Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of classical music with "Music for Cats," a captivating album featuring the timeless compositions of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Released on January 1, 2023, under the Naxos Special Projects label, this collection spans a variety of genres, including classical, requiem, opera, classical piano, and chamber music. With a duration of 2 hours and 17 minutes, the album is a comprehensive journey through Mozart's diverse musical repertoire.
The tracklist is a treasure trove of beloved pieces, such as "Waltz of the Flowers," "Prelude in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 45," and "Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95, B. 178, 'From the New World': II. Largo." Each track is a testament to Mozart's genius, showcasing his ability to evoke a wide range of emotions and atmospheres. From the delicate beauty of "Sicilienne" to the powerful grandeur of "Adagio for Strings, Op. 11," this album offers a rich and varied listening experience.
"Music for Cats" is not just an album; it's an exploration of Mozart's enduring legacy. Whether you're a longtime fan of classical music or a newcomer looking to discover the wonders of Mozart's compositions, this album is sure to captivate and inspire. Dive into the world of "Music for Cats" and let the timeless melodies of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart transport you to a place of pure musical bliss.
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Tracks
Waltz of the FlowersPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Ondrej Lenard
No. 1, KaddischMaurice Ravel, Duo Sonidos
III. AdagioWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Bläsersolisten der Deutschen Kammerphilharmonie
II. Adagio cantabileLudwig van Beethoven, Boris Giltburg
AndanteFelix Mendelssohn, Maria Kliegel, Kristin Merscher
Prelude in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 45Frédéric Chopin, Idil Biret
No. 17 in E-Flat MajorNiccolò Paganini, Ilya Kaler
Barcarolle (Arr. for Piano)Jacques Offenbach, Péter Nagy
II. RomanceWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Capella Istropolitana, Wolfgang Sobotka
Frühlingslied, Op. 62 No. 6, MWV U 161Felix Mendelssohn, Péter Nagy
NimrodEdward Elgar, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, George Hurst
II. AndantinoFranz Schubert, Jenő Jandó
Adagio for Strings, Op. 11Samuel Barber, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Marin Alsop
I. Allegro moderatoJoseph Haydn, Jenő Jandó
II. LarghettoLudwig van Beethoven, Nicolaus Esterhazy Sinfonia, Béla Drahos
Pavane, Op. 50Gabriel Fauré, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Keith Clark
XIII. The Swan (Arr. P. Vidal for Cello & Orchestra)Camille Saint-Saëns, Gabriel Schwabe, Malmö Symphony Orchestra, Marc Soustrot
I. AndanteClara Schumann, Yoshiko Iwai
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini: Variation 18 (Arr. F. Kreisler for violin and piano)Sergei Rachmaninoff, Jenő Jandó, Takako Nishizaki
Sicilienne, Op. 78 (version for piano)Gabriel Fauré, Simon Crawford-Phillips
II. Air ("On the G String")Johann Sebastian Bach, Capella Istropolitana, Jaroslav Dvořák
No. 2 in E-Flat MajorFrédéric Chopin, Idil Biret
Sicilienne (Arr. D. Sosin)Maria Theresia von Paradis, Nora Shulman, Judy Loman
I: VolksliedchenRobert Schumann, Rico Gulda
No. 9, Schafe können sicher weiden (Transcr. L. Stokowski)Johann Sebastian Bach, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, José Serebrier
Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95, B. 178, "From the New World": II. LargoAntonín Dvořák, Peter Breiner
No. 1, Lento, ma non troppoFrederick Delius, English Chamber Orchestra, Julian Lloyd Webber
No. 1 in E Major, Op. 19/1Felix Mendelssohn, Péter Nagy
Chiquilin de Bachin (The Little Beggar Boy) [arr. J. Lenehan for 2 cellos and piano]Astor Piazzolla, Julian Lloyd Webber, Jiaxin Lloyd Webber, John Lenehan