Great Melodies of the Classics [Box set]

Great Melodies of the Classics (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 18, 1994)
• Number of Discs: 4
• Format: Box set
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: Intersound Records
• ASIN: B000003QW8
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #260,433 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. Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068: Air for the G String

3. Canon in D major, instrumental arrangement

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

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

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Disc: 2

1. Symphony No. 5 in C minor ('Fate'), Op. 67: Allegro con brio

2. Serenade No. 13 for strings in G major ('Eine kleine Nachtmusik'), K. 525: Allegro

3. Serenade No. 13 for strings in G major ('Eine kleine Nachtmusik'), K. 525: Romanze: Andante

4. Serenade No. 13 for strings in G major ('Eine kleine Nachtmusik'), K. 525: Menuetto: Allegretto

5. Serenade No. 13 for strings in G major ('Eine kleine Nachtmusik'), K. 525: Rondo: Allegro

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Disc: 3

1. Light Cavalry, overture to the operetta

2. Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64: Valse: Allegro moderato

3. Overture to Guillaume Tell (William Tell)

4. Boléro, ballet for orchestra

5. Die Fledermaus (The Bat), overture to the operetta (RV 503-1)

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Disc: 4

1. Die Walküre (The Valkyrie), opera, WWV 86b: Ride of the Valkyries

2. Peer Gynt Suite for orchestra (or piano or piano, 4 hands) No. 1, Op. 46: Dawn

3. Peer Gynt Suite for orchestra (or piano or piano, 4 hands) No. 1, Op. 46: Death of Ase

4. Peer Gynt Suite for orchestra (or piano or piano, 4 hands) No. 1, Op. 46: Anitra's Dance

5. Peer Gynt Suite for orchestra (or piano or piano, 4 hands) No. 1, Op. 46: In the Hall of the Mountain King

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars classical favorites, November 19, 2010

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Good listening to familiar music in the classical music field, however the
performances are very average, maybe could be used in your car going to work.