Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Johann Sebastian Bach's "A Collection of Classical Fragments": Vol 2, a captivating compilation of exquisite piano pieces that showcase the mastery and depth of one of history's most revered composers. Released on October 3, 2025, under the UME - Global Clearing House label, this album is a treasure trove of classical piano music that spans a rich tapestry of emotions and styles.
With a duration of 1 hour and 30 minutes, this collection offers a diverse array of excerpts and complete pieces, including iconic works like the "Moonlight Sonata" by Beethoven, Chopin's ethereal "Clair de Lune," and Bach's own profound compositions such as the "Partita No. 6 in E Minor" and the "Toccata & Fugue in F Major." The album also features lesser-known gems like the "Lyric Pieces" by Grieg and the "Humoreske" by Dvořák, providing a well-rounded journey through the classical repertoire.
Each track is meticulously performed, bringing out the nuanced beauty and technical brilliance of the compositions. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album promises an enriching listening experience. From the delicate intricacies of the "Nocturne" to the vibrant energy of the "Hungarian Rhapsody," "A Collection of Classical Fragments": Vol 2 is a testament to Bach's enduring influence and the timeless appeal of classical piano music.
The Seasons, Op. 37a: V. May. Les nuits de mai. Andantino - ExcerptPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Pavel Kolesnikov
11 Bagatelles, Op. 119: No. 5 in C Minor. RisolutoLudwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel
Suite No. 4 in E Minor, HWV 429: IV. Sarabande - ExcerptGeorge Frideric Handel, Danny Driver
Humoreske in B-Flat Major, Op. 20: Einfach und zart – Intermezzo - ExcerptRobert Schumann, Luca Buratto
Piano Sonata No. 10 in C Major, K. 330: II. Andante cantabile - ExcerptWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Marc-André Hamelin
Franz Schuberts Märsche, S. 426: Grande marche - ExcerptFranz Liszt, Marc-André Hamelin
Schwanengesang, S. 560: Ständchen - EditFranz Liszt, Leslie Howard
Piano Sonata No. 1 in C Major, Op. 1: I. Allegro - ExcerptJohannes Brahms, Garrick Ohlsson
Rondo in D Minor, H. 290 - ExcerptCarl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Danny Driver
Années de pèlerinage III, S. 163: Les jeux d'eaux à la Villa d'Este - ExcerptFranz Liszt, Cédric Tiberghien
Partita No. 5 in G Major, BWV 829: Gigue - ExcerptJohann Sebastian Bach, Angela Hewitt
Jesus Christus, unser Heiland, BWV 665 (Arr. Feinberg) - ExcerptJohann Sebastian Bach, Martin Roscoe
7 Bagatelles, Op. 33: 7. PrestoLudwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel
Herr Jesu Christ, wahr' Mensch und Gott, BWV 127: III. Aria. Die Seele ruht in Jesu Händen (Arr. Rummel for Piano) - ExcerptJohann Sebastian Bach, Jonathan Plowright
Partita No. 4 in D Major, BWV 828: Gigue - ExcerptJohann Sebastian Bach, Angela Hewitt
Trio Sonata in C Major, BWV 529: Largo (Arr. Feinberg) - ExcerptJohann Sebastian Bach, Martin Roscoe
Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele, BWV 654 (Arr. Reger for Piano) - ExcerptJohann Sebastian Bach, Markus Becker
Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248: Vom Himmel hoch, da komm' ich Her (Arr. Rummel) - ExcerptJohann Sebastian Bach, Jonathan Plowright
Toccata & Fugue in F Major, BWV 540 (Arr. Albert for Piano): Prelude (Toccata) - ExcerptJohann Sebastian Bach, Piers Lane
Dich hab ich je und je geliebet, BWV 49 (Arr. Rummel for Piano) - ExcerptJohann Sebastian Bach, Jonathan Plowright
The Well-Tempered Clavier: Prelude No. 22 in B-Flat Minor, BWV 867/1 - ExcerptJohann Sebastian Bach, Angela Hewitt
Images, CD 105: Hommage à Rameau - ExcerptClaude Debussy, Lívia Rév
Pour le piano, CD 95: II. Sarabande - ExcerptClaude Debussy, Lívia Rév
Suite bergamasque, L. 75: III. Clair de lune - EditClaude Debussy, Lívia Rév
7 Bagatelles, Op. 33: 4. AndanteLudwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel