Immerse yourself in the rich, resonant sounds of the Berliner Philharmoniker with their upcoming album "Barber: Adagio - Orchestral Favourites," set to release on March 6, 2025, under Warner Classics. This captivating collection showcases the orchestra's unparalleled mastery and versatility, spanning a diverse range of classical masterpieces.
The album opens with Samuel Barber's deeply moving "Adagio for Strings," conducted by the esteemed Sir Simon Rattle. This iconic piece, known for its haunting beauty and emotional depth, has left an indelible mark on both concert halls and cinema, featuring in films like "Platoon" and "The Elephant Man." The Berliner Philharmoniker's rendition is sure to be a standout, offering a poignant and powerful interpretation that highlights the orchestra's exceptional artistry.
The journey continues with Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's vibrant and technically demanding "Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35," a work that combines lyrical melodies with virtuosic passages. The album also includes selections from Tchaikovsky's beloved ballet "The Nutcracker," offering a delightful array of dances and melodies that are both familiar and enchanting.
Johannes Brahms' "Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op. 56a 'St. Antoni Chorale'" provides a contrasting yet equally engaging experience. This intricate and harmonically rich work showcases the orchestra's precision and expressive range, conducted with finesse.
The album concludes with Pablo de Sarasate's "Carmen Concert Fantasy, Op. 25," a dazzling display of violin virtuosity, and Erik Satie's "3 Gymnopédies," arranged by Claude Debussy, offering a serene and introspective finale.
With a total runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes, "Barber: Adagio - Orchestral Favourites" is a testament to the Berliner Philharmoniker's enduring excellence and their ability to bring out the best in these timeless compositions. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album promises a rewarding and enriching listening experience.
Barber: Adagio for Strings, Pt. 1Samuel Barber, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Barber: Adagio for Strings, Pt. 2Samuel Barber, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Barber: Adagio for Strings, Pt. 3Samuel Barber, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Barber: Adagio for Strings, Pt. 4Samuel Barber, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Barber: Adagio for Strings, Pt. 5Samuel Barber, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Barber: Adagio for Strings, Pt. 6Samuel Barber, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Barber: Adagio for Strings, Pt. 7Samuel Barber, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Barber: Adagio for Strings, Pt. 8Samuel Barber, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: I. Allegro moderato, Pt. 1Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Maxim Vengerov, Claudio Abbado, Berliner Philharmoniker
Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: I. Allegro moderato, Pt. 2Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Maxim Vengerov, Claudio Abbado, Berliner Philharmoniker
Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: I. Allegro moderato, Pt. 3Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Maxim Vengerov, Claudio Abbado, Berliner Philharmoniker
Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: I. Allegro moderato, Pt. 4Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Maxim Vengerov, Claudio Abbado, Berliner Philharmoniker
Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: I. Allegro moderato, Pt. 5Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Maxim Vengerov, Claudio Abbado, Berliner Philharmoniker
Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: I. Allegro moderato, Pt. 6Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Maxim Vengerov, Claudio Abbado, Berliner Philharmoniker
Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: I. Allegro moderato, Pt. 7Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Maxim Vengerov, Claudio Abbado, Berliner Philharmoniker
Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: I. Allegro moderato, Pt. 8Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Maxim Vengerov, Claudio Abbado, Berliner Philharmoniker
Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: I. Allegro moderato, Pt. 9Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Maxim Vengerov, Claudio Abbado, Berliner Philharmoniker
Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: II. Canzonetta. Andante, Pt. 1Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Maxim Vengerov, Claudio Abbado, Berliner Philharmoniker
Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: II. Canzonetta. Andante, Pt. 2Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Maxim Vengerov, Claudio Abbado, Berliner Philharmoniker
Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: II. Canzonetta. Andante, Pt. 3Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Maxim Vengerov, Claudio Abbado, Berliner Philharmoniker
Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: III. Finale. Allegro vivacissimo, Pt. 1Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Maxim Vengerov, Claudio Abbado, Berliner Philharmoniker
Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: III. Finale. Allegro vivacissimo, Pt. 2Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Maxim Vengerov, Claudio Abbado, Berliner Philharmoniker
Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: III. Finale. Allegro vivacissimo, Pt. 3Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Maxim Vengerov, Claudio Abbado, Berliner Philharmoniker
Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: III. Finale. Allegro vivacissimo, Pt. 4Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Maxim Vengerov, Claudio Abbado, Berliner Philharmoniker
Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: III. Finale. Allegro vivacissimo, Pt. 5Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Maxim Vengerov, Claudio Abbado, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op. 56a "St. Antoni Chorale": Theme. AndanteJohannes Brahms, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op. 56a "St. Antoni Chorale": Variation I. Poco più animatoJohannes Brahms, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op. 56a "St. Antoni Chorale": Variation II. Più vivaceJohannes Brahms, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op. 56a "St. Antoni Chorale": Variation III. Con motoJohannes Brahms, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op. 56a "St. Antoni Chorale": Variation IV. Andante con motoJohannes Brahms, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op. 56a "St. Antoni Chorale": Variation V. VivaceJohannes Brahms, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op. 56a "St. Antoni Chorale": Variation VI. VivaceJohannes Brahms, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op. 56a "St. Antoni Chorale": Variation VII. GraziosoJohannes Brahms, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op. 56a "St. Antoni Chorale": Variation VIII. Presto non troppoJohannes Brahms, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Berliner Philharmoniker
Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op. 56a "St. Antoni Chorale": Finale. AndanteJohannes Brahms, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Berliner Philharmoniker
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71, Act 1: No. 2, MarchPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71, Act 1: No. 3, Children's Galop and Entry of the ParentsPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71, Act 2: No. 12a, Divertissement. Chocolate, Spanish DancePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71, Act 2: No. 12c, Divertissement. Tea, Chinese DancePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71, Act 2: No. 12d, Divertissement. Trepak, Russian DancePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71, Act 2: No. 12e, Divertissement. Dance of the Reed-FlutesPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71, Act 2: No. 12f, Divertissement. Mother Gigogne and the ClownsPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71, Act 2: No. 14b, Pas de deux. Variation I "Tarantella"Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71, Act 2: No. 14c, Pas de deux. Variation II "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy"Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71, Act 2: No. 14d, Pas de deux. CodaPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Sarasate: Carmen Concert Fantasy, Op. 25: II. ModeratoPablo de Sarasate, Sarah Chang, Plácido Domingo, Berliner Philharmoniker
Sarasate: Carmen Concert Fantasy, Op. 25: III. Lento assaiPablo de Sarasate, Sarah Chang, Plácido Domingo, Berliner Philharmoniker
Sarasate: Carmen Concert Fantasy, Op. 25: IV. Allegro moderatoPablo de Sarasate, Sarah Chang, Plácido Domingo, Berliner Philharmoniker
Sarasate: Carmen Concert Fantasy, Op. 25: V. ModeratoPablo de Sarasate, Sarah Chang, Plácido Domingo, Berliner Philharmoniker
Satie / Orch. Debussy: 3 Gymnopédies: No. 3, Lent et graveErik Satie, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
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