Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of classical piano music with Edwin Fischer's "Minuet. Bach, Mozart & Golden Age Piano Music." This exquisite collection, released on November 6, 2024, under the Novus Promusica label, spans a rich tapestry of compositions that showcase Fischer's virtuosity and the enduring beauty of classical masterpieces.
The album is a meticulously curated journey through the works of Bach, Mozart, and other luminaries of the classical piano repertoire. Fischer's interpretations bring a fresh perspective to well-loved pieces, such as Bach's "Well-Tempered Clavier" and Mozart's "Symphony No. 41," while also introducing listeners to lesser-known gems. The inclusion of arrangements by renowned pianists like Liszt, Rachmaninoff, and Busoni adds a layer of depth and historical context to the collection.
With a duration of 3 hours and 57 minutes, this album offers a comprehensive exploration of the classical piano genre. Highlights include the intricate "Minuet in G Major" from Bach's Suite in G Major, the enchanting "Adagio in B Minor" by Mozart, and the dramatic "Danse Macabre" by Saint-Saëns. Fischer's delicate touch and technical precision shine through in each piece, making this album a testament to his artistry.
"Minuet. Bach, Mozart & Golden Age Piano Music" is not just a compilation of classical pieces; it is a celebration of the piano's expressive range and the enduring appeal of classical music. Whether you are a seasoned enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album promises a captivating listening experience that highlights the timeless beauty of these compositions.
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Tracks
Suite in G Major BWV 822: Minuet in G MajorJohann Sebastian Bach, Anna Miernik
Well Tempered Clavier, Book I: Prelude No. 1 in C Major BWV 846Johann Sebastian Bach, Anna Miernik
Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I: Prelude No. 5 in D Major BWV 850 - Duo-Art 5650Johann Sebastian Bach, Harold Bauer, 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
Partita No. 1, BWV 825: No. 7, Gigue in B-Flat Major - Duo-Art 0216 BrJohann Sebastian Bach, Harold Samuel, Peter Phillips
French Suite No. 6: Part 1: Allemande, Courante - Duo-Art 7080Johann Sebastian Bach, Harold Samuel, Peter Phillips
Two Part Inventions: No. 8, BWV 779 - Duo-Art 6392Johann Sebastian Bach, Harold Bauer, Peter Phillips
Well Tempered Clavier, Book I: Fugue No. 5 in D Major, BWV 850 - Welte-Mignon 1836Johann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer, Peter Phillips
Prelude in E Minor, BWV 555 (Arr. Siloti) - Upon Piano Roll Duo-Art 66329, Issued 1923Johann Sebastian Bach, Alexander Siloti
Jesus Bleibet Meine Freude, BWV 147 (Arr. Solo Piano by Bauer) - Upon Piano Roll Duo-Art 7371, Issued 1913Johann Sebastian Bach, Harold Bauer
Nun Freut Euch, Lieben Christen G'mein Bv B 27 No. 4 (After BWV 734, Arr. Solo Piano by Busoni) - Upon Piano Roll Welte-Mignon 439, Issued 1905Johann Sebastian Bach, Ferruccio Busoni
Organ Prelude in B Minor, BWV 855a (Arr. Theodor Szántó & Alexander Siloti) - Duo-Art 6985Johann Sebastian Bach, Alexander Siloti, Peter Phillips
Allegro in F Major KV 1cWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Anna Miernik
Minuet in F Major KV 1dWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Anna Miernik
Symphony No. 41, K.551, 'Jupyter' (Arr. Solo Piano by Ganz): I. Allegro Vivace - Duo-Art 5420Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolph Ganz, Peter Phillips
Don Giovanni: Overture (Arr. Solo Piano by Liszt) - Welte-Mignon_3143Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Ritter, Peter Phillips
Adagio in B Minor, K.540 - Upon Piano Roll Welte-Mignon 621, Issued 1905Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Fritz von Bose
Andante and Five Variations in G Major for Piano, Four Hands, K. 501 (Tema Con Variazioni) - Upon Piano Roll Duca 314, Issued 1910Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Frieda Kwast-Hodapp, James Kwast
Die Zauberflote: Overture (Arr. 4 Hands Piano by Ganz) - Upon Piano Roll Duo-Art 536-4, Issued 1909Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolph Ganz, Ernest Hutcheson
Doumka, Op. 59 - Duo-Art 728Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Vladimir Horowitz, Peter Phillips
Valse Mignonne, Op. 104 in E-Flat Major - Duo-Art 5673Camille Saint-Saëns, Peter Phillips
Danse Macabre, Op. 40 (Arr. Solo Piano by Franz Liszt) - Upon Piano Roll Duo-Art 0970 Br, Issued 1931Camille Saint-Saëns, Vladimir Horowitz
Le Rouet D'omphale, Op. 31 (Arr. Solo Piano by Saint-Säens) - Upon Piano Roll Welte-Mignon 798, Issued 1905Camille Saint-Saëns
Suite Algerienne, Op. 60,: No. 3, Reverie Du Soir (Reverie a Blida, Arr. Solo Piano by Saint-Säens)Camille Saint-Saëns, Peter Phillips
Valse Sentimentale. Op. 51, No. 6 - Welte-Mignon 1679Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Vera Margolies, Peter Phillips
Piano Sonata, Op. 37: II. Andante Non Troppo Quasi Moderato, in G Major - Welte-Mignon 557Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Josef von Slivinski, Peter Phillips
Eugene Onegin (Arr. Solo Piano by Douloff): Fantasia and Selections - Welte-Mignon 2016Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, M. Douloff, Peter Phillips
Cavalleria Rusticana (Arr. Solo Piano by Gayraud): Fantasia (Part I) - Welte-Mignon 2813Pietro Mascagni, Peter Phillips, P. Gayraud
Cavalleria Rusticana (Arr. Solo Piano by Gayraud): Fantasia II - Welte-Mignon 2814Pietro Mascagni, Peter Phillips, P. Gayraud
Variations on the Name 'Abegg', Op. 1 - Welte-Mignon 525Robert Schumann, Peter Phillips, Egon Petri
Barcarolle No. 1, Op. 30, in F Minor - Welte-Mignon 986Anton Rubinstein, Peter Phillips, Myrtle Elvyn
Boris Godunov (Arr. For Piano by Rachmaninoff): Selections of Themes from Boris Godunov - Duo-Art 69720Modest Mussorgsky, Peter Phillips, Robert Armbruster