Immerse yourself in the soothing and enchanting world of classical music with "Music for Cats" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Released on January 1, 2023, under the Naxos Special Projects label, this album is a carefully curated collection of timeless pieces that span various genres, including classical, requiem, opera, classical piano, and chamber music. With a duration of 2 hours and 17 minutes, this album offers a rich and diverse listening experience.
The tracklist features iconic compositions such as "Waltz of the Flowers," "Prelude in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 45," "Adagio for Strings, Op. 11," and "Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95, B. 178, 'From the New World': II. Largo," among others. Each piece is a testament to Mozart's unparalleled genius and his ability to evoke a wide range of emotions through his music.
"Music for Cats" is not just an album; it's an experience designed to calm and reassure, making it perfect for both humans and their feline companions. Whether you're a classical music enthusiast or simply looking for a way to relax, this album offers a serene and captivating journey through some of Mozart's most beloved works.
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Tracks
Waltz of the FlowersPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Ondrej Lenard
No. 1, KaddischMaurice Ravel, Duo Sonidos
III. AdagioWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Bläsersolisten der Deutschen Kammerphilharmonie
II. Adagio cantabileLudwig van Beethoven, Boris Giltburg
AndanteFelix Mendelssohn, Maria Kliegel, Kristin Merscher
Prelude in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 45Frédéric Chopin, Idil Biret
No. 17 in E-Flat MajorNiccolò Paganini, Ilya Kaler
Barcarolle (Arr. for Piano)Jacques Offenbach, Péter Nagy
II. RomanceWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Capella Istropolitana, Wolfgang Sobotka
Frühlingslied, Op. 62 No. 6, MWV U 161Felix Mendelssohn, Péter Nagy
NimrodEdward Elgar, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, George Hurst
II. AndantinoFranz Schubert, Jenő Jandó
Adagio for Strings, Op. 11Samuel Barber, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Marin Alsop
I. Allegro moderatoJoseph Haydn, Jenő Jandó
II. LarghettoLudwig van Beethoven, Nicolaus Esterhazy Sinfonia, Béla Drahos
Pavane, Op. 50Gabriel Fauré, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Keith Clark
XIII. The Swan (Arr. P. Vidal for Cello & Orchestra)Camille Saint-Saëns, Gabriel Schwabe, Malmö Symphony Orchestra, Marc Soustrot
I. AndanteClara Schumann, Yoshiko Iwai
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini: Variation 18 (Arr. F. Kreisler for violin and piano)Sergei Rachmaninoff, Jenő Jandó, Takako Nishizaki
Sicilienne, Op. 78 (version for piano)Gabriel Fauré, Simon Crawford-Phillips
II. Air ("On the G String")Johann Sebastian Bach, Capella Istropolitana, Jaroslav Dvořák
No. 2 in E-Flat MajorFrédéric Chopin, Idil Biret
Sicilienne (Arr. D. Sosin)Maria Theresia von Paradis, Nora Shulman, Judy Loman
I: VolksliedchenRobert Schumann, Rico Gulda
No. 9, Schafe können sicher weiden (Transcr. L. Stokowski)Johann Sebastian Bach, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, José Serebrier
Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95, B. 178, "From the New World": II. LargoAntonín Dvořák, Peter Breiner
No. 1, Lento, ma non troppoFrederick Delius, English Chamber Orchestra, Julian Lloyd Webber
No. 1 in E Major, Op. 19/1Felix Mendelssohn, Péter Nagy
Chiquilin de Bachin (The Little Beggar Boy) [arr. J. Lenehan for 2 cellos and piano]Astor Piazzolla, Julian Lloyd Webber, Jiaxin Lloyd Webber, John Lenehan
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