Track Listing

Disc 1:

1. Cantata No. 147, 'Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben,' BWV 147 (BC A174): excerpt
2. Violin Concerto, for violin, strings & continuo in F minor ('L'inverno,' The Four Seasons; 'Il cimento' No. 4), Op. 8/4, RV 297: Lar
3. Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068: No. 2, Air on the G string
4. Work(s): [Unspecified] Trumpet Concerto: 2nd Movement
5. Cantata No. 208, 'Was mir behagt,' (Hunt Cantata), BWV 208 (BC G1, G3): Excerpt
6. Samson, oratorio, HWV 57: Let the Bright Seraphim
7. Messiah, oratorio, HWV 56: Pastoral Symphony
8. Minuet in A major, arrangement (after String Quintet in E major, Op.11/5 [aka Op. 13/5], G. 275)
9. Auf Flügeln des Gesanges (On Wings of Song), song for voice & piano, Op. 34/2
10. Widmung (Liebeslied), transcription for piano (after Schumann, I & II), S. 566 (LW A133)
11. Vocalise, transcription for orchestra, Op. 34/14
12. Clair de lune, for orchestra or other arrangement (from 'Suite Bergamasque' for piano), L. 75/3
13. Gymnopedie for piano No. 1
14. Dance of the Blessed Spirits (Melody), arrangement (from 'Orfeo ed Euridice')
15. Arabesques (2) for piano, L. 66: (Unspecified) Arabesque
16. Carmen, opera: (Unspecified) Intermezzo
17. Salut d'amour, for violin & piano, Op. 12: [Unspecified] Salut d'amour
18. Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune (Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun), for orchestra, L. 86

Disc 2:

1. Lohengrin, opera, WWV 75: Bridal Chorus
2. The Prince of Denmark's March (Trumpet Voluntary) for brass, winds & percussion (or keyboard or trumpet & organ) in D major
3. Music for the Royal Fireworks, for orchestra, HWV 351: Overture
4. Canzon No. 5, for 7 parts
5. Work(s): [Unspecified] Te Deum
6. The Prince of Denmark's March (Trumpet Voluntary) for brass, winds & percussion (or keyboard or trumpet & organ) in D major
7. Pictures at an Exhibition (Kartinki s vïstavski), for orchestra, orchestrated by Ravel: (Unspecified) Promenade
8. Canon and gigue, for 3 violins & continuo in D major, T. 337: Canon (excerpt)
9. Largo in F major, instrumental arrangement ('Ombra mai fu' from the opera Serse)
10. Mandolin Concerto, for mandolin, strings & continuo in C major, RV 425: Largo
11. Water Music Suites Nos 1-3 for orchestra, HWV 348-350: Air
12. To a Wild Rose, for piano, Op. 51/1 (Woodland Sketches)
13. Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor ('Pathétique'), Op. 13: Adagio
14. Trumpet Concerto No. 1 in D major, MWV4/12: Adagio
15. Meditation on Prelude No. 1 of Bach, for violin or cello & piano with organ or cello ad lib. (or other instrumental arrangement)
16. Ellens Gesang III ('Ave Maria'), song for voice & piano, D. 839 (Op. 52/6)
17. Panis angelicus for tenor, organ, harp, cello & bass
18. Requiem, for 2 solo voices, chorus, organ & orchestra, Op. 48: Pie Jesu
19. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (Introduction and 24 Variations), for piano & orchestra in A minor, Op. 43: Excerpt
20. Romances (3) for oboe (or violin or cello) & piano, Op. 94
21. Méditation, for violin & orchestra (or other arrangement) (from opera 'Thaïs')

Disc 3:

1. A Midsummer Night's Dream, incidental music, Op. 61: Wedding March
2. Double Trumpet Concerto for 2 trumpets, strings & continuo in C major, RV 537: Allegro
3. Trumpet Concerto for trumpet, strings & continuo in D major, TWV 51:D7: No. 4, Allegro
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. Concerto for 2 trumpets & string orchestra in B flat major (arranged by Jean Thilde): Allegro
6. Concerto Grosso in B flat major, Op.6/7, HWV 325: Hornpipe
7. Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G major, BWV 1049: Allegro
8. Solomon, oratorio, HWV 67: Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
9. Piano Quintet in E flat major, Op. 44
10. Toccata from Organ Symphony No. 5
11. Pieces (12) for organ: Toccata
12. Crown Imperial, coronation march for orchestra
13. Cantata No. 51, 'Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen,' BWV 51 (BC A134): Allelujah
14. Exsultate, jubilate, motet for soprano & orchestra, K. 165 (K. 158a): Allelujah
15. Water Music Suites Nos 1-3 for orchestra, HWV 348-350: Hornpipe
16. Variations on 'Non più mesta' from Rossini's La Cenerentola, for flute & piano in E major, KK Anh.Ia/5 (B. 9) (spurious)
17. Sicilienne, for cello & piano, Op. 78
18. Les contes d'Hoffmann, opera in 4 acts: Barcarolle
19. Work(s): [Unspecified] Berceuse
20. The Swan (from 'Carnival of the Animals'), original (for 2 pianos & ensemble) and arrangements
21. Waltz for piano in A flat major, Op. 39/15
22. Bryllupsdag på Troldhaugen (Wedding Day at Troldhaugen), lyric piece for piano, Op. 65/6: [Excerpt]

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #97327 in Music
• Released on: 2002-02-19
• Number of discs: 3
• Format: Box set
• Dimensions: .43 pounds

Album Description
The process of choosing music for a wedding day can certainly be a daunting process for any couple. There are many choices and the questions can be endless. Traditional music or something off the beaten path? Will your Mom cry (and not in a good way) if you do not come down the aisle to the traditional Wedding March from Wagner, or are you eager to try something new? This collection is designed to give the bridal couple some key pointers to navigate the world of classical music for their wedding day. The package includes over 3 1/2 hours of music on 3 CDs for all portions of the wedding service, all from the Naxos classical label (known for high-quality recordings at inexpensive prices). Wedding day favorites are there, along with new discoveries and tunes you may have never considered for a wedding. All pieces are hand selected by professional wedding musicians and consultants. As a bonus, the 20 page booklet will lead you through the process of choosing music, from hiring musicians to sample programs. Everything you need to create your own unique personal wedding soundtrack.

The State, March 17, 2002
"A framework to aid brides- and grooms-to-be to find just the right music for their special day."

Customer Reviews

The Perfect Guide to Music for Weddings
The classical giants Naxos have done it again! This package includes 3 CDs of complete pieces (over 2 1/2 hours of music)that any bride (or groom) can use to chose music for their wedding. The sound quality is good enough, too, that you could use the recordings themselves in the ceremony.

Everything from the most traditional selections to more off the beaten path repertoire and from Bach to 20th Century selections are included along with a comprehensive booklet guiding you through the process of choosing music and musicians for your wedding and sample programs to help you put together all of the music for the ceremony.

This piece completely takes the guesswork out of choosing music for your wedding and is suitable for classical novices and experts alike.

Comprehensive Classical Selection
I searched all over for a CD set that had a somewhat comprehensive list of classical selections that are traditionally played at weddings. When I found this 3 CD set, I was very pleased. It contains 61 works from almost as many composers. This set might not contain the "best recording ever" of each of the selections, however it is very well done and the quality is very good. I used it primarily to choose the pieces that I wanted to have played by the church organist, and so the actual recordings were more for my consumption rather than for use in the ceremony/reception itself. However, I would not have hestitated to use the CD's in the wedding itself if needed. The book inside includes a list of suggested songs for various wedding styles (formal, outside, morning, etc.). From the classical neophyte to the seasoned classical music expert, this CD set will meet if not exceed expectations.

A very complete selection of ceremony music!
I am getting married in several months and we couldn't decide what music we wanted at our wedding ceremony. This three disk compilation reminded us of all the great ones- including new options we hadn't thought about. I really enjoyed hearing the organ and strings versions of the songs. If you're someone who hears a classical or baroque piece of music, but can't remember the name or the precise tune, this is a must-have to jog your memory and trigger the tear ducts!