The Christmas Album (CBS Masterworks Dinner Classics)

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1The Nutcracker: Overture
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1985)
conductor:
Michael Tilson Thomas (conductor and pianist) (in 1985)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1985)
recording of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Увертюра (The Nutcracker, op. 71: Overture, Nutcracker Overture) (in 1985)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer)
part of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71 (The Nutcracker, op. 71, The Nutcracker)
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky3:09
2The Nutcracker: Dance of the Sugar‐Plum Fairy
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1985)
conductor:
Michael Tilson Thomas (conductor and pianist) (in 1985)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1985)
recording of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие II, Картина III, no. 14a. Па-де-де: Танец Принца Оршада и Феи Драже (Dance of the Prince & the Sugar-Plum Fairy) (in 1985)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer)
part of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие II (The Nutcracker, op. 71: Act 2)
recording of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие II, Картина III, no. 14c. Па-де-де: Вариация II: Танец Феи Драже (The Nutcracker, Op. 71: Act II, Scene III. Pas de Deux: Variation II: Dance of the sugar-plum fairy, Variation II: Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy) (in 1985)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer)
part of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие II (The Nutcracker, op. 71: Act 2)
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky2:17
3The Nutcracker: Arabian Dance
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1985)
conductor:
Michael Tilson Thomas (conductor and pianist) (in 1985)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1985)
recording of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие II, Картина III, no. 12b. Дивертисмент (б) Кофе: арабский танец (Coffee: Arabian dance) (in 1985)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer)
part of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие II (The Nutcracker, op. 71: Act 2)
recording of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: II. Danses caractéristiques: d) Danse arabe. Allegretto
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer)
part of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: II. Danses caractéristiques
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky3:01
4The Nutcracker: Chinese Dance
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1985)
conductor:
Michael Tilson Thomas (conductor and pianist) (in 1985)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1985)
recording of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие II, Картина III, no. 12c. Дивертисмент (в) Чай: китайский танец (Tea: Chinese dance) (in 1985)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer)
part of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие II (The Nutcracker, op. 71: Act 2)
recording of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: II. Danses caractéristiques: e) Danse chinoise. Allegro moderato
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer)
part of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: II. Danses caractéristiques
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky0:58
5The Nutcracker: Trepak‐Russian Dance
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1985)
conductor:
Michael Tilson Thomas (conductor and pianist) (in 1985)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1985)
recording of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие II, Картина III, no. 12d. Дивертисмент (г) Трепак: русский танец (Trepak: Russian dance) (in 1985)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer)
part of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие II (The Nutcracker, op. 71: Act 2)
recording of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: II. Danses caractéristiques: c) Danse russe. Trépak. Tempo di Trepak, molto vivace
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer)
part of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: II. Danses caractéristiques
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky1:06
6The Nutcracker: Dance of the Reed FlutesPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky2:05
7The Nutcracker: Waltz of the Flowers
orchestra:
Philharmonia Orchestra (London orchestra, known as New Philharmonia Orchestra from 1964–1976) (in 1985)
conductor:
Michael Tilson Thomas (conductor and pianist) (in 1985)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1985)
recording of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие II, Картина III, no. 13. Вальс цветов (The Nutcracker, op. 71: Act II, Scene III. Waltz of the flowers, valse des fleurs; waltz of the flowers) (in 1985)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer)
part of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие II (The Nutcracker, op. 71: Act 2)
recording of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a: III. Valse des fleurs. Tempo di Valse
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer)
part of:
The Nutcracker (suite from the ballet), op. 71a
revision of:
Щелкунчик, op. 71: Действие II, Картина III, no. 13. Вальс цветов (The Nutcracker, op. 71: Act II, Scene III. Waltz of the flowers, valse des fleurs; waltz of the flowers)
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky6:49
8Babes in Toyland: March of the Toys
orchestra:
Philadelphia Orchestra (The Philadelphia Orchestra)
conductor:
Eugene Ormandy (conductor)
recording of:
Babes in Toyland: Act II. March of the Toys
composer:
Victor Herbert (American composer)
part of:
Babes in Toyland
Victor Herbert4:00
9Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
orchestra:
Philadelphia Orchestra (The Philadelphia Orchestra) (on 1968-03-11)
conductor:
Eugene Ormandy (conductor) (on 1968-03-11)
arranger:
Lucien Cailliet
recorded at:
Town Hall Theatre (former concert hall and recording venue located in Philadelphia, PA) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (on 1968-03-11)
instrumental recording of:
Kantate, BWV 147 “Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben”: Teil II, X. Choral “Jesus bleibet meine Freude” (Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring; catch‐all for arrangements and unknown orchestrations) (on 1968-03-11)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
arrangement of:
Kantate, BWV 147 „Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben“: Teil II, X. Choral „Jesus bleibet meine Freude“ (Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring)
Johann Sebastian Bach3:19
10Anna Magdalena Notebook: Little Suite: Minuet In G major
orchestra:
Philadelphia Orchestra (The Philadelphia Orchestra) (on 1968-05-08)
conductor:
Eugene Ormandy (conductor) (on 1968-05-08)
recorded at:
Town Hall Theatre (former concert hall and recording venue located in Philadelphia, PA) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (on 1968-05-08)
recording of:
Menuet in G major, BWV Anh. 114 (catch-all for arrangements) (on 1968-05-08)
composer:
Christian Petzold
arranger:
Thomas Frost (classical music producer)
previously attributed to:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
arrangement of:
Minuet in G major, BWV Anh. 114 (for keyboard)
part of:
Notenbüchlein für Anna Magdalena Bach, Kleine Suite
Christian Petzold1:35
11Anna Magdalena Notebook: Little Suite: Musette In D major
orchestra:
Philadelphia Orchestra (The Philadelphia Orchestra) (on 1968-05-08)
conductor:
Eugene Ormandy (conductor) (on 1968-05-08)
recorded at:
Town Hall Theatre (former concert hall and recording venue located in Philadelphia, PA) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (on 1968-05-08)
recording of:
Musette in D major, BWV Anh. 126 (catch-all for arrangements) (on 1968-05-08)
composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
arranger:
Thomas Frost (classical music producer)
arrangement of:
Musette in D major, BWV Anh. 126
part of:
Notenbüchlein für Anna Magdalena Bach, Kleine Suite
Johann Sebastian Bach1:17
12Anna Magdalena Notebook: Little Suite: Bist du bei mir
orchestra:
Philadelphia Orchestra (The Philadelphia Orchestra) (on 1968-05-08)
conductor:
Eugene Ormandy (conductor) (on 1968-05-08)
arranger:
Thomas Frost (classical music producer)
recorded at:
Town Hall Theatre (former concert hall and recording venue located in Philadelphia, PA) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (on 1968-05-08)
recording of:
Bist du bei mir, BWV 508 (previously attributed to Bach, catch-all for arrangements) (on 1968-05-08)
composer:
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel (composer)
previously attributed to:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
arrangement of:
Aria, BWV 508 “Bist du bei mir” (previously attributed to Bach)
part of:
Notenbüchlein für Anna Magdalena Bach, Kleine Suite
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel3:40
13Anna Magdalena Notebook: Little Suite: March In D major
orchestra:
Philadelphia Orchestra (The Philadelphia Orchestra) (on 1968-05-08)
conductor:
Eugene Ormandy (conductor) (on 1968-05-08)
recorded at:
Town Hall Theatre (former concert hall and recording venue located in Philadelphia, PA) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (on 1968-05-08)
recording of:
Marche in D major, BWV Anh. 122, H. 1/1 (catch all for arrangements) (on 1968-05-08)
composer:
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (German classical composer)
arranger:
Thomas Frost (classical music producer)
previously attributed to:
Johann Sebastian Bach (German Baroque period composer & musician)
arrangement of:
Marche in D major, BWV Anh. 122, H. 1/1
part of:
Notenbüchlein für Anna Magdalena Bach, Kleine Suite
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach1:00
14What Child Is This? (Greensleeves)
celesta [celeste]:
Michel Legrand
flute:
Jean‐Pierre Rampal (flautist)
guitar:
Alexandre Lagoya (guitarist/composer)
orchestra:
London Symphony Orchestra
conductor:
Michel Legrand
arranger:
Michel Legrand
recording of:
What Child Is This?
lyricist:
William Chatterton Dix (in 1865)
composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
part of:
Roud Folk Song Index (number: 25608)
version of:
Greensleeves (generic entry for traditional and unknown arrangements)
[traditional], arr: Michel Legrand4:46
15Lieutenant Kije Suite: Troika
orchestra:
Los Angeles Philharmonic
conductor:
Michael Tilson Thomas (conductor and pianist)
recording of:
Lieutenant Kijé Suite, op. 60: IV. Troika
composer:
Сергей Сергеевич Прокофьев (Sergei Prokofiev, Russian composer) (in 1933)
part of:
Lieutenant Kijé Suite, op. 60
Sergei Prokofiev2:45
16Messiah: Overture
producer:
David Oppenheim (producer of classical recordings) and Howard H. Scott (classical music producer)
orchestra:
Philadelphia Orchestra (The Philadelphia Orchestra) (from 1958-11-02 until 1959-03-30)
conductor:
Eugene Ormandy (conductor) (from 1958-11-02 until 1959-03-30)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment (NOT FOR RELEASE LABEL USE! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since Oct 1, 2008; operates worldwide except in JP) (in 1959)
recorded at:
Broadwood Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (from 1958-11-02 until 1959-03-30)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 1. Symphony (from 1958-11-02 until 1959-03-30)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel4:27
17Messiah: And the Glory of the Lord
organ:
E. Power Biggs (English organist/harpsichordist)
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Sir Charles Groves (conductor)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 4. Chorus “And the glory of the Lord”
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel2:48
18Messiah: Pastoral Symphony
producer:
David Oppenheim (producer of classical recordings) and Howard H. Scott (classical music producer)
orchestra:
Philadelphia Orchestra (The Philadelphia Orchestra) (from 1958-11-02 until 1959-03-30)
conductor:
Eugene Ormandy (conductor) (from 1958-11-02 until 1959-03-30)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment (NOT FOR RELEASE LABEL USE! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since Oct 1, 2008; operates worldwide except in JP) (in 1959)
recorded at:
Broadwood Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (from 1958-11-02 until 1959-03-30)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I, no. 13. Pastoral Symphony (Pifa) (from 1958-11-02 until 1959-03-30)
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part I
George Frideric Handel4:00
19Messiah: Lift Up Ye Heads
organ:
E. Power Biggs (English organist/harpsichordist)
orchestra:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor:
Sir Charles Groves (conductor)
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 33. Chorus “Lift up your heads”
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel3:08
20Messiah: Hallelujah Chorus
orchestra:
Percy Faith and His Orchestra (Faith’s orchestra before his death in 1976)
conductor:
Percy Faith
recording of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 44. Chorus “Hallelujah”
composer:
George Frideric Handel (German‐British baroque composer) (in 1741)
librettist:
Charles Jennens
part of:
Messiah, HWV 56: Part II
George Frideric Handel4:19