Embark on a sonic journey with the exquisite '091 Classical & Contemporary Essentials - Sapphire', a masterpiece crafted by the talented artist. Released on 6 March 2025 under the esteemed label Novus Promusica, this album is a treasure trove of classical piano gems, meticulously curated to delight the senses.
Clocking in at 1 hour and 32 minutes, this magnificent collection showcases the artist's technical prowess and emotional depth, as they breathe new life into timeless compositions. From the elegant Barcarolle, Op. 26, No. 1, to the intricate Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565, each piece is a testament to the artist's mastery of the genre.
The album's diverse tracklist features an array of beloved classics, including Chopin's Etude, Op. 25, No. 1, and Bach's Prelude in B Minor, BWV 855a, alongside lesser-known gems like Xàfec de Llum I Tenebres: IV. Iridiscente. The artist's interpretation of these works is both nuanced and expressive, inviting the listener to immerse themselves in the beauty of classical music.
With '091 Classical & Contemporary Essentials - Sapphire', the artist demonstrates their remarkable ability to balance technical precision with emotional resonance, creating a truly unforgettable listening experience. As you delve into this stunning album, you will discover a world of elegance, sophistication, and profound musicality, all expertly woven together by the artist's exceptional talent.
Tracks
Ivan Sings from Adventures of IvanAram Khachaturian, Anna Miernik
Mazurka in A Minor Wn 14Frédéric Chopin, Anna Miernik
Toccata and Fugue in D Minor BWV 565 (Arr. Solo Piano by Tausig): I. Toccata - Duo-Art 6732Johann Sebastian Bach, Ignaz Friedman, Peter Phillips
Prelude in B Minor BWV 855a (Arr. By Siloti)Johann Sebastian Bach, Anna Miernik
Minuet IV in C Major KV 315gWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Anna Miernik
Etude, Op. 25 No. 1 - Duo-Art 5695Frédéric Chopin, Carl Friedberg, Peter Phillips
Allegro in F Major KV 1cWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Anna Miernik
Minuet in F Major KV. 2Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Anna Miernik
Six Studies in English Folk Song (Arr. Flute & Piano by Katrina Penman): Vi. Allegro VivaceRalph Vaughan Williams, Katrina Penman, Claudia Vior
Humoreske, Op. 20: Vi. Mit Einigem PompRobert Schumann, Harrison Herman
Intermezzo from L'amour Des Trois Oranges - Upon Aeolian RollSergei Prokofiev, Manuel del Corral
Xàfec de Llum I Tenebres: IV. IridiscenteRamón Paus, Orquestra De Cambra Catalana, Joan Pàmies
Ocre Inhalado: V. Imitando al SalterioRamón Paus, Elvira Babiloni
3 Miniatures for Clarinet and Piano (I. Allegro II. Andante Cantabile III. Allegro Ma Non Troppo)Krzysztof Penderecki, Anna Miernik, Barbara Borowicz
Two Part Inventions: No. 8, BWV 779 - Duo-Art 6392Johann Sebastian Bach, Harold Bauer, Peter Phillips
Etude, Op. 25, No.9 (Butterfly) G-Flat Major - Duo-Art 5649Frédéric Chopin, Carl Friedberg, Peter Phillips
Prelude, Op. 28, No. 23 in F MajorFrédéric Chopin, Ferruccio Busoni, Peter Phillips
Preludes, Op. 28: No. 3 in G Major - Welte-Mignon 3184Frédéric Chopin, Peter Phillips, Maria Carreras
Prelude, Op. 28, No. 16 in B-Flat Minor - Duo-Art 035 BrFrédéric Chopin, Ferruccio Busoni, Peter Phillips
Well Tempered Clavier, Book I: Prelude No. 5 in D Major, BWV 850 - Welte-Mignon 1836Johann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer, Peter Phillips
Etudes, Op. 25: No. 9 (Butterfly) in G-Flat Major - Welte-Mignon 1253Frédéric Chopin, Ignacy Jan Paderewski, Peter Phillips
Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I: Prelude No. 5 in D Major BWV 850 - Duo-Art 5650Johann Sebastian Bach, Harold Bauer, Peter Phillips
Well-Tempered Clavier, Book II: Fugue No. 12 in F Minor, BWV 881 - Welte-Mignon 544Johann Sebastian Bach, Peter Phillips, Raoul Stéphane Pugno
3 Nouvelles Études, B. 130: No. 3, Allegretto in D♭ MajorFrédéric Chopin, Harold Bauer, Peter Phillips
Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I: Prelude in C Sharp Major, No. 3 BWV 848Johann Sebastian Bach, Ethel Leginska, Peter Phillips
Well Tempered Clavier, Book I: Prelude No. 12 in F Minor, BWV 857 - Welte-Mignon 2965Johann Sebastian Bach, Eugen d'Albert, Peter Phillips
Etudes, Op. 25: No. 2 (The Bees), in F Minor - Duo-Art 6349Frédéric Chopin, Ossip Gabrilowitsch, Peter Phillips
3 Nouvelles Études, B. 130: No. 1, Andantino in F Minor - Duo-Art 7451Frédéric Chopin, Harold Bauer, Peter Phillips
Etudes, Op. 10: No. 7 in C Major, 'Toccata' - Duo-Art 5561Frédéric Chopin, Peter Phillips, Katharine Goodson
Etudes, Op. 10: No. 5 in G♭ Major, 'Black Keys' - Duo-Art 8022Frédéric Chopin, Peter Phillips, Ignacy Jan Paderewski
Piano Sonata No. 14, Op. 27 No. 2 Quasi Una Fantasia: II. Allegretto - Duo-Art 6102Ludwig van Beethoven, Josef Hofmann, Peter Phillips
Violin Sonata No. 2 (Arr. Solo Piano by Saint-Saëns): Bourree, in B MinorJohann Sebastian Bach, Saul Dorfman, Peter Phillips
Country Dance WoO. 14 No. 1, in C Major - Duo-Art 7205Ludwig van Beethoven, Peter Phillips, Phillip Gordon
Piano Sonata No. 13, Op. 27 No. 1: II. Molto Allegro E Vivace - Duo-Art 0287 BrLudwig van Beethoven, Jeanne-Marie Darre, Peter Phillips
Piano Sonata No. 25, Op. 79: III. Vivace - Duo-Art 0278 BrLudwig van Beethoven, Myra Hess, Peter Phillips
Toccata in G Major BWV 916, No. 3 - Duo-Art 72369Johann Sebastian Bach, Myra Hess, Peter Phillips
Water Music Suite: Hornpipe (Arr. Solo Piano by Grainger) - Duo-Art 6754George Frideric Handel, Percy Grainger, Peter Phillips
Scottish Dances (Six Ecossaisen) WoO. 83 - Duo-Art_5638Ludwig van Beethoven, Michael von Zadora, Peter Phillips
Suite for Harpsichord, No. 14: Gavotte Varie - Welte-Mignon 540George Frideric Handel, Raoul Stéphane Pugno, Peter Phillips
Six Minuets for Piano, WoO 10: No. 2, Minuet in G - Duo-Art 67439Ludwig van Beethoven, Ethel Leginska, Peter Phillips
Piano Sonata No. 11 in A Major, K.331: III. Rondo Alla Turca - Duo-Art 6228Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Daisy Nellis, Peter Phillips
32 Variations in C Minor, WoO 80: Theme and Variations (Pt. 1) - Welte-Mignon 527Ludwig van Beethoven, Egon Petri, Peter Phillips
Ruins of Athens. Op. 113.: Turkish March or March (Arr. Solo Piano by Novaes) - Welte-Mignon 2881Ludwig van Beethoven, Guiomar Novaes, Peter Phillips
Violin Sonata No. 2: Bourree in B Minor (Transcription by Saint-Saens) - Duo-Art 67719Johann Sebastian Bach, Camille Saint-Saëns, Rudolph Reuter, Peter Phillips
Humoresque, Op. 10, No. 2 in G Major (Based on a French Popular Song) - Duo-Art 7115Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Josef Hofmann, Peter Phillips
Don Giovanni's Serenade (Arr. Solo Piano by Backhaus) - Duo-Art 68250Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wilhelm Backhaus, Peter Phillips
Chanson Triste, Op. 40, No. 2 - Welte-Mignon_1362Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Ella Rafaelsohn, Peter Phillips
Nutcracker Suite, Op. 17a (Arr. Solo Piano by Giorni): Dance of the Reed Flutes (Danse Des Mirlitons) - Duo-Art 6132Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Aurelio Giorni, Peter Phillips
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