Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of classical and contemporary music with Erno Rapee's "059 Classical & Contemporary Essentials": Bohemian Girl. This exquisite collection, released on August 28, 2025, under the Novus Promusica label, spans an impressive two hours and fifty minutes, offering a rich tapestry of musical masterpieces.
Erno Rapee, a name synonymous with musical brilliance, curates a diverse array of compositions that showcase his virtuosity and deep understanding of both classical and modern musical landscapes. The album is a testament to Rapee's ability to seamlessly blend iconic works with lesser-known gems, creating a harmonious journey through the ages.
From the hauntingly beautiful "Nocturne No.4. Op. 36" by Chopin to the lively "Hungarian Dance No. 8" by Brahms, each track is a masterclass in musical expression. The album also features Rapee's own arrangements, such as the enchanting "Ave Verum Corpus KV 618" and the evocative "Hedge Rose (Heidenroslein)," showcasing his unique interpretive skills.
Contemporary pieces like "Tableaux for Solo Piano" and "Three Passions for Our Tortured Planet" add a modern touch, highlighting Rapee's versatility and innovative spirit. The inclusion of works by lesser-known composers, such as the delicate "Ballabiles, Op. 15" and the captivating "Xàfec de Llum I Tenebres," offers a refreshing departure from the usual classical repertoire.
Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer looking to explore the genre, "059 Classical & Contemporary Essentials": Bohemian Girl is a must-listen. Erno Rapee's meticulous attention to detail and profound musicality shine through in every note, making this album a true celebration of the enduring power of classical and contemporary music.
Tracks
Nocturne No.4. Op. 36, E-Flat Major - Duo-Art 6148Gabriel Fauré, Magdeleine Brard, Peter Phillips
Moments Musicaux. Op. 94: No. 6 A-Flat Major - Duo-Art 6233Franz Schubert, Oliver Denton, Peter Phillips
The Bohemian Girl. Selection. (Marble Halls Etc) - Duo-Art 6421Michael William Balfe, Erno Rapee, Peter Phillips
Album for the Young, Op. 39 No. 16: Old French SongPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Anna Miernik
Impromptus on a Theme by Clara Schumann, Op. 5: No. 9, -Robert Schumann, Noemí Teruel Serrano
Six Studies in English Folk Song (Arr. Flute & Piano by Katrina Penman): IV. LentoRalph Vaughan Williams, Katrina Penman, Claudia Vior
Moderato Wn 56Frédéric Chopin, Anna Miernik
Ave Verum Corpus KV 618 (Arr. Solo Piano by R. Bender)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Anna Miernik
Intermezzo No. 1Manuel Ponce, Anna Miernik
Trois mélodies, Op. 7: No. 1, Après Un Rêve (Arr. Flute & piano by Katrina Penman)Gabriel Fauré, Katrina Penman, Claudia Vior
Ecossaise in G Major, Op. 18 No. 4Franz Schubert, Anna Miernik
Canzonetta, Op. 123 No. 3Cécile Chaminade, Anna Miernik
Waltz in A Minor B. 150 Op. PosthumousFrédéric Chopin, Anna Miernik
Pictures at an Exhibition: GnomusModest Mussorgsky, Juan Francisco Otón
Cantata BWV 147 (Piano Transcription by Hans-Günter Heumann): Jesu, Joy of Man DesiringJohann Sebastian Bach, Anna Miernik
Three Passions for Our Tortured Planet: WindsBrian Field, Irene Cantos
Tableaux for Solo Piano, Book I: Le Miroir D'un Instant, Op. 39Manuel Ruiz Del Corral, Irene Cantos
Sonata 60 Hob XVI 50: I. AllegroJoseph Haydn, Anna Miernik
Impromptus on a Theme by Clara Schumann, Op. 5: No. 4, Ziemlich LangsamRobert Schumann, Noemí Teruel Serrano
Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade VModest Mussorgsky, Juan Francisco Otón
Impromptus on a Theme by Clara Schumann, Op. 5: No. 8, Mit Grosser KraftRobert Schumann, Noemí Teruel Serrano
Pictures at an Exhibition: BydłoModest Mussorgsky, Juan Francisco Otón
6 Pieces, Op. 19: Nocturno, Op. 19, No. 4Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Juan Francisco Otón
Tableaux for Solo Piano, Book I: Ondes Parallèles, Op. 38Manuel Ruiz Del Corral, Irene Cantos
Sonate Brillante C-Moll: IV. Finale. Tempo GiustoDelphine von Schauroth, Arcadie Triboi
Three Morceaux. Op. 48: No. 3, Etude Heroique - Duo-Art 5848Theodor Leschetizky, Guiomar Novaes, Peter Phillips
Hungarian Dance No. 8 in A Minor (Arr. Solo Piano by Bauer) - Duo-Art 5668Johannes Brahms, Harold Bauer, Peter Phillips
Aeolian Murmurings. Op. 123 (Concert Study) - Duo-Art 5797Homer Newton Bartlett, John Thompson, Peter Phillips
Chant Polonaise No. 5, S.480, Transcription of Chopin's My Joys (Polish Songs) Op. 74, No .12 - Welte-Mignon 1035Frédéric Chopin, Franz Liszt, Bernhard Stavenhagen, Peter Phillips
Xàfec de Llum I Tenebres: III. Quizás la LuzRamón Paus, Orquestra De Cambra Catalana, Joan Pàmies
L' Amour Des Trois Oranges.: Intermezzo - March (Arr. Solo Piano by Prokofiev) - Duo-Art 6477Sergei Prokofiev, Peter Phillips
The Sea (Prelude) - Duo-Art 72960Selim Palmgren, Katharine Goodson, Peter Phillips
Hedge Rose (Heidenroslein) D. 257 [Arr. By Godowsky] - Duo-Art 73039Franz Schubert, Muriel Kerr, Peter Phillips
Air De Ballet. Op. 37, No. 4 from "Callirhoe" Ballet - Duo-Art 71978Cécile Chaminade, Robert Armbruster, Peter Phillips
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