The History of Classical Music, Part 4: Late Romantic to Modern: From Tchaikovsky to Rachmaninov

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1▶Digital Media: Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto no. 1 / Violin Concerto
2▶Digital Media: Wagner: Overtures & Preludes
3▶Digital Media: Wagner: Der Ring des Nibelungen (highlights)
4▶Digital Media: Wagner: Tristan und Isolde (highlights)
5▶Digital Media: Verdi: Aida (highlights)
6▶Digital Media: Verdi: Rigoletto (highlights)
7▶Digital Media: Verdi: La traviata (highlights)
8▶Digital Media: Saint‐Saëns: “Organ” Symphony / Franck: Symphony in D minor
9▶Digital Media: Glinka: “Ruslan and Lyudmila” Overture / Balakirev: Islamey / Borodin: Polovtsian Dances / Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition
10▶Digital Media: Rimsky‐Korsakov: Scheherazade / Capriccio espagnol
11▶Digital Media: Mahler: Symphony no. 1 / Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen
12▶Digital Media: Mahler: Symphony no. 5
13▶Digital Media: Debussy: La Mer / Nocturnes / Prélude à l’après‑midi d’un faune
14▶Digital Media: Debussy: Suite bergamansque / Préludes
15▶Digital Media: Strauss, R.: Also sprach Zarathustra / Don Juan / Till Eulenspiegel
16▶Digital Media: Strauss, R.: Death and Transfiguration / Four Last Songs / Capriccio
17▶Digital Media: Puccini: La bohème (highlights)
18▶Digital Media: Puccini: Tosca (highlights) / Nessun dorma
19▼Digital Media: Elgar: “Enigma” Variations / Holst: The Planets
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1Variations on an Original Theme “Enigma”, op. 36: Enigma. Andante
producer:
Günther Breest
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (in 1975-03)
conductor:
Eugen Jochum (in 1975-03)
balance engineer:
Klaus Scheibe (in 1975-03)
recorded at:
Walthamstow Assembly Hall in London, England, United Kingdom (in 1975-03)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: Theme (Andante) (in 1975-03)
composer:
Edward Elgar (in 1899)
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar1:31
2Variations on an Original Theme “Enigma”, op. 36: I. (C.A.E.). L’istesso tempo
producer:
Günther Breest
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (in 1975-03)
conductor:
Eugen Jochum (in 1975-03)
balance engineer:
Klaus Scheibe (in 1975-03)
recorded at:
Walthamstow Assembly Hall in London, England, United Kingdom (in 1975-03)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: I. C.A.E. (L’istesso tempo) (in 1975-03)
composer:
Edward Elgar (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Caroline Alice Elgar
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar1:42
3Variations on an Original Theme “Enigma”, op. 36: II. (H.D.S.‐P.). Allegro
producer:
Günther Breest
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (in 1975-03)
conductor:
Eugen Jochum (in 1975-03)
balance engineer:
Klaus Scheibe (in 1975-03)
recorded at:
Walthamstow Assembly Hall in London, England, United Kingdom (in 1975-03)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: II. H.D.S-P. (Allegro) (in 1975-03)
composer:
Edward Elgar (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Hew David Steuart Powell
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar0:49
4Variations on an Original Theme “Enigma”, op. 36: III. (R.B.T.). Allegretto
producer:
Günther Breest
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (in 1975-03)
conductor:
Eugen Jochum (in 1975-03)
balance engineer:
Klaus Scheibe (in 1975-03)
recorded at:
Walthamstow Assembly Hall in London, England, United Kingdom (in 1975-03)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: III. R.B.T. (Allegretto) (in 1975-03)
composer:
Edward Elgar (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Richard Baxter Townshend
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar1:26
5Variations on an Original Theme “Enigma”, op. 36: IV. (W.M.B.). Allegro di molto
producer:
Günther Breest
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (in 1975-03)
conductor:
Eugen Jochum (in 1975-03)
balance engineer:
Klaus Scheibe (in 1975-03)
recorded at:
Walthamstow Assembly Hall in London, England, United Kingdom (in 1975-03)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: IV. W.M.B. (Allegro di molto) (in 1975-03)
composer:
Edward Elgar (in 1899)
dedicated to:
William Meath Baker
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar0:31
6Variations on an Original Theme “Enigma”, op. 36: V. (R.P.A.). Moderato
producer:
Günther Breest
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (in 1975-03)
conductor:
Eugen Jochum (in 1975-03)
balance engineer:
Klaus Scheibe (in 1975-03)
recorded at:
Walthamstow Assembly Hall in London, England, United Kingdom (in 1975-03)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: V. R.P.A. (Moderato) (in 1975-03)
composer:
Edward Elgar (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Richard Penrose Arnold
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar1:54
7Variations on an Original Theme “Enigma”, op. 36: VI. (Ysobel). Andantino
producer:
Günther Breest
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (in 1975-03)
conductor:
Eugen Jochum (in 1975-03)
balance engineer:
Klaus Scheibe (in 1975-03)
recorded at:
Walthamstow Assembly Hall in London, England, United Kingdom (in 1975-03)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: VI. Ysobel (Andantino) (in 1975-03)
composer:
Edward Elgar (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Isabel Fitton
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar1:21
8Variations on an Original Theme “Enigma”, op. 36: VII. (Troyte). Presto
producer:
Günther Breest
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (in 1975-03)
conductor:
Eugen Jochum (in 1975-03)
balance engineer:
Klaus Scheibe (in 1975-03)
recorded at:
Walthamstow Assembly Hall in London, England, United Kingdom (in 1975-03)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: VII. Troyte (Presto) (in 1975-03)
composer:
Edward Elgar (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Arthur Troyte Griffith
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar0:59
9Variations on an Original Theme “Enigma”, op. 36: VIII. (W.N.). Allegretto
producer:
Günther Breest
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (in 1975-03)
conductor:
Eugen Jochum (in 1975-03)
balance engineer:
Klaus Scheibe (in 1975-03)
recorded at:
Walthamstow Assembly Hall in London, England, United Kingdom (in 1975-03)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: VIII. W.N. (Allegretto) (in 1975-03)
composer:
Edward Elgar (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Winifred Norbury
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar1:58
10Variations on an Original Theme “Enigma”, op. 36: IX. (Nimrod). Adagio
producer:
Günther Breest
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (in 1975-03)
conductor:
Eugen Jochum (in 1975-03)
balance engineer:
Klaus Scheibe (in 1975-03)
recorded at:
Walthamstow Assembly Hall in London, England, United Kingdom (in 1975-03)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: IX. Nimrod (Adagio) (in 1975-03)
publisher:
Sir Edward Elgar (dec’d)
composer:
Edward Elgar (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Augustus J. Jaeger
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar5:05
11Variations on an Original Theme “Enigma”, op. 36: X. Intermezzo (Dorabella). Allegretto
producer:
Günther Breest
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (in 1975-03)
conductor:
Eugen Jochum (in 1975-03)
balance engineer:
Klaus Scheibe (in 1975-03)
recorded at:
Walthamstow Assembly Hall in London, England, United Kingdom (in 1975-03)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: X. Intermezzo: Dorabella (Allegretto) (in 1975-03)
composer:
Edward Elgar (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Dora Penny
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar2:44
12Variations on an Original Theme “Enigma”, op. 36: XI. (G.R.S.). Allegro di molto
producer:
Günther Breest
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (in 1975-03)
conductor:
Eugen Jochum (in 1975-03)
balance engineer:
Klaus Scheibe (in 1975-03)
recorded at:
Walthamstow Assembly Hall in London, England, United Kingdom (in 1975-03)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: XI. G.R.S. (Allegro di molto) (in 1975-03)
composer:
Edward Elgar (in 1899)
dedicated to:
George Robertson Sinclair
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar0:59
13Variations on an Original Theme “Enigma”, op. 36: XII. (B.G.N.). Andante
producer:
Günther Breest
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (in 1975-03)
conductor:
Eugen Jochum (in 1975-03)
balance engineer:
Klaus Scheibe (in 1975-03)
recorded at:
Walthamstow Assembly Hall in London, England, United Kingdom (in 1975-03)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: XII. B.G.N. (Andante) (in 1975-03)
composer:
Edward Elgar (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Basil George Nevinson
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar2:37
14Variations on an Original Theme “Enigma”, op. 36: XIII. Romanza (***). Moderato
producer:
Günther Breest
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (in 1975-03)
conductor:
Eugen Jochum (in 1975-03)
balance engineer:
Klaus Scheibe (in 1975-03)
recorded at:
Walthamstow Assembly Hall in London, England, United Kingdom (in 1975-03)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: XIII. Romanza (Moderato) (in 1975-03)
composer:
Edward Elgar (in 1899)
dedicated to:
Lady Mary Lygon
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar2:57
15Variations on an Original Theme “Enigma”, op. 36: XIV. Finale (E.D.U.). Allegro – Presto
producer:
Günther Breest
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra (in 1975-03)
conductor:
Eugen Jochum (in 1975-03)
balance engineer:
Klaus Scheibe (in 1975-03)
recorded at:
Walthamstow Assembly Hall in London, England, United Kingdom (in 1975-03)
recording of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36: XIV. Finale: E.D.U. (Allegro) (in 1975-03)
composer:
Edward Elgar (in 1899)
part of:
Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), op. 36
Edward Elgar5:17
16The Planets, op. 32: I. Mars, the Bringer of War
orchestra:
Boston Symphony Orchestra (in 1970-10)
conductor:
William Steinberg (in 1970-10)
recording of:
The Planets, op. 32: I. Mars, the Bringer of War (in 1970-10)
composer:
Gustav Holst (from 1914 until 1916)
orchestration of:
The Planets, op. 32: I. Mars, the Bringer of War (for two pianos)
part of:
The Planets, op. 32 (Suite for Large Orchestra)
Gustav Holst6:37
17The Planets, op. 32: II. Venus, the Bringer of Peace
orchestra:
Boston Symphony Orchestra (in 1970-10)
conductor:
William Steinberg (in 1970-10)
recording of:
The Planets, op. 32: II. Venus, the Bringer of Peace (in 1970-10)
composer:
Gustav Holst (from 1914 until 1916)
orchestration of:
The Planets, op. 32: II. Venus, the Bringer of Peace (for two pianos)
part of:
The Planets, op. 32 (Suite for Large Orchestra)
Gustav Holst7:28
18The Planets, op. 32: III. Mercury, the Winged Messenger
orchestra:
Boston Symphony Orchestra (in 1970-10)
conductor:
William Steinberg (in 1970-10)
recording of:
The Planets, op. 32: III. Mercury, the Winged Messenger (in 1970-10)
composer:
Gustav Holst (from 1914 until 1916)
orchestration of:
The Planets, op. 32: III. Mercury, the Winged Messenger (for two pianos)
part of:
The Planets, op. 32 (Suite for Large Orchestra)
Gustav Holst4:00
19The Planets, op. 32: IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity
orchestra:
Boston Symphony Orchestra (in 1970-10)
conductor:
William Steinberg (in 1970-10)
recording of:
The Planets, op. 32: IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity (in 1970-10)
composer:
Gustav Holst (from 1914 until 1916)
orchestration of:
The Planets, op. 32: IV. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity (for two pianos)
part of:
The Planets, op. 32 (Suite for Large Orchestra)
Gustav Holst8:03
20The Planets, op. 32: V. Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age
orchestra:
Boston Symphony Orchestra (in 1970-10)
conductor:
William Steinberg (in 1970-10)
recorded at:
Symphony Hall in Boston, Massachusetts, United States (in 1970-10)
recording of:
The Planets, op. 32: V. Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age (in 1970-10)
composer:
Gustav Holst (from 1914 until 1916)
orchestration of:
The Planets, op. 32: V. Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age (for two pianos)
part of:
The Planets, op. 32 (Suite for Large Orchestra)
Gustav Holst7:49
21The Planets, op. 32: VI. Uranus, the Magician
orchestra:
Boston Symphony Orchestra (in 1970-10)
conductor:
William Steinberg (in 1970-10)
recording of:
The Planets, op. 32: VI. Uranus, the Magician (in 1970-10)
composer:
Gustav Holst (from 1914 until 1916)
orchestration of:
The Planets, op. 32: VI. Uranus, the Magician (for two pianos)
part of:
The Planets, op. 32 (Suite for Large Orchestra)
Gustav Holst5:28
22The Planets, op. 32: VII. Neptune, the Mystic
choir vocals:
New England Conservatory Chorus (in 1970-10)
orchestra:
Boston Symphony Orchestra (in 1970-10)
conductor:
William Steinberg (in 1970-10)
additional chorus master:
Lorna Cooke deVaron
chorus master:
Lorna Cooke deVaron (in 1970-10)
recording of:
The Planets, op. 32: VII. Neptune, the Mystic (in 1970-10)
composer:
Gustav Holst (from 1914 until 1916)
orchestration of:
The Planets, op. 32: VII. Neptune, the Mystic (for two pianos)
part of:
The Planets, op. 32 (Suite for Large Orchestra)
Gustav Holst6:46
20▶Digital Media: Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto no. 3 / Scriabin: Le poeme de l’extase

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includes:Also sprach Zarathustra / Don Juan / Till Eulenspiegel by Richard Strauss; Berliner Philharmoniker, Karl Böhm
Der Ring des Nibelungen (highlights) by Richard Wagner; Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Holst: The Planets / Elgar: Enigma Variations by Holst, Elgar; Boston Symphony Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, William Steinberg, Eugen Jochum
La bohème by Puccini; Réaux, Hadley, Hampson, Daniels, Coro e Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Leonard Bernstein
La Mer / Nocturnes / Prélude à l’après‐midi d’un faune by Claude Debussy; Orchestre de Paris, Daniel Barenboim
La traviata by Giuseppe Verdi; Ileana Cotrubas, Placido Domingo, Sherrill Milnes, Plácido Domingo, Bayerisches Staatsorchester, Carlos Kleiber
Piano Concerto no. 1 / Violin Concerto by Tchaikovsky; Martha Argerich, Nathan Milstein
Rigoletto by Giuseppe Verdi; Wiener Philharmoniker, Carlo Maria Giulini, Piero Cappuccilli, Ileana Cotrubaş, Plácido Domingo, Elena Obraztsova, Nicolaï Ghiaurov, Kurt Moll, Hanna Schwarz, Konzertvereinigung Wiener Staatsopernchor
Scheherazade / Capriccio espagnol by Rimski-Korsakov; Joseph Silverstein, Seiji Ozawa, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Järvi, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Suite bergamasque / 12 Préludes by Claude Debussy; Tamás Vásáry, Dino Ciani
Symphonie Nr. 1 / Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen by Gustav Mahler; Dietrich Fischer‐Dieskau, Rafael Kubelík
Symphonie Nr. 5 by Gustav Mahler; Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Tristan und Isolde by Richard Wagner; Birgit Nilsson, Wolfgang Windgassen, Christa Ludwig, Martti Talvela, Eberhard Wächter, Orchester der Bayreuther Festspiele, Karl Böhm
part of:The History of Classical Music: From Gregorian Chant to Górecki (order: 4)