We’ve borrowed the title from one of our favorite albums from the Palladian Ensemble, playing consort music of the Elizabethan and Restoration periods. However, the true inspiration comes from a time when Bill was digging deep into the back of his hall closet, and he came upon a mysterious box. This is what happens when your favorite classical music radio host tackles spring-cleaning, we reap the benefits of his discoveries. He wondered, he reached, he opened, and he found a treasure trove of wonderful recordings: András Schiff playing Beethoven Op. 111 and the Diabelli Variations, Martha Argerich playing Mozart Concerti with Claudio Abbado, and many more. We will get to discover them all, right along with Bill. Truly an excess of pleasure!
Music from the Magic Box — An Excess of Pleasure
Playlist
Episode 1
Marini, Biaggio: Sonata sopra “Fuggi dolente core”, Op. 12
Palladian Ensemble
An Excess of Pleasure
Linn CHK010
5:17
Paredes, Vincente de: Ler Davagar
Susan Palma, flute
Lisboa Intima
Lisboa À Solta: Lisbon on the Loose
4:50
Paredes, Vincente de: Alfama
Susan Palma, flute
Lisboa Intima
Lisboa À Solta: Lisbon on the Loose
3:16
Lins, Ivan: Iluminados
Susan Palma, flute; Joao Moeira, trumpet
Lisboa Intima
Lisboa À Solta: Lisbon on the Loose
5:45
Bach, JS: Partita #1 In B Flat, BWV 825
1.Praeludium;
2. Allemande;
3. Corrente
4. Sarabande
5. Minuet 1 & 2
6. Gigue
Murray Perahia
Bach: Partitas #1, 5 & 6
Sony Classical 744361
18:21
Gould, Morton: American Caprice
Lara Downes, piano
America Again
Sono Luminus 92207
5:03
Ellington, Duke: Melancholia
Lara Downes, piano
America Again
Sono Luminus 92207
3:01
Kauakahi, Israel: Kaleohano
Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
IZ in Concert
IZ in Concert
3:39
Episode 2
Mozart, WA: Don Giovanni, K. 527: Overture
Academy of St. Martin in the Fields/Sir Neville Marriner
Mozart: Don Giovanni Highlights
Philips 438494
1:49
Mozart, WA: Piano Concerto No. 20 in D Minor, K 466 – 1. Allegro, II. Romance, III. Allegro Assai
Martha Argerich; Orchestra Mozart/Abbado
Mozart: Piano Concertos nos 20 & 25 / Martha Argerich, piano; Abbado
DG 002002402
30:42
Ginastera, Alberto: Harp Concerto, Op. 25 – 1. Allegro Giusto
Yolanda Kondonassis; Oberlin Orchestra/Jiménez
Ginastera: One Hundred
Oberlin Music 04
9:25
Ginastera, Alberto: Pampeana No. 1, Op. 16
Gil Shaham, violin; Orli Shaham, piano
Ginastera: One Hundred
Oberlin Music 04
9:04
Episode 3
Mendelssohn, Felix: Piano Trio No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 49 I. Molto Allegro E Agitato
Emanuel Ax, Itzhak Perlman, Yo-Yo Ma
Mendelssohn: Piano Trios Op 49 Op 66
Sony 752192
10:07
Brahms, Johannes: Violin Sonata No. 2 In A, Op. 100 I. Allegro Amabile
Leonidas Kavakos, violin Yuja Wang, piano
Brahms – The Violin Sonatas
Decca 0289 478 6442 4
8:29
Brahms, Johannes: Piano Trio No. 1 in B, Op. 8 I. Allegro Con Brio
Jeremy Denk, piano; Joshua Bell, violin; Steven Isserlis, cello
For the Love of Brahms
Sony 532179
13:16
Dvořák, Antonín: Symphony No.7 in D minor Op.70, III. Scherzo [Vivace – Poco meno mosso]
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra/José Serebrier
Symphony No.7
Warner Classics 666562
7:45
Paredes, Vicente de: Verdes Anos
Susan Palma, flute; Pedro Joia, guitar
Lisboa Intima
N/A
4:44
Copland, Aaron: Blues No. 1 (Sentimental Melody: Slow Dance)
Lara Downes, piano
America Again
Sono Luminus 92207
1:35
Harrison, Lou: New York Waltzes
I. Waltz In C
II. Hesitation Waltz
III.Waltz in A
Lara Downes, piano
America Again
Sono Luminus 92207
3:12
Episode 4
Dowland, John: Lachrimae Antiquae
John Holloway, Monika Baer, Renate Steinmann
Pavans and Fantasies from the Age of Dowland
ECM 4810430
2:20 excerpt
Dowland, John: Lachrimae Antiquae
John Holloway, Monika Baer, Renate Steinmann
Pavans and Fantasies from the Age of Dowland
ECM 4810430
4:08
Cassadó, Gaspar: Suite Per Violoncello
I. Preludio-Fantasia (A Zarabanda): Andante
II. Sardana (Danza): Allegro Giusto
III. Intermezzo E Danza Finale (A Jota)
Alisa Weilerstein, cello
Solo
DG 0289 478 5296 4
16:03
Albano, Enrique: Serie Argentina, “De la pampa y los cerros”
I. Preludio
II. Danza del nandu herido (The Wounded Spider)
III. Zamba (slow dance in 3/4)
IV. Ventisquero (Glacial zone in mountains)
Mirian Conti, piano
Piano Music of Argentina Vol. 2
Steinway & Sons 30023
7:36
Beethoven, Ludwig Van: Piano Sonata No.17 In D Minor, Op.31 No.2 “Tempest”
I. Largo – Allegro
II. Adagio
III. Allegretto
Maurizio Pollini, piano
Beethoven: Complete Piano Sonatas
DG 002235002
21:00
Episode 5
Traditional: “Jose Embala O Menino”
Susan Palma, flute
Lisboa Intima
Lisboa À Solta: Lisbon on the Loose
2:09
Mozart, WA: Piano Concerto No. 7 in F for 2 Pianos, K 242, “Lodron” III. Rondeau
Leon Fleisher: Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra/Katherine Jacobson
Mozart: Piano Concertos No 12, 7 & 23
Sony 743505
7:07
Mozart, WA: Piano Concerto No. 23 in A, K 488 II. Adagio
Leon Fleisher: Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra/Katherine Jacobson Fleisher
Mozart: Piano Concertos No 12, 7 & 23
Sony 743505
7:10
Mozart, WA: Piano Concerto No. 23 in A, K 488 II. Adagio (excerpt)
Leon Fleisher: Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra/Katherine Jacobson Fleisher
Mozart: Piano Concertos No 12, 7 & 23
Sony 743505
2:20
Beethoven, Ludwig van: Piano Sonata No. 32 in C Minor, Op. 111
II. Arietta: Adagio Molto Semplice E Cantabile
András Schiff, piano
Beethoven: The Piano Sonatas
ECM 4812908
17:30
Kreisler, Fritz: Caprice Viennois, Op. 2; Liebesleid; Schön Rosmarin
Anne-Sophie Mutter, violin, Lambert Orkis, piano
Tango Song and Dance
DG 0289 471 5002 2
10:40
Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Mario: Shakespeare Songs, Op. 24 – Sea Murmurs
Daniel Hope, violin, Maria Todtenhaupt, harp
Escape to Paradise – The Hollywood Album
DG 002145302
2:19
Brahms, Johannes: WIEGENLIED, OP 49, No. 4
Leonidas Kavakos, violin, Yuja Wang, piano
Brahms – The Violin Sonatas
London B0020329-02
8:29