"058 Classical Music Evocations: Cavatina" by Robert Armbruster is a captivating journey through the world of classical music, set to release on August 25, 2025, under the Novus Promusica label. Spanning an impressive 2 hours and 48 minutes, this album is a testament to Armbruster's versatility and mastery of the piano.
The tracklist is a diverse collection of classical pieces, ranging from well-known works by composers like Chopin, Liszt, and Debussy, to lesser-known gems. Armbruster's interpretations bring a fresh perspective to these pieces, showcasing his technical prowess and artistic sensitivity. The album features a mix of solo piano works and arrangements for piano, including pieces originally composed for other instruments or ensembles.
Armbruster's renditions of pieces like "La Damnation De Faust: Ballet Des Sylphes" and "Pictures at an Exhibition" demonstrate his ability to capture the essence of the original works while adding his unique touch. His arrangements, such as the "Oboe Concerto BWV 974" and "String Quintet in E Major, Op. 11," showcase his skill in adapting works for the piano.
The album also includes several original compositions by Armbruster, such as "Three Passions for Our Tortured Planet: Fire" and "O Land out There," which add a contemporary flavor to the classical repertoire. These pieces, along with his arrangements, highlight Armbruster's innovative approach to classical music.
"058 Classical Music Evocations: Cavatina" is not just a collection of classical pieces; it's a carefully curated journey through the world of classical music, guided by the artistry of Robert Armbruster. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience.
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Tracks
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, Peter Phillips
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, Peter Phillips
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