Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of autumn with Claude Debussy's "Autumn Adagios," a captivating journey through the season's essence, captured in the soft, slow, and expressive adagio movements of classical masterpieces. This exquisite collection, set for release on November 1, 2025, under Warner Classics, is a testament to Debussy's unparalleled artistry and his deep connection with nature's ever-changing moods.
Spanning a generous 3 hours and 40 minutes, this album is a rich tapestry of classical piano and orchestral works, seamlessly woven together to evoke the crisp air, vibrant hues, and serene beauty of autumn. From the hauntingly beautiful "Feuilles mortes" by Debussy himself to the poignant "Autumn Song" by Tchaikovsky, each track is a delicate brushstroke, painting a vivid portrait of the season.
The album features a diverse array of composers, including Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, and many more, all united by their shared inspiration drawn from the autumnal landscape. Debussy's interpretive prowess shines through in every note, offering a fresh perspective on both well-known and lesser-explored pieces. Whether it's the melancholic elegance of Fauré's "Chant d'automne" or the lively charm of Haydn's "The Seasons," each composition is a testament to the timeless allure of autumn.
"Autumn Adagios" is not just a collection of music; it's an invitation to experience the season in all its glory. Let the soothing melodies and harmonies transport you to a world where the leaves whisper secrets and the air is filled with the promise of change. This album is a celebration of autumn's fleeting beauty, captured in the timeless language of classical music.
Vaughan Williams: 6 Studies in English Folk-Song: No. 1, AdagioRalph Vaughan Williams, David Parkhouse, Eileen Croxford
Debussy: Préludes, Livre II, CD 131, L. 123: No. 2, Feuilles mortesClaude Debussy, Michel Béroff
Massenet: Année passée, Livre II "Jours d'automne": I. Feuilles jaunies. Assez lentJules Massenet, Aldo Ciccolini
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in F Major, Op. 8 No. 3, RV 293 "Autumn": II. Adagio moltoAntonio Vivaldi, Il Giardino Armonico, Enrico Onofri, Giovanni Antonini
Rameau: Pièces de clavecin en concerts, Cinquième concert: La CupisJean-Philippe Rameau, Gustav Leonhardt, Frans Brüggen, Sigiswald Kuijken, Wieland Kuijken
Janáček: On an Overgrown Path, Book I: No. 2, A Blown-Away LeafLeoš Janáček, Mikhail Rudy
Gershwin: A Foggy DayGeorge Gershwin, Stéphane Grappelli, Yehudi Menuhin, Laurie Holloway, Pierre Michelot, Ronnie Verrell
Scarlatti, D: Keyboard Sonata in D Minor, Kk. 32Domenico Scarlatti, Alexandre Tharaud
Satie: 3 Morceaux en forme de poire: I. Manière de commencement. Allez modérémentErik Satie, Anne Queffélec, Catherine Collard
Schumann: 11 Jungendlieder: No. 8, Im HerbsteRobert Schumann, Thomas Hampson, Geoffrey Parsons
Purcell: The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act 4: Song. "See, See My Many Colour'd Fields"Henry Purcell, Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra, Ton Koopman, Geraint Rogers
Pierné: Paysages franciscains, Op. 43: II. Les olivaies de la plaine d'Assise. Crépuscule d'automneGabriel Pierné, Pierre Dervaux, Orchestre Philharmonique des Pays de Loire
Boismortier: Cantates françoises, Op. 5 "Les quatre saisons", No. 3, L'automne: Récitatif. "Mais profitons des beaux jours de l’Automne" - Air. "Coule, coule dans nos veines"Joseph Bodin de Boismortier, Gérard Souzay, Jean-François Paillard, Orchestre de chambre Jean-François Paillard
Dvořák: Piano Quintet in A Major, Op. 81, B. 155: II. Dumka. Andante con motoAntonín Dvořák, Rudolf Buchbinder, Alban Berg Quartett
Weber: Clarinet Quintet in B-Flat Major, Op. 34, J. 182: II. Fantasia. AdagioCarl Maria von Weber, Melos Ensemble
Charpentier: Dispute de bergers, H. 484 "Il faut rire et chanter": II. Brouillards, glaçons, neige, frimasMarc-Antoine Charpentier, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Patricia Petibon, Sophie Daneman
Schubert: Fantasie in C Major, Op. 15, D. 760 "Wanderer-Fantasie": II. AdagioFranz Schubert, Sviatoslav Richter
Puccini: CrisantemiGiacomo Puccini, London Symphony Orchestra, Antonio Pappano
Jarre: The Engadiner Suite, for Piano Trio: II. AutumnMaurice Jarre, Ahn Trio
Respighi: Nebbie, P. 64Ottorino Respighi, Tito Gobbi, Gerald Moore
Liszt: Harmonies poétiques et religieuses III, S. 173: No. 4, Pensée des mortsFranz Liszt, Stephen Hough
Bonds: Songs of the Seasons: No. 1, Poème d'automneMargaret Bonds, Lawrence Brownlee, Kevin J. Miller
Shor: Four Seasons of Manhattan: II. AutumnAlexey Shor, David Aaron Carpenter, Mihai Marica, Salomé Chamber Orchestra
Holst: Brook Green Suite: II. AirGustav Holst, Norman Del Mar, Bournemouth Sinfonietta
Haydn: The Seasons, Hob. XXI:3, Autumn: No. 25, Duett. "Ihr Schönen aus der Stadt" (Lukas, Hanne)Joseph Haydn, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Angela Maria Blasi, Josef Protschka, Wiener Symphoniker
Trenet: Chanson d'automneCharles Trenet, Philippe Jaroussky, Jerome Ducros, Quatuor Ébène
Duke: Thumbs Up: Autumn in New YorkVernon Duke, Stéphane Grappelli, Yehudi Menuhin, Max Harris
Weill: Knickerbocker Holiday, Act 1: September Song. "When I Was a Young Man Courting the Girls" (Pieter Stuyvesant)Kurt Weill, Kevin Colson, London Sinfonietta, John McGlinn
Stolz: Herbstmanöver: "Auf der Heide bluh'n die letzten Rosen"Robert Stolz, Thomas Hampson, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Franz Welser-Möst
Bliss: Suite from Adam Zero: VII. Approach to AutumnArthur Bliss, Vernon Handley, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Britten: String Quartet No. 1 in D Major, Op. 25: III. Andante calmoBenjamin Britten, Endellion String Quartet