Celebrate a decade of musical excellence with "Les musiques de Prodiges - 10e anniversaire," a stunning double album released by Warner Classics on December 14, 2023. This extraordinary collection, curated by Charles Gounod, brings together 46 captivating tracks that span the rich tapestry of classical music, from opera to symphonies, and everything in between.
Spanning nearly two and a half hours, this album is a testament to the enduring power of classical music. It features iconic compositions from legendary composers such as Mozart, Beethoven, Verdi, and Vivaldi, among many others. Each piece has been carefully selected to showcase the brilliance and diversity of the genre, making it an essential addition to any music lover's collection.
From the stirring overtures of Rossini's "Guillaume Tell" and "La gazza ladra" to the haunting beauty of Chopin's "Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27 No. 2 'Moonlight,'" this album offers a journey through the ages of classical music. Highlights include the enchanting "Gabriel's Oboe" from Ennio Morricone's "The Mission," the timeless "Over the Rainbow," and the powerful "Va pensiero" from Verdi's "Nabucco."
Whether you're a seasoned classical aficionado or a newcomer to the genre, "Les musiques de Prodiges - 10e anniversaire" promises an unforgettable listening experience. The album's diverse selection of pieces ensures that there is something for everyone, making it a perfect choice for any occasion. Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of these masterful compositions and celebrate the enduring legacy of classical music.
Williams: Main Theme (From "Schindler's List")Gautier Capuçon
Shostakovich: Suite for Jazz Orchestra No. 2, Op. 50b: No. 2, WaltzPhiladelphia Orchestra, Mariss Jansons
Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492, Act 2: "Voi che sapete" (Cherubino)Marianne Crebassa
Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92: II. Allegretto (Excerpt)Wolfgang Sawallisch
Mozart: Symphony No. 25 in G Minor, K. 183: I. Allegro con brio (Excerpt)Sir Neville Marriner
Bizet: Carmen, WD 31, Act 2: "Votre toast je peux vous le rendre" (Escamillo, Frasquita, Mercédès, Carmen, Moralès, Zuniga, Chœur)Lorin Maazel, Julia Migenes Johnson, Lilian Watson, Susan Daniel, Ruggero Raimondi, Francois Le Roux, John Paul Bogart, Choeur de Radio France
Rossini: La gazza ladra: Overture (Excerpt)Sir Roger Norrington
Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492, Act 4: "L'ho perduta, me meschina" (Barberina)Roxane Macaudière
Chopin: Polonaise in A-Flat Major, Op. 53 "Heroic" (Excerpt)Paul Ji
Bizet: Carmen, WD 31, Act 1: Habanera (Arr. Baldeyrou for Clarinet and Piano)Simon Lopez, Guillaume Vincent
Morricone / Orch. Bouchard: Once Upon a Time in the West: “Your Love” (Jill)Isabelle Valot
Now We Are Free (From "Gladiator")Julie Berthollet, Camille Berthollet, Maxime Ferri
Caccini: Ave MariaSumi Jo
Bellini: Norma, Act 1: "Casta diva" (Norma, Coro)Maria Callas, Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala Di Milano
Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake, Op. 20, Act 2: No. 10, Scene. ModeratoAndré Previn, London Symphony Orchestra
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27 No. 2 "Moonlight": III. Presto agitatoMaria João Pires
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64, MWV O14: I. Allegro molto appassionato (Excerpt)Maxim Vengerov
Mozart: Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550: I. Molto allegro (Excerpt)Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Mozart: Requiem in D Minor, K. 626: LacrimosaNikolaus Harnoncourt, Konzertvereinigung der Wiener Staatsopernchor
Handel: Rinaldo, HWV 7, Act 2: Aria. "Lascia ch'io pianga" (Almirena)Claudio Scimone, I Solisti Veneti, Marilyn Horne
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71, Act 1: No. 2, MarchAndré Previn, London Symphony Orchestra
Verdi: Nabucco, Act 3: Coro di schiavi ebrei. "Va pensiero, sull'ali dorate" (Excerpt)Riccardo Muti, Ambrosian Opera Chorus
Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492: SinfoniaWiener Philharmoniker, Riccardo Muti
Mozart: Clarinet Concerto in A Major, K. 622: II. Adagio (Excerpt)Sabine Meyer, Staatskapelle Dresden, Hans Vonk
Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23: I. Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso - Allegro con spiritoJean-Bernard Pommier, Hallé, Lawrence Foster
Chopin: Fantaisie-impromptu in C-Sharp Minor, Op. Posth. 66Samson François
Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsodies, S. 244: No. 2 in C-Sharp Minor (Excerpt)György Cziffra
Albéniz: Suite Española No. 1, Op. 47: V. Asturias "Leyenda" (Excerpt)Fazıl Say
Brahms: Hungarian Dances, WoO 1: No. 5 in F-Sharp MinorOrchestre Philharmonique De Strasbourg