Introduction to Death

Introduction to Death

Track Listings
1. Dead Man
2. Devils Anthem
3. Dead R Alive
4. Them Fall
5. Concrete Jungle
6. Up in the Life
7. Ain't No Love
8. No American Dream
9. Ghetto Soldiers
10. Mr. Man
11. Gimmie Dat Money
12. Death
13. Concrete Jungle [Remix]
14. Ain't No Love [Remix]

Introduction to Death
Twilight of the Gods: The Essential Wagner Collection
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Wonderful collection and price!
  • Awesome collection!
  • Helicopters? Marines?
  • A great addition to my music collection
  • Quintessential Wagner
 Twilight of the Gods: The Essential Wagner Collection

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ASIN: B000009ON7
Release Date: 1998-08-11

Tracks:

  1. The Valkyries: Ride Of The Valkyries
  2. Twilight Of The Gods: Siegfried's Funeral March
  3. Lohengrin: Prelude to Act III
  4. The Flying Dutchman: Overture
  5. The Flying Dutchman: Sailors' Chorus
  6. The Rheingold: Journey Down To Nibelheim
  7. The Mastersingers Of Nuremberg: Overture
  8. Tannhauser: Overture
  9. Tannhauser: Entry Of The Guests
  10. Tannhauser: Tannhauser's Pilgrimage
  11. Siegfried: Act III Orchestral Interlude
  12. Twilight Of The Gods: Siegfried's Rhine Journey
  13. Twilight Of The Gods: Finale
  14. The Rheingold: Entry Of The Gods Into Valhalla

Tracks:

  1. Lohengrin: Prelude To Act I
  2. Lohengrin: Bridal Chorus
  3. Parsifal: Prelude to Act I
  4. Parsifal: Good Friday Music
  5. Parsifal: Transformation Scene
  6. Tannhauser: Venusberg Music
  7. Tannhauser: Pilgrims Chorus
  8. The Mastersingers Of Nuremburg: Prelude To Act III
  9. The Rheingold: Vision Of Valhalla (Scene II Introduction)
  10. Siegfried Idyll
  11. Siegfried: Brunnhildes Awakening
  12. Tristan And Isolde: Prelude To Act III
  13. Tristan And Isolde: Death Of Isolde

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If you like your Wagner served up in bleeding chunks or if you're simply in a hurry to hear the tunes, then this compilation is for you. The performances, drawn from the Polygram (mainly Deutsche Grammophon) back catalog, are for the most part authoritative. They feature the likes of Herbert von Karajan, with the Berlin Philharmonic, and Karl Böhm, with the Bayreuth Festival Orchestra (and chorus), in extracts from recordings of complete operas, and conductors Giuseppe Sinopoli, Otto Gerdes, and Antal Doráti in some of the more familiar overtures and preludes. Singing, without which it is impossible to get the full flavor of Wagner's work, is skirted whenever possible: this is an unapologetic tribute to Wagner the orchestral genius. At times the salesmanship is a little overblown--the glitzy packaging includes a cover shot of the helicopters from Apocalypse Now--and the sound, some of it from very good originals, seems to have been juiced with a little added digital reverb, resulting in an overall glassiness. The gaps between tracks are minimized, disco style, so there's no dead air, and the whole thing has an Entertainment Tonight feel to it. Were he around, Wagner would have screamed bloody murder, then happily taken his cut of the action. For today's on-the-go listener, this may well be the most practical way to enjoy Wagner's music, but we won't be happy until it motivates at least one newcomer to seek out a recording of a complete opera. Anyone who does that will find out what "apocalypse" really means. --Ted Libbey

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful collection and price!.......2007-05-11

I found this to be a nice collection of favorites, especially to keep in the car and listen to. It is a variety of well known compilations. Although not encompassing, it is perfect as a review for driving, relaxing, and enjoyment. Plus, the price is right!

5 out of 5 stars Awesome collection!.......2007-01-10

This is a great collection of some of Wagner's most memorable songs for those of you who do not want to buy the whole opera's for some of his works.

4 out of 5 stars Helicopters? Marines?.......2006-12-05

Do those infotainment marketing mavens ever get it right? Talk about Hollywood disconnect! Not only are the helicopters irrelevant, but to quote from the gushy drivel on the jacket, "The gripping power of Richard Wagner's music was demonstrated with spectacular effect in...Apocalpse Now, when the "Ride of the Valkyries' became synonymous with the chilling journey of Marine 'Huey' helicopters into battle..."

Marine? Marine? Them Hueys in the movie was ARMY Air Cav, slick! "First of the ninth--air mobile." If you're going to dally down that primrose path, at least get it right.

Better yet, drop the choppers. Most people who listen to Wagner probably realize that quality of an artistic work has a mystically inverse relationship to the number of helicopters contained in it.

As for the music, it is good, but the operatic equivalent of sound bites, which may be just right for people who are new to Wagner or just can't take very much of him. Hmm...perfect for a helicopter ride, perhaps?

5 out of 5 stars A great addition to my music collection.......2006-07-20

This CD takes the place of all my other Wagner music. VERY well done. Somehow I didn't realize that there were two cds in the package--what a pleasant surprise! Of the two cds, I like the first one best, but they are both good. I listen to this cd daily on my way to work. Stirring! I am so glad that I purchased this. Some purists might have a problem with the fact that some of the selections are not there in their entirety. I have no problem with that though. I recommend this to anyone who loves Wagner.

5 out of 5 stars Quintessential Wagner.......2006-05-15

Okay, so I like Wagner. I LOVE "Ride Of The Valkyries". Do I want to go out and buy every single stinkin thing Wagner did? No. If you are a die-hard Wagner fan you probably will not think much of this collection.

But if you like Wagner and appreciate "Ride Of The Valkyries", and maybe require it in just a little more substance than what is included in "Apocolypse Now Redux", then this is what you want. The extra tracks are bonuses and are quite good. Meets my needs, presentation great, performance excellent. I recommend it for anyone that needs a Wagner fix.
Passion - Most Famous Orchestral Spectaculars [20 CD Set]
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 Passion - Most Famous Orchestral Spectaculars [20 CD Set]

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ASIN: B00012QLTQ
Release Date: 2003-12-09

Album Description

Music can be both calming and relaxing, or invigorating and passionate...this phenomenal 20-CD set is definitely the latter. This amazing collection brings together for the first time the most passionate music of all time, from Ravel's Bolero, Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake, Wagner's Magic Fire Music to Ravel's La Valse, Orff 's Carmina Burana and Stravinsky's Rite of Spring. This is a must have collection for every passionate music lover.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars A good gift for novice.......2007-05-12

This was a good gift for somebody learning about Classical music in Japan.
Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Decent interpretation marred by terrible intonation
  • excellent choice for Romeo & Juliet
  • Superior interpretation, same remastering
 Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet

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ASIN: B0002XV310
Release Date: 2005-02-15

Tracks:

  1. No.1 Introduction
  2. No.2 Romeo
  3. No.3 The Street Awakens
  4. No.4 Morning Dance
  5. No.5 The Quarrel
  6. No.6 The Fight
  7. No.7 The Prince Gives His Order
  8. No.8 Interlude
  9. No.9 Preparing For The Ball
  10. No.10 Juliet As A Young Girl
  11. No.11 Arrival Of The Guests
  12. No.12 Masks
  13. No.13 Dance Of The Knights
  14. No.14 Juliet's Variation
  15. No.15 Mercutio
  16. No.16 Madrigal
  17. No.17 Tybalt Recognises Romeo
  18. No.18 Departure Of The Guests (Gavotte)
  19. No.19 Balcony Scene
  20. No.20 Romeo's Variation
  21. No.21 Love Dance
  22. No.22 Folk Dance
  23. No.23 Romeo And Mercutio
  24. No.24 Dance Of The Five Couples
  25. No.25 Dance With The Mandolins
  26. No.26 The Nurse

Tracks:

  1. No.27 The Nurse Gives Romeo The Note From Juliet
  2. No.28 Romeo With Friar Laurence
  3. No.29 Juliet With Friar Laurence
  4. No.30 The People Continue To Make Merry
  5. No.31 Folk Dance
  6. No.32 Tybalt Meets Mercutio
  7. No.33 Tybalt And Mercutio Fight
  8. No.34 Mercutio Dies
  9. No.35 Romeo Decides To Avenge Mercutio's Death
  10. No.36 Finale
  11. No.37 Introduction
  12. No.38 Romeo And Juliet (Juliet's Bedroom)
  13. No.39 The Last Farewell
  14. No.40 The Nurse
  15. No.41 Juliet Refuses To Marry Paris
  16. No.42 Juliet Alone
  17. No.43 Interlude
  18. No.44 At Friar Laurence's
  19. No.45 Interlude
  20. No.46 Juliet's Bedroom
  21. No.47 Juliet Alone
  22. No.48 Morning Serenade
  23. No.49 Dance Of The Girls With The Lillies
  24. No.50 At Juliet's Bedside
  25. No.51 Juliet's Funeral
  26. No.52 Death Of Juliet

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Decent interpretation marred by terrible intonation.......2007-04-06

I had great difficulty restraining myself from turning this off when listening to it for the first time, because London does such a terrible job of being anywhere near in tune for much of it. Combined with many missed notes in the brass, messy passagework in the strings, and woodwind playing that seems intent on doing anything BUT creating any sort of phrase, it's doubtful this is worth even the small price Amazon has it listed for.

For a budget recording of this that's actually decent, I'd be much more inclined to buy Naxos' release of the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine's version under Andrew Mogrelia.

5 out of 5 stars excellent choice for Romeo & Juliet.......2006-04-14

I am writing mainly in response to Sarman (Sweden). I own the fforte edition and have played this many years on several systems. On Onkyo DR-UN7 dvd receiver driving Epos 22's, the sound is excellent, as it was using Panasonic dvd player, NAD amplifier, and Epos 11's. Previn is one of best interpreters of Prokofiev--after all, he is a Russian born in Berlin. I don't know who could call either the playing or the re-mastering "dull". The natural alternative is Gergiev, re-issued on Philips great 50 recordings at medium price. That is also quite good. I would avoid the others.

4 out of 5 stars Superior interpretation, same remastering.......2006-04-01

This interpretation is dramatic and organic, for example the "Death of Tybalt" is real spooky, whereas in "the people continue to make merry" the orchestra sounds like a local band in a parade, and so on. It sounds Prokofiev ingenious to me. This is clearly my favourite out of R&J recordings. The Ancerl/CPO heartbreaking recording of some 10 scenes might be the most delicious of them all, but again it does not diminish the Previn recording.

Someone called this Previn recording "lackluster". It could have to do with the recording technique, the sound is slightly dull at times. This is the same remastering as previously released on EMI double forte. However at times I think it sounds fine. It might have to do with my HiFi system or small speakers, I might try another pair. I'd appreciate comments from other reviewers on this.
Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Reissue of a much-praised MTT debut
  • The best available version of this music, hands down.
  • Fantastic
 Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet

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ASIN: B0001TSWNW
Release Date: 2004-04-20

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Reissue of a much-praised MTT debut.......2006-06-26

At 78 min., this is much more generous than other collections that pair Prokofiev's two Suites from Romeo and Juliet. The angry reviewer below is mistaken to accuse Tilson Thomas of composing any transitions of his own devising--he only placed portions of the ballet in dramatic sequence (Prokofiev's suites are in no particular order). This was MTT's first recording with RCA as music director in San Francisco, and when it was released in 1996, the U.S. reviews were rapturous.

Not so the British. The Gramophone grumbled about 'slick efficiency' and 'stickiness.' I think that's not true. The only problems that keep this recording from the highest rank, as far as my ears tell me, are first, the recorded sound. Though wide-ranging and dynamic, the original release tended to be coarse and thuddy (I don't own the reissue at mid-price, but perhaps something has been done to correct this).

The second and more important reservation isn't MTT's fault. Great conductors have already preceded him. Ancerl, Mravinsky, and Mitropoulos are among the old maestros who made outstanding versions of excerpts from the ballet. Among moderns we have had sonic blockbusters from Salonen and Abbado, both of whom dig into the score as MTT does not, and both of whom benefit from the astounding viruosity of the Berlin Phil. As for the complete ballet, versions by Lorin Maazel with the Cleveland Orch. on Decca and Gergiev with the Kirov Orch. on Philips stand out. MTT has a lighter touch than all of the above, which isn't necessarily a bad thing--his avoidance of shmaltz is admirable to me.

In fact, there are stretches here that sound just as good as the best. I can see why other listeners give this recording five stars; in light of so many great ones, I settled for four.

5 out of 5 stars The best available version of this music, hands down........2005-05-19

When Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony released their version of Prokofiev's "Romeo and Juliet" a decade ago, critics hailed it as the gold standard among all recorded versions of this music. Even now, there seems no reason to revise that opinion. Choosing from among several available suites prepared by Prokofiev himself, Tilson Thomas shaped a version that is both dramatically and musically complete. He and his orchestra do full justice to the bittersweet lyricism and astonishing emotional range of Prokofiev's music. Especially at its mid-range price, this CD is a must for anyone who loves Prokofiev.

5 out of 5 stars Fantastic.......2004-08-04

Michael Tilson Thomas is truly one of the great living conductors. The things he has been doing with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra for a decade now have been wonderful. This is one of the conductor's earliest collaborations with RCA Victor in selections from Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet. Although other reviews have summed up most of my feelings on this CD, I do just want to emphasize MTT's musical vision in creating his own suite. The performance is incisive, dramatic, forceful, and thoroughly pleasing. As always, the SFSO plays with totally conviction and total faith in their music director. As one of the leading Russian experts of today, MTT has created here a fantastic disc.
Movie Classics ~ Brief Encounter, Amadeus, Death in Venice, 2001, Apocalypse Now, Philadelphia
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    ASIN: B000000UWB
    Release Date: 1996-03-12

    Tracks:

    1. Piano Concerto No.2: Allegro moderato (Brief Encounter)
    2. La Forza Destino: Overture (Jean de Florett - Manon de Sources)
    3. Eine Klein Nachtmusik: Allegro (Amadeus)
    4. Symphony No.5: Adagietto (Death In Venice)
    5. The Blue Danube Waltz (2001 - A Space Odyssey)
    6. Piano Concerto No. 21: Andante (Elvira Madigan)
    7. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini: Variation No.18 (Somewhere In Time)
    8. (Ordinary People): Canon
    9. Clarinet Concerto: Adagio (Out Of Africa)
    10. O Fortunea (Carmina Burana): O Fortuna (Glory)
    11. (Die Walkure): Ride Of The Valkyries (Apocalypse Now)

    Tracks:

    1. (Andrea Chenier): La Mama Morte (Philadelphia)
    2. (Lakme): Flower Duet (True Romance)
    3. Mock Morris (Howard's End)
    4. Piano Sonata No.18 In D: Adagio (The French Lieutenant's Woman)
    5. Song To The Moon: Rusalka (Driving Miss Daisy)
    6. La Wally (Diva)
    7. The Emperor Waltz (Age Of Innocence)
    8. Piano Trio: Modere (Un Coeur en hiver)
    9. Madama Butterfly: Humming Chorus (Jenniger Eight)
    10. Visti la giubba: l pagliacci (The Untouchable)
    11. Internezzo: Cavaleria rusticana (Raging Bull)
    12. Piano Sonata No.11 In A: Alla Turca (The Wedding Banquet)
    13. Meditation: Thais (Angie)
    14. Radtzky March (Age Of Innocence)
    Top 100 Masterpieces of Classical Music (Collectors Edition) (Box Set)
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      ASIN: B00008L428
      Release Date: 2003-02-13
      Opera explained: An Introduction to Verdi's "Aida"
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Aida - Leanring
      • A terrific introduction to a classic
      		 Opera explained: An Introduction to Verdi's "Aida"

      Manufacturer: Naxos
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      5. Opera Explained - Verdi: Rigoletto

      ASIN: B00005B0CV
      Release Date: 2001-07-17

      Tracks:

      1. Introduction
      2. Verdi's Three Periods In A Sixty-year Span
      3. The Political Backround
      4. Aida - The Beginnings
      5. The Prld And Act I
      6. Act II
      7. The Grand March
      8. Act III
      9. Act IV
      10. The Death Scene

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Aida - Leanring.......2005-10-11

      Great for learning to enjoy opera. The excitment conveyed is great. At the end you want to listen to the complete opera!!

      Hope there will be additional titles to what exist today.

      5 out of 5 stars A terrific introduction to a classic.......2001-08-07

      First of all, what is this item doing under Popular music? But barring that, on with the review.

      Of all the recordings that profess to be an "Introduction to Opera," those from the Metropolitan Opera Guild have led the pack. Unfortunately, many of them are no longer available; and so it is a Good Thing that mighty Naxos has introduced a new series called "Opera Explained." The first two entries are "An Introduction to THE BARBER OF SEVILLE" (8.558008) and "An Introduction to AIDA" (8.558009).

      Both are written by Thomson Smillie and narrated by actor David Timson. The discussions begin with a long introduction to the composer and the times in which the work was composed, and then goes on to tell the story using highlights from Naxos recordings of the work. What is important, however, is that each song is analyzed both dramatically and musically. For example, Smillie's main thesis is that "Aida" is really a chamber opera (with a circus in the middle) so that he emphasizes the human element in the duets, while not forgetting the political themes that form the background.

      I am not sure if references to Miss Piggy and other modern personalities and events do not slightly dumb down the arguments, but they are rare and do raise a smile. The target audience is obviously the educated adult, not the television-addicted child. Yet, the latter might certainly find much of what is on these CDs of interest. Teachers, take note.
      The Top 100 Masterpieces of Classical Music, Vol. 6-10
      Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
      • Great collections, with poor quality sound
      • The Greatest Collection Of Romantic Era Music
      • Somewhat lacking
      		 The Top 100 Masterpieces of Classical Music, Vol. 6-10

      Manufacturer: Delta
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      ASIN: B000001W12
      Release Date: 1995-11-01

      Tracks:

      1. The Top 10 Of Classical Music 1842 - 1853: 1843: Wedding March, From 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' - TOP 100 MASTERPIECES
      2. The Top 10 Of Classical Music 1842 - 1853: 1847: Liebestraum No. 3 In A Flat - TOP 100 MASTERPIECES
      3. The Top 10 Of Classical Music 1842 - 1853: 1842: Nabucco - Overture - TOP 100 MASTERPIECES
      4. The Top 10 Of Classical Music 1842 - 1853: 1848: The Merry Peasant - TOP 100 MASTERPIECES
      5. The Top 10 Of Classical Music 1842 - 1853: 1847: Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 - TOP 100 MASTERPIECES
      6. The Top 10 Of Classical Music 1842 - 1853: 1850: Lohengrin - Preldue To Act 3 - TOP 100 MASTERPIECES
      7. The Top 10 Of Classical Music 1842 - 1853: 1853: La Traviata - Prelude to Act 1 - TOP 100 MASTERPIECES
      8. The Top 10 Of Classical Music 1842 - 1853: 1845: Tannhauser - Arrival Of The Guests At Wartburg - TOP 100 MASTERPIECES
      9. The Top 10 Of Classical Music 1842 - 1853: 1845: Violin Concerto In E Minor, 2nd Movement - TOP 100 MASTERPIECES
      10. The Top 10 Of Classical Music 1842 - 1853: 1846: Poet And Peasant - Overture - TOP 100 MASTERPIECES

      Tracks:

      1. The Top 10 Of Classical Music 1854 - 1866: 1858: Orpheus In The Underworld - Overture - Various Artists
      2. The Top 10 Of Classical Music 1854 - 1866: 1858: Melody In F - Various Artists
      3. The Top 10 Of Classical Music 1854 - 1866: 1854: Les Preludes - Various Artists
      4. The Top 10 Of Classical Music 1854 - 1866: 1865: Waltz In A Flat - Various Artists
      5. The Top 10 Of Classical Music 1854 - 1866: 1862: The Force Of Destiny - Overture - Various Artists
      6. The Top 10 Of Classical Music 1854 - 1866: 1864: I Love You - Various Artists
      7. The Top 10 Of Classical Music 1854 - 1866: 1866: The Bartered Bride - Overture - Various Artists
      8. The Top 10 Of Classical Music 1854 - 1866: 1864: Barcarolle, From 'The Tales Of Hoffman' - Various Artists
      9. The Top 10 Of Classical Music 1854 - 1866: 1858: Tritsch Tratsch Polka - Various Artists
      10. The Top 10 Of Classical Music 1854 - 1866: 1866: Light Calvary - Overture - Various Artists

      Tracks:

      1. The Top 10 Of Classical Music 1867 - 1876: 1875: Piano Concerto No. 1 In B Flat Minor, 1st Movement (excerpt) - TOP 100 MASTERPIECES
      2. The Top 10 Of Classical Music 1867 - 1876: 1868: Cradle Song - TOP 100 MASTERPIECES
      3. The Top 10 Of Classical Music 1867 - 1876: 1875: The Moldau - TOP 100 MASTERPIECES
      4. The Top 10 Of Classical Music 1867 - 1876: 1870: Ride Of The Valkyries - From 'The Valkyrie' - TOP 100 MASTERPIECES
      5. The Top 10 Of Classical Music 1867 - 1876: 1876: Morning, From 'Peer Gynt' - TOP 100 MASTERPIECES
      6. The Top 10 Of Classical Music 1867 - 1876: 1875: Les Toreadors, From 'Carmen' - TOP 100 MASTERPIECES
      7. The Top 10 Of Classical Music 1867 - 1876: 1870: Notturno, From 'Coppelia' - TOP 100 MASTERPIECES
      8. The Top 10 Of Classical Music 1867 - 1876: 1876: Marche Slave, Op. 31 - TOP 100 MASTERPIECES
      9. The Top 10 Of Classical Music 1867 - 1876: 1872: L'Arlesienne - Intermezzo - TOP 100 MASTERPIECES
      10. The Top 10 Of Classical Music 1867 - 1876: 1867: The Blue Danbue - Waltz - TOP 100 MASTERPIECES

      Tracks:

      1. The Top 10 Of Classical Music 1877 -1893: 1878: Polonaise, From 'Eugene Onegin' - TOP 100 MASTERPIECES
      2. The Top 10 Of Classical Music 1877 -1893: 1893: Symphony No. 9, 'From The New World' - 2nd Movement - TOP 100 MASTERPIECES
      3. The Top 10 Of Classical Music 1877 -1893: 1892: Waltz Of The Flowers, from 'The Nutcracker' - TOP 100 MASTERPIECES
      4. The Top 10 Of Classical Music 1877 -1893: 1887: Alborado, From 'Capriccio Espagnol' - TOP 100 MASTERPIECES
      5. The Top 10 Of Classical Music 1877 -1893: 1886: The Last Spring - TOP 100 MASTERPIECES
      6. The Top 10 Of Classical Music 1877 -1893: 1886: Slavonic Dance No. 2 - TOP 100 MASTERPIECES
      7. The Top 10 Of Classical Music 1877 -1893: 1889: The Sleeping Beauty - Introduction - TOP 100 MASTERPIECES
      8. The Top 10 Of Classical Music 1877 -1893: 1877: Siegfried's Death And Funeral March, From 'Twighlight Of The Gods' - TOP 100 MASTERPIECES
      9. The Top 10 Of Classical Music 1877 -1893: 1880: Songs My Mother Taught Me - TOP 100 MASTERPIECES
      10. The Top 10 Of Classical Music 1877 -1893: 1889: Emperor Waltz - TOP 100 MASTERPIECES

      Tracks:

      1. The Top 10 Of Classical Music 1894 - 1928: 1896: Also sprach Zarathustra - Fanfare - Various Artists
      2. The Top 10 Of Classical Music 1894 - 1928: 1902: Symphony No. 5 - Adagietto - Various Artists
      3. The Top 10 Of Classical Music 1894 - 1928: 1899: Finlandia - Various Artists
      4. The Top 10 Of Classical Music 1894 - 1928: 1900: Dance Of The Bumble Bee - Various Artists
      5. The Top 10 Of Classical Music 1894 - 1928: 1894: Meditation, From 'Thais' - Various Artists
      6. The Top 10 Of Classical Music 1894 - 1928: 1901: Pomp And Circumstance - March No. 1 - Various Artists
      7. The Top 10 Of Classical Music 1894 - 1928: 1894: Humoresque - Various Artists
      8. The Top 10 Of Classical Music 1894 - 1928: 1903: Valse Triste - Various Artists
      9. The Top 10 Of Classical Music 1894 - 1928: 1899: Vienna Blood - Waltz - Various Artists
      10. The Top 10 Of Classical Music 1894 - 1928: 1928: Bolero - Various Artists

      Customer Reviews:

      3 out of 5 stars Great collections, with poor quality sound.......2003-01-09

      I expected to listen to great professional classical orchestra ...for this classical music collection, but the quality of the music is not too good.

      There are a lot of great music collections, but they will sound better when they record it right.

      It is good when you just want to have more classical music, but for a CD, the sound quality is like a [poorley made] CD.

      I give 3 stars for this product.

      5 out of 5 stars The Greatest Collection Of Romantic Era Music.......2002-09-05

      The Top 100 Classical Music series is a must have for novices of classical music, or someone already into the classics but wishes to amassa an "essentials" collection. This particular cd's span the Romantic Era, and although the 19th century saw much more music than what is covered on these recordings, this is nevertheless a brilliant and essential body of works. The Wedding March of Mendelsshon's Midsummer Night's Dream (played in weddings all over the world I'm assuming), Franz Lizst Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 (The Looney Tunes Theme Music by the way) and other jewels of the era, such as the Blue Danube Waltz by Johann Strauss, the operetta overtures of Franz Von Suppe, Verdi's preludes to such operas as Nabucco and La Traviata, Wagner's intense, dramatic music for his Ring of the Nibelung operas, regarded as the epitome and the zenith of Romantic Era opera, and the music of other composers such as Tchaikovsky, Bizet, Sibelius, Rimsky Korsakov and many others. I highly recommend this cd to anyone wanting to sample and taste what Romantic Era music was all about. Five stars all the way.

      3 out of 5 stars Somewhat lacking.......2001-03-28

      (referring to the entire collection)

      The collection is well designed for introducing the listener to a large variety of music, with its broad range of composers and types of music. However, the interpretation of the music is hardly existant, and many of the pieces sound rather dull and uninteresting. Some lively pieces are played too slowly, and nearly all of them without emotion, keeping the set out of reach from being included in a true classical collection. Despite all that, the sheer number and range of pieces (along with the low price) make this a collection well suited for the new classical listener.
      Rimsky-Korsakov: Suites
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Little known but wonderful
      • Rare Rimsky-Korsakov well done.
      • A great collection for Rimsky fans. (And if you're not a fan, you will be.)
      • As complete and good a collection as you're likely to find.
      • Excellent compilation
      		 Rimsky-Korsakov: Suites

      Manufacturer: Chandos
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000000ACB
      Release Date: 1992-04-03

      Tracks:

      1. May Night - Overture
      2. The Snow Maiden: Beautiful Spring
      3. The Snow Maiden: Dance Of The Birds
      4. The Snow Maiden: The Procession Of Tsar Berendey
      5. The Snow Maiden: Dance Of The Tumblers
      6. Christmas Eve: Christmas Night - Ballet Of The Stars - Witches' Sabbath And Ride On The Devil's Back - Polonaise - Vakula And The Slippers

      Tracks:

      1. Mlada: Introduction
      2. Mlada: Redowa: A Bohemian Dance
      3. Mlada: Lithuanian Dance
      4. Mlada: Indian Dance
      5. Mlada: Procession Of The Nobles
      6. The Invisible City of Kitezh: Prelude: A Hymn To Nature
      7. The Invisible City of Kitezh: Wedding Procession
      8. The Invisible City of Kitezh: Tartar Invasion And Battle Of Kerzhenets
      9. The Invisible City of Kitezh: Death Of Fevroniya And Apotheosis Of The Invisible City

      Tracks:

      1. The Golden Cockerel: Introduction And Dodon's Sleep
      2. The Golden Cockerel: King Dodon On The Battlefield
      3. The Golden Cockerel: Queen Of Shemakha's Dance; King Dodon's Dance
      4. The Golden Cockerel: Wedding Feast; Death Of King Dodon; Finale
      5. The Tale Of Tsar Saltan: Tsar's Departure And Farewell
      6. The Tale Of Tsar Saltan: Tsarina Adrift At Sea In A Barrel
      7. The Tale Of Tsar Saltan: The Three Wonders
      8. The Tale Of Tsar Saltan: The Flight Of The Bumble Bee

      Amazon.com

      Rimsky-Korsakov's operatic suites used to be standard repertoire, but like so much attractive and colorful music, it seems that recording has absolved orchestras of the need to play them live! It's a rare day that you will find such lovely works as the Christmas Eve or Snow Maiden suite in the concert hall, so by all means invest in this comprehensive collection and enjoy them at home. This was the first project in Neeme Järvi's epic collaboration with the Scottish National Orchestra, and as is so often the case in such instances, everyone really plays their collective hearts out. Even Chandos outdoes itself in providing sound of speaker-shattering impact. A great set. --David Hurwitz

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Little known but wonderful.......2007-06-03

      When was the last time you sat down and listened to Sheherazade? Have you ever heard it at good volume on good equipment? I thought not. So that's one thing to do. And now even better news: Rimsky-Korsakov wrote much great music in operas which have remained unknown to Western audiences. Here is a little of it in orchestral suites - good performances and sound and at a reasonable price. May it be the beginning of a delightful new journey into Russian opera!

      5 out of 5 stars Rare Rimsky-Korsakov well done........2006-07-19

      Actually I was already familiar with some of the selections--most notably "Procession of the Nobles" from "Mlada" and "Dance of the Tumblers" from "The Snow Maiden". Thus I had a standard of quality from which I could compare the unfamiliar music.

      Every piece sparkles. Rimsky-Korsakov's music is, generally, a study in elegance. Every note of these suites proves it. Frequently, when you hear music that is seldom performed, you discover WHY it isn't done. That does not apply here. I think it is a shame that I have not heard most of this music before.

      Neeme Jarvi and the Scottish National Orchestra do a wonderful job performing all these suites. I whole-heartedly recommend this recording.

      5 out of 5 stars A great collection for Rimsky fans. (And if you're not a fan, you will be.).......2005-08-19

      I have fond feelings for this collection. It was my introduction to the Chandos label and to conductor Neemi Jarvi, and I was bowled over. Since that time, recording just about every piece of music written by Western composers has apparently reduced some of Jarvi's enthusiasm, because his later recordings are often not as just-right as his Rimsky performances herein. But these performances are everything they should be. Jarvi and his Scottish orchestra stress the sparkling colors and the near-classical leanness of Rimsky's orchestrations. No Wagnerian bloat, no Brahmsian bottom-heaviness here. Rimsky seems to return to Berlioz as his orchestral paradigm, I always think.

      I was immediately attracted to the Christmas Eve Suite, which I hadn't heard before; it builds to a wonderful climax in the tempo of a polonaise. Move over, Piotr I. Tchaikovsky--this music is a great change from chestnuts out of the Nutcracker (a pretty lame pun, but I'll let it stand).

      However, Christmas Eve is not the only pleasure these discs provide. Jarvi offers first-rate performances of the lovely May Night, Rimsky's finest overture, as well as suites from the Golden Cockerel, the Snow Maiden, and Mlada, which contain some of Rimsky's most memorable music: the Dance of the Tumblers, the Procession of the Nobles, the Wedding Feast and Death of King Dodon. Great stuff.

      And then there's Chandos' recording: incredibly clean and wide-ranging, with just the right sense of hall sound. I'm still impressed every time I listen.

      5 out of 5 stars As complete and good a collection as you're likely to find........2003-08-02

      Over a 35-year period, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov wrote fifteen operas, all but a handful of them still in the active Russian repertoire. A few of them have even gained something of a foothold recently in the U.S., with Valery Gergiev and his Kirov Opera company performing them on tour. For those seeking orchestral works of Rimsky-Korsakov beyond Sheherazade, the Great Russian Easter Festival Overture, and, perhaps, Capriccio Espagnol and the 2nd ("Antar") Symphony, a logical place to start is with the orchestral suites he fashioned from several of his better-known operas (covering nearly half of his operatic output).

      For those so interested, my first - and highest - recommendation goes to this Chandos boxed set, with Neemi Järvi conducting the Scottish National Orchestra (as it was known in 1984, when this recording was made; it is now the Royal Scottish National Orchestra). With the possible exception of some incidental music from Sadko and The Tsar's Bride, this set contains virtually all of the most popular orchestral music from Rimsky-Korsakov's better-known operas.

      Over the years, Järvi has developed somewhat of a reputation for "recording everything in sight," not always with the most effective of results. But here, in what the editorial reviewer identifies as his first recording session with the SNO, he has done a splendid job all around, bringing out the often gorgeous coloristic effects of the music, with an orchestra that fully does justice to the performance requirements, and with stunning sound captured by the Chandos engineers.

      Particularly noteworthy are the suite from Mlada (with its dramatic "Procession of the Nobles" march), the atmspheric and magical music from The Invisible City of Kitezh, and the better-known suite from The Golden Cockerel. In all of these suites - and in the balance of the boxed set as well - Järvi and the SNO capture the orchestrational genius of Rimsky-Korsakov with perfection: brilliant brass, shimmering strings, nicely-detailed woodwind playing, as is seldom heard from all too many Russian orchestras.

      This was clearly an auspicious debut album for Järvi and the SNO, an orchestra that he would direct in many recordings over the following decade or so. And, though not inexpensive, it is the single finest (and most complete) album of Rimsky-Korsakov's orchestral suites from his operas that I have had the pleasure of hearing.

      Recommended without reservation.

      Bob Zeidler

      5 out of 5 stars Excellent compilation.......2000-09-07

      I concur that this is an excellent set, performed exquisitely by Jarvi and the Scottish National Orchestra. The comprehensive liner notes refer to the Procession of the Nobles from the Mlada Suite as "splendid." Indeed it is, a tour de force of orchestration that has few peers. The panache with which it is performed here is a touchstone for the quality of the entire set.

      This should be a must-have for fans of Rimsky-Korsakov. It certainly assembles much of his best work, some of which is not very easy to find. The one quibble, albeit a big one, is the price. At first glance, you may think that the price isn't too bad, given that you get 3 CDs. But these CDs each contain only 50 minutes or so of music. A technical justification is that a 2 CD package would have required one of the suites to straddle 2 discs. I'm sure that most listeners, however, would have preferred such a cut if the pricing were more realistic. Tough call. Maybe drop a big hint to a friend that you want this as a gift.
      Sibelius: Kullervo Symphonie (Matrix 8)
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        		Sibelius: Kullervo Symphonie (Matrix 8)

        Manufacturer: Capitol
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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