Lovers’ Adagios – Decca 2-CD Set, 25 Romantic Classical Tracks

An evening that begins with music

Dinner for two, soft lighting and the pleasure of being together: Lovers’ Adagios gives shared moments a classical soundtrack. This selection of music with a romantic mood invites you to take your time and enjoy the melodies accompanying your evening.

Discover and revisit much-loved music

The programme includes Liszt’s Liebestraum No.3, Mahler’s Adagietto, the Méditation from Thaïs and excerpts from concertos by Rachmaninov, Mozart and Beethoven. Performers featured in this compilation include Vladimir Ashkenazy, Janine Jansen and Sir Georg Solti. A musical journey to explore as the mood takes you.

A gift for shared moments

With 25 tracks and 2 hr 37 min 22 sec, this Decca set makes a gift for a music lover or a thoughtful gesture for someone you love. For an anniversary, Valentine’s Day or simply the pleasure of giving, offer two physical CDs to return to together on evenings at home.

Complete 25-track list

CD 1

1. Rachmaninov : Piano Concerto No.2 - Adagio sostenuto
2. Bach : Double Concerto, BWV 1043 - Largo ma non tanto
3. Rodrigo : Concierto de Aranjuez - Adagio (excerpt)
4. Tchaikovsky : Romeo and Juliet - Love theme
5. Liszt : Liebestraum No.3
6. Marcello : Oboe Concerto, arr. for guitar - Andante sostenuto
7. Khachaturian : Adagio of Spartacus and Phrygia
8. Mozart : Piano Concerto No.21, K467 - Andante
9. Mascagni : Cavalleria rusticana - Intermezzo
10. Shostakovich : Piano Concerto No.2 - Andante
11. Verdi : La traviata - Prelude, Act One
12. Rimsky-Korsakov : Scheherazade - The Young Prince and the Young Princess

CD 2

1. Mahler : Symphony No.5 - Adagietto
2. Puccini : Manon Lescaut - Intermezzo, Act Two
3. Chopin : "Raindrop" Prelude
4. Rodrigo : Fantasia para un gentilhombre - Españoleta (excerpt)
5. Bach : Cello Sonata No.3, BWV 1029 - Adagio
6. Mozart : Clarinet Concerto, K622 - Adagio
7. Wagner : Tristan and Isolde - Prelude to Act One
8. Shostakovich : The Gadfly, op.97 - Romance
9. Massenet : Thaïs - Méditation
10. Saint-Saëns : "Organ" Symphony - Adagio (excerpt)
11. Elgar : Enigma Variations - Theme and Variation I
12. Beethoven : "Emperor" Concerto - Adagio un poco mosso
13. Rachmaninov : Symphony No.2 - Adagio (excerpt)

Questions about this set

How many CDs and tracks are included?

The set contains two audio CDs, with 12 tracks on the first and 13 on the second, making 25 in total.

What is the total running time?

The stated total running time is 157 min 22 sec, or 2 hr 37 min 22 sec.

Is it a suitable gift for a couple?

Yes, its classical selection and romantic atmosphere make it a gift to enjoy together, for example on Valentine’s Day or an anniversary.