Immerse yourself in the serene and contemplative world of Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach with "Music for Chill," a meticulously curated collection of classical masterpieces released on January 1, 2023, under the Naxos Special Projects label. This album spans a generous 2 hours and 48 minutes, offering a tranquil escape into the heart of classical and classical piano genres.
The tracklist is a diverse journey through Bach's compositions, featuring well-known pieces like "Für Elise" and "Ave Maria," alongside lesser-known gems such as "Salomea" and "Canzonetta for Violin & Orchestra." The album showcases a range of instruments and orchestrations, from solo piano and guitar to full orchestral arrangements, providing a rich tapestry of sounds to soothe and inspire.
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, the second surviving son of Johann Sebastian Bach, is renowned for his innovative and expressive compositions that bridge the Baroque and Classical periods. His works are celebrated for their depth, complexity, and emotional resonance, making them perfect for relaxation and introspection.
"Music for Chill" is not just an album; it's an experience. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer looking to explore the genre, this collection offers a perfect blend of familiarity and discovery. Let the timeless melodies of Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach transport you to a place of calm and tranquility, where the beauty of classical music can be fully appreciated.
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Tracks
II. AdagioCarl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Duo Diversitas
Var. 30, QuodlibetJohann Sebastian Bach, Duo Synaphé
No. 1, Wie Melodien zieht es mirJohannes Brahms, Karl-Heinz Schütz, Maria Prinz
II. MenuetPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Sinfonieorchester Aachen, Christopher Ward
III. AdagioEdward Elgar, Gabriel Schwabe, ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Christopher Ward
Bagatelle No. 25 in A Minor, WoO 59 "Für Elise"Ludwig van Beethoven, Boris Giltburg
Act III MélodrameDaniel Auber, Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra, Dario Salvi
II. Le jardin de GracieuseGabriel Pierné, Orchestre National de Lille, Darrell Ang
'Tis the Last Rose of Summer (Arr. J. Holland for Guitar)Traditional, Christopher Mallett
Shenandoah (Arr. C. McTee for 2 Flutes & Orchestra)Traditional, James Galway, Jeanne Galway, The Manhattan School of Music Symphony Orchestra, Leonard Slatkin
Elegy for English Horn, Harp & String OrchestraPeter Boyer, Christine Pendrill, Bryn Lewis, London Symphony Orchestra
Sunday Evening Before My Birthday (Version for Piano)Peter Breiner
SalomeaJasmin Reuter, World Chamber Orchestra
Canzonetta for Violin & OrchestraYrjö Gunaropulos, Linda Hedlund, La Tempesta, Jyri Nissilä
No. 4, AndanteCelso Garrido-Lecca, The Norwegian Radio Orchestra, Miguel Harth-Bedoya
Ave Maria "Tanti anni prima" (Arr. V. Coves & K. Seo for Flute & Guitar)Astor Piazzolla, Kazunori Seo, Vicente Coves
Beatriz (Arr. M. Pereira for Guitar)Edu Lobo, Graham Anthony Devine
Adagio (D. 612)Franz Schubert, Gottlieb Wallisch
No. 1, Frage, MWV K 39Felix Mendelssohn, Amber Quartet
III. Nicht schnell (Re-Orchestrated by G. Mahler)Robert Schumann, ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Marin Alsop
II. AndanteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Northern Chamber Orchestra, Nicholas Ward
III. AdagioJean-Marie Leclair, Adrian Butterfield, Sarah McMahon, Silas Wollston
II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Cho-Liang Lin, Anthony Newman, Sejong
II. Tempo di sicilianaMario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Chloé Dufossez, Leonard Becker
Evening at HomeDarko Nikčević
SabaaTanya Ekanayaka
III. Benedictus (Arr. for Alto Saxophone & String Quartet)Edward Gregson, Rob Buckland, Navarra String Quartet
I. StillJoan Tower, Blair McMillen, Albany Symphony Orchestra, David Alan Miller
III. The Twilight at BeitangXiaogang Ye, Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz, Stefan Malzew
IntermezzoErich Wolfgang Korngold, Holst Sinfonietta, Klaus Simon
II. AdagioE.T.A. Hoffmann, L'Ensemble Ondine, Anne-Sophie Bertrand
The Last Song (Arr. B. Fogo, D. Russell & O. Veselý for Guitar)Clarice Assad, Bokyung Byun
Serenade for OrchestraWilliam Grant Still, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Avlana Eisenberg
No. 2, AndanteLuis de Freitas Branco, Camerata Atlântica, Ana Beatriz Manzanilla
Hymnus for 12 Cellos, Op. 57Julius Klengel, Andreas Brantelid, Ingemar Brantelid, Henrik Dam Thomsen, Øystein Sonstad, Niels Ullner, Emilie Eskær, Jakob La Cour, Louisa Schwab, Morten Zeuthen, Live Johansson, Samira Dayyani, Lea Brøndal
Cello Concerto in B Minor, Op. 104, B. 191: I. Allegro (Arr. P. Breiner for Piano)Antonín Dvořák, Peter Breiner
EntracteCamille Saint-Saëns, Residentie Orkest Den Haag, Jun Markl
II. AdagioPaul Wranitzky, Czech Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra, Marek Štilec
II. CantabileJohann Baptist Vanhal, Pavla Honsová, Czech Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra, Michael Halasz
No. 10, Jesus bleibet meine Freude (Arr. M. Hess for Piano)Johann Sebastian Bach, Kotaro Fukuma
III. Aria. LargoJohn Burge, Julian Armour, Thirteen Strings Chamber Orchestra, Kevin Mallon
No. 1, SearasEurico Carrapatoso, Quarteto de Matosinhos