Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of classical music with Federico Guglielmo's "Beautiful Classical Melodies." Released on January 1, 2014, under the Brilliant Classics label, this captivating album spans a diverse range of genres within classical music, including chamber music and orchestral pieces. With a duration of 3 hours and 26 minutes, it offers a rich and varied listening experience.
Federico Guglielmo, an acclaimed violinist and conductor, leads the renowned Italian group L'Arte dell'Arco, known for their exceptional performances of Baroque and classical music. This album showcases Guglielmo's versatility and mastery, featuring a collection of timeless melodies from some of the most celebrated composers in history.
From the soothing "Canon in D Major" by Johann Pachelbel to the hauntingly beautiful "Adagio in G Minor," and the iconic "Für Elise" by Beethoven, the album is a journey through the evolution of classical music. It includes well-known pieces like Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake" and Debussy's "Clair de Lune," as well as lesser-known gems such as Platti's "Four Harpsichord Concertos" and Handel's "Tamerlano."
Guglielmo's interpretation of these pieces is both sensitive and dynamic, bringing out the nuances and emotional depth of each composition. The album is a testament to his artistic vision and the extraordinary talent of L'Arte dell'Arco.
Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Beautiful Classical Melodies" offers a delightful and enriching experience. It's a perfect blend of familiar favorites and hidden treasures, all performed with the highest level of artistry and passion.
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Tracks
Canon in D Major, P.37Consort of London, Robert Hayden Clark
Violin Concerto in E Major, RV 269: I. AllegroL'Arte dell' Arco, Federico Guglielmo
Violin Concerto in F Minor, RV 297: II. LargoL'Arte dell' Arco, Federico Guglielmo
Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: II. AirVirtuosi Saxoniae, Ludwig Güttler
Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147: X. Jesu bleibet meine FreudeNetherlands Bach Collegium, Pieter Jan Leusink, Holland Boys Choir
Goldberg Variations in G Major, BWV 988: AriaPieter-Jan Belder
Das Wohltempertierte Klavier, Book I: I. Prelude in C Major, BWV 846Pieter-Jan Belder
Notenbüchlein für Anna Magdalena Bach: Menuet, BWV Anh. 114Pieter-Jan Belder
Harpsichord Concerto in F Minor, BWV 1056: II. LargoNew Bach Collegium Musicum Leipzig, Burkhard Glaetzner
Was Mir Behagt, ist nur die Muntre Jagd in F Major, BWV 208: IX. Aria. Schafe können sicher weidenBerliner Solisten, Kammerorchester Berlin, Peter Schreier
Adagio in G MinorConsort of London, Robert Hayden Clark
Violin Concerto in A Minor, RV 356: I. AllegroL'Arte dell' Arco, Federico Guglielmo
Oboe Concerto in D Minor, S.Z799: II. AdagioInsieme Strumentale di Roma, Giorgio Sasso
Requiem in D Minor, K. 626: Vi. LacrimosaSüdwestdeutsches Kammerorchester Pforzheim, Nicol Matt
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik in G Major, K. 525: II. RomanzeAmati Chamber Orchestra
Divertimento in D Major, K. 334: III. MenuettoKurpfälzisches Kammerochester Mannheim, Florian Heyerick
Serse, HWV 40Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra, Adolf Bruk
Water Music, Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: Vi. AirConcerto Köln, Anton Steck
Thaïs, Act 2 MéditationGil Sharon, Idith Zvi
The Carnival of the Animals: XIII. The SwanZilina Chamber Orchestra, Dwight Bennett
Für Elise in A Minor, WoO 59Misha Goldstein
Piano Sonata No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 13: II. AdagioMisha Goldstein
Kreisleriana, Op. 16: I. Sehr langsamKlára Würtz
Swan Lake, Op. 20, Pt. 2: I. Swan ThemeRoyal Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicolae Moldoveanu
Consolations S.172: III. Lento placido in D-Flat MajorMisha Goldstein
Liebesträume S.541, No. 3 in E-Flat MajorMisha Goldstein
Impromptus in G-Flat Major, D.899Misha Goldstein
Suite for Variety Orchestra No. 1Ukraine National Symphony Orchestra, Theodore Kuchar
"Carmen" - Prelude Act IIIDresdner Philharmonie, Herbert Kegel
L'Arlésienne Suite No. 1: III. AdagiettoDresdner Philharmonie, Herbert Kegel
L'Arlésienne Suite No. 2: III. ManuetDresdner Philharmonie, Herbert Kegel
Préludes, L. 117: VIII. La fille aux cheveux de linTrio Stradivari
4 Letzte Lieder, , TrV 296: III. Beim SchlafengehenRadio Filharmonisch Orkest, Edo de Waart
12 Études, Op. 10: III. Lento ma non troppoAlessandro Deljavan
Cavalleria Rusticana: I. IntermezzoDresdner Philharmonie, Kurt Masur
Salut d'amour in E Major, Op. 12Gil Sharon, Idith Zvi
Je te veux: I. ModéréJeroen van Veen
Nocturne in E-Flat Major, Op. 9: II. AndanteMisha Goldstein
Suite Bergamasque, L. 75: III. Clair de luneMisha Goldstein
Piano Sonata in C-Sharp Minor No. 14, Op. 27: I. AdagioMisha Goldstein
Recuerdos de la AlhambraGiulio Tampalini
Pavane pour une infante défunte in G Major, M.19Michelangelo Carbonara
14 Romances, Op. 34: XIV. VocaliseWladislaw Warenberg, Sara Crombach
6 Klavierstücke, Op. 118: II. Intermezzo in A MajorMisha Goldstein
Ave MariaAlessio Nebiolo
Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Philip Ellis
3 Gymnopédies: I. Lent et douloureuxJeroen van Veen
Antiche danze e arie per liuto, Suite No. 3: III. Siciliana. AndantinoOrchestra Sinfonica di Roma, Francesco La Vecchia
Carmina Burana: III. Cour d'amours. In trutinaMDR Leipzig Radio Chorus, Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Leipzig, Herbert Kegel
Kinderszenen, Op. 15: VII. TräumereiMisha Goldstein