Immerse yourself in the soothing and enchanting world of "Relaxing Cello" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a meticulously curated collection of timeless classical pieces performed with exquisite finesse. Released on August 12, 2025, under the prestigious Warner Classics label, this album spans a generous 2 hours and 29 minutes, offering a serene escape into the heart of classical music.
The tracklist is a harmonious blend of genres, including classical, opera, and chamber music, featuring iconic compositions from Bach, Tchaikovsky, Chopin, and many more. Each piece is masterfully performed, showcasing the depth and versatility of the cello. From the gentle serenity of Bach's Cello Suite No. 1 to the haunting beauty of Fauré's "Après un rêve," this album is a testament to the cello's expressive range.
Mozart's "Relaxing Cello" is not just an album; it's an experience. The carefully selected tracks and impeccable performances create a cohesive journey through the world of classical music, making it a perfect companion for moments of relaxation, reflection, or inspiration. Whether you're a seasoned classical aficionado or a newcomer to the genre, this album promises to captivate and enchant.
Tracks
Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: I. PreludeJohann Sebastian Bach, Truls Mørk
Saint-Saëns: Le carnaval des animaux: XIII. Le cygne (Version for Cello and Harp)Camille Saint-Saëns, Jacqueline du Pré, Osian Ellis
Piazzolla / Orch. Ducros: OblivionAstor Piazzolla, Gautier Capuçon, Adrien Perruchon, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 33: Theme. Moderato semplicePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, John Eliot Gardiner, Steven Isserlis, Chamber Orchestra of Europe
Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 33: Variation I. Tempo del temaPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, John Eliot Gardiner, Steven Isserlis, Chamber Orchestra of Europe
Vaughan Williams: 6 Studies in English Folk-Song: No. 2, Andante sostenutoRalph Vaughan Williams, David Parkhouse, Eileen Croxford
Vivaldi: Cello Concerto in D Major, RV 403: II. Andante e spiritosoAntonio Vivaldi, Han-Na Chang, Christopher Warren-Green, London Chamber Orchestra
Massenet: Élégie (Version for Cello and Piano)Jules Massenet, Edgar Moreau, Pierre-Yves Hodique
Vaughan Williams: 6 Studies in English Folk-Song: No. 1, AdagioRalph Vaughan Williams, David Parkhouse, Eileen Croxford
Gabrielli: Ricercari, canone e sonate: Canon a due violoncelliDomenico Gabrielli, Anner Bylsma, Dijck Koster
Falla: 7 Canciones populares españolas: No. 1, El paño moruno (Arr. Kochanski for Cello and Piano)Manuel de Falla, Alisa Weilerstein, Vivian Hornik Weilerstein
Tchaikovsky: 16 Children's Songs, Op. 54: No. 10, Lullaby in a Storm (Orch. Stetsuk)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Alexander Kniazev, Constantine Orbelian, Moscow Chamber Orchestra
Beethoven: 7 Variations on "Bei Männern, welche Liebe fühlen" from The Magic Flute in E-Flat Major, WoO 46: Variation IILudwig van Beethoven, János Starker, Rudolf Buchbinder
Sibelius: 4 Pieces for Cello and Piano, Op. 78: No. 4, RigaudonJean Sibelius, Truls Mørk, Jean-Yves Thibaudet
Chopin: 24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 4 in E Minor (Version for Cello and Piano)Frédéric Chopin, Julian Lloyd Webber, John Lenehan
Britten: Cello Suite No. 1, Op. 72: I. Canto primoBenjamin Britten, Truls Mørk
Debussy: Préludes, Livre I, CD 125, L. 117: No. 8, La fille aux cheveux de lin (Arr. Feuillard for Cello and Piano)Claude Debussy, János Starker, Gerald Moore
Albéniz: España, Op. 165: No. 2, Tango (Arr. Maréchal for Cello and Piano)Isaac Albéniz, Alban Gerhardt, Rina Dokshinsky
Morricone: Gabriel's Oboe (From "The Mission")Ennio Morricone, Gautier Capuçon, Johanna Malangré, Orchestre national de Bretagne
Handel: L'Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato, HWV 55: Aria. "Let Me Wander Not Unseen" (Arr. Weiner for Cello and Piano)George Frideric Handel, János Starker, Gerald Moore
Vivaldi: Cello Concerto in B Minor, RV 424: II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Jean-François Paillard, Frédéric Lodéon, Orchestre de chambre Jean-François Paillard
Rachmaninoff: 12 Romances, Op. 21: No. 9, Melody (Transcr. Kadouch & Moreau for Cello and Piano)Sergei Rachmaninoff, Edgar Moreau, David Kadouch
Vivaldi: Cello Concerto in C Major, RV 400: II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Jean-François Paillard, Frédéric Lodéon, Orchestre de chambre Jean-François Paillard
Elgar: Salut d'amour, Op. 12 (Version for Cello and Piano)Edward Elgar, Edgar Moreau, Pierre-Yves Hodique
Paradis: SicilienneMaria Theresia von Paradis, Jacqueline du Pré, Gerald Moore
Rimsky-Korsakov: Sadko: Song of the Indian Guest (Version for Cello and Harp)Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Julian Lloyd Webber, Catrin Finch
Boccherini: Cello Sonata No. 6 in C Major, G. 6: II. Largo assaiLuigi Boccherini, Steven Isserlis, Maggie Cole
Vivaldi: Concerto for Two Cellos in G Minor, RV 531: II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Il Giardino Armonico, Christophe Coin, Paolo Beschi, Giovanni Antonini
Sibelius: 4 Pieces for Cello and Piano, Op. 78: No. 2, RomanceJean Sibelius, Truls Mørk, Jean-Yves Thibaudet
Schumann: Fantasiestücke, Op. 73: No. 1, Zart und mit Ausdruck (Version for Cello and Piano)Robert Schumann, Jacqueline du Pré, Gerald Moore
Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30, Act 2: Dance of the Blessed Spirits (Transcr. Kreisler & Moreau for Cello and Piano)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Edgar Moreau, Pierre-Yves Hodique
Schumann: Kinderszenen, Op. 15: No. 7, Träumerei (Arr. Palaschko for Cello and Piano)Robert Schumann, János Starker, Gerald Moore
Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 5 in C Minor, BWV 1011: IV. SarabandeJohann Sebastian Bach, Truls Mørk
Shostakovich: Jazz Suite No. 2, Op. 50b: Waltz (Transcr. Kadouch & Moreau for Cello and Piano)Dmitri Shostakovich, Edgar Moreau, David Kadouch
Bach, JS: Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147: No. 10, Choral. "Jesus bleibet meine Freude" (Arr. Riniker for Cello Ensemble)Johann Sebastian Bach, Die 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker
Fauré: 3 Mélodies, Op. 7: No. 1, Après un rêve (Orch. Hazell & Büsser)Gabriel Fauré, Han-Na Chang, Leonard Slatkin, Philharmonia Orchestra
Satie: 3 Gymnopédies: No. 1, Lent et douloureux (Arr. Kaiser-Lindemann for Cello Ensemble)Erik Satie, Die 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker
BernsteinWest Side Story, Act 1: "Maria" (Arr. Ramin for Cello Ensemble)Leonard Bernstein, Die 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker
Schubert: Schwanengesang, D. 957: No. 4, Ständchen (Version for Cello and Piano)Franz Schubert, Julian Lloyd Webber, John Lenehan
Fauré: Sicilienne, Op. 78Gabriel Fauré, Julian Lloyd Webber, John Lenehan
Schumann: 5 Stücke im Volkston, Op. 102: No. 3, Nicht schnellRobert Schumann, Frédéric Lodéon, Daria Hovora
Granados: 12 Danzas españolas: No. 5, Andaluza (Arr. Calvo for Cello and Piano)Enrique Granados, Alban Gerhardt, Rina Dokshinsky
Chopin: 12 Études, Op. 10: No. 6 in E-Flat Minor (Arr. Glazunov for Cello and Piano)Frédéric Chopin, Truls Mørk, Kathryn Stott
Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: II. AllemandeJohann Sebastian Bach, Heinrich Schiff
Grieg: Intermezzo for Cello and Piano in A MinorEdvard Grieg, Truls Mørk, Jean-Yves Thibaudet
Chopin: Cello Sonata in G Minor, Op. 65: III. LargoFrédéric Chopin, Frédéric Lodéon, François-René Duchâble
Janáček: Pohádka: II. Con moto - AdagioLeoš Janáček, Alisa Weilerstein, Vivian Hornik Weilerstein
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