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| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. Prelude in C Minor - Rachmaninov | |||
| 2. Minute Waltz in D falt, Op. 64/1 - Chopin | |||
| 3. Moonlight Sonoata Op. 27/2 (1st Mvt) - Beethoven | |||
| 4. Rondo Alla Turca from Sonata K331 - Mozart | |||
| 5. Pinao Concerto, Op. 16 (2 Mvt) - Grieg | |||
| 6. Transcendental Study No. 5 'Flex Follets' - Liszt | |||
| 7. Revolutionary Study, Op. 10/12 - Chopin | |||
| 8. Piano Concerto No. 21, K467 'Elvira Madigan' (2nd Mvt) - Mozart | |||
| 9. Gymnopedie No. 1 - Satie | |||
| 10. The Girl With The Flaxen Hair - Debussy | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. Impromptu in G flat, D.899/3 - Schubert | |||
| 2. Clair de Lune - Debussy | |||
| 3. Piano Concerto No. 5 "Emperor" (3rd Mvt) - Beethoven | |||
| 4. Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - Bach, Arr Hess | |||
| 5. Rhapsody on a Theme of Pafnini (Variation 18) - Rachmaninov | |||
| 6. Pavane for a Dead Infanta - Ravel | |||
| 7. Intermezzo in A, Op. 118/2 | |||
| 8. Liebestraume, No. 3 in A Flat - Liszt | |||
| 9. The Entertainer - Joplin | |||
| 10. Nocturne in E Flat, Op. 9/2 - Chopin | |||
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Product Description
Amazon.co.uk Review
Whoever first dreamt up the title "The Only Piano/Opera/Banjo Album You'll Ever Need" must have been hoping record buyers wouldn't take it too literally. A translation would be "We Hope That When You've Listened To This You'll Want To Buy Lots More Piano/Opera/Banjo Albums". So as an attempt to lure listeners into the world of the piano, how does this set measure up? Most of the all-time favourite piano pieces are here (though you won't find Golliwogg's Cakewalk) and childhood memories may well be stirred by the likes of Für Elise and Rondo alla Turca. It's not all solo piano--the orchestra is wheeled on for the Big Moments from concertos by Grieg, Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, Mozart and Rachmaninov (who also gets the famous 18th variation from Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini). Among the big-name pianists represented are Geza Anda, Emanuel Ax, Emil Gilels, Vladimir Horowitz, Alfredo Perl, Kathryn Stott and Andrew Wilde. Recordings range in time from 1955 to 1999. Purists may bridle at the lollipop nature of the programme, but for those genuinely looking for an introduction to the instrument's richly rewarding repertoire, the 150 minutes of music on these two CDs should fit the bill nicely. --Keith Clarke
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
a good diverse covering of well known and not so well known musical compositions.
a very good all round CD that just about covers every taste. I am pleased with it.
a very good all round CD that just about covers every taste. I am pleased with it.
47 of 53 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The Only Piano Album You'll Ever Need is guaranteed to satisfy your taste if you love and are truly passionate about classical music. The album's principal instrument focus is the piano as suggested by the title. The music is tuneful and absolutely soothing. The artists featured make it so easy to play and a real pleasurable experience to sample a taste of the purest music to embrace ourselves at. The major classical names such as Mozart, Betthoven, Chopin, Satie and so on featured in this album. The album is a real showpiece how these artists deliver masterpiece performances using the piano. In a nutshell, Only Piano Album You'll Ever Need is a great album and offers a varied selection of musical displays to listen time and time again. If you love classical music, here is one to add in your collection.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Very good general introduction to a variety of famous piano pieces. Well played and pleasant easy listening. Very good value.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Entertaining music
Some of the tracks are good but I was disappointed overall. It certainly isn't the only piano album you'll need!
Published 8 months ago by independentkaren
The Only Piano Album You'll NEver Need
Very stupid collection. Many of these are rushy, just noise and no melody at all. May be difficult to perform yet they are unpleasant to listen to. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Emiliya Borisova
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Published 18 months ago by Stewart
the only piano album yoy'll ever need
just what I have missed late night, when not sleeping, but not want to read.
Published on 5 Oct 2009 by Nina Drejer Wennerewald
Classical C.D.s
I bought The Only Piano, The Only Classical and The Only Opera C.D.s all together and I have enjoyed them tremendously.My favourite one is the Classical C.D. Read more
Published on 14 July 2009 by Mrs. P. A. Goodall
All you need
As a professional concert pianist for the last thirty years or so, it was a great relief to find that they have released everything you need on 2 CDs. Read more
Published on 19 Jun 2007 by Wayne Redhart
A wonderful collection - truly absorbing
The varity of piano pieces on this album are breathtakingly beautiful in themselves and perfect for background ambience.
Published on 17 Dec 2000
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