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Folk Classical

Folk classical is a refined and evocative genre that blends the structured elegance of classical music with the earthy expressiveness of traditional folk melodies. Characterized by intricate arrangements, virtuosic instrumentation—often featuring guitar, violin, or small ensembles—and rich, lyrical themes, it bridges cultural heritage with formal musical traditions. Whether through orchestral interpretations or intimate solo performances, this genre evokes pastoral landscapes, historical narratives, and emotional depth. Its seamless fusion of regional folk influences with classical forms offers listeners a timeless and cross-cultural auditory experience.

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Experimental Folk Classical World Contemporary Classical Chamber Music Fusion Music Traditional Folk Crossover Crossover Classical

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Ben-Haim: Music for Violoncello

Paul Ben-Haim•

Ofer Canetti•

Andrei Gologan•

Württembergische Philharmonie Reutlingen•

Friederike Kienle

Album - 14 Tracks - Released October 3, 2025

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Alexander Rahbari

National Symphony Orchestra, Kennedy Center

Flavio Cucchi

Ana Vidović

Württembergische Philharmonie Reutlingen

Sir Henry Wood

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October 3, 2025

Ben-Haim: Music for Violoncello
Paul Ben-Haim•
Ofer Canetti•
Andrei Gologan•
Württembergische Philharmonie Reutlingen•
Friederike Kienle
14 tracks
September 8

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - British Composers. Elgar, Holst, Bax, Delius...
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra•
Arnold Bax•
Arthur Bliss•
Arthur Sullivan•
Benjamin Britten•
Edward German•
Frederick Delius•
George Frideric Handel•
Granville Bantock•
Gustav Holst•
John Ireland•
John Ogdon•
Ralph Vaughan Williams•
Edward Elgar•
Sir Henry Wood•
William Walton
96 tracks
August 29

Kalevi Aho: Concerto for Alto Flute: VI. Epilogue
Kalevi Aho•
Sharon Bezaly•
Erkki Lasonpalo
1 tracks
August 22

The Darkness of Fury
Reza Vali•
Württembergische Philharmonie Reutlingen•
Fawzi Haimor
5 tracks
July 4

Ben Folds Live with The National Symphony Orchestra
Ben Folds•
National Symphony Orchestra, Kennedy Center
14 tracks
May 2

Koechlin: Symphony No. 1, Op. 57bis, Au loin, Op. 20 No. 2 & 3 Mélodies, Op. 17
Charles Koechlin•
Württembergische Philharmonie Reutlingen•
Patricia Petibon•
Ariane Matiakh
8 tracks
March 21

Pantcheff: Chamber Music, Vol. 2
Victoria String Quartet
14 tracks
January 22

Nikodemowicz: Music of Our Time
Andrzej Nikodemowicz•
Dominika Falger•
Paweł Kos-Nowicki
13 tracks
January 17

Mozart: Symphony No. 35 in D Major, K. 385 "Haffner" & Piano Concerto No. 24 in C Minor, K. 491
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart•
Christian Erny•
Württembergische Philharmonie Reutlingen
7 tracks
December 17, 2024

Guido Mancusi: Orchestral Works Vol. 2
Guido Mancusi
11 tracks
August 23

Carlos Simon: Wake Up! Concerto for Orchestra
Carlos Simon•
Gianandrea Noseda•
National Symphony Orchestra, Kennedy Center
1 tracks
August 23

Carlos Simon: Four Symphonic Works
Carlos Simon•
Gianandrea Noseda•
National Symphony Orchestra, Kennedy Center
10 tracks
July 12

Diary of the Bee: Chamber Works by Helen Leach
Victoria String Quartet
24 tracks
July 12

Pitfield: His Friends & Contemporaries
Victoria String Quartet
29 tracks
June 1

Barrios Mangoré: Vals, Op.8: No.4
Agustín Barrios Mangoré•
Klaus Jäckle
1 tracks
May 31

Carlos Simon: Songs of Separation
Carlos Simon•
Gianandrea Noseda•
J'nai Bridges•
National Symphony Orchestra, Kennedy Center
4 tracks
May 17

Carlos Simon: Songs of Separation: I. The Garden
Carlos Simon•
Gianandrea Noseda•
J'nai Bridges•
National Symphony Orchestra, Kennedy Center
1 tracks
April 26

Tarantella, Op.87 A
Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco•
Klaus Jäckle
1 tracks
April 24

Hijo De La Luna
Klaus Jäckle
1 tracks
April 19

So Fragile, So Blue
William Shatner•
Ben Folds•
National Symphony Orchestra, Kennedy Center•
Steven Reineke
12 tracks
April 5

Are You the Bayou?
William Shatner•
Ben Folds•
National Symphony Orchestra, Kennedy Center•
Steven Reineke
1 tracks
March 22

I Want to Be a Tree
William Shatner•
Ben Folds•
National Symphony Orchestra, Kennedy Center•
Steven Reineke
1 tracks
March 22

Reza Vali: The Being of Love
Reza Vali•
Württembergische Philharmonie Reutlingen•
Fawzi Haimor
7 tracks
March 8

Carlos Simon: The Block
Carlos Simon•
Gianandrea Noseda•
National Symphony Orchestra, Kennedy Center
1 tracks
February 9

Beethoven: Two Famous Pieces
Ludwig van Beethoven•
Klaus Jäckle
2 tracks
February 9

Beethoven: Symphony No. 9
Ludwig van Beethoven•
Gianandrea Noseda•
National Symphony Orchestra, Kennedy Center
4 tracks
February 9

Beethoven: The Complete Symphonies
Ludwig van Beethoven•
Gianandrea Noseda•
National Symphony Orchestra, Kennedy Center
37 tracks
January 31

36 Original Dances, D. 365: No. 1 In D-Major - No. 2 In D-Major (Arr. For Guitar By Klaus Jäckle)
Franz Schubert•
Klaus Jäckle
1 tracks
January 27

Mozart-Variations
Fernando Sor•
Klaus Jäckle
2 tracks
January 26

Carlos Simon: Tales – A Folklore Symphony
Carlos Simon•
Gianandrea Noseda•
National Symphony Orchestra, Kennedy Center
4 tracks
January 12

Beethoven: Symphony No. 9: II. Molto vivace - Presto
Ludwig van Beethoven•
Gianandrea Noseda•
National Symphony Orchestra, Kennedy Center
1 tracks
January 6

The Impossible Dream (The Quest) (Arr. For Guitar)
Klaus Jäckle
1 tracks
January 5

Carlos Simon: Tales – A Folklore Symphony: I. Motherboxx Connection
Carlos Simon•
Gianandrea Noseda•
National Symphony Orchestra, Kennedy Center
1 tracks
December 24, 2023

16 Waltzes, Op. 39: No. 15 In A Flat Major (Arr. For Guitar By Klaus Jäckle)
Johannes Brahms•
Klaus Jäckle
1 tracks
December 16

Julia Florida In D Major, IAB 13
Agustín Barrios Mangoré•
Klaus Jäckle
1 tracks
December 1

Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 7
Ludwig van Beethoven•
Gianandrea Noseda•
National Symphony Orchestra, Kennedy Center
8 tracks
November 17

Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 in A Major: III. Presto - Assai meno presto
Ludwig van Beethoven•
Gianandrea Noseda•
National Symphony Orchestra, Kennedy Center
1 tracks
November 3

Brahms: The Piano Concertos
Johannes Brahms•
Andrea Kauten•
Württembergische Philharmonie Reutlingen
13 tracks
October 20

Beethoven: Symphonies Nos 6 & 8
Ludwig van Beethoven•
Gianandrea Noseda•
National Symphony Orchestra, Kennedy Center
9 tracks
October 6

Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 in F Major: III. Lustiges Zusammensein der Landleute. Allegro
Ludwig van Beethoven•
Gianandrea Noseda•
National Symphony Orchestra, Kennedy Center
1 tracks

October 3, 2025

Ben-Haim: Music for Violoncello
Paul Ben-Haim•
Ofer Canetti•
Andrei Gologan•
Württembergische Philharmonie Reutlingen•
Friederike Kienle
14 tracks
September 8

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - British Composers. Elgar, Holst, Bax, Delius...
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra•
Arnold Bax•
Arthur Bliss•
Arthur Sullivan•
Benjamin Britten•
Edward German•
Frederick Delius•
George Frideric Handel•
Granville Bantock•
Gustav Holst•
John Ireland•
John Ogdon•
Ralph Vaughan Williams•
Edward Elgar•
Sir Henry Wood•
William Walton
96 tracks
August 22

The Darkness of Fury
Reza Vali•
Württembergische Philharmonie Reutlingen•
Fawzi Haimor
5 tracks
July 4

Ben Folds Live with The National Symphony Orchestra
Ben Folds•
National Symphony Orchestra, Kennedy Center
14 tracks
May 2

Koechlin: Symphony No. 1, Op. 57bis, Au loin, Op. 20 No. 2 & 3 Mélodies, Op. 17
Charles Koechlin•
Württembergische Philharmonie Reutlingen•
Patricia Petibon•
Ariane Matiakh
8 tracks
March 21

Pantcheff: Chamber Music, Vol. 2
Victoria String Quartet
14 tracks
January 22

Nikodemowicz: Music of Our Time
Andrzej Nikodemowicz•
Dominika Falger•
Paweł Kos-Nowicki
13 tracks
January 17

Mozart: Symphony No. 35 in D Major, K. 385 "Haffner" & Piano Concerto No. 24 in C Minor, K. 491
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart•
Christian Erny•
Württembergische Philharmonie Reutlingen
7 tracks
December 17, 2024

Guido Mancusi: Orchestral Works Vol. 2
Guido Mancusi
11 tracks
August 23

Carlos Simon: Four Symphonic Works
Carlos Simon•
Gianandrea Noseda•
National Symphony Orchestra, Kennedy Center
10 tracks
July 12

Pitfield: His Friends & Contemporaries
Victoria String Quartet
29 tracks
July 12

Diary of the Bee: Chamber Works by Helen Leach
Victoria String Quartet
24 tracks
May 31

Carlos Simon: Songs of Separation
Carlos Simon•
Gianandrea Noseda•
J'nai Bridges•
National Symphony Orchestra, Kennedy Center
4 tracks
April 19

So Fragile, So Blue
William Shatner•
Ben Folds•
National Symphony Orchestra, Kennedy Center•
Steven Reineke
12 tracks
March 22

Reza Vali: The Being of Love
Reza Vali•
Württembergische Philharmonie Reutlingen•
Fawzi Haimor
7 tracks
February 9

Beethoven: The Complete Symphonies
Ludwig van Beethoven•
Gianandrea Noseda•
National Symphony Orchestra, Kennedy Center
37 tracks
February 9

Beethoven: Symphony No. 9
Ludwig van Beethoven•
Gianandrea Noseda•
National Symphony Orchestra, Kennedy Center
4 tracks
January 26

Carlos Simon: Tales – A Folklore Symphony
Carlos Simon•
Gianandrea Noseda•
National Symphony Orchestra, Kennedy Center
4 tracks
December 1, 2023

Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 7
Ludwig van Beethoven•
Gianandrea Noseda•
National Symphony Orchestra, Kennedy Center
8 tracks
November 3

Brahms: The Piano Concertos
Johannes Brahms•
Andrea Kauten•
Württembergische Philharmonie Reutlingen
13 tracks

August 29, 2025

Kalevi Aho: Concerto for Alto Flute: VI. Epilogue
Kalevi Aho•
Sharon Bezaly•
Erkki Lasonpalo
1 tracks
August 23, 2024

Carlos Simon: Wake Up! Concerto for Orchestra
Carlos Simon•
Gianandrea Noseda•
National Symphony Orchestra, Kennedy Center
1 tracks
June 1

Barrios Mangoré: Vals, Op.8: No.4
Agustín Barrios Mangoré•
Klaus Jäckle
1 tracks
May 17

Carlos Simon: Songs of Separation: I. The Garden
Carlos Simon•
Gianandrea Noseda•
J'nai Bridges•
National Symphony Orchestra, Kennedy Center
1 tracks
April 26

Tarantella, Op.87 A
Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco•
Klaus Jäckle
1 tracks
April 24

Hijo De La Luna
Klaus Jäckle
1 tracks
April 5

Are You the Bayou?
William Shatner•
Ben Folds•
National Symphony Orchestra, Kennedy Center•
Steven Reineke
1 tracks
March 22

I Want to Be a Tree
William Shatner•
Ben Folds•
National Symphony Orchestra, Kennedy Center•
Steven Reineke
1 tracks
March 8

Carlos Simon: The Block
Carlos Simon•
Gianandrea Noseda•
National Symphony Orchestra, Kennedy Center
1 tracks
February 9

Beethoven: Two Famous Pieces
Ludwig van Beethoven•
Klaus Jäckle
2 tracks
January 31

36 Original Dances, D. 365: No. 1 In D-Major - No. 2 In D-Major (Arr. For Guitar By Klaus Jäckle)
Franz Schubert•
Klaus Jäckle
1 tracks
January 27

Mozart-Variations
Fernando Sor•
Klaus Jäckle
2 tracks
January 12

Beethoven: Symphony No. 9: II. Molto vivace - Presto
Ludwig van Beethoven•
Gianandrea Noseda•
National Symphony Orchestra, Kennedy Center
1 tracks
January 6

The Impossible Dream (The Quest) (Arr. For Guitar)
Klaus Jäckle
1 tracks
January 5

Carlos Simon: Tales – A Folklore Symphony: I. Motherboxx Connection
Carlos Simon•
Gianandrea Noseda•
National Symphony Orchestra, Kennedy Center
1 tracks
December 24, 2023

16 Waltzes, Op. 39: No. 15 In A Flat Major (Arr. For Guitar By Klaus Jäckle)
Johannes Brahms•
Klaus Jäckle
1 tracks
December 16

Julia Florida In D Major, IAB 13
Agustín Barrios Mangoré•
Klaus Jäckle
1 tracks
November 17

Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 in A Major: III. Presto - Assai meno presto
Ludwig van Beethoven•
Gianandrea Noseda•
National Symphony Orchestra, Kennedy Center
1 tracks
October 6

Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 in F Major: III. Lustiges Zusammensein der Landleute. Allegro
Ludwig van Beethoven•
Gianandrea Noseda•
National Symphony Orchestra, Kennedy Center
1 tracks
September 8

George Walker: Sinfonia No. 5 "Visions"
George Walker•
Gianandrea Noseda•
National Symphony Orchestra, Kennedy Center
1 tracks