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The Classical Collection, Volume 1: 50 of the World's Musical Masterpieces Various Artists

Release: 1991 United States, Language: English, Status: Official
Format: CD + CD + CD, Tracks: 31, Length: 3:21:56, Barcode: [none]
Release type: Album - Compilation

Contents

CD #1
1 The Four Seasons: Spring (English Chamber Orchestra) 10:45
2 Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (Choir of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford) 6:10
3 Brandenburg Concerto No. 2: Allegro (Northern Sinfonia of England) 5:22
4 Brandenburg Concerto No. 2: Andante -- Allegro assai (Northern Sinfonia Of England) 7:08
5 Suite No. 3 "Air on the G String" (Orchestra of St. John's, Smith Square) 5:17
6 Toccata and Fugue in D minor (Harold Britton) 8:18
7 Canon (Orchestra of St. John's, Smith Square) 5:15
8 Solomon: The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba (Orchestra of St. John's, Smith Square) 3:08
9 Zadock the Priest (Northern Sinfonia Of England) 5:42
10 Water Music (English Chamber Orchestra) 5:34
11 Messiah - Hallelujah Chorus (London Handel Orchestra) 4:01
CD #2
1 The Marriage of Figaro: Overture (Orchestra of St. John's, Smith Square) 4:16
2 Horn Concerto No. 4: Allegro Moderato (The Chamber Orchestra Of Europe) 8:22
3 Horn Concerto No. 4: Romanza (The Chamber Orchestra Of Europe) 4:27
4 Horn Concerto No. 4: Rondo (The Chamber Orchestra of Europe) 3:46
5 Clarinet Quintet, Op 23: Adagio (English Chamber Orchestra) 4:54
6 Egmont Overture (Halle Orchestra) 8:35
7 Piano Sonata No. 14, Op. 27 No. 2 "Moonlight": I. Adagio sostenuto (John Lill) 6:51
8 Piano Sonata No. 14, Op. 27 No. 2 "Moonlight": II. Allegretto (John Lill) 9:28
9 The Trout (Die Forelle) (Ian Partridge & Jennifer Partridge) 2:13
10 Serenade (Standchen) (Ian Partridge & Jennifer Partridge) 3:58
11 Quartettsatz (Lindsay String Quartet) 9:43
CD #3
1 The Thieving Magpie: Overture (Royal Philharmonic Orchestra) 9:05
2 Symphonie Fantastique: Le bal (Royal Philharmonic Orchestra) 6:33
3 The Childhood of Christ: The Shepherds' Farewell (English Chamber Orchestra) 4:46
4 Barcarolle (Howard Shelley) 8:09
5 Jane Parker-Smith 4:08
6 A Midsummer Night's Dream: Overture (Orchestra of St. John's, Smith Square) 12:23
7 O for the Wings of a Dove (Choir of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford) 5:48
8 Rigoletto: Concert Paraphrase (after Verdi) (Tamas Vasary) 6:42
9 Gotterdamerung: Seigfreid's Funeral March (Philharmonic Orchestra) 10:58