Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of classical music with "A Summer Landscape": Classical Moments, a captivating compilation featuring the masterful compositions of Johann Sebastian Bach. Released on September 12, 2025, under the UME - Global Clearing House label, this album is a celebration of classical piano and orchestral brilliance, spanning a rich tapestry of genres and moods.
With a duration of 1 hour and 8 minutes, this album is a journey through the intricate and beautiful works of Bach, interspersed with pieces from other renowned composers such as Frédéric Chopin, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Edvard Grieg. The tracklist is a diverse collection of 80 tracks, ranging from lively dances and mazurkas to serene preludes and fugues, showcasing the depth and versatility of classical music.
Highlights include the enchanting "Mazurka No. 39 In B Opus 63 No. 1" by Chopin, the spirited "Holberg Suite, Op. 40: I. Präludium (Allegro vivace)" by Grieg, and the iconic "The Nutcracker Suite" by Tchaikovsky, expertly arranged for piano. Bach's own compositions, such as the "Prelude No. 23 in B Major" from The Well-Tempered Clavier and the "Partita No. 5 In G Major," demonstrate his unparalleled mastery of the piano.
"A Summer Landscape": Classical Moments is not just an album; it's an experience. Whether you're a seasoned classical aficionado or a newcomer to the genre, this collection offers a rich and rewarding exploration of some of the most beloved and enduring works in classical music. Let the timeless melodies and harmonies of Johann Sebastian Bach and his contemporaries transport you to a world of musical splendor.
Mazurka No. 39 In B Opus 63 No. 1Frédéric Chopin, Milosz Magin
Les petits riens, Ballet, K. 299b: No. 10, AgitéWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Holberg Suite, Op. 40: I. Präludium (Allegro vivace)Edvard Grieg, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Järvi
Old Norwegian Romance, Op. 51: Allegro scherzando e leggieroEdvard Grieg, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Järvi
12 German Dances, WoO 8: No. 11 in G MajorLudwig van Beethoven, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Moods, Op. 73: V. Étude "Hommage à Chopin"Edvard Grieg, Daniil Trifonov
The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a (Arr. Economou for 2 Pianos): IIe. Chinese Dance (Tea)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Martha Argerich, Nicolas Economou
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2: Prelude No. 23 in B Major, BWV 892/1Johann Sebastian Bach, Vladimir Ashkenazy
12 Etudes, Op. 10: No. 4 In C Sharp MinorFrédéric Chopin, Valentina Lisitsa
19 Minuets K.103: No. 18 in AWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wiener Mozart Ensemble, Willi Boskovsky
Old Norwegian Romance, Op. 51: AndanteEdvard Grieg, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Järvi
Children's Album, Op. 39, TH 141: 17. German SongPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Olli Mustonen
7 Fugues for Piano: VI. Fuga a 3 voci in C MajorEdvard Grieg, Mikhail Pletnev
11 Bagatelles, Op. 119: 4. Andante cantabileLudwig van Beethoven, Stephen Kovacevich
Partita No. 5 In G Major, BWV 829: 1. PraeambulumJohann Sebastian Bach, Walter Gieseking
Mazurka No. 5 in B-Flat Major, Op. 7 No. 1. VivaceFrédéric Chopin, Vladimir Ashkenazy
The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14 / Act 2: No. 12a Divertissement: Chocolate (Spanish Dance) - Live at Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles / 2013Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Gustavo Dudamel
3 Equali, WoO 30: 3. Poco sostenutoLudwig van Beethoven, Raymond Brown, John Iveson, Roger Brenner, Raymond Premru
Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50: IIa. Tema con Variazioni: e. Var. 4. L'istesso tempo - LivePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Martha Argerich, Gidon Kremer, Mischa Maisky
Fugue in A Minor (Fragment), K.15ssWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Florian Birsak
The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH.14 / Act 1: No. 2 MarchPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, Charles Dutoit
Old Norwegian Romance, Op. 51: Tempo di ValseEdvard Grieg, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Järvi
Aria variata (alla maniera italiana) in A Minor, BWV 989: AriaJohann Sebastian Bach, Víkingur Ólafsson
24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 2 in A Minor. LentoFrédéric Chopin, Claudio Arrau
Swan Lake, Op. 20 (Mariinsky Version), Act I: No. 4, Pas de trois: Var. 1. Allegro semplicePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Mariinsky Orchestra, Valery Gergiev
Piano Trio Movement in B Flat Major, K.501aWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Les Solistes des Musiciens du Louvre
Les Sylphides: 5. MazurkaFrédéric Chopin, Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, David Zinman
Children's Album, Op. 39, TH 141: 12. Russian SongPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Olli Mustonen
Allegro in F, K.1cWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ton Koopman
Violin Concerto No. 3 in G Major, K. 216: 2a. Adagio - Pt. 1Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Patrice Fontanarosa, Helmut Müller-Brühl, Orchestre De Chambre De Cologne
Waltz No. 15 in E Major, Op. posth.: Tempo di ValseFrédéric Chopin, Tamás Vásáry
Lyric Pieces, Book 1, Op. 12: No. 7, Album LeafEdvard Grieg, Alice Sara Ott
Symphony No. 33 in B-Flat Major, K. 319: 2c. Andante moderato - Pt. 3Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Gürzenich Orchester Köln, Günter Wand
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