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A Testament

Rudolf Kempe · Royal Philharmonic Orchestra · Vienna Philharmonic · Berlin Philharmonic · Bamberg Symphony

Testament8h 59m61 tracks
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A Testament, CD, on Testament. Music by Ludwig van Beethoven, Hector Berlioz, Johann Strauss II, Antonín Dvořák, performed by Rudolf Kempe, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Vienna Philharmonic, Berlin Philharmonic; 61 tracks.

Composers

Ludwig van Beethoven9Hector Berlioz6Johann Strauss II6Antonín Dvořák5Engelbert Humperdinck5Bedřich Smetana4Felix Mendelssohn4Johannes Brahms4Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov4Franz Schubert3Richard Wagner3Josef Strauss2Christoph Willibald von Gluck1Emil von Reznicek1Franz Lehár1Johann Strauss I1Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart1

Tracklist

Disc 1

05

Sinfonie Nr. 9 E-moll, op. 95 "Aus der Neuen Welt": I. Adagio - Allegro molto

Antonín Dvořák - Symfonie č. 9 e moll, op. 95 „Z Nového světa“

Rudolf Kempe, Berlin Philharmonic

9:53
06

Sinfonie Nr. 9 E-moll, op. 95 "Aus der Neuen Welt": II. Largo - Un poco più mosso

Antonín Dvořák - Symfonie č. 9 e moll, op. 95 „Z Nového světa“

Rudolf Kempe, Berlin Philharmonic

12:01
07

Sinfonie Nr. 9 E-moll, op. 95 "Aus der Neuen Welt": III. Scherzo (Molto vivace - Poco sostenuto)

Antonín Dvořák - Symfonie č. 9 e moll, op. 95 „Z Nového světa“

Rudolf Kempe, Berlin Philharmonic

8:15
08

Sinfonie Nr. 9 E-moll, op. 95 "Aus der Neuen Welt": IV. Allegro con fuoco

Antonín Dvořák - Symfonie č. 9 e moll, op. 95 „Z Nového světa“: IV. Allegro con fuoco

Rudolf Kempe, Berlin Philharmonic

10:40

Disc 2

01

Symphony No.3 in E flat major, op.55 'Eroica' - I. Allegro con brio

Ludwig van Beethoven - Symphony no. 3 in E‐flat major, op. 55 “Eroica”: I. Allegro con brio

Rudolf Kempe, Berlin Philharmonic

16:40
02

Symphony No.3 in E flat major, op.55 'Eroica' - II. Marcia funebre: Adagio assai

Ludwig van Beethoven - Symphony no. 3 in E‐flat major, op. 55 “Eroica”: II. Marcia funebre. Adagio assai

Rudolf Kempe, Berlin Philharmonic

17:33
03

Symphony No.3 in E flat major, op.55 'Eroica' - III. Scherzo: Allegro vivace & Trio

Ludwig van Beethoven - Symphony no. 3 in E‐flat major, op. 55 “Eroica”

Rudolf Kempe, Berlin Philharmonic

6:15
04

Symphony No.3 in E flat major, op.55 'Eroica' - IV. Finale: Allegro molto - Poco andante - Presto

Ludwig van Beethoven - Symphony no. 3 in E‐flat major, op. 55 “Eroica”

Rudolf Kempe, Berlin Philharmonic

12:45

Disc 3

01

Fidelio Overture, op.72b

Ludwig van Beethoven - Fidelio, op. 72: Overture

Rudolf Kempe, Berlin Philharmonic

6:50
02

Leonore Overture No.3, op.72a

Ludwig van Beethoven - Overture “Leonore” no. 3 in C major, op. 72b

Rudolf Kempe, Berlin Philharmonic

14:43
03

Coriolan Overture, op.62

Ludwig van Beethoven - Ouvertüre Coriolan, op. 62

Rudolf Kempe, Berlin Philharmonic

8:37
04

Prometheus Overture, op.43

Ludwig van Beethoven - Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus, op. 43: Ouverture

Rudolf Kempe, Berlin Philharmonic

5:23
05

Egmont Overture, op.84

Ludwig van Beethoven - Egmont, op. 84: Ouvertüre. Sostenuto, ma non troppo – Allegro

Rudolf Kempe, Berlin Philharmonic

8:42

Disc 4

01

Symphonie fantastique: I. Reveries - Passions: Largo - Allegro agitato e appassionato assai

Hector Berlioz - Symphonie fantastique, op. 14

Rudolf Kempe, Berlin Philharmonic

15:01
02

Symphonie fantastique: II. Un bal: Valse, Allegro non troppo

Hector Berlioz - Symphonie fantastique, op. 14

Rudolf Kempe, Berlin Philharmonic

6:44
03

Symphonie fantastique: III. Scene aux champs: Adagio

Hector Berlioz - Symphonie fantastique, op. 14

Rudolf Kempe, Berlin Philharmonic

15:50
04

Symphonie fantastique: IV. Marche aux supplice: Allegretto non troppo

Hector Berlioz - Symphonie fantastique, op. 14

Rudolf Kempe, Berlin Philharmonic

4:57
05

Symphonie fantastique: V. Songe d'une nuit de Sabbat - Dies Irae - Ronde du Sabbat: Larghetto - Allegro

Hector Berlioz - Symphonie fantastique, op. 14

Rudolf Kempe, Berlin Philharmonic

10:39
06

Le Carnaval romain: Overture

Hector Berlioz - Le Carnaval romain, ouverture pour orchestre, op. 9

Rudolf Kempe, Vienna Philharmonic

9:25

Disc 5

05

Serenade No.13 in G major, KV 525 'Eine kleine Nachtmusik' - I. Allegro

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Serenade no. 13 for Strings in G major, K. 525 „Eine kleine Nachtmusik“

Rudolf Kempe, Bamberg Symphony

8:02

Disc 6

03

Donna Diana - Overture

Emil von Reznicek - Donna Diana: Overture

Rudolf Kempe, Vienna Philharmonic

4:01
05

Rosamunde - Incidental Music, D.797 - Overture

Franz Schubert - Rosamunde, D. 797

Rudolf Kempe, Vienna Philharmonic

10:26
06

Rosamunde - Incidental Music, D.797 - Entr'acte No.3 in B flat major

Franz Schubert - Rosamunde, D. 797: V. Entr'acte Nr. 3 B-Dur. Andantino

Rudolf Kempe, Vienna Philharmonic

6:59
07

Rosamunde - Incidental Music, D.797 - Ballet No.2 in G major

Franz Schubert - Rosamunde, D. 797

Rudolf Kempe, Vienna Philharmonic

5:03
10

Leichtes Blut - Polka, op.319

Johann Strauss II - Leichtes Blut Galop, op. 319

Rudolf Kempe, Vienna Philharmonic

2:36

Disc 7

01

The Bartered Bride Suite - Overture

Bedřich Smetana - Prodaná nevěsta: Overture

Rudolf Kempe

6:54
02

The Bartered Bride Suite - Polka, Act I

Bedřich Smetana - Die verkaufte Braut

Rudolf Kempe, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

5:18
03

The Bartered Bride Suite - Furiant, Act II

Bedřich Smetana - Die verkaufte Braut

Rudolf Kempe, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

2:13
04

The Bartered Bride Suite - Dance of the Comedians

Bedřich Smetana - Die verkaufte Braut

Rudolf Kempe, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

4:18
05

Scherzo capriccioso, op.66

Antonín Dvořák - Scherzo capriccioso, op. 66, B. 131

Rudolf Kempe, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

12:48
06

Hansel und Gretel Suite - Overture

Engelbert Humperdinck - Hänsel und Gretel Suite: 1. Overture

Rudolf Kempe, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

7:44
07

Hansel und Gretel Suite - The Witches' Ride

Engelbert Humperdinck - Hänsel und Gretel Suite: 2. The Witches' Ride

Rudolf Kempe, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

5:12
08

Hansel und Gretel Suite - The Gingerbread House

Engelbert Humperdinck - Hänsel und Gretel Suite: 3. The Gingerbread House

Rudolf Kempe, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

5:09
09

Hansel und Gretel Suite - The Witch's Waltz

Engelbert Humperdinck - Hänsel und Gretel Suite: 4. The Witch's Waltz

Rudolf Kempe, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

2:29
10

Hansel und Gretel Suite - Dream Pantomime

Engelbert Humperdinck - Hänsel und Gretel Suite: 5. Dream Pantomime

Rudolf Kempe, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

5:45

Disc 8

03

Parsifal Prelude

Richard Wagner - Parsifal, WWV 111: I. Aufzug, 1. Szene

Rudolf Kempe, Vienna Philharmonic

15:43
04

Parsifal Good Friday Music

Richard Wagner - Excerpt from Parsifal, WWV 111

Rudolf Kempe, Vienna Philharmonic

12:35
05

Tristan und Isolde Prelude und Liebestod

Richard Wagner - Tristan und Isolde: Liebestod

Rudolf Kempe, Vienna Philharmonic

18:27

Disc 9

07

Ballet Suite (arr. by F. Mottl) - I. Introduction - Air Gai - Lento - Air Gai

Christoph Willibald von Gluck - Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30: Ballet in D minor “Dance of the Blessed Spirits”

Rudolf Kempe, Vienna Philharmonic

7:16
08

Ballet Suite (arr. by F. Mottl) - II. Dance of the Blessed Spirits

Christoph Willibald von Gluck - Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30: Ballet in D minor “Dance of the Blessed Spirits”

Rudolf Kempe, Vienna Philharmonic

7:16

Disc 10

01

Symphony No.4 in E minor, op.98 - I. Allegro non troppo

Johannes Brahms - Sinfonie Nr. 4 e-Moll, op. 98

Rudolf Kempe, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

12:07
02

Symphony No.4 in E minor, op.98 - II. Andante moderato

Johannes Brahms - Sinfonie Nr. 4 e-Moll, op. 98

Rudolf Kempe, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

10:59
03

Symphony No.4 in E minor, op.98 - III. Allegro giocoso

Johannes Brahms - Sinfonie Nr. 4 e-Moll, op. 98

Rudolf Kempe, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

6:43
04

Symphony No.4 in E minor, op.98 - IV. Allegro energico e passionata

Johannes Brahms - Sinfonie Nr. 4 e-Moll, op. 98

Rudolf Kempe, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

10:13
05

A Midsummer Night's Dream - Incidental Music - Overture, op.21

Felix Mendelssohn - Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 21 (op. 61 no. 1): Ouvertüre

Rudolf Kempe, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

12:05
06

A Midsummer Night's Dream - Incidental Music - Nocturne, op.61 no.7

Felix Mendelssohn - Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61: 7. Notturno. Con moto tranquillo

Rudolf Kempe, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

6:30
07

A Midsummer Night's Dream - Incidental Music - Scherzo, op.61 no.1

Felix Mendelssohn - Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61: 1. Scherzo. Allegro vivace

Rudolf Kempe, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

5:01
08

A Midsummer Night's Dream - Incidental Music - Wedding March, op.61 no.9

Felix Mendelssohn - Ein Sommernachtstraum, op. 61: 9. Hochzeitsmarsch. Allegro vivace

Rudolf Kempe, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

5:17

Disc 11

01

Radetzky March

Johann Strauss I - Radetzky‐Marsch, op. 228

Rudolf Kempe, Vienna Philharmonic

2:56
02

Die Fledermaus - Overture

Johann Strauss II - Die Fledermaus: Ouvertüre

Rudolf Kempe, Vienna Philharmonic

8:17
03

Kaiser Walzer

Johann Strauss II - Kaiser‐Walzer, op. 437

Rudolf Kempe, Vienna Philharmonic

10:30
04

Ein Tausend und eine Nacht - Intermezzo

Johann Strauss II - Tausend und eine Nacht, op. 346

Rudolf Kempe, Vienna Philharmonic

6:57
05

Geschichten aus dem Wienerwald - Waltz

Johann Strauss II - Geschichten aus dem Wienerwald, op. 325

Rudolf Kempe, Vienna Philharmonic

12:09
06

Im Krapfenwald'l - Polka

Johann Strauss II - Im Krapfenwaldl, op. 336

Rudolf Kempe, Vienna Philharmonic

4:23
07

Dynamiden - Waltz

Josef Strauss - Dynamiden-Walzer, op. 173

Rudolf Kempe, Vienna Philharmonic

8:04
08

Sphaerenklaenge - Waltz

Josef Strauss - Sphärenklänge, op. 235

Rudolf Kempe, Vienna Philharmonic

8:32
09

Gold und Silber - Waltz

Franz Lehár - Gold und Silber-Walzer, op. 79

Rudolf Kempe, Vienna Philharmonic

8:56

Disc 12

01

Scheherazade, op.35 - The Sea and Sinbad's Ship

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov - Scheherazade, op. 35

Rudolf Kempe, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

10:33
02

Scheherazade, op.35 - The Story of the Kalender Prince

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov - Scheherazade, op. 35: II. The Kalendar Prince

Rudolf Kempe, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

11:54
03

Scheherazade, op.35 - The Young Prince and the Young Princess

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov - Scheherazade, op. 35

Rudolf Kempe, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

10:32
04

Scheherazade, op.35 - The Festival at Baghdad - The Sea - The Ship goes to pieces on a Rock surmounted by a B

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov - Scheherazade, op. 35

Rudolf Kempe, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

12:51

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