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Béla Bartók – The Wooden Prince, Performed by WDR Sinfonieorchester
Béla Bartók’s ballet, The Wooden Prince, performed by the WDR Symphony Orchestra under conductor Cristian Măcelaru. Includes eight dances: Introduction, Dance of the princess in the forest, Dance of the…
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Johann Strauss II – Tales from Vienna Woods
This orchestral version of Johann Strauss II’s “Tales from the Vienna Woods” is my personal favorite. Conducted by Robert Stolz, it’s considered 100% authentic to the classical Viennese era. Despite…
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Antonin Dvorak – Silent Woods for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 68
Seeli Toivio performs Dvorak’s “Silent Woods” with LaTempesta and visiting artists, conducted by Nazanin Aghakhani….
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Écossaise in G Major, WoO. 23 by Beethoven
Écossaise in G Major, WoO. 23 by Ludwig van Beethoven – RCM 2 Piano Repertoire. Zuzana Simurdova – piano….
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Bedřich Smetana – From Bohemia’s Woods and Fields
…on feelings evoked by the Bohemian land. The composition captures both cheerful and melancholy tones from the groves and meadows, as well as the woodland regions and fertile plains of…
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Harpist Sylvia Woods Performs Pachelbel Canon in D
Harp Canon in D
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Who Were the Classical Musicians on the Titanic?
…the Titanic. John “Wesley” Woodward, age 32 – Cellist Wesley Woodward, from West Bromwich, England, was the youngest of ten children. He was a professional cellist, playing in orchestras and…
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Leroy Anderson
…in a house custom-designed by them in Woodbury, Connecticut. Despite his busy career, the family remained an integral part of Anderson’s life. Legacy and Influence Anderson passed away from cancer…
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Liszt’s Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2, Played by Vinheteiro
…Vinheteiro. It’s known for being extremely difficult and is featured in cartoons like Tom and Jerry, Bugs Bunny, and Woody Woodpecker. Subscribe! Follow on Google Plus, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter….
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Debussy – Ariettes Oubliées (Forgotten Songs)
Debussy’s Ariettes oubliées performed by hr-Sinfonieorchester with Ambroisine Bré and Alain Altinoglu. The concert includes six songs: C’est l’extase, He cries in my heart, The Shadow of the Trees, Wooden…
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Béla Bartók
…In the subsequent years, Bartók composed a number of significant works, including two ballets, The Wooden Prince and The Miraculous Mandarin, and several major orchestral works. He also started a…
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Bluebeard’s Castle – Béla Bartók
Bluebeard’s Castle by Béla Bartók, performed by the Colorado MahlerFest Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Kenneth Woods. Featuring April Fredrick as Judith and Gustav Andreassen as Bluebeard….