Jan Vogler, the renowned cellist, presents a unique and captivating album titled "Pop Songs," released on May 6, 2022, under Sony Classical/Sony Music. This classical album is a refreshing blend of timeless vocal pieces from various eras, masterfully arranged for cello and orchestra by Jan Vogler himself. Collaborating with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra and conducted by Omer Meir Wellber, Vogler brings a fresh perspective to beloved arias and modern pop songs, spanning from the baroque period to contemporary hits.
The album features 15 tracks, each meticulously arranged to highlight the expressive range of the cello. It opens with a vibrant arrangement of "Pur ti miro" from Monteverdi's "L'incoronazione di Poppea" and includes iconic pieces like Purcell's "Dido's Lament," Mozart's "Der Hölle Rache" from "Die Zauberflöte," and Bizet's "La fleur que tu m'avais jetée" from "Carmen." Vogler also pays homage to modern music with arrangements of songs like "It Was a Very Good Year," "Golden Slumbers," "Still Got the Blues," and "Billie Jean."
With a total duration of 1 hour and 1 minute, "Pop Songs" showcases Jan Vogler's exceptional artistry and versatility. The album is a testament to his ability to bridge classical and contemporary genres, offering a rich and engaging listening experience. Whether you're a classical music enthusiast or a fan of popular music, this album promises to delight and inspire.
Tracks
L'incoronazione di Poppea, SV 308, Act III: Pur ti miro (Arr. for Cello, Accordion & Orchestra by Jan Vogler)Claudio Monteverdi, Jan Vogler, BBC Philharmonic, Omer Meir Wellber
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act III: When I am Laid in Earth "Didos Lament" (Arr. for Cello & Orchestra by Jan Vogler)Henry Purcell, Jan Vogler, BBC Philharmonic, Omer Meir Wellber
Giustino, RV 717, Act I: Vedrò con mio diletto (Arr. for Cello & Orchestra by Jan Vogler)Antonio Vivaldi, Jan Vogler, BBC Philharmonic, Omer Meir Wellber
Orfeo ed Euridice, WQ 30, Act III: Che faro senza Euridice (Arr. for Cello & Orchestra by Jan Vogler)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Jan Vogler, BBC Philharmonic, Omer Meir Wellber
Die Zauberflöte, K.620, Act II: Der Hölle Rache kocht in meinem Herzen (Arr. for Cello & Orchestra by Jan Vogler)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Jan Vogler, BBC Philharmonic, Omer Meir Wellber
Norma, Act I: Casta Diva (Arr. for Cello & Orchestra by Jan Vogler)Vincenzo Bellini, Jan Vogler, BBC Philharmonic, Omer Meir Wellber
Il barbiere di Siviglia: Largo al factotum (Arr. for Cello & Orchestra by Jan Vogler)Gioachino Rossini, Jan Vogler, BBC Philharmonic, Omer Meir Wellber
Carmen, ED 31, Act II: La fleur que tu m'avais jetée (Arr. for Cello & Orchestra by Jan Vogler)Georges Bizet, Jan Vogler, BBC Philharmonic, Omer Meir Wellber
La Traviata, Act I: Libiamo ne' lieti calici "Brindisi" (Arr. for Cello & Orchestra by Jan Vogler)Giuseppe Verdi, Jan Vogler, BBC Philharmonic, Omer Meir Wellber
Tannhäuser, WWV 70, Act III: O du mein holder Abendstern (Arr. for Cello & Orchestra by Jan Vogler)Richard Wagner, Jan Vogler, BBC Philharmonic, Omer Meir Wellber
Porgy and Bess, Act I: Summertime (Arr. for Cello & Orchestra by Jan Vogler)George Gershwin, Jan Vogler, BBC Philharmonic, Omer Meir Wellber
It Was a Very Good Year (Arr. for Cello and Orchestra)Ervin Drake, Jan Vogler, BBC Philharmonic, Omer Meir Wellber
Golden Slumbers (Arr. for Cello and Orchestra)John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Jan Vogler, BBC Philharmonic, Omer Meir Wellber
Still Got the Blues (Arr. for Cello and Orchestra)Gary Moore, Jan Vogler, BBC Philharmonic, Omer Meir Wellber
Billie Jean (Arr. for Cello and Orchestra)Michael Jackson, Jan Vogler, BBC Philharmonic, Omer Meir Wellber
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