Immerse yourself in the intricate world of Kaikhosru Sorabji with his monumental "100 Transcendental Studies, Nos. 26-43." Released on August 25, 2009, under the BIS label, this album is a testament to Sorabji's virtuosic compositional prowess and his unique place in the realm of classical music. Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 16 minutes, this collection of studies is not for the faint-hearted. Each piece, from the delicate "Dolcissimo" to the fiery "Impetuoso e con fuoco ed energia," showcases Sorabji's innovative approach to piano technique and his penchant for complex, layered textures. Sorabji's work is known for its demanding nature, both for the performer and the listener, but it is this very challenge that makes his music so rewarding. This album is a journey through Sorabji's creative mind, offering a glimpse into his extraordinary musical vision.
2009 BIS2009 BIS
Tracks
100 Transcendental Studies: No. 26, DolcissimoKaikhosru Sorabji, Fredrik Ullén
100 Transcendental Studies: No. 27, Staccato e leggiero a capriccioKaikhosru Sorabji, Fredrik Ullén
100 Transcendental Studies: No. 28, Leggiero e volanteKaikhosru Sorabji, Fredrik Ullén
100 Transcendental Studies: No. 29, A capriccioKaikhosru Sorabji, Fredrik Ullén
100 Transcendental Studies: No. 30, Con fantasiaKaikhosru Sorabji, Fredrik Ullén
100 Transcendental Studies: No. 31, Vivace assaiKaikhosru Sorabji, Fredrik Ullén
100 Transcendental Studies: No. 32, Legato possibile, quasi dolceKaikhosru Sorabji, Fredrik Ullén
100 Transcendental Studies: No. 33, Vivace e briosoKaikhosru Sorabji, Fredrik Ullén
100 Transcendental Studies: No. 34, Soave e dolceKaikhosru Sorabji, Fredrik Ullén
100 Transcendental Studies: No. 35, —Kaikhosru Sorabji, Fredrik Ullén
100 Transcendental Studies: No. 36, Mano sinistra sempre solaKaikhosru Sorabji, Fredrik Ullén
100 Transcendental Studies: No. 37, RiflessioniKaikhosru Sorabji, Fredrik Ullén
100 Transcendental Studies: No. 38, Con fantasiaKaikhosru Sorabji, Fredrik Ullén
100 Transcendental Studies: No. 39, —Kaikhosru Sorabji, Fredrik Ullén
100 Transcendental Studies: No. 40, ModeratoKaikhosru Sorabji, Fredrik Ullén
100 Transcendental Studies: No. 41, —Kaikhosru Sorabji, Fredrik Ullén
100 Transcendental Studies: No. 42, Impetuoso e con fuoco ed energiaKaikhosru Sorabji, Fredrik Ullén
100 Transcendental Studies: No. 43, —Kaikhosru Sorabji, Fredrik Ullén