Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of classical piano with Peter Phillips' latest album, "Leggierezza. Piano Music from the Golden Age." Released on September 18, 2024, under the Novus Promusica label, this exquisite collection spans a generous 2 hours and 35 minutes, featuring 36 tracks that showcase the pinnacle of classical piano repertoire.
Peter Phillips, a name synonymous with virtuosity and elegance, curates a journey through timeless compositions that have defined the golden age of piano music. The album opens with Franz Liszt's "Three Etudes De Concert, S. 144: No. 2, La Leggierezza," setting the tone for a performance that is both technically brilliant and deeply expressive. Phillips' interpretation of this piece, along with other masterpieces like "Grandes Études De Paganini, S. 141: No. 1, Tremolo" and "Variations on a Theme by Paganini, Op. 35," demonstrates his profound understanding of the instrument and its literature.
The album is a treasure trove of well-loved classics and hidden gems, including works by Chopin, Brahms, Debussy, and Beethoven, expertly arranged for solo piano. Phillips' rendition of "Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67" by Beethoven, arranged by Stoessel, is a standout, showcasing the composer's genius and Phillips' ability to convey the grandeur of orchestral works on the piano.
"Leggierezza" is not just a collection of songs; it's a testament to Peter Phillips' artistry and his dedication to preserving the legacy of classical piano music. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience that highlights the enduring beauty and power of piano music from the golden age.
Tracks
Three Etudes De Concert, S. 144: No. 2, La LeggierezzaFranz Liszt, Magdeleine Brard, Peter Phillips
Four Little Poems, Op. 32: No. 1, the Eagle - Duo-Art 6136Edward MacDowell, Lester Donahue, Peter Phillips
London Pieces: No. 2, Ragamuffin - Duo-Art 0211 BrJohn Ireland, Peter Phillips
Grandes Études De Paganini, S. 141: No. 1, Tremolo - Duo-Art 70250Franz Liszt, Arthur Friedheim, Peter Phillips
Mazurka No.3, Op. 66 in B Minor - Duo-Art 5674Camille Saint-Saëns, Peter Phillips
Landler (Tirolese) - Duo-Art 6060Giovanni Sgambati, Guiomar Novaes, Peter Phillips
Ständchen, D.889: Hark! Hark! the Lark! (Transcription by Liszt) - Duo-Art 6052Franz Schubert, Aurelio Giorni, Peter Phillips
Don Giovanni's Serenade (Arr. Solo Piano by Backhaus) - Duo-Art 68250Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wilhelm Backhaus, Peter Phillips
Five Waltzes, Op. 51 - Duo-Art 6830Ignaz Friedman, Peter Phillips
Estampes: No. 2, La Soirée Dans GrenadeClaude Debussy, E. Robert Schmitz, Peter Phillips
Estampes: No. 3, Jardins Sous La PluieClaude Debussy, Robert Lortat, Peter Phillips
Folk Tune, Op. 12, No. 2 - Duo-Art 6465Antonín Dvořák, Josef Suk, Peter Phillips
String Quartet, Op. 11 (Arr. Solo Piano by Bauer): II. Andante Cantabile - Duo-Art 6717-4Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Harold Bauer, Peter Phillips
Intermezzo, Op. 117, No. 1 E-Flat Major - Duo-Art 6559Johannes Brahms, Harold Bauer, Peter Phillips
Variations on a Theme by Paganini. Op. 35: Selections - Duo-Art 6813-4Johannes Brahms, Wilhelm Backhaus, Peter Phillips
Fantasia and Fugue in G Minor, BWV 542 (Transcription by Liszt): Part I - Duo-Art 7161Johann Sebastian Bach, Percy Grainger, Peter Phillips
Fantasia and Fugue in G Minor, BWV 542 (Transcription by Liszt): Part II - Duo-Art 7174Johann Sebastian Bach, Percy Grainger, Peter Phillips
Pastorale Variée (Attrib. Mozart, K. Anh. 209B) - Duo-Art 67640Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Nadia Reisenberg, Peter Phillips
Piano Concerto No. 1, Op. 11 in E Minor (Arr. Solo Piano by Eneri-Gorainoff): I. Allegro Maestoso - Welte-Mignon 2159Frédéric Chopin, Irene Eneri-Gorainoff, Peter Phillips
Violin Concerto No. 2, Op. 22 (Arr. Solo Piano by Pitot): II. RomanceHenryk Wieniawski, Genevieve Pitot, Peter Phillips
Symphony No. 41, K.551 "Jupiter" (Arr. Solo Piano by Ganz): IV. Molto AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolph Ganz, Peter Phillips
Symphony No.3, Op. 55, Eroica (Arr. Solo Piano by Lamond): IV. Allegro Molto - Duo-Art 5350Ludwig van Beethoven, Frederic Lamond, Peter Phillips
Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67 (Arr. Solo Piano by Stoessel): III. Scherzo - Allegro - Duo-Art 5020Ludwig van Beethoven, Albert Stoessel, Peter Phillips
Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67 (Arr. Solo Piano by Stoessel): IV. Allegro - Presto - Duo-Art 5020Ludwig van Beethoven, Albert Stoessel, Peter Phillips
Les Patineurs, Op. 183 - Waltz - Duo-Art 73218Émile Waldteufel, Muriel Pollock, Peter Phillips
Pinafore (Piano Selections) - Duo-Art 67589Arthur Sullivan, Robert Armbruster, Peter Phillips
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