Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of classical piano with Peter Phillips' "Mirabilis - Piano Essentials from the Golden Age." This captivating album, set to release on February 17, 2025, under the Novus Promusica label, is a meticulously curated collection of 27 timeless pieces, spanning a total of 2 hours and 2 minutes. Peter Phillips, a virtuoso pianist, brings to life compositions from legendary composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, Johannes Brahms, and Frédéric Chopin, among others.
The album is a testament to the golden age of piano music, featuring iconic works like Chopin's "Ballade No.3, Op. 47 in A-Flat Major" and Beethoven's "Piano Sonata No. 23, Op. 57 'Appassionata'." Phillips' masterful interpretations are complemented by a selection of pieces performed on historic Duo-Art and Welte-Mignon reproducing pianos, offering an authentic and immersive listening experience.
From the delicate "Lieder Ohne Worte" by Mendelssohn to the fiery "Hungarian Rhapsody No.14" by Liszt, this album showcases the breadth and depth of Peter Phillips' artistry. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Mirabilis" promises a rich and rewarding journey through some of the most beloved and enduring works in the piano repertoire.
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Tracks
Humoresque - Duo-Art 6415Henry Balfour Gardiner, Percy Grainger, Peter Phillips
Kleine Suite. Op. 18: No. 1: Wonderful Idea - Duo-Art 6370Joseph Holbrooke, Peter Phillips
Henry VIII. Torch Dance - Duo-Art 67487Edward German, Peter Phillips, Robert Armbruster
Keyboard Sonata No. 6: Toccata in A Major - Duo-Art 063 BrPietro Domenico Paradisi, Harold Samuel, Peter Phillips
Etude, Op. 10 No. 5 - Duo-Art 6453, Pt. 2Frédéric Chopin, Guiomar Novaes, Peter Phillips
Piano Sonata No. 23, Op. 57 "Appassionata" in F Minor: I. Allegro Assai - Welte-Mignon 1442Ludwig van Beethoven, Ernest Schelling, Peter Phillips
Piano Sonata No. 23, Op. 57 "Appassionata" in F Minor: II. Andante Con Moto (-Attacca-) - Welte-Mignon 1443Ludwig van Beethoven, Ernest Schelling, Peter Phillips
III. Allegro Ma Non Troppo - Presto - Welte-Mignon 1443Ludwig van Beethoven, Ernest Schelling, Peter Phillips
Piano Sonata No. 3, Op. 5: I. Allegro Maestoso - Welte-Mignon 1148Johannes Brahms, Teresita Carreño Tagliapietra, Peter Phillips
Piano Sonata No. 3, Op. 5: III. Allegro Energico - Welte-Mignon 1149Johannes Brahms, Teresita Carreño Tagliapietra, Peter Phillips