Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of classical piano music with Robert Armbruster's "Harmonies. Chopin, Mozart, Bach & Legacy Piano Music." This exquisite collection, set for release on July 30, 2024, under the Novus Promusica label, spans an impressive four hours and one minute, offering a rich tapestry of compositions that showcase Armbruster's virtuosity and the enduring beauty of these masterpieces.
The album features a diverse array of works, from the introspective depths of Chopin's "Ballade No. 4, Op. 52 in F Minor" to the playful charm of Bach's "Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I: Prelude No. 12 in F Minor, BWV 857." Armbruster's interpretations bring fresh perspectives to these beloved pieces, while also paying homage to their historical significance.
Highlights include the lively "Gypsy Rondo" from Mozart's Trio No. 5 in G Major, the delicate "Barcarolle, Op. 14" by Chopin, and the enchanting "Lotus Land, Op. 47, No. 1" by Charles Tomlinson Griffes. The album also features lesser-known gems like "Echoes of the Andes" and "Fireside Tales, Op. 61: No. 2. Of Br'er Rabbit," adding a touch of novelty to the collection.
Armbruster's meticulous attention to detail and deep understanding of the music shine through in every note. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer looking to explore the genre, "Harmonies. Chopin, Mozart, Bach & Legacy Piano Music" promises a captivating journey through some of the most cherished works in the piano repertoire.
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Tracks
Ballade No. 4, Op. 52 in F Minor - Upon Piano Roll Duo-Art 6556, Issued 1922Frédéric Chopin, Ignaz Friedman
Well Tempered Clavier, Book I: Prelude No. 12 in F Minor, BWV 857 - Welte-Mignon 2965Johann Sebastian Bach, Eugen d'Albert, Peter Phillips
Die Zauberflote: Overture (Arr. Solo Piano by Kohlberg) - Upon Piano Roll Welte-Mignon 1802, Issued 1909Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Walter Kohlberg
Suite for Harpsichord, No. 14: Gavotte Varie - Welte-Mignon 540George Frideric Handel, Raoul Stéphane Pugno, Peter Phillips
Toccata in B-Flat Major, Op. 11 - Welte-Mignon 3971Muzio Clementi, Peter Phillips, Raoul von Koczalski
Trio No. 5 in G Major: Gypsy Rondo (Arr. Solo Piano by Bauer) - Duo-Art 7254Joseph Haydn, Peter Phillips, Harold Bauer
French Suite No. 6 in E Major, BWV 817: Allemande & Courante - Upon Aeolian RollJohann Sebastian Bach, Harold Samuel, Manuel del Corral
Petite Suite, Op. 1: No. 6, Serenade - Welte-Mignon 1042Alexander Borodin, Peter Phillips, Anatol von Rössel
Barcarolle, Op. 14 - Duo-Art 65888Selim Palmgren, Peter Phillips
Echoes of the Andes - Duo-Art 6449Carlos Valderrama, Peter Phillips
Moments Musicaux, Op. 94: No. 3, in F Minor - Welte-Mignon 1211Franz Schubert, Vladimir de Pachmann, Peter Phillips
Two Part Inventions: No. 1, BWV 772 - Duo-Art 6392Johann Sebastian Bach, Harold Bauer, Peter Phillips
Suite for Harpsichord No. 5: Air with Variations ('Harmonious Blacksmith') - Duo-Art 6020George Frideric Handel, Peter Phillips, Teresa Carreño
Egeria, Op. 35 - Duo-Art 71566Ernest Richard Kroeger, Robert Armbruster, Peter Phillips
Military Marches, Op. 51: No. 3, Marche Militaire in E-Flat Major - Welte-Mignon 3309Franz Schubert, Wilhelm Backhaus, Peter Phillips
Berceuse, Op. 57, in D-Flat Major - Welte-Mignon 328Frédéric Chopin, Alfred Reisenauer, Peter Phillips
Fireside Tales, Op. 61: No. 2. Of Br'er Rabbit - Welte-Mignon 3681-USEdward MacDowell, Peter Phillips, Carolyne Cone Baldwin
Trois Études De Concert, S. 144: No. 3, Un Sospiro in D Flat - Duo-Art 5546Franz Liszt, Marguerite Volavy, Peter Phillips
Album Leaf. Op. 28: No. 3, Dance Caprice - Due-Art 04 BrEdvard Grieg, Peter Phillips, Arthur De Greef
Lohengrin (Arr. For Piano by Leopold): Act II Excerpts - Duo-Art 71940Richard Wagner, Peter Phillips, Ralph Leopold
Fantasie, Op. 17: II. Mässig. Durchaus Energisch - Welte-Mignon 362Robert Schumann, Teresa Carreño, Peter Phillips
Zigeunerweisen - Welte-Mignon 814Pablo de Sarasate, Peter Phillips, Berthe Marx-Goldschmidt
Der Freischutz: Overture - Welte-Mignon 1805Carl Maria von Weber, Peter Phillips, Walter Kohlberg
Iolanthe: Selections (Arr. Solo Piano by Armbruster) - Duo-Art 70459Arthur Sullivan, Robert Armbruster, Peter Phillips
8 Variations on Sussmayr's Trio "Tandeln Und Scherzen" in F Major, WoO 76 - Duo-Art 6957Ludwig van Beethoven, Peter Phillips, Ethel Leginska
Andante Favori, WoO 57 - Duo-Art 71350Ludwig van Beethoven, Peter Phillips, Wanda Landowska
Piano Concerto No. 1, Op. 11 in E Minor: Romance, from 2nd Movement (Arr. Solo Piano by Backhaus) - Welte-Mignon 3310Frédéric Chopin, Peter Phillips, Wilhelm Backhaus
Ballade No. 4, Op. 52 in F Minor - Welte-Mignon 1669Frédéric Chopin, Peter Phillips, Vera Margolies
Les Huguenots: Fantasia. Part 1 - Welte-Mignon 2828Giacomo Meyerbeer, Peter Phillips, P. Gayraud
Coppelia Ballet: Selections (Arr. By Gayraud) - Welte-Mignon 2808Léo Delibes, Peter Phillips, P. Gayraud
Fantasie, Op. 17: I. Durchaus Phantastisch Und Leidenschaftlich Vorzutragen - Im Legendenton - Erstes Tempo - Adagio - Im Tempo - Welte-Mignon 361Robert Schumann, Teresa Carreño, Peter Phillips
Ruins of Athens. Op. 113 (Arr. Solo Piano by Busoni): Fantasie - Welte-Mignon 1322Ludwig van Beethoven, Peter Phillips, Ferruccio Busoni
Rigoletto: Fantasie and Selections (Arr. Solo Piano by Gayraud) - Welte-Mignon 2844Giuseppe Verdi, P. Gayraud, Peter Phillips
Fantasia in C Minor, K. 475 - Duo-Art 7073Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Peter Phillips, Harold Bauer
Nun Freut Euch, Lieben Christen G'mein Bv B 27 No. 4 (After BWV 734, Arr. Solo Piano by Busoni) - Upon Aeolian RollJohann Sebastian Bach, Ferruccio Busoni, Manuel del Corral
St. Matthew Passion BWV 244 (Piano Arr. By S. Bagge), Pt 1: 28. Recitativ 'Der Heiland Fällt Vorseinem Vater Nieder'Johann Sebastian Bach, Irene Cantos
Jesus Bleibet Meine Freude, BWV 147 (Arr. Solo Piano by Bauer) - Upon Aeolian RollJohann Sebastian Bach, Harold Bauer, Manuel del Corral
Prelude in E Minor, BWV 555 (Arr. Siloti) - Upon Aeolian RollJohann Sebastian Bach, Alexander Siloti, Manuel del Corral
Notebook for Anna Magdalena: 23. Marche in E-Flat Major, BWV Ahn. 127Johann Sebastian Bach, Irene Cantos
Notebook for Anna Magdalena: 24. (Polonaise) in D Minor, BWV Ahn. 128Johann Sebastian Bach, Irene Cantos