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StudioDirect Source Label
Release DateJuly 7, 2000
UPC Code779836652225
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Tracks

Disc 1
  1. Moonlight Sonata, Op. 27, No. 2, MVT. 1
  2. Moonlight Sonata, Op. 27, No. 2, MVT. 2
  3. Moonlight Sonata, Op. 27, No. 2, MVT. 3
  4. About Foreign Lands & People, Op. 15, No. 1
  5. Happy Farmer
  6. Impromptu in E Sharp
  7. Flight of the Bumblebee
  8. Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2
  9. Spinner's Song, Op. 76, No. 4
  10. Sonata in C, Allegro, K. 545
  11. Morning Mood (Peer Gynt)
  12. Aeabesque, No. 1 in E
  13. Irish Tune County Derry
  14. Fantaisie-Impromptu in C Flat, Op. 66
  15. Nocturne in E Sharp, Op. 9, No. 2
  16. Waltz in C Flat, Op. 64, No. 2
  17. Capriccion in B, Op. 76, No. 2
Disc 2
  1. Fur Elise
  2. Dance of Reed Flutes (Nutcracker)
  3. Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy (Nutcracker)
  4. March (Nutcracker)
  5. Old French Song, Op. 39, No. 16
  6. Overture (Nutcracker)
  7. Russian Dance (Nutcracker)
  8. Soaring, Op. 12, No. 2
  9. Pomo & Circumstance, No. 1
  10. Sonata in C, L. 104, K. 159
  11. Wedding March
  12. Wedding Day at Troldhaugen, Op. 65, No. 6
  13. Claire de Lune
  14. Polonaise in a Flat, Op. 53
  15. Prelude in E, Op. 28, No. 4
  16. Waltz in E, Op. Posth.
  17. Rustle of Spring, Op. 32, No. 3
  18. Waltz in a Flat, Op. 39, No. 15
  19. Minuet
  20. Gavotte (French Suite No. 5)
Disc 3
  1. Pathetique Sonata, Op. 13, MVT. 1
  2. Pathetique Sonata, Op. 13, MVT. 2
  3. Pathetique Sonata, Op. 13, MVT. 3
  4. Reverie, Op. 15, No. 7
  5. Promenade (Pictures at an Exhibition)
  6. Prelude in Sharp, Op. 3, No. 2
  7. Ave Maria
  8. Song of Spring, Op. 67, No. 6
  9. Sonata in A, MVT. 1, K. 331
  10. Sonata in A, MVT. 2, K. 331
  11. Sonata in A, MVT. 3, K. 331
  12. March of the Dwarfs, Op. 54, No. 3
  13. Girl With the Flaxen Hair
  14. Country Gardens
  15. Etude in G Flat, Op. 10, No. 5 (Black Key)
  16. Prelude in A, Op. 28, No. 7
  17. Waltz in D Flat, Op. 64, No. 1
  18. Etude in C, Op. 10, No. 12 (Revolutionary)
  19. Aria (Goldberg Variations)
Disc 4
  1. Morning Mood (Peer Gynt)
  2. Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2
  3. Polonaise in a Flat, Op. 53
  4. Fur Elise
  5. Flight of the Bumblebee
  6. Waltz in D Flat, Op. 64, No. 1
  7. Sonata in a MVT. 1, K. 331
  8. Sonata in A, MVT. 2, K. 331
  9. Sonata in A, MVT. 3, K. 331
  10. About Foreign Lands & People, Op. 15, No. 1
  11. Wedding March
  12. Aria (Goldberg Variations)
  13. Claire de Lune
  14. Pomp & Circumstance, No. 1
  15. Capriccio in B, Op. 76, No. 2
  16. Russian Dance (Nutcracker)
  17. Promenade (Pictures at an Exhibition)
Disc 5
  1. Cents Milles Chansons
  2. Impro
  3. Bourrée
  4. Minuet
  5. Allegretto
  6. Cantata 147
  7. Solitude
  8. Cygne
  9. Pavanne
  10. Ave Maria
  11. Campanella
  12. Minuet de Robert de Visée
  13. Recuerdos de la Alahambra
  14. Scarborough Fair
  15. Etude 2 de Tarrega
  16. Étude 84 de Sagreras

User Reviews

Average user review: 2.5 (3 reviews)

rating: 2 QuoteThe epitome of elevator musicQuote
I agree wholeheartedly with the reviewer below. I prefer orchestral or "tet" performances, but I wanted something a little less complex for those quieter moments.

Honestly, I didn't have high expectations either, considering the price and the fact that there was no mention of who performed the pieces anywere on the box. But even with low expectations in hand, I still found this set to be extremely disappointing.

As the reviewer below eluded to, the piano pieces sound like MIDI music. Very hollow and discrete; completely lacking in the richness and fullness of a real piano.

The string music, on the other hand, is incomparably better- not great, but pleasant. As was mentioned, it was cool to hear pieces that are usually not played on solo strings being played on solo strings.

Even so, I find it hard to recommend this set. I know for the price, it seems tempting, but even $10 is a waste if the cds are just going to collect dust on the shelf (as they will in my case). October 29, 2007

rating: 2 QuoteSounds fakeQuote
I tried not to get my hopes up when I bought this box set, but was still disappointed by the quality of the piano CDs. They are definitely not played on a piano, most likely on a keyboard, so the pieces all sound very electronic. I did not enjoy the piano CDs for this reason, although the guitar CDs are of decent sound and have a wonderful variety of styles and composers. All in all, the entire collection is a pretty thorough overview of composers, with names popping up that aren't usually found in these popular classical music collections (i.e. Satie, Faure). I found that refreshing, but since I probably won't ever listen to the half of the collection that is piano, I'm not sure it was good buy. June 21, 2004

rating: 4 QuotevirtuosoQuote
this box set is great if ur a classical buff. but the only problem is many of the cd's have the same songs as the others. i got it mostly for the guitar songs, since i play guitar. the best of the four classical guitar cd's is the "Variations in Measure" this disk is amazing. the set has notorous tracks such as Greensleaves, lots beethoven(sonata a minor, Fur ELise) Malaguena, L'essence, Canon, Bouree, Ave Maria in diffrent versions, Scarborough Fair, and some bach. there are other many great titles. the set is rich with great timeless classical pieces...even a few hidden tracks....great to listen to while studying or if u get in a nice long trip or romantic dinner with a sweet girl. the quality of the recordings is great. and the piano classicals are also very indulging, they have a great classical piano selection. the whole set has 8 cd's a great buy, you can listen to all the cd's and still hear a song or two you may have overlooked. April 2, 2004

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