Greatest Italian Hits, Vol. 1

1. Last Christmas

2. Merry X-Mas and a Happy New Year

3. Feliz Navidad

4. Jingle Bell Rock

5. O Come All Ye Faithful

6. We Wish You a Merry Christmas

7. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus

8. Little Boy That Santa Claus Forgot

9. You're All I Want for X-Mas

10. Please Come Home for X-Mas

11. I'll Be Home for X-Mas

12. Joy to the World

13. Silver Bells

14. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

15. Hey Santa Claus

16. Auld Lang Syne

Greatest Italian Hits, Vol. 1,Various Artists,Pmf Music Factory,Int'l & World Music,Italy,Pop,World Music

Average customer rating: Handel's Greatest Hits Music for feel joy and peace... All Handel's Greatest Hits are not created equal. Could use more oratorical works, but nice intro to Handel Could use more oratorical works, but nice intro to Handel

Greatest Hits HANDEL ~ Water Music, Largo, etc.. George Frideric Handel , Raymond Leppard , André Rieu , Eugene Ormandy , Hartmut Haenchen , Pierre Boulez , Charles Groves , Richard P. Condie , Edita Gruberova , Wynton Marsalis , Igor Kipnis , English Chamber Orchestra , Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra , and Albert de Klerk Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music New York Philharmonic Orchestra | ( N ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Choruses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Choruses | Opera & Vocal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Choruses | Opera & Vocal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Operas | Opera & Vocal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Operas | Opera & Vocal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music $6.99 and Under | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music New York Philharmonic Orchestra | ( N ) | Performers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Classical Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Classical Instrumental Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Bach: Greatest Hits Beethoven: Greatest Hits Mendelssohn: Greatest Hits Chopin: Greatest Hits Schubert: Greatest Hits ASIN: B000002A25 Release Date: 1994-08-09

Tracks:

1. Solomon: Arrival Of The Queen Of Sheba
2. Water Music Suite No. 1 (Excerpts): Allegro - Andante - Allegro Da Capo
3. Water Music Suite No. 1 (Excerpts): Air
4. Water Music Suite No.1 (Excerpts): Minuet
5. Water Music Suite No. 1 (Excerpts): Bourree
6. Water Music Suite No. 1 (Excerpts): Hornpipe
7. Largo From Xerxes
8. Music For The Royal Fireworks (Excerpts): Overture
9. La Rejouissance, Allegro
10. The Harmonious Blacksmith: (Air And Variations In E Major From Suite No. 5)
11. Let The Bright Seraphim From Samson
12. Suite No. 11 For Harpsichord: Sarabande
13. Water Music Suite No. 2: Without Tempo Indication
14. Water Music Suite No. 2: Alla Hornpipe
15. Water Music Suite No. 2: Minuet
16. Water Music Suite No. 2: Lentement
17. Water Music Suite No. 2: Bourree
18. Minuet From Berenice
19. Organ Concerto No. 13 In F Major, 'The Cuckoo And The Nightingale': II. Allegro
20. Judas Maccabaeus: See, The Conqu'ring Hero Come
21. Ode For The Birthday Of Queen Anne: Eternal Source Of Light Divine
22. Messiah: Hallelujah Chorus

Customer Reviews:

Handel's Greatest Hits.......2007-02-26

I found this recording disappointing in many respects. The sound quality was much lower than expected, especially on track 7 "Largo" which on the origional, Ormandy had created such a quiet grandeur. In trach 11 "Let the Bright Seraphim" Wynton Marsalis overpowered the singing of Edita Gruberova, whereas the music should always be the backup of the singer, and not vice versa. I don't know what happened to the "Hallelujah Chorus," but it didn't come off very well at all.

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Music for feel joy and peace..........2006-11-03

...the music is one of the most authentic feelings from human soul...it says without words the real feeling of the composer and listener...enjoy this beautifyl music to serenate your spirit....thanks God for music..

All Handel's Greatest Hits are not created equal........2004-02-25

Nothing else tops this unusually gorgeous rendering. Leppard's is the finest conducting of Handel to this reviewers ears. Especially the Xerxes Largo and the Watermusic
Hornpipes and Fireworks Oveurture tempi, legato and orchestration is full of warmth and energy. A true chiara scuro interpretation. Fabulous!!!!

Could use more oratorical works, but nice intro to Handel.......2001-08-08

This collection of George Frideric Handel's "Greatest Hits" leans more heavily towards "The Water Music Suite" than his oratorical work, which is my only serious complaint about this CD as an introduction to the composer's work. Although is does have "See, the Conqu'ring Hero Comes" from Judas Maccabaeus and ends with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir doing the "Hallelujah Chorus," it does not have "For Unto Us a Child is Born" from Messiah, which I consider a glaring omission. The "new" piece for me on this CD that is a nice discovery is "Ode for the Birthday of Queen Anne (Eternal Source of Light Divine)," performed by Wynton Marsalis and the English Chamber Orchestra.

Could use more oratorical works, but nice intro to Handel.......2001-08-08

This collection of George Frideric Handel's "Greatest Hits" leans more heavily towards "The Water Music Suite" than his oratorical work, which is my only serious complaint about this CD as an introduction to the composer's work. Although is does have "See, the Conqu'ring Hero Comes" from Judas Maccabaeus and ends with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir doing the "Hallelujah Chorus," it does not have "For Unto Us a Child is Born" from Messiah, which I consider a glaring omission. The "new" piece for me on this CD that is a nice discovery is "Ode for the Birthday of Queen Anne (Eternal Source of Light Divine)," performed by Wynton Marsalis and the English Chamber Orchestra.

Average customer rating: "Best Harpsichord Recording" Great a must-have for harpsichord lovers keeno The Most Superb Harpsichord Sampler

Greatest Hits: Harpsichord Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Dances | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Minuets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Pavanes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Albeniz, Mateo Pérez de | ( A ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Byrd, William | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Couperin, François | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Purcell, Henry | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rameau | Rameau, Jean Philippe | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Domenico Scarlatti | Scarlatti, Domenico | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Fugues | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Character Pieces | Short Forms | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Sonatinas | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Toccatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Purcell, Henry | Composers | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Variations | Forms & Genres | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Sacred & Religious | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems General | Renaissance (c.1450-1600) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Trumpet | Brass | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Fugues | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Fugues | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Preludes | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Preludes | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Sonatas | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Sonatas | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music $6.99 and Under | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Albeniz, Mateo Pérez de | ( A ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Byrd, William | ( B ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Couperin, François | ( C ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Purcell, Henry | ( P ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Rameau, Jean Philippe | ( R ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Scarlatti, Domenico | ( S ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Classical Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Classical Instrumental Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Bach: Harpsichord Concertos 1 Essential Baroque Complete Harpsichord Concertos Rameau: Harpsichord Music (Complete), Vol. 1 Bach: Harpsichord Concertos 2 ASIN: B000002C0U Release Date: 1995-08-22

Tracks:

1. Air And Variations In E Major From Harpsicord Suite No. 5: The Harmonious Blacksmith
2. Keyboard Suite No. 11 In D Minor: Sarabande
3. Greensleeves (16th Century)
4. Lavolta
5. The Earl Of Salisbury: Pavan, The Earl Of Salisbury
6. Ut re mi fa sol la, In F
7. The King's Hunt
8. The Nightingale (17th Century)
9. For Two Virginals
10. The Prince Of Denmark's March
11. The 18th Order (3rd Book Of Pieces For Harpsicord): Le tic-toc-choc, No. 6
12. The 15th Order (3rd Book Of Pieces For Harpsicord): Musete de Choisi, No. 4
13. Le Tambourin
14. La poule
15. Le Coucou
16. Sonata In D Minor, 'Pastorale'
17. Sonata In E Major, 'Capriccio'
18. Sonata in D Major
19. Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Aria
20. The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1, BWV 846: Prelude and Fugue No. 1 In C Major
21. Italian Concerto In F Major, BWV 971: III. Presto
22. The Anna Magdalena Notebook: Minuet In G Major, BWV Anh. 114
23. Sonata No. 11 In A Major, K. 331: III. (Rondo) Alla Turca
24. Wo0 10, No. 2: Minuet in G Major
25. Trumpet Tune 'Martial Air'
26. Round O (Rondo)
27. The 6th Order (2nd Book Of Pieces For Harpsichord): Les baricades misterieuses, No. 5
28. The 15th Order (3rd Book Of Pieces For Harpsicord): Musete de Taverni, No. 5
29. Cuckoo Toccata

Customer Reviews:

"Best Harpsichord Recording".......2005-11-05

I have always loved the sound of the Harpsichord and for many years hearing poorly recorded or played Harpsichord this treasure is a must have. From the fine compositions to the good sound quality this CD is definately a keeper.
Plenty of music for a moderate price as well.

Great.......2005-08-09

This CD is very very good just what I was looking for. I highly recommend this CD if you are planning on purchasing a Harpsicord CD, this one is the best.

a must-have for harpsichord lovers.......2004-04-30

I love the sound of this most unusual instrument, the harpsichord. Especially the fast intricately melodic songs. Very enjoyable. This "Greatest Hits" includes many compositions perfectly suited to this wonderful old predecessor to the piano. There's even a little funny trivia thrown in: on the song sheet is written: Q:"what did the famous conductor Sir Thomas say that the harpsichord sounds like? A: "Like two skeletons screwing on a hot tin roof" :)

David Rehak
author of "Love and Madness"

keeno.......2001-01-08

This is a fun cd. BYRD, BULL, BACH ETC come through great Scarlatti bits sound like a flock of unhappy cows running of a field of burnt popcorn but those bits generally do unless played on the African Kalimba [or thumb piano] in Africa where I need not hear them.

This is a well engineered CD. Many featuring the harpsichord demand a level of equipment beyond that of any regular person with bills, which means this disk sounds just fine on a boom box. Everybody in the family will like some part of this disk `cept for the 13 year old whose lost to punk rock or hip hop.

The Most Superb Harpsichord Sampler.......2000-07-27

I can't imagine a better sampler of harpsichord 'hits' played by one of the great stereo-era masters. A full complement of emotions is displayed here, from the most delicate and sparing texture to the most rip-roaring martial roar. If you're wondering what the harpsichord is about, or if you're already a fan and want a great sampler to play for your own delight and amusement, you cannot go wrong with this recording.

Average customer rating: One of my all time favorites An Amazing Year I'm apparently not the only one... absolutely the best for the last twenty-five years My absolute favorite LP and now CD

Greatest Hits of 1720 / Kapp, Philharmonia Virtuosi Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Minuets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Quartets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Albinoni | Albinoni, Tomaso | ( A ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Corelli | Corelli, Arcangelo | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Pachelbel | Pachelbel, Johann | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Organ | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Classical Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Classical Instrumental Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000258Y Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Canon
2. Sonata Op.5, No.9: Gigue
3. Anna Magdalena Notebook: Minuet
4. Suite No.3, BWV 1068: Air ('For The G String')
5. Harpsichord Concerto In F Minor, BMV 1056: Largo
6. First Symphonic Suite (Theme From Masterpiece Theatre): Rondeau
7. Adagio
8. Concerto For Violin And Oboe, BWV 1060: Adagio
9. Suite No. 11 For Harpsichord (Theme From Barry Lyndon): Sarabande
10. Tancrede: Triumphal March

Customer Reviews:

One of my all time favorites.......2006-09-22

I first purchased this CD many years ago after hearing it on a local classical station. It has long been one of my favorite CDs, classical or otherwise. The tracks demonstrate what I consider to be some of the best of baroque music. I often listened to it on long car trips or when relaxing at home. Unfortunately, I lost my copy and have been looking for another. I certainly hope that it is re-issued in the near future. I highly recommend this CD for anyone interested in classical music. Or anyone that just likes to sit back and relax to the sound of a mellow classical piece.

An Amazing Year.......2005-12-04

This Top 10 of 1720 is an awesome collection of fantastic songs. They are well-played; the sound is rich and sometimes haunting. The pieces are played slowly--they are long compared to most other albums with the same selections. For example, Albinoni's Adagio is 10:17 minutes long in this album. It's 8:24 on Essential Classics' "Baroque Masterpieces" (B00005YQL6) & 6:58 on The Eroica Trio's "Baroque" (B00002SWU0). However, Pachelbel's "Canon" is 5:40 here, 6:29 on "Baroque Masterpieces," and 4:28 on American Express' "Tranquil Seas." Perhaps my favorite selection though is Bach's "Air" BWV1068 which is 4:55 here but 4:03 on volume 2 (Bach) in the Masters of Classical Music collection (B000001VU5). This is, perhaps, the favorite album in my collection. Rivalled only by EMI Classics' Baroque Telemann, Concertos & Sonatas (B000002S5Z) and The Masterpiece Collection, volume 7: Baroque. Hopefully, the CD will become available again soon.

I'm apparently not the only one..........2005-04-10

It's amusing and kind of comforting to see others, here, writing about childhood associations with this album. In cassette form, it was a staple of family car trips back in my '70s youth. But I'm pretty sure it's not just nostalgia that makes this collection a swell anytime listen.

I confess that I am not a classical expert. I've got a few Mozarts, a few Bachs, a few Beethovens, just enough to make my collection seem "respectable" should someone of culture take it upon themselves to browse. Sometimes one of those classical cuts pops up on my iTunes shuffle-play, and I appreciate it and all... but I can't say it quite moves me the way a good pop tune does.

That's where this record comes in. The title is apt: these are the hits -- the classical tunes you know, whether you realize it or not. They're not epic, they're not bombastic... they're evocative, downright catchy, human-sized numbers played crisply and well. They are the pop tunes of their day.

Highly recommended for newcomers to classical. And since it's also a favorite of my classical-obsessed parents, I guess experts appreciate it, too.

absolutely the best for the last twenty-five years.......2005-01-16

This recording/collection came out before I was born, and my mother used the record to soothe me to sleep as an infant, later purchasing my own copy when I was a bit grown so that I could listen to it to fall asleep every night, even when I spent the summers away from home. I continued to listen to it until intermediate school, when sleep stopped troubling me, but the music was etched on my brain. Just hearing any one of the magnificent pieces on this recording puts me inmind of the others.
Now, years later and with chronic insomnia, I find that this albim (along with Richard Satie's work) is one of the few things that can soothe my fractious soul to relaxation and sleep.

I highly recommend it for any fans of classical music, and even for those with young children. It is simply some of the most beautiful music ever written.

My absolute favorite LP and now CD.......2001-02-20

I first heard this LP when we were in Toronto in the 1980's. I LOVED it then and I bought the LP. Now I have the CD and listen to it often. I never tire of it. Absolutely wonderful to listen to (over and over again). It is a perfect gift to give to friends and relatives. It is "my soul's" music.

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Handel: Greatest Hits Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Concerto Grossi | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Mendelssohn Greatest Hits Haydn: Greatest Hits Schumann: Greatest Hits Brahms: Greatest Hits Bach: Greatest Hits ASIN: B0002IQAVS Release Date: 2004-07-13

Tracks:

1. Arrival of the Queen of Sheba [From Solomon] - Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
2. Water Music Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: Allegro - Andante - ...
3. Water Music Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: Menuet
4. Water Music Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: Air
5. Water Music Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: Menuet
6. Water Music Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: Bourr
7. Water Music Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: Hornpipe
8. Water Music Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: Andante
9. Water Music, Suites II & III in D/G, HWV 349/350: Allegro
10. Water Music, Suites II & III in D/G, HWV 349/350: Alla Hornpipe
11. Water Music, Suites II & III in D/G, HWV 349/350: Menuet
12. Water Music, Suites II & III in D/G, HWV 349/350: Andante
13. Water Music, Suites II & III in D/G, HWV 349/350: Country Dance I/II
14. Concerto Grosso in a Minor, Op. 6, No. 4: Larghetto Affettuoso ... - Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Trevor Connah, Kenneth Heath, Sir Neville Marriner
15. Samson: Let the Bright Seraphim - Harry Dilley, Mol Triffid, Covent Garden Royal Opera House Chorus, Royal Opera House Orchestra & Choir, Dame Joan Sutherland
16. Ombra Mai Fom Serse] - English Sinfonia, Neil Page, Daniel Phillips, Anthony Way
17. Music for the Royal Fireworks, Suite HWV 351: Overture - Bernard Haitink, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
18. Music for the Royal Fireworks, Suite HWV 351: Bourr- Bernard Haitink, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
19. Music for the Royal Fireworks, Suite HWV 351: La Ruissance - Bernard Haitink, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
20. Music for the Royal Fireworks, Suite HWV 351: Menuet I-II - Bernard Haitink, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
21. See, The Conqu'ing Hero Comes! [From Judas MacCabaeus] - Choristers Of St Paul's Cathedral, Christopher Dearnley, John Scott
22. Harpsichord Suite No. 5 in E, HWV 430: Air & Variations "The ..." - Philip Jones Brass Ensemble
23. Hallelujah Chorus [From Messiah] - Sir Colin Davis, , London Symphony Chorus, The London Symphony Orchestra

Average customer rating: Most of songs were very goood Wonderful collection of Baroque music Lovely piano music!!!

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Tracks:

1. Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Aria da capo
2. Invention No. 1 In C Major, BWV 772
3. Invention No. 4 In D Minor, BWV 775
4. Invention No. 8 In F Major, BWV 779
5. Sonata In E - Flat Major, BWV 1031: Siciliano
6. Catata No. 147: Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring
7. The Well - Tempered Clavier, Book I: Prelude No. 1 In C Major, BWV 846
8. 'Italian' Concerto In F Major, BWV 971: I. [Without Tempo Indication]
9. 'Italian' Concerto In F Major, BWV 971: III. Presto
10. Concerto In F Minor, BWV 1056: II Largo
11. Air And Variations In E Major From Harpsichord Suite No. 5: The Harmonious Blacksmith
12. Le coucou
13. Le tambourin
14. Sonata In E Major, K. 380 (L. 23)
15. Sonata In G Major, K. 427 (L. 286)
16. Sonata In F Minor, K. 481 (L. 187)
17. Sonata In A Major, K. 39 (L. 391)
18. Sonata In B - Flat Major K. 551 (L. 396)
19. Sonata In C Minor, K. 11 (L. 352)
20. Sonata In F Major, K. 366 (L. 119)
21. Cantata No. 140: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme
22. A Musical Offering, BWV 1079: Ricercar In 6 Voices
23. The Art Of The Fugue, BWV 1080: Contrapunctus I
24. The Art Of The Fugue, BWV 1080: Contrapunctus IX

Customer Reviews:

Most of songs were very goood.......2006-03-22

I really like Baroque Music, especially piano. Most of the songs were good recordings. One song of special note: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring was a very poor recording on this CD. This CD was purchased just for this one song. I was a little disappointed, but the rest of the songs turned out great. All in all, still a worthwhile CD.

Wonderful collection of Baroque music.......2006-02-27

Know who the best piano player of the 17th century was? I didn't until I read the liner notes in this collection. While all the music was written for harpsichord (since the piano wasn't invented until the 18th century) this album is a very entertaining introduction to a nice collection of Baroque masterpieces. Eminently listenable album.

Lovely piano music!!!.......2005-05-17

I absolutely love this classical piano CD. It consists of various classical pieces performed solely by a piano. You have the usual--Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring and The Harmonious Blacksmith-- and numerous sonatas all mixed together. The songs are expressed so beautifully with a full range of dynamics and speeds. This is one of the VERY few cds that I like all the songs

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Tracks:

1. Sinfonia - Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra
2. Largo - English Chamber Orchestra
3. Siciliano - Academy Of St. Martin-In-The-Fields
4. Allegro - English Chamber Orchestra
5. Gigue - Eduardo Fernandez
6. Sleepers Awake - The New Symphony Orchestra Of London
7. Bourree I/Bourree II - Pepe Romero
8. Bist Du Bei Mir, BWV 508 - Kiri Te Kanawa
9. Bouree - Narciso Yepes
10. (Allegro) - Andras Schiff
11. Andante - Andras Schiff
12. Presto - Andras Schiff
13. Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring - Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra
14. Passacaglia & Fugue In C Minor - Leopold Stokowski

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Greatest Italian Hits, Vol. 1 Various Artists Manufacturer: Peters Music Factory ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Italy | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music ASIN: B000005EWF Release Date: 1997-06-17

Tracks:

1. Last Christmas
2. Merry X-Mas and a Happy New Year
3. Feliz Navidad
4. Jingle Bell Rock
5. O Come All Ye Faithful
6. We Wish You a Merry Christmas
7. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
8. Little Boy That Santa Claus Forgot
9. You're All I Want for X-Mas
10. Please Come Home for X-Mas
11. I'll Be Home for X-Mas
12. Joy to the World
13. Silver Bells
14. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
15. Hey Santa Claus
16. Auld Lang Syne

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Tracks:

1. The Sorcerer's Apprentice (Fantasia 2000)
2. Rhapsody In Blue (Fantasia 2000)
3. Carnival Of The Animals, Finale (Fantasia 2000)
4. Symphony No. 5 In C Minor: Allegro con brio (Fantasia 2000)
5. Symphony No. 5 In C Minor: Andante con moto (Fantasia 2000)
6. Symphony No. 5 In C Minor: Allegro (attaca) (Fantasia 2000)
7. Symphony No. 5 In C Minor: Allegro (Fantasia 2000)

Tracks:

1. Concerto For Two Violins, BWV 1043: Vivace (The Music Of My Heart)
2. Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067: Overture (Hilary And Jackie)
3. Wall Street Rag ('New York' A Documentary Film)
4. Gianni Schicchi: 'O Mio Babbino Caro' ('New York' A Documentary Film)
5. Manhattan Beach March ('New York' A Documentary Film)
6. Peacherine Rag (The Legend Of 1900)
7. Impromptu In A Flat (Portrait Of A Lady)
8. Prelude No. 15, Op. 28 (Shine)
9. Piano Concerto No. 1: Romanze: Larghetto (The Truman Show)
10. Tales Of Hoffman: Barcarolle (Life Is Beautiful)
11. Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 In F Major, BWV 1046: Allegro (Rounders)
12. The Mikado: Three Little Maids From School Are We (Topsy-Turvy)
13. The Mikado: A More Humane Mikado (Topsy-Turvy)
14. Clarinet Marmalade (Double Jeopardy)

Pop Music:

1. Hasta Siempre [Import]
2. Home Is Where the Van Is
3. I Miss You My Hawaii
4. In the Ionian Seas
5. Italian Songs [Import]
6. Joelle Seka
7. Journey Home
8. Just Relax
9. Kibuisa Mpimpa
10. Kimbe Ren Mwin [Import]

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