Mao Fujita, the acclaimed pianist, presents an extraordinary journey through the world of preludes with his latest album, "72 Preludes," set to release on September 6, 2024, via Sony Classical. This ambitious double album showcases the 24 Preludes from three master composers: Frédéric Chopin, Alexander Scriabin, and Akio Yashiro. Fujita's virtuosic performances bring together pieces from different eras and continents, offering a rich and diverse listening experience.
The album features a total of 48 tracks, each prelude meticulously performed by Fujita, highlighting his technical prowess and deep musical understanding. The preludes span a variety of moods and tempos, from the lively "Allegro" of Chopin's Prelude No. 1 in C Major to the introspective "Lento" of Scriabin's Prelude No. 4 in E Minor. Fujita's interpretation of these works is both respectful of their historical context and innovative, making this album a standout in the classical piano repertoire.
"72 Preludes" is a testament to Fujita's versatility and artistic vision. Following his critically acclaimed traversal of Mozart's complete piano sonatas, this new release further solidifies his reputation as a pianist of exceptional talent and depth. The album's duration of 1 hour and 12 minutes ensures a comprehensive exploration of the prelude form, making it an essential addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection.
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Tracks
24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 1 in C Major - AgitatoFrédéric Chopin, Mao Fujita
24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 2 in A Minor - LentoFrédéric Chopin, Mao Fujita
24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 3 in G Major - VivaceFrédéric Chopin, Mao Fujita
24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 4 in E Minor - LargoFrédéric Chopin, Mao Fujita
24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 5 in D Major - Molto allegroFrédéric Chopin, Mao Fujita
24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 6 in B Minor - Lento assaiFrédéric Chopin, Mao Fujita
24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 7 in A Major - AndantinoFrédéric Chopin, Mao Fujita
24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 8 in F-Sharp Minor - Molto agitatoFrédéric Chopin, Mao Fujita
24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 9 in E Major - LargoFrédéric Chopin, Mao Fujita
24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 10 in C-Sharp Minor - Molto allegroFrédéric Chopin, Mao Fujita
24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 11 in B Major - VivaceFrédéric Chopin, Mao Fujita
24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 12 in G-Sharp Minor - PrestoFrédéric Chopin, Mao Fujita
24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 13 in F-Sharp Major - LentoFrédéric Chopin, Mao Fujita
24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 14 in E-Flat Minor - AllegroFrédéric Chopin, Mao Fujita
24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 15 in D-Flat Major "Raindrop" - SostenutoFrédéric Chopin, Mao Fujita
24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 16 in B-Flat Minor - Presto con fuocoFrédéric Chopin, Mao Fujita
24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 17 in A-Flat Major - AllegrettoFrédéric Chopin, Mao Fujita
24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 18 in F Minor - Molto allegroFrédéric Chopin, Mao Fujita
24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 19 in E-Flat Major - VivaceFrédéric Chopin, Mao Fujita
24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 20 in C Minor - LargoFrédéric Chopin, Mao Fujita
24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 21 in B-Flat Major - CantabileFrédéric Chopin, Mao Fujita
24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 22 in G Minor - Molto agitatoFrédéric Chopin, Mao Fujita
24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 23 in F Major - ModeratoFrédéric Chopin, Mao Fujita
24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 24 in D Minor - Allegro appassionatoFrédéric Chopin, Mao Fujita
24 Preludes, Op. 11: No. 1 in C Major - VivaceAlexander Scriabin, Mao Fujita
24 Preludes, Op. 11: No. 2 in A Minor - AllegrettoAlexander Scriabin, Mao Fujita
24 Preludes, Op. 11: No. 3 in G Major - VivoAlexander Scriabin, Mao Fujita
24 Preludes, Op. 11: No. 4 in E Minor - LentoAlexander Scriabin, Mao Fujita
24 Preludes, Op. 11: No. 5 in D Major - Andante cantabileAlexander Scriabin, Mao Fujita
24 Preludes, Op. 11: No. 6 in B Minor - AllegroAlexander Scriabin, Mao Fujita
24 Preludes, Op. 11: No. 7 in A Major - Allegro assaiAlexander Scriabin, Mao Fujita
24 Preludes, Op. 11: No. 8 in F-Sharp Minor - Allegro agitatoAlexander Scriabin, Mao Fujita
24 Preludes, Op. 11: No. 9 in E Major - AndantinoAlexander Scriabin, Mao Fujita
24 Preludes, Op. 11: No. 10 in C-Sharp Minor - AndanteAlexander Scriabin, Mao Fujita
24 Preludes, Op. 11: No. 11 in B Major - Allegro assaiAlexander Scriabin, Mao Fujita
24 Preludes, Op. 11: No. 12 in G-Sharp Minor - AndanteAlexander Scriabin, Mao Fujita
24 Preludes, Op. 11: No. 13 in G-Flat Major - LentoAlexander Scriabin, Mao Fujita
24 Preludes, Op. 11: No. 14 in E-Flat Minor - PrestoAlexander Scriabin, Mao Fujita
24 Preludes, Op. 11: No. 15 in D-Flat Major - LentoAlexander Scriabin, Mao Fujita
24 Preludes, Op. 11: No. 16 in B-Flat Minor - MisteriosoAlexander Scriabin, Mao Fujita
24 Preludes, Op. 11: No. 17 in A-Flat Major - AllegrettoAlexander Scriabin, Mao Fujita
24 Preludes, Op. 11: No. 18 in F Minor - Allegro agitatoAlexander Scriabin, Mao Fujita
24 Preludes, Op. 11: No. 19 in E-Flat Major - AffettuosoAlexander Scriabin, Mao Fujita
24 Preludes, Op. 11: No. 20 in C Minor - AppassionatoAlexander Scriabin, Mao Fujita
24 Preludes, Op. 11: No. 21 in B-Flat Major - AndanteAlexander Scriabin, Mao Fujita
24 Preludes, Op. 11: No. 22 in G Minor - LentoAlexander Scriabin, Mao Fujita
24 Preludes, Op. 11: No. 23 in F Major - VivoAlexander Scriabin, Mao Fujita
24 Preludes, Op. 11: No. 24 in D Minor - PrestoAlexander Scriabin, Mao Fujita
24 Preludes: No. 1 in C Major - AllegroAkio Yashiro, Mao Fujita
24 Preludes: No. 2 in A Minor - AndanteAkio Yashiro, Mao Fujita
Mao Fujita, the 26-year-old Japanese pianist, is captivating the classical music world with his extraordinary talent and deep musical sensitivity. Known for his technical mastery and tremendous versatility, Fujita has already made a significant impression on leading musicians and audiences alike. His affinity for Mozart is particularly notable, having performed the composer's greatest concertos and sonatas to universal acclaim. Fujita's repertoire spans both rare and popular works, showcasing his playfulness and depth as an artist. He has graced stages at prestigious events like the Lucerne Festival and the Verbier Festival, where he performed all 18 of Mozart's piano sonatas from memory. Whether debuting with the Philharmonia Orchestra or performing at iconic venues like Wigmore Hall, Fujita's performances are a testament to his innate musicality and natural artistry.
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