The 99 Most Essential Classics of the Romantic Era

Various Artists
September 15, 2005
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1Also Sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30: Introduction by SWR Symphony OrchestraAlso Sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30: IntroductionSWR Symphony OrchestraD♭ Major3B83
2Les contes d'Hoffmann (The Tales of Hoffmann): Barcarolle by London Philharmonic OrchestraLes contes d'Hoffmann (The Tales of Hoffmann): BarcarolleLondon Philharmonic OrchestraD Major10B80
3Turandot, Act 3: Turandot, Act 3: "Nessun dorma"José CarrerasD Major10B107
4Nocturnes, Op. 9: No. 2 in E-Flat Major by Finghin CollinsNocturnes, Op. 9: No. 2 in E-Flat MajorFinghin CollinsB♭ Major6B101
5Symphony No. 5: Adagietto by London Philharmonic OrchestraSymphony No. 5: AdagiettoLondon Philharmonic OrchestraF Major7B85
6Carmen Suite No. 2: Habanera by London Philharmonic OrchestraCarmen Suite No. 2: HabaneraLondon Philharmonic OrchestraD Major10B121
7Romeo and Juliet: Fantasy Overture by Tbilisi Symphony OrchestraRomeo and Juliet: Fantasy OvertureTbilisi Symphony OrchestraB Minor10A77
8Suite bergamasque, L 75: Clair de lune by Finghin CollinsSuite bergamasque, L 75: Clair de luneFinghin CollinsD♭ Major3B69
9L'Arlesienne Suite No. 1: Prelude by London Philharmonic OrchestraL'Arlesienne Suite No. 1: PreludeLondon Philharmonic OrchestraC Minor5A115
10Má Vlast (My Fatherland): Vltava (The Moldau River) by London Philharmonic OrchestraMá Vlast (My Fatherland): Vltava (The Moldau River)London Philharmonic OrchestraG Major9B78
11Symphonic Poem No. 3, S. 97: Les Préludes by Berlin Radio Symphony OrchestraSymphonic Poem No. 3, S. 97: Les PréludesBerlin Radio Symphony OrchestraC Major8B88
12Pavane pour une infante défunte (Pavane for a Dead Princess), M. 19 by London Symphony OrchestraPavane pour une infante défunte (Pavane for a Dead Princess), M. 19London Symphony OrchestraG Major9B74
13Ave Maria (after J.S. Bach) by London Philharmonic OrchestraAve Maria (after J.S. Bach)London Philharmonic OrchestraG Major9B89
14Kinderszenen (Childhood Scenes), Op. 15: VII. Träumerei (Dreaming) by Roland PöntinenKinderszenen (Childhood Scenes), Op. 15: VII. Träumerei (Dreaming)Roland PöntinenF Major7B128
15Radetzky March, Op. 228 by London Philharmonic OrchestraRadetzky March, Op. 228London Philharmonic OrchestraA Major11B104
16Vocalise, Op. 34 by London Philharmonic Orchestra, Pieter SchoemanVocalise, Op. 34London Philharmonic Orchestra, Pieter SchoemanE Minor9A92
17Concerto in E Minor for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 85: I. Adagio - Moderato by Torleif ThedéenConcerto in E Minor for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 85: I. Adagio - ModeratoTorleif ThedéenE Minor9A100
18Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: Morning Mood by London Philharmonic OrchestraPeer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: Morning MoodLondon Philharmonic OrchestraE Major12B132
19Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: In the Hall of the Mountain King by London Philharmonic OrchestraPeer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: In the Hall of the Mountain KingLondon Philharmonic OrchestraG Major9B105
20Peer Gynt, Op. 23: Solveig's Song by Marita SølbergPeer Gynt, Op. 23: Solveig's SongMarita SølbergA Minor8A70
21Three Nocturnes for Piano (Liebesträume), S. 541: No. 3 in A-Flat Major, Three Nocturnes for Piano (Liebesträume), S. 541: No. 3 in A-Flat Major, "O lieb so lang, Du lieben kannst": Poco allegro con affettoRoland PöntinenA♭ Major4B62
22Concerto No. 2 in C Minor for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 18: II. Adagio sostenuto by Noriko OgawaConcerto No. 2 in C Minor for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 18: II. Adagio sostenutoNoriko OgawaE Major12B99
23Slavonic Dance No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 72 by London Philharmonic OrchestraSlavonic Dance No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 72London Philharmonic OrchestraC Major8B97
24Concerto in D Major for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 35: III. Finale: Allegro vivacissimo by Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Emmy VerheyConcerto in D Major for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 35: III. Finale: Allegro vivacissimoBudapest Symphony Orchestra, Emmy VerheyD Major10B84
25Ellen's Chants, D. 839, Op. 56: III. Ave Maria by Catherine Bremen, Charles JosephsonEllen's Chants, D. 839, Op. 56: III. Ave MariaCatherine Bremen, Charles JosephsonB♭ Major6B80
26Two Elegiac Melodies, Op. 34: II. Last Spring by Bonn Classical PhilharmonicTwo Elegiac Melodies, Op. 34: II. Last SpringBonn Classical PhilharmonicG Major9B94
27Kol Nidrei for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 47 (Adagio after Hebrew melodies) by SWR Symphony Orchestra, Martin OstertagKol Nidrei for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 47 (Adagio after Hebrew melodies)SWR Symphony Orchestra, Martin OstertagD Major10B63
28Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 23: I. Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso - Allegro con spirito by London Symphony Orchestra, John LillConcerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 23: I. Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso - Allegro con spiritoLondon Symphony Orchestra, John LillA♭ Major4B82
29Pavane, Op. 50 by London Philharmonic OrchestraPavane, Op. 50London Philharmonic OrchestraF♯ Minor11A82
30The Nutcracker, Op. 71a: III. March: Tempo di marcia viva by Bonn Classical PhilharmonicThe Nutcracker, Op. 71a: III. March: Tempo di marcia vivaBonn Classical PhilharmonicE Minor9A73
31The Nutcracker, Op. 71a: XIV. Waltz of the Flowers: Tempo di valse by Bonn Classical PhilharmonicThe Nutcracker, Op. 71a: XIV. Waltz of the Flowers: Tempo di valseBonn Classical PhilharmonicD Major10B94
32The Nutcracker, Op. 71a: XIIId. Character Dances - Trepak (Russian Dance): Tempo di trepak, molto vivace by Bonn Classical PhilharmonicThe Nutcracker, Op. 71a: XIIId. Character Dances - Trepak (Russian Dance): Tempo di trepak, molto vivaceBonn Classical PhilharmonicG Major9B152
33The Nutcracker, Op. 71a: XVc. Pas de deux - Variation II: Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy by Bonn Classical PhilharmonicThe Nutcracker, Op. 71a: XVc. Pas de deux - Variation II: Dance of the Sugar-Plum FairyBonn Classical PhilharmonicD Major10B117
34Morceaux de Fantasie, Op. 3: II. Prélude in C-Sharp Minor, Morceaux de Fantasie, Op. 3: II. Prélude in C-Sharp Minor, "The Bells of Moscow": LentoTomislav BavnovF♯ Minor11A73
35Hungarian Dance No. 5 in G Minor by London Philharmonic OrchestraHungarian Dance No. 5 in G MinorLondon Philharmonic OrchestraG Minor6A139
36The Tale of Tsar Saltan, Op. 57: Flight of the Bumblebee by Hermitage Museum OrchestraThe Tale of Tsar Saltan, Op. 57: Flight of the BumblebeeHermitage Museum OrchestraD Minor7A76
37Concerto in E Minor for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 64: I. Allegro molto appassionato (attacca) by Jaime LaredoConcerto in E Minor for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 64: I. Allegro molto appassionato (attacca)Jaime LaredoE Minor9A96
38Song Without Words in D Major for Cello and Piano, Op. 109 by Steven Isserlis, Stephen HoughSong Without Words in D Major for Cello and Piano, Op. 109Steven Isserlis, Stephen HoughD Major10B125
39Thaïs: Méditation by Pieter Schoeman, London Philharmonic OrchestraThaïs: MéditationPieter Schoeman, London Philharmonic OrchestraD Major10B124
40Die Walkürie (The Valkyrie), Act 3: Ride of the Valkyries by London Philharmonic OrchestraDie Walkürie (The Valkyrie), Act 3: Ride of the ValkyriesLondon Philharmonic OrchestraB Major1B95
41Symphony No. 8 in B Minor, D. 759, Symphony No. 8 in B Minor, D. 759, "The Unfinished": I. Allegro moderatoRTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra, Anton NanutG Major9B108
42Messa da Requiem: Dies irae - Tuba mirum by London Philharmonic OrchestraMessa da Requiem: Dies irae - Tuba mirumLondon Philharmonic OrchestraE♭ Major5B88
43Madame Butterfly: Madame Butterfly: "Un bel di vedremo"Madina Venger, RTV Slovenia Symphony OrchestraD♭ Major3B92
44Madame Butterfly: Coro a bocca chiusa (Humming Chorus) by Vienna State Opera OrchestraMadame Butterfly: Coro a bocca chiusa (Humming Chorus)Vienna State Opera OrchestraB♭ Major6B72
45Gymnopédie No. 1 by Finghin CollinsGymnopédie No. 1Finghin CollinsG Major9B69
46Holberg Suite in G Major, Op. 40: I. Prelude by Norwegian Chamber OrchestraHolberg Suite in G Major, Op. 40: I. PreludeNorwegian Chamber OrchestraG Major9B141
47String Quartet No. 2 in D Major: III. Notturno: Andante by Lucerne String QuartetString Quartet No. 2 in D Major: III. Notturno: AndanteLucerne String QuartetA Major11B86
48Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95, Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95, "From the New World": LargoLondon Philharmonic OrchestraD♭ Major3B133
49Nabucco: Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves, Nabucco: Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves, "Va pensiero, sull'ali dorate"London Philharmonic OrchestraD♭ Major3B124
50Concerto No. 3 in D Minor for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 30: I. Allegro ma non troppo by Alexei CherkasovConcerto No. 3 in D Minor for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 30: I. Allegro ma non troppoAlexei CherkasovG Minor6A88
52Finlandia, Op. 26 by London Philharmonic OrchestraFinlandia, Op. 26London Philharmonic OrchestraA♭ Major4B137
54Le carnaval des animaux (The Carnival of the Animals): Le cygne (The Swan) by Stockholm Chamber DuoLe carnaval des animaux (The Carnival of the Animals): Le cygne (The Swan)Stockholm Chamber DuoE Major12B119
55Kdy mne stará matka zpivat, Op. 55 No. 4 (Songs my Mother taught me) by Yoshikazu MelaKdy mne stará matka zpivat, Op. 55 No. 4 (Songs my Mother taught me)Yoshikazu MelaB♭ Major6B113
57An der schönen blauen Donau (On the Beautiful Blue Danube), Op. 314 by London Philharmonic OrchestraAn der schönen blauen Donau (On the Beautiful Blue Danube), Op. 314London Philharmonic OrchestraD Major10B129
59Swan Lake Suite, Op. 20: Scène by London Philharmonic OrchestraSwan Lake Suite, Op. 20: ScèneLondon Philharmonic OrchestraE Minor9A77
63Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 43 by Dubravka Tomšič, RTV Slovenia Symphony OrchestraRhapsody on a Theme by Paganini for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 43Dubravka Tomšič, RTV Slovenia Symphony OrchestraD Major10B103
67Scheherazade, Op. 35: The Young Prince and the Young Princess by Slovak PhilharmonicScheherazade, Op. 35: The Young Prince and the Young PrincessSlovak PhilharmonicG Major9B128
69Songs Without Words, Op. 62: Spring Song in A Major: Allegro grazioso by RTV Slovenia Symphony OrchestraSongs Without Words, Op. 62: Spring Song in A Major: Allegro graziosoRTV Slovenia Symphony OrchestraA Major11B80
71Panis Angelicus, Op. 12 by Yvonne KennyPanis Angelicus, Op. 12Yvonne KennyA Major11B188
72Concerto in D Minor for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 47: I. Allegro moderato by State Symphony Capella of Russia, Ilya GrubertConcerto in D Minor for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 47: I. Allegro moderatoState Symphony Capella of Russia, Ilya GrubertB♭ Major6B118
73Symphonie Fantastique, Op. 14, Symphonie Fantastique, Op. 14, "Episode de la vie d'un artiste": IV. Marche au Supplice (March to the Scaffold)Tbilisi Symphony OrchestraG Minor6A138
77Songs Without Words, Book 2, Op. 30: VI. Song of the Venetian Gondolier in F-Sharp Minor by Elisso BolkvadzeSongs Without Words, Book 2, Op. 30: VI. Song of the Venetian Gondolier in F-Sharp MinorElisso BolkvadzeF Minor4A98
79Gianni Schicchi: O Mio Babbino Caro by Yvonne KennyGianni Schicchi: O Mio Babbino CaroYvonne KennyA♭ Major4B71
81Sonata in G Minor for Cello and Piano, Op. 19: III. Andante by Markus Stocker, Viktor YampolskySonata in G Minor for Cello and Piano, Op. 19: III. AndanteMarkus Stocker, Viktor YampolskyD Major10B103
82Gayane: Sabre Dance by Kosice Philharmonic OrchestraGayane: Sabre DanceKosice Philharmonic OrchestraG Major9B96
84Symphony No. 4 in E-Flat Major, Symphony No. 4 in E-Flat Major, "The Romantic": II. AndanteState Symphony Capella of RussiaB♭ Major6B80
87Lemminkäinen Suite (Four Legends from the Kalevala), Op. 22: The Swan of Tuonela: Andante molto sostenuto by St. Petersburg Radio Symphony OrchestraLemminkäinen Suite (Four Legends from the Kalevala), Op. 22: The Swan of Tuonela: Andante molto sostenutoSt. Petersburg Radio Symphony OrchestraE Minor9A87
89Fantasy for Orchestra, Fantasy for Orchestra, "A Night on the Bare Mountain"RTV Slovenia Symphony OrchestraD Major10B106
90Cavalleria rusticana: Symphonic Intermezzo by Bonn Classical PhilharmonicCavalleria rusticana: Symphonic IntermezzoBonn Classical PhilharmonicF Major7B94
91Concerto No. 2 in G Minor for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 22: III. Presto by Slovak Philharmonic, Sylvia CapovaConcerto No. 2 in G Minor for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 22: III. PrestoSlovak Philharmonic, Sylvia CapovaG Minor6A108
93La vida breve: Danza español by Bonn Classical PhilharmonicLa vida breve: Danza españolBonn Classical PhilharmonicD Minor7A102