Yuja Wang's "Fantasia," released in 2012 under the prestigious Deutsche Grammophon label, is a captivating journey through the world of classical piano, showcasing the artist's extraordinary talent and versatility. This album, spanning a duration of 68 minutes, features a diverse collection of 18 tracks that highlight Wang's technical prowess and interpretive depth. From the intricate Etudes-tableaux by Rachmaninoff to the enchanting Dance of the Blessed Spirits from Gluck's "Orfeo ed Euridice," each piece is performed with a level of artistry that sets Yuja Wang apart. The album includes beloved works such as the haunting "Gretchen am Spinnrade" by Schubert and the lively "Tritsch-Tratsch Polka" by Johann Strauss II, arranged for piano by Cziffra. Wang's rendition of Ravel's "Danse macabre," arranged by Liszt and Horowitz, is particularly striking, demonstrating her ability to bring out the dramatic and evocative qualities of the music. "Fantasia" is a testament to Yuja Wang's mastery of the piano, offering a rich and varied listening experience that will delight both classical aficionados and newcomers alike.
Tracks
Etudes-tableaux, Op. 39: No. 6 in A Minor. AllegroSergei Rachmaninoff, Yuja Wang
Etudes-tableaux, Op. 39: No. 4 in B Minor. Allegro assaiSergei Rachmaninoff, Yuja Wang
Morceaux de fantaisie, Op. 3: No. 1, Elégie in E-Flat MinorSergei Rachmaninoff, Yuja Wang
Etudes-tableaux, Op. 39: No. 5 in E-Flat Minor. AppassionatoSergei Rachmaninoff, Yuja Wang
Keyboard Sonata in G Major, KK. 455Domenico Scarlatti, Yuja Wang
Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30: Dance of the Blessed Spirits "Melody" (Arr. Sgambati for Piano)Christoph Willibald Gluck, Yuja Wang
Iberia, T. 105, Book 2: VI. TrianaIsaac Albéniz, Yuja Wang
Variations on a Theme from Bizet's Carmen (The Gypsy Song Act II) - White House VersionVladimir Horowitz, Yuja Wang
Gretchen am Spinnrade, S. 558 No. 8 (After Schubert, D. 118)Franz Liszt, Yuja Wang
Tritsch-Tratsch Polka, Op. 214 (Arr. Cziffra for Piano)Johann Strauss II, Yuja Wang
Waltz No. 7 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 64 No. 2Frédéric Chopin, Yuja Wang
L'apprenti sorcier (Arr. Staub for Piano)Paul Dukas, Yuja Wang
24 Preludes, Op. 11: No. 11 in B Major. Allegro assaiAlexander Scriabin, Yuja Wang
6 Preludes, Op. 13: No. 6 in B Minor. PrestoAlexander Scriabin, Yuja Wang
24 Preludes, Op. 11: No. 12 in G-Sharp Minor. AndanteAlexander Scriabin, Yuja Wang
12 Etudes, Op. 8: No. 9 in G-Sharp Minor. Alla ballataAlexander Scriabin, Yuja Wang
2 Poèmes, Op. 32: No. 1 in F-Sharp Major. Andante cantabileAlexander Scriabin, Yuja Wang
Danse macabre, Op. 40 (Arr. Liszt/Horowitz for Piano)Camille Saint-Saëns, Yuja Wang
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