James Galway, the renowned flutist, invites you into a world of timeless elegance and musical mastery with his 1989 album "Serenade." This exquisite collection, released under the RCA Red Seal label, is a harmonious blend of Celtic and classical genres, offering a serene and enchanting listening experience.
Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 12 minutes, the album features 16 tracks that showcase Galway's virtuosic skill and his ability to evoke deep emotion through his music. The tracklist is a diverse mix of compositions, including pieces by Schubert, Chopin, Fauré, Bach, Mozart, and Villa-Lobos, among others. Each track is a testament to Galway's versatility and his deep understanding of the flute's expressive capabilities.
The album opens with Schubert's "Serenade (Ständchen, D. 957)" and continues with a range of pieces that highlight Galway's collaborative prowess, featuring notable performances with Phillip Moll and other esteemed musicians. The inclusion of iconic works such as Bach's "Air on the G String" and Mozart's "Concerto for Flute and Harp" further enriches the album's classical repertoire.
"Serenade" is not just an album; it's a celebration of Galway's artistry and his enduring contribution to the world of classical music. Whether you're a longtime fan or a newcomer to his work, this album offers a captivating journey through some of the most beloved and enduring pieces in the classical canon.
(P) 1989 Sony Music Entertainment
Tracks
Serenade (Ständchen, D. 957)Franz Schubert, James Galway, Phillip Moll
Nocturne in E-Flat, Op. 9, No. 2Frédéric Chopin, James Galway, David Measham
Rêverie, L. 68Claude Debussy, James Galway, Marisa Robles
Serenade for Flute and Guitar: III. Largo (alla siciliana)Domenico Cimarosa, James Galway, Kazuhito Yamashita
Suite No. 3, BWV 1068, in D: Air on the G StringJohann Sebastian Bach, James Galway, John Birch, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Barry Griffiths
Préludes, Livre 1, No. 8, L. 117: La Fille aux cheveux de linClaude Debussy, James Galway, Marisa Robles, Graham Oppenheimer
Concerto for Flute and Harp, K. 299: II. AndantinoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, James Galway
Consolation No. 3 in D-Flat Major, S 172/3Franz Liszt, James Galway, David Measham
Spartacus: Adagio of Spartacus and PhrygiaAram Khachaturian, James Galway, Myung-Whun Chung, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Thaïs: MéditationJules Massenet, James Galway, National Philharmonic Orchestra, David Measham
Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5: Aria (Cantilena): AdagioHeitor Villa-Lobos, James Galway, Charles Gerhardt
Song of the Seashore (Hamabe No Uta)Tamezo Narita, James Galway, Hiroyuki Iwaki, Tokyo String Orchestra, Ayako Shinozaki
Songs, Op. 34: Vocalise, No. 14Sergei Rachmaninoff, James Galway, Charles Gerhardt
FantaisieGabriel Fauré, James Galway, Charles Dutoit
Arlekinada (Harlequin's Millions): SerenadeRiccardo Drigo, James Galway, Charles Gerhardt, National Philharmonic Orchestra
La plus que lenteClaude Debussy, James Galway, Charles Gerhardt