Immerse yourself in the world of classical music with Riccardo Muti's captivating album, "Les Stars Du Classique: Riccardo Muti." Released on September 15, 2010, under the prestigious Warner Classics label, this collection offers a rich tapestry of operatic and symphonic masterpieces that showcase Muti's extraordinary conducting prowess.
The album spans a diverse range of genres, from the dramatic intensity of Verdi's "La forza del destino" and the solemn beauty of Mozart's "Requiem in D Minor" to the lively energy of Rossini's "Il barbiere di Siviglia" overture and the rhythmic brilliance of Tchaikovsky's "Symphony No. 4." Each piece is performed with Muti's signature precision and passion, bringing out the depth and nuance of these timeless compositions.
With a duration of 1 hour and 18 minutes, this album is a perfect companion for both casual listeners and devoted classical music enthusiasts. Whether you're in the mood for the stirring chorus of "Va, pensiero" from Verdi's "Nabucco" or the playful elegance of Strauss II's "Éljen a Magyar," Riccardo Muti's masterful interpretations will leave you enchanted. Dive into this exquisite collection and experience the magic of classical music at its finest.
Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Op. 90, MWV N16 "Italian": I. Allegro vivaceFelix Mendelssohn, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Riccardo Muti
Schumann: Symphony No. 4 in D Minor, Op. 120: III. Scherzo. LebhaftRobert Schumann, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Riccardo Muti
Prokofiev: Suite No. 2 from Romeo and Juliet, Op. 64ter: I. The Montagues and CapuletsSergei Prokofiev, Philadelphia Orchestra, Riccardo Muti
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4 in F Minor, Op. 36: III. Scherzo. Pizzicato ostinato, allegroPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Philharmonia Orchestra, Riccardo Muti
Chabrier: EspañaEmmanuel Chabrier, Riccardo Muti, Philadelphia Orchestra
Rossini: Il barbiere di Siviglia: OvertureGioachino Rossini, Riccardo Muti, Philharmonia Orchestra
Mozart: Requiem in D Minor, K. 626: III. Dies iraeWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Riccardo Muti, Stockholm Chamber Choir, Swedish Radio Choir, Berliner Philharmoniker
Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica": II. Marcia funebre. Adagio assaiLudwig van Beethoven, Philadelphia Orchestra, Riccardo Muti
Strauss, Jos.: Die Libelle,Op. 204Josef Strauss, Wiener Philharmoniker, Riccardo Muti
Strauss II, J: Éljen a Magyar, Op. 332Johann Strauss II, Wiener Philharmoniker, Riccardo Muti