Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with "Dinner With Strings," a captivating classical album set for release on October 26, 2025, under Naxos Special Projects. This exquisite collection spans a variety of genres, including classical, requiem, opera, classical piano, and chamber music, offering a rich and diverse listening experience.
With a duration of 2 hours and 48 minutes, the album features a meticulously curated tracklist that includes some of Mozart's most beloved and iconic works. From the hauntingly beautiful "Air on a G String" to the poignant "Andante cantabile," each piece is a testament to Mozart's unparalleled musical genius. The album also showcases arrangements by notable artists such as Gustav Godar, Nils Ankarblom, and Henning Kraggerud, adding a fresh perspective to these timeless compositions.
"Dinner With Strings" is not just an album; it's an invitation to savor the sophistication and depth of Mozart's music. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this collection promises to enchant and inspire. Prepare to be transported to a world of musical brilliance, where every note tells a story and every melody lingers in the heart.
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Tracks
II. Andante cantabile (Version for Cello & Orchestra)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Li-wei Qin, Czech Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra, Michael Halasz
Ii. AndanteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Eder Quartet
Grave (Arr. For cello and strings)Jiří Antonín Benda, Christian Benda, Prague Chamber Orchestra
No. 1, Arietta (Arr. V. Godar)Edvard Grieg, Takako Nishizaki, Jenő Jandó
Gustav II Adolf, Op. 49: VII. ElegiHugo Alfvén, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Stig Westerberg
II. Air. ("Air on a G String")Johann Sebastian Bach, Capella Istropolitana, Richard Edlinger
I. LargoGeorg Philipp Telemann, Ladislav Kyselák, Capella Istropolitana, Richard Edlinger
String Quartet No. 1 (Arr. for String Quartet by N. Ankarblom): V. Nordic Summer NightsThomas Enroth, Joakim Zetterqvist, Annie Svedlund, Maria Bergström, Johannes Bergion
The MoonWilliam Lloyd Webber, English Chamber Orchestra, Julian Lloyd Webber
II. RomanceWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Capella Istropolitana, Wolfgang Sobotka
No. 2, In a CalmRobert Farnon, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Adrian Leaper
V. Cavatina: Adagio molto espressivoLudwig van Beethoven, Kodály Quartet
II. Adagio - PrestoAntonio Vivaldi, Béla Bánfalvi, Budapesti Vonósok, Karoly Botvay
Ii. AndanteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Eder Quartet
II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Alberto Martini, Accademia I Filarmonici
I Fjol gjaett'e Gjeitinn: AndantinoJohan Svendsen, Bournemouth Sinfonietta, Richard Studt
II. BarcarolaErmanno Wolf-Ferrari, Oviedo Filarmonía, Friedrich Haider
Symphony No. 4 in D Minor, Op. 120, "Clara Symphonie": II. Romanze. Ziemlich langsam (Re-Orchestrated by G. Mahler)Robert Schumann, ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, Marin Alsop
Largo, ma non tanto (Children of a Lesser God)Johann Sebastian Bach, Alexander Jablokov, Takako Nishizaki, Capella Istropolitana, Oliver von Dohnanyi
III. Romance Without WordsNed Rorem, Philippe Quint, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, José Serebrier
II. RomanceGiovanni Battista Viotti, Franco Mezzena, Symphonia Perusina
II. Adagio cantabileJoseph Haydn, Kodály Quartet
II. AdagioPierre Rode, Friedemann Eichhorn, Jenaer Philharmonie, Nicolás Pasquet
II. Andante cantabile (Version for Cello & Orchestra)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Daniel Müller-Schott, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Aziz Shokhakimov
No. 1, Sommerabend (Arr. for Cello & Piano)Johannes Brahms, Gabriel Schwabe, Nicholas Rimmer
V. Herbstblume (arr. P. Breiner for orchestra)David Popper, Maria Kliegel, Nicolaus Esterhazy Sinfonia, Gerhard Markson
I. Andante amorosoNiccolò Paganini, Mario Hossen, Nadja Hoebarth
II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Takako Nishizaki, Capella Istropolitana, Stephen Gunzenhauser
Nocturne No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 9, No. 2Frédéric Chopin, Tianwa Yang, Markus Hadulla