Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of classical piano music with Erno Rapee's "Sous La Feuillee" - Piano Evocations from the Golden Age. This captivating album, set to release on April 29, 2025, under the Novus Promusica label, is a testament to Rapee's virtuosity and his deep connection with the piano. Spanning a diverse repertoire, the album features 23 tracks that showcase Rapee's mastery of both well-known and lesser-explored pieces from the classical canon.
From the delicate and introspective "Reverie" by Debussy to the energetic and playful "Turkish March" from Beethoven's "The Ruins of Athens," Rapee navigates the emotional landscape of each composition with finesse and sensitivity. The album also includes arrangements of Bach's iconic "Toccata and Fugue" and a selection from Mozart's "Symphony No. 41," demonstrating Rapee's versatility and technical prowess.
The album's title track, "Sous La Feuillee," invites listeners into a world of meditation and reflection, while pieces like "Nymphs and Fauns Arabesque" and "Sevillanas" offer a glimpse into Rapee's ability to evoke vivid imagery and atmosphere through his playing. The inclusion of Chopin's "Etude, Op. 10, No. 3" and "Etude, Op. 10, No. 8" highlights Rapee's ability to bring out the poetic and expressive qualities of these technical studies.
With a duration of 1 hour and 41 minutes, "Sous La Feuillee" is a comprehensive exploration of the piano's expressive range, from the tender and lyrical to the bold and dramatic. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to captivate and inspire. Erno Rapee's "Sous La Feuillee" is not just an album; it's an experience that will transport you to the golden age of piano music.
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Tracks
Reverie, Op. 86 - Duo-Art 0340 Br 1York Bowen, William Murdoch, Peter Phillips
Valse Brillante. Op. 20 - Duo-Art 5867Mana Zucca, Peter Phillips
The Seasons. Op. 37A: No. 11, Troika (November) - Duo-Art S-31438Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Elva Faeth Rider, Peter Phillips
Impromptu No.2, Op. 36, F-Sharp Major - Duo-Art 5907Frédéric Chopin, Camille Saint-Saëns, Peter Phillips
Nymphs and Fauns Arabesque - Duo-Art 5509Herman Bemberg, McNair Ilgenfritz, Peter Phillips
Nocturne - Duo-Art 6192Raymond Woodman, Arthur Shattuck, Peter Phillips
Annees De Pelerinage. 2nd Year. Supplement. No. 1 (Gondoliera) - Welte-Mignon 2456Franz Liszt, Laura Danziger, Peter Phillips
A Midsummer Night's Dream. Op. 21. Overture - Welte-Mignon 3351Felix Mendelssohn, Hubert Flohr, Peter Phillips
Ruins of Athens, Op. 113: Turkish March or March of the Dervishes (Arr. Solo Piano by Rubinstein) - Duo-Art 6327Ludwig van Beethoven, Josef Hofmann, Peter Phillips
Toccata and Fugue in G Minor BWV 915 (Arr. Solo Piano by Samuel): I. Toccata - Duo-Art 0293 BrJohann Sebastian Bach, Harold Samuel, Peter Phillips
Toccata and Fugue in G Minor BWV 915 (Arr. Solo Piano by Samuel): II. Fugue - Duo-Art 0293 BrJohann Sebastian Bach, Harold Samuel, Peter Phillips
Toccata and Fugue in D Minor BWV 565 (Arr. Solo Piano by Tausig): I. Toccata - Duo-Art 6732Johann Sebastian Bach, Ignaz Friedman, Peter Phillips
Toccata and Fugue in D Minor BWV 565 (Arr. Solo Piano by Tausig): II. Fugue - Duo-Art 6732Johann Sebastian Bach, Ignaz Friedman, Peter Phillips
Symphony No. 41, K.551, 'Jupyter' (Arr. Solo Piano by Ganz): II. Adagio Cantabile - Duo-Art 5430Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolph Ganz, Peter Phillips
Piano Sonata No. 16, Op. 31, No. 1: II. Adagio Grazioso - Welte-Mignon 804Ludwig van Beethoven, Camille Saint-Saëns, Peter Phillips
Etude, Op. 10, No. 3 (Tristesse, or L'adieu) in E Major - Duo-Art S-31888Frédéric Chopin, Edith Penguilley, Peter Phillips
Etude, Op. 10, No.8 (Sunshine) in F Major - Duo-Art 6323Frédéric Chopin, Aurelio Giorni, Peter Phillips
Sous La Feuillee. Op. 29. Meditation. (Under the Leaves) - Duo-Art 6467Francois Thome, Edwin Hughes, Peter Phillips
Down South (American Sketch) Op. 10 - Duo-Art 6500William Myddleton, Robert Armbruster, Peter Phillips
Fantaisie, Op. 49 in F Minor - Duo-Art 6266Frédéric Chopin, Harold Bauer, Peter Phillips