"Motherland" is a captivating journey through the piano repertoire, performed by the renowned Khatia Buniatishvili. Released on May 19, 2014, under the prestigious Sony Classical label, this album spans a little over an hour, offering a diverse collection of classical piano pieces that showcase Buniatishvili's virtuosity and artistic depth.
The album opens with a delightful arrangement of Bach's "Schafe können sicher weiden" from the cantata "Was mir behagt, ist nur die muntre Jagd," followed by Tchaikovsky's evocative "October (Autumn Song)" from "The Seasons." Buniatishvili's repertoire spans centuries and styles, from the romanticism of Mendelssohn's "Lied ohne Worte" to the impressionism of Debussy's "Clair de lune" and the modernist minimalism of György Ligeti's "Für Alina."
The album also features works by lesser-known composers, such as the hauntingly beautiful "Vagiorko mai / Don't You Love Me?" and the lively "Suite in B-Flat Major" by George Frideric Handel. Buniatishvili's interpretations are marked by her signature intensity and sensitivity, making each piece unique and compelling.
"Motherland" is a testament to Khatia Buniatishvili's extraordinary talent and her ability to connect with audiences through her profound musical insights. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to leave a lasting impression.
(P) 2014 Sony Music Entertainment
Tracks
Was mir behagt, ist nur die muntre Jagd, BWV 208: IX. Schafe können sicher weiden (Arr. for Piano)Johann Sebastian Bach, Khatia Buniatishvili
The Seasons, Op. 37b: X. October (Autumn Song)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Khatia Buniatishvili
Lied ohne Worte in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 67/2Felix Mendelssohn, Khatia Buniatishvili
Suite Bergamasque, L. 75: III. Clair de luneClaude Debussy, Khatia Buniatishvili
Tune from the Film by Lana Gogoberidze: When Almonds BlossomedGiya Kancheli, Khatia Buniatishvili
Musica ricercata No. 7 in B-Flat MajorGyörgy Ligeti, Khatia Buniatishvili
Intermezzo in B-Flat Minor, Op. 117/2Johannes Brahms, Khatia Buniatishvili
Wiegenlied, S. 198Franz Liszt, Khatia Buniatishvili
Slavonic Dance for Four Hands in E Minor, Op. 72/2: Dumka (Allegretto grazioso)Antonín Dvořák, Khatia Buniatishvili
Pavane pour une infante défunte in G major, M. 19Maurice Ravel, Khatia Buniatishvili
Etude in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 25/7Frédéric Chopin, Khatia Buniatishvili
Etude in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 2/1Alexander Scriabin, Khatia Buniatishvili
Sonata in E Major, K. 380Domenico Scarlatti, Khatia Buniatishvili
Lyric Piece in E Minor, Op. 57/6: HomesicknessEdvard Grieg, Khatia Buniatishvili
Vagiorko mai / Don't You Love Me?Traditional, Khatia Buniatishvili
Suite in B-Flat Major, HWV 434: IV. MenuetGeorge Frideric Handel, Khatia Buniatishvili
Für Alina in B MinorArvo Pärt, Khatia Buniatishvili
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