Immerse yourself in a grand musical parade with the Radio Symphony Bratislava's "Famous Concert Marches." Released on January 1, 1994, under the Blaricum CD Company label, this album is a vibrant collection of some of the most celebrated marches in classical music history. Spanning a rich hour of music, this compilation brings together iconic pieces from renowned composers, offering a dynamic and engaging listening experience.
The Radio Symphony Bratislava, known for their precision and expressive performances, breathes life into these marches, each one a testament to the power and grandeur of orchestral music. From the triumphant "Pomp and Circumstance March" by Edward Elgar to the lively "Radetzky March" by Johann Strauss Sr., the album is a journey through time and musical styles.
You'll find familiar favorites like Tchaikovsky's "March" from The Nutcracker Suite and Mendelssohn's "Wedding March" from A Midsummer Night's Dream, alongside lesser-known but equally captivating pieces such as Bizet's "Marche Joyeuse" and Glinka's "Chernomor's March" from Ruslan & Lyudmila. The album also includes the stirring "Rakoczy March" from Berlioz's La damnation de Faust and the energetic "French Military March" from Saint-Saëns' Suite Algérienne.
Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer looking to explore the genre, "Famous Concert Marches" offers a thrilling and accessible introduction to the world of orchestral marches. The Radio Symphony Bratislava's masterful performances ensure that each piece is rendered with clarity, passion, and a deep respect for the composers' original visions. This album is not just a collection of marches; it's a celebration of the enduring power of music to inspire, uplift, and entertain.
(C) 1994 Blaricum CD Company (B.C.D.) B.V.
Tracks
Aida, Act II: MarchGiuseppe Verdi, Radio Symphony Orchestra Bratislava, Ondrej Lenard
The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a: MarchPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Radio Symphony Orchestra Bratislava, Otto Aebi
Radetsky March, Op. 228Johann Strauss I, Radio Symphony Orchestra Bratislava, Otto Aebi
Marche JoyeuseEmmanuel Chabrier, Radio Symphony Orchestra Bratislava, Kazushi Ono
The Ruins of Athens, Op. 113: March of the TurksLudwig van Beethoven, Radio Symphony Orchestra Bratislava, Kazushi Ono
A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61, No. 9: Wedding MarchFelix Mendelssohn, Radio Symphony Orchestra Bratislava, Kazushi Ono
L'Arlesienne, Suite 2: Tempo di marciaGeorges Bizet, Radio Symphony Orchestra Ljubljana, Anton Nanut
March, K. 214Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Radio Symphony Orchestra Ljubljana, Anton Nanut
Indigo March, OP. 349Johann Strauss II, Radio Symphony Orchestra Bratislava, Otto Aebi
Suite Algerienne, Op. 80: French Military MarchCamille Saint-Saëns, Radio Symphony Orchestra Bratislava, Kazushi Ono
Ruslan & Lyudmila, Act IV: Chernomor's MarchMikhail Glinka, Radio Symphony Orchestra Bratislava, Kazushi Ono
The Prophet, Act IV: Coronation MarchGiacomo Meyerbeer, Radio Symphony Orchestra Bratislava, Kazushi Ono
March, K. 215Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Radio Symphony Orchestra Bratislava, Kazushi Ono
La damnation de Faust, Op. 24: Rakoczy MarchHector Berlioz, Radio Symphony Orchestra Bratislava, Ondrej Lenard
Der Zigeunerbaron: Entrance March, Op. 422Johann Strauss II, Radio Symphony Orchestra Bratislava, Otto Aebi
The Love for Three Oranges, Op. 33: MarchSergei Prokofiev, Radio Symphony Orchestra Bratislava, Ondrej Lenard
Pomp and Circumstance, Op. 39, No. 1: MarchEdward Elgar, Radio Symphony Orchestra Bratislava, Ondrej Lenard