Step into the enchanting world of Erno Rapee with "Sous La Feuillee" - Piano Evocations from the Golden Age, a captivating collection of piano masterpieces set to release on April 29, 2025, under the Novus Promusica label. Spanning a total of 1 hour and 41 minutes, this album is a testament to Rapee's virtuosity and the timeless allure of classical piano music.
The tracklist is a diverse journey through some of the most beloved and evocative pieces in the classical repertoire. From the dreamy reveries of "Reverie, Op. 86" to the lively rhythms of "Sevillanas (Spanish Caprice)," Rapee's interpretations bring a fresh perspective to these well-loved works. The album also features arrangements of orchestral pieces, such as the "Overture" from Mendelssohn's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and the "Adagio Cantabile" from Mozart's "Symphony No. 41," showcasing Rapee's skill in translating complex orchestral textures to the solo piano.
Rapee's playing is marked by a deep sensitivity and technical brilliance, making this album a delight for both casual listeners and classical music enthusiasts. Whether you're in the mood for the romanticism of Chopin's "Nocturne" or the energetic "Turkish March" from Beethoven's "Ruins of Athens," Rapee's performances are sure to captivate and inspire. "Sous La Feuillee" is not just a collection of songs; it's a celebration of the piano's expressive range and a tribute to the enduring power of classical music.
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Tracks
Reverie, Op. 86 - Duo-Art 0340 Br 1York Bowen, William Murdoch, Peter Phillips
Valse Brillante. Op. 20 - Duo-Art 5867Mana Zucca, Peter Phillips
The Seasons. Op. 37A: No. 11, Troika (November) - Duo-Art S-31438Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Elva Faeth Rider, Peter Phillips
Impromptu No.2, Op. 36, F-Sharp Major - Duo-Art 5907Frédéric Chopin, Camille Saint-Saëns, Peter Phillips
Nymphs and Fauns Arabesque - Duo-Art 5509Herman Bemberg, McNair Ilgenfritz, Peter Phillips
Nocturne - Duo-Art 6192Raymond Woodman, Arthur Shattuck, Peter Phillips
Annees De Pelerinage. 2nd Year. Supplement. No. 1 (Gondoliera) - Welte-Mignon 2456Franz Liszt, Laura Danziger, Peter Phillips
A Midsummer Night's Dream. Op. 21. Overture - Welte-Mignon 3351Felix Mendelssohn, Hubert Flohr, Peter Phillips
Ruins of Athens, Op. 113: Turkish March or March of the Dervishes (Arr. Solo Piano by Rubinstein) - Duo-Art 6327Ludwig van Beethoven, Josef Hofmann, Peter Phillips
Toccata and Fugue in G Minor BWV 915 (Arr. Solo Piano by Samuel): I. Toccata - Duo-Art 0293 BrJohann Sebastian Bach, Harold Samuel, Peter Phillips
Toccata and Fugue in G Minor BWV 915 (Arr. Solo Piano by Samuel): II. Fugue - Duo-Art 0293 BrJohann Sebastian Bach, Harold Samuel, Peter Phillips
Toccata and Fugue in D Minor BWV 565 (Arr. Solo Piano by Tausig): I. Toccata - Duo-Art 6732Johann Sebastian Bach, Ignaz Friedman, Peter Phillips
Toccata and Fugue in D Minor BWV 565 (Arr. Solo Piano by Tausig): II. Fugue - Duo-Art 6732Johann Sebastian Bach, Ignaz Friedman, Peter Phillips
Symphony No. 41, K.551, 'Jupyter' (Arr. Solo Piano by Ganz): II. Adagio Cantabile - Duo-Art 5430Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolph Ganz, Peter Phillips
Piano Sonata No. 16, Op. 31, No. 1: II. Adagio Grazioso - Welte-Mignon 804Ludwig van Beethoven, Camille Saint-Saëns, Peter Phillips
Etude, Op. 10, No. 3 (Tristesse, or L'adieu) in E Major - Duo-Art S-31888Frédéric Chopin, Edith Penguilley, Peter Phillips
Etude, Op. 10, No.8 (Sunshine) in F Major - Duo-Art 6323Frédéric Chopin, Aurelio Giorni, Peter Phillips
Sous La Feuillee. Op. 29. Meditation. (Under the Leaves) - Duo-Art 6467Francois Thome, Edwin Hughes, Peter Phillips
Down South (American Sketch) Op. 10 - Duo-Art 6500William Myddleton, Robert Armbruster, Peter Phillips
Fantaisie, Op. 49 in F Minor - Duo-Art 6266Frédéric Chopin, Harold Bauer, Peter Phillips