7 reviews
Sales Rank: 5478

Media: Audio CD
Discs: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4

MPN: 201852
UPC: 061058316192
EAN: 0610583161922
ASIN: B00081U6XC

Release Date: April 26, 2005
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Tracks:

Disc 1

•	Also sprach Zarathustra (Thus Spoke Zoroaster), tone poem for orchestra, Op. 30 (TrV 176): Introduction
•	Die Walküre (The Valkyrie), opera, WWV 86b: Ride of the Valkyries
•	The Planets, suite for orchestra & female chorus, Op. 32, H. 125: Mars, the Bringer of War
•	Romeo and Juliet, Suite No. 2 for orchestra, Op. 64 ter: Montagues and Capulets
•	Gayane, ballet in 4 acts: Sabre Dance
•	Overture to Guillaume Tell (William Tell): Conclusion
•	Peer Gynt Suite for orchestra (or piano or piano, 4 hands) No. 1, Op. 46: In the Hall of the Mountain King
•	Pictures at an Exhibition (Kartinki s vïstavski), for orchestra, orchestrated by Ravel: The Hut on Fowl's Legs
•	Pictures at an Exhibition (Kartinki s vïstavski), for orchestra, orchestrated by Ravel: The Great Gate at Kiev
•	Fanfare for the Common Man, for brass & percussion (from Symphony No. 3)
•	Symphony No. 5 in C minor ('Fate'), Op. 67: Allegro con brio
•	Symphonie fantastique for orchestra ('Episode de la vie d'un Artiste...en cinq parties'), H.48 (Op. 14): Marche au Supplice (March to
•	Le Sacre du printemps (The Rite of Spring), ballet in 2 parts for orchestra: Sacrificial Dance
•	Feste romane (Roman Festivals), symphonic poem, P. 157: Circus Maximus
•	Carmen Suite for orchestra No. 1 (assembled by Ernest Guirard): Les Toréadors
•	Finlandia, tone poem for orchestra, Op. 26
•	1812 -- Festival Overture, for orchestra in E flat major, Op. 49: Conclusion

Disc 2

•	Mlada, suite for orchestra: Procession of the Nobles
•	La Damnation de Faust, for mezzo-soprano, tenor, baritone, bass, chorus and orchestra, ('légende dramatique') H. 111 (Op. 24): Rákócz
•	Ritual Fire Dance, for orchestra (from 'El Amor brujo')
•	Ein Heldenleben (A Hero's Life), tone poem for orchestra, Op. 40 (TrV 190): The Hero's Battlefield
•	Pini di Roma (The Pines of Rome), symphonic poem, P. 141: Pines of the Appian Way
•	Requiem Mass, for soloists, chorus & orchestra (Manzoni Requiem): Dies Irae
•	Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92: Allegro con brio
•	Sinfonietta for orchestra ('Military,' 'Sokol Festival'), JW 6/18: Allegretto
•	Samson et Dalila, opera in 3 acts, Op. 47: Air et Danse Bacchanale
•	L' Arlésienne, suite for orchestra No. 2, from the incidental music (arranged by Ernest Guirard): Farandole
•	L'oiseau de feu (The Firebird), concert suite for orchestra No. 1: Infernal Dance of King Kastchei
•	Carmina Burana, scenic cantata for soloists, choruses & orchestra: O Fortuna
•	Lieutenant Kijé, film score and suite for orchestra, Op. 60: The Wedding of Kijé
•	Catfish Row, symphonic suite (from Porgy and Bess, opera): Hurricane
•	Slavonic March, for orchestra, Op. 31

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Masterful! June 15, 2005
E. Murphy-Mancini (Wilbraham, MA USA)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful

This two CD set is magnificent. I got the set in the early 1990's when it was advertised on television, along with other releases in Time Life's set. I was struck by the interpretations of the conductors. Whenever I hear these pieces now, I judge them against this recording. Amazing selection as well. There are staples of orchestra repetoire, like Beethoven symphonies, but also gems that are not heard very often, like the Rimsky-Korsakov "Procession of the Nobles." A very impressive recording.

5 out of 5 stars

Simply masterful... April 10, 2008
Chad Oberholtzer (Boalsburg, PA, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I bought this album years ago, and it continues to blow me away. Be aware that this album truly consists of classical thunder, without any charming little Baroque pieces. I love "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik," but you won't find that sort of thing on this collection. Instead, this is song after song that is loud and boisterous. The selection is marvelous, including some of my personal favorites like Rossini's "William Tell Overture," Copland's "Fanfare for the Common Man," Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture," Orff's "Carmina burana" and Beethoven's "Symphony No. 5." But many lesser known masterpieces are here, as well, like Rimsky-Korsakov's "Procession of the Nobles" and Tchaikovsky's "Marche slave." Regardless of the familiarity of this music, it's all good stuff. The performances are stellar, and I'd recommend this album to anyone to wants to hear some of most rambunctious music ever composed!!

5 out of 5 stars

classical thunder May 2, 2008
"Piano Lady" (Sandy, UT USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Every selection on this CD is wonderful. I can't get enough of it. My 22 year old son loves it, too, so I bought another copy just for him.

5 out of 5 stars

Good job August 26, 2005
R. Reppe (San Diego, CA USA)
1 out of 5 found this review helpful

I remember when I was little, I had this cd, but i lost it. I bought a similiar type of one through TIme Life and decided to try the Classical Thunder one. I have like it so far.

4 out of 5 stars

Great CD of Classical music's power pieces! June 7, 2005
Shawn Mcpeek (Denver, CO USA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful

I got this CD when I was around 16 because I loved a lot of the music on this double CD set. As a student pursuing a Music Education major, it has been a great asset for my musically, and just great for listening to. I will drive on short trips and take this with me and blast it louder than the guy in the next car blasting rap music. I also take it skiing as it sets a great tempo down the mountain. This is a great CD for anyone that loves music.

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