Clarence Adler's "074 Classical Essentials": Echos Du Temps" is a meticulously crafted collection of classical masterpieces, set to release on September 16, 2025, under the Novus Promusica label. Spanning a generous 2 hours and 3 minutes, this album is a testament to Adler's virtuosity and his deep reverence for the classical canon.
The tracklist is a veritable feast for the classically inclined, featuring iconic compositions from some of the most celebrated names in music history. From Tchaikovsky's enchanting "The Nutcracker Suite" to Bach's timeless "Well-Tempered Clavier," Adler navigates the landscape of classical music with finesse and precision. The album also showcases lesser-known gems, such as Szymanowski's "Children at Play" and Mompou's "Wellenspiel," offering a refreshing blend of the familiar and the novel.
Adler's interpretations are marked by a keen sensitivity to the nuances of each piece, coupled with a technical prowess that brings out the full depth and richness of the music. The album is a showcase of his versatility, encompassing a wide range of styles and moods, from the delicate intricacies of Chopin's "Nocturne in D-Flat Major" to the lively energy of Ravel's "Pirouette."
"074 Classical Essentials": Echos Du Temps" is not just a collection of songs; it's a carefully curated journey through the world of classical music, guided by the expert touch of Clarence Adler. Whether you're a seasoned aficionado or a newcomer to the genre, this album promises a rewarding and enriching listening experience.
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Tracks
The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a (Arr. 4 Hands Piano by Langer-Sternberg): Arabian DancePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Anna Miernik, Joanna Sochacka
Album Für Die Jugend, Op. 68: No. 6, Armes WaisenkindRobert Schumann, Anna Miernik
Tatra Album, Op. 12: IV. Allegro MaestosoIgnacy Jan Paderewski, Anna Miernik, Joanna Sochacka
On an Overgrown Path, Book I: VII. Good Night!Leoš Janáček, Irene Cantos
Tableaux for Solo Piano, Book I: Vers Le Vent D'ouest, Op. 36Manuel Ruiz Del Corral, Irene Cantos
Tableaux for Solo Piano, Book I: Echos Du Temps, Op. 31Manuel Ruiz Del Corral, Irene Cantos
Etude No. 6Philip Glass, Joanna Sochacka
Menuet in C Major KV 1fWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Joanna Sochacka
Prelude in D Minor BWV 940 from the Klavierbüchlein Für Wilhelm Friedemann BachJohann Sebastian Bach, Joanna Sochacka
Prelude in C Major BWV 924 from the Klavierbüchlein Für Wilhelm Friedemann BachJohann Sebastian Bach, Joanna Sochacka
20 Easy Pieces on Popular Polish Melodies: No. 18Alexandre Tansman, Anna Miernik
Six Studies in English Folk Song (Arr. Flute & Piano by Katrina Penman): Vi. Allegro VivaceRalph Vaughan Williams, Katrina Penman, Claudia Vior
3 Pieces, Op. 45: No. 1, Feuillet D'albumAlexander Scriabin, Juan Francisco Otón
Trois mélodies, Op. 7: No. 1, Après Un Rêve (Arr. Flute & piano by Katrina Penman)Gabriel Fauré, Katrina Penman, Claudia Vior
Au Matin, Op. 83 - Duo-Art 56847Benjamin Godard, Peter Phillips, Clarence Adler
Xàfec de Llum I Tenebres: I. Como Lluvia FinaRamón Paus, Orquestra De Cambra Catalana, Joan Pàmies
The Brook, Etude De Concert - Duo-Art 5605McNair Ilgenfritz, Peter Phillips
Chant Polonaise No. 5, S.480, Transcription of Chopin's My Joys (Polish Songs) Op. 74, No .12 - Welte-Mignon 1035Frédéric Chopin, Franz Liszt, Bernhard Stavenhagen, Peter Phillips
Oboe Concerto BWV 974 (Piano Transcription by Alessandro Marcello): AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, Anna Miernik
Chanson (Melodie) - Duo-Art 66406Rudolf Friml, Peter Phillips, Robert Armbruster
Well-Tempered Clavier, Book II: Prelude No. 12 in F Minor, BWV 881 - Welte-Mignon 544Johann Sebastian Bach, Peter Phillips, Raoul Stéphane Pugno
Humoresken, Op. 20.: No. 5, Humoreske in G Minor - Welte-Mignon 1017Max Reger, 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
Souvenirs De Voyage, Op. 71: No. 6, Malagueña - Duo-Art 67827Isaac Albéniz, Ernesto Berumen, Peter Phillips