The Mercury Masters: Antal Dorati in London - Volume 1
Album by London Symphony Orchestra & Antal Doráti

First released: 7th March 2025
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Disc 1
- 1.The Love for Three Oranges Suite, op. 33a: I. The Ridiculous People3:05
- 2.The Love for Three Oranges Suite, op. 33a: II. The Magician Tchelio and Fata Morgana play cards3:33
- 3.The Love for Three Oranges Suite, op. 33a: III. March1:36
- 4.The Love for Three Oranges Suite, op. 33a: IV. Scherzo1:36
- 5.The Love for Three Oranges Suite, op. 33a: V. The Prince and the Princess3:47
- 6.The Love for Three Oranges Suite, op. 33a: VI. The Escape2:17
- 7.Scythian Suite, op. 20: I. The Adoration of Veless and Ala5:47
- 8.Scythian Suite, op. 20: II. The Enemy of God and the Dance of the Spirits3:09
- 9.Scythian Suite, op. 20: III. Night5:46
- 10.Scythian Suite, op. 20: IV. Lolly's Departure and the Sun's Procession4:48
Disc 2
- 1.Serenade in G major, K. 525 "Eine kleine Nachtmusik": I. Allegro5:37
- 2.Serenade in G major, K. 525 "Eine kleine Nachtmusik": II. Romance. Andante5:19
- 3.Serenade in G major, K. 525 "Eine kleine Nachtmusik": III. Menuetto. Allegretto2:01
- 4.Serenade in G major, K. 525 "Eine kleine Nachtmusik": IV. Rondo. Allegro3:59
- 5.Symphony no. 36 in C major, K. 425 "Linz": I. Adagio – Allegro spiritoso11:42
- 6.Symphony no. 36 in C major, K. 425 "Linz": II. Andante7:59
- 7.Symphony no. 36 in C major, K. 425 "Linz": III. Menuetto3:36
- 8.Symphony no. 36 in C major, K. 425 "Linz": IV. Finale. Presto7:53
Disc 3
- 1.Le Coq d'Or Suite: I. Tsar Dodon in his Palace8:58
- 2.Le Coq d'Or Suite: II. Tsar Dodon on Campaign4:08
- 3.Le Coq d'Or Suite: III. Tsar Dodon as Guest of the Queen of Shemakha6:32
- 4.Le Coq d'Or Suite: IV. The Wedding and Lamentable End of Dodon6:11
- 5.Prince Igor: Polovtsian Dances11:18
Disc 4
- 1.Symphony no. 3 in A minor, op. 56 "Scottish": I. Andante con moto – Allegro un poco agitato11:56
- 2.Symphony no. 3 in A minor, op. 56 "Scottish": II. Vivace non troppo4:55
- 3.Symphony no. 3 in A minor, op. 56 "Scottish": III. Adagio11:13
- 4.Symphony no. 3 in A minor, op. 56 "Scottish": IV. Allegro vivacissimo – Allegro maestoso assai10:19
- 5.The Hebrides Overture, op. 26 (Fingal's Cave)10:17
Disc 5
- 1.Gli uccelli, P. 154: I. Preludio3:02
- 2.Gli uccelli, P. 154: II. La colomba4:22
- 3.Gli uccelli, P. 154: III. La gallina3:01
- 4.Gli uccelli, P. 154: IV. L'usignuolo4:24
- 5.Gli uccelli, P. 154: V. Il cucù4:19
- 6.Impressioni brasiliane, P. 153: I. Notte tropicale9:46
- 7.Impressioni brasiliane, P. 153: II. Butantan4:46
- 8.Impressioni brasiliane, P. 153: III. Canzona e danza4:33
Disc 6
- 1.Variations on a Theme by Haydn, op. 56a: Theme. Chorale St. Antoni2:09
- 2.Variations on a Theme by Haydn, op. 56a: Variation I: Poco più animato1:16
- 3.Variations on a Theme by Haydn, op. 56a: Variation II: Più vivace0:54
- 4.Variations on a Theme by Haydn, op. 56a: Variation III: Con moto1:22
- 5.Variations on a Theme by Haydn, op. 56a: Variation IV: Andante con moto2:05
- 6.Variations on a Theme by Haydn, op. 56a: Variation V: Vivace0:56
- 7.Variations on a Theme by Haydn, op. 56a: Variation VI: Vivace1:00
- 8.Variations on a Theme by Haydn, op. 56a: Variation VII: Grazioso3:25
- 9.Variations on a Theme by Haydn, op. 56a: Variation VIII: Presto non troppo0:59
- 10.Variations on a Theme by Haydn, op. 56a: Finale. Andante3:30
- 11.Hungarian Dances, WoO 1: No. 5 in G minor (orch. Parlow)2:07
- 12.Hungarian Dances, WoO 1: No. 6 in D-flat major (orch. Parlow)2:44
- 13.Hungarian Dances, WoO 1: No. 7 in A major (orch. Hallén)1:55
- 14.Hungarian Dances, WoO 1: No. 21 in E minor (orch. Dvořák)1:23
- 15.Hungarian Dances, WoO 1: No. 11 in D minor (orch. Parlow)3:23
- 16.Hungarian Dances, WoO 1: No. 2 in D minor (orch. Hallén)2:44
- 17.Hungarian Dances, WoO 1: No. 1 in G minor (orch. Brahms)2:39
- 18.Hungarian Dances, WoO 1: No. 10 in F major (orch. Brahms)1:45
- 19.Hungarian Dances, WoO 1: No. 3 in F major (orch. Brahms)2:10
- 20.Hungarian Dances, WoO 1: No. 18 in D major (orch. Dvořák)1:22
- 21.Hungarian Dances, WoO 1: No. 17 in F-sharp minor (orch. Dvořák)2:33
- 22.Hungarian Dances, WoO 1: No. 19 in B minor (orch. Dvořák)2:00
- 23.Hungarian Dances, WoO 1: No. 20 in E minor (orch. Dvořák)2:19
- 24.Hungarian Dances, WoO 1: No. 12 in D minor (orch. Parlow)2:07
- 25.Hungarian Dances, WoO 1: No. 15 in B-flat major (orch. Parlow)2:46
- 26.Hungarian Dances, WoO 1: No. 4 in F-sharp minor (orch. Hallén)4:27
Disc 7
- 1.Symphony no. 100 in G major, Hob. I:100 "Military": I. Adagio – Allegro6:01
- 2.Symphony no. 100 in G major, Hob. I:100 "Military": II. Allegretto5:27
- 3.Symphony no. 100 in G major, Hob. I:100 "Military": III. Menuetto – Trio (Moderato)5:10
- 4.Symphony no. 100 in G major, Hob. I:100 "Military": IV. Finale (Presto)4:47
- 5.Symphony no. 101 in D major, Hob. I:101 "The Clock": I. Adagio – Presto7:20
- 6.Symphony no. 101 in D major, Hob. I:101 "The Clock": II. Andante8:13
- 7.Symphony no. 101 in D major, Hob. I:101 "The Clock": III. Menuetto – Trio (Allegretto)8:11
- 8.Symphony no. 101 in D major, Hob. I:101 "The Clock": IV. Finale (Vivace)5:09
Disc 8
- 1.La forza del destino: Overture (Sinfonia)6:54
- 2.Nabucco: Overture7:51
- 3.I vespri siciliani: Overture (Sinfonia)8:40
- 4.La traviata: Prelude to Act I3:41
- 5.La traviata: Prelude to Act III3:12
Disc 9
- 1.Water Music Suite: I. Allegro2:34
- 2.Water Music Suite: II. Air5:22
- 3.Water Music Suite: III. Bourrée0:43
- 4.Water Music Suite: IV. Hornpipe0:53
- 5.Water Music Suite: V. Andante6:50
- 6.Music for the Royal Fireworks: I. Overture5:54
- 7.Music for the Royal Fireworks: II. Alla Siciliana4:35
- 8.Music for the Royal Fireworks: III. Bourrée1:08
- 9.Music for the Royal Fireworks: IV. Menuetto2:54
Disc 10
- 1.Gayaneh: Sabre Dance2:31
- 2.Gayaneh: Ayesha's Dance2:36
- 3.Gayaneh: Dance of the Rose Maidens2:17
- 4.Gayaneh: Dance of the Kurds1:58
- 5.Gayaneh: Lullaby4:50
- 6.Gayaneh: Dance of the Young Kurds2:47
- 7.Gayaneh: Armen's Variation1:48
- 8.Gayaneh: Lezghinka2:33
- 9.Romeo and Juliet, Fantasy Overture, TH 4218:44
Disc 11
- 1.Má vlast, JB 1:112: II. Vltava14:08
- 2.Night on Bald Mountain11:16
- 3.Les Préludes, Symphonic Poem no. 3, S. 9715:51
- 4.Two Pieces from Kuolema: Valse triste, op. 44 no. 16:09
Disc 12
- 1.The Firebird, K10: 1. Introduction2:23
- 2.The Firebird, K10: 2. Kashchei's Enchanted Garden1:33
- 3.The Firebird, K10: 3. Appearance of the Firebird pursued by Ivan Tsarevich1:55
- 4.The Firebird, K10: 4. Dance of the Firebird1:17
- 5.The Firebird, K10: 5. Ivan Tsarevich captures the Firebird0:56
- 6.The Firebird, K10: 6. Supplication of the Firebird5:23
- 7.The Firebird, K10: 7. Appearance of the thirteen enchanted Princesses1:42
- 8.The Firebird, K10: 8. Game of the Princesses with the golden apples2:23
- 9.The Firebird, K10: 9. Sudden appearance of Ivan Tsarevich1:23
- 10.The Firebird, K10: 10. Round dance of the Princesses3:45
- 11.The Firebird, K10: 11. Daybreak1:23
- 12.The Firebird, K10: 12. Magic carillon, appearance of Kashchei's guardian monsters1:16
- 13.The Firebird, K10: 13a. Arrival of Kashchei1:14
- 14.The Firebird, K10: 13b. Dialogue between Ivan Tsarevich and Kashchei0:59
- 15.The Firebird, K10: 13c. Intercession of the Princesses0:50
- 16.The Firebird, K10: 14. The Firebird Appears0:29
- 17.The Firebird, K10: 15. Kashchei's retinue dances under the Firebird's spell0:43
- 18.The Firebird, K10: 16. Infernal dance of Kashchei's subjects4:26
- 19.The Firebird, K10: 17. Berceuse (The Firebird)2:43
- 20.The Firebird, K10: 18a. Kashchei awakes0:55
- 21.The Firebird, K10: 18b. Death of Kashchei – 18c. Darkness1:04
- 22.The Firebird, K10: 19. The Palace disappears and Kashchei's spells are broken – The Stone Knights return to life – General rejoicing2:37
Disc 13
- 1.Tristan und Isolde, WWV 90: Prelude & Liebestod16:27
- 2.Tannhäuser, WWV 70: Overture & Venusberg Music21:34
- 3.Lohengrin, WWV 75: Prelude to Act III3:01
Disc 14
- 1.Romanian Rhapsody in A major, op. 11 no. 112:02
- 2.Romanian Rhapsody in D major, op. 11 no. 213:10
- 3.Hungarian Rhapsody no. 6, S. 359/3 (orch. Doppler/Liszt in D major from S. 244/6)8:26
- 4.Hungarian Rhapsody no. 2, S. 244/2 (orch. Müller-Berghaus in C minor)9:39
Disc 15
- 1.Symphony no. 8 in G major, op. 88, B. 163: I. Allegro con brio9:34
- 2.Symphony no. 8 in G major, op. 88, B. 163: II. Adagio10:32
- 3.Symphony no. 8 in G major, op. 88, B. 163: III. Allegretto grazioso – Molto vivace5:28
- 4.Symphony no. 8 in G major, op. 88, B. 163: IV. Allegro ma non troppo9:15
- 5.Carnaval Overture, op. 92, B.1698:50
- 6.Symphony no. 7 in D minor, op. 70, B. 141: I. Allegro maestoso12:01
- 7.Symphony no. 7 in D minor, op. 70, B. 141: II. Poco adagio8:19
- 8.Symphony no. 7 in D minor, op. 70, B. 141: III. Scherzo. Vivace7:55
- 9.Symphony no. 7 in D minor, op. 70, B. 141: IV. Finale. Allegro8:52
Disc 16
- 1.Appalachian Spring Suite: Very Slowly. Introduction of the characters2:44
- 2.Appalachian Spring Suite: Allegro. Sudden burst of unison strings2:45
- 3.Appalachian Spring Suite: Moderato. Duo for the Bride and her Intended3:28
- 4.Appalachian Spring Suite: Fast – Molto moderato. The Revivalist and his flock3:54
- 5.Appalachian Spring Suite: Allegro. Solo Dance of the Bride2:51
- 6.Appalachian Spring Suite: Meno mosso. Transition scene to music reminiscent of the introduction2:21
- 7.Appalachian Spring Suite: Variations on a Shaker Hymn "Simple Gifts". Doppio movimento. Scenes of daily activity for the Bride and her Farmer Husband3:22
- 8.Appalachian Spring Suite: Coda. Moderato – Andante (very calm). The Bride takes her place among her neighbours3:38
- 9.Billy the Kid: The Open Prairie3:39
- 10.Billy the Kid: Street in a Frontier Town3:31
- 11.Billy the Kid: Mexican Dance and Finale8:55
- 12.Billy the Kid: Prairie Night (Card Game at Night)2:49
- 13.Billy the Kid: Gun Battle1:54
- 14.Billy the Kid: Celebration (after Billy's capture)4:56
- 15.Billy the Kid: Waltz4:49
- 16.Billy the Kid: Billy's death1:11
- 17.Billy the Kid: The Open Prairie (epilogue)2:11
Disc 17
- 1.Symphony no. 5 in E minor, op. 64: I. Andante – Allegro con anima14:36
- 2.Symphony no. 5 in E minor, op. 64: II. Andante cantabile con alcuna licenza13:15
- 3.Symphony no. 5 in E minor, op. 64: III. Valse. Allegro moderato5:33
- 4.Symphony no. 5 in E minor, op. 64: IV. Finale. Andante maestoso – Allegro vivace13:23
Disc 18
- 1.Russian Easter Festival Overture, op. 3615:19
- 2.Prince Igor: Overture11:22
- 3.Capriccio espagnol, op. 34: I. Alborada1:09
- 4.Capriccio espagnol, op. 34: II. Variazioni4:39
- 5.Capriccio espagnol, op. 34: III. Alborada1:12
- 6.Capriccio espagnol, op. 34: IV. Scena e canto gitano4:57
- 7.Capriccio espagnol, op. 34: V. Fandango asturiano3:25
- 8.Prince Igor: Polovtsian Dances11:21
Disc 19
- 1.Symphony no. 1 in C minor, op. 68: I. Un poco sostenuto – Allegro13:12
- 2.Symphony no. 1 in C minor, op. 68: II. Andante sostenuto9:10
- 3.Symphony no. 1 in C minor, op. 68: III. Un poco allegretto e grazioso4:17
- 4.Symphony no. 1 in C minor, op. 68: IV. Adagio – Più andante – Allegro non troppo, ma con brio – Più allegro15:22
Disc 20
- 1.Wellingtons Sieg oder Die Schlacht bei Vittoria, op. 91: Part I: Schlacht8:21
- 2.Wellingtons Sieg oder Die Schlacht bei Vittoria, op. 91: Part II: Siegessymphonie6:52
- 3.Deems Taylor's commentary on "Wellington's Victory" & Sound effects9:16
- 4.Leonore Overture no. 3, op. 72b13:56
- 5.Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus, op. 43: Overture4:50
Disc 21
- 1.Lulu Suite: I. Rondo16:21
- 2.Lulu Suite: II. Ostinato3:44
- 3.Lulu Suite: III. Lulu's Song2:12
- 4.Lulu Suite: IV. Variations and Theme4:36
- 5.Lulu Suite: V. Adagio9:05
- 6.Wozzeck, op. 7: Act I: Scene 2. Conclusion – Scene 3. Tschin Bum, Tschin Bum, Bum, Bum, Bum! Hörst, Bub?7:42
- 7.Wozzeck, op. 7: Act III: Scene 1. Marie's Room. Und ist kein Betrug5:23
- 8.Wozzeck, op. 7: Act III: Scene 4. Conclusion – Scene 5. Street before Marie's door. Ringel, ringel, Rosenkranz7:22
Disc 22
- 1.Symphony no. 4 in F minor, op. 36: I. Andante sostenuto – Moderato con anima17:20
- 2.Symphony no. 4 in F minor, op. 36: II. Andantino in modo di canzone9:13
- 3.Symphony no. 4 in F minor, op. 36: III. Scherzo. Pizzicato ostinato – Allegro5:26
- 4.Symphony no. 4 in F minor, op. 36: IV. Finale. Allegro con fuoco8:28
Disc 23
- 1.Symphony no. 40 in G minor, K. 550: I. Molto allegro8:06
- 2.Symphony no. 40 in G minor, K. 550: II. Andante8:30
- 3.Symphony no. 40 in G minor, K. 550: III. Menuetto. Allegretto4:12
- 4.Symphony no. 40 in G minor, K. 550: IV. Finale. Allegro assai6:41
- 5.Symphony no. 45 in F-sharp minor, Hob. I:45 "Farewell": I. Allegro assai5:31
- 6.Symphony no. 45 in F-sharp minor, Hob. I:45 "Farewell": II. Adagio8:07
- 7.Symphony no. 45 in F-sharp minor, Hob. I:45 "Farewell": III. Menuetto. Allegretto3:55
- 8.Symphony no. 45 in F-sharp minor, Hob. I:45 "Farewell": IV. Finale. Presto – Adagio10:39
Disc 24
- 1.Piano Concerto no. 3 in D minor, op. 30: I. Allegro ma non tanto14:51
- 2.Piano Concerto no. 3 in D minor, op. 30: II. Intermezzo. Adagio10:12
- 3.Piano Concerto no. 3 in D minor, op. 30: III. Finale. Alla breve12:48
Disc 25
- 1.Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, WWV 96: Prelude to Act I10:10
- 2.Parsifal, WWV 111: Karfreitagszauber9:34
- 3.Tannhäuser, WWV 70: Overture13:43
- 4.Lohengrin, WWV 75: Prelude to Act I9:26
Disc 26
- 1.Cello Concerto in B minor, op. 104, B. 191: I. Allegro15:07
- 2.Cello Concerto in B minor, op. 104, B. 191: II. Adagio ma non troppo11:13
- 3.Cello Concerto in B minor, op. 104, B. 191: III. Finale. Allegro moderato11:50
- 4.Kol Nidrei, op. 479:55
Disc 27
- 1.The Nutcracker, op. 71, TH 14: Act I: Overture3:01
- 2.The Nutcracker, op. 71, TH 14: Act I: 1. Decoration and Illumination of the Christmas Tree3:47
- 3.The Nutcracker, op. 71, TH 14: Act I: 2. March2:15
- 4.The Nutcracker, op. 71, TH 14: Act I: 3. Children's Galop and Entry of the Parents2:14
- 5.The Nutcracker, op. 71, TH 14: Act I: 4. Dance Scene – The Presents of Drosselmeyer5:06
- 6.The Nutcracker, op. 71, TH 14: Act I: 5. Scene – Grandfather Dance5:45
- 7.The Nutcracker, op. 71, TH 14: Act I: 6. Scene. The Departure of the Guests. Night5:53
- 8.The Nutcracker, op. 71, TH 14: Act I: 7. The Battle2:58
- 9.The Nutcracker, op. 71, TH 14: Act I: 8. A Fir Forest in Winter3:31
- 10.The Nutcracker, op. 71, TH 14: Act I: 9. Scene and Waltz of the Snowflakes6:23
- 11.The Nutcracker, op. 71, TH 14: Act II: 10. The Magic Palace on the Mountain of Sweets4:06
- 12.The Nutcracker, op. 71, TH 14: Act II: 11. Arrival of Nutcracker and Clara4:34
- 13.The Nutcracker, op. 71, TH 14: Act II: 12. Divertissement: a. Chocolate (Spanish Dance)1:07
- 14.The Nutcracker, op. 71, TH 14: Act II: 12. Divertissement: b. Coffee (Arabian Dance)2:44
- 15.The Nutcracker, op. 71, TH 14: Act II: 12. Divertissement: c. Tea (Chinese Dance)0:58
- 16.The Nutcracker, op. 71, TH 14: Act II: 12. Divertissement: d. Trepak (Russian Dance)1:02
- 17.The Nutcracker, op. 71, TH 14: Act II: 12. Divertissement: e. Dance of the Reed-Pipes2:12
- 18.The Nutcracker, op. 71, TH 14: Act II: 12. Divertissement: f. Mother Gigogne and the Clowns2:55
- 19.The Nutcracker, op. 71, TH 14: Act II: 13. Waltz of the Flowers6:04
- 20.The Nutcracker, op. 71, TH 14: Act II: 14. Pas de deux: Intrada4:10
- 21.The Nutcracker, op. 71, TH 14: Act II: 14. Pas de deux: Variation 1: Tarantella0:38
- 22.The Nutcracker, op. 71, TH 14: Act II: 14. Pas de deux: Variation 2: Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy2:04
- 23.The Nutcracker, op. 71, TH 14: Act II: 14. Pas de deux: Coda1:19
- 24.The Nutcracker, op. 71, TH 14: Act II: 15a. Final Waltz3:18
- 25.The Nutcracker, op. 71, TH 14: Act II: 15b. Apotheosis1:29
Disc 28
- 1.Violin Concerto in D major, op. 77: I. Allegro non troppo23:03
- 2.Violin Concerto in D major, op. 77: II. Adagio9:11
- 3.Violin Concerto in D major, op. 77: III. Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo vivace8:09
Disc 29
- 1.Oberon, J. 306: Overture8:15
- 2.Symphony no. 4 in D minor, op. 120: I. Ziemlich langsam – Lebhaft10:32
- 3.Symphony no. 4 in D minor, op. 120: II. Romanze. Ziemlich langsam4:00
- 4.Symphony no. 4 in D minor, op. 120: III. Scherzo. Lebhaft5:25
- 5.Symphony no. 4 in D minor, op. 120: IV. Langsam – Lebhaft – Schneller – Presto8:51
- 6.Symphony no. 6 in F major, op. 68 "Pastoral": I. Erwachen heiterer Empfindungen bei der Ankunft auf dem Lande. Allegro ma non troppo11:30
- 7.Symphony no. 6 in F major, op. 68 "Pastoral": II. Szene am Bach. Andante molto mosso11:31
- 8.Symphony no. 6 in F major, op. 68 "Pastoral": III. Lustiges Zusammensein der Landleute. Allegro4:58
- 9.Symphony no. 6 in F major, op. 68 "Pastoral": IV. Gewitter, Sturm. Allegro3:42
- 10.Symphony no. 6 in F major, op. 68 "Pastoral": V. Hirtengesang. Frohe und dankbare Gefühle nach dem Sturm. Allegretto9:31






