Dive into the enchanting world of classical music with Robert Armbruster's latest album, "058 Classical Music Evocations: Cavatina." This captivating collection, set to release on August 25, 2025, under the Novus Promusica label, is a testament to Armbruster's virtuosity and his deep connection with the classical repertoire. Spanning nearly three hours, this album is a journey through timeless compositions, each piece meticulously selected and performed with exquisite artistry.
From the delicate nuances of Grieg's "Kinderscenen" to the dramatic intensity of Liszt's "La Damnation De Faust," Armbruster's interpretations breathe new life into these beloved works. The album features a diverse array of pieces, including solo piano arrangements, transcriptions, and original compositions, showcasing Armbruster's versatility and technical prowess. Highlights include the hauntingly beautiful "Cavatina" from Faust, the lively "Hungarian Dance No. 2," and the serene "Nocturne in D-Flat Major, Op. 27, No. 2."
Armbruster's renditions are not merely performances; they are evocative journeys that transport the audience into the heart of each composition. His ability to convey the emotional depth and historical context of these pieces is unparalleled, making this album a treasure trove for both seasoned classical enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Whether you're drawn to the romantic melodies of Chopin, the intricate harmonies of Debussy, or the dramatic flair of Liszt, "058 Classical Music Evocations: Cavatina" offers a rich and rewarding listening experience that is sure to leave a lasting impression.
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Tracks
Kinderscenen. Op. 15: No. 1 - Duca 498Clara Schumann, Theodor Müller-ReuteR, Peter Phillips
Berceuse (Cradle Song) - Duo-Art 5776Enrique Soro, Peter Phillips
Faust (Arr, Solo Piano by Armbruster): Selections from Act 3: Flower Song, Cavatina, the King of Thule, the Jewel Song, Duet (Magarita and Faust) - Duo-Art 71259Charles Gounod, Robert Armbruster, Peter Phillips
For Children Sz. 42: Dance with MeBéla Bartók, Anna Miernik
Cradle Song, Op. 13 No. 2Carl Maria von Weber, Anna Miernik
Pictures at an Exhibition: Ballet of the Unhatched ChicksModest Mussorgsky, Juan Francisco Otón
Six Studies in English Folk Song (Arr. Flute & Piano by Katrina Penman): II. Andante SostenutoRalph Vaughan Williams, Katrina Penman, Claudia Vior
LullabyGrażyna Bacewicz, Anna Miernik
Pesenka, Inr 90: Little Song, in Dorian ModeNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Juan Francisco Otón
Oboe Concerto BWV 974 (Piano Transcription by Alessandro Marcello): AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, Anna Miernik
Nocturnes, Fp 56: Nocturne No.4, Bal Fantôme. Lent, Très Las Et Piano (C Minor)Francis Poulenc, Irene Cantos
Mazurka in A Minor Wn 60Frédéric Chopin, Anna Miernik
Nocturne in C-Sharp Minor Op. Posth.Frédéric Chopin, Anna Miernik
2 Piano Pieces, Op. 38: Mazurka, Op. 38, No. 2Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Juan Francisco Otón
Haurren Irudiak: V. TxaetaBeatriz Arzamendi, Noemí Teruel Serrano
Pictures at an Exhibition: Catacombae (Sepulcrum Romanum)Modest Mussorgsky, Juan Francisco Otón
Sonate Brillante C-Moll: II. Scherzo. Vivace Ma Non TroppoDelphine von Schauroth, Arcadie Triboi
Preludes, Op. 32: Prelude in G-Sharp Minor, Op. 32, No. 12, AllegroSergei Rachmaninoff, Juan Francisco Otón
Three Passions for Our Tortured Planet: FireBrian Field, Irene Cantos
Preludes, Op. 23: Prelude, Op. 23 in D Major, No. 4, Andante CantabileSergei Rachmaninoff, Juan Francisco Otón
Spanish Romance, Op. 74 - The Smuggler (Arr. For Solo Piano by Carl Tausig) - Duo-Art 7072Robert Schumann, Josef Hofmann, Peter Phillips
Hungarian Dance No. 2, in D Minor - Welte-Mignon 1096Johannes Brahms, Carl Friedberg, Peter Phillips
Xàfec de Llum I Tenebres: I. Como Lluvia FinaRamón Paus, Orquestra De Cambra Catalana, Joan Pàmies
Impromptu, Op. 142 No. 4 in F Minor - Duo-Art 010 BrFranz Schubert, Claudio Arrau, Peter Phillips
Pirouette - Duo-Art 6333Alexander Glazunov, Desider Vecsei, Peter Phillips
Poursuite (Hide & Seek) from "Souvenirs De Jeunesse" - Duo-Art 5731Raoul Laparra, Peter Phillips
Kleine Suite, Op. 18: No. 3, Scherzo Humoristique - Duo-Art 5788Joseph Holbrooke, Peter Phillips
O Land out There, for Clarinet, Oud, Double Bass and PianoMenachem Wiesenberg, Taiseer Elias, Nir Comforty, Chen Halevi
Humoresken, Op. 20.: No. 5, Humoreske in G Minor - Welte-Mignon 1017Max Reger, Peter Phillips