Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with "Contemplation," a captivating album set to be released on May 15, 2025, under the prestigious Warner Classics label. This exquisite collection spans a rich tapestry of genres, including classical, requiem, opera, classical piano, and chamber music, offering a comprehensive journey through Mozart's diverse musical genius.
"Contemplation" is a meticulously curated selection of pieces that showcase Mozart's unparalleled ability to evoke deep emotion and spiritual reflection. The album features a blend of well-known masterpieces and lesser-known gems, providing a fresh and comprehensive exploration of Mozart's oeuvre. From the hauntingly beautiful "Ave Maria" to the serene "Adagio" from the Serenade for Winds No. 10, each track is a testament to Mozart's enduring legacy.
The album's duration of three hours allows for an immersive listening experience, perfect for those seeking solace and inspiration. Highlights include the ethereal "Méditation" from Massenet's "Thaïs," the poignant "In Paradisum" from Fauré's "Requiem," and the enchanting "Cantabile" from Mozart's own compositions. Each piece is performed with exquisite precision and passion, bringing Mozart's vision to life in a way that is both authentic and deeply moving.
"Contemplation" is not just an album; it is a celebration of Mozart's timeless artistry. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this collection offers a profound and enriching experience. Prepare to be transported to a world of musical brilliance, where every note resonates with the soul of one of history's greatest composers.
Bach, JS: Keyboard Concerto in D Minor, BWV 974: II. Adagio (After Marcello's Oboe Concerto)Johann Sebastian Bach, Alexandre Tharaud
Bach & Gounod: Ave Maria (Meditation After Bach's Prelude and Fugue in C Major, BWV 846)Johann Sebastian Bach, Charles Gounod, Thibaut García, Elsa Dreisig
HorizonMaxence Cyrin
Ravel: Miroirs, M. 43: V. La vallée des clochesMaurice Ravel, Bertrand Chamayou
Debussy: Rêverie, CD 76, L. 68Claude Debussy, Aldo Ciccolini
Bartók: Mikrokosmos, Sz. 107, Book II: No. 45, MeditationBéla Bartók, Dezsö Ranki
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Rachmaninov: Vespers, Op. 37: VI. Bogoroditse DevoSergei Rachmaninoff, Tõnu Kaljuste, Nils Högman, Per Björsund, Swedish Radio Choir
Cage: Prelude for MeditationJohn Cage, Bertrand Chamayou
Scarlatti, D: Keyboard Sonata in A Major, Kk. 208Domenico Scarlatti, Alexandre Tharaud
Saint-Saëns: 6 Études pour la main gauche seule, Op. 135: No. 5, ÉlégieCamille Saint-Saëns, Michel Béroff
Fauré: Requiem, Op. 48: VII. In ParadisumGabriel Fauré, Paavo Järvi, Choeur de l'Orchestre de Paris, Orchestre de Paris
Mompou: Paisajes: No. 2, El lagoFederico Mompou, Leif Ove Andsnes
Strauss, R: Stimmungsbilder, Op. 9: No. 2, An einsamer QuelleRichard Strauss, Georges Pludermacher
Mozart: Serenade for Winds No. 10 in B-Flat Major, K. 361 "Gran partita": III. AdagioWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Bläserensemble Sabine Meyer, Sabine Meyer
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Mussorgsky: Meditation "Album Leaf"Modest Mussorgsky, Michel Béroff
Purcell: Funeral Sentences: Thou Know'st, Lord, Z. 58C (Second Verse)Henry Purcell, Philip Ledger, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble
Couperin, F: Les Nations, Quatrième ordre "La Piémontoise": V. SarabandeFrançois Couperin, Gustav Leonhardt, Anner Bylsma, Frans Brüggen, Frans Vester, Jaap Schröder, Marie Leonhardt
Pierné: Premier nocturne, Op. 31Gabriel Pierné, Diane Andersen
Borodin: String Quartet No. 2 in D Major: III. Notturno (Excerpt)Alexander Borodin, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Charpentier: Messe pour les trépassés, H. 2: V. Symphonie - Agnus DeiMarc-Antoine Charpentier, Michel Corboz, Coro Gulbenkian, Fernando Serafim, John Elwes, Michel Brodard, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Rimsky-Korsakov: Sadko: Song of the Indian Guest (Version for Cello and Harp)Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Julian Lloyd Webber, Catrin Finch
Haydn: Cello Concerto No. 2 in D Major, Hob. VIIb:2: II. AdagioJoseph Haydn, Gautier Capuçon, Mahler Chamber Orchestra, Daniel Harding
Handel: Il Trionfo del Tempo e del Disinganno, HWV 46a: "Tu del ciel ministro eletto" (Bellezza)George Frideric Handel, Sabine Devieilhe, Raphaël Pichon
Vivaldi: Concerto for Two Mandolins in G Major, RV 532: II. AndanteAntonio Vivaldi, Il Giardino Armonico, Duilio Galfetti, Wolfgang Paul, Giovanni Antonini