The first time I listened this piece was here on SC thanks to the great pianist Andrew Eales. I was so impressed by the beauty of the music and the great ability of the intepreter that I wanted to give it a  try. You can find the whole Opus 12 here at the Andrew's page https://soundcloud.com/keyquest-music

Edvard Grieg - Arietta, Opus 12 N°1

Recorded in the vibrant musical heart of Berlin, this album unites the forces of Sankt Annæ Symphony Orchestra and Musikgymnasium Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach in an extraordinary collaboration under the baton of conductor Carl-Oscar Østerlind. The program features two monumental works that contrast the cosmic and the spiritual—Gustav Holst’s The Planets and Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem.

Holst’s The Planets takes the listener on a journey through the astrological and emotional landscapes of our solar system, from the relentless war-march of Mars to the ethereal serenity of Neptune. The orchestra brings vivid color and dynamic precision to this iconic suite, capturing its grandeur and mysticism.

In contrast, Fauré’s Requiem offers a deeply intimate and transcendent meditation on life, death, and eternal peace. With its luminous choral textures and serene orchestral writing, this performance embodies the composer’s vision of a gentle and consoling farewell.

This recording is a testament to the power of international collaboration, bringing together young musicians from Copenhagen and Berlin in a shared pursuit of artistic excellence. The result is a moving and immersive experience—one that bridges the cosmic vastness of Holst with the timeless spirituality of Fauré.

The Planets, Op. 32: I. Mars, the Bringer of War

2-09. Christopher Lennertz - Big Ben (From Everything Or Nothing)

Charles Gounod - Ballet Music from Faust: 3. Variations du Miroir

The Gift of Soothing Piano

Frédéric Chopin – 24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 15 in D Flat Major “Raindrop”

A Trip to Prague

Má Vlast: Vltava "Die Moldau"

Performer: 't Muziek Frascati, May 14th, 2009, Concert Hall Leuven 
Conductor: Kris Stroobants

http://www.tmuziekfrascati.be/concert/5

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"Prince Igor is an opera in four acts with a prologue. It was composed by Alexander Borodin. The composer adapted the libretto from the East Slavic epic The Lay of Igor's Host, which recounts the campaign of Russian prince Igor Svyatoslavich against the invading Polovtsian tribes in 1185. The opera was left unfinished upon the composer's death in 1887 and was edited and completed by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov and Alexander Glazunov. It was first performed in St. Petersburg, Russia, in 1890." (source: Wikipedia)

'Polovtsian Dances' from 'Prince Igor' (Alexander Borodin)

Marche Slave, Op. 31 by Tchaikovsky performed at the July 21st concert to benefit the Sean Hanna Foundation

The Planets, Op. 32: I. Mars, the Bringer of War

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