The Romantic Century

THE ROMANTIC CENTURY Prepared by Tony Smuts With Geza Karacsony Schumann, C. Three romances, op 11 (1839).    Yoshiko Iwai, pf. Naxos 8.553501 [13:59] Joachim, J. Overture: Hamlet, op 4 (1853).    Stuttgart RSO/Meir Minsky. Naxos 8.554733 [17:20] Goldmark, K. String quartet in B flat, op 8 (1860).    Lajtha Quartet. Hungaroton HCD 31556 [29:21] Brahms, J. Song of destiny, op 54 (1868-71).    Monteverdi Choir; O Révolutionnaire et Romantique/John Eliot Gardiner. Sol Deo Gloria SDG 702 [16:11] Brüll, I. Serenade no 2 in E, op 36.    Malta PO/Marius Stravinsky. Cameo Classics CC9031 [18:51] Herzogenberg, H. Legends, op 62 (1890).    Ramon Jaffé, vc; Andreas Frölich, pf. cpo 999 710-2 [14:28]

THE ROMANTIC CENTURY Prepared by Michael Morton-Evans With Peter Younie Thalberg, S. Grand caprice on themes from La sonnambula, op 46 (1827).    Francesco Nicolosi, pf. Naxos 8.555498 [16:18] Dvořák, A. Rhapsody in A minor, op 14 (1874).    Slovak PO/Libor Pesek. Marco Polo HK 8.220420 [17:30] Kuhlau, F. Grand sonata in E flat, op 64 (1824).    Peter-Lukas Graf, fl; Zsuzsanna Sirokay, pf. Claves 50-8705 [26:22] Bruneau, A. Suite from The attack on the mill (1893).    Rhenish PO/James Lockhart. Marco Polo 8.223498 [20:19] Moscheles, I. Piano concerto no 3 in G minor, op 58 (c1822).    Tasmanian SO/Howard Shelley, pf & dir. Hyperion CDA67276 [29:32]

THE ROMANTIC CENTURY Prepared by Bruce Ru With Ross Hayes Mendelssohn, F. String symphony no 2 in D (1821).    London FO/Ross Pople. Hyperion CDS44081/3 [11:07] Beethoven, L. Sonata no 30 in E, op 109 (1820).    Wilhelm Kempff, pf. Regis RRC9010 [16:53] Schubert, F. Der Hirt auf dem Felsen, D965 (1828).    Kathleen Battle, sop; Karl Leister, cl; James Levine, pf. DG 419 327-2 [11:42] Weber, C.M. Clarinet concertino in E flat, op 26 (1811).    Charles Neidich, cl; Orpheus CO. DG 435 875-2 [09:00] Mendelssohn, F. Piano quartet in C minor, op 1 (1822).    Domus. Virgin VC 7 91183-2 [25:41] Schumann, R. Symphony no 3 in E flat, op 97, Rhenish (1850; arr. Mahler).    Bergen PO/Aldo Ceccato. BIS CD-394 [33:35]

THE ROMANTIC CENTURY Prepared by Frank Morrison With Peter Younie Berwald, F. Trio no 1 in E flat (1849).    Andras Kiss, vn; Csaba Onczay, vc; Ilona Prunyi, pf. Naxos 8.555001 [19:20] Arditi, L The kiss (1859).    Joan Sutherland, sop; London SO/Richard Bonynge. ABC 468 513-2 [03:56] Grieg, E. Sonata in E minor, op 7 (1865).    Leif Ove Andsnes, pf. Virgin VC 7 59300 2 [19:22] Taneyev, S. String trio in D (1880).    Jerusalem String Trio. Meridian CDE 84149 [24:33] Sibelius, J. Symphony no 1 in E minor, op 39 (1899).    Danish National RSO/Leif Segerstam. Chandos CHAN 9107 [42:57]

THE ROMANTIC CENTURY Prepared by Tony Smuts With Peter Younie Mendelssohn, Fanny. Overture (c1830).    Women's PO/JoAnn Falletta. Koch 3 7169 2H1 [10:47] Farrenc, L. Piano quintet no 1 in A minor, op 30 (1839).    Quintetto Bottesini. Brilliant Classics 94815 [28:29] Bruch, M. Scottish fantasy, op 46 (1880).    Nicola Benedetti, vn; BBC Scottish SO/Rory Macdonald. Decca 478 6690 [31:07] Thuille, L. Sextet in B flat, op 6 (1886-88).    Guy Henderson, ob; Rachel Valler, pf; Sydney Wind Quartet. Fine Music concert recording [28:29] Dukas, P. The sorcerer's apprentice (1897).    Montreal SO/Charles Dutoit. Decca 421 527-2 [11:33]

THE ROMANTIC CENTURY Prepared by Gerald Holder With Ross Hayes Glinka, M. Septet in E flat (1823).    Alexander Koreshkov, ob; Alexander Petrov, bn; Igor Makarov, hn; Alexei Bruni, vn; Mikhail Moshkunov, vn; Erik Pozdeev, vc; Rustem Gabdulin, db. Olympia MKM 76 [20:11] Dvorák, A. Symphony no 3 in E flat, op 10 (1873).    Scottish NO/Neeme Järvi. Chandos CHAN 8575 [32:47] Ravel, M. Mother Goose (1908-11).    Pascal Rogé, Denise-Françoise Rogé, pf. Decca 440 836 2 [15:02] Tchaikovsky, P. Variations on a rococo theme, op 33 (1876).    Mischa Maisky, vc; Orpheus CO. DG 453 460-2 [19:00] Debussy, C. Piano trio in G (1880).    Trio Chausson. Mirare MIR 163 [23:04]

THE ROMANTIC CENTURY Prepared by Michael Morton-Evans With Ross Hayes Schumann, R. Introduction and allegro appassionato in G, op 92 (1849).    Murray Perahia, pf; Berlin PO/Claudio Abbado. Sony SK 64577 [14:10] Milwid, A. Sinfonia concertante.    Janusz Banaszek, ob; Bydgoszcz PO/Zbigniew Chwedczuk. Concerto 25014 [22:17] Clementi, M. Piano concerto in C (c1790).    Felicja Blumental, pf; Prague SO/Alberto Zedda. Brana Records BR 0008 [22:51] Arban, J-B. Fantaisie brillante (arr. Hunsberger).    Wynton Marsalis, cornet; Eastman Wind Ensemble/Donald Hunsberger. CBS MK 42137 [08:16] Litolff, H. Symphonic concerto no 3 in E flat, op 45, National Hollandais (1846).    Peter Donohoe, pf; BBC Scottish SO/Andrew Litton. Hyperion CDA67210 [30:47] Fry, W. Niagara symphony (1854).    Royal Scottish NO/Tony Rowe. Naxos 8.559057 [13:39]

THE ROMANTIC CENTURY Prepared by Chris Blower With Peter Younie Glinka, M. Sonata (1828).    Igor Boguslavsky, va; Anna Litvinenko, pf. Le Chant du Monde LDC 288 068 [16:56] Ippolitov-Ivanov, M. Caucasian sketches, suite no 1, op 10 (1894).    Sydney SO/Christopher Lyndon-Gee. Marco Polo 8.220369 [25:11] Arensky, A. Suite no 3 for two pianos, op 33, Variations (1894).    Stephen Coombs, pf; Ian Munro, pf. Hyperion CDA66755 [25:50] Glazunov, A. Scènes de ballet, op 52 (1894).    Scottish NO/Neeme Järvi. Chandos CHAN 8804 [28:19] Glinka, M. Serenade on themes from Donizetti's Anna Bolena (1832).    Bolshoi TO Soloists/Alexander Lazarev. Le Chant du Monde LDC 288 068 [17:13]

THE ROMANTIC CENTURY Prepared by Frank Morrison With Ross Hayes Mendelssohn, F. String quartet no 6 in F minor, op 80 (1847).    The Lindsays. ASV QS 6173 [24:41] Bizet, G. Chants du Rhin (1865).    Julia Severus, pf. Naxos 8.570831-32 [20:36] Taffanel, P. Wind quintet (1878).    Pro Arte Quintet. LP Gold Records 11 071 [19:11] Borodin, A. Konchak’s aria, from Prince Igor (1890).    Nicolai Ghiaurov, bass; London Symphony Ch & O/Edward Downes. Decca 455 632-2 [07:07] Kalinnikov, V. Incidental music to Tsar Boris (1899).    Budapest SO/Antal Jancsovics. Marco Polo 8.223135 [38:03]

THE ROMANTIC CENTURY Prepared by Tony Smuts With Ross Hayes Mendelssohn, F. Incidental music to A midsummer night’s dream, op 61 (1843).    Gewandhaus O/Riccardo Chailly. Decca 481 0778 [28:41] Gade, N. String quartet in D, op 63 (1888).    Kontra Quartet. BIS CD-516 [22:58] Godard, B. Fantasia, op 143 (1893).    Eliane Reyes, pf. Grand Piano GP684 [15:07] Tchaikovsky, P. Symphony no 6 in B minor, op 74, Pathétique (1893).    London SO/Antal Dorati. Mercury 478 509-2 [44:48]

THE ROMANTIC CENTURY France 1886-1899 Prepared by Rex Burgess With Geza Karacsony Dukas, P. Overture to Polyeucte (1891).    Rotterdam PO/David Zinman. Philips 454 127-2 [15:16] Chaminade, C. Trio no 2 in A minor, op 34 (1887).    Tzigane Piano Trio. ASV DCA 965 [23:14] Saint-Saëns, C. La fiancée du timbalier (1887).    Felicity Lott, sop; Graham Johnson, pf. Harmonia Mundi HMC 901138 [11:38] D’Indy, V. Excerpts from Tableaux de voyage, op 33 (1889).    Jean-Pierre Armengaud, pf. Grand Piano GP756 [23:19] Debussy, C. Proses lyriques (1895).    Elly Ameling, sop; Dalton Baldwin, pf. EMI CDM 7 64095 2 [18:55] Chausson, E. Poème, op 25 (1896).    Laurent Korcia, vn; Nancy Symphonic and Lyric O/Jérôme Kaltenbach. Naxos 8.553652 [16:23]

THE ROMANTIC CENTURY Prepared by Patrick Yeung With Jansson Antmann Satie, E. Three gymnopédies (1896).    New London O/Ronald Corp. Hyperion CDA66365 [08:53] Rachmaninov, S. Suite no 1, op 5, Fantasie-tableaux (1893).    John Ogdon, pf; Brenda Lucas, pf. ASV DCA 636 [25:15] Taubert, W. Piano concerto no 2 in A, op 189 (c1874).    Tasmanian SO/Howard Shelley, pf & dir. Hyperion CDA67765 [23:38] Berlioz, H. Summer nights, op 7 (1840-41).    Lauris Elms, cont; David Miller, pf. Fine Music tape archive [26:58] Tchaikovsky, P. Francesca da Rimini, symphonic fantasy after Dante op 32 (1876).    Montreal SO/Charles Dutoit. Decca 421 814-2 [25:01]

THE ROMANTIC CENTURY Prepared by Gerald Holder With Ross Hayes Chausson, E. Poème, op 25 (1896).    Julia Fischer, vn; Monte Carlo PO/Yakov Kreizberg. Decca 478 2684 [16:05] Donizetti, G. Tombe degliavi miei, from Lucia di Lammermoor (1835).    Piotr Beczala, ten; Ilya Bannik, bass; Mariinsky TO/Valery Gergiev. Mariinsky MARO512 [10:19] Franck, C. Symphonic variations (1885).    François-Joël Thiollier, pf; NSO of Ireland/Antonio de Almeida. Naxos 8.550754 [15:09] Chopin, F. Scherzo no 4 in E, op 54 (1842).    Benjamin Grosvenor, pf. Decca 478 3206 [09:59] Tchaikovsky, P. Sextet in D minor, op 70, Souvenir de Florence (1890/91-92).    Yuri Bashmet, va; Natalia Gutman, vc; Borodin String Quartet. EMI 7 49775 2 [33:35] Schumann, R. Cello concerto in A minor, op 129 (1850).    János Starker, vc; London SO/Stanislaw Skrowaczewski. Mercury 432 010-2 [23:34]

THE ROMANTIC CENTURY Prepared by Tony Smuts With Jansson Antmann Gade, N. String octet in F, op 17 (pub. 1848).    L’Archibudelli; Smithsonian Chamber Players. Sony SK 48307 [28:34] Winding, A. Piano concerto in A minor, op 16 (1869).    Oleg Marshev, pf; Danish PO, South Jutland/Matthias Aeschbacher. Danacord DACOCD 581 [25:04] Hartmann, E. Symphonic poem: Hakon Jarl, op 40 (1887).    Copenhagen PO/Bo Holten. Dacapo 8.226041 [20:59] Grieg, E. Sonata no 2 in G, op 13 (1867).    David Oistrakh, vn; Vladimir Yampolski, pf. Brilliant Classics 8402 [21:08] Svendsen, J. Zorahayda, op 11.    Trondheim SO/Ole Kristian Ruud. Virgin 5 45128 2 [13:37]

THE ROMANTIC CENTURY France 1871-1885 Prepared by Rex Burgess With Ross Hayes Lalo, E. Symphonie espagnole, op 21 (1874).    Anne-Sophie Mutter, vn; French NO/Seiji Ozawa. EMI CDC 7 47318 2 [32:45] Massenet, J. Seven improvisations (1875).    Stefan Irmer, pf. MDG 618 1729-2 [17:06] Debussy, C. Piano trio no 1 in G (1880).    Trio Chausson. Mirare MIR 163 [23:04] Fauré, G. The birth of Venus , op 29.    Brigitte Lafon, sop; Anna Holroyd, cont; Bruno Ranc, ten; Jacques Bona, bass; Lyon Soloists; Jean-Claude Pennetier, pf. Bernard Tétu, cond. EMI 5 56728 2 [22:49] Franck, C. Symphonic poem: Le chasseur maudit (1884).    Czech PO/Jean Fournet. Supraphon 11 0613-2011 [14:17]

THE ROMANTIC CENTURY Prepared by Patrick Yeung With Ross Hayes Tchaikovsky, P. Overture in E minor, op 76, The storm (1864).    Detroit SO/Neeme Järvi. Chandos CHAN 9587 [13:13] Saint-Saëns, C. Cello concerto no 1 in A minor, op 33 (1872).    Jacqueline du Pré, vc; New Philharmonia O/Daniel Barenboim. EMI CZS 5 68132 2 [20:02] Verdi, G. Madre, non dormi? from Il trovatore (1853).    Joan Sutherland, sop; Marilyn Horne, mezz; Luciano Pavarotti, ten; New York City Opera O/Richard Bonynge. Decca 478 2826 [17:40] Mendelssohn, F. Trio no 1 in D minor, op 49 (1839).    Anne-Sophie Mutter, vn; Lyn Harrell, vc; André Previn, pf. DG 477 8001 [27:41] Schumann, R. Symphony no 4 in D minor, op 120 (1841/51).    Vienna PO/Georg Solti. Decca 417 799-2 [29:32]

THE ROMANTIC CENTURY Prepared by Gerald Holder With Charles Barton Mayr, J. Divertimento in E flat for oboe, two clarinets, two bassoons and horn (rev. Ballola).    Camerata Strumentale Italiana. LP Italia ITL 70010 [17:15] Schumann, R. Violin concerto in D minor (1853).    Henryk Szeryng, vn; London SO/Antal Dorati. Mercury 434 339-2 [28:29] Brahms, J. Variations and fugue on a theme by Handel, op 24 (1861).    Idil Biret, pf. Naxos 8.550350 [27:02] Martucci, G. Sonata, op 22.    Marco Fornaciari, vn; Daniele Roi, pf. Fonè 88 F 02-22 [12:26] Sibelius, J. Incidental music to King Christian II, op 27 (1898).    Bournemouth SO/Paavo Berglund. EMI 5 69773 2 [24:55]

THE ROMANTIC CENTURY Prepared by Tony Smuts With Brian Drummond Mendelssohn, F. Overture: The Hebrides, op 26, Fingal's Cave (1830).    Bamberg SO/Claus Peter Flor. RCA Victor RD 87905 [10:12] David, Ferdinand. Violin concerto no 4 in E, op 23.    Hagai Shaham, vn; BBC Scottish SO/Martyn Brabbins. Hyperion CDA67804 [26:13] Gade, N. Sonata no 2 in D minor, op 21 (1849).    Dora Bratchkova, vn; Andreas Meyer-Hermann, pf. cpo 999 644-2 [18:09] Hiller, F. Piano concerto no 2 in F sharp minor, op 69 (1843).    Tasmanian SO/Howard Shelley, pf & dir. Hyperion CDA67655 [19:55] Rietz, J. Concert piece, op 33.    Diana Doherty, ob; Queensland SO/Werner Andreas Albert. ABC 456 681-2 [14:57] Reinecke, C. Sextet in B flat, op 271 (c1905; arr.).    Members of Royal Australian Navy Band, Sydney Detachment. Royal Australian Navy RAN-007 [19:01]

THE ROMANTIC CENTURY Prepared by Paul Cooke With Ross Hayes Mendelssohn, F. Violin concerto in E minor, op 64 (1844).    Janine Jansen, vn; Gewandhaus O/Riccardo Chailly. Decca 475 8328 [26:54] David, Felicien. Les minarets (1859).    Daniel Blumenthal, pf. Marco Polo 8.223376 [13:40] Strohl, R. Grande fantaisie quintette (1886).    Ismaël Margain, pf; Quatuor Hanson. Palazzetto Bru Zane BZ 2006 [31:24] German, E. Suite: The seasons (1899).    RTÉ Concert O/Andrew Penny. Marco Polo 8.223695 [38:51]

THE ROMANTIC CENTURY France 1861-1870 Prepared by Rex Burgess With Ross Hayes Franck, C. Prelude, fugue and variations, op 18 (1862).    Piet Kee, org. Chandos CHAN 8891 [11:25] Berlioz, H. Excerpts from The Trojans, Act V (1863).    Janet Baker, mezz; Bernadette Greevy, cont; Keith Erwen, ten; Gwynne Howell, bar; Ambrosian Opera Ch; London SO/Alexander Gibson. EMI 5 62788 2 [24:59] Alkan, C-V. Chants bk 4, op 67 (1868).    Stephanie McCallum, pf. Toccata TOCC 0158 [22:30] Widor, C-M. Quintet in D minor, op 7 (1868).    Ilona Prunyi, pf; New Budapest Quartet. Naxos 8.555416 [29:18] Saint-Saëns, C. Piano concerto no 2 in G minor, op 22 (1868).    Stephen Hough, pf; City of Birmingham SO/Sakari Oramo. Hyperion CDA67331/2 [21:36]

THE ROMANTIC CENTURY Prepared by Patrick Yeung With Ross Hayes Delibes, L. Suite from Coppélia (1870).    New Philharmonia O/Charles Mackerras. EMI CDZ 7 62515 2 [11:58] Chopin, F. Polonaise-fantasie in A flat, op 61 (1845-46).    Roger Woodward, pf. LP HMV OASD 7560 [14:27] Tchaikovsky, P. Hamlet, fantasy overture after Shakespeare, op 67 (1888).    Vienna PO/Lorin Maazel. Decca 480 6617 [17:28] Delius, F. Paris: The song of a great city (1899).    BBC SO/Andrew Davis. Teldec 4509-90845-2 [22:28] Dvorák, A. Cello concerto no 2 in B minor, op 104 (1895).    Yo-Yo Ma, vc; Berlin PO/Lorin Maazel. CBS M2K 44562 [42:08]

THE ROMANTIC CENTURY Prepared by Gerald Holder With Tina van der Graaf Czerny, C. Concerto in C for piano four hands, op 153.    Liu Xiao Ming, Horst Göbel, pf; Brandenburg State O, Frankfurt/Nikos Athinäos. Christophorus CHE 0140-2 [31:17] Coste, N. Marche funèbre et rondeau, op 43.    Marc Teicholz, gui. Naxos 8.554355 [15:10] Borodin, A. Ne málo vrémen proshló s tekh por, from Prince Igor (1887).    Krassimira Stoyanova, sop; Munich RO/Pavel Baleff. Orfeo C 830 111A [09:48] Brahms, J. Violin sonata no 3 in D minor, op 108 (1886-88).    Arthur Grumiaux, vn; György Sebõk, pf. Decca 478 5609 [21:13] Chopin, F. Fantasy in F minor, op 49 (1841).    Yevgeny Kissin, pf. Sony 88697301102 [13:59] Fibich, Z. Ballet music from Hedy, op 43 (1894-95).    Czech NSO/Marek Štilec. Naxos 8.573310 [17:42]

THE ROMANTIC CENTURY Prepared by Tony Smuts With Ross Hayes Thomas, A. Overture to Mignon (1866).    Royal Scottish NO/Lance Friedel. Naxos 8.573418 [08:24] Massenet, J. Suite no 7: Scènes alsaciennes (1881).    Monte Carlo National Opera O/John Eliot Gardiner. Erato 2292-45859-2 [22:49] Franck, C. Sonata in A (1886).    Kyung Wha Chung, vn, Radu Lupu, pf. Decca 421 154-2 [27:28] Chausson, E. Symphony in B flat, op 20 (1889).    Detroit SO/Paul Paray. Mercury 475 6268 [31:04] Bruneau, A. Suite from The attack on the mill (1893).    Rhenish PO/James Lockhart. Marco Polo 8.223498 [20:19]

THE ROMANTIC CENTURY France 1851-1860 Prepared by Rex Burgess With Camille Mercep Adam, A. Overture to Si j’étais roi (1852).    South Australian SO/Bernard Heinze. LP ABC/WRC RO 1850/51 [07:46] Bizet, G. Magasin des familles (1854).    Setrak, pf. Harmonia Mundi HMA 1905223.24 [11:25] Farrenc, L. Sonata in B flat, op 46 (1857).    David Berlin, vc; Benjamin Martin, pf. ABC 485 5165 [23:02] Berlioz, H. Royal hunt and storm, from The Trojans (1856-58).    NSW Conservatorium School of Opera; Sydney SO/Robert Pikler. Chandos CHAN 6587 [10:36] David, Félicien. Couplets du Mysoli, from La perle du Brésil (1857).    Sumi Jo, sop; William Bennett, fl; English CO/Richard Bonynge. Decca 458 927-2 [08:00] Alkan, C-V. Symphonie, from 12 Studies in the minor keys, op 39, nos 4 to 7 (1857).    Stephanie McCallum, pf. Tall Poppies TP081 [28:24] Gounod, C. Ballet music from Faust (1859).    London SO/Richard Bonynge. Decca 452 772-2 [19:03]

THE ROMANTIC CENTURY Prepared by Patrick Yeung With Ross Hayes Giordano, U. Vicino a te s’acquieta, from Andrea Chénier (1895).    Eva Marton, sop; José Carreras, ten; János Tóth, bass; Hungarian State O/Giuseppe Patanè. CBS M2K 42369 [07:35] Chopin, F. Ballade no 4 in F minor, op 52 (1842).    Krystian Zimerman, pf. DG 477 8445 [11:55] Tchaikovsky, P. Suite from Swan Lake, op 20 (1877).    Berlin PO/Mstislav Rostropovich. DG 429 097-2 [25:08] Nielsen, C. String quartet no 1 in G minor, op 13 (1887-88).    Kontra Quartet. BIS CD-503/04 [27:21] Sibelius, J. Violin concerto in D minor, op 47 (1903).    Hiliary Hahn, vn; Swedish RSO/Esa-Pekka Salonen. DG 477 7346 [33:11]

THE ROMANTIC CENTURY Prepared by Gerald Holder With Ross Hayes Crusell, B. Quartet no 3 in D, op 7 (1821).    Thea King, cl; members of Allegri String Quartet. Hyperion CDA66077 [22:08] Dietrich, A. Violin concerto in D minor, op 30 (1874).    Hans Maile, vn; Berlin RSO/Jésus López-Cobos. Schwann 11622 [31:09] Mendelssohn, F. Andante and variations in B flat, op 83a (1840).    Darryl Coote, Max Cooke, pf. Move MD 3158 [11:25] Bruckner, A. Symphony no 1 in C minor (1866).    Vienna PO/Claudio Abbado. Decca 478 5365 [46:19]

THE ROMANTIC CENTURY Prepared by Tony Smuts With Ross Hayes Farrenc, L. Piano quintet no 2 in E, op 31 (1840).    Quintetto Bottesini. Brilliant Classics 94815 [31:18] Berlioz, H. Summer nights, op 7 (1840-41; orch. 1843-56).    Anne Murray, sop; Royal Concertgebouw O/Bernard Haitink. Radio Nederland RCO11004 [29:05] Liszt, F. Symphonic poem no 9, Hungaria (1854).    London PO/Bernard Haitink. Philips 438 754-2 [23:09] Gounod, C. String quartet in A minor.    Tonhalle Quartet. LP Schwann VMS 1016 [14:00] Franck, C. Symphonic poem: Les éolides (1875-76).    Suisse Romande O/Ernest Ansermet. Decca 452 890-2 [10:45]  

THE ROMANTIC CENTURY France 1835-1850 Prepared by Rex Burgess With Simon Target David, Félicien. Nonet in C minor (1839).    London Gabrieli Brass Ensemble/Christopher Larkin. Hyperion CDA66470 [21:05] Alkan, C-V. Grand duo concertant in F sharp minor, op 21 (1840).    Dong-Suk Kang, vn; Olivier Gardon, pf. Timpani 1C 1013 [21:00] Boëly, A. Caprice, op 7 (1843).    Stephanie McCallum, pf. Toccata TOCC 0471 [05:48] Offenbach, J. Duet in E, op 54 no 2 (1847).    Giovanni Sollima, vc; Andrea Noferini, vc. Brilliant Classics 94475 [21:08] Berlioz, H. Tristia, op 18 (1831/48).    Monteverdi Choir; O Révolutionnaire et Romantique/John Eliot Gardiner. Philips 446 676-2 [18:00] Lalo, E. Trio no 1 in C minor, op 7 (1850).    Barbican Piano Trio. ASV DCA 899 [21:38]  

THE ROMANTIC CENTURY Prepared by Patrick Yeung With Ross Hayes Verdi, G. Sì, pel ciel marmoreo giuro!, from Otello (1887).    Jussi Björling, ten; Robert Merrill, bar; RCA Victor SO/Renato Cellini. RCA GD 87799 [04:25] Puccini, G. Vissi d’arte … Chi è … Io tenni la promessa, from Tosca (1900).    Leontyne Price, sop; Giuseppe Taddei, bar; Vienna PO/Herbert von Karajan. Decca 460 805-2 [13:11] Beethoven, L. Sonata no 9 in A, op 47, Kreutzer (1802-03).    Itzhak Perlman, vn; Vladimir Ashkenazy, pf. Decca 421 453-2 [37:13] Tchaikovsky, P. Fantasy overture: Romeo and Juliet (1869/80).    Vienna PO/Herbert von Karajan. Decca 478 5630 [20:34] Rimsky-Korsakov, N. Symphony no 2, op 9, Antar (1868/97).    Philharmonia O/Yondani Butt. ASV DCA 1024 [31:20]

THE ROMANTIC CENTURY Prepared by Gerald Holder With Ross Hayes Dvorák, A. Slavonic dances, op 72 (1886): no 1 in B; no 2 in E minor; no 3 in F.    Russian NO/Mikhail Pletnev. DG 479 1113 [12:48] Chopin, F. Polonaise no 2 in E flat minor, op 26 (1834-35).    Ronald Farren-Price, pf. Move MD 3147 [12:36] Limmer, F. Quintet in D minor, op 13.    Nepomuk Fortepiano Quintet. Brilliant Classics 94377 [45:55] Schumann, R. Fairytale pictures, op 113 (1851).    Laurent Verney, va; Claire Marie le Guay, pf. Pierre Verany PV793121 [16:52] Rietz, J. Clarinet concerto in G minor, op 29.    Thea King, cl; English CO/Andrew Litton. Hyperion CDD 22017 [21:55]

THE ROMANTIC CENTURY Prepared by Tony Smuts With Ross Hayes Mendelssohn, F. Symphony no 4 in A, op 90, Italian (1833).    San Francisco SO/Herbert Blomstedt. Decca 478 6787 [29:43] Foote, A. Three character pieces, op 9 (1885).    Joseph Silverstein, vn; Virginia Eskin, pf. Northeastern NR 206-CD [15:20] Wagner, R. Siegfried idyll (1870).    Australian CO/Richard Tognetti. ABC 481 4571 [17:55] Magnard, A. Promenades, op 7 (1893).    Stephanie McCallum, pf. Tall Poppies TP081 [29:28] Heuberger, R. Night music.    RIAS Sinfonietta/Jirí Stárek. LP Schwann VMS 2000 [17:10]

THE ROMANTIC CENTURY Prepared by Paul Cooke With Ross Hayes Thomas, A. String quartet in E minor, op 1 (pub. c1830).    Daniel String Quartet. Dixcover International DICD 920159 [26:31] Gounod, C. The evening (1840-42); Venice (1842).    Felicity Lott, sop; Graham Johnson, pf. Hyperion CDA66801/2 [09:32] Massenet, J. Excerpts from Ten genre pieces, op 10 (1867).    Stefan Irmer, pf. MDG 618 1729-2 [08:20] Pierné, G. Ballet: Fantaisie, op 6 (1886).    Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, pf; BBC PO/Juanjo Mena. Chandos CHAN 10871 [11:24] Debussy, C. Ariettes oubliées (1886-87; orch. B. Dean 2015).    Siobhan Stagg, sop; Melbourne SO/Jaime Martin. Melbourne SO MSO 0001 [16:06] Rabaud, H. Églogue, poème virgilien, op 7 (1894).    Loire PO/Pierre Dervaux. EMI CDM 7 63951 2 [06:04] Bizet, G. Roma symphony (1860-68).    Lille NO/Jean-Claude Casadesus. Erato 2292-45016-2 [30:09]

THE ROMANTIC CENTURY France 1801-1835 Prepared by Rex Burgess With Ross Hayes Onslow, G. Piano trio in A, op 3 no 1 (c1807; pub. 1808-09).    Trio Cascades. cpo 777 232-2 [23:41] Gossec, F-J. Symphony in F à 17 parties (1809).    Swiss-Italian RO/Wolf-Dieter Hauschild. Naxos 8.554750-51 [27:31] Drouet, L. Introduction and variations on an English theme (1815-19).    Marc Grauwels, fl; Catherine Michel, hp. Marco Polo 8.220441 [11:03] Auber, D-F-E. Overture to La muette de Portici (1828).    Polish National RSO/Richard Hayman. Naxos 8.553264 [10:26] Berlioz, H. The death of Cleopatra (1829).    Anne Pashley, sop; St Anthony Singers; English CO/Colin Davis. Decca 443 461-2 [21:31] Franck, C. Variations on a favourite ronde after Auber’s Gustav III, op 8 (1834-35).    Jean-Claude Vanden Eynden, pf; Belgian RT New SO/Edgard Doneux. Schwann 311 111G1 [14:08]

THE ROMANTIC CENTURY Dedication of love Prepared by Patrick Yeung With Ross Hayes Beethoven, L. An die Hoffnung, op 94 (1813).    Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, bar; Gerald Moore, pf. Orfeo C 140501 A [07:50] Rossini, G. Quant'è grato all'alma mia, from Elisabetta, regina d'Inghilterra (1815).    Cecilia Bartoli, mezz; La Fenice Theatre Ch & O/Ion Marin. Decca 436 075-2 [07:05] Chopin, F. Piano concerto no 2 in F minor, op 21 (1829).    Polish FO/Krystian Zimerman, pf & dir. DG 477 8445 [35:51] Schumann, R. Widmung, op 25 (1840; transcr. Liszt).    Margaret Fingerhut, pf. Chandos CHAN 10826 [04:18] Wagner, R. Siegfried idyll (1870).    Australian CO/Richard Tognetti. ABC 481 4571 [17:55] Brahms, J. Klavierstücke, op 118 (1892).    Hélène Grimaud, pf. Erato 0630-14350-2 [22:20] Mahler, G. Adagietto, from Symphony no 5 in C sharp minor (1901-02).    Berlin PO/Herbert von Karajan. DG 479 0540 [11:53]

THE ROMANTIC CENTURY Prepared by Gerald Holder With Peter Poole Dvorák, A. Rondo in G minor, op 94 (1891).    Mischa Maisky, vc; Pavel Gililov, pf. DG 477 7465 [07:55] Reinecke, C. Harp concerto in E minor, op 182 (1884).    Elsie Bedleem, hp; Brandenburg State O, Frankfurt/Heribert Beissel. Christophorus CHE 0162-2 [24:12] David, Félicien. Nonet in C minor (1839).    London Gabrieli Brass Ensemble/Christopher Larkin. Hyperion CDA66470 [21:05] Dvorák, A. Czech suite, op 39 (1879).    Detroit SO/Antal Dorati. Decca 414 370-2 [23:43] Bizet, G. Children's games, op 22 (1871).    Marylène Dosse, pf; Annie Petit, pf. Pantheon D 10699 [18:50] Tchaikovsky, P. String quartet in B flat (1865).    New Haydn Quartet, Budapest. Naxos 8.550848 [13:12]

THE ROMANTIC CENTURY Prepared by Tony Smuts With David Brett Wieniawski, H. Legend in G minor, op 17 (1859).    David Oistrakh, vn; Vladimir Yampolsky, pf. Brilliant Classics 8402 [07:51] Gouvy, T. Symphony no 1 in E flat, op 9 (1845-57).    German Radio PO/Jacques Mercier. cpo 777 381-2 [31:00] Franck, C. Prelude, chorale and fugue (1884; rev. d’Indy).    Pascal Devoyon, pf. Erato 2292-45088-2 [18:00] Chabrier, E. Pastoral suite (1888).    Ulster O/Yan Pascal Tortelier. Chandos CHAN 8852 [19:29] Grieg, E. String quartet in F (1891).    Kontra Quartet. BIS CD-543 [19:44] Delius, F. An English rhapsody: Brigg Fair (1907).    O/Thomas Beecham. Naxos 8.110906 [13:45]

THE ROMANTIC CENTURY Prepared by Ron Crause With Jules Laurent Chopin, F. Ballade no 4 in F minor, op 52 (1842).    Roger Woodward, pf. Warner Music 450990318-2 [12:09] Brahms, J. Piano trio no 1 in B, op 8 (1853-54/89).    Isaac Stern, vn; Leonard Rose, vc; Eugene Istomin, pf. Sony SM3K 64520 [37:17] Delibes, L. Ils allaient deux à deux, from Lakmé (1883).    Joan Sutherland, sop; Monte Carlo Opera O/Richard Bonynge. Decca 425 485-2 [04:45] Dvorák, A. String quartet no 12 in F, op 96, American (1893).    The Lindsays. ASV DCS 446 [26:59] Mendelssohn, F. Symphony no 4 in A, op 90, Italian (1833).    Gewandhaus O/Kurt Masur. Teldec 243 463-2 [28:50]

THE ROMANTIC CENTURY Prepared by Susanne von Richter With Ross Hayes Glazunov, A. Ballet: Chopiniana, op 46 (1893).    German SO/Vladimir Ashkenazy. Decca 460 019-2 [21:28] Liszt, F. Grande fantasie di bravura on La clochette by Paganini (transcr. c1832).    Leslie Howard, pf. Hyperion CDS44582 [17:57] Vieuxtemps, H. Variations on a theme from Beethoven’s Romance no 1 in G (1838; pub. 2021).    Vilmos Csikos, vn; Olivier Lechardeur, pf. Naxos 8.579149 [13:19] Brahms, J. Variations on a theme by J. Haydn, op 56a, St Anthoni chorale (1873).    Vienna PO/István Kertész. Decca 448 197-2 [18:53] Coste, N. Introduction and variations on a theme from Bellini's Il pirata (1827).    Roch Modrzejewski, gui. Brilliant Classics 94446 [12:47] Tchaikovsky, P. Suite no 4 in G, op 61, Mozartiana (1887).    Detroit SO/Neeme Järvi. Chandos CHAN 9514 [24:34]

THE ROMANTIC CENTURY Prepared by Frank Morrison With Ross Hayes Bériot, C-A. de Violin concerto no 3 in E minor, op 44 (1842).    Philippe Quint, vn; Slovak RSO/Kirk Trevor. Naxos 8.570360 [25:22] Andrée, E. Piano trio in C minor (1860).    Trio Nordica. IMCD 113 [24:45] Gomes, C. Intenditi con Dio, from Fosca (1871).    José Carreras, ten; London SO/Jésus López Cobos. Philips 426 643-2 [04:55] Bennett, W. Sterndale Sonata in A flat, op 46, The maid of Orleans (1873).    Ilona Prunyi, pf. Marco Polo 8.223512 [21:13] Fibich, Z. Symphony no 2 in E flat, op 38 (1892-33).    Detroit SO/Neeme Järvi. Chandos CHAN 9328 [33:27]

THE ROMANTIC CENTURY Friends of Saint-Saëns Prepared by Tony Smuts With Ross Hayes Rossini, G. Sonata à quattro no 2 in A (c1804).    Members of Serenata of London. ASV DCA 767 [12:17] Bizet, G. Roma symphony (1869).    Munich RO/Lamberto Gardelli. Orfeo C 184 891 A [32:32] Viardot, Pauline. Havanaise; Hai luli!.    Cecilia Bartoli, mezz; Jean-Yves Thibaudet, pf. Decca 455 981-2 [08:55] Fauré, G. Suite: Dolly, op 56 (1906; arr.).    Amsterdam Guitar Trio. Newton 8802093 [13:59] Saint-Saëns, C. Violin concerto no 3 in B minor, op 61 (1880).    Itzhak Perlman, vn; Paris O/Daniel Barenboim. DG 479 1928 [28:01] Sarasate, P. de Carmen fantasy, op 25 (c1883).    Leila Josefowicz, vn; Academy of St Martin in the Fields/Neville Marriner. Philips 454 440-2 [13:53]

THE ROMANTIC CENTURY Prepared by Susanne von Richter With Ross Hayes Sibelius, J. Karelia suite, op 11 (1893).    Gothenburg SO/Neeme Järvi. LP BIS CD-250 [17:13] Berwald, F. Serenade (1825).    Thomas Annmo, ten; Mikael Björk, db; Joakim Kallhed, pf; members of Arion Wind Quintet; members of Schein String Quartet. Naxos 8.553714 [14:17] Grieg, E. From Holberg’s time, suite in the olden style, op 40 (1884).    Australian Brandenburg O/Shunske Sato. ABC 481 4952 [19:48] Kuhlau, F. Grand sonata concertante in A minor, op 85 (1827).    Peter-Lukas Graf, fl; Zsuzsanna Sirokay, pf. Claves 50-8705 [30:03] Hartmann, E. A carnival feast, op 32 (1882).    Copenhagen PO/Bo Holten. Dacapo 8.226041 [28:46]

THE ROMANTIC CENTURY Prepared by Frank Morrison With Ross Hayes Tellefsen, T. Piano concerto no 2 in F minor, op 15 (1853).    Nuremberg SO/Howard Shelley, pf & dir. Hyperion CDA68345 [24:56] Bruch, M. String quartet in E, op 10 (1860).    Isos Quartet. Koch Schwann 3-6486-2 [27:47] Brahms, J. Hungarian dances, vol I (1872).    Julius Katchen, pf. Philips 456 856-2 [25:34] Duparc, H. Extase (1874).    Shura Gehrman, bass; Adrian Farmer, pf. Nimbus NI 5396 [05:50] Dvorák, A. Symphonic poem: The golden spinning wheel, op 109 (1896).    Czech PO/Charles Mackerras. Supraphon SU 4012-2 [25:37]

THE ROMANTIC CENTURY Prepared by Tony Smuts With Ross Hayes Gade, N. Symphony no 3 in A minor, op 15 (pub. 1847).    Stockholm Sinfonietta/Neeme Järvi. BIS CD-338 [26:50] Svendsen, J. String quartet in A minor, op 1 (1865).    Kontra Quartet. BIS CD-753 [25:46] Grieg, E. Lyric pieces, bk 5, op 54 (1891).    Leif Ove Andsnes, pf. Virgin VC 7 59300 2 [23:18] Nielsen, C. Symphony no 1 in G minor, op 7 (1890-93).    Gothenburg SO/Myung-Whun Chung. BIS CD-614/616 [33:55]

THE ROMANTIC CENTURY Prepared by Gerald Holder With Ross Hayes Satie, E. Three gymnopédies (1888; arr. Miolin).    Anders Miolin, alto gui. BIS CD-586 [09:40] Verdi, G. Pur ti riveggo, mia dolce Aïda, from Aïda (1871).    Maria Callas, sop; Franco Corelli, ten; Paris National Opera TO/Georges Prêtre. EMI CDC 7 54437 2 [09:33] Debussy, C. Quartet in G minor, op 10 (1893).    Australian String Quartet. ABC 476 690-4 [26:57] Méhul, É-N. Symphony no 2 in D (1808-09).    Les Musiciens du Louvre/Marc Minkowski. Erato 2292-45026-2 [24:24] Bizet, G. Children's games, op 22 (1871).    Marylène Dosse, Annie Petit, pf. Pantheon D 10699 [18:50] Hummel, J. Trumpet concerto in E flat (1803).    Gordon Webb, tpt; Sydney SO/Robert Pikler. LP RCA VRL1 0078 [19:34]

THE ROMANTIC CENTURY Prepared by Ron Crause With Peter Poole Paganini, N. Violin concerto no 1 in D, op 6 (1817-18).    Salvatore Accardo, vn; London PO/Charles Dutoit. DG 437 210 2 [37:44] Schumann, R. Fantasy pieces, op 73 (1849).    Michael Collins, cl; Michael McHale, pf. Chandos CHAN 10901 [10:25] Brahms, J. Alto rhapsody, op 53 (1869).    Janet Baker, mezz; John Alldis Choir; London PO/Adrian Boult. EMI 5 62791 2 [11:46] Rossini, G. A tear.    Members of Ex Novo Ensemble. Giulia GS 201001 [12:00] Schubert, F. 16 German dances, D783 (1824).    Alfred Brendel, pf. Philips 422 229-2 [11:03] Fauré, G. Five Venetian melodies, op 58 (1891).    Gérard Souzay, bar; Dalton Baldwin, pf. Philips 420 775-2 [12:26] Debussy, C. Petite suite (1886-89).    Duo Crommelynck, pf. Claves 50-8508 [12:37]

THE ROMANTIC CENTURY Prepared by Susanne von Richter With Ross Hayes Rossini, G. Overture to La gazza ladra (1817; arr. Carulli).    Debra Wendells Cross, fl; Robert Alemany, cl; JoAnn Falletta, gui. Virginia Arts Festival VA901 [09:52] Auber, D-F-E. Overture and ballet music to Gustave III, or The masked ball.    English CO/Richard Bonynge. Decca 476 2173 [35:24] Nathan, I. Overture to Don John of Austria (1847; arr. Mackerras).    Adelaide SO/Carl Pini. LP ABC AC 1036 [09:26] Schumann, R. Overture, from Incidental music to Manfred, op 115 (1848; transcr. Reinecke).    Eckerle Piano Duo. Naxos 8.572879 [11:55] Smetana, B. Overture and dances from The bartered bride (1866).    London SO/Geoffrey Simon. LP Chandos ABRD 1149 [23:58] Tchaikovsky, P. Fantasy overture: Romeo and Juliet (1880).    Swedish CO/Thomas Dausgaard. BIS CD-1959 [18:45]

THE ROMANTIC CENTURY Prepared by Frank Morrison With Ross Hayes Franck, C. Symphonic poem: What you hear on the mountain (1846).    Belgian RTO/Alfred Walter. Schwann 311 105 H1 [22:23] Scharwenka, X. Trio no 1 in F sharp minor, op 1 (1869).    Lydia Mordkovitch, vn; Colin Carr, vc; Seta Tanyel, pf. Collins 14482 [25:26] Tchaikovsky, P. Lenski’s aria, from Eugene Onegin (1879).    Plácido Domingo, ten; Royal PO/Edward Downes. Sony 88697526902 [09:08] MacDowell, E. First modern suite, op 10 (c1881).    James Barbagallo, pf. Marco Polo 8.223632 [24:30] Suk, J. Serenade in E flat, op 6 (1892).    Prague Philharmonia/Jakub Hrusa. Supraphon SU 3882-2 [28:35]

THE ROMANTIC CENTURY Prepared by Tony Smuts With Ross Hayes Mendelssohn, F. Overture to A midsummer night’s dream, op 21 (1826).    London SO/André Previn. EMI CDM 1 66433 2 [12:23] Joachim, J. Violin concerto in G minor in one movement, op 3 (1851).    Suyoen Kim, vn; Staatskapelle Weimar/Michael Halász. Naxos 8.570991 [20:07] Bruch, M. Rumanian melody, from Eight pieces, op 83 (1910).    Catherine McCorkill, cl; Julian Smiles, vc; Kathryn Selby, pf. Fine Music concert recording [04:40] Schumann, R. Piano trio no 3 in G minor, op 110 (1851).    Florestan Trio. Hyperion CDA67175 [26:45] Dvorák, A. Czech suite, op 39 (1879).    Scottish CO/José Serebrier. ASV DCA 765 [22:33] Saint-Saëns, C. Piano concerto no 2 in G minor, op 22 (1868).    Artur Rubinstein, pf; Philadelphia O/Eugene Ormandy. RCA 5666-2-RC [22:58]

THE ROMANTIC CENTURY Prepared by Ron Crause With Ross Hayes Pasculli, A. Fantasia on Donizetti's Poliuto.    Ivan Paisov, ob; Natalia Shcherbakova, pf. Naxos 8.570567 [14:20] Berwald, F. Larghetto and scherzo: Surviving movements of a piano quintet in A.    Bengt-Åke Lundin, pf; Uppsala Chamber Soloists. Naxos 8.553970 [13:00] Stenhammar, W. Seven poems, from Thoughts of solitude, op 7 (1893-95).    Peter Mattei, bar; Bengt-Ake Lundin, pf. BIS CD-654 [10:20] Rachmaninov, S. String quartet no 1 (1889).    Orava Quartet. DG 481 6876 [12:03] Saint-Saëns, C. Variations on a theme by Beethoven, op 35 (1874).    Christian Ivaldi, pf; Noël Lee, pf. Arion ARN 68011 [17:41] Grieg, E. Andante con moto in C minor (1878).    Andreas Brantelid, vc; Christian Ihle Hadland, pf. BIS BIS-2120 [09:00] Burgmüller, N. Symphony no 2 in D, op 11 (1834-35; unfinished; Scherzo compl. R. Schumann).    Wuppertal SO/Gernot Schmalfuss. MDG 335 0817-2 [31:36]