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1Symphonic Poem - "Also Sprach Zarathustra" Op.30
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Lorin Maazel (conductor)
recording of:
Also sprach Zarathustra, op. 30 (TrV 176)
premiered in:
Frankfurt am Main (Frankfurt), Hessen (Hesse), Germany (on 1896-11-27)
composer:
Richard Strauss (German composer) (in 1896)
part of:
Works of Richard Strauss by opus number (number: op. 30) and Werkverzeichnis (Richard Strauss TrV) (number: TrV 176)
Richard Strauss33:02
2Fontane di Roma - I. La Fontana di Valle Giulia All'Alba
producer:
John Willan (producer)
orchestra:
The Philadelphia Orchestra (on 1984-11-10, on 1984-11-12)
conductor:
Riccardo Muti (conductor) (on 1984-11-10, on 1984-11-12)
balance engineer:
Michael Sheady (engineer)
recorded at:
Memorial Hall (Philadelphia) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (on 1984-11-10, on 1984-11-12)
recording of:
Fontane di Roma, P 106: I. La fontana di Valle Giulia all'alba (from 1984-11-10 until 1984-11-12)
composer:
Ottorino Respighi (composer) (from 1915 until 1916)
part of:
Fontane di Roma, P 106 (Fountains of Rome)
Ottorino Respighi4:26
3Fontane di Roma - II. La Fontana Del Tritone Al Mattino
producer:
John Willan (producer)
orchestra:
The Philadelphia Orchestra (on 1984-11-10, on 1984-11-12)
conductor:
Riccardo Muti (conductor) (on 1984-11-10, on 1984-11-12)
balance engineer:
Michael Sheady (engineer)
recorded at:
Memorial Hall (Philadelphia) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (on 1984-11-10, on 1984-11-12)
recording of:
Fontane di Roma, P 106: II. La fontana del Tritone al mattino (from 1984-11-10 until 1984-11-12)
composer:
Ottorino Respighi (composer) (from 1915 until 1916)
part of:
Fontane di Roma, P 106 (Fountains of Rome)
Ottorino Respighi2:35
4Fontane di Roma - III. La Fontana di Trevi Al Meriggio
producer:
John Willan (producer)
orchestra:
The Philadelphia Orchestra (on 1984-11-10, on 1984-11-12)
conductor:
Riccardo Muti (conductor) (on 1984-11-10, on 1984-11-12)
balance engineer:
Michael Sheady (engineer)
recorded at:
Memorial Hall (Philadelphia) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (on 1984-11-10, on 1984-11-12)
recording of:
Fontane di Roma, P 106: III. La fontana di Trevi al meriggio (from 1984-11-10 until 1984-11-12)
composer:
Ottorino Respighi (composer) (from 1915 until 1916)
part of:
Fontane di Roma, P 106 (Fountains of Rome)
Ottorino Respighi3:18
5Fontane di Roma - IV. La Fontana di Villa Medici Al Tramonto
producer:
John Willan (producer)
orchestra:
The Philadelphia Orchestra (on 1984-11-10, on 1984-11-12)
conductor:
Riccardo Muti (conductor) (on 1984-11-10, on 1984-11-12)
balance engineer:
Michael Sheady (engineer)
recorded at:
Memorial Hall (Philadelphia) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (on 1984-11-10, on 1984-11-12)
recording of:
Fontane di Roma, P 106: IV. La fontana di Villa Medici al tramonto (from 1984-11-10 until 1984-11-12)
composer:
Ottorino Respighi (composer) (from 1915 until 1916)
part of:
Fontane di Roma, P 106 (Fountains of Rome)
Ottorino Respighi5:05
6Concierto de Aranjuez - Ii. Adagio
producer:
Suvi Raj Grubb
classical guitar:
Ángel Romero (guitarist/conductor)
guitar:
Ángel Romero (guitarist/conductor) (from 1977-03-28 until 1977-03-30)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1977-03-28 until 1977-03-30)
conductor:
André Previn (pianist, conductor, composer, arranger) (from 1977-03-28 until 1977-03-30)
balance engineer:
Michael Gray (UK classical recording engineer)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1977-03-28 until 1977-03-30)
recording of:
Concierto de Aranjuez: II. Adagio (from 1977-03-28 until 1977-03-30)
composer:
Joaquín Rodrigo (Spanish composer and virtuoso pianist) (in 1939)
part of:
Concierto de Aranjuez
Joaquin Rodrigo10:51
7El Amor Brujo - Iv. A Media Noche (Los Sortilegious) - Danza Ritual Del Fuego 'Ritual Fire Dance'
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Jesús López Cobos (conductor)
recording of:
El amor brujo: VIII. Danza ritual del fuego
composer:
Manuel de Falla (Spanish composer)
part of:
El amor brujo (for symphony orchestra)
Manuel de Falla4:36
8Gayane - Sabre Dance
orchestra:
The Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra (50s-60s incarnation of the orchestra)
conductor:
Felix Slatkin
recording of:
Third Suite from the ballet “Gayaneh” for orchestra, op. 55: V. Sabre Dance
composer:
Արամ Խաչատրյան (Aram Khachaturian, Soviet-Armenian composer) (in 1942)
version of:
Gayaneh: Act III, Scene VII (Expiation). Sabre Dance
part of:
Third Suite from the ballet “Gayaneh” for orchestra, op. 55
Aram Khachaturian2:32
9Boléro
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Lorin Maazel (conductor)
recording of:
Boléro
composer:
Maurice Ravel (French composer) (in 1928)
publisher:
Ed. Durand & Cie (1909–1947) and Soc. Arima (rights society?)
premiered at:
Palais Garnier in Paris, Île-de-France, France (on 1928-11-22)
part of:
Classic 100: Music of France (2012) (number: 9) and Catalogue Marcel Marnat des œuvres de Maurice Ravel (number: M. 81)
Maurice Ravel13:04
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1The Rite of Spring. Part I: Adoration of the Earth, Introduction
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos (conductor)
recording of:
Le Sacre du printemps: I. L’Adoration de la terre: I. Introduction
composer:
Игорь Фёдорович Стравинский (Igor Stravinsky, Russian composer) (from 1911 until 1913)
publisher:
Boosey & Hawkes Ltd.
part of:
Le Sacre du printemps: I. L’Adoration de la terre (The Rite of Spring: Part I: Adoration of the Earth)
Igor Stravinsky3:20
2The Rite of Spring. Part I: Adoration of the Earth, Harbingers of Spring
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos (conductor)
recording of:
Le Sacre du printemps: I. L’Adoration de la terre (The Rite of Spring: Part I: Adoration of the Earth)
composer:
Игорь Фёдорович Стравинский (Igor Stravinsky, Russian composer) (from 1911 until 1913)
part of:
Le Sacre du printemps
Igor Stravinsky3:48
3The Rite of Spring. Part I: Adoration of the Earth, Mock Abduction
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos (conductor)
recording of:
Le Sacre du printemps: I. L’Adoration de la terre: III. Jeu du rapt
composer:
Игорь Фёдорович Стравинский (Igor Stravinsky, Russian composer) (from 1911 until 1913)
publisher:
Boosey & Hawkes Ltd.
part of:
Le Sacre du printemps: I. L’Adoration de la terre (The Rite of Spring: Part I: Adoration of the Earth)
Igor Stravinsky1:21
4The Rite of Spring. Part I: Adoration of the Earth, Spring Rounds
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos (conductor)
recording of:
Le Sacre du printemps: I. L’Adoration de la terre: IV. Rondes printanières
composer:
Игорь Фёдорович Стравинский (Igor Stravinsky, Russian composer) (from 1911 until 1913)
publisher:
Boosey & Hawkes Ltd.
part of:
Le Sacre du printemps: I. L’Adoration de la terre (The Rite of Spring: Part I: Adoration of the Earth)
Igor Stravinsky3:20
5The Rite of Spring. Part I: Adoration of the Earth, Games of the Rival Tribes
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos (conductor)
recording of:
Le Sacre du printemps: I. L’Adoration de la terre: V. Jeux des cités rivales
composer:
Игорь Фёдорович Стравинский (Igor Stravinsky, Russian composer) (from 1911 until 1913)
publisher:
Boosey & Hawkes Ltd.
part of:
Le Sacre du printemps: I. L’Adoration de la terre (The Rite of Spring: Part I: Adoration of the Earth)
Igor Stravinsky1:55
6The Rite of Spring. Part I: Adoration of the Earth, Procession of the Sage
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos (conductor)
recording of:
Le Sacre du printemps: I. L’Adoration de la terre: VI. Cortège du Sage
composer:
Игорь Фёдорович Стравинский (Igor Stravinsky, Russian composer) (from 1911 until 1913)
publisher:
Boosey & Hawkes Ltd.
part of:
Le Sacre du printemps: I. L’Adoration de la terre (The Rite of Spring: Part I: Adoration of the Earth)
Igor Stravinsky0:41
7The Rite of Spring. Part I: Adoration of the Earth, Adoration of the Earth
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos (conductor)
recording of:
Le Sacre du printemps: I. L’Adoration de la terre: VII. Le Sage
composer:
Игорь Фёдорович Стравинский (Igor Stravinsky, Russian composer) (from 1911 until 1913)
publisher:
Boosey & Hawkes Ltd.
part of:
Le Sacre du printemps: I. L’Adoration de la terre (The Rite of Spring: Part I: Adoration of the Earth)
Igor Stravinsky0:21
8The Rite of Spring. Part I: Adoration of the Earth, Dance of the Earth
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos (conductor)
recording of:
Le Sacre du printemps: I. L’Adoration de la terre: VIII. Danse de la terre
composer:
Игорь Фёдорович Стравинский (Igor Stravinsky, Russian composer) (from 1911 until 1913)
publisher:
Boosey & Hawkes Ltd.
part of:
Le Sacre du printemps: I. L’Adoration de la terre (The Rite of Spring: Part I: Adoration of the Earth)
Igor Stravinsky1:15
9The Rite of Spring. Part II: The Sacrifice, Introduction
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos (conductor)
recording of:
Le Sacre du printemps: II. Le Sacrifice: I. Introduction
composer:
Игорь Фёдорович Стравинский (Igor Stravinsky, Russian composer) (from 1911 until 1913)
publisher:
Boosey & Hawkes Ltd.
part of:
Le Sacre du printemps: II. Le Sacrifice (The Rite of Spring: Part II: The Sacrifice)
Igor Stravinsky4:10
10The Rite of Spring. Part II: The Sacrifice, Mystical Circles of the Adolescents
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos (conductor)
recording of:
Le Sacre du printemps: II. Le Sacrifice: II. Cercles mystérieux des adolescentes
composer:
Игорь Фёдорович Стравинский (Igor Stravinsky, Russian composer) (from 1911 until 1913)
publisher:
Boosey & Hawkes Ltd.
part of:
Le Sacre du printemps: II. Le Sacrifice (The Rite of Spring: Part II: The Sacrifice)
Igor Stravinsky2:49
11The Rite of Spring. Part II: The Sacrifice, the Glorification of the Chosen One
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos (conductor)
recording of:
Le Sacre du printemps: II. Le Sacrifice: III. Glorification de l’élue
composer:
Игорь Фёдорович Стравинский (Igor Stravinsky, Russian composer) (from 1911 until 1913)
publisher:
Boosey & Hawkes Ltd.
part of:
Le Sacre du printemps: II. Le Sacrifice (The Rite of Spring: Part II: The Sacrifice)
Igor Stravinsky1:49
12The Rite of Spring. Part II: The Sacrifice, Evacuation of the Ancestors
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos (conductor)
recording of:
Le Sacre du printemps: II. Le Sacrifice: IV. Evocation des ancêtres
composer:
Игорь Фёдорович Стравинский (Igor Stravinsky, Russian composer) (from 1911 until 1913)
publisher:
Boosey & Hawkes Ltd.
part of:
Le Sacre du printemps: II. Le Sacrifice (The Rite of Spring: Part II: The Sacrifice)
Igor Stravinsky0:47
13The Rite of Spring. Part II: The Sacrifice, Ritual of the Ancestors
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos (conductor)
recording of:
Le Sacre du printemps: II. Le Sacrifice: V. Action rituelle des ancêtres
composer:
Игорь Фёдорович Стравинский (Igor Stravinsky, Russian composer) (from 1911 until 1913)
publisher:
Boosey & Hawkes Ltd.
part of:
Le Sacre du printemps: II. Le Sacrifice (The Rite of Spring: Part II: The Sacrifice)
Igor Stravinsky3:52
14The Rite of Spring. Part II: The Sacrifice, the Sacrificial Dance of the Chosen One
orchestra:
New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos (conductor)
recording of:
Le Sacre du printemps: II. Le Sacrifice: VI. Danse sacrale (L’Élue)
composer:
Игорь Фёдорович Стравинский (Igor Stravinsky, Russian composer) (from 1911 until 1913)
publisher:
Boosey & Hawkes Ltd.
part of:
Le Sacre du printemps: II. Le Sacrifice (The Rite of Spring: Part II: The Sacrifice)
Igor Stravinsky5:09
15Concerto for Orchestra. I: Introduzione
orchestra:
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Seiji Ozawa (conductor and composer)
recording of:
Concerto for Orchestra, Sz. 116, BB 123: I. Introduzione. Andante non troppo – Allegro vivace
composer:
Bartók Béla (Béla Bartók, composer) (in 1943)
part of:
Concerto for Orchestra, Sz. 116, BB 123
Béla Bartók9:18
16Concerto for Orchestra. II: Gioco Delle Copie
orchestra:
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Seiji Ozawa (conductor and composer)
recording of:
Concerto for Orchestra, Sz. 116, BB 123: II. Giuoco delle coppie. Allegretto scherzando
composer:
Bartók Béla (Béla Bartók, composer) (in 1943)
part of:
Concerto for Orchestra, Sz. 116, BB 123
Béla Bartók6:33
17Concerto for Orchestra. III: Elegia
orchestra:
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Seiji Ozawa (conductor and composer)
recording of:
Concerto for Orchestra, Sz. 116, BB 123: III. Elegia. Andante non troppo
composer:
Bartók Béla (Béla Bartók, composer) (in 1943)
part of:
Concerto for Orchestra, Sz. 116, BB 123
Béla Bartók7:49
18Concerto for Orchestra. IV: Intermezzo Interrotto
orchestra:
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Seiji Ozawa (conductor and composer)
recording of:
Concerto for Orchestra, Sz. 116, BB 123: IV. Intermezzo interrotto. Allegretto
composer:
Bartók Béla (Béla Bartók, composer) (in 1943)
part of:
Concerto for Orchestra, Sz. 116, BB 123
Béla Bartók4:22
19Concerto for Orchestra. V: Finale
orchestra:
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Seiji Ozawa (conductor and composer)
recording of:
Concerto for Orchestra, Sz. 116, BB 123: IV. Intermezzo interrotto. Allegretto
composer:
Bartók Béla (Béla Bartók, composer) (in 1943)
part of:
Concerto for Orchestra, Sz. 116, BB 123
Béla Bartók9:19
20Romance (The Gadfly)
producer:
John Fraser (UK producer)
orchestra:
Academy of St Martin in the Fields (from 1986-10 until 1986-11)
conductor:
Sir Neville Marriner (conductor) (from 1986-10 until 1986-11)
balance engineer:
Stuart Eltham (engineer)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1986-10 until 1986-11)
recording of:
Romance from The Gadfly (catch-all for arrangements) (from 1986-10 until 1986-11)
composer:
Дмитрий Дмитриевич Шостакович (Dmitri Shostakovich, composer) (in 1955)
arrangement of:
The Gadfly Suite, op. 97a: VIII. Romance
recording of:
The Gadfly Suite, op. 97a: VIII. Romance (from 1986-10 until 1986-11)
composer:
Дмитрий Дмитриевич Шостакович (Dmitri Shostakovich, composer) (in 1955)
arranger:
Левон Атовмьян (Lev Atovmyan, Russian composer, arranger, editor, and administrator)
part of:
The Gadfly Suite, op. 97a
Dimitry Shostakovitch6:24
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1Violin Concerto No. 1 in D major, Op.19: I. Andantino
producer:
David Groves (classical music producer at EMI)
violin:
Frank Peter Zimmermann (violinist)
orchestra:
Berliner Philharmoniker (Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra)
conductor:
Lorin Maazel (conductor)
balance engineer:
Michael Sheady (engineer)
recorded at:
Philharmonie, Berlin in Mitte, Berlin, Germany (in 1987-06)
recording of:
Violin Concerto no. 1 in D major, op. 19: I. Andantino – Andante assai
composer:
Sergei Prokofiev (Russian composer)
publisher:
Boosey & Hawkes (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
part of:
Violin Concerto no. 1 in D major, op. 19
Sergey Prokofiev9:28
2Violin Concerto No. 1 in D major, Op.19: II. Scherzo
producer:
David Groves (classical music producer at EMI)
violin:
Frank Peter Zimmermann (violinist)
orchestra:
Berliner Philharmoniker (Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra)
conductor:
Lorin Maazel (conductor)
balance engineer:
Michael Sheady (engineer)
recorded at:
Philharmonie, Berlin in Mitte, Berlin, Germany (in 1987-06)
recording of:
Violin Concerto no. 1 in D major, op. 19: II. Scherzo. Vivacissimo
composer:
Sergei Prokofiev (Russian composer)
publisher:
Boosey & Hawkes (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
part of:
Violin Concerto no. 1 in D major, op. 19
Sergey Prokofiev3:42
3Violin Concerto No. 1 in D major, Op.19: III. Moderato
producer:
David Groves (classical music producer at EMI)
violin:
Frank Peter Zimmermann (violinist)
orchestra:
Berliner Philharmoniker (Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra)
conductor:
Lorin Maazel (conductor)
balance engineer:
Michael Sheady (engineer)
recorded at:
Philharmonie, Berlin in Mitte, Berlin, Germany (in 1987-06)
recording of:
Violin Concerto no. 1 in D major, op. 19: III. Moderato – Allegro moderato – Moderato – Piú tranquillo
composer:
Sergei Prokofiev (Russian composer)
publisher:
Boosey & Hawkes (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
part of:
Violin Concerto no. 1 in D major, op. 19
Sergey Prokofiev7:50
4Symphony No. 5 in D minor, Op. 47 - Largo
orchestra:
Oslo‐Filharmonien (Oslo Philharmonic)
conductor:
Mariss Jansons (Latvian conductor)
recording of:
Symphony no. 5 in D minor, op. 47: III. Largo
composer:
Дмитрий Дмитриевич Шостакович (Dmitri Shostakovich, composer) (from 1937-04 until 1937-07)
publisher:
Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers, Ltd
part of:
Symphony no. 5 in D minor, op. 47
Dimitry Shostakovitch11:54
5Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 1, Op. 64B: No. 5 - Masks
producer:
John Mordler (producer)
orchestra:
The Philadelphia Orchestra (on 1981-02-18, in 1982)
conductor:
Riccardo Muti (conductor) (on 1981-02-18, in 1982)
balance engineer:
John Kurlander (engineer)
recorded at:
Old Metropolitan Opera House in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (on 1981-02-18)
recording of:
Romeo and Juliet Suite no. 1, op. 64bis: V. Masks: Andante marciale (on 1981-02-18)
composer:
Сергей Сергеевич Прокофьев (Sergei Prokofiev, Russian composer)
part of:
Romeo and Juliet Suite no. 1, op. 64bis
Sergey Prokofiev2:15
6Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 1, Op. 64B: No. 7 - Tybalt's Death
producer:
John Mordler (producer)
orchestra:
The Philadelphia Orchestra (on 1981-02-18)
conductor:
Riccardo Muti (conductor) (on 1981-02-18)
balance engineer:
John Kurlander (engineer)
recorded at:
Old Metropolitan Opera House in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (on 1981-02-18)
recording of:
Romeo and Juliet Suite no. 1, op. 64bis: VII. Death of Tybalt (on 1981-02-18)
composer:
Сергей Сергеевич Прокофьев (Sergei Prokofiev, Russian composer)
part of:
Romeo and Juliet Suite no. 1, op. 64bis
Sergey Prokofiev4:12
7Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 2, Op. 64B: No. 1 - Montagues and Capulets
producer:
John Mordler (producer)
orchestra:
The Philadelphia Orchestra (on 1981-02-18)
conductor:
Riccardo Muti (conductor) (on 1981-02-18)
balance engineer:
John Kurlander (engineer)
recorded at:
Old Metropolitan Opera House in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (on 1981-02-18)
recording of:
Romeo and Juliet: Suite no. 2, op. 64ter: I. Montagues and Capulets (on 1981-02-18)
composer:
Сергей Сергеевич Прокофьев (Sergei Prokofiev, Russian composer)
part of:
Romeo and Juliet: Suite no. 2, op. 64ter
Sergey Prokofiev5:19
8Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 2, Op. 64b: No. 1 - Romeo at Juliet's Tomb
producer:
John Mordler (producer)
orchestra:
The Philadelphia Orchestra (on 1981-02-18)
conductor:
Riccardo Muti (conductor) (on 1981-02-18)
balance engineer:
John Kurlander (engineer)
recorded at:
Old Metropolitan Opera House in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (on 1981-02-18)
recording of:
Romeo and Juliet: Suite no. 2, op. 64ter: VII. Romeo at Juliet's Grave (on 1981-02-18)
composer:
Сергей Сергеевич Прокофьев (Sergei Prokofiev, Russian composer)
part of:
Romeo and Juliet: Suite no. 2, op. 64ter
Sergey Prokofiev6:06
9Masquerade Suite - Waltz
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976)
conductor:
Efrem Kurtz (conductor)
recording of:
Masquerade Suite, op. 48a: I. Waltz
composer:
Արամ Խաչատրյան (Aram Khachaturian, Soviet-Armenian composer) (in 1944)
part of:
Masquerade Suite, op. 48a
Aram Khachaturian4:20
10Romanian Rhapsody No. 1
recording engineer:
Robert Gooch (British classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's) (on 1971-11-30)
sound engineer:
Robert Gooch (British classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's)
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer) (on 1971-11-30)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (on 1971-11-30)
conductor:
André Previn (pianist, conductor, composer, arranger) (on 1971-11-30)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1972)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1971-11-30)
recording of:
Rapsodia nr. 1 în La major, op. 11/1 „Rapsodia română” (Romanian Rhapsody no. 1 in A major, op. 11 no. 1) (on 1971-11-30)
composer:
George Enescu (Romanian composer, violinist, conductor and teacher) (in 1901)
part of:
Rapsodiile române, op. 11 (Romanian Rhapsodies, op. 11)
George Enescu12:20
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1Adagio for Strings
orchestra:
The Philadelphia Orchestra
conductor:
Eugene Ormandy (conductor)
recording of:
Adagio for Strings
orchestrator:
Samuel Barber (American composer) (in 1938)
composer:
Samuel Barber (American composer) (in 1936)
premiered by:
NBC Symphony Orchestra (on 1938-11-05) and Arturo Toscanini (conductor) (on 1938-11-05)
premiered at:
[radio broadcast] (1938-11-05)
publisher:
Chappell (Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.) and G. Schirmer Inc.
arrangement of:
String Quartet, op. 11: II. Molto adagio
Samuel Barber6:31
2Rhapsody in Blue
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
clarinet:
Gervase de Peyer (clarinetist) (on 1971-06-04, on 1971-06-06)
piano:
André Previn (pianist, conductor, composer, arranger) (on 1971-06-04, on 1971-06-06)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (on 1971-06-04, on 1971-06-06)
conductor:
André Previn (pianist, conductor, composer, arranger) (on 1971-06-04, on 1971-06-06)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1971-06-04, on 1971-06-06)
recording of:
Rhapsody in Blue (standard 1942 orchestration) (on 1971-06-04)
orchestrator:
Ferde Grofé (pianist, arranger, conductor and composer) (in 1942)
composer:
George Gershwin (composer) (in 1924)
publisher:
Chappell Music Ltd., Ferde Grofé Music Publishing (New York), New World Music Co. and Warner Bros. Music (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
part of:
Classic 100: Feel Good (2024) (number: 5)
revision of:
Rhapsody in Blue (original 1924 jazz band version, less often performed)
George Gershwin14:50
3The Entertainer
producer:
John McLaughlin (guitarist)
piano:
Katia & Marielle Labèque, Katia Labèque (pianist) (in 1982-09) and Marielle Labèque (pianist) (in 1982-09)
piano duo:
Katia Labèque (pianist) and Marielle Labèque (pianist)
arranger:
François Jeanneau
assistant balance engineer:
Laurent Peyron
balance engineer:
Jean-Louis Rizet
recording of:
The Entertainer (in 1982-09)
composer:
Scott Joplin (composer and pianist) (in 1902)
publisher:
Chappell, EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!) and Multimood Music (publisher)
part of:
Classic 100: Piano (2025) (number: 25)
Scott Joplin3:19
4An American in Paris
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
piano:
André Previn (pianist, conductor, composer, arranger) (on 1971-06-04, on 1971-06-06)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (on 1971-06-04, on 1971-06-06)
conductor:
André Previn (pianist, conductor, composer, arranger) (on 1971-06-04, on 1971-06-06)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1971-06-04, on 1971-06-06)
recording of:
An American in Paris (on 1971-06-04)
composer:
George Gershwin (composer) (in 1928)
publisher:
Chappell Music Ltd.
premiered at:
Carnegie Hall in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1928-12-13)
included in:
An American in Paris (2015 Broadway musical)
George Gershwin18:09
5Fanfare for the Common Man
orchestra:
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Eduardo Mata (conductor)
recording of:
Fanfare for the Common Man (for brass and percussion orchestra)
composer:
Aaron Copland (composer) (in 1942)
was commissioned by:
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Eugene Goossens (Sir Eugene Goossens, composer and conductor, third of the Eugène Goossens dynasty)
premiered by:
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (on 1943-03-12) and Eugene Goossens (Sir Eugene Goossens, composer and conductor, third of the Eugène Goossens dynasty) (on 1943-03-12)
publisher:
Boosey & Hawkes, Inc. (USA, publisher; do NOT use as release label)
Aaron Copland3:13
6Grand Canyon Suite: On the Trail
orchestra:
Utah Symphony
conductor:
Maurice Abravanel (conductor)
recording of:
Grand Canyon Suite: III. On the Trail
composer:
Ferde Grofé (pianist, arranger, conductor and composer) (from 1929 until 1931)
part of:
Grand Canyon Suite
Ferde Grofé7:50
7West Side Story - Symphonic Dances: Prologue
orchestra:
Minnesota Orchestra
conductor:
Edo de Waart (conductor)
recording of:
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: I. Prologue. Allegro moderato
additional orchestrator:
Irwin Kostal (in 1960) and Sid Ramin (in 1960)
orchestrator and composer:
Leonard Bernstein (American conductor, composer, pianist) (in 1960)
part of:
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
Leonard Bernstein4:24
8West Side Story - Symphonic Dances: Somewhere
orchestra:
Minnesota Orchestra
conductor:
Edo de Waart (conductor)
recording of:
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: II. “Somewhere”. Adagio
additional orchestrator:
Irwin Kostal and Sid Ramin (in 1960)
orchestrator and composer:
Leonard Bernstein (American conductor, composer, pianist) (in 1960)
part of:
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
Leonard Bernstein4:37
9West Side Story - Symphonic Dances: Scherzo
orchestra:
Minnesota Orchestra
conductor:
Edo de Waart (conductor)
recording of:
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: III. Scherzo. Vivace leggiero
additional orchestrator:
Irwin Kostal (in 1960) and Sid Ramin (in 1960)
orchestrator and composer:
Leonard Bernstein (American conductor, composer, pianist) (in 1960)
part of:
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
Leonard Bernstein1:32
10West Side Story - Symphonic Dances: Mambo
orchestra:
Minnesota Orchestra
conductor:
Edo de Waart (conductor)
recording of:
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: IV. Mambo. Presto
additional orchestrator:
Irwin Kostal (in 1960) and Sid Ramin (in 1960)
orchestrator and composer:
Leonard Bernstein (American conductor, composer, pianist) (in 1960)
part of:
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
Leonard Bernstein2:27
11West Side Story - Symphonic Dances: Cha Cha
orchestra:
Minnesota Orchestra
conductor:
Edo de Waart (conductor)
recording of:
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: V. Cha-Cha (“Maria”). Andantino con grazia
additional orchestrator:
Irwin Kostal (in 1960) and Sid Ramin (in 1960)
orchestrator and composer:
Leonard Bernstein (American conductor, composer, pianist) (in 1960)
part of:
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
Leonard Bernstein1:00
12West Side Story - Symphonic Dances: Meeting Scene
orchestra:
Minnesota Orchestra
conductor:
Edo de Waart (conductor)
recording of:
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: VI. Meeting Scene. Meno mosso
additional orchestrator:
Irwin Kostal (in 1960) and Sid Ramin (in 1960)
orchestrator and composer:
Leonard Bernstein (American conductor, composer, pianist) (in 1960)
part of:
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
Leonard Bernstein0:57
13West Side Story - Symphonic Dances: Cool
orchestra:
Minnesota Orchestra
conductor:
Edo de Waart (conductor)
recording of:
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: VII. “Cool” Fugue. Allegretto
additional orchestrator:
Irwin Kostal (in 1960) and Sid Ramin (in 1960)
orchestrator and composer:
Leonard Bernstein (American conductor, composer, pianist) (in 1960)
part of:
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
Leonard Bernstein3:52
14West Side Story - Symphonic Dances: Rumble
orchestra:
Minnesota Orchestra
conductor:
Edo de Waart (conductor)
recording of:
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: VIII. Rumble. Molto allegro
additional orchestrator:
Irwin Kostal (in 1960) and Sid Ramin (in 1960)
orchestrator and composer:
Leonard Bernstein (American conductor, composer, pianist) (in 1960)
part of:
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
Leonard Bernstein2:11
15West Side Story - Symphonic Dances: Finale
orchestra:
Minnesota Orchestra
conductor:
Edo de Waart (conductor)
recording of:
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: VIII. Rumble. Molto allegro
additional orchestrator:
Irwin Kostal (in 1960) and Sid Ramin (in 1960)
orchestrator and composer:
Leonard Bernstein (American conductor, composer, pianist) (in 1960)
part of:
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
Leonard Bernstein3:40
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1Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra
producer:
John Fraser (UK producer)
orchestra:
Minnesota Orchestra (from 1983-05-16 until 1983-05-17)
conductor:
Sir Neville Marriner (conductor) (from 1983-05-16 until 1983-05-17)
balance engineer:
Michael Sheady (engineer)
recorded at:
Orchestra Hall (Minneapolis) in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States (from 1983-05-16 until 1983-05-17)
recording of:
The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, op. 34 (from 1983-05-16 until 1983-05-17)
composer:
Benjamin Britten (English composer, conductor, and pianist) (in 1946)
part of:
Works of Benjamin Britten by opus number (number: op. 34)
Benjamin Britten16:36
2Fantasia on Greensleeves
producer:
Victor Olof
orchestra:
Sinfonia of London (original Gordon Walker formed orchestra) and Sinfonia of London (John Wilson’s session orchestra) (from 1962-05-10 until 1962-05-11)
conductor:
Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist) (from 1962-05-10 until 1962-05-11)
arranger:
Ralph Greaves (in 1934)
balance engineer:
Harold Davidson (classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's)
recorded at:
Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1962-05-10 until 1962-05-11)
recording of:
Fantasia on “Greensleeves” (from 1962-05-10 until 1962-05-11)
composer:
Ralph Vaughan Williams (English composer) (from 1924 until 1928)
arranger:
Ralph Greaves (in 1934)
publisher:
Oxford University Press (in 1936)
is based on:
Greensleeves (generic entry for traditional and unknown arrangements)
is based on:
Lovely Joan (traditional English folk song)
is based on:
Sir John in Love
Ralph Vaughan Williams4:41
3The Planets: Mars
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO; The Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra) (from 1978-05-12 until 1978-07-31)
conductor:
Sir Adrian Boult (conductor) (from 1978-05-12 until 1978-07-31)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1979)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom and Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
The Planets, op. 32: I. Mars, the Bringer of War (from 1978-05-12 until 1978-07-31)
composer:
Gustav Holst (composer) (from 1914 until 1916)
orchestration of:
The Planets, op. 32: I. Mars, the Bringer of War (for two pianos)
part of:
The Planets, op. 32 (Suite for Large Orchestra)
Gustav Holst8:04
4The Planets: Jupiter
producer:
Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO; The Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra) (from 1978-05-12 until 1978-07-31)
conductor:
Sir Adrian Boult (conductor) (from 1978-05-12 until 1978-07-31)
balance engineer:
Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1979)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom and Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
The Planets, op. 32: IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity (from 1978-05-12 until 1978-07-31)
composer:
Gustav Holst (composer) (from 1914 until 1916)
orchestration of:
The Planets, op. 32: IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity (for two pianos)
part of:
The Planets, op. 32 (Suite for Large Orchestra)
Gustav Holst7:58
5Carmina Burana: O Fortuna
producer:
John Mordler (producer)
choir vocals:
Philharmonia Chorus (London choir aka New Philharmonia Chorus from 1964–1977) (from 1979-03-02 until 1979-03-04, on 1979-03-30)
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1979-03-02 until 1979-03-04, on 1979-03-30)
conductor:
Riccardo Muti (conductor) (from 1979-03-02 until 1979-03-04, on 1979-03-30)
chorus master:
Norbert Balatsch (baritone, chorus master and conductor) (from 1979-03-02 until 1979-03-04, on 1979-03-30)
balance engineer:
Peter Bown (sound engineer, last name often misprinted as “Brown”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1980)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1979-03-02 until 1979-03-04, on 1979-03-30)
recording of:
Carmina Burana: Fortuna imperatrix mundi: I. O Fortuna (in 1979-03)
composer:
Carl Orff (composer) (in 1936)
publisher:
B. Schott’s Söhne (publisher; do not use as label)
version of:
O Fortuna (Poem, CB 17)
part of:
Carmina Burana: Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi
partial recording of:
Carmina Burana: Fortuna imperatrix mundi: I. O Fortuna
composer:
Carl Orff (composer) (in 1936)
publisher:
B. Schott’s Söhne (publisher; do not use as label)
version of:
O Fortuna (Poem, CB 17)
part of:
Carmina Burana: Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi
Carl Orff2:43
6Figure humaine, cantata pour double choeur mixte a cappella, sur des poèmes de Paul Eluard: De tous les printemps du monde
vocals:
Groupe vocal de France
conductor:
John Alldis (chorusmaster and conductor)
recording of:
Figure humaine: I. De tous les printemps du monde
lyricist:
Paul Éluard (French poet)
composer:
Francis Poulenc (French composer and pianist) (in 1943)
part of:
Figure humaine
Francis Poulenc2:26
7Figure humaine, cantata pour double choeur mixte a cappella, sur des poèmes de Paul Eluard: En chantant ses servantes s'élancent
vocals:
Groupe vocal de France
conductor:
John Alldis (chorusmaster and conductor)
recording of:
Figure humaine: II. En chantant les servantes s'élancent
lyricist:
Paul Éluard (French poet)
composer:
Francis Poulenc (French composer and pianist) (in 1943)
part of:
Figure humaine
Francis Poulenc1:51
8Figure humaine, cantata pour double choeur mixte a cappella, sur des poèmes de Paul Eluard: Aussi bas que le silence
choir vocals:
Monteverdi Choir (English vocal Baroque ensemble)
conductor:
Sir John Eliot Gardiner (John Eliot Gardiner)
recording of:
Figure humaine: III. Aussi bas que le silence
lyricist:
Paul Éluard (French poet)
composer:
Francis Poulenc (French composer and pianist) (in 1943)
part of:
Figure humaine
Francis Poulenc1:23
9Figure humaine, cantata pour double choeur mixte a cappella, sur des poèmes de Paul Eluard: Toi ma patience
vocals:
Groupe vocal de France
conductor:
John Alldis (chorusmaster and conductor)
recording of:
Figure humaine: IV. Patience
lyricist:
Paul Éluard (French poet)
composer:
Francis Poulenc (French composer and pianist) (in 1943)
part of:
Figure humaine
Francis Poulenc1:44
10Figure humaine, cantata pour double choeur mixte a cappella, sur des poèmes de Paul Eluard: Riant du ciel et des planètes
vocals:
Groupe vocal de France
conductor:
John Alldis (chorusmaster and conductor)
recording of:
Figure humaine: V. Riant du ciel et des planètes
lyricist:
Paul Éluard (French poet)
composer:
Francis Poulenc (French composer and pianist) (in 1943)
part of:
Figure humaine
Francis Poulenc1:10
11Figure humaine, cantata pour double choeur mixte a cappella, sur des poèmes de Paul Eluard: Le jour m'étonne et la nuit me fait peur
vocals:
Groupe vocal de France
conductor:
John Alldis (chorusmaster and conductor)
recording of:
Figure humaine: VI. Le jour m'étonne et la nuit me fait peur
lyricist:
Paul Éluard (French poet)
composer:
Francis Poulenc (French composer and pianist) (in 1943)
part of:
Figure humaine
Francis Poulenc1:27
12Figure humaine, cantata pour double choeur mixte a cappella, sur des poèmes de Paul Eluard: La menace sous le ciel rouge
vocals:
Groupe vocal de France
conductor:
John Alldis (chorusmaster and conductor)
recording of:
Figure humaine: VI. Le jour m'étonne et la nuit me fait peur
lyricist:
Paul Éluard (French poet)
composer:
Francis Poulenc (French composer and pianist) (in 1943)
part of:
Figure humaine
Francis Poulenc2:45
13Figure humaine, cantata pour double choeur mixte a cappella, sur des poèmes de Paul Eluard: Liberté
vocals:
Groupe vocal de France
conductor:
John Alldis (chorusmaster and conductor)
recording of:
Figure humaine: VIII. Liberté
lyricist:
Paul Éluard (French poet)
composer:
Francis Poulenc (French composer and pianist) (in 1943)
part of:
Figure humaine
Francis Poulenc4:12
14Symphony No. 3, Op. 36: II Lento e Largo - Tranquillissimo
soprano vocals:
Zofia Kilanowicz (Polish soprano) (on 1993-09-05)
orchestra:
Kraków Symphony Orchestra (on 1993-09-05)
conductor:
Jacek Kaspszyk (Polish conductor) (on 1993-09-05)
balance engineer:
Zbigniew Kusiak and Jerzy Rezler (engineer)
recorded at:
Katedra św. Marii Magdaleny we Wrocławiu (St. Mary Magdalene Church, Wrocław) in Wrocław, Dolnośląskie (Lower Silesian Voivodeship), Poland (on 1993-09-05)
recording of:
Symphony no. 3, op. 36 "Symphony of Sorrowful Songs": II. Lento e largo: Tranquillissimo - Cantabilissimo - Dolcissimo - Legatissimo (on 1993-09-05)
lyricist:
Helena Wanda Błażusiakówna
composer:
Henryk Mikołaj Górecki (Henryk Mikolaj Gorecki, Polish composer) (in 1976)
part of:
Symphony no. 3, op. 36 "Symphony of Sorrowful Songs"
Henryk Mikołaj Górecki9:29
15Visions de l'amen: amen de la création
producer:
John Fraser (UK producer)
piano:
Alexandre Rabinovitch (Alexandre Rabinovitch-Barakovsky, conductor) (in 1989-12) and Martha Argerich (Argentine pianist) (in 1989-12)
balance engineer:
Mark Vigars (engineer)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1989-12)
recording of:
Visions de l’Amen, I/25: I. Amen de la création (in 1989-12)
composer:
Olivier Messiaen (composer and organist) (in 1943)
part of:
Visions de l’Amen, I/25
Olivier Messiaen4:33
16Suite for Jazz, No. 2: IV Waltz
orchestra:
The Philadelphia Orchestra
conductor:
Mariss Jansons (Latvian conductor)
recording of:
Suite for Variety Orchestra: VII. Waltz II. Allegretto poco moderato (formerly thought to be from 2nd Jazz Suite)
composer:
Дмитрий Дмитриевич Шостакович (Dmitri Shostakovich, composer)
part of:
Suite for Variety Orchestra
Dimitry Shostakovitch3:42