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Spectacular Classics Presents “Classical Legends” – 12‑Disc Collector’s Edition (2005)

Description:

Featuring over 9 hours of masterpieces—from Bach’s commanding Brandenburg Concertos to the emotive climax of Holst’s The Planets—this box set (2005) is a true treasure. Mint CDs, lovely box showing light shelf wear. Perfect for gifting, collecting, or enriching your musical life.

Epic breadth: 12 CDs loaded with canonical gems – ideal for both newcomers and seasoned listeners.

What's Inside?

Experience over 9 hours of iconic masterpieces by musical titans:

Bach.

Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 3–5

Toccata & Fugue in D Minor

Beethoven.

Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67

Leonora Overture No. 3, Op. 72a

Piano Sonatas: “Moonlight” (1st movement) & “Pathétique” (2nd)

Excerpt from the Symphony No. 9, 4th movement

Chopin.

A full palette of piano poetry:

Grande Valse Brilliante

Fantasie‑Impromptu

Nocturnes, Mazurkas, Etudes (“Revolution”), Polonaises (Heroic + Military), Waltzes (including “Minute Waltz”), Raindrop Prelude, and the first Ballade.

Dvořák.

Carnival Overture

Humoresque

Slavonic Dances

Symphony No. 9 “From the New World”

Elgar.

Pomp and Circumstance No. 1

“Nimrod” from Enigma Variations

Serenade for Strings

Sospiri, Op. 70

Cello Concerto

Handel.

Music for the Royal Fireworks

Concerto Grosso (Op. 3 Nos 1 & 4)

Highlights from Messiah (incl. “For Unto Us…” & “Hallelujah”)

Water Music suite

Haydn.

Symphonies Nos 104 (“London”) & 94 (“Surprise”)

Wind Quintet Divertimento No. 1 in B♭

Holst.

Complete visionary suite The Planets (all 7 movements, from “Mars” to “Neptune”)

Mozart.

Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K.550

Overtures to Così fan tutte & The Marriage of Figaro

Eine kleine Nachtmusik Serenade

Clarinet Quintet in A Major (1st movement)

Ravel.

Boléro

Pavane for a Dead Princess

Piano Trio in A minor

La Valse

Tchaikovsky.

Nutcracker Suite

Piano Concerto No. 1 in B‑flat Minor

Romeo & Juliet Fantasy Overture

Vivaldi.

The Four Seasons (Concerti Grossi, Op. 8 Nos 1–4)

Flute Concerto in G Minor (“La Notte”)

Concerto for Wind, Violin & Strings in F major.

Genre/Style: A breathtaking journey through Baroque, Classical, Romantic & Impressionist eras.

Great for audiophiles, students, or anyone building a timeless classical library.