Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of classical music with Johannes Brahms' "Classical Dinner," a captivating collection of compositions that span a variety of genres and moods. Released on November 11, 2025, under the esteemed Naxos Special Projects label, this album is a testament to Brahms' enduring legacy and his profound influence on classical music.
Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 54 minutes, "Classical Dinner" is a rich tapestry of Brahms' most beloved works, including the ethereal "Wie Melodien zeiht es mir" from his 5 Lieder, Op. 105, the enchanting "The Swan" from "The Carnival of the Animals," and the iconic "Für Elise." The album also features a diverse array of pieces arranged for various instruments, showcasing the versatility and adaptability of Brahms' compositions.
From the delicate and introspective "Clair de lune" to the lively and spirited "Liebesträume," this album offers a comprehensive journey through Brahms' musical repertoire. The inclusion of lesser-known works such as "Cantabile in B-Flat Major" and "Triakontameron" provides a fresh perspective on Brahms' artistry, while the well-known pieces offer a comforting familiarity.
"Classical Dinner" is not just a collection of songs but a carefully curated experience that highlights the depth and breadth of Johannes Brahms' genius. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album promises to be a rewarding and enriching listening experience.
Tracks
5 Lieder, Op. 105: No. 1, Wie Melodien zeiht es mir (Arr. for Flute & Piano by Karl-Heinz Schütz)Johannes Brahms, Karl-Heinz Schütz, Maria Prinz
Love BalladTamara Konstantin
24 Exercices très faciles, Op. 35: No. 17 in D MajorFernando Sor, Norbert Kraft
The Carnival of the Animals, R. 125: XIII. The Swan (Version for Violin & Piano)Camille Saint-Saëns, Fanny Clamagirand, Vanya Cohen
Valse lente, Op. 33Oskar Merikanto, Risto Lauriala
Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: AriaJohann Sebastian Bach, Jenő Jandó
Turkish Suite: II. SongKemal Belevi, Duo Tandem
3 Romances sans paroles, Op. 17: No. 3 in A-Flat Major (Arr. for Cello & Piano by Pierre Gouin)Gabriel Fauré, Jesper Svedberg, Simon Crawford-Phillips
Cantabile in B-Flat Major, B. 84Frédéric Chopin, Idil Biret
3 Romanzen, Op. 94: No. 1, Nicht schnell (Arr. for Cello & Piano by Gabriel Schwabe)Robert Schumann, Gabriel Schwabe, Nicholas Rimmer
Woodland Sketches, Op. 51: No. 6, To a Water-LilyEdward MacDowell, James Barbagallo
MarietaFrancisco Tárrega, Mats Bergström
El último café juntosSimone Iannarelli, Pablo Garibay, Orquesta Juvenil Universitaria Eduardo Mata, Gustavo Rivero Weber
Bagatelle No. 25 in A Minor, WoO 59 "Für Elise"Ludwig van Beethoven, Boris Giltburg
EvermorePaul Moravec, Maria Bachmann, Stephen Gosling
24 Pensées musicales, Op. 75 "Les soirées de Pausilippe": No. 9 in D MajorSigismond Thalberg, Francesco Nicolosi
DreamsDarko Nikčević, Srdjan Bulatovic
Lyric Pieces, Op. 12: No. 1, AriettaEdvard Grieg, Einar Steen-Nøkleberg
6 Studies in English Folksong: No. 3, Larghetto (Version for Cello & Piano)Ralph Vaughan Williams, Gerald Peregrine, Antony Ingham
And Everything Is Still... (Version for Saxophone & Piano)Andy Scott, Timothy McAllister, Liz Ames
Nocturne in B-Flat Major, H 37John Field, Benjamin Frith
The Old New York Nostalgia: II. Lazy Morning (Version for Orchestra)Alla Pavlova, Yaroslav Krasnikov, Leonid Makarevich, Andrey Chernishov, Aleksey Volkov, Michail Poroshin, Georgy Pleskatch, Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra, Rossen Milanov
A Woodland Story: VI. I Do Love You!Albert Ketèlbey, Rosemary Tuck
Prelude in B Major, VL 186 (Arr. for Harp by Joana Daunytė)Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis, Joana Daunytė
Le bal, Op. 14: No. 5, IntermezzoAnton Rubinstein, Warren Lee
MartaMarco Pereira, Ricardo Cobo
Danze della mia bambola, Op. 8: No. 2, HésitationEmma Bianchini, Gottlieb Wallisch
Triakontameron: No. 11, Alt-Wien (Arr. for Violin & Piano by Jascha Heifetz)Leopold Godowsky, Nazrin Rashidova, Roderick Chadwick
Country Pageant: III. There Was a Most Beautiful LadyHerbert Howells, Matthew Schellhorn
Suite bergamasque, L. 75: III. Clair de lune (Arr. for 2 Guitars by Rob MacDonald & Tracy Anne Smith)Claude Debussy, ChromaDuo
A Sarabande for the Only Jim in the WorldNed Rorem, Carolyn Enger
Homenaje a Antonio de Cabezon: III. GlosaAntonio Ruiz Pipó, Wolfgang Weigel
3 Gymnopédies: No. 1, Lent et douloureux (Arr. for Piano by Anders Miolin)Erik Satie, Klara Kormendi
4 Short Pieces for Violin & Piano, H. 104 (Version for Cello & Piano): No. 2, Spring SongFrank Bridge, Gerald Peregrine, Antony Ingham
Salut d'amour, Op. 12 (Version for Piano)Edward Elgar, Péter Nagy
Days Go By (Arr. for Cello & Piano by Alexander Suleiman)Vaja Azarashvili, Alexander Suleiman, Irma Issakadze
Songs Without Words, Book 1, Op. 19b: No. 6 in G Minor, MWV U 78Felix Mendelssohn, Péter Nagy
3 Old Viennese Dances: No. 2, LiebesleidFritz Kreisler, Takako Nishizaki, Jenő Jandó
5 Folksongs in Counterpoint for String Quartet: No. 3, Drink to Me Only with Thine EyesFlorence Beatrice Price, Avalon String Quartet
Liebesträume, S. 541: No. 3, Oh Lieb, so lang du lieben kannstFranz Liszt, Jenő Jandó
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