100 Greatest Classics

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5 CDs of superb classical performances from such acclaimed orchestras as the Orchestra Of St John s Smith Square, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra and many more. Featuring ever popular works by Beethoven, Dvorak, Handel, Mozart and many more 100 Greatest Classics is the perfect introduction to classical music.

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1▶CD: 100 Greatest Classics, Volume One

2▼CD: 100 Greatest Classics, Volume Two
#	Title	Artist	Rating	Length
1	Guitar Quintet “Fandango” - 4th movement	Luigi Boccherini		5:32
2	Schwanengesang (Swansong) - Serenade (Standchen) recording of: Schwanengesang, D. 957: IV. Ständchen (Leise flehen meine Lieder) (original for voice and piano) lyricist: Ludwig Rellstab composer: Franz Schubert (composer) (in 1828) part of: Schwanengesang, D. 957	Franz Schubert		4:02
3	Piano Quintet “The Trout”, 5th movement: Theme & 1st Variation	Franz Schubert		2:08
4	The Childhood of Christ - The Shepherds’ recording of: L'Enfance du Christ, op. 25 : Deuxième partie no. 8. Adieu des bergers à la sainte famille « Il s'en va loin de la terre » (Les bergers) (“The Shepherds' Farewell”) lyricist and composer: Hector Berlioz (French composer) part of: L'Enfance du Christ : Deuxième partie « La Fuite en Égypte »	Hector Berlioz		4:50
5	Symphonie Fantastique - The Ball recording of: Symphonie fantastique, op. 14: II. Un bal composer: Hector Berlioz (French composer) (in 1830) part of: Symphonie fantastique, op. 14 : Épisode de la vie d’un artiste … en cinq parties	Hector Berlioz		6:38
6	Radetzky March recording of: Radetzky‐Marsch, op. 228 (Radetzky March, op. 228) composer: Johann Strauss (Johann Strauss I, Baptist, Vater, Johann Strauss I, Sr., the Elder, the Father) (in 1848) dedicated to: Joseph Radetzky von Radetz premiered at: Wasserglacis in Wien (Vienna), Austria (on 1848-08-31) part of: Works of Johann Strauss Sr. by opus number (number: op. 228)	Johann Strauss I		2:54
7	Octet, 3rd movement: Scherzo instruments: Primavera Chamber Ensemble recording of: Octet in E-flat major, op. 20: III. Scherzo: Allegro leggerissimo composer: Felix Mendelssohn (composer) (in 1825) part of: Octet in E-flat major, op. 20	Felix Mendelssohn		4:37
8	O for the Wings of a Dove recording of: Hear My Prayer: II. “O For the Wings of a Dove!” Con un poco più di moto composer: Felix Mendelssohn (composer) (in 1844) translated version of: O könnt’ ich fliegen (from “Hör mein Bitten” aka “O for the Wings of a Dove”) part of: Hear My Prayer	Felix Mendelssohn		5:53
9	Fantaisie: Impromptu recording of: Fantaisie‐impromptu in C‐sharp minor, op. 66 composer: Fryderyk Chopin (Frédéric Chopin, composer) (in 1834) part of: Classic 100: Piano (2004) (number: 13), Katalog Dzieł Fryderyka Chopina (Catalogue of the Works of Frédéric Chopin, Chomiński Catalogue) (number: C. 46), Chopin National Edition: WN Catalogue (number: WN 46), Works of Fryderyk Chopin by opus number (number: op. 66) and Chopin: An Index of His Works in Chronological Order (The Brown Catalogue) (number: B. 87)	Frédéric Chopin		4:59
10	Waltz in D-flat major, op. 64 no. 1, “The Minute Waltz’’ recording of: Waltz no. 6 in D‐flat major, op. 64 no. 1 “Minute Waltz” composer: Fryderyk Chopin (Frédéric Chopin, composer) (from 1846 until 1847) part of: Katalog Dzieł Fryderyka Chopina (Catalogue of the Works of Frédéric Chopin, Chomiński Catalogue) (number: C. 212) part of: Waltzes, op. 64	Frédéric Chopin		1:49
11	Kinderszenen (Scenes From Childhood) - Traumerei (Dreaming) recording of: Kinderszenen, op. 15: No. 7. Träumerei (Scenes from Childhood: Dreaming, original for piano) composer: Robert Schumann (German classical composer) (in 1838) part of: Classic 100: Piano (2004) (number: 17) part of: Kinderszenen, op. 15	Robert Schumann		3:28
12	Liebestraum no. 3	Franz Liszt		4:47
13	La Traviata - Prelude, Act III recording of: La traviata: Atto III. Preludio composer: Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer) librettist: Antonio Ghislanzoni part of: La traviata: Act III (english version) part of: La Traviata: Akt III. part of: La traviata: Atto III (La traviata: Act III) part of: Violetta (La traviata) (german lyrics)	Giuseppe Verdi		4:15
14	Die Walkure - The Ride of the Valkyries recording of: Excerpt from Die Walküre, WWV 86B: Akt III, Scene I, Walkürenritt (The Valkyrie: Ride of the Valkyries) 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		5:09
15	Lohengrin - Prelude, Act III 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		3:07
16	The Tales of Hoffmann - Barcarolle recording of: Les Contes d’Hoffmann: Barcarolle (The Tales of Hoffmann: Barcarolle, catch-all for arrangements) composer: Jacques Offenbach (German-French composer, cellist and impresario) arrangement of: Les Contes d’Hoffmann: Acte III. “Belle nuit, ô nuit d’amour” (Nicklausse, Giulietta)	Jacques Offenbach		3:08
17	Serenade no. 1 - Minuetto 1 & 2 recording of: Serenade for Orchestra no. 1 in D major, op. 11: IV. Menuetto I – Menuetto II composer: Johannes Brahms (German composer) (in 1858) part of: Serenade for Orchestra no. 1 in D major, op. 11	Johannes Brahms		4:02
18	Hungarian Dance no. 1	Johannes Brahms		3:01
19	Carmen - Prelude recording of: Carmen : Prélude 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		2:29
20	L’Arlesienne - Farandole recording of: L’Arlésienne Suite no. 2: IV. Farandole (for orchestra) composer: Georges Bizet (French composer) (in 1872) arranger: Ernest Guiraud (French composer) part of: L’Arlésienne Suite no. 2 (for orchestra)	Georges Bizet		3:01

3▶CD: 100 Greatest Classics, Volume Three

4▶CD: 100 Greatest Classics, Volume Four

5▶CD: 100 Greatest Classics, Volume Five

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