Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of classical music with the Berliner Philharmoniker's upcoming album "Pavane" - Classical Wonders, set to release on November 8, 2025, under Warner Classics. This extraordinary collection spans a diverse array of compositions, showcasing the orchestra's virtuosity and versatility.
The album opens with Maurice Ravel's enchanting "Ma mère l'Oye" and Claude Debussy's evocative "Préludes," setting a tone of elegance and sophistication. It then traverses through the lush landscapes of Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony," the fiery passion of Sarasate's "Carmen Concert Fantasy," and the serene beauty of Massenet's "Méditation" from Thaïs. The journey continues with Dvořák's lively "Slavonic Dances," the ethereal "Gymnopédies" of Satie, and the regal charm of Handel's "Water Music."
The Berliner Philharmoniker's masterful interpretations bring a fresh perspective to these timeless pieces, from the delicate nuances of Bach's "Air" to the dramatic intensity of Borodin's "Symphony No. 2." The album also features exquisite performances of Mozart's concertos and operatic excerpts, Tchaikovsky's evocative ballet music, and the profound depth of Schumann's symphonies.
Notable highlights include Debussy's "La Mer," Rachmaninov's impassioned piano concertos, and the iconic "Pictures at an Exhibition" by Mussorgsky, orchestrated by Ravel. The album concludes with the poignant "Pavane" from Ravel's "Ma mère l'Oye," leaving the audience with a sense of fulfillment and awe.
With a duration of 4 hours and 22 minutes, "Pavane" - Classical Wonders is a comprehensive exploration of classical music's most beloved and enduring works. Whether you're a seasoned classical aficionado or a newcomer to the genre, this album promises an unforgettable listening experience, showcasing the Berliner Philharmoniker's unparalleled artistry and musical prowess.
Tracks
Ravel: Ma mère l'Oye, M. 62: III. Pavane de la Belle au bois dormantMaurice Ravel, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Debussy / Orch. Matthews: Préludes, Livre II, CD 131, L. 123: No. 2, Feuilles mortesClaude Debussy, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral": III. Merry Gathering of the Country Folk. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, André Cluytens, Berliner Philharmoniker
Sarasate: Carmen Concert Fantasy, Op. 25: II. ModeratoPablo de Sarasate, Sarah Chang, Plácido Domingo, Berliner Philharmoniker
Sarasate: Carmen Concert Fantasy, Op. 25: III. Lento assaiPablo de Sarasate, Sarah Chang, Plácido Domingo, Berliner Philharmoniker
Massenet: Thaïs, Act 2: MéditationJules Massenet, Sarah Chang, Plácido Domingo, Berliner Philharmoniker
Dvořák: 8 Slavonic Dances, Op. 46, B. 83: No. 1 in C MajorAntonín Dvořák, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Dvořák: 8 Slavonic Dances, Op. 46, B. 83: No. 3 in A-Flat MajorAntonín Dvořák, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Ravel: Ma mère l'oye, M. 60: Le Jardin féeriqueMaurice Ravel, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Satie / Orch. Debussy: 3 Gymnopédies: No. 3, Lent et graveErik Satie, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Handel: Water Music, Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: I. OvertureGeorge Frideric Handel, Riccardo Muti, Berliner Philharmoniker
Handel: Water Music, Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: II. Adagio e staccatoGeorge Frideric Handel, Riccardo Muti, Berliner Philharmoniker
Handel: Water Music, Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: VIII. HornpipeGeorge Frideric Handel, Riccardo Muti, Berliner Philharmoniker
Bach: Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: Air (Version for Violin and Orchestra)Johann Sebastian Bach, Sarah Chang, Plácido Domingo, Berliner Philharmoniker
Borodin: Symphony No. 2 in B Minor: II. Scherzo. Molto vivo - Trio. AllegrettoAlexander Borodin, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Borodin: Symphony No. 2 in B Minor: III. AndanteAlexander Borodin, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Dvořák: 8 Slavonic Dances, Op. 46, B. 83: No. 8 in G Minor (Live at Berlin, 1990)Antonín Dvořák, Daniel Barenboim, Berliner Philharmoniker
Beethoven: Fidelio, Op. 72, Act 1: MarchLudwig van Beethoven, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral": IV. Storm and Tempest. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, André Cluytens, Berliner Philharmoniker
Beethoven: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36: III. Scherzo. Allegro - TrioLudwig van Beethoven, André Cluytens, Berliner Philharmoniker
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor": II. Adagio un poco mossoLudwig van Beethoven, Daniel Barenboim, Berliner Philharmoniker
Mozart: Concerto for Flute and Harp in C Major, K. 299: II. AndantinoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Emmanuel Pahud, Marie-Pierre Langlamet, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Mozart: Cosi fan tutte, K. 588, Act 2: "Il core vi dono, bell'idolo mio" (Dorabella, Guglielmo)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Daniel Barenboim, Cecilia Bartoli, Ferruccio Furlanetto, Richard Amner, Berliner Philharmoniker
Mozart: Don Giovanni, K. 527: OvertureWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Daniel Barenboim, Berliner Philharmoniker
Mozart: Flute Concerto No. 2 in D Major, K. 314: II. Andante ma non troppoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Emmanuel Pahud, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: II. Canzonetta. AndantePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Maxim Vengerov, Claudio Abbado, Berliner Philharmoniker
Schumann: Symphony No. 4 in D Minor, Op. 120: II. Romanze. Ziemlich langsamRobert Schumann, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Berliner Philharmoniker
Schumann: Symphony No. 4 in D Minor, Op. 120: III. Scherzo. LebhaftRobert Schumann, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Berliner Philharmoniker
Schumann: Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 97 "Rhenish": V. LebhaftRobert Schumann, Klaus Tennstedt, Berliner Philharmoniker
Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92: II. AllegrettoLudwig van Beethoven, Joseph Keilberth, Berliner Philharmoniker
Debussy: La Mer, CD 111, L. 109: II. Jeux de vaguesClaude Debussy, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Debussy / Orch. Matthews: Préludes, Livre I, CD 125, L. 117: No. 7, Ce qu'a vu le vent d'ouestClaude Debussy, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Debussy / Orch. Matthews: Préludes, Livre II, CD 131, L. 123: No. 12, Feux d'artificeClaude Debussy, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Grieg: Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16: II. AdagioEdvard Grieg, Leif Ove Andsnes, Mariss Jansons, Berliner Philharmoniker
Grieg: Peer Gynt, Op. 23, Act 1: No. 1, Prelude. At the WeddingEdvard Grieg, Berliner Philharmoniker, Jeffrey Tate
Grieg: Peer Gynt, Op. 23, Act 2: No. 7, In the Hall of the Mountain KingEdvard Grieg, Jeffrey Tate, Ernst Senff Chor Berlin, Siv Borg, Stuart Rose, Tutte Lemov, Berliner Philharmoniker
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64, MWV O14: III. Allegretto non troppo - Allegro molto vivaceFelix Mendelssohn, Sarah Chang, Mariss Jansons, Berliner Philharmoniker
Schubert: Symphony No. 8 in B Minor, D. 759, "Unfinished": II. Andante con motoFranz Schubert, André Cluytens, Berliner Philharmoniker
Handel: Water Music, Suite No. 2 in D Major, HWV 349: II. Alla HornpipeGeorge Frideric Handel, Riccardo Muti, Berliner Philharmoniker
Haydn: Symphony No. 88 in G Major, Hob. I:88: IV. Finale. Allegro con spiritoJoseph Haydn, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Haydn: Symphony No. 91 in E-Flat Major, Hob. I:91: III. Menuetto. Un poco allegrettoJoseph Haydn, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Haydn: Symphony No. 91 in E-Flat Major, Hob. I:91: IV. Finale. VivaceJoseph Haydn, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition: V. Ballet of the Unhatched Chicks (Orch. Ravel, M. A 24)Modest Mussorgsky, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition: VII. Limoges, le marché (Orch. Ravel, M. A 24)Modest Mussorgsky, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 1 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 1: II. AndanteSergei Rachmaninoff, Leif Ove Andsnes, Antonio Pappano, Berliner Philharmoniker
Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: II. Adagio sostenutoSergei Rachmaninoff, Leif Ove Andsnes, Antonio Pappano, Berliner Philharmoniker
Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K. 467: II. AndanteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Daniel Barenboim, Berliner Philharmoniker
Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 9 in E-Flat Major, K. 271 "Jeunehomme": II. AndantinoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Daniel Barenboim, Berliner Philharmoniker
Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 3 in G Major, K. 216: II. AdagioWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, David Oistrakh, Berliner Philharmoniker
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