Various Artists - Relaxing Piano - VINYL LP

Chesky Records, a New York tag renowned for it's audiophile-quality recordings and it's InchminimalistInch approach to capturing sound in reverberant spaces, is proud to present The Audiophile Classical Collection. Personally curated from the company's extensive back catalog, this anthology showcases the tag's commitment to first-class, unprocessed sonics across a diversity of styles. From the single-player-to-a-part Baroque clarity of Vivaldi to the late-Romantic splendor of Wagner and Holst, every selection demonstrates the depth and brilliance of the Chesky sound.This collection highlights an extraordinary roster of talent, featuring Charles Gerhardt leading the National Philharmonic Orchestra in a rousing rendition of Wagner's InchDie Walkure Ride of the ValkyriesInch, and the Bruckner Orchestra Linz delivering the sheer orchestral power required for Holst's InchMarsInch and Strauss's InchAn Der Schoenen Blauen DonauInch. The set also features the intricate chamber work of the Connecticut Early Music Festival Ensemble under Igor Kipnis, and the sultry, evocative saxophone of Lawrence Feldman with Orquesta Nova. For a truly immersive experience, organist Gregory D'Agostino performs Bach's InchToccata And FugueInch at Manhattan's Church of St. Paul the Apostle, captured via Chesky's proprietary Binaural+ process to provide a lifelike presence.The Audiophile Classical Collection is a definitive showcase of world-class engineering and pure musicality. The album will be reissued in 2026 on 180g One-step Pressing Vinyl LP as part of the Chesky Original Masters series. Album Tracks 1. Side1 Oblivion 2. Concerto No. 2 in G Minor; InchL'estateInch (Summer); RV 315. 1. Allegro Non Molto - Allegro 3. Mars 4. Side2 5. Toccata from Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565 6. An Der Schoenen Blauen Donau 7. Die Walkure Ride of the Valkyries)

This piano journey reimagines classical masterpieces as the ultimate sophisticated lounge soundtrack, it seamlessly blends the timeless romance of the past with the contemplative calm of the present. From the shimmering moonlight of Debussy's Clair de lune and the tranquil depths of the Beethoven Pathétique slow movement, to the introspective warmth of Brahms's Intermezzo and Grieg's Notturno, the selection flows like a late-night conversation. The most popular neoclassical composers of our century like Joep Beving, Max Richter, Ludovico Einaudi, Jóhann Jóhannsson and Yann Tiersen contribute their hypnotic, cinematic textures, creating a mood that is both deeply relaxing and intellectually engaging. A perfect accompaniment for unwinding, offering a journey through elegant, meditative solo piano music. Album Tracks 1. Lyric Pieces, Book 5, Op. 54 No. 4, Notturno 2. Suite Bergamasque, CD 82, L. 75 III. Clair de Lune 3. 3 Intermezzi, Op. 117 No. 2 in B-Flat minor 4. Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13 InchPathétiqueInch II. Adagio Cantabile 5. Waltz No. 9 in A-Flat Major, Op. 69 No. 1 InchThe Farewell Waltz Inch 6. Etude 7. Corale Solo 8. Departure (Lullaby) 9. Sonderling 10. A Model of the Universe 11. Taboo (Main Theme) 12. Tempelhof