Dive into the rich tapestry of Italian classical music with Niccolò Paganini's "Italian Classical Masterpieces," a captivating collection set to release on June 14, 2025, under Naxos Special Projects. This album is a celebration of Paganini's virtuosity and the timeless elegance of Italian classical compositions, spanning a diverse range of genres, including classical and ragtime.
The album features a meticulously curated tracklist that includes iconic pieces such as "Nessun dorma" from Puccini's Turandot, the enchanting "O mio babbino caro" by Puccini, and the lively "Funiculi, Funicula" arranged for salon orchestra. Each track showcases Paganini's mastery and the depth of Italian musical heritage, offering a comprehensive journey through the country's rich musical history.
With a duration of 2 hours and 34 minutes, "Italian Classical Masterpieces" is a substantial collection that invites you to explore the intricate beauty of Italian classical music. From the delicate "Ave Maria for String Quartet" to the spirited "Largo al factotum" from Rossini's The Barber of Seville, this album is a testament to the enduring appeal of these musical masterpieces.
Niccolò Paganini, renowned for his technical prowess and innovative compositions, brings a unique perspective to this collection. His interpretations and arrangements, including the Keyboard Sonata in D Minor, K.32/L.423/P.14, arranged for guitar by Kyuhee Park, highlight his ability to breathe new life into classical pieces.
Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Italian Classical Masterpieces" offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. Immerse yourself in the timeless melodies and intricate compositions that have captivated audiences for generations.
Tracks
No. 1 in E MajorNiccolò Paganini, Ilya Kaler
O mio babbino caroGiacomo Puccini, Luba Orgonasova, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Will Humburg
II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Takako Nishizaki, Stephen Gunzenhauser, Capella Istropolitana
I. ItalianaOttorino Respighi, Chamber Orchestra of New York, Salvatore Di Vittorio
Keyboard Sonata in C Major, Kk. 159Domenico Scarlatti, Alon Goldstein
La donna e mobileGiuseppe Verdi, Thomas Harper, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Michael Halasz
ScherzoElisabetta Brusa, Ukraine National Symphony Orchestra, Fabio Mastrangelo
III. AllegroFrancesco Maria Veracini, Accademia I Filarmonici, Alberto Martini
Ego sum panis vivusGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, The King's Singers
III. Adagio - Allegro - AdagioArcangelo Corelli, Kolner Kammerorchester, Helmut Müller-Brühl
No. 3, Spanish Dance (for Don Adriano de Armado)Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Malmö Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Mogrelia
II. Tempo di minuetto con espressione e andanteMuzio Clementi, HyeJin Kim
Le tre Grazie a VenereBarbara Strozzi, San Petronio Cappella Musicale Soloists, Sergio Vartolo
I. LargoPietro Locatelli, Capella Istropolitana, Jaroslav Krcek
II. AndanteGiuseppe Antonio Brescianello, Giuseppe Buscemi
SinfoniaAntonio Caldara, Mary Enid Haines, Linda Dayiantis-Straub, Jennifer Lane, David Arnot, Christopher Dawes, Aradia Ensemble, Kevin Mallon
Impara dal mio coreRosanna Scalfi Marcello, Darryl Taylor, Ann Marie Morgan, Deborah Fox, Jory Vinikour
I. Preludio. LargoGiovanni Mossi, Augusta McKay Lodge, Doug Balliett, Adam Cockerham, Elliot Figg
VI. SicilianaAlfredo Casella, Luca Ballerini
IV. LargoAlessandro Scarlatti, Capella Istropolitana, Jaroslav Krcek
Funiculi, funicula (Arr. For salon orchestra)Luigi Denza, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Ondrej Lenard
Fantasia 31Francesco da Milano, Shirley Rumsey
Largo al factotumGioachino Rossini, Roberto Servile, Budapest Failoni Chamber Orchestra, Will Humburg
III. Andante - AllegroGiuseppe Tartini, Crtomir Siskovic, Luca Ferrini
Preludio for PianoCamillo Togni, Aldo Orvieto
Casta divaVincenzo Bellini, Marina Mescheriakova, Slovak Philharmonic Chorus, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Michael Halasz
II. AndanteAntonio Vivaldi, Bela Sztankovitz, Zoltan Tokos, Budapest Strings
Ave Maria for String QuartetLeone Sinigaglia, Archos Quartet
Canzonette d'amoreClaudio Monteverdi, Concerto Delle Dame Di Ferrara, Sergio Vartolo
II. Allegro vivoNiccolò Paganini, Scott St. John, Simon Wynberg
I. Allegro assai: AdagioFrancesco Onofrio Manfredini, Capella Istropolitana, Jaroslav Krcek
Libiamo, ne'lieti caliciGiuseppe Verdi, Yordy Ramiro, Monika Krause, Slovak Philharmonic Chorus, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Ali Rahbari
III. Largo, Illy No. 74Baldassare Galuppi, Matteo Napoli
OvertureDomenico Cimarosa, Czech Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra, Michael Halasz
V. Allegro moltoLuigi Legnani, Pavel Steidl
AllegroNicola Porpora, Anna Holbling, Quido Holbling, Daniela Ruso, Vladimir Ruso, Ján Slávik
Turandot, Act III Scene 1: Nessun dormaGiacomo Puccini, Thomas Harper, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Michael Halasz
III. Minuetto (Featured in "The Ladykillers")Luigi Boccherini, György Éder, Danubius String Quintet
IV. AllegroFrancesco Geminiani, Capella Istropolitana, Jaroslav Krcek
No. 2 in A Minor: Andantino sostenutoFerruccio Busoni, Wolf Harden
Stabat mater: Stabat mater dolorosaGiovanni Battista Pergolesi, Julia Faulkner, Anna Gonda, Camerata De Budapest, Michael Halasz
No. 3, Ritorno dalla mietituraMario Pilati, Vadim Davydov, Aleksandr Kosolov, Moscow Symphony Orchestra, Adriano
IV. PrestoCarlo Domeniconi, Celil Refik Kaya
Illumina faciem tuamCarlo Gesualdo, Oxford Camerata, Jeremy Summerly
Intermezzo (Featured in "The Godfather Part III")Pietro Mascagni, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Ali Rahbari, Alexander Rahbari
No. 2, Minuetto. CarezzevoleGian Francesco Malipiero, Rira Lim
Una furtiva lagrimaGaetano Donizetti, Vincenzo La Scola, Hungarian State Opera Orchestra, Pier Giorgio Morandi
V. Il cucu. AllegroOttorino Respighi, Chamber Orchestra of New York, Salvatore Di Vittorio
Keyboard Sonata in D Minor, K.32/L.423/P.14 (arr. Kyuhee Park for guitar)Domenico Scarlatti, Kyuhee Park
Intermezzo No. 2Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Ondrej Lenard
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