Maria Carreras invites you into the heart of classical piano mastery with her album "La Fontaine. Liszt and Bach from the Golden Age." This exquisite collection, released on March 5, 2024, under the Novus Promusica label, showcases Carreras' virtuosity and deep connection to the timeless works of Franz Liszt and Johann Sebastian Bach. The album spans a rich 1 hour and 47 minutes, offering a captivating journey through some of the most beloved and technically demanding pieces in the classical piano repertoire.
The tracklist is a testament to Carreras' versatility and skill, featuring iconic compositions such as Liszt's "Hungarian Rhapsodies" and "Annees De Pelerinage," as well as Bach's "Well Tempered Clavier" and "French Suite No.6." Each piece is meticulously performed, highlighting Carreras' ability to bring out the nuanced beauty and complexity of these works. The album also includes arrangements by renowned pianists and composers, adding a unique dimension to the performances.
Maria Carreras' interpretation of these classical masterpieces is both reverent and innovative, offering fresh insights into familiar works while staying true to their original spirit. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album promises to be a rewarding and enriching experience. Immerse yourself in the rich, resonant tones of Carreras' piano playing and discover the enduring power of Liszt and Bach's compositions.
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Tracks
La Fleurie, Ou La Tendre Nannette (Arr. Solo Piano by Jeanne-Marie Darrédarré) - Duo-Art 075 BrFrançois Couperin, Peter Phillips, Jeanne-Marie Darre
La Fontaine, Op. 34 - Duo-Art 6348Charles Lysberg, Fannie Votey Rogers, Peter Phillips
Hungarian Rhapsodies, S. 244: Hungarian Rhapsody No. 10 - Duo-Art 5898Franz Liszt, Arthur Friedheim, Peter Phillips
Annees De Pelerinage. 1st Year. No. 7 (Eglogue; Ecologue) - Duo-Art 74010Franz Liszt, Harold Bauer, Peter Phillips
Annees De Pelerinage. 1st Year: No. 8 (Le Mal Du Pays; Longing for Home) - Duo-Art 70500Franz Liszt, Maria Carreras, Peter Phillips
Annees De Pelerinage. 2nd Year.: No. 3, Canzonetta Del Salvator Rosa - Duo-Art 5574Franz Liszt, Herbert Fryer, Peter Phillips
Hungarian Rhapsodies, S.244: Hungarian Rhapsody No. 11 - Duo-Art 6135Franz Liszt, Alfred Cortot, Peter Phillips
Legende No. 1, S. 175, St Francis of Assisi Preaching to the Birds - Welte-Mignon 1031Franz Liszt, Bernhard Stavenhagen, Peter Phillips
Paganini Etudes, S. 161: No. 3, "La Campanella"Franz Liszt, Peter Phillips, Ignacy Jan Paderewski
Don Giovanni: Fantasia (Arr. Solo Piano by Liszt) - Welte-Mignon 876Franz Liszt, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Emil von Sauer, Peter Phillips
Schwanengesang D. 957: No. 12, Am Meer (By the Sea, Arr. Solo Piano by Liszt) - Duo-Art_71449Franz Liszt, Franz Schubert, Desider Vecsei, Peter Phillips
Prelude in E Minor, BWV 555 (Arr. By Siloti) - Duo-Art_66329Johann Sebastian Bach, Alexander Siloti, Peter Phillips
Violin Sonata No. 2: Bourree in B Minor (Transcription by Saint-Saens) - Duo-Art 67719Johann Sebastian Bach, Camille Saint-Saëns, Rudolph Reuter, Peter Phillips
Well Tempered Clavier, Book I: Prelude No. 12 in F Minor, BWV 857 - Welte-Mignon 2965Johann Sebastian Bach, Eugen d'Albert, Peter Phillips
Well Tempered Clavier, Book I: Fugue No. 12, BWV 857 - Welte-Mignon 2965Johann Sebastian Bach, Eugen d'Albert, Peter Phillips
Well Tempered Clavier, Book I: Prelude No. 5 in D Major, BWV 850 - Welte-Mignon 1836Johann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer, Peter Phillips
Well Tempered Clavier, Book I: Fugue No. 5 in D Major, BWV 850 - Welte-Mignon 1836Johann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer, Peter Phillips
Two Part Inventions: No. 1, BWV 772 - Duo-Art 6392Johann Sebastian Bach, Harold Bauer, Peter Phillips
Two Part Inventions: No. 6, BWV 777 - Duo-Art 6392Johann Sebastian Bach, Harold Bauer, Peter Phillips
Two Part Inventions: No. 8, BWV 779 - Duo-Art 6392Johann Sebastian Bach, Harold Bauer, Peter Phillips
French Suite No.6 in E Major, BWV 817: Pt. 2, Sarabande - Duo-Art 7081Johann Sebastian Bach, Harold Samuel, Peter Phillips
French Suite No. 6: Part 1: Allemande, Courante - Duo-Art 7080Johann Sebastian Bach, Harold Samuel, Peter Phillips
Partita No. 1, BWV 825: No. 7, Gigue in B-Flat Major - Duo-Art 0216 BrJohann Sebastian Bach, Harold Samuel, Peter Phillips
Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue in D Minor BWV. 903: Fantasia - Duo-Art 7316Johann Sebastian Bach, Harold Bauer, Peter Phillips
Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue in D Minor BWV. 903: Fugue - Duo-Art 7317Johann Sebastian Bach, Harold Bauer, Peter Phillips
Gavotte and Variations (Arr. By Leschetizky) - Duo-Art 6217Jean-Philippe Rameau, Peter Phillips, Ethel Leginska
Gigue (Arr. Solo Piano by Macdowell) - Duo-Art 6083Jean-Baptiste Lully, Peter Phillips, Victor Wittgenstein