Dive into the world of classical music with Robert Armbruster's "061 Classical Music Essentials: Feux D'artifice." This meticulously curated collection, set to release on November 8, 2025, under the Novus Promusica label, offers a rich tapestry of timeless pieces that span a variety of styles and moods. With a total runtime of 2 hours and 46 minutes, this album is a testament to Armbruster's versatility and mastery.
The tracklist is a veritable feast for the ears, featuring works by some of the most revered composers in history. From the delicate beauty of Debussy's "Préludes" to the dramatic intensity of Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition," each piece is a showcase of Armbruster's technical prowess and artistic sensitivity. The album also includes lesser-known gems, such as the hauntingly beautiful "O Land out There" and the lively "Sevillanas (Spanish Caprice)," offering a fresh perspective on the classical repertoire.
Armbruster's interpretations are both faithful to the original compositions and infused with his unique artistic vision. Whether he's tackling the intricate fingerwork of Liszt's "Glissando-Mazurka" or the tender lyricism of Chopin's "Nocturnes," his playing is marked by a deep understanding of the music and a keen sense of phrasing and dynamics.
"Feux D'artifice" is not just an album; it's an experience. The careful sequencing of the tracks creates a journey that takes the listener from the quiet introspection of the opening pieces to the exuberant celebration of the finale. Along the way, there are moments of joy, sorrow, and everything in between, all rendered with Armbruster's signature eloquence and passion.
For both seasoned classical music enthusiasts and newcomers alike, "061 Classical Music Essentials: Feux D'artifice" is a must-listen. It's a chance to explore the depths of the classical repertoire and discover the magic of Robert Armbruster's artistry.
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Tracks
Préludes, Livre II: No. 12, Feux D'artificeClaude Debussy, Juan Pablo Gavilanes Almeida
Préludes, Livre I: No. 1, Danseuses De DelphesClaude Debussy, Juan Pablo Gavilanes Almeida
Nocturnes, Op. 15: No. 1, Andante Cantabile in F MajorFrédéric Chopin, Juan Pablo Gavilanes Almeida
Kinderscenen. Op. 15: No. 1 - Duca 498Clara Schumann, Theodor Müller-ReuteR, Peter Phillips
Berceuse (Cradle Song) - Duo-Art 5776Enrique Soro, Peter Phillips
Faust (Arr, Solo Piano by Armbruster): Selections from Act 3: Flower Song, Cavatina, the King of Thule, the Jewel Song, Duet (Magarita and Faust) - Duo-Art 71259Charles Gounod, Robert Armbruster, Peter Phillips
For Children Sz. 42: Dance with MeBéla Bartók, Anna Miernik
Cradle Song, Op. 13 No. 2Carl Maria von Weber, Anna Miernik
Pictures at an Exhibition: Ballet of the Unhatched ChicksModest Mussorgsky, Juan Francisco Otón
Six Studies in English Folk Song (Arr. Flute & Piano by Katrina Penman): II. Andante SostenutoRalph Vaughan Williams, Katrina Penman, Claudia Vior
LullabyGrażyna Bacewicz, Anna Miernik
Pesenka, Inr 90: Little Song, in Dorian ModeNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Juan Francisco Otón
Oboe Concerto BWV 974 (Piano Transcription by Alessandro Marcello): AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, Anna Miernik
Nocturnes, Fp 56: Nocturne No.4, Bal Fantôme. Lent, Très Las Et Piano (C Minor)Francis Poulenc, Irene Cantos
Mazurka in A Minor Wn 60Frédéric Chopin, Anna Miernik
Nocturne in C-Sharp Minor Op. Posth.Frédéric Chopin, Anna Miernik
2 Piano Pieces, Op. 38: Mazurka, Op. 38, No. 2Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Juan Francisco Otón
Haurren Irudiak: V. TxaetaBeatriz Arzamendi, Noemí Teruel Serrano
Pictures at an Exhibition: Catacombae (Sepulcrum Romanum)Modest Mussorgsky, Juan Francisco Otón
Sonate Brillante C-Moll: II. Scherzo. Vivace Ma Non TroppoDelphine von Schauroth, Arcadie Triboi
Preludes, Op. 32: Prelude in G-Sharp Minor, Op. 32, No. 12, AllegroSergei Rachmaninoff, Juan Francisco Otón
Three Passions for Our Tortured Planet: FireBrian Field, Irene Cantos
Preludes, Op. 23: Prelude, Op. 23 in D Major, No. 4, Andante CantabileSergei Rachmaninoff, Juan Francisco Otón
Spanish Romance, Op. 74 - The Smuggler (Arr. for Solo Piano by Carl Tausig) - Duo-Art 7072Robert Schumann, Josef Hofmann
Hungarian Dance No. 2, in D Minor - Welte-Mignon 1096Johannes Brahms, Carl Friedberg, Peter Phillips
Xàfec de Llum I Tenebres: I. Como Lluvia FinaRamón Paus, Orquestra De Cambra Catalana, Joan Pàmies
Impromptu, Op. 142 No. 4 in F Minor - Duo-Art 010 BrFranz Schubert, Claudio Arrau
Pirouette - Duo-Art 6333Alexander Glazunov, Desider Vecsei, Peter Phillips
Poursuite (Hide & Seek) from "Souvenirs De Jeunesse" - Duo-Art 5731Raoul Laparra, Peter Phillips
Kleine Suite, Op. 18: No. 3, Scherzo Humoristique - Duo-Art 5788Joseph Holbrooke, Peter Phillips
O Land out There, for Clarinet, Oud, Double Bass and PianoMenachem Wiesenberg, Taiseer Elias, Nir Comforty, Chen Halevi
Humoresken, Op. 20.: No. 5, Humoreske in G Minor - Welte-Mignon 1017Max Reger, Peter Phillips