Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Russian piano music with Rudolph Ganz's captivating album, "La Nuit. Russian Piano Music from the Golden Age." Released on March 5, 2024, under the Novus Promusica label, this collection is a testament to Ganz's virtuosity and the timeless beauty of classical piano compositions.
The album spans a rich tapestry of 17 tracks, each meticulously selected to showcase the golden age of Russian piano music. From the delicate elegance of Chopin's "Preludes, Op. 23" to the dramatic intensity of Rachmaninoff's arrangements of "Boris Godunov" and "Sorochintsy Fair," Ganz's performances are a masterclass in technical precision and emotional depth.
Highlights include the hauntingly beautiful "La Nuit" from Chopin's "3 Études, Op. 31," the lively "Hopak" from "Sorochintsy Fair," and the intricate "Carillon" from Liszt's "Etudes D'exécution Transcendante, Op. 11." Each piece is rendered with a sensitivity and finesse that brings out the unique character and charm of the compositions.
With a total duration of 1 hour and 16 minutes, "La Nuit. Russian Piano Music from the Golden Age" offers a comprehensive journey through some of the most beloved and enduring works of Russian piano repertoire. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to captivate and inspire. Rudolph Ganz's artistry shines through in every note, making this a collection that will be cherished by listeners for years to come.
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Tracks
3 Études, Op. 31: No. 3 in E Major, La Nuit - Welte-Mignon 3050Alexander Glazunov, Peter Phillips, Rudolph Ganz
Petite Suite, Op. 1: No. 1, Au Couvent (At the Convent) - Duo-Art 6170Alexander Borodin, Victor Wittgenstein, Peter Phillips
Preludes, Op. 23: No. 4, in D Major - Welte-Mignon 1567Sergei Rachmaninoff, Jacques Pintel, Peter Phillips
Alt Wiener Tanzweisen: Liebesleid (Love's Sorrow) No. 2 - Duo-Art 7058Sergei Rachmaninoff, Fritz Kreisler, Wilhelm Backhaus, Peter Phillips
Preludes, Op. 23: No. 5 in G Minor - Triphonola 51661Sergei Rachmaninoff, Peter Phillips, Ossip Gabrilowitsch
Morceaux De Fantaisie, Op. 3: No. 2, Prelude in C-Sharp Minor - Welte-Mignon 234Sergei Rachmaninoff, Anatol von Rössel, Peter Phillips
Etude, Op. 8, No. 12 in D-Sharp Minor (Pathetique) - Welte-Mignon 2073Alexander Scriabin, Peter Phillips
Sonata Fantasie No. 2, Op. 19, in G-Sharp Minor - Welte-Mignon 2063Alexander Scriabin, Konstantin Igumnoff, Peter Phillips
Le Coq D' Or (Arr. Solo Piano by Rubinstein): Selection (The Golden Cockerel); Introduction; [The Astrologer]; Hymn to the Sun; Dances, Act 2; Conclusion - Duo-Art 6857-4Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Arthur Rubinstein, Peter Phillips
Boris Godunov (Arr. For Piano by Rachmaninoff): Selections of Themes from Boris Godunov - Duo-Art 69720Modest Mussorgsky, Peter Phillips, Robert Armbruster
Sorochintsy Fair: Hopak (Arr. Solo Piano by Rachmaninoff) - Duo-Art 6856Modest Mussorgsky, Gitta Gradova, Peter Phillips
Etudes D'exécution Transcendante, Op. 11: No. 3, 'Carillon' - Welte-Mignon 1957Sergei Liapounov, Vladimir Drosdoff, Peter Phillips
L' Amour Des Trois Oranges.: Intermezzo - March (Arr. Solo Piano by Prokofiev) - Duo-Art 6477Sergei Prokofiev, Peter Phillips
L'amour Des Trois Oranges: March (Arr. Solo Piano by Prokofiev) - Duo-Art 8018Sergei Prokofiev, Peter Phillips
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