"Crescendo: Orchestral Classics" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is a captivating journey through the timeless compositions of one of history's most celebrated composers. Released on August 16, 2025, under the UME - Global Clearing House label, this album spans a variety of genres including classical, opera, and chamber music, offering a rich tapestry of orchestral masterpieces.
The album features a diverse collection of tracks, from the lively "Menuet" and "Badinerie" from Bach's Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor to the elegant "Contredanses" by Beethoven. Mozart's own works are prominently featured, including selections from his operas and symphonies, such as the enchanting "Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor" and the dynamic "Symphony No. 41 in C Major, K. 551 'Jupiter'." The album also includes pieces attributed to Mozart, like the ballet "Les petits riens" and the "Variations in B flat 'La ci darem la mano'" from "Don Giovanni."
With a duration of 1 hour and 3 minutes, "Crescendo: Orchestral Classics" showcases Mozart's unparalleled ability to blend emotional depth with technical brilliance. The album is a testament to his enduring influence on classical music, offering both seasoned enthusiasts and new listeners a chance to appreciate the intricacies and beauty of his compositions. Whether you're drawn to the soaring crescendos of his symphonies or the delicate nuances of his chamber works, this album promises a rewarding listening experience.
Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor, BWV 1067: VI. MenuetJohann Sebastian Bach, Aurèle Nicolet, Münchener Bach-Orchester, Karl Richter
Les petits riens, K.app.10 (ballet): No. 5 Agité, attr.to MozartWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Concerto Köln, Anton Steck
12 Contredanses, WoO 14: No. 10Ludwig van Beethoven, Bayerische Kammerphilharmonie, Karl Anton Rickenbacher
Ascanio in Alba, K.111 / Part 1: Andante graziosoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Mozarteumorchester Salzburg, Leopold Hager
12 German Dances, WoO 8: No. 8 in A MajorLudwig van Beethoven, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067: 2. RondeauJohann Sebastian Bach, Ulrich Herkenhoff, Amati-Ensemble, Attila Balogh, Jakob Schmidt, Ruth Spitzenberger
12 German Dances, WoO 8: No. 3 in F MajorLudwig van Beethoven, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Variations in B flat "La ci darem la mano" from Mozart's "Don Giovanni": TemaFrédéric Chopin, Kun-Woo Paik, Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, Antoni Wit
Variations in B flat "La ci darem la mano" from Mozart's "Don Giovanni": Variation 1 (Brillante)Frédéric Chopin, Kun-Woo Paik, Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, Antoni Wit
Variations in B flat "La ci darem la mano" from Mozart's "Don Giovanni": Variation 2 (Veloce, ma accuratamente)Frédéric Chopin, Kun-Woo Paik, Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, Antoni Wit
Variations in B flat "La ci darem la mano" from Mozart's "Don Giovanni": Variation 3 (Sempre sostenuto)Frédéric Chopin, Kun-Woo Paik, Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, Antoni Wit
Variations in B flat "La ci darem la mano" from Mozart's "Don Giovanni": Variation 4Frédéric Chopin, Kun-Woo Paik, Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, Antoni Wit
Variations in B flat "La ci darem la mano" from Mozart's "Don Giovanni": Variation 5 (Adagio)Frédéric Chopin, Kun-Woo Paik, Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, Antoni Wit
12 Contredanses, WoO 14: No. 4Ludwig van Beethoven, Bayerische Kammerphilharmonie, Karl Anton Rickenbacher
Symphony No. 41 in C Major, K. 551 "Jupiter": III. Menuetto. AllegrettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wiener Symphoniker, Ferenc Fricsay
Orchestral Suite No. 2 In B Minor, BWV 1067: VII. BadinerieJohann Sebastian Bach, Aurèle Nicolet, Münchener Bach-Orchester, Karl Richter
Les petits riens, K.app.10 (ballet): No. 9 AndantinoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Concerto Köln, Anton Steck
Symphony No. 30 in D Major, K. 202: IV. PrestoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Bernhard Paumgartner, Camerata Salzburg
Bastien und Bastienne, K.50: IntradaWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Munich Chamber Orchestra, Christoph Stepp
12 German Dances, WoO 8: No. 1 in C MajorLudwig van Beethoven, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: IV. BourréeJohann Sebastian Bach, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
12 Contredanses, WoO 14: No. 11Ludwig van Beethoven, Bayerische Kammerphilharmonie, Karl Anton Rickenbacher
12 Contredanses, WoO 14: No. 3Ludwig van Beethoven, Bayerische Kammerphilharmonie, Karl Anton Rickenbacher
12 Contredanses, WoO 14: No. 6Ludwig van Beethoven, Bayerische Kammerphilharmonie, Karl Anton Rickenbacher
12 German Dances, WoO 8: No. 2 in A MajorLudwig van Beethoven, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11: II. Romance. Larghetto - Pt. 1Frédéric Chopin, Martha Argerich, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11: II. Romance. Larghetto - Pt. 2Frédéric Chopin, Martha Argerich, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11: II. Romance. Larghetto - Pt. 3Frédéric Chopin, Martha Argerich, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11: II. Romance. Larghetto - Pt. 4Frédéric Chopin, Martha Argerich, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11: II. Romance. Larghetto - Pt. 5Frédéric Chopin, Martha Argerich, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11: II. Romance. Larghetto - Pt. 6Frédéric Chopin, Martha Argerich, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11: II. Romance. Larghetto - Pt. 7Frédéric Chopin, Martha Argerich, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11: II. Romance. Larghetto - Pt. 8Frédéric Chopin, Martha Argerich, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11: II. Romance. Larghetto - Pt. 9Frédéric Chopin, Martha Argerich, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11: II. Romance. Larghetto - Pt. 10Frédéric Chopin, Martha Argerich, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11: II. Romance. Larghetto - Pt. 11Frédéric Chopin, Martha Argerich, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 13 in F, K.112: 4. Molto allegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf
12 Contredanses, WoO 14: No. 2Ludwig van Beethoven, Bayerische Kammerphilharmonie, Karl Anton Rickenbacher
12 Contredanses, WoO 14: No. 5Ludwig van Beethoven, Bayerische Kammerphilharmonie, Karl Anton Rickenbacher
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G, BWV 1048: 2. AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, Schola Cantorum Basiliensis, August Wenzinger
12 Contredanses, WoO 14: No. 8Ludwig van Beethoven, Bayerische Kammerphilharmonie, Karl Anton Rickenbacher
12 German Dances, WoO 8: No. 7 in C MajorLudwig van Beethoven, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
12 Contredanses, WoO 14: No. 7Ludwig van Beethoven, Bayerische Kammerphilharmonie, Karl Anton Rickenbacher
Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067: 7. BadinerieJohann Sebastian Bach, Ulrich Herkenhoff, Amati-Ensemble, Attila Balogh, Jakob Schmidt, Ruth Spitzenberger
12 Minuets, WoO 7: No. 6 in A MajorLudwig van Beethoven, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067: 6. MenuetJohann Sebastian Bach, Ulrich Herkenhoff, Amati-Ensemble, Attila Balogh, Jakob Schmidt, Ruth Spitzenberger
12 Minuets, WoO 7: No. 3 in G MajorLudwig van Beethoven, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
12 Minuets, WoO 7: No. 8 in B-Flat MajorLudwig van Beethoven, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Les petits riens, K.app.10 (ballet): No. 11 LarghettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Concerto Köln, Anton Steck
Les petits riens, K.app.10 (ballet): No. 12 Gavotte. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Concerto Köln, Anton Steck