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Sibelius: The Complete Symphonies
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • best complete sibelius symphonies
  • Amazing Sibelius Symphonies!!
  • A sincere tribute!
 Sibelius: The Complete Symphonies

Manufacturer: Sbme Import
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Similar Items:
  1. Tchaikovsky: The Complete Symphonies
  2. Haydn: The 12 London Symphonies
  3. Schumann: The 4 Symphonies
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ASIN: B00008PW43
Release Date: 2003-05-12

Tracks:

  1. Symphony No.1 In E Minor, Op.39
  2. Symphony No.1 In E Minor, Op.39
  3. Symphony No.1 In E Minor, Op.39
  4. Symphony No.1 In E Minor, Op.39
  5. Symphony No.3 In C Major, Op.52
  6. Symphony No.3 In C Major, Op.52
  7. Symphony No.3 In C Major, Op.52
  8. Symphony No.2 In D Major, Op.43
  9. Symphony No.2 In D Major, Op.43
  10. Symphony No.2 In D Major, Op.43
  11. Symphony No.2 In D Major, Op.43
  12. Luonnatar, Op.70
  13. Pohjola's Daughter, Op.49
  14. Symphony No.4 In A Minor, Op.63
  15. Symphony No.4 In A Minor, Op.63
  16. Symphony No.4 In A Minor, Op.63
  17. Symphony No.4 In A Minor, Op.63
  18. Symphony No.5 In E-Flat Major, Op.82
  19. Symphony No.5 In E-Flat Major, Op.82
  20. Symphony No.5 In E-Flat Major, Op.82
  21. Symphony No.5 In E-Flat Major, Op.82
  22. Symphony No.6 In D Minor, Op.104
  23. Symphony No.6 In D Minor, Op.104
  24. Symphony No.6 In D Minor, Op.104
  25. Symphony No.6 In D Minor, Op.104
  26. Symphony No.7 In C Major, Op.105

Album Details

4CD Box set. Columbia Legends series.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars best complete sibelius symphonies.......2006-01-30

I bought this set on a hunch that if all Bernstein's Sibelius performances were as good as his Pohjola's Daughter on a compilation disc which I've owned for some time, then the risk of a few pounds was worth it. Well I certainly wasn't disappointed! I listened to all four discs in one session through the night and found that LBs is the best complete Sibelius symphonies set I've ever encountered. Individual symphonies can be equalled by other conductors but as a complete survey this has to be the one, and I'm comparing LB to Karajan (who incidentally never recorded the Third Symphony), Ashkenazy, Maazel, Barbirolli, Paavo Berglund's 3 (!) sets, Colin Davis's RCA set, Rattle and Neeme Jarvi plus individual recordings by several others; altogether I'm comparing LBs 4 discs to about 40 'others'. I would be happy to part with most of the 40 in favour of LB. I won't try to describe any particular performance in detail because I think that any attempt to describe music in words is usually pointless. The one thing I would say though is that like all really successful Sibelius interpretations, LB's take you out of the concert hall and land you straight into the open air and the very nature that inspired this wonderful composer. Symphony No. 1 is as good as any. No. 2 I would prefer Barbirolli on Chesky, but LB is as good as any of the rest. No.3 I slightly prefer Jarvi on BIS, but LB is better in the important slow movement. No. 4 Karajan from the 1960s on DG is my preference but LB is pretty close. LB's No. 5 is fabulous, I can't think of a better version. No. 6 Karajan 1960's DG again, with Sakari on Naxos closely behind, but LB's is still a fine version. No. 7 was a revelation; I can think of no other work which has caused me more problems in trying to find a truly satisfying version in all my 35 years of classical music collecting. You wouldn't believe the number of versions I've heard (and got rid of) of this truly unique work of art! Frankly, in my search I really can't say what I was looking for, like with any music you just know when it's 'right'. Most versions fall completely flat and it seems that very few conductors can turn the printed notes into the magnificent paean to nature that is Sibelius's Seventh. That Sibelius wasn't able to successfully write another symphony after this has never surprised me (thank God that his muse lingered long enough for him to write Tapiola).There is only one Sibelius Seven to place alongside LBs - Paavo Berglund with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, recorded by EMI in the early 70s and never, to my knowledge reissued, except in a Royal Classics full set of the symphonies. The Berglund complete set is very good indeed and it's one I wouldn't want to be without. There's a fresh straightforward unfussy honesty about Berglund's earlier versions which I like very much; his later efforts were not in the same league. As an aside, Berglund's BSO recordings of shorter Sibelius works on EMI are true bargains, as is his unsurpassed world premiere recording of Kullervo (with the BSO) on the same label. As for the Seventh though, I would give a joint 'first prize' to Bernstein NYPO and Berglund BSO; Bernstein for the slightly more rugged, dramatic route; Berglund taking the more serene but with eyes-wide-open-in-wonder approach, but both indispensable. The old CBS recordings have cleaned up nicely under Sony's reissue (thanks Sony)and although not up to 'modern digital standards' that's not necessarily a bad thing! The best recording is of the Fifth - better than any other version, and of the Seventh. Of the others, all are excellent for their age- bold and clear, rather warm and with very little harshness or tape-hiss. In any case I wouldn't for a moment let this put you off buying what is an incredible bargain. One final point,; Phylis Curtin, a soprano I've never encountered before is extremely good in Luonnotar; she really characterizes the narrative like no other soloist I've heard before in this work. It's just a pity that LB forces the music along at a pace which is just too fast. But if you like Sibelius what are you waiting for? Buy this set today.

5 out of 5 stars Amazing Sibelius Symphonies!!.......2005-01-02

"The Complete Symphonies" captures definitive interpretations of the seven symphonies by the great Finnish composer Jean Sibelius conducted by the late maestro Leonard Bernstein.
Each symphony in this 4-disc set is presented in amazing remastered sound quality displaying full dynamic range and sharpness. The beauty of this music is definitely readily apparent from the opening notes through the very end.
In addition, the CD booklet includes a brief but highly informative essay in which the history behind each symphony is explained in just enough detail to understand its genesis.
All in all, this is a fantastic set of Sibelius's masterful symphonies wonderfully executed by the baton of Mr. Bernstein. Applause also must be given to Sony Music for compiling these symphonies into one complete set. Bravo.
It doesn't get much better than this.
Highly recommended!!

4 out of 5 stars A sincere tribute!.......2004-07-08

This set has peak and lows. The second symphony has a hyper romantic approach ; that's its weak point. The third symphony is well built, besides it lacks the nature blow with its wildful force. The first symphony has always been a hazardous for many conductors. It has too much influence from Tchaikovsky ; and Bernstein knows it ; he avoids it , even the reading is warmth.
The best achievements in the set are the four and the sixth . I've never heard a sixth so well made ; the woodwinds , the strings give that atmosphere that demands this complex work. The fourth is unforgettable , but there's a performance of Beecham in the fifties with the Royal Philarmonic literally unique. The seventh is OK, but there are other options.
The fifth is weak , and my favorite versiona are two: Segerstam and Koussevitzki.
Anyway I bought this set eight years ago under The Royal Edition. I recommend you this set , Maazel Vienna , Segerstam and all you can get from Koussevitski.
If you request me by Anthony Collins - London Symphony (out of stock in the most of stores) I must confess, Collins has no equals in the Second .
The best first to me is Victor de Sabata (New York Philarmonic)(See my review about De Sabata)
Haydn: The Symphonies
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • A superb milestone
  • For the sheer pleasure of them all....
  • Antal Dorati's Claim To Fame
  • A major milestone in recorded music, stunning achievement
  • Dorati blazed the trail for Haydn interpreters
 Haydn: The Symphonies

Manufacturer: Umvd Import
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ASIN: B0000042DP
Release Date: 1997-06-24

Tracks:

  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

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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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ASIN: B0000582FG
Release Date: 2002-10-29

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Best of the Best.......2005-10-02

First rate selections, performed by first rate musicians.
Here are some of the most haunting melodies ever created.
Cumbia Cumbia: Colombian Cumbia Recordings
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • The best of yesteryear of cumbia colombiana
  • Cumbia quien le gusten mas que nadie
  • Great music; not enough of it.
  • I love this CD!
  • EXCELLENT sampling of the TRUE Colombian cumbia.
 Cumbia Cumbia: Colombian Cumbia Recordings
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Import [Generic]
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000023UW
Release Date: 2000-05-02

Tracks:

  1. Cologiala - Rodolfo y su Tipica R.A.7
  2. Subienda - Gabriel Romero
  3. Zenaida - Armando Hernandez
  4. Armanciendo - Adolfo Echeverria,
  5. Navidad Negra - Pedro Laza
  6. Cumbia Cienaguera - Conjunto Tipico Vallenato
  7. Tabaco y Ron - Rodolfo y su Tipica R.A.7
  8. Piragua - Gabriel Romero
  9. Pollera Color Los Immortales,
  10. Se Me Perdio la Cadenita - La Sonora Dinamita
  11. Pescador de Baru - Warahuaco
  12. Cumbia Sampuesina - Conjunto Tipico Vallenato

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The best of yesteryear of cumbia colombiana.......2005-03-27

This cd is a gem. I purchased it many years ago well aware that the cd was full of old original cumbia songs but some of the greatest in my opinion and definitely well be cheerished by true fans of this unique genre. It has some of Colombia's finest groups who have perfected this rhythm and by listening to it really does take you to point in time that only most of us can imagine but I am sure holds beautiful memories for those who grew up in Colombia when these songs were popular. The only downfall of this cd is it's too short but it is a nice a compilation for those who are fans of authentic cumbia. You will certainly recognize classic songs such as: Tabaco y Ron, Amaneciendo, Se me perdio la cadenita, El pescador de Baru among others. This is a gem of a cd.

5 out of 5 stars Cumbia quien le gusten mas que nadie.......1999-12-07

This cumbia seems not only the dance music but also something like Colombian Blues. From sentimetal tone of voice, if you carefully listen to the lyrics, you can glimpse the life of rural working class Colombian. That's the essence of the cumbia. And that's what I like about this CD.

3 out of 5 stars Great music; not enough of it........1999-09-15

I love the tunes, but this was kinda short. The total was well under an hour.

5 out of 5 stars I love this CD!.......1999-07-19

I play this non-stop on my car stereo along with Cumbia Cumbia 2. So will you.

5 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT sampling of the TRUE Colombian cumbia........1998-12-18

This CD is a compilation of over thirty years of the best Colombian (the only and true cumbias) traditional cumbias. If you're looking for original work, this is the CD to get. I'm using the "Cumbia Sampuesina" in a choreography I've put together.
Top of the Pops, Vol. 2: 70's Rock
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    		Top of the Pops, Vol. 2: 70's Rock
    Various Artists
    Manufacturer: Umvd Import
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00004YTY8
    Release Date: 2001-02-20

    Tracks:

    1. We Will Rock You - Queen
    2. Since Youve Been Gone - Rainbow
    3. More Than A Feeling - Boston
    4. Hold The Line - Toto
    5. Show Me The Way - Peter Frampton
    6. Cant Get Enough - Bad Company
    7. You Aint Seen Nothing Yet - Bachman Turner Overdrive
    8. Shes Not There - Santana
    9. Layla - Derek And The Dominoes
    10. Blinded By The Light - Manfred Mann
    11. Dreamer - Supertramp
    12. Wonderous Stories - Yes
    13. Spirit In The Sky - Norman Greenbaum
    14. Run Run Run - Jo Jo Gunne
    15. (Dont Fear) The Reaper - Blue Oyster Cult
    16. Bat Out Of Hell - Meatloaf
    17. Freebird - Lynyrd Skynyrd
    18. Wont Get Fooled Again - The Who
    19. The Jean Genie - David Bowie
    20. All Right Now - Free
    21. Smoke On The Water - Deep Purple
    22. Paraniod - Black Sabbath
    23. Roll Over Lay Down - Status Quo
    24. Silver Machine - Hawkwind
    25. Broken Donw Angel - Nazareth
    26. Schools Out - Alice Cooper
    27. Get It On - T-Rex
    28. Cum On Feel The Noize - Slade
    29. Stay With Me - The Faces
    30. Roll Away The Stone - Mott The Hoople
    31. The Boys Are Back In Town - Thin Lizzy
    32. Black Betty - Ram Jam
    33. Radar Love - Golden Earring
    34. Cherry Bomb - The Runaways
    35. Faith Healer - Sensational Alex Harvey Band

    Album Description

    The greatest artists of a generic decade in one classic collection. 'Tops Of The Pops 2' differs from any of the other 70s albums due to the kudos of the Top Of The Pops brand, the UK authority on popular music, especially during the 70s. includes 35 tracks from artists such as Queen, Rainbow, Boston, Meat Loaf, David Bowie, Slade, T-Rex, Ram Jam and many more. Slimline double jewel case. 2001 release.
    The Best of the 70's
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Great sampling of his seventies music
    • Andy's 70s CD Great
    		 The Best of the 70's
    Andy Williams
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    ASIN: B00008G9JG
    Release Date: 2004-12-14

    Tracks:

    1. Can't Help Falling in Love
    2. It's So Easy
    3. I Think I Love You
    4. Candida
    5. For Once in My Life
    6. Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling Again
    7. You Are
    8. It's Too Late
    9. Never Can Say Goodbye
    10. Rose Garden
    11. Spanish Harlem
    12. If You Could Read My Mind
    13. Wichita Lineman
    14. Fire and Rain
    15. Sweet Caroline
    16. My Cherie Amour
    17. Aquarius/Let the Sun Shine In
    18. We've Only Just Begun
    19. (They Long to Be) Close to You
    20. (Where Do I Begin) Love Story [From Love Story]
    21. Speak Softly Love [Love Theme from The Godfather]
    22. Solitaire

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Great sampling of his seventies music.......2005-01-11

    This doesn't quite live up to the title as it omits Home loving man and You lay so easy on my mind, both of which I would expect to find here. Nevertheless, this is a great collection of Andy's music of the seventies and those other tracks are quite easy to find if you need them.

    Can't help falling in love, It's so easy, Where do I begin, Love theme from the Godfather and Solitaire were all big UK hits for Andy. The remainder of the collection is dominated by Andy's exquisite coves of Candida (Tony Orlando and Dawn), For once in my life (Stevie Wonder), Here comes that rainy day feeling (Gordon Lightfoot), Never can say goodbye (Gloria Gaynor), Rose Garden (Lynn Anderson), Spanish Harlem (Ben E King), If you could read my mind (Gordon Lightfoot), Wichita lineman (Glen Campbell), Fire and rain (James Taylor), Sweet Caroline (Neil Diamond), My Cherie amour (Stevie Wonder), Aquarius / Let the sunshine in (Fifth dimension), We've only just begun (Carpenters) and Close to you (Carpenters).

    We all have our own favorite songs so it would be possible to have included a different set of equally brilliant covers and still call it best of the seventies. As an overview of Andy's later music, this is brilliant despite the omission of Home loving man and You lay so easy on my mind.

    5 out of 5 stars Andy's 70s CD Great.......2004-01-19

    In October 2003, I recieved this CD of "Andy Williams: Best of the 70s". Every song on that CD is excellent. Some of your favorite artist's #1 hits are on this CD. If I were you, I would buy it.
    20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: 70's Rock
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      		20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: 70's Rock
      Various Artists
      Manufacturer: Umvd Import
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      ASIN: B00009Q98T
      Release Date: 2006-02-13

      Tracks:

      1. Won't Get Fooled Again - The Who
      2. Do You Feel Like We Do [Live] - Peter Frampton
      3. Things We Do for Love
      4. After Midnight - Eric Clapton
      5. Wizard - Uriah Heep
      6. Every Picture Tells a Story - Rod Stewart
      7. Rocky Mountain Way - Joe Walsh
      8. Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
      9. Ramblin' Man - The Allman Brothers Band
      10. I Just Want to Celebrate - Rare Earth
      11. All Right Now - Free
      12. Liar - Three Dog Night
      13. Smoke on the Water [Live] - Deep Purple
      Black Sabbath, Vol. 4
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        		Black Sabbath, Vol. 4
        Black Sabbath
        Manufacturer: Japanese Import
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B00005UJOM
        Release Date: 2002-04-09

        Tracks:

        1. Wheels of Confusion/The Straightener
        2. Tomorrow's Dream
        3. Changes
        4. FX
        5. Supernaut
        6. Snowblind
        7. Cornucopia
        8. Laguna Sunrise
        9. St. Vitus Dance
        10. Under the Sun/Every Day Comes and Goes

        Album Description

        Japanese digitally remastered reissue of 1972 album packaged in a miniature gatefold LP sleeve.

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        Japanese Limited Edition in an LP-STYLE Slipcase.
        I Think I Love the 70's
        Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
        • Andy takes on the 1970s
        • ANDY GROOVES HIS WAY...
        		 I Think I Love the 70's
        Andy Williams
        Manufacturer: Sbme Import
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B00005AA10
        Release Date: 2001-10-30

        Tracks:

        1. I Think I Love You
        2. Candida
        3. Who Was It?
        4. For Once in My Life
        5. Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling Again
        6. You Are
        7. It's Too Late
        8. Never Can Say Goodbye
        9. How Can You Mend a Broken Heart?
        10. Rose Garden
        11. Spanish Harlem
        12. If You Could Read My Mind
        13. Wichita Lineman
        14. Fire and Rain
        15. Sweet Caroline
        16. One Day of Your Life
        17. My Cherie Amour
        18. Get Together
        19. Aquarius/Let the Sun Shine In
        20. We've Only Just Begun
        21. (They Long to Be) Close to You

        Album Description

        The definitive 'Best Of' for the easy listening legend. Released in the UK to coincide with his presentation of the channel 4/UK show, 'The Top 10 Easy Listening Albums Of All Time'. 21 tracks in all. Highlights include, '(I Think) I Love You', 'For Once In My Life', 'It's Too Late', 'Never Can Say Goodbye', 'How Can You Mend A Broken Heart?', 'Spanish Harlem', 'Witchita Lineman', 'Fire & Rain', 'Sweet Caroline', 'My Cherie Amour', 'We've Only Just Begun', 'They Long To Be Close To You' and many,more. 2001 Columbia release. Standard jewel case.

        Album Details

        21 great tracks by the leading crooner of the 60's and early 70's and who is pretty much the King of Branson, Mo. entertainment. His sweet voice still resonates through the years.

        Customer Reviews:

        4 out of 5 stars Andy takes on the 1970s.......2001-12-14

        A well-stocked and valuable anthology of Andy Williams' 1970's output, especially in lieu of his LPs of that period that have failed to make it onto CD. Classic material for crooners was harder to come by in the 1970s and it can be hard to separate many of these songs from the performers who originally recorded them. Still Andy does a typically fine job of tackling these songs in his inimitable easy-going style. Well recommended for AW and easy-listening fans as a suplement to the Greatest Hits compilations and his classic 1960s 2-LPs-on-1-CD collections.

        5 out of 5 stars ANDY GROOVES HIS WAY..........2001-08-17

        through 21 of the hippest songs of the 70's on this new compilation from the good people at Sony UK, who have done more to keep us supplied with these vintage recordings from their best artists of the 60's and 70's than Sony here in the states EVER has. Everyone knows Andy dove into the "popular" music of the day and, while he may have hurt some of the older crowd, grabbed the attention of the "kids" by covering almost any hit he could get his great set of vocal chords on. He wasn't the only great vocalist to do this during those ever changin' times in the music world, but no one did it with more flair and verve. Andy takes The Partridge Family's "I THINK I LOVE YOU" and makes it his own, complete with the minor-chorded chorus behind him. "WHO WAS IT" also is another uptempo goody, written by Gilbert O'Sullivan (who also wrote and had a hit with the somber "Alone Again, Naturally") Other great uptempo tunes here include one of Neil Sedaka's earliest writings, "ONE DAY OF YOUR LIFE", and Andy hits every high note he can here with aplomb, and a cover of "HERE COMES THAT RAINY DAY FEELING AGAIN". The "medley" of "AQUARIUS" and "LET THE SUN SHINE IN" is Mr. Williams at his utmost grooviest. There are ballads here, the touching "WICHITA LINEMAN" which was a big hit for Andy's buddy Glenn Campbell, the Carole King hit "IT'S TOO LATE", the ever-confusing but big hit "IF YOU COULD READ MY MIND" and a great reading of the Bee Gee's classic "HOW CAN YOU MEND A BROKEN HEART?" Some may scoff at the arrangements, being so close to their respective originals, but I think it was just Andy's way of showing respect to the "new" artists and their "new" songs of the day. Andy is one of the greatest male vocalists of all time, and this is just one of those times he "got down" a little more! Buy this CD and enjoy....PEACE!
        70's Hearthrobs
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          		70's Hearthrobs
          Various Artists
          Manufacturer: Sony / Bmg Import
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B000O77KRU
          Release Date: 2007-04-16

          Tracks:

          1. Gonna Make You A Star
          2. Could It Be Forever
          3. Puppy Love
          4. Love Me For A Reason
          5. Lamplight
          6. Daydreamer
          7. Crazy Horses
          8. Silver Dream Machine
          9. I Think I Love You
          10. Let Me In
          11. Hold Me Close
          12. How Can I Be Sure
          13. Goin' Home
          14. Rock On
          15. Some Kind Of A Summer
          16. Proud One
          17. Oh What A Circus
          18. I Write The Songs
          19. Stardust
          20. Rock Me Baby
          21. Long Haired Lover From Liverpool

          Album Details

          21 Classic Songs from David Essex, David Cassidy and the Osmonds.

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          5. Another Smash [Import]
          6. A Tribute To Journey
          7. At the Louisiana Hayride 1954-1956 [Import]
          8. Best of the Corrs [Import]
          9. Blind Melon [Extra tracks] [Import]
          10. Blueprint [Extra tracks]

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