Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Puccini: Madama Butterfly

Puccini: Madama Butterfly

Madama Butterfly was first performed in 1904. It is one of the most performed operas today. The story is set in 1904 in Nagasaki, Japan. The opera uses Japanese pupperty for the child of Madama Butterfly. Madama Butterfly, played by Patricia Racette, has great singing throughout opera. This opera was performed in 2009 at the Met in New York City, and has very nice set designs and costumes.

Monday, December 5, 2011

Lully: Armide

Lully: Armide

Armide was first performed in 1686. It is one of Lully's best operas. Will Armide choose hatred or give in to her feelings of love for Renaud? Armide, played by Stéphanie D'oustrac stands out. Armide also has great set designs and costumes, along with the Baroque music of Lully. This opera was performed in 2008 at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris, France.

Saturday, September 24, 2011

Classical works

I listed some classical works I like.

Piano Sonata No. 26 in E flat major, Op. 81a "Les Adieux" - by Beethoven
Pines of Rome - by Respighi
Roman Festivals - by Respighi
String Quartet No. 2 in A major, Op. 68 - by Shostakovich
Symphony No. 2, Op. 16 "The Four Temperaments" - by Nielsen

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Henze symphonies

I listed some symphonies I like by Henze.

Symphony No. 1
Symphony No. 2
Symphony No. 3
Symphony No. 4
Symphony No. 5
Symphony No. 6
Symphony No. 7
Symphony No. 8

Lutosławski symphonies

I listed some symphonies I like by Lutosławski.

Symphony No. 1
Symphony No. 2
Symphony No. 3
Symphony No. 4

Walton symphonies

I listed some symphonies I like by Walton.

Symphony No. 1 in B flat minor
Symphony No. 2

Penderecki symphonies

I listed some symphonies I like by Penderecki.

Symphony No. 2 "Christmas"
Symphony No. 3
Symphony No. 4
Symphony No. 5

Bernstein symphonies

I listed some symphonies I like by Bernstein.

Symphony No. 1 "Jeremiah"
Symphony No. 2 "The Age of Anxiety"

Scriabin symphonies

I listed some symphonies I like by Scriabin.

Symphony No. 1 in E major, Op. 26
Symphony No. 2 in C minor, Op. 29
Symphony No. 3 in C minor, Op. 43 "The Divine Poem"

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Nielsen symphonies

I listed some symphonies I like by Nielsen.

Symphony No. 2, Op. 16 "The Four Temperaments"
Symphony No. 3, Op. 27 "Sinfonia Espansiva"
Symphony No. 4, Op. 29 "The Inextinguishable"

Britten symphonies

I listed some symphonies I like by Britten.

Cello Symphony, Op. 68
Simple Symphony, Op. 4

Concertos

I listed some concertos I like.

Cello Concerto, Op. 22 - by Barber
Violin Concerto, Op. 14 - by Barber

Classical works

I listed some classical works I like.

Adagio for Strings - by Barber
Candide Overture - by Bernstein
Cello Concerto, Op. 22 - by Barber
Quatre Morceaux, Op.56 - by Scriabin
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story - by Bernstein

Berlioz symphonies

I listed some symphonies I like by Berlioz.

Roméo et Juliette, Op. 17
Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14

Shostakovich symphonies

I listed some symphonies I like by Shostakovich.

Symphony No. 1 in F minor, Op. 10
Symphony No. 4 in C minor, Op. 43
Symphony No. 5 in D minor, Op. 47
Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 54
Symphony No. 8 in C minor, Op. 65
Symphony No. 10 in E minor, Op. 93
Symphony No. 15 in A major, Op. 141

Bruckner symphonies

I listed some symphonies I like by Bruckner.

Symphony No. 1 in C minor
Symphony No. 2 in C minor
Symphony No. 3 in D minor
Symphony No. 4 in E flat major
Symphony No. 5 in B flat major
Symphony No. 6 in A major
Symphony No. 7 in E major
Symphony No. 8 in C minor
Symphony No. 9 in D minor

Symphonies

I listed some symphonies I like.

Symphony No. 2, Op. 16 "The Four Temperaments" - by Nielsen
Symphony No. 2 in C minor - by Bruckner
Symphony No. 4 in E flat major - by Bruckner
Symphony No. 5 in B flat major - by Bruckner

Classical works

I listed some classical works I like.

Symphony No. 1 in C minor - by Bruckner
Symphony No. 2 in C minor - by Bruckner
Symphony No. 4 in E flat major - by Bruckner
Symphony No. 5 in B flat major - by Bruckner
Violin Sonatas Nos. 1-12, Op. 5 - by Corelli

Sibelius symphonies

I listed some symphonies I like by Sibelius.

Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 43
Symphony No. 7 in C major, Op. 105

Prokofiev symphonies

I listed some symphonies I like by Prokofiev.

Symphony No. 1 in D major, Op. 25 "Classical"
Symphony No. 2 in D minor, Op. 40
Symphony No. 3 in C minor, Op. 44
Symphony No. 4 in C major, Op. 47
Symphony No. 5 in B flat major, Op. 100

Piano trios

I listed some piano trios I like.

Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 63 - by Schumann
Piano Trio No. 2 in F major, Op. 80 - by Schumann
Piano Trio No. 3 in G minor, Op. 110 - by Schumann

Classical works

I listed some classical works I like.

Piano Quartet No. 1 in D major, Op. 23 - by Dvořák
Piano Quartet No. 2 in E flat major, Op. 87 - by Dvořák
Piano Quartet in E flat major, Op. 47 - by Schumann
Piano Quintet in E flat major, Op. 44 - by Schumann
Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 63 - by Schumann

Schumann symphonies

I listed some symphonies I like by Schumann.

Symphony No. 1 in B flat major, Op. 38 "Spring"
Symphony No. 2 in C major, Op. 61
Symphony No. 3 in E flat major, Op. 97 “Rhenish”
Symphony No. 4 in D minor, Op. 120

Mahler symphonies

I listed some symphonies I like by Mahler.

Symphony No. 1 in D major "Titan"
Symphony No. 2
Symphony No. 3
Symphony No. 5
Symphony No. 6 in A minor
Symphony No. 8 in E flat major "Symphony of a Thousand"
Symphony No. 9

Haydn symphonies

I listed some symphonies I like by Haydn.

Symphony No. 45 in F sharp minor
Symphony No. 88 in G major
Symphony No. 92 in G major "Oxford"
London Symphonies Nos. 93-104
Paris Symphonies Nos. 82-87

Schubert symphonies

I listed some symphonies I like by Schubert.

Symphony No. 1 in D major, D. 82
Symphony No. 2 in B flat major, D. 125
Symphony No. 3 in D major, D. 200
Symphony No. 4 in C minor, D. 417
Symphony No. 5 in B flat major, D. 485
Symphony No. 9 in C major, D. 944

Mendelssohn symphonies

I listed some symphonies I like by Mendelssohn.

Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Op. 56 "Scottish"
Symphony No. 4 in A major, Op. 90 "Italian"

Elgar symphonies

I listed some symphonies I like by Elgar.

Symphony No. 1 in A flat major, Op. 55
Symphony No. 2 in E flat major, Op. 63

Vaughan Williams symphonies

I listed some symphonies I like by Vaughan Williams.

A Pastoral Symphony
Symphony No. 4 in F minor
Symphony No. 6 in E minor
Symphony No. 8 in D minor
Symphony No. 9 in E minor

Dvořák symphonies

I listed some symphonies I like by Dvořák.

Symphony No. 3 in E flat major, Op. 10
Symphony No. 4 in D minor, Op. 13
Symphony No. 5 in F major, Op. 76
Symphony No. 7 in D minor, Op. 70
Symphony No. 8 in G major, Op. 88
Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95 "From the New World"

Brahms symphonies

I listed some symphonies I like by Brahms.

Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68
Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73
Symphony No. 3 in F major, Op. 90
Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98

Mozart symphonies

I listed some symphonies I like by Mozart.

Symphony No. 25 in G minor, K. 183
Symphony No. 26 in E flat major, K. 184
Symphony No. 29 in A major, K. 201
Symphony No. 31 in D major, K. 297 "Paris"
Symphony No. 35 in D major, K. 385 "Haffner"
Symphony No. 36 in C major, K. 425 "Linz"
Symphony No. 38 in D major, K. 504 "Prague"
Symphony No. 39 in E flat major, K. 543
Symphony No. 40 in G minor, K. 550
Symphony No. 41 in C major, K. 551 "Jupiter"

Tchaikovsky symphonies

I listed some symphonies I like by Tchaikovsky.

Manfred Symphony in B minor, Op. 58
Symphony No. 1 in G minor, Op. 13 "Winter Daydreams"
Symphony No. 2 in C minor, Op. 17 "Little Russian"
Symphony No. 3 in D major, Op. 29 "Polish"
Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36
Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64
Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 74 "Pathétique"

Beethoven symphonies

I listed some symphonies I like by Beethoven.

Symphony No. 3 in E flat major, Op. 55 "Eroica"
Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67
Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastoral"
Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92
Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 "Choral"

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Corelli classical works

I listed some classical works I like by Corelli.

Twelve Concerti Grossi, Op. 6
Violin Sonatas Nos. 1-12, Op. 5

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra - Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 35-41

Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 35-41

Mozart's late symphonies are some of the finest ever. From the classical period, Nos. 35-41 were composed in the 1780s. The 41st is Mozart's last symphony. This is a great recording by Karl Bohm and the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra.

Monday, August 1, 2011

Arias

I listed some arias I like.

La traviata: Sempre libera - by Verdi
Rigoletto: La donna è mobile - by Verdi
Searse: Ombra mai fu - by Handel
The Barber of Seville: Largo al factotum - by Rossini
Turandot: Nessun dorma - by Puccini

Arias

I listed some arias I like.

Carmen: Habanera - by Bizet
Carmen: Toreador Song - by Bizet
Gianni Schicchi: O mio babbino caro - by Puccini
L'elisir d'amore: Una furtiva lagrima - by Donizetti
La bohème: Che gelida manina - by Puccini

Classical works

I listed some classical works I like.

Piano Trio No. 2 in F major, Op. 80 - by Schumann
Piano Trio No. 3 in G minor, Op. 110 - by Schumann
Symphonic Poems Nos. 1-13 - by Liszt
Symphony No. 26 in E flat major, K. 184 - by Mozart
Turandot: Nessun dorma - by Puccini

Sunday, July 31, 2011

Classical works

I listed some classical works I like.

Gianni Schicchi: O mio babbino caro - by Puccini
La bohème: Che gelida man - by Puccini
La traviata: Sempre libera - by Verdi
L'elisir d'amore: Una furtiva lagrima - by Donizetti
Searse: Ombra mai fu - by Handel

Handel: Partenope

Handel: Partenope

Partenope was first performed in 1730. The queen Partenope has three men who want to win her over. Who will take her hand in the end? Partenope has a great orchestra. Arsace, played by Andreas Scholl, and Partenope, played by Inger Dam-Jensen stands out. The entire cast is perfect in this very fun to watch opera. This opera was performed at the Royal Danish Theatre in Copenhagen, Denmark in 2008.

Friday, July 29, 2011

Donizetti: L'elisir d'amore

Donizetti: L'elisir d'amore

L'elisir d'amore was first performed in 1832. This opera by Donizetti is very popular today. L'elisir d'amore is very funny at times, especially the scenes with the Doctor trying to sell his fake love potion to Nemorino. Rolando Villazón and Anna Netrebko both have great singing and the orchestra plays very well throughout. L'elisir d'amore has the popular aria "Una furtiva lagrima", sung by Rolando Villazón and is encored. This opera was performed in 2005 at the Vienna State Opera in Vienna, Austria.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Lully: Persée

Lully: Persée

One of the best French Baroque operas by Lully,  Persée was first performed in 1682. Lully has many operas from this era. Persée has great settings, costumes and music. A few dance scenes are also here. The cast is wonderful, along with the orchestra. This opera was performed in 2004 at the Elgin Theatre in Toronto, Canada.

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Handel: Alcina

Handel: Alcina

The Baroque opera Alcina was first performed in 1735. Handel has many operas that I like. This opera has good baroque music by Handel and good performances by everyone, especially Catherine Naglestad, who plays the sorceress Alcina. I also liked the set design and interesting plot. This opera was performed in 1999 at the Stuttgart Municipal Opera House in Stuttgart, Germany.

Saturday, July 9, 2011

London Symphony Orchestra - Shostakovich: Symphony No. 8

Shostakovich: Symphony No. 8

This Shostakovich symphony in C minor is from 1943. The Eighth is very strong and somber. A strong performance by André Previn and the London Symphony Orchestra make this one of my favorite 20th century symphonies.

Friday, July 8, 2011

Suites

I listed some suites I like.

Ancient Airs and Dances - by Respighi
Annees de pelerinage - by Liszt
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story - by Bernstein

London Symphony Orchestra - Liszt: The Two Piano Concertos/The Piano Sonata

Liszt: The Two Piano Concertos/The Piano Sonata

The Liszt piano concertos and piano sonata are from the mid 1800s. They are some of the best classical piano music. This album has Sviatoslav Richter; a great 20th century pianist, playing piano with Kyril Kondrashin and the London Symphony Orchestra. A must own album for Liszt fans.

Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra - Strauss: Also sprach Zarathustra

Strauss: Also sprach Zarathustra; Till Eulenspiegel; Don Juan; Salome's Dance of the Seven Veils

The symphonic poem Also sprach Zarathustra by Strauss, is from 1896. It is widely known, especially the opening. This is a great performance with Karajan and the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. Also here is Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks, Don Juan, and Salome's Dance of the Seven Veils from from his 1905 opera Salome.

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Symphonic poems

I listed some symphonic poems I like.

An American in Paris - by Gershwin
Cuban Overture - by Gershwin
Danse macabre, Op. 40 - by Saint Saëns
Pines of Rome - by Respighi
Roman Festivals - by Respighi

Classical works

I listed some classical works I like.

Admeto - by Handel
Annees de pelerinage - by Liszt
An American in Paris - by Gershwin
Carnival Overture - by Dvořák
Cuban Overture - by Gershwin

Monday, June 6, 2011

Piano trios

I listed some piano trios I like.

Piano Trio No. 2 in E minor, Op. 67 - by Shostakovich
Piano Trio No. 2 in C major, Op. 87 - by Brahms
Piano Trio No. 3 in C minor, Op. 101 - by Brahms
Piano Trio No. 3 in F minor - by Dvořák
Piano Trio No. 4 in E minor "Dumky" - by Dvořák

Classical works

I listed some classical works I like.

Piano Trio No. 3 in F minor - by Dvořák
Piano Trio No. 4 in E minor "Dumky" - by Dvořák
Six Flute Concertos, Op. 10 - by Vivaldi
Turkish Fragments, Op. 62 - by Ippolitov Ivanov
Turkish March, Op. 55 - by Ippolitov Ivanov

Friday, May 27, 2011

Scherzos

I listed some scherzos I like.

Scherzo No. 1 in B minor, Op. 20 - by Chopin
Scherzo No. 2 in B flat minor, Op. 31 - by Chopin
Scherzo No. 3 in C sharp minor, Op. 39 - by Chopin
Scherzo No. 4 in E major, Op. 54 - by Chopin

Piano quartets

I listed some piano quartets I like.

Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor, Op. 25 - by Brahms
Piano Quartet No. 2 in A major, Op. 26 - by Brahms
Piano Quartet No. 3 in C minor, Op. 60 - by Brahms
Piano Quartet No. 1 in D major, Op. 23 - by Dvořák
Piano Quartet No. 2 in E flat major, Op. 87 - by Dvořák
Piano Quartet in E flat major, Op. 47 - by Schumann

Piano quintets

I listed some piano quintets I like.

Piano Quintet in E flat major, Op. 44 - by Schumann
Piano Quintet in F minor, Op. 34 - by Brahms
Piano Quintet in G minor, Op. 57 - by Shostakovich
Piano Quintet No. 2 in A major, Op. 81 - by Dvořák

Waltzes

I listed some waltzes I like.

Fruhlingsstimmen (Voices of Spring), Op. 410 - by Strauss II
Kunstlerleben (Artists' Life), Op. 316 - by Strauss II
Roses from the South, Op. 388 - by Strauss II
Suite for Variety Orchestra: Waltz No. 2 - by Shostakovich

String quintets

I listed some string quintets I like.

String Quintet in E major, Op. 11, No. 5 - by Boccherini
String Quintets Nos. 1-6 - by Mozart

Fanfares

I listed some fanfares I like.

Fanfare for the Common Man - by Copland
Fanfare Rondeau - by Mouret

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Ippolitov Ivanov classical works

I listed some classical works I like by Ippolitov Ivanov.

Caucasian Sketches
Turkish Fragments, Op. 62
Turkish March, Op. 55

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Concertos

I listed some concertos I like.

Concerto in D for piano, violin, and string quartet - by Chausson
Six Concertos, Op. 11 - by Vivaldi
Six Flute Concertos, Op. 10 - by Vivaldi
The Contest between Harmony and Invention, Op. 8 - by Vivaldi
Twelve Concertos, Op. 7 - by Vivaldi

Sonatas

I listed some sonatas I like.

Piano Sonata No. 26 in E flat major, Op. 81a "Les Adieux" - by Beethoven
Six Cello Sonatas, Op. 14 - by Vivaldi
Six Sonatas for Solo Violin, Op. 27 - by Ysaÿe
Violin Sonatas Nos. 1-12, Op. 5 - by Corelli

Classical works

I listed some classical works I like.

Caucasian Sketches - by Ippolitov Ivanov
Piano Trio No. 1 in B flat major - by Dvořák
Piano Trio No. 2 in G minor - by Dvořák
Six Cello Sonatas, Op. 14 - by Vivaldi
Six Concertos, Op. 11 - by Vivaldi

Classical works

I listed some classical works I like.

Six Sonatas for Solo Violin, Op. 27 - by Ysaÿe
Symphony in B flat major, Op. 20 - by Chausson
Tales from the Vienna Woods, Op. 325 - by Strauss II
The Contest between Harmony and Invention, Op. 8 - by Vivaldi
Twelve Concertos, Op. 7 - by Vivaldi

Friday, April 8, 2011

Chausson classical works

I listed some classical works I like by Chausson.

Concerto in D for piano, violin, and string quartet
Symphony in B flat major, Op. 20

Classical works

I listed some classical works I like.

Concerto in D for piano, violin, and string quartet - by Chausson
Serse - by Handel
Six Violin Sonatas, Op. 5 - by Vivaldi
Twelve Trio Sonatas, Op. 1 - by Vivaldi
Twelve Trio Sonatas, Op. 2 - by Vivaldi

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Operas

I listed some operas I like.

Admeto - by Handel
Arabella - by Strauss
Berenice - by Handel
Die Frau ohne Schatten - by Strauss
Serse - by Handel
Tolomeo - by Handel

Classical works

I listed some classical works I like.

Alcina - by Handel
Arabella - by Strauss
Ariodante - by Handel
Berenice - by Handel
Die Frau ohne Schatten - by Strauss

Saturday, March 26, 2011

Operas

I listed some operas I like.

Acis and Galatea - by Handel
Agrippina - by Handel
Alcina - by Handel
Ariodante - by Handel
Beatrice di Tenda - by Bellini

Classical works

I listed some classical works I like.

Acis and Galatea - by Handel
Agrippina - by Handel
Beatrice di Tenda - by Bellini
Ermione - by Rossini
Tolomeo - by Handel

Operas

I listed some operas I like.

Ermione - by Rossini
Les Boréades - by Rameau
Maria Stuarda - by Rameau
Partenope - by Handel
Platée - by Rameau

Classical works

I listed some classical works I like.

Il turco in Italia - by Rossini
Les Boréades - by Rameau
Maria Stuarda - by Donizetti
Partenope - by Handel
Platée - by Rameau

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Operas

I listed some operas I like.

Giasone - by Cavalli
Il turco in Italia - by Rossini
Il viaggio a Reims - by Rossini
Le comte Ory - by Rossini
Maria di Rohan - by Donizetti

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Classical works

I listed some classical works I like.

Il viaggio a Reims - by Rossini
La belle Hélène - by Offenbach
Le comte Ory - by Rossini
Maria di Rohan - by Donizetti
Roberto Devereux - by Donizetti

Offenbach classical works

I listed some classical works I like by Offenbach.

La belle Hélène
La vie parisienne
Orpheus in the Underworld
Orpheus in the Underworld: Infernal Galop

Sonatas

I listed some sonatas I like.

Piano Sonata No. 12 in A flat major, Op. 26 - by Beethoven
Piano Sonata No. 21 in C major, Op. 53 "Waldstein" - by Beethoven
Six Violin Sonatas, Op. 5 - by Vivaldi
Twelve Trio Sonatas, Op. 1 - by Vivaldi
Twelve Trio Sonatas, Op. 2 - by Vivaldi

Ballets

I listed some ballets I like.

The Firebird - by Stravinsky
The Seasons - by Glazunov
The Three-Cornered Hat - by de Falla

Variations

I listed some variations I like.

32 Variations in C minor - by Beethoven
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120 - by Beethoven
Enigma Variations, Op. 36 - by Elgar
Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 - by Bach
Symphonic Variations - by Franck
Variations on a Theme by Paganini - by Lutosławski

Operas

I listed some operas I like.

La belle Hélène - by Offenbach
La vie parisienne - by Offenbach
Orpheus in the Underworld - by Offenbach
Roberto Devereux - by Donizetti
The Tale of Tsar Saltan - by Rimsky Korsakov

Concerto grossos

I listed some concerto grossos I like.

Concerto Grosso No. 1, for Three Cellos - by Penderecki
Concerti Grossi Nos. 1-12, Op. 3 - by Manfredini
Twelve Concerti Grossi, Op. 6 - by Handel
Twelve Concerti Grossi, Op. 6 - by Corelli

Cantatas

I listed some cantatas I like.

Belshazzar's Feast - by Walton
Carmina Burana: O Fortuna - by Orff

Overtures

I listed some overtures I like.

Candide Overture - by Bernstein
Carmen Overture - by Bizet
Carnival Overture - by Dvořák
Festive Overture - by Shostakovich
The School for Scandal Overture, Op. 5 - Barber

Symphonies

I listed some symphonies I like.

Cello Symphony, Op. 68 - by Britten
Symphony in B flat major, Op. 20 - by Chausson
Symphony No. 1 in G minor, Op. 13 "Winter Daydreams" - by Tchaikovsky
Symphony No. 26 in E flat major, K. 184 - by Mozart
Symphony No. 1 in C minor - by Bruckner

Symphonies

I listed some symphonies I like.

Symphony No. 2 - by Walton
Symphony No. 5 - by Henze
Symphony No. 6 - by Henze
Symphony No. 7 - by Henze
Symphony No. 8 - by Henze

String quartets

I listed some string quartets I like.

String Quartets Nos. 1-2, Op. 51 - by Brahms
String Quartet No. 1 in E minor "From My Life" - by Smetana
String Quartet No. 2 in D minor - by Smetana
String Quartet No. 2 in A major, Op. 68 - by Shostakovich
String Quartets Nos. 1-5 - by Henze
String Quartet No. 3 in B flat major, Op. 67 - by Brahms

Classical works

I listed some classical works I like.

La vie parisienne - by Offenbach
Orpheus in the Underworld - by Offenbach
String Quartets Nos. 1-5 - by Henze
Symphony No. 8 - by Henze
The Tale of Tsar Saltan - by Rimsky Korsakov

Motets

I listed some motets I like.

Ave verum corpus in D major, K. 618 - by Mozart
Exsultate, jubilate, K. 165 - by Mozart

Concertos

I listed some concertos I like.

Concert champetre - by Poulenc
Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major, K. 488 - by Mozart
Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor, K. 491 - by Mozart
Piano Concerto No. 26 in D major, K. 537 "Coronation" - by Mozart
Piano Concerto No. 27 in B flat major, K. 595 - by Mozart

Sonatas

I listed some sonatas I like.

Sonata for Solo Viola - by Hindemith
Sonata for Solo Viola, Op. 25, No. 1 - by Hindemith
Sonata for Solo Viola, Op. 31, No. 4 - by Hindemith
Viola Sonata - by Hindemith
Viola Sonata, Op. 25, No. 4 - by Hindemith

String sextets

I listed some string sextets I like.

String Sextet in D minor, Op. 70 "Souvenir de Florence" - by Tchaikovsky
String Sextet No. 1 in B flat major, Op. 18 - by Brahms
String Sextet No. 2 in G major, Op. 36 - by Brahms

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Cavalli classical works

I listed some classical works I like by Cavalli.

Giasone
L'Ormindo

Thomas classical works

I listed some classical works I like by Thomas.

Hamlet
Mignon

Glinka classical works

I listed some classical works I like by Glinka.

A Life for the Tsar
Ruslan and Lyudmila

Glazunov classical works

I listed some classical works I like by Glazunov.

The Seasons
Violin Concerto in A minor, Op. 82

Leoncavallo classical works

I listed some classical works I like by Leoncavallo.

Pagliacci
Zazà

Respighi classical works

I listed some classical works I like by Respighi.

Ancient Airs and Dances
Fountains of Rome
Pines of Rome
Roman Festivals

Bernstein classical works

I listed some classical works I like by Bernstein.

Candide Overture
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
Symphony No. 1 "Jeremiah"
Symphony No. 2 "The Age of Anxiety"

Nielsen classical works

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Symphony No. 2, Op. 16 "The Four Temperaments"
Symphony No. 3, Op. 27 "Sinfonia Espansiva"
Symphony No. 4, Op. 29 "The Inextinguishable"

Borodin classical works

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Petite Suite
Prince Igor

Schoenberg classical works

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Chamber Symphony No. 1, Op. 9
Chamber Symphony No. 2, Op. 38

Boccherini classical works

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Cello Concertos Nos. 1-12
String Quintet in E major, Op. 11, No. 5

Fauré classical works

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Masques et bergamasques, Op. 112
Requiem, Op. 48

Burgmüller classical works

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18 Études, Op. 109
25 Études, Op. 100

Dukas classical works

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Symphony in C
The Sorcerer's Apprentice

Gershwin classical works

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An American in Paris
Concerto in F
Cuban Overture
Rhapsody in Blue

Khachaturian classical works

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Gayane
Gayane: The Sabre Dance

Ricketts classical works

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Colonel Bogey March
On the Quarterdeck

Stravinsky classical works

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The Firebird
The Rite of Spring

Pachelbel classical works

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Chaconne in F minor
Pachelbel's Canon

Oratorios

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Easter Oratorio, BWV 249 - by Bach
Jephtha - by Handel
Samson - by Handel
The Dream of Gerontius - by Elgar
The Kingdom - by Elgar

Classical works

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Jephtha - by Handel
Samson - by Handel
Symphony No. 7 - by Henze
The Kingdom - by Elgar
The Dream of Gerontius - by Elgar

Serenades

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Serenade in A minor, Op. 75 - by Bruch
Serenade No. 13 for strings in G major, K. 525 "Eine kleine Nachtmusik" - by Mozart

Oratorios

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Israel in Egypt - by Handel
Messiah - by Handel
St John Passion, BWV 245 - by Bach
St Matthew Passion, BWV 244 - by Bach
The Creation - by Haydn

Études

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18 Études, Op. 109 - by Burgmüller
25 Études, Op. 100 - by Burgmüller

Symphonic poems

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Don Juan, Op. 20 - by Strauss
Ein Heldenleben, Op. 40 - by Strauss
Fountains of Rome - by Respighi
Prometheus, Op. 60 "The Poem of Fire" - by Scriabin
Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks, Op. 28 - by Strauss

Symphonies

I listed some symphonies I like.

Symphony: Mathis der Maler - by Hindemith
Symphony No. 1 - by Henze
Symphony No. 2 - by Henze
Symphony No. 3 - by Henze
Symphony No. 4 - by Henze

Friday, March 11, 2011

Classical works

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Giasone - by Cavalli
L'Ormindo - by Cavalli
Symphony No. 4 - by Henze
Symphony No. 5 - by Henze
Symphony No. 6 - by Henze

Classical works

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L'italiana in Algeri - by Rossini
Martha - by Flotow
Symphony No. 1 - by Henze
Symphony No. 2 - by Henze
Symphony No. 3 - by Henze

Operas

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Hamlet - by Thomas
L'italiana in Algeri - by Rossini
L'Ormindo - by Cavalli
Martha - by Flotow
Mignon - by Thomas

Henze classical works

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String Quartets Nos. 1-5
Symphony No. 1
Symphony No. 2
Symphony No. 3
Symphony No. 4
Symphony No. 5
Symphony No. 6
Symphony No. 7
Symphony No. 8

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Puccini: La bohème

Puccini: La bohème

La bohème, by Puccini, was first performed in 1896. This performance from 2008 at the Met has great set designs for the scenes. The Paris street scenes, the large crowds in the street, and the snow scenery. Ramón Vargas plays the tenor Rodolfo and Mimi is soprano singer Angela Gheorghiu.

Friday, March 4, 2011

Sonatas

I listed some sonatas I like.

Piano Sonata No. 1 in C Major, Op. 1 - by Brahms
Piano Sonata No. 2 in G sharp minor, Op. 19 "Sonata Fantasy" - by Scriabin
Piano Sonata No. 3 in F sharp minor, Op. 23 - by Scriabin
Sonata for Solo Viola, Op. 11, No. 5 - by Hindemith
Viola Sonata, Op. 11, No. 4 - by Hindemith

Hindemith classical works

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Sonata for Solo Viola
Symphony: Mathis der Maler
Sonata for Solo Viola, Op. 11, No. 5
Sonata for Solo Viola, Op. 25, No. 1
Sonata for Solo Viola, Op. 31, No. 4
Viola Sonata
Viola Sonata, Op. 11, No. 4
Viola Sonata, Op. 25, No. 4

Classical works

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Piano Concerto No. 26 in D major, K. 537 "Coronation" - by Mozart
Piano Concerto No. 27 in B flat major, K. 595 - by Mozart
Sonata for Solo Viola - by Hindemith
Sonata for Solo Viola, Op. 31, No. 4 - by Hindemith
Viola Sonata - by Hindemith

Classical works

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Piano Concerto No. 22 in E flat major, K. 482 - by Mozart
Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major, K. 488 - by Mozart
Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor, K. 491 - by Mozart
Sonata for Solo Viola, Op. 25, No. 1 - by Hindemith
Viola Sonata, Op. 25, No. 4 - by Hindemith

Classical works

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Piano Concerto No. 14 in E flat major, K. 449 - by Mozart
Piano Concerto No. 15 in B flat major, K. 450 - by Mozart
Piano Concerto No. 19 in F major, K. 459 - by Mozart
Sonata for Solo Viola, Op. 11, No. 5 - by Hindemith
Viola Sonata, Op. 11, No. 4 - by Hindemith

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Concertos

I listed some concertos I like.

Piano Concerto No. 14 in E flat major, K. 449 - by Mozart
Piano Concerto No. 15 in B flat major, K. 450 - by Mozart
Piano Concerto No. 19 in F major, K. 459 - by Mozart
Piano Concerto No. 22 in E flat major, K. 482 - by Mozart
Violin Concerto in A minor, Op. 82 - by Glazunov

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Classical works

I listed some classical works I like.

Hamlet - by Thomas
Jenufa - by Janacek
Mignon - by Thomas
Piano Sonata No. 1 in C Major, Op. 1 - by Brahms
Symphony: Mathis der Maler - by Hindemith

Friday, February 25, 2011

Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra - Mozart: Requiem Mass in D minor, K. 626

Mozart: Requiem Mass in D minor, K. 626

Mozart's Requiem Mass in D minor, K. 626 was composed in 1791. It is one of the most famous requiems ever written and one of the greatest works by Mozart. This is very lively performance by Georg Solti and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.

English Baroque Soloists - Beethoven: Mass in D major, Op. 123 "Missa Solemnis"

Beethoven: Missa Solemnis

Beethoven's Mass in D major, Op. 123 "Missa Solemnis" was first performed in 1824. This is the same year his famous Ninth Symphony was completed. The Mass in D major is a great work by Beethoven and one of my favorite masses. This is a performance by John Eliot Gardiner and the English Baroque Soloists.

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Verdi: La traviata

Verdi: La traviata

La traviata, by Giuseppe Verdi, was first performed in 1853. This performance from 2005 in Salzburg, Austria has great singing by soprano singer Anna Netrebko and tenor Rolando Villazón. Verdi's music is very good throughout the opera. La traviata is one of my favorite operas.

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Operas

I listed some operas I like.

Idomeneo - by Mozart
Griselda - by Vivaldi
Jenufa - by Janacek
L'Olimpiade - by Vivaldi
William Tell - by Rossini

Operas

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A Life for the Tsar - by Glinka
Mireille - by Gounod
Ruslan and Lyudmila - by Glinka
War and Peace - by Prokofiev
Werther - by Massenet

Classical works

I listed some classical works I like.

A Life for the Tsar - by Glinka
Griselda - by Vivaldi
L'Olimpiade - by Vivaldi
Ruslan and Lyudmila - by Glinka
War and Peace - by Prokofiev

Friday, February 11, 2011

Classical works

I listed some classical works I like.

Cadmus et Hermione - by Lully
King Arthur - by Purcell
Médée - by Cherubini
Mireille - by Gounod
Werther - by Massenet

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Gounod classical works

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Faust
Mireille
Roméo et Juliette

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Operas

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Persée - by Lully
Phaëton - by Lully
Thésée - by Lully
The Fairy-Queen - by Purcell
The Queen of Spades - by Tchaikovsky

Operas

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Cadmus et Hermione - by Lully
Così fan tutte - by Mozart
Duke Bluebeard's Castle - by Bartók
King Arthur - by Purcell
Médée - by Cherubini

Classical works

I listed some classical works I like.

Idomeneo - by Mozart
Phaëton - by Lully
Thésée - by Lully
The Queen of Spades - by Tchaikovsky
William Tell - by Rossini

Friday, January 21, 2011

Cherubini classical works

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Médée
Requiem in C minor
String Quartets Nos. 1-6

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Operas

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Acis et Galatée - by Lully
Bajazet - by Vivaldi
Rinaldo - by Handel
Roland - by Lully
Semele - by Handel

Classical works

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Acis et Galatée - by Lully
Persée - by Lully
Rinaldo - by Handel
Roland - by Lully
Semele - by Handel

Purcell classical works

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Dido and Aeneas
King Arthur
The Fairy-Queen

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Classical works

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Alceste - by Gluck
Bajazet - by Vivaldi
Duke Bluebeard's Castle - by Bartók
Iphigénie en Tauride - by Gluck
Pelléas et Mélisande - by Debussy

Monday, January 17, 2011

Operas

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Alceste - by Gluck
I Capuleti e i Montecchi - by Bellini
I puritani - by Bellini
Iphigénie en Tauride - by Gluck
La sonnambula - by Bellini

Gluck classical works

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Alceste
Armide
Iphigénie en Tauride
Orfeo ed Eurydice
Paride ed Elena

Massenet classical works

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Esclarmonde
Manon
Thaïs
Werther

Sunday, January 16, 2011

Operas

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Les fêtes d'Hébé - by Rameau
Les Indes galantes - by Rameau
Parsifal - by Wagner
Pelléas et Mélisande - by Debussy
Tannhäuser - by Wagner

Friday, January 14, 2011

Bizet: Carmen

Bizet: Carmen

Carmen is one of the most famous operas ever. By Georges Bizet, it was first performed in 1875. It is one of my favorite operas of all time. Carmen has very popular music, including the "Hanbanera" and "Toreador Song" arias. Elina Garanca stands out as Carmen, giving a great performance. This Carmen is a must see for new opera fans. This opera was performed in 2010 at the Met in New York City.

Classical works

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Armide - by Gluck
I Capuleti e i Montecchi - by Bellini
I puritani - by Bellini
La sonnambula - by Bellini
Orfeo ed Eurydice - by Gluck

Bellini classical works

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Beatrice di Tenda
I Capuleti e i Montecchi
I puritani
La sonnambula
Norma

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Operas

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Falstaff - by Verdi
Giulio Cesare - by Handel
Macbeth - by Verdi
Rodelinda - by Handel
Tamerlano - by Handel

Classical works

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Falstaff - by Verdi
Giulio Cesare - by Handel
Macbeth - by Verdi
Rodelinda - by Handel
Tamerlano - by Handel

Operas

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Armide - by Gluck
Esclarmonde - by Massenet
Manon - by Massenet
Orfeo ed Eurydice - by Gluck
Thaïs - by Massenet

Classical works

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Esclarmonde - by Massenet
Manon - by Massenet
Thaïs - by Massenet
The Gypsy Baron - by Strauss II
The Three-Cornered Hat - by de Falla

de Falla classical works

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El amor brujo
Nights in the Gardens of Spain
The Three-Cornered Hat

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Operas

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Die Fledermaus - by Strauss II
Pagliacci - by Leoncavallo
Rosmonda d'Inghilterra - by Donizetti
The Gypsy Baron - by Strauss II
Zazà - by Leoncavallo

Classical works

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Così fan tutte - by Mozart
El amor brujo - by de Falla
Nights in the Gardens of Spain - by de Falla
The Seasons - by Glazunov
Violin Concerto in A minor, Op. 82 - by Glazunov

Sunday, January 9, 2011

Classical works

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Die Fledermaus - by Strauss II
Lohengrin - by Wagner
Parsifal - by Wagner
Tannhäuser - by Wagner
Two Rhapsodies, Op. 79 - by Brahms

Saturday, January 8, 2011

Classical works

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Das Rheingold - by Wagner
Götterdämmerung - by Wagner
La Cenerentola - by Rossini
Siegfried - by Wagner
The Magic Flute - by Mozart

Operas

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Belisario - by Donizetti
Das Rheingold - by Wagner
Götterdämmerung - by Wagner
Lohengrin - by Wagner
Siegfried - by Wagner

Friday, January 7, 2011

Operas

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I Lituani - by Ponchielli
La Gioconda - by Ponchielli
The Devil and Kate - by Dvořák
Tosca - by Puccini
Turandot - by Puccini

Operas

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Der Rosenkavalier - by Strauss
La Cenerentola - by Rossini
Lakmé - by Delibes
Rusalka - by Dvořák
Salome - by Strauss

Operas

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Die Entführung aus dem Serail - by Mozart
Fidelio - by Beethoven
The Barber of Seville - by Rossini
The Magic Flute - by Mozart
The Marriage of Figaro - by Mozart

Classical works

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Ancient Airs and Dances - by Respighi
Pagliacci - by Leoncavallo
Tosca - by Puccini
Turandot - by Puccini
Zazà - by Leoncavallo

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Puccini classical works

I listed some classical works I like by Puccini.

Gianni Schicchi: O mio babbino caro
La bohème
La bohème: Che gelida man
La bohème: O soave fanciulla
Madama Butterfly
Tosca
Turandot
Turandot: Nessun dorma

Bizet: Carmen

Bizet: Carmen

Carmen is one of the most famous operas ever. By Georges Bizet, it was first performed in 1875. The "Hanbanera" and "Toreador Song" are very popular arias. The overture is also very famous. This recording has great singing and music, with Claudio Abbado and the London Symphony Orchestra. After hearing Carmen, you will be an opera fan forever. It is one of my favorite operas of all time.

Classical works

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Enigma Variations, Op. 36 - by Elgar
Fountains of Rome - by Respighi
I Lituani - by Ponchielli
La Gioconda - by Ponchielli
Lakmé - by Delibes

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Ponchielli classical works

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I Lituani
La Gioconda
La Gioconda: Dance of the Hours

Symphonic poems

I listed some symphonic poems I like.

An Alpine Symphony, Op. 64 - by Strauss
Finlandia, Op. 26 - by Sibelius
Le Chasseur maudit - by Franck
Ma vlast - by Smetana
Tapiola, Op. 112 - by Sibelius

Classical works

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An Alpine Symphony, Op. 64 - by Strauss
Der Rosenkavalier - by Strauss
Rusalka - by Dvořák
Salome - by Strauss
The Devil and Kate - by Dvořák

Classical works

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Don Juan, Op. 20 - by Strauss
Duo for Violin and Viola in G major, K. 423 - by Mozart
Duo for Violin and Viola in B flat major, K. 424 - by Mozart
Ein Heldenleben, Op. 40 - by Strauss
Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks, Op. 28 - by Strauss

Classical works

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Konzertstuck in F minor - by Weber
Paride ed Elena - by Gluck
Sinfonia Concertante for Violin, Viola and Orchestra E-flat major, K. 364 - by Mozart
String Quintets Nos. 1-6 - by Mozart
Trio for Violin, Viola and Cello in E flat major, K. 563 - by Mozart

Classical works

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Adagio for Violin and Orchestra in E major, K. 261 - by Mozart
Don Pasquale - by Donizetti
Lucrezia Borgia - by Donizetti
Rondo for Violin and Orchestra in B flat major, K. 269 - by Mozart
Rondo for Violin and Orchestra in C major, K. 373 - by Mozart

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Classical works

I listed some classical works I like.

Anna Bolena - by Donizettif
Belisario - by Donizetti
Der Freischütz - by Weber
Euryanthe - by Weber
Rosmonda d'Inghilterra - by Donizetti

Weber classical works

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Der Freischütz
Euryanthe
Konzertstück in F minor

Operas

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Anna Bolena - by Donizetti
Der Freischütz - by Weber
Don Pasquale - by Donizetti
Lucrezia Borgia - by Donizetti
Paride ed Elena - by Gluck

Operas

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Dialogues des Carmélites - by Poulenc
Euryanthe - by Weber
Lucia di Lammermoor - by Donizetti
L'elisir d'amore - by Donizetti
La fille du régiment - by Donizetti

Donizetti classical works

I listed some classical works I like by Donizetti.

Anna Bolena
Belisario
Don Pasquale
L'elisir d'amore
L'elisir d'amore: Una furtiva lagrima
La fille du régiment
Lucia di Lammermoor
Lucrezia Borgia
Maria di Rohan
Maria Stuarda
Roberto Devereux
Rosmonda d'Inghilterra

Classical works

I listed some classical works I like.

Concert champetre - by Poulenc
L'elisir d'amore - by Donizetti
La fille du régiment - by Donizetti
Lucia di Lammermoor - by Donizetti
The Marriage of Figaro - by Mozart

Monday, January 3, 2011

Concertos

I listed some concertos I like.

Cello Concerto - by Lutoslawski
Concerto for two pianos in D minor - by Poulenc
Double Concerto for Oboe, Harp and Chamber Orchestra - by Lutosławski
Organ Concerto in G minor - by Poulenc
Violin Concerto No. 1, Op. 35 - by Szymanowski

Ballets

I listed some ballets I like.

Aeneas - by Roussel
Bacchus and Ariadne - by Roussel
Les biches - by Poulenc
The Sleeping Beauty - by Tchaikovsky
The Spider's Feast - by Roussel

Classical works

I listed some classical works I like.

Dialogues des Carmélites - by Poulenc
Double Concerto for Oboe, Harp and Chamber Orchestra - by Lutosławski
Grave, Metamorphoses for Cello and String Orchestra - by Lutosławski
Les biches - by Poulenc
Variations on a Theme by Paganini - by Lutosławski

Poulenc classical works

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Concert champetre
Concerto for two pianos in D minor
Dialogues des Carmélites
Les biches
Organ Concerto in G minor

Classical works

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Concerto for two pianos in D minor - by Poulenc
Concerto for Orchestra - by Lutosławski
Organ Concerto in G minor - by Poulenc
Symphony No. 3 - by Lutosławski
Symphony No. 4 - by Lutosławski

Symphonies

I listed some symphonies I like.

Symphony No. 1 - by Lutosławski
Symphony No. 2 - by Lutosławski
Symphony No. 3 - by Lutosławski
Symphony No. 4 - by Lutosławski
Symphony No. 2 "Christmas" - by Penderecki

Operas

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Cavalleria rusticana - by Mascagni
Iris - by Mascagni
L'amico Fritz - by Mascagni
L'incoronazione di Poppea - by Monteverdi
The Bartered Bride - by Smetana

Classical works

I listed some classical works I like.

Aeneas - by Roussel
Cello Concerto - by Lutosławski
Symphony No. 1 - by Lutosławski
Symphony No. 2 - by Lutosławski
Violin Concerto No. 1, Op. 35 - by Szymanowski