Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of classical music with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's "Classics Discoveries," set to release on December 10, 2025, under Warner Classics. This exquisite collection spans a rich tapestry of genres, including classical, requiem, opera, classical piano, and chamber music, offering a comprehensive journey through the masterpieces of Mozart and his contemporaries.
The album, lasting 2 hours and 32 minutes, is a testament to Mozart's enduring influence and the brilliance of the classical era. It features a diverse array of compositions, from the delicate and introspective "Kind im Einschlummern" by Schumann to the vibrant and energetic "Cancan grand-mondain" by Satie. Each track is a masterclass in composition, showcasing the depth and versatility of the artists involved.
Highlights include the enchanting "Valse triste" by Sibelius, the dramatic "Quoniam" from Mozart's Great Mass in C Minor, and the playful "Galop 'Le bal'" by Bizet. The album also features lesser-known gems like the "Sicilienne" by Tansman and the "Intermezzo" by Kodály, providing a fresh perspective on classical music.
"Classics Discoveries" is not just a compilation of tracks; it's a carefully curated experience that highlights the evolution and richness of classical music. Whether you're a seasoned aficionado or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a captivating exploration of some of the most celebrated works in musical history. Prepare to be transported through time and across continents, as each piece tells its own unique story.
Tracks
Satie: La belle excentrique: No. 4, Cancan grand-mondainErik Satie, Orchestre Du Capitole De Toulouse, Michel Plasson
De Visée: Pièces de théorbe et de luth, Suite en la mineur: V. Rondeau "La Montfermeil"Robert de Visée, Thibaut García
Bizet: Petite suite des "Jeux d'enfants", Op. 22, WD 39: V. Galop "Le bal"Georges Bizet, Carlo Maria Giulini, Philharmonia Orchestra
Schumann: Kinderszenen, Op. 15: No. 12, Kind im EinschlummernRobert Schumann, Jonathan Biss
Gluck: Don Juan, Wq. 52: III. AndanteChristoph Willibald Gluck, John Eliot Gardiner, English Baroque Soloists
Traditional: El noi de la mare (Arr. Llobet for Guitar)Traditional, Thibaut García
Poulenc: 2 Improvisations, FP 170: No. 1 in A MinorFrancis Poulenc, Gabriel Tacchino
Grieg: Lyric Pieces, Book 8, Op. 65: No. 2, Peasant's SongEdvard Grieg, Leif Ove Andsnes
Dvořák: Piano Quintet in A Major, Op. 81, B. 155: II. Dumka. Andante con motoAntonín Dvořák, Nash Ensemble
Satie: La belle excentrique: No. 1, Grande ritournelleErik Satie, Orchestre Du Capitole De Toulouse, Michel Plasson
Tansman: Inventions: III. Sicilienne. AllegrettoAlexandre Tansman, Thibaut García
Bizet: Petite suite des "Jeux d'enfants", Op. 22, WD 39: I. Marche "Trompette et tambour"Georges Bizet, Carlo Maria Giulini, Philharmonia Orchestra
Poulenc: Improvisation, FP 176 "Hommage à Édith Piaf"Francis Poulenc, Gabriel Tacchino
Shostakovich: Suite for Jazz Orchestra No. 1, Op. 38a: I. WaltzDmitri Shostakovich, Philadelphia Orchestra, Mariss Jansons
Massenet: Suite d'orchestre No. 6 "Scènes de féerie": IV. BacchanaleJules Massenet, John Eliot Gardiner, Orchestre National de l'Opéra de Monte-Carlo
Dvořák: 5 Bagatelles, Op. 47, B. 79: No. 1, Allegretto scherzandoAntonín Dvořák, Domus
Leclair: Violin Concerto in F Major, Op. 7 No. 4: III. AllegroJean-Marie Leclair, Jean-Jacques Kantorow, Orchestre d'Auvergne
Satie: 5 Grimaces pour Le songe d'une nuit d'été: No. 1, PréambuleErik Satie, Orchestre Du Capitole De Toulouse, Michel Plasson
Satie: 5 Grimaces pour Le songe d'une nuit d'été: No. 2, CoquecigrueErik Satie, Orchestre Du Capitole De Toulouse, Michel Plasson
Satie: 5 Grimaces pour Le songe d'une nuit d'été: No. 3, ChasseErik Satie, Orchestre Du Capitole De Toulouse, Michel Plasson
Satie: 5 Grimaces pour Le songe d'une nuit d'été: No. 4, FanfaronnadeErik Satie, Orchestre Du Capitole De Toulouse, Michel Plasson
Satie: 5 Grimaces pour Le songe d'une nuit d'été: No. 5, Retraite. Pour sortirErik Satie, Orchestre Du Capitole De Toulouse, Michel Plasson
Poulenc & Satie: 2 Préludes posthumes et une Gnossienne, FP 104: No. 3, Troisième gnossienneErik Satie, Francis Poulenc, Michel Plasson, Orchestre Du Capitole De Toulouse
Enescu: Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, Op. 27 "Villageoise": IV. River in the MoonlightGeorge Enescu, Lawrence Foster, Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo
Vivaldi: Violin Concerto in E-Flat Major, RV 256 "Il ritiro": II. AndanteAntonio Vivaldi, Marco Fornaciari, Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti
Castelnuovo-Tedesco: Guitar Sonata in D Major, Op. 77 "Omaggio a Boccherini": III. Tempo di minuetto. Cerimonioso con grazia - TrioMario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Julian Bream
Mozart: Great Mass in C Minor, K. 427: VII. QuoniamWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Louis Langrée, Le Concert d'Astrée, Natalie Dessay, Topi Lehtipuu, Véronique Gens, Yves Castagnet
Vivaldi: Concerto for Two Trumpets in C Major, RV 537: I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Claudio Scimone, Guy Touvron, Serge Boisson, I Solisti Veneti
Vivaldi: Concerto for Two Trumpets in C Major, RV 537: II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Claudio Scimone, Guy Touvron, Serge Boisson, I Solisti Veneti
Vivaldi: Concerto for Two Trumpets in C Major, RV 537: III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Claudio Scimone, Guy Touvron, Serge Boisson, I Solisti Veneti
Grieg: Intermezzo for Cello and Piano in A MinorEdvard Grieg, Truls Mørk, Jean-Yves Thibaudet
Adams: Two Fanfares for Orchestra: No. 1, Tromba lontanaJohn Adams, Sir Simon Rattle, Wesley Warren, Jonathan Holland, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Berlioz: La damnation de Faust, Op. 24, H 111, Pt. 2: "Villes entourées" - "Jam nox stellata velamina pandit" (Chœur, Faust, Méphistophélès)Hector Berlioz, Kent Nagano, Chœur de l’Opéra de Lyon, José van Dam, Thomas Moser, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon
Ives: Holidays Symphony: II. Decoration DayCharles Ives, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Sir Simon Rattle
Bartók: Concerto for Orchestra, Sz. 116: IV. Intermezzo interrotto. AllegrettoBéla Bartók, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Sir Simon Rattle
Rachmaninov: 10 Preludes, Op. 23: No. 5 in G MinorSergei Rachmaninoff, Paul Ji
Vivaldi: Bassoon Concerto in E Minor, RV 484: I. Allegro pocoAntonio Vivaldi, Claudio Scimone, Maurice Allard, I Solisti Veneti
Vivaldi: Bassoon Concerto in E Minor, RV 484: II. AndanteAntonio Vivaldi, Claudio Scimone, Maurice Allard, I Solisti Veneti
Vivaldi: Bassoon Concerto in E Minor, RV 484: III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Claudio Scimone, Maurice Allard, I Solisti Veneti
Schumann, Clara: Piano Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 7: II. Romanze. Andante non troppo con graziaClara Schumann, Beatrice Rana, Chamber Orchestra of Europe, Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Kodály: Intermezzo for String TrioZoltán Kodály, Domus
Poulenc: Concerto for Two Pianos in D Minor, FP 61: II. LarghettoFrancis Poulenc, Marek Janowski, Güher Pekinel, Süher Pekinel, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France
Locatelli: L'arte del violino, Op. 3: Violin Concerto No. 12 in D Major "Il laberinto armonico": I. AllegroPietro Locatelli, Jean-Jacques Kantorow, Orchestre d'Auvergne
Sibelius: 2 Pieces from Kuolema, Op. 44: No. 1, Valse tristeJean Sibelius, Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra, Mariss Jansons
Rachmaninov: 2 Pieces for Piano Six-Hands: No. 2, RomanceSergei Rachmaninoff, Alexandre Tharaud, Alexander Melnikov, Aleksandar Madzar
Ysaÿe: Sonata for Solo Violin in A Minor, Op. 27 No. 4: I. Allemanda. Lento maestosoEugène Ysaÿe, Frank Peter Zimmermann
Shostakovich: Concerto for Piano, Trumpet and String Orchestra No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 35: I. AllegrettoDmitri Shostakovich, Mariss Jansons, Mikhail Rudy, Ole Edvard Antonsen, Berliner Philharmoniker
Beethoven: String Quartet No. 8 in E Minor, Op. 59 No. 2 "Razumovsky": III. AllegrettoLudwig van Beethoven, Artemis Quartet
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