Experience the magic of the Vienna Philharmonic's Summer Night Concert 2025, now available on album! Conducted by Maestro Tugan Sokhiev, this enchanting performance took place on June 13, 2025, at the stunning Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna. The concert, a beloved annual event, features a captivating blend of classical masterpieces and operatic gems, performed by the world-renowned Wiener Philharmoniker.
The album spans a diverse repertoire, from the delicate beauty of Bach's "Air" from Orchestral Suite No. 3 to the dramatic intensity of Puccini's "Nessun dorma" and the lively rhythms of Bizet's "Carmen" selections. The concert also includes beloved works by Tchaikovsky, Grieg, Dvořák, and Mascagni, showcasing the orchestra's unparalleled versatility and artistry.
With a runtime of 1 hour and 21 minutes, this album captures the essence of a summer night in Vienna, filled with the rich harmonies and dynamic performances that the Vienna Philharmonic is celebrated for. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or new to the genre, this album offers a delightful journey through some of the most beloved pieces in the classical repertoire. Don't miss the chance to bring the magic of the Summer Night Concert into your home with this exquisite recording.
(P) 2025 Sony Classical, a label of Sony Music Entertainment, under exclusive license from Wiener Philharmoniker
Tracks
Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: II. AirJohann Sebastian Bach, Wiener Philharmoniker, Tugan Sokhiev
Die Rheinnixen: Komm zu uns und sing und tanzeJacques Offenbach, Wiener Philharmoniker, Tugan Sokhiev, Vienna Boys' Choir
L'Arlésienne Suite No. 2: FarandoleGeorges Bizet, Wiener Philharmoniker, Tugan Sokhiev
Carmen: Entr'acte to Act IIIGeorges Bizet, Wiener Philharmoniker, Tugan Sokhiev
Carmen: La fleur que tu m'avais jetéeGeorges Bizet, Wiener Philharmoniker, Tugan Sokhiev, Piotr Beczala
The Nutcracker: Waltz of the FlowersPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Wiener Philharmoniker, Tugan Sokhiev
Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: I. Morning MoodEdvard Grieg, Wiener Philharmoniker, Tugan Sokhiev
Slavonic Dances, Op. 46: No. 1 in C MajorAntonín Dvořák, Wiener Philharmoniker, Tugan Sokhiev
Cavalleria rusticana: Intermezzo sinfonicoPietro Mascagni, Wiener Philharmoniker, Tugan Sokhiev
Turandot: Nessun dormaGiacomo Puccini, Wiener Philharmoniker, Tugan Sokhiev, Piotr Beczala, Vienna Boys' Choir
Samson et Dalila, Op. 47: Danse bacchanaleCamille Saint-Saëns, Wiener Philharmoniker, Tugan Sokhiev
La damnation de Faust, H. 111: Marche hongroiseHector Berlioz, Wiener Philharmoniker, Tugan Sokhiev
Die lustigen Weiber von Windsor: OuvertüreOtto Nicolai, Wiener Philharmoniker, Tugan Sokhiev
Gräfin Mariza: Wenn es Abend wird (Grüß mir mein Wien)Emmerich Kálmán, Wiener Philharmoniker, Tugan Sokhiev, Piotr Beczala
Giuditta: Freunde, das Leben ist lebenswertFranz Lehár, Wiener Philharmoniker, Tugan Sokhiev, Piotr Beczala
Wiener Blut, Walzer, Op. 354Johann Strauss II, Wiener Philharmoniker, Tugan Sokhiev