Step into a world of enchantment and nostalgia with Aldo Ciccolini's upcoming album, "Enfantillages pittoresques," set to release on December 25, 2025, under Warner Classics. This captivating collection of classical piano pieces is a delightful journey through timeless compositions, showcasing the artistry of Aldo Ciccolini, a renowned pianist celebrated for his interpretive depth and technical brilliance.
Spanning a diverse range of composers, from Satie and Debussy to Chopin and Mozart, this album is a treasure trove of musical gems. Each track is a testament to the beauty and diversity of classical music, offering a blend of playful melodies, intricate compositions, and serene harmonies. The album's duration of 1 hour and 51 minutes ensures a rich and immersive listening experience.
"Enfantillages pittoresques" is not just an album; it's an exploration of the whimsical and the profound, a celebration of childhood memories, and a tribute to the enduring power of classical music. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album promises to enchant and inspire. Prepare to be transported to a world where every note tells a story, and every melody evokes a sense of wonder.
Tracks
Satie: Enfantillages pittoresques: No. 1, Petit prélude à la journéeErik Satie, Aldo Ciccolini
Saint-Saëns: Le carnaval des animaux: VII. AquariumCamille Saint-Saëns, Aldo Ciccolini, Alexis Weissenberg, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire, Georges Prêtre
Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition: I. The Gnome. Sempre vivoModest Mussorgsky, Aldo Ciccolini
Séverac: En vacances, Premier recueil "Au château et dans le parc": III. Toto déguisé en suisse d'égliseDéodat de Séverac, Aldo Ciccolini
Satie: Sports et divertissements: No. 14, Les quatre coinsErik Satie, Aldo Ciccolini
Massenet: Musique pour bercer les petits enfantsJules Massenet, Aldo Ciccolini
Saint-Saëns: 6 Études pour la main gauche seule, Op. 135: VI. GigueCamille Saint-Saëns, Aldo Ciccolini
Schubert: 6 Moments musicaux, Op. 94, D. 780: No. 3 in F MinorFranz Schubert, Aldo Ciccolini
Kabalevsky: Piano Sonatina No. 1 in C Major, Op. 13: II. AndantinoDmitry Kabalevsky, Aldo Ciccolini
Satie: Menus propos enfantins: No. 3, Valse du chocolat aux amandesErik Satie, Aldo Ciccolini
Mendelssohn: Songs Without Words, Book V, Op. 62: No. 6, Allegretto grazioso, MWV U161 "Spring Song"Felix Mendelssohn, Aldo Ciccolini
Arensky: Scherzo in A Major, Op. 8Anton Arensky, Aldo Ciccolini
Prokofiev: Tales of an Old Grandmother, Op. 31: No. 1, ModeratoSergei Prokofiev, Aldo Ciccolini
Brahms: 8 Piano Pieces, Op. 76: No. 3, Intermezzo in A-Flat MajorJohannes Brahms, Aldo Ciccolini
Satie: 3 Petites pièces montées: No. 1, De l'enfance de Pantagruel. Rêverie (Piano 4-Hands Version)Erik Satie, Aldo Ciccolini, Gabriel Tacchino
Saint-Saëns: Le carnaval des animaux: XII. FossilesCamille Saint-Saëns, Georges Prêtre, Aldo Ciccolini, Alexis Weissenberg, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Fauré: 3 Mélodies, Op. 7: No. 1, Après un rêveGabriel Fauré, Nicolai Gedda, Aldo Ciccolini
Stravinsky: TangoIgor Stravinsky, Aldo Ciccolini
Debussy: Children's Corner, CD 119a, L. 113: VI. Golliwog's CakewalkClaude Debussy, Aldo Ciccolini
Satie: Les pantins dansent (Orchestral Version)Erik Satie, Aldo Ciccolini, Orchestre des Concerts Lamoureux
Mozart: Trio for Clarinet, Viola and Piano in E-Flat Major, K. 498 "Kegelstatt": III. Rondeau. AllegrettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Aldo Ciccolini, Henri Druart, Roger Lepauw
Ravel: Noël des jouets, M. 47Maurice Ravel, Jean Christophe Benoit, Aldo Ciccolini
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