"Cantabile" - Great Classical Recordings is a captivating collection of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's timeless compositions, set to be released on August 30, 2025, under UME - Global Clearing House. This album is a celebration of Mozart's genius, spanning a variety of genres including classical, requiem, opera, classical piano, and chamber music. With a runtime of 59 minutes, it offers a concise yet profound journey through some of Mozart's most beloved and intricate works.
The tracklist is a testament to Mozart's versatility and mastery, featuring pieces such as the enchanting "Sheep May Safely Graze" from Cantata BWV 208, the elegant "Waltz No. 18 in E-Flat Major," and the dynamic "Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: 3. Rondo." The album also includes lesser-known gems like "Ballet Intermezzo, K. 299c (Compl. & Orch. Smith)" and "The London Sketchbook, K. 15a-ss (Orch. Smith)," showcasing Mozart's innovative spirit and experimental side.
Fans of Mozart's operatic works will delight in the inclusion of "Don Giovanni, ossia Il dissoluto punito, K.527," arranged for eight wind instruments by Johann G. Triebensee. The album also features a selection of minuets, dances, and variations, highlighting Mozart's ability to craft both lively and contemplative pieces.
"Cantabile" - Great Classical Recordings is not just a compilation of Mozart's works but a carefully curated exploration of his musical legacy. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to Mozart's oeuvre, this album promises to be a rewarding and enriching experience.
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: 3. Rondo. Allegro - ExcerptLudwig van Beethoven, Henryk Szeryng, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Bernard Haitink
French Suite No. 4 in E-Flat Major, BWV 815: V. MenuetJohann Sebastian Bach, Murray Perahia
Minuet in G Major, WoO 10, No. 2Ludwig van Beethoven, I Musici
Piano Version of Ballet Music from Ascanio in Alba, K.Anh207: No. 2Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Francesco Piemontesi
11 Bagatelles, Op. 119: No. 2 in C Major. Andante con motoLudwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel
Mazurka No. 39 in B Major, Op. 63 No. 1Frédéric Chopin, Pavel Kolesnikov
Partita No. 3 in A minor, BWV 827: 6. ScherzoJohann Sebastian Bach, Jean Louis Steuerman
Three German Dances, K.605: No. 3 in C, Trio "Die Schlittenfahrt"Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Fughetta super: Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr, BWV 677Johann Sebastian Bach, Peter Hurford
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude No. 23 in B Major, BWV 868/1Johann Sebastian Bach, Vladimir Ashkenazy
Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Var. 11 a 2 Clav.Johann Sebastian Bach, Catrin Finch
Aria variata (alla maniera italiana) in A Minor, BWV 989: Variation IIJohann Sebastian Bach, Víkingur Ólafsson
Jesus Christus, unser Heiland, BWV 626Johann Sebastian Bach, Simon Preston
Waltz No. 15 in E Major, KK IVa/12Frédéric Chopin, Stephen Hough
Invention No. 8 in F Major, BWV 779Johann Sebastian Bach, Janine Jansen, Maxim Rysanov
Partita No. 3 in A minor, BWV 827: 4. SarabandeJohann Sebastian Bach, Walter Gieseking
Musical Offering, BWV 1079: 4a. Canon 1 a 2 cancrizansJohann Sebastian Bach, Musica Antiqua Köln, Reinhard Goebel
Aria variata (alla maniera italiana) in A Minor, BWV 989: Variation VIII. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Víkingur Ólafsson
Aria variata (alla maniera italiana) in A Minor, BWV 989: Variation IIIJohann Sebastian Bach, Víkingur Ólafsson
Mazurka No. 46 in C Major, Op. 68 No. 1Frédéric Chopin, Garrick Ohlsson
Das Wohltemperierte Klavier: Book 1, BWV 846-869: Prelude in G major BWV 860Johann Sebastian Bach, Vladimir Ashkenazy
Invention No. 10 in G Major, BWV 781Johann Sebastian Bach, Janine Jansen, Maxim Rysanov
Orgelbüchlein, BWV 599-644: Christe, du Lamm Gottes, BWV 619Johann Sebastian Bach, James O'Donnell
Fughetta; Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ, BWV 697Johann Sebastian Bach, Peter Hurford
Herr Christ, der ein'ge Gottes-Sohn, BWV601Johann Sebastian Bach, Peter Hurford
Concerto for Oboe (from BWV 105, 170 & 49): 3. AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, Albrecht Mayer, The English Concert
Les petits riens, Ballet, K. 299b: No. 7, PassepiedWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
12 Contredanses for Count Czernin, K.269b - orch. Erik Smith: No. 3 in CWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wiener Mozart Ensemble, Willi Boskovsky
6 Minuets K. 104: No. 4 in A MajorWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wiener Mozart Ensemble, Willi Boskovsky
Fugue in A Minor (Fragment), K.15ssWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Florian Birsak
19 Minuets K.103: No. 16 in GWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wiener Mozart Ensemble, Willi Boskovsky
Septet in E-Flat Major, Op. 20: 5. Scherzo. Allegro molto e vivaceLudwig van Beethoven, Eduard Brunner, Marie Luise Neunecker, Stefan Schweigert, Thomas Zehetmair, James VanValkenburg, Cheryl House, Alois Posch
The London Sketchbook, K. 15a-ss (Orch. Smith): [Contredanse] in F Major, K. 15xWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
The London Sketchbook, K. 15a-ss (Orch. Smith): Presto in B-Flat Major, K. 15llWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Les petits riens, Ballet, K. 299b: No. 10, AgitéWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
16 Minuets K.176: No. 7 in AWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wiener Mozart Ensemble, Willi Boskovsky
Don Giovanni, ossia Il dissoluto punito, K.527 - Arr. for 8 wind instruments by Johann G. Triebensee (1746-1813) - Act 1: "Fin ch'han dal vino"Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Netherlands Wind Ensemble, Werner Herbers, Carlo Ravelli, Hans Mossel, Hens Otter, Joep Terwey, Kees Olthuis, Iman Soeteman, Jan Peeters, Hans Krul
Movement for a Sonata in F Major, K.15xWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Florian Birsak
Contredanse in D Major. Das Donnerwetter, K. 534Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
The London Sketchbook, K. 15a-ss (Orch. Smith): [Contredanse] in G Major, K. 15eWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
The London Sketchbook, K. 15a-ss (Orch. Smith): [Contredanse] in F Major, K. 15hWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
12 German Dances, WoO 8: No. 1 in C MajorLudwig van Beethoven, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
12 Contredanses, WoO 14: No. 7 in E-Flat MajorLudwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Lorin Maazel
12 Contredanses, WoO 14: No. 2 in A MajorLudwig van Beethoven, Berliner Philharmoniker, Lorin Maazel
6 Ländler for 2 Violins And Bass, WoO 15: No. 2 in D MajorLudwig van Beethoven, Lukas Hagen, Rainer Schmidt, Alois Posch
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