Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of classical piano music with Robert Armbruster's "Harmonies. Piano Music from the Golden Age." This exquisite collection, released on September 5, 2024, under the Novus Promusica label, spans an impressive four hours and seventeen minutes, featuring 40 meticulously curated tracks. Armbruster, a virtuoso of the keys, brings to life a diverse array of compositions from the early 20th century, showcasing the golden age of piano rolls.
The album is a testament to Armbruster's exceptional artistry, featuring a blend of well-known masterpieces and hidden gems. From the delicate beauty of Chopin's "Preludes" to the intricate virtuosity of Liszt's "Fantasia," each piece is performed with a depth of expression and technical brilliance that highlights the unique character of each composition. The inclusion of arrangements by notable pianists such as Backhaus, Bauer, and Ganz adds an extra layer of historical and artistic significance.
"Harmonies" is not just a compilation; it's a journey through time, capturing the essence of an era when piano music was at its zenith. The album includes works by composers such as Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, and many others, each contributing to a rich tapestry of musical heritage. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a profound and enriching listening experience.
With its extended edition available on platforms like Spotify, "Harmonies" provides an unparalleled opportunity to explore the timeless beauty of piano music from the golden age. Robert Armbruster's masterful interpretations breathe new life into these classic pieces, making this album a true celebration of the piano's enduring legacy.
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Tracks
Don Giovanni's Serenade (Arr. Solo Piano by Backhaus) - Duo-Art 68250Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wilhelm Backhaus, Peter Phillips
Four Little Poems, Op. 32: No. 1, the Eagle - Duo-Art 6136Edward MacDowell, Lester Donahue, Peter Phillips
Well Tempered Clavier, Book I: Prelude No. 12 in F Minor, BWV 857 - Welte-Mignon 2965Johann Sebastian Bach, Eugen d'Albert, Peter Phillips
Preludes, Op. 28: No. 15 (Raindrop) in D-Flat Major - Welte-Mignon 1319Frédéric Chopin, Ferruccio Busoni, Peter Phillips
Lyrische Stucke, Op. 43: No. 6 to Spring (An Den Fruling) - Welte-Mignon 1307Edvard Grieg, Raoul Stéphane Pugno, Peter Phillips
Grandes Études De Paganini, S. 141: No. 4, Vivo - Duo-Art 70249Franz Liszt, Peter Phillips, Magdeleine Brard
Suite for Harpsichord, No. 14: Gavotte Varie - Welte-Mignon 540George Frideric Handel, Raoul Stéphane Pugno, Peter Phillips
Toccata in B-Flat Major, Op. 11 - Welte-Mignon 3971Muzio Clementi, Peter Phillips, Raoul von Koczalski
Trio No. 5 in G Major: Gypsy Rondo (Arr. Solo Piano by Bauer) - Duo-Art 7254Joseph Haydn, Peter Phillips, Harold Bauer
Youths Magic Horn: No. 2 Joyfully I Walked Through the Green Forest (Lieder Eines Fahrenden Gesellen. - Welte-Mignon 768Gustav Mahler, Peter Phillips
Petite Suite, Op. 1: No. 6, Serenade - Welte-Mignon 1042Alexander Borodin, Peter Phillips, Anatol von Rössel
Années De Pèlerinage (1st Year), S. 160: No. 4, Au Bord D'une Source - Duo-Art 6664Franz Liszt, Peter Phillips, Alfred Cortot
Barcarolle, Op. 14 - Duo-Art 65888Selim Palmgren, Peter Phillips
Echoes of the Andes - Duo-Art 6449Carlos Valderrama, Peter Phillips
Moments Musicaux, Op. 94: No. 3, in F Minor - Welte-Mignon 1211Franz Schubert, Vladimir de Pachmann, Peter Phillips
Two Part Inventions: No. 1, BWV 772 - Duo-Art 6392Johann Sebastian Bach, Harold Bauer, Peter Phillips
Suite for Harpsichord No. 5: Air with Variations ('Harmonious Blacksmith') - Duo-Art 6020George Frideric Handel, Peter Phillips, Teresa Carreño
Egeria, Op. 35 - Duo-Art 71566Ernest Richard Kroeger, Robert Armbruster, Peter Phillips
Military Marches, Op. 51: No. 3, Marche Militaire in E-Flat Major - Welte-Mignon 3309Franz Schubert, Wilhelm Backhaus, Peter Phillips
Berceuse, Op. 57, in D-Flat Major - Welte-Mignon 328Frédéric Chopin, Alfred Reisenauer, Peter Phillips
Fireside Tales, Op. 61: No. 2. Of Br'er Rabbit - Welte-Mignon 3681-USEdward MacDowell, Peter Phillips, Carolyne Cone Baldwin
Trois Études De Concert, S. 144: No. 3, Un Sospiro in D Flat - Duo-Art 5546Franz Liszt, Marguerite Volavy, Peter Phillips
Album Leaf. Op. 28: No. 3, Dance Caprice - Due-Art 04 BrEdvard Grieg, Peter Phillips, Arthur De Greef
Die Zauberflote (The Magic Flute): Overture (Arr. Solo Piano by Kohlberg) - Welte-Mignon 1802Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Walter Kohlberg, Peter Phillips
Finlandia, Op. 26 (Arr. For 4 Hands Piano by Ganz) - Duo-Art 539-4Jean Sibelius, Peter Phillips, Rudolph Ganz, Ernest Hutcheson
Grande Valse De Concert, Op. 41 in E Major - Welte-Mignon 1968Alexander Glazunov, Peter Phillips, Marceline Kimontt
Lohengrin (Arr. For Piano by Leopold): Act II Excerpts - Duo-Art 71940Richard Wagner, Peter Phillips, Ralph Leopold
Fantasie, Op. 17: II. Mässig. Durchaus Energisch - Welte-Mignon 362Robert Schumann, Teresa Carreño, Peter Phillips
Zigeunerweisen - Welte-Mignon 814Pablo de Sarasate, Peter Phillips, Berthe Marx-Goldschmidt
Der Freischutz: Overture - Welte-Mignon 1805Carl Maria von Weber, Peter Phillips, Walter Kohlberg
Iolanthe: Selections (Arr. Solo Piano by Armbruster) - Duo-Art 70459Arthur Sullivan, Robert Armbruster, Peter Phillips
8 Variations on Sussmayr's Trio "Tandeln Und Scherzen" in F Major, WoO 76 - Duo-Art 6957Ludwig van Beethoven, Peter Phillips, Ethel Leginska
Andante Favori, WoO 57 - Duo-Art 71350Ludwig van Beethoven, Peter Phillips, Wanda Landowska
Piano Concerto No. 1, Op. 11 in E Minor: Romance, from 2nd Movement (Arr. Solo Piano by Backhaus) - Welte-Mignon 3310Frédéric Chopin, Peter Phillips, Wilhelm Backhaus
Ballade No. 4, Op. 52 in F Minor - Welte-Mignon 1669Frédéric Chopin, Peter Phillips, Vera Margolies
Les Huguenots: Fantasia. Part 1 - Welte-Mignon 2828Giacomo Meyerbeer, Peter Phillips, P. Gayraud
Coppelia Ballet: Selections (Arr. By Gayraud) - Welte-Mignon 2808Léo Delibes, Peter Phillips, P. Gayraud
Fantasie, Op. 17: I. Durchaus Phantastisch Und Leidenschaftlich Vorzutragen - Im Legendenton - Erstes Tempo - Adagio - Im Tempo - Welte-Mignon 361Robert Schumann, Teresa Carreño, Peter Phillips
Ruins of Athens. Op. 113 (Arr. Solo Piano by Busoni): Fantasie - Welte-Mignon 1322Ludwig van Beethoven, Peter Phillips, Ferruccio Busoni
Rigoletto: Fantasie and Selections (Arr. Solo Piano by Gayraud) - Welte-Mignon 2844Giuseppe Verdi, P. Gayraud, Peter Phillips
Fantasia in C Minor, K. 475 - Duo-Art 7073Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Peter Phillips, Harold Bauer
Symphony No.3, Op. 55, Eroica (Arr. Solo Piano by Lamond): IV. Allegro Molto - Duo-Art 5350Ludwig van Beethoven, Frederic Lamond, Peter Phillips