Antonio Pappano & Friends is a captivating journey through the world of classical music, set to release on September 25, 2025, under Warner Classics. This album is a testament to the versatility and brilliance of conductor Antonio Pappano, who brings together a stellar ensemble of musicians to perform a diverse range of works.
The album spans a rich tapestry of genres and styles, from operatic arias to symphonic masterpieces, and from intimate Lieder to virtuosic concertos. Highlights include Schubert's poignant "Schwanengesang" songs, Dvořák's majestic Cello Concerto, and Saint-Saëns' whimsical "Carnival of the Animals." Pappano also showcases his affinity for contemporary works, with pieces by Bernstein and Shostakovich adding a modern edge to the collection.
With a duration of over four hours, this album offers an immersive experience, allowing listeners to explore the depth and breadth of Pappano's musical vision. Whether you're a seasoned classical aficionado or a newcomer to the genre, Antonio Pappano & Friends promises a memorable and enriching listening experience.
Tracks
Casals: El cant dels ocellsPablo Casals, Han-Na Chang, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Antonio Pappano
Schubert: Schwanengesang, D. 957: No. 1, LiebesbotschaftFranz Schubert, Ian Bostridge, Antonio Pappano
Schubert: Schwanengesang, D. 957: No. 4, StändchenFranz Schubert, Ian Bostridge, Antonio Pappano
Schubert: Schwanengesang, D. 957: No. 7, AbschiedFranz Schubert, Ian Bostridge, Antonio Pappano
Schubert: Schwanengesang, D. 957: No. 14, Die TaubenpostFranz Schubert, Ian Bostridge, Antonio Pappano
Dvořák: Cello Concerto in B Minor, Op. 104, B. 191: I. AllegroAntonín Dvořák, Antonio Pappano, Mario Brunello, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia
Dvořák: Cello Concerto in B Minor, Op. 104, B. 191: II. Adagio ma non troppoAntonín Dvořák, Antonio Pappano, Mario Brunello, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia
Dvořák: Cello Concerto in B Minor, Op. 104, B. 191: III. Finale. Allegro moderatoAntonín Dvořák, Antonio Pappano, Mario Brunello, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia
Saint-Saëns: Symphony No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 78 "Organ Symphony": II. (b) Maestoso - AllegroCamille Saint-Saëns, Antonio Pappano, Daniele Rossi, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia
Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals: I. Introduction and Royal March of the LionCamille Saint-Saëns, Antonio Pappano, Martha Argerich, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia
Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals: II. Hens and RoostersCamille Saint-Saëns, Antonio Pappano, Martha Argerich, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia
Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals: III. Wild Donkeys Swift AnimalsCamille Saint-Saëns, Antonio Pappano, Martha Argerich
Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals: VI. KangaroosCamille Saint-Saëns, Antonio Pappano, Martha Argerich
Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals: VII. AquariumCamille Saint-Saëns, Antonio Pappano, Martha Argerich, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia
Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals: X. AviaryCamille Saint-Saëns, Antonio Pappano, Martha Argerich, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia
Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals: XI. PianistsCamille Saint-Saëns, Antonio Pappano, Martha Argerich, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia
Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals: XII. FossilsCamille Saint-Saëns, Antonio Pappano, Martha Argerich, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia
Bernstein: Prelude, Fugue & Riffs: I. Prelude for the BrassLeonard Bernstein, Antonio Pappano, Alessandro Carbonare, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia
Bernstein: Prelude, Fugue & Riffs: II. Fugue for the SaxesLeonard Bernstein, Antonio Pappano, Alessandro Carbonare, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia
Bernstein: Prelude, Fugue & Riffs: III. Riffs for EveryoneLeonard Bernstein, Antonio Pappano, Alessandro Carbonare, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia
Walton: Cello Concerto: I. ModeratoWilliam Walton, Gautier Capuçon, Antonio Pappano, London Symphony Orchestra
Walton: Cello Concerto: II. Allegro appassionatoWilliam Walton, Gautier Capuçon, Antonio Pappano, London Symphony Orchestra
Lalo: Symphonie espagnole, Op. 21: I. Allegro non troppoÉdouard Lalo, Antonio Pappano, Maxim Vengerov, Philharmonia Orchestra
Lalo: Symphonie espagnole, Op. 21: II. Scherzando. Allegro moltoÉdouard Lalo, Antonio Pappano, Maxim Vengerov, Philharmonia Orchestra
Lalo: Symphonie espagnole, Op. 21: III. Intermezzo. Allegretto non troppoÉdouard Lalo, Antonio Pappano, Maxim Vengerov, Philharmonia Orchestra
Lalo: Symphonie espagnole, Op. 21: IV. AndanteÉdouard Lalo, Antonio Pappano, Maxim Vengerov, Philharmonia Orchestra
Lalo: Symphonie espagnole, Op. 21: V. Rondo. AllegroÉdouard Lalo, Antonio Pappano, Maxim Vengerov, Philharmonia Orchestra
Strauss, R: Brentano Lieder, Op. 68: No. 2, Ich wollt ein Sträußlein binden (Version with Orchestra)Richard Strauss, Natalie Dessay, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Antonio Pappano
Strauss, R: Brentano Lieder, Op. 68: No. 3, Säusle, liebe Myrte! (Version with Orchestra)Richard Strauss, Natalie Dessay, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Antonio Pappano
Strauss, R: Brentano Lieder, Op. 68: No. 4, Als mir Dein Lied erklang (Version with Orchestra)Richard Strauss, Natalie Dessay, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Antonio Pappano
Strauss, R: Brentano Lieder, Op. 68: No. 5, Amor (Version with Orchestra)Richard Strauss, Natalie Dessay, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Antonio Pappano
Wagner: Tristan und Isolde, Act 3: Liebestod. "Mild und leise wie er lächelt" (Isolde)Richard Wagner, Antonio Pappano, Nina Stemme, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, Op. 107: I. AllegrettoDmitri Shostakovich, Han-Na Chang, Antonio Pappano, London Symphony Orchestra
Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, Op. 107: II. ModeratoDmitri Shostakovich, Han-Na Chang, Antonio Pappano, London Symphony Orchestra
Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, Op. 107: III. CadenzaDmitri Shostakovich, Han-Na Chang, Antonio Pappano, London Symphony Orchestra
Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, Op. 107: IV. Finale. Allegro con motoDmitri Shostakovich, Han-Na Chang, Antonio Pappano, London Symphony Orchestra
Wolf: Mörike-Lieder: No. 8, BegegnungHugo Wolf, Ian Bostridge, Antonio Pappano
Wolf: Eichendorff-Lieder: No. 3, Verschwiegene LiebeHugo Wolf, Ian Bostridge, Antonio Pappano
Glazunov: 2 Pieces for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 20: No. 1, MélodieAlexander Glazunov, Han-Na Chang, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Antonio Pappano
Strauss, R: 4 Letzte Lieder: No. 1, FrühlingRichard Strauss, Nina Stemme, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Antonio Pappano
Strauss, R: 4 Letzte Lieder: No. 2, SeptemberRichard Strauss, Nina Stemme, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Antonio Pappano
Strauss, R: 4 Letzte Lieder: No. 3, Beim SchlafengehenRichard Strauss, Nina Stemme, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Antonio Pappano
Strauss, R: 4 Letzte Lieder: No. 4, Im AbendrotRichard Strauss, Nina Stemme, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Antonio Pappano
Bernstein: Symphony No. 1 "Jeremiah": III. LamentationLeonard Bernstein, Antonio Pappano, Marie-Nicole Lemieux, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia
Bernstein: Symphony No. 3 "Kaddish": II. (b) Kaddish 2Leonard Bernstein, Antonio Pappano, Coro dell'Accademia Nazionale Di Santa Cecilia, Dame Josephine Barstow, Nadine Sierra, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia
Beethoven: 12 Irish Songs, WoO 154: No. 4, The Pulse of an IrishmanLudwig van Beethoven, Ian Bostridge, Antonio Pappano, Nicolas Altstaedt, Vilde Frang
Beethoven: 12 Irish Songs, WoO 154: No. 5, Oh! Who, My Dear DermotLudwig van Beethoven, Ian Bostridge, Antonio Pappano, Nicolas Altstaedt, Vilde Frang
Beethoven: 7 British Songs, WoO 158b: No. 6, O Mary, Ye's Be Clad in SilkLudwig van Beethoven, Ian Bostridge, Antonio Pappano, Nicolas Altstaedt, Vilde Frang
Beethoven: 26 Welsh Songs, WoO 155: No. 25, The Parting KissLudwig van Beethoven, Ian Bostridge, Antonio Pappano, Nicolas Altstaedt, Vilde Frang
Beethoven: 25 Scottish Songs, Op. 108: No. 8, The Lovely Lass of InvernessLudwig van Beethoven, Ian Bostridge, Antonio Pappano, Nicolas Altstaedt, Vilde Frang
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