Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of classical piano music with Rudolph Ganz's "Home. Beethoven, Mozart and Brahms Piano Music." This extraordinary album, released on August 8, 2024, under the Novus Promusica label, is a meticulously curated collection of 46 tracks spanning an impressive 4 hours and 25 minutes. Rudolph Ganz, a renowned pianist, brings to life the masterpieces of Beethoven, Mozart, and Brahms, along with other notable composers, offering a rich tapestry of musical brilliance.
The album features a diverse range of compositions, from the delicate and lyrical "Valse Nonchalante" by Beethoven to the spirited "Rondo Alla Turca" from Mozart's Piano Sonata No. 11. Brahms' intricate and expressive works, such as the "Ballades, Op. 10" and "Piano Pieces, Op. 118," are also prominently featured, showcasing Ganz's technical prowess and emotional depth. The inclusion of lesser-known pieces like "Baigneuses Au Soleil" and "Awakening of Lion" adds a unique and refreshing dimension to the collection.
Recorded at the Wyastone Leys Concert Hall in Monmouthshire, United Kingdom, and produced by Judith Sherman, this album benefits from exceptional acoustics and production quality. Rudolph Ganz's performances are not only a testament to his artistry but also a celebration of the enduring legacy of these classical composers. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a profound and enriching listening experience.
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Tracks
Valse Nonchalante. Op. 110 in D-Flat Major - Duo-Art 5831Camille Saint-Saëns, Peter Phillips
Waltz, Op. 39, No. 8 - Welte-Mignon 590Johannes Brahms, Gottfried Galston, Peter Phillips
Hungarian Dance No. 5, in F-Sharp Minor (Arr. Solo Piano by Bauer) - Duo-Art 5814Johannes Brahms, Peter Phillips, Harold Bauer
Romanze in A-Flat Major (Incomplete Attr. To Mozart, Monatsbericht -1851- K.Anh.C 27.04) - Duo-Art 7295Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolph Ganz, Peter Phillips
Lieder, Op. 49: No. 4, Wiegenlied (Arr. Solo Piano by Grainger) - Duo-Art 67180Johannes Brahms, Peter Phillips, Percy Grainger
Piano Pieces, Op. 76: No. 1, Capriccio in F-Sharp Minor - Triphonola 51531Johannes Brahms, Peter Phillips, Marie Gabrielle Leschetizky
3 Études, Op. 31: No. 3 in E Major, La Nuit - Welte-Mignon 3050Alexander Glazunov, Peter Phillips, Rudolph Ganz
Piano Pieces, Op. 118: No. 4, Intermezzo - Triphonola 52739Johannes Brahms, Elly Ney, Peter Phillips
Two Studies, Op. 38: No. 1, Folk Tune - Due-Art 0333Eugene Goossens, Peter Phillips
Piano Pieces, Op. 76: No. 2, Capriccio in B Minor - Welte-Mignon 497Johannes Brahms, Peter Phillips, Ernst von Dohnányi
Contredanses, WoO 14: Contredanse (German Dance) No. 3, in C Major [Arr. By Isidor Seiss] - Duo-Art 6680Ludwig van Beethoven, Peter Phillips, John Henry Powell
Baigneuses Au Soleil - Duo-Art 6581Déodat de Séverac, Peter Phillips, E. Robert Schmitz
Für Elise, WoO 59 - Welte-Mignon 327Ludwig van Beethoven, Peter Phillips, Alfred Reisenauer
Adagio in B Minor K. 540 - Welte-Mignon 621Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Peter Phillips, Fritz von Bose
Samson Et Dalila: My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice - Welte-Mignon 2260Camille Saint-Saëns, Peter Phillips, Richard Epstein
Rondos, Op. 51: No. 1 in C Major - Welte-Mignon 330Ludwig van Beethoven, Peter Phillips, Alfred Reisenauer
Fidelio, Op. 72b: Leonore Overture No. 3 (Arr. Solo Piano by Lamond) - Duo-Art 7423Ludwig van Beethoven, Peter Phillips, Frederic Lamond
8 Variations on Sussmayr's Trio "Tandeln Und Scherzen" in F Major, WoO 76 - Duo-Art 6957Ludwig van Beethoven, Peter Phillips, Ethel Leginska
Egmont, Op. 84: Overture (Arr. Solo Piano by Kohlberg) - Welte-Mignon 1801Ludwig van Beethoven, Peter Phillips, Walter Kohlberg
Adelaide, Op. 46. (Arr. Solo Piano by Liszt) - Duo-Art 7380Ludwig van Beethoven, Peter Phillips, Frederic Lamond
Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36 (Arr. Solo Piano by Kiek): II. Larghetto - Welte-Mignon 3156Ludwig van Beethoven, Georges Kiek, Peter Phillips
Fantasia in C Minor, K. 396 - Welte-Mignon 1843Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Peter Phillips, Edwin Fischer
Don Giovanni: Fantasia (Arr. By Franz Liszt) - Duo-Art 6523Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Peter Phillips, Ignaz Friedman
Fantasia in D Minor, K. 397 - Duo-Art 5677Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Peter Phillips, Alexander Raab
Fantasia in C Minor, K. 475 - Duo-Art 7073Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Peter Phillips, Harold Bauer
Piano Concerto No. 26 K.537 "Coronation Concerto" in D Major (Arr. Solo Piano by Carl Reinecke): II. Larghetto - Welte-Mignon 237Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Peter Phillips, Carl Reinecke
Die Zauberflote (The Magic Flute): Overture (Arr. 4 Hands Piano by Ganz) - Duo-Art 536-4Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Peter Phillips, Rudolph Ganz, Ernest Hutcheson
Piano Sonata No. 11, K.331 in A Major: I. Theme, Andante Grazioso - Welte-Mignon 1204Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Peter Phillips, Vladimir de Pachmann
Piano Sonata No. 11, K.331 in A Major: II. Minuetto - Welte-Mignon 1205Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Peter Phillips, Vladimir de Pachmann
Piano Sonata No. 11, K.331 in A Major: III. Rondo Alla Turca - Welte-Mignon 1206Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Peter Phillips, Vladimir de Pachmann