BRAND NEW. SEALED. 10 CD  Box Set

All 10 CDs SEALED, Shrink-wrap is missing for the outer case. 


Europe is heard bursting out of the tension and isolation of war in recordings that--because of their pre-stereo status--have been long unavailable in any form. Pianist Monique Haas performs in combustible 

collaborations with conductors Hans Schmidt-Isserstedt and Ferenc Fricsay, respectively, in Ravel's Concerto in G and Stravinsky's Capriccio, reflecting the postwar German enthusiasm for the French-based 

music they'd been deprived of. Fricsay's Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5 is one of the best ever, the young Amadeus Quartet is far more alert and inventive in Schubert's "Rosamunde" quartet than its more 

mature self, and the late conductor Fritz Lehmann has an incomparable way with Bach's chorales in Christmas Oratorio excerpts. Violinist Wolfgang Schneiderhan is heard in his earlier (and better) 

Beethoven sonata recordings with Wilhelm Kempf, and the younger, less-mannered Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau sings Brahms's Four Serious Songs. Two Russian greats, David Oistrakh and Sviatoslav Richter, 

bringing their customary mastery, respectively, to Brahms and Schumann, as does the electrifying Igor Markevitch in his lesser-known, 1953 recording of Berlioz'sSymphonie Fantastique. Lorin Maazel, 

conducting selections from Berlioz's Romeo and Juliet, is full of fine ideas but not a lot of style. --David Patrick Stearns


Track Listings

Disc: 1

  1. Concerto In G For Piano And Orchestra: 1. Allegramente
  2. Concerto In G For Piano And Orchestra: 2. Adagio assai
  3. Concerto In G For Piano And Orchestra: 3. Presto
  4. Capriccio: 1. Presto
  5. Capriccio: 2. Andantino rapsodico
  6. Capriccio: 3. Allegro capriccioso ma tempo giusto
  7. Le Tombeau de Couperin - Suite pour piano: 1. Prelude
  8. Le tombeau de Couperin: 2. Fugue
  9. Le tombeau de Couperin: 3. Forlane
  10. Le tombeau de Couperin: 4. Rigaudon
  11. Le tombeau de Couperin: 5. Menuet
  12. Le tombeau de Couperin: 6. Toccata


Disc: 2

  1. Symphony No. 5 In E Minor Op. 64: 1. Andante - Allegro con anima
  2. Symphony No. 5 In E Minor Op. 64: 2. Andante cantabile, con alcuna licenza - Moderato con anima - Andante mosso - Allegro non troppo - Tempo I
  3. Symphony No. 5 In E Minor Op. 64: 3. Valse: Allegro moderato
  4. Symphony No. 5 In E Minor Op. 64: 4. Finale: Andante maestoso - Allegro vivace - Molto vivace - Moderato assai e molto maestoso - Presto
  5. In The Steppes Of Central Asia
  6. Prince Igor: Polovtsian Dances


Disc: 3

  1. Four Serious Songs Op.121: 1. Denn es gehet dem Menschen wie dem Vieh
  2. Four Serious Songs Op.121: 2. Ich wandte mich und sahe an alle
  3. Four Serious Songs Op.121: 3. O Tod, wie bitter bist du
  4. Four Serious Songs Op.121: 4. Wenn ich mit Menschen- und mit Engelszungen redete
  5. The Italian Songbook (Excerpts): 4. Gesegnet sei, durch den die Welt entstund
  6. The Italian Songbook (Excerpts): 5. Selig ihr Blinden
  7. The Italian Songbook (Excerpts): 7. Der Mond hat eine schwere Klag' erhoben
  8. The Italian Songbook (Excerpts): 8. Nun lass uns Frieden schliessen
  9. The Italian Songbook (Excerpts): 13. Hoffartig seid Ihr, schones Kind
  10. The Italian Songbook (Excerpts): 14. Geselle, woll'n wir uns in Kutten hullen
  11. The Italian Songbook (Excerpts): 17. Und willst du deinen Liebsten sterben sehen
  12. The Italian Songbook (Excerpts): 18. Heb' auf dein blondes Haupt
  13. The Italian Songbook (Excerpts): 33. Sterb' ich, so hullt in Blumen
  14. The Italian Songbook (Excerpts): 34. Und steht Ihr fruh am Morgen auf
  15. The Italian Songbook (Excerpts): 35. Benedeit die sel'ge Mutter
  16. The Italian Songbook (Excerpts): 37. Wie viele Zeit verlor ich
  17. The Italian Songbook (Excerpts): 41. Heut Nacht erhob ich mich
  18. The Italian Songbook (Excerpts): 42. Nicht langer kann ich singen
  19. A Poet's Love Op. 48: 1. Im wunderschonen Monat Mai
  20. A Poet's Love Op. 48: 2. Aus meinen Tranen spriessen
  21. A Poet's Love Op. 48: 3. Die Rose, die Lilie, die Taube, die Sonne
  22. A Poet's Love Op. 48: 4. Wenn ich in deine Augen seh'
  23. A Poet's Love Op. 48: 5. Ich will meine Seele tauchen
  24. A Poet's Love Op. 48: 6. Im Rhein, im heiligen Strome
  25. A Poet's Love Op. 48: 7. Ich grolle nicht
  26. A Poet's Love Op. 48: 8. Und wussten's die Blumen, die kleinen
  27. A Poet's Love Op. 48: 9. Das ist ein Floten und Geigen
  28. A Poet's Love Op. 48: 10. Hor ich das Liedchen klingen
  29. A Poet's Love Op. 48: 11. Ein Jungling liebt ein Madchen
  30. A Poet's Love Op. 48: 12. Am leuchtenden Sommermorgen
  31. A Poet's Love Op. 48: 13. Ich hab' im Traum geweinet
  32. A Poet's Love Op. 48: 14. Allnachtlich im Traume seh' ich dich
  33. A Poet's Love Op. 48: 15. Aus alten Marchen winkt es
  34. A Poet's Love Op. 48: 16. Die alten bosen Lieder


Disc: 4

  1. String Quartet In G Major D 887: 1. Allegro molto moderato
  2. String Quartet In G Major D 887: 2. Andante un poco mosso
  3. String Quartet In G Major D 887: 3. Scherzo: Allegro vivace - Trio: Allegretto
  4. String Quartet In G Major D 887: 4. Allegro assai
  5. String Quartet In A Minor D 804 'Rosamunde': 1. Allegro ma non troppo
  6. String Quartet In A Minor D 804 'Rosamunde': 2. Andante
  7. String Quartet In A Minor D 804 'Rosamunde': 3. Menuetto: Allegretto
  8. String Quartet In A Minor D 804 'Rosamunde': 4. Allegro moderato


Disc: 5

  1. Sonata For Piano And Violin No. 9 In A Major Op. 47 'Kreutzer': 1. Adagio sostenuto - Presto - Adagio - Tempo I
  2. Sonata For Piano And Violin No. 9 In A Major Op. 47 'Kreutzer': 2. Andante con Variazioni I-IV
  3. Sonata For Piano And Violin No. 9 In A Major Op. 47 'Kreutzer': 3. Finale: Presto
  4. Sonata For Piano And Violin No. 10 In G Major Op. 96: 1. Allegro moderato
  5. Sonata For Piano And Violin No. 10 In G Major Op. 96: 2. Adagio espressivo
  6. Sonata For Piano And Violin No. 10 In G Major Op. 96: 3. Scherzo: Allegro
  7. Sonata For Piano And Violin No. 10 In G Major Op. 96: 4. Poco Allegretto - Adagio - Tempo I - Allegro - Poco Adagio - Presto
  8. Non temer, amato bene K. 490


Disc: 6

  1. Symphonie Fantastique Op. 14: 1. Reveries - Passions: Largo - Allegro agitato e appassionato assai
  2. Symphonie Fantastique Op. 14: 2. A Ball: Valse: Allegro non troppo
  3. Symphonie Fantastique Op. 14: 3. Scene In The Country: Adagio
  4. Symphonie Fantastique Op. 14: 4. March To The Scaffold: Allegretto non troppo
  5. Symphonie Fantastique Op. 14: 5. Dream Of A Sabbath Night: Larghetto - Allegro - Dies irai - Ronde du Sabbat - Dies irae et Ronde du Sabbat ensemble
  6. Pictures At An Exhibition: Promenade: Allegro giusto, nel modo russico; senza allegrezza, ma poco sostenuto
  7. Pictures At An Exhibition: I. Gnomus: Vivo
  8. Pictures At An Exhibition: Promenade: Moderato condo e con delicatezza
  9. Pictures At An Exhibition: II. The Old Castle: Andante
  10. Pictures At An Exhibition: Promenade: Moderato non tanto, pesante
  11. Pictures At An Exhibition: III. Tuilerie Gardens: Allegretto non troppo, capriccioso
  12. Pictures At An Exhibition: Iv. Bydlo: Sempre moderato, pesante
  13. Pictures At An Exhibition: Promenade: Tranquillo
  14. Pictures At An Exhibition: V. Ballet Of The Unhatched Chicks: Scherzino. Vivo leggiero
  15. Pictures At An Exhibition: VI Samuel Goldenberg und Schmuyle: Andante
  16. Pictures At An Exhibition: VII. The Limoges Market: Allegretto vivo, sempre scherzando
  17. Pictures At An Exhibition: VIII. Catacombae: Sepulchrum Romanum: Largo
  18. Pictures At An Exhibition: Con mortuis in lingua mortua: Andante non troppo, con lamento
  19. Pictures At An Exhibition: IX. The Hut On Chicken's Legs: Allegro con brio, feroce - Andante mosso - Allegro molto
  20. Pictures At An Exhibition: X. The Great Gate In Kiev: Allegro alla breve. Maestoso. Con grandezza


Disc: 7

  1. Concerto For Violin And Orchestra In D Major Op. 77: 1. Allegro non troppo - David Oistrakh
  2. Concerto For Violin And Orchestra In D Major Op. 77: 2. Adagio - David Oistrakh
  3. Concerto For Violin And Orchestra In D Major Op. 77: 3. Allegro giocoso,ma non troppo vivace - Poco piu presto - David Oistrakh
  4. 'Navarra' - Spanish Dance For Two Violins And Orchestra In A Major Op. 33 - David Oistrakh
  5. 3 Etudes-Caprices For Two Violins Op. 18: No. 2 In E Flat Major - David Oistrakh
  6. 3 Etudes-Caprices For Two Violins Op. 18: No. 5 In E Major - David Oistrakh
  7. 3 Etudes-Caprices For Two Violins Op. 18: No. 4 In A Minor - David Oistrakh


Disc: 8

  1. Christmas Oratorio BMV 248: Part One: 1. Chor: 'Jauchzet, frohlocket, auf, prieset die Tage'
  2. Christmas Oratorio BMV 248: Part One: 2. Rezitativ (Evangelist): 'Es begab sich aber zu der zeit'
  3. Christmas Oratorio BMV 248: Part One: 3. Rezitativ (Alt): 'Nun wird mein liebster Brautigam'
  4. Christmas Oratorio BMV 248: Part One: 4. Arie (Alt): 'Bereite dich, Zion, mit zartichen Trieben'
  5. Christmas Oratorio BMV 248: Part One: 5. Choral: 'Wie soll ich dich empfangen'
  6. Christmas Oratorio BMV 248: Part One: 6. Rezitativ (Evangelist): 'Uns sie gebar ihren ersten Sohn'
  7. Christmas Oratorio BMV 248: Part One: 7. Choral (Chor-Sopran): 'Er ist auf Erden kommen arm - Rezitativ (Bass): 'Wer kann die Liebe recht erhohn'
  8. Christmas Oratorio BMV 248: Part One: 8. Arie (Bass): 'Grosser Herr und starker Konig'
  9. Christmas Oratorio BMV 248: Part One: 9. Choral: 'Ach mein herzliebes Jesulein'
  10. Christmas Oratorio BMV 248: Part Two: 10. Sinfonia
  11. Christmas Oratorio BMV 248: Part Two: 11. Rezitativ (Evangelist): 'Und es waren Hirten in derselben Gegend'
  12. Christmas Oratorio BMV 248: Part Two: 12. Choral: 'Brich an, o schones Morgenlicht'
  13. Christmas Oratorio BMV 248: Part Two: 13. Rezitativ (Evangelist): 'Und der Engel sprach zu ihnen' - (Engel): 'Furchtet euch nicht'
  14. Christmas Oratorio BMV 248: Part Two: 14. Rezitativ (Bass): 'Was Gott dem Abraham verheissen'
  15. Christmas Oratorio BMV 248: Part Two: Arie (Tenor): 'Frohe Hirten, eilt, ach eilet'
  16. Christmas Oratorio BMV 248: Part Two: 16. Rezitativ (Evangelist): 'Und das habt zum Zeichen'
  17. Christmas Oratorio BMV 248: Part Two: 17. Choral: 'Schaut hin, dort liegt im finstern Stall'
  18. Christmas Oratorio BMV 248: Part Two: 18. Rezitativ (Bass): 'So geht denn hin'
  19. Christmas Oratorio BMV 248: Part Two: 19. Arie (Alt): 'Schlafe, mein Liebster, geniesse der Ruh'
  20. Christmas Oratorio BMV 248: Part Two: 20. Rezitativ (Evangelist): 'Und alsobald war da bei dem Engel'
  21. Christmas Oratorio BMV 248: Part Two: 21. Chor: 'Ehre sei Gott in der Hohe'
  22. Christmas Oratorio BMV 248: Part Two: 22. Rezitativ (Bass): 'So recht, ihr Engel, jauchzt und singet'
  23. Christmas Oratorio BMV 248: Part Two: 23. Choral: 'Wir singen dir in deinem Heer'


Disc: 9

  1. March In G Minor Op. 76 No. 2
  2. Forest Scenes Op. 82: 1. Entry: Nicht zu schnell
  3. Forest Scenes Op. 82: 2. Hunter On The Lookout: Hochst lebhaft
  4. Forest Scenes Op. 82: 3. Lonely Flowers: Einfach
  5. Forest Scenes Op. 82: 4. Place Of Evil Fame: Ziemlich langsam
  6. Forest Scenes Op. 82: 5. Friendly Landscape: Schnell
  7. Forest Scenes Op. 82: 6. Shelter: Massig
  8. Forest Scenes Op. 82: 7. Bird As Prophet: Langsam, sehr zart
  9. Forest Scenes Op. 82: 8. Hunting Song: Rasch, kraftig
  10. Forest Scenes Op. 82: 9. Farewell: Nicht zu schull
  11. Fantasiestucke Op. 12: 1.In The Evening: Sehr innig zu spielen
  12. Fantasiestucke Op. 12: 2. Soaring: Sehr rasch
  13. Fantasiestucke Op. 12: 3. Why?: Langsam und zart
  14. Fantasiestucke Op. 12: 5. In The Nightt: Mit Leidenschaft
  15. Fantasiestucke Op. 12: 7. Dream's Turmoil: Ausserst lebhaft
  16. Fantasiestucke Op. 12: 8. End Of The Song: Mit gutem Humor
  17. Novellette In F Major Op. 21 No. 1: Markiert und kraftig
  18. Tocata In C Major Op. 7: Allegro
  19. Theme And Variations On The Name Abegg Op. 1: Thema: Animato - Var. I-III


Disc: 10

  1. Romeo And Juliet - Dramatic Symphony Op. 17: The Capulets Ball: Andante malinconico e sostenuto - Larghetto espressivo - Allegro
  2. Romeo And Juliet - Dramatic Symphony Op. 17: Queen Mab: Scherzo: Prestissimo - Allegretto - Prestissimo - Presto
  3. Romeo And Juliet - Dramatic Symphony Op. 17: Love Scene: Adagio - Allegro agitato e disperato - Adagio
  4. Romeo And Juliet - Dramatic Symphony Op. 17: Romeo At The Capulets Tomb: Allegro agitato e disperato - Largo - Allegro vivace ed appassionato assai
  5. Romeo And Juliet: Fantasy-Overture: Andante non tanto quasi Moderato - Allegro - Molto meno mosso - Allegro giusto - Moderato assai
  6. Romeo And Juliet (Ballet): Romeo At Juliet's Tomb: Adagio funebre
  7. Romeo And Juliet (Ballet): Tybalt's Death: Precipitato - Presto - Adagio drammatico