: The Love For Three Oranges: Suite, Op. 33a (15:48) : Scythian Suite, Op. 20 (19:33) : Serenade In G Major, K. 525 'Eine Kleine Nachtmusik' () : Symphony No. 36 In C Major, K. 425 'Linz' () : Le Coq D'Or: Suite (25:40) 3-5: Prince Igor - Polovtsian Dances (11:17) : Symphony No. 3 In A Minor, Op. 56 'Scottish' (18:14) 4-5: The Hebrides Overture, Op. 26 (Fingal's Cave) (10:17) : Gli Uccelli, P. 154 = The Birds (19:04) : Impressioni Brasiliane, P. 153 = Brazilian Impressions (19:07) : Variations On A Theme By Haydn, Op. 56a (17:33) : Hungarian Dances, WoO 1 (38:33) : Symphony No. 100 In G Major, Hob. I:100 'Military' (21:18) : Symphony No. 101 In D Major, Hob. I:101 'The Clock' (28:56) 8-1: La Forza Del Destino: Overture (Sinfonia) (6:54) 8-2: Nabucco: Overture (7:51) 8-3: I Vespri Siciliani: Overture (Sinfonia) (8:40) : La Traviata () : Water Music: Suite (16:15) : Music For The Royal Fireworks (14:34) : Gayaneh - Ballet Music (21:14) 10-9: Romeo And Juliet - Fantasy Overture, TH 42 (18:44) 11-1: Mß Vlast, JB 1:112 - Vltava (14:00) 11-2: Night On Bald Mountain (original Version) (11:07) 11-3: Les Préludes - Symphonic Poem No. 3, S. 97 (15:43) 11-4: Two Pieces From Kuolema - Valse Triste, Op. 44 No. 1 (6:09) : The Firebird, K10 (41:34) 13-1: Tristan Und Isolde, WWV 90 - Prelude & Liebestod (16:27) 13-2: Tannhäuser, WWV 70 - Overture & Venusberg Music (21:34) 13-3: Lohengrin, WWV 75 - Prelude To Act III (3:01) 14-1: Romanian Rhapsody In A Major, Op. 11 No. 1 (11:55) 14-2: Romanian Rhapsody In D Major, Op.11 No. 2 (13:01) 14-3: Hungarian Rhapsody No. 6, S. 359/3 (Orch. In D Major From S.244/6) (8:19) 14-4: Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2, S. 244/2 (Orch. In C Minor) (9:39) : Symphony No. 8 In G Major, Op. 88, B. 163 (34:43) 15-5: Carnaval Overture, Op. 92, B. 169 (8:42) : Symphony No. 7 In D Minor, Op. 70, B. 141 (37:08) : Appalachian Spring - Suite (Ballet for Martha) (24:58) : Billy The Kid - Complete Ballet (34:01) : Symphony No. 5 In E Minor, Op. 64 (46:51) 18-1: Russian Easter Festival Overture, Op. 36 (15:10) 18-2: Prince Igor - Overture (11:14) : Capriccio Espagnol, Op. 34 (15:16) 18-8: Prince Igor - Polovtsian Dances (11:17) : Symphony No. 1 In C Minor, Op. 68 (42:05) : Wellingtons Sieg, Op. 91 Oder Die Schlacht Bei Vittoria = Wellington's Victory, Or The Battle Of Vittoria (15:14) 20-3: Deems Taylor's Commentary On 'Wellington's Victory' & Sound Effects (9:16) 20-4: Leonore Overture No. 3, Op. 72b (13:56) 20-5: Die Geschopfe Des Prometheus, Op. 43 - Overture = The Creatures Of Prometheus (4:50) : Lulu Suite (35:52) : Wozzeck, Op. 7 (excerpts) (2:29) : Symphony No. 4 In F Minor, Op. 36 (40:32) : Symphony No. 40 In G Minor, K. 550 (27:24) : Symphony No. 45 In F Sharp Minor, Hob. I:45 'Farewell' (28:14) : Piano Concerto No. 3 In D Minor, Op. 30 (37:55) 25-1: Die Meistersinger Von Nürnberg, WWV 96 - Prelude To Act I (10:05) 25-2: Parsifal, WWV 111 - Karfreitagszauber (Good Friday Music) (9:28) 25-3: Tannhäuser, WWV 70 - Overture (Dresden Version, 1845) (13:38) 25-4: Lohengrin, WWV 75 - Prelude To Act I (9:26) : Cello Concerto In B Minor, Op. 104, B. 191 (38:02) 26-4: Kol Nidrei, Op. 47 (9:55) : The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 (79:47) : Violin Concerto In D Major, Op. 77 (40:25) 29-1: Oberon, J. 306 - Overture (8:06) : Symphony No. 4 In D Minor, Op. 120 (28:41) : Symphony No. 6 In F Major, Op. 68 'Pastoral' (41:15)
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"Dorati In London Vol 1" on CD presents maestro Antal Dorati in one of the cities that most deeply shaped twentieth-century orchestral culture. This first volume captures Dorati's precision, architectural sense of form and spirited dynamism in interpretations that combine analytical clarity with a vivid, theatrical energy. Listeners can expect a detailed, spacious recording that lets the orchestra breathe, highlighting both the transparency of inner voices and the impact of climaxes. The program focuses on Dorati's core strengths: a keen feeling for rhythm, impeccable balance between sections and an unwavering drive that keeps even familiar repertoire sounding fresh and urgent. As a collector's item, this CD offers a focused portrait of Dorati as a modern classic among conductors, making it appealing both to seasoned classical collectors and to newcomers seeking an authoritative entrance into the repertoire featured here.
Antal Dorati (1906-1988) was one of the most recorded conductors of the twentieth century and a central figure in the post-war classical recording boom. Renowned for his discipline, orchestral training skills and stylistic versatility, he worked with major orchestras in the United States and Europe. Dorati became especially celebrated for his recordings of classical and romantic symphonic literature and for his championing of twentieth-century music. His discography, distinguished by clarity and intensity, helped define recorded standards for a wide range of works and contributed significantly to the international appreciation of composers across several eras.
The CD is released by Australian Cattle God, an independent label known for its commitment to distinctive, artist-driven productions. Operating outside the mainstream major-label structures, the company focuses on carefully curated releases that emphasise artistic integrity and sonic quality. Australian Cattle God has built a reputation for treating each album as a self-contained project, with attention to presentation and a catalogue that appeals to collectors looking for musical discoveries and thoughtfully produced editions. With "Dorati In London Vol 1", the label adds a conductor-focused title to its roster, underlining its interest in ambitious and characterful recordings that stand out from mass-market offerings.
This edition of "Dorati In London Vol 1" on CD is thus more than a simple reissue: it is a carefully prepared document of a key conductor, in a key musical city, brought back into circulation by a label that values depth, individuality and long-term listening pleasure.
