Tao Piano

Beethoven (Composer), pianist Jennifer Tao (Composer), Chopin (Composer), Ravel (Composer), Scarlatti (Composer), Ives (Composer), Medtner (Composer), Liszt (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Liszt
• Composer: Beethoven, pianist Jennifer Tao, Chopin, Ravel, Scarlatti, et al.
• Audio CD (December 15, 1999)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Eroica Classical Recordings
• ASIN: B00000FDIL
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #790,076 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Fairy Tale in b Flat, Op.20, No.1

2. Son in C, Op. 53 'Waldstein': Allegro Con Brio

3. Son in C, Op. 53 'Waldstein': Intro: Adagio Molto

4. Son in C, Op. 53 'Waldstein': Rondo: Allegretto Moderato

5. Son No.2 'Concord, Mass., 1840-1860': 'The Alcotts'

6. Son in D, K.491, L.164

7. Miroirs: Alborada Del Gracioso

8. Au Lac De Wallenstadt

9. Ballade No.1 in g, Op.23

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice, good selection of tunes and superb piano playing, December 7, 2001

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The sound on this album is clear and crisp, while Tao's renderings are absolutely elegant. She plays with an excellent balance of drama and delicacy, never overwhelming her pieces but at the same time, fully in command. Her Medtner is fanciful but never playful -- she takes this work very seriously, and it shows in all the strong nuances she's able to pull from the notes and phrasing. The Waldstein is marvellous. Tao reaches into the depths of this music to draw out every ounce of drama, yet the work never suffers from becoming morbid or tense -- in fact, the drama comes off almost as joyful. I admit, the Ives was too discordant for me, but the Ravel is tender while at the same time lively and bold. This is strong pianism, very confident. Play this CD louder than you would ordinarily do -- the sound is so great that you'll feel as if you were sitting right next to Tao and her piano (it must be a steinway) in the concert hall. I'm very much looking forward to this pianist's next albums! If you like solo piano and if you like a commanding performance, do not neglect this album. It is delightful and will certainly become one of the favorites in your collection.

5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you, Ms. Tao, for an exceptional recording!, March 28, 2009

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David Landess (Miami Lakes, FL, USA) - See all my reviews
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I have never been a fan of the Ives, but Jennifer Tao's beautiful and sensitive performance compels a change of opinion. That and the fresh, thoughtful rendition of the other works on this album make it a worthy addition to anyone's music library. A personal note: I had the pleasure of hearing the 16-year-old Ms. Tao perform the Chopin Ballade as a member of the Coral Gables Junior Music Club. It was a charming and technically impressive performance but the power and drama of this latest effort makes me wish that she would make more recordings. I would love to hear more.