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25 Classical Favorites
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • classic music CD
  • Good for beginners
  • Great mix
  • Good for first-timer
  • 25 Classical Favorites cd
25 Classical Favorites

Manufacturer: Vox (Classical)
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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All Works by BrahmsAll Works by Brahms | Brahms, Johannes | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
All Works by ChopinAll Works by Chopin | Chopin, Frédéric | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
All Works by HandelAll Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartAll Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
Ravel, MauriceRavel, Maurice | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
All Works by RachmaninovAll Works by Rachmaninov | Rachmaninov, Sergei | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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All Works by TchaikovskyAll Works by Tchaikovsky | Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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GeneralGeneral | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B0000058HT
Release Date: 1996-01-23

Tracks:

  1. Eine Klein Nachtmusik: (I. Allegro)
  2. Nutcracker Suite: (Russian Dance)
  3. The Four Seasons, Op. 8: (Spring: I. Allegro)
  4. Hungarian Dance No. 5 In G Minor
  5. Symphony in D, K. 161 - 163: (III. Presto)
  6. Waltz In D-Flat Major, Op. 64, No. 1
  7. Tritsch-Tratsch Polka, Op. 214
  8. Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 In G, S. 1048: (III. Allegro)
  9. Swan Lake: (Dance Of The Swans)
  10. Carmen Suite No. 2: (Habanera)
  11. Messiah: (Overture)
  12. Wind Serenade 'The Marriage Of Figaro': Overture
  13. Violin Concerto No. 1 In G Minor, Op. 12: (III. Allegro)
  14. Water Music: (Overture)
  15. Sleeping Beauty Ballet Suite, Op. 66: (Panorama)
  16. Symphony No. 26 In E-flat Major, K. 184: (III. Allegro)
  17. Waltz No. 10 In B Minor, Op. 69 No. 2
  18. Violin Concerto No. 1 In A Minor, S. 1041: (III. Allegro)
  19. Water Music: (Lentement)
  20. Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 In G Major, S. 1049: (II. Andante)
  21. Habanera
  22. Horn Concerto No. 3 In E-Flat Major, K. 447: (II. Romanza)
  23. Rhapsody On A Theme By Paganini, Op. 43: (Variation No. 18)
  24. Thunder And Lightning Polka, Op. 324
  25. Stars And Stripes Forever

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars classic music CD.......2007-06-27

The CD was well represented by the clips on the Amazon website and came in time for our event. We did have a problem with the charge but that was taken care of promptly. Great service.

4 out of 5 stars Good for beginners.......2007-02-15

It is an excellent collection of classical music. I would recommend this CD if you have a friend who don't like classical music, since it has the most beautiful overtures and portions of famous artists. If you are a Classic Music Savvy you probably will not be impressed by it, unless you want to play the CD as background music in a friends gathering.

4 out of 5 stars Great mix.......2007-02-14

All the best composers! Over an hour of music. A samble of the greatest pieces.

5 out of 5 stars Good for first-timer.......2007-01-22

This is the first time I have ever bought a classical music CD and I was very pleased with this one. It has a good variety of selections. I would buy it again.

5 out of 5 stars 25 Classical Favorites cd.......2007-01-06

This CD has so many of my favorite, lively classical music -- love it!!
The Most Relaxing Piano Album in the World...Ever!
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • something to have
  • Excellent Music
  • buy now
  • Lovely
  • Aesthetically Pleasing
The Most Relaxing Piano Album in the World...Ever!

Manufacturer: EMI Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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GeneralGeneral | Fauré, Gabriel | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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All Works by ShostakovichAll Works by Shostakovich | Shostakovich, Dmitri | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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EtudesEtudes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
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BagatellesBagatelles | Short Forms | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000059Q4Q
Release Date: 2001-03-27

Tracks:

  1. II: Andante - Stephen Hough
  2. I: Adagio Sostenuto - Dame Moura Lympany
  3. Jesus Bleibet Meine Freude (Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring) - Dame Moura Lympany
  4. Nocturne No. 2 In E Flat - John Ogdon
  5. Clair De Lune - Dame Moura Lympany
  6. II: Adagio - Cecile Ousset
  7. Tango - Dame Moura Lympany
  8. Liebestraum No. 3 In A Flat - John Ogdon
  9. Waltz No. 9 In A Flat - Dmitri Alexeev
  10. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini - Cecile Ousset
  11. Traumerei - Dame Moura Lympany
  12. La Maja Y El Ruisenor - Magda Tagliaferro
  13. Nocturne No. 5 In F-sharp Minor - Maurizio Pollini
  14. Gymnopedie No. 1 - Aldo Ciccolini
  15. Fur Elise - Dame Moura Lympany
  16. Etude In E 'Tristesse' - John Ogdon
  17. Fruhlingslied - Daniel Adni
  18. II: Andante - Dmitri Alexeev

Tracks:

  1. II: Adagio Cantabile - Walter Gieseking
  2. II: Romanze - Annie Fischer
  3. Aria - Maria Tipo
  4. II: Romance (Larghetto) - Garrick Ohlsson
  5. Granada - Gonzalo Soriano
  6. Waltz No. 15 In A Flat - Maura Lympany
  7. II: Largo - Andrei Gavrilov
  8. An Den Fruhling - Daniel Adni
  9. Nocturne No. 10 In A Flat - Daniel Adni
  10. II: Adagio Un Poco Mosso - Walter Gieseking
  11. La Fille Aux Cheveux De Lin - Dame Moura Lympany
  12. Cancons I Dansas No. 1 - Gonzalo Soriano
  13. II: Adagio Sostenuto (Opening) - Cecile Ousset
  14. Prelude No. 15 In D Flat 'Raindrop' - Dmitri Alexeev
  15. Gnossienne No. 1 - Aldo Ciccolini
  16. Berceuse - Jean-Philippe Collard
  17. Minuet In G - Dame Moura Lympany
  18. Berceuse In D Flat - Peter Donohoe

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars something to have.......2007-03-14

These CD's are filled with all the awesome relaxing songs for the evening when you need it. It is just one of those must have items in your CD collection.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent Music.......2007-02-19

This album was a "try and see" purchase but I love it. It makes great dinner music, great music to drift off to sleep with, or just nice background filler during social events needing a softer tone. It is not all solo piano music if that s what you are after; the other instruments blend very well however and don't challenge the piano playing. It is a piano album after all!

5 out of 5 stars buy now.......2006-09-01

Want to know why I think the piano is the best musical instrument ever invented? Because no matter how the piano is played, it will always sound good. Whether the music is fast, slow, quiet or loud, it ALWAYS delivers with an appealing sound. This is something you need to buy.

5 out of 5 stars Lovely.......2006-02-22

This is a beautiful calming cd. The playing is excellent and the pieces are well chosen.

5 out of 5 stars Aesthetically Pleasing.......2005-09-14

I simply love piano music. If you're looking to relax, enjoy a peaceful time, then you must check out this album. If you truly enjoy piano music, this album is by far one of the best you can purchase.

As it says....it is the "Most Relaxing Piano Album in the World...Ever..." Well, I haven't listened to all piano albums in the world, but I don't need to, this one is just perfect for me, and I think you will agree!

I would say the pianists' are extremely accomplished. At times, I would admit-it's a bit 'spine tingling'!

The Most Relaxing Classical Album In the World Ever, Volume II
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • The Most Relaxing Classical Album In the World Eveer, Volume II
  • Great music listein to while you read in bed
  • A must buy for the non-snobbish classical music fan.
  • A bliss of spirit.
  • Boring
The Most Relaxing Classical Album In the World Ever, Volume II
Gabriel Faure , Frederic Chopin , Antonio Vivaldi , Gustav Mahler , Claude Debussy , Sir Neville Marriner , Maris Jansons , Lorin Maazel , Sir Adrian Boult , Miklos Rozsa , Riccardo Muti , Stephen Cleobury , Sir John Barbirolli , New Philharmonia Orchestra , Philharmonia Orchestra & Chorus , Academy of St. Martin in the Fields , and Berlin Philharmonic
Manufacturer: EMI Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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All Works by BeethovenAll Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B00002439O
Release Date: 2003-03-11

Tracks:

  1. Sheep May Safely Graze - Sir Neville Marriner
  2. Serenade In G 'Eine Kleine Nachtmusik' - Sir Neville Marriner
  3. Violin Concerto No.1 In G Minor, Op.26 - II. Adagio - Yedudi Menuhin
  4. Nocturne No.2 In E Flat Op.9 No.2 - John Ogdon
  5. Miserere Mei, Deus - Stephen Cleobury
  6. Schindler's List - Tasmin Little
  7. Traumerei - Dame Moura Lympany
  8. Dance Of The Sylphs - Sir Neville Marriner
  9. Water Music - Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
  10. Symphony No.9: II. Largo - Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra
  11. Jean De Florette - Toots Thielemans
  12. Concerto For Lute And Two Violins - II. Largo - Anthony Bailes
  13. Cello Concerto In E Minor Op.85 - III. Adagio - Jacqueline De Pre
  14. Waltz No.15 In A Flat - Dame Moura Lympany
  15. Romance - Piers Lane
  16. Pavane - Maurice Handford
  17. Woodbrook - Micheal O Suilleabhain
  18. Time To Say Goodbye - Orchestra

Tracks:

  1. The Four Seasons - Concerto No.1 In E 'Spring' - Yehundi Menuhin
  2. Dance Of The Blessed Spirits - New Philharmonia Orchestra
  3. Double Violin Concerto In D Minor - II. Largo Ma Non Tanto - Yehudi Menuhin
  4. Prelude No.7 In A Op.28 No.7 - Tzimon Barto
  5. Cantique De Jean Racine - MONKS AND CHOIRBOYS OF DOWNSIDE ABBEY
  6. The Lark Ascending - Hugh Bean
  7. 'Pathetique Sonata Op.13 - II. Adagio Cantabile - Leonard Pennario
  8. Pie Jesu - Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
  9. Salut D'Amour - Richard Hickox
  10. La Fille Aux Cheveux De Lin (The Girl With Flaxen Hair) - Dame Moura Lympany
  11. The Coventry Carol - Medeval Babes
  12. Pavane For A Dead Princess - New Philharmonia Orchestra
  13. Liebestraum No.3 In A Flat - John Ogdon
  14. Panis Angelicus - Elisabeth Schwarzkopf
  15. Piano Concerto No.2 In F Op.102 - II. Andante - Dmitri Alexeev
  16. Agnus Dei - Peter Barley
  17. Symphony No.5 In C Sharp Minor - IV. Adagietto - New Philharmonia Orchestra
  18. My Heart Will Go On - Orchestra

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars The Most Relaxing Classical Album In the World Eveer, Volume II.......2006-08-28

Good selection of music, poorly performed and badly arranged. Good album for a tag sale. Same comment applies for Volume I.

5 out of 5 stars Great music listein to while you read in bed.......2005-08-21

I have listened to this CD for the last several years before going to sleep at night. I love classical music, and this is great music to help make my soul feel at peace and unwind after a taxing day.

5 out of 5 stars A must buy for the non-snobbish classical music fan........2004-10-22

I bought Vol. 1 of this series and was quite satisfied, but I have to say I'm more than satisfied with this one. If you can just mellow out and enjoy some great pieces, you'll love this CD. #15 on Disc 2 is almost worth the price alone!

5 out of 5 stars A bliss of spirit........2004-09-18

That's disc will open You a wonderful, beautiful world of sounds, their harmony & emotion : you'll feel your heart full of
Joy, Tears, Love.
Good LUCK!

2 out of 5 stars Boring.......2004-05-11

Yes this CD will put you to sleep in minutes. Its the most boring uninspiring classical music. The first CD was very good but this Vol. 2 is like most movie sequels....AWFUL !
Sergei Rachmaninoff: Greatest Hits
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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  • A decent introduction to the music of Rachmaninoff
  • Great Collection of "Hits"
  • One of the best CD I own
Sergei Rachmaninoff: Greatest Hits

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ASIN: B000002A1L
Release Date: 1994-08-09

Tracks:

  1. Vocalise, Op. 34, No. 14
  2. Piano Concerto No. 2 In C Minor, Op. 18: III. Allegro scherzando
  3. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43: 18th Variation
  4. Symphony No. 2 In E Minor, Op. 27: III. Adagio
  5. Prelude In G Minor, Op. 23, No. 5
  6. Prelude In G-Sharp Minor, Op. 32, No. 12
  7. Prelude in C-sharp minor, Op. 3, No. 2
  8. Cello Sonata In G Minor, Op. 19: II. Allegro scherzando
  9. Etude-tableau In D Major, Op. 39, No. 9
  10. Six Pieces, Op. 11: Scherzo
  11. Six Pieces, Op. 11: Slava
  12. Symphonic Dances, Op. 45: III. Lento assai

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Yes.......2003-04-03

This is a marvelous collection. There were a few pieces I wish that it would include, such as the rest of his Piano Concerto No.2, or perhaps The Rock, but the fact that the performances are generally great and the recording quality is near-perfect makes up for that.

I would recommend this to anyone who is just starting to become interested in the works of Sergei Rachmaninov.

4 out of 5 stars A decent introduction to the music of Rachmaninoff.......2001-08-12

Sergi Rachmaninoff was the last of the great Romantic composers, especially since the Romantic period had ended for European artists when he was at his height. Although a composer and a conductor, Rachmaninoff was also a virtuoso pianist, which explains why his best compositions feature the piano, either in solo work or with an orchestra. His "Prelude in C-Sharp Minor," which he wrote when he was 20, made him famous throughout the world. This collection also includes several other preludes, "Vocalise," and the famous 18th Variation (Andnate cantible) from Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. My only serious complaint about this collection as an introduction to Rachmaninoff is that it only has one movement from his Second Piano Concerto and I have other CDs that include the entire work, which I thing is a good idea.

4 out of 5 stars Great Collection of "Hits".......2000-06-22

This is actually not a bad collection of Greatest Hits. Usually the problem with collections like these is that they have bad recordings and not very good performances but some of these ones are actually okay, and it features performances by Yo-Yo Ma and Emanuel Ax among others. In general these are the works of art you think of when you think of Rachmaninoff and so these pieces are a perfect representation of his style.

5 out of 5 stars One of the best CD I own.......1999-12-30

This is one of the best I own. The music is so great, hard to explain...so moving, especially the first track. It reminds me of Russia a lot. I listen to it everyday while driving to work. I highly recommend it.
Brahms: Works for Solo Piano
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • I disagree with the consensus here
  • Don't hesitate to get this set
  • Superb interpretations by Katchen
  • A little rushed sometimes, but beautiful
  • Radiant and inspired recordings
Brahms: Works for Solo Piano

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ASIN: B0000042GM
Release Date: 1997-11-11

Tracks:

  1. Variations On A Theme By Paganini, Op.35: Book 1 - Heft 1
  2. Variations On A Theme By Paganini, Op.35: Book 2 - Heft 2
  3. Variations And Fugue On A Theme By G.F. Handel, Op.24: B Flat Major
  4. 4 Ballades, Op.10: Andante
  5. 4 Ballades, Op.10: Andante
  6. 4 Ballades, Op.10: Intermezzo. Allegro
  7. 4 Ballades, Op.10: Andante con moto

Tracks:

  1. Works For Solo Piano: Ziemlich langsam
  2. Works For Solo Piano: Poco larghetto
  3. Works For Solo Piano: Allegro
  4. Works For Solo Piano: Walzer Nr. 1 - 8
  5. Works For Solo Piano: Walzer Nr. 9 - 16
  6. Works For Solo Piano: Scherzo es-moll

Tracks:

  1. Works For Piano Solo: Allegro
  2. Works For Piano Solo: Andante
  3. Works For Piano Solo: Scherzo. Allegro molto e con fuoco
  4. Works For Piano Solo: Finale. Allegro con fuoco
  5. Works For Piano Solo: Allegro non troppo ma energico
  6. Works For Piano Solo: Andante con espressione
  7. Works For Piano Solo: Scherzo. Allegro
  8. Works For Piano Solo: Finale. Introduzione (sostenuto) - Allegro non troppo e rubato
  9. Works For Piano Solo: Agitato
  10. Works For Piano Solo: Molto passionato, ma non troppo allegro

Tracks:

  1. Works For Piano Solo: Allegro maestoso
  2. Works For Piano Solo: Andante espressivo - Andante molto
  3. Works For Piano Solo: Scherzo. Allegro energico
  4. Works For Piano Solo: Intermezzo. Andante molto
  5. Works For Piano Solo: Finale. Allegro moderato ma rubato
  6. Works For Piano Solo: Presto energico
  7. Works For Piano Solo: Andante
  8. Works For Piano Solo: Allegro passionato
  9. Works For Piano Solo: Adagio
  10. Works For Piano Solo: Andante con grazia ed intimissimo sentimento
  11. Works For Piano Solo: Andante teneramente
  12. Works For Piano Solo: Allegro agitato

Tracks:

  1. Works For Solo Piano: 8 Pieces, Op.76 - I Capriccio in F sharp minor
  2. Works For Solo Piano: 8 Pieces, Op. 76 - II Capriccio in B minor
  3. Works For Solo Piano: 8 Pieces, Op. 76 - III Intermezzo in A flat major
  4. Works For Solo Piano: 8 Pieces, Op. 76 - IV Intermezzo in B flat major
  5. Works For Solo Piano: 8 Pieces, Op. 76 - V Capriccio in C sharp minor
  6. Works For Solo Piano: 8 Pieces, Op. 76 - VI Intermezzo in A major
  7. Works For Solo Piano: 8 Pieces, Op. 76 - VII Intermezzo in A minor
  8. Works For Solo Piano: 8 Pieces, Op. 76 - VIII Capriccio in C major
  9. Works For Solo Piano: 6 Pieces, Op. 118 - I Intermezzo in A minor
  10. Works For Solo Piano: 6 Pieces, Op. 118 - II Intermezzo in A major
  11. Works For Solo Piano: 6 Pieces, Op. 118 - III Ballade in G minor
  12. Works For Solo Piano: 6 Pieces, Op. 118 - IV Intermezzo in F minor
  13. Works For Solo Piano: 6 Pieces, Op. 118 - V Romanze in F major
  14. Works For Solo Piano: 6 Pieces, Op. 118 - VI Intermezzo in E flat minor
  15. Works For Solo Piano: 4 Pieces, Op. 119 - I Intermezzo in B minorn B
  16. Works For Solo Piano: 4 Pieces, Op. 119 - II Intermezzo in E minor
  17. Works For Solo Piano: 4 Pieces, Op. 119 - III Intermezzo in C major
  18. Works For Solo Piano: 4 Pieces, Op. 119 - IV Rhapsody in E flat major

Tracks:

  1. Works For Solo Piano: Andante moderato
  2. Works For Solo Piano: Andante non troppo e con molto espressione
  3. Works For Solo Piano: Andante con moto
  4. Works For Solo Piano: g-moll
  5. Works For Solo Piano: d-moll
  6. Works For Solo Piano: F-dur
  7. Works For Solo Piano: fis-moll
  8. Works For Solo Piano: fis-moll
  9. Works For Solo Piano: Des-dur
  10. Works For Solo Piano: F-dur
  11. Works For Solo Piano: a-moll
  12. Works For Solo Piano: e-moll
  13. Works For Solo Piano: E-dur
  14. Works For Solo Piano: d-moll
  15. Works For Solo Piano: d-moll
  16. Works For Solo Piano: D-dur
  17. Works For Solo Piano: d-moll
  18. Works For Solo Piano: B-dur
  19. Works For Solo Piano: f-moll
  20. Works For Solo Piano: fis-moll
  21. Works For Solo Piano: D-dur
  22. Works For Solo Piano: h-moll
  23. Works For Solo Piano: e-moll
  24. Works For Solo Piano: e-moll

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars I disagree with the consensus here.......2007-07-11

I was disappointed by this set and would not recommend it. It's great that all of Brahms' piano works are included here and the boxed set includes some difficult to find works (like those Op. 21 variation sets) as well as the better known and wonderful later piano pieces and the Op. 39 Waltzes.

The problem is that Katchen's performances are flawed and often unpleasant. The worst problem is that he bangs the keys a lot. Fortissimo passages are ideally not supposed to be noisy; they are intended to be loud and forceful without being unpleasant. It's a key distinction that Katchen fails to realize. I also think that Katchen's technique is a bit patchy. He blurs the passagework and there is a lack of both accuracy and delicacy in the fast passages. To take an example, the Op. 76 set is marred by both of these problems: a lack of accuracy and a tendency to bang on the keyboard. I also found many of the passages that didn't suffer from these problems to be interpretationally uninteresting (the slow parts of the Paganini Variations, Bk II are undistinguished, to take an example). Big thumbs down.

I did some direct comparison of sets to the Katchen performances and in every case Katchen was far inferior.

Take the Op. 39 Waltzes: Leon Fleisher's old recording is wonderful and much more sensitive and interesting than Katchen.

I also listened to Radu Lupu's recording of the Opp. 117-119 pieces (THAT is a wonderful recording - if you are looking for a superb recording of Brahms piano music, get that one and save yourself the aggravation of the Katchen set) and it's simply no contest.

I also sampled the terrific Op. 79 Rhapsodies and the Paganini Variations as played by a favorite pianist of mine, the lesser-known French pianist Nicholas Angelich, and Katchen's sloppy and undirected interpretations pales before the versions by a "non-superstar" pianist.

So while I admit I haven't listened to every portion of the Katchen set, I found every reason to avoid it when compared to some alternatives available.

5 out of 5 stars Don't hesitate to get this set.......2007-07-04

It's a good thing I waited to write this until I'd heard these CDs a few times. I would have been guilty of understatement. Katchen's work grows on me in much the same way Brahms' music itself does. It is rich in nuance and insight, and never fails to please.

I'll confess, I bought this set to fill the gaps in my piecemeal collection. What a delightful surprise to find my "stopgap" set more than holds its own against recordings by the likes of Richter, Rubinstein and Gilels. To help the reader overcome any reluctance I offer a few comments on the few "downsides" mentioned by others:

Yes, Katchen does play fast, but not always, and certainly not out of inability to hold the listener's attention through more artful means. Katchen's track times are often slower than Rubinstein's or even Gilels'; but where the spirit moves him, he can go like a rocket. He's generally fastest in the earlier works, where a case can be made for playing them with youthful ardor; Katchen does this to a T. This applies to the first 2 sonatas, the Paganini variations (why would anything associated with Paganini lack splash and dazzle?) and to a much lesser extent, parts of the Handel variations. The main thing is, it works. The very few places where I felt Katchen was rushing the music are heavily outnumbered by places where the added energy seems to "fit" like a glove.

Yes, in an exhaustive set you inevitably endure the "bottom of the barrel." I'm surprised how little of this 6-CD set strikes me as anything less than indispensible. Every track is worth hearing. Katchen has been surpassed here and there, but he doesn't put in a bad performance in the whole batch.

Yes, the recordings are more than 40 years old. They will not satisfy the most jaded audiophile (there's not quite the "presence" of a good recording today). But they are amazingly clean and lifelike for their age (even the 3 tracks that are mono). They sound noticeably better than the popular Rubinstein recordings of equal vintage. At first I thought I heard a touch of bass-heaviness, but now I just think Katchen gives us a strong, clear bass line. Once again, it works. The sound is simply not a problem for a normal listener.

Finally, there's the small stuff. Getting the CDs out of their tight-fitting sleeves without putting your fingerprints on the playing surface is well-nigh impossible, unless you give in and apply a letter opener to solve the problem once and for all. Is that any reason not to get this much wonderful music at such a low price? London has even revived the old practice of offering different program notes in different languages, so that multilingual readers can benefit from more than one set of comments. All around it's a winner!

5 out of 5 stars Superb interpretations by Katchen.......2006-11-16

Katchen's performace throughout this collection are excellent.Brahms integrates many of Schumann's,Bach's and Beethovens compositional ideas into his own works.He is a master of the appoggiatura(suspension of the dominant chord).And the ghosts of Bach,Schumann,and Beethoven appear at intervals throughout this collection of his piano works.The VARIATIONS ON AN ORIGINAL THEME is an ethereal experience,and the Op.09 VARIATIONS ON A THEME BY SCHUMANN, composed after his death,Brahms's pathos,especialy in the slower variations, make you aware of his sadness of Schumann passing, as there is vivid sense of despair and remorse you can hear throughout.It is well documented the profound influence Shumann had on Brahms's compositional process.OP.76 is a passionate performance by Katchen.You also have short piano works culminated in Op116,Op 117,Op.118,which includes the great masterpiece in Ebminor,and Op.119.The Pagganini Variations,Variations on a theme by Haydn,the Ballads Op. 10.And both volumes of the HUNGARIAN DANCES,the 2 Rhapsody's,and VARATIONS ON A THEME BY HANDEL.It quite remarkable that such music could be created by such a young man in the astonishing Sonatas,OP.1,OP.2,and OP.5.The slow movements in all three sonates are very inspiring,and heart fealt.It makes you glad to be alive in order to hear such remarkable music.A well balanced performance throughout.If your a Brahms lover,this is a must for your collection.Enjoy

4 out of 5 stars A little rushed sometimes, but beautiful.......2005-02-03

To be honest, I can't really figure out how much I like Katchen's performance. It's hard to gauge because Brahms's piano music is inherently exceptional played by just about any performer.

I feel that the ballades, op. 10 are played way too fast (although I'm not exactly sure how close Katchen is to Brahms's tempi indications). I've heard them by several other performers and, being a Gould fan, would have to say that his slower interpretation really captures how beautiful the pieces are more than anyone else. I also enjoy Kempff's performances of many later works. Katchen really seems so rushed for some reason. To me, that really takes attention away from the fine details, which I think are so essential to Brahms's piano music. He's not quite delicate enough with some of the pieces.

This faster speed is only very slight for the rest of the set, but pretty consistently. I think he does a better job with more intense pieces like many of his larger-scale variations and the sonatas. Those I would give 5 stars, but only 4 stars for the op. 116-119, for they're a little too fast.

My only other qualm is the arrangement of the set. It would be nice to have all the sonatas together on a disc, 116-119 on a disc, etc., going along with the whole chronological thing..

However, all these things are personal preference. I would definitely recommend this set. It's made up about 1/2 of my music listening for the past couple months. It's not expensive at all for what you're getting, and if you get just one Brahms piano cd, you're going to want to get more, so you should just get it over with and have this whole set, it's fabulous music. Just keep in mind that this is not the only interpretation that should be considered.

5 out of 5 stars Radiant and inspired recordings.......2004-09-19

If there is a more effervescent , idiomatic , innovative and resplendently performance of the Handel Variations , I have not heard it . Katchen emphasizes with colossal scrupulosity the wide doe and the diversity spectre of the orchestral instruments . You must marvel at the technical equipment of Katchen playing .
The other outstanding version of these Variations is of Michael Ponti (live preformance)
gifted with a major emphasis in the striking and color tone ; but the point to remark is that in both performings the approach is similar ; every one of the Variations must be played as a microcosmos in itself ; with nuance , grace , majesty, powerful imagination, sense of the span and above al ; savoir vivre . If you intend to play with authoritative precision without Mediterranean dewy and radiant mood ; you are destined to fail with these Variations and becoming unbearable for the audience and the listener . Lamentably , there are many of them in the actual market but I think you can guess them .
The two Rhapsodies are performed with the highest commitment . Melodic flight and arresting lyricism .
The Sonatas are superbly performed . The Sonata No. 3 may find serious matchers with Clifford Curzon and Paul Badura Skoda .
The intermezzos are depicted with the adequate illuminating . These intimate pages must be played with the perfect balance of light and shadows ; think in Chopin Nocturnes for instance . Only Glenn Gould gets close to him in the Intermezzo Op. 117 No. 2 .
The Ballades may be the weakest works of this fundamental set . Benedetti Michelangeli and Emil Gilels recorded brilliant and eloquent versions.
Finally The Paganini Variations find in Benedetti Michelangeli a serious and unbeatable adversary .
To be honest , this set is widely recommendable for you , to know the whole and intimate world of Johannes Brahms , the beloved son of Hamburg.
Katchen also recorded a powerful Islamey and an unforgettable Rachmaninoff No. 2 .
All At Once Well Met: English Madrigals; The King's Singers
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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  • Sumptuous and mellow
  • One of the Best Collections of English Madrigals
  • A Delightful Collection of English Madrigal
  • A wide variety
All At Once Well Met: English Madrigals; The King's Singers
John Dowland , Thomas Morley , Thomas Weelkes , John Wilbye , William Byrd , John Farmer , and The King's Singers
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ASIN: B000002RPZ
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. English Madrigals: A Little Pretty Bonny Lass
  2. English Madrigals: Weep No More, Thou Sorry Boy
  3. English Madrigals: Shoot False Love
  4. English Madrigals: Now Is The Month Of Maying
  5. English Madrigals: Four Arms, Two Necks, One Wreathing
  6. English Madrigals: Hark, All Ye Lovely Saints Above
  7. English Madrigals: Since Robin Hood
  8. English Madrigals: Though Philomela Lost Her Love
  9. English Madrigals: O Wretched Man
  10. English Madrigals: Weep, O Mine Eyes
  11. English Madrigals: The Nightingale, The Organ Of Delight
  12. English Madrigals: Come, Sirrah Jack, Ho!
  13. English Madrigals: Cruel, Behold My Heavy Ending
  14. English Madrigals: Fair Phyllis I Saw Sitting All Alone
  15. English Madrigals: Sing We And Chant It
  16. English Madrigals: On A Fair Morning
  17. English Madrigals: Oft Have I Vowed
  18. English Madrigals: Is Love A Boy?
  19. English Madrigals: Say, Love, If Ever Thou Didst Find
  20. English Madrigals: All At Once Well Met
  21. English Madrigals: Construe My Meaning
  22. English Madrigals: Lord! When I Think
  23. English Madrigals: Cruel, Wilt Thou Persever
  24. English Madrigals: Fine Knacks For Ladies
  25. English Madrigals: Strike It Up, Tabor
  26. English Madrigals: I Love, Alas I Love Thee
  27. English Madrigals: Farwell, Dear Love
  28. English Madrigals: See, See The Shepherd's Queen
  29. English Madrigals: Have I Found Her
  30. English Madrigals: Lady Your Words Do Spite Me
  31. English Madrigals: Were I A King
  32. English Madrigals: Come Again
  33. English Madrigals: Tan Ta Ra, Cries Mars
  34. English Madrigals: Why Should I Love?
  35. English Madrigals: This Sweet And Merry Month Of May

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Very pleased.......2007-06-10

I wasn't sure what to expect when I bought this CD. True, I could have listened on line before buying but that would have taken the fun out of the purchase. Besides, I really didn't care for the CD the first couple of times I listened but now I really love it. It's not something to listen to all the time but given the right circumstances e.g. a small gathering of friends, it's perfect. If I'd listened to online, I wouldn't have purchased it.

5 out of 5 stars Sumptuous and mellow.......2002-11-28

The six men of the King's Singers present sweet and light-hearted madrigals of such English composers as Morley, Weelkes, Dowland, Wilbye and Byrd. The thirty five selections include "Now is the Month of Maying", "Though Philomela Lost Her Love", "Sing We and Chant It," the celebration of tobacco entitled "Come, Sirrah Jack, Ho!" and a host of other fa-la-la-la-la venues interspersed with wistful laments. I love the rich, sonorous sound of a male vocal ensemble, with countertenors, tenor, baritones and bass, and these six singers do a great job. Occasional instrumental accompaniments by lute and tabor are included, but this group doesn't really need it--I could listen to them for hours all by themselves. Also quite enjoyable, as well as educational, is their earlier release, "The King's Singers' Madrigal History Tour: Italy, England, France, Spain and Germany". For a more risque' take on the vocal music of Renaissance England, you might get a kick out of "The Art of the Bawdy Song" by the Baltimore Consort with the Merry Companions.

5 out of 5 stars One of the Best Collections of English Madrigals.......2002-03-27

Any fan of the King's Singers will regret not having this album in their collection.

This album offers a veritable feast of the choicest English madrigals found on any comparable album. From the obligatory "Now is the Month of Maying" and "Fair Phyllis" to the more obscure "Tan ta ra, cries Mars," there is certainly enough on this album to bring a smile to lovers of Renaissance music - and a spark of recognition to anyone who sang traditional madrigals in high school or university. For serious students of early music, this album comes very highly recommended.

Among the more sonorous offerings on this album, Jones' "Farewell, Dear Love" and Dowland's "Come Again," cannot be ignored. Nor can Bennet's immortal "Weep O mine eyes" be matched more musically than here by the King's Singers.

This album has been played again and again for almost 6 years as both serious listening and background working music. And it has yet to lose its delight.

4 out of 5 stars A Delightful Collection of English Madrigal.......2000-08-16

With 35 tracts to enjoy you're sure to find a couple of favorites. I gave this CD 4 of 5 stars compared to 5 stars for the King's Singers World Madrigal Tour CD. If you prefer all your songs in English, this will be your 5 star CD. Tract 32 "Come again" is my favorite due to the surperb tenor lead and melodic development. Compared to many polyphonic early music styles (1300s-1485), this era (1500-1610) provides many memorable melodies.

4 out of 5 stars A wide variety.......2000-04-28

This is an excellent sampling of English madrigals. This presentation, given by an older roster of the Singers, is a nice introduction to the world of the madrigal, and English madrigals in particular.
Chopin: The Piano Works
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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  • Beautiful!
  • Well worth the money. Wonderful! Wonderful!
  • Best investment to make
  • A great pianist interpreting the most inspired composer ever !
Chopin: The Piano Works

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ASIN: B0000041KB
Release Date: 1997-06-24

Tracks:

  1. 24 Preludes, Op.28: I - C Major
  2. 24 Preludes, Op.28: II - A Minor
  3. 24 Preludes, Op.28: III - G Major
  4. 24 Preludes, Op.28: IV - E Minor
  5. 24 Preludes, Op.28: V - D Major
  6. 24 Preludes, Op.28: VI - B Minor
  7. 24 Preludes, Op.28: VII - A Major
  8. 24 Preludes, Op.28: VIII - F Sharp Minor
  9. 24 Preludes, Op.28: IX - E Major
  10. 24 Preludes, Op.28: X - C Sharp Minor
  11. 24 Preludes, Op.28: XI - B Major
  12. 24 Preludes, Op.28: XII - G Sharp Minor
  13. 24 Preludes, Op.28: XIII - F Sharp Major
  14. 24 Preludes, Op.28: XIV - E Flat Minor
  15. 24 Preludes, Op.28: XV - D Flat Major 'Raindrop'
  16. 24 Preludes, Op.28: XVI - B Flat Minor
  17. 24 Preludes, Op.28: XVII - A Flat Major
  18. 24 Preludes, Op.28: XVIII - F Minor
  19. 24 Preludes, Op.28: XIX - E Flat Major
  20. 24 Preludes, Op.28: XX - C Minor
  21. 24 Preludes, Op.28: XXI - B Flat Major
  22. 24 Preludes, Op.28: XXII - G Minor
  23. 24 Preludes, Op.28: XXIII - F Major
  24. 24 Preludes, Op.28: XXIV - D Minor
  25. Prelude In C Sharp Minor, Op.45
  26. Prelude In A Flat Major
  27. Impromptu In A Flat Major, Op.29
  28. Impromptu In F Sharp Major, Op.36
  29. Impromptu In G Flat Major, Op.51
  30. Fantaisie-Impromptu In C Sharp Minor, Op.66

Tracks:

  1. Ballade No.1 In G Minor, Op.23
  2. Ballade No.2 In F Major, Op.38
  3. Ballade No.3 In A Flat Major, Op.47
  4. Ballade No.4 In F Minor, Op.52
  5. Scherzo No.1 In B Minor, Op.20
  6. Scherzo No.2 In B Flat Minor, Op.31
  7. Scherzo No.3 In C Sharp Minor, Op.39
  8. Scherzo No.4 In E Minor, Op.54

Tracks:

  1. 3 Nocturnes, Op.9: I - B Flat Minor
  2. 3 Nocturnes, Op.9: II - E Flat Major
  3. 3 Nocturnes, Op.9: III - B Major
  4. 3 Nocturnes, Op.15: I - F Major
  5. 3 Nocturnes, Op.15: II - F Sharp Major
  6. 3 Nocturnes, Op.15: III - G Minor
  7. 2 Nocturnes, Op.27: I - C Sharp Minor
  8. 2 Nocturnes, Op.27: II - D Flat Major
  9. 2 Nocturnes, Op.32: I - B Major
  10. 2 Nocturnes, Op.32: II - A Flat Major
  11. 2 Nocturnes, Op.37: I - G Minor
  12. 2 Nocturnes, Op.37: II - G Major

Tracks:

  1. 2 Nocturnes, Op.48: I - C Minor
  2. 2 Nocturnes, Op.48: II - F Sharp Minor
  3. 2 Nocturnes, Op.55: I - F Minor
  4. 2 Nocturnes, Op.55: II - E Flat Major
  5. 2 Nocturnes, Op.62: I - B Major
  6. 2 Nocturnes, Op.62: II - E Major
  7. Nocturne In E Minor, Op.72 No.1
  8. Nocutrne In C Sharp Minor
  9. Nocturne In C Minor

Tracks:

  1. 12 Etudes, Op.10: I - C Major
  2. 12 Etudes, Op.10: II - A Minor
  3. 12 Etudes, Op.10: III - E Major
  4. 12 Etudes, Op.10: IV - C Sharp Minor
  5. 12 Etudes, Op.10: V - G Flat Major 'Black Key'
  6. 12 Etudes, Op.10: VI - E Flat Minor
  7. 12 Etudes, Op.10: VII - C Major
  8. 12 Etudes, Op.10: VIII - F Major
  9. 12 Etudes, Op.10: IX - F Minor
  10. 12 Etudes, Op.10: X - A Flat Major
  11. 12 Etudes, Op.10: XI - E Flat Major
  12. 12 Etudes, Op.10: XII - C Minor 'Revolutionary'
  13. 12 Etudes, Op.25: I - A Flat Major
  14. 12 Etudes, Op.25: II - F Minor
  15. 12 Etudes, Op.25: III - F Major
  16. 12 Etudes, Op.25: IV - A Minor
  17. 12 Etudes, Op.25: V - E Minor
  18. 12 Etudes, Op.25: VI - G Sharp Minor
  19. 12 Etudes, Op.25: VII - C Sharp Minor
  20. 12 Etudes, Op.25: VIII - D Flat Major
  21. 12 Etudes, Op.25: IX - G Flat Major
  22. 12 Etudes, Op.25: X - B Minor
  23. 12 Etudes, Op.25: XI - A Minor 'Winter Wind'
  24. 12 Etudes, Op.25: XII - C Minor

Tracks:

  1. 2 Polonaises, Op.26: I - C Sharp Minor
  2. 2 Polonaises, Op.26: II - E Flat Minor
  3. 2 Polonaises, Op.40: I - A Major
  4. 2 Polonaises, Op.40: II - C Minor
  5. Polonaise In F Sharp Minor, Op.44
  6. Polonaise In A Flat Major, Op.53
  7. Polonaise-fantaisie In A Flat Major, Op.61

Tracks:

  1. 3 Polonaises, Op.71: I - D Minor
  2. 3 Polonaises, Op.71: II - B Flat Major
  3. 3 Polonaises, Op.71: III - F Minor
  4. Polonaise In B Flat Minor
  5. Polonaise In G Flat Major
  6. Polonaise In G Minor
  7. Polonaise In B Flat Major
  8. Polonaise In A Flat Major
  9. Polonaise In G Sharp Minor

Tracks:

  1. Waltz In E Flat Major, Op.18
  2. 3 Waltzes, Op.34: I - A Flat Major
  3. 3 Waltzes, Op.34: II - A Minor
  4. 3 Waltzes, Op.34: III - F Major
  5. Waltz In A Flat Major, Op.42
  6. 3 Waltzes, Op.64: I - D Flat Major
  7. 3 Waltzes, Op.64: II - C Sharp Minor
  8. 3 Waltzes, Op.64: III - A Flat Major
  9. 2 Waltzes, Op.69: I - A Flat Major
  10. 2 Waltzes, Op.69: II - B Minor
  11. 3 Waltzes, Op.70: I - G Flat Major
  12. 3 Waltzes, Op.70: II - F Minor
  13. 3 Waltzes, Op.70: III - D Flat Major
  14. Waltz In E Minor (1830)
  15. Waltz In E Major (1829)
  16. Waltz In A Minor (?1843)
  17. Waltz In A Flat Major (1827)
  18. Waltz In E Flat Major ('Sostenuto', 1840)
  19. Waltz In E Flat Major (1829 - 1830)

Tracks:

  1. 4 Mazurkas, Op.6: I - F Sharp Minor
  2. 4 Mazurkas, Op.6: II - C Sharp Minor
  3. 4 Mazurkas, Op.6: III - E Major
  4. 4 Mazurkas, Op.6: IV - E Flat Minor
  5. 5 Mazurkas, Op.7: I - B Flat Major
  6. 5 Mazurkas, Op.7: II - A Minor
  7. 5 Mazurkas, Op.7: III - F Minor
  8. 5 Mazurkas, Op.7: IV - A Flat Major
  9. 5 Mazurkas, Op.7: V - C Major
  10. 4 Mazurkas, Op.17: I - B Flat Major
  11. 4 Mazurkas, Op.17: II - E Minor
  12. 4 Mazurkas, Op.17: III - A Flat Major
  13. 4 Mazurkas, Op.17: IV - A Minor
  14. 4 Mazurkas, Op.24: I - G Minor
  15. 4 Mazurkas, Op.24: II - C Major
  16. 4 Mazurkas, Op.24: III - A Flat Major
  17. 4 Mazurkas, Op.24: IV - B Flat Minor
  18. 4 Mazurkas, Op.30: I - C Minor
  19. 4 Mazurkas, Op.30: II - B Minor
  20. 4 Mazurkas, Op.30: III - D Flat Major
  21. 4 Mazurkas, Op.30: IV - C Sharp Minor
  22. 4 Mazurkas, Op.33: I - G Sharp Minor
  23. 4 Mazurkas, Op.33: II - D Major
  24. 4 Mazurkas, Op.33: III - C Major
  25. 4 Mazurkas, Op.33: IV - B Minor
  26. 4 Mazurkas, Op.41: I - C Sharp Minor
  27. 4 Mazurkas, Op.41: II - E Minor
  28. 4 Mazurkas, Op.41: III - B Major
  29. 4 Mazurkas, Op.41: IV - A Flat Major

Tracks:

  1. 3 Mazurkas, Op.50: I - G Major
  2. 3 Mazurkas, Op.50: II - A Flat Major
  3. 3 Mazurkas, Op.50: III - C Sharp Minor
  4. 3 Mazurkas, Op.56: I - B Major
  5. 3 Mazurkas, Op.56: II - C Major
  6. 3 Mazurkas, Op.56: III - C Minor
  7. 3 Mazurkas, Op.59: I - A Minor
  8. 3 Mazurkas, Op.59: II - A Flat Major
  9. 3 Mazurkas, Op.59: III - F Sharp Minor
  10. 3 Mazurkas, Op.63: I - B Major
  11. 3 Mazurkas, Op.63: II - F Minor
  12. 3 Mazurkas, Op.63: III - C Sharp Minor
  13. 4 Mazurkas, Op.67: I - G Major
  14. 4 Mazurkas, Op.67: II - G Minor
  15. 4 Mazurkas, Op.67: III - C Major
  16. 4 Mazurkas, Op.67: IV - A Minor
  17. 4 Mazurkas, Op.68: I - C Major
  18. 4 Mazurkas, Op.68: II - A Minor
  19. 4 Mazurkas, Op.68: III - F Major
  20. 4 Mazurkas, Op.68: IV - F Minor
  21. Mazurka In A Minor ('a Emile Gaillard', 1840)
  22. Mazurka In A Minor ('Notre temps', 1840)
  23. Mazurka In B Flat Major (1826)
  24. Mazurka In G Major (1826)
  25. Mazurka In A Flat Major (1834)
  26. Mazurka In C Major (1833)
  27. Mazurka In B Flat Major (For Alexandra Wolowska, 1832)
  28. Mazurka In D Major (1832)
  29. Mazurka In D Major (?1820)
  30. Mazurka In F Minor, Op.68 No. 4 - Vladimir Ashkenazy

Tracks:

  1. Piano Sonata No.2 In B Flat Minor, Op.35: I - Grave - Doppio movimento
  2. Piano Sonata No.2 In B Flat Minor, Op.35: II - Scherzo
  3. Piano Sonata No.2 In B Flat Minor, Op.35: III - Marche funebre
  4. Piano Sonata No.2 In B Flat Minor, Op.35: IV - Finale: Presto
  5. Piano Sonata No.3 In B Minor, Op.58: I - Allegro maestoso
  6. Piano Sonata No.3 In B Minor, Op.58: II - Scherzo: Molto vivace
  7. Piano Sonata No.3 In B Minor, Op.58: III - Largo
  8. Piano Sonata No.3 In B Minor, Op.58: IV - Finale: Presto, non tanto
  9. Fantaisie In F Minor, Op. 49

Tracks:

  1. Piano Sonata No.1 In C Minor, Op.4: I - Allegro maestoso
  2. Piano Sonata No.1 In C Minor, Op.4: II - Minuetto - Trio
  3. Piano Sonata No.1 In C Minor, Op.4: III - Larghetto
  4. Piano Sonata No.1 In C Minor, Op.4: IV - Finale: Presto
  5. Variations sur un air national allemand - E Major (1826)
  6. Rondo In C Minor, Op.1
  7. 3 Ecossaises, Op.72 No.3: I - D Major; II - G Major; III - D Flat Major
  8. Rondo 'a la Mazur' In F Major, Op.5
  9. Marche funebre In C Minor, Op.72 No.2
  10. Contredanse In G Flat Major (?1827) - Vladimir Ashkenazy
  11. Rondo In C Major, Op.73 - Vladimir Ashkenazy
  12. Variations In D Major For Piano Duet (1826) - Vladimir Ashkenazy

Tracks:

  1. Variations In A Major ('Souvenir de Paganini', 1829)
  2. Variations brillantes In B Flat Major, Op.12
  3. Rondo In E Flat Major, Op.16
  4. Bolero In A Minor, Op.19
  5. Cantabile In B Flat Major
  6. Variation In E Major
  7. Largo In E Flat Major
  8. Allegro de concert In A Major, Op.46
  9. 3 Nouvelles Etudes (1837): I - F Minor
  10. 3 Nouvelles Etudes (1837): II - A Flat Major
  11. 3 Nouvelles Etudes (1837): III - D Flat Major
  12. Tarentelle In A Flat Major, Op.43
  13. Fugue In A Minor (1841 - 42)
  14. Albumblatt in E Major (1843)
  15. Op.74 No.2: Wiosna - Spring
  16. 2 Bourrees (1846): I - G Minor; II - A Major
  17. Galop Marquis
  18. Berceuse In D Flat Major, Op.57
  19. Barcarolle In F Sharp Major, Op.60

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars My experience of this CD.......2007-04-04

My hats off to this CD collection! It was worth it!!! Chopin is a true genius for the piano, on this collection.

5 out of 5 stars Beautiful!.......2006-08-18

This is a beautifully played collection of Chopin's work. It was a birthday gift,
and I listen to bits of it every day. I have yet to find a favorite
CD, as each is so lovely. It is well worth the price.

5 out of 5 stars Well worth the money. Wonderful! Wonderful!.......2006-06-10

I am not a classical music expert but I am an expert when it comes to a great product. I have listened to the works of rubenstein and Horowitz, but nothing is comparable to this great collection of polands favorite son. The nocturnes are dreamy and romantic. The other pieces though not as mesmerizing have plenty of depth and feeling. This is a collection that you will listen to over and over again. Although this music is great anytime, it's especially meaningful during a light rainfall. Go ahead and make this investment. It's only $100.00. For the next 100 days save a dollar and you will have it paid for. I promise you won't be sorry. Excellent! Excellent!

5 out of 5 stars Best investment to make.......2006-05-21

In my opinion, this is the apex of classical music. You will not find a better CD for Chopin or any piano recordings. There may be plenty of comparable CDs, but nothing can claim to surpass this.

Although some pieces are not as good as those by other artists, Ashkenazy's interpretations of Chopin are the best I've ever heard. Add in his amazing technical performance and you've got some sublime music.

Listening to these pieces have immensely helped my own Chopin reportoire. I don't play to mimic Ashkenazy, but I use his insights and apply my own style over that and end up with something exponentially better than what I could produce on my own.

The price is something you have to seriously consider. A hundred bucks. Yeah, that's a lot of money, but that's 48 cents per song. And you'll listen to these songs dozens of times, at least, I guarantee. Plus it's a great deal... if you were to get all the Ashkenazy-Chopin CDs available on Amazon, overlapping pieces as little as possible, you'd pay $30 more and still not have everything.

This is an investment for life and will definitely remain one of my favorite CD sets for decades. Decades. A hundred bucks for decades of amazing music. This stuff is larger than today, larger than life.. music this good is something you can't afford to pass up because of temporary financial difficulties.

5 out of 5 stars A great pianist interpreting the most inspired composer ever !.......2005-09-15

Lets imagine that Chopin himself has recorded his own compositions in a perfectly clear CD. I am sure that some classical music reviewers would say "This is not the way Chopin is meant to be played". These classical music "pundits" are very intolerant.

Interpretation and emotion feeling is also a matter of taste, so that the only one who can give a final answer is Franois (Frederic).

Ashkenazy is gifted with a phenomenal technique, a great pianist. So that this collection is for sure 5 stars. Enjoy it.

Ah, if you like to see piano technique in action, listen to Georgy Cziffra's interpretation of Etude op. 10 no. 4. (Search the album in my reviews.)
Christopher Parkening - The Great Recordings ~ By America's Preeminent Guitar Virtuoso
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Excellent recording
  • Highly Recommended!
  • Amazing
  • A gentleman musical agreement!
  • Extreme virtuosity
Christopher Parkening - The Great Recordings ~ By America's Preeminent Guitar Virtuoso
Johann Sebastian Bach , François Couperin , Gabriel Fauré , Isaac Albeniz , Anonymous , Francisco Tarrega (y Eixea) , Silvius Leopold Weiss , Claude Debussy , Maurice Ravel , Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , Gordon Young , Georg Philipp Telemann , Heitor Villa-Lobos , Manuel de Falla , Manuel Ponce , Enrique Granados , Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco , Andrew York , Fernando Sor , Gaspar Sanz , Joaquin Rodrigo , and Christopher Parkening
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ASIN: B000002RTR
Release Date: 1993-09-14

Tracks:

  1. Fugue From Violin Sonata No. 1, BWV 1001 - J S Bach
  2. Estudio brillante
  3. Etude No. 1 In E Minor
  4. Recuerdos de la Alhambra
  5. Leyenda
  6. Romance
  7. Rumores de la Caleta
  8. Capricho Arabe
  9. Cantata 147: Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring
  10. Well-Tempered Clavier: Prelude No. 1
  11. Well-Tempered Clavier: Prelude No. 6
  12. Cantata 140: Sleepers Awake
  13. Prelude, Fugue, And Allegro: Allegro
  14. Cantata 208: Sheep May Safely Graze
  15. Les Barricades mysterieuses
  16. Preambulo & Allegro vivo: Preambulo And Allegro vivo
  17. Passacaglia
  18. The Girl With The Flaxen Hair
  19. Gymnopedie No. 1
  20. Empress Of The Pagodas
  21. Afro-Cuban Lullaby

Tracks:

  1. Fourth Lute Suite: Praludium
  2. Fairest Lord Jesus
  3. Praise Ye The Lord, K. 339
  4. Simple Gifts
  5. Hymn Of Christian Joy
  6. Cantata 29: We Thank Thee, Lord
  7. Cantata 156: Arioso
  8. Cantata 99: What God Hath Done
  9. Canon
  10. Dolly Suite: Berceuse
  11. La Vida breve: Spanish Dance No. 1
  12. Terezinha De Jesus
  13. Prelude (In The Baroque Style)
  14. Goyescas: Intermezzo
  15. Prelude & Fugue No. 4 In E: Fugue
  16. Evening Dance
  17. Variations On A Theme Of Mozart
  18. Canarlos
  19. La Maja de Goya
  20. El Noi de la Mare
  21. Concierto de Aranjuez: Adagio - J. Rodrigo

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Excellent recording.......2007-05-12

If you are a fan of classical guitar than this is a must own set. I enjoy every moment.

5 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended!.......2006-12-23

I would recommend this CD to anyone who loves music--period! Christopher Parkening is unquestionably one of the greatest classical guitarists of all-time. He embodies personal excellence like no other and is a brilliant artist. This CD is a must-have for any classical enthusiast. My favorite pieces include: Tárrega's "Recuerdos de la Alhambra," "Romance," Bach's "Prelude No. 6," and Rodrigo's "Concierto de Aranjuez." There are other versions of these pieces as well, but I always prefer Parkening's renditions, as they are oh so extraordinary--especially the recording of Aranjuez!! Other guitarists never seem to capture the essence of Rodrigo's musical masterpiece (e.g., Göran Söllescher in "Mad About Guitars"). But Parkening did! And the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra was a perfect accompaniment.

This CD is definitely worth buying. Included is a CD booklet, which illustrates the history of Parkening's illustrious career, interesting tidbits about all 25 recorded pieces, and several photos of his early life to his "breathtaking performance" at Rodrigo's 90th birthday celebration at the Royal Festival Hall in London, 1992.

5 out of 5 stars Amazing.......2006-05-08

I am not going to go into great detail. I am working on a degree in classical guitar and I can say this is something to strive for. His musical interpretation of the peices represented here are some of the best I've heard. His tone,color, and phrasing is incredible.

5 out of 5 stars A gentleman musical agreement! .......2006-03-16

In guitar ` s playing there have been many renowned performers, gifted of exuberant technique. But curiously the Apollonian playing is not by itself strictly enough. The guitar is the instrument which is closer to heart as any other one. It demands from you passion and sentiment. There have been three well known guitarists, one of them from England and the other one from Spain and the third one from Japan whose sensibility was totally absent in their performances.

But fortunately for us, there have been notable interpreters that have been maintained a desired balance and contrast between brain and heart, achieving great distinction and total acknowledgement around the world. I would name seven primordial names along the instrument `s story. First of all: the mythic soloist Andres Segovia, Regino Sainz de la Maza, John Williams, Alirio Diaz, Manuel Berrueco, Siegfried Behrend and Christopher Parkening, among the most representative ones of a great list.