Maria [Import]

Maria [Import]

Maria [Import]

Track Listings
 
1. Intro - Peter Grummich
2. Abu Ghraib - Deadbeat
3. Fuites de Gaz
4. Animal (Das Tier) - Peter Grummich
5. John's Addiction
6. Raw Dog - Audion
7. Rave Daddy (The 3 Stages)
8. Zwrtshak Drive
9. What Time
10. Swamp Thang - Justin Martin & Sammy D
11. Marek & Das Polen Pony
12. Yeehaw! Human Is Target
13. Skid
14. Anticipate
15. New Serious One - Dirk Leyers
16. T.Y.O.C. Painkillers

Maria,Peter Grummich,Shitkatapult,Dance Music,Electronic,Left-Field House,Microhouse,Minimal Techno,Pop,Tech-House
Apparently Unaffected
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Great, Great Follow-up
  • Simply AMAZING!
  • Fantastic songwriting, singing, and emotion
  • real artist..great & refreshing
  • More Solid Rock/ Pop From Mena- But Not Much Growth Is Seen...
Apparently Unaffected
Maria Mena
Manufacturer: Sony / Bmg Import
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
NorwayNorway | Scandinavia | Europe | International | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000EHRYI0
Release Date: 2006-07-17

Tracks:

  1. Internal Dialogue
  2. This Bottle of Wine
  3. Miss You Love
  4. Boytoy Baby
  5. If You'll Stay in My Past, Pt. I
  6. He's Hurting Me
  7. Just Hold Me
  8. Long Time Coming
  9. If You'll Stay in My Past, Pt. II
  10. Nevermind Me
  11. These Shoes
  12. Our Battles
  13. Calm Under the Waves
  14. If You'll Stay in My Past, Pt. III

Album Details

The Norwegian Pop Sensation is Back with 14 Tracks. She's a Huge Star in Europe and after her Last Album, She is Catching on in the USA with the Success of her Hit Single "You're the Only One".

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great, Great Follow-up.......2006-11-24

Really Awesome CD both musically and lyrically. Although I really do not like Track 4. All in all a really wonderful cd.

5 out of 5 stars Simply AMAZING!.......2006-09-07

This is one of those albums that you NEVER get sick of... I stumbled across this album on accident and it is just so perfect the way it is. I love the "If You'll Stay in my past" theme. My favorite song is "Our Battles". The angry lyrics
"I will no longer be disciplined by the frustrations of an insecure man" are so moving and have so much meaning. I'd love to hear instrumental or all-piano versions of these songs.

This is also a GREAT album to sing along with while driving. Or listen to while your sleeping.

Such a shame this isn't released in the USA... also a shame that she will not be touring the USA... I could see her get a huge following.

Also check out: Charlotte Martin!!!

5 out of 5 stars Fantastic songwriting, singing, and emotion.......2006-07-29

My favorite album by ANYONE in 2005 (I got a copy from Germany, before it was released here...some tracks from the internet, too). Someone ticked Maria off between her previous album and this one. She's all grown up now, and not going to take it anymore. The girl is brilliant, and needs a ton of airplay and video exposure in the U.S.-- why is there NONE? "You're the Only One" is the only video I've seen here, and that was only once, at 2 a.m., but enough to hook me into this tremendous artist's world. I can't wait for more!
Note: She sings on a rap-ish band's terrific track called "Everytime"... sorry, but I forget their name. Definitely worth tracking down, however. More more Maria! -Swift/ Marina, CA

5 out of 5 stars real artist..great & refreshing.......2006-06-10

It's refreshing to see real artists like Maria Mena in the pop music genre. Her lyrics today have become even more raw, thoughtful, & heartful. Half the time they're even fun! They pertain to matters many people her age (or just people in general) can relate to in their life. I like seeing young, talented artists step outside of the packaged paper Happy Meal box of typical romantic or raunchy popular U.S. songs and write lyrics with hand-crafted, genuine, real life situations that are on real people's minds everyday. Many of her fans call her music "therapy," and consequentially some of the material might be considered a little negative. Her voice is beautiful and unique. Her album has acoustic arrangements that usually don't sell well in the U.S. for some reason, and so unfortunately not many producers in the U.S. go that route, which makes finding her music a blessing to me. If you're an old fan of her album White Turns Blue, this album is just a little edgier & riskier (hard to explain..she describes it as more "open" & honest), and it's not as light & peaceful as her first one. So some old fans might miss the old style of music, but she definitely evolved her music in some way, and I think it's one big step forward for Maria! Good job on another great album, Maria. Keep 'em comin'. By the way, I have to disagree with the above reviewer: I think Our Battles is a great song. (It's one of my favorites on the album - the music to it grew on me, and I think people can relate to it. I like the lyrics, "I'll just write this down with hopes that you'll understand....You set the standard for my future.")

3 out of 5 stars More Solid Rock/ Pop From Mena- But Not Much Growth Is Seen..........2006-06-03

I have grown to be a pretty big fan of Maria Mena, from her unique and lovely voice to her knowledge of how to make some entertaining and smart rock/ pop with some actual mature lyrics; it has all impressed my musical ears. White Turns Blue is especially a great collection of songs from Maria, and I still keep the album close to me. I was so eager to hear her next album, and was in hope to hear new growth and insiration come from her for I believed she was one of those singers that continue to get better each album.

I must say I am disappointed with Apparently Unaffected though. I don't hear way too much growth from this album to White Turns Blue honestly. She really hasn't grown a great deal. In some ways matter of fact I think WTB is more mature than Apparently Unaffected. Especially when it comes to the lyrics of Boytoy Baby. That has to be the most immature and might I add negative song she has ever sung and I really dislike her in that light. Bottle of Wine is another set of lyrics that don't make her sound too mature. I don't know she takes a few steps back on this album when it comes to maturity, which is sad to say. But then there are more mature songs as Internal Dialogue, and Calm Under the Waves that balances it out well.

The other problem though is this album is full of heartbreak and lonliness- so not much positivity flows on this album. This album can really bring you down for she is pretty negative on the whole album, which also can by pretty annoying if you listen long enough. She really needs to lighten up some, for she comes off pretty drammatic and bitter on this album. Some negative songs are natural and healthy on an album yes, but doing it on a whole album just comes off as annoying and repititive. I still love her voice, and the way she makes her music, her irresistable rock/ pop, but her lyrics still need some serious work. Overall the whole album is addictive in some spots and well- done on the background music to make all the songs pretty enjoyable I must say.

Internal Dialogue- A- Slow and strong.
This Bottle of Wine- B- Fast and I like the background music.
Miss You Love- A- Very lovely.
Boytoy Baby- B- Hate the lyrics, but the song is very catchy.
He's Hurting Me- A- A very well- done song from her. The lyrics are very sad.
Just Hold Me- A+- To me the best song on the album, and one of my faves from her. I love the way she sings the song.
Long Time Coming- B+- Slow but it grows on you.
Nevermind Me- B- - This song can become a bit annoying, both the way she sings it and the lyrics, but it also is not a bad song- but not one you listen to repeatedly in one sitting.
These Shoes- B+- It's catchy but the lyrics I don't like too much.
Our Battles- B- Average song, nothing special. She sings it all right, but after the other somewhat similar songs you start to get annoyed by the constant bitter lyrics that are laid on thick in this song.
Calm Under The Waves- A- Lovely, very airy type of song. I really enjoy her on this song, but mostly because of the guitar and her voice.

Now the three parts of If You'll Stay In My Past, which sound like a whole song broken down in three parts and placed on random parts of the album, are sort of boring so I give it merely a B-.

So out of it all, I give the album 3.5/ 5. Definitely disappointing to me, since White Turns Blue I rated 4 stars. To have her newest album fall behind her last is not good, and even though I still enjoy her music, I need to be honest. And I believe Apparently Unaffected was nothing amazing. It's mostly good, but it's definitely not better than her last. I really, really hope her next album is a lot better, especially songwriting- wise. She still needs to grow a lot- plain and simple. I hope she does in the future- and throws out shallow lyrics like Boytoy for good.
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  1. Symphony No. 1 In D Major - I. Presto
  2. Symphony No. 1 In D Major - II. Andante
  3. Symphony No. 1 In D Major - III. Finale: Presto
  4. Symphony No. 2 In C Major - I. Allegro
  5. Symphony No. 2 In C Major - II. Andante
  6. Symphony No. 2 In C Major - III. Finale: Presto
  7. Symphony No. 3 In G Major - I. Allegro
  8. Symphony No. 3 In G Major - II. Andante Moderato
  9. Symphony No. 3 In G Major - Menuet E Trio
  10. Symphony No. 3 In G Major - Finale: Alla Breve
  11. Symphony No. 4 In D Major - I. Presto
  12. Symphony No. 4 In D Major - II. Andante
  13. Symphony No. 4 In D Major - III. Finale: Tempo Di Menuetto
  14. Symphony No. 5 In A Major - I. Adagio Ma Non Troppo
  15. Symphony No. 5 In A Major - II. Allegro
  16. Symphony No. 5 In A Major - III. Menuet E Trio
  17. Symphony No. 5 In A Major - IV. Finale: Presto

Tracks:

  1. Symphony No. 6 In D Major - 'Le Matin' - I. Adagio-Allegro
  2. Symphony No. 6 In D Major - 'Le Matin' - II. Adagio-Andante
  3. Symphony No. 6 In D Major - 'Le Matin' - III. Menuet E Trio
  4. Symphony No. 6 In D Major - 'Le Matin' - IV. Finale: Allegro
  5. Symphony No. 7 In C Major - 'Le Midi' - I. Adagio-Allegro
  6. Symphony No. 7 In C Major - 'Le Midi' - II. Recitativo: Adagio
  7. Symphony No. 7 In C Major - 'Le Midi' - III. Menuetto E Trio
  8. Symphony No. 7 In C Major - 'Le Midi' - IV. Finale: Allegro
  9. Symphony No. 8 In G Major - 'Le Soir' - I. Allegro Molto
  10. Symphony No. 8 In G Major - 'Le Soir' - II. Andante
  11. Symphony No. 8 In G Major - 'Le Soir' - III. Menuetto E Trio
  12. Symphony No. 8 In G Major - 'Le Soir' - IV. 'La Tempesta': Presto

Tracks:

  1. Symphony No. 9 In C Major - I. Allegro Molto
  2. Symphony No. 9 In C Major - II. Andante
  3. Symphony No. 9 In C Major - III. Finale: Menuetto-Allegretto
  4. Symphony No. 10 In D Major - I. Allegro
  5. Symphony No. 10 In D Major - II. Andante
  6. Symphony No. 10 In D Major - III. Finale: Presto
  7. Symphony No. 11 In E Flat Major - I. Adagio Cantabile
  8. Symphony No. 11 In E Flat Major - II. Allegro
  9. Symphony No. 11 In E Flat Major - III. Menuet E Trio
  10. Symphony No. 11 In E Flat Major - IV. Finale: Presto
  11. Symphony No. 12 In E Major - I. Allegro
  12. Symphony No. 12 In E Major - II. Adagio
  13. Symphony No. 12 In E Major - III. Finale: Presto

Tracks:

  1. Symphony No. 13 In D Major - I. Allegro Molto
  2. Symphony No. 13 In D Major - II. Adagio Cantabile
  3. Symphony No. 13 In D Major - III. Menuet E Trio
  4. Symphony No. 13 In D Major - IV. Finale: Allegro Molto
  5. Symphony No. 14 In A Major - I. Allegro Molto
  6. Symphony No. 14 In A Major - II. Andante
  7. Symphony No. 14 In A Major - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
  8. Symphony No. 14 In A Major - IV. Finale: Allegretto
  9. Symphony No. 15 In D Major - I. Adagio-Presto-Adagio
  10. Symphony No. 15 In D Major - II. Menuet E Trio
  11. Symphony No. 15 In D Major - III. Andante
  12. Symphony No. 15 In D Major - IV. Finale: Presto
  13. Symphony No. 16 In B Flat Major - I. Allegro
  14. Symphony No. 16 In B Flat Major - II. Andante Ma Non Troppo
  15. Symphony No. 16 In B Flat Major - III. Finale: Presto

Tracks:

  1. Symphony No. 17 In F Major - I. Allegro
  2. Symphony No. 17 In F Major - II. Andante Ma Non Troppo
  3. Symphony No. 17 In F Major - III. Finale: Allegro Molto
  4. Symphony No. 18 In G Major - I. Andante Moderato
  5. Symphony No. 18 In G Major - II. Allegro Molto
  6. Symphony No. 18 In G Major - III. Tempo Di Menuet
  7. Symphony No. 19 In D Major - I. Allegro Molto
  8. Symphony No. 19 In D Major - II. Andante
  9. Symphony No. 19 In D Major - III. Presto
  10. Symphony No. 20 In C Major - I. Allegro Molto
  11. Symphony No. 20 In C Major - II. Andante Cantabile
  12. Symphony No. 20 In C Major - III. Menuetto E Trio
  13. Symphony No. 20 In C Major - IV. Presto
  14. Symphony No. 21 In A Major - I. Adagio
  15. Symphony No. 21 In A Major - II. Presto
  16. Symphony No. 21 In A Major - III. Menuetto E Trio
  17. Symphony No. 21 In A Major - IV. Allegro Molto

Tracks:

  1. Symphony No. 22 In E Flat Major - 'The Philosopher' - I. Adagio
  2. Symphony No. 22 In E Flat Major - 'The Philosopher' - II. Presto
  3. Symphony No. 22 In E Flat Major - 'The Philosopher' - III. Menuetto E Trio
  4. Symphony No. 22 In E Flat Major - 'The Philosopher' - IV. Presto
  5. Symphony No. 23 In G Major - I. Allegro
  6. Symphony No. 23 In G Major - II. Andante
  7. Symphony No. 23 In G Major - III. Menuetto E Trio
  8. Symphony No. 23 In G Major - IV. Presto Assai
  9. Symphony No. 24 In D Major - I. Allegro
  10. Symphony No. 24 In D Major - II. Adagio
  11. Symphony No. 24 In D Major - III. Menuetto E Trio
  12. Symphony No. 24 In D Major - IV. Allegro
  13. Symphony No. 25 In C Major - I. Adagio
  14. Symphony No. 25 In C Major - II. Menuetto E Trio
  15. Symphony No. 25 In C Major - III. Presto

Tracks:

  1. Symphony No. 26 In D Minor - 'Lamentatione' - I. Allegro Assai Con Spirito
  2. Symphony No. 26 In D Minor - 'Lamentatione' - II. Adagio
  3. Symphony No. 26 In D Minor - 'Lamentatione' - III. Menuetto E Trio
  4. Symphony No. 27 In G Major - I. Allegro Molto
  5. Symphony No. 27 In G Major - II. Andante Siciliano
  6. Symphony No. 27 In G Major - III. Presto
  7. Symphony No. 28 In A Major - I. Allegro Di Molto
  8. Symphony No. 28 In A Major - II. Poco Adagio
  9. Symphony No. 28 In A Major - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegro Molto
  10. Symphony No. 28 In A Major - IV. Presto Assai
  11. Symphony No. 29 In E Major - I. Allegro Di Molto
  12. Symphony No. 29 In E Major - II. Andante
  13. Symphony No. 29 In E Major - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
  14. Symphony No. 29 In E Major - IV. Presto

Tracks:

  1. Symphony No. 30 In C Major - 'Alleluja' - I. Allegro
  2. Symphony No. 30 In C Major - 'Alleluja' - II. Andante
  3. Symphony No. 30 In C Major - 'Alleluja' - III. Tempo Di Menuet, Piu Tosto Allegretto
  4. Symphony No. 31 In D Major - 'Hornsignal' - I. Allegro
  5. Symphony No. 31 In D Major - 'Hornsignal' - II. Adagio
  6. Symphony No. 31 In D Major - 'Hornsignal' - III. Menuetto E Trio
  7. Symphony No. 31 In D Major - 'Hornsignal' - IV. Moderato Molto
  8. Symphony No. 32 In C Major - I. Allegro Molto
  9. Symphony No. 32 In C Major - II. Menuetto E Trio
  10. Symphony No. 32 In C Major - III. Adagio Ma Non Troppo
  11. Symphony No. 32 In C Major - IV. Presto
  12. Symphony No. 33 In C Major - I. Vivace
  13. Symphony No. 33 In C Major - II. Andante
  14. Symphony No. 33 In C Major - III. Menuetto E Trio
  15. Symphony No. 33 In C Major - IV. Allegro

Tracks:

  1. Symphony No. 34 In D Minor - I. Adagio
  2. Symphony No. 34 In D Minor - II. Allegro
  3. Symphony No. 34 In D Minor - III. Menuetto E Trio
  4. Symphony No. 34 In D Minor - IV. Presto Assai
  5. Symphony No. 35 In B Flat Major - I. Allegro Di Molto
  6. Symphony No. 35 In B Flat Major - II. Andante
  7. Symphony No. 35 In B Flat Major - III. Menuetto E Trio: Un Poco Allegretto
  8. Symphony No. 35 In B Flat Major - IV. Presto
  9. Symphony No. 36 In E Flat Major - I. Vivace
  10. Symphony No. 36 In E Flat Major - II. Adagio
  11. Symphony No. 36 In E Flat Major - III. Menuetto E Trio
  12. Symphony No. 36 In E Flat Major - IV. Allegro-Presto
  13. Symphony No. 37 In C Major - I. Presto
  14. Symphony No. 37 In C Major - II. Menuet E Trio
  15. Symphony No. 37 In C Major - III. Andante
  16. Symphony No. 37 In C Major - IV. Presto

Tracks:

  1. Symphony No. 38 In C Major - 'Echo' - I. Allegro Di Molto
  2. Symphony No. 38 In C Major - 'Echo' - II. Andante Molto
  3. Symphony No. 38 In C Major - 'Echo' - III. Menuet E Trio: Allegro
  4. Symphony No. 38 In C Major - 'Echo' - IV. Finale: Allegro Di Molto
  5. Symphony No. 39 In G Minor - I. Allegro Assai
  6. Symphony No. 39 In G Minor - II. Andante
  7. Symphony No. 39 In G Minor - III. Menuet E Trio
  8. Symphony No. 39 In G Minor - IV. Finale
  9. Symphony No. 40 In F Major - I. Allegro
  10. Symphony No. 40 In F Major - II. Andante Piu Tosto Allegretto
  11. Symphony No. 40 In F Major - III. Menuet E Trio
  12. Symphony No. 40 In F Major - IV. Finale: Fuga
  13. Symphony No. 41 In C Major - I. Allegro Con Spirito
  14. Symphony No. 41 In C Major - II. Un Poco Andante
  15. Symphony No. 41 In C Major - III. Menuet E Trio
  16. Symphony No. 41 In C Major - IV. Finale: Presto

Tracks:

  1. Symphony No. 42 In D Major - I. Moderato E Maestoso
  2. Symphony No. 42 In D Major - II. Andantino E Cantabile
  3. Symphony No. 42 In D Major - III. Menuet E Trio: Allegretto
  4. Symphony No. 42 In D Major - IV. Finale: Scherzando E Presto
  5. Symphony No. 43 In E Flat Major - 'Merkur' - I. Allegro
  6. Symphony No. 43 In E Flat Major - 'Merkur' - II. Adagio
  7. Symphony No. 43 In E Flat Major - 'Merkur' - III. Menuetto E Trio
  8. Symphony No. 43 In E Flat Major - 'Merkur' - IV. Finale: Allegro
  9. Symphony No. 44 In E Minor - 'Trauer' ('Mourning') - I. Allegro Con Brio
  10. Symphony No. 44 In E Minor - 'Trauer' ('Mourning') - II. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto Canone In...
  11. Symphony No. 44 In E Minor - 'Trauer' ('Mourning') - III. Adagio
  12. Symphony No. 44 In E Minor - 'Trauer' ('Mourning') - IV. Presto

Tracks:

  1. Symphony No. 45 In F Sharp Minor - 'Abschied' ('Farewell') - I. Allegro Assai
  2. Symphony No. 45 In F Sharp Minor - 'Abschied' ('Farewell') - II. Adagio
  3. Symphony No. 45 In F Sharp Minor - 'Abschied' ('Farewell') - III. Menuet E Trio: Allegretto
  4. Symphony No. 45 In F Sharp Minor - 'Abschied' ('Farewell') - IV. Finale: Presto E Adagio
  5. Symphony No. 46 In B Major - I. Vivace
  6. Symphony No. 46 In B Major - II. Poco Adagio
  7. Symphony No. 46 In B Major - III. Menuet E Trio: Allegretto
  8. Symphony No. 46 In B Major - IV. Finale: Presto E Scherzando
  9. Symphony No. 47 In G Major - I. Allegro
  10. Symphony No. 47 In G Major - II. Un Poco Adagio, Cantabile
  11. Symphony No. 47 In G Major - III. Menuet E Trio Al Roverso
  12. Symphony No. 47 In G Major - IV. Finale: Presto Assai

Tracks:

  1. Symphony No. 48 In C Major - 'Maria Theresia' - I. Allegro
  2. Symphony No. 48 In C Major - 'Maria Theresia' - II. Adagio
  3. Symphony No. 48 In C Major - 'Maria Theresia' - III. Menuet E Trio
  4. Symphony No. 48 In C Major - 'Maria Theresia' - IV. Finale: Allegro
  5. Symphony No. 49 In F Minor - 'La Passione' - I. Adagio
  6. Symphony No. 49 In F Minor - 'La Passione' - II. Allegro Di Molto
  7. Symphony No. 49 In F Minor - 'La Passione' - III. Menuet E Trio
  8. Symphony No. 49 In F Minor - 'La Passione' - IV. Finale: Presto
  9. Symphony No. 50 In C Major - I. Adagio E Maestoso
  10. Symphony No. 50 In C Major - II. Andante Moderato
  11. Symphony No. 50 In C Major - III. Menuet E Trio
  12. Symphony No. 50 In C Major - IV. Finale: Presto

Tracks:

  1. Symphony No. 51 In B Flat Major - I. Vivace
  2. Symphony No. 51 In B Flat Major - II. Adagio
  3. Symphony No. 51 In B Flat Major - III. Menuet, Trio I, Trio II
  4. Symphony No. 51 In B Flat Major - IV. Finale: Allegro
  5. Symphony No. 52 In C Minor - I. Allegro Assai Con Brio
  6. Symphony No. 52 In C Minor - II. Andante
  7. Symphony No. 52 In C Minor - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
  8. Symphony No. 52 In C Minor - IV. Finale: Presto
  9. Symphony No. 53 In D Major - 'L'Imperiale' - I. Largo Maestoso-Vivace
  10. Symphony No. 53 In D Major - 'L'Imperiale' - II. Andante
  11. Symphony No. 53 In D Major - 'L'Imperiale' - III. Menuetto E Trio
  12. Symphony No. 53 In D Major - 'L'Imperiale' - IV. Finale: Presto

Tracks:

  1. Symphony No. 54 In G Major - I. Adagio Maestoso-Presto
  2. Symphony No. 54 In G Major - II. Adagio Assai
  3. Symphony No. 54 In G Major - III. Menuet E Trio: Allegretto
  4. Symphony No. 54 In G Major - IV. Finale: Presto
  5. Symphony No. 55 In E Flat Major - 'Der Schulmeister' ('The Schoolmaster') - I. Allegro Di Molto
  6. Symphony No. 55 In E Flat Major - 'Der Schulmeister' ('The Schoolmaster') - II. Adagio, Ma...
  7. Symphony No. 55 In E Flat Major - 'Der Schulmeister' ('The Schoolmaster') - III. Menuetto E Trio
  8. Symphony No. 55 In E Flat Major - 'Der Schulmeister' ('The Schoolmaster') - IV. Finale: Presto
  9. Symphony No. 56 In C Major - I. Allegro Di Molto
  10. Symphony No. 56 In C Major - II. Adagio
  11. Symphony No. 56 In C Major - III. Menuet E Trio
  12. Symphony No. 56 In C Major - IV. Finale: Prestissimo

Tracks:

  1. Symphony No. 57 In D Major - I. Adagio-[Allegro]
  2. Symphony No. 57 In D Major - II. Adagio
  3. Symphony No. 57 In D Major - III. Menuet E Trio: Allegretto
  4. Symphony No. 57 In D Major - IV. Finale: Prestissimo
  5. Symphony No. 58 In F Major - I. Allegro
  6. Symphony No. 58 In F Major - II. Andante
  7. Symphony No. 58 In F Major - III. Menuet Alla Zoppa E Trio: Un Poco Allegretto
  8. Symphony No. 58 In F Major - IV. Finale: Presto
  9. Symphony No. 59 In A Major - 'Feuersymphonie' ('Fire') - I. Presto
  10. Symphony No. 59 In A Major - 'Feuersymphonie' ('Fire') - II. Andante O Piu Tosto Allegretto
  11. Symphony No. 59 In A Major - 'Feuersymphonie' ('Fire') - III. Menuet E Trio
  12. Symphony No. 59 In A Major - 'Feuersymphonie' ('Fire') - IV. Allegro Assai

Tracks:

  1. Symphony No. 60 In C Major - 'Il Distratto' - I. Adagio
  2. Symphony No. 60 In C Major - 'Il Distratto' - II. Andante
  3. Symphony No. 60 In C Major - 'Il Distratto' - III. Menuetto E Trio
  4. Symphony No. 60 In C Major - 'Il Distratto' - IV. Presto
  5. Symphony No. 60 In C Major - 'Il Distratto' - V. Adagio (Di Lamentatione)
  6. Symphony No. 60 In C Major - 'Il Distratto' - VI. Finale: Prestissimo
  7. Symphony No. 61 In D Major - I. Vivace
  8. Symphony No. 61 In D Major - II. Adagio
  9. Symphony No. 61 In D Major - III. Menuet E Trio: Allegretto
  10. Symphony No. 61 In D Major - IV. Prestissimo
  11. Symphony No. 62 In D Major - I. Allegro
  12. Symphony No. 62 In D Major - II. Allegretto
  13. Symphony No. 62 In D Major - III. Menuet E Trio: Allegretto
  14. Symphony No. 62 In D Major - IV. Finale: Allegro

Tracks:

  1. Symphony No. 63 In C Major - 'La Roxelane' - I. Allegro
  2. Symphony No. 63 In C Major - 'La Roxelane' - II. Allegretto O Piu Tosto Allegro
  3. Symphony No. 63 In C Major - 'La Roxelane' - III. Menuet E Trio
  4. Symphony No. 63 In C Major - 'La Roxelane' - IV. Finale: Presto
  5. Symphony No. 64 In A Major - I. Allegro Con Spirito
  6. Symphony No. 64 In A Major - II. Largo
  7. Symphony No. 64 In A Major - III. Menuet E Trio: Allegretto
  8. Symphony No. 64 In A Major - IV. Finale: Presto
  9. Symphony No. 65 In A Major - I. Vivace E Con Spirito
  10. Symphony No. 65 In A Major - II. Andante
  11. Symphony No. 65 In A Major - III. Menuetto E Trio
  12. Symphony No. 65 In A Major - IV. Finale: Presto

Tracks:

  1. Symphony No. 66 In B Flat Major - I. Allegro Con Brio
  2. Symphony No. 66 In B Flat Major - II. Adagio
  3. Symphony No. 66 In B Flat Major - III. Menuetto E Trio
  4. Symphony No. 66 In B Flat Major - IV. Finale: Scherzando E Presto
  5. Symphony No. 67 In F Major - I. Presto
  6. Symphony No. 67 In F Major - II. Adagio
  7. Symphony No. 67 In F Major - III. Menuetto E Trio
  8. Symphony No. 67 In F Major - IV. Finale: Allegro Di Molto-Adagio E Cantabile
  9. Symphony No. 68 In B Flat Major - I. Vivace
  10. Symphony No. 68 In B Flat Major - II. Menuetto E Trio
  11. Symphony No. 68 In B Flat Major - III. Adagio Cantabile
  12. Symphony No. 68 In B Flat Major - IV. Finale: Presto

Tracks:

  1. Symphony No. 69 In C Major - 'Laudon' - I. Vivace
  2. Symphony No. 69 In C Major - 'Laudon' - II. Un Poco Adagio Piu Tosto Andante
  3. Symphony No. 69 In C Major - 'Laudon' - III. Menuetto E Trio
  4. Symphony No. 69 In C Major - 'Laudon' - IV. Finale: Presto
  5. Symphony No. 70 In D Major - I. Vivace Con Brio
  6. Symphony No. 70 In D Major - II. Specie D'un Canone In Contrapunto Doppio: Andante
  7. Symphony No. 70 In D Major - III. Menuet E Trio: Allegretto
  8. Symphony No. 70 In D Major - IV. Finale: Allegro Con Brio
  9. Symphony No. 71 In B Flat Major - I. Allegro
  10. Symphony No. 71 In B Flat Major - II. Adagio
  11. Symphony No. 71 In B Flat Major - III. Menuet E Trio
  12. Symphony No. 71 In B Flat Major - IV. Finale: Vivace

Tracks:

  1. Symphony No. 72 In D Major - I. Allegro
  2. Symphony No. 72 In D Major - II. Andante
  3. Symphony No. 72 In D Major - III. Menuetto E Trio
  4. Symphony No. 72 In D Major - IV. Thema Con Variazioni: Andante-Presto
  5. Symphony No. 73 In D Major - 'La Chasse' - I. Adagio-Allegro
  6. Symphony No. 73 In D Major - 'La Chasse' - II. Andante
  7. Symphony No. 73 In D Major - 'La Chasse' - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
  8. Symphony No. 73 In D Major - 'La Chasse' - IV. La Chasse: Presto
  9. Symphony No. 74 In E Flat Major - I. Vivace Assai
  10. Symphony No. 74 In E Flat Major - II. Adagio Cantabile
  11. Symphony No. 74 In E Flat Major - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
  12. Symphony No. 74 In E Flat Major - IV. Finale: Allegro Assai

Tracks:

  1. Symphony No. 75 In D Major - I. Grave-Presto
  2. Symphony No. 75 In D Major - II. Poco Adagio
  3. Symphony No. 75 In D Major - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
  4. Symphony No. 75 In D Major - IV. Finale: Vivace
  5. Symphony No. 76 In E Flat Major - I. Allegro
  6. Symphony No. 76 In E Flat Major - II. Adagio, Ma Non Troppo
  7. Symphony No. 76 In E Flat Major - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
  8. Symphony No. 76 In E Flat Major - IV. Finale: Vivace
  9. Symphony No. 77 In B Flat Major - I. Vivace
  10. Symphony No. 77 In B Flat Major - II. Andante Sostenuto
  11. Symphony No. 77 In B Flat Major - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegro
  12. Symphony No. 77 In B Flat Major - IV. Finale: Allegro Spiritoso

Tracks:

  1. Symphony No. 78 In C Minor - I. Vivace
  2. Symphony No. 78 In C Minor - II. Adagio
  3. Symphony No. 78 In C Minor - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
  4. Symphony No. 78 In C Minor - IV. Finale: Presto
  5. Symphony No. 79 In F Major - I. Allegro Con Spirito
  6. Symphony No. 79 In F Major - II. Adagio Cantabile
  7. Symphony No. 79 In F Major - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
  8. Symphony No. 79 In F Major - IV. Finale: Vivace
  9. Symphony No. 80 In D Minor - I. Allegro Spiritoso
  10. Symphony No. 80 In D Minor - II. Adagio
  11. Symphony No. 80 In D Minor - III. Menuetto E Trio
  12. Symphony No. 80 In D Minor - IV. Finale: Presto

Tracks:

  1. Symphony No. 81 In G Major - I. Vivace
  2. Symphony No. 81 In G Major - II. Andante
  3. Symphony No. 81 In G Major - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
  4. Symphony No. 81 In G Major - IV. Finale: Allegro, Ma Non Troppo
  5. Symphony No. 82 In C Major - 'L'Ours' ('The Bear') - I. Vivace Assai
  6. Symphony No. 82 In C Major - 'L'Ours' ('The Bear') - II. Allegretto
  7. Symphony No. 82 In C Major - 'L'Ours' ('The Bear') - III. Menuetto E Trio
  8. Symphony No. 82 In C Major - 'L'Ours' ('The Bear') - IV. Finale: Vivace
  9. Symphony No. 83 In G Minor - 'La Poule' ('The Hen') - I. Allegro Spiritoso
  10. Symphony No. 83 In G Minor - 'La Poule' ('The Hen') - II. Andante
  11. Symphony No. 83 In G Minor - 'La Poule' ('The Hen') - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
  12. Symphony No. 83 In G Minor - 'La Poule' ('The Hen') - IV. Finale: Vivace

Tracks:

  1. Symphony No. 84 In E Flat Major - I. Largo-Allegro
  2. Symphony No. 84 In E Flat Major - II. Andante
  3. Symphony No. 84 In E Flat Major - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
  4. Symphony No. 84 In E Flat Major - IV. Finale: Vivace
  5. Symphony No. 85 In B Flat Major - 'La Reine' - I. Adagio-Vivace
  6. Symphony No. 85 In B Flat Major - 'La Reine' - II. Romance: Allegretto
  7. Symphony No. 85 In B Flat Major - 'La Reine' - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
  8. Symphony No. 85 In B Flat Major - 'La Reine' - IV. Finale: Presto
  9. Symphony No. 86 In D Major - I. Adagio-Allegro Spiritoso
  10. Symphony No. 86 In D Major - II. Capriccio: Largo
  11. Symphony No. 86 In D Major - III. Menuet E Trio: Allegretto
  12. Symphony No. 86 In D Major - IV. Finale: Allegro Con Spirito

Tracks:

  1. Symphony No. 87 In A Major - I. Vivace
  2. Symphony No. 87 In A Major - II. Adagio
  3. Symphony No. 87 In A Major - III. Menuet E Trio
  4. Symphony No. 87 In A Major - IV. Finale: Vivace
  5. Symphony No. 88 In G Major - I. Adagio-Allegro
  6. Symphony No. 88 In G Major - II. Largo
  7. Symphony No. 88 In G Major - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
  8. Symphony No. 88 In G Major - IV. Finale: Allegro Con Spirito
  9. Symphony No. 89 In F Major - I. Vivace
  10. Symphony No. 89 In F Major - II. Andante Con Moto
  11. Symphony No. 89 In F Major - III. Menuet E Trio: Allegretto
  12. Symphony No. 89 In F Major - IV. Finale: Vivace Assai

Tracks:

  1. Symphony No. 90 In C Major - I. Adagio-Allegro Assai
  2. Symphony No. 90 In C Major - II. Andante
  3. Symphony No. 90 In C Major - III. Menuet E Trio
  4. Symphony No. 90 In C Major - IV. Finale: Allegro Assai
  5. Symphony No. 91 In E Flat Major - I. Largo-Allegro Assai
  6. Symphony No. 91 In E Flat Major - II. Andante
  7. Symphony No. 91 In E Flat Major - III. Menuet E Trio: Un Poco Allegretto
  8. Symphony No. 91 In E Flat Major - IV. Finale: Vivace
  9. Symphony No. 92 In G Major - 'Oxford' - I. Adagio-Allegro Spiritoso
  10. Symphony No. 92 In G Major - 'Oxford' - II. Adagio
  11. Symphony No. 92 In G Major - 'Oxford' - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
  12. Symphony No. 92 In G Major - 'Oxford' - IV. Finale: Presto

Tracks:

  1. Symphony No. 93 In D Major - I. Adagio-Allegro Assai
  2. Symphony No. 93 In D Major - II. Largo Cantabile
  3. Symphony No. 93 In D Major - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegro
  4. Symphony No. 93 In D Major - IV. Finale: Presto Ma Non Troppo
  5. Symphony No. 94 In G Major - 'Surprise' ('Mit Dem Paukenschlag') - I. Adagio-Vivace Assai
  6. Symphony No. 94 In G Major - 'Surprise' ('Mit Dem Paukenschlag') - II. Andante
  7. Symphony No. 94 In G Major - 'Surprise' ('Mit Dem Paukenschlag') - III. Menuet E Trio: Allegro...
  8. Symphony No. 94 In G Major - 'Surprise' ('Mit Dem Paukenschlag') - IV. Finale: Allegro Di Molto
  9. Symphony No. 95 In C Minor - I. Allegro Moderato
  10. Symphony No. 95 In C Minor - II. Andante Cantabile
  11. Symphony No. 95 In C Minor - III. Menuet E Trio
  12. Symphony No. 95 In C Minor - IV. Finale: Vivace

Tracks:

  1. Symphony No. 96 In D Major - 'Miracle' - I. Adagio-Allegro
  2. Symphony No. 96 In D Major - 'Miracle' - II. Andante
  3. Symphony No. 96 In D Major - 'Miracle' - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
  4. Symphony No. 96 In D Major - 'Miracle' - IV. Finale: Vivace
  5. Symphony No. 97 In C Major - I. Adagio-Vivace
  6. Symphony No. 97 In C Major - II. Adagio Ma Non Troppo
  7. Symphony No. 97 In C Major - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
  8. Symphony No. 97 In C Major - IV. Finale: Presto Assai
  9. Symphony No. 98 In B Flat Major - I. Adagio-Allegro
  10. Symphony No. 98 In B Flat Major - II. Adagio
  11. Symphony No. 98 In B Flat Major - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegro
  12. Symphony No. 98 In B Flat Major - IV. Finale: Presto

Tracks:

  1. Symphony No. 99 In E Flat Major - I. Adagio-Vivace Assai
  2. Symphony No. 99 In E Flat Major - II. Adagio
  3. Symphony No. 99 In E Flat Major - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
  4. Symphony No. 99 In E Flat Major - IV. Finale: Vivace
  5. Symphony No. 100 In G Major - 'Military' - I. Adagio-Allegro
  6. Symphony No. 100 In G Major - 'Military' - II. Allegretto
  7. Symphony No. 100 In G Major - 'Military' - III. Menuetto E Trio: Moderato
  8. Symphony No. 100 In G Major - 'Military' - IV. Finale: Presto
  9. Sinfonia Concertante In B Flat Major - I. Allegro
  10. Sinfonia Concertante In B Flat Major - II. Andante
  11. Sinfonia Concertante In B Flat Major - III. Allegro Con Spirito

Tracks:

  1. Symphony No. 101 In D Major - 'The Clock' ('L'Horloge') - I. Adagio-Presto
  2. Symphony No. 101 In D Major - 'The Clock' ('L'Horloge') - II. Andante
  3. Symphony No. 101 In D Major - 'The Clock' ('L'Horloge') - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
  4. Symphony No. 101 In D Major - 'The Clock' ('L'Horloge') - IV. Finale: Vivace
  5. Symphony No. 102 In B Flat Major - I. Largo-Vivace
  6. Symphony No. 102 In B Flat Major - II. Adagio
  7. Symphony No. 102 In B Flat Major - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegro
  8. Symphony No. 102 In B Flat Major - IV. Finale: Presto
  9. Symphony 'A' In B Flat Major - I. Allegro
  10. Symphony 'A' In B Flat Major - II. Andante
  11. Symphony 'A' In B Flat Major - III. Allegro Molto

Tracks:

  1. Symphony No. 103 In E Flat Major - 'Drum-roll' - I. Adagio-Allegro Con Spirito
  2. Symphony No. 103 In E Flat Major - 'Drum-roll' - II. Andante, Piu Tosto Allegretto
  3. Symphony No. 103 In E Flat Major - 'Drum-roll' - III. Menuetto E Trio
  4. Symphony No. 103 In E Flat Major - 'Drum-roll' - IV. Finale: Allegro Con Spirito
  5. Symphony No. 104 In D Major - 'London' - I. Adagio-Allegro
  6. Symphony No. 104 In D Major - 'London' - II. Andante
  7. Symphony No. 104 In D Major - 'London' - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegro
  8. Symphony No. 104 In D Major - 'London' - IV. Finale: Spiritoso
  9. Symphony 'B' In B Flat Major - I. Allegro Molto
  10. Symphony 'B' In B Flat Major - II. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
  11. Symphony 'B' In B Flat Major - III. Andante
  12. Symphony 'B' In B Flat Major - IV. Finale: Presto

Tracks:

  1. Symphony No. 22 In E Flat Major - 'The Philosopher' (2nd Version) - I. Presto
  2. Symphony No. 22 In E Flat Major - 'The Philosopher' (2nd Version) - II. Andante Grazioso
  3. Symphony No. 22 In E Flat Major - 'The Philosopher' (2nd Version) - III. Finale: Presto
  4. Symphony No. 53 In D Major - 'L'Imperiale' - Alternative Ending A - Finale. Capriccio: Moderato
  5. Symphony No. 53 In D Major - 'L'Imperiale' - Alternative Ending C - Presto
  6. Symphony No. 53 In D Major - 'L'Imperiale' - Alternative Ending D - 'Overture In D': Presto
  7. Symphony No. 63 In C Major - 'La Roxelane' (1st Version) - I. Allegro
  8. Symphony No. 63 In C Major - 'La Roxelane' (1st Version) - II. Allegretto 'La Roxelane'
  9. Symphony No. 63 In C Major - 'La Roxelane' (1st Version) - III. Menuet E Trio: Allegretto
  10. Symphony No. 63 In C Major - 'La Roxelane' (1st Version) - IV. Finale: Prestissimo
  11. Symphony No. 103 In E Flat Major - 'Drum-roll' - Alternative Ending - Finale: Allegro Con Spirito

Amazon.com

Another monument in the history of recording, this is the only set of Haydn symphonies that ever reached completion, and the performances are generally so good as to bear comparison with many of the best individual performances. The music itself is astounding--107 symphonies, all of them good, many of them shattering masterpieces. Haydn invented the Classical style, which, along with the contributions from his friend Mozart and his student Beethoven, became the standard by which all future music was measured. At a budget price, owning this set is like being able to have your own authentic copy of the "Mona Lisa" for a couple hundred dollars. Awesome! --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A superb milestone.......2007-05-01

Antal Dorati's pioneering, complete cycle of Haydn's symphonies is a milestone in recording history. Here it is incarnated on 33 CDs. What you get are outstanding, superb performances. The orchestra - Hungarica Philharmonia - is just wonderful, and the interpretations are remarkable in their attention to detail and structure. In addition, the Decca analogue sound has never been better than here. The booklet is also excellent.

Dorati's pioneering efforts included also the Haydn operas, which recently have been collected and released in two boxes from Philips, and the 24 Minuets (Decca).

What about the competition, then? Adam Fischer's Haydn project on Nimbus offers also a complete cycle, now on Brilliant Classics at a bargain price for a very big box with 33 CDs and a brief booklet. Well, for one thing, Dorati's set is the classic cycle. Further, Dorati's readings are less extravagant than Fischer's - and in my view preferable. The sound is also better in the earlier Dorati set: a warm analogue sound in contrast to Fischer's chilly, all-digital sound, which also is very uneven. But Fischer's Haydn is less expensive: you can get his cycle for less than $100 from second-hand dealers. Despite that, Dorati's cycle should be your first choice. Moreover, if shelf space is an issue, the Dorati box is one inch slimmer and a half inch less tall.

Furthermore, there are selections of symphonies from Jochum (DG) and Scherchen (DG), of which I hold the latter in higher esteem due to its idiosyncrasy. In retrospect, however, Dorati's complete cycle has a unique classic status and is as such unchallenged. Thus I warmly recommend it as a part of the foundation of your collection in addition to Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, Mahler, and Mozart symphony cycles, because this is delightful music that will last for a lifetime on a desert island.

[Note: this box is available brand new at amazon.co.uk, for £98.87.]

5 out of 5 stars For the sheer pleasure of them all...........2006-11-11

In the mid seventies, my father purchased all of what had been released of this cycle on vinyl LP. As vinyl goes, the London discs were first rate, and a prized possession.

I lost the vinyl collection during a move in the mid 80's. It was an emotional impact; I had cherished them as a child, and as a gift, irreplaceable.

This release is true to my memory, and now I have the entire cycle.

I've performed many of these in various orchestras and loved them all.

There's a fresh energy to the performances, and an elegance to the collection quite rare and delightful.

As a set, it's actually quite affordable considering it's under $6 per disc, or under $2 per symphony.

5 out of 5 stars Antal Dorati's Claim To Fame.......2005-10-14

If it wasn't for this massive recording project, Hungarian-born conductor Antal Dorati would not have been acknowledged as a first-classconductor at a time when such giants as Leopold Stokowski, Herbert Von Karajan, George Solti and Leonard Bernstein were still conducting. Dorati is an exemplary exponent of classical music, which is also to say Classical Era music (1750-1800). Nevertheless, even if Dorati has a superb touch for this kind of repertoire, he is equally as brilliant in 20th century music and Romantic Era music, as his Tchaikovsky symphonies and ballets have proven. At an expensive price, this recording is still worth it. It's a legend in recorded history of classical music. No other conductor dared to take on such a monumental project as to record all 100 and plus symphonies of Franz Joseph Haydn, the composer who by definition began the movement of Classical Era music. It was Mozart, who was his younger friend, that is better known today for this kind of music and moreover, musicologists believe he refined and perfected the style. But don't underestimate Papa Haydn. His music is beautiful, bursting with energy and lightness, elegance, warmth and melodic harmony that is so refreshing to hear especially in our own time which is full of stress.

Haydn's symphonies are not all similar sounding. Each symphony was unique, like the hand prints on people. Yes, at times they do tend to sound the same, possibly because so many of them were in the key of D. Nevertheless, they are music of individual merit. As his symphonies approached its later years and maturation, Haydn employed slights of ear and orchestral innovations that were considered new and bold in his time. The "surprise" in his "Surprise Symphony" is a thunderous "bang" in fortissimo by the orchestra after a melody that is rather bland and sleepy (which to me sounds like "Mary Had A Little Lamb"). The "Clock" Symphony is measured in a kind of "tick-tock" beat and is very very elegant and memorable, as it conjures up the image of a Rococco clock or a clock museum. The Paris Symphonies are an Austrian-German man's "trip" to Paris and his interpretation of French music. It sounds nothing at all like French music at the time although at times it nearly slips into the slow grandeur of the music of Baroque master Jean Baptiste Lully. The London Symphonies are among his best, with a kind of majesty and pomp typically associated with English royalty. If you listen carefully it's in the music. A similar thing occurs in the music to the "Oxford" Symphony. Haydn had visited Oxford to teach music and was awarded a doctorate. He composed music for that special event and the music is brooding, intellectual and somehow very very English.

Antal Dorati and his formidable Hungarica Philharmonica is at their very best in this set. The sound is crisp, gleaming and unbeatable. Even if you get the individualized sets of these symphonies, you will be treating yourself to some top-notch classical music. A must have for fans of Antal Dorati.

5 out of 5 stars A major milestone in recorded music, stunning achievement.......2005-03-29

This complete cycle of the Symphonies of F.J. Haydn heralded a new era in recorded music. Everything about the project was first rate. The sound was among Decca's best. The playing of the little known Philharmonia Hungarica was close to perfect. Dorati's interpretations never disappointed. To top it off, Decca offered the cycle at budget prices and threw in unprecedented notes from H.C. Robbins Landon.

Many would comment "once you've heard one, you've heard them all" when asked about Haydn's vast symphonic output. They could not be more wrong. There isn't a dull symphony or poor performance in the lot. Try such unknowns as #26, or #33, or #51 and #52, to name a few of my lesser known favorites.

Those familiar with Haydn's more well known symphonies, such as the London Symphonies (93-104) were even astonished to find Dorati's performances giving more formidable orchestras and conductors a run for their money.

So what can be said of the set 30 years later?

Everything said earlier still stands, including the original liner notes. Only Graham Johnson's scrupulous notes with his various Hyperion lieder sets surpass Landon's astounding commentary. The digital transfers are from the late 80s, so they are not the best, but still quite serviceable. And the price is still quite reasonable.

Beware, though, that these are not period instruments. Dorati does use "period forces" as much as possible, meaning the number of instruments closely matches what would have been used originally.

So why do I say this set "heralded a new era in recorded music"? Because after the resounding success it enjoyed, many "complete" works projects of similar or greater magnitude got their chance. I doubt we would have any where near the volumes of "complete sets" we now enjoy had it not been for Dorati and Decca's Haydn cycle.

In short, a fabulous set that I would never part with.

5 out of 5 stars Dorati blazed the trail for Haydn interpreters.......2004-11-12

I've owned this complete set of Haydn symphonies for at least a decade or more. While I enjoy period instrument sound and performance practice, you cannot get a complete set on period instruments (I was hoping Hogwood would finish his cycle but I understand it wasn't to be). In all honesty, I think the best period instrument interpretations outdo the modern instrument recordings in sheer energy amd agility, but in respect of modern instruments, Dorati, the pioneer, does an extraordinary job of bringing out the essential flavor and energy that was Haydn's symphonies. I don't like mixing and matching various orchestras and conductors, so buying this 32 CD set gets you all 104+ symphonies in one tidy package. The sound quality is very good considering the times, with a very forward midrange.
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      11. Vagabundo
      12. Piensa en Mi
      13. De Quererte Asi (De T'Avoir Aimee)
      14. Volver Volver
      15. Asi

      Album Details

      An Unforgettable Collection from Long-time Trio Los Panchos Collaborator.
      Travels the Orient Express (Import)
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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      Travels the Orient Express (Import)

      Manufacturer: Linus Entertainment
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      Release Date: 2003-03-09

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      Album Details

      "travels the Orient Express" is Not Scheduled for a Us Release Until June 2004.

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars old wine in a new bottle.......2004-07-09

      Fantastic CD! The oboist with this group continues to astound with each of their releases. I don't personally care for the vocal portions added to LeTombeau, but I wonder what Ravel might have thought? The 2 new members of the quartet really seem to pull their weight (and I really liked the former members!) The new accordionist just dazzles. This CD has something to offer for lovers of all musical flavors.
      No Me Toques las Palmas Que Me Conozco
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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      Maria Isabel
      Manufacturer: Umvd Import
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B0007LBM5O
      Release Date: 2007-03-02

      Tracks:

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      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars True Excellence 10 stars ********.......2005-09-19

      Maria Isabel swept the music world in Europe with the release of her Music Video "Antes Muerta Que Sensilla" and winning the Eurojunior 2004 representing Spain. This CD includes all her songs and the DVD contains the Music Video and the entire journey to winning the Eurojunior 2004. "MAKE SURE YOU BUY THE VERSION WITH THE DVD INCLUDED." It is excellent! If Maria Isabel chooses to continue her music career she will be the next Shakira. I give her ten stars **********

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        Binding: Audio CD

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        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars A seductive surprise.......2007-05-16

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        Callas in Paris 1 (Ltd Ed)
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          Maria Callas
          Manufacturer: Japanese Import
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
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          ASIN: B00006ITWD
          Release Date: 2002-11-04

          Tracks:

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