Phillip Gordon's "057 Classical Music Essentials": Angelico" is a sweeping journey through the world of classical music, set to release on September 3, 2025, under the Novus Promusica label. Spanning an impressive 2 hours and 50 minutes, this album is a testament to Gordon's versatility and mastery of the piano.
The tracklist is a carefully curated collection of some of the most beloved and enduring pieces in the classical repertoire, ranging from the delicate and introspective Musica Callada by Maurice Ravel to the virtuosic and dramatic Pictures at an Exhibition by Modest Mussorgsky. Gordon's interpretations are both faithful to the original compositions and infused with his own unique artistic vision, making this album a fresh and exciting listen for both classical aficionados and newcomers alike.
In addition to these well-known works, the album also features a number of lesser-known gems, such as the enchanting Arietta by Robert Schumann and the playful and whimsical Hungarian Folk Song from for Children by Béla Bartók. These pieces showcase Gordon's ability to bring out the beauty and nuance in even the most obscure compositions.
Throughout the album, Gordon's technical skill and musicality are on full display, from the intricate and demanding Etudes of Chopin to the lush and romantic works of Liszt. His playing is characterized by a deep sensitivity to the music, a keen ear for detail, and a powerful and expressive touch.
"057 Classical Music Essentials": Angelico" is not just a collection of classical pieces, but a carefully crafted musical experience that highlights the breadth and depth of Phillip Gordon's artistry. Whether you're in the mood for something light and playful or something dark and dramatic, this album is sure to have something to suit your tastes.
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Tracks
Musica Callada: I. AngelicoFederico Mompou, Anna Miernik
Album Für Die Jugend, Stückchen, Op. 68 No. 5Robert Schumann, Anna Miernik
Album Für Die Jugend, Kleine Studie, Op. 68 No. 14Robert Schumann, Anna Miernik
20 Easy Pieces on Popular Polish Melodies: Melodies No. 11Alexandre Tansman, Anna Miernik
Arietta, Op. 12 No. 1Edvard Grieg, Anna Miernik
NocturneMona Rejino, Anna Miernik
EnchantmentJanina Garscia, Anna Miernik
On an Overgrown Path, Book I: VII. Good Night!Leoš Janáček, Irene Cantos
Romance, Op. 26Piotr Rytel, Anna Miernik, Barbara Borowicz
Spring, Op. 74 No. 2Frédéric Chopin, Anna Miernik
Hungarian Folk Song from for Children Sz. 42Béla Bartók, Anna Miernik
Polonaise in G Minor Wn 2Frédéric Chopin, Anna Miernik
Le Joie de Pierre-Auguste: Moderato. RagtimeRamón Paus, Irene Cantos
Pictures at an Exhibition: Samuel Goldenberg und SchmuÿleModest Mussorgsky, Juan Francisco Otón
Preludes, Op. 23: Prelude, Op. 23 in C Minor, No. 7, AllegroSergei Rachmaninoff, Juan Francisco Otón
Haurren Irudiak: IV. UdalaitzBeatriz Arzamendi, Noemí Teruel Serrano
Lose Blätter, Op. 13: VIII. SarabandeMax Reger, Irene Cantos
6 Lieder Ohne Worte, Op. 18 in E-Dur: V. Venezia. ModeratoDelphine von Schauroth, Arcadie Triboi
The Marriage of Figaro: Variations on Barbarina's Aria (Arr. Flute & Piano by Katrina Penman)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Katrina Penman, Claudia Vior
Pictures at an Exhibition: The Great Gate of KievModest Mussorgsky, Juan Francisco Otón
Country Dance WoO. 14 No. 1, in C Major - Duo-Art 7205Ludwig van Beethoven, Peter Phillips, Phillip Gordon
4 Pieces, Op. 36: No. 4, Etude "The Spring" - Duo-Art 5699Theodor Leschetizky, Peter Phillips, Mark Hambourg
Humoresques De Concert, Op. 14: No. 6, Cracovienne Fantastique - Duo-Art S-30738Ignacy Jan Paderewski, Ethel Herr Litchfield, Peter Phillips
Nymphs and Fauns Arabesque - Duo-Art 5509Herman Bemberg, McNair Ilgenfritz, Peter Phillips
Carnaval, Op. 9: Part 3 (Movements 20 & 21) - Welte-Mignon 323Robert Schumann, Alfred Reisenauer, Peter Phillips
Egeria, Op. 35 - Duo-Art 71566Ernest Richard Kroeger, Robert Armbruster, Peter Phillips
Woodland Sketches. Op. 51. No .7 - From Uncle Remus - Duo-Art 5818Edward MacDowell, Paquita Madriguera, Peter Phillips
Etudes, Op. 10: No. 8, in F Major 'Sunshine' - Duo-Art 6414Frédéric Chopin, Ossip Gabrilowitsch, Peter Phillips
Etudes, Op. 25: No. 1 in A-Flat Major, 'Aeolian Harp' - Duo-Art S-3032Frédéric Chopin, Daisy Chambers Woolsey, Peter Phillips
Nutcracker Suite, Op. 17a (Arr. Solo Piano by Giorni): Dance of the Reed Flutes (Danse Des Mirlitons) - Duo-Art 6132Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Aurelio Giorni, Peter Phillips
Toccata and Fugue in D Minor BWV 565 (Arr. Solo Piano by Tausig): I. Toccata - Duo-Art 6732Johann Sebastian Bach, Ignaz Friedman, Peter Phillips