Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971):
The Firebird, ‘Infernal Dance’ - London Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Järvi

Sergey Prokofiev (1891-1953):
Romeo and Juliet, ‘Knights’ Dance’- Danish National Radio Symphony Orchestra, Dimitri Kitajenko

Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901):
Requiem, ‘Dies Irae‘, ‘Tuba Mirum‘ - London Symphony Chorus and Orchestra, Richard Hickox

Leoš Janáček (1854-1928):
Sinfonietta, Allegretto - Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Edward Gardner

Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky (1839-1881):
Pictures at an Exhibition, ‘The Great Gate of Kiev’ Russian State Symphony Orchestra, Valéry Polyansky

Carl Nielsen (1865-1931):
Aladdin, ‘Oriental Festival March’ - Danish National Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gennady Rozhdestvensky

Richard Wagner (1813-1883):
Overture to ‘Das Liebesverbot’ - Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Neeme Järvi

Edvard Grieg (1843-1907):
Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, ‘In the Hall of the Mountain King’ - Ulster Orchestra, Vernon Handley

Gustav Holst (1874-1934):
The Planets, ‘Mars, the Bringer of War’ - BBC Philharmonic, Sir Andrew Davis

Aaron Copland (1900-1990):
Fanfare for the Common Man - BBC Philharmonic, John Wilson

Aram Khachaturian (1903-1978):
Gayaneh, ‘Sabre Dance’ - Royal Scottish Orchestra, Neeme Järvi

Carl Orff (1895-1982):
Carmina burana, ‘O fortuna’- London Symphony Chorus and Orchestra, Richard Hickox

This compilation at Classic Chandos price gathers exhilarating performances of some of the loudest orchestral pieces ever written. The powerful, characteristic Chandos sound is best revealed in these resounding recordings of popular works. So turn up the volume of your Hi-Fi, move away any glass or crystal, make sure your neighbours are either out, deaf, or very good friends, ... and enjoy! RELEASE