Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of classical piano music with Peter Phillips' captivating album, "Alla Turca: Piano Essentials from the Golden Age." Released on September 19, 2023, under the Novus Promusica label, this exquisite collection showcases Phillips' mastery of the piano, offering a refined selection of iconic pieces from the classical repertoire.
The album opens with Beethoven's profound Piano Sonata No. 8, Op. 13, 'Pathétique,' a work renowned for its emotional depth and technical brilliance. Phillips' interpretation is followed by Mozart's enchanting Piano Sonata No. 11, K.331 in A Major, featuring the lively and iconic 'Rondo Alla Turca.' These performances are not just renditions but a testament to Phillips' ability to breathe new life into these beloved compositions.
The album also includes Chopin's Etudes, Op. 10, a series of virtuosic pieces that showcase Phillips' technical prowess and expressive range. Each etude, from the delicate 'Waterfall' to the fiery 'Revolutionary,' is performed with precision and passion, highlighting the nuanced artistry of the pianist.
With a total duration of 57 minutes, "Alla Turca: Piano Essentials from the Golden Age" is a compact yet comprehensive journey through some of the most cherished works in classical piano literature. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, Peter Phillips' renditions promise an engaging and enriching listening experience.
Tracks
Piano Sonata No. 8, Op. 13, 'Pathetique': I. Grave - Welte-Mignon 560Ludwig van Beethoven, Peter Phillips, Frederic Lamond
Piano Sonata No. 8, Op. 13, 'Pathetique': II. Adagio Cantabile - Welte-Mignon 561Ludwig van Beethoven, Peter Phillips, Frederic Lamond
Piano Sonata No. 8, Op. 13, 'Pathetique': III. Rondo - Welte-Mignon 562Ludwig van Beethoven, Peter Phillips, Frederic Lamond
Piano Sonata No. 11, K.331 in A Major: I. Theme, Andante Grazioso - Welte-Mignon 1204Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Peter Phillips, Vladimir de Pachmann
Piano Sonata No. 11, K.331 in A Major: II. Minuetto - Welte-Mignon 1205Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Peter Phillips, Vladimir de Pachmann
Piano Sonata No. 11, K.331 in A Major: III. Rondo Alla Turca - Welte-Mignon 1206Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Peter Phillips, Vladimir de Pachmann
Etudes, Op. 10: No. 1 in C Major, 'Waterfall' - Duo-Art 5521Frédéric Chopin, Peter Phillips, Michael von Zadora
Etudes, Op. 10: No. 3 in E Major, 'Tristesse' - Duo-Art 6524Frédéric Chopin, Peter Phillips, Alfred Cortot
Etudes, Op. 10: No. 5 in G♭ Major, 'Black Keys' - Duo-Art 8022Frédéric Chopin, Peter Phillips, Ignacy Jan Paderewski
Etudes, Op. 10: No. 6 in E♭ Minor, 'Lament' - Duo-Art 7287Frédéric Chopin, Peter Phillips, Vladimir Horowitz
Etudes, Op. 10: No. 7 in C Major, 'Toccata' - Duo-Art 5561Frédéric Chopin, Peter Phillips, Katharine Goodson
Etudes, Op. 10: No. 8, in F Major 'Sunshine' - Duo-Art 6414Frédéric Chopin, Peter Phillips, Ossip Gabrilowitsch
Etudes, Op. 10: No. 11 in E♭ Major, 'Arpeggio' - Duo-Art 5523Frédéric Chopin, Peter Phillips, Michael von Zadora
Etudes, Op. 10: No. 12 in C Minor, 'Revolutionary' - Duo-Art 5627Frédéric Chopin, Peter Phillips, Harold Bauer
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