Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Ludwig van Beethoven's "Classical Sanctuary Vol. 2," a captivating collection of classical masterpieces set for release on May 5, 2025, under Naxos Special Projects. This exquisite album spans a generous 1 hour and 44 minutes, offering a rich tapestry of genres including classical, classical piano, and chamber music.
The tracklist is a veritable feast for the senses, featuring iconic compositions such as Beethoven's own "Moonlight Sonata" (1st movement), the ethereal "Clair de lune," and the enchanting "Salut d'amour" by Edward Elgar. The album also showcases Beethoven's versatility with pieces like the "Divertimento in D Major, K. 136, 'Salzburg Symphony No. 1'" and the hauntingly beautiful "Sospiri, Op. 70."
Each track is a testament to Beethoven's enduring genius, offering a blend of intimacy and grandeur that has captivated audiences for centuries. Whether you're a seasoned classical connoisseur or a newcomer to the genre, "Classical Sanctuary Vol. 2" promises a serene and uplifting listening experience.
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Tracks
II. Adagio (Non troppo)Tomaso Albinoni, Anthony Camden, London Virtuosi, John Georgiadis
Piano Concerto No. 5 in F Minor, BWV 1056: LargoJohann Sebastian Bach, Hae Won Chang, Camerata Cassovia, Robert Stankovsky
III. Clair de luneClaude Debussy, フランス国立リヨン管弦楽団, 準・メルクル
II. Adagio moltoKurt Atterberg, Eszter Perényi, Ilona Prunyi
Salut d'amour, Op. 12 (Arr. for Cello & Piano by Anonymous)Edward Elgar, Gerald Peregrine, Antony Ingham
Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30, Act II: Danse des champs-elysées "Mélodie" (Arr. for Piano by Ignaz Friedman)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Joseph Banowetz
II. Adagio maestosoLudwig van Beethoven, Ottó Rácz, Jozsef Vajda, Sándor Berki, János Keveházi, Jeno Kevehazi
Flute Sonata in E-Flat Major, BWV 1031: II. Siciliano (Arr. for Piano by Ignaz Friedman)Johann Sebastian Bach, Joseph Banowetz
II. AndanteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Jenő Jandó, Concentus Hungaricus, András Ligeti
No. 1, A l'aurorePaul Viardot, Reto Kuppel, Wolfgang Manz
No. 5, For Susanna KyleLeonard Bernstein, Warren Lee
II. AndanteJohann Sebastian Bach, Hae Won Chang, Camerata Cassovia
No. 12, ChopinRobert Schumann, Boris Giltburg
II. Un bossa in mascheraAlexey Shor, Fabrizio Meloni, Kyiv Virtuosi, Daniel Raiskin
Nocturne in A MajorEduard Bagdasarian, Nikolay Madoyan, Armine Grigoryan
II. Intermezzo (Live)Josué Bonnín de Góngora, Chun Wang
Ii. AdagioWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Eder Quartet
No. 7, Melody in E-Flat MajorSergei Prokofiev, Alexandre Dossin
I. EvocaciónJose Luis Merlin, Jason Vieaux
II. Andantino grazioso -Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Northern Chamber Orchestra, Nicholas Ward