The Spinning Girl [Import]

Various (Composer), Felicja Blumental (piano) (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Felicja Blumental (piano)
• Composer: Various
• Audio CD (March 14, 2005)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Brana Records
• ASIN: B0007Y34BG
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #787,987 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Moniuszko (arr. Melcer): The Spinning Girl

2. J.S. Bach (arr. Galston) : Siciliana

3. Corelli: Sarabanda

4. Gluck: Menuet d' Orphee

5. Beethoven: Sonata No. 14 in C sharp minor, Op. 27 “Moonlight” - Adagio

6. Beethoven: Sonata No. 14 in C sharp minor, Op. 27 “Moonlight” - Allegretto

7. Beethoven: Sonata No. 14 in C sharp minor, Op. 27 “Moonlight” - Presto

8. Kuhlau: Sonatine in C, Op. 20, No. 1 – Allegro

9. Kuhlau: Sonatine in C, Op. 20, No. 1 – Andante

10. Kuhlau: Sonatine in C, Op. 20, No. 1 - Rondo

11. Schubert: Impromptu op. 142, No. 1

12. Chopin: Mazurka, Op. 68, No. 2

13. Szymanowski: Etude No. 1

14. Szymanowski: Etude No. 3

15. Szymanowski: Prelude Op. 1, No. 1

16. Szymanowski: Prelude Op. 1, No. 7

17. Villa-Lobos: The Three Marias - Alnitah

18. Villa-Lobos: The Three Marias - Alnilam

19. Villa-Lobos: The Three Marias - Mintika

20. Khachaturian: Toccata

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Editorial Reviews

Review

“Felicja Blumental’s big and bold performances placed her among the finest pianists of the 20th century.” --Yorkshire Post, December 2004

Product Description

This is a beautiful collection of rare piano works by Moniuszko, Szymanowski, Kuhlau, Villa-Lobos among others. This new album by Felicja Blumental sees her drawing on her Polish background, demonstrating her deep understanding of the works by Moniuszko, Chopin and Szymanowski, while exposing her dexterity through Villa-Lobos’ Three Maries, her dramatic version of Kabalewski’s Sonatine and in the Presto of Beethoven’s infamous “Mooonlight Sonata.” The title track of the album is a particular highlight that is also available as a vocal work. Moniuszko often used the melodies and rhythmic patterns of Polish folk tunes for his compositions and this work demonstrates shows just that. The poignant Siciliana by Bach and the Menuet d’Orphee by Gluck provide some light refreshments among a bustle of fantastically vibrant piano pieces.

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