Prepare to be enthralled by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's "Zzzz. Carnival of the Insects - A Symphony for Life," a captivating journey into the world of classical music with a unique twist. Released on June 12, 2025, under Warner Classics, this album is a symphony for life, celebrating the intricate and often overlooked beauty of the insect world.
Spanning a diverse range of genres including classical, requiem, opera, classical piano, and chamber music, this album features 76 tracks that are sure to delight and surprise. From the delicate "Butterfly" by Grieg to the playful "The Flight of the Bumblebee" by Rimsky-Korsakov, each piece is a masterful exploration of the sounds and rhythms inspired by the tiny creatures that inhabit our world.
The album is a testament to Mozart's genius and his ability to capture the essence of nature in his music. It's not just an album; it's an experience that invites you to listen closely and discover the hidden melodies and harmonies that surround us every day.
With a duration of 1 hour and 48 minutes, "Zzzz. Carnival of the Insects - A Symphony for Life" is a journey through the seasons, from the buzzing bees of spring to the chirping crickets of summer, the rustling leaves of autumn, and the silent beauty of winter. Each track is a snapshot of a moment in time, a celebration of the cycles of life and the interconnectedness of all things.
Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to captivate and inspire. So sit back, relax, and let the enchanting melodies of "Zzzz. Carnival of the Insects - A Symphony for Life" transport you to a world of wonder and discovery.
Grieg: Lyric Pieces, Book 3, Op. 43: No. 1, ButterflyEdvard Grieg, Leif Ove Andsnes
Rimsky-Korsakov: The Tale of Tsar Saltan, Act 3: The Flight of the BumblebeeNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Kurt Masur, New York Philharmonic
Berlioz: 8 Scènes de Faust, Op. 1, H 33: No. 5, Chanson de Méphistophélès "Histoire d'une puce"Hector Berlioz, Yutaka Sado, Choeur de Radio France, Jean-Paul Fouchécourt, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France
Chopin: 12 Études, Op. 25: No. 9 in G-Flat Major "Butterfly"Frédéric Chopin, Maurizio Pollini
Lyadov: 8 Russian Folksongs, Op. 58: No. 4, Humorous Song "I Danced with a Mosquito"Anatoly Lyadov, Andreyev Imperial Russian Orchestra, Dmitri Hochlov
Prokofiev: Cinderella, Op. 87, Act 1: No. 14, Grasshoppers and DragonfliesSergei Prokofiev, André Previn, London Symphony Orchestra
Trenet: La cigale et la fourmiCharles Trenet, Francois Le Roux, Jeff Cohen
Bartók: Mikrokosmos, Sz. 107, Book VI: No. 142, From the Diary of a FlyBéla Bartók, Thierry De Brunhoff
Tippet: Songs for Ariel: No. 3, Where the Bee SucksSir Michael Tippett, Ian Bostridge, Antonio Pappano
Schubert: Der Schmetterling, Op. 57 No. 1, D. 633Franz Schubert, Lucia Popp, Irwin Gage
Barrios Mangoré: Las abejasAgustín Barrios Mangoré, Thibaut García
Couperin: Second livre de pièces de clavecin, Sixième ordre: VIII. Le moucheronFrançois Couperin, Olivier Baumont
Schumann: Liederalbum für die Jugend, Op. 79: No. 14, MarienwürmchenRobert Schumann, Peter Schreier, Christoph Eschenbach
Vaughan Williams: The Wasps, an Aristophanic Suite: II. EntracteRalph Vaughan Williams, Vernon Handley, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Arne: Where the Bee Sucks (From Shakespeare's "The Tempest")Thomas Arne, Janet Baker, Martin Isepp, Ambrose Gauntlett, Douglas Whittaker
Desprez: El grilloJosquin des Prez, The Hilliard Ensemble, Paul Hillier
Bennett: Songs Before Sleep: No. 1, The Mouse and the BumblebeeRichard Rodney Bennett, Jonathan Lemalu, Malcolm Martineau
Wiltschinsky: PapillonPeter Wiltschinsky, Robin Hill
Satie: Carnet d'esquisses et de croquis: No. 17, Petit prélude de "La mort de monsieur Mouche"Erik Satie, Aldo Ciccolini
Lecocq: 6 Fables de La Fontaine: No. 4, La cigale et la fourmiCharles Lecocq, Francois Le Roux, Jeff Cohen
Johnson: Where the Bee Sucks (For Shakespeare's "The Tempest")Robert Johnson, Emma Kirkby, David Thomas, Anthony Rooley
Nicolai: Die lustigen Weiber von Windsor, Act 3: Mückentanz. "Mücken, Wespen, Fliegenchor" (Spärlich, Cajus, Falstaff, Reich, Chor)Otto Nicolai, Robert Heger, Carl Hoppe, Chor der Bayerischen Staatsoper, Friedrich Lenz, Gottlob Frick, Bavarian State Orchestra
Chausson: 7 Mélodies, Op. 2: No. 3, Les papillonsErnest Chausson, Barbara Hendricks, Michel Dalberto
Roussel: Le festin de l'araignée, Op. 17, Pt. 2: XIII. Funérailles de l'ÉphémèreAlbert Roussel, Jean Martinon, Orchestre National de l'O.R.T.F.
Purcell: Dioclesian, Z. 627, Act 4: Butterfly DanceHenry Purcell, John Eliot Gardiner, English Baroque Soloists
Martin: 5 Songs of Ariel: No. 5, Where the Bee Sucks There Suck IFrank Martin, Eric Ericson, Stockholm Chamber Choir
Crumb: Black Angels "Thirteen Images from the Dark Land": Threnody I. Night of the Electric InsectsGeorge Crumb, Brodsky Quartet
Ravel: Histoires naturelles, M. 50: No. 2, Le grillonMaurice Ravel, Gabriel Bacquier, Dalton Baldwin
Samazeuilh: Le cercle des heures: V. Si j'étais une lucioleGustave Samazeuilh, Charles Münch, Éliette Schenneberg, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Friml: The Firefly, Act 1: "Love Is Like a Firefly" (Nina)Rudolf Friml, Alan Braden, Stephanie Voss, The New World Show Orchestra
Mussorgsky: Mephistopheles' Song in Auerbach's Cellar "Song of the Flea"Modest Mussorgsky, Boris Christoff, Georges Tzipine, Orchestre National Radiodiffusion Française
Gallot: Dialogue ou Chaconne "La mouche"Jacques Gallot, Pascal Monteilhet
Plakidis: 2 Grasshopper Dances for Solo Violin: No. 2, Happy DancePēteris Plakidis, Gidon Kremer
Puccini: Madama Butterfly, Act 2: "Come una mosca prigioniera" (Suzuki, Butterfly)Giacomo Puccini, Victoria de los Ángeles, Miriam Pirazzini, Gabriele Santini, Orchestra Del Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma
Elgar: The Wand of Youth, Suite No. 2, Op. 1b: III. Moths and ButterfliesEdward Elgar, Sir Adrian Boult, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Shostakovich: Romance from The GadflyDmitri Shostakovich, Daniel Lozakovich, Mikhail Pletnev
Delage: Fables de La Fontaine, Op. 20: No. 2, La cigale et la fourmiMaurice Delage, Felicity Lott, Kammersensemble de Paris, Armin Jordan
Offenbach: Orphée aux enfers, Act 2: Duo de la mouche. "Il m'a semblé sur mon épaule" (Eurydice, Jupiter)Jacques Offenbach, Marc Minkowski, Laurent Naouri, Natalie Dessay, Orchestre de Chambre de Grenoble, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon
Porter: Hitchy-Koo: Bring Me Back My ButterflyCole Porter, Thomas Hampson, London Symphony Orchestra, John McGlinn
Andreyev: The ButterflyVasily Andreyev, Andreyev Imperial Russian Orchestra, Dmitri Hochlov
Wilbye: The Second Set of Madrigals: No. 17, Sweet Honey Sucking Bees: Pt. 2John Wilbye, The Hilliard Ensemble, Paul Hillier
Lincke: Lysistrata, Act 2: Glühwürmchen-Idyll. "Wen die Nacht sich niedersenkt"Paul Lincke, Erna Sack, Chor der Städtischen Oper Berlin, Hugo Diez, Orchester der Städtischen Oper, Berlin
Franck: Roses et papillons, FWV 81César Franck, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Hartmut Höll
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Caplet: 3 Fables de La Fontaine: No. 2, La cigale et la fourmiAndré Caplet, Francois Le Roux, Jeff Cohen
Fauré: Papillon, Op. 77Gabriel Fauré, Paul Tortelier, Eric Heidsieck
Messager: Madame Chrysanthème, Act 3: "Écoutez, c'est le chant des cigales" (Madame Chrysanthème)André Messager, Mady Mesplé, Pierre Dervaux, Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo
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