Queen's Six - Last Rose of Summer - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

The Polonaise in C-sharp minor, Op. 26 No. 1 and the Polonaise in E-flat minor, Op. 26 No. 2 were composed by Frédéric Chopin in 1836. Both of them were dedicated to Josef Dessauer. Both Polonaises require considerable technique and stamina to be performed well. The second polonaise's main theme, a contrast to the majestic and joyful one in the first, features an even rhythm of semiquaver chords in the right hand starting with C minor, and a mournful melody played in octaves by the left, with occasional lines played by the right hand. It is interspersed with a more serene theme, before switching to the trio section in A? major, which incorporates typical polonaise rhythms. The main theme is then repeated, with an added dramatic melody in the right hand. Album Tracks 1. Polonaise in D, Op.71, No.1 2. Polonaise in B Flat, Op.71, No.2 3. Polonaise in F, Op.71, No.3 4. Polonaise in G, Bi 1 5. Polonaise in B Flat, Bi 3 6. Polonaise in a Flat, Bi 5 7. Polonaise in G#, Bi 6 8. Polonaise in B Flat, 'Adieu', Bi 13 9. Polonaise in G Flat, Bi 36 10. Andante Spianato in E Flat, Op.22 11. Grande Polonaise in E Flat, Op.22

The countertenor Randall Scotting's debut album on Signum Records - with Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, conducted by Laurence Cummings - explores repertoire composed for the (in)famous countertenor Senesino, featuring works by composers including Ariosti, Oralandini, Giocomelli and Gaj. A dramatically persuasive and intensely musical interpreter, Randall is recognised for winning over audiences with his stunning vocal beauty, stylish singing, and charismatic stage presence. Has become a sought-after artist by some of the world's most esteemed opera houses. Recent performances include the Royal Opera House the Metropolitan Opera and the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées. A distinctive ensemble playing on period-specific instruments, The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment's values are to question, challenge and trailblaze. They have worked with conductors including Elder, Rattle, Jurowski, Iván Fischer and John Butt. There's no orchestra quite like this one. Album Tracks 1. Eumene~Ricordati che offesa 2. Vespasiano~Lasso! Ch'io t'ho perduta 3. Olimpiade~Se cerca, se dice 4. Coriolano~March of the Dead (Instrumenta) 5. Adelaide~Adelaide, à te vengo.. 6. Adelaide~Vedrò più liete e belle 7. Adriano in Siria~Di vassallo, e d’amante.. 8. Adriano in Siria~Son sventurato 9. Griselda~Dolce sogno 10. Eumene~Sì, tu trovasti al fine... 11. Eumene~Fra l’orror d'atra forresta 12. Adelaide~Con due pegni sì cari... 13. Adelaide~Non disperi peregrino 14. Demetrio~Non so frenar il pianto 15. Griselda~Affetto gioia 16. Adelaide~Sinfonia 'Minuet' (Instrumental) 17. Coriolano~So che guarda 18. Ascanio~Non può quest'alma in sen

Album Tracks 1. Freiherr Von Schonfeld-Marsch, Op. 422 2. Auf Hoher See, Walzer, Op. 66 3. Cavallerie, Polka Francaise, Op. 454 4. Ein Blick Nach Ihr!, Polka Schnell, Op. 55 5. Gebirgskinder, Walzer, Op. 444 6. Auf! In's XX, Jahrhundert, Marsch, Op. 501 7. D'kernman'ln, Original Steirische Tanze, Op. 58 8. Ballfieber, Polka Francaise, Op. 406 9. Ich Lach'! Walzer, Op. 554 10. Wenn Man Geld Hat, Ist Man Fein!, Marsch Op. 539 11. O, Diese Husaren, Walzer Op. 552 12. Wurf-Bouquet, Polka Mazurka, Op. 426 13. Ziehrereien, Walzer Op. 478