Immerse yourself in the serene and tranquil melodies of Frédéric Chopin's "Classical Music for Winter Relaxing," a captivating collection of timeless pieces that perfectly encapsulates the essence of winter's peaceful ambiance. Released on November 19, 2025, under the esteemed Naxos Special Projects label, this album spans a generous 2 hours and 36 minutes, offering a rich tapestry of classical piano and orchestral masterpieces.
This album is a carefully curated journey through some of Chopin's most beloved works, alongside compositions from other renowned composers, each piece selected to evoke a sense of calm and relaxation. From the delicate grace of Chopin's "Preludes, Op. 28: No. 15 in D-Flat Major. Sostenuto, B. 107 'Raindrop'" to the enchanting beauty of "Kinderszenen, Op. 15: No. 7, Träumerei," the album is a testament to the enduring power of classical music to soothe the soul.
Highlights include the ethereal "Ave Maria" by Chopin, the hauntingly beautiful "Méditation" from Jules Massenet's "Thaïs," and the iconic "Air on the G String" by Johann Sebastian Bach. Each track is performed with exquisite precision and emotional depth, showcasing Chopin's unparalleled virtuosity and the timeless appeal of classical music.
Whether you're seeking a moment of quiet reflection or a gentle backdrop to a cozy winter evening, "Classical Music for Winter Relaxing" is the perfect companion. This album is a celebration of the season's quiet beauty, offering a sanctuary of sound that transcends time and place.
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Tracks
Cello Concerto in B-Flat Major, G. 482: II. Andantino grazioso (Arr. for Cello by Friedrich Grützmacher)Luigi Boccherini, Ludovit Kanta, Capella Istropolitana, Peter Breiner
Viola Concerto in G Major, TWV 51:G9: I. LargoGeorg Philipp Telemann, Ladislav Kyselák, Capella Istropolitana, Richard Edlinger
Petite suite, L. 65: I. En bateau (Arr. for Orchestra by Henri Büsser)Claude Debussy, Orchestre National De Lyon, Jun Markl
Peer Gynt, Op. 23, Act IV: Prelude. Morning MoodEdvard Grieg, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Jerzy Maksymiuk
Symphony No. 24 in D Major, Hob. 1:24: II. Adagio cantabileJoseph Haydn, Northern Chamber Orchestra, Nicholas Ward
Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30: Dance of the Blessed SpiritsChristoph Willibald Gluck, Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra, Johannes Wildner
Intermezzo (Featured in "The Godfather Part III")Pietro Mascagni, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Ali Rahbari, Alexander Rahbari
Preludes, Op. 28: No. 15 in D-Flat Major. Sostenuto, B. 107 "Raindrop"Frédéric Chopin, Idil Biret
Concerto for 2 Oboes in F Major, Op. 9 No. 3: II. AdagioTomaso Albinoni, Anthony Camden, Julia Girdwood, London Virtuosi, John Georgiadis
Triple Concerto in C Major, Op. 56: II. LargoLudwig van Beethoven, Jenő Jandó, Dong-Suk Kang, Maria Kliegel, Nicolaus Esterhazy Sinfonia, Béla Drahos
Concerto grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 8 "Christmas Concerto": V. Largo. Pastorale ad libitumArcangelo Corelli, Capella Istropolitana, Jaroslav Krcek
Lux aurumqueEric Whitacre, The Elora Singers, Noel Edison
Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K. 488: II. AdagioWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Jenő Jandó, Concentus Hungaricus, Matyas Antal
Pelléas et Mélisande Suite, Op. 80: III. SicilienneGabriel Fauré, RTE Sinfonietta, John Georgiadis
Missa super Bella Amfitrit' altera, LV 1146: VII. Agnus DeiOrlande de Lassus, Oxford Schola Cantorum, Jeremy Summerly
Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Op. 90, MWV N 16 "Italian": II. Andante con motoFelix Mendelssohn, National Symphony Orchestra Of Ireland, Reinhard Seifried
Lady Radnor's Suite: V. Slow MinuetSir Charles Hubert Parry, Capella Istropolitana, Adrian Leaper
3 Gymnopédies: No. 1, Lent et douloureux (Arr. for Guitar & Orchestra by Anonymous)Erik Satie, Gerald Garcia, CSSR State Philharmonic Orchestra, Kosice, Peter Breiner
Ave verum corpus, K. 618Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Kosice Teachers' Choir, Camerata Cassovia, Johannes Wildner
Romance in G Major, Op. 40Ludwig van Beethoven, Takako Nishizaki, Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Kenneth Jean
Morceaux de fantaisie, Op. 3: No. 3, MélodieSergei Rachmaninoff, Konstantin Scherbakov
Clarinet Concerto No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 73, J. 114: II. Adagio ma non troppoCarl Maria von Weber, Ernst Ottensamer, Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra, Johannes Wildner
Capriol Suite: V. Pieds-en-l'air. Andantino tranquilloPeter Warlock, Bournemouth Sinfonietta, Richard Studt
Thaïs: Méditation (Arr. for Violin & Piano by Martin Pierre Marsick)Jules Massenet, Takako Nishizaki, Jenő Jandó
Liebesträume, S. 541: No. 3, Oh Lieb, so lang du lieben kannstFranz Liszt, Jenő Jandó
2 Pieces for Small Orchestra: No. 1, On Hearing the First Cuckoo in SpringFrederick Delius, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, David Lloyd-Jones
Ave Maria, CG 89 (After J.S. Bach's BWV 846) [Arr. for Flute & Harp by Donald Sosin]Charles Gounod, Nora Shulman, Judy Loman
Sospiri, Op. 70Edward Elgar, English Northern Philharmonia, David Lloyd-Jones
Kinderszenen, Op. 15: No. 7, TräumereiRobert Schumann, Jenő Jandó
Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: II. Air "Air on the G String"Johann Sebastian Bach, Kolner Kammerorchester, Helmut Müller-Brühl
Preludes, Op. 28: No. 13 in F-Sharp Major. Lento, B. 107Frédéric Chopin, Irina Zaritzkaya
The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in F Minor, Op. 8 No. 4, RV 297 "Winter": II. Largo - LiveAntonio Vivaldi, Katarina Andreasson, Björn Gäfvert, Swedish Chamber Orchestra
Divertimento No. 2 in D Major, K. 131: II. AdagioWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Capella Istropolitana, Harald Nerat
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