Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of classical music with "Scenes from Childhood," a captivating album set to release on December 26, 2024, under Warner Classics. This exquisite collection, curated by the legendary Johann Sebastian Bach, spans a diverse array of compositions that celebrate the innocence and wonder of childhood. With a runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes, the album is a treasure trove of 60 tracks that seamlessly blend the timeless elegance of classical piano with the playful spirit of youth.
From the tender melodies of Schumann's "Kinderszenen" to the lively rhythms of Tchaikovsky's "Children's Album," each piece is a testament to the enduring charm of classical music. The album features a rich tapestry of works by renowned composers such as Mozart, Beethoven, and Debussy, offering a comprehensive journey through the musical landscapes of childhood. Whether it's the whimsical "Toy Symphony" attributed to Haydn or the delicate "Petite suite from 'Jeux d'enfants'" by Bizet, every track is a delightful exploration of the themes of play, imagination, and growth.
"Scenes from Childhood" is not just an album; it's an experience that invites you to rediscover the magic of classical music through the lens of childhood. The meticulous selection of pieces and the masterful performances make this album a must-listen for both seasoned classical enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Prepare to be transported to a world where music and childhood memories intertwine, creating a harmonious blend that resonates with the heart and soul.
Schumann: Kinderszenen, Op. 15: No. 1, Von fremden Ländern und MenschenRobert Schumann, Maria João Pires
Haydn: Toy Symphony: III. Finale. Allegro (Also Attributed to Mozart or Angerer)Joseph Haydn, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Mozart: Das Kinderspiel, K. 598Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sabine Devieilhe, Mathieu Pordoy
Satie: Sports et divertissements: No. 6, Colin-maillardErik Satie, Michel Legrand
Tansman: Pour les enfants, Quatrième recueil: No. 2, Cheval mécaniqueAlexandre Tansman, Lily Laskine
Prokofiev: Music for Children, Op. 65: No. 10, MarchSergei Prokofiev, György Sebök
Bizet: Petite suite from "Jeux d'enfants", Op. 22, WD 39: III. Impromptu "La toupie"Georges Bizet, Orchestre National De France, Seiji Ozawa
Kabalevsky: 30 Pieces for Children, Op. 27: No. 2, Little SongDmitry Kabalevsky, Georges Pludermacher
Handel: Laudate pueri Dominum, HWV 237: I. Laudate pueri DominumGeorge Frideric Handel, Andrew Parrott, Emma Kirkby, Taverner Choir, Taverner Players
Stravinsky: Valse pour les enfantsIgor Stravinsky, Michel Béroff
Bach: Notebook for Wilhelm Friedemann Bach: No. 8, Prelude in F Major, BWV 927Johann Sebastian Bach, Gustav Leonhardt
Bartók: For Children, Sz. 42, Book I "Hungarian Folk Songs": No. 13, Runaway Horse. AndanteBéla Bartók, Dezsö Ranki
Kosma: Suite symphonique d'après "Les portes de la nuit": IV. Chanson "Les enfants qui s'aiment"Joseph Kosma, Michel Plasson, Orchestre Du Capitole De Toulouse
Beethoven: Piano Exercise in C Major, Hess 59Ludwig van Beethoven, Aurélien Pontier
Ravel: Ma mère l'Oye, M. 60: III. Laideronnette, impératrice des pagodesMaurice Ravel, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra
Webern: KinderstückAnton Webern, Georges Pludermacher
Debussy / Orch. Caplet: La boîte à joujoux, CD 136, L. 128: I. Prélude. Le sommeil de la boîteClaude Debussy, Armin Jordan, Basler Sinfonie Orchester
Khachaturian: Children's Album, Book I, Op. 62: No. 1, AndantinoAram Khachaturian, Alexandre Tharaud
Zelenka: Laudate pueri, ZWV 81: I. Laudate pueriJan Dismas Zelenka, Diana Damrau, Matthias Höfs, Wolfgang Zerer, Riccardo Minasi, NDR Radiophilharmonie
Mendelssohn: 6 Kinderstücke, Op. 72: No. 1, Allegro non troppo, MWV U171Felix Mendelssohn, Doomin Kim
Vivaldi: Gloria in D Major, RV 589: I. Gloria in excelsis DeoAntonio Vivaldi, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chorus
CPE Bach: Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach: March in D Major (Formerly Attributed to JS Bach as BWV Anh. 122)Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Georges Pludermacher
Gounod: 15 Mélodies enfantines: No. 15, L'arithmétiqueCharles Gounod, Felicity Lott, Ann Murray, Graham Johnson
Ropartz: Jeunes filles: No. 5, La capricieuseGuy Ropartz, Jean Doyen
Grieg: The Mountain Maid, Op. 67: No. 6, Kidlings' Dance (Version for Trumpet and Piano)Edvard Grieg, Tine Thing Helseth, Håvard Gimse
Rossini: Péchés de vieillesse, Vol. 5 "Album pour les enfants adolescents": No. 10, Ouf ! Les petits poisGioachino Rossini, Aldo Ciccolini
Elgar: Dream Children, Op. 43: I. AndanteEdward Elgar, Andrew Davis, BBC Symphony Orchestra
Villa-Lobos: A prole do bebê No. 1, W140: VI. A pobrezinha "A boneca de trapo"Heitor Villa-Lobos, Nelson Freire
Mussorgsky: The Nursery: No. 7, Sailor the CatModest Mussorgsky, Boris Christoff, Alexandre Labinsky
Mompou: Scènes d'enfants: No. 5, Jeunes filles au jardinFederico Mompou
Britten: 4 Chansons françaises: No. 3, L'enfanceBenjamin Britten, Sir Simon Rattle, Jill Gomez, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Pierné: Album pour mes petits amis, Op. 14: No. 6, Marche des petits soldats de plombGabriel Pierné, Diane Andersen
Berlioz: L'enfance du Christ, Op. 25, H 130, Pt. 2 "La fuite en Égypte": L'adieu des bergers. "Il s'en va loin de la terre" (Chœur)Hector Berlioz, André Cluytens, Choeurs Rene Duclos, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
Tchaikovsky: Children's Album, Op. 39: No. 23, The Organ-Grinder SingsPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Viktoria Postnikova
Saint-Saëns: Étienne Marcel, Act III: Divertissement. Entrée des écoliers et des ribaudes (Transcr. Debussy for 2 Pianos)Camille Saint-Saëns, Jean-Pierre Armengaud, Olivier Chauzu
Granados: Cuentos de la juventud, Op. 1: No. 1, Dedicatoria (Transcr. Isbin for Guitar)Enrique Granados, Sharon Isbin
Dutilleux: Bergerie (Extrait du "Jardin d'enfants")Henri Dutilleux, Anne Queffélec
Mahler: Des Knaben Wunderhorn: No. 10, Lob des hohen VerstandesGustav Mahler, Daniel Harding, Mahler Chamber Orchestra, Dorothea Röschmann
Franck: Les plaintes d'une poupée, FWV 20César Franck, Pascal Devoyon
Brahms: 15 Volkskinderlieder, WoO 31: No. 4, Sandmännchen (Orch. Mackerras)Johannes Brahms, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Sir Charles Mackerras, Philharmonia Orchestra
Schubert: March for Piano Four-Hands in G Major, D. 928 "Kindermarsch"Franz Schubert, Christoph Eschenbach, Justus Frantz
Reger: 5 Neue Kinderlieder, Op. 142: No. 3, Maria am RosenstrauschMax Reger, Olaf Bär, Helmut Deutsch
Lecuona: Estampas infantiles "Diario de un niño": No. 4, Canción de lunaErnesto Lecuona, Kathryn Stott
Pergolesi: Laudate pueri Dominum: VII. Sicut erat in principioGiovanni Battista Pergolesi, Philippe Jaroussky, Coro della Radiotelevisione Svizzera Italiana, I Barocchisti, Julia Lezhneva, Diego Fasolis