Pierre R. Schwob, the founder and CEO of Classical Archives, has written books on calculators, history and even chess. He has now published a unique and remarkable novel, entitled AWE. All of us at Classical Archives love it.
It is a technothriller, but one with a difference. Its hero Pic de Lucrète is a committed environmentalist/scientist with a mission to save the world from a climate-tipping environmental disaster. Saving the world requires Pic and his team to discover what comes after AI. What will they discover? It is a force called AWE, which stands for Artificial Wisdom Engine. AWE is a page-turner, but a page-turner with a soul.
Another unique aspect of AWE is that Pierre suggests musical selections for readers to listen to while they are reading the book. When we listened to these selections while reading, we found that the story took on new meanings.
So to help other readers of AWE explore the book on that same deeper level, we decided to extract and organize a playlist of pieces as they are suggested in the pages of the book. And today, we are sharing that list with you.
Two Ways to Listen to the Listening Selections for AWE
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PART I
Page 3
Nielsen, Carl: Clarinet Concerto, FS129, Op.57 – Poco adagio
Blaž Šparovec [Clarinet], Odense Symphony Orchestra [Orchestra], Anna Skryleva [Conductor]
Page 7
Stravinsky, Igor: Concerto in D for String Orchestra (‘Basel Concerto’) – 3.Rondo: Allegro
Dmitry Sitkovetsky [Conductor], NES Chamber Orchestra [Orchestra]
Part II
Page 11
Dvořák, Antonín (Leopold): Symphony No.9 in E- (‘From the New World’), Op.95 – 1. Adagio. Allegro molto
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra [Orchestra], Karel Ancerl [Conductor]
Page 18
Hasegawa, Aiko: Shirabe (Melody), for koto – Sakura (Cherry Blossoms)
Aiko Hasegawa [Koto]
Page 21
Chopin, Frédéric François: 3 Nocturnes, Op.9 (includes the famous ‘Nocturne in Eb’) – No.1 in Bb-
Giuseppe Greco [Piano]
Page 26
Brahms, Johannes: Variations on a Theme of Haydn in Bb (‘St. Anthony Variations’), Op.56a – Theme. Andante
Rimma Sushanskaya [Conductor], National Symphony Orchestra, UK [Orchestra]
Page 28
Mashima, Toshio: Three Notes of Japan, for wind ensemble – The Snowy River
Eugene Migliaro Corporon [Conductor], North Texas Wind Symphony [Wind Ensemble]
Page 32
Grieg, Edvard: Piano Concerto in A-, Op.16 – 2.Adagio
Andras Ligeti [Conductor], Jenö Jandó [Piano], Budapest Symphony Orchestra [Orchestra]
Page 37
Sibelius, Jean: Violin Concerto in D-, Op.47 – 3. Allegro, ma non tanto
Sir Neville Marriner [Conductor], Dmitry Sitkovetsky [Violin], Academy of St Martin in the Fields [Chamber Orchestra]
Part III
Page 44
Giordano, Umberto: Siberia (opera) – 1. Introduction
Gianandrea Noseda [Conductor], Yuri Torchinsky [Orchestra Leader], BBC Philharmonic Orchestra [Orchestra]
Part IV
Page 48
Bruch, Max: Violin Concerto No.2 in D-, Op.44 – 2.Recitativo: Allegro moderato. Allegro. Andante sostenuto
Hermann Bäumer [Conductor], Antje Weithaas [Violin], North German Radio Symphony Orchestra (Hannover) [Orchestra]
Page 52
Dvořák, Antonín (Leopold): Cypresses, B.152 (arr. from Cypresses song cycle, B. 11) – 5. Andante (Here I search for your dear letter)
The Audubon Quartet [Ensemble]
Page 55
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus: Symphony No.29 in A, K.201 – 2. Andante
Marco Boni [Conductor], Concertgebouw Chamber Orchestra [Orchestra]
Page 63
Gershwin, George: Three Preludes for Violin and Piano (trans. Heifetz) – 2.Andante con moto e poco rubato in C#-
Franck Braley [Piano]
Page 66
Vivaldi, Antonio: Recorder Concerto in C, RV443 – 2. Largo
Capella Istropolitana [Ensemble], Oliver von Dohnanyi [Conductor], Jiri Stivin [Recorder]
Page 69
Du Mingxin: Reunion, for flute and harp – Reunion, for flute and harp
East Wind Duo [Ensemble]
Page 73
Babajanian, Arno: Aria, for cello and orchestra – Aria, for cello and orchestra
Zaruhi Khanjian [Piano], Aram Talalyan [Cello]
Page 76
Walton, William: The Quest, suite from the ballet for orchestra (arr. by V. Tausky) – 2.The Spell (Siciliana)
William Walton [Conductor], London Symphony Orchestra [Orchestra]
Page 78
Feld, Jindrich: Flute Trio – 2. Andante
Lubomir Havlak [Violin], Jitka Vlasankova [Cello], Carlo Jans [Flute], Martinu Quartet [Ensemble]
Page 81
Holst, Gustav: The Planets, suite for orchestra and female chorus, Op.32, H.125 – 3.Mercury, the Winged Messenger
Hansjörg Albrecht [Organ]
Page 86
Beethoven, Ludwig van: Piano Sonata No.2 in A, Op.2, No.2 – 2. Largo appassionato
Rémi Geniet [Piano]
Page 93
Chopin, Frédéric François: 3 nouvelles études, CT.38-40 – No.1 in F-
Idil Biret [Piano]
Page 95
Brahms, Johannes: Variations on a Theme of Haydn in Bb (‘St. Anthony Variations’), Op.56a – Variation 1: Poco più animato
Marin Alsop [Conductor], London Philharmonic Orchestra [Orchestra]
Part V
Page 97
Prokofiev, Sergey Sergeyevich: Romeo and Juliet (ballet) Op.64 – 7.The Prince Gives his Order
Dmitri Kitayenko [Conductor], Danmarks Radios Symphony Orchestra [Orchestra]
Page 99
Rautavaara, Einojuhani: Symphony No.4 (‘Arabescata’) – Arabescata 1
Max Pommer [Conductor], Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra [Orchestra]
Page 102
Chopin, Frédéric François: 24 Preludes, Op.28 – 2. Lento in A-
Chi-Ho Han [Piano]
Page 104
Elgar, Sir Edward: Enigma Variations, Op.36 – 9.Nimrod (A.J. Jaeger)
Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR [Orchestra], Roger Norrington [Conductor]
Page 107
Prokofiev, Sergey Sergeyevich: Piano Concerto No.4 in Bb (for the left hand), Op.53 – Piano Concerto No.4 in Bb (for the left hand), Op.53
Mariinsky Orchestra [Orchestra], Valery Gergiev [Conductor], Alexei Volodin [Soloist]
Page 111
Strauss, Richard: Der Rosenkavalier (suite from the opera), TrV227d – 4b. Andante tranquillo
Robert Summer [Director], Jahja Ling [Director], Tampa Bay Master Chorale [Chorus/Choir]
Page 112
Prokofiev, Sergey Sergeyevich: Symphony No.2 in D-, Op.40 – 2g. Variation 6 and Theme
Järvi Neeme [Conductor], Royal Scottish National Orchestra [Orchestra]
Page 117
Shostakovich, Dmitri: The Age of Gold (suite from the ballet), Op.22a – 1.Introduction: Allegro non troppo
Gilbert Levine [Conductor], Krakow Philharmonic Orchestra [Orchestra]
Page 121
Rachmaninov, Sergey Vasilyevich: 5 Études-tableaux, (orch. O. Respighi, P.160 in his catalogue) – 5.Marche (from Op.39, No.9)
Eiji Oue [Conductor], Minnesota Orchestra [Orchestra]
Page 124
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus: Adagio and Fugue in C- for String Quartet, K.546 – 2. Fugue: Allegro
Eder Quartet [Ensemble]
Page 128
Beethoven, Ludwig van: Duo in F for Clarinet and Bassoon, WoO27, No.2 – 2. Aria, Larghetto
Eduard Brunner [Clarinet], Klaus Thunemann [Bassoon]
Page 130
Britten, Benjamin: Temporal Variations for Oboe and Piano – 4. Exercises
Steuart Bedford [Conductor], Nicholas Daniel [Oboe], Northern Sinfonia Chorus [Orchestra]
Page 131
Beethoven, Ludwig van: Piano Sonata No.31 in Ab, Op.110 – 3. Adagio ma non troppo: Arioso dolente
Louis Lortie [Piano]
Page 134
Berlioz, (Louis) Hector: Rêverie et caprice, for violin and orchestra, H.88, Op.8 – Rêverie et caprice, for violin and orchestra, H.88, Op.8
Yoav Talmi [Conductor], Igor Gruppman [Violin], San Diego Symphony Orchestra [Orchestra]
Page 141
Bridge, Frank: Miniature Pastorals, Set 1 – 2. Tempo di valse
Ashley Wass [Piano]
Page 143
Vivaldi, Antonio: Recorder Concerto in C, RV443 – 2. Largo
Symphonia Perusina [Orchestra], Mario Ancillotti [Flute], Thomas Briccetti [Conductor]
Page 146
Elgar, Sir Edward: Skizze – Skizze
Peter Pettinger [Piano]
Page 148
Vivaldi, Antonio: La primavera (Spring) in E, RV269, Op.8, No.1 – 3.Allegro (‘Danza pastorale’)
Alberto Lizzio [Conductor], Baroque Festival Orchestra [Orchestra]
Page 152
Delius, Frederick: Brigg Fair: An English Rhapsody, RTvi/16 – Slow, with solemnity. Maestoso
Sir Andrew Davis [Conductor], Maya Iwabuchi [Orchestra Leader], Royal Scottish National Orchestra [Orchestra]
Page 154
Arensky, Anton: String Quartet No.2 in A-, Op.35 – 2. Thème and Variations. Theme: Moderato
David Ying [Cello], Phillip Ying [Viola], Ayano Ninomiya [Violin], Janet Ying [Violin], Ying Quartet [String Quartet]
Page 155
Chopin, Frédéric François: 24 Preludes, Op.28 – 6. Lento Assai in B-
Page 157
Chi-Ho Han [Piano]
Sibelius, Jean: Symphony No.6 in D-, Op.104 – 3. Poco vivace
Berlin Philharmonic [Orchestra], Sir Simon Rattle [Conductor]
Page 160
Prokofiev, Sergey Sergeyevich: Boris Godunov, Op.70bis (incidental music) – No.13, Amoroso (arr. M. Reitikh & G. Zinger for Violin & Piano)
Yuri Kalnits [Violin], Yulia Chaplina [Piano]
PART VI
Page 162
Takemitsu, Toru: Sacrifice, for alto flute, lute, vibraphone, and cymbals – 2.Chant 2
Timothy Ferchen [Crotale, Vibraphone], Mikail Helasvuo [Flute]
Page 165
Beethoven, Ludwig van: Violin Concerto in D, Op.61 – 2.Larghetto
Tibor Varga [Violin], Berlin Pro Musica Symphony Orchestra [Orchestra], Hans Richter [Conductor]
PART VII
Page 174
Ravel, Maurice: Daphnis et Chloé (ballet) – 20. Lever du jour (Dawn)
Michael Gielen [Conductor], Europa Galante [Ensemble], SWR Baden-Baden and Freiburg Symphony Orchestra [Orchestra], Joshard Daus [Choirmaster]
Page 179
Bach, Johann Sebastian: Flute Sonata in G-, BWV1020 (attrib. to C.P.E. Bach, H. 542.5; arr. for flute and harpsichord) – 1. Allegro
Jeremias Schwarzer [Recorder], Ralf Waldner [Cembalo]
Page 182
Vivaldi, Antonio: Concerto for Two Trumpets and Strings in C – 1. Allegro
Philharmonia Orchestra [Orchestra], John Wallace [Trumpet], Christopher Warren-Green [Conductor]
Page 185
Coates, Eric: First Meeting (Version for Violin and Piano)
Tasmin Little [Violin], Piers Lane [Piano]
Page 190
Ginastera, Alberto: Duo for Flute and Oboe, Op.13 – 3. Fugue
Felix Renggli [Flute], Heinz Holliger [Oboe]
Page 192
Stravinsky, Igor: Concerto in D for String Orchestra (‘Basel Concerto’) – 2. Arioso: Andantino
Richard Studt [Conductor], Bournemouth Sinfonietta [Orchestra]
Part VIII
Page 194
Boyce, William: Symphony No.2 in A – 2. Vivace
Kevin Mallon [Conductor], Aradia Ensemble [Ensemble]
Page 195
Respighi, Ottorino: Metamorphosen modi XII, Theme and Variations for Orchestra, P.169 – 10. Modus 9: Lento non troppo
Geoffrey Simon [Conductor], Philharmonia Orchestra of London [Orchestra]
Page 197
Bach, Johann Sebastian: Goldberg Variations, BWV988 (Clavier-Übung IV) – Variation 25 (a 2 clav.: Adagio)
Marie Rosa Günter [Piano]
Page 204
Debussy, Achille-Claude: Suite Bergamasque, L.75 (includes ‘Clair de lune’) – 3. Clair de lune
Jenny Lin [Piano]
Page 208
Rachmaninov, Sergey Vasilyevich: Piano Concerto No.1 in F#-, Op.1 – 2. Andante
Vladimir Ashkenazy [Conductor], Alexander Guindin [Piano], Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra [Orchestra]
PART IX
Page 212
Auerbach, Lera: String Quartet No.3 (‘Cetera desunt’) – 2. With or without you…(life is impossible)
Petersen Quartet [String Quartet]
Page 215
Busoni, Ferruccio: Concerto in D-, for piano and string quartet, Op.17, KiV 80 – Adagio
Daniel Raiskin [Conductor], Risto Lauriala [Piano], St. Michel Strings [Orchestra]
Page 219
Vaughan Williams, Ralph: 6 Studies in English Folk Song, for cello and piano – 1. Adagio (‘Lovely on the Water’) in E modal minor
Craig Butterfield [Double Bass], Charles Fugo [Piano]
Page 221
Shostakovich, Dmitri: Piano Concerto No.1 in C-, for piano, trumpet, and strings, Op.35 – 2. Lento
Boris Giltburg [Piano], Rhys Owens [Trumpet], Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra [Orchestra], Vasily Petrenko [Conductor]
Page 228
Hua, Yan-jun: Erquan spring reflecting the moon – Erquan spring reflecting the moon
Shanghai Quartet [String Quartet]
Page 223
Korngold, Erich Wolfgang: Deception, film score – Murder
William T. Stromberg [Conductor], Moscow Symphony Orchestra [Orchestra]
PART X
Page 235
Gretchaninov, Alexander: Early Morning, for flute and piano – 4. Twilight
Nicholas Walker [Piano], Elena Artamonova [Viola]
Page 237
Addinsell, Richard: Warsaw Concerto for Piano and Orchestra (for the film ‘Dangerous Moonlight’/’Suicide Squadron’) – Warsaw Concerto for Piano and Orchestra (for the film ‘Dangerous Moonlight’/’Suicide Squadron’)
Philip Fowke [Piano], RTE Concert Orchestra [Orchestra], Proinnsias O Duinn [Conductor]
Page 246
Gluck, Christoph Willibald von: Symphony in F, Wq. 165.5, Chen F1 – 2. Andante
Michi Gaigg [Conductor], Orfeo Baroque Orchestra [Orchestra]
Page 250
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus: Symphony No.41 in C, K.551 (‘Jupiter’) – 2. Andante cantabile
Barry Wordsworth [Conductor], Capella Istropolitana [Ensemble]
Page 254
Satie, Erik: 3 Gymnopédies – 1. Lent et douloureux
Alexandre Tharaud [Piano]
PART XI
Page 257
Liszt, Franz: 6 Organ Preludes and Fugues (BWV543-548), S.462, R.119 – 5. Preludes and Fugue in C (BWV547)
David Theodor Schmidt [Piano]
Page 263
Antheil, George: Symphony No.4 (‘1942’), W.177 – 4. Allegro non troppo
Theodore Kuchar [Conductor], National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine [Orchestra]
Page 267
Morricone, Ennio: The Mission, film score – Gabriel’s Oboe, arr. for choir, oboe and organ
Willa Henigman [Oboe], Donald Krehbiel [Organ]
Page 270
Britten, Benjamin: Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, for strings, Op.10 – Variation 8: Funeral March
Gilbert Levine [Conductor], Elisabeth Söderström [Soprano], English Chamber Orchestra [Orchestra]
Page 274
Shostakovich, Dmitri: Cello Sonata, Op.40 – 4. Allegro
Joo Yeon Choi [Cello], Marek Szlezer [Piano]
Page 278
Dvořák, Antonín (Leopold): 4 Romantic Pieces, for violin and piano, Op.75 – 4. Larghetto
Ulf Hoelscher [Violin], Maria Bergmann [Piano]
Page 282
Walton, William: Symphony No.1 in Bb- – 2. Presto con malizia
Paul Daniel [Conductor], English Northern Philharmonia [Orchestra]
Page 288
Glass, Philip: Double Concerto for Violin, Cello and Orchestra – 2. Part 1
Tim Fain [Violin], Wendy Sutter [Cello], The Hague Philharmonic [Orchestra], Jurjen Hempel [Conductor]
Page 293
Rimsky-Korsakov, Nikolay Andreyevich: Legend of the Invisible City of Kitezh (Skazaniye o nevidimom grade Kitezhe; suite from opera) – 4. Death of Fevronya and apotheosis of the Invisible City
Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra [Orchestra], Evgeny Mravinsky [Conductor]
Page 297
Stravinsky, Igor: Agon – 15. Four Trios. Coda
WDR Symphony Orchestra Cologne [Orchestra], Michael Gielen [Conductor]
Page 299
Barber, Samuel: Adagio for Strings (arr. of 2nd mvmt. of String Quartet), Op.11
Marin Alsop [Conductor], Royal Scottish National Orchestra [Orchestra]
Page 305
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus: Requiem Mass in D-, K.626
Münchener Bach-Chor [Chorus/Choir], Maria Stader [Soprano], Münchener Bach-Orchester [Orchestra], Hertha Töpper [Vocals], Karl Richter [Conductor], John van Kesteren [vocals]
