Track Listing

1. Serenade No. 13 for strings in G major ('Eine kleine Nachtmusik'), K. 525: I. Allegro
2. Nutcracker, suite from the ballet, Op. 71a: Russian Dance
3. Violin Concerto, for violin, strings & continuo in E major ('La Primavera,' The Four Seasons; 'Il cimento' No. 1), Op.8/1, RV 269: I.
4. Hungarian Dances (21) for orchestra, WoO 1: Hungarian Dance No. 5 in G Minor
5. Symphony No. 50 in D major, K. 161/163 (K. 141a): III. Presto
6. Waltz for piano No. 6 in D flat major ('Minute'), Op. 64/1, CT. 212
7. Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka (Chit-Chat Polka), for orchestra, Op. 214 (RV 214)
8. Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048: III. Allegro
9. The Swan Lake, ballet, Op. 20: Dance of the Swans
10. Carmen Suite for orchestra No. 2 (assembled by Ernest Guirard): Habanera
11. Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Overture
12. Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), opera, K. 492: Overture
13. Violin Concerto, for violin, strings & continuo in G minor, Op. 12/1, RV 317: III. Allegro
14. Water Music Suite No.1 for orchestra in F major, HWV 348: Overture
15. The Sleeping Beauty, suite for orchestra, Op. 66a: Panorama
16. Symphony No. 26 in E flat major, K. 184 (K. 161a): III. Allegro
17. Waltz for piano No. 10 in B minor, Op. 69/2, CT. 216
18. Concerto for violin, strings & continuo No. 1 in A minor, BWV 1041: I. Allegro
19. Water Music Suite No.2 for orchestra in D major, HWV 349: Lentement
20. Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G major, BWV 1049: II. Andante
21. Vocalise-Étude en forme de Habanera, for voice & piano
22. Horn Concerto No. 3 in E flat major, K. 447: II. Romanza
23. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (Introduction and 24 Variations), for piano & orchestra in A minor, Op. 43: Variation No. 18
24. Unter Donner und Blitz (Thunder and Lightning), polka schnell for orchestra, Op. 324 (RV 324)
25. The Stars and Stripes Forever, march for band

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2215 in Music
• Released on: 1996-01-23
• Number of discs: 1

Customer Reviews

High Energy Symphonies
If you want some Classical music to sleep to, don't buy this CD. If you want some high energy symphonies, however, I highly recommend it. From Bach to Vivaldi, the pure energy of this CD will give you a new understanding of the joys of Classical music. Just don't listen to Track 25, because I have no idea why John Philip Sousa is included with Tchaichovsky.

Priceless masterpieces for an affordable price.
If this record costed ten times more it would have still a small price.

The selection is excellent. In my opinion, the record has some of the most remarkable works of art ever created.

Some of my preferred are Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik and Symphony in D, Tchaikovsky's Russian Dance, Vivaldi's The Four Seasons and Violin Concerto No. 1 and Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 3.

It was a pleasant surprise to see a so good record costing so little.

25 Famous Classics
The 25 selections are all well performed and are popular classical compositions. Mozart's music, Tchaikovsky ballet music, including the beautiful finale to Sleeping Beauty "the Panorama" scene. The music of J.S. Bach, his 1st violin concerto and Rachmaninoff's piano classic Rhapsody on a theme by Paganini. These are a great collection of music for a beginner or a fan of classical music. I recommend it highly. I am a fan of Mozart, Grieg, Mendelsshon, Wagner and Tchaikovsky. Grieg and Wagner are not to be found here. That would usually be under the Romantic Era composers. There are many cd's under that category. The Cd is "Classical" favorites so the emphasis is not so much on emotions. The emphasis is on instrumentation and orchestration. These are all very exceptional and I garauntee satisfaction.