The Great Composers Collection

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▼ CD 1: Bach
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1Prelude and Fugue No. 1 in C major, BWV 846
Johann Sebastian Bach4:54
2Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048: I. Allegro
Johann Sebastian Bach6:36
3Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048: II. Adagio
Johann Sebastian Bach0:14
4Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048: III. Allegro
Johann Sebastian Bach3:25
5Concerto in A minor BWV 1044: Allegro
Johann Sebastian Bach8:58
6Concerto in A minor BWV 1044: Adagio ma non tanto e dolce
Johann Sebastian Bach5:57
7Concerto in A minor BWV 1044: Alla breve
Johann Sebastian Bach7:14
8Suite No. 2 in B minor BWV 1067: Overture
Johann Sebastian Bach8:18
9Suite No. 2 in B minor BWV 1067: Rondeau
Johann Sebastian Bach1:36
10Suite No. 2 in B minor BWV 1067: Sarabande
Johann Sebastian Bach3:23
11Suite No. 2 in B minor BWV 1067: Bouree I
Johann Sebastian Bach0:57
12Suite No. 2 in B minor BWV 1067: Bouree II
Johann Sebastian Bach1:03
13Suite No. 2 in B minor BWV 1067: Polonaise I
Johann Sebastian Bach1:16
14Suite No. 2 in B minor BWV 1067: Polonaise II
Johann Sebastian Bach1:19
15Suite No. 2 in B minor BWV 1067: Double
Johann Sebastian Bach0:43
16Suite No. 2 in B minor BWV 1067: Menuetto
Johann Sebastian Bach1:30
17Suite No. 2 in B minor BWV 1067: Badinerie
Johann Sebastian Bach1:23
18Italian Concerto in F major BWV 971: without indication
Johann Sebastian Bach4:27
19Italian Concerto in F major BWV 971: Andante
Johann Sebastian Bach5:31
20Italian Concerto in F major BWV 971: Presto
Johann Sebastian Bach3:24
▼ CD 2: Beethoven
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1Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67: Allegro con brio
orchestra:
Ljubljana Radio Symphony Orchestra (name used by Alfred Scholz, may be incorrect)
conductor:
Anton Nanut (Alfred Scholz pseudonym)
recording of:
Symphony no. 5 in C minor, op. 67: I. Allegro con brio
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (German composer) (from 1804 until 1808)
part of:
Symphony no. 5 in C minor, op. 67
Ludwig van Beethoven7:19
2Rondo a Capriccio in G major, Op. 129 "The Rage Over the Lost Penny"
piano:
Josef Bulva (pianist)
recording of:
Rondo a capriccio for Piano in G major, op. 129 “The Rage Over the Lost Penny”: Allegro vivace
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (German composer) (in 1795)
part of:
Works of Ludwig van Beethoven by opus number (number: op. 129)
Ludwig van Beethoven6:43
3Septet in E flat major, Op. 20: Menuetto
instruments:
Philharmonic-Septet Stuttgart
recording of:
Septett for Violin, Viola, Clarinet, Horn, Bassoon, Cello, and Double Bass in E-flat major, op. 20: III. Tempo di Menuetto
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (German composer) (in 1799)
part of:
Septett for Violin, Viola, Clarinet, Horn, Bassoon, Cello, and Double Bass in E-flat major, op. 20
Ludwig van Beethoven3:30
4Leonore, Op. 72a: Overture
orchestra:
Ljubljana Radio Symphony Orchestra (name used by Alfred Scholz, may be incorrect)
conductor:
Anton Nanut (Alfred Scholz pseudonym)
recording of:
Overture “Leonore” no. 3 in C major, op. 72b
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (German composer) (from 1805 until 1806)
part of:
Works of Ludwig van Beethoven by opus number (number: op. 72b)
Ludwig van Beethoven13:35
5Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 2 "Moonlight": I. Adagio sostenuto
piano:
Dubravka Tomšič (pianist)
recording of:
Sonata for Piano no. 14 in C-sharp minor, op. 27 no. 2 “Moonlight”: I. Adagio sostenuto
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (German composer) (in 1801)
part of:
Sonata for Piano no. 14 in C-sharp minor, op. 27 no. 2 “Moonlight”
Ludwig van Beethoven6:01
6Sonata No. 9 in A major, Op. 47 "Kreutzer": III. Finale. Presto
instruments:
Herman Oehler (violinist, possible Alfred Scholz associate)
piano:
Georg Heim (pianist, possible Alfred Scholz associate)
recording of:
Sonata for Violin and Piano no. 9 in A major, op. 47 “Kreutzer”: III. Finale. Presto
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (German composer) (from 1802 until 1803)
part of:
Sonata for Violin and Piano no. 9 in A major, op. 47 “Kreutzer”
Ludwig van Beethoven6:53
7Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 73 "Emperor": II. Adagio un poco mosso
piano:
Peter Toperczer (Slavic pianist)
orchestra:
Slovenská filharmónia
conductor:
Libor Pešek (conductor)
recording of:
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra no. 5 in E-flat major, op. 73 “Emperor”: II. Adagio un poco mosso
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (German composer) (in 1809)
part of:
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra no. 5 in E-flat major, op. 73 “Emperor”
Ludwig van Beethoven7:56
8Bagatelle No. 25 in A minor, WoO 59 "Für Elise"
piano:
Silvia Čápová (pianist)
recording of:
Bagatelle for Piano in A minor, WoO 59 “Für Elise”: Poco moto
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (German composer) (from 1808 until 1810)
part of:
Kinsky catalogue (Beethoven WoO works) (number: WoO 59)
Ludwig van Beethoven2:51
9"Ode to Joy" (Final Chorus to Schiller's Ode) from Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125: Finale
alto vocals:
Alice Bense (alto, an Alfred Scholz pseudonym)
bass vocals:
Willem van Laas (operatic bass, an Alfred Scholz pseudoynm)
choir vocals:
European Festival Chorus
soprano vocals:
Hélène Sargan (soprano, an Alfred Scholz pseudonym)
tenor vocals:
Barry McLogan (tenor, an Alfred Scholz pseudonym)
orchestra:
European Festival Orchestra
conductor:
William Bolden (conductor, an Alfred Scholz pseudonym)
recording of:
Symphony no. 9 in D minor, op. 125 “Choral”: IV. Finale. Presto – Allegro assai (Ode an die Freude / Ode to Joy)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (German composer) (from 1822 until 1824)
librettist:
Friedrich Schiller (German poet and playwright)
is based on:
An die Freude
part of:
Symphony no. 9 in D minor, op. 125 “Choral”
Ludwig van Beethoven10:07
▼ CD 3: Chopin
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1Prelude in D flat major ("Raindrops"), Op. 28: No.15
Fryderyk Chopin4:49
2Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21: I. Maestoso
Fryderyk Chopin14:04
3Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21: II. Larghetto
Fryderyk Chopin9:15
4Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21: III. Allegro vivace
Fryderyk Chopin8:12
5Ballad No.1 in G minor, Op. 23
Fryderyk Chopin8:54
6Fantasy Improptu, Op. 66
Fryderyk Chopin4:33
7Etude in C minor, Op. 10 No. 12 "Revolution": Allegro con fuoco
Fryderyk Chopin2:38
8Scherzo No.2 in B flat minor, Op. 31
Fryderyk Chopin10:41
9Waltz No. 6 in D-flat major, Op. 64 No. 1: "Waltz by Minutes"
Fryderyk Chopin1:47
▼ CD 4: Handel
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1Water Music Suite: Allegro
George Frideric Handel2:49
2Water Music Suite: Air
George Frideric Handel5:26
3Water Music Suite: Bourree
George Frideric Handel0:48
4Water Music Suite: Hornpipe I
George Frideric Handel0:53
5Water Music Suite: Andante espressivo
George Frideric Handel3:49
6Watermusic, Suite: Hornpipe II
George Frideric Handel3:10
7Largo: from "Xerxes"
George Frideric Handel4:12
8Music of The Royal Fireworks, Suite: Overture
George Frideric Handel9:18
9Music of The Royal Fireworks, Suite: Burree
George Frideric Handel1:43
10Music of The Royal Fireworks, Suite: La Paix (The Peace)
George Frideric Handel3:24
11Music of The Royal Fireworks, Suite: La Rejouissance (The Joy)
George Frideric Handel3:46
12Music of The Royal Fireworks, Suite: Menuett I
George Frideric Handel1:29
13Music of The Royal Fireworks, Suite: Menuett II
George Frideric Handel2:38
14Concerto Grosso, Op.10 No.10 ("Alexander Feast:"): Overture
George Frideric Handel2:16
15Concerto Grosso op.10 No.10 ("Alexander Feast:"): Allegro
George Frideric Handel2:22
16Concerto Grosso op.10 No.10 ("Alexander Feast:"): Air - Lentment
George Frideric Handel3:11
17Concerto Grosso op.10 No.10 ("Alexander Feast:"): Allegro
George Frideric Handel2:15
18Concerto Grosso op.10 No.10 ("Alexander Feast:"): Allegro
George Frideric Handel3:05
19Concerto Grosso op.10 No.10 ("Alexander Feast:"): Allegro Moderato
George Frideric Handel1:29
20Gavotte and Passepied
George Frideric Handel3:06
21Hallelujah: from "The Messiah"
George Frideric Handel4:18
▼ CD 5: Liszt
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1No. 1 in E flat major: Allegro maestoso
Franz Liszt5:28
2No. 1 in E flat major: Quasi Adagio - Allegretto Vivace - Allegro animato (attacca)
Franz Liszt9:11
3No. 1 in E flat major: Allegro marziale animato - Presto
Franz Liszt4:06
4Love Dream No. 3 in A flat major: for Piano solo
Franz Liszt4:20
5Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 in C sharp minor: for Piano solo
Franz Liszt9:22
6Evening Harmony in D flat major: for Piano solo
Franz Liszt8:33
7“Mephisto-Waltz” (ADD): for large Orchestra
Franz Liszt12:23
8Hungarian Rhapsody No. 6 in D flat major (ADD): for Orchestra
Franz Liszt13:54
▼ CD 6: Mozart
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1Serenade No. 13 for Strings in G major, K. 525 "Eine kleine Nachtmusik": I. Allegro
orchestra:
Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Libor Pešek (conductor)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Madacy Entertainment Group, Inc. (do not use as a release label! later renamed Madacy Lifestyle Marketing, read annotations for sub-label to use) (in 2006)
recording of:
Serenade no. 13 for Strings in G major, K. 525 „Eine kleine Nachtmusik“: I. Allegro
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1787)
part of:
Serenade no. 13 for Strings in G major, K. 525 „Eine kleine Nachtmusik“
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart7:50
2Serenade No. 13 for Strings in G major, K. 525 "Eine kleine Nachtmusik": II. Romance. Andante
orchestra:
Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Libor Pešek (conductor)
recording of:
Serenade no. 13 for Strings in G major, K. 525 „Eine kleine Nachtmusik“: II. Romance. Andante
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1787)
part of:
Serenade no. 13 for Strings in G major, K. 525 „Eine kleine Nachtmusik“
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart5:47
3Serenade No. 13 for Strings in G major, K. 525 "Eine kleine Nachtmusik": III. Minuetto. Allegretto & Trio
orchestra:
North German Chamber Orchestra and Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Libor Pešek (conductor) and Alexander von Pitamic (Alfred Scholz pseudonym)
recording of:
Serenade no. 13 for Strings in G major, K. 525 „Eine kleine Nachtmusik“: III. Minuetto. Allegretto & Trio
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1787)
part of:
Serenade no. 13 for Strings in G major, K. 525 „Eine kleine Nachtmusik“
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart2:08
4Serenade No. 13 for Strings in G major, K. 525 "Eine kleine Nachtmusik": IV. Rondo. Allegro
orchestra:
Norwegian Chamber Orchestra and Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Libor Pešek (conductor)
recording of:
Serenade no. 13 for Strings in G major, K. 525 „Eine kleine Nachtmusik“: IV. Rondo. Allegro
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1787)
part of:
Serenade no. 13 for Strings in G major, K. 525 „Eine kleine Nachtmusik“
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart2:50
5Symphony No. 41 in C major, K. 551 "Jupiter": IV. Allegro molto
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (Alfred Scholz pseudonym)
conductor:
Alfred Scholz
recording of:
Symphony no. 41 for Orchestra in C major, K. 551 “Jupiter”: IV. Molto allegro
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (from 1788 until 1788-08-10)
part of:
Symphony no. 41 for Orchestra in C major, K. 551 “Jupiter”
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart8:52
6Die Zauberflöte, K. 620: Ouverture
orchestra:
London Philharmonic Orchestra (Alfred Scholz pseudonym)
conductor:
Alfred Scholz
recording of:
Die Zauberflöte: Ouvertüre
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1791)
part of:
Die Zauberflöte, K. 620
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart7:19
7Variations about "Ah, vous dirai-je, Maman" KV 265: for Piano solo
piano:
Peter Schmalfuss (pianist)
recording of:
12 Variations on French Traditional: "Ah, vous dirai-je, Maman" for Piano in C major, K. 300e/265
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (from 1781 until 1782)
part of:
Köchelverzeichnis (original numbering) (number: 265) and Köchelverzeichnis (sixth edition, 1964, K⁶) (number: 300e)
arrangement of:
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
is based on:
Ah ! Vous dirai‐je, maman
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart9:07
8Symphony No. 40 in G minor with clarinets, K. 550: I. Allegro molto
orchestra:
Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Libor Pešek (conductor)
recording of:
Symphony no. 40 in G minor, K. 550 “Great”: I. Allegro molto (2nd version)
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (from 1788 until 1788-07-25)
part of:
Symphony no. 40 in G minor, K. 550 “Great” (2nd version)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart7:49
9Sonata for Piano No. 11 in A major, K. 300i/331 "Alla Turca": III. Rondo alla Turca. Allegretto
piano:
Silvia Čápová (pianist)
recording of:
Sonata for Piano no. 11 in A major, K. 300i/331 “Alla Turca”: III. Rondo alla Turca. Allegretto
composed in:
Paris, Île-de-France, France (in 1778)
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (in 1783)
part of:
Sonata for Piano no. 11 in A major, K. 300i/331 “Alla Turca”
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart3:26
10Concerto for Piano No. 23 in A major, K. 488: I. Allegro
orchestra:
Mozart Festival Orchestra (an Alfred Scholz pseudonym)
conductor:
Alberto Lizzio (fictitious conductor, Alfred Scholz pseudonym)
recording of:
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra no. 23 in A major, K. 488: I. Allegro
composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (classical composer) (from 1786 until 1786-03-02)
part of:
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra no. 23 in A major, K. 488
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart10:46
▼ CD 7: Ravel
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1Bolero: for Orchestra
Maurice Ravel13:46
2La Valse: Poème chorégraphique for Orchestra
Maurice Ravel12:45
3Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in G major: Allegremente
Maurice Ravel8:41
4Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in G major: Adagio assai
Maurice Ravel8:41
5Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in G major: Presto
Maurice Ravel4:04
6Rhapsodie Espagnole: for Orchestra
Maurice Ravel15:15
▼ CD 8: Strauss
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1Emperor Waltz, op. 437
recording of:
Kaiser-Walzer, op. 437
premiered in:
Berlin, Germany (on 1889-10-21)
composer:
Johann Strauss (Austro-German composer, „Walzerkönig“, Johann Strauss II, Sohn, Jr., the Younger, the Son) (in 1889)
part of:
Works of Johann Strauss Jr. by opus number (number: op. 437)
Johann Strauss11:52
2The Blue Danube Waltz, op. 314
recording of:
An der schönen blauen Donau, op. 314
premiered in:
Wien, Austria (on 1867-02-15)
composer:
Johann Strauss (Austro-German composer, „Walzerkönig“, Johann Strauss II, Sohn, Jr., the Younger, the Son) (in 1866)
part of:
Works of Johann Strauss Jr. by opus number (number: op. 314)
Johann Strauss10:02
3Thunder and Lightning: Fast Polka, op. 324
recording of:
Unter Donner und Blitz, op. 324
composer:
Johann Strauss (Austro-German composer, „Walzerkönig“, Johann Strauss II, Sohn, Jr., the Younger, the Son)
part of:
Works of Johann Strauss Jr. by opus number (number: op. 324)
Johann Strauss3:07
4Voices of Spring: Waltz, op.410
recording of:
Frühlingsstimmen, op. 410
composer:
Johann Strauss (Austro-German composer, „Walzerkönig“, Johann Strauss II, Sohn, Jr., the Younger, the Son) (in 1882)
part of:
Works of Johann Strauss Jr. by opus number (number: op. 410)
Johann Strauss7:32
5Perpetuum mobile: A musical joke, op. 257
recording of:
Perpetuum mobile, op. 257
composer:
Johann Strauss (Austro-German composer, „Walzerkönig“, Johann Strauss II, Sohn, Jr., the Younger, the Son) (in 1861)
part of:
Works of Johann Strauss Jr. by opus number (number: op. 257)
Johann Strauss2:54
6Vienna Blood: Waltz, op. 354
recording of:
Wiener Blut, op. 354 (waltz)
composer:
Johann Strauss (Austro-German composer, „Walzerkönig“, Johann Strauss II, Sohn, Jr., the Younger, the Son)
part of:
Works of Johann Strauss Jr. by opus number (number: op. 354)
Johann Strauss10:15
7Tritsch-Tratsch Polka, op. 214
recording of:
Tritsch–Tratsch Polka, op. 214
composer:
Johann Strauss (Austro-German composer, „Walzerkönig“, Johann Strauss II, Sohn, Jr., the Younger, the Son)
part of:
Works of Johann Strauss Jr. by opus number (number: op. 214)
Johann Strauss2:37
8The Bat: Overture
recording of:
Die Fledermaus: Ouvertüre
composer:
Johann Strauss (Austro-German composer, „Walzerkönig“, Johann Strauss II, Sohn, Jr., the Younger, the Son)
part of:
Die Fledermaus (english; unknown version)
part of:
Die Fledermaus (English version, lyrics by Dietz)
part of:
Die Fledermaus
part of:
Die Fledermaus (English version, lyrics by Mandel/Sachs)
Johann Strauss8:15
9The Gypsy Baron: Treasure Waltz, op. 418
recording of:
Schatz-Walzer, op. 418
composer:
Johann Strauss (Austro-German composer, „Walzerkönig“, Johann Strauss II, Sohn, Jr., the Younger, the Son) (in 1885)
part of:
Works of Johann Strauss Jr. by opus number (number: op. 418)
Johann Strauss8:35
▼ CD 9: Tchaikovsky
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1Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1 in B-flat minor, Op. 23: I. Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso – Allegro con brio
Пётр Ильич Чайковский20:13
2Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a: Flower Waltz
Пётр Ильич Чайковский7:03
3Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a: Dance of the Reed Flutes
orchestra:
Berlin Festival Orchestra (Alfred Scholtz pseudonym), London Festival Orchestra (Alfred Scholz pseudonym), London Festival Orchestra (“house orchestra” of Decca Records, associated since 1980 with conductor Ross Pople), Symphonic Festival Orchestra (Alfred Scholz pseudonym), The New Philharmonic Orchestra (bogus name used on budget releases, not the London Philharmonic or the New Philharmonia) and Tokyo Festival Orchestra (an Alfred Scholz pseudonym)
conductor:
Henry Adolph (fictitious conductor, Alfred Scholz pseudonym), Alberto Lizzio (fictitious conductor, Alfred Scholz pseudonym) and Takao Matsumo (conductor, an Alfred Scholz pseudonym)
recording of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: II. Danses caractéristiques: f) Danse des mirlitons. Moderato assai
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Russian romantic composer)
part of:
Fantasia (Disney soundtrack)
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)
Пётр Ильич Чайковский2:35
4Ouverture solennelle 1812, Op. 49
Пётр Ильич Чайковский15:31
5Swan-Lake Suite, Op. 20a: Lake in the Moonlight
orchestra:
London Festival Orchestra (Alfred Scholz pseudonym), New Philharmonic Orchestra (Alfred Scholz related orchestra used on budget recordings) and Symphonic Festival Orchestra (Alfred Scholz pseudonym)
conductor:
Henry Adolph (fictitious conductor, Alfred Scholz pseudonym), Alberto Lizzio (fictitious conductor, Alfred Scholz pseudonym) and Laurence Siegel (fictitious conductor, Alfred Scholz pseudonym)
recording of:
Schwanensee / Swan Lake, Ballett / Ballet: 1. Szene
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Russian romantic composer)
recording of:
The Swan Lake (suite from the ballet), op. 20a: I. Scène
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Russian romantic composer) (in 1876)
part of:
The Swan Lake (suite from the ballet), op. 20a (Version A - 6 movements)
part of:
The Swan Lake (suite from the ballet), op. 20a (Version B - 8 movements)
Пётр Ильич Чайковский3:10
6Swan-Lake Suite, Op. 20a: Hungarian Dance
Пётр Ильич Чайковский2:47
7Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D major, Op. 35: II. Canzonetta. Andante
Пётр Ильич Чайковский6:50
8Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 74 "Pathétique": IV. Finale. Adagio lamentoso
Пётр Ильич Чайковский9:08
▶ CD 10: Vivaldi

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