Decca Recordings, 1965-1972 (Limited Edition) [Box Set]

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Titolo: Decca Recordings, 1965-1972 (Limited Edition) [Box Set]

Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750); William Byrd (1543-1623); Jeremiah Clarke (1674-1707); Franz Schubert (1797-1828); Frederic Chopin (1810-1849); Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893); Henri Duparc (1848-1933); Sergey Rachmaninov (1873-1943); Claude Debussy (1862-1918); Alexander Scriabin (1872-1915)

Main Performer: Leopold Stokowski; Howard Snell; David Gray (Horn); Alan Civil

Orchestra / Ensemble(s): Czech Philharmonic Orchestra; London Symphony Orchestra; New Philharmonia Orchestra

Data di Uscita: 08/09/2003

Numero Dischi: 5

Durata: 6 hours 19 minutes

Genre(s): Instrumental, Vocal and Choral, Chamber, Orchestral, Stage works

Produttore: Raymond Few

SPAR Code: ADD

EAN: 28947514527

Catalogue Number: 475

Work 1

Work Title: Toccata and Fugue, for organ in D minor, BWV 565 (BC J37)

Excerpt(s): 1. Toccata and Fugue, for organ in D minor, BWV 565 (BC J37)

Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

Genere: Instrumental

Date Written: 1708

Direttore D´Orchestra: Leopold Stokowski

Orchestra / Coro: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

Main Performer: Leopold Stokowski

Attore/i: Leopold Stokowski

Work 2

Work Title: Prelude and Fugue, for keyboard No. 8 in E flat minor (WTC I/8), BWV 853 (BC L87)

Excerpt(s): 1. Prelude and Fugue, for keyboard No. 8 in E flat minor (WTC I/8), BWV 853 (BC L87)

Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

Genere: Instrumental

Date Written: 1722

Direttore D´Orchestra: Leopold Stokowski

Orchestra / Coro: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

Main Performer: Leopold Stokowski

Attore/i: Leopold Stokowski

Work 3

Work Title: Mein Jesu! was für Seelenweh, for voice & continuo (Schemelli Gesangbuch No. 283), BWV 487 (BC F237)

Excerpt(s): 1. Mein Jesu! was für Seelenweh, for voice & continuo (Schemelli Gesangbuch No. 283), BWV 487 (BC F237)

Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

Genere: Vocal and Choral

Date Written: 1736

Direttore D´Orchestra: Leopold Stokowski

Orchestra / Coro: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

Main Performer: Leopold Stokowski

Attore/i: Leopold Stokowski

Work 4

Work Title: Wir glauben all an einen Gott (I), chorale prelude for organ, BWV 680 (BC K12)

Excerpt(s): 1. Wir glauben all an einen Gott (I), chorale prelude for organ, BWV 680 (BC K12)

Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

Genere: Instrumental

Date Written: 1739

Direttore D´Orchestra: Leopold Stokowski

Orchestra / Coro: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

Main Performer: Leopold Stokowski

Attore/i: Leopold Stokowski

Work 5

Work Title: Cantata No. 4, "Christ lag in Todes Banden," BWV 4 (BCA 54)

Excerpt(s): 1. Jesus Christus, Gottes Sohn

Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

Genere: Vocal and Choral

Date Written: 1708

Direttore D´Orchestra: Leopold Stokowski

Orchestra / Coro: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

Main Performer: Leopold Stokowski

Attore/i: Leopold Stokowski

Work 6

Work Title: Passacaglia and Fugue, for organ in C minor, BWV 582 (BC J79)

Excerpt(s): 1. Passacaglia and Fugue, for organ in C minor, BWV 582 (BC J79)

Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

Genere: Instrumental

Date Written: 1708

Direttore D´Orchestra: Leopold Stokowski

Orchestra / Coro: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

Main Performer: Leopold Stokowski

Attore/i: Leopold Stokowski

Work 7

Work Title: Pavane & 2 Galliards ("The Earle of Salisbury"), for keyboard in A minor, No. 2 , MB 15

Excerpt(s): 1. Pavane & 2 Galliards ("The Earle of Salisbury"), for keyboard in A minor, No. 2 , MB 15

Composer: William Byrd (1543-1623)

Genere: Instrumental

Direttore D´Orchestra: Leopold Stokowski

Orchestra / Coro: London Symphony Orchestra

Main Performer: Leopold Stokowski

Attore/i: Leopold Stokowski

Work 8

Work Title: The Prince of Denmark's March (Trumpet Voluntary) for brass, winds & percussion (or keyboard or trum

Excerpt(s): 1. The Prince of Denmark's March (Trumpet Voluntary) for brass, winds & percussion (or keyboard or trum

Composer: Jeremiah Clarke (1674-1707)

Genere: Chamber

Date Written: 1697

Direttore D´Orchestra: Leopold Stokowski

Orchestra / Coro: London Symphony Orchestra

Main Performer: Howard Snell, Leopold Stokowski

Attore/i: Howard Snell, Leopold Stokowski

Work 9

Work Title: Moments musicaux (6) for piano, D. 780 (Op. 94)

Excerpt(s): 1. Allegro moderato in F minor

Composer: Franz Schubert (1797-1828)

Genere: Instrumental

Date Written: 1823

Direttore D´Orchestra: Leopold Stokowski

Orchestra / Coro: London Symphony Orchestra

Main Performer: Leopold Stokowski

Attore/i: Leopold Stokowski

Work 10

Work Title: Mazurka for piano No. 13 in A minor, Op. 17/4, CT. 63

Excerpt(s): 1. Mazurka for piano No. 13 in A minor, Op. 17/4, CT. 63

Composer: Frederic Chopin (1810-1849)

Genere: Instrumental

Date Written: 1832

Direttore D´Orchestra: Leopold Stokowski

Orchestra / Coro: London Symphony Orchestra

Main Performer: Leopold Stokowski

Attore/i: Leopold Stokowski

Work 11

Work Title: Chant sans paroles (Song without words) for piano in A minor, Op. 40/6

Excerpt(s): 1. Chant sans paroles (Song without words) for piano in A minor, Op. 40/6

Composer: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)

Genere: Instrumental

Date Written: 1878

Direttore D´Orchestra: Leopold Stokowski

Orchestra / Coro: London Symphony Orchestra

Main Performer: Leopold Stokowski

Attore/i: Leopold Stokowski

Work 12

Work Title: Extase ("Sur un lys pâle"), song for voice & piano (or orchestra)

Excerpt(s): 1. Extase ("Sur un lys pâle"), song for voice & piano (or orchestra)

Composer: Henri Duparc (1848-1933)

Genere: Vocal and Choral

Date Written: 1874

Direttore D´Orchestra: Leopold Stokowski

Orchestra / Coro: London Symphony Orchestra

Main Performer: David Gray (Horn), Leopold Stokowski

Attore/i: David Gray, Leopold Stokowski

Work 13

Work Title: Prelude for piano No.1 in C sharp minor ("The Bells of Moscow"), Op. 3/2

Excerpt(s): 1. Prelude for piano No.1 in C sharp minor ("The Bells of Moscow"), Op. 3/2

Composer: Sergey Rachmaninov (1873-1943)

Genere: Instrumental

Date Written: 1892

Direttore D´Orchestra: Leopold Stokowski

Orchestra / Coro: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

Main Performer: Leopold Stokowski

Attore/i: Leopold Stokowski

Work 14

Work Title: La cathédrale engloutie, prelude for piano, L. 117/10

Excerpt(s): 1. La cathédrale engloutie, prelude for piano, L. 117/10

Composer: Claude Debussy (1862-1918)

Genere: Instrumental

Date Written: 1909

Direttore D´Orchestra: Leopold Stokowski

Orchestra / Coro: New Philharmonia Orchestra

Main Performer: Leopold Stokowski

Attore/i: Leopold Stokowski

Work 15

Work Title: Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64

Excerpt(s): 1. Andante - Allegro con anima
2. Andante cantabile, con alcuna licenza
3. Valse. Allegro moderato
4. Finale. Andante maestoso - Allegro vivace

Composer: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)

Genere: Orchestral

Date Written: 1888

Direttore D´Orchestra: Leopold Stokowski

Orchestra / Coro: New Philharmonia Orchestra

Main Performer: Alan Civil, Leopold Stokowski

Attore/i: Alan Civil, Leopold Stokowski

Work 16

Work Title: Le Poème de l'extase (Poem of Ecstasy), symphony [No. 4] in C major, Op. 54

Excerpt(s): 1. Le Poème de l'extase (Poem of Ecstasy), symphony [No. 4] in C major, Op. 54

Composer: Alexander Scriabin (1872-1915)

Genere: Orchestral

Date Written: 1905

Direttore D´Orchestra: Leopold Stokowski

Orchestra / Coro: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

Main Performer: Leopold Stokowski

Attore/i: Leopold Stokowski

Work 17

Work Title: Symphony in D minor, Op. 48

Excerpt(s): 1. Lento - Allegro non troppo
2. Allegretto
3. Allegro non troppo

Composer: Cesar Franck (1822-1890)

Genere: Orchestral

Date Written: 1886

Direttore D´Orchestra: Leopold Stokowski

Orchestra / Coro: Hilversum Radio Symphony Orchestra

Main Performer: Leopold Stokowski

Attore/i: Leopold Stokowski

Work 18

Work Title: Enigma Variations, for orchestra, Op. 36

Excerpt(s): 1. Theme. Andante
2. C.A.E. (C. Alice Elgar, composer's wife - romantic & delicate)
3. H.D.S.-P. (Hew David Steuart-Powell, pianist friend - diatonic run)
4. R.B.T. (Richard Baxter Townshend - low voice potrayed by bassoon)
5. W.M.B. (William Meath Baker, 'country squire,' gentleman, scholar)
6. R.P.A. (Richard Penrose Arnold, self-taught pianist)
7. Ysobel (Isabel Fitton, viola player - pensive & romantic)
8. Troyte (Arthur Troyte Griffith - saying the unexpected)
9. W.N. (Winifred Norbury - characteristic laugh)
10. Nimrod (August J. Jaeger - discourse on Beethoven's 'Pathétique')
11. Dorabella (Intermezzo) (Dora Penny - dancelike lightness)
12. G.R.S. (George Robert Sinclair - his dog falling into the river)
13. B.G.N. (Basil G. Nevinson, amateur cellist - cello solo)
14. (Romanza) (Lady Mary Lygon on a sea voyage to Australia, throb of engines - throb of drums)
15. E.D.U. Finale. Allegro (Elgar himself)

Composer: Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934)

Genere: Orchestral

Date Written: 1898

Direttore D´Orchestra: Leopold Stokowski

Orchestra / Coro: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

Main Performer: Leopold Stokowski

Attore/i: Leopold Stokowski

Work 19

Work Title: Symphonie fantastique for orchestra ("Episode de la vie d'un Artiste...en cinq parties"), H.48 (Op.

Excerpt(s): 1. Rêveries - Passions. Largo - Allegro agitato e appassionato assai - Religiosamente
2. Un bal: Valse. Allegro non troppo
3. Scène aux champs. Adagio
4. Marche au supplice. Allegro non troppo
5. Songe d'une nuit du Sabbat. Larghetto - Allegro - Ronde du sabbat. Poco meno mosso

Composer: Hector Berlioz (1803-1869)

Genere: Orchestral

Date Written: 1830

Direttore D´Orchestra: Leopold Stokowski

Orchestra / Coro: New Philharmonia Orchestra

Main Performer: Leopold Stokowski

Attore/i: Leopold Stokowski

Work 20

Work Title: La Damnation de Faust, for mezzo-soprano, tenor, baritone, bass, chorus and orchestra, ("légende dra

Excerpt(s): 1. Ballet des Sylphes

Composer: Hector Berlioz (1803-1869)

Genere: Vocal and Choral

Date Written: 1845

Direttore D´Orchestra: Leopold Stokowski

Orchestra / Coro: London Symphony Orchestra

Main Performer: Leopold Stokowski

Attore/i: Leopold Stokowski

Work 21

Work Title: Fanfare, for orchestra (for collaborative ballet L'eventail de Jeanne)

Excerpt(s): 1. Fanfare, for orchestra (for collaborative ballet L'eventail de Jeanne)

Composer: Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)

Genere: Stage works

Date Written: 1927

Direttore D´Orchestra: Leopold Stokowski

Orchestra / Coro: Hilversum Radio Symphony Orchestra

Main Performer: Leopold Stokowski

Attore/i: Leopold Stokowski

Work 22

Work Title: Daphnis et Chloé, suite No. 2 for orchestra

Excerpt(s): 1. Lever du jour
2. Pantomime
3. Danse générale

Composer: Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)

Genere: Orchestral

Date Written: 1913

Direttore D´Orchestra: Leopold Stokowski

Orchestra / Coro: London Symphony Chorus

Orchestra / Coro: London Symphony Orchestra

Main Performer: Leopold Stokowski

Attore/i: Leopold Stokowski

Work 23

Work Title: L'oiseau de feu (The Firebird), concert suite for orchestra No. 2

Excerpt(s): 1. Introduction
2. The Firebird and its dance
3. The princesses' khorovod
4. Infernal dance of King Kaschei
5. Lullaby
6. Finale

Composer: Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971)

Genere: Stage works

Date Written: 1919

Direttore D´Orchestra: Leopold Stokowski

Orchestra / Coro: London Symphony Orchestra

Main Performer: Leopold Stokowski

Attore/i: Leopold Stokowski

Work 24

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

Excerpt(s): 1. Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune (Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun), for orchestra, L. 86

Composer: Claude Debussy (1862-1918)

Genere: Orchestral

Date Written: 1894

Direttore D´Orchestra: Leopold Stokowski

Orchestra / Coro: London Symphony Orchestra

Main Performer: Leopold Stokowski

Attore/i: Leopold Stokowski

Work 25

Work Title: La Mer, symphonic sketches (3) for orchestra, L. 109

Excerpt(s): 1. De l'aube à midi sur la mer (From dawn to noon on the sea). Très lent - Modéré, sans lenteur
2. Jeux de vagues (Play of the waves). Allegro
3. Dialogue du vent et de la mer (Dialogue of the wind and the sea). Animé et tumultueux

Composer: Claude Debussy (1862-1918)

Genere: Orchestral

Date Written: 1903

Direttore D´Orchestra: Leopold Stokowski

Orchestra / Coro: London Symphony Orchestra

Main Performer: Leopold Stokowski

Attore/i: Leopold Stokowski

Work 26

Work Title: L' Ascension, 4 meditations for orchestra, I/12a

Excerpt(s): 1. Majesté du Christ demandant sa gloire à son Père
2. Alléluias sereins d'une âme qui désire le ciel
3. Alléluia sur la trompette, alléluia sur la cymbale
4. Prière du Christ montant vers son Père

Composer: Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992)

Genere: Orchestral

Date Written: 1932

Direttore D´Orchestra: Leopold Stokowski

Orchestra / Coro: London Symphony Orchestra

Main Performer: Leopold Stokowski

Attore/i: Leopold Stokowski

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