Piano Masters: Oscar Levant

Francis Poulenc (Composer), Manuel de Falla (Composer), Sergei Rachmaninov (Composer), Pavel Jelobinsky (Composer), Dmitry Shostakovich (Composer), Aram Khachaturian (Composer), Johannes Brahms (Composer), Frederic Chopin (Composer), Claude Debussy (Composer), Columbia Concert Orchestra (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Orchestra: Columbia Concert Orchestra
• Composer: Francis Poulenc, Manuel de Falla, Sergei Rachmaninov, Pavel Jelobinsky, Dmitry Shostakovich, et al.
• Audio CD (December 5, 2000)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Pearl
• ASIN: B00004WZTJ
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #447,360 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Trois mouvements perpétuels, for piano, FP 14

2. Pastourelle for piano (arr. of ballet mvt.), FP 45

3. El Sombrero de tres picos, suite from the ballet for piano: Miller's Dance

4. Ritual Fire Dance, for orchestra (from 'El Amor brujo')

5. Prelude for piano No.7 in E flat major, Op. 23/6

6. Prelude for piano No.16 in G major, Op. 32/5

7. Short Etudes (6) for piano, Op. 19: No. 1

8. Short Etudes (6) for piano, Op. 19: No. 2

9. Prelude for piano in A minor, Op. 34/2

10. Polka, version for piano solo or piano, 4 hands arranged from 'The Golden Age': Polka

11. Gayane, ballet in 4 acts: Lullaby

12. Gayane Suite, for orchestra No. 3: Sabre Dance

13. Intermezzo for piano in A major, Op. 118/2

14. Etude for piano No. 5 in G flat major, Op. 10/5, CT. 18

15. Etude for piano No. 12 in C minor ('Revolutionary'), Op. 10/12, CT. 25

16. Nocturne for piano No. 5 in F sharp major, Op. 15/2, CT. 112

17. Waltz for piano No. 11 in G flat major, Op. 70/1, CT. 217

18. Etude for piano No. 4 in C sharp minor, Op. 10/4, CT. 17

19. Polonaise for piano No. 3 in A major ('Military'), Op. 40/1, CT. 152

20. Arabesques (2) for piano, L. 66: Arabesque No. 1 in E

See all 27 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An underrated musician, July 4, 2002

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Scaramouche (Redlands, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Piano Masters: Oscar Levant (Audio CD)

Although considered to be the premier interpreter of the piano works of George Gershwin, Levant's importance as a pianist is often overshadowed by his popularity as the leading neurotic humorist of mid-20th century radio, movies, and television. This CD collection is an excellent showcase for his considerable talent and range as a serious musician, playing the works of several classical composers other than Gershwin.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Oscar Levant makes beautiful music, October 24, 2009

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Naomi L. Holroyd "Naomi L. Holroyd" (Westmont NJ USA) - See all my reviews
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I remember as a child listening to Oscar Levant. My parents used to buy me the records and I would listen over and over. Oscar was a genius there is no doubt about that. He was also very brilliant and extremely funny. This music brought it all back to me. No matter what age, you are swept into the wonderment of music.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic pianist !, May 12, 2008

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Stephen "nyronut" (brooklyn, ny) - See all my reviews

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Oscar Levant, besides being one of the great wits of all time, is a tremendous pianist. Worth the price of admission !!