Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Leoš Janáček with this captivating album, released on October 21, 2016, under the Piano Classics label. This chamber music collection is a beautiful blend of Janáček's evocative compositions and Zoltán Kodály's vibrant "Marosszék Dances." The album opens with Janáček's "In the Mist," a four-movement piece that showcases the composer's unique ability to convey mood and atmosphere through music. Each movement, from the gentle "Andante" to the lively "Presto - Meno mosso," offers a distinct emotional landscape.
The heart of the album lies in Janáček's "On an Overgrown Path, Book I," a series of ten piano pieces that are intimate and deeply expressive. Titles like "A Blown-Away Leaf," "Unutterable Anguish," and "In Tears" hint at the emotional depth and poetic inspiration behind these works. The album also includes selections from Janáček's "Piano Pieces, Op. 11," adding to the variety and richness of the collection.
Complementing Janáček's works are Kodály's "Marosszék Dances," a lively and rhythmic set of pieces that bring a touch of folk charm to the album. The "Méditation sur un motif de Claude Debussy" adds a touch of French impressionism, rounding out this diverse and engaging collection.
With a total duration of 1 hour and 6 minutes, this album is a perfect introduction to the works of Leoš Janáček and Zoltán Kodály, offering a blend of introspection, passion, and folk inspiration that will captivate any music lover.
2016 Piano Classics Ltd.2016 Piano Classics Ltd.
Tracks
In the Mist: I. AndanteLeoš Janáček, Zoltán Kodály, Klára Würtz
In the Mist: II. Molto adagioLeoš Janáček, Zoltán Kodály, Klára Würtz
In the Mist: III. AndantinoLeoš Janáček, Zoltán Kodály, Klára Würtz
In the Mist: IV. Presto - Meno mossoLeoš Janáček, Zoltán Kodály, Klára Würtz
On an Overgrown Path, Book I: I. Our EveningsLeoš Janáček, Zoltán Kodály, Klára Würtz
On an Overgrown Path, Book I: II. A Blown-Away LeafLeoš Janáček, Zoltán Kodály, Klára Würtz
On an Overgrown Path, Book I: III. Come with Us!Leoš Janáček, Zoltán Kodály, Klára Würtz
On an Overgrown Path, Book I: IV. The Madonna of FrýdekLeoš Janáček, Zoltán Kodály, Klára Würtz
On an Overgrown Path, Book I: V. They Chatteres Like SwallowsLeoš Janáček, Zoltán Kodály, Klára Würtz
On an Overgrown Path, Book I: VI. Words Fail!Leoš Janáček, Zoltán Kodály, Klára Würtz
On an Overgrown Path, Book I: VII. Good Night!Leoš Janáček, Zoltán Kodály, Klára Würtz
On an Overgrown Path, Book I: VIII. Unutterable AnguishLeoš Janáček, Zoltán Kodály, Klára Würtz
On an Overgrown Path, Book I: IX. In TearsLeoš Janáček, Zoltán Kodály, Klára Würtz
On an Overgrown Path, Book I: X. The Barn Owl Has Not Flown AwayLeoš Janáček, Zoltán Kodály, Klára Würtz
From Piano Pieces, Op. 11: No. 2, Rubato, Parlando - Chanson populaire SzékelyLeoš Janáček, Zoltán Kodály, Klára Würtz
From Piano Pieces, Op. 11: No. 3, Allegretto malinconico - Il pleut dans la villeLeoš Janáček, Zoltán Kodály, Klára Würtz
From Piano Pieces, Op. 11: No. 6, Poco rubato - Chanson populaire SzékelyLeoš Janáček, Zoltán Kodály, Klára Würtz
Méditation sur un motif de Claude DebussyLeoš Janáček, Zoltán Kodály, Klára Würtz
Marosszék DancesLeoš Janáček, Zoltán Kodály, Klára Würtz
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