Indulge in the enchanting world of classical music with Joshua Bell's captivating album, "Brigitte Klassik zum Genießen: Joshua Bell." This exquisite collection, released on September 22, 2017, under the Sony Classical label, features Joshua Bell's masterful violin arrangements of beloved classical pieces. Spanning a diverse range of composers and styles, this album is a testament to Bell's virtuosity and his ability to breathe new life into timeless melodies.
The album opens with a poignant arrangement of "Werther: Pourquoi me réveiller" and includes iconic works such as Mozart's "Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K. 467: II. Andante," Gluck's "Orfeo ed Euridice: Dance of the Blessed Spirits," and Bach's "Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068: II. Air." Each track is meticulously arranged for violin and orchestra, showcasing Bell's unique interpretation and technical brilliance.
With a duration of just under an hour, this album is perfect for both casual listeners and classical connoisseurs. Whether you're a fan of Joshua Bell's work or discovering his artistry for the first time, "Brigitte Klassik zum Genießen: Joshua Bell" offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. The album's diverse selection of pieces ensures that there is something for everyone, from the soothing "Vocalise, Op. 34, No. 14" to the lively "Kinderszenen, Op. 15: No. 7, Träumerei." Immerse yourself in the beauty of classical music with this stunning collection from one of the world's most celebrated violinists.
This Compilation (P) 2017 Sony Music Entertainment
Tracks
Werther: Pourquoi me réveiller (Arr. for Violin and Orchestra)Jules Massenet, Joshua Bell, Orchestra of St. Luke's, Michael Stern
Songs without Words, Op. 62, No. 1: May Breezes (Arranged for Violin & Orchestra)Felix Mendelssohn, Joshua Bell, Michael Stern, Orchestra of St. Luke's
Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K. 467: II. Andante (Arranged for Violin & Orchestra)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Joshua Bell, Michael Stern, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30: Dance of the Blessed Spirits (Arranged for Violin & Orchestra)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Joshua Bell, Michael Stern, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068: II. AirJohann Sebastian Bach, Joshua Bell, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Il PostinoLuis Enriquez Bacalov, Joshua Bell, Carel Kraayenhof, Vanessa Perez, David Finck, Pablo Rieppi
Vocalise, Op. 34, No. 14 (Arranged for Violin & Orchestra)Sergei Rachmaninoff, Joshua Bell, Michael Stern, Orchestra of St. Luke's
Songs My Mother Taught Me, Op. 55, No. 4 (Arr. for Violin and Orchestra)Antonín Dvořák, Joshua Bell, Michael Stern, Craig Ogden, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Violin Concerto in A Minor, BWV 1041: II. AndanteJohann Sebastian Bach, Joshua Bell, John Constable, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Après un rêve, Op. 7, No. 1Gabriel Fauré, Joshua Bell, Frederic Chiu
L'Elisir d'Amore: Una furtiva lagrima (Arranged for Violin & Orchestra)Gaetano Donizetti, Joshua Bell, Michael Stern, Orchestra of St. Luke's
Kinderszenen, Op. 15: No. 7, Träumerei (Arr. for Violin and Orchestra)Robert Schumann, Joshua Bell, Michael Stern, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
The Pearl Fishers, WD 13: Je crois entendre encore (Arr. for Violin & Orchestra)Georges Bizet, Joshua Bell, Michael Stern, Orchestra of St. Luke's
Nocturne No. 20 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. posth (Arranged for Violin & Orchestra)Frédéric Chopin, Joshua Bell, Michael Stern, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Ladies in LavenderNigel Hess, Joshua Bell, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra