Composers in Person (22 CD box set FLAC)

Audio CD
SPARS Code: ADD
Number of Discs: 22 box set
Format: FLAC (image+cue)
Label: EMI Classics
Size: 4.63 GB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes

CD01: Bartok, Dohnanyi
CD02: Hindemith
CD03: Hindemith
CD04: Khacaturian
CD05: Honegger, Poulenc
CD06: Widor, Vierne, Dupre, Messiaen
CD07: Elgar
CD08: Messiaen
CD09: Prokofiev, Glazunov
CD10: Villa-Lobos
CD11: Pfitzner
CD12: Milhaud
CD13: Poulenc, Britten
CD14: Shostakovich
CD15: Stravinsky
CD16: Stravinsky
CD17: Strauss
CD18: Granados, de Falla, Mompou, Nin
CD19: Elgar, Holst
CD20: Lehar
CD21: Medtner
CD22: Roussel, Schmitt

Disc 1:
01. 14 Bagatelles Sz38 – No.2 Allegro giocoso (1994 Digital Remaster)
02. 10 Easy Pieces Sz39 (1994 Digital Remaster): Evening in Transylvania
03. 10 Easy Pieces Sz39 (1994 Digital Remaster): Bear dance
04. 2 Romanian Dances Sz43 – No.1 Allegro vivace (1994 Digital Remaster)
05. 3 Burlesques Sz47 – No.2, A bit drunk (1994 Digital Remaster)
06. Allegro barbaro Sz49 (1994 Digital Remaster)
07. Suite Sz62 (Op. 14) ((1994 Digital Remaster)): I. Allegretto
08. Suite Sz62 (Op. 14) ((1994 Digital Remaster)): II. Scherzo
09. Suite Sz62 (Op. 14) ((1994 Digital Remaster)): III. Allegro molto
10. Suite Sz62 (Op. 14) ((1994 Digital Remaster)): IV. Sostenuto
11. Mikrokosmos, Book 5 Sz107 (1994 Digital Remaster): Staccato (124)
12. Mikrokosmos, Book 6 Sz107 (1994 Digital Remaster): Ostinato (146)
13. 5 Hungarian Folk Tunes
14. 8 Hungarian Folksongs Sz64 (1994 Digital Remaster)
15. 8 Hungarian Folksongs Sz64 (1994 Digital Remaster)
16. 7 Hungarian Folk-Tunes (arr. from ‘For Children’ Sz42) (1994 Digital Remaster)
17. 6 Romanian Folkdances Sz56 transcribed Székely) (1994 Digital Remaster)
18. Variations on a Nursery Song Op. 25: Introduction (Maestoso)
19. Variations on a Nursery Song Op. 25: Theme (Allegro)
20. Variations on a Nursery Song Op. 25: I. Poco più allegro
21. Variations on a Nursery Song Op. 25: II. Risoluto
22. Variations on a Nursery Song Op. 25: III. (L’istesso tempo)
23. Variations on a Nursery Song Op. 25: IV. Molto meno mosso (Allegretto moderato)
24. Variations on a Nursery Song Op. 25: V. Più mosso
25. Variations on a Nursery Song Op. 25: VI. Ancora più mosso (Allegro)
26. Variations on a Nursery Song Op. 25: VII. Walzer (Tempo giusto)
27. Variations on a Nursery Song Op. 25: VIII. Alla marcia (Allegro moderato)
28. Variations on a Nursery Song Op. 25: IX. Presto
29. Variations on a Nursery Song Op. 25: X. Passacaglia (Adagio non troppo)
30. Variations on a Nursery Song Op. 25: XI. Choral (Maestoso)
31. Variations on a Nursery Song Op. 25: XII. Finale fugato (Allegro vivace)

Disc 2:
01. Sonata for Solo Viola Op. 25 No. 1 (1994 Digital Remaster): I. Breit – (Digital Remaster)
02. Sonata for Solo Viola Op. 25 No. 1 (1994 Digital Remaster): II. Sehr frisch und straff (Digital Remaster)
03. Sonata for Solo Viola Op. 25 No. 1 (1994 Digital Remaster): III. Sehr langsam (Digital Remaster)
04. Sonata for Solo Viola Op. 25 No. 1 (1994 Digital Remaster): IV. Rasendes Zeitmass. Wild. Tonschönheit ist Nebensache (Digital Remaster)
05. Sonata for Solo Viola Op. 25 No. 1 (1994 Digital Remaster): V. Langsam, mit viel Ausdruck (Digital Remaster)
06. Duet (Scherzo) (1994 Digital Remaster)
07. Nobilissima Visione – Suite (1994 Digital Remaster): I. Einleitung (sehr langsam) und Rondo (mässig schnell)
08. Nobilissima Visione – Suite (1994 Digital Remaster): II. Marsch und Pastorale (Lebhaft)
09. Nobilissima Visione – Suite (1994 Digital Remaster): III. Passacaglia (Feierlich bewegt)
10. Symphonia serena (1994 Digital Remaster): I. Moderately fast
11. Symphonia serena (1994 Digital Remaster): II. Geschwindmarsch by Beethoven (Rather fast)
12. Symphonia serena (1994 Digital Remaster): III. Colloquy
13. Symphonia serena (1994 Digital Remaster): IV. Finale (Gay)

Disc 3:
01. String Trio No. 2 (1994 Digital Remaster): I. Mässig schnell (Digital Remaster)
02. String Trio No. 2 (1994 Digital Remaster): II. Lebhaft (Digital Remaster)
03. String Trio No. 2 (1994 Digital Remaster): III. Langsam – Schnelle Halbe – Langsam – Schnell, wie vorher – Äusserst lebhaft (Digital Remaster)
04. Clarinet Concerto (1994 Digital Remaster): I. Ziemlich schnell
05. Clarinet Concerto (1994 Digital Remaster): II. Schnell
06. Clarinet Concerto (1994 Digital Remaster): III. Ruhig
07. Clarinet Concerto (1994 Digital Remaster): IV. Heiter
08. Horn Concerto (1950) (1994 Digital Remaster): I. Moderately fast
09. Horn Concerto (1950) (1994 Digital Remaster): II. Very fast
10. Horn Concerto (1950) (1994 Digital Remaster): III. Very slow
11. Concert Music Op. 50 (1994 Digital Remaster): I. Mässig schnell, mit Kraft – Sehr breit, aber stets fliessend
12. Concert Music Op. 50 (1994 Digital Remaster): II. Lebhaft – Langsam – Im ersten Zeitmass (Lebhaft)

Disc 4:
01. Masquerade: Waltz
02. Masquerade: Nocturne
03. Masquerade: Mazurka
04. Violin Concerto in D minor (1994 Digital Remaster): I. Allegro con fermezza – Cadenza (by D. Oistrakh)
05. Violin Concerto in D minor (1994 Digital Remaster): II. Andante sostenuto
06. Violin Concerto in D minor (1994 Digital Remaster): III. Allegro vivace
07. Gayaneh: Dance of the Rose-Maidens
08. Gayaneh: Ayesha’s Awakening and Dance
09. Gayaneh: Lullaby
10. Gayaneh: Gayaneh’s adagio
11. Gayaneh: Lezghinka
12. Gayaneh: Lyrical Duet (of Ayesha and Armen)
13. Gayaneh: Dance of the Old Men and Women
14. Gayaneh: Sabre Dance

Disc 5:
01. Pastorale D’été : Poème Symphonique 1920
02. Concerto For Cello And Orchestra (1929) : I Andante
03. Concerto For Cello And Orchestra (1929) : II Lento (Cadence De Mauriche Maréchal)
04. Concerto For Cello And Orchestra (1929) : III Allegro Marcato
05. Trois Mouvements Perpétuels (1918) : I Assez Modéré
06. Trois Mouvements Perpétuels (1918) : II Très Modéré
07. Trois Mouvements Perpétuels (1918) : III Alerte
08. Trio For Piano, Oboe & Bassoon (1926) : I Presto
09. Trio For Piano, Oboe & Bassoon (1926) : II Andante
10. Trio For Piano, Oboe & Bassoon (1926) : III Rondo
11. Deux Novelettes (1928) : N°1 In C Major/en Ut Majeur
12. Deux Novelettes (1928) : N°2 In B Flat Minor/en Si Bémol Mineur
13. Nocturne N°1 In C Major/en Ut Majeur (1929)
14. Nocturne N°2 In A Major/en La Majeur “Bal De Jeunes Filles”
15. Nocturne N°4 In C Minor/en Ut Mineur “Bal Fantôme” (1934)
16. Improvisation N°2 In A Flat Major/en La Bémol Majeur (1932)
17. Improvisation N°5 In A Minor/en La Mineur (1932)
18. Improvisation N°9 In D Major/en Ré Majeur (1934)
19. Improvisation N°10 In F Major/en Fa Majeur “Eloge Des Gammes” (1934)
20. Aubade (1929) : Concerto For Piano & Eighteen Instruments : Toccata
21. Aubade (1929) : Concerto For Piano & Eighteen Instruments : Récitatif
22. Aubade (1929) : Concerto For Piano & Eighteen Instruments : Rondo
23. Aubade (1929) : Concerto For Piano & Eighteen Instruments : Presto
24. Aubade (1929) : Concerto For Piano & Eighteen Instruments : Récitatif
25. Aubade (1929) : Concerto For Piano & Eighteen Instruments : Andante
26. Aubade (1929) : Concerto For Piano & Eighteen Instruments : Allegro Feroce
27. Aubade (1929) : Concerto For Piano & Eighteen Instruments : Conclusion

Disc 6:
01. Symphonie N°5 In F Minor/en Fa Mineur Op.42 N°1 (1880) : V Toccata (Allegro)
02. Symphonie Gothique In C Minor/en Ut Mineur Op.70 (1895) : I Moderato
03. Symphonie Gothique In C Minor/en Ut Mineur Op.70 (1895) : II Andante Sostenuto
04. Symphonie Gothique In C Minor/en Ut Mineur Op.70 (1895) : III Moderato – Variations (Allegro – Moderato – Andante – Allegro)
05. Trois Improvisations (1928) : Marche Épiscopale
06. Pièces De Fantaisie, Suite No.1 Op.51 (1926) : II Andantino
07. Trois Improvisations (1928) : III Cortège
08. Suite bretonne Op. 21: Berceuse
09. 3 Preludes and Fugues Op. 7: G minor
10. Le Banquet Céleste (1926) (Remasterisé En 2008)
11. L’Ascension (1933) : I Majesté Du Christ Demandant Sa Gloire À Son Père (Remasterisé En 2008)
12. L’Ascension (1933) : II Alleluias Sereins D’une Âme Qui Désire Le Ciel (Remasterisé En 2008)
13. L’Ascension (1933) : III Transports De Joies D’une Âme Devant La Gloire Du Christ Qui Est La Sienne
14. L’Ascension (1933) : IV Prière Du Christ Montant Vers Son Père

Disc 7:
01. Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in B minor, Op. 61 (1992 Digital Remaster): I. Allegro
02. Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in B minor, Op. 61 (1992 Digital Remaster): II. Andante
03. Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in B minor, Op. 61 (1992 Digital Remaster): III. Allegro molto –
04. Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in B minor, Op. 61 (1992 Digital Remaster): Cadenza (accompagnata: Lento) – Allegro molto
05. Cello Concerto in E minor Op. 85 (1994 Digital Remaster): I. Adagio – Moderato
06. Cello Concerto in E minor Op. 85 (1994 Digital Remaster): II. Lento – Allegro molto
07. Cello Concerto in E minor Op. 85 (1994 Digital Remaster): III. Adagio
08. Cello Concerto in E minor Op. 85 (1994 Digital Remaster): IV. Allegro – Moderato – Allegro, ma non troppo

Disc 8:
01. Apparition De L’église Éternelle (1932)
02. La Nativité Du Seigneur (1935) – 9 Méditations : I La Vierge Et L’enfant
03. La Nativité Du Seigneur (1935) – 9 Méditations : II Les Bergers
04. La Nativité Du Seigneur (1935) – 9 Méditations : III Desseins Éternels
05. La Nativité Du Seigneur (1935) – 9 Méditations : IV Le Verbe
06. La Nativité Du Seigneur (1935) – 9 Méditations : V Les Enfants De Dieu
07. La Nativité Du Seigneur (1935) – 9 Méditations : VI Les Anges
08. La Nativité Du Seigneur (1935) – 9 Méditations : VII Jésus Accepte La Souffrance
09. La Nativité Du Seigneur (1935) – 9 Méditations : VIII Les Mages
10. La Nativité Du Seigneur (1935) – 9 Méditations : IX Dieu Parmi Nous

Disc 9:
01. Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Op. 26 (1994 Digital Remaster): I. Andante – Allegro
02. Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Op. 26 (1994 Digital Remaster): II. Theme et variations
03. Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Op. 26 (1994 Digital Remaster): III. Allegro ma non troppo
04. Suggestions Diaboliques (Four Pieces Op.4 [1908] N°4)
05. Visions Fugitives Op.22 (1915-17) : No.3 Allegretto
06. Visions Fugitives Op.22 (1915-17) : No.5 Molto Giocoso
07. Visions Fugitives Op.22 (1915-17) : No.6 Con Eleganza
08. Visions Fugitives Op.22 (1915-17) : No.9 Allegretto Tranquillo
09. Visions Fugitives Op.22 (1915-17) : No.10 Ridicolosamente
10. Visions Fugitives Op.22 (1915-17) : No.11 Con Vivacita
11. Visions Fugitives Op.22 (1915-17) : No.16 Dolente
12. Visions Fugitives Op.22 (1915-17) : No.17 Poetico
13. Visions Fugitives Op.22 (1915-17) : No.18 Con Una Dolce Lentezza
14. Gavotte Op.25 (1916-17)
15. Andante Assai (Mov. II From Sonata No.4 In C Minor Op.29 [1908-17])
16. Gavotte (Four Pieces Op.32 [1918] No.3)
17. The Seasons Op. 67 – Ballet in one act (1994 Digital Remaster), Scene 1: Winter: Introduction (Andante)
18. The Seasons Op. 67 – Ballet in one act (1994 Digital Remaster), Scene 1: Winter: Variation I: Frost (Allegro)
19. The Seasons Op. 67 – Ballet in one act (1994 Digital Remaster), Scene 1: Winter: Variation II: Ice (Andantino)
20. The Seasons Op. 67 – Ballet in one act (1994 Digital Remaster), Scene 1: Winter: Variation III: Hail (Allegro moderato)
21. The Seasons Op. 67 – Ballet in one act (1994 Digital Remaster), Scene 1: Winter: Variation IV: Snow (Allegretto)
22. The Seasons Op. 67 – Ballet in one act (1994 Digital Remaster): Scene 2: Spring – The Zephyr – The Roses – A Bird
23. The Seasons Op. 67 – Ballet in one act (1994 Digital Remaster), Scene 3: Summer: Introduction (Andantino)
24. The Seasons Op. 67 – Ballet in one act (1994 Digital Remaster), Scene 3: Summer: Waltz of the Cornflowers and Poppies (Allegretto)
25. The Seasons Op. 67 – Ballet in one act (1994 Digital Remaster), Scene 3: Summer: Barcarolle (Andante) – Variation – Coda
26. The Seasons Op. 67 – Ballet in one act (1994 Digital Remaster), Scene 4: Autumn: Bacchanale (Presto)
27. The Seasons Op. 67 – Ballet in one act (1994 Digital Remaster), Scene 4: Autumn: Petit Adagio (Andante mosso)
28. The Seasons Op. 67 – Ballet in one act (1994 Digital Remaster), Scene 4: Autumn: Apotheosis

Disc 10:
01. Bachianas Brasileiras No. 2 (1930) (for orchestra) (1998 Digital Remaster): IV. Tocata (O Trenzinho do Caipira) Un poco moderato
02. Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5 (for soprano and 8 cellos) (1998 Digital Remaster): I. Aria (Cantilena) (1938) Adagio
03. Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5 (for soprano and 8 cellos) (1998 Digital Remaster): II. Dança (Martelo) (1945) Allegretto
04. 6 Miniatures: II. A Viola (1916: Romero)
05. Modinhas e Cançoes, Series I (1994 Digital Remaster): III. Cantilena (1938: Traditional coll. Vianna)
06. Momoprecoce (1929) Fantasy For Piano & Orchestra (Remasterisé En 1990)
07. Bachianas Brasileiras No.4 (1939-41) : I Preludio (Introduçao) [Lento] (Remasterisé En 1994)
08. Bachianas Brasileiras No.4 (1939-41) : II Coral (Canto Do Sertao) [Largo] (Remasterisé En 1994)
09. Bachianas Brasileiras No.4 (1939-41) : III Aria (Cantiga) [Moderato] (Remasterisé En 1994)
10. Bachianas Brasileiras No.4 (1939-41) : IV Dança (Miudinho) [Muito Animado] (Remasterisé En 1994)
11. Chôros N°10 “Rasga O Coraçao” (1926) (Remasterisé En 1990)

Disc 11:
01. Das Christelflein Op. 20 (1994 Digital Remaster): Overture
02. Palestrina (1994 Digital Remaster): Prelude, Act 1
03. Palestrina (1994 Digital Remaster): Prelude, Act 2
04. Palestrina (1994 Digital Remaster): Prelude, Act 3
05. Duo Für Violine, Violoncello Und Kleines Orchester op.43 (1994 Digital Remaster)
06. Hast Du Von Den Fischerkindern op.7 Nr.1 (1994 Digital Remaster)
07. Der Gärtner op.9 Nr.1 (1994 Digital Remaster)
08. Die Einsame op.9 Nr.2 (1994 Digital Remaster)
09. Zum Abschiede Meiner Tochter op.10 Nr.3 (1994 Digital Remaster)
10. Michaelskirchplatz op.19 Nr.2 (1994 Digital Remaster)
11. In Danzig op.22 Nr.1 (1994 Digital Remaster)
12. Nachts op.26 Nr.2 (1994 Digital Remaster)
13. Abbitte op.29 Nr.1 (1994 Digital Remaster)
14. Hussens Kerker op.32 Nr.1 (1994 Digital Remaster)
15. Säerspruch op.32 Nr.2 (1994 Digital Remaster)
16. Leuchtende Tage op.40 Nr.1 (1994 Digital Remaster)
17. Herbstgefühl op.40 Nr.4 (1994 Digital Remaster)

Disc 12:
01. La Création Du Monde Op.81 (1923)
02. Scaramouche For Two Pianos Op.165b (1937) : I Vif
03. Scaramouche For Two Pianos Op.165b (1937) : II Modéré
04. Scaramouche For Two Pianos Op.165b (1937) : III Brazileira
05. Saudades do Brasil Op.67 (1993 Digital Remaster): Overture
06. Saudades do Brasil Op.67 (1993 Digital Remaster): Soracaba
07. Saudades do Brasil Op.67 (1993 Digital Remaster): Botafogo
08. Saudades do Brasil Op.67 (1993 Digital Remaster): Leme
09. Saudades do Brasil Op.67 (1993 Digital Remaster): Copacabana
10. Saudades do Brasil Op.67 (1993 Digital Remaster): Ipanema
11. Saudades do Brasil Op.67 (1993 Digital Remaster): Gávea
12. Saudades do Brasil Op.67 (1993 Digital Remaster): Corcovado
13. Saudades do Brasil Op.67 (1993 Digital Remaster): Tijuca
14. Saudades do Brasil Op.67 (1993 Digital Remaster): Sumaré
15. Saudades do Brasil Op.67 (1993 Digital Remaster): Paineras
16. Saudades do Brasil Op.67 (1993 Digital Remaster): Laranjeiras
17. Saudades do Brasil Op.67 (1993 Digital Remaster): Paysandú
18. Suite Provençale Op. 152b (1993 Digital Remaster): Animé
19. Suite Provençale Op. 152b (1993 Digital Remaster): Très Modéré
20. Suite Provençale Op. 152b (1993 Digital Remaster): Modéré
21. Suite Provençale Op. 152b (1993 Digital Remaster): Vif
22. Suite Provençale Op. 152b (1993 Digital Remaster): Modéré
23. Suite Provençale Op. 152b (1993 Digital Remaster): Vif
24. Suite Provençale Op. 152b (1993 Digital Remaster): Lent
25. Suite Provençale Op. 152b (1993 Digital Remaster): Vif
26. Le Boeuf Sur Le Toit Op.58 (1919)

Disc 13:
01. Le Bestiaire ou Cortège d’Orphée (1993 Digital Remaster)
02. Invocation Aux Parques (Anon. 17th. Cent.) (Chansons Gaillardes [1926] N°4)
03. La Belle Jeunesse (Anon. 17th. Cent.) (Chansons Gaillardes [1926] N°7)
04. Tel jour, telle nuit (1993 Digital Remaster): Bonne journée
05. Tel jour, telle nuit (1993 Digital Remaster): Une ruine coquille vide
06. Tel jour, telle nuit (1993 Digital Remaster): Le front comme un drapeau perdu
07. Tel jour, telle nuit (1993 Digital Remaster): Une roulotte couverte en tuiles
08. Tel jour, telle nuit (1993 Digital Remaster): A toutes brides
09. Tel jour, telle nuit (1993 Digital Remaster): Une herbe pauvre
10. Tel jour, telle nuit (1993 Digital Remaster): Je n’ai envie que de t’aimer
11. Tel jour, telle nuit (1993 Digital Remaster): Figure de force brûlante et farouche
12. Tel jour, telle nuit (1993 Digital Remaster): Nous avons fait la nuit
13. 2 Poèmes (1993 Digital Remaster): Dans le jardin d’Anna
14. Trois Métamorphoses (1993 Digital Remaster): I. Reine des mouettes
15. Trois Métamorphoses (1993 Digital Remaster): II. C’est aussi que tu es
16. Trois Métamorphoses (1993 Digital Remaster): III. Paganini
17. Deux Poèmes (1993 Digital Remaster): I. C
18. Deux Poèmes (1993 Digital Remaster): II. Fêtes galantes
19. Montparnasse (1993 Digital Remaster)
20. Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo Op. 22 (1993 Digital Remaster): 1. Sì come nella penna e nell’inchiostro (XVI)
21. Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo Op. 22 (1993 Digital Remaster): 2. A che più debb’io mai l’intensa voglia (XXXI)
22. Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo Op. 22 (1993 Digital Remaster): 3. Veggio co’ bei vostri occhi un dolce lume (XXX)
23. Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo Op. 22 (1993 Digital Remaster): 4. Tu sa’ ch’io so, signior mie, che tu sai (LV)
24. Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo Op. 22 (1993 Digital Remaster): 5. Rendete a gli occhi miei, o fonte o fiume (XXXVIII)
25. Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo Op. 22 (1993 Digital Remaster): 6. S’un casto amor, s’una pietà superna (XXXII)
26. Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo Op. 22 (1993 Digital Remaster): 7. Spirto ben nato, in cui si specchia e vede (XXIV)
27. The Holy Sonnets of John Donne Op. 35 (1993 Digital Remaster): 1. Oh my black Soule!
28. The Holy Sonnets of John Donne Op. 35 (1993 Digital Remaster): 2. Batter my heart
29. The Holy Sonnets of John Donne Op. 35 (1993 Digital Remaster): 3. Oh might those sighes and teares
30. The Holy Sonnets of John Donne Op. 35 (1993 Digital Remaster): 4. Oh, to vex me
31. The Holy Sonnets of John Donne Op. 35 (1993 Digital Remaster): 5. What if this present
32. The Holy Sonnets of John Donne Op. 35 (1993 Digital Remaster): 6. Since she whom I loved
33. The Holy Sonnets of John Donne Op. 35 (1993 Digital Remaster): 7. At the round earth’s imagined corners
34. The Holy Sonnets of John Donne Op. 35 (1993 Digital Remaster): 8. Thou hast made me
35. The Holy Sonnets of John Donne Op. 35 (1993 Digital Remaster): 9. Death, be not proud

Disc 14:
01. Concerto For Piano, Trumpet & Strings In C Minor Op.35 (1933) : I Allegro Moderato – Allegro Vivace – Moderato
02. Concerto For Piano, Trumpet & Strings In C Minor Op.35 (1933) : II Lento
03. Concerto For Piano, Trumpet & Strings In C Minor Op.35 (1933) : III Moderato
04. Concerto For Piano, Trumpet & Strings In C Minor Op.35 (1933) : IV Allegro Con Brio – Presto – Allegretto Poco Moderato – Allegro Con Brio
05. Piano Concerto No.2 In F Major Op.102 (1957) : I Allegro
06. Piano Concerto No.2 In F Major Op.102 (1957) : II Andante
07. Piano Concerto No.2 In F Major Op.102 (1957) : III Allegro
08. Three Fantastic Dances Op.5 (1922) : No.1 In C Major (Allegretto)
09. Three Fantastic Dances Op.5 (1922) : No.2 In G Minor (Andantino)
10. Three Fantastic Dances Op.5 (1922) : No.3 In C Major (Allegretto)
11. Twenty-Four Preludes & Fugues Op.87 (1950-1) : No.1 In C Major (Moderato)
12. Twenty-Four Preludes & Fugues Op.87 (1950-1) : No.4 In E Minor (Andante – Adagio)
13. Twenty-Four Preludes & Fugues Op.87 (1950-1) : No.5 In D Major (Allegretto)
14. Twenty-Four Preludes & Fugues Op.87 (1950-1) : No.23 In F Major (Adagio – Moderato Con Moto)
15. Twenty-Four Preludes & Fugues, Op.87 (1993 Digital Remaster): No.24 in D minor (Andante – Moderato)

Disc 15:
01. Les Noces (sung in the English version by D. Millar Craig) (1993 Digital Remaster), PART 1: At the Bride’s House (The Tresses)
02. Les Noces (sung in the English version by D. Millar Craig) (1993 Digital Remaster), PART 1: At the Bridegroom’s House
03. Les Noces (sung in the English version by D. Millar Craig) (1993 Digital Remaster), PART 1: The Bride’s Departure
04. Les Noces (sung in the English version by D. Millar Craig) (1993 Digital Remaster), PART 2: The Wedding Scene (The Red Table)
05. Octet For Wind Instruments (1923) : I Sinfonia (Lento – Allegro Moderato)
06. Octet For Wind Instruments (1923) : II Tema Con Variazioni
07. Octet For Wind Instruments (1923) : III Finale (Tempo Giusto)
08. Capriccio For Piano And Orchestra (1929) : I Presto – Dopio Movimento
09. Capriccio For Piano And Orchestra (1929) : II Andante Rapsodico
10. Capriccio For Piano And Orchestra (1929) : III Allegro Capriccioso Ma Tempo Giusto
11. Symphony Of Psalms (1930) : I Psalm 38
12. Symphony Of Psalms (1930) : II Psalm 39
13. Symphony Of Psalms (1930) : III Psalm 150

Disc 16:
01. Pastorale (1907/transcribed 1933)
02. Scherzo Extrait De L’Oiseau De Feu (1910/trans. 1932)
03. Berceuse Extrait De L’Oiseau De Feu (1910/trans. 1932)
04. Danse Russe Extrait De Petrouchka (1911/trans. 1932)
05. Airs Du Rossignol Extrait Du Chant Du Rossignol (1917/trans. 1932)
06. Marche Chinoise Extrait Du Chant Du Rossignol (1917/trans. 1932)
07. Rag-Time Pour 11 Instruments (1918)
08. Piano-Rag Music (1919)
09. Sérénade II De La Suite Italienne Extrait De Pulcinella (1920/trans. 1933)
10. Scherzino IV De La Suite Italienne Extrait De Pulcinella (1920/trans. 1933)
11. Sérénade En La (1925) : I Hymn
12. Sérénade En La (1925) : II Romanza
13. Sérénade En La (1925) : III Rondoletto
14. Sérénade En La (1925) : IV Cadenza Finale
15. Duo Concertant Pour Violon Et Piano (1932) : I Cantilène
16. Duo Concertant Pour Violon Et Piano (1932) : II Eclogue I
17. Duo Concertant Pour Violon Et Piano (1932) : III Eclogue II
18. Duo Concertant Pour Violon Et Piano (1932) : IV Gigue
19. Duo Concertant Pour Violon Et Piano (1932) : V Dithyrambe
20. Concerto Pour 2 Pianos Solo (1935) : I Con Moto
21. Concerto Pour 2 Pianos Solo (1935) : II Notturno (Adagietto)
22. Concerto Pour 2 Pianos Solo (1935) : III Quattro Variazioni
23. Concerto Pour 2 Pianos Solo (1935) : IV Preludio E Fuga

Disc 17:
01. Eine Alpensinfonie Op. 64 (An Alpine Symphony) (1993 Digital Remaster): Nacht –
02. Eine Alpensinfonie Op. 64 (An Alpine Symphony) (1993 Digital Remaster): Sonnenaufgang –
03. Eine Alpensinfonie Op. 64 (An Alpine Symphony) (1993 Digital Remaster): Der Anstieg –
04. Eine Alpensinfonie Op. 64 (An Alpine Symphony) (1993 Digital Remaster): Der Eintritt in der Wald –
05. Eine Alpensinfonie Op. 64 (An Alpine Symphony) (1993 Digital Remaster): Wanderung neben dem Bache –
06. Eine Alpensinfonie Op. 64 (An Alpine Symphony) (1993 Digital Remaster): Am Wasserfall –
07. Eine Alpensinfonie Op. 64 (An Alpine Symphony) (1993 Digital Remaster): Erscheinung –
08. Eine Alpensinfonie Op. 64 (An Alpine Symphony) (1993 Digital Remaster): Auf blumige Wiesen –
09. Eine Alpensinfonie Op. 64 (An Alpine Symphony) (1993 Digital Remaster): Auf der Alm –
10. Eine Alpensinfonie Op. 64 (An Alpine Symphony) (1993 Digital Remaster): Durch Dickicht und Gestrüpp auf Irrwegen –
11. Eine Alpensinfonie Op. 64 (An Alpine Symphony) (1993 Digital Remaster): Auf dem Gletscher –
12. Eine Alpensinfonie Op. 64 (An Alpine Symphony) (1993 Digital Remaster): Gefahrvolle Augenblicke –
13. Eine Alpensinfonie Op. 64 (An Alpine Symphony) (1993 Digital Remaster): Auf dem Gipfel –
14. Eine Alpensinfonie Op. 64 (An Alpine Symphony) (1993 Digital Remaster): Vision –
15. Eine Alpensinfonie Op. 64 (An Alpine Symphony) (1993 Digital Remaster): Nebel steigen auf –
16. Eine Alpensinfonie Op. 64 (An Alpine Symphony) (1993 Digital Remaster): Die Sonne verdüstert sich allmählich –
17. Eine Alpensinfonie Op. 64 (An Alpine Symphony) (1993 Digital Remaster): Elegie –
18. Eine Alpensinfonie Op. 64 (An Alpine Symphony) (1993 Digital Remaster): Stille vor dem Sturm –
19. Eine Alpensinfonie Op. 64 (An Alpine Symphony) (1993 Digital Remaster): Gewitter und Sturm (Abstieg) –
20. Eine Alpensinfonie Op. 64 (An Alpine Symphony) (1993 Digital Remaster): Sonnenuntergang –
21. Eine Alpensinfonie Op. 64 (An Alpine Symphony) (1993 Digital Remaster): Ausklang –
22. Eine Alpensinfonie Op. 64 (An Alpine Symphony) (1993 Digital Remaster): Nacht
23. Music for the film ‘Der Rosenkavalier’ (1925) (1993 Digital Remaster): Introduction & Octavian and Marschallin’s Love Scene (Act 1)
24. Music for the film ‘Der Rosenkavalier’ (1925) (1993 Digital Remaster): Marschallin’s Monologue (Act 1)
25. Music for the film ‘Der Rosenkavalier’ (1925) (1993 Digital Remaster): Presentation March (De Brandenburgsche Mars aus Zwei Militärmärsche, 1906)
26. Music for the film ‘Der Rosenkavalier’ (1925) (1993 Digital Remaster): The Presentation of the Silver Rose (Act 2)
27. Music for the film ‘Der Rosenkavalier’ (1925) (1993 Digital Remaster): Octavian and Sophie’s Love Duet (Act 2)
28. Music for the film ‘Der Rosenkavalier’ (1925) (1993 Digital Remaster): Waltz Movements (Act 3 & Act 2)
29. Music for the film ‘Der Rosenkavalier’ (1925) (1993 Digital Remaster): Octavian, Marschallin and Sophie’s Trio (Act 3)
30. Music for the film ‘Der Rosenkavalier’ (1925) (1993 Digital Remaster): Sophie and Octavian’s Final Duet, & Coda (Act 3)

Disc 18:
01. Doce Danzas Españolas Para Piano: Nº 7 En Sol Mayor (Valenciana)
02. Danza Lenta
03. Goyescas, Book 2: El pelele
04. Siete Canciones Populares Espanolas (1914) : I El Pano Moruno
05. Siete Canciones Populares Espanolas (1914) : II Seguidilla Murciana
06. Siete Canciones Populares Espanolas (1914) : III Asturiana
07. Siete Canciones Populares Espanolas (1914) : IV Jota
08. Siete Canciones Populares Espanolas (1914) : V Nana
09. Siete Canciones Populares Espanolas (1914) : VI Cancion
10. Siete Canciones Populares Espanolas (1914) : VII Polo
11. Cancion Del Fuego Fatuo Extrait El Amor Brujo (1915)
12. Soneto A Cordoba (L. De Gongora) (1927)
13. Harpsichord Concerto (1926) : I Allegro
14. Harpsichord Concerto (1926) : II Lento
15. Harpsichord Concerto (1926) : III Vivace
16. Scènes d’enfants (1993 Digital Remaster): V. Chicas en el jardin
17. Suburbis (1993 Digital Remaster): I. El carrer, el guitarrista i el vell caball
18. Paisajes (1993 Digital Remaster): I. La fuente y la campana (1942)
19. Cançons i danses (1993 Digital Remaster): No. 6 (1942)
20. Cançons i danses (1993 Digital Remaster): No. 8 (1946)
21. Tonada De La Nina Perdida (20 Cantos Populares Espanoles [1923] No.3)
22. Montanesa (20 Cantos Populares Espanoles [1923] No.4)
23. Malaguena (20 Cantos Populares Espanoles [1923] No.6)
24. Granadina (20 Cantos Populares Espanoles [1923] No.7)
25. Canto Andaluz (20 Cantos Populares Espanoles [1923] No.19)
26. Polo (20 Cantos Populares Espanoles [1923] No.20)

Disc 19:
01. Variations on an Original Theme, ‘Enigma’ Op. 36 (1992 Digital Remaster): Theme (Andante)
02. Variations on an Original Theme, ‘Enigma’ Op. 36 (1992 Digital Remaster): I. C.A.E. (the composer’s wife)
03. Variations on an Original Theme, ‘Enigma’ Op. 36 (1992 Digital Remaster): II. H.D.S-P. (Hew David Steuart-Powell)
04. Variations on an Original Theme, ‘Enigma’ Op. 36 (1992 Digital Remaster): III. R.B.T. (Richard Baxter Townshend)
05. Variations on an Original Theme, ‘Enigma’ Op. 36 (1992 Digital Remaster): IV. W.M.B. (William Meath Baker)
06. Variations on an Original Theme, ‘Enigma’ Op. 36 (1992 Digital Remaster): V. R.P.A. (Richard Penrose Arnold)
07. Variations on an Original Theme, ‘Enigma’ Op. 36 (1992 Digital Remaster): VI. Ysobel (Isabel Fitton)
08. Variations on an Original Theme, ‘Enigma’ Op. 36 (1992 Digital Remaster): VII. Troyte (Troyte Griffith)
09. Variations on an Original Theme, ‘Enigma’ Op. 36 (1992 Digital Remaster): VIII. W.N. (Winifred Norbury)
10. Variations on an Original Theme, ‘Enigma’ Op. 36 (1992 Digital Remaster): IX. Nimrod (A. J. Jaeger)
11. Variations on an Original Theme, ‘Enigma’ Op. 36 (1992 Digital Remaster): X. Intermezzo: Dorabella (Dora Penny)
12. Variations on an Original Theme, ‘Enigma’ Op. 36 (1992 Digital Remaster): XI. G.R.S. (George Robertson Sinclair)
13. Variations on an Original Theme, ‘Enigma’ Op. 36 (1992 Digital Remaster): XII. B.G.N. (Basil G. Nevinson)
14. Variations on an Original Theme, ‘Enigma’ Op. 36 (1992 Digital Remaster): XIII. Romanza: * * * [Lady Mary Lygon]
15. Variations on an Original Theme, ‘Enigma’ Op. 36 (1992 Digital Remaster): XIV. Finale: E.D.U. (the composer)
16. The Planets H125 (Op. 32) (1993 Digital Remaster): Mars, the Bringer of War
17. The Planets H125 (Op. 32) (1993 Digital Remaster): Venus, the Bringer of Peace
18. The Planets H125 (Op. 32) (1993 Digital Remaster): Mercury, the Winged Messenger
19. The Planets H125 (Op. 32) (1993 Digital Remaster): Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity
20. The Planets H125 (Op. 32) (1993 Digital Remaster): Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age
21. The Planets H125 (Op. 32) (1993 Digital Remaster): Uranus, the Magician
22. The Planets H125 (Op. 32) (1993 Digital Remaster): Neptune, the Mystic (with women’s chorus)

Disc 20:
01. Ouvertüre (Die Lustige Witwe) (1993 Digital Remaster)
02. Hör’ Ich Cymbalklänge (Zigeunerliebe: Ilona, 3.Akt) (1993 Digital Remaster)
03. Eva (1911) (1993 Digital Remaster): Vorspiel
04. Eva (1911) (1993 Digital Remaster): Im Heimlichen Dämmer (1.Akt)
05. Liebe, Du Himmel Auf Erden (Paganini: Anna Elisa, 2.Akt) (1993 Digital Remaster)
06. Einer Wird Kommen (Der Zarewitsch: Sonja, 1.Akt) (1993 Digital Remaster)
07. Warum Hast Du Mich Wachgeküßt? (Friederike, 2.Akt) (1993 Digital Remaster)
08. Land Des Lächelns (1929) (1993 Digital Remaster): Immer Nur Lächeln (Sou-Chong, 1.Akt)
09. Land Des Lächelns (1929) (1993 Digital Remaster): Bei Einem Tee En Deux (Lisa/Sou-Chong, 1.Akt)
10. Land Des Lächelns (1929) (1993 Digital Remaster): Von Apfelblüten Einen Kranz (Sou-Chong, 1.Akt)
11. Land Des Lächelns (1929) (1993 Digital Remaster): Wer Hat Die Liebe Uns Ins Herz Gesenkt? (Sou-Chong/Lisa, 2.Akt)
12. Land Des Lächelns (1929) (1993 Digital Remaster): Dein Ist Mein Ganzes Herz (Sou-Chong, 2.Akt)
13. Land Des Lächelns (1929) (1993 Digital Remaster): Ich Möcht’ Wieder Einmal Die Heimat Seh’n (Lisa, 2.Akt)
14. Land Des Lächelns (1929) (1993 Digital Remaster): Kann Es Möglich Sein? (Sou-Chong, aus Finale 2.Akt)
15. Ich Bin Verliebt (Schön Ist Die Welt: Elisabeth, 3.Akt) (1993 Digital Remaster)
16. Giuditta (1934) (1993 Digital Remaster): Freunde, Das Leben Ist Lebenswert (Octavio, 1.Szene)
17. Giuditta (1934) (1993 Digital Remaster): Schön Wie Die Blaune Sommernacht (Octavio/Giuditta, 2.Szene)
18. Giuditta (1934) (1993 Digital Remaster): Du Bist Meine Sonne! (Octavio, 3.Szene)
19. Giuditta (1934) (1993 Digital Remaster): Meine Lippen, Sie Küssen So Heiß (Giuditta, 4.Szene)
20. Giuditta (1934) (1993 Digital Remaster): So Wie Um Den Sonnenball (Octavio, aus: Finale 4.Szene)
21. Giuditta (1934) (1993 Digital Remaster): Schönste Der Frau’n (Octavio, 5.Szene)

Disc 21:
01. Russian Round-Dance (A Tale) Op. 58 No. 1 (1993 Digital Remaster)
02. Eight Songs Op. 24: II. The Willow (Tyuchev)
03. Eight Songs Op. 24: VII. Dawn in the Garden (Fet)
04. Seven Songs Op. 28 (1993 Digital Remaster): Serenade (Fet)
05. Two Fairy Tales Op. 20: I. B flat minor (Allegro con espressione)
06. Two Fairy Tales Op. 20: II. B minor (‘Campanella’) (Pesante. Minaccioso)
07. Seven Songs Op. 29 (1993 Digital Remaster): I. The Muse (Pushkin trans. Edna Iles)
08. Seven Songs Op. 29 (1993 Digital Remaster): VI. The Rose (Pushkin trans. Henry Drinker)
09. Six Songs Op. 32 (1993 Digital Remaster): V. The Waltz (Pushkin trans. Edna Iles)
10. 6 Songs Op. 36: III. When roses fade (Pushkin trans. Henry Drinker)
11. Six Fairy Tales Op. 51 (1993 Digital Remaster): I. D minor (Allegro molto vivace)
12. Two Songs Op. 13: I. Winter Evening (Pushkin)
13. Six Songs Op. 32 (1993 Digital Remaster): VI. To a dreamer (Pushkin)
14. Four Songs Op. 45: II. The Wagon of Life (Pushkin)
15. 7 Songs Op. 52 (1993 Digital Remaster): II. The Ravens (Pushkin)
16. Six Fairy Tales Op. 51 (1933 Digital Remaster): II. A minor (Allegretto cantabile e espressivo)
17. Nine Songs Op. 6 (1993 Digital Remaster): III. Elfenliedchen (Goethe)
18. Nine Songs Op. 6 (1993 Digital Remaster): IV. Im Vorübergehn (Goethe)
19. Twelve Songs Op. 15 (1993 Digital Remaster): III. Selbstbetrug
20. Twelve Songs Op. 15 (1993 Digital Remaster): IV. Aus ‘Lila’
21. Twelve Songs Op. 15 (1993 Digital Remaster): VII. Meeresstille
22. Twelve Songs Op. 15 (1993 Digital Remaster): VIII. Glückliche Fahrt
23. 6 Songs Op. 18 (1993 Digital Remaster): III. Einsamkeit (Goethe)
24. Six Fairy Tales Op. 51 (1933 Digital Remaster): III. A (Allegretto tranquillo e grazioso – Allegro non troppo)
25. Seven Songs Op. 46 (Digital Remaster): I. Praeludium (Goethe) (Digital Remaster)
26. Seven Songs Op. 46 (Digital Remaster): V. Winternacht (Eichendorff) (Digital Remaster)
27. Seven Songs Op. 46 (Digital Remaster): VI. Die Quelle (Chamisso) (Digital Remaster)
28. Forgotten Melodies, Set I Op. 38 (1993 Digital Remaster): III. Danza festiva

Disc 22:
01. Le Festin De L’araignée Op.17 (1912) (Ballet-Pantomime In One Act; Scenario By Gilbert De Voisins) – Fragments Symphoniques : Prélude (Remasterisé En 1993)
02. Le Festin De L’araignée Op.17 (1912) (Ballet-Pantomime In One Act; Scenario By Gilbert De Voisins) – Fragments Symphoniques : Entrée Des Fourmis – Les Fourmis Découvrent Un Pétale De Rose Tombé – Elles Font De Grands Efforts Pour Le Soulever – Elles S’app
03. Le Festin De L’araignée Op.17 (1912) (Ballet-Pantomime In One Act; Scenario By Gilbert De Voisins) – Fragments Symphoniques : Danse Du Papillon – L’Araignée Invite Le Papillon À Danser Près Du Fond, Où Se Trouve Sa Toile – Le Papillon Se Prend La Toile Et
04. Le Festin De L’araignée Op.17 (1912) (Ballet-Pantomime In One Act; Scenario By Gilbert De Voisins) – Fragments Symphoniques : Eclosion De L’Ephémère (Remasterisé En 1993)
05. Le Festin De L’araignée Op.17 (1912) (Ballet-Pantomime In One Act; Scenario By Gilbert De Voisins) – Fragments Symphoniques : Danse De L’Ephémère (Remasterisé En 1993)
06. Le Festin De L’araignée Op.17 (1912) (Ballet-Pantomime In One Act; Scenario By Gilbert De Voisins) – Fragments Symphoniques : La Nuit Tombe Sur Le Jardin Solitaire (Remasterisé En 1993)
07. Cinq Mélodies : Le Jardin Mouillé Op.3 N°3 (De Régnier) (1903) (Remasterisé En 1993)
08. Cinq Mélodies : Invocation Op.8 N°3 (De Régnier) (1907) (Remasterisé En 1993)
09. Cinq Mélodies : Amoureux Séparés Op.12 N°2 (Fu-Mi Trans. Roché) (1908) (Remasterisé En 1993)
10. Cinq Mélodies : Light Op.19 N°1 (Jean Aubry) (Remasterisé En 1993)
11. Cinq Mélodies : Sarabande Op.20 N°2 (Chalupt) (1919) (Remasterisé En 1993)
12. Piano Quintet In B Minor Op.51 (1908) : II Lent (Remasterisé En 1993)
13. La Tragédie De Salomé Op.50 (1907) (Mimodrama In Two Acts; Scenario By Robert D’Humières) – Poème Symphonique (1910) : I Prélude (Remasterisé En 1993)
14. La Tragédie De Salomé Op.50 (1907) (Mimodrama In Two Acts; Scenario By Robert D’Humières) – Poème Symphonique (1910) : I Danse Des Perles (Remasterisé En 1993)
15. La Tragédie De Salomé Op.50 (1907) (Mimodrama In Two Acts; Scenario By Robert D’Humières) – Poème Symphonique (1910) : II (Lent) (Remasterisé En 1993)
16. La Tragédie De Salomé Op.50 (1907) (Mimodrama In Two Acts; Scenario By Robert D’Humières) – Poème Symphonique (1910) : II Les Enchantements Sur La Mer (Remasterisé En 1993)
17. La Tragédie De Salomé Op.50 (1907) (Mimodrama In Two Acts; Scenario By Robert D’Humières) – Poème Symphonique (1910) : II Danse Des Éclairs (Remasterisé En 1993)
18. La Tragédie De Salomé Op.50 (1907) (Mimodrama In Two Acts; Scenario By Robert D’Humières) – Poème Symphonique (1910) : II Danse De L’effroi (Remasterisé En 1993)

Invaluable collection

Gathering all twenty-two Composers in Person CDs into a nice box was a great idea. I only had three of the standalone releases, so this was the perfect way to get the rest. Don’t pay the gouging prices here – this can be had very reasonably from more reasonable, less greedy sellers. I paid $39.

Some of the CDs are true gems, with wonderful performances by the composers. Yes, many times the sound is archival in nature – duh. Sometimes, the sound is amazing, including some early stereo stuff that will blow your already blown mind. Of course some CDs will be of more interest than others – there are five or six that are of zero interest to me musically, but I listened all the same. Anyway, EMI is to be commended for doing these in the first place and then gathering them all into one convenient box.

One of the most persistent questions that musicians ask themselves while practicing a piece is the inevitable query of how the composer himself might have performed his music. There are many written reports on how the old masters such as Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven may have played or improvised; and there are lines of teacher/pupil relationships which can trace their lineage back to the pianistic greats such as Liszt, but still we have to imagine the sound since we cannot actually hear it.

This changed in the 20th century with Edison’s invention of the recording machine. Since then, several composers have left us an extensive catalogue of recorded performances, most notably Edward Elgar, Igor Stravinsky, and Benjamin Britten. Others like Olivier Messiaen, Heitor Villa-Lobos, and William Walton have left us significant, although limited, editions. All too many, however, have left us a mere fraction of their output and it was in an attempt to bring these recordings to the record-buying public that EMI Classics is releasing this Composers in Person boxed set. These 22 CDs offer a stunning range of modern composers performing their own works either on the piano, organ or violin, or else from behind the podium. The set includes greats such as Holst, Prokofiev, Messiaen, Shostakovich, Britten, and Stravinsky, along with lesser known but equally talented luminaries like Medtner, Roussel, Pfitzner, Widor, and more!

A fascinating study for musicians and musicologists, as well as an excitingly varied selection of modern music for collectors!