Immerse yourself in the profound and introspective world of Claude Debussy's "Peaceful Rest," a meticulously curated collection of classical masterpieces set to release on November 9, 2025, under Warner Classics. Spanning a generous 3 hours and 28 minutes, this album is a testament to Debussy's virtuosity and his deep connection to the timeless elegance of classical music.
"Peaceful Rest" is a journey through the realms of serenity and reflection, featuring iconic works from composers such as Mozart, Fauré, Bach, and many more. The album opens with the hauntingly beautiful "Lacrimosa" from Mozart's Requiem in D Minor, setting the tone for an exploration of themes of remembrance, loss, and tranquility. Each piece is carefully selected to create a cohesive and deeply moving experience, showcasing Debussy's exceptional skill and emotional depth.
Highlights include the somber beauty of Schubert's "Death and the Maiden," the ethereal "In Paradisum" from Fauré's Requiem, and the poignant "Erbarme dich" from Bach's St. Matthew Passion. The album also features lesser-known gems, such as the evocative "Pour un tombeau sans nom" by Debussy himself, adding a personal touch to this extraordinary collection.
Debussy's interpretation of these timeless works is both sensitive and profound, offering a fresh perspective on familiar pieces while also introducing listeners to hidden treasures. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Peaceful Rest" promises to be a deeply enriching and rewarding listening experience.
Mozart: Requiem in D Minor, K. 626: VIII. LacrimosaWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Pierre Génisson, Bruno Fontaine
Pierné: 6 Pièces posthumes: No. 1, Prélude sur le nom de Paul Dukas, pour son tombeauGabriel Pierné, Diane Andersen
Couperin, F: Troisième leçon de ténèbres pour le Mercredi saint: I. YodFrançois Couperin, William Christie, Les Arts Florissants, Patricia Petibon, Sophie Daneman
Fauré: Requiem, Op. 48: VII. In ParadisumGabriel Fauré, Paavo Järvi, Choeur de l'Orchestre de Paris, Orchestre de Paris
Purcell: Funeral Sentences: Thou Know'st, Lord, Z. 58C (First Verse)Henry Purcell, Philip Ledger, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Timothy Byram-Wigfield, Robert Chilcott, Jonathan Robarts, Francis Grier, Michael Cockerham
Couperin, F: Troisième leçon de ténèbres pour le Mercredi saint: II. CaphFrançois Couperin, William Christie, Les Arts Florissants, Patricia Petibon, Sophie Daneman
Duruflé: Requiem, Op. 9: VIII. Lux æternaMaurice Duruflé, Michel Plasson, Orchestre Du Capitole De Toulouse, Marie-Claire Alain, Orfeon Donostiarra
Schubert: String Quartet No. 14 in D Minor, D. 810, "Death and the Maiden": II. Theme -Franz Schubert, vision string quartet
Vaughan Williams: O Taste and SeeRalph Vaughan Williams, Chichester Cathedral Choir, John Birch, Richard Seal
Purcell: March and Canzona for Queen Mary's Funeral, Z. 860: MarchHenry Purcell, John Eliot Gardiner, Equale Brass Ensemble, Monteverdi Orchestra
Walton: Henry V: Passacaglia "Death of Falstaff"William Walton, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Falla: 7 Canciones populares españolas: No. 3, Asturiana (Arr. Llobet & Pujol for Guitar & Cello)Manuel de Falla, Thibaut García, Edgar Moreau
Campra: Messe de requiem: VI. Agnus DeiAndré Campra, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir, Wynford Evans, English Baroque Soloists
Schuman: Carols of Death: No. 3, To All, to EachWilliam Schuman, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
Charpentier: Messe pour les trépassés, H. 2: V. Symphonie - Agnus DeiMarc-Antoine Charpentier, Michel Corboz, Coro Gulbenkian, Fernando Serafim, John Elwes, Michel Brodard, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Gossec: Messe des morts: XXII. Pie JesuFrancois-Joseph Gossec, Louis Devos, Howard Crook, Kurt Widmer, Maastricht Conservatory Chamber Choir, Musica Polyphonica
Debussy: 6 Épigraphes antiques, CD 139b, L. 131: No. 2, Pour un tombeau sans nomClaude Debussy, Aldo Ciccolini
Brossard: Troisième leçon des morts: IV. Symphonia. "Memento, quaeso"Sébastien de Brossard, Il Seminario Musicale, Gérard Lesne, Véronique Gens
Liszt: Recueillement, S. 204Franz Liszt, Stephen Hough
Ockeghem: Missa pro defunctis: I. Requiem aeternamJohannes Ockeghem, The Hilliard Ensemble, Paul Hillier
Biber: Requiem a 15 in A Major: VI. Agnus DeiHeinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, Ton Koopman, Amsterdam Baroque Choir, Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 12 in A-Flat Major, Op. 26: III. Marcia funebre sulla morte d'un eroe. Maestoso andanteLudwig van Beethoven, Cyprien Katsaris
Vivaldi: Concerto funebre in B-Flat Major, RV 579: I. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Europa Galante, Fabio Biondi
Cardoso: Liber primus missarum, Missa No. 4 "Pro defunctis": VI. Agnus DeiManuel Cardoso, Pro Cantione Antiqua
Bach, JS: Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244, Pt. 2: No. 39, Aria. "Erbarme dich"Johann Sebastian Bach, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Paul Esswood, Concentus Musicus Wien
Philidor: Marche des pompes funèbres pour les grandes cérémoniesAndre Danican Philidor, La Simphonie Du Marais, Hugo Reyne
Bartók: 14 Bagatelles, Op. 6, Sz. 38: No. 13, Elle est morte. Lento funèbreBéla Bartók, Piotr Anderszewski
Grieg: Peer Gynt, Op. 23, Act 3: No. 12, The Death of ÅseEdvard Grieg, Paavo Järvi, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
Janáček: Piano Sonata "1. X. 1905, From the Street": II. DeathLeoš Janáček, Mikhail Rudy
Gilles: Requiem: VII. OffertoriumJean Gilles, Joel Cohen, Boston Camerata, Anne Azéma, Chœurs du Festival d'Aix-en-Provence, Ensemble de tambours provençaux, Jean Nirouët, Patrick Mason, William Hite, Maurice Guis
Sibelius: Pelléas et Mélisande Suite, Op. 46: IX. The Death of MélisandeJean Sibelius, Paavo Berglund, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius, Op. 38, Pt. 2: AndantinoEdward Elgar, Sir John Barbirolli, Hallé
Anonymous: O Deathe, Rock Me a SleepeAnonymous, The Musicians of Swanne Alley
Berlioz: La mort d'Orphée, H 25: V. Tableau musicalHector Berlioz, Michel Plasson, Orchestre Du Capitole De Toulouse
Verdelot: Il primo libro de madrigali: No. 15, Si liet'e grata mortePhilippe Verdelot, The Hilliard Ensemble, Paul Hillier
Schumann: Requiem, Op. 148: I. Requiem aeternamRobert Schumann, Bernhard Klee, Chor des Städtischen Musikvereins zu Düsseldorf, Düsseldorfer Symphoniker
Landi: Il Sant'Alessio, Act 2: "O Morte gradita" (Sant'Alessio)Stefano Landi, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie, Patricia Petibon
Ravel: 2 Mélodies hébraïques, M. A 22: No. 1, Kaddish (Transcr. Siloti for Piano)Maurice Ravel, Bertrand Chamayou
Visée: Pièces de théorbe, Suite No. 10 en ut mineur: Allemande, tombeau des Mesdemoiselles de Visée "La plainte"Robert de Visée, Pascal Monteilhet
Handel: Israel in Egypt, HWV 54, Pt. 1: Chorus. "The Merciful Goodness of the Lord"George Frideric Handel, Andrew Parrott, Taverner Choir, Taverner Players
Strauss, R: Don Quixote, Op. 35: Finale. Death of Don QuixoteRichard Strauss, Rudolf Kempe, Paul Tortelier, Staatskapelle Dresden
Falla: Pour le tombeau de Paul DukasManuel de Falla, Jean-François Heisser
Marais: Pièces de viole, Livre I: No. 83, Tombeau de Monsieur MelitonMarin Marais, Pierre Hantaï, Jérôme Hantaï, Kaori Uemura
Des Prez: La déploration de Jehan Ockeghem "Nymphes des bois / Requiem"Josquin des Prez, The Hilliard Ensemble, Paul Hillier
Howells: Hymnus Paradisi: V. I Heard a Voice from HeavenHerbert Howells, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Bach Choir, Heather Harper, Robert Tear, David Willcocks, New Philharmonia Orchestra
Prokofiev: Suite No. 3 from Romeo and Juliet, Op. 101: VI. The Death of JulietSergei Prokofiev, Armin Jordan, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande
Bach, JS: Erbarm dich mein, o Herre Gott, BWV 721Johann Sebastian Bach, Marie-Claire Alain
Bach, JS: St John Passion, BWV 245, Pt. 2: No. 39, Chor. "Ruht wohl, ihr heiligen Gebeine"Johann Sebastian Bach, Marc Minkowski, Les Musiciens du Louvre.Grenoble, Christian Immler, Colin Balzer, David Hansen, Delphine Galou, Ditte Andersen, Felix Speer, Lenneke Ruiten, Valerio Contaldo