"093 Forgotten Melodies" - Bach and Legacy is a captivating musical journey curated by the talented John Henry Powell. This album, set for release on July 1, 2025, under the Novus Promusica label, spans an impressive 2 hours and 21 minutes, offering a rich tapestry of classical compositions that showcase Powell's virtuosity and versatility.
The album is a thoughtful exploration of the enduring influence of Johann Sebastian Bach, interwoven with a diverse array of pieces from other celebrated composers. Powell's renditions range from delicate and introspective, such as the Élégie and the Adagio from Oboe Concerto BWV 974, to lively and spirited, as heard in the Gypsy Dance in C Major and the Military Marches.
Powell's interpretations are both faithful to the original compositions and infused with his unique artistic sensibility. The album features a mix of well-known classics and lesser-known gems, including works by Chopin, Liszt, Granados, and Powell himself. Notable pieces include the hauntingly beautiful "Quejas (o la maja y el ruiseñor)" from Granados' Goyescas, the evocative "St. Francis of Assisi Preaching to the Birds" by Liszt, and Powell's original compositions like "O Land out There" and "Collar de Haikus."
The album is a testament to Powell's technical prowess and emotional depth, offering a compelling blend of tradition and innovation. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "093 Forgotten Melodies" promises a rewarding and enriching listening experience.
Tracks
Élégie, Op. 126 No. 7Cécile Chaminade, Anna Miernik
Children at Play - ElegyAlexandre Tansman, Anna Miernik
Mazurka Wn 41Frédéric Chopin, Anna Miernik
Minuet in G MinorJohann Sebastian Bach, Anna Miernik
Six Studies in English Folk Song (Arr. Flute & Piano by Katrina Penman): I. AdagioRalph Vaughan Williams, Katrina Penman, Claudia Vior
Xàfec de Llum I Tenebres: III. Quizás la LuzRamón Paus, Orquestra De Cambra Catalana, Joan Pàmies
Polonaise in G Minor BWV Anh. 119 Anonymus from J.S. Bach S Notebook for Anna Magdalena BachJohann Sebastian Bach, Anna Miernik
March in D Major BWV Anh. 122-C. Ph. E. Bach from the Anna Magdalena Bach S BookJohann Sebastian Bach, Anna Miernik
Oboe Concerto BWV 974 (Piano Transcription by Alessandro Marcello): AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, Anna Miernik
Pesenka, Inr 90: Little Song, in Dorian ModeNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Juan Francisco Otón
Le Joie de Pierre-Auguste: Adagio. Como Cada Mañana Entre el Dolor y la Belleza...Ramón Paus, Irene Cantos
6 Lieder Ohne Worte, Op. 18 in E-Dur: I. Mäßig Und GefühlvollDelphine von Schauroth, Arcadie Triboi
3 Morceaux, Op. 2: No. 1, EtudeAlexander Scriabin, Juan Francisco Otón
Ständchen, D.889: Hark! Hark! the Lark! (Transcription by Franz Liszt) - Welte-Mignon 1261Franz Schubert, Peter Phillips, Ignacy Jan Paderewski
Military Marches, Op. 51: No. 3, Marche Militaire in E-Flat Major - Welte-Mignon 3309Franz Schubert, Wilhelm Backhaus, Peter Phillips
Legende S. 175: No. 1, St. Francis of Assisi Preaching to the Birds - Duo-Art 5718Franz Liszt, Peter Phillips, Arthur Friedheim
Écossaise K. WoO 23Ludwig van Beethoven, Anna Miernik
Deutscher Tanz in F Major Hob.IX 10Joseph Haydn, Joanna Sochacka
Collar de Haikus, Op. 68: Haiku-Perla Nº15Alejandro Román, Abel Sánchez-Aguilera
Miniaturas, Op. 1: I. PreludioAlejandro Román, Abel Sánchez-Aguilera
Preludes, Op. 28: No. 20 in C MinorFrédéric Chopin, Anna Miernik
Gypsy Dance in C Major Hob. IX 28, No.1Joseph Haydn, Joanna Sochacka
O Land out There, for Clarinet, Oud, Double Bass and PianoMenachem Wiesenberg, Taiseer Elias, Nir Comforty, Chen Halevi
Trio (Lamento), for Oud, Viola and Piano: II. Più Mosso (Oud Improvisation)Menachem Wiesenberg, Yuval Gotlibovich, Taiseer Elias
Tableaux for Solo Piano, Book I: Echos Du Temps, Op. 31Manuel Ruiz Del Corral, Irene Cantos
Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2: Prelude in F-Sharp Minor BWV 883Johann Sebastian Bach, Anna Miernik
Divertissement GrecPhilippe Gaubert, Katrina Penman, Sara Santirso, Beatriz Mier
Techno-ParadeGuillaume Connesson, Anna Miernik, Barbara Borowicz, Martyna Klupś-Radny
Etude No. 6Philip Glass, Joanna Sochacka
String Quartet No. 1: II. Con TernuraHermes Luaces, Cuarteto Breton
Goyescas (Suite), No.4: Quejas (o la maja y el ruiseñor)Enrique Granados, Andrés Navarro
Ciudadano Sombra: II. - Live ConcertRamón Paus, Pablo Martos, Yuval Gotlibovich, Alberto Martos
At the Fair. No. 4. The Clowns (Sketches of American Fun) - Duo-Art 5922John Henry Powell, Peter Phillips
Etudes, Op. 25: No. 2 in F Minor, 'the Bees' (Arr. For 4 Hands Piano by Brahms) - Duo-Art 6265Frédéric Chopin, Rose Sutro, Ottilie Sutro, Peter Phillips
Sonata in F Major, R. 89Antonio Soler, Harrison Herman
Contrabandista (The Smuggler) Transcription by Tausig - Duo-Art 5979Robert Schumann, Peter Phillips, Tina Lerner
24 Morceaux Caractéristiques, Op. 36: No. 13, Etude in F-Sharp Major - Duo-Art 6187Anton Arensky, Hans Ebell, Peter Phillips
The Glow Worm: Song from "Lysistrata" (Arr. Solo Piano by Rapee) - Duo-Art 6386Paul Lincke, Erno Rapee, Peter Phillips
Annees De Pelerinage. 1st Year. No. 7 (Eglogue; Ecologue) - Duo-Art 74010Franz Liszt, Harold Bauer, Peter Phillips
Etude on Minute Waltz, Op. 64, No. 1 ( Arr. By Ilgenfritz) - Duo-Art 5581Frédéric Chopin, McNair Ilgenfritz, Peter Phillips
Romance Sans Paroles, Op. 17 No. 3 - Duo-Art 5659Gabriel Fauré, Ossip Gabrilowitsch, Peter Phillips
Chanson (Melodie) - Duo-Art 66406Rudolf Friml, Peter Phillips, Robert Armbruster
Etudes, Op. 25: No. 1 in A-Flat Major, 'Aeolian Harp' - Duo-Art S-3032Frédéric Chopin, Daisy Chambers Woolsey, Peter Phillips
Grandes Études De Paganini, S. 141: No. 4, Vivo - Duo-Art 70249Franz Liszt, Peter Phillips, Magdeleine Brard
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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