Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of classical music with "10 Great Composers: Orchestral Works" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. This album, set to release on November 14, 2024, under the UME - Global Clearing House label, is a celebration of Mozart's genius, featuring a diverse collection of his orchestral masterpieces. Spanning a variety of genres including classical, opera, and chamber music, this album offers a rich tapestry of musical experiences.
The album opens with the world premiere recording of Mozart's Serenade in C Major, K. 648, affectionately dubbed "A Very Little Night Music." This seven-movement suite is a delightful journey through marches, allegros, minuets, and a finale, showcasing Mozart's ability to blend elegance with wit. The album continues with a selection of dances and minuets, including the enchanting "Danse de la fée dragée" and the lively "Hungarian Dances."
Mozart's operatic prowess is highlighted with excerpts from "Les Sylphides" and "Ma mère l'oye," offering a glimpse into his storytelling genius. The album also features selections from his ballets, such as "Daphnis et Chloé" and "Nutcracker Suite," demonstrating his ability to create vivid, evocative soundscapes.
With a duration of 1 hour and 22 minutes, this album is a comprehensive exploration of Mozart's orchestral works. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "10 Great Composers: Orchestral Works" is a testament to Mozart's enduring legacy and his unparalleled contribution to the world of classical music.
Serenade in C Major, K. 648 "A Very Little Night Music" (Version for Orchestra): I. Marche - World Premiere RecordingWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Gewandhausorchester, Herbert Blomstedt
Serenade in C Major, K. 648 "A Very Little Night Music" (Version for Orchestra): II. Allegro - World Premiere RecordingWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Gewandhausorchester, Herbert Blomstedt
Serenade in C Major, K. 648 "A Very Little Night Music" (Version for Orchestra): III. Menuet [I] – Trio - World Premiere RecordingWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sebastian Breuninger, Peter Gerlach, Felix Leissner, Oscar Jockel, Herbert Blomstedt
Serenade in C Major, K. 648 "A Very Little Night Music" (Version for Orchestra): IV. Polonoise "Boloneso" - World Premiere RecordingWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Gewandhausorchester, Herbert Blomstedt
Serenade in C Major, K. 648 "A Very Little Night Music" (Version for Orchestra): V. Adagio - World Premiere RecordingWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Gewandhausorchester, Herbert Blomstedt
Serenade in C Major, K. 648 "A Very Little Night Music" (Version for Orchestra): VI. Menuet [II] – Trio - World Premiere RecordingWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sebastian Breuninger, Peter Gerlach, Felix Leissner, Oscar Jockel, Herbert Blomstedt
Serenade in C Major, K. 648 "A Very Little Night Music" (Version for Orchestra): VII. Finale. Allegro - World Premiere RecordingWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Gewandhausorchester, Herbert Blomstedt
Serenade in C Major, K. 648 "A Very Little Night Music" (Version for Orchestra): I. Marche (Reprise) - World Premiere RecordingWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Gewandhausorchester, Herbert Blomstedt
12 Contredanses, WoO 14: No. 10 in C MajorLudwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Lorin Maazel
5 Minuets & 6 Trios, D. 89: No. 2 in F Major. MinuetFranz Schubert, Gidon Kremer, Gabrielle Lester, Diemut Poppen, Richard Lester, Chamber Orchestra of Europe
Les Sylphides (Orch. Douglas): I. Prelude in A Major, Op. 28 No. 7Frédéric Chopin, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
3 German Dances, K. 605: No. 1 in D MajorWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
Danse de la fée dragéePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
3 Gymnopédies - Orch. Claude Debussy: 3. Lent et douloureux - EditErik Satie, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
21 Hungarian Dances, WoO 1: Hungarian Dance No. 14 in D Minor. Un poco andante (Orch. Parlow)Johannes Brahms, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Valses nobles et sentimentales, M. 61a: VI. Assez vif - LiveMaurice Ravel, Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, Lionel Bringuier
Les Sylphides (Orch. Douglas): VI. Prelude in A Major, Op. 28 No. 7Frédéric Chopin, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Valses nobles et sentimentales, M. 61a: V. Presque lent, dans un sentiment intime - LiveMaurice Ravel, Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, Lionel Bringuier
Les Sylphides (Orch. Douglas): V. Mazurka No. 44 in C Major, Op. 67 No. 3Frédéric Chopin, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Daphnis et Chloé, M. 57 - Ballet / Première partie: Invasion des Pirates et les efforts sans succès de Daphnis pour sauver ChloéMaurice Ravel, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Myung-Whun Chung
Ma mère l'oye, ballet, M. 62: Interlude IIMaurice Ravel, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Esa-Pekka Salonen
Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a, TH.35: Dance Of The Reed-PipesPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Wiener Philharmoniker, James Levine
5 Minuets & 6 Trios, D. 89: No. 4 in G Major. MinuetFranz Schubert, Gidon Kremer, Gabrielle Lester, Diemut Poppen, Richard Lester, Chamber Orchestra of Europe
21 Hungarian Dances, WoO 1: Hungarian Dance No. 18 in D Major. Molto vivace (Orch. Dvořák)Johannes Brahms, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Préludes / Book 1, L.117: La Fille aux cheveux de linClaude Debussy, Reginald Kell, Camarata And His Orchestra, Camarata
6 German Dances, K. 600: No. 5 in G MajorWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Staatskapelle Berlin, Erich Kleiber
Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus, Op. 43: No. 3, Allegro vivaceLudwig van Beethoven, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
Die Weihe des Hauses, Op. 124: No. 4, Turkish MarchLudwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 4 in D Minor, Op. 120: IVa. LangsamRobert Schumann, Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique, John Eliot Gardiner
6 German Dances, K. 600: No. 4 in E-Flat MajorWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Berliner Philharmoniker, Erich Kleiber
21 Hungarian Dances, WoO 1: Hungarian Dance No. 9 in E Minor. Allegro non troppo (Orch. Gál)Johannes Brahms, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Musikalische Schlittenfahrt: 2. AndanteLeopold Mozart, Ensemble Eduard Melkus, Eduard Melkus
Daphnis et Chloé, M. 57 / Deuxième partie: Danse guerrièreMaurice Ravel, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Seiji Ozawa
6 German Dances, K. 571: No. 4 in G MajorWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Berliner Philharmoniker, Erich Kleiber
Contredanse in C Major. Der Sieg vom Helden Koburg, K. 587Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
21 Hungarian Dances, WoO 1: Hungarian Dance No. 19 in B Minor. Allegretto (Orch. Dvořák)Johannes Brahms, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Symphony No. 4 in B-Flat Major, Op. 60: I. Adagio - Allegro vivaceLudwig van Beethoven, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Rafael Kubelík
Contredanse in D Major. Das Donnerwetter, K. 534Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
12 Contredanses, WoO 14: No. 4 in B-Flat MajorLudwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Lorin Maazel
6 Ländler for 2 Violins and Bass, WoO 15: No. 6 in D MajorLudwig van Beethoven, Bayerische Kammerphilharmonie, Karl Anton Rickenbacher
Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a, TH.35: MarchPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Wiener Philharmoniker, James Levine
Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica": II. Marcia funebre - Adagio assaiLudwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Rafael Kubelík
Ma mère l'oye, ballet, M. 62: Interlude IVMaurice Ravel, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Esa-Pekka Salonen
6 German Dances, K. 509: No. 6 in C MajorWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Berliner Philharmoniker, Erich Kleiber
Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a, TH.35: Chinese Dance (Tea)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Wiener Philharmoniker, James Levine
Daphnis et Chloé, M. 57 - Ballet / Troisième partie: Abandonnant leurs rôles, les amoureux s'embrassent et s'agenouillent devant l'autel des NymphesMaurice Ravel, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Myung-Whun Chung
Ma mère l'oye, ballet, M. 62: Interlude IIIMaurice Ravel, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Esa-Pekka Salonen
Deux Fanfares du Martyre de Saint Sébastien, L. 124: Concile Des Faux Dieux: Prelude (Act 3)Claude Debussy, Orchestre de Paris, Daniel Barenboim
6 Ländler for 2 Violins and Bass, WoO 15: No. 4 in D MinorLudwig van Beethoven, Bayerische Kammerphilharmonie, Karl Anton Rickenbacher
Daphnis et Chloé, M. 57 - Ballet / Première partie: Le triomphe de Daphnis et l'union extatique avec ChloéMaurice Ravel, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Myung-Whun Chung
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