Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Claude Debussy's "Prelude - Smooth Music to Relax," a meticulously curated collection of classical masterpieces set to release on October 24, 2025, under Warner Classics. This album is a sanctuary of serenity, featuring a harmonious blend of Debussy's own compositions alongside works from other greats like Bach, Chopin, Mozart, and Rachmaninov.
Spanning a generous 3 hours and 22 minutes, this album is a testament to Debussy's virtuosity and the enduring appeal of classical music. It opens with the gentle lullaby "Berceuse" from Fauré's "Dolly" suite and takes you on a journey through a diverse range of pieces, from the introspective "Adagio for Strings" by Barber to the lively "Minute" Waltz by Chopin. The album also includes iconic pieces like the "Adagio" from Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 and the hauntingly beautiful "Clair de lune" from Debussy's own "Suite bergamasque."
Debussy's signature impressionistic style is evident throughout, with pieces like "La fille aux cheveux de lin" and "Des pas sur la neige" showcasing his unique ability to paint vivid soundscapes. The album also features some of Debussy's most beloved preludes, including "Ondine" and "La terrasse des audiences du clair de lune," which are performed with exquisite sensitivity.
"Prelude - Smooth Music to Relax" is not just an album; it's an experience. It's a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and lose yourself in the soothing melodies of some of the most celebrated composers in history. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer looking to explore the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience that is sure to delight and inspire.
Schubert: Am Tage aller Seelen, D. 343 "Litanei" (Version for Violin and Piano)Franz Schubert, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Albinoni: Adagio in G Minor (Arr. Duarte for Guitar and Orchestra)Remo Giazotto, Tomaso Albinoni, Sharon Isbin, Howard Griffiths, Zürcher Kammerorchester
Debussy: Petite suite, CD 71, L. 65: I. En bateauClaude Debussy, Frédéric Vaysse-Knitter, Alexandre Tharaud
Debussy: Préludes, Livre I, CD 125, L. 117: No. 12, MinstrelsClaude Debussy, Michel Béroff
Bach, JS: Piano Concerto No. 5 in F Minor, BWV 1056: II. LargoJohann Sebastian Bach, David Fray, Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen
Debussy: Suite bergamasque, CD 82, L. 75: III. Clair de lune (Arr. Roelens for Violin and Piano)Claude Debussy, Renaud Capuçon, Jerome Ducros
Mozart: Clarinet Concerto in A Major, K. 622: II. AdagioWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Pierre Génisson, Jakob Lehmann, Concerto Köln
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor": II. Adagio un poco mossoLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff, Bernard Haitink, Staatskapelle Dresden
Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K. 467: II. AndanteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Daniel Barenboim, English Chamber Orchestra
Williams: Main Theme (From "Schindler's List") [Version for Violin and Piano]John Williams, Maxim Vengerov, Ian Brown
Khachaturian: Children's Album, Book I, Op. 62: No. 1, AndantinoAram Khachaturian, Alexandre Tharaud
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in F Major, Op. 8 No. 3, RV 293 "Autumn": II. Adagio moltoAntonio Vivaldi, Renaud Capuçon, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Vivaldi: Guitar Concerto in D Major, RV 93: II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Sharon Isbin, Lawrence Foster, Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in F Minor, Op. 8 No. 4, RV 297 "Winter": II. Largo (Version with Trumpet)Antonio Vivaldi, Lucienne Renaudin Vary, Sascha Goetzel, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
Boccherini: Cello Concerto No. 7 in G Major, G. 480: II. AdagioLuigi Boccherini, Steven Isserlis, Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra, Juha Kangas
Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 30: II. Intermezzo. AdagioSergei Rachmaninoff, Nikolai Lugansky, Sakari Oramo, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Schubert: Moments musicaux, Op. 94, D. 780: No. 3 in F MinorFranz Schubert, Alexandre Tharaud
Chopin: 24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 11 in B MajorFrédéric Chopin, Dong Hyek Lim
Ravel: Ma mère l'Oye, M. 60: I. Pavane de la Belle au bois dormantMaurice Ravel, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra
Bach, JS: The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I, Prelude and Fugue No. 5 in D Major, BWV 850: Prelude (Transcr. Neumann for Violin and Cello)Johann Sebastian Bach, Gautier Capuçon, Renaud Capuçon
Mahler: Symphony No. 5 in C-Sharp Minor: IV. Adagietto. Sehr langsam (Excerpt)Gustav Mahler, Zubin Mehta, New York Philharmonic
Debussy: Préludes, Livre II, CD 131, L. 123: No. 8, OndineClaude Debussy, Michel Béroff
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 5 in F Major, Op. 24 "Spring": II. Adagio molto espressivoLudwig van Beethoven, Oleg Kagan, Sviatoslav Richter
Haydn: Cello Concerto No. 2 in D Major, Hob. VIIb:2: II. AdagioJoseph Haydn, Gautier Capuçon, Mahler Chamber Orchestra, Daniel Harding
Bizet: L'Arlésienne Suite No. 1, Op. 23bis, WD 40: III. Adagietto (Arr. Tharaud for Piano)Georges Bizet, Alexandre Tharaud
Satie: 6 Gnossiennes: No. 2, Avec étonnementErik Satie, Anne Queffélec
Schubert: Piano Sonata No. 3 in E Major, D. 459: III. AdagioFranz Schubert, Elisabeth Leonskaja
Mozart: Concerto for Flute and Harp in C Major, K. 299: II. AndantinoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Emmanuel Pahud, Marie-Pierre Langlamet, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Schubert: Piano Quintet in A Major, Op. Posth. 114, D. 667 "The Trout": IV. Tema con variazione. AndantinoFranz Schubert, Alban Berg Quartett, Elisabeth Leonskaja, Georg Hortnagel
Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67: II. Andante con motoLudwig van Beethoven, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Simon Rattle
Gluck: Orphée et Eurydice, Wq. 41, Act 2: Ballet des ombres heureuses (Arr. Kreisler for Violin & Piano)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Renaud Capuçon, Jerome Ducros
Debussy: Préludes, Livre II, CD 131, L. 123: No. 7, La terrasse des audiences du clair de luneClaude Debussy, Michel Béroff
Tartini: Violin Sonata in G Minor "Devil's Trill": I. Larghetto affetuoso (Arr. Kreisler)Giuseppe Tartini, David Oistrakh, Vladimir Yampolsky
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