Ultimate Classics

Various Artists
January 1, 1994
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Decca Music Group Ltd.
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© 2006 Decca Music Group Limited
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1The Hebrides, Op.26 (Fingal's Cave) by Felix Mendelssohn, Wiener Philharmoniker, Christoph von DohnányiThe Hebrides, Op.26 (Fingal's Cave)Felix Mendelssohn, Wiener Philharmoniker, Christoph von DohnányiB Minor10A124
1Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: 1. Morning Mood by Edvard Grieg, Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von KarajanPeer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: 1. Morning MoodEdvard Grieg, Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von KarajanE Major12B121
1Solomon HWV 67 / Act 3: The Arrival Of The Queen Of Sheba by George Frideric Handel, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville MarrinerSolomon HWV 67 / Act 3: The Arrival Of The Queen Of ShebaGeorge Frideric Handel, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville MarrinerB♭ Major6B117
1Orpheus in the Underworld (Orphée aux enfers): Overture - Extract by Jacques Offenbach, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest AnsermetOrpheus in the Underworld (Orphée aux enfers): Overture - ExtractJacques Offenbach, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest AnsermetD Major10B155
2All in the April Evening by Hugh S. Roberton, Treorchy Male Voice ChoirAll in the April EveningHugh S. Roberton, Treorchy Male Voice ChoirC Major8B171
2Casanova: Nuns' Chorus by Johann Strauss II, Joan Sutherland, Ambrosian Light Opera Chorus, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Richard BonyngeCasanova: Nuns' ChorusJohann Strauss II, Joan Sutherland, Ambrosian Light Opera Chorus, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Richard BonyngeF♯ Major2B80
2"Ellens Gesang III", D839: Ave MariaFranz Schubert, Dame Joan Sutherland, Ambrosian Singers, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Richard BonyngeD♭ Major3B78
2La bohème / Act 1: La bohème / Act 1: "Che gelida manina"Giacomo Puccini, Luciano Pavarotti, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von KarajanE♭ Major5B83
3Was mir behagt, ist nur die muntre Jagd, Cantata BWV 208: Sheep May Safely Graze by Johann Sebastian Bach, Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, Karl MünchingerWas mir behagt, ist nur die muntre Jagd, Cantata BWV 208: Sheep May Safely GrazeJohann Sebastian Bach, Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, Karl MünchingerB♭ Major6B85
3Concierto de Aranjuez for Guitar and Orchestra: 2. Adagio by Joaquín Rodrigo, Carlos Bonell, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, Charles DutoitConcierto de Aranjuez for Guitar and Orchestra: 2. AdagioJoaquín Rodrigo, Carlos Bonell, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, Charles DutoitB Minor10A96
3Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, Cantata BWV 147: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring by Johann Sebastian Bach, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Peter White, George GuestHerz und Mund und Tat und Leben, Cantata BWV 147: Jesu, Joy of Man's DesiringJohann Sebastian Bach, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, Peter White, George GuestG Major9B127
3Aida / Act 2: Aida / Act 2: "Gloria all'Egitto, ad Iside"Giuseppe Verdi, Coro dell'Accademia Nazionale Di Santa Cecilia, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Carlo FranciE♭ Major5B114
4Thaïs / Acte Deux: Meditation by Jules Massenet, Nigel Kennedy, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard BonyngeThaïs / Acte Deux: MeditationJules Massenet, Nigel Kennedy, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard BonyngeD Major10B91
4Mors et Vita: Judex by Charles Gounod, Richard Hickox Orchestra, Richard HickoxMors et Vita: JudexCharles Gounod, Richard Hickox Orchestra, Richard HickoxB♭ Major6B167
4Canon in D, P.37 by Johann Pachelbel, Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, Karl MünchingerCanon in D, P.37Johann Pachelbel, Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, Karl MünchingerD Major10B94
4The Bohemian Girl / Act 2: The Bohemian Girl / Act 2: "I Dreamt I Dwelt In Marble Halls"Michael William Balfe, Dame Joan Sutherland, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard BonyngeE♭ Major5B87
4Für Elise by Ludwig van Beethoven, Vladimir AshkenazyFür EliseLudwig van Beethoven, Vladimir AshkenazyA Minor8A133
5String Quartet in F Major, Op. 3, No. 5 (formerly attrib. J. Haydn): Andante cantabile by Roman Hoffstetter, Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, Karl MünchingerString Quartet in F Major, Op. 3, No. 5 (formerly attrib. J. Haydn): Andante cantabileRoman Hoffstetter, Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, Karl MünchingerC Major8B76
5The Lord's Prayer by Albert Hay Malotte, Stuart Burrows, Ambrosian Singers, Martin Neary, Wyn MorrisThe Lord's PrayerAlbert Hay Malotte, Stuart Burrows, Ambrosian Singers, Martin Neary, Wyn MorrisE♭ Major5B79
5The Lost Chord by Arthur Sullivan, Stuart Burrows, Ambrosian Singers, Martin Neary, Wyn MorrisThe Lost ChordArthur Sullivan, Stuart Burrows, Ambrosian Singers, Martin Neary, Wyn MorrisG Major9B70
5The Holy City by Stephen Adams, Stuart Burrows, Ambrosian Singers, Martin Neary, Wyn MorrisThe Holy CityStephen Adams, Stuart Burrows, Ambrosian Singers, Martin Neary, Wyn MorrisC Major8B128
6Pantomine and Finale by André-Ernest-Modeste Grétry, Richard Hickox Orchestra, Richard HickoxPantomine and FinaleAndré-Ernest-Modeste Grétry, Richard Hickox Orchestra, Richard HickoxE Major12B73
6Serenade in G, K.525 Serenade in G, K.525 "Eine kleine Nachtmusik": 1. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville MarrinerG Major9B137
6The Gondoliers or The King of Barataria - Version with dialogue - Act Two: Take A Pair of Sparkling Eyes by Arthur Sullivan, Thomas Round, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, New Symphony Orchestra, Isidore GodfreyThe Gondoliers or The King of Barataria - Version with dialogue - Act Two: Take A Pair of Sparkling EyesArthur Sullivan, Thomas Round, The D'Oyly Carte Opera Chorus, New Symphony Orchestra, Isidore GodfreyD♭ Major3B83
6Elijah, Op.70, MWV A25 / Part 2: Elijah, Op.70, MWV A25 / Part 2: "Oh rest in the Lord, wait patiently for Him"Felix Mendelssohn, Kathleen Ferrier, Boyd Neel String Orchestra, Boyd NeelC Major8B80
7Rigoletto / Act 3: Rigoletto / Act 3: "La donna è mobile"Giuseppe Verdi, Luciano Pavarotti, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard BonyngeB Major1B116
7Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64, MWV O 14: 2. Andante by Felix Mendelssohn, Ruggiero Ricci, London Symphony Orchestra, Piero GambaViolin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64, MWV O 14: 2. AndanteFelix Mendelssohn, Ruggiero Ricci, London Symphony Orchestra, Piero GambaC Major8B99
7The Crucifixion: God so loved the world by John Stainer, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, George GuestThe Crucifixion: God so loved the worldJohn Stainer, Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, George GuestG Major9B80
7Sanctuary Of The Heart by Albert Ketèlbey, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Chorus, Eric RogersSanctuary Of The HeartAlbert Ketèlbey, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Chorus, Eric RogersG Major9B174
8Cavalleria rusticana: Intermezzo by Pietro Mascagni, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, Giuseppe PatanèCavalleria rusticana: IntermezzoPietro Mascagni, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Gianandrea Gavazzeni, Giuseppe PatanèF Major7B87
8Madama Butterfly / Act 2: Madama Butterfly / Act 2: "Un bel dì vedremo"Giacomo Puccini, Renata Tebaldi, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Tullio SerafinF♯ Major2B72
8Piano Concerto No.2 in C minor, Op.18: 1. Moderato by Sergei Rachmaninoff, Vladimir Ashkenazy, London Symphony Orchestra, André PrevinPiano Concerto No.2 in C minor, Op.18: 1. ModeratoSergei Rachmaninoff, Vladimir Ashkenazy, London Symphony Orchestra, André PrevinC Minor5A69
8Ave Maria by Charles Gounod, Johann Sebastian Bach, Leontyne Price, Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von KarajanAve MariaCharles Gounod, Johann Sebastian Bach, Leontyne Price, Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von KarajanG Major9B91
8Scheherazade, Op. 35: The Young Prince and the Young Princess by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, London Symphony Orchestra, Erich Gruenberg, Leopold StokowskiScheherazade, Op. 35: The Young Prince and the Young PrincessNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, London Symphony Orchestra, Erich Gruenberg, Leopold StokowskiG Major9B87
9Trumpet Voluntary by Jeremiah Clarke, Philip Jones, Elgar Howarth, The Philip Jones Brass EnsembleTrumpet VoluntaryJeremiah Clarke, Philip Jones, Elgar Howarth, The Philip Jones Brass EnsembleA Major11B110
9Angels Guard Thee by Benjamin Godard, Kenneth McKellar, Orchestra, Peter KnightAngels Guard TheeBenjamin Godard, Kenneth McKellar, Orchestra, Peter KnightE♭ Major5B170
9Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a: Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy...Waltz of the Flowers by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von KarajanNutcracker Suite, Op. 71a: Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy...Waltz of the FlowersPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Wiener Philharmoniker, Herbert von KarajanD Major10B131
9The Lord's My Shepherd by Anonymous, Huddersfield Choral Society, Wyn MorrisThe Lord's My ShepherdAnonymous, Huddersfield Choral Society, Wyn MorrisC Major8B136
10Messiah, HWV 56 / Pt. 3: Messiah, HWV 56 / Pt. 3: "I know that my Redeemer liveth"George Frideric Handel, Kiri Te Kanawa, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Sir Georg SoltiE Major12B83
10Blow the Wind Southerly by Traditional, Kathleen FerrierBlow the Wind SoutherlyTraditional, Kathleen FerrierA♭ Major4B171
10Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16: 3. Allegro moderato molto e marcato - Quasi presto - Andante maestoso by Edvard Grieg, Radu Lupu, London Symphony Orchestra, André PrevinPiano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16: 3. Allegro moderato molto e marcato - Quasi presto - Andante maestosoEdvard Grieg, Radu Lupu, London Symphony Orchestra, André PrevinF Major7B86
10Symphony No.9 In E Minor, Op.95, B. 178: 2. Largo by Antonín Dvořák, London Symphony Orchestra, István KertészSymphony No.9 In E Minor, Op.95, B. 178: 2. LargoAntonín Dvořák, London Symphony Orchestra, István KertészD♭ Major3B68
10Wiegenlied, Op. 49, No. 4 by Johannes Brahms, Renata Tebaldi, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Anton GuadagnoWiegenlied, Op. 49, No. 4Johannes Brahms, Renata Tebaldi, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Anton GuadagnoE♭ Major5B138
11The Londonderry Air - Arr. John Iveson by Traditional, The Philip Jones Brass EnsembleThe Londonderry Air - Arr. John IvesonTraditional, The Philip Jones Brass EnsembleF Major7B84
11Jerusalem by Hubert Parry, Canterbury Cathedral Choir, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, David Flood, Allan WicksJerusalemHubert Parry, Canterbury Cathedral Choir, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, David Flood, Allan WicksD Major10B88
11Abide With Me by William Henry Monk, Bruce Blyth, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Richard Farnes, Stephen CleoburyAbide With MeWilliam Henry Monk, Bruce Blyth, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Richard Farnes, Stephen CleoburyA♭ Major4B95
11Nabucco / Act 3: Nabucco / Act 3: "Va, pensiero" (Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves)Giuseppe Verdi, Vienna State Opera Chorus, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Lamberto GardelliD♭ Major3B133
11Les pêcheurs de perles, WD 13 / Act 1: In the Depths of the Temple by Georges Bizet, Luciano Pavarotti, Nicolai Ghiaurov, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Robin StapletonLes pêcheurs de perles, WD 13 / Act 1: In the Depths of the TempleGeorges Bizet, Luciano Pavarotti, Nicolai Ghiaurov, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Robin StapletonE♭ Major5B92
12Pomp and Circumstance Marches, Op. 39: March No. 1 in D Major by Edward Elgar, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Georg SoltiPomp and Circumstance Marches, Op. 39: March No. 1 in D MajorEdward Elgar, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Georg SoltiD Major10B81
12La traviata / Act 1: Prelude by Giuseppe Verdi, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard BonyngeLa traviata / Act 1: PreludeGiuseppe Verdi, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard BonyngeB Major1B122
12Karelia Suite, Op. 11: 3. Alla marcia. Moderato by Jean Sibelius, Philharmonia Orchestra, Vladimir AshkenazyKarelia Suite, Op. 11: 3. Alla marcia. ModeratoJean Sibelius, Philharmonia Orchestra, Vladimir AshkenazyA Major11B169
13Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73 Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor": 3. Rondo. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Sir Georg SoltiE♭ Major5B130
14Fantasia on Greensleeves by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville MarrinerFantasia on GreensleevesRalph Vaughan Williams, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville MarrinerC Minor5A79
15Boléro, M.81 - Excerpt / Finale by Maurice Ravel, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest AnsermetBoléro, M.81 - Excerpt / FinaleMaurice Ravel, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest AnsermetF Major7B72