"A Merry Feast with Music" is a delightful classical album set to release on January 15, 2026, under Warner Classics. Curated by the legendary Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, this album is a vibrant celebration of music that complements the joy and conviviality of a merry feast. Spanning a diverse range of genres including classical, opera, classical piano, and chamber music, the album offers a rich tapestry of compositions that are sure to enchant and entertain.
The tracklist features a splendid array of pieces from renowned composers such as Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, Bach, and many others, alongside Mozart's own timeless works. From the lively "Divertissement" from Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" to the enchanting "Canon for 3 Voices" by Mozart himself, each track is carefully selected to evoke the spirit of celebration and merriment. The album also includes festive and drinking songs, adding a touch of revelry and joy to the collection.
With a duration of 1 hour and 37 minutes, "A Merry Feast with Music" is perfect for those looking to add a touch of elegance and sophistication to their gatherings or simply to enjoy a delightful musical experience. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album promises to be a delightful addition to your music collection.
Tracks
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71, Act 2: No. 12a, Divertissement. Chocolate, Spanish DancePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Mariss Jansons
Beethoven: 25 Scottish Songs, Op. 108: No. 1, Music, Love and WineLudwig van Beethoven, Jean-Pierre Armengaud, Juliette Allen, John Bernard, Jean-François Rouchon, Alessandro Fagiuoli, Andrea Musto
Satie: Le champagne (Extrait de "Pousse l'amour")Erik Satie, Alexandre Tharaud, Nemanja Radulović
Mozart: Canon for 3 Voices, K. 234 "Essen, trinken"Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Xaver Meyer, Wiener Akademie Kammerchor
Philidor: Le mariage de la grosse Cathos: Air des ivrognesAndre Danican Philidor, La Simphonie Du Marais, Hugo Reyne
Bach, JS: Mer hahn en neue Oberkeet, BWV 212 "Peasant Cantata": No. 22, Aria. "Und daß ihr's alle wißt"Johann Sebastian Bach, Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Angela Maria Blasi
Vide: Et c'est assez pour m'esjouir (Instrumental Version)Jacobus Vide, Ensemble Gilles Binchois, Dominique Vellard
Lassus: Mellange d'Orlande: No. 8, O vin en vigneOrlande de Lassus, The King's Singers
Bernstein: Divertimento for Orchestra: V. Turkey TrotLeonard Bernstein, Paavo Järvi, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Offenbach: Orphée aux enfers, Act 2: Chœur infernal. "Vive le vin ! Vive Pluton !" (Chœur)Jacques Offenbach, Marc Minkowski, Chœur de l’Opéra de Lyon, Orchestre de Chambre de Grenoble, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon
Roussel: Odes anacréontiques, Op. 31: No. 2, Qu'il faut boireAlbert Roussel, José van Dam, Dalton Baldwin
Bartók: 44 Duos for Two Violins, Sz. 98: No. 31, New Year's Greeting IVBéla Bartók, Yehudi Menuhin, Nell Gotkovsky
Bizet: La jolie fille de Perth, WD 15, Act 2: Chanson à boire. "Tout boit, amis, dans ce monde" (Duc, Choeur)Georges Bizet, Georges Prêtre, Choeur de Radio France, Gino Quilico, Nouvel Orchestre Philharmonique
Corrette: Divertissement, Op. 7 No. 1: OuvertureMichel Corrette, Maurice André, Ensemble de Cuivres de Paris, Jean-François Paillard
Gounod: Faust, Act 5: "Doux nectar dans ton ivresse" (Chœur, Mephistophélès, Faust)Charles Gounod, Michel Plasson, Chœur de l'Armée française, Choeur Du Capitole De Toulouse, José van Dam, Richard Leech, Orchestre Du Capitole De Toulouse
Warlock: Captain Stratton's FancyPeter Warlock, Nina Walker, Robert Lloyd
Handel: Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: IV. La réjouissanceGeorge Frideric Handel, London Classical Players, Sir Roger Norrington
Airs de différents auteurs mis en tablature de luth, Livre sixième: No. 55, Qui veut chasser une migraineGabriel Bataille, Joel Cohen, Boston Camerata
Charpentier: Ayant bu du vin clairet, H. 447Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Alan Ewing, François Piolino
Ponce: Sonatina meridional: III. Fiesta. Allegro con brioManuel Ponce, Manuel Barrueco
Morley: Balletts to Five Voyces, Book 1: No. 4, Sing We and Chaunt ItThomas Morley, The King's Singers, Robert Spencer
De Lalande: Symphonies pour les soupers du roi: Suite No. 6 "Premier caprice dit de Villers-Cotterêts": IV. Suitte de l'ancien - Doucement - VivementMichel Richard Delalande, Jean-François Paillard, Maurice André, Orchestre de chambre Jean-François Paillard
Romberg: The Student Prince, Act 1: Drinking Song. "Drink to Eyes That Are Bright as Stars" (Karl Franz, Chorus)Sigmund Romberg, José Carreras, Simon Lee, London Musicians Orchestra
Schein: Banchetto musicale, Suite No. 6 in A Minor: III. Courente à 5Johann Hermann Schein, Hespèrion XX, Jordi Savall
Lully: Psyché, LWV 56: Chœur. "Chantons les plaisirs charmants" (Chœur)Jean-Baptiste Lully, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie
Chopin: Waltz No. 11 in G-Flat Major, Op. Posth. 70 No. 1Frédéric Chopin, Ingrid Fliter
Ravel: Don Quichotte à Dulcinée, M. 84: No. 3, Chanson à boireMaurice Ravel, Kent Nagano, José van Dam, Orchestre De L'Opéra National De Lyon
Telemann: Tafelmusik, Pt. 3: Ouverture-Suite in B-Flat Major, TWV 55:B1: III. Allégresse. Vite - Meno mossoGeorg Philipp Telemann, Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra, Ton Koopman, Ku Ebbinge, Michel Henry, Monica Huggett, Alison Bury
Stolz: Wild Violets, Act 2: "Wine in Our Glasses" (Paul, Chorus)Robert Stolz, Michael Collins, Kevin Scott, Rita Williams Singers, Michael Collins Orchestra
Parant: Livre de pièces de clavecin: XII. Les festes de PassyJean-Baptiste Parant, Olivier Baumont
Donizetti: L'elisir d'amore, Act 2: "Cantiamo, facciam brindisi" (Belcore, Dulcamara, Giannetta, Adina, Coro)Gaetano Donizetti, Marcello Viotti, Bruno Praticò, Francesca Provvisionato, Mariella Devia, Pietro Spagnoli, Tallis Chamber Choir, English Chamber Orchestra
Massenet: Suite d'orchestre No. 6 "Scènes de féerie": IV. BacchanaleJules Massenet, John Eliot Gardiner, Orchestre National de l'Opéra de Monte-Carlo
Holst: 6 Choruses, Op. 53: No. 3, Drinking SongGustav Holst, Baccholian Singers of London, English Chamber Orchestra
Prokofiev: Suite from Lieutenant Kijé, Op. 60bis: IV. TroikaSergei Prokofiev, André Previn, London Symphony Orchestra
Butterworth: Love Blows As the Wind Blows: III. Fill a Glass With Golden WineGeorge Butterworth, Jonathan Lemalu, Belcea Quartet
Rossini: Soirées musicales: No. 8, La danza (Version for Trumpet & Orchestra)Gioachino Rossini, Lucienne Renaudin Vary, Roberto Rizzi Brignoli, Orchestre National de Lille
Schubert: Trinklied vor der Schlacht, D. 169Franz Schubert, Arnold Schoenberg Chor, Andreas Staier, Erwin Ortner
Francœur: Symphonies pour le festin royal du comte d'Artois, Suite en sol mineur: VII. ContredanseFrançois Francoeur, La Simphonie Du Marais, Hugo Reyne
Benatzky: Im weißen Rössl, Act 3: "Laßt uns Champus trinken" - "Im weißen Rössl am Wolfgangsee" (Josepha, Leopold, Ottilie, Siedler, Chor)Ralph Benatzky, Willy Mattes, Anneliese Rothenberger, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Grit van Jüten, Norbert Orth, Peter Minich, Das Münchner Rundfunkorchester
Bellini: I puritani, Act 1: "A festa!" (Coro)Vincenzo Bellini, Riccardo Muti, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, Philharmonia Orchestra
Richards: Homage to the Noble Grape: III. ChiantiJan Koetsier, London Brass
Szymanowski: Love Songs of Hafiz, Op. 26: No. 7, Drinking SongKarol Szymanowski, Sir Simon Rattle, Katarina Karnéus, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Haydn, M: Divertimento for String Quartet in D Major, P. 93: III. Menuetto. Allegretto (Orch. Paillard)Michael Haydn, Jean-François Paillard, Orchestre de chambre Jean-François Paillard
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