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Lest anyone mistake this disc for a collection of rhapsodies in the strictest sense (i.e., the form used by Liszt, Enesco, and Bartók) it is important to point out that it is instead a compilation of music for relaxation. Formerly issued as Night Music 17, this selection of pretty pieces from the Naxos catalog is more varied than similar mood albums from the major labels, and it offers a sampling of works seldom heard on other "chill-out" collections. The program is full of Baroque, Classical, and Romantic slow movements, which are mixed together without much regard for consistency in ensemble, tone, or style. But if this album is treated merely as background music, there are at least no jolts to disrupt the casual listener. While all the performances are decent, and the roster of artists respectable, few selections stand out as exceptional. The Adagio from Schubert's Octet, performed by the Schubert Ensemble, Budapest, and the Adagio from Haydn's String Quartet No. 23, played by the Kodály Quartet, are perhaps the most enjoyable offerings and are of sufficient playing time to sustain interest. Yet the majority of tracks run under five minutes, and the shortest pieces come and go without leaving much of an impression.
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Cassation in G Major, K. 63* (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart)
Salzburg Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer - Harald Nerat, Conductor
(C) 1998 Naxos (P) 1998 Naxos
Mazurkas, Op. 59 (Frédéric Chopin)
Idil Biret - FryderyK Chopin, Composer
(C) 1998 Naxos (P) 1998 Naxos
Symphony No. 53 in D Major, Hob. I:53 "Imperial" (Joseph Haydn)
Nicolaus Esterhazy Sinfonia - Franz Joseph Haydn, Composer - Béla Drahos, Conductor
(C) 1998 Naxos (P) 1998 Naxos
Octet in F Major, D. 803 (Franz Schubert)
Budapest Schubert Ensemble - Franz Schubert, Composer
(C) 1998 Naxos (P) 1998 Naxos
Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 4, No. 4, RV 357 (Antonio Vivaldi)
Jindrich Pazdera - Antonio Vivaldi, Composer - Accademia Ziliniana, Orchestra
(C) 1998 Naxos (P) 1998 Naxos
Sonata for Strings No. 1 in G Major (Gioachino Rossini)
Budapest Rossini Ensemble - Gioachino Rossini, Composer
(C) 1998 Naxos (P) 1998 Naxos
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43 (Serge Rachmaninoff)
Jeno Jando - Serge Rachmaninov, Composer - György Lehel, Conductor - Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra
(C) 1998 Naxos (P) 1998 Naxos
Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147: Chorale: Jesus bleibet meine Freude (Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring) (Johann Sebastian Bach)
Bertalan Hock - Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer
(C) 1998 Naxos (P) 1998 Naxos
Oboe Concerto in B-Flat Major, Op. 9, No. 11 (Tomaso Albinoni)
Anthony Camden - Tomaso Giovanni Albinoni, Composer - John Georgiadis, Conductor - London Virtuosi, Orchestra
(C) 1998 Naxos (P) 1998 Naxos
String Quartet No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 20, No. 5, Hob.III:35 (Joseph Haydn)
Kodaly Quartet - Franz Joseph Haydn, Composer
(C) 1998 Naxos (P) 1998 Naxos
Concerto Grosso in F Major, Op. 6, No. 6 (Arcangelo Corelli)
Anna Holbling - Arcangelo Corelli, Composer - Ludovit Kanta, Cello - Daniela Ruso, Harpsichord - Quido Holbling, Violin - Jaroslav Krecek, Conductor - Capella Istropolitana, Orchestra
(C) 1998 Naxos (P) 1998 Naxos
L’arlésienne Suite No. 1, Op. 23bis, WD 40 (Georges Bizet)
Janos Balint - Georges Bizet, Composer - Nora Mercz, Harp
(C) 1998 Naxos (P) 1998 Naxos
Schwanengesang, D. 957 (arr. for cello and piano) (Anonymous)
Maria Kliegel - Franz Schubert, Composer - Raimund Havenith, Piano
(C) 1998 Naxos (P) 1998 Naxos
Piano Concerto No. 26 in D Major, K. 537, "Coronation" (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart)
Jeno Jando - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer - Matyas Antal, Conductor - Concentus Hungaricus, Orchestra
(C) 1998 Naxos (P) 1998 Naxos
Album review
Lest anyone mistake this disc for a collection of rhapsodies in the strictest sense (i.e., the form used by Liszt, Enesco, and Bartók) it is important to point out that it is instead a compilation of music for relaxation. Formerly issued as Night Music 17, this selection of pretty pieces from the Naxos catalog is more varied than similar mood albums from the major labels, and it offers a sampling of works seldom heard on other "chill-out" collections. The program is full of Baroque, Classical, and Romantic slow movements, which are mixed together without much regard for consistency in ensemble, tone, or style. But if this album is treated merely as background music, there are at least no jolts to disrupt the casual listener. While all the performances are decent, and the roster of artists respectable, few selections stand out as exceptional. The Adagio from Schubert's Octet, performed by the Schubert Ensemble, Budapest, and the Adagio from Haydn's String Quartet No. 23, played by the Kodály Quartet, are perhaps the most enjoyable offerings and are of sufficient playing time to sustain interest. Yet the majority of tracks run under five minutes, and the shortest pieces come and go without leaving much of an impression.
© TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 14 track(s)
- Total length: 01:11:29
- 1 Digital booklet
- Main artist: Idil Biret
- Composer: Anonymous
- Label: Naxos
- Genre: Classical Symphonic Music
(C) 1998 Naxos (P) 1998 Naxos
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