Light Classical Favourites, Vol. 1 - Hector Berlioz - Vinyl LP UK

Light Classical Favourites, Vol. 1 - Hector Berlioz

Album Description

Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of classical music with "Light Classical Favourites, Vol. 1" by Hector Berlioz. Released on January 1, 2000, under the Maestoso label, this exquisite collection spans over four hours of orchestral masterpieces, showcasing the genius of Berlioz and other renowned composers. The album is a rich tapestry of genres, blending classical and orchestral compositions that have stood the test of time.

From the stirring "Roman Carnival Overture" to the enchanting "Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy" from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite, this album offers a diverse array of pieces that highlight the beauty and complexity of classical music. Berlioz's own compositions, such as the dramatic "Ride of the Valkyries" and the intricate "Enigma Variations," are complemented by works from other masters like Tchaikovsky, Mozart, and Bizet.

Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer looking to explore the genre, "Light Classical Favourites, Vol. 1" provides a comprehensive and enjoyable journey through some of the most beloved pieces in the classical repertoire. The album's duration and variety make it perfect for both focused listening sessions and as a backdrop to relaxation or study. Dive into this collection and experience the enduring appeal of classical music.

1 januari 20002000 Maestoso2000 Maestoso

Tracks

Roman Carnival OvertureHector Berlioz, Gioachino Rossini, Ludwig van Beethoven, Giuseppe Verdi, Amilcare Ponchielli, Richard Wagner, Émile Waldteufel, Felix Mendelssohn, Carl Maria von Weber, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ferdinand Hérold, Edward Elgar, Camille Saint-Saëns, Sergei Prokofiev, Franz von Suppé, Georges Bizet, Domenico Cimarosa, NBC Symphony Orchestra, Arturo Toscanini
8:19
Overture To "William Tell"Hector Berlioz, Gioachino Rossini, Ludwig van Beethoven, Giuseppe Verdi, Amilcare Ponchielli, Richard Wagner, Émile Waldteufel, Felix Mendelssohn, Carl Maria von Weber, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ferdinand Hérold, Edward Elgar, Camille Saint-Saëns, Sergei Prokofiev, Franz von Suppé, Georges Bizet, Domenico Cimarosa, NBC Symphony Orchestra, Arturo Toscanini
11:59
Overture To "The Creatures Of Prometheus"Hector Berlioz, Gioachino Rossini, Ludwig van Beethoven, Giuseppe Verdi, Amilcare Ponchielli, Richard Wagner, Émile Waldteufel, Felix Mendelssohn, Carl Maria von Weber, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ferdinand Hérold, Edward Elgar, Camille Saint-Saëns, Sergei Prokofiev, Franz von Suppé, Georges Bizet, Domenico Cimarosa, NBC Symphony Orchestra, Arturo Toscanini
4:55
Chorus Of The Hebrew Slaves From "Nabucco"Ludwig van Beethoven, Giuseppe Verdi, Amilcare Ponchielli, Richard Wagner, Émile Waldteufel, Felix Mendelssohn, Carl Maria von Weber, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ferdinand Hérold, Edward Elgar, Camille Saint-Saëns, Sergei Prokofiev, Franz von Suppé, Georges Bizet, Domenico Cimarosa, Hector Berlioz, Gioachino Rossini, NBC Symphony Orchestra, Arturo Toscanini
5:00
Dances From "William Tell"Hector Berlioz, Gioachino Rossini, Ludwig van Beethoven, Giuseppe Verdi, Amilcare Ponchielli, Richard Wagner, Émile Waldteufel, Felix Mendelssohn, Carl Maria von Weber, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ferdinand Hérold, Edward Elgar, Camille Saint-Saëns, Sergei Prokofiev, Franz von Suppé, Georges Bizet, Domenico Cimarosa, NBC Symphony Orchestra, Arturo Toscanini
5:20
Dance Of The Hours From "La Gioconda"Hector Berlioz, Gioachino Rossini, Ludwig van Beethoven, Giuseppe Verdi, Amilcare Ponchielli, Richard Wagner, Émile Waldteufel, Felix Mendelssohn, Carl Maria von Weber, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ferdinand Hérold, Edward Elgar, Camille Saint-Saëns, Sergei Prokofiev, Franz von Suppé, Georges Bizet, Domenico Cimarosa, NBC Symphony Orchestra, Arturo Toscanini
9:13
Dances From "Otello"Hector Berlioz, Gioachino Rossini, Ludwig van Beethoven, Giuseppe Verdi, Amilcare Ponchielli, Richard Wagner, Émile Waldteufel, Felix Mendelssohn, Carl Maria von Weber, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ferdinand Hérold, Edward Elgar, Camille Saint-Saëns, Sergei Prokofiev, Franz von Suppé, Georges Bizet, Domenico Cimarosa, NBC Symphony Orchestra, Arturo Toscanini
6:14
Ride Of The ValkyriesHector Berlioz, Gioachino Rossini, Ludwig van Beethoven, Giuseppe Verdi, Amilcare Ponchielli, Richard Wagner, Émile Waldteufel, Felix Mendelssohn, Carl Maria von Weber, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ferdinand Hérold, Edward Elgar, Camille Saint-Saëns, Sergei Prokofiev, Franz von Suppé, Georges Bizet, Domenico Cimarosa, NBC Symphony Orchestra, Arturo Toscanini
5:03
Skaters WaltzHector Berlioz, Gioachino Rossini, Ludwig van Beethoven, Giuseppe Verdi, Amilcare Ponchielli, Richard Wagner, Émile Waldteufel, Felix Mendelssohn, Carl Maria von Weber, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ferdinand Hérold, Edward Elgar, Camille Saint-Saëns, Sergei Prokofiev, Franz von Suppé, Georges Bizet, Domenico Cimarosa, NBC Symphony Orchestra, Arturo Toscanini
6:49
Scherzo From "Octet For Strings"Domenico Cimarosa, Hector Berlioz, Gioachino Rossini, Ludwig van Beethoven, Giuseppe Verdi, Amilcare Ponchielli, Richard Wagner, Émile Waldteufel, Felix Mendelssohn, Carl Maria von Weber, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ferdinand Hérold, Edward Elgar, Camille Saint-Saëns, Sergei Prokofiev, Franz von Suppé, Georges Bizet, NBC Symphony Orchestra, Arturo Toscanini
4:44
Invitation To The DanceHector Berlioz, Gioachino Rossini, Ludwig van Beethoven, Giuseppe Verdi, Amilcare Ponchielli, Richard Wagner, Émile Waldteufel, Felix Mendelssohn, Carl Maria von Weber, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ferdinand Hérold, Edward Elgar, Camille Saint-Saëns, Sergei Prokofiev, Franz von Suppé, Georges Bizet, Domenico Cimarosa, NBC Symphony Orchestra, Arturo Toscanini
8:00
Nutcracker Suite: Miniature OvertureHector Berlioz, Gioachino Rossini, Ludwig van Beethoven, Giuseppe Verdi, Amilcare Ponchielli, Richard Wagner, Émile Waldteufel, Felix Mendelssohn, Carl Maria von Weber, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ferdinand Hérold, Edward Elgar, Camille Saint-Saëns, Sergei Prokofiev, Franz von Suppé, Georges Bizet, Domenico Cimarosa, NBC Symphony Orchestra, Arturo Toscanini
3:09
Nutcracker Suite: MarchHector Berlioz, Gioachino Rossini, Ludwig van Beethoven, Giuseppe Verdi, Amilcare Ponchielli, Richard Wagner, Émile Waldteufel, Felix Mendelssohn, Carl Maria von Weber, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ferdinand Hérold, Edward Elgar, Camille Saint-Saëns, Sergei Prokofiev, Franz von Suppé, Georges Bizet, Domenico Cimarosa, NBC Symphony Orchestra, Arturo Toscanini
2:22
Nutcracker Suite: Dance Of The Sugar-Plum FairyHector Berlioz, Gioachino Rossini, Ludwig van Beethoven, Giuseppe Verdi, Amilcare Ponchielli, Richard Wagner, Émile Waldteufel, Felix Mendelssohn, Carl Maria von Weber, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ferdinand Hérold, Edward Elgar, Camille Saint-Saëns, Sergei Prokofiev, Franz von Suppé, Georges Bizet, Domenico Cimarosa, NBC Symphony Orchestra, Arturo Toscanini
1:33
Nutcracker Suite: TrepakGeorges Bizet, Domenico Cimarosa, Hector Berlioz, Gioachino Rossini, Ludwig van Beethoven, Giuseppe Verdi, Amilcare Ponchielli, Richard Wagner, Émile Waldteufel, Felix Mendelssohn, Carl Maria von Weber, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ferdinand Hérold, Edward Elgar, Camille Saint-Saëns, Sergei Prokofiev, Franz von Suppé, NBC Symphony Orchestra, Arturo Toscanini
1:10
Nutcracker Suite: Arabian DanceHector Berlioz, Gioachino Rossini, Ludwig van Beethoven, Giuseppe Verdi, Amilcare Ponchielli, Richard Wagner, Émile Waldteufel, Felix Mendelssohn, Carl Maria von Weber, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ferdinand Hérold, Edward Elgar, Camille Saint-Saëns, Sergei Prokofiev, Franz von Suppé, Georges Bizet, Domenico Cimarosa, NBC Symphony Orchestra, Arturo Toscanini
3:36
Nutcracker Suite: Chinese DanceHector Berlioz, Gioachino Rossini, Ludwig van Beethoven, Giuseppe Verdi, Amilcare Ponchielli, Richard Wagner, Émile Waldteufel, Felix Mendelssohn, Carl Maria von Weber, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ferdinand Hérold, Edward Elgar, Camille Saint-Saëns, Sergei Prokofiev, Franz von Suppé, Georges Bizet, Domenico Cimarosa, NBC Symphony Orchestra, Arturo Toscanini
1:06
Nutcracker Suite: Dance Of The FlutesHector Berlioz, Gioachino Rossini, Ludwig van Beethoven, Giuseppe Verdi, Amilcare Ponchielli, Richard Wagner, Émile Waldteufel, Felix Mendelssohn, Carl Maria von Weber, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ferdinand Hérold, Edward Elgar, Camille Saint-Saëns, Sergei Prokofiev, Franz von Suppé, Georges Bizet, Domenico Cimarosa, NBC Symphony Orchestra, Arturo Toscanini
2:08
Nutcracker Suite: Waltz Of The FlowersHector Berlioz, Gioachino Rossini, Ludwig van Beethoven, Giuseppe Verdi, Amilcare Ponchielli, Richard Wagner, Émile Waldteufel, Felix Mendelssohn, Carl Maria von Weber, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ferdinand Hérold, Edward Elgar, Camille Saint-Saëns, Sergei Prokofiev, Franz von Suppé, Georges Bizet, Domenico Cimarosa, NBC Symphony Orchestra, Arturo Toscanini
6:18
Overture From "The Force Of Destiny"Hector Berlioz, Gioachino Rossini, Ludwig van Beethoven, Giuseppe Verdi, Amilcare Ponchielli, Richard Wagner, Émile Waldteufel, Felix Mendelssohn, Carl Maria von Weber, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ferdinand Hérold, Edward Elgar, Camille Saint-Saëns, Sergei Prokofiev, Franz von Suppé, Georges Bizet, Domenico Cimarosa, NBC Symphony Orchestra, Arturo Toscanini
7:06
Overture To "The Magic Flute"Franz von Suppé, Georges Bizet, Domenico Cimarosa, Hector Berlioz, Gioachino Rossini, Ludwig van Beethoven, Giuseppe Verdi, Amilcare Ponchielli, Richard Wagner, Émile Waldteufel, Felix Mendelssohn, Carl Maria von Weber, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ferdinand Hérold, Edward Elgar, Camille Saint-Saëns, Sergei Prokofiev, NBC Symphony Orchestra, Arturo Toscanini
6:59
Overture To "The Italian Girl In Algiers"Hector Berlioz, Gioachino Rossini, Ludwig van Beethoven, Giuseppe Verdi, Amilcare Ponchielli, Richard Wagner, Émile Waldteufel, Felix Mendelssohn, Carl Maria von Weber, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ferdinand Hérold, Edward Elgar, Camille Saint-Saëns, Sergei Prokofiev, Franz von Suppé, Georges Bizet, Domenico Cimarosa, NBC Symphony Orchestra, Arturo Toscanini
7:22
Overture To "The Sicilian Vespers"Hector Berlioz, Gioachino Rossini, Ludwig van Beethoven, Giuseppe Verdi, Amilcare Ponchielli, Richard Wagner, Émile Waldteufel, Felix Mendelssohn, Carl Maria von Weber, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ferdinand Hérold, Edward Elgar, Camille Saint-Saëns, Sergei Prokofiev, Franz von Suppé, Georges Bizet, Domenico Cimarosa, NBC Symphony Orchestra, Arturo Toscanini
5:40
Overture To "Zampa"Hector Berlioz, Gioachino Rossini, Ludwig van Beethoven, Giuseppe Verdi, Amilcare Ponchielli, Richard Wagner, Émile Waldteufel, Felix Mendelssohn, Carl Maria von Weber, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ferdinand Hérold, Edward Elgar, Camille Saint-Saëns, Sergei Prokofiev, Franz von Suppé, Georges Bizet, Domenico Cimarosa, NBC Symphony Orchestra, Arturo Toscanini
10:48
Overture To "Egmont"Hector Berlioz, Gioachino Rossini, Ludwig van Beethoven, Giuseppe Verdi, Amilcare Ponchielli, Richard Wagner, Émile Waldteufel, Felix Mendelssohn, Carl Maria von Weber, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ferdinand Hérold, Edward Elgar, Camille Saint-Saëns, Sergei Prokofiev, Franz von Suppé, Georges Bizet, Domenico Cimarosa, NBC Symphony Orchestra, Arturo Toscanini
6:16
Overture To "Don Giovanni"Hector Berlioz, Gioachino Rossini, Ludwig van Beethoven, Giuseppe Verdi, Amilcare Ponchielli, Richard Wagner, Émile Waldteufel, Felix Mendelssohn, Carl Maria von Weber, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ferdinand Hérold, Edward Elgar, Camille Saint-Saëns, Sergei Prokofiev, Franz von Suppé, Georges Bizet, Domenico Cimarosa, NBC Symphony Orchestra, Arturo Toscanini
6:58
Enigma VariationsHector Berlioz, Gioachino Rossini, Ludwig van Beethoven, Giuseppe Verdi, Amilcare Ponchielli, Richard Wagner, Émile Waldteufel, Felix Mendelssohn, Carl Maria von Weber, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ferdinand Hérold, Edward Elgar, Camille Saint-Saëns, Sergei Prokofiev, Franz von Suppé, Georges Bizet, Domenico Cimarosa, NBC Symphony Orchestra, Arturo Toscanini
28:58
Danse MacabreHector Berlioz, Gioachino Rossini, Ludwig van Beethoven, Giuseppe Verdi, Amilcare Ponchielli, Richard Wagner, Émile Waldteufel, Felix Mendelssohn, Carl Maria von Weber, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ferdinand Hérold, Edward Elgar, Camille Saint-Saëns, Sergei Prokofiev, Franz von Suppé, Georges Bizet, Domenico Cimarosa, NBC Symphony Orchestra, Arturo Toscanini
11:26
Classical SymphonyHector Berlioz, Gioachino Rossini, Ludwig van Beethoven, Giuseppe Verdi, Amilcare Ponchielli, Richard Wagner, Émile Waldteufel, Felix Mendelssohn, Carl Maria von Weber, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ferdinand Hérold, Edward Elgar, Camille Saint-Saëns, Sergei Prokofiev, Franz von Suppé, Georges Bizet, Domenico Cimarosa, NBC Symphony Orchestra, Arturo Toscanini
10:05
Overture To "Poet And Peasant"Émile Waldteufel, Felix Mendelssohn, Carl Maria von Weber, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ferdinand Hérold, Edward Elgar, Camille Saint-Saëns, Sergei Prokofiev, Franz von Suppé, Georges Bizet, Domenico Cimarosa, Hector Berlioz, Gioachino Rossini, Ludwig van Beethoven, Giuseppe Verdi, Amilcare Ponchielli, Richard Wagner, NBC Symphony Orchestra, Arturo Toscanini
9:15
Suite From "Carmen"Hector Berlioz, Gioachino Rossini, Ludwig van Beethoven, Giuseppe Verdi, Amilcare Ponchielli, Richard Wagner, Émile Waldteufel, Felix Mendelssohn, Carl Maria von Weber, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ferdinand Hérold, Edward Elgar, Camille Saint-Saëns, Sergei Prokofiev, Franz von Suppé, Georges Bizet, Domenico Cimarosa, NBC Symphony Orchestra, Arturo Toscanini
12:43
Overture To "The Siege Of Corinth"Hector Berlioz, Gioachino Rossini, Ludwig van Beethoven, Giuseppe Verdi, Amilcare Ponchielli, Richard Wagner, Émile Waldteufel, Felix Mendelssohn, Carl Maria von Weber, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ferdinand Hérold, Edward Elgar, Camille Saint-Saëns, Sergei Prokofiev, Franz von Suppé, Georges Bizet, Domenico Cimarosa, NBC Symphony Orchestra, Arturo Toscanini
9:07
Overture To "The Secret Marriage"Hector Berlioz, Gioachino Rossini, Ludwig van Beethoven, Giuseppe Verdi, Amilcare Ponchielli, Richard Wagner, Émile Waldteufel, Felix Mendelssohn, Carl Maria von Weber, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ferdinand Hérold, Edward Elgar, Camille Saint-Saëns, Sergei Prokofiev, Franz von Suppé, Georges Bizet, Domenico Cimarosa, NBC Symphony Orchestra, Arturo Toscanini
5:55
Overture To "Obern"Hector Berlioz, Gioachino Rossini, Ludwig van Beethoven, Giuseppe Verdi, Amilcare Ponchielli, Richard Wagner, Émile Waldteufel, Felix Mendelssohn, Carl Maria von Weber, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ferdinand Hérold, Edward Elgar, Camille Saint-Saëns, Sergei Prokofiev, Franz von Suppé, Georges Bizet, Domenico Cimarosa, NBC Symphony Orchestra, Arturo Toscanini
8:32

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About Hector Berlioz

Hector Berlioz, a pioneering French composer and conductor, left an indelible mark on the classical music landscape during the 19th century. Born in 1803, Berlioz was a revolutionary figure, known for his dramatic and emotionally charged compositions that often pushed the boundaries of traditional orchestral music. His works, such as the epic "Symphonie Fantastique," are celebrated for their vivid storytelling and innovative use of orchestration. Berlioz's influence extends beyond his compositions; his conducting techniques and passion for music education also left a lasting legacy. Dive into the world of Hector Berlioz and experience the intensity and brilliance of his orchestral masterpieces.

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