TRACKS
CD1
Italy, Greece
I. The Cradle Of Music
● Music Of Ancient Greece
1-1 "Orestes Stasimo" 1:00
1-2 Lament Of Tecmessa 1:14
● Byzantine Chant
1-3 14th Antiphon For The Office Of Good Friday 5:39
Ancient Chant Repertories Of The Italian Peninsula
● Ambrosian Chant
1-4 Igressa: "Lux Fulgebit Hodie Super Nos" 1:51
● Old Roman Chant
1-5 Alléluia: V Epi Si Kyrie 4:19
● Beneventan Chant
1-6 Mass For Easter Day: Offertory 1:51
Chant Of The Mediterranean Islands
● Corsian Chant
1-7 Asperges Me 1:57
● Greek Orthodox Chant
1-8 Sanctus 1:36
1-9 Communion Hymn For Pentecost 1:23
II. Renaissance In Italy
Ballatas And Madrigals Of The 'Pre-Renaissance' (Ars Nova)
1-10 Angelica Biltà, For Three Voices 2:08
1-11 Fra Duri Scogli 3:39
The Renaissance Madrigal
1-12 Dulces Exuviae, To Texts From Vergil's Aeneid (Book 4) 3:11
1-13 Io Son Si Stanco Sotto, Madrgal For 5 Voices 3:12
Sacred Music
1-14 Missa Viri Gallaei. Benedictus 2:11
1-15 Missa A 24. Sanctus 2:41
III. Italy, Cradle Of Modern Music
Venice In The Early Baroque Era
1-16 Sacrae Symphoniae : Canzon Primi Toni A 10 3:07
Vespro Della Beata Vergine : Magnificat
1-17 Magnificat - Et Exultavit 2:09
1-18 Fecit Potentiam 0:58
1-19 Esurientes 1:53
1-20 Suscepit Israel 1:22
Mantua, Venice: The Birth Of Opera
1-21 Orfeo, "Favola In Musica" (1607) - Atto Secondo: "Ahi Caso Acerbo!" 6:53
1-22 L'Incoronazione Di Poppea, Opéra (Venezia1641) - Atto II, Scena 3. Seneca I Suoi Famigliari "Amici, È Giunta L'Ora" 5:52
Rome: The Birth Of Instrumental Music
1-23 Sonata For Violin And Basso Continuo 2:27
1-24 Concerto Da Camera Op. 6 No 11. Giga 1:14
Venice: Final Flowering Of The Baroque
1-25 Concerto Op. 11 No. 2 "Il Favorito", Andante 4:07
1-26 Orfeo. Aria Pour Farinelli: "Dall'Amor Più Sventurato" 4:18
CD2
France, Benelux, Switzerland
Prologue: Troubadours And Trouveres
2-1 A L'Entrada Del Temps Clar 2:45
2-2 Volez Vous Que Je Vous Chante 4:32
I. The Birth Of Polyphony
Notre Dame School (13th Century)
2-3 Viderunt Omnes 3:31
Ars Antiqua (13th Century)
From The Montpellier Manuscript
2-4 Amours, Dont Je Sui / L'Autrier, Au Douz Mois / Chose Tassin 2:20
2-5 S'on Me Regarde / Prennés I Garde / Hé, Mi Enfant 1:52
Ars Nova (14th Century)
2-6 Messe De Tournai (c. 1330-40): Agnus Dei 1:29
2-7 Honte, Paour, Doubtance 2:58
Ars Subtilior (15th Century)
2-8 Balsamus Et Munda Cera, Motet 4:17
II. The Masters Of Franco-Flemish Polyphony
Sacred Music
2-9 Missa Pange Lingua: Agnus Dei I & II 3:23
2-10 Mass For 12 Voices "Et Ecce Terrae Motus": Agnus Dei 3:53
2-11 Requiem "In Memoriam Josquin Desprez": Lux Aeterna 3:32
Polyphonic Chansons
2-12 Auprès De Vous 2:16
2-13 Le Chant Des Oyseaulx 5:25
2-14 Il Est Bel Et Bon 1:19
III. French Music In Search Of An Identity
From The Grand Siècle to Romanticism: Three Outstandig Choruses
2-15 Motet Pour L'Offertoire De La Messe Rouge: Pluet Super Peccatores 2:24
2-16 Harpsichord Suite: Le Rappel Des Oiseaux 2:47
2-17 Castor & Pollux: Chœur Des Spartiades "Que Tout Gémisse!" 3:33
2-18 The Shepherds' Farewell To The Holy Family 4:28
Modern Music: The Impressionist Mevement (Early 20th Century)
2-19 Requiem: In Paradisum 4:00
2-20 Berceuse Pour Violon Et Piano In D Major Op. 16 3:50
2-21 Préludes: Des Pas Sur La Neige 4:20
2-22 Le Tombeau De Couperin: Prélude 2:58
Épilogue: Today And Tomorrow
2-23 Quator Pour La Fin Du Temps For Violin, Clarinet, Cello And Piano: Liturgie De Cristal 2:41
2-24 Three Strophes On The Name SACHER, III. Vivace - Calmo - A Tempo 3:08
CD3
Spain, Portugal
Prologue: Where Traditions Meet
Sephardic Song
3-1 Lejá Dodí Ne?é 1:25
3-2 Nostalgia Y Alabanza De Jesurusalén 5:52
3-3 Cantigas De Santa María, Prologue: Porque Trobar 7:17
I. The Music Of The Golden Century
Songs And Instrumental Pieces
3-4 Contrapunto Sobre El Tenor Del Conde Clarus For Two Lutes 3:05
3-5 Gentil Señora Mia, Canción 3:02
3-6 Agora Que Sé De Amor, Canción 2:15
3-7 Fantasia Del Quarto Tono 1:21
El Arte De Fantasía (Libro De Cifra Para Teda, Arpa & Vihuela 1557)
3-8 Tiento Sobre "La Pavana Real" 1:31
3-9 Tiento XVIII (Antonio De Cabezon, c.1500-1566) 5:47
3-10 Final: Improvisation D'ap. Mudarra (Cabezon / Henestrosa) 3:23
Sacred Music
3-11 Magi Viderung Stellam, Motet 3:14
3-12 Senex Puerum Portabat, Motet 2:56
3-13 Missa Miserere Mihi Domine, Sanctus - Benedictus 4:59
II. Baroque Interlude
From Vihuela To Guitar ...
3-14 Canarios, Pour Deux Guitares Et Théorbe 2:36
3-15 Folías, Folies D'Espagne Pour Deux Guitares, Théorbe Et Viole De Gambe 1:55
... From Baroque To Classicism
3-16 Essercii Musicali: Sonate No 1 K. 1 In D Minor 2:34
3-17 Fandango (Quintette Avec Guitare No 4 In G Major 6:42
III. Modern Spain
3-18 Rumores De La Caleta 3:41
3-19 Pepita Jiménez (Opera). Second Tableau 2:23
El Amor Brujo, Version 1915
3-20 Canción Del Amor Dolido 1:25
3-21 Danza Del Fin Del Día 4:06
3-22 Canción Del Fuego Fatuo 2:28
3-23 Noches En Los Jardines De España. II. Danza Lejana 4:32
CD4
United Kingdom, Eire
I. Elizabethan Music
4-1 Emperor Of The Moon 2:05
4-2 (The Dancing Master) The Queen's Jig 3:54
4-3 (Music Delight On The Cithren) Greene-Sleeves 3:49
4-4 Lachrimae, Lute Solo 5:23
4-5 Lachrimae Antiquae, Viol Consort 4:11
4-6 I Saw My Lady Weep 4:03
4-7 Go From My Window 0:36
4-8 Wolsey's Wilde 1:40
4-9 My Lord Willoughbies Welcome Home 1:58
II. Baroque England
4-10 Fantasia-Suite No 7 D Minor 3:55
4-11 O Lord God Of Hosts, Full Anthem Z.37 4:33
4-12 O Solitude 5:55
4-13 King Arthur; Opéra: "Fairest Isle" 2:48
Water Music, Suite D Major
4-14 Allegro 2:00
4-15 Alla Hornpipe 3:46
4-16 Messiah, Cœur Hallelujah! 3:22
III. From The Victorian Era To The 21th Century
4-17 Sospiri, Op. 70 5:08
4-18 Serenade For Strings (I. Allegro Piacevole / 1st Mvt) 3:21
Two Unaccompanied Part Songs To Be Sung Of A Summer Night On The Water
4-19 I. Slow But Not Dragging 2:23
4-20 II. Gaily But Not Quick 1:56
Temporal Variations Pour Hautbois Et Piano (Extr.)
4-21 I. Theme. Andante Rubato 1:58
4-22 VI. Chorale. Molto Lento 2:15
4-23 A New Year Carol 2:13
4-24 The Lamb 3:03
CD5
Germany, Austria
Prologue: The Bach Family's Germany
5-1 St Matthew Passion, Final Chorus: "Wir Setzen Uns In Tränen Nieder" 5:16
5-2 Symphony For Strings And Continuo In B Flat Major - I. Allegro Di Molto 3:13
I. The Classical Style, Or The First Viennese School
5-3 Symphonie No 8 "Le Soir"; IV. "La Tempesta". Presto 4:34
5-4 String Quartet Op. 64 No 5 "The Lark", IV. Finale. Vivace 2:08
Le Nozze De Figaro
5-5 Overture 4:11
5-6 Acte I, No 1 & 2. Duettino Figaro - Susanna 6:06
5-7 Gigue G Major K. 574, Allegro Assai 4:34
5-8 Missa Solemnis D Major Op. 123, Sanctus 5:23
5-9 Piano Sonata No. 14 In C Sharp Minor, 'Moonlight', Adagio Sostenuto 5:22
II. The Heart Of Romanticism
Lieder
5-10 Der Wanderer An Den Mond D. 870 2:26
5-11 Sehnsucht D. 879 2:47
5-12 Piano Sonata No 19 D. 958 C Minor, III. Menuetto 3:18
A Midsummer Night's Dream
5-13 Wedding March 4:43
5-14 March Of The Fairies 1:25
Woman's Life And Love
5-15 Er, Der Herrlichste Von Allen 3:07
5-16 Du Ring An Meinem Finger 2:38
5-17 A German Requiem Op. 45, Chorus "Wie Lieblich Sind Deine Wohnungen" 5:03
III. From Post-Romanticism To Expressionism
5-18 Symphonie No 7. Scherzo (Excerpt) 3:31
5-19 The Song Of Earth, Transcription For Chamber Orchestra, Von Der Jugend 3:45
5-20 Jacob's Ladder, Hohe Frauenstimmen Und Die Seele 5:53
CD6
Eastern & Northern Europe
I. Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic: The Worthy Heirs
Préludes
6-1 No 11 B Major 0:32
6-2 No 6 B Minor 2:08
6-3 No 4 E Minor 2:03
6-4 Mazurka Op. 41 No 3 2:06
6-5 Polonaise A Major 4:49
6-6 Piano Sonata In B Minor [III]. Allegro Energico 10:46
Songs
6-7 In Folk Tone: "Dobrú Noc" (Good Night) 2:45
6-8 Gypsy Melodies: "Kterak Trojhranec Muj" (Hark To My Triangle) 1:10
6-9 'American Quartet' Op. 96 B. 179 F Major, Molto Vivace 3:56
II. Return To The Sources
6-10 In The Mists, IV. Presto 4:26
6-11 Romanian Folkdances: Staff Dance / Sash Dance / Stamping Dance / Dance From Bucium / Polka Roumaine / Quick Dance 5:35
Improvisations On Hungarian Peasant Songs (Excerpts)
6-12 Allegro Scherzando - Molto Allegro 1:25
6-13 Allegro Molto, Molto Capriccioso 1:29
6-14 Sostenuto Rubato 2:02
6-15 Sonatina For Cello And Piano 7:42
Ten Pieces For Wind Quintet (1968)
6-16 Molto Sostenuto E Calmo 2:11
6-17 Prestissimo Minaccioso Burlesco 0:48
III. Musical Echoes Of The Baltic
6-18 String Quartet "Voces Intimae" Op. 56. II. Vivace 2:47
6-19 Amor Og Digteren (Love And The Poet), Overture Op. 54 4:35
Latviešu Burdona Dziemas / Latvian Songs With Drone
6-20 Rotā Dziesma (Spring Song) 3:08
6-21 Sēru Dziesma (Funeral Song) 2:40
6-22 ... Which Was The Son Of ... For Mixed A Cappella Chorus 7:30