Immerse yourself in the serene and contemplative world of "Pavane" - Peaceful Meditation, a captivating classical piano album set to release on July 13, 2025, under the prestigious Sony Classical label. Comprising 115 tracks and spanning an impressive three hours and three minutes, this album is a testament to the timeless genius of Johann Sebastian Bach, though it also features works by other classical masters such as Ludwig van Beethoven, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
The album opens with the delicate and ethereal "La fille aux cheveux de lin" by Claude Debussy, setting the tone for a journey through some of the most beloved and tranquil pieces in classical music. From the mournful elegance of Maurice Ravel's "Pavane pour une Infante défunte" to the soothing melodies of Bach's own compositions, each track is a masterclass in emotional depth and musical sophistication.
Highlights include the hauntingly beautiful "Clair de Lune" by Debussy, the introspective "Rêverie" by Gabriel Fauré, and the enchanting "Gnossienne No. 3" by Erik Satie. The album also features arrangements for guitar by Michael Lewin, adding a unique and intimate dimension to pieces like Mozart's "Sonata in D Minor, K. 32" and Bach's own "Sonata in F Minor, K. 466."
"Pavane" - Peaceful Meditation is not just a collection of songs; it's an experience. It's a carefully curated selection of pieces that evoke a sense of peace, introspection, and wonder. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer looking to explore the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. Prepare to be transported to a world of musical beauty and tranquility with "Pavane" - Peaceful Meditation.
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Tracks
La fille aux cheveux de linClaude Debussy, Jeneba Kanneh-Mason
Gnossienne No. 3Erik Satie, Francis Poulenc
Pavane pour une Infante défunteMaurice Ravel, Marie-Claire Jamet, Ayako Shinozaki
Sonata in D Minor, K. 32 (Arr. for Guitar by Michael Lewin)Domenico Scarlatti, Miloš Karadaglić
Cavalleria rusticana: Act I: Intermezzo sinfonicoPietro Mascagni, James Levine, National Philharmonic Orchestra
Lieder ohne Worte, Op. 19b: No. 1 in E Major. Andante con moto, MWV U 86Felix Mendelssohn, Igor Levit
Rapsodie espagnole, M. 54: I. Prélude à la nuitMaurice Ravel, Pierre Boulez, The Cleveland Orchestra
Three Visions: II. SummerlandWilliam Grant Still, Jeneba Kanneh-Mason
Pictures at an Exhibition: III. Tuileries (Dispute d'enfants après jeux)Modest Mussorgsky, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic
6 Chorale Preludes, BV B 50: Herzlich tut mich verlangen, Op. 122/10Johannes Brahms, Ferruccio Busoni, Igor Levit
Rêverie, L. 68Claude Debussy, Philippe Entremont
Ave verum corpus, K.618 (Arr. for Piano by Franz Liszt)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Mao Fujita
Carnival of the Animals, R. 125: AquariumCamille Saint-Saëns, Philippe Entremont, Gaby Casadesus, Yo-Yo Ma, Michel Cerruti, Michel Cals, Régis Pasquier, Yan Pascal Tortelier, Gabin Lauridon, Gerard Causse, Alain Marion, Michel Arrignon
Nostalgie du pays, extrait des Miniatures polonaisesMilosz Magin, Lucas Debargue
Written on the SkyMax Richter, Lavinia Meijer
Poetic Tone Pictures, Op.85: III. In the Old CastleAntonín Dvořák, Leif Ove Andsnes
Sonata in F Minor, K. 466 (Arr. for Guitar by Michael Lewin)Domenico Scarlatti, Miloš Karadaglić
Clair de LuneClaude Debussy, Hayato Sumino
Lieder ohne Worte, Op. 19b: No. 6 in G Minor. Andante sostenuto, MWV U 78 "Venetian Gondola Song"Felix Mendelssohn, Igor Levit
Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: I. Morning Mood (Allegretto pastorale)Edvard Grieg, Andrew Davis, New Philharmonia Orchestra
Trio Sonata in C Major, RV 82: II. Larghetto (Arr. for Guitar by Michael Lewin & James Halliday )Antonio Vivaldi, Miloš Karadaglić, Arcangelo, Jonathan Cohen
Sinfonia for Strings and Basso Continuo in C Major (From "Il Giustino RV 717"): II. AndanteAntonio Vivaldi, Concerto Köln
Suite Bergamasque, L. 75: III. Clair de luneClaude Debussy, Khatia Buniatishvili
Abendlied, Op. 85, No. 12 (Arr. for String Orchestra by Johan Svendsen)Robert Schumann, Lucerne Festival Strings, Daniel Dodds
Trois Gymnopédies: Gymnopédie No. 1 in D Major: Lent et douloureuxErik Satie, Charles Gerhardt, National Philharmonic Orchestra, David Watkins, William Bennett, David Theodore, Tom Kelly, James Brown
Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12 (Excerpts): Act II No. 13 Danses des cygnes. IV. Allegro moderatoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Eugene Ormandy, Philadelphia Orchestra
Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068: II. AirJohann Sebastian Bach, Joshua Bell, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Schwanengesang, D.957: No. 4 SerenadeFranz Schubert, Eugene Ormandy, Philadelphia Orchestra
Canon & Gigue in D Major, P. 37: CanonJohann Pachelbel, Raymond Leppard, English Chamber Orchestra
Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90: III. Poco allegrettoJohannes Brahms, Sir Colin Davis, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra