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Johann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Giovanni Paisiello
Rhapsody in Blue - Ultimate Piano Collection [20 CD Set]
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Classical

Track Listings (12) - Disc #1
1. Concerto for Piano, Strings and Continuo No. 1 in a Minor BWV ... - Tchaikovsky
2. Concerto for Piano, Strings and Continuo No. 1 in a Minor BWV ... - Grieg
3. Concerto for Piano, Strings and Continuo No. 1 in a Minor BWV ... - Grieg
4. Concerto for Piano, Strings and Continuo No. 4 in a Minor BWV ... - Grieg
5. Concerto for Piano, Strings and Continuo No. 4 in a Minor BWV ... - Brahms
6. Concerto for Piano, Strings and Continuo No. 4 in a Minor BWV ... - Brahms
7. Concerto for Piano, Strings and Continuo No. 5 in a Minor BWV ... - Brahms
8. Concerto for Piano, Strings and Continuo No. 5 in a Minor BWV ... - Brahms
9. Concerto for Piano, Strings and Continuo No. 5 in a Minor BWV ... - Liszt
10. Concerto for Two Pianos, Strings and Continuo in C Major BWV 1061: ... - Liszt
11. Concerto for Two Pianos, Strings and Continuo in C Major BWV 1061: ... - Liszt
12. Concerto for Two Pianos, Strings and Continuo in C Major BWV 1061: ... - Liszt
Track Listings (6) - Disc #2
1. Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K.467 Elvira Madigan: Allegro - Liszt
2. Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K.467 Elvira Madigan: Andante - Liszt
3. Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K.467 Elvira Madigan: Andante ... - Liszt
4. Piano Concerto No. 17 in G Major, K.453: Allegro - Liszt
5. Piano Concerto No. 17 in G Major, K.453: Andante - Liszt
6. Piano Concerto No. 17 in G Major, K.453: Allegretto - Mussorgsky
Track Listings (10) - Disc #3
1. Piano Sonata in a Major K.331: Andante Grazioso: Thema/Variation 1 - Mussorgsky
2. Piano Sonata in a Major K.331: Menuetto - Mussorgsky
3. Piano Sonata in a Major K.331: Alla Turca (Allegretto) - Mussorgsky
4. Piano Sonata in F Major K.332: Allegro - Mussorgsky
5. Piano Sonata in F Major K.332: Adagio - Mussorgsky
6. Piano Sonata in F Major K.332: Allegro Assai - Mussorgsky
7. Piano Sonata in C Major K.330: Allegro Moderato - Mussorgsky
8. Piano Sonata in C Major K.330: Andante Cantabile - Mussorgsky
9. Piano Sonata in C Major K.330: Allegretto - Mussorgsky
10. 12 Variations K.265: Ah, Vous Dirai-Je, Maman: Theme/Variation ... - Mussorgsky
Track Listings (9) - Disc #4
1. Concerto in C Major for Piano and Orchestra: Allegro - Mussorgsky
2. Concerto in C Major for Piano and Orchestra: Larghetto - Mussorgsky
3. Concerto in C Major for Piano and Orchestra: Rondo - Allegro - Mussorgsky
4. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 4 in G Major: Allegro Moderato - Mussorgsky
5. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 4 in G Major: Adagio Cantabile - Mussorgsky
6. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 4 in G Major: Rondo - Presto - Brahms
7. Concerto in C Major for Piano and Orchestra: Allegro Con Spirito - Brahms
8. Concerto in C Major for Piano and Orchestra: Adagio E Cantabile - Brahms
9. Concerto in C Major for Piano and Orchestra: Presto - Brahms
Track Listings (5) - Disc #5
1. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 5 in E Flat Major Op. 73 Emperor: - Brahms
2. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 5 in E Flat Major Op. 73 Emperor: - Brahms
3. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 5 in E Flat Major Op. 73 Emperor: - Brahms
4. Overture Coriolan Op.62 - Brahms
5. Overture Leonore No.2, Op.72 - Brahms
Track Listings (10) - Disc #6
1. Op.13, No. 8 in C Minor Pathetique: Grave - Allegro - Di Molto E ... - Rachmaninov
2. Op.13, No. 8 in C Minor Pathetique: Adagio Cantabile - Rachmaninov
3. Op.13, No. 8 in C Minor Pathetique: Rondo - Allegro - Rachmaninov
4. Op.27, No. 14 in C Sharp Minor Moonlight: Adagio Sostenuto - Rachmaninov
5. Op.27, No. 14 in C Sharp Minor Moonlight: Allegretto - Rachmaninov
6. Op.27, No. 14 in C Sharp Minor Moonlight: Presto Agitato - Rachmaninov
7. Op.57, No. 23 in F Minor Appassionata: Allegro Assai - Rachmaninov
8. Op.57, No. 23 in F Minor Appassionata: Andante Con Moto - Rachmaninov
9. Op.57, No. 23 in F Minor Appassionata: Allegro Ma Non Troppo - Presto - Rachmaninov
10. Rondo a Capriccio Op.129: Die Wut Über Den Verlorenen - Rachmaninov
Track Listings (6) - Disc #7
1. Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op.11: Allegro Maestoso - Rachmaninov
2. Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op.11: Romanze. Larghetto - Rachmaninov
3. Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op.11: Rondo. Vivace - Rachmaninov
4. Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, Op.21: Maestoso - Rachmaninov
5. Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, Op.21: Larghetto - Rachmaninov
6. Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, Op.21: Allegro Vivace - Rachmaninov
Track Listings (11) - Disc #8
1. Piano Sonata No. 2 in B Flat Minor Op.35: Grave - Doppio Movimento [Liv - Rachmaninov
2. Piano Sonata No. 2 in B Flat Minor Op.35: Scherzo [Live] - Rachmaninov
3. Piano Sonata No. 2 in B Flat Minor Op.35: Marche Funèbre. Lento [Live] - Rachmaninov
4. Piano Sonata No. 2 in B Flat Minor Op.35: Finale. Presto [Live] - Rachmaninov
5. Piano Sonata No. 3 in B Minor Op.58: Allegro Maestoso [Live] - Rachmaninov
6. Piano Sonata No. 3 in B Minor Op.58: Molto Vivace [Live] - Rachmaninov
7. Piano Sonata No. 3 in B Minor Op.58: Largo [Live] - Rachmaninov
8. Piano Sonata No. 3 in B Minor Op.58: Presto Ma Non Tanto [Live] - Rachmaninov
9. Mazurkas Op.59: No. 1 in a Minor [Live] - Rachmaninov
10. Mazurkas Op.59: No. 2 in a Flat [Live] - Rachmaninov
11. Mazurkas Op.59: No. 3 in F Sharp [Live] - Rachmaninov
Track Listings (14) - Disc #9
1. Nocturne in B Major Op.9, No. 3 [Live] - Rachmaninov
2. Etude in G Flat Major Op.10, No. 5 [Live] - Rachmaninov
3. Etude in B Minor Op.25, No. 1 [Live] - Rachmaninov
4. Scherzo No. 1 in B Minor Op. 20 [Live] - Rachmaninov
5. Scherzo No. 2 in B Flat Minor Op. 31 [Live] - Rachmaninov
6. Waltz No. 1 in E Flat Major Op. 18 [Live] - Rachmaninov
7. Four Mazurkas Op.24: No. 1 in G Minor [Live] - Rachmaninov
8. Four Mazurkas Op.24: No. 2 in C Major [Live] - Rachmaninov
9. Four Mazurkas Op.24: No. 3 in a Flat Major [Live] - Gershwin
10. Four Mazurkas Op.24: No. 4 in B Flat Minor [Live] - Gershwin
11. Four Mazurkas Op.30: No. 1 in C Minor [Live] - Gershwin
12. Four Mazurkas Op.30: No. 2 in B Minor [Live] - Gershwin
13. Four Mazurkas Op.30: No. 3 in D Flat Major [Live] - Gershwin, George
14. Four Mazurkas Op.30: No. 4 in C Sharp Minor [Live]
Track Listings (5) - Disc #10
1. Piano Concerto in a Minor Op.54: Allegro Affettuoso
2. Piano Concerto in a Minor Op.54: Intermezzo. Andantino Grazioso
3. Piano Concerto in a Minor Op.54: Allegro Vivace
4. Introduction and Allegro Appassionato Op.92
5. Concerto Allegro With Introduction Op.134
Track Listings (21) - Disc #11
1. Rustle of Spring Op.32, No.6
2. Novelette in F Major Op.21, No.1
3. Songs Without Words: E Major Op.19, No.1
4. Songs Without Words: F Sharp Minor Op.30, No.6
5. Songs Without Words: Duetto in F Major Op.38, No.6
6. Songs Without Words: G Major Op.62, No.1
7. Songs Without Words: Spring Song in a Major Op.62, No.6
8. Intermezzo in a Major, Op.76, No.6
9. Intermezzo in a Minor Op.76, No.7
10. Intermezzo in a Major Op.118, No.2
11. Intermezzo in E Flat Minor Op.118, No.6
12. Lyric Pieces: Arietta Op.12, No.1
13. Lyric Pieces: Folkevise Op.12, No.5
14. Lyric Pieces: Butterfly Op.43, No.1
15. Lyric Pieces: To Spring Op.43, No.6
16. Lyric Pieces: Notturno Op.54, No.4
17. Lyric Pieces: Bryllupsdag Pa Troldhaugen Op.65, No.6
18. Les Saisons Op.37b, No. 6 Juin Barcarolle
19. Chant Sans Paroles: Souvenir de Hapsal Op.2, No.3
20. Melody in F Op.3, No.1
21. Humoresque in G Flat Major Op.101, No.7
Track Listings (14) - Disc #12
1. Impromptu in B Flat Major D.935, No.3: Theme: Andante
2. Impromptu in B Flat Major D.935, No.3: Variation 1
3. Impromptu in B Flat Major D.935, No.3: Variation 2
4. Impromptu in B Flat Major D.935, No.3: Variation 3
5. Impromptu in B Flat Major D.935, No.3: Variation 4
6. Impromptu in B Flat Major D.935, No.3: Variation 5
7. Impromptu in B Flat Major D.935, No.3: Più Lento
8. 6 Moments Musicaux D.780: No. 1 in C Major
9. 6 Moments Musicaux D.780: No. 2 in a Flat Major
10. 6 Moments Musicaux D.780: No. 6 in F Minor
11. 4 Impromptus D.899: No. 1 in C Minor
12. 4 Impromptus D.899: No. 2 in E Flat Major
13. 4 Impromptus D.899: No. 3 in G Flat Major
14. 4 Impromptus D.899: No. 4 in a Flat Major
Track Listings (8) - Disc #13
1. Sonata in a Major D.959: Allegro
2. Sonata in a Major D.959: Andantino
3. Sonata in a Major D.959: Scherzo: Allegro Vivace
4. Sonata in a Major D.959: Rondo: Allegretto
5. Sonata in B Flat Major D.960: Molto Moderato
6. Sonata in B Flat Major D.960: Andante Sostenuto
7. Sonata in B Flat Major D.960: Scherzo: Allegro Vivace
8. Sonata in B Flat Major D.960: Allegro Ma Non Troppo
Track Listings (6) - Disc #14
1. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1 in B Flat Minor Op.23: ...
2. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1 in B Flat Minor Op.23: ...
3. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1 in B Flat Minor Op.23: ...
4. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in a Minor Op.16: Allegro Molto ...
5. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in a Minor Op.16: Adagio
6. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in a Minor Op.16: Allegro Molto E ...
Track Listings (4) - Disc #15
1. Piano Concerto No. 2 in B Flat Major Op.83: Allegro Non Troppo
2. Piano Concerto No. 2 in B Flat Major Op.83: Allegro Appassionato
3. Piano Concerto No. 2 in B Flat Major Op.83: Andante
4. Piano Concerto No. 2 in B Flat Major Op.83: Allegro Giocoso
Track Listings (9) - Disc #16
1. Piano Concerto No. 2 in a Major Hungarian Fantasy: Adagio ...
2. Piano Concerto No. 2 in a Major Hungarian Fantasy: Allegro Agitato ...
3. Piano Concerto No. 2 in a Major Hungarian Fantasy: Allegro Moderato
4. Piano Concerto No. 2 in a Major Hungarian Fantasy: Allegro Deciso
5. Piano Concerto No. 2 in a Major Hungarian Fantasy: Marziale, Un ...
6. Piano Concerto No. 2 in a Major Hungarian Fantasy: Allegro Animato
7. Fantasy on Hungarian Folk-Tunes
8. Polonaise Brillante (After Weber)
9. Fantasy on Weber's Freischütz
Track Listings (25) - Disc #17
1. Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade. Allegro Giusto, Nel Modo ...
2. Pictures at an Exhibition: Gnomus. Sempre Vivo
3. Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade. Moderato Commodo Assai E Con ...
4. Pictures at an Exhibition: Il Vechhio Castello (The Old Castle) . ...
5. Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade. Moderato Non Tanto, Pesamente
6. Pictures at an Exhibition: Tuileries. Allegretto Non Troppo, ...
7. Pictures at an Exhibition: Bydlo. Sempre Moderato, Pesante
8. Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade. Tranquillo
9. Pictures at an Exhibition: Ballet of the Chickens in Their Shells. ...
10. Pictures at an Exhibition: Samuel Goldenberg and Schmuyle. ...
11. Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade. Allegro Giusto, Nel Modo ...
12. Pictures at an Exhibition: Limoges. Le Marché (The Market Place) . ...
13. Pictures at an Exhibition: Catacombae. Sepulcrum Romanum. Largo
14. Pictures at an Exhibition: Cum Mortuis in Lingua Mortua. Adante ...
15. Pictures at an Exhibition: The Hut on Fowls' Legs - Baba-Yaga. Allegro
16. Pictures at an Exhibition: The Great Gate of Kiev - Allegro Alla ...
17. Three Intermezzos Op.117: Intermezzo in E Flat Major. Andante Moderato
18. Three Intermezzos Op.117: Intermezzo in B Flat Minor. Andante Non ...
19. Three Intermezzos Op.117: Intermezzo in C Sharp Minor. Andante Con ...
20. Piano Pieces Op.118: No. 1 Intermezzo in a Minor (Allegro Non Assai)
21. Piano Pieces Op.118: No. 2 Intermezzo in a Major (Andante Teneramente)
22. Piano Pieces Op.118: No. 3 Ballad in G Minor (Allegro Energico)
23. Piano Pieces Op.118: No. 4 Intermezzo in F Minor (Andante - Allegretto
24. Piano Pieces Op.118: No. 5 Romance in F Major (Andante - ...)
25. Piano Pieces Op.118: No. 6 Intermezzo in E Flat Minor (Andante, ...)
Track Listings (6) - Disc #18
1. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in C Minor Op.18: Moderato
2. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in C Minor Op.18: Adagio ...
3. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in C Minor Op.18: Allegro ...
4. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 4 in G Minor Op.40: Allegro ...
5. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 4 in G Minor Op.40: Largo
6. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 4 in G Minor Op.40: Allegro ...
Track Listings (29) - Disc #19
1. Prélude Op.3, No.2
2. Mélodie Op.3, No.3
3. Polichinelle Op.3, No.4
4. Moment Musical Op.16, No.3
5. Moment Musical Op.16, No.5
6. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op.42
7. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued)
8. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued)
9. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued)
10. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued)
11. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued)
12. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued)
13. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued)
14. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued)
15. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued)
16. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued)
17. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued)
18. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued)
19. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued)
20. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued)
21. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued)
22. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued)
23. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued)
24. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued)
25. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued)
26. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued)
27. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued)
28. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued)
29. Prélude Op.23, No.5
Track Listings (5) - Disc #20
1. Rhapsody in Blue
2. Concerto in F for Piano and Orchestra: Allegro
3. Concerto in F for Piano and Orchestra: Adagio. Andante Con Moto
4. Concerto in F for Piano and Orchestra: Allegro Agitato
5. An American in Paris

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All Artists: Johann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Giovanni Paisiello, Franz Joseph Haydn, Muzio Clementi, Ludwig van Beethoven, Frederic Chopin, Robert Schumann, Christian Sinding, Felix [1] Mendelssohn, Johannes Brahms, Edvard Grieg, Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky, Anton Rubinstein, Antonin Dvorak, Franz [Vienna] Schubert, Franz Liszt, Modest Mussorgsky, Sergey Rachmaninov, George Gershwin
Title: Rhapsody in Blue - Ultimate Piano Collection [20 CD Set]
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Delta
Original Release Date: 1/1/2000
Re-Release Date: 12/9/2003
Album Type: Box set
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Classical
Styles: Ballets & Dances, Mazurkas, Waltzes, Forms & Genres, Concertos, Preludes, Rondos, Short Forms, Sonatas, Suites, Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music, Historical Periods, Baroque (c.1600-1750), Modern, 20th, & 21st Century, Romantic (c.1820-1910)
Number of Discs: 20
SwapaCD Credits: 20
Other Editions: Rhapsody in Blue
UPCs: 018111633123, 018111804028

Synopsis

Album Description

This amazing 20-CD set truly is the ultimate piano collection! With over 20 hours of the greatest piano classics, from Mozart's priceless Piano Concertos and Sonatas to Gershwin's legendary Rhapsody in Blue, this set is a must have for everyone's collection. So sit back, relax and drift away on the beautiful melodic waves of classical piano at its very best.

CD Reviews

Would give 5 stars if sound quality where better

M. P. Brady | 06/30/2007

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This Classical collection is one of great length and breadth ,and is well worth purchasing ,if you want an abundance of music at a low price.The sound quality is decent,however it is not great.This set will not provide you with the crisp,clear sound quality of a RCA,CBS or other well known label,so some classical aficionados may not appreciate it much.It all depends on what your looking for ,I guess."

An amazing compilation of works for piano; solo & with orche

G. Stewart | Chesapeake, VA USA | 08/14/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I ordered this after hearing Passion - Most Famous Orchestral Spectaculars by the same company. Once again, I was not let down.

This provides 20 full length CDs with a large assortment of composers and compositions; famous pieces as well as not so well known works.

I am new to piano music, only slightly newer to piano than I am to classical, but this set is a fantastic find for anyone that wants to get to know the composers that are best known for piano compositions.

Every song, every CD is excellently recorded and mixed. The sound is perfect and the music is great.

For the low price of $13.97 (and if the price goes up to it's norm of about $50, it's still worth it, but if you can be patient, hold out and the price should drop again). I almost feel guilty for getting so much music; almost. I can't believe the quality or the quantity of this or the Passion set mentioned above and I highly recommend each.

If you are new to classical music. This should most definitely be step 1 on your journey because it is a good way to get a broad overview of classical. From there you can hone in on composers that you enjoy and buy more from them. I won't lie, this doesn't have everything that one might expect on a "Ultimate Piano Collection", but to be truthful, that is really quite subjective; I would have liked to have seen some Debussy on one of the discs, but I won't complain because every CD is at least good and the majority are great.

Buy this set with confidence.

I would also recommend that Rendezvous of Angels - Concert Collection be looked at as well. Another great compilation at a fantastic price.

ENJOY!!!"

Great collection for a great price

David Rudd | Long Beach, CA | 06/26/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I did not expect much in buying this collection, but I was greatly surprised. There were no reviews of the product at the time, and I bought the collection simply as a sampler of many great piano pieces. Most of the recordings are exquisite and of decent recording quality. This collection was well worth the price."