Immerse yourself in a captivating journey through the world of classical music and cinema with the Orchestre Philharmonique Slovaque's "Le cinéma de Bach à Wagner." This extraordinary album, released on January 1, 2007, under the naïve classique label, seamlessly blends iconic classical compositions with memorable film scores, creating a unique and enchanting listening experience.
Spanning a diverse range of composers from Bach to Wagner, the album features 30 tracks that showcase the versatility and brilliance of the Orchestre Philharmonique Slovaque. Each piece is expertly performed, bringing a fresh perspective to well-known works and introducing listeners to lesser-known gems.
The album's duration of 2 hours and 23 minutes offers a substantial exploration of the intersection between classical music and film. Highlights include the powerful "Ride of the Valkyries" from Wagner's "Die Walküre," famously featured in "Apocalypse Now," and the delicate beauty of Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" from "Fantasia." The album also includes memorable pieces from films like "2001: A Space Odyssey," "Pretty Woman," and "Casino," among others.
Whether you're a classical music enthusiast or a film score aficionado, "Le cinéma de Bach à Wagner" promises a rich and engaging experience. The Orchestre Philharmonique Slovaque's masterful interpretations bring a new dimension to these beloved pieces, making this album a standout in both the classical and film music genres.
Tracks
Also sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30: No. 1, Introduction (From 2001, a Space Odyssey)Richard Strauss, Slovak Philharmonic, Zdenek Kosler
Die Walküre: Ride of the Valkyries (From Apocalypse Now)Richard Wagner, CSR Symphony Orchestra, Uwe Mund
Carmen: Votre toast, je peux vous le rendre (From Babe)Georges Bizet, Vincent Le Texier, Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine, Alain Lombard
Nabucco: Va', pensiero, sull'ale dorate (From Godfather III)Giuseppe Verdi, Hungarian State Opera Chorus And Orchestra, Pier Giorgio Morandi
Le Nozze di Figaro, K. 492: Overture (From Trading Places)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, La Grande Écurie et la Chambre du Roy, Jean-Claude Malgoire
The Nutcracker, Op. 17: Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy (From Fantasia)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Slovak Philharmonic, Michael Halasz
Suite in D Minor for Harpsichord, HWV 437: IV. Sarabande (From Barry Lindon, arr. Leonard Rosenman)George Frideric Handel, Wroclaxw Leopoldinum Orchestra, Karol Teutsch
Polonaise for Piano No. 6 in A-Flat Major, Op. 53 (From Shine)Frédéric Chopin, Idil Biret
La Forza del destino: Overture (From Jean de Florette)Giuseppe Verdi, CSR Symphony Orchestra, Ondrej Lenard
The Tale of Tsar Saltan: The Flight of the Bumblebee (From Casino)Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, CSR Symphony Orchestra, Bratislava, Anthony Bramall
La Traviata: Dammi tu forza, o cielo! (From Pretty Woman)Giuseppe Verdi, CSR Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Rahbari, Monika Krause
Don Giovanni, K. 527: Là ci darem la mano (From Babette's Feast)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Nicolas Rivenq, Sophie Marin-Degor, La Grande Écurie et la Chambre du Roy, Jean-Claude Malgoire
Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 Chorale: IV. Presto - Allegro assai (From A Clockwork Orange)Ludwig van Beethoven, Orchestre de chambre de Paris, John Nelson
Suite for Variety OrchestraDmitri Shostakovich, Russian State Symphony Orchestra, Dmitry Yablonsky
Adagio for Strings, Op. 11 No. 2 (From Platoon & Elephant Man)Samuel Barber, Cappella Istropolitana, Richard Edlinger
Rinaldo, HWV 7: Lascia ch'io piangaGeorge Frideric Handel, Ewa Mallas-godlewska, Derek Lee Ragin, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset
Concerto in A Major for Clarinet and Orchestra, K. 622: II. Adagio (From Out of Africa)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ernest Ottensamer, Wiener Mozart Akademie, Johannes Wildner
5 Lieder, Op. 41: No. 1, Wiegenlied for Voice and Orchestra (From L'accompagnatrice)Richard Strauss, Laurence Monteyrol, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Andras Dery
Melodia for Guitar 'Romance (From Jeux interdits)Fernando Sor, Norbert Kraft
Orchestral Overture No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: II. Air (From The Spy Who Loved Me)Johann Sebastian Bach, Cappella Istropolitana, Richard Edlinger
24 Preludes for Piano, Op. 28: No. 15 in D-Flat Major, Sostenuto (From Moonraker)Frédéric Chopin, Grigory Sokolov
Requiem in D Minor, K. 626: No. 6, Lacrimosa (From Amadeus)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Chorus Musicus Köln, Das Neue Orchester, Christoph Spering
Miserere a 9 (From Chariots of Fire)Gregorio Allegri, Ensemble a Sei Voci, A Sei Voci
Symphony No. 5: IV. Adagietto (From Death in Venice)Gustav Mahler, Polish National Radio Symphony, Antoni Wit
6 Moments Musicaux, D. 780 Op. 94: No. 2 in A-Flat Major, Andantino (From Au revoir les enfants)Franz Schubert, Jenő Jandó
Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K. 467: II. Andante (From The Spy Who Loved Me)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Fazıl Say, Züricher KammerOrchester, Howard Griffiths
Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: I. Prelude (From J'embrasse pas)Johann Sebastian Bach, Peter Bruns
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