Immerse yourself in the enchanting melodies of summer with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's "On a Summer Evening," a captivating album set to release on July 31, 2025, under Warner Classics. This exquisite collection spans a diverse range of genres, including classical, opera, classical piano, and chamber music, offering a rich tapestry of sounds that evoke the warmth and beauty of the season.
With a duration of 2 hours and 5 minutes, this album is a testament to Mozart's enduring genius and his ability to capture the essence of summer through his music. The tracklist is a delightful journey through various compositions, from Gershwin's "Summertime" to Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons," and from Chopin's Études to Brahms' "Sommerabend." Each piece is carefully curated to create a harmonious blend of classical masterpieces that will transport you to a world of summer evenings filled with magic and wonder.
"On a Summer Evening" is not just an album; it's an experience. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this collection offers something for everyone. The diverse range of compositions ensures that there's always something new and exciting to discover, making it the perfect accompaniment to your summer evenings.
So, as the sun sets and the air grows warm, let the enchanting melodies of "On a Summer Evening" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart transport you to a world of musical bliss. Whether you're relaxing in your garden, hosting a summer soirée, or simply unwinding after a long day, this album is the perfect soundtrack to your summer nights.
Tracks
Gershwin: Porgy and Bess, Act 1: "Summertime" (Orch. Bühl)George Gershwin, Sharon Kam, Gregor Bühl, London Symphony Orchestra
Glazunov: The Seasons, Op. 67, Pt. 3 "Summer": No. 12, VariationAlexander Glazunov, Philharmonia Orchestra, Yevgeny Svetlanov
Handel: Theodora, HWV 68, Act 2: Chorus. "Queen of Summer" (Heathens)George Frideric Handel, William Christie, Les Arts Florissants
Purcell: The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act 4: Song. "Here's the Summer, Sprightly, Gay"Henry Purcell, Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra, Ton Koopman, Marcel Reyans
Debussy: 6 Épigraphes antiques, CD 139, L. 131: No. 1, Pour invoquer Pan, dieu du vent d'étéClaude Debussy, Kenji Miura
Chopin: 12 Études, Op. 10: No. 8 in F MajorFrédéric Chopin, Nikolai Lugansky
Bartók: 4 Slovak Folksongs, Sz. 70: No. 2, Na holi, na holiBéla Bartók, Eric Ericson, Kerstin Hindart, Stockholmer Kammerchor
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 2, RV 315 "Summer": I. Allegro non moltoAntonio Vivaldi, Sarah Chang, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
Berlin: Heat Wave (From "As Thousands Cheer")Irving Berlin, Yehudi Menuhin, Stéphane Grappelli, Jack Sewing, Marc Fosset, Martin Taylor
Grieg: Lyric Pieces, Book 10, Op. 71: No. 2, Summer EveningEdvard Grieg, Leif Ove Andsnes
Lloyd Webber: The Gardens at Eastwell "A Late Summer Impression" (Arr. Soudoplatoff for Violin and Strings)William Lloyd Webber, Vilde Frang, Robin Ticciati, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin
Delius: To Be Sung of a Summer Night on the Water: I. Slow, But Not DraggingFrederick Delius, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Philip Ledger
Schumann: Album für die Jugend, Op. 68: No. 24, ErnteliedchenRobert Schumann, Alexis Weissenberg
Berlioz: Les nuits d'été, Op. 7, H 81b: I. Villanelle, H 82bHector Berlioz, Véronique Gens, Louis Langrée, Orchestre De L'Opéra National De Lyon
Chabrier: Souvenirs de Munich, quadrille sur des thèmes de Tristan et Isolde pour piano à quatre mains: No. 2, ÉtéEmmanuel Chabrier, Pierre Barbizet, Jean Hubeau
Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61, MWV M13: ScherzoFelix Mendelssohn, Kurt Masur, Gewandhausorchester
Tormis: Saint John's Day Songs: No. 4, Why We Look Forward to Saint John's ArrivalVeljo Tormis, Tõnu Kaljuste, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
Des Prez: El grilloJosquin des Prez, David Munrow, Early Music Consort Of London
LavenderDaniel Stelter, David Orlowsky, Tommy Baldu
Bliss: Suite from Adam Zero: VI. Dance of SummerArthur Bliss, Vernon Handley, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Bonds: Songs of the Seasons: No. 4, Summer StormMargaret Bonds, Lawrence Brownlee, Kevin J. Miller
Castiglioni: Come io passo l'estate: III. Andiamo al rifugia BergamoNiccolò Castiglioni, Thomas Adès
Brahms: 6 Lieder, Op. 85: No. 1, SommerabendJohannes Brahms, Hans Hotter, Gerald Moore
Piazzolla: Estaciones porteñas: I. Verano porteño (Arr. Assad for Guitar)Astor Piazzolla, Thibaut García
Britten: 4 Chansons françaises: No. 1, Nuits de juinBenjamin Britten, Sir Simon Rattle, Jill Gomez, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Kern: All Through the Day (From "Centennial Summer")Jerome Kern, Kiri Te Kanawa, Jonathan Tunick, London Sinfonietta
Prokofiev: Cinderella, Op. 87, Act 1: No. 13, Summer FairySergei Prokofiev, André Previn, London Symphony Orchestra
Chausson: 4 Mélodies, Op. 13: No. 4, La cigaleErnest Chausson, Mattiwilda Dobbs, Gerald Moore
Couperin, F: Second livre de pièces de clavecin, Sixième ordre: I. Les moissonneursFrançois Couperin, Laurence Boulay
Elgar: Scenes from The Saga of King Olaf, Op. 30: Epilogue. Chorus. "As Torrents in Summer"Edward Elgar, Vernon Handley, London Philharmonic Choir, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Fauré: La bonne chanson, Op. 61: No. 7, Donc, ce sera par un clair jour d'étéGabriel Fauré, Gérard Souzay, Dalton Baldwin
Gurney: The Fields Are Full of Summer StillIvor Gurney, Janet Baker, Gerald Moore
Peel: In Summertime on BredonGraham Peel, Frederick Harvey, Philharmonia Orchestra, George Weldon
Ives: SeptemberCharles Ives, Susan Graham, Pierre-Laurent Aimard
Korngold: 6 Einfache Lieder, Op. 9: No. 6, SommerErich Wolfgang Korngold, Barbara Hendricks, Franz Welser-Möst, Philadelphia Orchestra
Mozart: Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525: IV. Rondo. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
Legrand: The Summer Knows (From "Summer of '42")Michel Legrand, Lesley Garrett, Michael Ball, BBC Concert Orchestra
MacDowell: New England Idyls, Op. 62: No. 4, With Sweet LavenderEdward MacDowell, Michel Legrand
Massenet: Année passée, Livre I "Après-midi d'été": II. Dans les blés. ModéréJules Massenet, Aldo Ciccolini
Meyerbeer: Chant des moissonneurs vendéensGiacomo Meyerbeer, Thomas Hampson, Geoffrey Parsons
Poulenc: Calligrammes, FP 140: No. 6, Aussi bien que les cigalesFrancis Poulenc, Dalton Baldwin, William Parker
Ravel: Histoires naturelles, M. 50: No. 2, Le grillonMaurice Ravel, Gabriel Bacquier, Dalton Baldwin
Aborn: Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer's DayLora Aborn, Jennifer Larmore, Antoine Palloc
Alwyn: Miss Julie, Act 1: "Midsummer Night, O, Night of Magic" (Miss Julie)William Alwyn, Kate Royal, Edward Gardner, English National Opera Orchestra
Beethoven: 6 National Airs with Variations for Flute and Piano, Op. 105: No. 4 in E-Flat Major, Air écossais. The Last Rose of SummerLudwig van Beethoven, Wolfgang Schulz, Rudolf Buchbinder
Satie: 5 Grimaces pour Le songe d'une nuit d'été: No. 2, CoquecigrueErik Satie, Orchestre Du Capitole De Toulouse, Michel Plasson
Messager: Madame Chrysanthème, Act 3: "Écoutez, c'est le chant des cigales" (Madame Chrysanthème)André Messager, Mady Mesplé, Pierre Dervaux, Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo
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