"Once More with Feeling: A Selection of Favourite Piano Encores" is a captivating collection of piano pieces performed by the renowned Irish pianist and composer, Philip Martin. Released on October 20, 2017, under the SOMM Recordings label, this album is a celebration of Martin's 70th birthday, showcasing his virtuosity and versatility across a diverse range of compositions.
Spanning a little over an hour and eighteen minutes, the album features 23 tracks that traverse various musical styles and eras. From the delicate elegance of Debussy's "2 Arabesques" to the rhythmic vitality of Gershwin's "I Got Rhythm," Martin's interpretations are both technically impressive and deeply expressive. The selection includes works by notable composers such as Erik Satie, Edvard Grieg, and Isaac Albéniz, offering a rich tapestry of musical colors and moods.
Highlights of the album include the enchanting "Nocturne No. 6 in D-Flat Major" by Chopin, the playful "Lyric Pieces" by Grieg, and the evocative "6 Cuban Dances" by Ignacio Cervantes. Martin's renditions of these pieces, along with others like "New York Nights" and "Solace (Mexican Serenade)," demonstrate his ability to bring out the unique character and emotional depth of each composition.
Whether you are a longtime admirer of Philip Martin's work or a newcomer to his artistry, "Once More with Feeling" promises an engaging and rewarding listening experience. This album is a testament to Martin's enduring passion for the piano and his commitment to sharing the beauty of classical and contemporary music with audiences worldwide.
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Tracks
2 Arabesques, L. 66: No. 1 in E MajorClaude Debussy, Philip Martin
10 Pièces pittoresques: No. 10, Scherzo-valseEmmanuel Chabrier, Philip Martin
Cantos de España, Op. 232: No. 4, CórdobaIsaac Albéniz, Philip Martin
The Man I Love (From "Lady, Be Good!") [Version for Piano]George Gershwin, Philip Martin
I Got Rhythm (From "Girl Crazy") [Version for Piano]George Gershwin, Philip Martin
Stances à Madame de PompadourDéodat de Séverac, Philip Martin
2 Jazz Pieces: No. 1, BluesPhilip Martin
2 Jazz Pieces: No. 2, Boogie WoogiePhilip Martin
Nocturne No. 6 in D-Flat Major, Op. 63Gabriel Fauré, Philip Martin
Lyric Pieces, Op. 43: No. 1, ButterflyEdvard Grieg, Philip Martin
Lyric Pieces, Op. 43: No. 6, To SpringEdvard Grieg, Philip Martin
Night Piece for JuliaPhilip Martin
New York NightsPhilip Martin
Gnossiennes: No. 3, LentErik Satie, Philip Martin
Suite variée: VII. Ostinato ritmicoAlexandre Tansman, Philip Martin
Solace (Mexican Serenade)Scott Joplin, Philip Martin
6 Cuban Dances: No. 6, De Mil AmoresIgnácio Cervantes, Philip Martin
Oriental SketchSergei Rachmaninoff, Philip Martin
Triakontameron: No. 1, Nocturnal TangierLeopold Godowsky, Philip Martin
The Zodiac: No. 1, PiscesPhilip Martin
The Zodiac: No. 2, GeminiPhilip Martin
The Zodiac: No. 3, ScorpioPhilip Martin
Waldszenen, Op. 82: No. 9, AbschiedRobert Schumann, Philip Martin
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