“I got this 10 cd set from a friend last christmas. This is truly a wonderful collection of works from very well known composers. The 10 cds cover a wide range of classical eras and styles, and they come in excellent packaging. Each disc is in its own seperate case, and all ten cases are put in a small yet sturdy cardboard box. The length of playing time on each disc varies from ~57 min to ~67 min, with most discs lasting longer than an hour. In addition, the inner flap of the cover case also provides a short yet informative biography of each composer. This disc set serves as a great way to begin for new classical music listeners. All the composers are well known and also new listeners of classical music may have even listened to a few pieces of the works.

While I frequently listen to classical music, there were some works by a few composers that I did not listen to (I also listen to pop, rock, french, russian, country, jazz..., so apparently Wagner and Verdi have eluded me). For example, I did not listen to Wagner's works, and most of Verdi's work were unknown to me. However, I listened to all of the cds and was quite pleased. The quality and performances on the discs are excellent, making this 10 cd set a definite steal considering its affordability. I also found that I really enjoy Verdi and Wagner's works, and now I will begin to look into other works of these composers.

If you are new to classical music and wish to start listening and enjoying this type of music, then this is a great way to get a full flavor of this genre without investing too much money. However, please understand that classical music usually takes time to appreciate. Play the cds, and if you dont like a piece, dont disregard it at first. Play it in the background or listen to it everyday--the point is to constantly listen. Over time, you will find that you can now detect nuances and certain parts that you particularly enjoy, and you will probably begin to like that piece. However, if you are already well versed in classical music, still consider buying this set, as it is a great addition to any library, and the price is certainly not exorbitant.
J.W. "thak007" -- Amazon”

ListAlbum:

Vol.1 - Mozart
Vol.2 - Bach
Vol.3 - Beethoven
Vol.4 - Strauss
Vol.5 - Wagner
Vol.6 - Tchaikovsky
Vol.7 - Vivaldi
Vol.8 - Chopin
Vol.9 - Schubert
Vol.10 - Verdi

Tracklist:

Disc 1 – Mozart – Masters Of Classical Music
1. (00:05:45) Mozart – Eine Kleine Nachtmusik- Allegro
2. (00:06:15) Mozart – Piano Concerto In A Major, K 488- Adagio
3. (00:05:43) Mozart – Flute Concerto In D Major, K 314- Allegro
4. (00:07:39) Mozart – Symphony No. 40 In G Minor- Molto Allegro
5. (00:07:01) Mozart – Clarinet Concerto Kv 622- Adagio
6. (00:03:02) Mozart – Serenade, K 375- Menuetto
7. (00:03:41) Mozart – Turkish March
8. (00:09:33) Mozart – Violin Concerto, K 216- Allegro
9. (00:04:50) Mozart – Divertimento, K 334- Menuetto
10. (00:08:00) Mozart – Horn Concerto, K 447- Allegro
11. (00:05:10) Mozart – Cassation, K 99- Allegro

Disc 2 – Johann Sebastian Bach – Master Of Classical Music
1. (00:02:25) Johann Sebastian Bach – Overture No. 4- Rejouissance
2. (00:04:06) Johann Sebastian Bach – Overture No. 3- Air
3. (00:01:27) Johann Sebastian Bach – Overture No. 2- Badinerie
4. (00:03:07) Johann Sebastian Bach – Oboe Concerto in D minor- Adagio
5. (00:01:13) Johann Sebastian Bach – Minuet in D minor, BVV Anh. 132
6. (00:02:11) Johann Sebastian Bach – Minuet in G major, BWV Anh. 116
7. (00:03:10) Johann Sebastian Bach – Overture No. 1- Passepied
8. (00:09:24) Johann Sebastian Bach – Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565
9. (00:06:12) Johann Sebastian Bach – ,,Ich liebe den Hochsten von ganzem Gemute’, Cantata, BWV 174- Sinfonia
10. (00:03:36) Johann Sebastian Bach – Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F major, BWV 1047- Andante
11. (00:03:58) Johann Sebastian Bach – Easter Oratorio, BWV 249- Sinfonia
12. (00:06:10) Johann Sebastian Bach – Violin Concerto in E major, BWV 1042- Adagio
13. (00:05:01) Johann Sebastian Bach – ,,Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme’, Chorale, BWV 645
14. (00:04:06) Johann Sebastian Bach – Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F major, BWV 1046- Adagio
15. (00:03:46) Johann Sebastian Bach – ,,Kommst du nun, Jesu, vom Himmel herunter’, Chorale, BWV 650

Disc 3 – Beethoven – Masters Of Classical Music
1. (00:07:19) Beethoven – Symphony No. 5- Allegro con brio
2. (00:02:53) Beethoven – Fur Elise
3. (00:09:30) Beethoven – Violin Romance No. 2
4. (00:05:28) Beethoven – ‘Moonlight’ Sonata- Adagio sostenuto
5. (00:02:34) Beethoven – Minuet
6. (00:04:09) Beethoven – Symphony No. 8 in F major- Allegretto scherzando
7. (00:08:47) Beethoven – ‘Coriolan’ Overture
8. (00:09:48) Beethoven – Piano Concerto No. 2- Adagio
9. (00:08:37) Beethoven – Symphony No. 5 in C minor- Allegro
10. (00:08:20) Beethoven – ‘Egmont’ Overture

Disc 4 – Strauss – Masters of Classical Music
1. (00:18:50) Strauss – Die Fledermaus (Excerpts)
2. (00:06:16) Strauss – Wine, Woman and Song
3. (00:02:42) Strauss – Tritsch Tratsch Polka
4. (00:10:58) Strauss – The Blue Danube
5. (00:06:27) Strauss – The Gypsy Baron- Introduction
6. (00:03:08) Strauss – Annen Polka
7. (00:09:29) Strauss – Vienna Blood
8. (00:02:51) Strauss – The Gypsy Baron- Einzugsmarsch

Disc 5 – Richard Wagner – Masters of Classical Music
1. (00:14:47) Richard Wagner – Tannhauser- Overture
2. (00:02:18) Richard Wagner – Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg- Dance of the Prentices
3. (00:05:56) Richard Wagner – Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg- Prelude Act 3
4. (00:03:34) Richard Wagner – Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg- Aufzug der Meistersinger
5. (00:09:56) Richard Wagner – Der Fliegende Hollander- Overture
6. (00:07:00) Richard Wagner – Lohengrin- Prelude
7. (00:15:58) Richard Wagner – Tristan und Isolde- Prelude and Liebestod
8. (00:06:32) Richard Wagner – Tannhauser- Arrival of the Guests at Wartburg

Disc 6 – Peter Tchaikovsky – Masters of Classical Music
1. (00:09:00) Peter Tchaikovsky – Piano Concerto No. 1- Allegro non troppo
2. (00:03:48) Peter Tchaikovsky – String Serenade- Waltz
3. (00:07:02) Peter Tchaikovsky – Violin Concerto- Andante
4. (00:02:46) Peter Tchaikovsky – The Sleeping Beauty- Ballet Suite Introduction
5. (00:05:48) Peter Tchaikovsky – Pas d’action- Adagio
6. (00:04:17) Peter Tchaikovsky – Waltz
7. (00:15:11) Peter Tchaikovsky – Capriccio italien Op. 45
8. (00:02:47) Peter Tchaikovsky – Swan Lake- Ballet Suite Scene No. 10
9. (00:06:54) Peter Tchaikovsky – Waltz
10. (00:04:43) Peter Tchaikovsky – Eugene Onegin- Polonaise

Disc 7 – Antonio Vivaldi – Masters of Classical Music
1. (00:10:29) Antonio Vivaldi – The Four Seasons- Concerto No. 1 in E major ‘Spring’
2. (00:03:00) Antonio Vivaldi – Siciliano
3. (00:02:07) Antonio Vivaldi – Concerto for 2 Corni da caccia in F major, RV 539
4. (00:10:24) Antonio Vivaldi – The Four Seasons- Concerto No. 2 in G minor ‘Summer’
5. (00:07:28) Antonio Vivaldi – Oboe Sonata in B flat major, RV 34
6. (00:11:45) Antonio Vivaldi – The Four Seasons- Concerto No. 3 in F major ‘Autumn’
7. (00:11:05) Antonio Vivaldi – Oboe Concerto
8. (00:02:24) Antonio Vivaldi – Concerto for 4 Violins in E minor, RV 550
9. (00:09:06) Antonio Vivaldi – The Four Seasons- Concerto No. 4 in F minor ‘Winter’

Disc 8 – Frederic Chopin – Masters Of Classical Music
1. (00:08:50) Frederic Chopin – Scherzo No.1 in B minor, Op.20
2. (00:06:21) Frederic Chopin – Three Nocturnes, Op.9- No.3 in B major
3. (00:01:32) Frederic Chopin – Twelve Etudes, Op.10- No.5 in G flat major
4. (00:03:53) Frederic Chopin – Twelve Etudes, Op.25- No. 10 in B minor
5. (00:03:12) Frederic Chopin – 24 Preludes, Op.28- No.13 in F sharp major
6. (00:00:24) Frederic Chopin – 24 Preludes, Op.28- No.14 in E flat major
7. (00:05:37) Frederic Chopin – 24 Preludes, Op.28- No.15 in D flat major ‘Raindrops’
8. (00:01:02) Frederic Chopin – 24 Preludes, Op.28- No.16 in B flat minor
9. (00:02:59) Frederic Chopin – 24 Preludes, Op.28- No.17 in A flat major
10. (00:00:56) Frederic Chopin – 24 Preludes, Op.28- No.18 in F minor
11. (00:09:25) Frederic Chopin – Scherzo No.2 in B flat minor, Op.31
12. (00:05:15) Frederic Chopin – Waltz in E flat major, Op.18
13. (00:04:03) Frederic Chopin – Nocturne in C sharp minor, Op. posth
14. (00:01:55) Frederic Chopin – Four Mazurkas, Op. 24- No.3 in A flat major
15. (00:04:24) Frederic Chopin – Four Mazurkas, Op.24- No.4 in B flat minor

Disc 9 – Franz Schubert – Masters Of Classical Music
1. (00:04:51) Franz Schubert – Ave Maria
2. (00:04:30) Franz Schubert – Impromptu in E flat major
3. (00:03:21) Franz Schubert – Standchen
4. (00:07:29) Franz Schubert – Trout Quintet- Tema con variazioni
5. (00:03:51) Franz Schubert – Entr’acte No. 1 from ”Rosamunde”
6. (00:09:00) Franz Schubert – Moment musical in A flat major
7. (00:08:20) Franz Schubert – Entr’acte No. 2 from ”Rosamunde”
8. (00:01:46) Franz Schubert – Moment musical No. 3 in F minor
9. (00:06:35) Franz Schubert – Ballet Music No. 2 aus,from ”Rosamunde”
10. (00:13:36) Franz Schubert – Symphony No. 8 in B minor ”Unfinished”- Allegro moderato

Disc 10 – Giuseppe Verdi – Masters Of Classical Music
1. (00:07:55) Giuseppe Verdi – Nabucco- Overture
2. (00:05:21) Giuseppe Verdi – Nabucco- Va Pensiero, Sull’ali Dorate
3. (00:04:20) Giuseppe Verdi – Aida- Prelude
4. (00:03:13) Giuseppe Verdi – II Trovatore- Vedi! Le Fosche Notturne (Gypsies’ Chorus)
5. (00:05:02) Giuseppe Verdi – II Trovatore- Or Co’ Daddi, Ma Fra Poco (Soldiers’ Chorus)
6. (00:09:40) Giuseppe Verdi – Aroldo- Overture
7. (00:03:47) Giuseppe Verdi – La Traviata- Prelude
8. (00:03:05) Giuseppe Verdi – La Traviata- Noi Siamo Zingarelle
9. (00:03:08) Giuseppe Verdi – La Traviata- Libiamo Ne’ Lieti Calici
10. (00:03:19) Giuseppe Verdi – La Traviata- Di Madride Noi Siam Mattadori
11. (00:08:05) Giuseppe Verdi – La Forza del destino- Overture