The sights and sounds of Vienna are forever associated with the exuberant and popular melodies of Johann Strauss Jr... This volume of the NAXOS MUSICAL JOURNEY dances on Strauss' signature sounds of the Viennese waltz and polka See this enchanting city by strolling its bustling streets or enjoy one of its famed coffee houses: ride the impressive Ferris wheel at The Prater as immortalized in the classic film 'The Third Man' and thrill to spectacular views: from an evening The Vie
From the sands of the mysterious Red Sand Desert and beyond the oasis lie ancient cities with grand mosques caravanserai and medrese. These are the exotic images that inspired Rimsky-Korsakov's famed music 'Scheherazade'. This volume of the Naxos Musical Journey takes you on a tour of architectural wonders that stand as a breathtaking monument to ancient traditions and religion. Visit the great medrese (Schools) as hundreds of students carry on the traditions of their culture. You'll
The music of the world's most celebrated composers Bizet and Saint-Saens is featured in this fantastic and delightful experience including Saint-Saens' classic for all ages 'carnival of the Animals'... This volume of the NAXOS MUSICAL JOURNEY takes you on a wondrous tour of France and Switzerland. From majestic ancient amphitheatres and ruins to magnificent churches; see the haunting woodlands outside Zurich or marvel at the dramatic landscapes of Les Alpilles: delight in the anim
From elegant palaces and opulent castles to magnificent lakes and rolling-hill vineyards the passion of Italy and its emotion echoes through Verdi's greatest and most popular operas: 'La Traviata' 'Rigoletto' 'I Vespri Siciliani' and 'La Forza del Destino'.This volume of the Naxos Musical Journey soars on the overtures and ballet music of Verdi's beloved works. Explore the medieval town of Assisi and the origin of its holy St. Francis. Revel in the ripe natural wonder of the Tu
The Places: The musical tour starts in the Bernese Alps, which offer some of the finest scenery in Switzerland, with glaciers and snow-covered expanses, and the towering Matterhorn. The Nymphenburg Palace and Park, near Munich, present a contrast, in their baroque elegance. The Music: Music for the tour is taken from Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 in B flat minor, one of the best known of all romantic concertos. This is followed by his Souvenir d'un lie.
This "Russian Greatest Hits" journey couples Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6 ("Pathétique"), and the lovely ballets from his greatest opera, Eugene Onegin, with the majestic architecture and overwhelming vistas of the composer's native Russia. The whirlwind tour travels from Moscow's Red Square to St Petersburg's Pushkin Theatre to the Black Sea. Such musical accompaniment to the breathtaking visuals leads to the conclusion that this country, so rich in history and culture, obviously inspired Tchaikovsky's free-flowing melodic genius. The music is gracefully played by the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra conducted by Antoni Wit. Just one quibble: the disc's "travel notes" (briefly describing places "visited" during each section) would be more helpful if they could be accessed while viewing the programme. --Kevin Filipski
Take a memorable trip through France to the strains of French music as supplied by composers Ravel Faure Offenbach Debussy and more! Music conducted by Keith Clark.
Composers from all over Europe were deeply inspired by the sights of Italy: dawn breaking on fishing boats at sea to sun-drenched panoramas the Tuscan countryside to the magical towns of Genoa Florence and Venice. Naxos DVD presents a memorable voyage through the music of Liszt Mendelssohn Massenet Leoncavallo and others. Visit Contucci vineyards and their timeless traditions and explore the churches of Montepulciano. Discover Florence's glorious Ponte Vecchio take a trip in
Experience excerpts from 'Sleeping Beauty' 'Swan Lake' and 'The Nutcracker' from the best front row seats in the great Kirov theatre.
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