Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of classical piano music with Edwin Fischer's "Minuet. Bach, Mozart & Golden Age Piano Music." This exquisite collection, released on November 6, 2024, under the Novus Promusica label, spans nearly four hours of enchanting performances, showcasing Fischer's mastery of the keyboard. The album is a treasure trove of works by Bach, Mozart, and other luminaries of the classical piano repertoire.
Edwin Fischer, renowned for his technical brilliance and interpretive depth, brings a fresh perspective to these beloved pieces. The tracklist is a journey through the Baroque and Classical eras, featuring iconic compositions such as Bach's "Well-Tempered Clavier," Mozart's "Symphony No. 41," and a selection of virtuosic arrangements by Liszt, Rachmaninoff, and others. Each piece is meticulously crafted, offering a glimpse into the golden age of piano music.
From the delicate minuet of Bach's Suite in G Major to the dramatic intensity of Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata," Fischer's playing is both nuanced and powerful. The album also includes lesser-known gems like the "Danse Macabre" by Saint-Saëns and the "Barcarolle" by Chopin, providing a comprehensive exploration of the piano's expressive range.
"Minuet. Bach, Mozart & Golden Age Piano Music" is not just a compilation of classical pieces; it is a testament to Edwin Fischer's artistry and the enduring beauty of the classical piano tradition. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album promises a rich and rewarding listening experience.
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Tracks
Suite in G Major BWV 822: Minuet in G MajorJohann Sebastian Bach, Anna Miernik
Well Tempered Clavier, Book I: Prelude No. 1 in C Major BWV 846Johann Sebastian Bach, Anna Miernik
Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I: Prelude No. 5 in D Major BWV 850 - Duo-Art 5650Johann Sebastian Bach, Harold Bauer, Peter Phillips
Well Tempered Clavier, Book I: Prelude No. 12 in F Minor, BWV 857 - Welte-Mignon 2965Johann Sebastian Bach, Eugen d'Albert, Peter Phillips
Partita No. 1, BWV 825: No. 7, Gigue in B-Flat Major - Duo-Art 0216 BrJohann Sebastian Bach, Harold Samuel, Peter Phillips
French Suite No. 6: Part 1: Allemande, Courante - Duo-Art 7080Johann Sebastian Bach, Harold Samuel, Peter Phillips
Two Part Inventions: No. 8, BWV 779 - Duo-Art 6392Johann Sebastian Bach, Harold Bauer, Peter Phillips
Well Tempered Clavier, Book I: Fugue No. 5 in D Major, BWV 850 - Welte-Mignon 1836Johann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer, Peter Phillips
Prelude in E Minor, BWV 555 (Arr. Siloti) - Upon Piano Roll Duo-Art 66329, Issued 1923Johann Sebastian Bach, Alexander Siloti
Jesus Bleibet Meine Freude, BWV 147 (Arr. Solo Piano by Bauer) - Upon Piano Roll Duo-Art 7371, Issued 1913Johann Sebastian Bach, Harold Bauer
Nun Freut Euch, Lieben Christen G'mein Bv B 27 No. 4 (After BWV 734, Arr. Solo Piano by Busoni) - Upon Piano Roll Welte-Mignon 439, Issued 1905Johann Sebastian Bach, Ferruccio Busoni
Organ Prelude in B Minor, BWV 855a (Arr. Theodor Szántó & Alexander Siloti) - Duo-Art 6985Johann Sebastian Bach, Alexander Siloti, Peter Phillips
Allegro in F Major KV 1cWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Anna Miernik
Minuet in F Major KV 1dWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Anna Miernik
Symphony No. 41, K.551, 'Jupyter' (Arr. Solo Piano by Ganz): I. Allegro Vivace - Duo-Art 5420Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolph Ganz, Peter Phillips
Don Giovanni: Overture (Arr. Solo Piano by Liszt) - Welte-Mignon_3143Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Ritter, Peter Phillips
Adagio in B Minor, K.540 - Upon Piano Roll Welte-Mignon 621, Issued 1905Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Fritz von Bose
Andante and Five Variations in G Major for Piano, Four Hands, K. 501 (Tema Con Variazioni) - Upon Piano Roll Duca 314, Issued 1910Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Frieda Kwast-Hodapp, James Kwast
Die Zauberflote: Overture (Arr. 4 Hands Piano by Ganz) - Upon Piano Roll Duo-Art 536-4, Issued 1909Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolph Ganz, Ernest Hutcheson
Doumka, Op. 59 - Duo-Art 728Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Vladimir Horowitz, Peter Phillips
Valse Mignonne, Op. 104 in E-Flat Major - Duo-Art 5673Camille Saint-Saëns, Peter Phillips
Danse Macabre, Op. 40 (Arr. Solo Piano by Franz Liszt) - Upon Piano Roll Duo-Art 0970 Br, Issued 1931Camille Saint-Saëns, Vladimir Horowitz
Le Rouet D'omphale, Op. 31 (Arr. Solo Piano by Saint-Säens) - Upon Piano Roll Welte-Mignon 798, Issued 1905Camille Saint-Saëns
Suite Algerienne, Op. 60,: No. 3, Reverie Du Soir (Reverie a Blida, Arr. Solo Piano by Saint-Säens)Camille Saint-Saëns, Peter Phillips
Valse Sentimentale. Op. 51, No. 6 - Welte-Mignon 1679Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Vera Margolies, Peter Phillips
Piano Sonata, Op. 37: II. Andante Non Troppo Quasi Moderato, in G Major - Welte-Mignon 557Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Josef von Slivinski, Peter Phillips
Eugene Onegin (Arr. Solo Piano by Douloff): Fantasia and Selections - Welte-Mignon 2016Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, M. Douloff, Peter Phillips
Cavalleria Rusticana (Arr. Solo Piano by Gayraud): Fantasia (Part I) - Welte-Mignon 2813Pietro Mascagni, Peter Phillips, P. Gayraud
Cavalleria Rusticana (Arr. Solo Piano by Gayraud): Fantasia II - Welte-Mignon 2814Pietro Mascagni, Peter Phillips, P. Gayraud
Variations on the Name 'Abegg', Op. 1 - Welte-Mignon 525Robert Schumann, Peter Phillips, Egon Petri
Barcarolle No. 1, Op. 30, in F Minor - Welte-Mignon 986Anton Rubinstein, Peter Phillips, Myrtle Elvyn
Boris Godunov (Arr. For Piano by Rachmaninoff): Selections of Themes from Boris Godunov - Duo-Art 69720Modest Mussorgsky, Peter Phillips, Robert Armbruster