Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Frédéric Chopin with his latest compilation album, "Alla marcia" - Chamber Music, set to release on June 23, 2025. This exquisite collection, spanning a generous 80 tracks and a duration of 1 hour and 53 minutes, is a treasure trove of classical masterpieces that showcase Chopin's unparalleled genius and timeless appeal.
The album is a rich tapestry of Chopin's most celebrated works, including the iconic "Alla marcia" from his String Quartet No. 15 in A Minor, Op. 132, and a captivating arrangement of his 24 Préludes, Op. 28. Fans will delight in the world premiere recordings of the Serenade in C Major, K. 648, also known as "A Very Little Night Music," presented in both its original version for 2 violins and bass, and a version for 2 violins, cello, and harpsichord.
Chopin's virtuosity shines through in pieces like the Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a, and the Hungarian Dances, offering a blend of elegance and rhythmic vitality. The album also features arrangements of works by other composers, such as Bach's Musical Offering and Die Kunst der Fuge, performed with Chopin's distinctive flair.
"Alla marcia" - Chamber Music is a testament to Chopin's enduring legacy, capturing the essence of his musical brilliance. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to Chopin's music, this album promises a captivating journey through the heart of romantic and classical piano repertoire. Prepare to be enchanted by the intricate melodies and profound emotions that Frédéric Chopin so masterfully conveys.
String Quartet No. 15 in A Minor, Op. 132: IV. Alla marcia, assai vivace – Più allegroLudwig van Beethoven, Emerson String Quartet
24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 20 in C Minor (Arr. Franchomme for 4 Cellos)Frédéric Chopin, Camille Thomas, Wolfgang Emanuel Schmidt, Jaemin Han, Frans Helmerson
Serenade in C Major, K. 648 "A Very Little Night Music" (Original Version for 2 Violins & Bass): I. Marche - World Premiere RecordingWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Leonhard Baumgartner, Margarita Pochebut, Svenja Dose, Oscar Jockel
Serenade in C Major, K. 648 "A Very Little Night Music" (Original Version for 2 Violins & Bass): II. Allegro - World Premiere RecordingWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Leonhard Baumgartner, Margarita Pochebut, Svenja Dose, Oscar Jockel
Serenade in C Major, K. 648 "A Very Little Night Music" (Original Version for 2 Violins & Bass): III. Menuet [I] – Trio - World Premiere RecordingWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Leonhard Baumgartner, Margarita Pochebut, Svenja Dose, Oscar Jockel
Serenade in C Major, K. 648 "A Very Little Night Music" (Original Version for 2 Violins & Bass): IV. Polonoise "Boloneso" - World Premiere RecordingWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Leonhard Baumgartner, Margarita Pochebut, Svenja Dose, Oscar Jockel
Serenade in C Major, K. 648 "A Very Little Night Music" (Original Version for 2 Violins & Bass): V. Adagio - World Premiere RecordingWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Leonhard Baumgartner, Margarita Pochebut, Svenja Dose, Oscar Jockel
Serenade in C Major, K. 648 "A Very Little Night Music" (Original Version for 2 Violins & Bass): VI. Menuet [II] – Trio - World Premiere RecordingWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Leonhard Baumgartner, Margarita Pochebut, Svenja Dose, Oscar Jockel
Serenade in C Major, K. 648 "A Very Little Night Music" (Original Version for 2 Violins & Bass): VII. Finale. Allegro - World Premiere RecordingWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Leonhard Baumgartner, Margarita Pochebut, Svenja Dose, Oscar Jockel
Serenade in C Major, K. 648 "A Very Little Night Music" (Original Version for 2 Violins & Bass): I. Marche (Reprise) - World Premiere RecordingWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Leonhard Baumgartner, Margarita Pochebut, Svenja Dose, Oscar Jockel
Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a, TH 35: Danse Russe Trepak, Tempo di Trepak, molto vivace (Arr. Economou for 2 Pianos)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Gülru Ensari, Herbert Schuch
5 Fugues (After Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier), K. 405: No. 1 in C Minor (After BWV 871)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Hagen Quartett
The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a (Arr. Economou for 2 Pianos): IIe. Chinese Dance (Tea)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Martha Argerich, Nicolas Economou
Musikalisches Opfer, BWV 1079: Fuga canonica in epidiapenteJohann Sebastian Bach, Otto Büchner, Siegfried Meinecke, Fritz Kiskalt
6 Ländler for 2 Violins And Bass, WoO 15: No. 1 in D MajorLudwig van Beethoven, Lukas Hagen, Rainer Schmidt, Alois Posch
Hungarian Dances Nos. 1 - 21 - For Piano Duet: No. 21 In E Minor (Vivace)Johannes Brahms, Alfons Kontarsky, Aloys Kontarsky
Viola da gamba Sonata in G Major, BWV 1027: III. Andante - Performed on Viola & HarpsichordJohann Sebastian Bach, Kim Kashkashian, Keith Jarrett
16 Waltzes, Op. 39 - For Piano Duet: 8. in B flatJohannes Brahms, Anthony Paratore, Joseph Paratore
6 Ländler for 2 Violins And Bass, WoO 15: No. 2 in D MajorLudwig van Beethoven, Lukas Hagen, Rainer Schmidt, Alois Posch
16 Waltzes, Op. 39: No. 1 in B MajorJohannes Brahms, Aloys Kontarsky, Alfons Kontarsky
Cello Sonata No. 3 in A Major, Op. 69: III. Adagio cantabile –Ludwig van Beethoven, András Schiff, Miklós Perényi
Le petit nègre, L. 114 (Arr. For Violin And Piano by André Pascal)Claude Debussy, Tibor Bisztriczky, Felix Schröder
Musical Offering, BWV 1079: 4b. Canon 2 a 2 violini in unisonoJohann Sebastian Bach, Musica Antiqua Köln, Reinhard Goebel
String Quartet In F Major, M.35: 2. Assez vif. Très rythmé - EditMaurice Ravel, Melos Quartet
16 Waltzes, Op. 39: No. 12 in E MajorJohannes Brahms, Aloys Kontarsky, Alfons Kontarsky
Petite pièce, CD 127 (Version for Oboe d'amore & Piano)Claude Debussy, Heinz Holliger, Anton Kernjak
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Fugue No. 16 in G Minor, BWV 861/2 (Arr. Förster for Strings)Johann Sebastian Bach, Danish String Quartet
Carnival of the Animals, R. 125: V. The ElephantCamille Saint-Saëns, Gina Alice, Burak Marlali, Andris Nelsons
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Fugue No. 16 in G Minor, BWV 861/2Johann Sebastian Bach, Emerson String Quartet
Ma mère l'oye, Suite, M. 60: I. Pavane de la Belle au bois dormantMaurice Ravel, Martha Argerich, Mikhail Pletnev
Die Kunst der Fuge, BWV 1080: Contrapunctus XII a 4 rectus - Performed by String QuartetJohann Sebastian Bach, Emerson String Quartet
Serenade in C Major, K. 648 "A Very Little Night Music" (Version for 2 Violins, Cello & Harpsichord): I. Marche - World Premiere RecordingWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Haruna Shinoyama, Neža Klinar, Philipp Comploi, Florian Birsak
Serenade in C Major, K. 648 "A Very Little Night Music" (Version for 2 Violins, Cello & Harpsichord): II. Allegro - World Premiere RecordingWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Haruna Shinoyama, Neža Klinar, Philipp Comploi, Florian Birsak
Serenade in C Major, K. 648 "A Very Little Night Music" (Version for 2 Violins, Cello & Harpsichord): III. Menuet [I] – Trio - World Premiere RecordingWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Haruna Shinoyama, Neža Klinar, Philipp Comploi, Florian Birsak
Serenade in C Major, K. 648 "A Very Little Night Music" (Version for 2 Violins, Cello & Harpsichord): IV. Polonoise "Boloneso" - World Premiere RecordingWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Haruna Shinoyama, Neža Klinar, Philipp Comploi, Florian Birsak
Serenade in C Major, K. 648 "A Very Little Night Music" (Version for 2 Violins, Cello & Harpsichord): V. Adagio - World Premiere RecordingWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Haruna Shinoyama, Neža Klinar, Philipp Comploi, Florian Birsak
Serenade in C Major, K. 648 "A Very Little Night Music" (Version for 2 Violins, Cello & Harpsichord): VI. Menuet [II] – Trio - World Premiere RecordingWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Haruna Shinoyama, Neža Klinar, Philipp Comploi, Florian Birsak
Serenade in C Major, K. 648 "A Very Little Night Music" (Version for 2 Violins, Cello & Harpsichord): VII. Finale. Allegro - World Premiere RecordingWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Haruna Shinoyama, Neža Klinar, Philipp Comploi, Florian Birsak
16 Waltzes, Op. 39 - For Piano Duet: 4. in E minorJohannes Brahms, Anthony Paratore, Joseph Paratore
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Fugue No. 5 in D Major, BWV 850/2Johann Sebastian Bach, Emerson String Quartet
Grosse Fuge in B Flat Major, Op. 133: IV. Meno mosso e moderato (II)Ludwig van Beethoven, Amadeus Quartet
Lieder ohne Worte VIII, Op. 102: III. Presto, MWV U195 "Tarantelle" (Arr. Ottensamer for Clarinet & Strings)Felix Mendelssohn, Andreas Ottensamer, Schumann Quartett, Gunars Upatnieks
Carnival of the Animals, R. 125: VI. KangaroosCamille Saint-Saëns, Lang Lang, Gina Alice, Andris Nelsons
Duo for Violin and Cello in E-Flat Major, Unv 8 (Fragment)Ludwig van Beethoven, Daniel Hope, Daniel Müller-Schott
Der Tag, der ist so freudenreich, BWV 719Johann Sebastian Bach, James O'Donnell
16 Waltzes, Op. 39 - For Piano Duet: 9. in D minorJohannes Brahms, Anthony Paratore, Joseph Paratore
Lieder ohne Worte VIII, Op. 102: V. Allegro vivace, MWV U194 "The Joyous Peasant" (Arr. Ottensamer for Clarinet & Strings)Felix Mendelssohn, Andreas Ottensamer, Schumann Quartett, Gunars Upatnieks
Musical Offering, BWV 1079: 4g. Canon perpetuus super thema regiumJohann Sebastian Bach, Musica Antiqua Köln, Reinhard Goebel
6 Ländler for 2 Violins And Bass, WoO 15: No. 3 in D MajorLudwig van Beethoven, Lukas Hagen, Rainer Schmidt, Alois Posch
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