VA - Midnight Adagios [2CD] (2003)

While Decca is well aware that the average listener no longer knows the difference between a symphony, an overture, or a concerto, they are hoping that the general consumer will remember that an adagio is a slow musical piece. At least Decca is banking on that to the tune of ten double-disc Adagio sets, in which Midnight Adagios is a single entry. Given its scope, generous program, and top-notch artists, Midnight Adagios is a safe bet for musical enjoyment, in addition to providing the relaxation trumpeted on the front cover.

Tracklist

CD 1
01. Romance, Andante, Eine Kleine Nachtmusik - Mozart 05:43
02. Adagio Sostenuto, Moonlight Sonata - Beethoven 06:09
03. Chanson De Nuit - Elgar 03:41
04. Pavane - Faure 06:37
05. Nutturno, AndanteString Quartet No. 2 - Borodin 08:18
06. Lullaby - Brahms 02:32
07. Berceuse Romantique - Kreisler 04:34
08. O Silver Moon - Dvorak 06:17
09. Adagio Un Poco Mosso, Emperor Concerto - Beethoven 07:46
10. Adagio (Excerpt), Cello Sonato in G minor - Bach 03:14
11. Intermezzo, Carmen Suite No. 1 - Bizet 02:35
12. Largo, Guitar Concerto in G - Vivaldi 05:11
13. Five Variants of Dives and Lazarus (Excerpt) - Vaughn Williams 05:17
14. Nocturne in E flat - Chopin 04:01
15. Chants d'Auvergne, Bailero (Excerpt) - Canteloube 03:34
16. Gymnopedie No. 1 - Satie 03:31

CD 2
01. Air On A G String, Orchestral Suite No. 3 - JS Bach 05:14
02. Clair De Lune - Debussy 05:26
03. Meditation, Thais - Massenet 05:40
04. Andante, Piano Concerto No. 21 - Mozart 07:57
05. Adagio, String Quintet (Excerpt) - Schubert 05:40
06. Adagio, Violin Concerto No. 1 - Bruch 09:27
07. Adagio, Oboe Concerto - Marcello 04:24
08. Larghetto, String Serenade - Dvorak 06:08
09. Adagio, Concierto De Aranjuez - Rodrigo 11:32
10. Consolation No. 3 - Liszt 03:54
11. La Nuit, L'Amour, Fantaisie-Tableaux - Rachmaninov 06:23
12. Romance , The Gadfly - Shostakovich 03:51
13. Barcarolle, The Tales Of Hoffmann - Offenbach 03:58

Many thanks to the original releaser – JVA!