Adagietto - Smooth And... - Various Artists - Vinyl LP Record (Arrives in 20 days)

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 its 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 (the signature theme of the Cannes Film Festival), Side B focuses on the soloists. The album closes with Beethoven’s “Pathétique” Sonata.

Tracklist

1. Symphony No. 5 In C-Sharp Minor: Iv. Adagietto. Sehr Langsam
2. Piano Concerto No. 23 In a Major, K. 488: Ii. Andante
3. Main Theme From Schindler S List
4. Apres Un Reve, Op. 7 No. 1 (Orch. Henri Busser)
5. Clair De Lune (From Suite Bergamasque, CD 82, L. 75)
6. Le Carnaval Des Animaux: Vii. Aquarium
7. Piano Concerto No. 5 In F Minor, Bwv 1056: Ii. Largo
8. Flute Concerto In D Major, Rv 429: Ii. Largo
9. Goldberg Variations, Bwv 988: Aria
10. Prelude No. 11 In B Major, Op. 28
11. Piano Sonata No. 8 In C Minor Pathetique , Op. 13: Ii. Adagio Cantabile

Label: Plg Uk Classics | Origin: Holland