Embark on a delightful journey through the world of classical piano with Aldo Ciccolini's "Enfantillages pittoresques," set to release on December 25, 2025, under Warner Classics. This enchanting album spans a little over an hour and a half, featuring a diverse collection of pieces that showcase Ciccolini's virtuosity and the timeless beauty of classical compositions.
The album is a charming compilation of works by renowned composers such as Satie, Grieg, Schumann, Bach, Debussy, Chopin, and many more. Each piece is carefully selected to evoke a sense of nostalgia and wonder, making it a perfect blend of familiar favorites and hidden gems. From the playful "Petit prélude à la journée" by Satie to the enchanting "Träumerei" by Schumann, Ciccolini's masterful interpretations bring these pieces to life with unparalleled elegance and precision.
Ciccolini, a celebrated pianist known for his technical brilliance and expressive depth, delivers a performance that is both captivating and intimate. His ability to convey the essence of each composition makes "Enfantillages pittoresques" a must-listen for classical music enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Whether you're in the mood for a serene waltz, a lively scherzo, or a contemplative intermezzo, this album offers a rich tapestry of musical experiences that will leave you enchanted.
Tracks
Satie: Enfantillages pittoresques: No. 1, Petit prélude à la journéeErik Satie, Aldo Ciccolini
Saint-Saëns: Le carnaval des animaux: VII. AquariumCamille Saint-Saëns, Aldo Ciccolini, Alexis Weissenberg, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire, Georges Prêtre
Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition: I. The Gnome. Sempre vivoModest Mussorgsky, Aldo Ciccolini
Séverac: En vacances, Premier recueil "Au château et dans le parc": III. Toto déguisé en suisse d'égliseDéodat de Séverac, Aldo Ciccolini
Satie: Sports et divertissements: No. 14, Les quatre coinsErik Satie, Aldo Ciccolini
Massenet: Musique pour bercer les petits enfantsJules Massenet, Aldo Ciccolini
Saint-Saëns: 6 Études pour la main gauche seule, Op. 135: VI. GigueCamille Saint-Saëns, Aldo Ciccolini
Schubert: 6 Moments musicaux, Op. 94, D. 780: No. 3 in F MinorFranz Schubert, Aldo Ciccolini
Kabalevsky: Piano Sonatina No. 1 in C Major, Op. 13: II. AndantinoDmitry Kabalevsky, Aldo Ciccolini
Satie: Menus propos enfantins: No. 3, Valse du chocolat aux amandesErik Satie, Aldo Ciccolini
Mendelssohn: Songs Without Words, Book V, Op. 62: No. 6, Allegretto grazioso, MWV U161 "Spring Song"Felix Mendelssohn, Aldo Ciccolini
Arensky: Scherzo in A Major, Op. 8Anton Arensky, Aldo Ciccolini
Prokofiev: Tales of an Old Grandmother, Op. 31: No. 1, ModeratoSergei Prokofiev, Aldo Ciccolini
Brahms: 8 Piano Pieces, Op. 76: No. 3, Intermezzo in A-Flat MajorJohannes Brahms, Aldo Ciccolini
Satie: 3 Petites pièces montées: No. 1, De l'enfance de Pantagruel. Rêverie (Piano 4-Hands Version)Erik Satie, Aldo Ciccolini, Gabriel Tacchino
Saint-Saëns: Le carnaval des animaux: XII. FossilesCamille Saint-Saëns, Georges Prêtre, Aldo Ciccolini, Alexis Weissenberg, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Fauré: 3 Mélodies, Op. 7: No. 1, Après un rêveGabriel Fauré, Nicolai Gedda, Aldo Ciccolini
Stravinsky: TangoIgor Stravinsky, Aldo Ciccolini
Debussy: Children's Corner, CD 119a, L. 113: VI. Golliwog's CakewalkClaude Debussy, Aldo Ciccolini
Satie: Les pantins dansent (Orchestral Version)Erik Satie, Aldo Ciccolini, Orchestre des Concerts Lamoureux
Mozart: Trio for Clarinet, Viola and Piano in E-Flat Major, K. 498 "Kegelstatt": III. Rondeau. AllegrettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Aldo Ciccolini, Henri Druart, Roger Lepauw
Ravel: Noël des jouets, M. 47Maurice Ravel, Jean Christophe Benoit, Aldo Ciccolini
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