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Composer: Igor Stravinsky Artists: Alexander Rahbari and the Brussels BRTN Philharmonic Orchestra Format: 5 tracks, Audio CD, one disc Run Time: 59 minutes Publisher: NAXOS of America ISBN: 0-730099547222 Track listing: Le sacre de printemps (The Rite of Spring) - 1. Part I: L adoration de la terre 16:04 2. Part II: Le sacrifice 18:49 Jeu de cartes (The Card Game) - 3. Premiere donne: Alla breve - Moderato assai - Tranquillo 5:25 4. Deuxieme donne: Alla breve - Marcia - Variazioni 1-5 - Coda - Marcia 9:57 5. Troisieme donne: Alla breve - Valse - Presto - Tempo del principio 8:23

By Junkin; University Of Texas Wind Ensemble. By John Corigliano (1938-). Naxos American Classics. Listening CD. Published by Naxos

Triumphing over deafness and turbulent political times, Ludwig van Beethoven singlehandedly changed the course of music history , laying down the foundations for the Romantic era. His nine symphonies grew out of the forms established in the time of Mozart and Haydn, but show a remarkable evolution which embraces heroic grandeur in the Third Symphony, patriotism and innovation in the Fifth Symphony , countryside imagery and narrative in the Sixth Symphony, and choral inspiration in the Ninth Symphony, the 'Ode to Joy' from which has become the Anthem for Europe.Even Beethoven couldn't entirely escape the influence of Mozart, and this lineage can be traced in the melodic grace to be found in the symphonies as well as the concertos. Imposing in their stature, the five Piano Concertos are... Less

CD Composer: Martinu,Bohuslav

Abounding in virtuosic arias and colorful, mood-shifting orchestrations, Haydn's oratorios are justifiably revered to this day. Handel's legendary oratorios provided much inspiration for the creation of these dramatic pieces for choir, orchestra and soloists. As you hear the three epic oratorios Die Schopfung (The Creation); Die Jahreszeiten (The Seasons) , and Il Ritorno Di Tobia , you'll be treated to masterful performances by VokalEnsemble Koln, Capella Augustina, Andreas Spering, GewandhausKammerc hor, Leipziger Kammerorchester and Morten Schuldt-Jensen!

By Alsop; Colorado Symphony Orchestra & Chorus; Kanyova; Orth; Heller; Dahl; Hammons; Yuan; Malde; Simson; Dedominici. By John Adams (1947-). Naxos American Classics. 3 listening CDs. Published by Naxos

CD Composer: Nielsen,Carl

By Bela Bartok (1881-1945). Naxos Classics. Orchestral. Listening CD. Published by Naxos

CD Composer: Couperin,Francois

CD Composer: Poulenc, Francis

By Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Naxos Classics. Choral. Listening CD. Published by Naxos

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CD Composer: Prokofieff,Sergei

CD Composer: Gubaidulina,Sofia

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CD Composer: Bach,Johann Sebastian

By Witold Lutoslawski (1913-1994). Naxos Classics. Orchestral. Listening CD. Published by Naxos

CD Composer: Beethoven,Ludwig Van

By Piazzolla. Naxos Classics. Various. Listening CD. Published by Naxos

CD Composer: Reger,Max

By O'Neill, Surgenor. By Vincenzo Bellini (1801-1835). Naxos Classics. Listening CD. Published by Naxos