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1Toccata und Fuge für Orgel in d-Moll in D minor, BWV 565
recording engineer:
Brian Ingolsby (engineer)
harp and organ:
Virgil Fox (organist)
recorded at:
Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco, California, United States
recording of:
Toccata und Fuge d-Moll, BWV 565 (Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Bach-Werke-Verzeichnis (first edition, 1950, BWV¹) (number: BWV 565) and Bach Compendium (number: BC J 37)
Virgil Fox8:42
2Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme no. 140, BWV 645
orchestra:
Sinfonia of London (John Wilson’s session orchestra)
conductor:
Douglas Gamley (film composer)
recording of:
Sechs Choräle von Verschiedener Art (Schübler-Choräle): Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 645 (catch-all for arrangements)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
arrangement of:
Sechs Choräle von Verschiedener Art (Schübler-Choräle): Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 645
Sinfonia of London, Douglas Gamley5:43
3Prelude no. 1 in C major, BWV 846
piano:
Larry Dalton (pianist)
recording of:
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I: Prelude and Fugue no. 1 in C major, BWV 846: Prelude
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician) (in 1722)
part of:
Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach (1725) (number: 29)
part of:
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I: Prelude and Fugue no. 1 in C major, BWV 846
revision of:
Prelude and Fugue no. 1 in C major, BWV 846.1/846a: I. Prelude (early version)
Larry Dalton2:43
4Ave maria (Adaptation on Bach's Prelude, no. 1, BWV 846) (orchestral version)
recording of:
Ave Maria (Bach/Gounod)
lyricist:
[anonymous] (special purpose artist)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician) and Charles Gounod (French composer) (in 1853)
is based on:
Méditation sur le Premier Prélude de Piano de S. Bach
is based on:
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I: Prelude and Fugue no. 1 in C major, BWV 846: Prelude
Sinfonia of London, Charles Gerhardt3:03
5Orchestersuite no. 3 D-dur in D major, BWV 1068
recording of:
Orchestersuite Nr. 3 D-Dur, BWV 1068: II. Air (Orchestral Suite no. 3 in D major, BWV 1068: II. Air, Air on the G string)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician) (in 1730)
part of:
Orchestersuite Nr. 3 D-Dur, BWV 1068 (Orchestral Suite no. 3 in D major, BWV 1068)
National Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Gerhardt4:01
6Goldberg-Variationen, BWV 988: Aria
piano:
John Browning (American pianist)
recording of:
Goldberg-Variationen, BWV 988: Aria (opening)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
part of:
Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach (1725) (number: 26)
part of:
Goldberg-Variationen, BWV 988 (Goldberg Variations, BWV 988)
John Browning4:57
7Passacaglia und Fuge für Orgel in c-Moll in C minor, BWV 582 (arranged for two orchestras)
recording of:
Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor, BWV 582 (Stokowski orchestration)
orchestrator:
Leopold Stokowski (conductor)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
orchestration of:
Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor, BWV 582
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, René Leibowitz14:04
8String Quartet in B minor, op. 11: II. Adagio
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
London Promenade Orchestra, Eric Hammerstein7:26
9Symphony no. 5 in C minor, op. 67: I. Allegro con brio
recording of:
Symphony no. 5 in C minor, op. 67: I. Allegro con brio
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (German composer) (from 1804 until 1808)
part of:
Symphony no. 5 in C minor, op. 67
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, René Leibowitz6:50
10Bagatelle for Piano in A minor, WoO 59 "Für Elise". Poco moto
recording of:
Bagatelle for Piano in A minor, WoO 59 “Für Elise”: Poco moto (Bagatelle for Piano in A minor “Für Elise”, WoO 59)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (German composer) (from 1808 until 1810)
part of:
Classic 100: Piano (2004) (number: 15), Classic 100: Piano (2025) (number: 17) and Kinsky catalogue (Beethoven WoO works) (number: WoO 59)
Virtuosi di Praga, Oldřich Vlček3:04
11Egmont, op. 84: Overture. Sostenuto, ma non troppo – Allegro
recording of:
Egmont, op. 84: Ouvertüre. Sostenuto, ma non troppo – Allegro
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
Belgian Radio and Television Philharmonic Orchestra, Alexander Rahbari8:24
12Sonata for Piano no. 14 in C-sharp minor, op. 27 no. 2 "Moonlight": I. Adagio sostenuto
recording of:
Sonata for Piano no. 14 in C‐sharp minor, op. 27 no. 2 “Moonlight”: I. Adagio sostenuto
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (German composer) (in 1801)
included in:
end of starchild (video game soundtrack)
part of:
Sonata for Piano no. 14 in C‐sharp minor, op. 27 no. 2 “Moonlight”
Christopher O’Riley6:04
13Symphony no. 6 in F major, op. 68 "Pastorale": II. Andante molto mosso "Scene at the brook"
recording of:
Symphony no. 6 in F major, op. 68 “Pastorale”: II. Andante molto mosso “Scene at the brook” (Symphony no. 6 in F major, op. 68 "Pastoral": II. Andante molto mosso "Scene at the brook")
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (German composer) (in 1808)
part of:
Symphony no. 6 in F major, op. 68 “Pastorale”
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, René Leibowitz12:39
14Sonata for Piano no. 8 in C minor, op. 13 "Pathétique": II. Adagio cantabile
recording of:
Sonata for Piano no. 8 in C minor, op. 13 “Pathétique”: II. Adagio cantabile
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (German composer) (in 1798)
part of:
Sonata for Piano no. 8 in C minor, op. 13 “Pathétique”
Jodie de Salvo4:48
15Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92: II. Allegretto
recording of:
Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92: II. Allegretto
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (German composer) (from 1811 until 1812)
part of:
Symphony no. 7 in A major, op. 92
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, René Leibowitz9:08
16Symphony no. 9 in D minor, op. 125 "Choral", S. 464 no. 9: IV. Presto – Allegro assai "Ode to Joy"
partial recording of:
Symphony no. 9 in D minor, op. 125 “Choral”: IV. Finale. Presto – Allegro assai (Ode an die Freude / Ode to Joy)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (German composer) (from 1822 until 1824)
librettist:
Friedrich Schiller (German poet and playwright)
quotes lyrics from:
An die Freude
part of:
Symphony no. 9 in D minor, op. 125 “Choral”
The Ambrosian Singers, John McCarthy, Philharmonic Symphony of London2:47
17L'Arlésienne Suite no. 2: IV. Farandole
orchestra:
National Philharmonic Orchestra (fka the London Promenade Orchestra until 1971, mostly film music and opera)
conductor:
Charles Gerhardt (conductor, producer, arranger)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
The Reader’s Digest Association Limited (not for release label use!) (in 1972)
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)
National Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Gerhardt3:13
18Les Pêcheurs de perles: Acte I. Duo "Au fond du temple saint" (Zurga, Nadir)
recording of:
Les Pêcheurs de perles : Acte I. No. 2 Duo « Au fond du temple saint » (Zurga, Nadir)
composer:
Georges Bizet (French composer) (from 1863-04 until 1863-08)
librettist:
Michel Carré (librettist) and Eugène Cormon
part of:
ABC Classic 100 (2001) (number: 7)
part of:
Les Pêcheurs de perles : Acte I
London Promenade Orchestra, Eric Hammerstein2:43
19Carmen Suite no. 1: Les toréadors
recording of:
Carmen Suite no. 1: VI. Les Toréadors. Allegro giocoso (theme from Carmen: Prelude to Act I and Carmen: Act IV. « Les voici ! Voici la quadrille ! »)
composer:
Georges Bizet (French composer)
is based on:
Carmen : Acte IV. No. 26 « Les voici ! Voici la quadrille ! » (Chœur, les gamins, Escamillo, Carmen, Frasquita, Mercédès)
is based on:
Carmen : Prélude
part of:
Carmen Suite no. 1
London Promenade Orchestra, Eric Hammerstein2:09
20L'Arlésienne Suite no. 2: III. Menuet
recording of:
L’Arlésienne Suite no. 2: III. Menuet (for orchestra)
composer:
Georges Bizet (French composer) (in 1872)
arranger:
Ernest Guiraud (French composer)
part of:
L’Arlésienne Suite no. 2 (for orchestra)
Jan Van Reeth, Anne Lies Sturm3:47
21Quintet in E major, G. 275, op. 11 no. 5: III. Minuetto (con un poco di moto)
recording of:
Quintet in E major, G. 275, op. 11 no. 5: III. Minuetto (con un poco di moto)
composer:
Luigi Boccherini (Italian composer) (in 1771)
part of:
Quintet in E major, G. 275, op. 11 no. 5
Virtuosi di Praga, Oldřich Vlček3:12
22Notturno: Andante amoroso (from String Quartet no. 2 in D major)
recording of:
Nocturne for Strings (orchestration by Sargent)
orchestrator:
Sir Malcolm Sargent (conductor)
composer:
Александр Порфирьевич Бородин (Alexander Borodin, Russian composer)
orchestration of:
String Quartet no. 2 in D major: III. Notturno. Andante
New Philharmonia Orchestra, Sir Arthur Bliss8:09
23Hungarian Dances for orchestra, WoO 1, Book 1, no. 5 in G minor: Allegro - Vivace
recording of:
Hungarian Dances for orchestra, WoO 1, Book 1, No. 5 in G minor: Allegro - Vivace (Hungarian Dance No. 5, orch. Schmeling)
orchestrator:
Martin Schmeling
composer:
Johannes Brahms (German composer)
publisher:
Breitkopf & Härtel
orchestration of:
Hungarian Dances for piano, 4 hands, WoO 1, Book 1, No. 5 in F-sharp minor: Allegro – Vivace
part of:
Hungarian Dances for orchestra (Schmeling orchestration)
National Philharmonic Orchestra, Eric Robinson2:36
24Symphony no. 3 in F major, op. 90: III. Poco allegretto
recording of:
Sinfonie Nr. 3 F-Dur, op. 90: III. Poco allegretto
composer:
Johannes Brahms (German composer) (in 1883)
part of:
Sinfonie Nr. 3 F-Dur, op. 90 (Symphony no. 3 in F major, op. 90)
100 Tagú Cigányzenekar, Karl Anton Rickenbacher6:25
25Waltz in E major, op. 39 no. 5: Grazioso
recording of:
16 Waltzes, op. 39: No. 5 in E major (for piano four hands)
composer:
Johannes Brahms (German composer) (in 1865)
part of:
16 Waltzes, op. 39 (for piano four hands)
part of:
16 Waltzes, op. 39 (for piano four hands)
London Promenade Orchestra, Eric Hammerstein1:23
26Sinfonie Nr. 4 e-Moll, op. 98: I. Allegro non troppo
recording of:
Sinfonie Nr. 4 e-Moll, op. 98: I. Allegro non troppo
composer:
Johannes Brahms (German composer) (from 1884 until 1885)
part of:
Sinfonie Nr. 4 e-Moll, op. 98 (Symphony no. 4 in E minor, op. 98)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Fritz Reiner11:16
275 Lieder, op. 49 (orchestral version)
recording of:
5 Lieder, op. 49
composer:
Johannes Brahms (German composer)
part of:
Johannes Brahms. Thematisch-Bibliographisches Werkverzeichnis (number: op. 49)
National Philharmonic Orchestra, Douglas Gamley2:24
28The Banks of Green Willow: Idyll
recording of:
The Banks of Green Willow, Idyll
composer:
George Butterworth (composer) (in 1913)
The New Queen’s Hall Orchestra, Paul Murphy6:06
29Étude in E major, op. 10 no. 3: Lento ma non troppo
recording of:
Étude in E major, op. 10 no. 3: Lento ma non troppo
composer:
Fryderyk Chopin (Frédéric Chopin, composer) (in 1832)
part of:
Katalog Dzieł Fryderyka Chopina (Catalogue of the Works of Frédéric Chopin, Chomiński Catalogue) (number: C. 16) and Chopin: An Index of His Works in Chronological Order (The Brown Catalogue) (number: B. 74)
part of:
Études, op. 10
Abbey Simon4:10
30Waltz No. 6 in D-flat major, op. 64 no. 1 "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
Philip Fowke1:49
31Concerto for Piano and Orchestra no. 1 in E minor, op. 11: II. Romance. Larghetto
recording of:
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra no. 1 in E minor, op. 11: II. Romance. Larghetto
composer:
Fryderyk Chopin (Frédéric Chopin, composer) (from 1830-04 until 1830-09)
part of:
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra no. 1 in E minor, op. 11
Earl Wild, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent10:01
32Waltz no. 7 in C-sharp minor, op. 64 no. 2
recording of:
Waltz no. 7 in C‐sharp minor, op. 64 no. 2
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. 213)
part of:
Waltzes, op. 64
Moura Lympany3:14
33Prélude in D-flat major, op. 28 no. 15 "Raindrop": Sostenuto
recording of:
Prélude no. 15 in D‐flat major, op. 28 “Raindrop”: Sostenuto
composer:
Fryderyk Chopin (Frédéric Chopin, composer) (from 1836 until 1839)
part of:
Chopin: An Index of His Works in Chronological Order (The Brown Catalogue) (number: B. 107) and Katalog Dzieł Fryderyka Chopina (Catalogue of the Works of Frédéric Chopin, Chomiński Catalogue) (number: C. 180)
part of:
24 Préludes pour le piano, op. 28
Staffan Scheja6:15
34Nocturne no. 10 in A-flat major, op. 32 no. 2: Lento (arranged for piano & orchestra)
recording of:
Nocturne no. 10 in A‐flat major, op. 32 no. 2: Lento (catch‐all for arrangements)
composer:
Fryderyk Chopin (Frédéric Chopin, composer)
arrangement of:
Nocturne no. 10 in A‐flat major, op. 32 no. 2: Lento
Christian Steiner, RCA Victor Symphony Orchestra, Charles Gerhardt3:59
35The Prince of Denmark's March in D Major
recording of:
The Prince of Denmark’s March (erroneously called “Trumpet Voluntary”)
composer:
Jeremiah Clarke (English baroque composer and organist) (in 1700)
National Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Gerhardt2:08
36Appalachian Spring (Ballet for Martha): Shaker Theme, The Gift to Be Simple, an variations underscoring
recording of:
Appalachian Spring Suite: VII. Doppio movimento: Variations on a Shaker Hymn (Simple Gifts)
composer:
Aaron Copland (composer) (from 1943 until 1944)
is based on:
Simple Gifts
part of:
Appalachian Spring Suite (for full orchestra, 1945)
National Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Gerhardt4:38
37Suite bergamasque, L. 75, CD 82a, pour piano : III. Clair de lune
recording of:
Suite bergamasque : III. Clair de lune (catch-all for arrangements)
composer:
Claude Debussy (French composer) (from 1890 until 1905)
arrangement of:
Suite bergamasque, L. 75, CD 82 : III. Clair de lune (for piano)
Skaila Kanga, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Gerhardt4:33
38Rêverie, L. 68, CD 76, pour piano
recording of:
Rêverie, L. 68, CD 76 (for piano)
composer:
Claude Debussy (French composer) (in 1890)
premiered at:
[concert] (1899-02-27)
publisher:
Choudens (in 1891) and Eugène Fromont (in 1905)
part of:
Catalogue François Lesure des œuvres de Claude Debussy (Version de 1977 “L.”) (number: L. 68) and Catalogue François Lesure des œuvres de Claude Debussy (Version révisée en 2001 “CD”) (number: CD 76)
Ralph Votapek4:23
39Nocturnes, L 91: I. Nuages (orchestral version)
recording of:
Nocturnes, L. 91, CD 98 : I. Nuages
composer:
Claude Debussy (French composer) (from 1897-12 until 1899-12)
premiered at:
[concert] (1900-12-09)
part of:
Nocturnes, L. 91, CD 98 (for orchestra)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Georges Prêtre6:47
40Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune, L. 86, CD 87, pour orchestre
recording of:
Prélude à l’après‐midi d’un faune, L. 86, CD 87 (Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, L. 86, CD 87, original version for orchestra)
composer:
Claude Debussy (French composer) (from 1891 until 1894-09)
dedicated to:
Raymond Bonheur (composer, 1861-1939)
premiered at:
[concert] (1894-12-22)
publisher:
Eugène Fromont (in 1895-10)
part of:
Classic 100: Music of France (2012) (number: 6), Catalogue François Lesure des œuvres de Claude Debussy (Version de 1977 “L.”) (number: L. 86) and Catalogue François Lesure des œuvres de Claude Debussy (Version révisée en 2001 “CD”) (number: CD 87)
Philharmonic Symphony of London, Charles Gerhardt10:31
41Lakmé: The Flower Duet
recording of:
Lakmé : Acte I. No. 2 Duetto « Viens, Mallika, les lianes en fleurs » … « Dôme épais le jasmin » (Lakmé, Mallika)
composer:
Léo Delibes (French composer)
librettist:
Philippe Gille and Edmond Gondinet
publisher:
Jenkinsongs Ltd.
part of:
Lakmé : Acte I
National Philharmonic Orchestra & Chorus, Charles Gerhardt4:00
42On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring
recording of:
On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring, RT VI/19 no. 1
composer:
Frederick Delius (English composer) (in 1912)
dedicated to:
Balfour Gardiner
part of:
2 Pieces for Small Orchestra, RT VI/19
National Philharmonic Orchestra, William Jackson6:31
43Carnival Overture, op. 92
recording of:
Carnival Overture, op. 92, B. 169
composer:
Antonín Dvořák (composer) (from 1891-07-28 until 1891-09-12)
premiered at:
[concert] (1892-04-28)
publisher:
N. Simrock (in 1894)
part of:
Works of Antonín Dvořák by opus number (number: op. 92) and Antonín Dvořák: Thematický katalog (Antonín Dvořák: Thematic Catalogue, Burghauser [B.]) (number: B. 169)
London Festival Orchestra, Sir Alexander Gibson9:25
44Symfonie č. 9 e moll, op. 95 „Z Nového světa“: II. Largo
partial recording of:
Symfonie č. 9 e moll, op. 95 „Z Nového světa“: II. Largo (Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95 “From the New World”: II. Largo)
composer:
Antonín Dvořák (composer) (from 1893-01-10 until 1893-05-24)
part of:
Symfonie č. 9 e moll, op. 95 „Z Nového světa“ (Symphony no. 9 in E minor, op. 95 “From the New World”)
Philharmonic Symphony of London, Charles Gerhardt3:37
45Rusalka, opera, B. 203 (op. 114): Měsíčku na nebi hlubokém (Song to the Moon) (orchestral version)
orchestra:
London Promenade Orchestra (before it became known as the National Philharmonic Orchestra in ca. 1971)
conductor:
Eric Hammerstein (possibly a pseudonym used by American conductor Robert Mandell)
recording of:
Rusalka, op. 114, B. 203: 1. jednání. “Měsíčku na nebi hlubokém” (Rusalka) (Rusalka, op. 114, B. 203: Act 1. "Song to the Moon", Song to the Moon)
composer:
Antonín Dvořák (composer) (from 1900-04-21 until 1900-11-27)
part of:
Rusalka, op. 114, B. 203: 1. jednání
recording of:
Rusalka, op. 114: Song to the Moon (catch-all for arrangements)
composer:
Antonín Dvořák (composer)
arrangement of:
Rusalka, op. 114, B. 203: 1. jednání. “Měsíčku na nebi hlubokém” (Rusalka) (Rusalka, op. 114, B. 203: Act 1. "Song to the Moon", Song to the Moon)
London Promenade Orchestra, Eric Hammerstein4:14
46Humoresque, op. 101 no. 7
recording of:
Humoresque, op. 101 no. 7 (orch. Shilkret)
orchestrator:
Nathaniel Shilkret
composer:
Antonín Dvořák (composer)
orchestration of:
Humoresque no. 7 for Piano in G-flat major, B. 187/7, op. 101 no. 7: Poco lento e grazioso (for piano)
National Philharmonic Orchestra, Eric Robinson3:34
47String Quartet no. 12 in F major, op. 96, B. 179 “American”: II. Lento
recording of:
String Quartet no. 12 in F major, op. 96, B. 179 “American”: II. Lento
composer:
Antonín Dvořák (composer) (from 1893-06-08 until 1894-06-23)
part of:
String Quartet no. 12 in F major, op. 96, B. 179 “American”
Trávníček Quartet7:19
48Slavonic Dances for orchestra, B. 83 (op. 46): no. 1 in C major (Furiant)
recording of:
Slavonic Dances, op. 46, B. 83: No. 1 in C major (Furiant)
composer:
Antonín Dvořák (composer) (from 1878-04 until 1878-08-22)
part of:
Slavonic Dances, op. 46, B. 83 (for orchestra)
National Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Gerhardt4:03
49Slavonic Dances, op. 72: no. 2 in E minor: Allegretto grazioso
orchestra:
Nový filharmonický orchestr Slovenského rozhlasu and Slovak Radio New Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Alexander Rahbari (Ali Rahbari, often credited as “Alexander” Rahbari)
recording of:
Slavonic Dances, op. 72: No. 2 in E minor: Allegretto grazioso (for orchestra)
composer:
Antonín Dvořák (composer) (from 1886-11 until 1887-01-05)
premiered at:
[concert] (1887-01-06)
orchestration of:
Slawische Tänze, op. 72 no. 2 e-Moll (Slavonic Dance, op. 72 no. 2 in E minor, for Piano, four hands)
part of:
Slawische Tänze, op. 72, B. 147 (Slavonic Dances, op. 72, B. 147, for orchestra)
Symfonický orchester Slovenského rozhlasu, Alexander Rahbari5:33
50Variations on an Original Theme, op. 36 "Enigma"
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (from 1898 until 1899)
premiered at:
[concert] (1899-06-19)
publisher:
Novello & Co. Ltd. (from 1899 to present)
premiered at:
St. James’s Hall in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1899-06-19)
part of:
Classic 100: The Music You Can't Live Without (2021) (number: 5), Classic 100: Feel Good (2024) (number: 8) and Works of Edward Elgar by opus number (number: op. 36)
National Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Gerhardt3:23
51Piano Quintet in A minor, op. 84: II. Adagio
recording of:
Piano Quintet in A minor, op. 84: II. Adagio
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (from 1918 until 1919)
part of:
Piano Quintet in A minor, op. 84
Aura Ensemble11:39
52Pomp and Circumstance Marches, op. 39: March no. 1 in D major
recording of:
Pomp and Circumstance Military Marches, op. 39: March no. 1 in D major
premiered in:
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom (on 1901-10-19)
publisher:
Sir Edward Elgar (dec’d) (Edward Elgar, composer)
composer:
Edward Elgar (composer) (in 1901)
publisher:
Boosey & Co. Ltd. (music publisher founded in the 1760s, forebear of Boosey & Hawkes)
part of:
Pomp and Circumstance Military Marches, op. 39
New Symphony Orchestra of London, Sir Adrian Boult6:09
53Pavane, op. 50
orchestra:
London Promenade Orchestra (before it became known as the National Philharmonic Orchestra in ca. 1971)
conductor:
Eric Hammerstein (possibly a pseudonym used by American conductor Robert Mandell)
recording of:
Pavane in F-sharp minor, op. 50 (for orchestra and (optional) chorus)
lyricist:
Robert de Montesquiou
composer:
Gabriel Fauré (French composer) (in 1887)
arrangement of:
Pavane, op. 50 (for piano and chorus)
recording of:
Pavane, op. 50 (catch-all for arrangements and unknown versions)
composer:
Gabriel Fauré (French composer)
arrangement of:
Pavane, op. 50 (for piano and chorus)
London Promenade Orchestra, Eric Hammerstein4:02
54Requiem, op. 48: III. Sanctus (arranged for orchestra)
recording of:
Requiem, op. 48: III. Sanctus (1890, second version)
composer:
Gabriel Fauré (French composer) (from 1886 until 1900)
part of:
Requiem, op. 48 (1890, second version)
Sunset Strings3:12
55Piano Quartet no. 1 in C Minor, op. 15: II. Scherzo (Allegro vivo)
recording of:
Piano Quartet no. 1 in C minor, op. 15: II. Scherzo (Allegro vivo)
composer:
Gabriel Fauré (French composer) (from 1876 until 1883)
part of:
Piano Quartet no. 1 in C minor, op. 15
Scheuerer Piano Quartet5:39
56Les Berceaux, op. 23 no. 1 (arranged for orchestra)
recording of:
Les Berceaux, op. 23 no. 1
lyricist:
Sully Prudhomme
composer:
Gabriel Fauré (French composer) (in 1879)
part of:
3 Songs, op. 23
Flemish Radio Orchestra, Dirk Brossé3:16
57Psyché, symphonic poem for chorus and orchestra, M.47: IV. Psyché et Éros
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (from 1963-04-08 until 1963-04-09)
conductor:
Georges Prêtre (French conductor) (from 1963-04-08 until 1963-04-09)
recording of:
Psyché, M. 47: IV. Psyché et Éros. Lento (from 1963-04-08 until 1963-04-09)
composer:
César Franck (Belgian‐born French composer)
part of:
Psyché, FWV 47 (orchestral excerpts)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Georges Prêtre7:30
58Sonata for Violin and Piano in A major: IV. Allegretto poco mosso
recording of:
Sonata for Violin and Piano in A major, M. 8, CFF 123: IV. Allegretto poco mosso
composer:
César Franck (Belgian‐born French composer) (in 1886)
part of:
Sonata for Violin and Piano in A major, M. 8, CFF 123
Josef Suk, Josef Hála6:18
59Symphonie en ré mineur: III. Allegro non troppo
recording of:
Symphonie en ré mineur: III. Allegro non troppo (Symphony in D minor: III. Allegro non troppo)
composer:
César Franck (Belgian‐born French composer) (from 1886 until 1888)
part of:
Symphonie en ré mineur op. 48 (Symphony in D minor, op. 48)
Belgian Radio and Television Philharmonic Orchestra, Alexander Rahbari9:58
60Vjezd gladiátorů op. 68
recording of:
Vjezd gladiátorů, op. 68 (Entry of the Gladiators)
composer:
Julius Fučík (Czech composer) (in 1897)
National Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Gerhardt2:45
61Patience: Overture (Bunthorne's Bride; operetta)
recording of:
Patience: Overture
composer:
Eugen d’Albert (Scottish-German composer) and Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
Patience
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, James Walker2:53
62The Pirates of Penzance: Act I: IV. Oh, better far to live and die
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I, no. 3. “Oh, better far to live and die” … “I am a Pirate King!” (Pirate King, Pirates)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I
Kenneth Sandford, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, James Walker2:19
63H.M.S. Pinafore: Overture
recording of:
H.M.S. Pinafore: Overture
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
H.M.S. Pinafore
New Symphony Orchestra of London, René Leibowitz4:06
64H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I: We Sail the Ocean Blue
recording of:
H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I, no. 1, Chorus, “We Sail the Ocean Blue” (Sailors)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & Chorus, James Walker2:09
65H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I: I'm Called Little Buttercup
recording of:
H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I, Recitative and Song “Hail! Men-o’-War’s Men” / “I’m Called Little Buttercup” (Buttercup, Boatswain)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
H.M.S. Pinafore: Act I
Jean Allister, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, James Walker1:26
66The Mikado: Act I: VII. Three Little Maids From School Are We
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
The Reader’s Digest Association Limited (not for release label use!) (in 1963)
recording of:
The Mikado: Act I, no. 7. “Three little maids from school are we” (Yum-Yum, Peep-Bo, Pitti-Sing, and Girls)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Mikado: Act I
Patricia Clark, Cynthia Glover, Jean Allister, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, James Walker1:24
67The Pirates of Penzance: Act I: XV. I am the very model of a modern major-general
recording of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I, no. 13. “I am the very model of a modern Major‐General” (Major‐General, Chorus)
lyricist:
W.S. Gilbert (English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator)
composer:
Arthur Sullivan (Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer)
part of:
The Pirates of Penzance: Act I
John Cartier, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, James Walker3:00
68Caro mio ben (orchestral version)
recording of:
Caro mio ben
lyricist:
[anonymous] (special purpose artist)
previously attributed to:
Giuseppe Giordani and Tommaso Giordani
publisher:
G. Schirmer Inc.
London Promenade Orchestra, Eric Hammerstein3:35
69Andrea Chénier: Atto III. "La mamma morta" (Maddalena) (orchestral version)
recording of:
Andrea Chénier: Atto III. “La mamma morta” (Maddalena, Gérard)
composer:
Umberto Giordano (Italian opera composer)
librettist:
Luigi Illica
publisher:
Edoardo Sonzogno Ltd. and MCPS (UK rights society; do not use this as a label or work publisher!)
part of:
Andrea Chénier: Atto III
National Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Gerhardt3:46
70Russlan and Ludmilla: Overture
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)
National Philharmonic Orchestra, Eric Hammerstein5:43
71Peer Gynt Suite no. 1, op. 46: IV. In the Hall of the Mountain King
recording of:
Peer Gynt Suite no. 1, op. 46: IV. I Dovregubbens hall (Peer Gynt Suite no. 1, op. 46: IV. In the Hall of the Mountain King)
composer:
Edvard Grieg (composer) (in 1875)
revised by:
Edvard Grieg (composer) (in 1888)
version of:
Peer Gynt, op. 23: 2. akt: I Dovregubbens hall
part of:
Peer Gynt Suite no. 1, op. 46
Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra, James Walker2:25
72Piano Concerto in A minor, op. 16: I. Allegro molto moderato
recording of:
Concerto in A minor for Piano and Orchestra, op. 16: I. Allegro molto moderato
composer:
Edvard Grieg (composer) (in 1868)
part of:
Concerto in A minor for Piano and Orchestra, op. 16
Earl Wild, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, René Leibowitz12:59
73Lyric Suite, op. 54: IV. March of the Dwarfs. Allegro marcato
recording of:
Lyric Suite, op. 54: IV. March of the Dwarfs. Allegro marcato (orch. Seidl, revised Grieg)
orchestrator:
Anton Seidl
composer:
Edvard Grieg (composer)
revised by:
Edvard Grieg (composer) (in 1905)
orchestration of:
Lyriske stykker, hefte V, op. 54: No. 3: Troldtog (Lyric Pieces, Book V, op. 54 no. 3: March of the Dwarfs)
part of:
Lyric Suite, op. 54 (pt 1 orch. Grieg; pts 2-4 orch. Seidl, revised Grieg)
Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra, James Walker3:20
74Peer Gynt Suite no. 1, op. 46: I. Morning Mood
recording of:
Peer Gynt Suite no. 1, op. 46: I. Morgenstemning (Peer Gynt Suite no. 1, op. 46: I. Morning Mood)
composer:
Edvard Grieg (composer) (in 1875)
revised by:
Edvard Grieg (composer) (in 1888)
version of:
Peer Gynt, op. 23: 4. akt, prelude: Morgenstemning
part of:
Peer Gynt Suite no. 1, op. 46
London Festival Orchestra, Sir Alexander Gibson3:55
75Peer Gynt Suite no. 2, op. 55: IV. Solveig's Song (orchestral version)
recording of:
Peer Gynt Suite no. 2, op. 55: IV. Solveigs sang (Peer Gynt Suite no. 2, op. 55: IV. Solveig’s Song, do not use if there is a singer)
composer:
Edvard Grieg (composer) (in 1875)
revised by:
Edvard Grieg (composer) (in 1891)
version of:
Peer Gynt, op. 23: 4. akt: Solveigs sang
part of:
Peer Gynt Suite no. 2, op. 55
National Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Gerhardt5:11
76Return to Rundarne
recording of:
Return to Rundarne
composer:
Edvard Grieg (composer)
London Promenade Orchestra, Eric Hammerstein3:04
77Fra Holbergs tid, op. 40: II. Sarabande (Andante)
recording of:
Fra Holbergs tid, op. 40: II. Sarabande (Andante) (Holberg Suite, Op. 40: II. Sarabande (Andante), for string orchestra)
composer:
Edvard Grieg (composer) (in 1884)
part of:
Fra Holbergs tid, op. 40 (Holberg Suite, op. 40, for string orchestra)
Virtuosi di Praga, Oldřich Vlček3:31
78Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Act III
recording of:
Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Act III, no. 68: Chorus "Hallelujah! Amen" (Chorus)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1746)
librettist:
Thomas Morell
part of:
Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Act III
The Ambrosian Singers, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Gerhardt2:21
79Water Music, Suite no. 1 in F major, HWV 348: 6. Air
recording of:
Water Music, Suite no. 1 in F major, HWV 348: V. Air. Presto
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1717)
part of:
Water Music Suite no. 1 in F major, HWV 348
London Promenade Orchestra, Eric Hammerstein1:52
80Solomon, HWV 67: "The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba"
recording of:
Solomon, HWV 67: Act III. Sinfonia “The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba”
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1748)
publisher:
Hallische Händel‐Ausgabe der Georg‐Friedrich‐Händel‐Gesellschaft and Public Domain (refers to works that are in the public domain)
part of:
Solomon, HWV 67: Act III
Philharmonic Symphony of London, Charles Gerhardt3:11
81Xerxes - Largo
recording of:
Serse, HWV 40: Atto I. Arioso “Ombra mai fù” (“largo”; catch‐all for arrangements)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer)
arrangement of:
Serse, HWV 40: Atto I, no. 2. Arioso “Ombra mai fù” (Serse)
National Philharmonic Orchestra, Eric Robinson3:46
82Concerto grosso in D major, op. 6 no. 5, HWV 323: I. Larghetto e staccato
recording of:
Concerto grosso in D major, op. 6 no. 5, HWV 323: I. Larghetto e staccato
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1739)
part of:
Concerto grosso in D major, op. 6 no. 5, HWV 323
Philharmonic Symphony of London, Charles Gerhardt3:23
83Messiah, HWV 56: Oratorio "Hallelujah"
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 44. Chorus “Hallelujah”
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
London Philharmonic Choir, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir John Pritchard4:18
84Quartet for 2 Violins, Viola, and Cello no. 62 in C major, op. 76 no. 3 Hob. III:77 "Kaiser": II. Poco Adagio. Cantabile
recording of:
String Quartet in C major, op. 76 no. 3 Hob. III:77 “Kaiser”: II. Poco Adagio. Cantabile
composer:
Joseph Haydn (composer)
version of:
Gott erhalte Franz, den Kaiser
part of:
String Quartet in C major, op. 76 no. 3 Hob. III:77 “Kaiser”
Philharmonic Symphony of London, Charles Gerhardt3:42
85Symphony no. 94 in G major "Surprise", HOB I:94: II. Andante
recording of:
Symphony no. 94 in G major, Hob. I:94 “Surprise”: II. Andante
composer:
Joseph Haydn (composer) (in 1791)
part of:
Symphony no. 94 in G major, Hob. I:94 “Surprise”
London Promenade Orchestra, Eric Hammerstein4:08
86Symphony no. 104 in D major, HOB I:104 "London": IV. Finale. Spiritoso
recording of:
Symphony no. 104 in D major, Hob. I:104 “London”: IV. Finale. Spiritoso
composer:
Joseph Haydn (composer) (in 1795)
part of:
Symphony no. 104 in D major, Hob. I:104 “London”
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Josef Krips6:41
87Sinfonia Concertante for Violin, Cello, Oboe & Bassoon in B-flat major, HOB I:105: II. Andante
recording of:
Sinfonia Concertante for Violin, Cello, Oboe & Bassoon in B-flat major, Hob. I:105: II. Andante
composer:
Joseph Haydn (composer)
part of:
Sinfonia Concertante for Violin, Cello, Oboe & Bassoon in B-flat major, Hob. I:105
Virtuosi di Praga, Rudolf Krečmer5:30
88Sonata no. 10, HOB XVI: II. Andante
recording of:
Sonata no. 10 in C major, Hob. XVI:1: II. Adagio
composer:
Joseph Haydn (composer)
part of:
Sonata no. 10 in C major, Hob. XVI:1
Walid Akl3:38
89The Planets Suite for Orchestra, op. 32: IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity
recording of:
The Planets, op. 32: IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity
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)
Philharmonic Symphony of London, Charles Gerhardt7:42
90The Planets Suite for Orchestra, op. 32: II. Venus, the Bringer of Peace
recording of:
The Planets, op. 32: II. Venus, the Bringer of Peace
composer:
Gustav Holst (composer) (from 1914 until 1916)
orchestration of:
The Planets, op. 32: II. Venus, the Bringer of Peace (for two pianos)
part of:
The Planets, op. 32 (Suite for Large Orchestra)
Philharmonic Symphony of London, Charles Gerhardt8:50
91Trompetenkonzert Es-dur: III. Rondo. Allegro
recording of:
Trompetenkonzert Es-dur: III. Rondo. Allegro (Trumpet Concerto in E flat major: III. Rondo. Allegro)
composer:
Johann Nepomuk Hummel (Austrian composer)
version of:
Trompetenkonzert in E-Dur, S. 49: III. Rondo (Trumpet Concerto in E major, S. 49: Rondo)
part of:
Trompetenkonzert Es-dur (Trumpet Concerto in E-flat major)
Paul Archibald, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Gerhardt3:48
92Piano Concerto no. 2 in A Minor, op. 85: II. Larghetto
recording of:
Piano Concerto no. 2 in A minor, op. 85: II. Larghetto
composer:
Johann Nepomuk Hummel (Austrian composer) (in 1816)
part of:
Piano Concerto no. 2 in A minor, op. 85
Dana Protopopescu, Symfonický orchester Slovenského rozhlasu, Alexander Rahbari4:47
93Hänsel und Gretel: Abendsegen (orchestral version)
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO; The Philharmonic Promenade Orchestra)
conductor:
Nick Ingman
instrumental recording of:
Hänsel und Gretel: Akt II, 2. Szene. “Abends, will ich schlafen gehn” (Hänsel, Gretel) (Hansel and Gretel: Evening Prayer, Nachtgebet / Evening Prayer / Prière du soir)
composer:
Engelbert Humperdinck (German composer) (from 1891 until 1892)
librettist:
Adelheid Wette (German lyricist)
part of:
Hänsel und Gretel (original german lyrics)
Philharmonic Symphony of London, Nick Ingman2:54
94The Waves of the Danube
recording of:
Valurile Dunării (The Waves of the Danube)
composer:
Iosif Ivanovici (in 1880)
National Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Gerhardt5:25
95The Entertainer
recording of:
The Entertainer
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)
Earl Wild3:42
96Sabre Dance, from the ballet Gayaneh
recording of:
Sabre Dance, from the ballet Gayaneh (catch-all for unknown versions)
composer:
Aram Khachaturian (Soviet-Armenian composer) (in 1942)
arrangement of:
Gayaneh: Act III, Scene VII (Expiation). Sabre Dance
National Philharmonic Orchestra, Leonard Slatkin2:32
97Symphonie espagnole in D minor, op. 21: V. Rondo. Allegro
recording of:
Symphonie espagnole in D minor, op. 21: V. Rondo. Allegro
composer:
Édouard Lalo (French composer) (in 1874)
part of:
Symphonie espagnole in D minor, op. 21
Hugh Bean, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Douglas Gamley8:53
98The Merry Widow (medley)
recording of:
The Merry Widow (medley)
composer:
Franz Lehár (composer)
librettist:
Victor Léon (librettist) and Leo Stein
translator:
Adrian Ross (lyricist)
part of:
The Merry Widow (English lyrics by Adrian Ross)
Patrice Fontanarosa, Sinfonia of London, Douglas Gamley3:21
99Pagliacci: Atto I. "Recitar!" - "Vesti la giubba" (Canio)
recording of:
Pagliacci: Atto I. “Recitar!” … “Vesti la giubba” (Canio)
composer and librettist:
Ruggero Leoncavallo (composer) (in 1892)
part of:
For the First Time (1959 film)
part of:
Pagliacci: Atto I (Pagliacci: Act I)
Charles Craig, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Edward Downes3:45
100Pagliacci: Intermezzo
recording of:
Pagliacci: Atto I. Intermezzo
composer and librettist:
Ruggero Leoncavallo (composer)
part of:
Pagliacci: Atto I (Pagliacci: Act I)
National Philharmonic Orchestra, Neil Richardson3:22
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