Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune (Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun), for orchestra, L. 86
Track Listings (21) - Disc #2
Lohengrin, opera, WWV 75: Bridal Chorus
The Prince of Denmark's March (Trumpet Voluntary) for brass, winds & percussion (or keyboard or trumpet & organ) in D major
Music for the Royal Fireworks, for orchestra, HWV 351: Overture
Canzon No. 5, for 7 parts
Work(s): [Unspecified] Te Deum
The Prince of Denmark's March (Trumpet Voluntary) for brass, winds & percussion (or keyboard or trumpet & organ) in D major
Pictures at an Exhibition (Kartinki s vïstavski), for orchestra, orchestrated by Ravel: (Unspecified) Promenade
Canon and gigue, for 3 violins & continuo in D major, T. 337: Canon (excerpt)
Largo in F major, instrumental arrangement ('Ombra mai fu' from the opera Serse)
Mandolin Concerto, for mandolin, strings & continuo in C major, RV 425: Largo
Water Music Suites Nos 1-3 for orchestra, HWV 348-350: Air
To a Wild Rose, for piano, Op. 51/1 (Woodland Sketches)
Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor ('Pathétique'), Op. 13: Adagio
Trumpet Concerto No. 1 in D major, MWV4/12: Adagio
Meditation on Prelude No. 1 of Bach, for violin or cello & piano with organ or cello ad lib. (or other instrumental arrangement)
Ellens Gesang III ('Ave Maria'), song for voice & piano, D. 839 (Op. 52/6)
Panis angelicus for tenor, organ, harp, cello & bass
Requiem, for 2 solo voices, chorus, organ & orchestra, Op. 48: Pie Jesu
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (Introduction and 24 Variations), for piano & orchestra in A minor, Op. 43: Excerpt
Romances (3) for oboe (or violin or cello) & piano, Op. 94
Méditation, for violin & orchestra (or other arrangement) (from opera 'Thaïs')
Track Listings (22) - Disc #3
A Midsummer Night's Dream, incidental music, Op. 61: Wedding March
Double Trumpet Concerto for 2 trumpets, strings & continuo in C major, RV 537: Allegro
Trumpet Concerto for trumpet, strings & continuo in D major, TWV 51:D7: No. 4, Allegro
Violin Concerto, for violin, strings & continuo in E major ('La Primavera,' The Four Seasons; 'Il cimento' No. 1), Op.8/1, RV 269: Al
Concerto for 2 trumpets & string orchestra in B flat major (arranged by Jean Thilde): Allegro
Concerto Grosso in B flat major, Op.6/7, HWV 325: Hornpipe
Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G major, BWV 1049: Allegro
Solomon, oratorio, HWV 67: Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
Piano Quintet in E flat major, Op. 44
Toccata from Organ Symphony No. 5
Pieces (12) for organ: Toccata
Crown Imperial, coronation march for orchestra
Cantata No. 51, 'Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen,' BWV 51 (BC A134): Allelujah
Exsultate, jubilate, motet for soprano & orchestra, K. 165 (K. 158a): Allelujah
Water Music Suites Nos 1-3 for orchestra, HWV 348-350: Hornpipe
Variations on 'Non più mesta' from Rossini's La Cenerentola, for flute & piano in E major, KK Anh.Ia/5 (B. 9) (spurious)
Sicilienne, for cello & piano, Op. 78
Les contes d'Hoffmann, opera in 4 acts: Barcarolle
Work(s): [Unspecified] Berceuse
The Swan (from 'Carnival of the Animals'), original (for 2 pianos & ensemble) and arrangements
Waltz for piano in A flat major, Op. 39/15
Bryllupsdag på Troldhaugen (Wedding Day at Troldhaugen), lyric piece for piano, Op. 65/6: [Excerpt]
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The process of choosing music for a wedding day can certainly be a daunting process for any couple. There are many choices and the questions can be endless. Traditional music or something off the beaten path? Will your Mom cry (and not in a good way) if you do not come down the aisle to the traditional Wedding March from Wagner, or are you eager to try something new? This collection is designed to give the bridal couple some key pointers to navigate the world of classical music for their wedding day. The package includes over 3 1/2 hours of music on 3 CDs for all portions of the wedding service, all from the Naxos classical label (known for high-quality recordings at inexpensive prices). Wedding day favorites are there, along with new discoveries and tunes you may have never considered for a wedding. All pieces are hand selected by professional wedding musicians and consultants. As a bonus, the 20 page booklet will lead you through the process of choosing music, from hiring musicians to sample programs. Everything you need to create your own unique personal wedding soundtrack.
"I have not heard this album, so I cannot rate it as a whole. (The form made me include a rating, but disregard that.) However, I want to point out that track 36, the Pie Jesu from Gabriel Faure's Requiem is - well, from a requiem, a mass for the dead. The Pie Jesu is a lovely, gentle movement, and it has a beautiful and pure sound that does seem to fit the mood of a wedding. The Latin words, however, mean "Merciful Lord Jesus, grant them everlasting rest," where "them" refers to the dead.Beautiful, but perhaps not so suitable for a wedding."
The Perfect Guide to Music for Weddings
Jeff Davis | New York, NY USA | 01/03/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The classical giants Naxos have done it again! This package includes 3 CDs of complete pieces (over 2 1/2 hours of music)that any bride (or groom) can use to chose music for their wedding. The sound quality is good enough, too, that you could use the recordings themselves in the ceremony. Everything from the most traditional selections to more off the beaten path repertoire and from Bach to 20th Century selections are included along with a comprehensive booklet guiding you through the process of choosing music and musicians for your wedding and sample programs to help you put together all of the music for the ceremony.This piece completely takes the guesswork out of choosing music for your wedding and is suitable for classical novices and experts alike."
Comprehensive Classical Selection
gt5426e | Atlanta, GA | 04/15/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I searched all over for a CD set that had a somewhat comprehensive list of classical selections that are traditionally played at weddings. When I found this 3 CD set, I was very pleased. It contains 61 works from almost as many composers. This set might not contain the "best recording ever" of each of the selections, however it is very well done and the quality is very good. I used it primarily to choose the pieces that I wanted to have played by the church organist, and so the actual recordings were more for my consumption rather than for use in the ceremony/reception itself. However, I would not have hestitated to use the CD's in the wedding itself if needed. The book inside includes a list of suggested songs for various wedding styles (formal, outside, morning, etc.). From the classical neophyte to the seasoned classical music expert, this CD set will meet if not exceed expectations."
A very complete selection of ceremony music!
Banana Cake | Portland, OR | 02/01/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I am getting married in several months and we couldn't decide what music we wanted at our wedding ceremony. This three disk compilation reminded us of all the great ones- including new options we hadn't thought about. I really enjoyed hearing the organ and strings versions of the songs. If you're someone who hears a classical or baroque piece of music, but can't remember the name or the precise tune, this is a must-have to jog your memory and trigger the tear ducts!"
Perfect music for your wedding
J. Mansfield | Seattle, WA | 10/26/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I bought this cd set for our wedding. It is wonderful because it is broken into 3 cds. The 1st cd has songs for the prelude, the 2nd cd has songs for the processional and interlude, the 3rd has songs for the recessional and postlude. It was perfect. We chose Pachabel's Canon in D for our Processional and Offenbach's Barcarolle for our Recessional. You will love this cd set."