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Moonlight Sonata

Le tombeau de Couperin is a suite for solo piano by Maurice Ravel, composed between 1914 and 1917, in six movements based on those of a traditional Baroque suite. 

Each movement is dedicated to the memory of a friend of the composer (or in one case, two brothers) who had died fighting in World War I. Ravel also produced an orchestral version of the work in 1919, although this omitted two of the original movements.

Classical Music - The Essential Collection

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Le Tombeau de Couperin Suite - Menuet

Andante In C Major

The Ride of the Valkyries is the popular term for the beginning of Act III of Die Walküre, the second of the four operas by Richard Wagner that constitute Der Ring des Nibelungen. 

The main theme of the Ride, the leitmotif labelled Walkürenritt, was first written down by the composer on 23 July 1851. The preliminary draft for the Ride was composed in 1854 as part of the composition of the entire opera, which was fully orchestrated by the end of the first quarter of 1856. 

Together with the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin, the Ride of the Valkyries is one of Wagner's best-known pieces.

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The Valkerie

The William Tell Overture is the overture to the opera William Tell (original French title Guillaume Tell), whose music was composed by Gioachino Rossini. 

William Tell premiered in 1829 and was the last of Rossini's 39 operas, after which he went into semi-retirement, although he continued to compose cantatas, sacred music and secular vocal music. The overture is in four parts, each following without pause.

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William Tell Overture - No.2

Ave Maria has become one of Schubert's most popular works, recorded by a wide variety and large number of singers, under the title of Ave Maria, in arrangements with various lyrics which commonly differ from the original context of the poem. It was arranged in three versions for piano by Franz Liszt.

Ellens Gesang III, D. 839, Op. 52, No. 6 "Ave Maria"

Ave Maria

THOMAS GOULD Live in Riga
Sinfonietta Riga

1-3. Violin Concerto in D, Op. 61 - Ludwig van Beethoven
	I. Allegro ma non troppo
	II. Larghetto
	III. Rondo (Allegro)

4. The Lark Ascending - Ralph Vaughan Williams  

Produced by Raphaël Mouterde
Executive producer Dave Stapleton

‘Live in Riga’ is the major new album from the celebrated 31 year old British violinist Thomas Gould.  Recorded live in concert with Sinfonietta Riga on April 11th 2014 at the Great Guild Hall in Riga, Latvia, it confirms Gould’s enormous potential as one of the most inventive and colourful instrumentalists of his generation.  Gould is no ordinary classical musician but one of a new generation who refuse to be defined by a single genre.  He has developed impressive jazz credentials, but it is in this environment as soloist/director of classical repertoire where he really excels.  The Times recently described Gould as “intent on becoming the Nigel Kennedy of his generation”.  Gould, however, is incomparably his own musician.  Bold and courageous enough to forge his own path and follow his singular vision, he steps outside the footsteps of the greats.

‘Live in Riga’ is a defining album for Gould, his first disc of a three-album deal with forward-thinking British jazz and classical record label Edition Classics.  Over the last decade he has been in demand as a soloist with major orchestras worldwide, including the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Hallé Orchestra and LA Phil New Music Group.  He is also much in demand as a leader/director, working with Britten Sinfonia, Aurora Orchestra, Mahler Chamber Orchestra and the Australian Chamber Orchestra’s ACO2, but it’s when he brings these disciplines together that the magic happens.  As Gould explains, “It means that everyone plays in a more engaged way. There is a group commitment to making it work, so the process is much more collaborative than when working with conductor.”

Sinfonietta Riga is an orchestra with a story to tell.  Formed in 2006, their vision is as bold as Gould’s.  Equally happy to play in concert dress or T-shirts they are intent on building new audiences for the music while reaching for the highest artistic standards.  Their collaboration is a perfect match and a unique experience for both the orchestra and for Gould.  This live concert recording bears witness to this special musical symbiosis.

To release an album featuring Beethoven’s Violin Concerto and Vaughan Williams’s The Lark Ascending is a bold decision.  As two cornerstones of the violin repertoire, there are plenty of performances to compare, but Gould’s versions demonstrate a brilliance of tone and colour that demands attention.  His flexibility and breadth of musical interests is fully evident.  Gould’s playing has the clarity you would expect from any major performer but radiates a freedom in its expression as though improvised with an immediate elegance and poise.

For Gould it’s all about achieving the right balance.  Whether it’s jazz or classical, written or improvised, as soloist or director, Gould is right in the eye of the storm.  If the dark clouds gathering in the wider music world imply that the days of the single-minded virtuoso are coming to an end; if to succeed in that brave new world we need to attract more diversity and brighter colours, then in Thomas Gould we may have found the lightning conductor to spark a new generation.


THOMAS GOULD Beethoven - Violin Concerto In D, Op.61 - II. Larghetto

Mendelssohn Four Pieces For String Quartet Op. 81

Artea String Quartet
Thomas Gould, violin I
Rhys Watkins, violin II
Benjamin Roskams, viola
Ashok Klouda, cello

Champs Hill Records, 2014

04 Four Pieces For String Quartet Op. 81  IV. Fugue In E - Flat Major, MVW. R 25

This serenade is a classic example of Schubert's outstanding lyrical facility, as well as his penchant for long melodic lines. There is little interruption in the fluttering harp-like broken triad accompaniment, creating a tense contrast with the spacious and languid melody—an anticipation of Felix Mendelssohn's Songs Without Words. Without repeats, the melody develops into a shadowy and frequently modulating middle section before returning to its relaxed flow.

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Franz Schubert: Impromptu in G-Flat Major, Op. 90, No. 3 (Live)

Contrasts (Live): Galuppi: Piano Sonata No. 5 – Beethoven: 10 Variations WoO 73 – Chopin: Mazurkas Op. 63 Nos 2 & 3, Nocturne Op. 9 No. 2 – Schubert: Impromptu Op. 142 No. 3 – Schumann: Kinderszenen, Op. 15 – Medtner: Sonata tragica, Op. 39 No. 5

Franz Schubert: Impromptu in B-flat Major, Op. 142 No. 3 (Live)

56.3 Db Piano Impro 20251005-3

First Loves
Tim Fain, violin
Robert Koenig, piano

First Loves is a collection of quintessential violin masterpieces which first inspired me to be a violinist. Includes showpieces by Rachmaninoff, Sarasate, Wieniawski, and more, plus “Swan Remix,” my own arrangement of themes from Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake.
As a kid, I was surrounded by classical, pop, rock, jazz, film and contemporary concert music – finding a balance of old and new music is still very important to me. Many of the works on First Loves are the ones that drew me in as a child – Rachmaninoff, Sarasate, and Wieniawski, arrangements by Heifetz, and Kreisler – and remain profoundly relevant today. I’ve also included “Swan Remix,” my own arrangement of themes from Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake, which I made after my work on-camera and on the soundtrack of the film Black Swan. Each track is dedicated to someone who inspired me or made it possible for me to be the person and the artist that I am today. My hope is that First Loves will inspire others, young and old, to fall in love with the violin as I did.

First Loves

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Praeludium And Allegro - Fritz Kreisler

Francis Poulenc - Les chemins de l'amour -The pathways of love - (1940)
Poem by Jean Anouilh
Celine Imbert - soprano
Maria José Carrasqueira - Piano
Fundação Oscar Americano - São Paulo - 1998 March 28
Lyrics:

Les chemins qui vont à la mer ont gardé de notre passage
Des fleurs effeuillées et l’écho, sous leurs arbres, de nos deux rires clairs.
Hélas ! des jours de bonheur, radieuses joies envolées,
Je vais sans retrouver traces dans mon coeur.

Chemins de mon amour, je vous cherche toujours,
Chemins perdus vous n’êtes plus et vos échos sont sourds.
Chemins du désespoir, chemins du souvenir, chemins du premier jour
Divins chemins d’amour.

Si je dois l’oublier un jour, la vie effaçant toutes choses
Je veux qu’en mon coeur un souvenir repose plus fort que l’autre amour
Le souvenir du chemin où tremblante et toute éperdue
Un jour j’ai senti sur moi bruler tes mains.
Chemins de mon amour, je vous cherche toujours,
Chemins perdus vous n’étes plus et vos échos sont sourds.
Chemins du désespoir, chemins du souvenir, chemins du premier jour
Divins chemins d’amour.

Illustration - Édouard Vuillard

Francis Poulenc - Les chemins de l'amour -The pathways of love Live - São Paulo - 1998

Arno Raunig - Ombra Fedele Anch'io

Franz Liszt - Polonaise mélancholique in C minor (Piano: Jean Dube)

Classical Music is a diverse and vibrant SoundCloud profile dedicated to celebrating the full breadth of classical music across all eras and genres. From the timeless compositions of the Baroque period to the emotional expressiveness of the Romantic era, and from the impressionistic soundscapes of the early 20th century to the bold, experimental voices of contemporary composers, Classical Music brings together works that span centuries of musical evolution.

The profile features a wide range of classical compositions, including iconic orchestral works, intricate chamber music, virtuosic piano pieces, and modern symphonic innovations. It showcases masterpieces from legendary composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, Frédéric Chopin, Claude Debussy, and Igor Stravinsky, while also embracing the contributions of 20th and 21st-century composers who continue to redefine the genre.

Classical Music is a platform where classical enthusiasts and newcomers alike can explore the emotional depth, technical brilliance, and unique beauty that defines classical music in all its forms. Whether you're drawn to the grandeur of Beethoven’s symphonies, the delicate melodies of Chopin’s piano works, or the groundbreaking innovations of contemporary composers, this profile offers a rich and varied listening experience.

In addition to showcasing beloved classics, Classical Music also highlights lesser-known gems and fresh interpretations that offer new perspectives on traditional works, making it a space for both discovery and deep appreciation of the genre's enduring power and relevance.

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