Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of classical music with Johann Sebastian Bach's "Song to the Moon" - Lullabies for World Sleep Day, a serene and captivating collection of timeless pieces released on March 15, 2025, under Sony Classical. This exquisite album spans a generous 3 hours and 39 minutes, offering a tranquil journey through the realms of classical piano and orchestral masterpieces.
The album features a diverse array of compositions, including beloved works from Bach himself, such as the Keyboard Concerto in F Minor and the Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major. It also showcases the elegance of Mozart's Piano Sonata No. 16 and the enchanting melodies of Camille Saint-Saëns' "Carnival of the Animals." The inclusion of Joshua Bell's arrangement of "Song to the Moon" from Antonín Dvořák's opera "Rusalka" adds a touch of modern brilliance to this classical ensemble.
"Song to the Moon" is not just a compilation of beautiful music; it is a carefully curated selection designed to soothe and comfort, making it the perfect accompaniment for World Sleep Day. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer looking to explore the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. Let the soothing tones of Johann Sebastian Bach and his contemporaries lull you into a state of peaceful relaxation.
(P) 2025 Sony Music Entertainment
Tracks
Carnival of the Animals, R. 125: AquariumCamille Saint-Saëns, Philippe Entremont, Gaby Casadesus, Yo-Yo Ma, Michel Cerruti, Michel Cals, Régis Pasquier, Yan Pascal Tortelier, Gabin Lauridon, Gerard Causse, Alain Marion, Michel Arrignon
The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a, TH 35: IIb. Danses caractéristiques. Danse de la fée dragéePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Claudio Abbado, Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 16 in C Major, K. 545 "Sonata facile": I. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Khatia Buniatishvili
Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 16 in C Major, K. 545 "Sonata facile": III. Rondo - AllegrettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Khatia Buniatishvili
Ma mère l'oye, M. 62: III. Pavane de la belle au bois dormantMaurice Ravel, Pierre Boulez, New York Philharmonic
Carnival of the Animals, R. 125: The SwanCamille Saint-Saëns, Philippe Entremont, Gaby Casadesus, Yo-Yo Ma, Michel Cerruti, Michel Cals, Régis Pasquier, Yan Pascal Tortelier, Gabin Lauridon, Gerard Causse, Alain Marion, Michel Arrignon
Pelléas et Mélisande, Op. 80: III. SicilienneGabriel Fauré, Zubin Mehta, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
Keyboard Concerto in F Minor, BWV 1056: Keyboard Concerto in F Minor, BWV 1056: II. LargoJohann Sebastian Bach, Murray Perahia, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Pictures at an Exhibition: Ballet of the Chicks in their ShellsModest Mussorgsky, George Szell, The Cleveland Orchestra
Hänsel und Gretel: AbendsegenEngelbert Humperdinck, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic
Cavalleria rusticana: IntermezzoPietro Mascagni, Valery Gergiev, Wiener Philharmoniker
Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: II. AirJohann Sebastian Bach, Raymond Leppard, English Chamber Orchestra
Trois Gymnopédies: Gymnopédie No. 1 in D Major: Lent et douloureuxErik Satie, Charles Gerhardt, National Philharmonic Orchestra, David Watkins, William Bennett, David Theodore, Tom Kelly, James Brown
Rusalka, Op. 114: Song to the Moon (Arranged for Violin & Orchestra by Joshua Bell)Antonín Dvořák, Joshua Bell, Michael Stern, Orchestra of St. Luke's
Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: I. Morning Mood (Allegretto pastorale)Edvard Grieg, Andrew Davis, New Philharmonia Orchestra
Daphnis et Chloê, M. 57: Part III, PantomimeMaurice Ravel, Pierre Boulez, New York Philharmonic
Adagio for Strings, Op. 11Samuel Barber, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic
Pictures at an Exhibition: III. Tuileries (Dispute d'enfants après jeux)Modest Mussorgsky, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic
Liebestraum No. 3 in A-Flat Major, S. 541/3Franz Liszt, Arthur Fiedler, Boston Pops Orchestra
Pavane pour une Infante défunteMaurice Ravel, Marie-Claire Jamet, Ayako Shinozaki
Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12 (Excerpts): Act II No. 13 Danses des cygnes. IV. Allegro moderatoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Eugene Ormandy, Philadelphia Orchestra
Swan Lake, Op. 20: 13. Danses des cygnes: I. Tempo di valsePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Michael Tilson Thomas, London Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Barantschik
Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12: No. 14, Scène. ModeratoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic, William Vacchiano, David Nadien
Rapsodie espagnole, M. 54: I. Prélude à la nuitMaurice Ravel, Pierre Boulez, The Cleveland Orchestra
Les contes d'Hoffmann: BarcarolleJacques Offenbach, Andre Kostelanetz, New York Philharmonic
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation XVIII - Andante cantabileSergei Rachmaninoff, Daniel Harding, Wiener Philharmoniker, Igor Levit
Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 "Enigma": Var. IX. (Nimrod). AdagioEdward Elgar, Daniel Barenboim, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Serenade in G Major, K. 525 "Eine kleine Nachtmusik": II. Romance. AndanteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic
Má vlast: The Moldau (Vlatava), No. 2Bedřich Smetana, Leopold Stokowski, RCA Victor Symphony Orchestra
Les Boréades, RCT 31, Acte IV, Scène IV: Entrée pour les Muses, les Zéphyres, les Saisons, les Heures et les ArtsJean-Philippe Rameau, Teodor Currentzis
Concerto for Flute & Harp in C Major, K. 299: II. AndantinoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Xavier De Maistre, Magali Mosnier, Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg, Ivor Bolton