Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's "Impressions of Orient," a captivating journey through the rich tapestry of classical music inspired by the East. This exquisite collection, set to release on February 26, 2025, under Warner Classics, spans a diverse range of genres, including classical, opera, classical piano, and chamber music, offering a comprehensive exploration of the Orient through the lens of some of the most celebrated composers in history.
Spanning an impressive two hours and forty-five minutes, this album is a testament to the timeless allure of Eastern themes in Western classical music. From the iconic "Turkish March" by Mozart himself to the evocative "In a Persian Market" by Albert Ketèlbey, each track is a masterful blend of cultural influences and musical brilliance. The album features a stunning array of pieces, including Ravel's "Ma mère l'Oye," Debussy's "Pagodes," and Tchaikovsky's "Arabian Dance," each contributing to a rich, immersive soundscape that transports the audience to distant lands and ancient times.
"Impressions of Orient" is not just a collection of songs; it's a symphonic voyage through the Orient, showcasing the profound impact of Eastern culture on Western classical music. Whether you're a seasoned classical aficionado or a newcomer to the genre, this album promises an unforgettable listening experience, brimming with beauty, intrigue, and the timeless elegance of Mozart and his contemporaries.
Brahms: 15 Neue Liebeslieder, Op. 65: No. 2, Finstere Schatten der NachtJohannes Brahms, Barbara Bonney, Anne Sofie von Otter, Kurt Streit, Olaf Bär, Bengt Forsberg, Helmut Deutsch
Puccini: Turandot, Act 1: "Notte senza lumicino" (Coro, Calaf, Pong, Pang, Ping, Timur)Giacomo Puccini, Antonio Pappano, Coro dell'Accademia Nazionale Di Santa Cecilia, Gregory Bonfatti, Jonas Kaufmann, Mattia Olivieri, Michele Pertusi, Siyabonga Maqungo, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia
Stravinsky: Le Chant du rossignol: II. Marche chinoiseIgor Stravinsky, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Jukka-Pekka Saraste
Beethoven: Die Ruinen von Athen, Op. 113: Turkish MarchLudwig van Beethoven, Efrem Kurtz, Philharmonia Orchestra
Lehár: Das Land des Lächelns, Act 2: Tanzlied. "Im Salon zur blau'n Pagode"Franz Lehár, Willi Boskovsky, Brigitte Lindner, Das Münchner Rundfunkorchester
Chopin: Mazurka No. 47 in A Minor, Op. Posth. 68 No. 2Frédéric Chopin, Samson François
Verdi: Aida, Act 1: "Immenso Fthà" - "Mortal, diletto ai numi" (Ramfis, Coro)Giuseppe Verdi, Zubin Mehta, Bonaldo Giaiotti, Coro Del Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma, Orchestra Del Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma
Schmitt: La tragédie de Salomé, Op. 50: II. Danse des perlesFlorent Schmitt, Pierre Dervaux, Orchestre du Théâtre National de l'Opéra de Paris
Berlioz: La captive orientale, Op. 12, H 60fHector Berlioz, Véronique Gens, Louis Langrée, Orchestre De L'Opéra National De Lyon
Saint-Saëns: Piano Concerto No. 5 in F Major, Op. 103 "Egyptian": III. Molto allegroCamille Saint-Saëns, Bertrand Chamayou, Emmanuel Krivine, Orchestre National De France
Ibert: Escales: II. Tunis - NeftaJacques Ibert, Jean Martinon, Orchestre National de l'O.R.T.F.
Gluck: La rencontre imprévue ou les pèlerins de la Mecque, Wq. 32, Act 1: "Je suis touché des bontés de la dame" (Balkis, Ali, Osmin)Christoph Willibald Gluck, John Eliot Gardiner, Claudine Le Coz, Guy de Mey, Jean-Luc Viala, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon
Strauss, Johann II: Ägyptischer Marsch, Op. 335Johann Strauss II, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Couperin: Quatrième livre de pièces de clavecin, Vingt-septième ordre: III. Les ChinoisFrançois Couperin, Olivier Baumont
Rossini: L'italiana in Algeri, Act 2: "Non sei tu che il grado eletto brami aver di Pappatacci?" (Isabella, Mustafà, Coro, Lindoro, Taddeo)Gioachino Rossini, Claudio Scimone, Domenico Trimarchi, Ernesto Palacio, Marilyn Horne, Prague Philharmonic Choir, Samuel Ramey, I Solisti Veneti