Eugene Mursky's "Klassik zur Hochzeit - Classical Wedding" is a meticulously curated collection of timeless classical pieces, set for release on December 27, 2024, under the haenssler CLASSIC label. This album is a celebration of love and elegance, featuring a diverse range of compositions that are perfect for any wedding or romantic occasion.
Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 38 minutes, the album showcases Mursky's exceptional skill and versatility as a classical pianist. The tracklist is a blend of well-known favorites and lesser-known gems, including the iconic "Wedding March" from Mendelssohn's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," the serene "Ave Maria" by Schubert, and the enchanting "Waltz of the Flowers" from Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker." Mursky's interpretations are both faithful to the original compositions and infused with his unique artistic touch.
The album also features several arrangements that highlight Mursky's collaborative spirit and innovative approach. Notable examples include the "Pavane pour une infante défunte" arranged for orchestra by Maurice Ravel, and the "Trumpet Voluntary" attributed to Purcell, arranged for organ. These arrangements add a fresh perspective to familiar pieces, making them feel new and exciting.
Eugene Mursky's "Klassik zur Hochzeit - Classical Wedding" is not just an album; it's an experience. Whether you're planning a wedding, looking for romantic background music, or simply appreciate the beauty of classical music, this album is sure to delight and inspire. Mursky's masterful playing and thoughtful programming make this a collection that will be cherished for years to come.
Waltz No. 2 in A Minor, Op. 34Frédéric Chopin, Pavlos Hatzopoulos
Overture (Suite) No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: II. Air, "Air on the G String"Johann Sebastian Bach, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Iona Brown
Ombra mai fu [Largo] [arr. N. Marriner]George Frideric Handel, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Iona Brown
IX. Hochzeitsmarsch (Wedding March)Felix Mendelssohn, Oregon Bach Festival Women's Chorus, The Oregon Bach Festival Orchestra, Helmuth Rilling
Ave verum corpus, K. 618Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Limburger Cathedral Boys Choir, Gürzenich Orchester Köln, Klaus Knubben, Barbara Schlick, Erika Schmidt-Valentin, Clemens Bieber, Thomas Quasthoff
Ave Maria, Op. 52 No. 6, D. 839 (Arr. for Recorder & Orchestra by William Ryden) - Remastered 2023Franz Schubert, Michala Petri, Danish Radio Sinfonietta, Henrik Vagn Christensen
Pavane, Op. 50 (Arr. T. Scheibe for Brass & Woodwind Orchestra)Gabriel Fauré, Sächsische Bläserphilharmonie, Peter Sommerer
III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Iona Brown, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
MeditationJules Massenet, Moscow State Radio and Television Symphony Orchestra, Klaus-Peter Hahn
No. 10, Jesus bleibet meine FreudeJohann Sebastian Bach, Münchener Bach-Chor, Münchener Bach-Orchester, Karl Richter
Water Music: Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: VIII. Bourree - IX. HornpipeGeorge Frideric Handel, John Constable, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
IV. Finale. Presto - Allegro assai, "an die Freude" (Ode to Joy) [arr. M. Warren for vocals, choir and chamber ensemble]Ludwig van Beethoven, Michael Pöhlmann, Sira Selugga, Thomas Frassle, Voice Event Gospel Choir, The
II. BouréeGeorge Frideric Handel, RCA Victor Symphony Orchestra, Leopold Stokowski
III. Clair de lune (Arr. H. Schütz for Harp)Claude Debussy, Helene Schütz
Waltz of the flowersPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra, Evgeny Mravinsky
1ère GymnopédieErik Satie, Anna Carewe
Pavane pour une infante défunte, M. 19 (Version for Orchestra)Maurice Ravel, Vitaly Buyanovsky, Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra, Evgeny Mravinsky
XIII. Le Cygne (the Swan) [arr. For chamber ensemble]Camille Saint-Saëns, Koryun Asatryan, Eun Bae Jang
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