Description
This compilation is an exquisite curation of classical music's most introspective and soul-stirring moments. Designed for the listener who seeks a sanctuary in sound, the tracklist moves seamlessly from the sweeping, cinematic melancholy of Mahler and John Williams to the delicate, crystalline precision of Bach and Debussy. Opening with the hauntingly beautiful Adagietto from Mahler's 5th Symphony - famous for it's use in the soundtrack of the film Death in Venice -, Side A sets a tone of profound reflection. The journey continues through the iconic, weeping violin of the Schindler's List theme, and the tender ache of Fauré's Après un rêve, offering a rich, orchestral embrace. The flip side transitions into a more intimate, nocturnal space. From the timeless, moonlight-drenched keys of Debussy to the shimmering textures of Saint-Saëns' Aquarium, Side B focuses on the soloists. The album closes with Beethoven's "Pathétique" Sonata.
Tracklist:
- Symphony No. 5 in C-Sharp Minor: IV. Adagietto. Sehr langsam
- Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K. 488: II. Andante
- Main Theme (From "Schindler's List")
- 3 Mélodies, Op. 7: No. 1, Après un rêve (Orch. Büsser)
- Suite bergamasque, CD 82, L. 75: III. Clair de lune
- Le carnaval des animaux: VII. Aquarium
- Piano Concerto No. 5 in F Minor, BWV 1056: II. Largo
- Flute Concerto in D Major, RV 429: II. Largo
- Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Aria
- 24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 11 in B Major
- Piano Sonata No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 13 "Pathétique": II. Adagio cantabile
UPC: 5026854537948
Label: Warner Classics
Release Date: 6.19.26
Format: Vinyl
