Celebrating five decades of musical excellence, "50 x 12: Half a Century of Music" by Die 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker is a captivating journey through a rich tapestry of classical and contemporary pieces. This album, released on October 14, 2022, under Warner Classics, showcases the ensemble's virtuosity and versatility, spanning a diverse range of genres and styles.
With a duration of 3 hours and 46 minutes, the album features an impressive array of compositions, from timeless classics like "The Bare Necessities" and "Love Me Tender" to intricate works by composers such as Bach, Debussy, and Piazzolla. The ensemble's unique arrangements, including renditions of popular songs like "Hey Jude" and "Yesterday," demonstrate their innovative approach to music.
Die 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker, known for their exceptional skill and harmony, bring a fresh perspective to each piece. Their collective talent shines through in both well-known melodies and lesser-known gems, creating a cohesive and engaging listening experience. Whether you're a classical music enthusiast or simply appreciate beautiful music, this album offers something special.
Tracks
Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend (From "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes")Die 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker, Esko Laine, Rolo Rodriguez, Till Brönner
Main Theme (From "Basic Instinct")Die 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker
Tea for Two (From "No, No Nanette")Die 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker, Janne Saksala
Lullaby of Birdland (From "The Fabulous Baker Boys")Die 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker, Esko Laine
Main Theme (From "Catch Me If You Can")Die 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker, Nigel Kennedy
The Bare Necessities (From "The Jungle Book")Die 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker, Janne Saksala, Max Raabe
Love Me TenderDie 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker, Nigel Kennedy
Fauré: Pavane, Op. 50 (Arr. Kaiser-Lindemann for Cello Ensemble)Die 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker
Que reste-t-il de nos amoursDie 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker
Debussy: Suite bergamasque, CD 82, L. 75: III. Clair de lune (Arr. Kaiser-Lindemann for Cello Ensemble)Die 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker
Sous le ciel de ParisDie 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker
Satie: 3 Gymnopédies: No. 1, Lent et douloureux (Arr. Kaiser-Lindemann for Cello Ensemble)Die 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker
Piazzolla / Arr. Carli: María de Buenos Aires, Scene 5: Fuga y misterioDie 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker
Villa-Lobos: Bachianas brasileiras No. 5, W389: I. ÁriaDie 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker, Juliane Banse
Villa-Lobos: Bachianas brasileiras No. 5, W389: II. DançaDie 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker, Juliane Banse
Mas que nadaDie 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker
Piazzolla / Arr. Carli: Concierto del Ángel: II. La muerte del ÁngelDie 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker
Piazzolla / Arr. Carli: Concierto del Ángel: III. Milonga del ÁngelDie 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker
Piazzolla / Arr. Carli: Concierto del Ángel: IV. Resurrección del AngelDie 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker
Carissimi: Jephte: "Plorate fili Israel" (Arr. Johns for Choir and Cello Ensemble)Die 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker, Rundfunkchor Berlin
Debussy: Préludes, Livre I, CD 125, L. 117: No. 10, La cathédrale engloutie (Arr. Leopold for Cello Ensemble)Die 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker
Pärt: Fratres (1982 Version for Cello Ensemble)Die 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker, Franz Schindelbeck
Bach, JS: Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147: No. 10, Choral. "Jesus bleibet meine Freude" (Arr. Riniker for Cello Ensemble)Die 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker
Nobody Knows the Trouble I've SeenDie 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker
The Pink PantherDie 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker, Janne Saksala
Moonlight SerenadeDie 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker, Janne Saksala
Deep RiverDie 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker, Janne Saksala
SpainDie 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker, Janne Saksala
'Round MidnightDie 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker, Janne Saksala, Till Brönner
YesterdayDie 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker
MichelleDie 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker
A Hard Day's NightDie 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker
Norwegian WoodDie 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker
Can't Buy Me LoveDie 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker
Hey JudeDie 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker
Piazzolla: Adiós Nonino (Arr. Medaglia & Hammon)Die 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker
South American GetawayDie 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker
"Die 12" in Bossa Nova "Variações brasilieras"Die 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker
Bach, JS / Arr. Bergel: Die Kunst der Fuge, BWV 1080: Contrapunctus IDie 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker
Bach, JS / Arr. Bergel: Die Kunst der Fuge, BWV 1080: Canon per augmentationem in contrario motuDie 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker
Bach, JS / Arr. Bergel: Die Kunst der Fuge, BWV 1080: Contrapunctus VDie 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker
Bertali / Arr. Kapler: Sonata a due coriDie 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker
BernsteinWest Side Story, Act 1: "Maria" (Arr. Ramin for Cello Ensemble)Die 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker
Villa-Lobos: Bachianas brasileiras No. 1, W246: I. IntroduçãoDie 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker
Villa-Lobos: Bachianas brasileiras No. 1, W246: II. PrelúdioDie 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker
Villa-Lobos: Bachianas brasileiras No. 1, W246: III. FugaDie 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker
Eder: Melodia-Ritmica, Op. 59 No. 1: MelodiaDie 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker
Eder: Melodia-Ritmica, Op. 59 No. 1: RitmicaDie 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker
Gospel TrainDie 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker
St. Louis BluesDie 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker
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