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Sensual Classics
Sensual Classics 2
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Classical

Track Listings (17) - Disc #1
1. Gymnopedie III
2. Etude, Op. 10, No. 3
3. Symphony No.6 in B minor, Op.74 'Pathetique': Adagio. Allegro non troppo
4. Vocalise, Op. 34
5. Chanson de matin, Op. 15 No. 2
6. Romeo And Juliet: Fantasy Overture
7. Albumblatter: Wiegenliedchen (Lullaby)
8. Gymnopedie I
9. Romeo And Juliet Suite No. 1, Op. 64b: Romeo And Juliet
10. Piano Concerto No. 2 In B Flat Major, Op. 83: Andante
11. Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5: Aria (Cantilena): Adagio
12. La fille aux cheveux de lin (Piano Preludes vol. 1)
13. Andantino semplice
14. West Side Story: Maria
15. Waltz, No. 1 In D Flat Major Op. 64
16. Enigma Variations, Op. 36: Nimrod
17. The Planets: Venus, The Bringer Of Peace

CD Details

All Artists: Sensual Classics
Title: Sensual Classics 2
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Elektra / Wea
Release Date: 3/8/1994
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Classical
Styles: Opera & Classical Vocal, Ballets & Dances, Waltzes, Chamber Music, Forms & Genres, Concertos, Historical Periods, Modern, 20th, & 21st Century, Instruments, Strings, Symphonies
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 745099201425

Synopsis

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Sensual Classics must have been a hit, particularly the cover photo of a man and woman undressing one another. For here we have Sensuous Classics II, complete with a book of eight more make-out photos sprawled over 10 foldout panels. There are no liner notes (no room, I guess). Again, the selections are absurd and the performance standard uneven. From the first note, Lawrence Foster's performance with the Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte Carlo of Satie's Gymnopedie No. 1 goes limp, if you'll pardon the expression. By contrast, Heitor Villa-Lobos's Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5 with soprano Arlene Auger and the cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic is bold and sensuous and memorable. --Gwendolyn Freed

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CD Reviews

Good selection, poor performance.

Dan Sherman | 08/23/1999

(2 out of 5 stars)

"I picked up this CD because it seemed to be a great selection of my favorite romantic classical tunes. I found the performances to be poor overall, however I was indeed pleased with the selection.This CD might be considered a bargain if you are looking for performances from most of the all-time favorites. But for quality performances, look elsewhere."