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1▼CD: Encore! Volume 1: Baroque
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1Solomon, HWV 67: Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
orchestra:
The West Australian Symphony Orchestra (in 1982)
conductor:
David Measham (conductor) (in 1982)
recording of:
Solomon, HWV 67: Act III. Sinfonia “The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba”
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1748)
publisher:
Hallische Händel‐Ausgabe der Georg‐Friedrich‐Händel‐Gesellschaft and Public Domain (refers to works that are in the public domain)
part of:
Solomon, HWV 67: Act III
George Frideric Handel2:53
2Flute Concerto in D “Goldfinch” RV 428
flute:
Paul Curtis (flautist) (in 1981)
orchestra:
Sydney Symphony Orchestra (in 1981)
conductor:
David McBride (conductor) (in 1981)
recording of:
Concerto in D major, op. 10 no. 3, RV 428 “Il gardellino”
composer:
Antonio Vivaldi (Italian baroque composer and violinist)
part of:
Catalogo numerico-tematico delle opere strumentali (Fanna Catalogue, Antonio Vivaldi) (number: F. VI/14) and Ryom-Verzeichnis (number: RV 428)
part of:
6 Flute Concertos, op. 10
Antonio Vivaldi9:53
3Concerto “Alla rustica” RV 151
orchestra:
The West Australian Symphony Orchestra (in 1989)
conductor:
Albert Rosen (conductor) (in 1989)
recording of:
Concerto for Strings in G major, RV 151 “Concerto alla rustica”
composer:
Antonio Vivaldi (Italian baroque composer and violinist)
part of:
Ryom-Verzeichnis (number: RV 151) and Catalogo numerico-tematico delle opere strumentali (Fanna Catalogue, Antonio Vivaldi) (number: F. XI/11)
Antonio Vivaldi4:29
4Fugue à 4, BWV 542 (arr. Walsh)
performer:
Guitar Trek (in 1991)
arranger:
Fiona Walsh
recording of:
Fantasie und Fuge g-Moll, BWV 542 (catch all for arrangements)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
arrangement of:
Fantasie (Praeludium) und Fuge g-Moll, BWV 542 (Fantasia and Fugue in G minor, BWV 542)
Johann Sebastian Bach6:42
5'Brandenburg' Concerto no. 3 in G major, BWV 1048
orchestra:
Tasmanian Symphony Chamber Players (in 1990)
conductor:
Geoffrey Lancaster (pianist / conductor) (in 1990: harpsichord)
recording of:
Brandenburgisches Konzert Nr. 3 G-Dur, BWV 1048 (Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
dedicated to:
Christian Ludwig (Margrave of Brandenburg)
part of:
Bach-Werke-Verzeichnis (number: BWV 1048)
part of:
Six concerts avec plusieurs instruments (Brandenburg Concertos, Brandenburg concertos)
Johann Sebastian Bach10:20
6Canon and Gigue in D
orchestra:
Tasmanian Symphony Chamber Players (in 1990)
conductor:
Geoffrey Lancaster (pianist / conductor) (in 1990: harpsichord)
recording of:
Canon and Gigue in D major, P. 37, T. 337
composer:
Johann Pachelbel (composer)
part of:
Thematic Catalogue of the Musical Works of Johann Pachelbel (Pachelbel catalogue by Jean M. Perreault) (number: P. 37), Johann Pachelbel: Organist, Teacher, Composer, A Critical Reexamination of His Life, Works, and Historical Significance (Pachelbel catalogue by Kathryn Janes Welter) (number: PC. 358) and Archive of Johann Pachelbel’s Works (Pachelbel catalogue by Hideo Tsukamoto) (number: T. 337)
Johann Pachelbel4:58
7Symphony for Strings in B flat, Wq 182/2: Presto
orchestra:
Tasmanian Symphony Chamber Players (in 1990)
conductor:
Geoffrey Lancaster (pianist / conductor) (in 1990: harpsichord)
recording of:
Symphony in B-flat major, Wq. 182 no. 2, H. 658: III. Presto
composer:
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (German classical composer)
part of:
Symphony in B-flat major, Wq. 182 no. 2, H. 658
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach2:37
8Concerto grosso in A, op. 6 no. 11
orchestra:
Tasmanian Symphony Chamber Players (in 1990)
conductor:
Geoffrey Lancaster (pianist / conductor) (in 1990: harpsichord)
recording of:
Concerto grosso in A major, op. 6 no. 11, HWV 329
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (from 1739-09 until 1739-10-30)
part of:
Händel-Werke-Verzeichnis (number: HWV 329)
part of:
12 concerti grossi, op. 6
George Frideric Handel17:13
9The Four Seasons: Spring, RV 269
violin:
Barbara Jane Gilby (violinist) (in 1989)
orchestra:
Tasmanian Symphony Chamber Players (in 1989)
conductor:
Geoffrey Lancaster (pianist / conductor) (in 1989: harpsichord)
recording of:
Concerto in E major, op. 8 no. 1, RV 269 “La primavera” (Concerto in E major, op. 8 no. 1, RV 269 “Spring”)
composer:
Antonio Vivaldi (Italian baroque composer and violinist) (in 1723)
part of:
Catalogo numerico-tematico delle opere strumentali (Fanna Catalogue, Antonio Vivaldi) (number: F. I/22) and Ryom-Verzeichnis (number: RV 269)
part of:
Il cimento dell’armonia e dell’inventione, op. 8 (The Contest Between Harmony and Invention, op. 8)
part of:
Le quattro stagioni (The Four Seasons, “The Four Seasons”)
Antonio Vivaldi9:21
2▼CD: Encore! Volume 2: The Classical Period
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1Symphony no. 5 in C minor, op. 67 - Allegro con brio / Andante con moto / Scherzo (Allegro) - / Finale (Allegro)
orchestra:
Sydney Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Willem van Otterloo (conductor)
recording of:
Symphony no. 5 in C minor, op. 67
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (German composer) (from 1804 until 1808)
dedicated to:
Joseph Franz von Lobkowitz and Андрей Разумовский (Russian diplomat)
premiered at:
Ludwig van Beethoven at Theater an der Wien (1808-12-22) (on 1808-12-22)
premiered at:
Theater an der Wien in Mariahilf, Wien (Vienna), Austria (on 1808-12-22)
part of:
Works of Ludwig van Beethoven by opus number (number: op. 67)
Ludwig van Beethoven31:04
2String Quartet in G, op. 77 no. 1: I: Allegro moderato
string quartet:
Australian String Quartet
recording of:
String Quartet in G major, op. 77 no. 1, Hob. III:81: I. Allegro moderato
composer:
Joseph Haydn (composer)
part of:
String Quartet in G major, op. 77 no. 1, Hob. III:81
Joseph Haydn8:30
3The Magic Flute: Overture
orchestra:
Opera Australia Orchestra
conductor:
Richard Bonynge (conductor and pianist)
recording of:
Die Zauberflöte: Ouvertüre (The Magic Flute, K. 620: Overture)
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1791)
part of:
Die Zauberflöte, K. 620 (The Magic Flute, K. 620)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart7:29
4Violin Sonata in F, op. 24 “Spring”: I. Allegro
piano:
Max Olding (Australian pianist)
violin:
Dene Olding (Australian violinist)
recording of:
Sonata for Violin and Piano no. 5 in F major, op. 24 "Spring": I. Allegro
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (German composer) (from 1800 until 1801)
part of:
Sonata for Violin and Piano no. 5 in F major, op. 24 “Spring”
Ludwig van Beethoven9:17
5Serenade no. 10 in B flat, K361/K370a 'Gran Partita': Theme and Variations
instruments:
Members of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Willem van Otterloo (conductor)
recording of:
Serenade no. 10 for 12 Winds & Contrabass in B‐flat major, K. 370a/361 “Gran partita”
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (from 1781 until 1782)
part of:
Köchelverzeichnis (Köchel catalogue, original numbering) (number: 361) and Köchelverzeichnis (Köchel catalogue, sixth edition, 1964, K⁶) (number: K. 370a)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart8:18
6The Abduction from the Seraglio, K 384: Oh, Wie will ich triumphieren (Osmin) (How I'll triumph)
bass vocals:
Conal Coad (operatic bass)
orchestra:
Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Dobbs Franks (conductor)
recording of:
Die Entführung aus dem Serail, K. 384: Akt III, Szene V. No. 19 Arie "Ha, wie will ich triumphieren" (Osmin)
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer)
additional librettist:
Johann Gottlieb Stephanie ('The Younger')
librettist:
Christoph Friedrich Bretzner
part of:
Die Entführung aus dem Serail, K. 384: Akt III
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart4:10
3▼CD: Encore! Volume 3: The Romantics
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1Rosamunde Overture D797
recording of:
Rosamunde, D. 797: Overture
composer:
Franz Schubert (composer)
piano arranger:
Alexandre Tharaud (pianist)
arrangement of:
Rosamunde, D. 797 / Die Zauberharfe, D. 644: Ouvertüre
Franz Schubert9:51
2Die Blumensprache D519 (The Flowers Speak)
recording of:
Die Blumensprache, D. 519
lyricist:
Anton Platner
composer:
Franz Schubert (composer)
part of:
Franz Schubert, thematisches Verzeichnis seiner Werke in chronologischer Folge (number: D. 519)
Franz Schubert2:47
3Concerto for Violin and Orchestra no. 1 in D op. 6: III: Rondo (Allegro spiritoso)
recording of:
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D major, op. 6, MS 21: III. Rondò - Allegro spiritoso
composer:
Niccolò Paganini (Italian composer and violinist) (from 1815 until 1816)
part of:
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D major, op. 6, MS 21
Niccolò Paganini10:09
4Mazurka no. 5 in B flat op. 7 no. 1
recording of:
Mazurka no. 5 in B‐flat major, op. 7 no. 1
composer:
Fryderyk Chopin (Frédéric Chopin, composer)
part of:
Katalog Dzieł Fryderyka Chopina (Catalogue of the Works of Frédéric Chopin, Chomiński Catalogue) (number: C. 55)
part of:
Mazurkas, op. 7
Frédéric Chopin2:31
5Etude in E op. 10 no. 3 ‘Tristesse’
recording of:
Étude in E major, op. 10 no. 3: Lento ma non troppo
composer:
Fryderyk Chopin (Frédéric Chopin, composer) (in 1832)
part of:
Katalog Dzieł Fryderyka Chopina (Catalogue of the Works of Frédéric Chopin, Chomiński Catalogue) (number: C. 16) and Chopin: An Index of His Works in Chronological Order (The Brown Catalogue) (number: B. 74)
part of:
Études, op. 10
Frédéric Chopin4:30
6Wesendonk Lieder: Im Treibhaus (In the Greenhouse)
recording of:
Wesendonck-Lieder: III. Im Treibhaus (for voice and piano)
lyricist:
Mathilde Wesendonck
composer:
Richard Wagner (composer)
part of:
Wesendonck-Lieder (for voice and piano)
Richard Wagner6:15
7Liebestraum no. 3 in A flat op. 62
recording of:
Liebesträume, S. 541: No. 3 Liebestraum As‐Dur “Oh Lieb, so lang du lieben kannst” (Liebesträume, S. 541: No. 3 Liebestraum in A flat major “Dream of Love”, for piano)
composer:
Franz Liszt (Hungarian composer, pianist and conductor) (in 1850)
piano arranger:
Franz Liszt (Hungarian composer, pianist and conductor)
arrangement of:
O lieb, so lang du lieben kannst, S. 298/2 (second version)
part of:
Liebesträume, S. 541
Franz Liszt3:56
8Symphonie fantastique, op. 14 March to the Scaffold
recording of:
Symphonie fantastique, op. 14: IV. Marche au supplice
composer:
Hector Berlioz (French composer) (in 1830)
part of:
Symphonie fantastique, op. 14 : Épisode de la vie d’un artiste … en cinq parties
Hector Berlioz4:39
9Violin Sonata in A op. 100: I: Allegro amabile
recording of:
Sonata for Violin and Piano no. 2 in A major, op. 100 "Thun": I. Allegro amabile
composer:
Johannes Brahms (German composer) (in 1886)
part of:
Sonata for Violin and Piano no. 2 in A major, op. 100 "Thun"
Johannes Brahms8:49
10Pavane op. 50
recording of:
Pavane, op. 50 (catch-all for arrangements and unknown versions)
composer:
Gabriel Fauré (French composer)
arrangement of:
Pavane, op. 50 (for piano and chorus)
Gabriel Fauré5:26
11Concerto for Piano and Orchestra no. 2 in C minor, op. 18: II: Adagio sostenuto
recording of:
Piano Concerto no. 2 in C minor, op. 18: II. Adagio sostenuto
premiered in:
Moscow, Russia (on 1900-12-15)
composer:
Sergei Rachmaninoff (Russian composer) (from 1900 until 1901-04)
part of:
Piano Concerto no. 2 in C minor, op. 18
Sergei Rachmaninov10:47
12Perpetuum mobile
recording of:
Perpetuum Mobile
composer:
Johann Strauss (Johann Strauss II, Austro-German composer, „Walzerkönig“, Johann Strauss II, Sohn, Jr., the Younger, the Son)
Johann Strauss II2:14
4▼CD: Encore! Volume 4: Ballet
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1Coppélia: Mazurka
orchestra:
Sydney Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Christopher Nicholls (conductor)
recording of:
Coppélia : Tableau I, no. 3. Mazurka
composer:
Léo Delibes (French composer) (in 1870)
part of:
Coppélia : Tableau I
Leo Delibes4:58
2Swan Lake: Dance of the Little Swans
orchestra:
Adelaide Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Elyakum Shapirra
recording of:
Swan Lake, op. 20: Act II, no. 13: Danses des cygnes: IV. Allegro moderato (Popularly known as "Dance of the Little Swans")
composer:
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (Russian romantic composer)
part of:
Swan Lake, op. 20: Act II (ed. Drigo)
part of:
Swan Lake, op. 20: Act II, no. 13: Danses des cygnes
Peter Tchaikovsky1:32
3Swan Lake: Spanish Dance
orchestra:
Adelaide Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Elyakum Shapirra
recording of:
Swan Lake, op. 20: Act III, no. 21: Danse espagnole: Allegro non troppo (Tempo di bolero)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer)
part of:
Swan Lake, op. 20: Act III
part of:
Swan Lake, op. 20: Act III (ed. Drigo)
Peter Tchaikovsky2:21
4The Nutcracker: Overture
orchestra:
Queensland Symphony Orchestra (aka The Queensland Orchestra between 2001–2010)
conductor:
Werner Andreas Albert (conductor)
recording of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: I. Ouverture miniature. Allegro giusto
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer) (until 1892)
part of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a
Peter Tchaikovsky3:16
5The Nutcracker: March
orchestra:
Queensland Symphony Orchestra (aka The Queensland Orchestra between 2001–2010)
conductor:
Werner Andreas Albert (conductor)
recording of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: II. Danses caractéristiques: a) Marche. Tempo di marcia viva
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer)
part of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: II. Danses caractéristiques
Peter Tchaikovsky2:31
6The Nutcracker: Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy
orchestra:
Queensland Symphony Orchestra (aka The Queensland Orchestra between 2001–2010)
conductor:
Werner Andreas Albert (conductor)
recording of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: II. Danses caractéristiques: b) Danse de la Fée-Dragée. Andante ma non troppo
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer)
part of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: II. Danses caractéristiques
revision of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие II, Картина III, no. 14c. Па-де-де: Вариация II: Танец Феи Драже (The Nutcracker, Op. 71: Act II, Scene III. Pas de Deux: Variation II: Dance of the sugar-plum fairy, Variation II: Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy)
Peter Tchaikovsky2:05
7The Nutcracker: Trepak
orchestra:
Queensland Symphony Orchestra (aka The Queensland Orchestra between 2001–2010)
conductor:
Werner Andreas Albert (conductor)
recording of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: II. Danses caractéristiques: c) Danse russe. Trépak. Tempo di Trepak, molto vivace
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer)
part of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: II. Danses caractéristiques
Peter Tchaikovsky1:09
8The Nutcracker: Arabian Dance
orchestra:
Queensland Symphony Orchestra (aka The Queensland Orchestra between 2001–2010)
conductor:
Werner Andreas Albert (conductor)
recording of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: II. Danses caractéristiques: d) Danse arabe. Allegretto
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer)
part of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: II. Danses caractéristiques
Peter Tchaikovsky3:33
9The Nutcracker: Chinese Dance
orchestra:
Queensland Symphony Orchestra (aka The Queensland Orchestra between 2001–2010)
conductor:
Werner Andreas Albert (conductor)
recording of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: II. Danses caractéristiques: e) Danse chinoise. Allegro moderato
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer)
part of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: II. Danses caractéristiques
Peter Tchaikovsky1:04
10The Nutcracker: Dance of the Reed Flutes
orchestra:
Queensland Symphony Orchestra (aka The Queensland Orchestra between 2001–2010)
conductor:
Werner Andreas Albert (conductor)
recording of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: II. Danses caractéristiques: f) Danse des mirlitons. Moderato assai
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer)
part of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: II. Danses caractéristiques
revision of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие II, Картина III, no. 12e. Дивертисмент (д) Танец пастушков (Dance of the shepherds)
Peter Tchaikovsky2:22
11Sleeping Beauty: Waltz
orchestra:
Sydney Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Matthias Bamert (composer and conductor)
recording of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: III. Valse des fleurs. Tempo di Valse
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer)
part of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a
revision of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие II, Картина III, no. 13. Вальс цветов (The Nutcracker, op. 71: Act II, Scene III. Waltz of the flowers, valse des fleurs; waltz of the flowers)
Peter Tchaikovsky4:37
12The Firebird: Infernal Dance
orchestra:
Sydney Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Matthias Bamert (composer and conductor)
recording of:
Firebird Suite: V. Infernal Dance of King Kastchei (catch-all for unknown versions)
composer:
Игорь Фёдорович Стравинский (Igor Stravinsky, Russian composer)
part of:
Firebird Suite (catch‐all for unknown versions)
Igor Stravinsky4:22
13The Display: Concert Suite – Forest / The People / The Lyrebird
orchestra:
Sydney Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
John Hopkins (Australian conductor)
recording of:
The Display: Concert Suite
composer:
Malcolm Williamson (Australian composer active in Britain)
is based on:
The Display
Malcolm Williamson24:11
14Daphnis and Chloë: Suite no. 2
orchestra:
Sydney Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Willem van Otterloo (conductor)
recording of:
Daphnis et Chloé, Suite no. 2
composer:
Maurice Ravel (French composer) (from 1909 until 1912)
part of:
Catalogue Marcel Marnat des œuvres de Maurice Ravel (number: M. 57b)
is based on:
Daphnis et Chloé
Maurice Ravel15:41
5▼CD: Encore! Volume 5: Opera
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1The Secret Marriage: Overture
recording of:
Il matrimonio segreto: Overture
composer:
Domenico Cimarosa (composer)
part of:
Il matrimonio segreto
Domenico Cimarosa6:59
2The Marriage of Figaro: “Non più andrai” (Say goodbye now to fun and games boy)
recording of:
Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492: Atto I, Scena VIII. (no. 10) Aria “Non più andrai, farfallone amoroso” (Figaro)
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer)
librettist:
Lorenzo da Ponte
part of:
Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492: Atto I (The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492: Act I)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart3:40
3The Marriage of Figaro: “La vendetta” (Oh! revenge)
recording of:
Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492: Atto I, Scena III. (no. 4) Aria “La vendetta, oh, la vendetta” (Bartolo)
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer)
librettist:
Lorenzo Da Ponte
part of:
Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492: Atto I (The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492: Act I)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart3:12
4Don Giovanni: “Là ci darem la mano” (Give me your hand my darling)
recording of:
Don Giovanni: Atto I. No. 7 Duettino “Là ci darem la mano” (Don Giovanni, Zerlina)
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer)
librettist:
Lorenzo Da Ponte
part of:
Don Giovanni: Atto I
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart3:10
5Così fan tutte: “Soave sia il vento” (May the wind be gentle)
recording of:
Così fan tutte: Atto I. No. 10 Terzettino “Soave sia il vento” (Fiordligi, Dorabella, Don Alfonso)
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer)
librettist:
Lorenzo Da Ponte
part of:
Così fan tutte: Atto I
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart2:42
6The Magic Flute: “O Isis and Osiris”
recording of:
Die Zauberflöte: Akt II. No. 10 Arie and Chor „O Isis und Osiris” (Sarastro, Priester)
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1791)
librettist:
Emanuel Schikaneder
part of:
Die Zauberflöte, K. 620: Akt II
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart2:36
7The Magic Flute: “Pa‐Pa‐Pa‐Papagena”
recording of:
Die Zauberflöte: Akt II. Duett „Pa-pa-gena!... Pa-pa-geno!” (Papageno, Papagena)
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1791)
librettist:
Emanuel Schikaneder
included in:
「パ、パ、パ、パ」〜オペラ「魔笛」より
part of:
Die Zauberflöte, K. 620: Akt II
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart2:31
8The Barber of Seville: “Una voce poco fa” (A little voice I heard just now)
recording of:
Il barbiere di Siviglia: Atto I, N°5a. Cavatina “Una voce poco fa” … “Io sono docile” (Rosina)
composer:
Gioachino Rossini (composer)
librettist:
Cesare Sterbini
part of:
Il barbiere di Siviglia: Atto I
Gioachino Rossini6:05
9La Traviata: “È strano!” … “Ah, fors’è lui” (How strange… Perhaps he is the one)
recording of:
La traviata: Atto I. “Ah, fors’è lui” (Violetta)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer)
librettist:
Francesco Maria Piave
part of:
La traviata: Atto I (La traviata: Act I)
recording of:
La traviata: Atto I. Recitativo “È strano! è strano!” (Violetta)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer)
librettist:
Francesco Maria Piave
part of:
La traviata: Atto I (La traviata: Act I)
Giuseppe Verdi7:36
10Aida: “Ritorna vincitor!” (Return victorious)
recording of:
Aida: Atto I, scena 1. Scena: “Ritorna vincitor!” – “E l’amor mio …” – “I sacri nomi di padre, d’amante” (Aida)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer)
librettist:
Antonio Ghislanzoni
part of:
Aida: Atto I
Giuseppe Verdi7:45
11Nabucco: “Vieni o Levita!” … “Tu sul labbro de’veggenti” (Come O Levite… On the lips of the prophets)
recording of:
Nabucco: Parte II, scena 2. “Tu sul labbro dei veggenti” (Zaccaria)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer)
librettist:
Temistocle Solera
part of:
Nabucco: Parte II. L’empio
recording of:
Nabucco: Parte II, scena 2. Preghiera “Vieni, o Levita!” (Zaccaria)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer)
librettist:
Temistocle Solera
part of:
Nabucco: Parte II. L’empio
Giuseppe Verdi5:38
12The Force of Destiny: “Pace, pace, mio dio” (Peace, peace O Lord)
recording of:
La forza del destino: Atto IV, scena 2. “Pace, pace, mio Dio” (Leonora)
composer:
Giuseppe Verdi (Italian opera composer)
librettist:
Francesco Maria Piave
part of:
La forza del destino: Atto IV
Giuseppe Verdi5:12
13Tosca: “E lucevan le stelle” (The stars are brightly shining)
recording of:
Tosca: Atto III. “E lucevan le stelle” (Cavaradossi)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer) (from 1896 until 1899)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa (from 1896 until 1899) and Luigi Illica (from 1896 until 1899)
part of:
Tosca: Atto III (Tosca: Act III)
Giacomo Puccini2:50
14Tosca: “Vissi d’arte” (I live for art)
recording of:
Tosca: Atto II. “Vissi d’arte” (Tosca)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
Tosca: Atto II (Tosca: Act II)
Giacomo Puccini3:18
15Madama Butterfly: “Un bel dì vedremo” (One fine day)
recording of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto II. “Un bel dì, vedremo” (Butterfly)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
part of:
Madama Butterfly: Atto II (Madame Butterfly: Act II, also: Atto II, parte 1)
Giacomo Puccini4:07
16Gianni Schicchi: “O mio babbino caro” (O my beloved father
recording of:
Gianni Schicchi: “O mio babbino caro” (Lauretta)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer)
librettist:
Giovacchino Forzano
publisher:
Casa Ricordi BMG S.p.A. and G. Ricordi & Co. (London) Ltd. (UK division)
part of:
Gianni Schicchi
Giacomo Puccini2:05
17Turandot: “Nessun dorma” (None shall sleep)
recording of:
Turandot: Atto III, scena 1. Aria “Nessun dorma” (Calaf)
composer:
Giacomo Puccini (Italian composer) (from 1921-03 until 1924-03)
librettist:
Giuseppe Adami and Renato Simoni
publisher:
Casa Ricordi BMG S.p.A. and Ed. G. Ricordi & Cia. SpA (Italian publisher)
part of:
Turandot: Atto III (Turandot: Act III)
Giacomo Puccini3:04