Dive into the rich and diverse musical landscape of Marc Blitzstein with his comprehensive solo piano collection, "Blitzstein: Music for Solo Piano, 1918-1963." Released on February 1, 2019, by Toccata Classics, this album spans a remarkable 1 hour and 14 minutes, offering a retrospective of Blitzstein's piano compositions over four decades. The album features a mix of live performances and studio recordings, showcasing Blitzstein's versatility and mastery of the piano. From the delicate "Waterfall: Barcarolle" to the energetic "Scherzo 'Bourgeois at Play,'" and the poignant "Innocent Psalm," each track reveals a different facet of Blitzstein's musical genius. The album also includes excerpts from his notable work "Cain," as well as pieces dedicated to loved ones, such as "Slow March (For Kit's Wedding)" and "Wedding Piece (For Stephen and Joyce)." This collection is a testament to Blitzstein's enduring legacy and his significant contributions to the world of classical music.
Tracks
Waterfall: Barcarolle (Live)Marc Blitzstein, Leonard Lehrman
Prelude in C Minor (Live)Marc Blitzstein, Leonard Lehrman
Valse (Live)Marc Blitzstein, Leonard Lehrman
Children's Dances: No. 1, Pavane (Live)Marc Blitzstein, Leonard Lehrman
Children's Dances: No. 2, Round (Live)Marc Blitzstein, Leonard Lehrman
Svarga Suite: No. 4, Belly-ache (Live)Marc Blitzstein, Leonard Lehrman
Piano Percussion Music: I. Toccata (Live)Marc Blitzstein, Leonard Lehrman
Piano Percussion Music: II. Air (Live)Marc Blitzstein, Leonard Lehrman
Piano Percussion Music: III. Rondino (Live)Marc Blitzstein, Leonard Lehrman
Scherzo "Bourgeois at Play" (Live)Marc Blitzstein, Leonard Lehrman
Cain (Excerpts): No. 1, The Young Son. Abel Offers the Lamb [Live]Marc Blitzstein, Leonard Lehrman
Cain (Excerpts): No. 3, Cain and His Wife. Cain's Offering. The Response [Live]Marc Blitzstein, Leonard Lehrman
Cain (Excerpts): No. 10, Dance of Noema [Live]Marc Blitzstein, Leonard Lehrman
Piano Solo: No. 2, Cantabile (Live)Marc Blitzstein, Leonard Lehrman
Le monde libre: March on a French Resistance Tune (Live)Marc Blitzstein, Leonard Lehrman
Show: No. 1, Prelude & Welcome (Live)Marc Blitzstein, Leonard Lehrman
Show: No. 2, Three-Four Dance (Live)Marc Blitzstein, Leonard Lehrman
Show: No. 3, Parade (Live)Marc Blitzstein, Leonard Lehrman
Show: No. 4, Var. 2 (Live)Marc Blitzstein, Leonard Lehrman
Show: No. 5, Var. 1 (Live)Marc Blitzstein, Leonard Lehrman
Show: No. 6, Hollywood and Vine (Live)Marc Blitzstein, Leonard Lehrman, Helene Williams
Show: No. 7, Pas de deux (Live)Marc Blitzstein, Leonard Lehrman
Innocent Psalm (For the Bernstein Baby) [Live]Marc Blitzstein, Leonard Lehrman
Slow March (For Kit's Wedding) [Live]Marc Blitzstein, Leonard Lehrman
Wedding Piece (For Stephen and Joyce) [Live]Marc Blitzstein, Leonard Lehrman
Lied (For Ben Cooper, and His Women) [Live]Marc Blitzstein, Leonard Lehrman
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