Classical Chillout, Vol. 2

• Artist: Various Artists
• Rating:
• Release Date: March 09, 2004
• Type: Collection (various artists)
• Genre: Classical

Review

While it's not strictly a collection of only classical music, EMI's Classical Chillout, Vol. 2 features soothing, reflective pieces from composers in the classical and film score worlds, including Thomas Newman's "Any Other Name [From American Beauty]," Rachmaninoff's "Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini," Yann Tiersen's Valse d'Amélie (From Amélie) and Elgar's Nimrod ['Enigma' Variations]. Beethoven's 'Moonlight' Sonata Op. 27 No. 2 II: Adagio Sostenuto, Myers' Cavatina (From the Deer Hunter), and Brian Eno's "An Ending (Ascent)" are some of the other standouts from this relaxing album, which bridges the gap between classical and contemporary composers of all kinds. ~ Heather Phares, All Music Guide

Tracks

CD 1

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Any Other Name [from American Beauty]	Thomas Newman	Sally Herbert, Nicolaj Bloch	(4:09)
Vision		Richard Souther, Emily Van Evera	(3:39)
Song of Tears [Extract]	Karl Jenkins, Adiemus	Karl Jenkins, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Miriam Stockley	(5:56)
Largo [Serse]	George Frideric Handel	Reginald Kilby & His Strings	(2:22)
Hedwig's Theme [From Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]		Nic Raine, City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra	(4:53)
Sheep May Safely Graze	Johann Sebastian Bach	Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner	(4:36)
'Emperor' Concerto Op. 73 II Adagio un Poco Mosso [Extract]	Ludwig van Beethoven	The Philharmonia Orchestra, Alceo Galliera, Walter Gieseking	(5:23)
Cavatina [From the Deer Hunter]	Stanley Myers	Steve Morse, Manuel Barrueco	(3:18)
Eddie [From Wonderland]	Michael Nyman	Michael Nyman	(4:00)
Espiritu	Frederic Momont	Thomas Otten, Jean-Chistophe Lannoy, Florence Rousseau, Jacques Schab, Jerzy Maksymiuk, Mutel	(3:18)
Cinema Paradiso Love Theme [From Cinema Paradiso]	Ennio Morricone, Andrea Morricone	Ennio Morricone Orchestra	(3:01)
Pavane		New Philharmonia Orchestra, David Wilcocks, Gareth Casey-Morris	(6:51)
Pie Jesu (Requiem)		Choir of King's College, City of London Sinfonia, Stephen Cleobury, Edward Saklatvala	(3:35)
Goldberg Variations Aria	Johann Sebastian Bach	Maria Tipo	(3:04)
Agnus Dei (Adagio)		David Hill, Winchester Cathedral Choir	(7:48)
Moonlight Sonata Op. 27 No. 2 II: Adagio Sostenuto [Extract]	Ludwig van Beethoven	Moura Lympany	(3:59)
Canzonetta Sull'aria (Le Nozze Di Figaro)	Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart	Bernard Haitink, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Felicity Lott, Gianna Rolandi	(3:04)

CD 2

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Time to Say Goodbye	Francesco Sartori	David Abel, Orchestra	(4:00)
Aquarium (Le Carnaval des Animaux)		Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Zubin Mehta	(2:35)
Barcarolle (Les Contes d'Hoffman)		Paris Conservatoire Orchestra, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, André Cluytens, Jeannine Collard	(3:52)
Jean de Florette Theme [From Jean De Florette]	Jean-Claude Petit	Jean-Claude Petit, Toots Thielemans, Orchestra De Paris	(2:32)
La Valse d'Amélie [From Amélie]	Yann Tiersen	Yann Tiersen	(2:40)
Love in Slow Motion		Planets	(3:14)
Heart of the Volunteer [From Pearl Harbor]		Nic Raine, Crouch End Festival Chorus, City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra	(3:52)
Viola da Gambas Sonata in G Minor BWV1029 II Adagio (Opening)	Johann Sebastian Bach	Jordi Savall, Ton Koopman	(2:33)
Nimrod ['Enigma' Variations]	Edward Elgar	The London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Adrian Boult	(3:57)
Going Home (Largo)		Izzy, Lenahan. John, Tony Pleece	(4:42)
Sarabande	George Frideric Handel	Academy of Ancient Music, Alex Briger	(3:26)
Facades	Philip Glass	John Harle, London Chamber Orchestra, Christopher Warren-Green, Simon Haram	(7:49)
Panis Angelicus	César Franck	Hallé Choir, Maurice Handford	(4:56)
Telephone and Rubber Band	Simon Jeffes	The Penguin Cafe Orchestra, Simon Jeffes	(2:32)
Angus Dei (The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace)		Karl Jenkins, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Mike Brewer, Paul Beniston, National Youth Choir Of Great Britain	(3:40)
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor II Romance (Larghetto) (Opening)	Fryderyk Chopin	Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra, Garrick Ohlsson, Jerzy Maksymiuk	(4:07)
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring	Johann Sebastian Bach	Choir of King's College, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, David Wilcocks	(3:32)
Flute and Harp Concerto in C II: Andantino [Extract]	Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart	James Galway, Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Herbert von Karajan, Fritz Helmis	(4:02)
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini [Variation]	Sergei Rachmaninov	Simon Rattle, Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Cécile Ousset	(3:01)
An Ending (Ascent)	Brian Eno	Brian Eno	(4:22)

Credits

Moura Lympany (Piano), Richard Souther (Arranger), Michael Nyman (Conductor), Michael Nyman (Producer), Steve Morse (Guitar), John Harle (Sax (Soprano)), Katia Labèque (Piano), James Galway (Flute), Mike Batt (Arranger), Mike Batt (Producer), Jacques Deregnaucourt (Viola), Sally Herbert (Producer), John Lenehan (Piano), Felicity Lott (Soprano), Nic Raine (Direction), Jordi Savall (Viola da Gamba), Miriam Stockley (Vocals), Toots Thielemans (Harmonica), Emily Van Evera (Soprano), Jack Byfield (Arranger), Manuel Barrueco (Guitar), Marielle Labèque (Piano), Yann Tiersen (Piano), Paul Benniston (Trumpet), Thomas Otten (Voices), Jean-Chistophe Lannoy (Cello), Frederic Momont (Keyboards), Caroline Mutel (Soprano), Florence Rousseau (Violin), Jacques Schab (Piano), Nicolaj Bloch (Producer), Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (Soprano), Simon Haram (Sax (Soprano)), Charlotte Kinder (Soloist), Jeannine Collard (Mezzo-Soprano (Vocal)), Walter Gieseking (Piano), Mike Brewer (Musical Direction), Cécile Ousset (Piano), Fritz Helmis (Harp), Gianna Rolandi (Soprano), Maria Tipo (Piano), Tony Pleece (Cello), Edward Saklatvala (Treble)