Melos Ensemble - Music Among Friends: Icon Series Box Set 11CDs (2011)
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Label: Warner Classics | Release Year: 2011
Classical | MP3 CBR 320 kbps | 1,84 Gb | Scans 6,62 Mb
Label: Warner Classics | Release Year: 2011
The Melos Ensemble was formed by musicians who wanted to play chamber music scored for a larger ensemble in a combination of strings, winds and other instruments with the quality of musical rapport only regular groups can achieve. All its members were excellent musicians who held positions in notable orchestras and appeared as soloists. The clarinetist Gervase de Peyer, flautist Richard Adeney, viola player Cecil Aronowitz and cellist Terence Weil were the founding members. The principal musicians who joined the initial four were the violinists Emanuel Hurwitz and Ivor McMahon, double bass player Adrian Beers, oboist Peter Graeme, horn player Neil Sanders, bassoonist William Waterhouse, pianist Lamar Crowson and harpist Osian Ellis. Many of the recordings are classics of the Gramophone and have been rarely out of the catalogue. Here is a set bringing together all their recordings made during those fifteen halcyon years of glorious music-making.
Tracklist:
CD 1
- Clarinet Quintet in A, K.581
- Piano Quintet in A, D.667 'The Trout'
- Adagio & Rondo concertante in F, D.487
CD 2
- Quintet in E Flat for Piano & Wind, K.452
- Quintet in E Flat for Piano & Wind, Op.16
- Sextet in E Flat Major, Op.81b
- March for Sextet in B Flat Major (1810), WoO 29
- Rondino in E Flat Major, WoO 25
CD 3
- Septet in E Flat, Op.20
- Octet in E Flat, Op.20
CD 4
- Octet in E Flat, Op.103
- Octet in F, D.803
CD 5
- Duo No.1 for C for Clarinet & Bassoon, WoO 27
- Fantasiestück, Op.73
- Märchenerzählungen, Op.132
- Clarinet Quintet in B Minor, Op.115
- Vivace from Clarinet Quintet in A
CD 6
- Grand Septet in B Flat Major
- Double Quartet in D Minor, Op.65
- Clarinet Quintet in B Flat Major, Op.34
CD 7
- Wind Quintet in A Major, Op.43
- Mládí (Youth)
- In the Mists
- Concertino
CD 8
- Introduction and Allegro for Flute, Clarinet, Harp & String Quartet
- Trio for Oboe, Bassoon & Piano
- Sonata for Clarinet & Bassoon
- Divertissement for Oboe, Clarinet & Bassoon
- Divertissement for Bassoon & String Quintet
- Suite for Violin, Clarinet & Piano
CD 9
- Contrasts for Violin, Clarinet & Piano
- Octet
- Eight Variations on a Greek Folk Tune
- Trio for Clarinet, Violin & Piano
- Overture on Hebrew Themes, Op.34
CD 10
- Trio for Clarinet, Viola & Piano in E Flat, K.498 'Kegelstatt'
- Adagio-Allegro from Octet, Op.32
Conversations
- I. Committee meeting: Moderato
- V. In the Tube at Oxford Circus: Allegro energico
- Quintet for Oboe & Strings
- Quintet for Clarinet and Strings
CD 11
- Calendar
- Concerto Da Camera for Solo Violin, Wind & Percussion
- Tragoedia
- Episodion
- Strophe I
- Anapaest I
- Antistrophe I
- Stasimon
Episodion
- Strophe II
- Anapaest II
- Antistrophe II
- Exodos
Disc: 1
1. Clarinet Quintet in A, K.581
2. Clarinet Quintet in A, K.581
3. Clarinet Quintet in A, K.581
4. Clarinet Quintet in A, K.581
5. Piano Quintet in A, D.667 'The Trout'
6. Piano Quintet in A, D.667 'The Trout'
7. Piano Quintet in A, D.667 'The Trout' (2010 Digital Remaster): III. Scherzo
8. Piano Quintet in A, D.667 'The Trout' (2010 Digital Remaster): IV. Tema
9. Piano Quintet in A, D.667 'The Trout' (2010 Digital Remaster): V. Finale
10. Adagio & Rondo concertante in F, D.487
11. Adagio & Rondo concertante in F, D.487
Disc: 2
1. Quintet in E Flat for Piano & Wind, K.452
2. Quintet in E Flat for Piano & Wind, K.452
3. Quintet in E Flat for Piano & Wind, K.452 (1998 Digital Remaster): III. Rondo
4. Quintet in E Flat for Piano & Wind, Op.16
5. Quintet in E Flat for Piano & Wind, Op.16
6. Quintet in E Flat for Piano & Wind, Op.16 (1998 Digital Remaster): III. Rondo
7. Sextet in E Flat Major, Op.81b
8. Sextet in E Flat Major, Op.81b
9. Sextet in E Flat Major, Op.81b (1998 Digital Remaster): III. Rondo
10. March for Sextet in B Flat Major (1810), WoO 29
11. Rondino in E Flat Major, WoO 25
Disc: 3
1. Septet in E Flat, Op. 20
2. Septet in E Flat, Op. 20
3. Septet in E Flat, Op. 20
4. Septet in E Flat, Op. 20 (1997 Digital Remaster): IV. Tema con Variaziono
5. Septet in E Flat, Op. 20 (1997 Digital Remaster): V. Scherzo
6. Septet in E Flat, Op. 20
7. Octet in E Flat, Op.20
8. Octet in E Flat, Op.20
9. Octet in E Flat, Op.20 (1997 Digital Remaster): III. Scherzo
10. Octet in E Flat, Op.20
Disc: 4
1. Octet in E Flat, Op.103
2. Octet in E Flat, Op.103
3. Octet in E Flat, Op.103 (1997 Digital Remaster): III. Menuetto
4. Octet in E Flat, Op.103 (1997 Digital Remaster): IV. Finale
5. Octet in F, D.803
6. Octet in F, D.803
7. Octet in F, D.803 (1997 Digital Remaster): III. Scherzo
8. Octet in F, D.803
9. Octet in F, D.803 (1997 Digital Remaster): V. Menuetto
10. Octet in F, D.803
Disc: 5
1. Duo No. 1 for C for Clarinet & Bassoon, WoO 27
2. Duo No. 1 for C for Clarinet & Bassoon, WoO 27
3. Duo No. 1 for C for Clarinet & Bassoon, WoO 27 (1998 Digital Remaster): III. Rondo
4. Fantasiestück, Op.73
5. Fantasiestück, Op.73
6. Fantasiestück, Op.73
7. Märchenerzählungen, Op.132
8. Märchenerzählungen, Op.132
9. Märchenerzählungen, Op.132
10. Märchenerzählungen, Op.132
11. Clarinet Quintet in B Minor, Op.115
12. Clarinet Quintet in B Minor, Op.115
13. Clarinet Quintet in B Minor, Op.115
14. Clarinet Quintet in B Minor, Op.115
15. Vivace from Clarinet Quintet in A
Disc: 6
1. Grand Septet in B Flat Major
2. Grand Septet in B Flat Major
3. Grand Septet in B Flat Major
4. Double Quartet in D Minor, Op.65
5. Double Quartet in D Minor, Op.65
6. Double Quartet in D Minor, Op.65
7. Double Quartet in D Minor, Op.65
8. Clarinet Quintet in B Flat Major, Op.34: I. Allegro
9. Clarinet Quintet in B Flat Major, Op.34: II. Fantasia: Adagio
10. Clarinet Quintet in B Flat Major, Op.34: III. Menuetto: Capriccio presto
11. Clarinet Quintet in B Flat Major, Op.34: IV. Rondo: Allegro giocoso
Disc: 7
1. Wind Quintet in A Major, Op.43
2. Wind Quintet in A Major, Op.43
3. Wind Quintet in A Major, Op.43 (1994 Digital Remaster): III Praeludium (Adagio) - Tema con variazioni
4. Mládí (Youth)
5. Mládí (Youth)
6. Mládí (Youth)
7. Mládí (Youth)
8. In the Mists
9. In the Mists
10. In the Mists
11. Concertino
12. Concertino
13. Concertino
14. Concertino
Disc: 8
1. Introduction and Allegro for Flute, Clarinet, Harp & String Quartet
2. Trio for Oboe, Bassoon & Piano
3. Trio for Oboe, Bassoon & Piano
4. Trio for Oboe, Bassoon & Piano
5. Sonata for Clarinet & Bassoon
6. Sonata for Clarinet & Bassoon
7. Sonata for Clarinet & Bassoon
8. Divertissement for Oboe, Clarinet & Bassoon
9. Divertissement for Oboe, Clarinet & Bassoon
10. Divertissement for Oboe, Clarinet & Bassoon
11. Divertissement for Oboe, Clarinet & Bassoon
12. Divertissement for Bassoon & String Quintet
13. Divertissement for Bassoon & String Quintet
14. Divertissement for Bassoon & String Quintet
15. Divertissement for Bassoon & String Quintet
16. Suite for Violin, Clarinet & Piano
17. Suite for Violin, Clarinet & Piano
18. Suite for Violin, Clarinet & Piano
19. Suite for Violin, Clarinet & Piano
Disc: 9
1. Contrasts for Violin, Clarinet & Piano (1998 Digital Remaster): I. Verbunkos
2. Contrasts for Violin, Clarinet & Piano (1998 Digital Remaster): II. Pihenö
3. Contrasts for Violin, Clarinet & Piano (1998 Digital Remaster): III. Seves
4. Octet
5. Octet
6. Octet
7. Eight Variations on a Greek Folk Tune
8. Trio for Clarinet, Violin & Piano
9. Trio for Clarinet, Violin & Piano
10. Trio for Clarinet, Violin & Piano
11. Overture on Hebrew Themes, Op.34
Disc: 10
1. Trio for Clarinet, Viola & Piano in E Flat, K.498 'Kegelstatt'
2. Trio for Clarinet, Viola & Piano in E Flat, K.498 'Kegelstatt'
3. Trio for Clarinet, Viola & Piano in E Flat, K.498 'Kegelstatt'
4. Adagio-Allegro from Octet, Op.32
5. Conversations: I. The Committee Meeting
6. Conversations: V. In the Tube at Oxford Circus
7. Oboe Quintet: I. Assai sostenuro - Moderato - Allegro assai agitato
8. Oboe Quintet: II. Andante con moto
9. Oboe Quintet: III. Vivace
10. Clarinet Quintet: I. Moderato
11. Clarinet Quintet: II. Allegro molto
12. Clarinet Quintet: III. Adagietto espressivo
13. Clarinet Quintet: IV. Allegro energico
Disc: 11
1. Calendar
2. Calendar
3. Calendar
4. Concerto Da Camera for Solo Violin, Wind & Percussion
5. Concerto Da Camera for Solo Violin, Wind & Percussion
6. Concerto Da Camera for Solo Violin, Wind & Percussion
7. Concerto Da Camera for Solo Violin, Wind & Percussion
8. Tragoedia (1965)
9. Tragoedia (1965)
10. Tragoedia (1965)
11. Tragoedia (1965)
12. Tragoedia (1965)
13. Tragoedia (1965)
14. Tragoedia (1965)
15. Tragoedia (1965)
16. Tragoedia (1965)
17. Tragoedia (1965)
18. Leopardi Fragments - Cantata for soprano, contralto and instrumental ensemble (1961-2) (2004 Digital Remaster): Stridore notturno
19. Leopardi Fragments - Cantata for soprano, contralto and instrumental ensemble (1961-2) (2004 Digital Remaster):
20. Leopardi Fragments - Cantata for soprano, contralto and instrumental ensemble (1961-2) (2004 Digital Remaster): La speme che rinasce
21. Leopardi Fragments - Cantata for soprano, contralto and instrumental ensemble (1961-2) (2004 Digital Remaster):
22. Leopardi Fragments - Cantata for soprano, contralto and instrumental ensemble (1961-2) (2004 Digital Remaster): Mi diedi tutto
23. Leopardi Fragments - Cantata for soprano, contralto and instrumental ensemble (1961-2)
24. Leopardi Fragments - Cantata for soprano, contralto and instrumental ensemble (1961-2) (2004 Digital Remaster): Campagna in gran declivio
25. Leopardi Fragments - Cantata for soprano, contralto and instrumental ensemble (1961-2) (2004 Digital Remaster):
26. Leopardi Fragments - Cantata for soprano, contralto and instrumental ensemble (1961-2) (2004 Digital Remaster): Ahi tu passati
1. Clarinet Quintet in A, K.581
2. Clarinet Quintet in A, K.581
3. Clarinet Quintet in A, K.581
4. Clarinet Quintet in A, K.581
5. Piano Quintet in A, D.667 'The Trout'
6. Piano Quintet in A, D.667 'The Trout'
7. Piano Quintet in A, D.667 'The Trout' (2010 Digital Remaster): III. Scherzo
8. Piano Quintet in A, D.667 'The Trout' (2010 Digital Remaster): IV. Tema
9. Piano Quintet in A, D.667 'The Trout' (2010 Digital Remaster): V. Finale
10. Adagio & Rondo concertante in F, D.487
11. Adagio & Rondo concertante in F, D.487
Disc: 2
1. Quintet in E Flat for Piano & Wind, K.452
2. Quintet in E Flat for Piano & Wind, K.452
3. Quintet in E Flat for Piano & Wind, K.452 (1998 Digital Remaster): III. Rondo
4. Quintet in E Flat for Piano & Wind, Op.16
5. Quintet in E Flat for Piano & Wind, Op.16
6. Quintet in E Flat for Piano & Wind, Op.16 (1998 Digital Remaster): III. Rondo
7. Sextet in E Flat Major, Op.81b
8. Sextet in E Flat Major, Op.81b
9. Sextet in E Flat Major, Op.81b (1998 Digital Remaster): III. Rondo
10. March for Sextet in B Flat Major (1810), WoO 29
11. Rondino in E Flat Major, WoO 25
Disc: 3
1. Septet in E Flat, Op. 20
2. Septet in E Flat, Op. 20
3. Septet in E Flat, Op. 20
4. Septet in E Flat, Op. 20 (1997 Digital Remaster): IV. Tema con Variaziono
5. Septet in E Flat, Op. 20 (1997 Digital Remaster): V. Scherzo
6. Septet in E Flat, Op. 20
7. Octet in E Flat, Op.20
8. Octet in E Flat, Op.20
9. Octet in E Flat, Op.20 (1997 Digital Remaster): III. Scherzo
10. Octet in E Flat, Op.20
Disc: 4
1. Octet in E Flat, Op.103
2. Octet in E Flat, Op.103
3. Octet in E Flat, Op.103 (1997 Digital Remaster): III. Menuetto
4. Octet in E Flat, Op.103 (1997 Digital Remaster): IV. Finale
5. Octet in F, D.803
6. Octet in F, D.803
7. Octet in F, D.803 (1997 Digital Remaster): III. Scherzo
8. Octet in F, D.803
9. Octet in F, D.803 (1997 Digital Remaster): V. Menuetto
10. Octet in F, D.803
Disc: 5
1. Duo No. 1 for C for Clarinet & Bassoon, WoO 27
2. Duo No. 1 for C for Clarinet & Bassoon, WoO 27
3. Duo No. 1 for C for Clarinet & Bassoon, WoO 27 (1998 Digital Remaster): III. Rondo
4. Fantasiestück, Op.73
5. Fantasiestück, Op.73
6. Fantasiestück, Op.73
7. Märchenerzählungen, Op.132
8. Märchenerzählungen, Op.132
9. Märchenerzählungen, Op.132
10. Märchenerzählungen, Op.132
11. Clarinet Quintet in B Minor, Op.115
12. Clarinet Quintet in B Minor, Op.115
13. Clarinet Quintet in B Minor, Op.115
14. Clarinet Quintet in B Minor, Op.115
15. Vivace from Clarinet Quintet in A
Disc: 6
1. Grand Septet in B Flat Major
2. Grand Septet in B Flat Major
3. Grand Septet in B Flat Major
4. Double Quartet in D Minor, Op.65
5. Double Quartet in D Minor, Op.65
6. Double Quartet in D Minor, Op.65
7. Double Quartet in D Minor, Op.65
8. Clarinet Quintet in B Flat Major, Op.34: I. Allegro
9. Clarinet Quintet in B Flat Major, Op.34: II. Fantasia: Adagio
10. Clarinet Quintet in B Flat Major, Op.34: III. Menuetto: Capriccio presto
11. Clarinet Quintet in B Flat Major, Op.34: IV. Rondo: Allegro giocoso
Disc: 7
1. Wind Quintet in A Major, Op.43
2. Wind Quintet in A Major, Op.43
3. Wind Quintet in A Major, Op.43 (1994 Digital Remaster): III Praeludium (Adagio) - Tema con variazioni
4. Mládí (Youth)
5. Mládí (Youth)
6. Mládí (Youth)
7. Mládí (Youth)
8. In the Mists
9. In the Mists
10. In the Mists
11. Concertino
12. Concertino
13. Concertino
14. Concertino
Disc: 8
1. Introduction and Allegro for Flute, Clarinet, Harp & String Quartet
2. Trio for Oboe, Bassoon & Piano
3. Trio for Oboe, Bassoon & Piano
4. Trio for Oboe, Bassoon & Piano
5. Sonata for Clarinet & Bassoon
6. Sonata for Clarinet & Bassoon
7. Sonata for Clarinet & Bassoon
8. Divertissement for Oboe, Clarinet & Bassoon
9. Divertissement for Oboe, Clarinet & Bassoon
10. Divertissement for Oboe, Clarinet & Bassoon
11. Divertissement for Oboe, Clarinet & Bassoon
12. Divertissement for Bassoon & String Quintet
13. Divertissement for Bassoon & String Quintet
14. Divertissement for Bassoon & String Quintet
15. Divertissement for Bassoon & String Quintet
16. Suite for Violin, Clarinet & Piano
17. Suite for Violin, Clarinet & Piano
18. Suite for Violin, Clarinet & Piano
19. Suite for Violin, Clarinet & Piano
Disc: 9
1. Contrasts for Violin, Clarinet & Piano (1998 Digital Remaster): I. Verbunkos
2. Contrasts for Violin, Clarinet & Piano (1998 Digital Remaster): II. Pihenö
3. Contrasts for Violin, Clarinet & Piano (1998 Digital Remaster): III. Seves
4. Octet
5. Octet
6. Octet
7. Eight Variations on a Greek Folk Tune
8. Trio for Clarinet, Violin & Piano
9. Trio for Clarinet, Violin & Piano
10. Trio for Clarinet, Violin & Piano
11. Overture on Hebrew Themes, Op.34
Disc: 10
1. Trio for Clarinet, Viola & Piano in E Flat, K.498 'Kegelstatt'
2. Trio for Clarinet, Viola & Piano in E Flat, K.498 'Kegelstatt'
3. Trio for Clarinet, Viola & Piano in E Flat, K.498 'Kegelstatt'
4. Adagio-Allegro from Octet, Op.32
5. Conversations: I. The Committee Meeting
6. Conversations: V. In the Tube at Oxford Circus
7. Oboe Quintet: I. Assai sostenuro - Moderato - Allegro assai agitato
8. Oboe Quintet: II. Andante con moto
9. Oboe Quintet: III. Vivace
10. Clarinet Quintet: I. Moderato
11. Clarinet Quintet: II. Allegro molto
12. Clarinet Quintet: III. Adagietto espressivo
13. Clarinet Quintet: IV. Allegro energico
Disc: 11
1. Calendar
2. Calendar
3. Calendar
4. Concerto Da Camera for Solo Violin, Wind & Percussion
5. Concerto Da Camera for Solo Violin, Wind & Percussion
6. Concerto Da Camera for Solo Violin, Wind & Percussion
7. Concerto Da Camera for Solo Violin, Wind & Percussion
8. Tragoedia (1965)
9. Tragoedia (1965)
10. Tragoedia (1965)
11. Tragoedia (1965)
12. Tragoedia (1965)
13. Tragoedia (1965)
14. Tragoedia (1965)
15. Tragoedia (1965)
16. Tragoedia (1965)
17. Tragoedia (1965)
18. Leopardi Fragments - Cantata for soprano, contralto and instrumental ensemble (1961-2) (2004 Digital Remaster): Stridore notturno
19. Leopardi Fragments - Cantata for soprano, contralto and instrumental ensemble (1961-2) (2004 Digital Remaster):
20. Leopardi Fragments - Cantata for soprano, contralto and instrumental ensemble (1961-2) (2004 Digital Remaster): La speme che rinasce
21. Leopardi Fragments - Cantata for soprano, contralto and instrumental ensemble (1961-2) (2004 Digital Remaster):
22. Leopardi Fragments - Cantata for soprano, contralto and instrumental ensemble (1961-2) (2004 Digital Remaster): Mi diedi tutto
23. Leopardi Fragments - Cantata for soprano, contralto and instrumental ensemble (1961-2)
24. Leopardi Fragments - Cantata for soprano, contralto and instrumental ensemble (1961-2) (2004 Digital Remaster): Campagna in gran declivio
25. Leopardi Fragments - Cantata for soprano, contralto and instrumental ensemble (1961-2) (2004 Digital Remaster):
26. Leopardi Fragments - Cantata for soprano, contralto and instrumental ensemble (1961-2) (2004 Digital Remaster): Ahi tu passati