Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Felix Mendelssohn with his latest album, "Feel Good Music," set to release on May 7, 2025, under the prestigious Naxos Special Projects label. This exquisite collection of chamber music, classical piano, and choral pieces is a testament to Mendelssohn's refined compositional style, offering a soothing and uplifting experience that spans a generous 2 hours and 30 minutes.
The album features 30 tracks, including well-known pieces like "Clair de Lune" and "Danza de las Hachas," as well as lesser-known gems that showcase Mendelssohn's versatility and mastery of various musical forms. From the lively "Allegro molto vivace" to the serene "Adagio," each track is a journey through the composer's rich musical landscape.
Mendelssohn, known for his elegant and well-crafted compositions, brings a sense of tranquility and joy to this album. While his music may not be as groundbreaking as some of his contemporaries, it is undeniably refined and beautifully written. "Feel Good Music" is a perfect blend of classical elegance and timeless appeal, making it an ideal choice for both seasoned classical music enthusiasts and those new to the genre.
Whether you're looking to relax, focus, or simply enjoy some of the most beautiful music ever composed, "Feel Good Music" is sure to delight. Let the enchanting melodies and harmonies of Felix Mendelssohn transport you to a world of musical bliss.
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Tracks
III. Allegro molto vivaceFelix Mendelssohn, Tianwa Wang, Sinfonia Finlandia Jyvaskyla, Patrick Gallois
Church Sonata in C Major, K. 328Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Janos Sebestyen, Erkel Ferenc Kamarazenekar
MeditationJules Massenet, János Selmeczi, Camerata Transylvanica, György Selmeczi
Ballabile: Tres anime et gaiFrancis Poulenc, Françoise Groben, Alexandre Tharaud
III. Sousta. VivoManolis Kalomiris, Noé Inui, Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra, Zoi Tsokanou
II. Kraftig bewegt, doch nicht zu schnellGustav Mahler, Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra, Michael Halasz
II. LentoAntonín Dvořák, Moyzesovo kvarteto
OvertureJohann Strauss II, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Martin Sieghart
III. PrestoLudwig van Beethoven, Nicolaus Esterhazy Sinfonia, Béla Drahos
II. AdagioWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Henning Kraggerud, Norwegian Chamber Orchestra
XIV. FinaleCamille Saint-Saëns, Peter Toperczer, Marian Lapsansky, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, Ondrej Lenard
II. ViteErnest Chausson, Meadowmount Trio
Danza de las HachasJoaquín Rodrigo, Ricardo Gallén, Orquesta Sinfónica del Principado de Asturias, Maximiano Valdes
AndanteFelix Mendelssohn, Maria Kliegel, Kristin Merscher
I. ToccataIgor Stravinsky, Jennifer Frautschi, Philharmonia Orchestra, Robert Craft
Finale fugato: Allegro vivaceErnst von Dohnányi, Eldar Nebolsin, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Joann Falletta
II. Scherzo. PrestoFranz Schubert, Adele Anthony, Jonathan Feldman
I. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Kolner Kammerorchester, Helmut Müller-Brühl
VIII. Rondo. Allegro moltoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, German Wind Soloists
No. 3, Intermezzo in C Major. Grazioso e giocosoJohannes Brahms, Idil Biret
I. Allegro con brioLudwig van Beethoven, Maria Kliegel, Nina Tichman
III. With EnergyKevin Puts, Ji Su Jung, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Marin Alsop
III. Clair de lune (Arr. A. Roelens)Claude Debussy, Jenő Jandó, Takako Nishizaki
V. HornpipeGeorge Frideric Handel, Pacific MusicWorks Orchestra, Stephen Stubbs
No. 2, The Last SpringEdvard Grieg, Malmö Symphony Orchestra, Bjarte Engeset
I. Adagio - AllegroArcangelo Corelli, Anna Holbling, Quido Holbling, Ludovit Kanta, Daniela Ruso, Capella Istropolitana, Jaroslav Krcek
I. AllegroSergei Prokofiev, Orquestra Sinfônica do Estado de São Paulo, Marin Alsop
Andante comodoDomenico Scarlatti, Balazs Szokolay
III. Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo vivaceJohannes Brahms, Tianwa Yang, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Antoni Wit
III. Minuetto (Featured in "The Ladykillers")Luigi Boccherini, György Éder, Danubius String Quintet