Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of classical piano with Peter Phillips' latest album, "Jeux D'eau. Piano Evocations from the Golden Age." This captivating collection, released on Novus Promusica, showcases a diverse array of compositions that span the rich tapestry of classical music.
Peter Phillips, renowned for his work with the Tallis Scholars, brings his profound musical insight and sensitivity to this solo piano endeavor. The album features a meticulously curated selection of pieces, ranging from the delicate intricacies of Ravel's "Jeux D'eau" to the powerful resonance of Beethoven's "Piano Sonata No. 32 in C Minor, Op. 111." Each track is a testament to the golden age of classical piano, offering a blend of technical virtuosity and emotional depth.
With a duration of 1 hour and 51 minutes, the album is a substantial journey through the evolution of piano music. It includes well-known masterpieces such as Chopin's "Preludes, Op. 23: No. 4 in D Major" and Liszt's arrangement of "Danse Macabre," as well as lesser-known gems like the "Album Leaf, Op. 28: No. 3, Dance Caprice" and the "Cradle Song (Wiegenlied) Op. 49, No. 4."
Recorded with pristine clarity, this album allows the nuances of Phillips' playing to shine through, providing a listening experience that is both intimate and expansive. Whether you are a seasoned classical aficionado or a newcomer to the genre, "Jeux D'eau. Piano Evocations from the Golden Age" promises to be a rewarding and enriching experience.
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Tracks
Prelude in E Minor, BWV 555 (Arr. By Siloti) - Duo-Art_66329Johann Sebastian Bach, Alexander Siloti, Peter Phillips
Chaconne in G Major, HWV 435 - Welte-Mignon_3406George Frideric Handel, Frieda Kwast-Hodapp, Peter Phillips
Danse Macabre, Op. 40 (Arr. Solo Piano by Liszt) - Duo-Art_0970_BrCamille Saint-Saëns, Franz Liszt, Peter Phillips, Vladimir Horowitz
Schwanengesang D. 957: No. 12, Am Meer (By the Sea, Arr. Solo Piano by Liszt) - Duo-Art_71449Franz Liszt, Franz Schubert, Desider Vecsei, Peter Phillips
Chanson Triste, Op. 40, No. 2 - Welte-Mignon_1362Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Ella Rafaelsohn, Peter Phillips
Miroirs: Jeux D'eau - Welte-Mignon_2931Maurice Ravel, Suzanne Godenne, Peter Phillips
Waltz, Op. 70, No. 1 in G-Flat Major (Posthumous) - Welte-Mignon 1465Frédéric Chopin, Fannie Bloomfield Zeisler, Peter Phillips
Album Leaf, Op. 28: No. 3, Dance Caprice - Duo-Art_66048_2Edvard Grieg, Uda Waldrop, Peter Phillips
A Day in Venice. Op. 25: No. 1, Dawn & No. 4, Goodnight - Duo-Art_70118Ethelbert Nevin, Robert Armbruster, Peter Phillips
Cradle Song (Wiegenlied) Op. 49, No. 4 [Arr. Solo Piano by Keller] - Duo-Art_6565Johannes Brahms, Julius Schendel, Peter Phillips
Don Giovanni: Overture (Arr. Solo Piano by Liszt) - Welte-Mignon_3143Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Ritter, Peter Phillips
Impromptu No. 1, Op. 29, A-Flat Major - Duo-Art 6481Frédéric Chopin, Ignaz Friedman, Peter Phillips
Scottish Dances (Six Ecossaisen) WoO. 83 - Duo-Art_5638Ludwig van Beethoven, Michael von Zadora, Peter Phillips
Piano Concerto No. 5, Op. 73: I. Allegro (Arr. Solo Piano by Backhaus) - Triphonola T-51951ALudwig van Beethoven, Wilhelm Backhaus, Peter Phillips
Piano Sonata No. 4 (K.282) in E-Flat Major: I. Adagio - Duca 688Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Richard Epstein, Peter Phillips
Preludes, Op. 23: No. 4 in D Major - Welte-Mignon_1567Sergei Rachmaninoff, Jacques Pintel, Peter Phillips
Polonaise, Op. 53 (Heroic) A-Flat Major - Welte-Mignon_440Frédéric Chopin, Ferruccio Busoni, Peter Phillips
Violin Sonata No. 2: Bourree in B Minor (Transcription by Saint-Saens) - Duo-Art 67719Johann Sebastian Bach, Camille Saint-Saëns, Rudolph Reuter, Peter Phillips
Fantasie Impromptu, Op. 66, in C-Sharp Minor - Triphonola T-50091Frédéric Chopin, Wilhelm Backhaus, Peter Phillips
Piano Sonata No. 32 in C Minor, Op. 111: I. Maestoso; Allegro Con Brio E AppassionataLudwig van Beethoven, Fannie Bloomfield Zeisler, Peter Phillips
Piano Sonata No. 32 in C Minor, Op. 111: II. Arietta. Adagio Molto, Semplice E CantabileLudwig van Beethoven, Fannie Bloomfield Zeisler, Peter Phillips