Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of classical music with Claude Debussy's "Rising Stars - The Classical Vanguard," a captivating album set to release on September 22, 2025, under Warner Classics. This extraordinary collection spans a diverse range of genres within classical music, showcasing Debussy's virtuosity and versatility.
The album features a meticulously curated tracklist that includes timeless pieces from renowned composers such as Liszt, Tchaikovsky, Chopin, Ravel, Bartók, Shostakovich, Fauré, Gluck, Couperin, Gounod, Rimsky-Korsakov, Falla, Schumann, Scarlatti, Glass, Dvořák, Scriabin, Puccini, Haydn, Debussy, Bach, Halvorsen, Paganini, Charpentier, Marais, Schubert, Mozart, Villa-Lobos, Schoenberg, Grieg, Strauss, Mendelssohn, Gershwin, Beethoven, Piazzolla, Selaocoe, and Pärt. Each track is a masterpiece in its own right, offering a rich tapestry of musical expression.
From the delicate and introspective "Frühlingsnacht" by Liszt to the lively and rhythmic "Romanian Folk Dances" by Bartók, the album takes you on a journey through various moods and styles. The inclusion of well-known pieces like "The Flight of the Bumblebee" by Rimsky-Korsakov and "O mio babbino caro" by Puccini, alongside lesser-known gems, ensures a dynamic and engaging listening experience.
Debussy's interpretation of these works is nothing short of breathtaking. His technical prowess and emotional depth bring a fresh perspective to each piece, making this album a standout in the classical genre. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Rising Stars - The Classical Vanguard" promises to captivate and inspire.
With a total runtime of 3 hours and 3 minutes, this album is a substantial and rewarding listen. It's a testament to Debussy's artistry and a celebration of the enduring power of classical music. Prepare to be transported to a world of musical brilliance with "Rising Stars - The Classical Vanguard."
Tchaikovsky: 6 Pieces, Op. 51: No. 6, Valse sentimentale (Arr. Berthollet for Cello and Piano)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Camille Berthollet, Guillaume Vincent
Chopin: Waltz in A MinorFrédéric Chopin, Aurélien Pontier
Ravel: Miroirs, M. 43: II. Oiseaux tristesMaurice Ravel, Jaeden Izik-Dzurko
Bartók: Romanian Folk Dances, Sz. 56: No. 1, Stick Dance (Transcr. Strauss & Rizikov for Cello and Piano)Béla Bartók, Lisa Strauss, Anastasia Rizikov
Bartók: Romanian Folk Dances, Sz. 56: No. 2, Sash Dance (Transcr. Strauss & Rizikov for Cello and Piano)Béla Bartók, Lisa Strauss, Anastasia Rizikov
Bartók: Romanian Folk Dances, Sz. 56: No. 3, In One Spot (Transcr. Strauss & Rizikov for Cello and Piano)Béla Bartók, Lisa Strauss, Anastasia Rizikov
Bartók: Romanian Folk Dances, Sz. 56: No. 4, Horn Dance (Transcr. Strauss & Rizikov for Cello and Piano)Béla Bartók, Lisa Strauss, Anastasia Rizikov
Bartók: Romanian Folk Dances, Sz. 56: No. 5, Romanian Polka (Transcr. Strauss & Rizikov for Cello and Piano)Béla Bartók, Lisa Strauss, Anastasia Rizikov
Bartók: Romanian Folk Dances, Sz. 56: No. 6, Fast Dance (Transcr. Strauss & Rizikov for Cello and Piano)Béla Bartók, Lisa Strauss, Anastasia Rizikov
Shostakovich: Romance from The GadflyDmitri Shostakovich, Daniel Lozakovich, Mikhail Pletnev
Fauré: 3 Mélodies, Op. 7: No. 1, Après un rêve (Version for Trumpet & Orchestra)Gabriel Fauré, Lucienne Renaudin Vary, Roberto Rizzi Brignoli, Orchestre National de Lille
Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30, Act 3: "Che farò senza Euridice" (Orfeo)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Stefan Plewniak, Jakub Józef Orliński, Il Giardino d'Amore
Couperin, F: Second Livre de pièces de clavecin, Sixième Ordre: Les baricades mïstérieusesFrançois Couperin, Jean Rondeau, Thomas Dunford
Gounod: Roméo et Juliette, Act 1: Ballade. "Mab, la reine des mensonges" (Mercutio)Charles Gounod, Huw Montague Rendall, Ben Glassberg, Opéra Orchestre Normandie Rouen
Rimsky-Korsakov: The Tale of Tsar Saltan, Act 3: The Flight of the Bumblebee (Orch. Sándor)Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Julie Berthollet, Julien Masmondet, Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra
Falla: 7 Canciones populares españolas: No. 2, Seguidilla murciana (Orch. Lehn)Manuel de Falla, Lucienne Renaudin Vary, Sascha Goetzel, Orchestre de chambre de Paris
Puccini: Gianni Schicchi: "O mio babbino caro" (Instrumental Version)Giacomo Puccini, Camille Berthollet, Romain Dumas, Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine
Haydn: Piano Sonata in B Minor, Hob. XVI: 32: II. Menuetto (Live)Joseph Haydn, George Li
Debussy: L'Isle joyeuse, CD 109, L. 106Claude Debussy, Kenji Miura
Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 6 in D Major, BWV 1012: IV. Sarabande (Arr. Thomas for Cello & String Orchestra)Johann Sebastian Bach, Abel Selaocoe, Manchester Collective
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Halvorsen: Passacaglia (After Handel's Suite in G Minor, HWV 432)Johan Halvorsen, Luka Ispir, Léo Ispir
Haydn: Trumpet Concerto in E-Flat Major, Hob. VIIe:1: III. Finale. AllegroJoseph Haydn, Lucienne Renaudin Vary, Michael Sanderling, Luzerner Sinfonieorchester
Paganini: Violin Concerto No. 2 in B Minor, Op. 7: III. Rondo "La campanella" (Arr. Kreisler for Violin and Piano)Niccolò Paganini, Julie Berthollet, Guillaume Vincent
Charpentier: Tristes déserts, sombre retraite, H. 469Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Lea Desandre, Thomas Dunford
Marais: Improv on Marin Marais' "Les voix humaines" (Arr. Selaocoe & Thomas for Vocal and Cello)Marin Marais, Abel Selaocoe
Schubert: Allegretto in C Minor, D. 915Franz Schubert, Eric Lu
Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492, Act 3: Aria. "Hai già vinta la causa" (Almaviva)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Huw Montague Rendall, Ben Glassberg, Opéra Orchestre Normandie Rouen
Villa-Lobos: 5 Preludes, W419: No. 3, Andante in A MinorHeitor Villa-Lobos, Thibaut García
Schoenberg: 6 Kleine Klavierstücke, Op. 19: No. 6, Sehr langsamArnold Schoenberg, Aurélien Pontier
Grieg: Solveig's SongEdvard Grieg, Daniel Lozakovich, Mikhail Pletnev
Mozart: Grabmusik, K. 42: IV. Aria. "Betracht dies Herz und frage mich"Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Bruno de Sá, Jarosław Thiel, Wrocław Baroque Orchestra
Strauss, R: 4 Lieder, Op. 27: No. 4, Morgen!Richard Strauss, Elsa Dreisig, Jonathan Ware
Mendelssohn: String Quartet No. 2 in A Minor, Op. 13, MWV R22: III. IntermezzoFelix Mendelssohn, Quatuor Arod
Gershwin: Porgy and Bess, Act 1: "Summertime" (Orch. Behrisch)George Gershwin, Lucienne Renaudin Vary, Erik Truffaz, Roberto Rizzi Brignoli, Orchestre National de Lille
Beethoven / Arr. Barrios Mangoré: Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27 No. 2 "Moonlight": I. Adagio sostenutoLudwig van Beethoven, Thibaut García
Piazzolla: Libertango (Arr. Berthollet for 2 Violons and Piano)Astor Piazzolla, Camille Berthollet, Julie Berthollet, Guillaume Vincent
Selaocoe: Ibuyile I'Africa / Africa is BackAbel Selaocoe, Alice Zawadzki, Cherise Adams-Burnett, Colin Alexander, Fred Thomas, Max Baillie, Simran Singh, Thandanani Gumede, Yo-Yo Ma
Scarlatti, D: Keyboard Sonata in A Major, Kk. 208Domenico Scarlatti, Jean Rondeau
Barcarolle: Belle nuit, ô nuit d’amour (Les Contes d’Hoffmann)Jacques Offenbach, Fatma Said, Marianne Crebassa, Sascha Goetzel, Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra
Pärt: Spiegel im Spiegel (Version for Cello and Piano)Arvo Pärt, Lisa Strauss, Anastasia Rizikov