Jan Vogler, the renowned cellist, presents "Pop Songs," a captivating collection of 15 timeless tunes spanning four centuries. Released on May 6, 2022, under Sony Classical, this album is a unique blend of classical arias and popular melodies, all masterfully arranged for cello and orchestra by Vogler himself. From the hauntingly beautiful "Dido's Lament" by Henry Purcell to the iconic "Billie Jean" by Michael Jackson, Vogler's virtuosity shines through each track. The album also features celebrated arias such as the Queen of the Night's aria from Mozart's "Die Zauberflöte" and the poignant "Casta Diva" from Bellini's "Norma." With the BBC Philharmonic and conducted by Omer Meir Wellber, "Pop Songs" offers a fresh and dynamic perspective on both classical and contemporary music. Whether you're a classical aficionado or a fan of modern hits, this album promises a rich and engaging listening experience.
(P) 2022 Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH
Tracks
L'incoronazione di Poppea, SV 308, Act III: Pur ti miro (Arr. for Cello, Accordion & Orchestra by Jan Vogler)Claudio Monteverdi, Jan Vogler, BBC Philharmonic, Omer Meir Wellber
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act III: When I am Laid in Earth "Didos Lament" (Arr. for Cello & Orchestra by Jan Vogler)Henry Purcell, Jan Vogler, BBC Philharmonic, Omer Meir Wellber
Giustino, RV 717, Act I: Vedrò con mio diletto (Arr. for Cello & Orchestra by Jan Vogler)Antonio Vivaldi, Jan Vogler, BBC Philharmonic, Omer Meir Wellber
Orfeo ed Euridice, WQ 30, Act III: Che faro senza Euridice (Arr. for Cello & Orchestra by Jan Vogler)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Jan Vogler, BBC Philharmonic, Omer Meir Wellber
Die Zauberflöte, K.620, Act II: Der Hölle Rache kocht in meinem Herzen (Arr. for Cello & Orchestra by Jan Vogler)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Jan Vogler, BBC Philharmonic, Omer Meir Wellber
Norma, Act I: Casta Diva (Arr. for Cello & Orchestra by Jan Vogler)Vincenzo Bellini, Jan Vogler, BBC Philharmonic, Omer Meir Wellber
Il barbiere di Siviglia: Largo al factotum (Arr. for Cello & Orchestra by Jan Vogler)Gioachino Rossini, Jan Vogler, BBC Philharmonic, Omer Meir Wellber
Carmen, ED 31, Act II: La fleur que tu m'avais jetée (Arr. for Cello & Orchestra by Jan Vogler)Georges Bizet, Jan Vogler, BBC Philharmonic, Omer Meir Wellber
La Traviata, Act I: Libiamo ne' lieti calici "Brindisi" (Arr. for Cello & Orchestra by Jan Vogler)Giuseppe Verdi, Jan Vogler, BBC Philharmonic, Omer Meir Wellber
Tannhäuser, WWV 70, Act III: O du mein holder Abendstern (Arr. for Cello & Orchestra by Jan Vogler)Richard Wagner, Jan Vogler, BBC Philharmonic, Omer Meir Wellber
Porgy and Bess, Act I: Summertime (Arr. for Cello & Orchestra by Jan Vogler)George Gershwin, Jan Vogler, BBC Philharmonic, Omer Meir Wellber
It Was a Very Good Year (Arr. for Cello and Orchestra)Ervin Drake, Jan Vogler, BBC Philharmonic, Omer Meir Wellber
Golden Slumbers (Arr. for Cello and Orchestra)John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Jan Vogler, BBC Philharmonic, Omer Meir Wellber
Still Got the Blues (Arr. for Cello and Orchestra)Gary Moore, Jan Vogler, BBC Philharmonic, Omer Meir Wellber
Billie Jean (Arr. for Cello and Orchestra)Michael Jackson, Jan Vogler, BBC Philharmonic, Omer Meir Wellber
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