Various - The Most Relaxing Classical Album In The World...Ever!
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| 1-1 | –J. S. Bach* | 'Air On G String' (From Suite No. 3 In D, BWV 1068)Composed By – Johann Sebastian BachConductor – Sir Neville MarrinerOrchestra – Academy Of St Martin In The Fields* |
3:31 |
| 1-2 | –Grieg* | Morning (From "Peer Gynt" Incidental Music, Op. 23)Composed By – Edvard GriegConductor – Sir Neville MarrinerOrchestra – Academy Of St Martin In The Fields* |
4:14 |
| 1-3 | –Pachelbel* | Canon In DComposed By – Johann PachelbelConductor – Sir Neville MarrinerOrchestra – Academy Of St Martin In The Fields* |
4:59 |
| 1-4 | –Bach* | Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring (From Cantata No. 147)Choir – Choir Of King's College, Cambridge*Composed By – J. S. Bach*Conductor – Sir David Willcocks*Orchestra – Academy Of St Martin In The Fields* |
3:28 |
| 1-5 | –Satie* | Gymnopédie No. 1Composed By – Erik SatieConductor – Louis FrémauxOrchestra – City Of Birmingham Symphony OrchestraOrchestrated By – Debussy* |
2:48 |
| 1-6 | –Mozart* | II: Andante (From Piano Concerto No. 21 In C 'Elvira Madigan' K. 467)Composed By – Wolfgang Amadeus MozartConductor – Bryden ThomsonOrchestra – Hallé OrchestraPiano – Stephen Hough |
5:18 |
| 1-7 | –Delibes* | Viens, Malika (From "Lakmé")Composed By – Léo DelibesConductor – Alain LombardMezzo-soprano Vocals – Danielle MilletOrchestra – Chœurs Du Théâtre National De L'Opéra ComiqueSoprano Vocals – Mady Mesplé |
4:17 |
| 1-8 | –Fauré* | In Paradisum (From Requiem, Op. 48)Choir – Choir Of King's College, Cambridge*Composed By – Gabriel FauréConductor – Sir David Willcocks*Orchestra – New Philharmonia Orchestra |
3:44 |
| 1-9 | –Debussy* | Clair De Lune (From "Suite Bergamasque")Composed By – Claude DebussyPiano – Dame Moura Lympany |
4:54 |
| 1-10 | –Mendelssohn* | II: Andante (Violin Concerto In E Minor, Op. 64)Composed By – Felix Mendelssohn*Conductor – Efrem KurtzOrchestra – Philharmonia OrchestraViolin – Yehudi Menuhin |
4:26 |
| 1-11 | –Saint-Saëns* | The Swan (From "Carnival Of The Animals")Cello – Jacqueline Du PréComposed By – Camille Saint-SaënsHarp – Osian Ellis |
2:48 |
| 1-12 | –Górecki* | II: Lento E Largo - Tranquillissimo (Symphony No. 3 'Symphony Of Sorrowful Songs')Composed By – Henryk GóreckiConductor – Jacek Kasprzyk*Orchestra – Kraków Symphony Orchestra*Soprano Vocals – Zofia Kilanowicz |
4:28 |
| 1-13 | –Mozart* | II: Andantino (Flute And Harp Concerto In C K. 299)Composed By – Mozart*Conductor – Herbert von KarajanFlute – James GalwayHarp – Fritz HelmisOrchestra – Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra* |
3:57 |
| 1-14 | –Vivaldi* | II: Largo (The Four Seasons - Concerto No. 4 In F Minor 'Winter')Composed By – Antonio VivaldiConductor – Alberto LysyOrchestra – Camerata Lysy GstaadViolin – Yehudi Menuhin |
2:04 |
| 1-15 | –Elgar* | Nimrod (From 'Enigma' Variations, Op. 36)Composed By – Edward Elgar*Conductor – Sir Adrian BoultOrchestra – London Symphony Orchestra* |
3:54 |
| 1-16 | –Jocelyn Pook | Blow The Wind - Pie JesuRecorded By [Children] – Graeme Miller Vocals [Additional], Violin, Viola, Keyboards – Jocelyn PookVocals [Singing 'Blow The Wind Southerly'] – Kathleen FerrierVoice – Melanie Pappenheim |
2:55 |
| 1-17 | –Rachmaninov* | Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini - Variation 18Composed By – Sergei Rachmaninov*Conductor – Sir Simon RattleOrchestra – City Of Birmingham Symphony OrchestraPiano – Cécile Ousset |
2:57 |
| 1-18 | –Fauré* | Pavane Op. 50Composed By – Fauré*Conductor – Sir David Willcocks*Flute – Gareth Morris Orchestra – New Philharmonia Orchestra |
6:47 |
| 2-1 | –Bach* | Zion Hört Die Wächter Singen [From Cantata No. 140 'Sleepers, Wake!')Choir – South German Madrigal Choir*Composed By – J. S. Bach*Conductor – Wolfgang GönnenweinOrchestra – Consortium Musicum |
3:25 |
| 2-2 | –Albinoni* | Adagio In G MinorArranged By [Realised] – Giazotto*Composed By – Tomaso AlbinoniConductor – Sir Neville MarrinerOrchestra – Academy Of St Martin In The Fields* |
5:48 |
| 2-3 | –Boccherini* | Minuet (From String Quintet In E Op. 13 No. 5)Arranged By – Woodhouse*Composed By – Luigi BoccheriniConductor – Sir Neville MarrinerOrchestra – Academy Of St Martin In The Fields* |
3:53 |
| 2-4 | –Bach* | II: Largo (Keyboard Concerto No. 5 In F Minor BWV 1056)Composed By – J. S. Bach*Conductor – Sir Neville MarrinerOrchestra – Academy Of St Martin In The Fields*Piano – Andrei Gavrilov |
3:24 |
| 2-5 | –Massenet* | Méditation (From 'Thaïs')Composed By – Jules MassenetConductor – Sir Neville MarrinerOrchestra – Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra*Violin – Hans Kalafusz |
5:02 |
| 2-6 | –Beethoven* | I: Adagio Sostenuto (Piano Sonata No. 14 In C Sharp Minor 'Moonlight' Op. 27 No. 2)Composed By – Ludwig van BeethovenPiano – Dame Moura Lympany |
3:54 |
| 2-7 | –Offenbach* | Belle Nuit, Ô Nuit D'amour (Barcarolle) (From 'Le Contes D'Hoffmann' / 'The Tales Of Hoffmann')Choir – René Duclos Chorus*Composed By – Jacques OffenbachConductor – André CluytensMezzo-soprano Vocals – Jeannine CollardOrchestra – Paris Conservatorie Orchestra*Soprano Vocals – Elisabeth Schwarzkopf |
3:48 |
| 2-8 | –Vivaldi* | II: Andante (Concerto For Two Mandolins In G RV532)Arranged By – Pheloung*Composed By – Vivaldi*Mandolin – Barrington Pheloung, Nigel North |
4:19 |
| 2-9 | –Mozart* | II: Adagio (Opening) (Clarinet Concerto In A K.622)Clarinet – Jack BrymerComposed By – Mozart*Conductor – Sir Thomas BeechamOrchestra – Royal Philharmonic Orchestra* |
4:35 |
| 2-10 | –Mascagni* | Intermezzo From 'Cavalleria Rusticana'Composed By – Pietro MascagniConductor – Riccardo MutiOrchestra – Philharmonia Orchestra |
3:40 |
| 2-11 | –Dvořák* | I: Moderato (String Serenade Op. 22)Composed By – Dvořák*Conductor – Christopher Warren-GreenOrchestra – London Chamber Orchestra* |
4:39 |
| 2-12 | –Puccini* | O Mio Babbino Caro (From 'Gianni Schichi')Composed By – Giacomo PucciniConductor – Sir Charles MackerrasOrchestra – London Symphony Orchestra*Soprano Vocals – Montserrat Caballé |
2:40 |
| 2-13 | –Vaughan Williams* | Fantasia On 'Greensleeves' (From 'Sir John In Love')Composed By – Ralph Vaughan WilliamsConductor – Sir John BarbirolliOrchestra – Sinfonia Of London* |
4:37 |
| 2-14 | –Rachmaninov* | II: Adagio Sostenuto (Opening) (Piano Concerto No. 2 In C Minor Op. 18)Composed By – Rachmaninov*Conductor – Sir Simon RattleOrchestra – City Of Birmingham Symphony OrchestraPiano – Cécile Ousset |
4:28 |
| 2-15 | –Borodin* | Nocturne (From String Quartet No. 2 In D)Composed By – Alexander BorodinConductor – Sir Neville MarrinerOrchestra – Academy Of St Martin In The Fields* |
3:56 |
| 2-16 | –Rodrigo* | II: Adagio (Opening) (Concierto De Aranjuez)Composed By – Joaquín RodrigoConductor – Sir Simon RattleGuitar – Julian BreamOrchestra – City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra |
4:44 |
| 2:17 | –Barber* | Adagio For Strings Op. 11aComposed By – Samuel BarberConductor – Eugene OrmandyOrchestra – The Philadelphia Orchestra |
6:20 |
| 2-18 | –Bizet* | Entr'acte To Act III (From 'Carmen')Composed By – Georges BizetConductor – Seiji OzawaOrchestra – Orchestre National De France |
2:32 |
Companies, etc.
- Licensed To – Virgin Records Ltd.
- Licensed From – Jaro Medien GmbH
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Circa Records Ltd.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – EMI Records Ltd.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – EMI France
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – EMI Electrola GmbH
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Virgin Records Ltd.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Central Independent Television plc
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Virgin Classics Limited
- Copyright (c) – Circa Records Ltd.
- Copyright (c) – Virgin Records Ltd.
- Glass Mastered At – EMI Swindon – 844891
- Glass Mastered At – EMI Swindon – 844892
Credits
- Design – Sonicon
- Liner Notes – Tony Locantro
- Research [On Album Concept] – David Tunnicliffe
Notes
Slim Double Jewel CaseTracklist differs to US version.
These pieces have been excerpted or rearranged to include them in this compilation:
CD1: Tracks 6, 7, 10, 13
CD2: Tracks 2, 6, 15
℗ as shown. The copyright in these sound recordings is owned by EMI Records Ltd except where otherwise stated.
CD1
1: ℗1975/1997*
2: ℗1983
3: ℗1974/1997*
4: ℗1972/1989*
5: ℗1974/1990*
6: ℗1987
7: ℗1971/1987* EMI France
8: ℗1968/1997*
9: ℗1988
10: ℗1959/1997*
11: ℗1963/1993*
12: ℗1995 EMI Electrola GmbH under exclusive licence from JARO Medien GmbH. Recorded live at the 28th International Oratori-Cantata Festival WRATISLAVIA CANTANS Wroclw 1993
13: ℗1972/1985*
14: ℗1981
15: ℗1971/1986*
16: ℗1997 Virgin Records Ltd. The voice of Kathleen Ferrier singing 'Blow The Wind Southerly' appears by courtesy of The Decca Record Company Ltd, catalogue no.433475/2
17: ℗1984
18: ℗1968/1997*
CD2
1: ℗1967/1990* EMI Electrola GmbH
2: ℗1974/1986*
3: ℗1980/1997*
4: ℗1987
5: ℗1987 EMI Electrola GmbH
6: ℗1991
7: ℗1965/1989*
8: ℗1992 Central Independent Television plc licensed exclusively to Virgin Records Ltd.
9: ℗1960/1991*
10: ℗1980/1987*
11: ℗1990 Virgin Classics Ltd
12: ℗1970/1995*
13: ℗1963/1986*
14: ℗1984
15: ℗1984
16: ℗1993
17: ℗1985*
18: ℗1984
* Digital remastering ℗ as shown by EMI Records Ltd except where otherwise stated.
This compilation ℗1997 by Circa Records Ltd. This label copy is the subject matter of copyright protection.
All rights reserved. ©1997 Circa Records Ltd. DDD/*ADD
© 1997 Virgin Records Ltd.
Liner notes: © Tony Locantro, 1997
Thanks to: John Duckworth for extra track suggestions & David Tunnicliffe for research on album concept.
Best...Album In The World...Ever! is a registered trademark of Virgin Music Group Ltd.
Inlays: Printed in UK
Discs: Made in U.K.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Printed): 7 24384 48902 1
- Barcode (Text): 724384489021
- Matrix / Runout (Disc 1): 844891 2 . 1 :2:26 EMI SWINDON
- Matrix / Runout (Disc 2): 844892 2 . 1 :4:1 EMI SWINDON
- Mastering SID Code (Disc 1): IFPI L041
- Mastering SID Code (Disc 2): IFPI L042
- Mould SID Code (Disc 1): IFPI 1451
- Mould SID Code (Disc 2): IFPI 1432
- Rights Society: bel BIEM
- Label Code: LC3098
- Other (Disc 1 Category number): 7243 8 44891 2 0
- Other (Disc 2 Category number): 7243 8 44892 2 9
- SPARS Code: DDD
- SPARS Code: ADD
- Other (Category UK): VTDCD 155
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7243 8 44890 2 1 | Various | The Most Relaxing Classical Album In The World...Ever! (2xCD, Comp) | Virgin | 7243 8 44890 2 1 | US | 1997 |
| VTDMC 155, 7243 8 44890 4 5 | Various | The Most Relaxing Classical Album In The World...Ever! (2xCass, Comp) | Virgin, EMI, Box Music | VTDMC 155, 7243 8 44890 4 5 | UK | 1997 |
| 7243 5 66650 2 6 | Various | The Most Relaxing Classical Album In The World Ever! (2xCD, Comp) | EMI Classics | 7243 5 66650 2 6 | US | 1997 |
Singer: Various
Album title: The Most Relaxing Classical Album In The World...Ever!
Label: Virgin – VTDCD 155, EMI – 7243 8 44890 2 1, Box Music – VTDCD155
Series: The Best...Album In The World...Ever! –
Type: 2 x CD, Compilation
Country: UK
Date of released: 1997
Category: Classical
Style: Impressionist, Baroque, Modern, Romantic, Classical
Rating: 5.0/5
Votes: 356
Format: MP3 AU MP3 AUD VQF WAV VOC WMA FLAC
Album title: The Most Relaxing Classical Album In The World...Ever!
Label: Virgin – VTDCD 155, EMI – 7243 8 44890 2 1, Box Music – VTDCD155
Series: The Best...Album In The World...Ever! –
Type: 2 x CD, Compilation
Country: UK
Date of released: 1997
Category: Classical
Style: Impressionist, Baroque, Modern, Romantic, Classical
Rating: 5.0/5
Votes: 356
Format: MP3 AU MP3 AUD VQF WAV VOC WMA FLAC
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