les Patineurs, ballet (arranged by Constant Lambert; music from 'Le Prophète,' Act 3): Pas de Deux

10. Les Patineurs, ballet (arranged by Constant Lambert; music from 'Le Prophète,' Act 3): Finale

11. Faust, opera: Dance of the Nubian Slave Girls

12. Samson et Dalila, opera in 3 acts, Op. 47: Ballet music (excerpt)

13. Entry of the Gladiators (Einzug der Gladiatoren), march for orchestra, Op. 68

14. La Gioconda, opera in 4 acts: Dance of the Hours

15. The Washington Post, march for band

16. Peaches & Cream, foxtrot for band

17. Prince Igor, opera (completed by Rimsky-Korsakov & Glazunov): Polovtsian Dances (excerpt)

18. Slavonic Dance No. 8 for orchestra in G minor B. 83/8 (Op. 46/8)

19. Der Rosenkavalier, opera, Op. 59 (TrV 227): Waltz

20. La vie parisienne, operetta in 5 acts, revised to 4 acts: Galop

See all 25 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful selection, but not really dancing music, June 27, 2000

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Conrad (Stellenbosch, South Africa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 25 Classical Dance Favorites (Audio CD)

I agree that this is indeed absolutely beautiful light classical music. It is indeed a perfect beginning to a lifelong passion to have classical music playing in the background or to turn up the volume and immerse yourself in it. But it consists of mostly ballet music, several marches, polkas, an entrance of the gladiators, a gavotte and just to show that he can-can, a delightful little march by Beethoven of all people (Turkish March). Or can you dance to the continuous hypnotic rhythm of Ravel's Bolero? Quite tiring, I would think. Nevertheless, great music at an astounding price. Consider buying all or most of the "25 Favorites" series. You will not regret it

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Will Keep You Dancing, March 29, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: 25 Classical Dance Favorites (Audio CD)

If you like to dance and you like classical, this cd is a must have. Who says you can't dance to classical? This CD proves those who think so wrong. Highlights include Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty, Mendhelsson's Midsummer Night's Dream, Gounod's Dance of the Slave Girls and Faust, Dvorak's Slavonic Dance, Offenbach's can-can (yeah!) Katchaturian's Sabre Dance and Ravel's Bolero. All these are excellent. Sousa Marches are here too. You must get this CD if you are a serious lover of the classical. In fact, this was my first Classical CD. Make it a part of your life and dance to the great beats of the classics ! Yeah I'm serious.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended, October 2, 2005

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dy (usa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 25 Classical Dance Favorites (Audio CD)

For those who would enjoy a fast, fun, and cheerful kind of classical music, I guess this cd is a very good choice. Also, if you want to make your kids a classic music lover, you could start with this fun, lighthearted music.