200 Greatest Classical Music Favourites: The Essential Classics

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1.
Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565
Johann Sebastian Bach, Virgil Fox
2.
Sleepers, Awake (from Cantata No. 140, BWV 645)
Johann Sebastian Bach, Sinfonia Of London, Douglas Gamley
3.
Prelude No. 1 in C Major, BWV 846 (from The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I)
Johann Sebastian Bach, Larry Dalton
4.
Ave Maria (Based on Bach's Prelude No. 1, BWV 846) (Orchestral version)
Johann Sebastian Bach, Charles Gounod, Charles Gerhardt, Sinfonia Of London
5.
Air on the G String (from Suite for Orchestra No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068)
Johann Sebastian Bach, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Gerhardt
6.
Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: I. Aria
Johann Sebastian Bach, John Browning
7.
Passacaglia and Fugue in C Minor, BWV 582 (Arr. for Two Orchestras)
Johann Sebastian Bach, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, René Leibowitz
8.
Adagio for Strings (from String Quartet in B Minor, Op. 11: II. Adagio) (featured in "Platoon" and "The Elephant Man")
Samuel Barber, London Promenade Orchestra, Eric Hammerstein
9.
Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67: I. Allegro con brio
Ludwig van Beethoven, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, René Leibowitz
10.
Für Elise (Bagatelle in A Minor, WoO 59)
Ludwig van Beethoven, Oldřich Vlček, Virtuosi Di Praga
11.
Egmont Overture, Op. 84
Ludwig van Beethoven, Alexander Rahbari, BRTN Philharmonic Orchestra
12.
Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27, No. 2 "Moonlight" I. Adagio sostenuto
Ludwig van Beethoven, Christopher O'Riley
13.
Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op 68 "Pastoral": II. Andante molto mosso (Scene by the Brook)
Ludwig van Beethoven, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, René Leibowitz
14.
Piano Sonata No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 13 "Pathétique": II. Adagio cantabile
Ludwig van Beethoven, Jodie De Salvo
15.
Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92: II. Allegretto (featured in "Zardoz")
Ludwig van Beethoven, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, René Leibowitz
16.
Ode to Joy (Theme) (from Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 "Choral") (featured in "Dead Poets Society")
Ludwig van Beethoven, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Ambrosian Singers, John McCarthy
17.
Farandole (from L'arlésienne, Suite No. 2)
Georges Bizet, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Gerhardt
18.
Les Pecheurs de Perles (The Pearl Fishers), Act I. Au Fond Du Temple Saint (Duet Theme) [Orchestral version]
Georges Bizet, London Promenade Orchestra, Eric Hammerstein
19.
Carmen: March of the Toreadors
Georges Bizet, London Promenade Orchestra, Eric Hammerstein
20.
Menuet (from L'arlésienne, Suite No. 2)
Georges Bizet, Jan van Reeth, Anne Lies Sturm
21.
Minuet (from String Quintet No. 5 in E, Op. 13)
Luigi Boccherini, Oldřich Vlček, Virtuosi Di Praga
22.
Nocturne (from String Quartet No. 2 in D)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Alexander Borodin, Arthur Bliss
23.
Hungarian Dance No. 5 in G Minor
Johannes Brahms, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Eric Robinson
24.
Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90: III. Poco allegretto
Johannes Brahms, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Karl Anton Rickenbacher
25.
Waltz in A-Flat Major, Op. 39, No. 5
Johannes Brahms, London Promenade Orchestra, Eric Hammerstein
26.
Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 98: I. Allegro non troppo
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Johannes Brahms, Fritz Reiner
27.
Lullaby (from 5 Lieder, Op. 49) (Orchestral version)
Johannes Brahms, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Douglas Gamley
28.
The Banks of Green Willow
New Queen's Hall Orchestra, George Butterworth, Paul Murphy
29.
Etude No. 3 in E Major, Op. 10 "Tristesse"
Frédéric Chopin, Abbey Simon
30.
Waltz No. 6 in D-Flat, Op. 64 "Minute Waltz"
Frédéric Chopin, Philip Fowke
31.
Concerto for Piano No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11: II. Romance (Larghetto)
Frédéric Chopin, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent, Earl Wild
32.
Waltz No. 7 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 64, No. 2
Frédéric Chopin, Moura Lympany
33.
Prelude in D-Flat Major, Op. 28, No. 15 "Raindrop"
Frédéric Chopin, Staffan Scheja
34.
Nocturne in A-Flat, Op. 32, No. 2 (Arranged for Piano & Orchestra)
Frédéric Chopin, Charles Gerhardt, Christian Steiner, The RCA Symphony Orchestra
35.
Trumpet Voluntary in D Major (The Prince of Denmark's March)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Jeremiah Clarke, Charles Gerhartdt
36.
Simple Gifts (from Appalachian Spring)
National Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Gerhardt, Aaron Copland
37.
Clair de Lune (from Suite Bergamasque, L 75)
Claude Debussy, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Gerhardt, Skaila Kanga
38.
Rêverie, L 68
Claude Debussy, Ralph Votapek
39.
Nocturnes, L 91: I. Nuages (Clouds) (Orchestral version)
Claude Debussy, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Georges Prêtre
40.
Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune (Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun), for orchestra, L 86
Claude Debussy, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Gerhardt
41.
Lakmé, Act I: Flower Duet (Theme to British Airways TV Commercial)
Léo Delibes, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Gerhardt, National Philharmonic Chorus
42.
On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring
National Philharmonic Orchestra, Frederick Delius, William Jackson
43.
Carnival Overture, Op. 92
London Festival Orchestra, Antonín Dvořák, Alexander Gibson
44.
Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95 "From the New World": II. Largo (Excerpt)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Antonín Dvořák, Charles Gerhardt
45.
Rusalka, Op. 114 (B. 203), Act I: O Lovely Moon (Orchestral version)
Antonín Dvořák, London Promenade Orchestra, Eric Hammerstein
46.
Humoresque, Op. 101, No. 7
Antonín Dvořák, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Eric Robinson
47.
String Quartet No. 12 in F, Op. 96 "American": II. Lento
Antonín Dvořák, Travnicek Quartet
48.
Slavonic Dance in C Major, Op. 46, No. 1
Antonín Dvořák, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Gerhardt
49.
Slavonic Dance in E Minor, Op. 72, No. 2
Antonín Dvořák, Alexander Rahbari, Slovak Radio New Philharmonic Orchestra, Bratislava
50.
Variations On an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma": IX. Nimrod (Adagio)
Edward Elgar, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Gerhardt
51.
Piano Quintet in A Minor, Op. 84: II. Adagio
Edward Elgar, Aura Ensemble
52.
Pomp and Circumstance, Op. 39: March No. 1 in D
Edward Elgar, Sir Adrian Boult, The New Symphony Orchestra Of London
53.
Pavane, Op. 50
Gabriel Fauré, London Promenade Orchestra, Eric Hammerstein
54.
Requiem, Op. 48: III. Sanctus (Arranged for Orchestra)
Gabriel Fauré, The Sunset Strings
55.
Quartet No. 1 in C Minor for Piano and Strings, Op. 15: II. Scherzo, Allegro vivo
Gabriel Fauré, Scheuerer Piano Quartet
56.
Trois mélodies, Op. 23, No. 1: Les berceaux (Arranged for Orchestra)
Gabriel Fauré, Dirk Brossé, Flemish Radio Orchestra
57.
Psyché (Symphonic Poem for Orchestra), M. 47: IV. Psyché et Éros (Allegreto modére)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, César Franck, Georges Prêtre
58.
Sonata for Violin and Piano in A Major: IV. Allegretto poco mosso
Josef Suk, César Franck, Josef Hala
59.
Symphony in D Minor: III. Allegro non troppo
César Franck, Alexander Rahbari, BRTN Philharmonic Orchestra, Brussels
60.
Entry of the Gladiators, Op. 68, "Triumph March"
National Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Gerhardt, Julius Fučík
61.
Patience: Overture
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Arthur Sullivan, James Walker, William Schwenck Gilbert
62.
The Pirates of Penzance: Oh, Better Far to Live and Die
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Arthur Sullivan, Kenneth Sandford, James Walker, William Schwenck Gilbert
63.
H.M.S. Pinafore: Overture
Arthur Sullivan, New Symphony Orchestra, René Leibowitz, William Schwenck Gilbert
64.
H.M.S. Pinafore: We Sail the Ocean Blue
Arthur Sullivan, William Schwenck Gilbert
65.
H.M.S. Pinafore: I'm Called Little Buttercup
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Arthur Sullivan, James Walker, William Schwenck Gilbert, Jean Allister
66.
The Mikado: Three Little Maids from School Are We
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Arthur Sullivan, James Walker, William Schwenck Gilbert, Jean Allister, Patricia Clark, Cynthia Glover
67.
The Pirates of Penzance: I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major-General
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Arthur Sullivan, James Walker, William Schwenck Gilbert, John Cartier
68.
Caro mio ben (Orchestral version)
Giuseppe Giordani, London Promenade Orchestra, Eric Hammerstein
69.
Andrea Chenier: La Mamma Morta (Orchestral version)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Gerhardt, Umberto Giordano
70.
Russlan and Ludmilla: Overture
National Philharmonic Orchestra, Mikhail Glinka, Eric Hammerstein
71.
Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: IV. In the Hall of the Mountain King
Edvard Grieg, James Walker, Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra
72.
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in A Minor, Op. 16: I. Allegro molto moderato
Edvard Grieg, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, René Leibowitz, Earl Wild
73.
Lyric Suite, Op. 54: IV. March of the Dwarfs
Edvard Grieg, James Walker, Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra
74.
Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: I. Morning Mood
Edvard Grieg, London Festival Orchestra, Alexander Gibson
75.
Peer Gynt Suite No. 2, Op. 55: IV. Solveig's Song (Orchestral version)
Edvard Grieg, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Gerhardt
76.
Return to Rundarne
Edvard Grieg, London Promenade Orchestra, Eric Hammerstein
77.
Holberg Suite, Op. 40: II. Sarabande (Andante)
Edvard Grieg, Oldřich Vlček, Virtuosi Di Praga
78.
Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63, Act III: Chorus "See, the Conquering Hero"
George Frideric Handel, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Gerhardt, The Ambrosian Singers
79.
Water Music Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: V. Air
George Frideric Handel, London Promenade Orchestra, Eric Hammerstein
80.
Solomon, HWV 67: Sinfonia, "Arrival of the Queen of Sheba"
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, George Frideric Handel, Charles Gerhardt
81.
Xerxes, HWV 40: Largo ("Ombra Mai Fu")
George Frideric Handel, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Eric Robinson
82.
Concerto Grosso, Op. 6: No. 5 in D Major, HWV 323: I. Larghetto e Staccato
George Frideric Handel, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Gerhardt
83.
Messiah, HWV 56: Hallelujah Chorus
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, George Frideric Handel, John Pritchard, London Philharmonic Chorus
84.
String Quartet in C, Op. 76, No. 3 "Emperor": II. Poco adagio; cantabile (Excerpt) (Arranged for Orchestra)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Joseph Haydn, Charles Gerhardt
85.
Symphony in G Major, Hob. I, No. 94 "Surprise": II. Andante (Excerpt)
Joseph Haydn, London Promenade Orchestra, Eric Hammerstein
86.
Symphony No. 104 in D "London": IV. Finale: Allegro spirituoso
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Joseph Haydn, Josef Krips
87.
Sinfonia Concertante in B-Flat for Violin, Cello, Oboe, Bassoon and Orchestra, Hob. 1: 105: II. Andante
Joseph Haydn, Virtuosi Di Praga, Rudolf Krecmer
88.
Sonata No. 10, HOB XVI: II. Andante
Joseph Haydn, Walid Akl
89.
The Planets, Op. 32: IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Gustav Holst, Charles Gerhardt
90.
The Planets, Op. 32: II. Venus, the Bringer of Peace
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Gustav Holst, Charles Gerhardt
91.
Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra in E Major: III. Rondo
National Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Gerhardt, Johann Nepomuk Hummel, Paul Archibald
92.
Piano Concerto No. 2 in A Minor, Op. 85: II. Larghetto
Alexander Rahbari, Johann Nepomuk Hummel, Dana Protopopescu, Slovak Radio New Philharmonic Orchestra
93.
Hansel and Gretel: Evening Prayer (Orchestral version)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Engelbert Humperdinck, Nick Ingman
94.
Danube Waves
Ion Ivanovici, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Gerhardt
95.
The Entertainer (featured in "The Sting")
Scott Joplin, Earl Wild
96.
Sabre Dance
Aram Khachaturian, Leonard Slatkin, National Philharmonic Orchestra
97.
Symphonie espagnole in D Minor for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 21: V. Rondo (Allegro)
National Philharmonic Orchestra, Douglas Gamley, Édouard Lalo, Hugh Bean
98.
The Merry Widow Waltz (from "The Merry Widow")
Sinfonia Of London, Douglas Gamley, Franz Lehár, Patrice Fontanarosa
99.
I Pagliacci: "Vesti La Giubba"
London Philharmonic Orchestra, Ruggero Leoncavallo, Sir Edward Downes, Charles Craig
100.
I Pagliacci: Intermezzo
National Philharmonic Orchestra, Neil Richardson, Ruggero Leoncavallo
101.
Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 in C-Sharp Minor, S. 244
Franz Liszt, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Douglas Gamley
102.
Liebestraum No. 3 in A-Flat, S. 541 No. 3
Franz Liszt, David Lively
103.
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1 in E-Flat Major, S. 124: I. Allegro maestoso
Franz Liszt, Alexander Rahbari, David Lively, BRTN Philharmonic Orchestra, Brussels
104.
Fantasia on Hungarian Folk Themes, S. 123 ("Hungarian Fantasy")
Franz Liszt, Alexander Rahbari, David Lively, BRTN Philharmonic Orchestra, Brussels
105.
Ballet Egyptien: II. Andante sostenuto
Alexandre Luigini, New Symphony Orchestra, Eric Robinson
106.
Symphony No. 5 in C-Sharp Minor: IV. Adagietto
Gustav Mahler, Avi Ostrowsky, BRTN Philharmonic Orchestra, Brussels
107.
Cavalleria Rusticana: Intermezzo (featured in "Raging Bull," "A Midsummer Night's Dream")
Pietro Mascagni, Shardad Rohani, Slovak Radio New Philharmonic Orchestra, Bratislava
108.
Méditation from Thaïs
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Gerhardt, Jules Massenet, Michael Davis
109.
Le Cid: Spanish Dance
Jules Massenet, London Promenade Orchestra, Eric Hammerstein
110.
Élégie (for Cello and Orchestra)
National Philharmonic Orchestra, Jules Massenet, David Firman, Keith Harvey
111.
A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 21: Concert Overture
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Felix Mendelssohn, René Leibowitz
112.
A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61: IX. Wedding March
Felix Mendelssohn, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Gerhardt
113.
The Hebrides Overture ("Fingal's Cave Overture"), Op. 26
Felix Mendelssohn, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Gerhardt
114.
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in E Minor, Op. 64: III. Allegro molto vivace
Felix Mendelssohn, Alexander Rahbari, Slovak Radio New Philharmonic Orchestra, Evgueni Bushkov
115.
Songs Without Words, Vol. 1, Book 2, Op. 30: I. Andante espressivo (featured in "Sophie's Choice")
Felix Mendelssohn, Dana Protopopescu
116.
Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Op. 90 "Italian": I. Allegro vivace
Felix Mendelssohn, Massimo Freccia, Orchestra of the Accademia di Santa Cecilia, Rome
117.
Rondeau (from "Suite de Symphonies No. 1") (Theme to "Masterpiece Theatre")
Jean-Joseph Mouret, London Promenade Orchestra, Eric Hammerstein
118.
Eine kleine Nachtmusik ("A Little Night Music"), Serenade No. 13 in G Major, K. 525: I. Allegro
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, London Promenade Orchestra, Eric Hammerstein
119.
Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550: I. Molto allegro
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Václav Neumann, Virtuosi Di Praga
120.
Concerto for Piano No. 21 in C Major, K. 467 ("Elvira Madigan"): II. Andante
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Earl Wild, Anthony Randall
121.
The Magic Flute: Overture
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Gerhardt
122.
Coronation Mass in C Major, K. 317: II. Gloria
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Gerhardt, The Ambrosian Singers
123.
Ave Verum Corpus in D, K. 618
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Gerhardt, The Ambrosian Singers
124.
Piano Sonata No. 11 in A Major, K. 331: III. Rondo alla Turca ("Turkish March") (Allegretto)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Daniel Blumenthal
125.
The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492: Overture
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Douglas Gamley
126.
The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492: Act III. Recitative and Aria: "Dove Sono"
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Margaret Price, Sir Edward Downes
127.
Symphony No. 41 in C Major, K. 551 "Jupiter": IV. Molto allegro
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, René Leibowitz
128.
Don Giovanni, K. 527: Overture
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Gerhardt
129.
Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra in A Major, K. 622: II. Adagio (Featured in "Out of Africa")
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Gerhardt, Thomas Kelly
130.
Vesperae Solennes de Confessore in C Major, K. 339: V. Laudate Dominum
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Gerhardt, The Ambrosian Singers, Kate Hurney
131.
Requiem in D Minor, K. 626: III. Sequentia: Confutatis maledictis
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Gerhardt, The Ambrosian Singers
132.
Pictures at an Exhibition: I. Promenade (Piano Solo)
Modest Mussorgsky, Earl Wild
133.
Orpheus in the Underworld: Can Can
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Jacques Offenbach, Charles Gerhardt
134.
The Tales of Hoffman: Barcarolle
Jacques Offenbach, London Promenade Orchestra, Eric Hammerstein
135.
Canon in D (featured in "Ordinary People")
National Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Gerhardt, Johann Pachelbel
136.
La Gioconda: Dance of the Hours (featured in "Fantasia")
Amilcare Ponchielli, Massimo Freccia, Orchestra Filarmonica Di Roma
137.
The Love for Three Oranges, Op. 33b: March
Sergei Prokofiev, London Promenade Orchestra, Eric Hammerstein
138.
Gianni Schicchi: "O mio babbino caro" (featured in "A Room with a View")
Giacomo Puccini, Alexander Rahbari, Miriam Gauci, BRTN Philharmonic Orchestra, Brussels
139.
Tosca: "Vissi d'arte, vissi d'amore"
Giacomo Puccini, Orquestra Simfònica de Barcelona i Nacional de Catalunya, Alexander Rahbari, Miriam Gauci
140.
Tosca: "E Lucevan le Stelle"
Giacomo Puccini, Orquestra Simfònica de Barcelona i Nacional de Catalunya, Alexander Rahbari, Giacomo Aragall
141.
Suor Angelica: "Senza mamma, o bimbo, tu sei morto!"
Giacomo Puccini, Alexander Rahbari, Miriam Gauci, BRTN Philharmonic Orchestra, Brussels
142.
Suor Angelica: "Sorella, o buona sorella"
Giacomo Puccini, Alexander Rahbari, Miriam Gauci, BRTN Philharmonic Orchestra, Brussels, Jaak Gregoor Chorus, Bernadette Degelin
143.
Madama Butterfly: Humming Chorus
Giacomo Puccini, London Promenade Orchestra, Eric Hammerstein, London Promenade Chorus
144.
La Bohème: "O soave fanciulla"
Giacomo Puccini, Alexander Rahbari, Giacomo Aragall, Miriam Gauci, Vicente Sardinero, BRTN Philharmonic Orchestra, Brussels
145.
La Bohème: Act II. Musetta's Waltz (Orchestral version)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Giacomo Puccini, Nick Ingman
146.
Turandot: Nessun Dorma (Arr. for Chorus and Orchestra)
Charles Gerhardt, Giacomo Puccini, London Promenade Orchestra, London Promenade Chorus
147.
Trumpet Tune and Air
Henry Purcell, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Douglas Gamley, Bob Farley
148.
Ten Sonatas in Four Parts: Sonata No. 5 in G Minor, Z. 806: III. Largo - Adagio
Henry Purcell, Slovak Radio Quartet
149.
Concerto for Flute in G Major: I. Allegro assai
Johann Joachim Quantz, Oldřich Vlček, Michael Martin Kofler, Virtuosi Di Praga
150.
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: 18th Variation (featured in "Somewhere in Time")
Sergei Rachmaninoff, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, George Weldon, Raymond Lewenthal
151.
Prelude in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 3, No. 2
Sergei Rachmaninoff, Jodie De Salvo
152.
Concerto for Piano No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: II. Adagio sostenuto (Featured in "Brief Encounter")
Sergei Rachmaninoff, Alexander Rahbari, David Lively, BRTN Philharmonic Orchestra
153.
Symphony No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 27: III. Adagio
Sergei Rachmaninoff, Dietrich Schöller-Manno, Rumanin State Philharmonic Orchestra
154.
Concerto for Piano No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 30: I. Allegro ma non troppo
Sergei Rachmaninoff, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Jascha Horenstein, Earl Wild
155.
Daphnis et Chloé, Suite No. 2: I. Daybreak
Maurice Ravel, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Georges Prêtre, Royal Philharmonic Chorus
156.
Pavane for a Dead Princess
Maurice Ravel, Trio Apollon
157.
Mother Goose Suite: V. The Fairy Garden
Maurice Ravel, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Gerhardt
158.
Introduction and Allegro for Harp, Flute, Clarinet and Strings
Maurice Ravel, Virtuosi Di Praga, Angela Jones, Thomas Briccetti, Lubomir Legemza, Renie Yamahata
159.
Sheherazade: I. The Sea and Sinbad's Ship
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Alexander Rahbari, Vahid Khadem-Missagh, Persian International Philharmonic
160.
The Flight of the Bumblebee
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, The New Symphony Orchestra Of London, René Leibowitz
161.
William Tell: Overture (Finale)
Gioachino Rossini, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Gerhardt
162.
The Barber of Seville: Overture
Gioachino Rossini, Shardad Rohani, Slovak Radio New Philharmonic Orchestra, Bratislava
163.
La Danza (from Soirées Musicales) (Orchestral version)
Gioachino Rossini, London Promenade Orchestra, Eric Hammerstein
164.
Carnival of the Animals: VII. Aquarium (featured in "Days of Heaven")
Camille Saint-Saëns, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Vernon Handley
165.
Carnival of the Animals: XIII. The Swan
Camille Saint-Saëns, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Vernon Handley
166.
Danse Macabre, Op. 40
Camille Saint-Saëns, René Leibowitz, Orchestre De La Societe Des Concerts Symphonique De Paris
167.
Gymnopédie No. 1
Erik Satie, Joao Paulo Santos
168.
Gymnopédie No. 2
Erik Satie, Joao Paulo Santos
169.
Gymnopédie No. 3
Erik Satie, Joao Paulo Santos
170.
Symphony No. 8 in B Minor, D. 759 "Unfinished": I. Allegro moderato
Franz Schubert, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Gerhardt
171.
Ave Maria, D. 839 (Op. 52, No. 6)
Franz Schubert, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Gerhardt, Claire Henry
172.
Impromptu, Op. 90, No. 3 in G-Flat
Franz Schubert, Daniel Blumenthal
173.
Trio No. 2 in E-Flat, Op. 100, D. 929: II. Andante con moto (featured in "Barry Lyndon")
Franz Schubert, Fortepiano Trio Florestan
174.
Kinderszenen (Scenes from Childhood), Op. 15: VII. Träumerei (Dreaming)
Robert Schumann, Jodie De Salvo
175.
Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat, Op. 97 "Rhenish": I. Lebhaft
Robert Schumann, International Symphony Orchestra, René Leibowitz
176.
Piano Concerto No. 2 in F, Op. 102: II. Andante
National Philharmonic Orchestra, Dmitri Shostakovich, Massimo Freccia, Michael Round
177.
The Bartered Bride: Overture
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Bedřich Smetana, Oscar Danon
178.
Má Vlast (My Country): II. Vltava (The Moldau)
National Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Gerhardt, Bedřich Smetana
179.
By the Beautiful Blue Danube Waltz, Op. 314 (featured in "2001: A Space Odyssey")
Johann Strauss II, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Gerhardt
180.
Tales from the Vienna Woods
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Johann Strauss II, Peter Guth, Hans Reinert
181.
Also sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30: I. Introduction (Sunrise) (featured in "2001: A Space Odyssey")
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Gerhardt, Richard Strauss
182.
1812 Overture, Op. 49
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Gerhardt, Douglas Gamley, National Philharmonic Chorus
183.
Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71A: III. Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Shardad Rohani, Slovak Radio New Philharmonic Orchestra, Viktor Simcisko
184.
The Sleeping Beauty, Op. 66: Waltz
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Douglas Gamley, Royal Philhlarmonic Orchestra
185.
Symphony No. 6 in B Minor "Pathetique", Op. 74: IV. Finale (Adagio lamentoso)
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Alexander Rahbari, BRTN Philharmonic Orchestra, Brussels
186.
Concerto for Piano No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23: II. Andantino simplice - Prestissimo
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Anatole Fistoulari, Earl Wild
187.
Eugene Onegin, Op. 24: Waltz
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Shardad Rohani, Slovak Radio New Philharmonic Orchestra, Bratislava
188.
Messa da Requiem: II. Dies Irae: 1. Dies Irae
Giuseppe Verdi, Alexander Rahbari, Slovak Radio New Philharmonic Orchestra, Ján Rzehnal
189.
Rigoletto: "La Donna è Mobile" (Orchestral version)
Giuseppe Verdi, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Gerhardt
190.
La Traviata: "Libiamo Ne'lieti Calici" (The Drinking Song) (Orchestral version)
Giuseppe Verdi, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Gerhardt
191.
Aida: Triumphal March and Chorus "Gloria all'Egitto"
Giuseppe Verdi, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Gerhardt, National Philharmonic Chorus
192.
The Four Seasons, Op. 8: Concerto No. 4 for Violin in F Minor, RV 297 "Winter": II. Largo
Antonio Vivaldi, English Chamber Orchestra, Leonard Slatkin, José-Luis Garcia
193.
The Four Seasons, Op. 8: Concerto No. 1 for Violin in E Major, RV 269 "Spring": I. Allegro
Antonio Vivaldi, English Chamber Orchestra, Leonard Slatkin, José-Luis Garcia
194.
Gloria in D, RV 589: I. Gloria in Excelsis Deo
Antonio Vivaldi, Prague Chamber Choir, Josef Pancik, Tadeusz Strugala, Virtusosi di Praga
195.
Concerto for 2 Mandolines in G: II. Andante
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Antonio Vivaldi, Massimo Freccia, Michaela Ponti, Carlo Comberti
196.
The Four Seasons, Op. 8: Concerto No. 2 for Violin in G Minor, RV 315 "Summer": III. Presto
Antonio Vivaldi, English Chamber Orchestra, Leonard Slatkin, José-Luis Garcia
197.
The Four Seasons, Op. 8: Concerto No. 3 for Violin in F Major, RV 293 "Autumn": I. Allegro
Antonio Vivaldi, English Chamber Orchestra, Leonard Slatkin, José-Luis Garcia
198.
Lohengrin: Prelude to Act III
Richard Wagner, The New Symphony Orchestra Of London, Alexander Gibson
199.
Tistan und Isolde: Liebestod
Richard Wagner, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Gerhardt
200.
Die Walküre: Ride of the Valkyries (featured in "Apocalypse Now")
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard Wagner, Charles Gerhardt

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Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565

Sleepers, Awake (from Cantata No. 140, BWV 645)

Prelude No. 1 in C Major, BWV 846 (from The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I)

Ave Maria (Based on Bach's Prelude No. 1, BWV 846) (Orchestral version)

Air on the G String (from Suite for Orchestra No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068)

Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: I. Aria

Passacaglia and Fugue in C Minor, BWV 582 (Arr. for Two Orchestras)

Adagio for Strings (from String Quartet in B Minor, Op. 11: II. Adagio) (featured in "Platoon" and "The Elephant Man")

Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67: I. Allegro con brio

Für Elise (Bagatelle in A Minor, WoO 59)

Egmont Overture, Op. 84

Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27, No. 2 "Moonlight" I. Adagio sostenuto

Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op 68 "Pastoral": II. Andante molto mosso (Scene by the Brook)

Piano Sonata No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 13 "Pathétique": II. Adagio cantabile

Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92: II. Allegretto (featured in "Zardoz")

Ode to Joy (Theme) (from Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 "Choral") (featured in "Dead Poets Society")

Farandole (from L'arlésienne, Suite No. 2)

Les Pecheurs de Perles (The Pearl Fishers), Act I. Au Fond Du Temple Saint (Duet Theme) [Orchestral version]

Carmen: March of the Toreadors

Menuet (from L'arlésienne, Suite No. 2)

Minuet (from String Quintet No. 5 in E, Op. 13)

Nocturne (from String Quartet No. 2 in D)

Hungarian Dance No. 5 in G Minor

Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90: III. Poco allegretto

Waltz in A-Flat Major, Op. 39, No. 5

Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 98: I. Allegro non troppo

Lullaby (from 5 Lieder, Op. 49) (Orchestral version)

The Banks of Green Willow

Etude No. 3 in E Major, Op. 10 "Tristesse"

Waltz No. 6 in D-Flat, Op. 64 "Minute Waltz"

Concerto for Piano No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11: II. Romance (Larghetto)

Waltz No. 7 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 64, No. 2

Prelude in D-Flat Major, Op. 28, No. 15 "Raindrop"

Nocturne in A-Flat, Op. 32, No. 2 (Arranged for Piano & Orchestra)

Trumpet Voluntary in D Major (The Prince of Denmark's March)

Simple Gifts (from Appalachian Spring)

Clair de Lune (from Suite Bergamasque, L 75)

Rêverie, L 68

Nocturnes, L 91: I. Nuages (Clouds) (Orchestral version)

Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune (Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun), for orchestra, L 86

Lakmé, Act I: Flower Duet (Theme to British Airways TV Commercial)

On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring

Carnival Overture, Op. 92

Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95 "From the New World": II. Largo (Excerpt)

Rusalka, Op. 114 (B. 203), Act I: O Lovely Moon (Orchestral version)

Humoresque, Op. 101, No. 7

String Quartet No. 12 in F, Op. 96 "American": II. Lento

Slavonic Dance in C Major, Op. 46, No. 1

Slavonic Dance in E Minor, Op. 72, No. 2

Variations On an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma": IX. Nimrod (Adagio)

Piano Quintet in A Minor, Op. 84: II. Adagio

Pomp and Circumstance, Op. 39: March No. 1 in D

Pavane, Op. 50

Requiem, Op. 48: III. Sanctus (Arranged for Orchestra)

Quartet No. 1 in C Minor for Piano and Strings, Op. 15: II. Scherzo, Allegro vivo

Trois mélodies, Op. 23, No. 1: Les berceaux (Arranged for Orchestra)

Psyché (Symphonic Poem for Orchestra), M. 47: IV. Psyché et Éros (Allegreto modére)

Sonata for Violin and Piano in A Major: IV. Allegretto poco mosso

Symphony in D Minor: III. Allegro non troppo

Entry of the Gladiators, Op. 68, "Triumph March"

Patience: Overture

The Pirates of Penzance: Oh, Better Far to Live and Die

H.M.S. Pinafore: Overture

H.M.S. Pinafore: We Sail the Ocean Blue

H.M.S. Pinafore: I'm Called Little Buttercup

The Mikado: Three Little Maids from School Are We

The Pirates of Penzance: I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major-General

Caro mio ben (Orchestral version)

Andrea Chenier: La Mamma Morta (Orchestral version)

Russlan and Ludmilla: Overture

Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: IV. In the Hall of the Mountain King