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| 1. O Fortuna - Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra & Chorus [From Carmina Burana | |||
| 2. Flower Duet - Janice Watson & Ruby Philogene [From Lakme | |||
| 3. New World Symphony - Czech State Philharmonic Orchestra [From New World Symphony | |||
| 4. Morning - Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra [From Peer Gynt | |||
| 5. Che Gelida Manina - Luciano Pavarotti [From La Boheme | |||
| 6. Variation 18 From Rhapsody On A Theme By Paganini - Evelyn Chen | |||
| 7. Clair De Lune - Kathryn Stott | |||
| 8. Anvil Chorus - Royal Liverpool Philharmonica Orchestra [From Il Trovatore | |||
| 9. Canon In D For Strings - City Of London Sinfonia [Pachelbel | |||
| 10. Alleluia - Lesley Garrett [From Exsultate, jubilate | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. Pomp And Circumstance March No.1 (Elgar) - Royal Liverpool Philharmonica Orchestra [Elgar] | |||
| 2. Au Fond Du Temple Saint - Jussi Bjoerling & Robert Merrill [From Pearl Fishers | |||
| 3. Intermezzo - Royal Liverpool Philharmonica Orchestra From Cavallera Rusticana | |||
| 4. Why Do The Nations - Bryn Terfel & London Musici [From Messiah | |||
| 5. Hallelujah Chorus - Bryn Terfel & London Musici [From Messiah | |||
| 6. Spring - James Galway [From The Four Seasons | |||
| 7. Pie Jesu - Camilla Otaki [From Requiem | |||
| 8. Adagio Of Spartacus & Phrygia - Orchestra Of THe Royal Opera House [Khatchaturian] | |||
| 9. Gynopedie No.1 - John Lenehan | |||
| 10. Air - City Of London Sinfonia [From Orchestral Suite No.3 | |||
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73 of 74 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The budget price doesn't reflect the quality of this 2 disc collection of classical music highlights, for the soloists, orchestras, conductors and the recordings themselves ensure it is a good quality selection of mostly familiar music from the classical music repertoire.
The choices lean heavily towards the opera style, so for that reason alone will not be the only album necessary to cover everyone's taste - even the complete classical beginner will find many of their familiar favourites are absent.
The tracks are mostly single movements from the whole score, which may not please the more enthusiastic classical fan, but it's unavoidable given the short time permitted by only 2 CDs. In any case, this album really is only aimed at those wanting a brief 'best of' product rather than an in depth study, and for that purpose it does its job well.
I would recommend the album as a bargain value, well perfomed selection of classical/opera music. It's not the only one as its title claims, but it's not a bad starting point.
The choices lean heavily towards the opera style, so for that reason alone will not be the only album necessary to cover everyone's taste - even the complete classical beginner will find many of their familiar favourites are absent.
The tracks are mostly single movements from the whole score, which may not please the more enthusiastic classical fan, but it's unavoidable given the short time permitted by only 2 CDs. In any case, this album really is only aimed at those wanting a brief 'best of' product rather than an in depth study, and for that purpose it does its job well.
I would recommend the album as a bargain value, well perfomed selection of classical/opera music. It's not the only one as its title claims, but it's not a bad starting point.
118 of 122 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
"The Only. . . " album may sound like a superficial pastiche to reviewer 1, but it isn't. I'm a classical music activist and an advocate for imaginative ways to reverse classical's decline. From this standpoint this product demonstrates first-rate creative showmanship and sophistication on the part of its producers. As the second reviewer indicates, the album does more than just stimulate impulse purchase. The outrageously inspired title was obviously designed to attract newcomers to classical. Having lured the uninitiated, a wrong start on the first track could be the last heard. The inspired choice of Orff, with his primal rhythms and simple harmonic structure, probably breaks with stereotypes people may have about classical. The listener then gets an abrupt change of pace with luscious, delicate ballet melodies by Delibes, followed by all-meat-and-no-potatoes romantic masterpieces in the Dvorak 9th Symphony (appropriately performed by a Czech orchestra) and the Grieg Peer Gynt Suite. The album includes popular classic hits like the Pachelbel Canon and Albinoni Adagio but embraces diverse styles ranging from Khatchaturian and Prokofiev to Bizet's the Pearl Fishers (opera) and Satie's Gymnopedie. Toward the end come full and unchopped performances of core classical repertory like the Bach instrumental suites and Vivaldi violin concerti (in dynamic, living-tradition style, led by James Galway). Reviewer No. 2 is on target. This is a superb present for newcomers. More experienced listeners can relax and enjoy masterly programming of great classics, executed by fine performers and ensembles.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Varied listening
This CD is pleasant listening, especially in the car on a long and tedious journey.It relieved the bordom to listen to lovely music.
Published 7 months ago by madcow
pleasing choice
It is good, excellent selection of tunes, although personally I avoid the first tunes on each disc, purely personal as I know they are well loved but to me dont fit in with the... Read more
Published 8 months ago by M. Compton Sally
The Only Classical Album You'll Ever Need
A great Album for those new to classical music. The only thing is it obviously was not the only album you'll ever need as the released a second Volume
Published 9 months ago by Wayne Philbrick
The Only Classical Album you'll ever need
This CD is very good, as advertised, but found I had almost all of the tracks on various other CDs I already have. Very good value for money, though!
Published 9 months ago by Mrs. P. R. L. Harris
Surely not the only....
A pretty good selection of popular classics but by no means anything like as wide ranging as the title suggests. Read more
Published 10 months ago by S. Ford
The only classical album you'll ever need
It's very good - a lot of my favourites. I wouldn't agree with the title whole-heartedly, but it certainly brings together a very good selection of classical music.
Published 12 months ago by D. MANLEY
I was pleasantly surprised
I was pleasantly surprised I knew more tracks than I thought. It is certainly worth it as your first attempt in buying classical music, like I did. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mr. M. Van Den Brink
Bliss !
Well if you love to sit quietly in a comfortable armchair, cup of tea (or wine) feet up eyes shut and listen to glorious music then treat yourself to this CD, it is a joy to listen... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mw R. Moore
A great Album
This album was a joy to listen to I have it with me all the time in the car, and if you are into classical you cannot go wrong with this one.....p.s. and it's great value.....
Published on 20 Feb 2010 by Big Al
Acceptable 'musak' for car journeys
A jigsaw of tracks which provide acceptable background music in the car and not much else - but then, that's why I bought it! Read more
Published on 16 Nov 2009 by Hilary M
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