Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of classical piano music with "A Springtime Evening - Relaxing Piano," a captivating album set to release on April 25, 2025, under the UME - Global Clearing House label. This exquisite collection brings together the masterful compositions of Johann Sebastian Bach, Frédéric Chopin, and Franz Liszt, offering a serene and enchanting journey through the realms of classical piano music.
Spanning a generous duration of 3 hours and 4 minutes, this album is a treasure trove of iconic pieces that showcase the unparalleled genius of these legendary composers. From Bach's intricate and harmonious "The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1" to Chopin's delicate and expressive "Nocturnes" and Liszt's profound and evocative "Consolations," each track is a testament to the enduring beauty of classical music.
The album opens with Bach's "Prelude & Fugue No. 1 in C Major, BWV 846," performed with exquisite precision by András Schiff, setting the stage for a captivating exploration of the piano's expressive range. Chopin's "Berceuse in D Flat Major, Op. 57," rendered with tender sensitivity by Vladimir Ashkenazy, is another highlight, showcasing the composer's ability to evoke deep emotion through his music.
Throughout the album, you'll encounter a diverse array of compositions, from the contemplative "Moonlight Sonata" by Beethoven to the ethereal "Gymnopédie No. 1" by Erik Satie. Each piece is carefully selected and performed to create a cohesive and immersive listening experience that is both relaxing and inspiring.
"A Springtime Evening - Relaxing Piano" is not just an album; it's an invitation to step into a world of musical brilliance, where the timeless compositions of Bach, Chopin, and Liszt come to life through the skillful playing of renowned pianists. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to captivate and enchant, offering a moment of tranquility and beauty in the midst of a busy world.
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude & Fugue No. 1 in C Major, BWV 846Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
Berceuse in D Flat Major, Op. 57Frédéric Chopin, Alicia de Larrocha
Consolations, S. 172: No. 3 in D-Flat Major. Lento, placidoFranz Liszt, Daniel Barenboim
Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27 No. 2 "Moonlight": I. Adagio sostenutoLudwig van Beethoven, Murray Perahia
Piano Sonata No. 19 in G Minor, Op. 49 No. 1: 1. AndanteLudwig van Beethoven, Claudio Arrau
Piano Sonata No. 8 In C Minor Opus 13 "Pathetique": 2. Adagio CantabileLudwig van Beethoven, Lucas Jussen
Nocturne No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 9 No. 2Frédéric Chopin, Daniel Barenboim
6 Bagatelles, Op. 126: 3. AndanteLudwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel
Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Aria da CapoJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
Deux Arabesques L. 66: No. 1 Andante con motoClaude Debussy, Jean-Yves Thibaudet
Waltz No. 19 in A minor, Op. posth.Frédéric Chopin, Peter Jablonski
Nocturne No. 1 in B flat minor, Op. 9 No. 1Frédéric Chopin, Nelson Freire
Nocturne No. 19 in E Minor, Op. 72, No. 1Frédéric Chopin, Benjamin Grosvenor
Sonata In G Minor For Cello & Piano, Op. 65: 3. LargoFrédéric Chopin, Alisa Weilerstein, Inon Barnatan
Berceuse in D Flat Major, Op. 57Frédéric Chopin, Hélène Grimaud
Nocturne No. 8 In D Flat, Op. 27 No. 2 - 2005 RecordingFrédéric Chopin, Maurizio Pollini
12 Études, Op. 10: No. 3 in E MajorFrédéric Chopin, Jan Lisiecki
Nocturne No. 20 in C-Sharp Minor, KK IVa/16Frédéric Chopin, Alice Sara Ott
Nocturne No. 15 in F Minor, Op. 55 No. 1Frédéric Chopin, Daniel Barenboim
The Well-Tempered Clavier I, Prelude & Fugue No. 1 in C Major, BWV 846: I. PreludeJohann Sebastian Bach, Lang Lang
Organ Sonata No. 4, BWV 528: II. Andante [Adagio] (Transcr. by August Stradal)Johann Sebastian Bach, Víkingur Ólafsson
Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variatio 7 a 1 ovvero 2 Clav. Al tempo di GigaJohann Sebastian Bach, Lang Lang
Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, Cantata BWV 147: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (Arr. Myra Hess for Piano)Johann Sebastian Bach, Rafał Blechacz
Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: AriaJohann Sebastian Bach, Lang Lang
Concerto in D Minor, BWV 974: II. AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, Víkingur Ólafsson
Air on a G String (from Suite No. 3, BWV 1068)Johann Sebastian Bach, Music Lab Collective
English Suite No. 2 in A Minor, BWV 807: II. AllemandeJohann Sebastian Bach, Martha Argerich
French Suite No. 5 in G Major, BWV 816: I. AllemandeJohann Sebastian Bach, Murray Perahia
Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variatio 1 a 1 Clav.Johann Sebastian Bach, Lang Lang
Prelude in E Minor, BWV 855/I (Arr. Siloti in B Minor)Johann Sebastian Bach, Víkingur Ólafsson
Concerto in D Minor, BWV 974 - for Harpsichord/Arranged by Bach from: Oboe Concerto in D minor by Alessandro Marcello (1685-1750): 2. AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, Vladimir Ashkenazy
Prelude & Fugue in C Minor (Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I, No. 2), BWV 847: II. FugueJohann Sebastian Bach, Víkingur Ólafsson
Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Variatio 3 Canone all'Unisono. a 1 Clav.Johann Sebastian Bach, Lang Lang
Nocturne No. 5 in B Flat Major, H.37John Field, Elizabeth Joy Roe
Comptine d’un autre été: L’après-midiYann Tiersen, Music Lab Collective, Valentina Lisitsa
Suite española No. 1, Op. 47: Granada (Serenata)Isaac Albéniz, Alicia de Larrocha
Gymnopédie No. 1. Lent et douloureuxErik Satie, Pascal Rogé
Berceuse in D-Flat Major, Op. 57Frédéric Chopin, Vladimir Ashkenazy
Siren: Lilacs, Op. 21, No. 5Sergei Rachmaninoff, Vladimir Ashkenazy
Lieder ohne Worte II, Op. 30: I. Andante espressivo, MWV U103Felix Mendelssohn, Daniel Barenboim
Music Box Theme (from "The Changeling"), Op. 274Howard Blake, Vladimir Ashkenazy
Partita No. 1 in B-Flat Major, BWV 825: IV. SarabandeJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
Consolations, S. 172: No. 3 in D-Flat Major. Lento, placidoFranz Liszt, Jorge Bolet
Canon in D Major, P.37Johann Pachelbel, Music Lab Collective, Valentina Lisitsa
2 Arabesques, CD 74: No. 1 in E Major. Andantino con motoClaude Debussy, Pascal Rogé
4 Impromptus, D. 899 (Op. 90): No. 3 in G-Flat Major. AndanteFranz Schubert, Radu Lupu
Das Wohltemperierte Klavier: Book 1, BWV 846-869: Prelude in C major BWV 846Johann Sebastian Bach, Vladimir Ashkenazy