Holst Tchaikovsky Various London Symphony Orchestra Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Barry Wordsworth, Sir Charles Groves Jacek Kaspszyk - Popular Classics Favourite Overtures Gustav Holst The Planets St Pauls Suite Tchaikovsky 1812 Overture
Review by Matt Jabbari
The album "Popular Classics Favourite Overtures" is a stunning compilation of some of the most iconic classical music pieces of all time. Featuring works by Gustav Holst, Tchaikovsky, and other great composers, the album showcases the talents of the London Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and conductors Barry Wordsworth, Sir Charles Groves, and Jacek Kaspszyk.
One of the standout pieces on the album is Holst's "The Planets," a seven-movement work that takes listeners on a journey through the solar system. The orchestra's performance is powerful and dynamic, capturing the grandeur and mystery of each planet.
Another highlight is Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture," a bombastic piece that celebrates Russia's victory over Napoleon. The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra's rendition is thrilling and intense, building to a climactic finale with the addition of cannon fire and church bells.
The album also includes Holst's "St. Paul's Suite," a charming and melodic work that showcases the orchestra's ability to handle more delicate and intricate compositions.
Album: Popular Classics Favourite Overtures Gustav Holst The Planets St Pauls Suite Tchaikovsky 1812 Overture
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- FLAC size: 1423.2 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| The Barber Of Seville | 7:39 | |
| IV Finale | 3:36 | |
| I Gigue | 3:27 | |
| Overture: 1812, Op 49 | 18:03 | |
| Ruslan And Ludmilla | 5:01 | |
| Capriccio Italien, Op 45 | 15:47 | |
| Light Cavalry | 6:57 | |
| Uranus, The Magician | 8:23 | |
| The Hebrides (Fingal's Cave) | 9:54 | |
| Saturn, The Bringer Of Old Age | 8:57 | |
| Morning, Noon And Night In Vienna | 8:20 | |
| Neptune, The Mystic | 8:50 | |
| Fantasy-Overture: Romeo And Juliet | 20:49 | |
| The Thieving Magpie | 10:19 | |
| Mercury, The Winged Messenger | 4:05 | |
| Jupiter, The Bringer Of Jollity | 8:23 | |
| II Ostinato | 1:44 | |
| The Marriage Of Figaro | 4:10 | |
| Marche Slave, Op 31 | 11:34 | |
| The Merry Wives Of Windsor | 8:24 | |
| Venus, The Bringer Of Peace | 8:21 | |
| III Intermezzo | 4:29 | |
| Poet And Peasant | 10:07 | |
| Mars, The Bringer Of War | 7:41 |
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Catalog Numbers
LTECD 301, CRS CD 101, CRS CD 102, CRS CD 103Labels
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Formats
- 3 × CD
- Album
- Compilation
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Castle Communications PLC |
| Copyright (c) | Castle Communications PLC |
| Distributed By | Lifetime Europe Ltd. |
| Pressed By | Disctronics S |
| Recorded At | EMI Studios |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Chorus | Ladies Of The Philharmonic Chorus (tracks: CD2) |
| Conductor | Barry Wordsworth (tracks: CD1), Jacek Kaspszyk (tracks: CD3: 2-4), Sir Charles Groves (tracks: CD2, CD3: 1) |
| Engineer | Brian B Culverhouse (tracks: CD2: 1-7), Mark Vigars (tracks: CD3), Trygg Trygvasson (tracks: CD1, CD2: 8-11) |
| Liner Notes | Jeffrey Long (tracks: CD1) |
| Orchestra | London Symphony Orchestra (tracks: CD1), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (tracks: CD2, CD3) |
| Producer | Brian B Culverhouse (tracks: CD2: 1-7), James Burnett (tracks: CD3: 2-4), John Boyden (tracks: CD1, CD2: 8-11, CD3: 1) |
Notes
- Three CD's released in a slipcase.
- CD1:
- Digitally recorded at EMI Studios, Abbey Road, February 1989.
- CD2:
- The Planets: Digitally recorded at Watford Town Hall, July 1987.
- St Paul's Suite: Digitally recorded at All Saints Church, Tooting, March 1989.
- CD3:
- 1812, Capriccio Italien, Romeo & Juliet: Digitally recorded at Watford Town Hall, January 1988.
- Marche Slave: Digitally recorded at EMI Studios, Abbey Road, March 1989.
Barcodes
- Barcode (On Slipcase): 5 013428 950203 >
- Barcode (CD1): 5 017615 010121
- Barcode (CD2): 5 017615 010220
- Barcode (CD3): 5 017615 010329
- Matrix / Runout (CD1): DISCTRONICS S CRSCD 101 02
- Matrix / Runout (CD2): DISCTRONICS S CRSCD 102 01
- Matrix / Runout (CD3): DISCTRONICS S CRSCD 103 01
- SPARS Code: DDD
About Holst Tchaikovsky Various London Symphony Orchestra Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Barry Wordsworth, Sir Charles Groves Jacek Kaspszyk
Real Name
- Gustavus Theodor von Holst
Name Vars
- G Holst
- G. Holst
- G. Holsts
- G. T. Holst
- G. V. Holst
- G. Ûë¹È
- G.Holst
- G.Holsts
- G.T. Holst
- Gustaf Holst
- Gustan Holst
- Gustav Hoist
- Gustav Holtz
- Gustav T. Holst
- Gustav T. Holtz
- Gustav Theodor Holst
- Gustav Theodore Holst
- Gustav Theodore Von Holst
- Gustav Von Holst
- Gustav von Holst
- Gustave Holst
- Gustavus Theodor Holst
- Gustavus Theodore Von Holst
- Gustaw Holst
- Gustov Holst
- Hoist
- Holst
- Holst G.
- Holst, G.
- Horst
- Г. Холст
- Густав Холст
- Холст
- Хольст
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