Classical Hits

Hasn't every recorder player dreamed of playing the most celebrated classical melodies as a soloist? Here you will find the finest pieces in arrangements for one or two descant recorders. On a musical journey of discovery you will encounter many famous compositions, from "Eine kleine Nachtmusik" and Beethoven's "Ode to Joy" to the Birdcatcher's song from the "Magic Flute" and "La donna è mobile" from Verdi's "Rigoletto".

A. Vivaldi: Spring (The Four Seasons) - W.A. Mozart: The Birdcather's song (The Magic Flute) - J.S. Bach: "O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden" (St. Matthew Passion) - W.A. Mozart: "Das klinget so herrlich" (The Magic Flute) - J. Brahms: Cradle Song "Guten Abend, gut Nacht" - M.A. Charpentier: Prélude from Te Deum - J. Haydn: Andante from the Symphony No. 94 "The Surprise" - L.v. Beethoven: "Ode to Joy" (9. Sinfonie) - C.M.v. Weber: "Wir winden dir den Jungfernkranz" (Der Freischütz) - G. Verdi: "La donna è mobile" (Rigoletto) - J. Haydn: Imperial anthem (Emperor Quartet) - G.F. Händel: "Ombra mai fù" (Largo from Xerxes) B. Smetana: The Moldau (My Homeland) - G. Bizet: "Toréador, en garde!" (Carmen) - J. Offenbach: Barcarole (Tales of Hoffmann) - G. Rossini: Overture to "The Barber of Sevilla" - R. Wagner: Wedding Chorus "Treulich geführt" (Lohengrin) - G. Verdi: Gefangenenchor "Va, pensiero" (Nabucco) - W.A. Mozart: Eine kleine Nachtmusik - P.I. Tchaikovsky: Main theme (Swan Lake) - J. Offenbach: Cancan (Orpheus in the Underworld)