Beryl Rubinstein's "094 Classical and Contemporary Essentials": Lebhaft" is a captivating journey through the realms of classical and contemporary music, set to release on October 1, 2025, under the Novus Promusica label. Spanning a duration of 2 hours and 8 minutes, this album is a testament to Rubinstein's versatility and mastery, offering a rich tapestry of compositions that span various styles and periods.
The tracklist is a curated collection of both well-known and lesser-known pieces, showcasing Rubinstein's ability to breathe new life into familiar melodies and introduce audiences to hidden gems. From the delicate beauty of Schumann's "Kinderszenen" to the energetic "Russian Dance" from Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker Suite," the album is a feast for the ears. Rubinstein's interpretations of pieces like "Gymnopédie No. 3" by Erik Satie and "Clarinet Concerto in A Major" by Mozart, transcribed for piano, are particularly noteworthy.
The album also features a selection of Rubinstein's own compositions, including "O Land out There" and "Dance Under the Night Sky," which add a contemporary touch to the classical repertoire. These original works, along with Rubinstein's unique arrangements of traditional pieces, highlight her innovative approach to music.
"094 Classical and Contemporary Essentials": Lebhaft" is not just a collection of songs but a carefully crafted experience. Rubinstein's playing is marked by a deep understanding of each piece, coupled with a technical prowess that brings out the nuances and emotional depth of the music. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer looking to explore the genre, this album offers something special. Beryl Rubinstein's "094 Classical and Contemporary Essentials": Lebhaft" is a must-listen for anyone who appreciates the timeless beauty of classical music and the fresh perspectives of contemporary compositions.
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Tracks
Kinderszenen, Op. 15: Von Fremden Ländern Und MenschenRobert Schumann, Anna Miernik
20 Easy Pieces on Popular Polish Melodies: No. 5Alexandre Tansman, Anna Miernik
Hoy Es Noche de San Juan: Movimiento IIConstancio Hernáez, Sebastian Marine, Marta Toba, Gabriel Blanco
Album for the Young, Op. 68: No. 8, the Wild RiderRobert Schumann, Anna Miernik
Hoy Es Noche de San Juan: Movimiento IIIConstancio Hernáez, Sebastian Marine, Marta Toba, Gabriel Blanco
For Children Sz. 42: Teasing SongBéla Bartók, Anna Miernik
Sostenuto Wn 53Frédéric Chopin, Anna Miernik
The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a (Arr. 4 Hands Piano by Langer-Sternberg): Russian Dance (Trepak)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Anna Miernik, Joanna Sochacka
Prelude en la Mineur, M. 65Maurice Ravel, Irene Cantos
Clarinet Concerto in A Major KV 622 (Piano Transcription by Hans-Günter Heumann): II. AdagioWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Anna Miernik
Six Studies in English Folk Song (Arr. Flute & Piano by Katrina Penman): III. LarghettoRalph Vaughan Williams, Katrina Penman, Claudia Vior
On an Overgrown Path, Book I: VII. Good Night!Leoš Janáček, Irene Cantos
Gymnopédie No. 3Erik Satie, Anna Miernik
6 Lieder Ohne Worte, Op. 18 in E-Dur: II. Bewegt Und Sehr GebundenDelphine von Schauroth, Arcadie Triboi
Mazurka Wn 41Frédéric Chopin, Anna Miernik
March in D Major BWV Anh. 122-C. Ph. E. Bach from the Anna Magdalena Bach S BookJohann Sebastian Bach, Anna Miernik
Two-Part Inventions No. 14 in B-Flat Major BWV 785Johann Sebastian Bach, Anna Miernik
3 Preludes: Prelude No. 1George Gershwin, Anna Miernik
15 Two-Part Inventions No. 13 in A Minor BWV 785Johann Sebastian Bach, Anna Miernik
O Land out There, for Clarinet, Oud, Double Bass and PianoMenachem Wiesenberg, Taiseer Elias, Nir Comforty, Chen Halevi
Mazurka in A Minor Wn 60Frédéric Chopin, Anna Miernik
AllegrettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Anna Miernik
ÉcossaiseJohann Nepomuk Hummel, Anna Miernik
Anna Magdalena Bach's Book: Musette in D Major BWV Anh. II 126Johann Sebastian Bach, Anonymous, Anna Miernik
Le Joie de Pierre-Auguste: Maestoso. En esos días dolientes...Ramón Paus, Irene Cantos
Like the Clay in the Potter's Hand, for Viola and Piano: II. PrestoMenachem Wiesenberg, Yuval Gotlibovich
Sonatina in C Major, Op. 36 No. 3 Mov. I SpiritosoMuzio Clementi, Anna Miernik
Sonata, Op. 49 No. 2 in G Major Mov. I Allegro, Ma Non TroppoLudwig van Beethoven, Anna Miernik
Bilder Aus Osten, Op. 66: No. 1, LebhaftRobert Schumann, Anna Miernik, Joanna Sochacka
Dance Under the Night SkyHermes Luaces, Cuarteto Breton, Ruben Yessayan
Easy Sonata in C Major - RondoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Anna Miernik
Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach: Minuet in D Minor BWV S. Anh. 132Johann Sebastian Bach, Anna Miernik
Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach: Minuet in C Minor BWV S. Anh. 121Johann Sebastian Bach, Anna Miernik
Minuet I in C Major KV 315gWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Anna Miernik
French Suite in C Minor BWV 813: AllemandeJohann Sebastian Bach, Anna Miernik
Baigneuses Au Soleil - Duo-Art 6581Déodat de Séverac, Peter Phillips, E. Robert Schmitz
Military Marches, Op. 51: No. 3, Marche Militaire in E-Flat Major - Welte-Mignon 3309Franz Schubert, Wilhelm Backhaus, Peter Phillips
Legende S. 175: No. 1, St. Francis of Assisi Preaching to the Birds - Duo-Art 5718Franz Liszt, Peter Phillips, Arthur Friedheim
Dew Fairies - Duo-Art 0338 BrThomas Dunhill, William Murdoch, Peter Phillips
Four Little Poems, Op. 32: No. 1, the Eagle - Duo-Art 6136Edward MacDowell, Lester Donahue, Peter Phillips
Etudes, Op. 25: No. 2 in F Minor, 'the Bees' (Arr. For 4 Hands Piano by Brahms) - Duo-Art 6265Frédéric Chopin, Rose Sutro, Ottilie Sutro, Peter Phillips