Immerse yourself in the serene and timeless world of Johann Sebastian Bach with "Consolation" - Peaceful Hours, a meticulously curated collection of classical piano masterpieces set for release on April 12, 2025, under Sony Classical. This album is a testament to Bach's enduring legacy, offering a soothing and introspective journey through some of his most beloved compositions and those of other classical greats.
Spanning a generous 2 hours and 56 minutes, "Consolation" - Peaceful Hours features a diverse array of pieces that showcase Bach's unparalleled skill and creativity. From the delicate beauty of "The Swan" from Carnival of the Animals to the hauntingly melodic "Prelude in B Minor," transcribed by Alexander Siloti, each track is a testament to the composer's ability to evoke deep emotion and contemplation.
The album also includes enchanting works from other renowned composers, such as Chopin's "Prelude in D-Flat Major, Op. 28: No. 15 'Raindrop'," Debussy's ethereal "Clair de lune," and Schumann's tender "Kinderszenen, Op. 15: No. 7, Träumerei." These selections add depth and variety to the collection, creating a harmonious blend of styles and moods.
Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Consolation" - Peaceful Hours offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. Let the soothing melodies and intricate harmonies of Johann Sebastian Bach and his contemporaries transport you to a place of tranquility and reflection.
Tracks
Carnival of the Animals, R. 125: The SwanCamille Saint-Saëns, Philippe Entremont, Gaby Casadesus, Yo-Yo Ma, Michel Cerruti, Michel Cals, Régis Pasquier, Yan Pascal Tortelier, Gabin Lauridon, Gerard Causse, Alain Marion, Michel Arrignon
BruyèresClaude Debussy, Jeneba Kanneh-Mason
Prelude in B Minor, BWV 855a (Transcribed by Alexander Siloti)Johann Sebastian Bach, Mao Fujita
solariRyuichi Sakamoto, Hayato Sumino
Nostalgie du pays, extrait des Miniatures polonaisesMilosz Magin, Lucas Debargue
Kinderszenen, Op. 15: No. 7, TräumereiRobert Schumann, Van Cliburn
Song Without Words in E Major, Op. 19, No. 1Felix Mendelssohn, Glenn Gould
Written on the SkyMax Richter, Lavinia Meijer
Liebestraum, S. 541, No. 3Franz Liszt, Jorge Bolet
Paraphrase on the Prelude in C-Sharp Major, BWV 872 (Transcribed by Alexander Siloti)Johann Sebastian Bach, Mao Fujita
The Four Seasons - Violin Concerto in F Minor, Op. 8 No. 4, RV 297 "Winter": II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Joshua Bell, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 15 in D-Flat Major "Raindrop"Frédéric Chopin, Evgeny Kissin
Vogel als Prophet, Op. 82: No. 7Robert Schumann, Arthur Rubinstein
In ParadisumGabriel Fauré, Hayato Sumino
Waltz, Op. 39: No. 15, in A-FlatJohannes Brahms, Van Cliburn
Nocturne in B Major, Op. 32, No. 1Frédéric Chopin, Alicia de Larrocha
Three Visions: II. SummerlandWilliam Grant Still, Jeneba Kanneh-Mason
La fille aux cheveux de linClaude Debussy, Jeneba Kanneh-Mason
Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ, No. 5, BWV 639Johann Sebastian Bach, Murray Perahia
Carnival of the Animals, R. 125: AquariumCamille Saint-Saëns, Philippe Entremont, Gaby Casadesus, Yo-Yo Ma, Michel Cerruti, Michel Cals, Régis Pasquier, Yan Pascal Tortelier, Gabin Lauridon, Gerard Causse, Alain Marion, Michel Arrignon
Suite Bergamasque, L. 75: III. Clair de luneClaude Debussy, Khatia Buniatishvili
Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: II. Air "On a G String" (Arr. for Piano)Johann Sebastian Bach, Lang Lang
Clair de luneClaude Debussy, Alexis Weissenberg
3 Gymnopédies: No. 1, Lent et douloureuxErik Satie, Philippe Entremont
Prélude in D-Flat Major, Op. 28, No. 15 "Raindrop"Frédéric Chopin, Vladimir Horowitz
Kinderszenen, Op. 15: VII. TräumereiRobert Schumann, Khatia Buniatishvili
Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27 No. 2 "Moonlight": I. Adagio sostenuto - Redbook StereoLudwig van Beethoven, Arthur Rubinstein
The Seasons, Op. 37b: V. May, "White Nights"Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Yefim Bronfman
Waltz No. 1 in A-Flat Major, Op. 69 "L'Adieu" - RemasteredFrédéric Chopin, Arthur Rubinstein
Jeux d'enfants, GB 142/Op. 22: III. La Poupée. BerceuseGeorges Bizet, Tal & Groethuysen
Rêverie, L. 68Claude Debussy, Philippe Entremont
Andante from the Sonata for Solo Violin, BWV 1003 (Transcribed by Alexander Siloti)Johann Sebastian Bach, Mao Fujita
Suite in B-Flat Major, HWV 434: IV. Menuet (Arr. for Guitar by Michael Lewin)George Frideric Handel, Miloš Karadaglić
3 Gymnopédies: No. 1, Lent et douloureuxErik Satie, Khatia Buniatishvili
Impromtu, Op. 90, D. 899, No. 3 in G-FlatFranz Schubert, Arthur Rubinstein
Pupazzetti, Op. 27: II. Berceuse. Andantino dolcissimoAlfredo Casella, Tal & Groethuysen
MilongaAlberto Ginastera, Xavier De Maistre
Gnossienne No. 3Erik Satie, Francis Poulenc
Consolation No. 3 in D-Flat Major, S. 172Franz Liszt, Lang Lang
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