Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 23 minutes, this album is a celebration of the dance forms that defined an era. From the elegant minuets and lively polonaises of Mozart's "A Little Night Music" to the graceful mazurkas of Chopin and the waltzes of Beethoven, each track is a testament to the composers' mastery of form and emotion. The album also includes world premiere recordings, adding a layer of historical significance and freshness to the collection.
Highlights include the enchanting "Danse des petits cygnes" from Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake," the delicate "Chinese Dance (Tea)" from "The Nutcracker," and the spirited "Valse-Scherzo" by Chopin. The album seamlessly blends well-known pieces with lesser-heard gems, providing a comprehensive journey through the dance music of the classical period.
Whether you're a seasoned aficionado or a newcomer to classical music, "A Journey through Classical Dances" promises an enriching and delightful listening experience. Immerse yourself in the intricate rhythms and melodies that have captivated audiences for centuries, and discover the enduring appeal of these dance forms as interpreted by some of the most celebrated composers in history.
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" (Original Version for 2 Violins & Bass): VI. Menuet [II] – Trio - World Premiere RecordingWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Leonhard Baumgartner, Margarita Pochebut, Svenja Dose, Oscar Jockel
6 Ländler for 2 Violins and Bass, WoO 15: No. 5 in D MajorLudwig van Beethoven, Bayerische Kammerphilharmonie, Karl Anton Rickenbacher
Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50: IIa. Tema con Variazioni: k. Var. 10. Tempo di mazurkaPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Gidon Kremer, Giedre Dirvanauskaite, Khatia Buniatishvili
Six German Dances, K.571: No. 3 in CWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Concerto Köln, Werner Ehrhardt
18 Morceaux, Op. 72: 16. Valse Ă cinq temps - LivePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Mikhail Pletnev
Serenade in C Major, K. 648 "A Very Little Night Music" (Version for 2 Violins, Cello & Harpsichord): VI. Menuet [II] – Trio - World Premiere RecordingWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Haruna Shinoyama, Neža Klinar, Philipp Comploi, Florian Birsak
Six German Dances, K.571: No. 2 in AWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Concerto Köln, Werner Ehrhardt
The Sleeping Beauty, Suite, Op. 66a, TH 234: 5. ValsePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Warsaw National Philharmonic Orchestra, Witold Rowicki
Serenade in C Major, K. 648 "A Very Little Night Music" (Original Version for 2 Violins & Bass): IV. Polonoise "Boloneso" - World Premiere RecordingWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Leonhard Baumgartner, Margarita Pochebut, Svenja Dose, Oscar Jockel
5 Contredanses "Non piĂą andrai", K. 609: No. 1 in C Major "Non piĂą andrai"Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Six Pieces, Op. 51, TH 143: VI. Valse sentimentale. Tempo di ValsePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Daniel Lozakovich, Stanislav Soloviev
Six German Dances, K.571: No. 1 in DWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Concerto Köln, Werner Ehrhardt
Serenade in C Major, K. 648 "A Very Little Night Music" (Original Version for 2 Violins & Bass): III. Menuet [I] – Trio - World Premiere RecordingWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Leonhard Baumgartner, Margarita Pochebut, Svenja Dose, Oscar Jockel
6 Ländler for 2 Violins And Bass, WoO 15: No. 1 in D MajorLudwig van Beethoven, Lukas Hagen, Rainer Schmidt, Alois Posch
Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50: IIa. Tema con Variazioni: g. Var. 6. Tempo di valsePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Gidon Kremer, Giedre Dirvanauskaite, Khatia Buniatishvili
Contredanse in D Major. Das Donnerwetter, K. 534Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
6 Ländler for 2 Violins and Bass, WoO 15: No. 2 in D MajorLudwig van Beethoven, Bayerische Kammerphilharmonie, Karl Anton Rickenbacher
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
Six German Dances, K.571: No. 4 in GWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Concerto Köln, Werner Ehrhardt
Serenade in C Major, K. 648 "A Very Little Night Music" (Version for 2 Violins, Cello & Harpsichord): III. Menuet [I] – Trio - World Premiere RecordingWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Haruna Shinoyama, Neža Klinar, Philipp Comploi, Florian Birsak
Die Ruinen von Athen, Op. 113 - Arr. by Richard Strauss: RĂĽpelhafter Spott-Tanz der 4 FauneLudwig van Beethoven, Bamberger Symphoniker, Karl Anton Rickenbacher
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