Immerse yourself in the enchanting melodies of "On a Summer Evening," a captivating album by the timeless Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, set to release on July 27, 2025, under Warner Classics. This exquisite collection spans a diverse range of genres, including classical, opera, and chamber music, offering a rich tapestry of musical experiences.
With a generous runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes, the album features 98 tracks that beautifully capture the essence of summer. From the soothing "Summertime" by Gershwin to the lively "The Four Seasons" by Vivaldi, each piece is meticulously selected to evoke the warmth and vibrancy of the season. Notable highlights include the ethereal "La bonne chanson" by Fauré, the enchanting "The Summer Knows" by Michel Legrand, and the spirited "Midsummer Night, O, Night of Magic" from Alwyn's "Miss Julie."
"On a Summer Evening" is not just a compilation of summer-themed pieces but a celebration of Mozart's enduring legacy and the timeless appeal of classical music. Whether you're a seasoned classical aficionado or a newcomer to the genre, this album promises to be a delightful journey through the seasons, with summer as the central theme. Prepare to be transported to a world of musical splendor, where each note tells a story and every melody paints a picture of summer's beauty and charm.
Handel: Theodora, HWV 68, Act 2: Chorus. "Queen of Summer" (Heathens)George Frideric Handel, William Christie, Les Arts Florissants
Purcell: The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act 4: Song. "Here's the Summer, Sprightly, Gay"Henry Purcell, Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra, Ton Koopman, Marcel Reyans
Debussy: 6 Épigraphes antiques, CD 139, L. 131: No. 1, Pour invoquer Pan, dieu du vent d'étéClaude Debussy, Kenji Miura
Chopin: 12 Études, Op. 10: No. 8 in F MajorFrédéric Chopin, Nikolai Lugansky
Bartók: 4 Slovak Folksongs, Sz. 70: No. 2, Na holi, na holiBéla Bartók, Eric Ericson, Kerstin Hindart, Stockholmer Kammerchor
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 2, RV 315 "Summer": I. Allegro non moltoAntonio Vivaldi, Sarah Chang, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
Berlin: Heat Wave (From "As Thousands Cheer")Irving Berlin, Yehudi Menuhin, Stéphane Grappelli, Jack Sewing, Marc Fosset, Martin Taylor
Grieg: Lyric Pieces, Book 10, Op. 71: No. 2, Summer EveningEdvard Grieg, Leif Ove Andsnes
Lloyd Webber: The Gardens at Eastwell "A Late Summer Impression" (Arr. Soudoplatoff for Violin and Strings)William Lloyd Webber, Vilde Frang, Robin Ticciati, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin
Delius: To Be Sung of a Summer Night on the Water: I. Slow, But Not DraggingFrederick Delius, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Philip Ledger
Schumann: Album für die Jugend, Op. 68: No. 24, ErnteliedchenRobert Schumann, Alexis Weissenberg
Berlioz: Les nuits d'été, Op. 7, H 81b: I. Villanelle, H 82bHector Berlioz, Véronique Gens, Louis Langrée, Orchestre De L'Opéra National De Lyon
Chabrier: Souvenirs de Munich, quadrille sur des thèmes de Tristan et Isolde pour piano à quatre mains: No. 2, ÉtéEmmanuel Chabrier, Pierre Barbizet, Jean Hubeau
Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61, MWV M13: ScherzoFelix Mendelssohn, Kurt Masur, Gewandhausorchester
Tormis: Saint John's Day Songs: No. 4, Why We Look Forward to Saint John's ArrivalVeljo Tormis, Tõnu Kaljuste, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
Des Prez: El grilloJosquin des Prez, David Munrow, Early Music Consort Of London
LavenderDaniel Stelter, David Orlowsky, Tommy Baldu
Bliss: Suite from Adam Zero: VI. Dance of SummerArthur Bliss, Vernon Handley, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Bonds: Songs of the Seasons: No. 4, Summer StormMargaret Bonds, Lawrence Brownlee, Kevin J. Miller
Castiglioni: Come io passo l'estate: III. Andiamo al rifugia BergamoNiccolò Castiglioni, Thomas Adès
Brahms: 6 Lieder, Op. 85: No. 1, SommerabendJohannes Brahms, Hans Hotter, Gerald Moore
Piazzolla: Estaciones porteñas: I. Verano porteño (Arr. Assad for Guitar)Astor Piazzolla, Thibaut García
Britten: 4 Chansons françaises: No. 1, Nuits de juinBenjamin Britten, Sir Simon Rattle, Jill Gomez, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Kern: All Through the Day (From "Centennial Summer")Jerome Kern, Kiri Te Kanawa, Jonathan Tunick, London Sinfonietta
Prokofiev: Cinderella, Op. 87, Act 1: No. 13, Summer FairySergei Prokofiev, André Previn, London Symphony Orchestra
Chausson: 4 Mélodies, Op. 13: No. 4, La cigaleErnest Chausson, Mattiwilda Dobbs, Gerald Moore
Couperin, F: Second livre de pièces de clavecin, Sixième ordre: I. Les moissonneursFrançois Couperin, Laurence Boulay
Elgar: Scenes from The Saga of King Olaf, Op. 30: Epilogue. Chorus. "As Torrents in Summer"Edward Elgar, Vernon Handley, London Philharmonic Choir, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Fauré: La bonne chanson, Op. 61: No. 7, Donc, ce sera par un clair jour d'étéGabriel Fauré, Gérard Souzay, Dalton Baldwin
Gurney: The Fields Are Full of Summer StillIvor Gurney, Janet Baker, Gerald Moore
Peel: In Summertime on BredonGraham Peel, Frederick Harvey, Philharmonia Orchestra, George Weldon
Ives: SeptemberCharles Ives, Susan Graham, Pierre-Laurent Aimard
Korngold: 6 Einfache Lieder, Op. 9: No. 6, SommerErich Wolfgang Korngold, Barbara Hendricks, Franz Welser-Möst, Philadelphia Orchestra
Mozart: Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525: IV. Rondo. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Concentus Musicus Wien
Legrand: The Summer Knows (From "Summer of '42")Michel Legrand, Lesley Garrett, Michael Ball, BBC Concert Orchestra
MacDowell: New England Idyls, Op. 62: No. 4, With Sweet LavenderEdward MacDowell, Michel Legrand
Massenet: Année passée, Livre I "Après-midi d'été": II. Dans les blés. ModéréJules Massenet, Aldo Ciccolini
Meyerbeer: Chant des moissonneurs vendéensGiacomo Meyerbeer, Thomas Hampson, Geoffrey Parsons
Poulenc: Calligrammes, FP 140: No. 6, Aussi bien que les cigalesFrancis Poulenc, Dalton Baldwin, William Parker
Ravel: Histoires naturelles, M. 50: No. 2, Le grillonMaurice Ravel, Gabriel Bacquier, Dalton Baldwin
Aborn: Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer's DayLora Aborn, Jennifer Larmore, Antoine Palloc
Alwyn: Miss Julie, Act 1: "Midsummer Night, O, Night of Magic" (Miss Julie)William Alwyn, Kate Royal, Edward Gardner, English National Opera Orchestra
Beethoven: 6 National Airs with Variations for Flute and Piano, Op. 105: No. 4 in E-Flat Major, Air écossais. The Last Rose of SummerLudwig van Beethoven, Wolfgang Schulz, Rudolf Buchbinder
Satie: 5 Grimaces pour Le songe d'une nuit d'été: No. 2, CoquecigrueErik Satie, Orchestre Du Capitole De Toulouse, Michel Plasson
Messager: Madame Chrysanthème, Act 3: "Écoutez, c'est le chant des cigales" (Madame Chrysanthème)André Messager, Mady Mesplé, Pierre Dervaux, Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, born in Salzburg in 1756, remains one of the most celebrated and influential composers in the history of Western music. His prodigious talent was evident from an early age, performing publicly on multiple instruments by the age of six. Throughout his relatively short life, Mozart composed over 600 works, spanning virtually every genre of his time, including symphonies, concertos, operas, and chamber music. His compositions, such as "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik" and his numerous piano concertos, are renowned for their melodic beauty, formal elegance, and rich harmony. Mozart's legacy endures as a testament to his unparalleled genius, continuing to inspire and enchant audiences worldwide. Despite facing financial struggles and dying at the age of 35, his music remains a cornerstone of the classical repertoire, admired for its sophistication, expressiveness, and joyful spirit.
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