"Amethyst": Classical Gems by Ludwig van Beethoven is a captivating journey through the timeless elegance of classical music. This exquisite collection, spanning a little over an hour, showcases Beethoven's unparalleled genius and his enduring influence on the world of classical piano and chamber music. The album is a carefully curated selection of some of Beethoven's most beloved and iconic pieces, including the enchanting "Moonlight Sonata," the lively "Rondo alla Turca," and the profound "Pathetique Sonata." Each track is a testament to Beethoven's mastery of form, melody, and emotion, offering a rich tapestry of musical experiences that range from the intimate and reflective to the bold and exuberant. Whether you're a seasoned aficionado or a newcomer to classical music, "Amethyst": Classical Gems is sure to delight and inspire, showcasing the enduring power and beauty of Beethoven's music.
Piano Sonata No. 16 in C Major, K. 545 "Sonata facile": III. Rondo. AllegrettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Marc-André Hamelin
Lied in A Major, 1830, MWV U76Felix Mendelssohn, Howard Shelley
Mazurka No. 54 in D: Allegro non troppoFrédéric Chopin, Tamás Vásáry
Allemande in A Major, WoO 81Ludwig van Beethoven, Gianluca Cascioli
Partita No. 1 in B-Flat Major, BWV 825: VII. GigaJohann Sebastian Bach, Carl Seemann
6 Kinderstücke, Op. 72 "Christmas Present": No. 3 in G Major. Allegretto, MWV U164Felix Mendelssohn, Howard Shelley
Musical Characteristics, Op. 19: VI. Prelude 2 alla MozartMuzio Clementi, Howard Shelley
Mazurka No. 4 in E-Flat Minor, Op. 6 No. 4. Presto ma non troppoFrédéric Chopin, Nikita Magaloff
Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27 No. 2 "Moonlight": II. AllegrettoLudwig van Beethoven, Angela Hewitt
Lieder ohne Worte, Op. 85: No. 2. Allegro agitato in A Minor "Adieu"Felix Mendelssohn, Daniel Barenboim
24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 3 in G Major, VivaceFrédéric Chopin, Milosz Magin
Divertimento in B flat, K.270: 4. PrestoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, London Wind Soloists, Jack Brymer
French Suite No. 3 in B Minor, BWV 814: 4. AnglaiseJohann Sebastian Bach, Blandine Verlet
12 Etudes, Op. 25: No. 9 in G-Flat Major "Butterfly Wings"Frédéric Chopin, Vladimir Ashkenazy
12 Etudes d'exécution transcendante, S. 139: I. Preludio. PrestoFranz Liszt, Leslie Howard
The Four Seasons, Summer, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8/2, RV 315: II. Adagio e piano – Presto e forteAntonio Vivaldi, Adelina Oprean, European Union Chamber Orchestra, Jörg Faerber
Concerto grosso No. 5 in D Minor, Op. 3 No. 5, HWV 316: III. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Roy Goodman, Brandenburg Consort
3 Ecossaises, Op. 72 No. 3: No. 1 in D MajorFrédéric Chopin, Mikhail Pletnev
Valse in la mineurOp. posth. (1847-49)Frédéric Chopin, Pietro De Maria
Water Music Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: VIII. HornpipeGeorge Frideric Handel, English Chamber Orchestra, Leslie Pearson, Raymond Leppard
The Nutcracker (Suite), Op. 71a, TH 35: 2b. Dance of the Sugar-Plum FairyPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Zubin Mehta
Variations On A Theme By Paganini, Op. 35 / Book 1:: Variation XIII: Vivace e scherzandoJohannes Brahms, Paolo Restani
Müllerlieder von Franz Schubert, S. 565 (1879 2nd Version): I. Das Wandern (After D. 795/1)Franz Liszt, Leslie Howard
Prelude & Fugue In C Sharp Major (Well-Tempered Clavier, Book, No. 3), BWV 848: 1. Prelude in C-Sharp Major, BWV 848Johann Sebastian Bach, Justin Taylor
Cantabile In B FlatFrédéric Chopin, Anatol Ugorski
12 Concertos, Op. 3 "L'estro armonico" / Concerto No. 4 in E Minor for 4 Violins, RV 550: IV. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Roberto Michelucci, Walter Gallozzi, Anna Maria Cotogni, Luciano Vicari, I Musici
Water Music Suite No. 1 in F, HWV 348: 7. BourréeGeorge Frideric Handel, Berliner Philharmoniker, Fritz Lehmann
16 Waltzes, Op. 39 - For Piano Duet: 13. in CJohannes Brahms, Marco Schiavo, Sergio Marchegiani
Mazurka No. 9 In C Opus 7 No. 5Frédéric Chopin, Milosz Magin
6 Consolations, S. 172: No. 1 in E Major. Andante con motoFranz Liszt, Jorge Bolet
Partita for Violin Solo No. 3 in E Major, BWV 1006: VI. GigueJohann Sebastian Bach, Shlomo Mintz
Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op. 56a: Theme: "Chorale St. Antoni"Johannes Brahms, The Cleveland Orchestra, Lorin Maazel
Partita No. 3 for Solo Violin in E Major, BWV 1006: V. BourréeJohann Sebastian Bach, Nathan Milstein
12 Violin Concertos, Op. 4 "La stravaganza" / Concerto No. 7 in G Major, RV 185: 3. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Carmel Kaine, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
12 Contredanses, WoO 14: No. 1Ludwig van Beethoven, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
16 Waltzes, Op. 39 - For Piano Duet: 15. in AJohannes Brahms, Marco Schiavo, Sergio Marchegiani
16 Waltzes, Op. 39 - For Piano Duet: 10. in GJohannes Brahms, Anthony Paratore, Joseph Paratore
String Quartet in A Major, Op. 20 No. 6: IV. Fuga a 3 soggetti. AllegroJoseph Haydn, London Haydn Quartet
12 Violin Concertos, Op. 4 - "La stravaganza" / Concerto No. 11 in D Major, RV 204: 3. Allegro assaiAntonio Vivaldi, Felix Ayo, Maria Teresa Garatti, I Musici
6 Morceaux, Op. 19: III. Feuillet d'album. Allegretto simplicePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Pavel Kolesnikov
Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33: CadenzaPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Mischa Maisky, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH. 12 / Act I: No. 5c Pas de deux: ValsePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Seiji Ozawa
21 Hungarian Dances, WoO 1: No. 5 in G Minor. Allegro (Orch. Schmeling)Johannes Brahms, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Walter Weller
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