Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of classical music with "Contemplation," a captivating album set to release on May 15, 2025, under Warner Classics. This exquisite collection spans a rich tapestry of genres, including classical, requiem, opera, classical piano, and chamber music, offering a comprehensive journey through the masterful compositions of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and other esteemed composers.
Featuring a diverse array of 101 tracks, "Contemplation" showcases the profound artistry of Mozart, alongside contributions from Agustín Barrios Mangoré, Alexander Borodin, Alexander Scriabin, and many more. The album's impressive duration of three hours ensures a deeply immersive listening experience, perfect for those seeking solace and inspiration in the refined melodies of classical music.
Highlighted pieces include the serene "Ave Maria" by Bach and Gounod, the hauntingly beautiful "Méditation" from Massenet's "Thaïs," and the poignant "In Paradisum" from Fauré's "Requiem." Each track is meticulously curated to evoke a sense of tranquility and introspection, making "Contemplation" an essential addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection.
With performances by renowned artists such as Huw Montague Rendall, Ben Glassberg, and the Opéra Orchestre Normandie Rouen, this album promises an unparalleled auditory experience. Whether you're a seasoned aficionado or a newcomer to the world of classical music, "Contemplation" offers a rich and rewarding exploration of some of the most beloved and enduring compositions in musical history.
Tracks
Delius: 2 Aquarelles: No. 1, Slow (Arr. Fenby for String Orchestra)Frederick Delius, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Schumann: Kinderszenen, Op. 15: No. 13, Der Dichter sprichtRobert Schumann, Maria João Pires
Rameau: Quam dilecta: IV. Altaria tuaJean-Philippe Rameau, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Nicolas Cavallier, Noémi Rime, Sophie Daneman
In Retrospect (Solo Piano Version)Jacob Mühlrad
Vaughan Williams: 6 Studies in English Folk-Song: No. 2, Andante sostenutoRalph Vaughan Williams, David Parkhouse, Eileen Croxford
Bax: Mater ora FiliumArnold Bax, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
Satie: 3 Gymnopédies: No. 3, Lent et graveErik Satie, Anne Queffélec
Shostakovich: Romance from The GadflyDmitri Shostakovich, Daniel Lozakovich, Mikhail Pletnev
Hahn: Chansons grises: No. 5, L'heure exquise (Version for Cello and Piano)Reynaldo Hahn, Julian Lloyd Webber, John Lenehan
Bach, JS: Keyboard Concerto in D Minor, BWV 974: II. Adagio (After Marcello's Oboe Concerto)Johann Sebastian Bach, Alexandre Tharaud
Bach & Gounod: Ave Maria (Meditation After Bach's Prelude and Fugue in C Major, BWV 846)Johann Sebastian Bach, Charles Gounod, Thibaut García, Elsa Dreisig
HorizonMaxence Cyrin
Ravel: Miroirs, M. 43: V. La vallée des clochesMaurice Ravel, Bertrand Chamayou
Debussy: Rêverie, CD 76, L. 68Claude Debussy, Aldo Ciccolini
Bartók: Mikrokosmos, Sz. 107, Book II: No. 45, MeditationBéla Bartók, Dezsö Ranki
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Rachmaninov: Vespers, Op. 37: VI. Bogoroditse DevoSergei Rachmaninoff, Tõnu Kaljuste, Nils Högman, Per Björsund, Swedish Radio Choir
Cage: Prelude for MeditationJohn Cage, Bertrand Chamayou
Scarlatti, D: Keyboard Sonata in A Major, Kk. 208Domenico Scarlatti, Alexandre Tharaud
Saint-Saëns: 6 Études pour la main gauche seule, Op. 135: No. 5, ÉlégieCamille Saint-Saëns, Michel Béroff
Fauré: Requiem, Op. 48: VII. In ParadisumGabriel Fauré, Paavo Järvi, Choeur de l'Orchestre de Paris, Orchestre de Paris
Mompou: Paisajes: No. 2, El lagoFederico Mompou, Leif Ove Andsnes
Strauss, R: Stimmungsbilder, Op. 9: No. 2, An einsamer QuelleRichard Strauss, Georges Pludermacher
Mozart: Serenade for Winds No. 10 in B-Flat Major, K. 361 "Gran partita": III. AdagioWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Bläserensemble Sabine Meyer, Sabine Meyer
Meditation 3RIOPY
Mussorgsky: Meditation "Album Leaf"Modest Mussorgsky, Michel Béroff
Purcell: Funeral Sentences: Thou Know'st, Lord, Z. 58C (Second Verse)Henry Purcell, Philip Ledger, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble
Couperin, F: Les Nations, Quatrième ordre "La Piémontoise": V. SarabandeFrançois Couperin, Gustav Leonhardt, Anner Bylsma, Frans Brüggen, Frans Vester, Jaap Schröder, Marie Leonhardt
Pierné: Premier nocturne, Op. 31Gabriel Pierné, Diane Andersen
Borodin: String Quartet No. 2 in D Major: III. Notturno (Excerpt)Alexander Borodin, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Charpentier: Messe pour les trépassés, H. 2: V. Symphonie - Agnus DeiMarc-Antoine Charpentier, Michel Corboz, Coro Gulbenkian, Fernando Serafim, John Elwes, Michel Brodard, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Rimsky-Korsakov: Sadko: Song of the Indian Guest (Version for Cello and Harp)Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Julian Lloyd Webber, Catrin Finch
Haydn: Cello Concerto No. 2 in D Major, Hob. VIIb:2: II. AdagioJoseph Haydn, Gautier Capuçon, Mahler Chamber Orchestra, Daniel Harding
Handel: Il Trionfo del Tempo e del Disinganno, HWV 46a: "Tu del ciel ministro eletto" (Bellezza)George Frideric Handel, Sabine Devieilhe, Raphaël Pichon
Vivaldi: Concerto for Two Mandolins in G Major, RV 532: II. AndanteAntonio Vivaldi, Il Giardino Armonico, Duilio Galfetti, Wolfgang Paul, Giovanni Antonini
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