Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of classical music with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's "An Era of Classical: Bach, Mozart & More". This exquisite collection, set to release on November 2, 2025, under the UME - Global Clearing House label, is a celebration of the genre's rich heritage, spanning classical, opera, classical piano, and chamber music.
The album is a meticulously curated journey through the masterpieces of Mozart and his contemporaries, featuring a diverse range of compositions that showcase the depth and breadth of their genius. From the hauntingly beautiful "Adagio" from Mozart's Concerto for Cor Anglais to the lively "Badinerie" from Bach's Orchestral Suite No. 3, each track is a testament to the enduring power of classical music.
With a duration of 48 minutes, "An Era of Classical" is a concise yet comprehensive exploration of the genre, offering a delightful mix of well-known pieces and hidden gems. The album opens with Bach's "Prelude in C Minor," setting the tone for a musical voyage that traverses the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic periods.
Mozart's own compositions, including the enchanting "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" variations and the graceful "Minuet in C Major," are interspersed with works by other luminaries such as Handel, Chopin, and Saint-Saëns. The inclusion of pieces like the "Turkish March" from Beethoven's "Die Ruinen von Athen" and the playful "Poules et coqs" from Saint-Saëns' "Le carnaval des animaux" adds a touch of whimsy and variety to the collection.
Whether you're a seasoned classical aficionado or a newcomer to the genre, "An Era of Classical: Bach, Mozart & More" promises a captivating listening experience that highlights the timeless appeal of these musical masterpieces.
Prelude in C Minor "pour la lute", BWV 999Johann Sebastian Bach, Lang Lang
Cello Concerto In A Minor, RV 419: 3. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Enrico Dindo, I Solisti di Pavia
Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: II. BourréeGeorge Frideric Handel, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
Overture and Three Contredanses, K.106: Contredanse No. 1 in D MajorWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wiener Mozart Ensemble, Willi Boskovsky
24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 1 in C Major, AgitatoFrédéric Chopin, Milosz Magin
12 Concertos, Op. 3 "L'estro armonico" / Concerto No. 4 in E Minor for 4 Violins, RV 550: 3. AdagioAntonio Vivaldi, John Holloway, Monica Huggett, Elizabeth Wilcock, Catherine Mackintosh, Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood
Waltz in D Major, WoO 85Ludwig van Beethoven, Gianluca Cascioli
24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 4 in E Minor. LargoFrédéric Chopin, Lang Lang
13 Pieces for Piano, Op. 76: No. 2, EtudeJean Sibelius, Lang Lang
Swan Lake, Op. 20: Dance of the Four Swans (Arr. Wild for Piano)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Bruce Liu
25 Études faciles et progressives, Op. 100: No. 2, L'Arabesque. Allegro scherzandoFriedrich Burgmüller, Lang Lang
Le carnaval des animaux, R. 125: XI. PianistesCamille Saint-Saëns, Pascal Rogé, Cristina Ortiz, London Sinfonietta, Charles Dutoit
Pour le Vêtement du BlesséClaude Debussy, Philippe Cassard
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048: II. AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Mutter's Virtuosi
Alcina, HWV 34 / Overture: MusetteGeorge Frideric Handel, Il Complesso Barocco, Alan Curtis
Ecossaise in E-Flat Major, WoO 86Ludwig van Beethoven, Gianluca Cascioli
Carnaval, Op. 9: XII. Chopin. AgitatoRobert Schumann, Lang Lang
Piano Version of Ballet Music from Ascanio in Alba, K.Anh207: No. 1Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Francesco Piemontesi
24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 5 in D Major, Molto allegroFrédéric Chopin, Milosz Magin
Valses nobles et sentimentales, M. 61: I. Modéré, très francMaurice Ravel, Jean-Yves Thibaudet
String Quartet In C Sharp Minor, Op. 131: 3. Allegro moderatoLudwig van Beethoven, Amadeus Quartet
Concerto for Cor Anglais (from BWV 54): 2. AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, Albrecht Mayer, The English Concert
Die Ruinen von Athen, Op. 113: No. 4, Turkish March (Arr. Rubinstein for Solo Piano)Ludwig van Beethoven, Lang Lang
Concerto for Strings and Continuo in D minor, R.127: 3. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Venice Baroque Orchestra, Andrea Marcon
Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor, BWV 1067: 6. MenuetJohann Sebastian Bach, William Bennett, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Water Music Suite No. 2 in D Major, HWV 349: V. Air [Bourrée]George Frideric Handel, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner
String Quartet No. 15 in A Minor, Op. 132: III. Molto adagioLudwig van Beethoven, Amadeus Quartet
Le carnaval des animaux, R. 125: II. Poules et coqsCamille Saint-Saëns, Pascal Rogé, Cristina Ortiz, London Sinfonietta, Charles Dutoit
24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 10 in C-sharp Minor, Molto allegroFrédéric Chopin, Milosz Magin
Piano Version of Ballet Music from Ascanio in Alba, K.Anh207: No. 5Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Francesco Piemontesi
12 Variations on "Ah, vous dirai-je maman", K. 265: Theme “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Lang Lang
12 Variations on "Ah, vous dirai-je maman", K. 265: Var. 1Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Lang Lang
12 Variations on "Ah, vous dirai-je maman", K. 265: Var. 2Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Lang Lang
12 Variations on "Ah, vous dirai-je maman", K. 265: Var. 3Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Lang Lang
12 Variations on "Ah, vous dirai-je maman", K. 265: Var. 4Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Lang Lang
12 Variations on "Ah, vous dirai-je maman", K. 265: Var. 5Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Lang Lang
12 Variations on "Ah, vous dirai-je maman", K. 265: Var. 6Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Lang Lang
12 Variations on "Ah, vous dirai-je maman", K. 265: Var. 7Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Lang Lang
12 Variations on "Ah, vous dirai-je maman", K. 265: Var. 9Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Lang Lang
12 Variations on "Ah, vous dirai-je maman", K. 265: Var. 10Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Lang Lang
24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 16 in B-flat Minor, Presto con fuocoFrédéric Chopin, Milosz Magin
5 Grimaces pour "Un songe d'une nuit d'été" (Compl. & Piano Reduction by Milhaud): No. 2, CoquecigrueErik Satie, Jean-Yves Thibaudet
Concerto for Oboe (from BWV 105, 170 & 49): 3. AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, Albrecht Mayer, The English Concert
Trio Sonata for 2 Violins and Continuo in G minor, Op. 5, No. 5, HWV 400: 5. BourréeGeorge Frideric Handel, Kenneth Sillito, Malcolm Latchem, Alan Cuckston, Denis Vigay, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble
24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 18 in C Minor, Molto allegroFrédéric Chopin, Milosz Magin
Prélude in A Minor, M. 65Maurice Ravel, Jean-Yves Thibaudet
Minuet in C Major from K.6 (Nannerl Notebook No. 26)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Florian Birsak
Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: 4. BourréeJohann Sebastian Bach, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Finale (Bagatelle) in G Major, WoO 213 No. 2Ludwig van Beethoven, Tobias Koch
Suite No. 2 in B Minor, BWV 1067: VII. BadinerieJohann Sebastian Bach, The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock