Kotaro Fukuma's "Listen to the Universe" is a captivating journey through the realms of classical piano music, released on Naxos Japan in 2019. This 43-minute album showcases Fukuma's extraordinary talent and versatility, featuring a diverse selection of pieces that span from the intricate fugues of Bach to the romantic expressiveness of Schumann and the virtuosic demands of Paganini's études. The album opens with selections from Bach's "The Well-Tempered Clavier," demonstrating Fukuma's technical precision and musical depth. Schumann's "Kreisleriana" follows, offering a poignant exploration of the composer's emotional landscape. The album also includes a stunning rendition of Ravel's "Jeux d'eau" and a unique arrangement of Debussy's "Spring" and "Asura (Akashi Takashima Version)," showcasing Fukuma's ability to breathe new life into familiar works. Throughout the album, Fukuma's playing is marked by a rare combination of instinctive artistry and technical brilliance, making "Listen to the Universe" a standout in his discography. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience.
2019 Naxos Japan2019 Naxos Japan
Tracks
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 847Johann Sebastian Bach, Kotaro Fukuma
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Fugue No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 847Johann Sebastian Bach, Kotaro Fukuma
Arabeske in C Major, Op. 18Robert Schumann, Kotaro Fukuma
Kreisleriana, Op. 16: I. Äußerst bewegtRobert Schumann, Kotaro Fukuma
Kreisleriana, Op. 16: II. Sehr innig und nicht zu raschRobert Schumann, Kotaro Fukuma
Kreisleriana, Op. 16: III. Sehr aufgeregtRobert Schumann, Kotaro Fukuma
Grandes études de Paganini, S. 141: Grandes Études de Paganini, S. 141/R. 3b: No. 6 in A Minor, "Theme and Variations"Franz Liszt, Kotaro Fukuma
Jeux d'eauMaurice Ravel, Kotaro Fukuma
Spring and Asura (Akashi Takashima Version)Dai Fujikura, Kotaro Fukuma
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