Immerse yourself in the serene and captivating world of Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach with "Music for Chill," a meticulously curated collection of classical masterpieces released on January 1, 2023, under the Naxos Special Projects label. This album, spanning a generous 2 hours and 48 minutes, is a testament to Bach's enduring legacy and his profound influence on the classical music landscape.
Featuring a diverse array of compositions, "Music for Chill" showcases Bach's versatility and genius. From the delicate and introspective "Adagio" variations to the lively and energetic "Serenade for Orchestra," each track offers a unique glimpse into the composer's artistic vision. The album also includes beloved works such as "Für Elise," "Ave Maria," and "Jesus bleibet meine Freude," arranged for various instruments to highlight their timeless appeal.
The album's classical piano and orchestral arrangements are performed with exquisite precision and emotional depth, making it an ideal companion for moments of relaxation and reflection. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Music for Chill" promises a rich and rewarding listening experience. Let the soothing melodies and harmonies of Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach transport you to a place of tranquility and peace.
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Tracks
II. AdagioCarl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Duo Diversitas
Var. 30, QuodlibetJohann Sebastian Bach, Duo Synaphé
No. 1, Wie Melodien zieht es mirJohannes Brahms, Karl-Heinz Schütz, Maria Prinz
II. MenuetPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Sinfonieorchester Aachen, Christopher Ward
III. AdagioEdward Elgar, Gabriel Schwabe, ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Christopher Ward
Bagatelle No. 25 in A Minor, WoO 59 "Für Elise"Ludwig van Beethoven, Boris Giltburg
Act III MélodrameDaniel Auber, Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra, Dario Salvi
II. Le jardin de GracieuseGabriel Pierné, Orchestre National de Lille, Darrell Ang
'Tis the Last Rose of Summer (Arr. J. Holland for Guitar)Traditional, Christopher Mallett
Shenandoah (Arr. C. McTee for 2 Flutes & Orchestra)Traditional, James Galway, Jeanne Galway, The Manhattan School of Music Symphony Orchestra, Leonard Slatkin
Elegy for English Horn, Harp & String OrchestraPeter Boyer, Christine Pendrill, Bryn Lewis, London Symphony Orchestra
Sunday Evening Before My Birthday (Version for Piano)Peter Breiner
SalomeaJasmin Reuter, World Chamber Orchestra
Canzonetta for Violin & OrchestraYrjö Gunaropulos, Linda Hedlund, La Tempesta, Jyri Nissilä
No. 4, AndanteCelso Garrido-Lecca, The Norwegian Radio Orchestra, Miguel Harth-Bedoya
Ave Maria "Tanti anni prima" (Arr. V. Coves & K. Seo for Flute & Guitar)Astor Piazzolla, Kazunori Seo, Vicente Coves
Beatriz (Arr. M. Pereira for Guitar)Edu Lobo, Graham Anthony Devine
Adagio (D. 612)Franz Schubert, Gottlieb Wallisch
No. 1, Frage, MWV K 39Felix Mendelssohn, Amber Quartet
III. Nicht schnell (Re-Orchestrated by G. Mahler)Robert Schumann, ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Marin Alsop
II. AndanteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Northern Chamber Orchestra, Nicholas Ward
III. AdagioJean-Marie Leclair, Adrian Butterfield, Sarah McMahon, Silas Wollston
II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Cho-Liang Lin, Anthony Newman, Sejong
II. Tempo di sicilianaMario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Chloé Dufossez, Leonard Becker
Evening at HomeDarko Nikčević
SabaaTanya Ekanayaka
III. Benedictus (Arr. for Alto Saxophone & String Quartet)Edward Gregson, Rob Buckland, Navarra String Quartet
I. StillJoan Tower, Blair McMillen, Albany Symphony Orchestra, David Alan Miller
III. The Twilight at BeitangXiaogang Ye, Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz, Stefan Malzew
IntermezzoErich Wolfgang Korngold, Holst Sinfonietta, Klaus Simon
II. AdagioE.T.A. Hoffmann, L'Ensemble Ondine, Anne-Sophie Bertrand
The Last Song (Arr. B. Fogo, D. Russell & O. Veselý for Guitar)Clarice Assad, Bokyung Byun
Serenade for OrchestraWilliam Grant Still, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Avlana Eisenberg
No. 2, AndanteLuis de Freitas Branco, Camerata Atlântica, Ana Beatriz Manzanilla
Hymnus for 12 Cellos, Op. 57Julius Klengel, Andreas Brantelid, Ingemar Brantelid, Henrik Dam Thomsen, Øystein Sonstad, Niels Ullner, Emilie Eskær, Jakob La Cour, Louisa Schwab, Morten Zeuthen, Live Johansson, Samira Dayyani, Lea Brøndal
Cello Concerto in B Minor, Op. 104, B. 191: I. Allegro (Arr. P. Breiner for Piano)Antonín Dvořák, Peter Breiner
EntracteCamille Saint-Saëns, Residentie Orkest Den Haag, Jun Markl
II. AdagioPaul Wranitzky, Czech Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra, Marek Štilec
II. CantabileJohann Baptist Vanhal, Pavla Honsová, Czech Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra, Michael Halasz
No. 10, Jesus bleibet meine Freude (Arr. M. Hess for Piano)Johann Sebastian Bach, Kotaro Fukuma
III. Aria. LargoJohn Burge, Julian Armour, Thirteen Strings Chamber Orchestra, Kevin Mallon
No. 1, SearasEurico Carrapatoso, Quarteto de Matosinhos
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