Embark on a captivating journey through the timeless compositions of Beethoven, Mozart, and their enduring legacy with Robert Armbruster's exquisite album, "Noel. Piano Music of Beethoven, Mozart and Legacy." Set for release on October 9, 2024, under the Novus Promusica label, this album spans an impressive four hours and four minutes, offering a rich tapestry of classical masterpieces.
Robert Armbruster, a virtuoso pianist, brings to life a diverse collection of works, ranging from the delicate elegance of Mozart's "Fantasia in D Minor, K. 397" to the profound depth of Beethoven's "Piano Sonata No. 18 in D Major, K. 576." The album also features enchanting pieces like Tchaikovsky's "The Seasons, Op. 37a: No. 12, Noel (December)" and Chopin's "Barcarolle, Op. 60, in F-Sharp Major," showcasing Armbruster's versatility and mastery.
Each track is meticulously performed, capturing the essence and nuances of the original compositions. The album is a testament to Armbruster's technical prowess and his deep understanding of the classical repertoire. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer looking to explore the genre, this album promises a rewarding listening experience.
From the lively rhythms of "Rondo Alla Turca" to the haunting beauty of "Ständchen, D.889: Hark! Hark! the Lark!" and the dramatic intensity of "Ballade No. 1, Op. 23 in G Minor," Armbruster's interpretations are both faithful to the original scores and infused with his unique artistic vision. The album also includes lesser-known gems like "Contrabandista (The Smuggler) Transcription by Tausig" and "Feuilles D'automne, Op. 146," adding a touch of novelty to the collection.
"Noel. Piano Music of Beethoven, Mozart and Legacy" is not just a compilation of classical pieces; it is a celebration of the enduring power of music to inspire, move, and connect. Robert Armbruster's impeccable performances make this album a standout addition to any classical music lover's collection.
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Tracks
The Seasons, Op. 37a: No. 12, Noel (December) - Duo-Art 70829Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Nadia Reisenberg, Peter Phillips
Polonaise, Op. 89 in C Major - Duo-Art 0300 BrLudwig van Beethoven, Emil von Sauer, Peter Phillips
Piano Sonata No. 18 in in D Major, K. 576: I. Allegro - Duo-Art 67560Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wanda Landowska, Peter Phillips
Fantasia in D Minor, K. 397 - Duo-Art 5677Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Peter Phillips, Alexander Raab
32 Variations in C Minor, WoO 80: Theme and Variations (Pt. 1) - Welte-Mignon 527Ludwig van Beethoven, Egon Petri, Peter Phillips
Piano Sonata No. 11 in A Major, K. 331: III. Rondo Alla Turca - Duo-Art 6786Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Lewis Loomis Richards, Peter Phillips
Contrabandista (The Smuggler) Transcription by Tausig - Duo-Art 5979Robert Schumann, Peter Phillips, Tina Lerner
Ballet Egyptien. Suite No. 1 - Duo-Art 6575Alexander Luigini, Elena de Marco, Peter Phillips
Sorochintsy Fair: Hopak (Arr. Solo Piano by Rachmaninoff) - Duo-Art 6856Modest Mussorgsky, Gitta Gradova, Peter Phillips
Lieder Ohne Worte, Op. 52: No. 4, Sadness of Soul - Welte-Mignon 228Felix Mendelssohn, Peter Phillips, Arthur Friedheim
Consolations S. 172: Consolation No.3 in D-Flat Major - Welte-Mignon 491Franz Liszt, Peter Phillips, Ernst von Dohnányi
Barcarolle, Op. 60, in F-Sharp Major - Welte-Mignon 1076Frédéric Chopin, Anna Essipoff, Peter Phillips
Andante and Five Variations in G Major for Piano, Four Hands, K. 501 (Tema Con Variazioni) - Duca 314Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Frieda Kwast-Hodapp, Lonny Epstein, Peter Phillips
Passacaglia in C Minor, BWV 582 (Arr. For Piano by Eugen D'albert) - Welte-Mignon 2964Johann Sebastian Bach, Peter Phillips, Eugen d'Albert
Contredanses, WoO 14: Contredanse (German Dance) No. 3, in C Major [Arr. By Isidor Seiss] - Duo-Art 6680Ludwig van Beethoven, Peter Phillips, John Henry Powell
Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue in D Minor BWV. 903: Fugue - Duo-Art 7317Johann Sebastian Bach, Harold Bauer, Peter Phillips
Preludes, Op. 23: No. 5 in G Minor - Triphonola 51661Sergei Rachmaninoff, Peter Phillips, Ossip Gabrilowitsch
Fireside Tales, Op. 61: No. 2. Of Br'er Rabbit - Welte-Mignon 3681-USEdward MacDowell, Peter Phillips, Carolyne Cone Baldwin
Le Prophète: Kronungsmarsch (Coronation March, Arr. Solo Piano by László) - Welte-Mignon 3323Giacomo Meyerbeer, Peter Phillips, Sándor László
Suite for Piano, Op. 3: No. 3, Adagio - Duo-Art 67280George Enescu, Peter Phillips
Stabat Mater, Op. 101: No. 3, Cujus Animan - Welte-Mignon 2415Gioachino Rossini, Peter Phillips, Paula Utz
Enigma Variations, Op. 36 (Arr. 4 Hands Piano by Whitmore & Manley): Variation 14 (Nimrod) - Duo-Art 0365 BrEdward Elgar, Peter Phillips, Cuthbert Whitmore, Dorothy Manley
Nocturne in D-Flat Major, Op. 27, No. 2 - Welte-Mignon 1194Frédéric Chopin, Peter Phillips, Theodor Leschetizky
Gavotte and Variations (Arr. By Leschetizky) - Duo-Art 6217Jean-Philippe Rameau, Peter Phillips, Ethel Leginska
Rhapsodie D' Auvergne, Op. 73 in C Major - Welte-Mignon 800Camille Saint-Saëns, Peter Phillips
String Quartet, Op. 18, No. 5 (Arr. Solo Piano by Bauer): III. Andante and Variations in A Major - Duo-Art 7106Ludwig van Beethoven, Harold Bauer, Peter Phillips
Military Marches, Op. 51: No. 3, Marche Militaire in E-Flat Major - Welte-Mignon 3309Franz Schubert, Wilhelm Backhaus, Peter Phillips
Ballade No. 3, Op. 47 in A-Flat Major - Welte-Mignon 1249Frédéric Chopin, Peter Phillips, Ignacy Jan Paderewski
Ballade No. 1, Op. 23 in G Minor - Duo-Art 8008Frédéric Chopin, Peter Phillips, Ignacy Jan Paderewski
Fantasia in C Minor, K. 396 - Welte-Mignon 1843Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Peter Phillips, Edwin Fischer
Song of the Volga Boatmen (Old Russian) - Welte-Mignon 3042Harriet arr Cady, Peter Phillips, Rudolph Ganz
Rondos, Op. 51: No. 2, in G Major - Welte-Mignon 771Ludwig van Beethoven, Peter Phillips, Hedwig Kirsch
Piano Concerto No. 20 K.466 (Arr. Solo Piano by Mayer-Mahr): II. Romance - Duca Dca 749Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Moritz Mayer-Mahr, Peter Phillips
Faust (Arr. Solo Piano by Gayraud): Fantasie and Selections - Welte-Mignon 2799Charles Gounod, P. Gayraud, Peter Phillips
Gigue (Arr. Solo Piano by Macdowell) - Duo-Art 6083Jean-Baptiste Lully, Peter Phillips, Victor Wittgenstein