Mvt 1 from Symphony No. 1 in D major by Gustav Mahler
Mvt 1, Symphony No. 1 in D major by Gustav Mahler. This symphony, sometimes called the "Titan Symphony" was first performed in 1893. This first movment has a slow, restrained but upbeat quality to it. (14:38)
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Mvt 4, Symphony No. 1 in D major by Gustav Mahler
Mvt 4, Symphony No. 1 in D major (Titan) by Gustav Mahler. This fourth movment to Mahler's Symphony No. 1 is highly dramatic possessing a stormy, bombastic quality to it. It will provide energy and great dramatic high points when used as soundtrack in a media production. (17:39)
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The Sorcerer's Apprentice by Paul Dukas
The Sorcerer's Apprentice is a symphonic poem by Paul Dukas (1865-1935). The work depicts the story of a young apprentice who upon seeing his master depart, attempts to use magic unfortunately with disasterous effect. This piece was made famous when it was included as a segment in Walt Disney's Fantasia with Mickey Mouse playing the role of the hapless Sorcerer's Apprentice. (10:42)
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Rakoczy March by Franz Liszt
The Rakoczy March for Orchestra S. 359 by Franz Liszt is the composer's arrangement of an existing Hungarian melody that was quite popular at the time. The song has gone on to become the unofficial anthem of the nation of Hungary. Liszt, a Hungarian native, uses the melody in several works including his Hungarian Rhapsody 15. (8:47)
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Mvt 1 from Cello Concerto by Edward Elgar
Mvt 1, Adagio/Moderato from the Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85 by Edward Elgar. Composed during the summer of 1919, Elgar's cello concerto is a reflection on the devastation of World War 1 (which ended in 1918). The work is filled with despair and sadness. This movement has a grand melody that tries to surmount the overall feelings of anguish. As a soundtrack this movement will best accompany highly dramatic images, documentary footage, historical footage. A highly dramatic piece. (8:07)
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Prelude from Richard Wagner's opera Lohengrin
Orchestral Prelude from the opera Lohengrin by Richard Wagner (1813-1883). This is the prelude to Act 1 of the opera Lohengrin, a romantic and lyrical story of a hero knight. The orchestral prelude to Act 3 of this opera can be found on our Famous Opera: Wagner collection (9:49)
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Carmen Fantasy, Op. 25, by Pablo de Sarasate
Carmen Fantasy, Op. 25, by Pablo de Sarasate (1844-1908). Composed in 1883, this piece uses famous melodies from Bizet's opera Carmen. As with most of Sarastate's music, the piece is a virtuosic display of violin technique. The piece evokes a thrilling and upbeat mood. (11:27)
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Zapateado by Pablo de Sarasate
Zapateado for Violin and Piano, Op. 23 No. 2 by Pablo de Sarasate (1844-1908). Another virtuosic work for violin composed by Sarasate. The zapateado is a lively Spanish dance. This recording has a light, uplifting, happy quality to it. (3:23)
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Zigeunerweisin Op. 20 by Pablo de Sarasate
Zigeunerweisin (Gypsy Airs) in C Minor, Op. 20 by Pablo de Sarasate (1844-1908). One of Sarasate's most famous compositions, the piece uses traditional Hungarian folk dance rhythms to create its gypsy atmosphere. (8:55)
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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.