Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Johann Sebastian Bach's "A Classical Favourite" - Chamber Music, a meticulously curated collection of classical masterpieces set to release on June 19, 2025, under the UME - Global Clearing House label. This album is a celebration of Bach's enduring genius, featuring a diverse array of compositions that showcase his unparalleled skill and innovation in the realm of chamber music.
Spanning a generous 96 minutes, this album is a treasure trove of musical brilliance, featuring iconic works such as the Flute Sonata in C Major, BWV 1033, and the Serenade in C Major, K. 648, also known as "A Very Little Night Music." The album also includes world premiere recordings of the Serenade in C Major, K. 648, offering a fresh perspective on these beloved pieces.
The album's tracklist is a journey through Bach's oeuvre, from the serene and contemplative to the lively and exuberant. Highlights include the Violin Sonata No. 6 in G Major, BWV 1019, and the Hungarian Dances, WoO 1, arranged for violin and piano by Joseph Joachim. These pieces, along with many others, demonstrate Bach's remarkable ability to evoke a wide range of emotions and moods through his music.
"A Classical Favourite" - Chamber Music is not just a collection of Bach's greatest hits; it's a testament to his enduring influence and the timeless appeal of his music. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience that is sure to delight and inspire.
Tracks
Flute Sonata in C Major, BWV 1033: I. AndanteJohann Sebastian Bach, Paul Nicholson, Richard Tunnicliffe, Lisa Beznosiuk
Serenade in C Major, K. 648 "A Very Little Night Music" (Original Version for 2 Violins & Bass): I. Marche - World Premiere RecordingWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Leonhard Baumgartner, Margarita Pochebut, Svenja Dose, Oscar Jockel
Serenade in C Major, K. 648 "A Very Little Night Music" (Original Version for 2 Violins & Bass): II. Allegro - World Premiere RecordingWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Leonhard Baumgartner, Margarita Pochebut, Svenja Dose, Oscar Jockel
Serenade in C Major, K. 648 "A Very Little Night Music" (Original Version for 2 Violins & Bass): III. Menuet [I] – Trio - World Premiere RecordingWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Leonhard Baumgartner, Margarita Pochebut, Svenja Dose, Oscar Jockel
Serenade in C Major, K. 648 "A Very Little Night Music" (Original Version for 2 Violins & Bass): IV. Polonoise "Boloneso" - World Premiere RecordingWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Leonhard Baumgartner, Margarita Pochebut, Svenja Dose, Oscar Jockel
Serenade in C Major, K. 648 "A Very Little Night Music" (Original Version for 2 Violins & Bass): V. Adagio - World Premiere RecordingWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Leonhard Baumgartner, Margarita Pochebut, Svenja Dose, Oscar Jockel
Serenade in C Major, K. 648 "A Very Little Night Music" (Original Version for 2 Violins & Bass): VI. Menuet [II] – Trio - World Premiere RecordingWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Leonhard Baumgartner, Margarita Pochebut, Svenja Dose, Oscar Jockel
Serenade in C Major, K. 648 "A Very Little Night Music" (Original Version for 2 Violins & Bass): VII. Finale. Allegro - World Premiere RecordingWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Leonhard Baumgartner, Margarita Pochebut, Svenja Dose, Oscar Jockel
Serenade in C Major, K. 648 "A Very Little Night Music" (Original Version for 2 Violins & Bass): I. Marche (Reprise) - World Premiere RecordingWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Leonhard Baumgartner, Margarita Pochebut, Svenja Dose, Oscar Jockel
Serenade in C Major, K. 648 "A Very Little Night Music" (Version for 2 Violins, Cello & Harpsichord): I. Marche - World Premiere RecordingWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Haruna Shinoyama, Neža Klinar, Philipp Comploi, Florian Birsak
Serenade in C Major, K. 648 "A Very Little Night Music" (Version for 2 Violins, Cello & Harpsichord): II. Allegro - World Premiere RecordingWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Haruna Shinoyama, Neža Klinar, Philipp Comploi, Florian Birsak
Serenade in C Major, K. 648 "A Very Little Night Music" (Version for 2 Violins, Cello & Harpsichord): III. Menuet [I] – Trio - World Premiere RecordingWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Haruna Shinoyama, Neža Klinar, Philipp Comploi, Florian Birsak
Serenade in C Major, K. 648 "A Very Little Night Music" (Version for 2 Violins, Cello & Harpsichord): IV. Polonoise "Boloneso" - World Premiere RecordingWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Haruna Shinoyama, Neža Klinar, Philipp Comploi, Florian Birsak
Serenade in C Major, K. 648 "A Very Little Night Music" (Version for 2 Violins, Cello & Harpsichord): V. Adagio - World Premiere RecordingWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Haruna Shinoyama, Neža Klinar, Philipp Comploi, Florian Birsak
Serenade in C Major, K. 648 "A Very Little Night Music" (Version for 2 Violins, Cello & Harpsichord): VI. Menuet [II] – Trio - World Premiere RecordingWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Haruna Shinoyama, Neža Klinar, Philipp Comploi, Florian Birsak
Serenade in C Major, K. 648 "A Very Little Night Music" (Version for 2 Violins, Cello & Harpsichord): VII. Finale. Allegro - World Premiere RecordingWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Haruna Shinoyama, Neža Klinar, Philipp Comploi, Florian Birsak
Violin Sonata No. 6 in G Major, BWV 1019: II. LargoJohann Sebastian Bach, Elizabeth Wallfisch, Paul Nicholson
3 Equali for 4 Trombones, WoO 30: No. 2, Poco adagioLudwig van Beethoven, Christopher Larkin, The London Gabrieli Brass Ensemble
Violin Sonata in G Major, BWV 1021: IV. PrestoJohann Sebastian Bach, Elizabeth Wallfisch, Richard Tunnicliffe, Paul Nicholson
Hungarian Dances, WoO 1 (Arr. Joachim for Violin & Piano): No. 19 in A Minor. AllegrettoJohannes Brahms, Arnon Erez, Hagai Shaham
Prelude in F Major, Op. 2 No. 1Sergei Rachmaninoff, Stephen Hough, Steven Isserlis
Violin Sonata in E Minor, BWV 1023: I. Prelude. [Allegro]Johann Sebastian Bach, Paul Nicholson, Richard Tunnicliffe, Elizabeth Wallfisch
Ma mère l'oye, Suite, M. 60: I. Pavane de la Belle au bois dormantMaurice Ravel, Paul Lewis, Steven Osborne
Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33 (Arr. Malzew for Cello, Piano & 4 Saxophones): Theme. Moderato semplicePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Alban Gerhardt, Alliage Quintett
6 Épigraphes antiques, CD 139: VI. Pour remercier la pluie au matinClaude Debussy, Paul Lewis, Steven Osborne
Hungarian Dances, WoO 1 (Arr. Joachim for Violin & Piano): No. 7 in A Major. AllegrettoJohannes Brahms, Arnon Erez, Hagai Shaham
Flute Quartet in A Major, K. 298: II. MenuettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Marc Grauwels, Brussels Virtuosi
Märchenbilder for Viola and Piano, Op. 113: III. RaschRobert Schumann, Leslie Howard, Paul Coletti
Hungarian Dances, WoO 1 (Arr. Joachim for Violin & Piano): No. 13 in D Major. Andantino graziosoJohannes Brahms, Arnon Erez, Hagai Shaham
Hungarian Dances, WoO 1 (Arr. Joachim for Violin & Piano): No. 10 in G Major. PrestoJohannes Brahms, Arnon Erez, Hagai Shaham
Hungarian Dances, WoO 1 (Arr. Joachim for Violin & Piano): No. 3 in F Major. AllegrettoJohannes Brahms, Arnon Erez, Hagai Shaham
6 Épigraphes antiques, CD 139: I. Pour invoquer Pan, dieu du vent d'étéClaude Debussy, Steven Osborne, Paul Lewis
Hungarian Dances, WoO 1 (Arr. Joachim for Violin & Piano): No. 15 in A Major. Allegretto graziosoJohannes Brahms, Arnon Erez, Hagai Shaham
Serenade for String Trio in D Major, Op. 8: VI. Marcia. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Leopold String Trio
Fantasy-Pieces on the Heine "Liederkreis" of Schumann, Op. 16: I. PraeludiumRobin Holloway, Martyn Brabbins, Nash Ensemble
Cello Sonata No. 3 in A Major, Op. 69: III. Adagio cantabile –Ludwig van Beethoven, Robert Levin, Steven Isserlis
Fantasy-Pieces on the Heine "Liederkreis" of Schumann, Op. 16: II. Half AsleepRobin Holloway, Martyn Brabbins, Nash Ensemble
Sonata for Keyboard and Violin in E Flat Major, K. 26: III. Rondeaux. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Cédric Tiberghien, Alina Ibragimova
Sonata for Keyboard and Violin in D Major, K. 7: III. Menuet I-IIWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alina Ibragimova, Cédric Tiberghien
6 Épigraphes antiques, CD 139: IV. Pour la danseuse aux crotalesClaude Debussy, Paul Lewis, Steven Osborne
Serenade for Flute, Violin & Viola in D Major, Op. 25: III. Allegro moltoLudwig van Beethoven, The Gaudier Ensemble
Hungarian Dances, WoO 1 (Arr. Joachim for Violin & Piano): No. 5 in G Minor. AllegroJohannes Brahms, Arnon Erez, Hagai Shaham
Hungarian Dances, WoO 1 (Arr. Joachim for Violin & Piano): No. 9 in E Minor. Allegro non troppoJohannes Brahms, Arnon Erez, Hagai Shaham
3 Equali for 4 Trombones, WoO 30: No. 1, AndanteLudwig van Beethoven, Christopher Larkin, The London Gabrieli Brass Ensemble
Sonata for Keyboard and Flute in A Major, K. 12: II. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Jan Sciffer, Marc Grauwels, Guy Penson
Hungarian Dances, WoO 1 (Arr. Joachim for Violin & Piano): No. 18 in D Major. Molto vivaceJohannes Brahms, Arnon Erez, Hagai Shaham
6 Épigraphes antiques, CD 139: III. Pour que la nuit soit propiceClaude Debussy, Steven Osborne, Paul Lewis
Cello Sonata No. 1 in F Major, Op. 5 No. 1: Ia. Adagio sostenuto –Ludwig van Beethoven, Anthony Pleeth, Melvyn Tan
Hungarian Dances, WoO 1 (Arr. Joachim for Violin & Piano): No. 14 in D Minor. Un poco andanteJohannes Brahms, Arnon Erez, Hagai Shaham
Violin Sonata in G Minor "Sonatina", D. 408: III. Menuetto. Allegro vivaceFranz Schubert, Alina Ibragimova, Cédric Tiberghien
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