Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Romantic piano music with Peter Schmalfuss's captivating album, "Chopin - Liszt - Scriabine - Granados - Falla - Rachmaninoff - Romatic Piano Music Vol. 2." Set for release on December 6, 2024, under the Digital Masterworks label, this 53-minute collection is a testament to Schmalfuss's virtuosity and his deep connection with the Romantic era's most evocative compositions.
The album opens with a trio of Chopin's waltzes, each a masterclass in elegance and grace, followed by Liszt's "Première Valse Oubliée No. 1" and a selection from his "Années De Pèlerinage." Schmalfuss's interpretations are nuanced and expressive, bringing out the lyrical beauty and technical brilliance of these works.
The heart of the album lies in the Scriabin preludes and études, where Schmalfuss's playing is both delicate and powerful, capturing the composer's unique harmonic language and mystical intensity. The Granados "Danzas Españolas" and De Falla's "Danza Ritual Del Fuego" add a touch of Spanish flair, showcasing Schmalfuss's versatility and his ability to evoke the spirit of different cultures.
The album concludes with three Rachmaninoff preludes, each a showcase of Schmalfuss's technical prowess and emotional depth. His playing is both virtuosic and sensitive, bringing out the poetic beauty and dramatic intensity of these works.
Peter Schmalfuss's "Chopin - Liszt - Scriabine - Granados - Falla - Rachmaninoff - Romatic Piano Music Vol. 2" is a must-listen for anyone who appreciates the Romantic piano repertoire. Schmalfuss's playing is both technically impressive and emotionally resonant, making this album a true gem in the world of classical piano music.
Tracks
Chopin - Waltz No. 1 in E flat, Op. 18, "Grande Valse Brillante"Frédéric Chopin, Peter Schmalfuss
Chopin - Waltz No. 5 in A flat major, Op. 42, "Two Four"Frédéric Chopin, Peter Schmalfuss
Chopin - Waltz No. 6 in D flat major Op. 64 "Minute Waltz"Frédéric Chopin, Peter Schmalfuss
Liszt - Premiére Valse Oubliée No. 1, S 215Franz Liszt, Peter Schmalfuss
Liszt - Années De Pèlerinage, Deuxième Année, S 162, Venezia E Napoli - GondolieraFranz Liszt, Peter Schmalfuss
Scriabine - Etudes Op. 8 - No. 5 in B majorAlexander Scriabin, Peter Schmalfuss
Scriabin - Etude Op. 8 in D sharp minor, No. 12Alexander Scriabin, Peter Schmalfuss
Scriabin - Prelude in C sharp minor, Op. 9Alexander Scriabin, Peter Schmalfuss
Scriabin - Prelude in B minor Op. 11, No. 6Alexander Scriabin, Peter Schmalfuss
Scriabin - Prelude in G major Op. 11, No. 3Alexander Scriabin, Peter Schmalfuss
Scriabin - Prelude in A flat major Op. 11, No. 17Alexander Scriabin, Peter Schmalfuss
Scriabin - Prelude in E flat minor, Op. 11, No. 14Alexander Scriabin, Peter Schmalfuss
Scriabin - Prelude in G flat major, Op. 11, No. 13Alexander Scriabin, Peter Schmalfuss
Scriabin - Prelude in G flat major, Op. 11, No. 3Alexander Scriabin, Peter Schmalfuss
Scriabin - Prelude in F major, Op. 11, No. 23Alexander Scriabin, Peter Schmalfuss
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