Leopold Stokowski's album, The Stereo Collection 1954-1975, is a comprehensive collection of some of his finest works. The album features a total of 22 tracks, all of which showcase Stokowski's unparalleled talent and artistry as a conductor.
From the opening track, which is an electrifying rendition of Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, to the closing track, a soulful performance of Rachmaninoff's Vocalise, the album is an absolute delight to listen to. Stokowski's ability to bring out the best in each piece of music is evident throughout the album, and his passion for the art form shines through in every note.
I Allegro Maestoso. Mit Durchaus Ernstem Und Feierlichem Ausdruck
23:09
Symphony No. 9 In E Minor Op. 95 "From The New World"
Ein Feste Burg Ist Unser Gott
2:58
Symphony No. 2 In C Minor "Resurrection"
III Polka
1:57
Fugue In G Minor BWV 578
3:28
I Introduction
4:06
Toccata (Excerpt)
2:28
Romeo At Juliet's Grave
6:35
Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow
2:57
Ombra Mai Fù
3:16
V/VI Menuets I & II
2:29
Dance Of The Wounded Courtesan
3:52
II Allegro
6:29
Etwas Bewegter "O Glaube, Mein Herz, O Glaube"
8:51
Pater Noster
5:23
Evening Prayer
5:06
IV Urlicht. Sehr Feierlich, Aber Schlicht. "O Röschen Rot!"
4:08
Juliet
6:02
Alla Hornpipe From Suite In D Major
3:47
III Presto
7:37
Fugue
Romanian Rhapsody No. 1 In A Major Op. 11/1
11:34
III The Young Prince And The Young Princess
11:21
II Bourrée
1:30
Partita For Solo Violin No. 2 In D Minor Bwv 1004 - V Chaconne
17:52
IV Urlicht — V Im Tempo Des Scherzos. Wild Herausfahrend (Excerpt)
8:54
Aria (Cantilena)
7:03
Prelude
5:32
Adagio
2:03
Symphony No. 4 In E Minor Op. 98
Das Rheingold: Entrance Of The Gods Into Valhalla (Act I)
8:02
Sebastian - Ballet Suite
The Bartered Bride: Overture
7:05
III Scherzo. Molto Vivace
6:49
Juliet's Death
4:54
V Im Tempo Des Scherzos. Wild Herausfahrend —
1:28
Komm, süßer Tod BWV 478
4:39
Toccata & Fugue In D Minor BWV 565
Minuet For Horn
2:50
III Scherzo. Allegro Vivace
5:41
V Hirtengesang. Frohe Und Dankbare Gefühle Nach Dem Sturm (Excerpt)
7:05
Akademische Festouvertüre Op. 80
10:49
Coriolan Overture Op. 62
6:43
The Age Of Gold - Ballet Suite Op. 22a
Vocalise Op. 34/14
7:06
L'Antouèno (II/2)
3:14
Deep River
4:29
Pastourelle (II/1)
4:32
Die Ehre Gottes Aus Der Natur Op. 48/4
4:26
IV Festival At Baghdad - The Sea - The Shipwreck On A Rock Surmounted By A Bronze Warrior - Conclusion
12:02
Pavane
4:35
Russian Easter Festival - Concert Overture Op. 36
14:18
Symphony No. 6 In F Major Op. 68 "Pastoral"
I The Sea And Sinbad's Ship
9:33
Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5
I Allegro Non Troppo
10:48
II Andante Moderato
11:52
Symphony No. 2 In C Minor "Resurrection" - Rehearsal
III In Ruhig Fließender Bewegung (Excerpt)
4:36
III In Ruhig Fließender Bewegung
9:53
IV Allegro Con Fuoco
12:30
Baïlèro (Chant de Bergers de Haute-Auvergne) (I/2)
5:19
Toccata & Fugue - Rehearsal
Venusberg Music
14:37
IV La Réjouissance. Allegro
2:43
Bacarolle
3:32
Brezairola (III/4)
3:34
Air
2:48
Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 In C Minor
11:34
L'aïo Dè Rotso (I/3a)
1:10
Sebastian's Dance
3:12
Tristan Und Isolde
Arioso - Sinfonia From Cantata
6:15
Partita For Solo Violin No. 3 In E Major Bwv 1006 - I Preludio
3:53
Romeo At The Fountain
2:21
IV Allegro Energico E Passionato - Più Allegro
8:56
IV Dance
2:21
Rienzi: Overture
12:05
I Ouverture. Adagio - Allegro - Lentement - Allegro
10:17
Act III: Brünnhilde's Immolation Scene
19:32
Fugue (Excerpt)
5:19
Die Walküre: Ride Of The Valkyries (Act III)
5:46
Cortège
4:45
Scheherazade Op. 35 Symphonic Suite After 1001 Nights
Water Music
Rehearsal
10:48
Tristan Und Isolde: Prelude (Act III)
10:11
Orchestral Suite (Overture) No. 3 In D Major BWV 1068 - II Air ("Air On The G-String")
5:54
IV Urlicht. Sehr Feierlich, Aber Schlicht (Excerpt)
3:45
II Marcia Funebre. Adagio Assai.
13:54
Romeo And Juliet (Selections)
IV Finale. Adagio Lamentoso - Andante
10:34
Toccata
3:50
Allegro
2:52
Music For The Royal Fireworks
I Adagio
9:47
The Moldau From Má Vlast
12:21
Malurous Qu'o Uno Fenno (III/5)
1:26
II Allegro Con Grazia
8:05
I Adagio - Allegro Non Troppo - Andante - Moderato Mosso - Andante - Moderato Assai - Allegro Vivo - Andante Come Prima
19:21
Langsam —
1:10
Sehr Langsam Und Gedehnt —
1:52
III La Paix. Largo Alla Siciliana
4:10
Chants d'Auvergne
II Andante Moderato. Sehr Gemächlich
10:15
Toccata & Fugue (Excerpts)
13:53
Adagio E Staccato
3:15
Wachet Auf, Ruft Uns Die Stimme BWV 645
4:35
Overture
10:25
II Adagio
9:59
Procession Of The Meistersingers
3:02
Rienzi Overture
Passo Pel Prat (III/2)
3:25
Romeo And Juliet
8:29
Street Fight
1:24
Alternate Ending
0:17
III Allegro Giocoso - Poco Meno Presto - Tempo I
6:00
Symphony No. 6 In B Minor Op. 54
Symphony No. 3 In E-flat Major Op. 55 "Eroica"
Dance Of The Apprentices
3:05
Bourée
1:41
III Allegro Molto Vivace
9:10
I Allegro Con Brio
15:36
II Largo
14:13
Hornpipe
2:00
Liebestod (Act III)
6:45
Götterdämmerung
Act III: Funeral March
8:09
Sigfried's Rhine Journey (Prologue)
12:08
Die Walküre: Magic Fire Music
7:12
Die Meistersinger Von Nürnberg: Act III
Langsam. Misterioso. "Auferstehn, Ja Auferstehn Wirst Du"
6:34
Langsam (Quasi L'istesso Tempo) —
9:59
Symphony No. 3 In C Major "Simfoniya-Poema"
23:04
IV Gewitter, Sturm (Excerpt)
0:41
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88691916852
Labels
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Formats
14 × CD
Compilation Box Set
Companies
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Company
Recorded At
Walthamstow Assembly Hall
Distributed By
Sony Music Entertainment
Credits
Role
Credit
Arranged By
Norman Luboff (tracks: 6-1 to 6-11)
Choir
Norman Luboff Choir (tracks: 6-1 to 6-11)
Orchestra
The New Symphony Orchestra Of London (tracks: 6-1 to 6-11)
Notes
Tracks 14-8 and 14-9 are numbered 8 and 9, and tracks 14-10 to 14-12 are numbered 8, 9, and 10 on the sleeve. Discs are presented as 14 discs in card sleeves, in a box. There is no booklet included.
The Stereo Collection 1954-1975 is a must-have album for any classical music lover. It is a testament to Stokowski's legacy as one of the greatest conductors of all time, and a reminder of the power and beauty of classical music. Highly recommended.