Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with "Impressions of Orient," a captivating journey through classical masterpieces that evoke the mystique and allure of the East. This exquisite collection, set for release on February 26, 2025, under Warner Classics, spans a rich tapestry of genres, including classical, opera, classical piano, and chamber music, offering a comprehensive exploration of Mozart's genius and his contemporaries' interpretations of Oriental themes.
Spanning over two and a half hours, this album is a testament to the timeless appeal of classical music, featuring iconic compositions such as Mozart's own "Piano Sonata No. 11" and Ravel's "Ma mère l'Oye." The tracklist is a treasure trove of musical gems, from the vibrant "Turkish March" to the delicate "Arabian Dance" by Grieg, and the hauntingly beautiful "Notte senza lumicino" from Puccini's "Turandot." Each piece is meticulously curated to transport you to distant lands, where the sounds of the Orient come alive through the magic of music.
"Impressions of Orient" is not just an album; it is an experience. It invites you to explore the depths of Mozart's musical legacy and the broader world of classical compositions inspired by the East. Whether you are a seasoned classical aficionado or a newcomer to the genre, this collection promises to enchant and inspire, offering a rich and rewarding listening experience that celebrates the enduring power of music to transcend boundaries and evoke the imagination.
Tracks
Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 11 in A Major, Op. 6 No. 2, K. 331 "Alla turca": III. Allegretto. Turkish MarchWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Andrei Gavrilov
Ravel: Ma mère l'Oye, M. 60: Laideronnette, impératrice des pagodesMaurice Ravel, Jean Martinon, Orchestre de Paris
Lully: Le bourgeois gentilhomme, LWV 43, Act 4: Marche pour la cérémonie des TurcsJean-Baptiste Lully, Marc Minkowski, Les Musiciens du Louvre
Brahms: 15 Neue Liebeslieder, Op. 65: No. 2, Finstere Schatten der NachtJohannes Brahms, Barbara Bonney, Anne Sofie von Otter, Kurt Streit, Olaf Bär, Bengt Forsberg, Helmut Deutsch
Puccini: Turandot, Act 1: "Notte senza lumicino" (Coro, Calaf, Pong, Pang, Ping, Timur)Giacomo Puccini, Antonio Pappano, Coro dell'Accademia Nazionale Di Santa Cecilia, Gregory Bonfatti, Jonas Kaufmann, Mattia Olivieri, Michele Pertusi, Siyabonga Maqungo, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia
Stravinsky: Le Chant du rossignol: II. Marche chinoiseIgor Stravinsky, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Jukka-Pekka Saraste
Beethoven: Die Ruinen von Athen, Op. 113: Turkish MarchLudwig van Beethoven, Efrem Kurtz, Philharmonia Orchestra
Lehár: Das Land des Lächelns, Act 2: Tanzlied. "Im Salon zur blau'n Pagode"Franz Lehár, Willi Boskovsky, Brigitte Lindner, Das Münchner Rundfunkorchester
Chopin: Mazurka No. 47 in A Minor, Op. Posth. 68 No. 2Frédéric Chopin, Samson François
Verdi: Aida, Act 1: "Immenso Fthà" - "Mortal, diletto ai numi" (Ramfis, Coro)Giuseppe Verdi, Zubin Mehta, Bonaldo Giaiotti, Coro Del Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma, Orchestra Del Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma
Schmitt: La tragédie de Salomé, Op. 50: II. Danse des perlesFlorent Schmitt, Pierre Dervaux, Orchestre du Théâtre National de l'Opéra de Paris
Berlioz: La captive orientale, Op. 12, H 60fHector Berlioz, Véronique Gens, Louis Langrée, Orchestre De L'Opéra National De Lyon
Saint-Saëns: Piano Concerto No. 5 in F Major, Op. 103 "Egyptian": III. Molto allegroCamille Saint-Saëns, Bertrand Chamayou, Emmanuel Krivine, Orchestre National De France
Ibert: Escales: II. Tunis - NeftaJacques Ibert, Jean Martinon, Orchestre National de l'O.R.T.F.
Gluck: La rencontre imprévue ou les pèlerins de la Mecque, Wq. 32, Act 1: "Je suis touché des bontés de la dame" (Balkis, Ali, Osmin)Christoph Willibald Gluck, John Eliot Gardiner, Claudine Le Coz, Guy de Mey, Jean-Luc Viala, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon
Strauss, Johann II: Ägyptischer Marsch, Op. 335Johann Strauss II, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Couperin: Quatrième livre de pièces de clavecin, Vingt-septième ordre: III. Les ChinoisFrançois Couperin, Olivier Baumont
Rossini: L'italiana in Algeri, Act 2: "Non sei tu che il grado eletto brami aver di Pappatacci?" (Isabella, Mustafà, Coro, Lindoro, Taddeo)Gioachino Rossini, Claudio Scimone, Domenico Trimarchi, Ernesto Palacio, Marilyn Horne, Prague Philharmonic Choir, Samuel Ramey, I Solisti Veneti
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