Fingals Cave, Hebrides Overture by Mendelssohn
The Hebrides Overture, op. 26 by Felix Mendelssohn (written 1830). Inspired by the cavern known as Fingals Cave on the island of Staffa, off the coast of Scotland, this overture has become one of the most popular concert pieces. You get the sense of rocking in a boat on the open sea in this piece. (10:28)
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Overture to A Midsummer Night's Dream - Mendelssohn
Orchestral overture to the Shakespeare play A Midsummer Night's Dream. Composed by Felix Mendelssohn in 1842, this has become one of the composer's most performed orchestral pieces. (12:25)
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The Wedding March by Felix Mendelssohn
The Wedding March is the famous wedding processional that has been used in marriage ceremonies for over 100 years. The piece is actually from Felix Mendelssohn's incidental music for A Midsummer Nights Dream. You can hear how the brass introduction of The Wedding March helped inspire the Theme from Rocky. Our version is for full symphony orchestra and will work well in your wedding presentation. (5:32)
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A Night on Bald Mountain - Mussorgsky/Rimsky-Korsakov
A Night on Bald Mountain was composed in 1867 by Modest Mussorgsky. Our version, presented here, is the more famous version which was arranged in 1886 by the composer Rimsky-Korsakov. A Night on Bald Mountain depicted in music a meeting of witches waiting for Satan to appear on Bald (barren) Mountain. The track is a real tour-de-force for orchestra and evokes many ghostly and demonic images making it great for Halloween or other projects dealing with the dark side. (12:00)
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Morning Mood, from Peer Gynt Suite N1 by Edvard Grieg
Morning Mood (Morgenstemning) is the first movement in Edvard Grieg's famous Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 Op. 46. Morning Mood can be heard as background music for dozens of productions from commercials to the animated cartoon "The Simpsons". The piece depicts the rising of the sun and is probably Grieg's most known melody. (4:22)
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In the Hall of the Mountain King, Peer Gynt Suite 1, Grieg
In the Hall of the Mountain King, the fourth movement from Edvard Grieg's Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 Op. 46 is a crowd favorite at concerts because it starts softly and builds to a thrilling, loud conclusion. This works well as adventure soundtrack, where a dramatic, electrifying background score is needed. It can also be used in a humerous way behind tongue-in-cheek images or other comical or entertaining footage. (2:46)
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March of the Trolls, from Lyric Suite by Edvard Grieg
Similar in tone to "In the Hall of the Mountain King", March of the Trolls is a movement from Edvard Grieg's Lyric Suite Op. 54. Originally written for piano solo, this version is an arrangement for full orchestra. This piece also brings to mind Rimsky-Korsakov's famous Flight of the Bumblebee. (3:33)
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Prelude, from the Holberg Suite by Edvard Grieg
Prelude (1st Movement) from the Holberg Suite, Op. 40. Composed by Edvard Grieg in 1884, the Holberg Suite uses the music and dance forms of the 1700s to create a fresh, what we would call neo-classical sound. The Holberg Suite was originally composed for piano. Our version here is an arrangement Grieg made for string orchestra. (2:20)
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Sarabande, from the Holberg Suite by Edvard Grieg
Sarabande (2nd Movement) from the Holberg Suite, Op 40 by Edvard Grieg. The lyrical and very pretty Sarabande makes a great background soundtrack for reflective or contemplative subject matter. Though the tempo is fairly slow, the piece evokes a happy, somewhat subdued cheerful character. (3:39)
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Gavotte, from the Holberg Suite by Edvard Grieg
Gavotte (Third Movement) from the Holberg Suite Op. 40 by Edvard Grieg. The Gavotte movement is brighter in character and possesses a positive and hopeful quality. This track would also work as processional or introductory music. The overall feeling is upbeat and majestic. (3:13)
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Air, from the Holberg Suite by Edvard Grieg
Air (4th Movement) from the Holberg Suite Op. 40 composed by Edvard Grieg. This 4th movement from the Holberg Suite emits feelings of melancholy and longing. There is a yearning, passionate quality to the piece as well. Very beautiful, this movement will add a full-bodied dramatic presence to your soundtrack. (6:14)
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Rigaudon, from the Holberg Suite by Edvard Grieg
Rigaudon (5th Movement) from the Holberg Suite Op. 40 by Edvard Grieg. The Rigaudon is light and breezy, happy and contented. As underscore in your production, the Rigaudon will add energy and fun. With moments that echo the playing of a country fiddler, this piece puts a smile on your face. (3:57)
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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.