Wine Classics Series - Chardonnay Classics

Chardonnay Classics

After surveying music lovers, we were surpirsed to learn that almost everyone agreed on which wine should go with which composition. Respighi's Fountains of Rome most certainly calls for a glass of bubbly, while Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata deserves a rich Cabernet. We created this series of 30 minute musical digital bundles to give the casual classical music listener a taste of some of our well known favorites as well as an introduction to some lesser known works.

Kinderszenen, Op. 15 — Traumereri
Robert Schumann
Jacqueline Blancard, piano

Rosamunde, Op. 27 — Ballet Music #2
Franz Schubert
Maurice Abravanel, conductor; Utah Symphony Orchestra

Sonata for Violin and Piano in g minor — 2. Intermède
Claude Debussy
Jan Tomasow, violin; Franz Holetschek, piano

Orchestral Suite No. 2 in b minor, BWV1067 — 7. Badinerie
Johann Sebastian Bach
Josef Suk, conductor; Suk Chamber Orchestra

Serenade No. 13 in G Major "Eine kleine Nachtmusik", K525 — 2. Romanze
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Felix Prohaska, conductor; Wiener Staatsoperorchester

Serenade No. 7 in D Major "Haffner", K250 — Menuetto
Wolfgang AmadeusMozart
Mogens Wöldike, conductor; Wiener Staatsoperorchester

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Wine Classics Series - Pinot Grigio Classics

Pinot Grigio Classics

We created this series of 30 minute musical digital bundles to give the casual classical music listener a taste of some of our well known favorites as well as an introduction to some lesser known works.

Serenade No. 10 in B-flat Major "Gran Partita", K361 – 2. Menuetto
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Leopold Stokowski, conductor; Wind Group of the American Symphony Orchestra

Water Music Suite No. 1 in D major, HWV349 — 2. Alla Hornpipe
Georg Friedrich Händel
Johannes Somary, conductor; English Chamber Orchestra

Symphony No. 104 in D Major"London", HobI/104 — 4. Finale. Spiritoso
Joseph Haydn
Mogens Wöldike, conductor; Wiener Staatsoperorchester

From Holberg's Time, Op. 40 — 3. Gavotte. Allegretto–Musette: Un poco mosso–Gavotte
Edvard Grieg
Johannes Somary, conductor; English Chamber Orchestra

Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90 — 3. Poco allegretto
Johannes Brahms
Maurice Abravanel, conductor; Utah Symphony Orchestra

Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 5 in F Major "Spring", Op. 24 — 2. Adagio molto espressivo
Ludwig van Beethoven
Joseph Szigeti, violin; Claudio Arrau, piano

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Wine Classics Series - Cabernet Classics

Cabernet Classics

We created this series of 30 minute musical digital bundles to give the casual classical music listener a taste of some of our well known favorites as well as an introduction to some lesser known works.

Piano Sonata No. 14 in c-sharp minor "Moonlight", Op. 27 No. 2 — 1. Adagio sostenuto
Ludwig van Beethoven
Guiomar Novaes, piano

Symphony No 4 — 2. In gemächlicher Bewegung, ohne Hast
Gustav Mahler
Maurice Abravanel, conductor; Utah Symphony Orchestra

Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-flat Major — 2. Lento
Franz Liszt
Emil Gilels, piano; Kiril Kondrashin, conductor; USSR State Symphony Orchestra

Violin Concerto in A minor — 2. Andante sostenuto
Alexander Glazunov
David Oistrakh, violin; Kiril Kondrashin, conductor; USSR State Symphony Orchestra

A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61 — 3. Nocturne
Felix Mendelssohn
Vladimir Golschmann, conductor; Wiener Staatsoperorchester

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Wine Classics Series - Champagne Classics

Champagne Classics

We created this series of 30 minute musical digital bundles to give the casual classical music listener a taste of some of our well known favorites as well as an introduction to some lesser known works.

1. "Classical Symphony" (Symphony No. 1), Op. 25 — 1. Allegro Con Brio
Sergei Prokofiev
English Chamber Orchestra

2. Champagner Galopp, Op. 8
Willi Boskovsky Ensemble
Johann Strauss

3. Flute Sonata in E-minor, BWV1035 — 4. Allegro assai
Paula Robison, flute; Kenneth Cooper, harpsichord; Timothy Eddy, cello
Johann Sebastian Bach

4. Pini di Roma (The Pines of Rome), P141 — 4. I pini di Villa Borghese
Sergiu Commissiona, conductor; Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Ottorino Respighi

5. Lieutenant Kijé Suite. Op. 60 — 4. Troika
Mario Rossi, conductor; Wiener Staatsoperorchester
Sergei Prokofiev

6. Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite 2 — 4. Bergamasca
Christopher Lyndon Gee, conductor; Australian Chamber Orchestra
Ottorino Respighi

7. Symphony No. 4 in A Major "Italian", Op. 90 — 4. Saltarello. Presto
Vladimir Golschmann, conductor; Wiener Staatsoperorchester
Felix Mendelssohn

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Wine Classics Series - Syrah Classics

Syrah Classics

We created this series of 30 minute musical digital bundles to give the casual classical music listener a taste of some of our well known favorites as well as an introduction to some lesser known works.






1. Oboe Concerto in d minor, Op. 9 No. 2 - 2. Adagio
André Lardrot

2. Faschingschwank aus Wien, Op. 26 - 4. Intermezzo
Jacqueline Blancard

3. Don Giovanni, K527 - Overture
Wiener Staatsoperorchester

4. Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67 - III Allegro
London Philharmonic Orchestra

5. The Creatures of Prometheus, Op. 43 - 5. Adagio-Andante quasi allegretto
Utah Symphony Orchestra

Wine Classics Series - Chablis Classics

Chablis Classics

We created this series of 30 minute musical digital bundles to give the casual classical music listener a taste of some of our well known favorites as well as an introduction to some lesser known works.

Track Listing:

1. Slavonic Dances, Op. 46 — 3. Polka — Antonin Dvorak
Wiener Staatsoperorchester

2. Sonata for Strings (String Symphony) No. 5 in E-flat Major — Allegretto — Gioachino Rossini
I Solisti di Zagreb

3. Minuet — Luigi Boccherini
I Solisti di Zagreb

4. Horn Concerto in E-flat Major, K495 — 3. Rondo. Allegro Vivace — Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Wiener Staatsoperorchester & Albert Linder

5. Symphony No. 41 in C Major "Jupiter", K551 — 1. Allegro Vivace — Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Wiener Staatsoperorchester

6. Symphony No. 7 in D Major "Haffner", K250 — 1. Allegro Maestoso — Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Wiener Staatsoperorchester

Wine Classics Series - Merlot Classics

Yesterday we introduced our Wine Classics Compilation series, so today we want to begin by sharing specifics for what is on these albums.

Merlot Classics

We created this series of 30 minute musical digital bundles to give the casual classical music listener a taste of some of our well known favorites as well as an introduction to some lesser known works.

Track Listing:

1. Symphonie Espagnole, Op. 21 — 4. Rondo–Allegro
Wiener Staatsoperorchester & Mischa Elman

2. Variations On a Theme By Haydn, Op. 56a — Variation 7. Grazioso
Utah Symphony Orchestra

3. Pictures At an Exhibition (orch. Ravel) — the Old Castle
Wiener Staatsoperorchester

4. La Plus Que Lente
Jan Tomasow & Franz Holetschek

5. Sicilenne
I Solisti di Zagreb

6. Slavonic Dances, Op 72, No 2 In e Minor Allegretto Grazioso
Wiener Staatsoperorchester

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Wine Classics Series

If you have a significant other, you probably did something to celebrate Valentine's Day Sunday. And if you're like us here at White Tie Records, wine is always a good place to start for celebrations, romance, relaxation, or anything else. So for those that maybe received a bottle or more of wine for Valentine's Day and can't figure out what to listen to while you enjoy it, we've created the perfect compilation series to accompany your specific wine of choice.


Wine Classics:

Chablis Classics
Merlot Classics
Syrah Classics
Champagne Classics
Chardonnay Classics
Pinot Grigio Classics
Cabernet Classics

Mozart - White or Red? How about Mahler, Dvorak and Beethoven? The White Tie Wine Classics Series was created to enhance a delicious merlot, a sparkling champagne, chablis or rose. After surveying music lovers, we were surpirsed to learn that almost everyone agreed on which wine should go with which composition. Respighi's Fountains of Rome most certainly calls for a glass of bubbly, while Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata deserves a rich Cabernet. We created this series of 30 minute musical digital bundles to give the casual classical music listener a taste of some of our well known favorites as well as an introduction to some lesser known works.

You can find all of these titles available for download from practically any digital retailer! More information coming tomorrow!

Wilma Cozart Fine

In the beginning of my music industry career I had the pleasure of working with an amazing woman, Wilma Cozart Fine. Perhaps the younger readers won’t know of her, but any woman in the record industry owes a great deal to Wilma. Together with her husband Bob, she engineered and produced some of the most impressive recordings ever made - the Mercury Living Presence recordings.

I met Wilma when I was 28 years old. I was the product manager at PolyGram in New York when Philips Classics reissued her series. I worked with her almost every day for 2 years. Her diligence and passion knew no limits. Few people in this industry have made such an impression on me. She taught me the importance of keeping my word and showed me how graciousness can be just as powerful as a hard-nosed toughness. Wilma was proof that there is nothing that can replace knowledge of product, business savvy and years of experience.

Wilma passed away a last September. I am a better businesswoman and better person for knowing her. Thank you Wilma, you were one hell of a dame. - Lisa Nauful

Click to read the New York Times dedication to Wilma

Christopher O'Riley Interview for Out of My Hands Tour

Since we shared the information here about Christopher O'Riley's upcoming concert featuring music from our recent release "Out Of My Hands" we thought it would be interesting to share a recent interview on how he got started doing "pop" transcriptions.

A classical show with pop
By Jeremy Eichler
The Boston Globe Staff / February 6, 2010

The popular public radio show, “From the Top,’’ is in its 10th anniversary season of spotlighting kids, mostly teenagers, who are passionately devoted to classical music. The show returns this evening to its home in Jordan Hall for a performance taping that will feature several individual Boston-area students as well as 60 members of the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra performing Mozart. Hosting the show as always will be concert pianist Christopher O’Riley, now well-known in the classical world for his piano transcriptions of pop songs, a repertoire he’ll dip into for an upcoming solo recital (Feb. 27) at the Institute of Contemporary Art. Speaking with the Globe from Sagamore Hills, Ohio, O’Riley explained that his pop transcriptions actually began on “From the Top.’’

Q. How did the radio show originate?

A. The show was the brainchild of our executive producers, Jerry Slavet and Jennifer Hurley-Wales, who thought, “Wouldn’t it be neat to have a radio show housed in Jordan Hall?’’ Jerry had toured with the NEC preparatory division and was so astonished by how hard the kids were working. He found it deserving of wider recognition, like what we typically accord high school athletes. He also thought it could be a great way for audiences to get inside the music.

Q. And how did you begin playing the pop transcriptions as part of the show?

A. It was Jerry’s original idea to have all kinds of music on the programs. In the first season we’d have a classical violinist and then the LaGuardia High School jazz ensemble. But the [classical] radio constituency said, “Look, you play one minute of jazz and you’re off.’’ That was narrow-minded but I guess we thought of it as a necessary evil. As a little bit of thumbing the nose at the stations that didn’t want us playing jazz, I started playing these break pieces, which I could do because I was the classical player. And then when it was announced that the piece I had just played was “Karma Police’’ by Radiohead, we’d start getting these e-mails saying “Who is this Mr. Head, and where can I find more of his beautiful music?’’...

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Christopher O'Riley Out of My Hands Tour

We want to keep you informed of what our artists are up to, so here is some information for an upcoming concert from Christopher O'Riley performing works from our "Out of My Hands" release:

THE ICA AND WORLD MUSIC/CRASHarts PRESENT

Christopher O'Riley
Host of the popular NPR music program From the Top, Christopher O'Riley has stretched the piano beyond conventional boundaries. Touring in support of his latest release, Out of My Hands, O’Riley tackles music of R.E.M., Portishead, Cocteau Twins, Pink Floyd, Nirvana, the Bad Plus, the Smiths, Tears for Fears, Radiohead and a newly released song by Elliott Smith.

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