Embark on a dynamic journey through the world of classical piano with Cyprien Katsaris' captivating album, "In the Mood for Energy & Power, Vol. 1." This thrilling collection, released on Piano 21, brings together a diverse array of compositions that showcase the energy and power of the piano, spanning works by Charpentier, Mozart, Chopin, Gottschalk, Rimsky-Korsakov, and Rachmaninoff. The album features world premiere recordings, including arrangements by Katsaris himself, such as the electrifying "Der Hölle Rache kocht in meinem Herzen" from Mozart's "Die Zauberflöte" and the intense "Kypris" from Gottschalk's "Eroticon."
Katsaris, a renowned pianist known for his virtuosic performances, delivers a powerful and engaging interpretation of each piece. The album opens with the lively "Flight of the Bumble Bee" and continues with a mix of well-known classics and hidden gems, such as the dramatic "Danse du sabre" from Rimsky-Korsakov's "Gayaneh" and the energetic "Tarantella" from Chopin's "Suite No. 2 for Two Pianos." The album's duration of 44 minutes ensures a concise yet impactful listening experience.
"In the Mood for Energy & Power, Vol. 1" is a testament to Katsaris' exceptional skill and versatility as a pianist. The album's diverse repertoire and Katsaris' dynamic performances make it a compelling addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection. Whether you're a fan of the piano or simply appreciate the power and energy of classical music, this album is sure to captivate and inspire.
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Tracks
The Tale of Tsar Saltan: Flight of the Bumble Bee - Arr. for Piano by György CziffraNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Cyprien Katsaris
Die Zauberflöte, K. 620: "Der Hölle Rache kocht in meinem Herzen" (Königin der Nacht) - Arr. for Piano, World Premiere RecordingWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Cyprien Katsaris
Etudes, Op. 10: No. 12 in C Minor "Revolutionary"Frédéric Chopin, Cyprien Katsaris
The Nutcracker, Suite, Op. 71a: IV. Danse russe, Trépak - Arr. for Four-Hands Piano by Eduard LangerPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Cyprien Katsaris, Etsuko Hirose
Erlkönig, D. 328 - Arr. for Piano by Franz LisztFranz Schubert, Cyprien Katsaris
El Patito - National Air arr. for Piano by Rubén Campos, World Premiere RecordingRuben Campos, Cyprien Katsaris
The Banjo, Grotesque Fantasy, American Sketch, Op. 15 - Arr. for PianoLouis Moreau Gottschalk, Cyprien Katsaris
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I, Prelude and Fugue No. 20 in A Minor, BWV 865: PreludeJohann Sebastian Bach, Cyprien Katsaris
Suite No. 2 for Two Pianos, Op. 17: No. 4 in C Minor, Tarantella - Arr. for Piano, World Premiere RecordingSergei Rachmaninoff, Cyprien Katsaris
Kinderszenen, Op. 15: No. 3 in B Minor, Hasche-MannRobert Schumann, Cyprien Katsaris
Te Deum in D Major, H. 146: Prelude - Arr. for Piano by Cyprien Katsaris, World Premiere RecordingMarc-Antoine Charpentier, Cyprien Katsaris
10 Etudes, Op. 15: No. 10 in E Minor, Presto furiosoSergei Bortkiewicz, Cyprien Katsaris
Serenade No. 13 in G Major, K. 525 "Eine kleine Nachtmusik": I. Allegro - Arr. for Piano, World Premiere RecordingWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Cyprien Katsaris
Gayaneh, Suite No. 3: No. 5, Danse du sabre - Arr. for 2 Pianos by Adolf GottliebAram Khachaturian, Cyprien Katsaris, Etsuko Hirose
The Creatures of Prometheus, Op. 43: Introduction "La tempesta". Allegro non troppo - Arr. for Piano, World Premiere RecordingLudwig van Beethoven, Cyprien Katsaris
Etudes-tableaux, Op. 39: No. 1 in C Minor, Allegro agitatoSergei Rachmaninoff, Cyprien Katsaris
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