"062 Classical Evocations": Doppio Movimento is a captivating journey through the world of classical music, as interpreted by the talented pianist Alexander Raab. This album, set for release on 31 August 2025 under the Novus Promusica label, spans an impressive 2 hours and 35 minutes, offering a rich and diverse collection of pieces that showcase Raab's virtuosity and versatility.
The album features a wide range of compositions, from well-known classics to lesser-known gems, all meticulously performed by Raab. The tracklist includes works by renowned composers such as Mussorgsky, Beethoven, Chopin, Debussy, and many others, as well as arrangements by Katrina Penman. Each piece is a testament to Raab's technical prowess and his deep understanding of the classical repertoire.
Highlights include the intricate and lively "Six Studies in English Folk Song" arranged for flute and piano, the hauntingly beautiful "Ave Maria" transcription for alto flute and piano, and the dynamic "Impromptus on a Theme by Clara Schumann." The album also features a selection of pieces performed on historic player pianos, including the Duo-Art and Welte-Mignon, adding a unique and nostalgic dimension to the listening experience.
Alexander Raab's "062 Classical Evocations": Doppio Movimento is a celebration of classical music, offering a fresh and engaging perspective on timeless compositions. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album promises a rewarding and enjoyable exploration of the piano repertoire.
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Tracks
Six Studies in English Folk Song (Arr. Flute & Piano by Katrina Penman): Vi. Allegro VivaceRalph Vaughan Williams, Katrina Penman, Claudia Vior
Pictures at an Exhibition: Limoges, Le Marché (La Grande Nouvelle)Modest Mussorgsky, Juan Francisco Otón
Piano Sonata, Op. 35, in B-Flat Minor: I. Grave, Doppio Movimento - Duo-Art 5692Frédéric Chopin, Alexander Raab, Peter Phillips
Piano Sonata No. 4, Op. 7: I. Allegro - Duo-Art 71750Ludwig van Beethoven, Harold Bauer, Peter Phillips
Piano Sonata No. 3, Op. 5. In F Minor: V. Finale - Duo-Art 071 BrJohannes Brahms, Edwin Fischer, Peter Phillips
3 Pieces, Op. 45: No. 1, Feuillet D'albumAlexander Scriabin, Juan Francisco Otón
Élégie, Op. 126 No. 7Cécile Chaminade, Anna Miernik
Le Joie de Pierre-Auguste: Andante. Astor in aeternam...Ramón Paus, Irene Cantos
6 Lieder Ohne Worte, Op. 18 in E-Dur: II. Bewegt Und Sehr GebundenDelphine von Schauroth, Arcadie Triboi
Gymnopédie No. 1Erik Satie, Anna Miernik
Dos Piezas Griegas: II. AllegroAntón García Abril, Laura Ballestrino
For Children Sz. 42: The Blossom UnfoldsBéla Bartók, Anna Miernik
Sept Piéces Brèves No. 1 SouplementArthur Honegger, Anna Miernik
Mazurka in C Major Wn 48Frédéric Chopin, Anna Miernik
Rondo in D Major KV 15dWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Anna Miernik
3 Preludes: Prelude No. 1George Gershwin, Anna Miernik
Sonata 60 Hob XVI 50: III. Allegro MoltoJoseph Haydn, Anna Miernik
Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2: Prelude in F Minor BWV 881Johann Sebastian Bach, Anna Miernik
2 Piano Pieces, Op. 38: Prelude-Impromptu, Op. 38, No. 1Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Juan Francisco Otón
Instante. Estudio Selfie 11 para PianoJose Buenagu, Irene Cantos
Haurren Irudiak: II. JarindoBeatriz Arzamendi, Noemí Teruel Serrano
Ave Maria (Transcription by Katrina Penman for Alto Flute and Piano)Johann Sebastian Bach, Charles Gounod, Katrina Penman, Claudia Vior
Impromptus on a Theme by Clara Schumann, Op. 5: No. 10, LebhaftRobert Schumann, Noemí Teruel Serrano
Jeux D'eau: Très DouxMaurice Ravel, Irene Cantos
Late Piano Works: NarcissusEinojuhani Rautavaara, Irene Cantos
2 Arabesques, Op. 45: No.1 (In Form of an Etude) - Duo-Art 6388Theodor Leschetizki, Ethel Leginska, Peter Phillips
The Brook, Etude De Concert - Duo-Art 5605McNair Ilgenfritz, Peter Phillips