- Composer: Sergey Rachmaninov, John Williams, Gustav Mahler, Samuel Barber, Richard Wagner, et al.
- Audio CD (5 April 2003)
- Number of Discs: 3
- Format: Box set
- Label: Classic FM
- ASIN: B0000630VV
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 65,981 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. Piano Concerto No.3 1st Movement (Shine) - Rachmaninov | |||
| 2. Harry Potter Theme - John Williams | |||
| 3. Symphony No 5 4th Movement (Death in Venice) - Mahler | |||
| 4. Adagio for Strings (Platoon) - | |||
| 5. Lord of the Rings Theme | |||
| 6. Ride of the Valkyries (Apocalypse Now) - Wagner | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. Flower Duet - Delibes | |||
| 2. Largo al Factotum (Barber of Seville) - Rossini | |||
| 3. Nessun Dorma (Turandot) - Puccini | |||
| 4. Song to the Moon (Rusalka) - Dvorak | |||
| 5. Au Fond Du Temple Saint (Pearl Fishers) - Bizet | |||
| 6. Casta Diva (Norma) - Bellini | |||
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| Disc: 3 | |||
| 1. Violin Concerto No 1 in G Minor 3rd Movement - Bruch | |||
| 2. Piano Sonata No 23 2nd Movement - Beethoven | |||
| 3. Rose Adagio from Sleeping Beauty - Tchaikovsky | |||
| 4. Hebrides Overture - Mendelssohn | |||
| 5. Symphony No 3 3rd Movement - Brahms | |||
| 6. Dance of the Reed Flutes The Nutcracker | |||
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Product Description
Amazon.co.uk Review
This handsome three-CD set from Classic FM pulls together some of the pieces which have featured most regularly in the radio station's annual Hall of Fame poll in the 10 years since the station was founded in 1992. The three discs are divided into "Hall of Fame at the Movies", "Hall of Fame at the Opera" and "Hall of Fame Classics". There's something for everyone here and even a few surprises, including music from John Williams' beautifully crafted soundtrack to Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone ("Hedwig's Theme") and Howard Shore's score for The Lord of the Rings. The opera disc has plenty for Lesley Garrett fans to chew over, including Delibes' "Flower Duet" from Lakmé, Dvorák's haunting "Song to the Moon" from Rusalka and Mascagni's stirring "Easter Hymn" from Cavalleria Rusticana. The performances are all fine, with some outstanding ones: the London Philharmonic Orchestra under Enrique Batiz produces some beautifully transparent textures in the final movement of Saint-Saëns' Organ Symphony (heard in the film Babe). --Warwick Thompson
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
As a younger listener of classical music, I have found this album to be a wonderful collection of well loved pieces, all in one place. Perfect. Although previously I did not have much interest in opera, I have found the compositions on this album to be fantastic and I now have a greater appreciation for pieces like Bellini's Casta Diva, and Dvorak's Song to the Moon.
I am only disappointed by one thing, and I am afraid that must be the appalling attitude of anon1659, who thinks that music must be serious to be enjoyed. I have played classical violin since a young age, and find it to be anything but serious. Classical music is beautiful, but you don't need to concentrate when you listen. It has been written to convey emotion, and to be appreciated. You do NOT have to be an intellectual to enjoy any kind of music, and this compilation is a refreshing change to all that 'serious' music! Buy this album, listen and enjoy, as I have done. You will adore this collection. And it absolutely isn't tripe!! It's fabulous!!! ;)
I am only disappointed by one thing, and I am afraid that must be the appalling attitude of anon1659, who thinks that music must be serious to be enjoyed. I have played classical violin since a young age, and find it to be anything but serious. Classical music is beautiful, but you don't need to concentrate when you listen. It has been written to convey emotion, and to be appreciated. You do NOT have to be an intellectual to enjoy any kind of music, and this compilation is a refreshing change to all that 'serious' music! Buy this album, listen and enjoy, as I have done. You will adore this collection. And it absolutely isn't tripe!! It's fabulous!!! ;)
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The collection begins with Rachmaninov's third piano concerto, 1st movement. For those of you who have seen the film "Shine," the true mastery of this work will already be apparent. The first CD truely catches the varied moods from films such as "The Lord of the Rings," "Platoon," and "Star Wars."
Not being a fan of opera, I did not initially listen to that particular CD in the collection for a day or two. All I have to say about this is just to give it a listen, it changed my views entirely.
The third CD is again, excellently chosen with eight uplifting pieces, from the beauty of Mendelssohn's Hebrides Overture to Elgar's magnificent Cello concerto.
My only problem with the CD is that the version of "Star Wars" that is played is not the best arrangement I have heard, and feel that the orchestra has not captured the excitement and vision of John Williams. However, please don't let me put you off, as this is only a small glitch in what is a most excellent album, well worth adding to any collection small or large.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album is great! It is a fantistic compilation to get people interested in the classical world. Most of the operas have been heard by most pepole anyway. Anybody who says this is anti-intellecual obviously is a purist and is dissapointed in their own ability to appriciiate musical talent. Granted the movie scores and the greates choice to be on their but have you written anything better lately? Also to rubbish Mozart's "Don Giovanni" is an absolute disgrace to the classical world and the person who said it should hang their head in shame. Go buy it. It's bloody marvelous!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Lazy compilation from the most appalling radio station
Classic FM routinely displays a lack of respect for music and encourages laziness in investigating repertoire. This trashy compilation is no exception. Read more
Published on 4 Sep 2003 by A Customer
Great music, if a touch commercialised
This is an amazing album, with many great tracks that I love listening to again and again.
I don't understand why Star Wars was necessary to be included, however, there are... Read more
I don't understand why Star Wars was necessary to be included, however, there are... Read more
Published on 20 Jun 2002
Excellent collection of classical music to suit all tastes
A varied collection of instrumental pieces and popular arias from the opera. Content is well put together, the quality excellent, and altogether a very pleasant listening... Read more
Published on 2 May 2002
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