The Ultimate Most Relaxing Classical Piano Music in the Universe (2007)

About this title: One of Denon's Ultimate Most Relaxing [insert type of music here] in the Universe series that culls performances from the Denon catalog, this disc of piano music encompasses much more than most similar compilations, which generally only feature solo piano music. This one uses movements from piano concertos, piano trios, and even one from Brahms' two piano Sonata, Op. 34b. And, with the exception of the Adagio from Beethoven's "Moonlight" Sonata and his "Für Elise," and a couple of other pieces, the 23 selections are a little more diverse than what's in other chillout mixes. Instead of the ... read more

Tracks:

1. Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor, K. 491: 2. Larghetto
2. Gymnopedie for piano No.1
3. Etudes-Tableaux, for piano, Op. 33: No. 3
4. Clair de lune, for piano (Suite Bergamasque No. 3), L. 75/3
5. Piano Sonata No. 1 in F sharp minor ("Grosse Sonate"), Op. 11: 2. Aria
6. Piano Sonata No. 8 in A minor, K. 310 (K. 300d): Andante cantabile
7. Ballade for piano No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23, CT. 2
8. Bagatelle for piano in A minor ("Für Elise"), WoO 59
9. Rêverie (Duma), for piano (on a theme by Loginov), edited by Karatïgin
10. Work(s): Piano Concerto in A. 2. Larghetto
11. Voiles, prelude for piano, L. 117/2
12. Piano Trio in B flat major ("Archduke"), Op. 97: 3. Andante Cantabile
13. Piano Sonata No. 3 in F minor, Op. 5: 2. Andante expressivo
14. The Seasons, for piano, Op. 37: January: At the Fireside
15. Piano Trio No. 3 in F minor, B. 130 (Op. 65) (once listed as Op. 64): 3. Poco adagio
16. Goldberg Variations, for keyboard (Clavier-Übung IV), BWV 988 (BC L9): Aria
17. Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54: 2. Andante gracioso
18. Piano Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58, CT. 203: 3. Largo
19. The Well-Tempered Clavier (24), collection of preludes & fugues, Book I, BWV 846-869 (BC L80-103): Prelude No. 22
20. Sonata for 2 pianos in F minor, Op. 34b: Andante
21. The Seasons, for piano, Op. 37: October: Song of Autumn
22. Pictures at an Exhibition (Kartinki s vïstavski), for piano: The Old Castle
23. Piano Sonata No. 14 in C sharp minor ("Moonlight"), Op. 27/2: Adagio Sostenuto

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.