Claudio Abbado's "Abbado: Baroque & Beyond" is a captivating journey through the realms of classical music, showcasing his unparalleled mastery and versatility as a conductor. Released on August 14, 2025, under the UME - Global Clearing House label, this album spans a diverse range of genres, including classical, opera, requiem, and orchestral works, offering a rich and eclectic listening experience.
The album opens with Vivaldi's iconic "The Four Seasons," a set of four violin concertos that vividly depict the changing seasons through music. Abbado's interpretation brings out the intricate details and emotional depth of each concerto, making it a standout feature of the album.
Following this, the album delves into the Brandenburg Concertos by Bach, performed live at Teatro Romolo Valli in Reggio Emilia in 2007. These concertos are among the most celebrated works in the Baroque repertoire, and Abbado's renditions are marked by their clarity, precision, and expressive nuance.
The album also includes a selection of works by Beethoven, including the Choral Fantasy in C Minor, performed live at Schauspielhaus in Berlin in 1991. This piece, with its blend of solo piano, chorus, and orchestra, showcases Abbado's ability to bring together different musical elements into a cohesive and powerful performance.
Other highlights include Schubert's "Greisengesang" and "Gretchen am Spinnrade," orchestrated by Reger, and Ravel's "Daphnis et Chloé," a ballet suite that is both lyrical and dramatic. These works demonstrate Abbado's skill in interpreting a wide range of musical styles and periods.
With a total duration of 2 hours and 16 minutes, "Abbado: Baroque & Beyond" is a testament to Claudio Abbado's enduring legacy as one of the greatest conductors of our time. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a compelling and enriching musical experience.
Tracks
The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in E Major, Op. 8/1, RV 269 "Spring": I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Gidon Kremer, Leslie Pearson, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in E Major, Op. 8/1, RV 269 "Spring": II. Largo e pianissimo sempreAntonio Vivaldi, Gidon Kremer, Leslie Pearson, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in E Major, Op. 8/1, RV 269 "Spring": III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Gidon Kremer, Leslie Pearson, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8/2, RV 315 "Summer": I. Allegro non molto - AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Gidon Kremer, Leslie Pearson, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8/2, RV 315 "Summer": II. Adagio e piano - Presto e forteAntonio Vivaldi, Gidon Kremer, Leslie Pearson, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
The Four Seasons, Summer, Violin Concerto in G Minor, RV 315, Op. 8 No. 2: III. PrestoAntonio Vivaldi, Gidon Kremer, Leslie Pearson, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in F Major, Op. 8/3, RV 293 "Autumn": I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Gidon Kremer, Leslie Pearson, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in F Major, Op. 8/3, RV 293 "Autumn": II. Adagio moltoAntonio Vivaldi, Gidon Kremer, Leslie Pearson, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in F Major, Op. 8/3, RV 293 "Autumn": III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Gidon Kremer, Leslie Pearson, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in F Minor, Op. 8/4, RV 297 "Winter": I. Allegro non molto - AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Gidon Kremer, Leslie Pearson, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in F Minor, Op. 8/4, RV 297 "Winter": II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Gidon Kremer, Leslie Pearson, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in F Minor, Op. 8/4, RV 297 "Winter": III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Gidon Kremer, Leslie Pearson, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major, BWV 1047: I. (Allegro) - Live from Teatro Romolo Valli, Reggio Emilia, 2007Johann Sebastian Bach, Reinhold Friedrich, Michala Petri, Lucas Macias Navarro, Giuliano Carmignola, Orchestra Mozart, Claudio Abbado
Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major, BWV 1047: II. Andante - Live from Teatro Romolo Valli, Reggio Emilia, 2007Johann Sebastian Bach, Reinhold Friedrich, Michala Petri, Lucas Macias Navarro, Giuliano Carmignola, Orchestra Mozart, Claudio Abbado
Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major, BWV 1047: III. Allegro assai - Live from Teatro Romolo Valli, Reggio Emilia, 2007Johann Sebastian Bach, Reinhold Friedrich, Michala Petri, Lucas Macias Navarro, Giuliano Carmignola, Orchestra Mozart, Claudio Abbado
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048: I. (Allegro) - Live from Teatro Romolo Valli, Reggio Emilia, 2007Johann Sebastian Bach, Giuliano Carmignola, Raphael Christ, Lorenza Borrani, Danusha Waskiewicz, Simone Jandl, Behran Rassekhi, Mario Brunello, Enrico Bronzi, Benoît Grenet, Orchestra Mozart, Claudio Abbado
5 Contredanses "Non più andrai", K. 609: No. 3 in D MajorWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
3 German Dances, K. 605: No. 3 in C Major, Trio "Die Schlittenfahrt"Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Choral Fantasy in C Minor for Piano, Chorus and Orchestra, Op. 80: I. Adagio - Live at Schauspielhaus, Berlin, 1991Ludwig van Beethoven, Evgeny Kissin, Cheryl Studer, Kristina Clemenz, Camille Capasso, John Aler, Hiroshi Oshima, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, Friedrich Molsberger, RIAS Kammerchor
Choral Fantasy in C Minor for Piano, Chorus and Orchestra, Op. 80: II. Finale: a. Allegro - Meno allegro - Allegro molto - Live at Schauspielhaus, Berlin, 1991Ludwig van Beethoven, Evgeny Kissin, Cheryl Studer, Kristina Clemenz, Camille Capasso, John Aler, Hiroshi Oshima, Friedrich Molsberger, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, RIAS Kammerchor
Choral Fantasy in C Minor for Piano, Chorus and Orchestra, Op. 80: II. Finale: b. Adagio ma non troppo - Live at Schauspielhaus, Berlin, 1991Ludwig van Beethoven, Evgeny Kissin, Cheryl Studer, Kristina Clemenz, Camille Capasso, John Aler, Hiroshi Oshima, Friedrich Molsberger, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, RIAS Kammerchor
Choral Fantasy in C Minor for Piano, Chorus and Orchestra, Op. 80: II. Finale: c. Marcia, assai vivace - Allegro - Live at Schauspielhaus, Berlin, 1991Ludwig van Beethoven, Evgeny Kissin, Cheryl Studer, Kristina Clemenz, Camille Capasso, John Aler, Hiroshi Oshima, Friedrich Molsberger, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, RIAS Kammerchor
Choral Fantasy in C Minor for Piano, Chorus and Orchestra, Op. 80: II. Finale: d. Allegretto, ma non troppo quasi andante con moto - Live at Schauspielhaus, Berlin, 1991Ludwig van Beethoven, Evgeny Kissin, Cheryl Studer, Kristina Clemenz, Camille Capasso, John Aler, Hiroshi Oshima, Friedrich Molsberger, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, RIAS Kammerchor
Choral Fantasy in C Minor for Piano, Chorus and Orchestra, Op. 80: II. Finale: e. Presto - Live at Schauspielhaus, Berlin, 1991Ludwig van Beethoven, Evgeny Kissin, Cheryl Studer, Kristina Clemenz, Camille Capasso, John Aler, Hiroshi Oshima, Friedrich Molsberger, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, RIAS Kammerchor
Requiem für Mignon, Op. 98b: I. Langsam feierlichRobert Schumann, Chamber Orchestra of Europe, Claudio Abbado, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Erwin Ortner
Requiem für Mignon, Op. 98b: II. Etwas bewegterRobert Schumann, Barbara Bonney, Dalia Schaechter, Chamber Orchestra of Europe, Claudio Abbado
Requiem für Mignon, Op. 98b: III. LebhaftRobert Schumann, Barbara Bonney, Brigitte Poschner-Klebel, Margaretha Hintermeier, Chamber Orchestra of Europe, Claudio Abbado, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Erwin Ortner
Requiem für Mignon, Op. 98b: IV. Feierlich, doch nicht zu langsamRobert Schumann, Barbara Bonney, Brigitte Poschner-Klebel, Dalia Schaechter, Margaretha Hintermeier, Chamber Orchestra of Europe, Claudio Abbado, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Erwin Ortner
Requiem für Mignon, Op. 98b: V. Die Viertel wie vorher die HalbenRobert Schumann, Barbara Bonney, Brigitte Poschner-Klebel, Dalia Schaechter, Margaretha Hintermeier, Andreas Schmidt, Chamber Orchestra of Europe, Claudio Abbado, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Erwin Ortner
Requiem für Mignon, Op. 98b: VI. LebhaftRobert Schumann, Chamber Orchestra of Europe, Claudio Abbado, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Erwin Ortner
Greisengesang D. 778 (Orch. Reger) - Live at Cité de la musique, Paris, 2002Franz Schubert, Thomas Quasthoff, Chamber Orchestra of Europe, Claudio Abbado
Gretchen am Spinnrade, D. 118 (Orch. Reger) - LiveFranz Schubert, Anne Sofie von Otter, Chamber Orchestra of Europe, Claudio Abbado
Gruppe aus dem Tartarus, D. 583 (Orch. Reger) - LiveFranz Schubert, Anne Sofie von Otter, Chamber Orchestra of Europe, Claudio Abbado
Daphnis et Chloé, M. 57, Pt. 1: Ia. IntroductionMaurice Ravel, Paul Edmund-Davies, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado, London Symphony Chorus
Daphnis et Chloé, M. 57, Pt. 1: Ib. Danse religieuseMaurice Ravel, Paul Edmund-Davies, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado, London Symphony Chorus
Daphnis et Chloé, M. 57, Pt. 1: Ic. [Fig. 10] Tout au fondMaurice Ravel, Paul Edmund-Davies, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado, London Symphony Chorus
Daphnis et Chloé, M. 57, Pt. 1: Id. Danse des jeunes fillesMaurice Ravel, Paul Edmund-Davies, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Daphnis et Chloé, M. 57, Pt. 1: Ie. A ce moment, elle est entraînée dans la danse des jeunes gensMaurice Ravel, Paul Edmund-Davies, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Daphnis et Chloé, M. 57, Pt. 1: IIa. Danse généraleMaurice Ravel, Paul Edmund-Davies, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Daphnis et Chloé, M. 57, Pt. 1: IIb. Vif - Plus modéré - III. Danse grotesque de DorconMaurice Ravel, Paul Edmund-Davies, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Daphnis et Chloé, M. 57, Pt. 1: IVa. Danse légère et gracieuse de DaphnisMaurice Ravel, Paul Edmund-Davies, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Daphnis et Chloé, M. 57, Pt. 1: IVb. Lent - Moins lent - Très libreMaurice Ravel, Paul Edmund-Davies, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado, London Symphony Chorus
Daphnis et Chloé, M. 57, Pt. 1: Va. Danse de LycéionMaurice Ravel, Paul Edmund-Davies, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Daphnis et Chloé, M. 57, Pt. 1: Vb. Entrée des piratesMaurice Ravel, Paul Edmund-Davies, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Daphnis et Chloé, M. 57, Pt. 1: Vc. ModéréMaurice Ravel, Paul Edmund-Davies, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Daphnis et Chloé, M. 57, Pt. 1: VI. Nocturne. Danse lente et mystérieuse des NymphesMaurice Ravel, Paul Edmund-Davies, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Daphnis et Chloé, M. 57, Pt. 2: IXb. Assez animéMaurice Ravel, Paul Edmund-Davies, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Daphnis et Chloé, M. 57, Pt. 2: IXc. Lent-ModéreMaurice Ravel, Paul Edmund-Davies, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado, London Symphony Chorus
Daphnis et Chloé, M. 57, Pt. 2: VII. IntroductionMaurice Ravel, Paul Edmund-Davies, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado, London Symphony Chorus
Daphnis et Chloé, M. 57, Pt. 2: VIIIa. Danse guerrièreMaurice Ravel, Paul Edmund-Davies, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
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