The Best of Tchaikovsky

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4 Jewel Cases in a cardboard slipcase?. Individual cat#s: C-5614-1, C-5614-2, C-5614-3, C-5614-4

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Tracklist

1▶CD: Vol. I
2▶CD: Vol. II
3▼CD: Vol. III
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1The Sleeping Beauty: Introduction - The Lily Fairy / Allegro Vivace - Andante Sostenuto
orchestra:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.), Amsterdam Symphony Orchestra (Alfred Scholz pseudonym), Deutsches Symphonie‐Orchester Berlin (aka RIAS‐Symphonie‐Orchester, 1946–1956 / Radio‐Symphonie‐Orchester Berlin, 1956–1993), The English Philharmonic Orchestra (an Alfred Scholz pseudonym assocated with Simon Addison, not the orchestra founded in 1998), London Festival Orchestra (Alfred Scholz pseudonym), Musici di San Marco (an Alfred Scholz pseudonym), New Philharmonia Orchestra London (Alfred Scholz related, not the London Philharmonic, the Philharmonia or the New Philharmonia), New Philharmonic Orchestra (Alfred Scholz related orchestra used on budget recordings), New Philharmonic Orchestra London (bogus name used on budget releases, not the London Philharmonic or the New Philharmonia), Philharmonic Orchestra London (Alfred Scholz pseudonym), Radio Symphony Orchestra Ljubljana (RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra) and Russian State Symphony Orchestra (State Academic Symphony Orchestra of Russia “Evgeny Svetlanov”, “Evgeny Svetlanov” / GASO)
conductor:
L. Siegel (fictitious conductor, Alfred Scholz pseudonym), Alfred Scholz, Peter Stern (fictitious conductor, Alfred Scholz pseudonym), Serge Tchaikov (conductor, unknown pseudonym, probably Alfred Scholz related), George Ralph Warren and Peter Wohlert (conductor, Alfred Scholz related)
recording of:
The Sleeping Beauty Suite, op. 66a: I. Introduction. La Fée des Lilas
composer:
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (Russian romantic composer)
part of:
The Sleeping Beauty, op. 66a (Suite)
recording of:
The Sleeping Beauty, op. 66: Introduction
composer:
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (Russian romantic composer)
part of:
Спящая красавица, op. 66 (The Sleeping Beauty, op. 66)
3:32
2The Sleeping Beauty: Action Step, Andante
orchestra:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.), Amsterdam Symphony Orchestra (Alfred Scholz pseudonym), Deutsches Symphonie‐Orchester Berlin (aka RIAS‐Symphonie‐Orchester, 1946–1956 / Radio‐Symphonie‐Orchester Berlin, 1956–1993), The English Philharmonic Orchestra (an Alfred Scholz pseudonym assocated with Simon Addison, not the orchestra founded in 1998), London Festival Orchestra (Alfred Scholz pseudonym), Musici di San Marco (an Alfred Scholz pseudonym), New Philharmonia Orchestra London (Alfred Scholz related, not the London Philharmonic, the Philharmonia or the New Philharmonia), New Philharmonic Orchestra (Alfred Scholz related orchestra used on budget recordings), New Philharmonic Orchestra London (bogus name used on budget releases, not the London Philharmonic or the New Philharmonia), Philharmonic Orchestra London (Alfred Scholz pseudonym), Radio Symphony Orchestra Ljubljana (RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra) and Russian State Symphony Orchestra (State Academic Symphony Orchestra of Russia “Evgeny Svetlanov”, “Evgeny Svetlanov” / GASO)
conductor:
L. Siegel (fictitious conductor, Alfred Scholz pseudonym), Alfred Scholz, Peter Stern (fictitious conductor, Alfred Scholz pseudonym), Serge Tchaikov (conductor, unknown pseudonym, probably Alfred Scholz related), George Ralph Warren and Peter Wohlert (conductor, Alfred Scholz related)
recording of:
The Sleeping Beauty Suite, op. 66a: III. Pas de caractère
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer)
part of:
The Sleeping Beauty, op. 66a (Suite)
recording of:
The Sleeping Beauty Suite, op. 66a: IV. Panorama
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer)
part of:
The Sleeping Beauty, op. 66a (Suite)
partial recording of:
The Sleeping Beauty Suite, op. 66a: IV. Panorama
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer)
part of:
The Sleeping Beauty, op. 66a (Suite)
5:24
3The Sleeping Beauty: Character Step / allegro Moderato - Moderato
orchestra:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.), Amsterdam Symphony Orchestra (Alfred Scholz pseudonym), Deutsches Symphonie‐Orchester Berlin (aka RIAS‐Symphonie‐Orchester, 1946–1956 / Radio‐Symphonie‐Orchester Berlin, 1956–1993), The English Philharmonic Orchestra (an Alfred Scholz pseudonym assocated with Simon Addison, not the orchestra founded in 1998), London Festival Orchestra (Alfred Scholz pseudonym), Musici di San Marco (an Alfred Scholz pseudonym), New Philharmonia Orchestra London (Alfred Scholz related, not the London Philharmonic, the Philharmonia or the New Philharmonia), New Philharmonic Orchestra (Alfred Scholz related orchestra used on budget recordings), New Philharmonic Orchestra London (bogus name used on budget releases, not the London Philharmonic or the New Philharmonia), Philharmonic Orchestra London (Alfred Scholz pseudonym), Radio Symphony Orchestra Ljubljana (RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra) and Russian State Symphony Orchestra (State Academic Symphony Orchestra of Russia “Evgeny Svetlanov”, “Evgeny Svetlanov” / GASO)
conductor:
L. Siegel (fictitious conductor, Alfred Scholz pseudonym), Alfred Scholz, Peter Stern (fictitious conductor, Alfred Scholz pseudonym), Serge Tchaikov (conductor, unknown pseudonym, probably Alfred Scholz related), George Ralph Warren and Peter Wohlert (conductor, Alfred Scholz related)
recording of:
The Sleeping Beauty Suite, op. 66a: III. Pas de caractère
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer)
part of:
The Sleeping Beauty, op. 66a (Suite)
recording of:
The Sleeping Beauty Suite, op. 66a: IV. Panorama
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer)
part of:
The Sleeping Beauty, op. 66a (Suite)
partial recording of:
The Sleeping Beauty Suite, op. 66a: IV. Panorama
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer)
part of:
The Sleeping Beauty, op. 66a (Suite)
2:34
4The Sleeping Beauty: Panorama, Andantino
orchestra:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.), Amsterdam Symphony Orchestra (Alfred Scholz pseudonym), Deutsches Symphonie‐Orchester Berlin (aka RIAS‐Symphonie‐Orchester, 1946–1956 / Radio‐Symphonie‐Orchester Berlin, 1956–1993), The English Philharmonic Orchestra (an Alfred Scholz pseudonym assocated with Simon Addison, not the orchestra founded in 1998), London Festival Orchestra (Alfred Scholz pseudonym), Musici di San Marco (an Alfred Scholz pseudonym), New Philharmonia Orchestra London (Alfred Scholz related, not the London Philharmonic, the Philharmonia or the New Philharmonia), New Philharmonic Orchestra (Alfred Scholz related orchestra used on budget recordings), New Philharmonic Orchestra London (bogus name used on budget releases, not the London Philharmonic or the New Philharmonia), Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976), Philharmonic Orchestra London (Alfred Scholz pseudonym), Radio Symphony Orchestra Ljubljana (RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Russian State Symphony Orchestra (State Academic Symphony Orchestra of Russia “Evgeny Svetlanov”, “Evgeny Svetlanov” / GASO)
conductor:
L. Siegel (fictitious conductor, Alfred Scholz pseudonym), Alfred Scholz, Peter Stern (fictitious conductor, Alfred Scholz pseudonym), Serge Tchaikov (conductor, unknown pseudonym, probably Alfred Scholz related), George Ralph Warren and Peter Wohlert (conductor, Alfred Scholz related)
recording of:
The Sleeping Beauty Suite, op. 66a: III. Pas de caractère
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer)
part of:
The Sleeping Beauty, op. 66a (Suite)
recording of:
The Sleeping Beauty Suite, op. 66a: IV. Panorama
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer)
part of:
The Sleeping Beauty, op. 66a (Suite)
recording of:
The Sleeping Beauty Suite, op. 66a: V. Valse
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer)
part of:
The Sleeping Beauty, op. 66a (Suite)
partial recording of:
The Sleeping Beauty Suite, op. 66a: V. Valse
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer)
part of:
The Sleeping Beauty, op. 66a (Suite)
4:24
5The Sleeping Beauty: Apotheose, Andante - Molto Maestoso
orchestra:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.), Amsterdam Symphony Orchestra (Alfred Scholz pseudonym), Deutsches Symphonie‐Orchester Berlin (aka RIAS‐Symphonie‐Orchester, 1946–1956 / Radio‐Symphonie‐Orchester Berlin, 1956–1993), The English Philharmonic Orchestra (an Alfred Scholz pseudonym assocated with Simon Addison, not the orchestra founded in 1998), London Festival Orchestra (Alfred Scholz pseudonym), Musici di San Marco (an Alfred Scholz pseudonym), New Philharmonia Orchestra London (Alfred Scholz related, not the London Philharmonic, the Philharmonia or the New Philharmonia), New Philharmonic Orchestra (Alfred Scholz related orchestra used on budget recordings), New Philharmonic Orchestra London (bogus name used on budget releases, not the London Philharmonic or the New Philharmonia), Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976), Philharmonic Orchestra London (Alfred Scholz pseudonym), Radio Symphony Orchestra Ljubljana (RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra) and Russian State Symphony Orchestra (State Academic Symphony Orchestra of Russia “Evgeny Svetlanov”, “Evgeny Svetlanov” / GASO)
conductor:
L. Siegel (fictitious conductor, Alfred Scholz pseudonym), Alfred Scholz, Peter Stern (fictitious conductor, Alfred Scholz pseudonym), Serge Tchaikov (conductor, unknown pseudonym, probably Alfred Scholz related), George Ralph Warren and Peter Wohlert (conductor, Alfred Scholz related)
recording of:
The Sleeping Beauty Suite, op. 66a: V. Valse
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer)
part of:
The Sleeping Beauty, op. 66a (Suite)
partial recording of:
The Sleeping Beauty Suite, op. 66a: V. Valse
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer)
part of:
The Sleeping Beauty, op. 66a (Suite)
recording of:
The Sleeping Beauty, op. 66: Acte III, no. 30. Finale: b. Apothéose
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer)
part of:
The Sleeping Beauty, op. 66: Acte III
2:08
6Romeo and Juliet: Fantasy Overture After Shakespeare's Drama
orchestra:
Deutsches Symphonie‐Orchester Berlin (aka RIAS‐Symphonie‐Orchester, 1946–1956 / Radio‐Symphonie‐Orchester Berlin, 1956–1993), The English Philharmonic Orchestra (an Alfred Scholz pseudonym assocated with Simon Addison, not the orchestra founded in 1998), Ljubljana Radio Symphony Orchestra (name used by Alfred Scholz, may be incorrect; see Simfonični orkester RTV Slovenija for the real orchestra), London Festival Orchestra (Alfred Scholz pseudonym), London Philharmonia Orchestra (Alfred Scholz related, not the London Philharmonic, the Philharmonia or the New Philharmonia), Musici di San Marco (an Alfred Scholz pseudonym), New Philharmonia Orchestra London (Philharmonia Orchestra, London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976), New Philharmonic Orchestra London (bogus name used on budget releases, not the London Philharmonic or the New Philharmonia), Philharmonic Orchestra London (Alfred Scholz pseudonym), Royal Promenade Orchestra (possibly fictitious by association with Alfred Gehardt), Rundfunk‐Sinfonieorchester Berlin (Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, East Berlin, 1923–), Simfonični orkester RTV Slovenija (RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra) and The New Philharmonia Orchestra London (bogus name used on budget releases)
conductor:
Alfred Gehardt (fictitious conductor), Alfred Scholz, Laurence Siegel (fictitious conductor, Alfred Scholz pseudonym), Nodar Tsatishvili, George Ralph Warren and Peter Wohlert (conductor, Alfred Scholz related)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mediaphon (for copyrights use only – this is the short name used in legal notices by Mediaphon GmbH, aka Mediaphon-Musikproduktion und Verlag GmbH) (in 1988)
recording of:
Romeo and Juliet, Fantasy Overture, TH 42, ČW 39 (1880 version, commonly performed)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer) (in 1869)
revised by:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer) (in 1870, in 1880)
dedicated to:
Милий Алексеевич Балакирев (Mily Balakirev, composer, pianist, conductor)
part of:
The Tchaikovsky Handbook (number: TH 42) and Thematic and Bibliographical Catalogue of P. I. Čajkovskij's Works (number: ČW 39)
revision of:
Romeo and Juliet (1870, rarely performed)
18:10
7Capriccio Italiano, op. 45
orchestra:
Slovak National Philharmonic Orchestra (Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra, Košice) and Slovakian Philharmonic Orchestra (Slovak Philharmonic)
conductor:
Bystrík Režucha (conductor)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mediaphon (for copyrights use only – this is the short name used in legal notices by Mediaphon GmbH, aka Mediaphon-Musikproduktion und Verlag GmbH) (from 1980 until 1992)
recording of:
Capriccio italien, op. 45
premiered in:
Moscow, Russia (on 1880-12-18)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer) (from 1880-01 until 1880-05)
dedicated to:
Карл Юльевич Давыдов (Karl Davydov)
part of:
The Tchaikovsky Handbook (number: TH 47), Thematic and Bibliographical Catalogue of P. I. Čajkovskij's Works (number: ČW 44) and Works of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky by opus number (number: op. 45)
15:59
4▶CD: Vol. IV