Mvt 1, Symphony 94 (Surprise Symphony) - Haydn
Movement 1 from the "Surprise Symphony", Symphony No. 94 in G major (H1/94) by Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809). This movement is famous for its "surprise", a loud, unexpected orchestral chord that occurs about 28 seconds into the recording at the end of the melody statement. This is a light, happy melody which is one of Haydn's most performed pieces. (3:59)
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Mvt 2, Symphony 101 (Clock Symphony) - Haydn
Movement 2 from the "Clock Symphony" Symphony No. 101 in D major (H 1/101) by Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809). This movement got gave the symphony the clock association because of the "ticking effect" created by the movement's tempo various elements of the orchestra. This is familiar, light and relaxed movement which creates a cheerful, optimistic mood. (2:50)
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The Ruins Of Athens: Turkish March - Beethoven
Turkish March (Marcia All Turca) a movement from Beethoven's The Ruins of Athens (Die Ruinen von Athen), Opus 11. Composed in 1811 as background music to accompany a play, the Turkish march is filled with pomp and fanfare as if the military were on parade. The mood is light and jovial. The "Turkish" element of this piece is the use of cymbals and other percussion instruments associated with the Turkish military bands (Janissary bands) which toured Europe at the time and were very popular with the various courts. (1:39)
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Fidelio Overture, Op.72c - Beethoven
Fidelio Overture, Op.72c. This Overture is from Beethoven's sole opera, Fidelio. The opera's main theme is heroism and this overture is true to that creating a dynamic orchestral texture with many emotional peaks and valleys. The overall character is of strength and good will. (6:09)
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Egmont Overture, Op.84 - Beethoven
Composed in 1809-10, the Egmont Overture, Op.84 is one of Beethoven's more briliant overtures. It was originally accompaniment music for a play by Goethe based on the life of Count Egmont. The heroic treatment of Egmont by Goethe is echoed by Beethoven's music which is powerful and expressive. (8:00)
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3rd Mvt, Symphony 5 D 485 - Franz Shubert
Movement 3 from Symphony No. 5 in B flat major, (D485) by Franz Schubert (1797-1828). Symphony 5 was composed in 1816. This 3rd movement, the minuet and trio movement, is sometimes compared to Mozart's 40th Symphony because it seems to borrow almost identically from a chord progression used in Mozart's great symphony. The music here is highly melodic and lyrical. There is a uplifting sense to the main melody. The trio section of the movement is more subdued and quiet. (6:18)
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Mvt 2, Symphony 8 (Unfinished Symphony) - Franz Shubert
Movement 2 from the "Unfinished Symphony", Symphony No. 8 in B minor by Franz Shubert (1797-1828). It's given the title "unfinished" because Shubert only completed two movements of the symphony and then put them aside to start another project. This second movement is the more lyrical of the two movements creating a tranquil and pastoral quality. (11:46)
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Violin Concerto 4 - Paganini
Concerto For Violin And Orchestra No. 4 In D Minor: Movement 1, Allegro maestoso by NiccolÚ Paganini (1782-1840). Filled with intensely emotional violin flourishes, this concerto movement is a prime example of Paginini's virtuosic brilliance. As a soundtrack or underscore, this music will lend itself well to moments of high drama and passion. (13:22)
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Performed by the UniqueTracks Radio Orchestra

For our recording sessions we asked leading musicians from the large well-known national orchestras of Eastern Europe (Romania, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Slovakia) to form a new, unique symphony orchestra for the purpose of recording the greatest music of the classical repertoire. Hence, The UniqueTracks Radio Orchestra was born.