Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Frédéric Chopin's "Afternoon at the Beach - Classical Works," a captivating collection of classical masterpieces set to release on August 24, 2025, under UME - Global Clearing House. This exquisite album spans a little over an hour and twenty-three minutes, offering a rich tapestry of Chopin's most beloved compositions, alongside works by Johannes Brahms and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
The tracklist is a veritable feast for the classical connoisseur, featuring iconic pieces such as Chopin's Nocturne No. 4 in F Major, Op. 15 No. 1, and the hauntingly beautiful Mazurka in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 41 No. 4. The album also showcases Chopin's virtuosity in works like the Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 35 "Funeral March," and the enchanting Berceuse in D-Flat Major, Op. 57. Brahms and Tchaikovsky contribute to the album with their Hungarian Dances, adding a dynamic and rhythmic contrast to Chopin's more introspective pieces.
Each track is a testament to the enduring brilliance of these composers, offering a blend of technical prowess and emotional depth. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Afternoon at the Beach - Classical Works" promises a serene and sophisticated listening experience. Let the melodies transport you to a tranquil afternoon by the sea, where the only sounds are the gentle waves and the timeless notes of these classical giants.
6 Ländler for 2 Violins and Bass, WoO 15: No. 6 in D MajorLudwig van Beethoven, Bayerische Kammerphilharmonie, Karl Anton Rickenbacher
Nocturne No. 4 in F Major, Op. 15 No. 1 - ExcerptFrédéric Chopin, Lívia Rév
Six Contredanses K. 462: No. 5 in B Flat MajorWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wiener Mozart Ensemble, Willi Boskovsky
Six Contredanses K. 462: No. 2 in E Flat MajorWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wiener Mozart Ensemble, Willi Boskovsky
String Quartet No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 131 (Arr. Mitropoulos for String Orchestra): III. Allegro moderato – - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Wiener Philharmoniker, Leonard Bernstein
12 Etudes, Op. 25: No. 10 in B Minor "Octave" - ExcerptFrédéric Chopin, Garrick Ohlsson
Symphony No. 22 in C, K.162: 3. Presto assaiWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Eight Minuets K.315g - orch. Erik Smith: No. 7 in AWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wiener Mozart Ensemble, Willi Boskovsky
Mozart a 9 anni - Elaborazioni per orchestra d'epoca: 6. Allegro grazioso in A Major (Londoner Skizzenbuch n.11, K.151)Salvatore Sciarrino, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto, Marco Angius
12 German Dances, K. 586: No. 8 in E-Flat MajorWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wiener Mozart Ensemble, Willi Boskovsky
Hungarian Dances, WoO 1: No. 18 in D Major. Molto vivace (Orch. Dvořák)Johannes Brahms, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
21 Hungarian Dances, WoO 1 - Orchestral Version: No. 14 in D MinorJohannes Brahms, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur
16 Minuets K.176: No. 11 in FWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wiener Mozart Ensemble, Willi Boskovsky
Les petits riens, K. App. 10 (Ballet): AdagioWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, Karl Münchinger
Nocturne No. 15 in F Minor, Op. 55 No. 1 - ExcerptFrédéric Chopin, Lívia Rév
Divertimento No. 11 in D Major, K. 251 "Nannerl-Septett": Marcia alla franceseWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, Karl Münchinger
Six Contredanses K. 462: No. 4 in D MajorWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wiener Mozart Ensemble, Willi Boskovsky
Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 35 "Funeral March": Marche funèbre - ExcerptFrédéric Chopin, Cédric Tiberghien
Missa solemnis, Op. 123: IV. Sanctus: c. PraeludiumLudwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Les petits riens, K.app.10 (ballet): LargoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, Karl Münchinger
Four German Dances, K.602: 4. In AWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wiener Mozart Ensemble, Willi Boskovsky
21 Hungarian Dances, WoO 1: Hungarian Dance No. 9 in E Minor. Allegro non troppo (Orch. Gál)Johannes Brahms, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Mazurka in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 41 No. 4 - ExcerptFrédéric Chopin, Pavel Kolesnikov
Contredanse in E-Flat Major. Il Trionfo delle Donne, K. 607Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
Symphony No. 32 in G, K.318 (Overture in G): Primo TempoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wiener Philharmoniker, James Levine
Hungarian Dance No. 21 in E Minor, WoO1Johannes Brahms, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Charles Mackerras
Mazurka No. 33 in B Major, Op. 56 No. 1 - ExcerptFrédéric Chopin, Pavel Kolesnikov
12 Contredanses, WoO 14: No. 5Ludwig van Beethoven, Bayerische Kammerphilharmonie, Karl Anton Rickenbacher
Hungarian Dance No. 7 in F Hungarian Dance No. 7 in A - Orchestrated by Iván FischerJohannes Brahms, Budapest Festival Orchestra, Iván Fischer
Four Contredanses K.267: No. 1 in GWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wiener Mozart Ensemble, Willi Boskovsky
12 German Dances, WoO 8: No. 3 in F MajorLudwig van Beethoven, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Les petits riens, K.app.10 (ballet): No. 11 LarghettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Concerto Köln, Anton Steck
Ballade No. 3 in A-Flat Major, Op. 47 - ExcerptFrédéric Chopin, Nikolai Demidenko
Symphony No. 32 in G, K.318 (Overture in G): 3. Tempo IWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Karl Böhm
Overture and Three Contredanses, K.106: Overture in D, K.106Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wiener Mozart Ensemble, Willi Boskovsky
The London Sketchbook, K. 15a-ss (Orch. Smith): [Maestoso] in C Major, K. 15bWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
12 German Dances, K. 586: No. 1 in C MajorWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wiener Mozart Ensemble, Willi Boskovsky
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11 (Arr. Balakirev): II. Romance. Larghetto - ExcerptFrédéric Chopin, Marc-André Hamelin
Contredanse in D Major, K. 565aWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
21 Hungarian Dances, WoO 1: No. 19 in B Minor. Allegretto (Orch. Dvořák)Johannes Brahms, NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchester, John Eliot Gardiner
21 Hungarian Dances, WoO 1: Hungarian Dance No. 10 in F Major. Presto (Orch. Brahms)Johannes Brahms, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Contredanse in G Major. Les filles malicieuses, K. 610Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
Berceuse in D-Flat Major, Op. 57 - ExcerptFrédéric Chopin, Stephen Hough
21 Hungarian Dances, WoO 1: No. 21 in E Minor. Vivace (Orch. Dvořák)Johannes Brahms, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Walter Weller
Die Weihe des Hauses, Op. 124: No. 4, Turkish MarchLudwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 47 in D, K.97: 4. PrestoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Six German Dances, K.536: No. 6 in FWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wiener Mozart Ensemble, Willi Boskovsky