There's nothing like the uplifting and health beneficial qualities of classical music, as a peaceful background for virtually any activity. This wonderful 5-CD set features over 50 masterpieces that your clients can acquaint – or reacquaint – themselves with. Each CD is approx. 40 minutes. Assortment may vary.
Sounds of Berlin
Nicknamed The Grey City, Berlin, the capital and largest city in Germany, is a major cultural center and the home of many symphony orchestras, opera companies, museums, and repertory theaters. Berlin has been one of the great intellectual centers of the world and one of the principal centers of symphonic composition since 1740. Timeless Classics from Berlin features inspiring compositions by the musical immortals Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Humperdinck, Pachelbel, and Handel that you will want to visit again and again.
1. Andante from Symphony No. 6 Pastoral - Beethoven
2. Poco allegretto from Symphony No. 3 - Brahms
3. Canon in D - Pachelbel
4. Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring - Bach
5. Andante from Harp Concerto in D - Bach
6. Waltz in A-Flat (adaptation) - Brahms
7. Evening Prayer from Hansel and Gretel - Humperdinck
8. Largo Allegro from Concerto No. 2 Op. 3 - Handel
9. Introduction from Christ on the Mount of Olives - Beethoven
10. O Du Mein Holder Abedstern from Tannhauser - Wagner
Sounds of Brussels
Named in French Bruxelles-Ville or Ville de Bruxelles and in Dutch Stad Brussel, the cosmopolitan city of Brussels, capital of Belgium. It is nicknamed the Capital of Europe since it is the administrative center of several European political organizations. Its picturesque streets, impressive structures, beautiful parks, and its music exhibit an essence that is a confluence of French and Flemish culture which comes alive in this excellent recording. Timeless Classics from Brussels features works by these famous composers: Berlioz, Bizet, Faure, Franck, Gossec, Mouret, Ravel, Saient-Saens, Satie, and Chopin.
1. Rondeau from Suite de Symphonies - Mouret
2. Mon Coeur S’ouvre A Ta Voix from Samson and Delilah - Saint-Saens
3. Romanze from Piano Concerto No. 1 - Chopin
4. Adagietto from L Arlesienne Suite 1 - Bizet
5. Gymnopedie No. 1 (adapted for harp orchestra) - Satie
6. Le Jardin Feerique from Mother Goose Suite - Ravel
7. Panis Angelicus - Franck
8. Pastorale from Masques et Bergamasques-IV - Faure
9. Siciliana and Le Chant from Christmas Suite - Gossec
10. Overture to Part 2 from L Enfance du Christ – Berlioz
Sounds of Munich
Munich is sometimes called Italy's Most Northern City and the World City With A Heart. The capital of the German province of Bavaria, Munich has been a seat of learning and the arts, especially music since its founding by Duke Henry “the Lion” in 1158. Timeless Classics from Munich features works by these famous composers: Bach, Brahms, Handel, Mendelssohn, Scheidt, Schumann, and Wagner.
1. Galliard Battaglia - Scheidt
2. Aria from Concerto Grosso No. 12 Op. 6 - Handel
3. Nicht Schnell from Symphony No. 3 - Schumann
4. Traumerei from Scenes From Childhood - Schumann
5. Wiegenlied - Brahms
6. Ave Maria - Bach Gounod
7. Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde - Wagner
8. Romance No. 1 in G for Violin and Orchestra - Beethoven
9. Wedding March from Midsummer Nights Dream - Mendelssohn
Sounds of Paris
Most celebrated French composers, as well as many other great composers, have resided in or lived for a time in Paris, the capital city of France. Timeless Classics from Paris will open your eyes and ears to the City of Love and Light! With the music of timeless French composers as your guides, you'll experience the romantic beauty that is Paris! Timeless Classics from Paris features works by these famous composers: Ravel, Debussy, Saint-Saens, Faure, Bizet, Offenbach, and Massenet.
1. Berceuse from Dolly Suite - Faure
2. Intermezzo from Carmen Suite 1 - Bizet
3. Menuet from Le Tombeau de Couperain - Ravel
4. Intermezzo and Barcarole from Tales of Hoffman - Offenbach
5. Duo from Jeux d Enfants Suite Op. 22 - Bizet
6. Clair de Lune - Debussy
7. Le Cygne from Carnival of the Animals - Saint-Saens
8. Sicilienne from Pelleas et Melisande - Faure
9. Meditation from Thais - Massenet
10. Reverie - DeBussy
Sounds of Vienna
Vienna, Austria's capital and largest city, is one of the great historic cities of the world and a melting pot of Germanic, Italian, Slavic, and Hungarian culture. Its musical history is so significant and splendid, that Vienna is considered by many to be the cradle of Western Civilization's musical heritage. Timeless Classics from Vienna will take you on a tour of the beautiful city on the banks of the Danube known for exquisite music with a sonic backdrop provided by some of the greatest composers who ever lived. Timeless Classics from Vienna features works by these famous composers: Mozart, Haydn, and Schubert.
1. Andante from Symphony No. 94 Surprise - Haydn
2. Romanze from Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor - Mozart
3. Adagio from Symphony No. 44 Trauer - Haydn
4. Adagio from Clarinet Concerto in A - Mozart
5. Ave Maria - Schubert
6. Andantino from Concerto for Flute, Harp, and Orchestra - Mozart
7. Introduction from The Seven Last Words of Christ - Haydn
8. Andante from Symphony No. 40 in G minor - Mozart
9. Serenade (Andante) from String Quartet in F - Haydn