Classical 9

Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake has a lot of real estate in Classical 9. And as elegant and romantic as that ballet is, there are whimsical, comedic gems there, too ("Pas De Deux Act 1," "Act 13", "Spanish Dance"). Also, noteworthy here are big Verdi operas: the rousing, lively male choir of "Anvil Chorus" from Il Trovatore and the funny, playful, tenor sung "La Donna E Mobile" from Rigoletto. Joyful, upbeat, cheery "Waltz Of The Flowers” by Tchaikovsky and "Four Seasons Autumn" by Vivaldi are two more string delights that round out this collection, a versatile sampling of classical favorites from the 1700s and 1800s.