Best Overtures & Preludes 100

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#	Title	Artist	Rating	Length
1	Il barbiere di Siviglia: Overture orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1959-06-09 until 1959-06-10) conductor: Carlo Maria Giulini (conductor) (from 1959-06-09 until 1959-06-10) recorded at: Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1959-06-09 until 1959-06-10) recording of: Il barbiere di Siviglia: Sinfonia (from 1959-06-09 until 1959-06-10) composer: Gioachino Rossini (composer) librettist: Cesare Sterbini part of: Der Barbier von Sevilla (german lyrics) part of: Il barbiere di Siviglia part of: Le Barbier de Séville (french lyrics) part of: The Barber of Seville (english lyrics)	Gioachino Rossini		7:32
2	La scala di seta: Overture orchestra: Stuttgart Rundfunk Sinfonieorchester (Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra) conductor: Gianluigi Gelmetti (Italian conductor and composer) recording of: La scala di seta: Sinfonia composer: Gioachino Rossini (composer) librettist: Giuseppe Maria Foppa part of: La scala di seta	Gioachino Rossini		5:47
3	Il signor Bruschino: Overture orchestra: Stuttgart Rundfunk Sinfonieorchester (Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra) conductor: Gianluigi Gelmetti (Italian conductor and composer) recording of: Il signor Bruschino: Sinfonia composer: Gioachino Rossini (composer) librettist: Giuseppe Maria Foppa part of: Il signor Bruschino	Gioachino Rossini		4:18
4	Tancredi: Overture orchestra: Stuttgart Rundfunk Sinfonieorchester (Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra) conductor: Gianluigi Gelmetti (Italian conductor and composer) recording of: Tancredi: Sinfonia composer: Gioachino Rossini (composer) librettist: Gaetano Rossi (librettist) part of: Tancredi	Gioachino Rossini		5:37
5	L'italiana in Algeri: Overture orchestra: Stuttgart Rundfunk Sinfonieorchester (Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra) conductor: Gianluigi Gelmetti (Italian conductor and composer) recording of: L’italiana in Algeri: Sinfonia composer: Gioachino Rossini (composer) librettist: Angelo Anelli part of: L’italiana in Algeri	Gioachino Rossini		2:57
6	Guillaume Tell: Overture (extract) orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conductor: Lamberto Gardelli (conductor) partial recording of: Guillaume Tell : Ouverture (William Tell: Overture) composer: Gioachino Rossini (composer) librettist: Hippolyte Louis-Florent Bis (librettist) and Étienne de Jouy part of: Guglielmo Tell (italian version by Calisto Bassi) part of: Guillaume Tell	Gioachino Rossini		6:17
7	Le nozze di Figaro: Overture orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conductor: Sir Colin Davis (English conductor) recording of: Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492: Sinfonia composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1786) part of: Die Hochzeit des Figaro (German translation) part of: Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492 (The Marriage of Figaro, K 492)	Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart		4:21
8	Così fan tutte: Overture orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conductor: Sir Colin Davis (English conductor) recording of: Così fan tutte: Ouvertura (from 1961 until 1962) composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1790) part of: Così fan tutte ossia La scuola degli amanti, K. 588	Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart		4:40
9	Don Giovanni: Overture orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conductor: Sir Colin Davis (English conductor) recording of: Don Giovanni: Ouvertura composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1787) part of: Il dissoluto punito, ossia il Don Giovanni, K. 527 (Don Giovanni)	Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart		6:13
10	L'elisir d'amore: Prelude orchestra: Orchestra del Teatro dell’Opera di Roma conductor: Francesco Molinari‐Pradelli (conductor) recording of: L’elisir d’amore: Atto I. Preludio composer: Gaetano Donizetti (Italian opera composer) part of: L’elisir d’amore: Atto I	Gaetano Donizetti		2:56
11	I puritani: Introduction orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) conductor: Riccardo Muti (conductor) recording of: I puritani: Sinfonia composer: Vincenzo Bellini (Sicilian opera composer) librettist: Carlo Pepoli (Italian librettist, 19th c.) part of: I puritani	Vincenzo Bellini		3:30
12	Il segreto di Susanna: Overture orchestra: Academy of St Martin in the Fields conductor: Sir Neville Marriner (conductor) recording of: Il segreto di Susanna: Overture composer: Ermanno Wolf‐Ferrari (Italian composer) part of: Il segreto di Susanna	Ermanno Wolf‐Ferrari		2:47
13	I quattro rusteghi: Prelude orchestra: Academy of St Martin in the Fields conductor: Sir Neville Marriner (conductor) recording of: I quattro rusteghi: Prelude composer: Ermanno Wolf‐Ferrari (Italian composer) part of: I quatro rusteghi	Ermanno Wolf‐Ferrari		1:43
14	Ruslan and Ludmila: Overture orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conductor: Artur Rodziński (conductor) recording of: Руслан и Людмила: Увертюра (Ruslan and Lyudmila: Overture) composer: Mikhail Glinka (Russian composer) (from 1837 until 1842) part of: Руслан и Людмила (Ruslan and Lyudmila)	Mikhail Glinka		5:15
15	The Nutcracker: Miniature Overture engineer: Christopher Parker (classical recording and balance engineer, active from 1950s) (from 1982-03-01 until 1982-04-19) producer: John Fraser (UK producer) orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1982-03-01 until 1982-04-19) conductor: John Lanchbery (conductor) (from 1982-03-01 until 1982-04-19) phonographic copyright (℗) by: EMI Records Ltd (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1982) recorded at: Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1982-03-01 until 1982-04-19) recording of: Щелкунчик, op. 71: Увертюра (The Nutcracker, op. 71: Overture, Nutcracker Overture) (from 1982-03-01 until 1982-04-19) composer: Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer) part of: Щелкунчик, op. 71 (The Nutcracker, op. 71, The Nutcracker)	Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky		3:05
16	The Bartered Bride: Overture producer: Fritz Ganss (producer) orchestra: Bamberger Symphoniker (Bamberg Symphony) (in 1962-12) conductor: Rudolf Kempe (conductor) (in 1962-12) balance engineer: Horst Lindner (engineer) (in 1962-12) and Ernst Rothe (engineer) (in 1962-12) recorded at: Dominikanerbau in Bamberg, Bayern (Bavaria), Germany (in 1962-12) recording of: Prodaná nevěsta: Overture (The Bartered Bride: Overture) (in 1962-12) composer: Bedřich Smetana (composer) part of: Die verkaufte Braut (The Bartered Bride) part of: Prodaná nevěsta (The Bartered Bride)	Bedřich Smetana		6:43
17	Donna Diana: Overture orchestra: Wiener Philharmoniker (Vienna Philharmonic) conductor: Rudolf Kempe (conductor) recording of: Donna Diana: Overture composer: Emil Nikolaus von Reznicek (Austrian composer) part of: Donna Diana	Emil Nikolaus von Reznicek		4:01

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#	Title	Artist	Rating	Length
1	La forza del destino: Overture orchestra: New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) conductor: Riccardo Muti (conductor) recording of: La forza del destino: Sinfonia composer: Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer) part of: La forza del destino	Giuseppe Verdi		7:13
2	Luisa Miller: Overture orchestra: New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) conductor: Riccardo Muti (conductor) recording of: Luisa Miller: Sinfonia composer: Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer) part of: Luisa Miller	Giuseppe Verdi		5:39
3	Nabucco: Overture producer: John Mordler (producer) choir vocals: Ambrosian Opera Chorus (aka Ambrosian Opera Chorus / Ambrosian Chorus / Ambrosian Choir) (from 1977-07-10 until 1978-02-08) orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1977-07-10 until 1978-02-08) conductor: Riccardo Muti (conductor) (from 1977-07-10 until 1978-02-08) chorus master: John McCarthy (British choral conductor, scholar, composer and arranger) (from 1977-07-10 until 1978-02-08) balance engineer: Stuart Eltham (engineer) (from 1977-07-10 until 1978-02-08) phonographic copyright (℗) by: EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1978) recorded at: Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1977-07-10 until 1978-02-08) recording of: Nabucco: Sinfonia (Overture) (from 1977-07-10 until 1978-02-08) composer: Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer) part of: Nabucco	Giuseppe Verdi		7:11
4	Un ballo in maschera: Prelude orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1975-06 until 1975-07) conductor: Riccardo Muti (conductor) (from 1975-06 until 1975-07) recording of: Un ballo in maschera: Nº 1. Preludio (from 1975-06 until 1975-07) composer: Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer) librettist: Antonio Somma part of: Un ballo in maschera	Giuseppe Verdi		4:01
5	Macbeth: Prelude orchestra: New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1976-07) conductor: Riccardo Muti (conductor) (in 1976-07) recording of: Macbeth: N°1 Preludio (in 1976-07) composer: Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer) part of: Macbeth part of: Macbeth (german lyrics)	Giuseppe Verdi		3:03
6	La traviata: Prelude orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15) conductor: Riccardo Muti (conductor) (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15) recorded at: Kingsway Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15) recording of: La traviata: Preludio (from 1980-07-05 until 1980-07-15) composer: Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer) librettist: Antonio Ghislanzoni part of: La traviata part of: La traviata (english lyrics) part of: La traviata (french lyrics) part of: La Traviata (aka Violetta, german lyrics) part of: Violetta (La traviata) (german lyrics)	Giuseppe Verdi		3:54
7	Ernani: Prelude orchestra: Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano (Orchestra of La Scala, Milan) conductor: Riccardo Muti (conductor) recording of: Ernani: Atto I. (no. 1) Preludio composer: Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer) librettist: Francesco Maria Piave part of: Ernani: Atto I (Il bandito)	Giuseppe Verdi		3:23
8	Aida: Prelude orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) conductor: Tullio Serafin (conductor) recording of: Aida: Preludio (standard opening to the opera, ~4min) composer: Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer) part of: Aida part of: Aida (German lyrics)	Giuseppe Verdi		4:13
9	Rigoletto: Prelude recording engineer: Robert Gooch (British classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's) (from 1978-08-12 until 1978-08-15) producer: John Fraser (UK producer) (from 1978-08-12 until 1978-08-15) orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1978-08-12 until 1978-08-15) conductor: Julius Rudel (conductor) (from 1978-08-12 until 1978-08-15) 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 (from 1978-08-12 until 1978-08-15) recording of: Rigoletto: N°1 Preludio (from 1978-08-12 until 1978-08-15) composer: Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer) (until 1851-03-11) part of: Rigoletto part of: Rigoletto (german lyrics) part of: Rigoletto (english lyrics)	Giuseppe Verdi		2:22
10	I vespri siciliani: Overture (extract) conductor: Riccardo Muti (conductor) and New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) partial recording of: I vespri siciliani: Sinfonia composer: Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer) part of: I vespri siciliani	Giuseppe Verdi		4:49
11	Carmen: Prelude producer: Michel Glotz orchestra: Orchestre du Théâtre National de l’Opéra (from 1964-07-06 until 1964-07-20) conductor: Georges Prêtre (French conductor) (from 1964-07-06 until 1964-07-20) balance engineer: Paul Vavasseur (engineer) (from 1964-07-06 until 1964-07-20) phonographic copyright (℗) by: EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1964) recorded at: Salle Wagram in Paris, Île-de-France, France (from 1964-07-06 until 1964-07-20) recording of: Carmen : Prélude (from 1964-07-06 until 1964-07-20) composer: Georges Bizet (French composer) librettist: Ludovic Halévy (French librettist) and Henri Meilhac part of: Carmen (Italian lyrics) part of: Carmen (German translation, Julius Hopp) part of: Carmen (english lyrics, David Parry) part of: Carmen, WD 31 (opera by Georges Bizet)	Georges Bizet		2:18
12	Mignon: Overture (extract) orchestra: Berliner Symphoniker (known as Symphonisches Orchester Berlin since 1967, renamed Berliner Symphoniker in 1990) conductor: Berislav Klobučar (conductor) partial recording of: Mignon : Ouverture composer: Ambroise Thomas (opera composer) part of: Mignon	Ambroise Thomas		4:42
13	Faust: Introduction engineer: Robert Gooch (British classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's) (from 1978-06-19 until 1978-06-29) producer: Christopher Bishop (conductor/producer) (from 1978-06-19 until 1978-06-29) and Gréco Casadesus (from 1978-06-19 until 1978-06-29) orchestra: Orchestre de l’Opéra national de Paris (from 1978-06-19 until 1978-06-29) conductor: Georges Prêtre (French conductor) (from 1978-06-19 until 1978-06-29) phonographic copyright (℗) by: EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1979, in 1986) recorded at: Salle Wagram in Paris, Île-de-France, France (from 1978-06-19 until 1978-06-29) recording of: Faust : Acte IV. Prélude (Orchestre) (from 1978-06-19 until 1978-06-29) composer: Charles Gounod (French composer) part of: Faust : Acte IV	Charles‐François Gounod		5:20
14	L'Étoile: Overture producer: Eric Macleod (producer) orchestra: Orchestre de l’Opéra de Lyon (from 1984-04-27 until 1984-05-02) conductor: Sir John Eliot Gardiner (John Eliot Gardiner) (from 1984-04-27 until 1984-05-02) balance engineer: Roger Ducourtieux (engineer) phonographic copyright (℗) by: Warner Music France (in 1984) recorded at: Opéra de Lyon in Lyon, Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France (from 1984-04-27 until 1984-05-02) recording of: L’Étoile: Overture (from 1984-04-27 until 1984-05-02) composer: Emmanuel Chabrier (composer) part of: L’Étoile	Emmanuel Chabrier		5:14
15	La Vie parisienne: Overture orchestra: City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra conductor: Louis Frémaux (conductor) recording of: La Vie parisienne : Ouverture (from 1971 until 1972) composer: Jacques Offenbach (German-French composer, cellist and impresario) librettist: Ludovic Halévy (French librettist) and Henri Meilhac translator: Karl Treumann (german librettist) part of: La Vie parisienne part of: La Vie parisienne (English lyrics) part of: Pariser Leben	Jacques Offenbach		4:56
16	Orphée aux enfers: Overture (extract) orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) conductor: Herbert von Karajan (conductor) partial recording of: Orphée aux enfers : Ouverture (Orpheus in the Underworld: Overture) additional composer: Carl Binder (in 1860) composer: Jacques Offenbach (German-French composer, cellist and impresario) part of: Orphée aux enfers (Orpheus in the Underworld, opéra féerie in four acts, 1874) part of: Orphée aux Enfers (Orpheus in the Underworld, opéra bouffe in two acts, 1858) part of: Orpheus in der Unterwelt (opéra-féerie in 4 Akten, 1871) part of: Orpheus in the Underworld	Jacques Offenbach		2:07
17	Hänsel und Gretel: Prelude orchestra: Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks (Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra) conductor: Jeffrey Tate (conductor) recording of: Hänsel und Gretel: Vorspiel (Overture) composer: Engelbert Humperdinck (German composer) (from 1891 until 1892) part of: Hansel and Gretel (english version) part of: Hänsel und Gretel (original german lyrics)	Engelbert Humperdinck		8:05

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#	Title	Artist	Rating	Length
1	Dido and Aeneas: Overture orchestra: Le Concert d’Astrée (ensemble founded in 2000 by Emmanuelle Haïm) (from 2003-03-14 until 2003-03-16) conductor: Emmanuelle Haïm (conductor) (from 2003-03-14 until 2003-03-16) recorded at: Arsenal de Metz in Metz, Moselle, Grand Est (Great East), France (from 2003-03-14 until 2003-03-16) recording of: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: Overture (from 2003-03-14 until 2003-03-16) composer: Henry Purcell (Baroque composer) (in 1689) publisher: Public Domain (refers to works that are in the public domain) part of: Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626	Henry Purcell		2:17
2	Alcina: Overture orchestra: City of London Baroque Sinfonietta (chamber orchestra) conductor: Richard Hickox (conductor) recording of: Alcina, HWV 34: Ouverture composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Alcina, HWV 34	George Frideric Handel		3:12
3	Messiah: Overture orchestra: Academy of St Martin in the Fields conductor: Sir David Willcocks (UK composer, organist, choral conductor) recording of: Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 1. Symphony composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741) part of: Messiah, HWV 56: Part I	George Frideric Handel		4:11
4	Fidelio: Overture producer: Stephen Johns (producer) orchestra: Berliner Philharmoniker (Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra) (from 2003-04-25 until 2003-04-28) conductor: Simon Rattle (conductor) (from 2003-04-25 until 2003-04-28) balance engineer: Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (from 2003-04-25 until 2003-04-28) recorded at: Berliner Philharmonie in Mitte, Berlin, Germany (from 2003-04-25 until 2003-04-28) live recording of: Fidelio, op. 72: Overture (1814 version, sometimes op. 72b or op. 72c) (from 2003-04-25 until 2003-04-28) composer: Ludwig van Beethoven (German composer) (in 1814) part of: Fidelio, op. 72 (1814 version) revision of: Fidelio/Leonore Overture op. 72/72a/72b/72c/138 (catch-all for unknown version)	Ludwig van Beethoven		6:51
5	Der Freischütz: Overture orchestra: Berliner Philharmoniker (Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra) conductor: Joseph Keilberth (conductor) recording of: Der Freischütz: Ouvertüre composer: Carl Maria von Weber (composer) part of: Der Freischütz	Carl Maria von Weber		4:53
6	Euryanthe: Overture (extract) orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) conductor: Wolfgang Sawallisch (conductor) partial recording of: Euryanthe: Ouvertüre composer: Carl Maria von Weber (composer) part of: Euryanthe (1825 revision)	Carl Maria von Weber		3:44
7	Leichte Kavallerie: Overture 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: Leichte Kavallerie: Ouvertüre (Light Cavalry: Overture) (from 1986-10 until 1986-11) composer: Franz von Suppé (Franz von Suppè, composer) part of: Leichte Kavallerie (Light Cavalry)	Franz von Suppé		7:09
8	Ein Morgen, ein Mittag und ein Abend in Wien: Overture producer: John Fraser (UK producer) orchestra: Academy of St Martin in the Fields (in 1989-10) conductor: Sir Neville Marriner (conductor) (in 1989-10) balance engineer: Mark Vigars (engineer) recorded at: Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1989-10) recording of: Ein Morgen, ein Mittag und ein Abend in Wien: Ouvertüre (Morning, Noon, and Night in Vienna: Overture) (in 1989-10) composer: Franz von Suppé (Franz von Suppè, composer) part of: Ein Morgen, ein Mittag und ein Abend in Wien (Morning, Noon, and Night in Vienna)	Franz von Suppé		7:58
9	Dichter und Bauer: Overture (extract) orchestra: Academy of St Martin in the Fields conductor: Sir Neville Marriner (conductor) partial recording of: Dichter und Bauer: Ouvertüre (Poet and Peasant: Overture) composer: Franz von Suppé (Franz von Suppè, composer) part of: Dichter und Bauer (Poet and Peasant)	Franz von Suppé		5:25
10	Die lustigen Weiber von Windsor: Overture (extract) orchestra: Bayerisches Staatsorchester (Bavarian State Orchestra, orchestra of the Bavarian State Opera in Munich, Germany) conductor: Robert Heger (conductor) partial recording of: Die lustigen Weiber von Windsor: Ouvertüre composer: Otto Nicolai (composer and conductor) librettist: Salomon Hermann Mosenthal part of: Die lustigen Weiber von Windsor	Otto Nicolai		4:39
11	Die Fledermaus: Overture (extract) orchestra: Sadler’s Wells Opera Orchestra conductor: Vilém Tauský (conductor and composer) partial recording of: Die Fledermaus: Ouvertüre (Die Fledermaus: Overture) composer: Johann Strauss (Johann Strauss II, Austro-German composer, „Walzerkönig“, Johann Strauss II, Sohn, Jr., the Younger, the Son) part of: Die Fledermaus part of: Die Fledermaus (English version, lyrics by Mandel/Sachs) part of: Die Fledermaus (English version, lyrics by Dietz) part of: Die Fledermaus (english; unknown version)	Johann Strauss		3:20
12	Der Zigeunerbaron: Overture (extract) orchestra: Sadler’s Wells Opera Orchestra conductor: Vilém Tauský (conductor and composer) partial recording of: Der Zigeunerbaron: Ouvertüre composer: Johann Strauss (Johann Strauss II, Austro-German composer, „Walzerkönig“, Johann Strauss II, Sohn, Jr., the Younger, the Son) part of: Der Zigeunerbaron	Johann Strauss		2:53
13	Der fliegende Holländer: Overture (extract) orchestra: London Classical Players conductor: Sir Roger Norrington (conductor) partial recording of: Der fliegende Holländer, WWV 63: Ouvertüre (The Flying Dutchman: Overture) composer: Richard Wagner (composer) (from 1840 until 1841) part of: Der fliegende Holländer, WWV 63 (The Flying Dutchman)	Richard Wagner		4:18
14	Die Walküre: Prelude to Act III (The Ride of the Valkyries) producer: John Fraser (UK producer) orchestra: Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra (Oslo Philharmonic) (from 1991-08-14 until 1991-08-24) conductor: Mariss Jansons (Latvian conductor) (from 1991-08-14 until 1991-08-24) balance engineer: Mark Vigars (engineer) phonographic copyright (℗) by: EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1992) recorded at: Oslo Konserthus (The Oslo Concert Hall) in Oslo, Norway (from 1991-08-14 until 1991-08-24) recording of: Excerpt from Die Walküre, WWV 86B: Akt III, Scene I, Walkürenritt (The Valkyrie: Ride of the Valkyries) (from 1991-08-14 until 1991-08-24) composer: Richard Wagner (composer) (from 1854 until 1856) publisher: Schott Music International (publisher; do not use as label) part of: Die Walküre, WWV 86B: Akt III, Scene I "Hojotoho! Hojotoho!"	Richard Wagner		4:51
15	Lohengrin: Prelude to Act III orchestra: Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra (Oslo Philharmonic) conductor: Mariss Jansons (Latvian conductor) recording of: Lohengrin, WWV 75: Akt III. Vorspiel composer: Richard Wagner (composer) (from 1846 until 1848) part of: Lohengrin, WWV 75: Akt III	Richard Wagner		2:55
16	Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg: Prelude to Act I orchestra: New Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (from 1971-12-22 until 1971-12-23) conductor: Sir Adrian Boult (conductor) (from 1971-12-22 until 1971-12-23) recorded at: Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1971-12-22 until 1971-12-23) recording of: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, WWV 96: Vorspiel (from 1971-12-22 until 1971-12-23) composer: Richard Wagner (composer) (from 1863 until 1867) part of: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, WWV 96	Richard Wagner		10:05

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#	Title	Artist	Rating	Length
1	Rodelinda: Overture instruments: Raglan Baroque Players (UK baroque music ensemble) conductor: Nicholas Kraemer (harpsichordist and conductor) recording of: Rodelinda, regina de' Longobardi, HWV 19: Overture composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Rodelinda, regina de' Longobardi, HWV 19	George Frideric Handel		2:54
2	Serse: Overture assistant engineer: Djaison Taouss (from 2003-11-17 until 2003-11-25) and Agnès Mathon (from 2003-11-17 until 2003-11-25) producer: Daniel Zalay orchestra: Les Arts Florissants (French baroque ensemble) (from 2003-11-17 until 2003-11-25) conductor: William Christie (harpsichordist and conductor) (from 2003-11-17 until 2003-11-25) balance engineer: Gilles Pézerat (engineer) (from 2003-11-17 until 2003-11-25) phonographic copyright (℗) by: Virgin Classics Ltd. (not for release label use! for copyrights use) (in 2004) recorded at: Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris, Île-de-France, France (from 2003-11-17 until 2003-11-25) live recording of: Serse, HWV 40: Overtura (from 2003-11-17 until 2003-11-25) composer: George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) part of: Serse, HWV 40	George Frideric Handel		4:48
3	Orfeo ed Euridice: Overture orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) conductor: Riccardo Muti (conductor) recording of: Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30: Overture composer: Christoph Willibald Gluck (composer) part of: Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30 (Italian version) part of: Orpheus und Eurydike (German version, arr. Dörffel)	Christoph Willibald Gluck		3:08
4	Armide: Overture orchestra: City of London Sinfonia (chamber orchestra) conductor: Richard Hickox (conductor) recording of: Armide, Wq. 45: Overture composer: Christoph Willibald Gluck (composer) part of: Armide, Wq. 45 (Gluck)	Christoph Willibald Gluck		4:03
5	Ezio: Overture instruments: Il Complesso Barocco conductor: Alan Curtis (harpsichordist, musicologist, and conductor) recording of: Ezio: Overture composer: Christoph Willibald Gluck (composer) part of: Ezio	Christoph Willibald Gluck		6:40
6	Idomeneo: Overture orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conductor: Sir Colin Davis (English conductor) recording of: Idomeneo, rè di Creta, K. 366: Ouverture composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1781) part of: Idomeneo, rè di Creta, K. 366	Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart		4:58
7	La finta giardinera: Overture orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conductor: Sir Colin Davis (English conductor) recording of: La finta giardiniera, K. 196: Overture composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1775) part of: La finta giardiniera, K. 196	Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart		2:13
8	Die Entführung aus dem Serail: Overture orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conductor: Sir Colin Davis (English conductor) recording of: Die Entführung aus dem Serail, K. 384: Ouvertüre (Die Entführung aus dem Serail, K. 384: Overture) composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1782) part of: Die Entführung aus dem Serail, K. 384	Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart		5:39
9	Der Schauspieldirektor: Overture orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conductor: Sir Colin Davis (English conductor) recording of: Der Schauspieldirektor, K. 486: Ouvertüre composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1786) librettist: Johann Gottlieb Stephanie ('The Younger') part of: Der Schauspieldirektor, K. 486	Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart		4:12
10	Die Zauberflöte: Overture orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conductor: Sir Colin Davis (English conductor) recording of: Die Zauberflöte: Ouvertüre (The Magic Flute, K. 620: Overture) composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1791) part of: Die Zauberflöte, K. 620 (The Magic Flute, K. 620)	Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart		7:09
11	Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus, op. 43: Overture producer: David R. Murray orchestra: London Classical Players (in 1987-10) conductor: Roger Norrington (conductor) (in 1987-10) balance engineer: Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) (in 1987-10) recorded at: Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1987-10) recording of: Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus, op. 43: Ouverture (in 1987-10) composer: Ludwig van Beethoven (German composer) (from 1800 until 1801) part of: The Creatures of Prometheus, op. 43 (The Creatures of Prometheus, Op. 43)	Ludwig van Beethoven		4:55
12	Coriolan, op. 62: Overture producer: David R. Murray orchestra: London Classical Players (in 1988-08) conductor: Roger Norrington (conductor) (in 1988-08) balance engineer: Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) recorded at: Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1988-08) recording of: Ouvertüre Coriolan, op. 62 (Coriolan Overture, Op. 62) (in 1988-08) composer: Ludwig van Beethoven (German composer) (in 1807) dedicated to: Heinrich Joseph von Collin premiered at: Palais Lobkowitz in Innere Stadt, Wien (Vienna), Austria (in 1807-03) part of: Works of Ludwig van Beethoven by opus number (number: op. 62)	Ludwig van Beethoven		7:21
13	Egmont, op. 84: Overture producer: David R. Murray orchestra: London Classical Players (in 1988-08) conductor: Roger Norrington (conductor) (in 1988-08) balance engineer: Mike Clements (sound engineer for classical recordings, AKA "Mr. Bear" in his early work) recorded at: Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1988-08) recording of: Egmont, op. 84: Ouvertüre. Sostenuto, ma non troppo – Allegro (in 1988-08) premiered in: Wien (Vienna), Austria (on 1810-06-15) composer: Ludwig van Beethoven (German composer) (from 1809-10 until 1810-06) part of: Egmont, op. 84	Ludwig van Beethoven		6:48
14	Linda di Chamounix: Overture orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) conductor: Tullio Serafin (conductor) recording of: Linda di Chamounix: Sinfonia (Overture) composer: Gaetano Donizetti (Italian opera composer) part of: Linda di Chamounix	Gaetano Donizetti		7:14
15	Don Pasquale: Overture orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) conductor: Tullio Serafin (conductor) recording of: Don Pasquale: Sinfonia (Ouverture) (from 1959 until 1960) composer: Gaetano Donizetti (Italian opera composer) part of: Don Pasquale	Gaetano Donizetti		6:44

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#	Title	Artist	Rating	Length
1	L'ingano felice: Overture orchestra: Polish Chamber Orchestra (in 1982) conductor: Jerzy Maksymiuk (conductor) (in 1982) recording of: L'inganno felice: Sinfonia (in 1982) composer: Gioachino Rossini (composer) librettist: Giuseppe Maria Foppa part of: L'inganno felice (Farsa per musica)	Gioachino Rossini		5:14
2	La Cenerentola: Overture (extract) orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) conductor: Tullio Serafin (conductor) partial recording of: La Cenerentola: Sinfonia composer: Gioachino Rossini (composer) part of: La Cenerentola, ossia La bontà in trionfo	Gioachino Rossini		3:13
3	La cambiale di matrimonio: Overture orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (in 1961) conductor: Sir Thomas Beecham (conductor) (in 1961) recording of: La cambiale di matrimonio: Sinfonia (in 1961) composer: Gioachino Rossini (composer) part of: La cambiale di matrimonio	Gioachino Rossini		5:25
4	La gazza ladra: Overture (extract) orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conductor: Sir Thomas Beecham (conductor) partial recording of: La gazza ladra: Ouverture (The Thieving Magpie: Overture) composer: Gioachino Rossini (composer) (in 1817) librettist: Giovanni Gherardini part of: La gazza ladra part of: The Thieving Magpie (English version by Sams)	Gioachino Rossini		5:06
5	Semiramide: Overture (extract) orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conductor: Sir Thomas Beecham (conductor) partial recording of: Semiramide: Sinfonia (Overture) composer: Gioachino Rossini (composer) librettist: Gaetano Rossi (librettist) part of: Semiramide	Gioachino Rossini		3:53
6	Le Comte Ory: Overture orchestra: Glyndebourne Festival Orchestra conductor: Vittorio Gui (conductor and composer) recording of: Le Comte Ory: Prélude composer: Gioachino Rossini (composer) librettist: Charles-Gaspard Delestre-Poirson and Eugène Scribe part of: Le Comte Ory	Gioachino Rossini		3:36
7	La Boutique fantasque: Overture orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conductor: Eugene Goossens (Sir Eugene Goossens, composer and conductor, third of the Eugène Goossens dynasty) recording of: La Boutique fantasque: I. Overture. Tempo di Marcia – Allegretto – Meno mosso – Même mouvement – Vivo composer: Ottorino Respighi (composer) and Gioachino Rossini (composer) part of: La boutique fantasque, P. 120	Gioachino Rossini / Ottorino Respighi		2:34
8	Norma: Overture orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) conductor: Tullio Serafin (conductor) recording of: Norma: Sinfonia composer: Vincenzo Bellini (Sicilian opera composer) (until 1831) librettist: Felice Romani (Librettiste, écrivain, poète, traducteur) (until 1831) part of: Norma	Vincenzo Bellini		5:36
9	I Capuleti e i Montecchi: Overture orchestra: Orchestra of the Royal Opera House conductor: Riccardo Muti (conductor) recording of: I Capuleti e i Montecchi: Sinfonia composer: Vincenzo Bellini (Sicilian opera composer) (from 1830-01 until 1830-03) part of: I Capuleti e i Montecchi	Vincenzo Bellini		4:58
10	Roméo et Juliette: Overture (extract) orchestra: Orchestre national du Capitole de Toulouse conductor: Michel Plasson (conductor) recording of: Roméo et Juliette : Ouverture composer: Charles Gounod (French composer) (from 1865 until 1866) publisher: Choudens part of: Roméo et Juliette (Romeo and Juliet)	Charles‐François Gounod		2:22
11	Romeo and Juliet: Overture (extract) orchestra: Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra (Oslo Philharmonic) conductor: Mariss Jansons (Latvian conductor) partial recording of: Romeo and Juliet, Fantasy Overture, TH 42, ČW 39 (1880 version, commonly performed) composer: Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer) (in 1869) revised by: Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer) (in 1870, in 1880) dedicated to: Милий Алексеевич Балакирев (Mily Balakirev, composer, pianist, conductor) part of: The Tchaikovsky Handbook (number: TH 42) and Thematic and Bibliographical Catalogue of P. I. Čajkovskij's Works (number: ČW 39) revision of: Romeo and Juliet (1870, rarely performed)	Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky		5:38
12	1812 Overture (conclusion) orchestra: Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra (Oslo Philharmonic) conductor: Mariss Jansons (Latvian conductor) partial recording of: The Year 1812, Festival Overture in E-flat major, op. 49 premiered in: Moscow, Russia (on 1882-08-20) composer: Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer) (from 1880-09 until 1880-11) part of: The Tchaikovsky Handbook (number: TH 49), Thematic and Bibliographical Catalogue of P. I. Čajkovskij's Works (number: ČW 46) and Works of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky by opus number (number: op. 49) is based on: Боже, Царя храни! (God Save the Tsar!) quotes music from: Troparion of the Holy Cross quotes music from: La Marseillaise (national anthem of France) quotes music from: Боже, Царя храни! (God Save the Tsar!)	Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky		6:05
13	Sleeping Beauty: Introduction orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) conductor: John Lanchbery (conductor) recording of: The Sleeping Beauty, op. 66: Introduction composer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (Russian romantic composer) part of: Спящая красавица, op. 66 (The Sleeping Beauty, op. 66)	Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky		2:27
14	Festive Overture orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO; The Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra) conductor: Andrew Litton (conductor) recording of: Festive Overture, op. 96 composer: Дмитрий Дмитриевич Шостакович (Dmitri Shostakovich, composer) (in 1954) premiered at: [concert] (1954-11-06) part of: Works of Dmitri Shostakovich by opus number (number: op. 96)	Dmitri Shostakovich		5:54
15	H.M.S. Pinafore: Overture orchestra: Pro Arte Orchestra (UK orchestra 1955–1970: do not use for anonymous budget compilations) (in 1958) conductor: Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor) (in 1958) recording of: H.M.S. Pinafore: Overture (in 1958) composer: Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer) part of: H.M.S. Pinafore	Sir Arthur Sullivan		4:29
16	Patience: Overture orchestra: Pro Arte Orchestra (UK orchestra 1955–1970: do not use for anonymous budget compilations) (in 1961) conductor: Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor) (in 1961) recording of: Patience: Overture (in 1961) composer: Eugen d’Albert (Scottish-German composer) and Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer) part of: Patience	Sir Arthur Sullivan		5:39
17	The Yeomen of the Guard: Overture orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conductor: Kenneth Alwyn (conductor) recording of: The Yeomen of the Guard: Overture composer: Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer) part of: The Yeomen of the Guard	Sir Arthur Sullivan		5:11

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#	Title	Artist	Rating	Length
1	Iolante: Overture (extract) orchestra: Pro Arte Orchestra (UK orchestra 1955–1970: do not use for anonymous budget compilations) conductor: Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor) partial recording of: Iolanthe: Overture composer: Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer) part of: Iolanthe	Sir Arthur Sullivan		4:40
2	The Pirates of Penzance: Overture (extract) orchestra: Pro Arte Orchestra (UK orchestra 1955–1970: do not use for anonymous budget compilations) conductor: Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor) partial recording of: The Pirates of Penzance: Overture composer: Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer) part of: The Pirates of Penzance	Sir Arthur Sullivan		3:18
3	The Sorcerer: Overture (extract) orchestra: Pro Arte Orchestra (UK orchestra 1955–1970: do not use for anonymous budget compilations) conductor: Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor) partial recording of: The Sorcerer: Overture composer: Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer) part of: The Sorcerer	Sir Arthur Sullivan		2:59
4	Cox and Box: Overture orchestra: Pro Arte Orchestra (UK orchestra 1955–1970: do not use for anonymous budget compilations) (in 1961) conductor: Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor) (in 1961) phonographic copyright (℗) by: EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1961) recording of: Cox and Box: Overture (in 1961) composer: Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer) part of: Cox and Box	Sir Arthur Sullivan		2:41
5	Pricess Ida: Overture orchestra: Pro Arte Orchestra (UK orchestra 1955–1970: do not use for anonymous budget compilations) (in 1961) conductor: Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor) (in 1961) phonographic copyright (℗) by: EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1961) recording of: Princess Ida: Overture (in 1961) composer: Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer) part of: Princess Ida (Gilbert & Sullivan opera)	Sir Arthur Sullivan		4:11
6	The Mikado: Overture (extract) orchestra: Pro Arte Orchestra (UK orchestra 1955–1970: do not use for anonymous budget compilations) conductor: Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor) partial recording of: The Mikado: Overture composer: Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer) part of: The Mikado	Sir Arthur Sullivan		5:34
7	Cockaigne (in London Town): Overture (extract) orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) conductor: Sir John Barbirolli (conductor and cellist) partial recording of: Cockaigne (In London Town), op. 40 composer: Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1897) premiered at: [concert] (1901-06-20) publisher: Boosey & Co. (music publisher founded in the 1760s, forebear of Boosey & Hawkes) (in 1901) premiered at: Queen’s Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1901-06-20) part of: Works of Edward Elgar by opus number (number: op. 40)	Edward Elgar		2:30
8	The Arcadians: Overture orchestra: Gilbert Vinter Orchestra conductor: Gilbert Vinter (English conductor and composer) recording of: The Arcadians: Overture composer: Lionel Monckton and Howard Talbot part of: The Arcadians	Lionel Monckton & Howard Talbot / Arthur Wood		4:56
9	The Desert Song: Overture (extract) orchestra: Michael Collins Orchestra conductor: Michael Collins (clarinetist & conductor) partial recording of: The Desert Song: Overture composer: Sigmund Romberg part of: The Desert Song	Sigmund Romberg		2:09
10	Show Boat: Overture orchestra: London Sinfonietta conductor: John McGlinn (American conductor) recording of: Overture (Show Boat) composer: Jerome Kern part of: Show Boat	Jerome Kern		5:35
11	Girl Crazy: Overture orchestra: New Princess Theater Orchestra conductor: John McGlinn (American conductor) recording of: Overture to “Girl Crazy” composer: George Gershwin (composer) part of: Girl Crazy (1930 Musical)	George Gershwin		5:20
12	Of Thee I Sing: Overture orchestra: New Princess Theater Orchestra conductor: John McGlinn (American conductor) recording of: Of Thee I Sing: Overture composer: George Gershwin (composer) part of: Of Thee I Sing (1931 musical)	George Gershwin		4:56
13	Annie Get Your Gun: Overture orchestra: London Sinfonietta conductor: John McGlinn (American conductor) recording of: Overture (from "Annie Get Your Gun") composer: Irving Berlin part of: Annie Get Your Gun	Irving Berlin		3:54
14	Anything Goes: Overture producer: Simon Woods (producer) editor: Matthew Cocker (editor) orchestra: London Sinfonietta (in 1990-12) conductor: John McGlinn (American conductor) (in 1990-12) orchestrator: Hans Spialek balance engineer: John Kurlander (engineer) phonographic copyright (℗) by: EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1991) recorded at: Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-12) medley including a instrumental recording of: All Through the Night (in 1990-12) lyricist and composer: Cole Porter (composer) (in 1934) publisher: WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) part of: Anything Goes medley including a instrumental recording of: Anything Goes (in 1990-12) lyricist and composer: Cole Porter (composer) (in 1934) publisher: Chappell Music (UK), Chappell Music Ltd. and Warner Bros., Inc. (not for release label use!) part of: Anything Goes medley including a instrumental recording of: Blow, Gabriel Blow (Anything Goes) (in 1990-12) lyricist and composer: Cole Porter (composer) (in 1934) part of: Anything Goes medley including a instrumental recording of: You’re the Top (in 1990-12) lyricist and composer: Cole Porter (composer) (in 1934) part of: Anything Goes	Cole Porter		4:59
15	Can-Can: Overture producer: Simon Woods (producer) editor: Matthew Cocker (editor) orchestra: London Sinfonietta (in 1990-12) conductor: John McGlinn (American conductor) (in 1990-12) orchestrator: Philip Lang balance engineer: John Kurlander (engineer) phonographic copyright (℗) by: EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1991) recorded at: Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1990-12) medley including a instrumental recording of: Allez-vous-en (Can-Can [Pistache]) (in 1990-12) lyricist and composer: Cole Porter (composer) (in 1953) part of: Can‐Can medley including a instrumental recording of: I Love Paris (Can-Can [Pistache, Company]) (in 1990-12) lyricist and composer: Cole Porter (composer) (in 1953) publisher: Chappell (company that specialized in library and production music), Chappell & Co., Inc. (USA) and Warner/Chappell North America Limited (formerly incorporated as Marmalade Music Ltd., from 1968/09/19–1999/11/09) part of: Can‐Can part of: Can‐Can (1960 musical film) part of: High Society (stage musical) medley including a instrumental recording of: If You Loved Me Truly (from Can-Can) (in 1990-12) lyricist and composer: Cole Porter (composer) part of: Can‐Can medley including a instrumental recording of: Montmartre (in 1990-12) composer: Cole Porter (composer) part of: Can‐Can part of: Can‐Can (1960 musical film) medley including a instrumental recording of: Can-Can (Can-Can [Pistache, Women]) lyricist and composer: Cole Porter (composer) part of: Can‐Can (1960 musical film)	Cole Porter		4:19
16	Kiss Me, Kate: Overture producer: John Fraser (UK producer) editor: Matthew Cocker (editor) orchestra: London Sinfonietta (in 1989-06) conductor: John McGlinn (American conductor) (in 1989-06) orchestrator: Robert Russell Bennett (American composer and arranger) balance engineer: John Kurlander (engineer) phonographic copyright (℗) by: EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1990) recorded at: Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1989-06) remix of: Overture (Kiss Me Kate, 1989 London studio cast) by London Sinfonietta, John McGlinn (American conductor) (in 1990) medley including a instrumental recording of: Bianca (from Kiss Me, Kate) (in 1989-06) lyricist and composer: Cole Porter (composer) part of: Kiss Me, Kate (musical) medley including a instrumental recording of: So in Love (from Kiss Me, Kate) (in 1989-06) lyricist and composer: Cole Porter (composer) (in 1948) publisher: Chappell & Co., Inc. (USA) part of: Kiss Me, Kate (musical) medley including a instrumental recording of: Too Darn Hot (from Kiss Me, Kate) (in 1989-06) lyricist and composer: Cole Porter (composer) (in 1948) publisher: Chappell & Co. and T.B. Harms Co. part of: Kiss Me, Kate (musical) medley including a instrumental recording of: Why Can’t You Behave? (from Kiss Me, Kate) (in 1989-06) lyricist and composer: Cole Porter (composer) (in 1948) publisher: Chappell & Co., Inc. (USA) part of: Kiss Me, Kate (musical) medley including a instrumental recording of: Wunderbar (from Kiss Me, Kate) (in 1989-06) lyricist and composer: Cole Porter (composer) (in 1948) publisher: Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996) part of: Kiss Me, Kate (musical)	Cole Porter		6:14
17	Wonderful Town: Overture producer: John Fraser (UK producer) orchestra: Birmingham Contemporary Music Group (in 1998-06) conductor: Simon Rattle (conductor) (in 1998-06) balance engineer: Mike Hatch (engineer/editor) (in 1998-06) recorded at: Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1998-06) recording of: Wonderful Town: Act I. Overture (in 1998-06) composer: Leonard Bernstein (American conductor, composer, pianist) part of: Wonderful Town	Leonard Bernstein		5:17
18	Candide: Overture 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) balance engineer: Robert Gooch (British classical sound engineer, active from late 1950's) (on 1971-11-30) 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: Candide: Overture (on 1971-11-30) composer: Leonard Bernstein (American conductor, composer, pianist) part of: Candide	Leonard Bernstein		4:14

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Barcode:: 5099932733327
Format:: 6×CD
Length:: 7:48:45

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Type:: Album + Compilation
Packaging:: Fatbox
Status:: Official
Language:: English
Script:: Latin
Data quality:: Normal

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