Step into a musical odyssey with Sir Simon Rattle and his orchestral ensemble as they present "The Roaring Seventies," a captivating journey through some of the most iconic classical compositions of the 20th century. This album, set for release on February 9, 2025, under the prestigious Warner Classics label, promises an immersive experience that spans a diverse range of genres and styles within the classical orchestra repertoire.
Sir Simon Rattle, renowned for his dynamic and insightful interpretations, leads the orchestra through a meticulously curated selection of works. The album opens with the enchanting melodies of Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker," followed by the powerful and dramatic "O Fortuna" from Orff's "Carmina Burana." The journey continues with the haunting beauty of Shostakovich's "Symphony No. 14" and the vivid imagery of Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition," orchestrated by Ravel.
The second half of the album showcases the brilliance of Stravinsky's "The Rite of Spring," a groundbreaking work that revolutionized the world of classical music. The album also features the timeless elegance of Mozart's "Così fan tutte" and the passionate intensity of Bizet's "Carmen," providing a rich tapestry of musical colors and emotions.
With a duration of over three hours, "The Roaring Seventies" offers a comprehensive exploration of the orchestral repertoire, highlighting the technical prowess and artistic sensitivity of Sir Simon Rattle and his ensemble. This album is a testament to the enduring power of classical music and its ability to transcend time and cultural boundaries. Whether you are a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "The Roaring Seventies" promises an unforgettable musical experience.
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71, Act 2: No. 12a, Divertissement. Chocolate, Spanish DancePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71, Act 2: No. 12c, Divertissement. Tea, Chinese DancePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71, Act 2: No. 12d, Divertissement. Trepak, Russian DancePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71, Act 2: No. 12e, Divertissement. Dance of the Reed-FlutesPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Beethoven: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36: III. Scherzo. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Simon Rattle
Satie / Orch. Debussy: 3 Gymnopédies: No. 3, Lent et graveErik Satie, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Orff: Carmina Burana, Introduction "Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi": O FortunaCarl Orff, Sir Simon Rattle, Rundfunkchor Berlin, Berliner Philharmoniker
Orff: Carmina Burana, Pt. 1 "Uf dem Anger": TanzCarl Orff, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Orff: Carmina Burana, Pt. 2 "In taberna": Estuans interiusCarl Orff, Sir Simon Rattle, Christian Gerhaher, Berliner Philharmoniker
Shostakovich: Symphony No. 14 in G Minor, Op. 135: II. MalagueñaDmitri Shostakovich, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker, Karita Mattila
Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade I (Orch. Ravel, M. A 24)Modest Mussorgsky, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition: Il. Il vecchio castello (Orch. Ravel, M. A 24)Modest Mussorgsky, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition: III. Tuileries (Orch. Ravel, M. A 24)Modest Mussorgsky, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition: V. Ballet of the Unhatched Chicks (Orch. Ravel, M. A 24)Modest Mussorgsky, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition: VII. Limoges, le marché (Orch. Ravel, M. A 24)Modest Mussorgsky, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition: X. The Hut on Fowl's Legs "Baba Yaga" (Orch. Ravel, M. A 24)Modest Mussorgsky, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Mussorgsky / Orch. Ravel: Pictures at an Exhibition: XI. The Knight's Gate in the Old Capital of KievModest Mussorgsky, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Prologue - The Highest PointJohnny Klimek, Reinhold Heil, Tom Tykwer, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker, State Choir Latvija
Lost LoveJohnny Klimek, Reinhold Heil, Tom Tykwer, Sir Simon Rattle, State Choir Latvija
Haydn: Symphony No. 88 in G Major, Hob. I:88: IV. Finale. Allegro con spiritoJoseph Haydn, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Barber: Adagio for StringsSamuel Barber, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Bernstein: Wonderful Town, Act 1: OvertureLeonard Bernstein, Sir Simon Rattle, Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
Szymanowski: Songs of a Fairy-Tale Princess, Op. 31: No. 2, The NightingaleKarol Szymanowski, Sir Simon Rattle, Iwona Sobotka, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring, Pt. 1 "Adoration of the Eath": IntroductionIgor Stravinsky, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring, Pt. 1 "Adoration of the Eath": Augurs of SpringIgor Stravinsky, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring, Pt. 1 "Adoration of the Eath": Dances of the Young GirlsIgor Stravinsky, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring, Pt. 1 "Adoration of the Eath": Ritual of AbductionIgor Stravinsky, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring, Pt. 1 "Adoration of the Eath": Spring RoundsIgor Stravinsky, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring, Pt. 2 "The Sacrifice": Glorification of the Chosen OneIgor Stravinsky, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring, Pt. 2 "The Sacrifice": Sacrificial DanceIgor Stravinsky, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Mozart: Così fan tutte, K. 588: OuverturaWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sir Simon Rattle, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Bizet: Carmen, WD 31: PréludeGeorges Bizet, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Bizet: Carmen, WD 31, Act 1: Habanera. "L'amour est un oiseau rebelle" (Carmen, Chœur)Georges Bizet, Sir Simon Rattle, Chor der Deutschen Staatsoper Berlin, Magdalena Kožená, Berliner Philharmoniker
Bizet: Carmen, WD 31, Act 1: Séguedille. "Près des remparts de Séville" (Carmen, Don José)Georges Bizet, Sir Simon Rattle, Jonas Kaufmann, Magdalena Kožená, Berliner Philharmoniker
Bizet: Carmen, WD 31, Act 2: "Les tringles des sistres tintaient" (Carmen, Frasquita, Mercédès)Georges Bizet, Sir Simon Rattle, Christina Landshamer, Magdalena Kožená, Rachel Frenkel, Berliner Philharmoniker
Bizet: Carmen, WD 31, Act 2: "Votre toast, je peux vous le rendre" - "Toréador, en garde !" (Escamillo, Carmen, Frasquita, Mercédès, Moralès, Zuniga)Georges Bizet, Sir Simon Rattle, Andrè Schuen, Christian Van Horn, Christina Landshamer, Kostas Smoriginas, Magdalena Kožená, Rachel Frenkel, Berliner Philharmoniker
Gershwin: Porgy and Bess, Act 1: "Summertime" (Clara, Chorus)George Gershwin, Sir Simon Rattle, Harolyn Blackwell, Glyndebourne Chorus, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No. 1 in D Major, Op. 19: III. ModeratoSergei Prokofiev, Sarah Chang, Berliner Philharmoniker, Sir Simon Rattle
Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92: II. AllegrettoLudwig van Beethoven, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Simon Rattle
Schoenberg: Gurre-Lieder, Pt. 1: Introduktion. Mässig bewegtArnold Schoenberg, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 "Choral": II. Molto vivace - PrestoLudwig van Beethoven, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Simon Rattle
Berg: Lulu Suite: II. Ostinato (Allegro)Alban Berg, Sir Simon Rattle, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Mahler: Symphony No. 5 in C-Sharp Minor: I. Trauermarsch. In gemessenen Schritt. Streng. Wie ein KonduktGustav Mahler, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Mahler: Symphony No. 5 in C-Sharp Minor: IV. Adagietto. Sehr langsamGustav Mahler, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67: I. Allegro con brioLudwig van Beethoven, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Simon Rattle
Beethoven: Fidelio, Op. 72: OvertureLudwig van Beethoven, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Beethoven: Fidelio, Op. 72, Act 1: "Mir ist so wunderbar" (Marzelline, Leonore, Rocco, Jaquino)Ludwig van Beethoven, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker, Angela Denoke, Juliane Banse, Rainer Trost, László Polgár
Messiaen: Éclairs sur l'au-delà...: VI. Les sept anges aux sept trompettesOlivier Messiaen, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Messiaen: Éclairs sur l'au-delà...: X. Le chemin de l'invisibleOlivier Messiaen, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
Dvořák: The Water Goblin, Op. 107, B. 195: II. Andante mesto come primaAntonín Dvořák, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker
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