Hughes De Courson presents a captivating fusion of classical masterpieces and contemporary arrangements with "Classics Reframed - Bach, Vivaldi & Mozart." Set for release on February 18, 2025, via Warner Classics, this album spans an impressive 2 hours and 16 minutes, offering a rich tapestry of reimagined compositions from the Baroque and Classical eras.
De Courson, known for his innovative approach to music, collaborates with a stellar lineup of musicians, including Amira Selim and Ibrahim Kawala, to breathe new life into works by Bach, Vivaldi, and Mozart. The album features a diverse range of pieces, from Vivaldi's lively concertos to Mozart's serene symphonies and Bach's intricate fugues, each track meticulously arranged to highlight the timeless beauty of these compositions while infusing them with a fresh, modern sensibility.
Highlights include "Ikhtitaf fi Assaraya," a reimagining of Mozart's "Overture" from "Die Entführung aus dem Serail," and "O'stravaganza," inspired by Vivaldi's Sinfonia, RV 168. The album also showcases traditional pieces arranged by De Courson and his collaborators, such as "Sankanda" and "Pepa Nzac Gnon Ma," adding a unique cultural dimension to the collection.
With its blend of classical elegance and contemporary flair, "Classics Reframed - Bach, Vivaldi & Mozart" is a testament to Hughes De Courson's artistic vision and his ability to bridge the gap between the past and the present. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album promises a rewarding listening experience that celebrates the enduring power of these musical giants.
Ikhtitaf fi Assaraya (After the "Overture" from "Die Entführung aus dem Serail, K. 384")Hughes De Courson, Orchestre Symphonique De Bulgarie, Milen Natchev
O'stravaganza (After Vivaldi's Sinfonia, RV 168)Antonio Vivaldi, Le Orfanelle della Pieta, Nollaig Casey, Emer Mayock, Robert Harris, Dónal Siggins
Al Sahm al Taéh (After Mozart's "Soave sia il vento" from Così fan tutte, K. 588)Traditional, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Hughes De Courson, Abdelwahab Shihata, Ahmed Saad, Amin Shahin, Amr Hassan, Ibrahim Kawala, Mahmoud Sorour, Mamdouh el Gebaly, May, Ragab Sadek, Yamen Abdel Meneim, Deyan Pavlov, Bulgarian Symphony Orchestra
Sankanda (traditionnel arr. P Akendengué)Traditional, Tomas Gubitsch, Clarisse Mouassi
Concerto for Oud & Piano No. 23 (After the "Adagio" from Mozart's "Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K. 488")Hughes De Courson, Orchestre Symphonique De Bulgarie, Milen Natchev
A Chlàrsioch (After Vivaldi's In furore iustissimae irae, RV 626)Antonio Vivaldi, Le Orfanelle della Pieta, Suzan Hamilton, Isabelle Olivier
Ya Shady Symphony (After Mozart's Symphony No. 40, K. 550)Traditional, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Hughes De Courson, Abdelwahab Shihata, Ahmed Saad, Amr Hassan, Ibrahim Kawala, Mahmoud Sorour, Mamdouh el Gebaly, May, Mohsen el Ashry, Ragab Sadek, Yamen Abdel Meneim, Deyan Pavlov, Bulgarian Symphony Orchestra
Pepa Nzac Gnon Ma (traditionnel arr. P. Akendengué): Prélude de la Partitia pour violon no3Johann Sebastian Bach, Tomas Gubitsch, Vincent Cavelier, Elugu Ayong
Yaman Hawa (After the "Overture" from "Thamos, König in Aegypten, K. 345")Hughes De Courson, Orchestre Symphonique De Bulgarie, Milen Natchev
Ceol Cuàine (Dances of the Wolves)Traditional, Le Orfanelle della Pieta, Nollaig Casey, Emer Mayock, Robert Harris, Dónal Siggins
La reine des mille et une nuits (After Mozart's The Magic Flute, K. 620)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Hughes De Courson, Amira Selim, Ibrahim Kawala, Ragab Sadek, Deyan Pavlov, Bulgarian Symphony Orchestra
Cantate 147Johann Sebastian Bach, Tomas Gubitsch, Aurélien
Symphonie Egyptienne (After Mozart's "Symphony No. 25 in G Minor, K. 183/173dB")Hughes De Courson, Orchestre Symphonique De Bulgarie, Milen Natchev
Eirin Sonata (After Vivaldi's Cello Concerto, RV 407)Antonio Vivaldi, Le Orfanelle della Pieta, Nollaig Casey, Emer Mayock
Layla Misriya (After Mozart's Serenade No. 13, K. 525 "A Little Night Music")Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Hughes De Courson, Abdo Dagher, Ahmed Bedeir, Ibrahim Kawala, Mahmoud Sorour, Mamdouh el Gebaly, Reda Bedeir, Yamen Abdel Meneim, Khaled Dagher, Ensemble du Caire
Mayingo (traditionnel arr. P. Akendengue): Fugue sur Mayingo (T. Gubitsch)Traditional, Tomas Gubitsch
Mahdiyat (After Bernhard Flies's "Wiegenlied", attributed to Mozart as "K. 350")Hughes De Courson, Orchestre Symphonique De Bulgarie, Milen Natchev
Estro-Reel (After Vivaldi's Violin Concerto, Op. 3 No. 3, RV 310)Antonio Vivaldi, Le Orfanelle della Pieta, Nollaig Casey, Emer Mayock, Robert Harris, Dónal Siggins
La querelle au sérail (After Mozart's "Marten aller Arten" from The Abduction from the Seraglio, K. 384)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Hughes De Courson, Amira Selim, Henri Agnel, Ibrahim Kawala, Mahmoud Sorour, Mamdouh el Gebaly, Ragab Sadek, Wafaa el Morsy, Yamen Abdel Meneim, Deyan Pavlov, Bulgarian Symphony Orchestra
Was Mir Behagt, Ist Nur Die Muntre Jagd (Chorus "La Chasse" - J.S.Bach arr. P. Akendengué et H. de Courson)Johann Sebastian Bach, Tomas Gubitsch, Sami Ateba, Nana Vasconcelos
Hamilu Lhawa Tahibou (After Papageno's Aria, No. 20, from Mozart's "Magic Flute, K. 620")Hughes De Courson, Orchestre Symphonique De Bulgarie, Milen Natchev
Damhsaigh (After Vivaldi's Lute Concerto, RV 93)Antonio Vivaldi, Le Orfanelle della Pieta, Nollaig Casey, Emer Mayock, Robert Harris, Dónal Siggins
Marche égyptienne (After Mozart's Piano Sonata, K. 331 "Alla turca")Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Hughes De Courson, Ibrahim Kawala, Mahmoud Sorour, Mamdouh el Gebaly, Oswaldo Calo
Agnus Dei (Messe en si BWV 232 - arr. P. Akendengué)Johann Sebastian Bach, Tomas Gubitsch, Alain Aubin
Double Quartet in E-Flat Major (After Mozart's "6 Variations, K. 360/374b")Hughes De Courson, Orchestre Symphonique De Bulgarie, Milen Natchev
Il sonno (After Vivaldi's Flute Concerto, RV 439 "La notte" and Concerto for Two Violins, Op. 3 No. 2, RV 578)Antonio Vivaldi, Le Orfanelle della Pieta, Nollaig Casey, Emer Mayock, Robert Harris, Dónal Siggins, Ronan Le Bars
Al BedayaTraditional, Hughes De Courson, Sheikh Saïd el Mougy, Deyan Pavlov, Bulgarian Symphony Orchestra
Inongo (traditionnel arr. P. Akendengué et H. de Courson): Invention à trois voix No3 en ré majeur BWV 789Traditional, Tomas Gubitsch, Yvon Kassa, Oswaldo Calo
Double Quartet in F Major (After Mozart's "Piano Trio No. 2 in G Major, K. 496")Hughes De Courson, Orchestre Symphonique De Bulgarie
La ciaconna rossaTraditional, Le Orfanelle della Pieta, Nollaig Casey, Emer Mayock, Robert Harris, Dónal Siggins