Rudens Turku's "Sweet Remembrance" is a captivating journey through the realms of tango and chamber music, released on January 1, 2012, under the Prospero Classical label. This enchanting album spans a concise yet impactful 59 minutes, featuring a diverse collection of pieces that showcase the artist's virtuosity and versatility.
The tracklist is a delightful mix of classical favorites and lesser-known gems, all masterfully arranged for violin and piano. From the tender "Sicilienne" to the fiery "La Campanella," Rudens Turku navigates through a spectrum of emotions and styles with finesse. The album also includes original compositions and arrangements, such as Jascha Heifetz's version of "Sweet Remembrance" and selections from Rimsky-Korsakov's "The Fair at Sorochyntsi."
Rudens Turku's interpretation of these pieces is marked by a deep understanding of the music and a keen attention to detail. The artist's ability to bring out the nuances of each composition, from the melancholic "Malinconia" to the lively "Hopak," makes "Sweet Remembrance" a compelling listen for classical music enthusiasts and newcomers alike. This album is a testament to Rudens Turku's artistic prowess and a celebration of the timeless beauty of tango and chamber music.
(C) 2020 Prospero Classical(P) 2012 Rudens Turku
Tracks
Sicilienne (Version for Violin and Piano)Maria Theresia von Paradis, Rudens Turku, Yumiko Urabe
Mazurka (Version for Violin and Piano)Henryk Wienawski, Rudens Turku, Yumiko Urabe
Cantabile (Version for Violin and Piano)Niccolò Paganini, Rudens Turku, Yumiko Urabe
Salut D'Amour, Op. 12 (Version for Violin and Piano)Edward Elgar, Edgard Elgar, Rudens Turku, Yumiko Urabe
Prelude in B Minor, Op. 34, No. 6 (Version for Violin and Piano)Dmitri Shostakovich, Rudens Turku, Yumiko Urabe
Moto Perpetuo, Op. 11 (Version for Violin and Piano)Niccolò Paganini, Rudens Turku, Yumiko Urabe
Sweet Remembrance (Version by Jascha Heifetz for Violin and Piano)Felix Mendelssohn, Rudens Turku, Yumiko Urabe
Malagueña, Op. 21, No. 1Pablo de Sarasate, Rudens Turku, Yumiko Urabe
Hopak (from The Fair at Sorochyntsi, Version for Violin and Piano)Modest Mussorgsky, Rudens Turku, Yumiko Urabe
Schön RosmarinFritz Kreisler, Rudens Turku, Yumiko Urabe
Meditation, Op. 32Alexander Glazunov, Rudens Turku, Yumiko Urabe
La Campanella (Version for Violin and Piano)Niccolò Paganini, Rudens Turku, Yumiko Urabe
F-A-E Sonata: III. ScherzoJohannes Brahms, Rudens Turku, Yumiko Urabe
Méditation From Thaïs (Version for Violin and Piano)Jules Massenet, Rudens Turku, Yumiko Urabe
Sonata in A Minor, Op. 27, No. 2: I. Obsession. PreludeEugène Ysaÿe, Rudens Turku
Sonata in A Minor, Op. 27, No. 2: II. MalinconiaEugène Ysaÿe, Rudens Turku
Sonata in A Minor, Op. 27, No. 2: III. Danse des Ombres; SarabandeEugène Ysaÿe, Rudens Turku
Sonata in A Minor, Op. 27, No. 2: IV. Les furiesEugène Ysaÿe, Rudens Turku
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