Symphonic Battle Scenes

Lorin Maazel (Artist, Conductor), Ludwig van Beethoven (Composer), Franz Liszt (Composer), Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky (Composer), Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra), Bayerischen Rundfunkorchester (Orchestra), Gebirgsmusikkorps der I. Gebirgsdivision In Garmisch (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Orchestra: Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bayerischen Rundfunkorchester, Gebirgsmusikkorps der I. Gebirgsdivision In Garmisch
• Conductor: Lorin Maazel
• Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Liszt, Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
• Audio CD (December 30, 2009)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Rca Red Seal
• ASIN: B000003G1X
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #165,067 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Capriccio italien, Op. 45 - Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

2. Ouverture solennelle 1812, Op. 49 - Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

3. Drums And Trumpets On The English Side

4. The Battle Of Vittoria, Op.91: Marcia: Rule Britannia

5. The Battle Of Vittoria, Op.91: Drums And Trumpets On The French Side

6. The Battle Of Vittoria, Op.91: Marcia: Marlborough

7. The Battle Of Vittoria, Op.91: Invitation And Response

8. The Battle Of Vittoria, Op.91: Battle

9. The Battle Of Vittoria, Op.91: Storm; March

10. The Battle Of Vittoria, Op.91: Victory Symphony

11. The Battle Of The Huns

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Boring 1812, vibrant Beethoven, lusty Lizst, June 28, 2004

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Larry VanDeSande - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Symphonic Battle Scenes (Audio CD)

I very much enjoyed the Beethoven "Wellington's Victory" and Lizst's "Battle of the Huns" on the Musical Heritage Society version of this CD, released under contract from the parent recording. "Wellington" springs forth with vigor and fire, the battle sequence is very exciting, and the ending is monumental. The Lizst is another very good recording, surging forth with emotion and vision. Alas, if only the "1812 Overture" had been the equal of one of better versions on the market, this would have had only one major flaw -- a deadly dull version of Tchaikovsky's "Capriccio Italian". So this is really a half and half proposition -- half excitement and vigor in the Beethoven and Lizst, half limp-wristed in the Tchaikovsky. So this really only deserves three stars but I gave it four because of the outstanding Beethoven and Lizst. If you buy it for the Tchaikovksy, be forewarned.

4 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ratchets instead of muskets? Puleeze...., September 11, 1999

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Laura B. Monteros - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Symphonic Battle Scenes (Audio CD)

Though the program is well-chosen, the musicianship is masterful, and the trumpets shine, a powderless "Victory" just doesn't cut it. Sure, it's a cheesy piece, but one of my favorites when it's done up to the nines--and that includes real cannon and muskets.