The Three Penny Opera

1. Die Dreigroschenoper (The Threepenny Opera), opera
   Composed by Kurt Weill
   Performed by Vienna State Opera Chorus and Orchestra
   with Rosette Anday, Liane, Helge Rosvaenge, Kurt Preger, Alfred Jerger, Anny Felbermayer, Jenny Miller, Frederick Guthrie
   Conducted by F. Charles Adler
   
   

The Three Penny Opera,Kurt Weill,F. Charles Adler,Wiener Staatsopernchor und Orchester,Alfred Jerger,Anny Felbermayer,Frederick Guthrie,Helge Rosvaenge,Jenny Miller,Kurt Preger,Liane,Rosette Anday,Vanguard Classics,Classical,German/Austrian 20th/21st Century Opera,Opera,Opera / Operetta / Oratorio

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Trials of Creativity 1918-1938 -- Music from between the wars, Vienna-London-Berlin 1918-1938 Manufacturer: Avie ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00006S1WY Release Date: 2004-03-22

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Eastman Wind Ensemble at 50 Manufacturer: Warner Brothers Pub. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Gershwin | Gershwin, George | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Prokofiev | Prokofiev, Sergei | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Marches | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Clarinet | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Marches | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Russian Concert Band Music ASIN: B0002IQIGK Release Date: 2006-03-22

Average customer rating: shotmaker DAMN WAS THIS GOOD- but thats just me Three Penny Opera - Not What You Think Confused Incredible follow up

Three Penny Opera Three Penny Opera Manufacturer: Troubleman Unlimited ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Threepenny Opera (1954 New York Cast) (Blitzstein Adaptation) ASIN: B00001XDSA Release Date: 1999-11-02

Tracks:

1. Endless Static
2. In Directions
3. Dead Monuments
4. Number One Son
5. Moving Pictures
6. Postcards From
7. Far Horizons
8. Public Assessment
9. Lay It Down
10. Your Are Signalling
11. Beyond the 49th

Customer Reviews:

shotmaker.......2006-04-13

i have yet to hear this, so respond to this review by saying no it wasnt helpful if you wish, though i was a huge fan of shotmaker, which is basically what this band is....they had blistering rhythmic shifts and terribly hoarse screamed vocal and a brutal bass sound. i mean all this in the highest regard. noe of their stuff was recorded so well, so if you are a stickler for production quality, then steer clear, cuz you will be fighting a losing battle. but if you can appreciate rhythm and tempo changes and subtle guitar dynamic under tortured layers of guitar without having them shine like a new avril lavigne cd, then rejoice, cuz this band brings the pain. shotmaker that is, who now call themselves three penny opera, who actually now call themselves the grey, which i cant comment on all cuz it is a totally new band and a new direction which i cant wait to hear.

mainly though, disregard the two people below who gave it 1 star because of their own ignorance. they obviously dont have any sort of attention to detail and probably just felt stupid for not reading that the name of the group is three penny opera. they obviously have their own issues if they were so psyched to hear the real "three penny opera" but at that point, why slag a band you know nothing about just cuz you made a bad desicion. if i was looking to buy something from this band, a classic thrashy emo band from canada, and i ended up ignorantly and stupidly buying "the three penny opera" i wouldnt go and write a bad review about said CD. i would just swallow my pride and know that i should pay a little bit more attention....

so, with that, please, emo lovers of the classic emo styles (not saves the day, thrice, or whatever other bands get you all sad in your bedroom wehn your girlfriend wont hug you) check out shotmaker, and check out this band if you wish. but whatever you do, read the labels. you purchases are you own responsibility.

DAMN WAS THIS GOOD- but thats just me.......2003-08-19

WoW great CD soooooooooo much better then the other one ; ) man i liked it hey if your looking for a new thing go for it. i did

Three Penny Opera - Not What You Think.......2002-07-11

First of all this head banger CD is packaged with the Brecht/Weill musical Three Penny Opera, which is misleading. Beyond that, the packaging of the CD itself makes it look like a new age, zen-type of music. In fact, it's not anything like either of those. Instead, it's a really poor recording (technically, the sound quality is just bad) of head banger percussion. The lyrics are written on the insert, which is a good thing, because they are incomprehensible on the recording. On the other hand, they're not very interesting to read either. Too bad this CD had to be opened to discover that it's not what you think it is.

Confused.......2002-04-04

When I ordered this CD I thought I had ordered the classic "Three Penny Opera" Opera, not music by a group named Three Penny Opera. So I guess if you ordered one and got the other, you would think the one you received deserved a 1 rating also. The music is quite different so just make sure you know which you are ordering!

Incredible follow up.......1999-12-29

This album, following the breakup of Three Penny Opera, was definitely the way to go out with a bang. Combining elements from the first album and more experience this album delivers a fresh Shotmaker-ish sound with hard guitar and inquisitive lyrics. If you like this album look for TPO's first effort "Countless Trips..."

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The Three Penny Opera Manufacturer: Vanguard Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Weill | Weill, Kurt | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B000009KDB Release Date: 1994-04-29

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Tracks:

1. The Well Tempered Clavier: Prelude and Fugue In C Major, BWV 846
2. Brandenburg Concerto No.3 In G Major, BWV 1048: Allegro
3. Brandenburg Concerto No.3 In G Major, BWV 1048: Adagio
4. Brandenburg Concerto No.3 In G Major, BWV 1048: Allegro
5. Concerto In A Minor, BWV 1004 For Flute, Violin, Harpsichourd And Basso Continuo: Allegro
6. Concerto In A Minor, BWV 1004 For Flute, Violin, Harpsichourd And Basso Continuo: Adagio ma non tanto e dolce
7. Concerto In A Minor, BWV 1004 For Flute, Violin, Harpsichourd And Basso Continuo: Alla breve
8. Suite No.2 In B Minor, BWV 1067: Overture
9. Suite No.2 In B Minor, BWV 1067: Rondeau
10. Suite No.2 In B Minor, BWV 1067: Sarabande
11. Suite No.2 In B Minor, BWV 1067: Bouree I
12. Suite No.2 In B Minor, BWV 1067: Bouree II
13. Suite No.2 In B Minor, BWV 1067: Polonaise I
14. Suite No.2 In B Minor, BWV 1067: Polonaise II
15. Suite No.2 In B Minor, BWV 1067: Double
16. Suite No.2 In B Minor, BWV 1067: Menuetto
17. Suite No.2 In B Minor, BWV 1067: Badinerie
18. Italian Concerto In F Major, BWV 971: (Without Indication)
19. Italian Concerto In F Major, BWV 971: Andante
20. Italian Concerto In F Major, BWV 971: Presto

Tracks:

1. Symphony No.5 in C minor op.67:: Allegro con brio
2. Rondo a capriccio in G major op.129: 'The Rage Over The Lost Penny'
3. Septet op.20 in E flat major: Menuetto
4. Overture Op.72a: Leonore
5. Sonata No. 14 in C sharp minor (Moonlight): Adagio sostenuto
6. Sonata in A major op.47 (Kreutzer): Finale-Presto
7. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No.5 in E flat major op.73 (Emperor): Adagio un poco mosso
8. Bagatelle in A minor No.59: Fur Elise
9. Symphony No.9 In D Minor Op.125: Finale: Ode To Joy

Tracks:

1. Prelude In D Flat Major 'Raindrops': 1. op. 28 No.15
2. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in F minor op.21: Maestoso
3. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in F minor op.21: Larghetto
4. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in F minor op.21: Allegro vivace
5. Ballad No. 1 in G minor op 23
6. Fantasy - Improptu op. 66
7. Etude In C Minor Op.10 No.12 'Revolution': Allegro con fuoco
8. Scherzo No. 2 in B flat minor op.31
9. Waltz No. 6 in D flat major op.64-1:

Tracks:

1. Watermusic, Suite:: Allegro
2. Watermusic, Suite:: Air
3. Watermusic, Suite: Bourree
4. Watermusic, Suite: Hornpipe
5. Watermusic, Suite: Andante espressivo
6. Watermusic, Suite: Hornpipe II
7. 'Xerxes': Largo
8. Music of the Royal Fireworks, Suite: Overture
9. Music of the Royal Fireworks, Suite: Burree
10. Music of the Royal Fireworks, Suite: La paix (The Peace)
11. Music of the Royal Fireworks, Suite: La rejouissance (The Joy)
12. Music of the Royal Fireworks, Suite: Menuett I
13. Music of the Royal Fireworks, Suite: Menuett II
14. Concerto grosso op.10 No.10 ('Alexander Feast'): Overture
15. Concerto grosso op.10 No.10 ('Alexander Feast'): Allegro
16. Concerto grosso op.10 No.10 ('Alexander Feast'): Air: Lentement
17. Concerto grosso op.10 No.10 ('Alexander Feast'): Allegro
18. Concerto grosso op.10 No.10 ('Alexander Feast'): Allegro
19. Concerto grosso op.10 No.10 ('Alexander Feast'): Allegro moderato
20. Gavotte and Passepied
21. 'The Messiah': Hallelujah

Tracks:

1. Concerto For Piano And Orchestra No. 1 In E Flat Major: Allegro maestoso
2. Concerto For Piano And Orchestra No. 1 In E Flat Major: Quasi Adagio
3. Concerto For Piano And Orchestra No. 1 In E Flat Major: Allegro marziale animato - Presto
4. Love Dream No. 3 In A Flat Major: Piano solo
5. Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 In C Sharp Minor: Piano solo
6. Evening Harmony In D Flat Major: Piano solo
7. Large Orchestra: 'Mephisto-Waltz'
8. Hungarian Rhapsody No. 6 in D flat major: Orchestra

Tracks:

1. 'A Little Night Music' Serenade No.13 In G Major KV525: Allegro
2. 'A Little Night Music' Serenade No.13 In G Major KV525: Romanza: Andante
3. 'A Little Night Music' Serenade No.13 In G Major KV525: Menuetto - Trio - Menuetto: Allegretto
4. 'A Little Night Music' Serenade No.13 In G Major KV525: Rondo: Allegro
5. Symphony No.41 In C Major KV 551: Molto Allegro
6. The Magic Flute KV 620: Oveture
7. 12 Variations About ' - ' KV265: 'Ah, vous dirai-je, Maman'
8. Symphony No.40 in G minor KV 550: Molto allegro
9. Sonata for Piano No.11 in A major KV 331: Rondo alla turca
10. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No.23 in A major KV 488: Allegro

Tracks:

1. Orchestra: Bolero
2. Poeme choregraphique - for Orchestra: La Valse
3. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in G major: Allegremente
4. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in G major: Adagio assai
5. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in G major: Presto
6. Orchestra: Rhapsodie Espagnole

Tracks:

1. 1. Op. 437: Emperor Waltz
2. Waltz op.314: The Blue Danube
3. Fast Polka op.324: Thunder and Lightning
4. Waltz op.410: Voices of Spring
5. A musical joke op. 257: Perpetuum mobile
6. Waltz op.354: Venna Blood
7. Op.214: Tritsch-Tratsch Polka
8. The Bat: Overture
9. Treasure Waltz op. 418: The Gypsy Baron

Tracks:

1. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1 in B flat minor op.23: Allegro non tropo e molto maestoso - Allegro con brio
2. Nutcracker Suite op.71a: Flower Waltz
3. Nutcracker Suite op.71a: Dance of the Reed Flutes
4. Overture solenelle '1812' Op.49
5. Swan-Lake Suite op20a: Lake in the Moonlight
6. Swan-Lake Suite op20a: Hungarian Dance
7. Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D major op.35: Canzonetta: Andante
8. Symphony No. 6 in B minor op.74: Finale: Adagio lamentoso

Tracks:

1. Concerto NO.1 op.8 IN E: Allegro
2. The Spring Op.8 No.1: Largo e pianissimo sempre
3. The Spring Op.8 No.1: Allegro (Danzo pastorale)
4. The Summer Op.8 No.2: Allegro non molto - Allegro, e tutto sopra il Canto
5. The Summer Op.8 No.2: Adagio e piano
6. The Summer Op.8 No.2: Presto, tempo impettuoso d'Estate
7. The Autumn Op.8 No.3: Allegro
8. The Autumn Op.8 No.3: Adagio molto
9. The Autumn Op.8 No.3: La Caccia (Allegro)
10. The Winter Op.8 No.4: Allegro non molto
11. The Winter Op.8 No.4: Largo
12. The Winter Op.8 No.4: Allegro
13. Concerto for two Trumpets and String Orchestra:: Allegro
14. Concerto for two Trumpets and String Orchestra: Largo
15. Concerto for two Trumpets and String Orchestra: Concerto for two Trumpets and String Orchestra: Allegro
16. Concerto For Flute And Orchestra In G Minor Op.10 No.2: Largo 'Fantasy', Presto
17. Concerto For Flute And Orchestra In G Minor Op.10 No.2: Allegro
18. Concerto For Flute And Orchestra In G Minor Op.10 No.2: Largo 'Il Sonno'
19. Concerto For Flute And Orchestra In G Minor Op.10 No.2: Allegro
20. Concerto For Strings And Basso Continuo In G Major 'All Rustica' RV 151: Presto
21. Concerto For Strings And Basso Continuo In G Major 'All Rustica' RV 151: Adagio
22. Concerto For Strings And Basso Continuo In G Major 'All Rustica' RV 151: Allegro

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Weill:Three Penny Opera Manufacturer: Delta Entertainment ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000DEL8K Release Date: 2002-11-25

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The Collector's Three Penny Opera Manufacturer: Mastersound ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Weill | Weill, Kurt | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B00008FEQP Release Date: 1993-09-27

Average customer rating: I HAVE seen this CD and really like it.

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I HAVE seen this CD and really like it........2003-10-31

This is a two CD set on which, though several of the cuts are edited, more than half appear in their entirety. What a splendid set they make! I've always been a fan of the musical grandeur evinced in British Imperial music. This album, particularly the first disc, offers music from this genre in spades, both instrumental and choral works. Hubert Parry's "I Was Glad" shines out in dazzling brilliance. Listening to Walton's warhorse "Crown Imperial" and Elgar's "Coronation March" we can visualize the full ceremony of state. And listening to Coates' "Dam Busters March" brings to mind all the hope of a proud people fighting, down to its last collective drop of blood, a mortal threat being wrought by an invader's ruthless forces. I'm sure this sounds melodramatic, but after all, total emotion is what this music is all about. I might ask for a cut or two less of Coates or Walton, not because those recordings were not excellent, but because, instead, I'd have liked a cut from Bridge, Tippett, or even Rutter. But, excepting that slight objection, this CD duo does its job most excellently and well.

Average customer rating: Wonderful set Don't buy the whole thing Not Insane insane For the real music lover

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Customer Reviews:

Wonderful set.......2004-10-24

This set is for serious piano fans, not for the ones who just start building up a CD library. I sort of agree with one of the reviewers, that there are many repetitions. But if you love piano, you wish to hear the same piece in different interpretations. Indeed, I really like this feature of this set: I can compare the style of various performers.
If you are into piano music, I encourage you to grab this set, if you can find it used (not available anymore at Amazon). I also hope, that there will be a continuation, in which other great pianists, who were left out because of the space limitation, will be included (Prokofiev, Bartok, Dohnanyi, etc).

Don't buy the whole thing.......2001-07-08

I've put a lot of thought into constructing my own piano library, and unless you can easily afford the present set, I would recommend a different approach to collecting piano music. This set emphasizes the piano player rather than the piano composer. Of course both are important. For example, the "Barcarolle" appears in this set EIGHT times. I'm sorry, although I love the piece, if I am going to spend [the money], I would prefer more variety. Where are the Alkan, Medtner, and Szymanawski compositions represented in this set? I appreciate having so many interpretations of the same pieces, but I would also appreciate more exposure to pieces not so popular. The selection by Philips which I consider a somewhat popular selection suggests to me that when Philips constructed this set, they realized most people would be buying the disks separately, and this affected the selection. And it's not just that obscure composers are left out, but also if one spends so much money on piano recordings, you'd think you'd want to buy pieces from a composer in completeness. For example, an alternative way to construct a library would be to combine purchases of complete cycles, e.g. complete Beethoven sonatas, complete Scriabin preludes, etc., along with outstanding recordings of more particular pieces. I'm not sure why someone would want to concentrate so much on so many famous artists, instead of acquiring complete sets of compositions. For me the composer is more important, or at least, if I am going to spend [the money]on piano recordings, I'd prefer more complete, rather than snapshot, exposure to the composers.

Not Insane.......2001-01-02

I had to write this review, as I am enthralled with this set. I have been going through it in order having already purchased a few individual units from the collection earlier. I am not sure what `insane' was talking about as there is NO repetition. Sure some pianists perform the same pieces, isn't that what they did in reality? The idea is to appreciate the different nuances and approaches taken by these artists. You will then enjoy these pieces from a better vantage.

It is a large ambitious contribution to the art of great piano playing. It is a labor of love and represents a tremendous amount of research and cooperation between many record companies. Rather then representing insanity, it is a resource to treasure.

Yes experts can quibble over who was left out, and what performances were inserted. I do not think such a massive undertaking could have been accomplished without someone being able to find faults. Overall however, unless you already have a monumental collection, (it would have to be almost legendary), this incredible set will give you a rewarding look into 74 of the greatest pianist of all time. You will come away with a honed sense of appreciation for your likes and dislikes. You will undoubtedly become someone who will search out recordings and be able to enjoy them for the rest of your life with a refined ear.

The only negative is this price. I would shop around, as it is daunting to spend 2 thousand dollars on such a collection. Of course you do get 200 CD's. However, the used collections might be good to consider.

Enjoy these masterpieces. I am not ashamed of owning this music as `insane' implies. I am proud to have enriched my life.

insane.......2000-10-12

This is not a good library of piano music. The reason is, there is too much repetition. I'm not saying the series is bad. The series is wonderful. But this collection as a whole is a bad libary. For the same money you could collect together (with more effort) an incredible libary of piano music. There are so many wonderful cd's out there, this is just a waste of money. If you can actually afford to spend 2 grand on piano music, then either (1) spend the time and do some research to get a good library of piano music, which will probably include some selections from this collection, or (2) hire someone to do that for you. Personally I would be embarrassed to own this whole collection, since that shows I have put little thought into my purchases of piano music.

For the real music lover.......2000-03-12

This series attempts to present important and representative performances by most of the major pianists of the 20th century. One might quibble a bit with the choices, but the works presented are of consistently high quality, and often do represent what may be the best works of a performer. Since this covers most of the time that recorded music existed, some of the recordings are technically challenged, as there is only so much one can do to enhance an old recording. Still, these appear to have been treated with love and respect in their restorations. Since this series is so large (and expensive!) one is tempted to "cherry pick" through the series, yet by doing so one can easily overlook gems by artists one is less familiar with. This large a set must inevitably have many versions of the same pieces, and takes many hours to listen to. The true enthusiast will appreciate the differences in interpretation, whereas the less experienced listener may find the set repetitive and overwhelming. If one has the time to really dig into this set, it can provide years of exploration and discovery. It would make a wonderful gift for some special music lover in your life ... or for yourself!

Meditation Music:

1. Tre Storie in una Stanza
2. Treasures of Operetta III
3. Verdi: I Vespri Siciliani
4. Verdi: Il Trovatore
5. Verdi: La Traviata
6. Verdi: La Traviata; Donizetti: Lucia di Lammermoor
7. Verdi: Macbeth
8. Wagner: Die Meistersinger Von Nürnberg
9. Wagner: Tristan & Isolde, Acts 2 & 3, Recorded at 1947 Concert in Berlin
10. Wagner: Tristan und Isolde

Meditation Music

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Meditation Music

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