[Classical, Neoclassical] Anastasi - Country Evening (1992) [APE]

Anastasi - Country Evening (1992)
| APE+CUE | 261MB | Classical, Neoclassical, Instrumental | Label: Real Music |

Released in 1992 under the Real Music label, Country Evening by Anastasi is a serene and elegant collection of classical masterpieces reinterpreted with a neoclassical, instrumental charm. This album gathers some of the most beloved works by composers such as Bach, Mozart, Vivaldi, Beethoven, and Satie, presenting them in a calm, reflective atmosphere that feels intimate yet timeless.

From the opening track, Erik Satie’s “Gymnopédie,” Anastasi establishes a mood of peaceful simplicity. The arrangement is tender and uncluttered, letting the gentle melody unfold like the quiet of an evening in the countryside. The transition into Bach’s “Andante” and “Prelude No. 1” maintains this graceful flow—delicate, structured, and meditative, yet full of quiet warmth.

The album’s middle section, featuring Vivaldi’s Concerto for Lute and Strings and Corelli’s Concerto Grosso, highlights Anastasi’s refined interpretation of Baroque music, capturing both its dignity and lyricism. Mozart’s “Concerto for Clarinet in A Major” and “Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major” shine with classical purity, interpreted here with soft, pastoral elegance that makes them feel fresh and approachable.

The closing tracks, including Haydn’s “Sonatina in C Major,” Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata, and Bach’s “Air from Overture No. 3 in D Major,” bring the album to a tranquil conclusion, enveloping the listener in beauty and calm reflection.

Country Evening is more than a compilation—it’s a musical retreat. Anastasi’s gentle touch and tasteful arrangements transform well-known classical pieces into a soothing, cinematic soundscape. Ideal for relaxation, reading, or quiet contemplation, this album invites listeners to rediscover classical music through an atmosphere of warmth, serenity, and timeless grace.

Tracklist:
01. Gymnopedie (吉諾佩蒂爾：薩蒂)
02. Andante (行板：巴哈)
03. Concerto Grosso (大協奏曲：科萊裡)
04. Concerto for Lute and Strings (魯特琴與弦樂協奏曲：韋瓦第)
05. Concerto for Clarinet in A Major (A大調單簧管協奏曲：莫札特)
06. Prelude #1 (前奏曲：巴哈)
07. Piano Concerto #21 in C Major (C大調鋼琴協奏曲：莫札特)
08. Flute Concerto in D Major (D大調長笛協奏曲：泰勒曼)
09. Sonatina in C Major (C大調小協奏曲：海頓)
10. Sonata Quasi una Fantasia (月光奏鳴曲：貝多芬)
11. Air from Overture #3 in D Major (G弦上的詠歎調：巴哈)

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