York Bowen's "Complete 78 RPM Recordings" is a captivating journey through the extensive repertoire of this prolific British composer and pianist. Released on November 1, 2008, under the APR label, this collection showcases Bowen's mastery of chamber music, offering a rich tapestry of his compositions and interpretations.
The album spans a wide range of genres and styles, from concertos and sonatas to études, waltzes, and preludes. Bowen's virtuosic piano works, such as the Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major and the Piano Sonata No. 13 in E-Flat Major, demonstrate his technical brilliance and deep musical insight. The collection also includes lesser-known gems like "Faschingsschwank aus Wien" and "Années de pèlerinage I, Switzerland," revealing Bowen's versatility and innovative spirit.
With a duration of over two hours, this comprehensive compilation is a treasure trove for both seasoned classical music enthusiasts and those new to Bowen's work. The album's diverse tracklist, featuring pieces from various periods of Bowen's career, provides a panoramic view of his artistic evolution and enduring contributions to the classical music canon.
Tracks
Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58: I. Allegro moderatoLudwig van Beethoven, York Bowen
Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58: II. Andante con motoLudwig van Beethoven, York Bowen
Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58: III. Rondo. VivaceLudwig van Beethoven, York Bowen
Partita No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 826: VI. CapriccioJohann Sebastian Bach, York Bowen
Piano Sonata No. 13 in E-Flat Major, Op. 27 No. 1 "Quasi una fantasia"Ludwig van Beethoven, York Bowen
Piano Sonata No. 24 in F-Sharp Major, Op. 78 "À Thérèse": I. Adagio cantabile - Allegro ma non troppoLudwig van Beethoven, York Bowen
Piano Sonata No. 24 in F-Sharp Major, Op. 78 "À Thérèse": II. Allegro vivaceLudwig van Beethoven, York Bowen
Faschingsschwank aus Wien, Op. 2: I. Allegro. Sehr lebhaftRobert Schumann, York Bowen
Années de pèlerinage I, Switzerland, S. 160: No. 7, EclogueFranz Liszt, York Bowen
24 Studien, Op. 70: No. 5, Allegretto agitato con passioneIgnaz Moscheles, York Bowen
Le ruisseauPeggy Cochrane, York Bowen
8 Piano Pieces, Op. 76: No. 2, Capriccio in B MinorJohannes Brahms, York Bowen
3 Fantaisies ou caprices, Op. 16: No. 2, Scherzo in E Minor, MWV U71Felix Mendelssohn, York Bowen
Étude mignonne in D Major, Op. 16 No. 1Eduard Schütt, York Bowen
Ballade No. 3 in A-Flat Major, Op. 47Frédéric Chopin, York Bowen
Scherzo No. 2 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 31Frédéric Chopin, York Bowen
Waltz in A-Flat Major, Op. 34 No. 1 "Valse brillante"Frédéric Chopin, York Bowen
Polonaise in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 26 No. 1Frédéric Chopin, York Bowen
Étude in E Minor, Op. 25 No. 5 "Wrong Note"Frédéric Chopin, York Bowen
24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 23 in F MajorFrédéric Chopin, York Bowen
24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 20 in C MinorFrédéric Chopin, York Bowen
24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 3 in G MajorFrédéric Chopin, York Bowen
10 Preludes, Op. 23: No. 5 in G Minor. Alla marciaSergei Rachmaninoff, York Bowen
Morceaux de fantaisie, Op. 3: No. 4, Polichinelle in F-Sharp MinorSergei Rachmaninoff, York Bowen
Estampes, L. 100: No. 3, Jardins sous la pluieClaude Debussy, York Bowen
2 Arabesques, L. 66: No. 2 in G MajorClaude Debussy, York Bowen
5 Pieces: No. 3, London Bridge - AllegrettoHenry Balfour Gardiner, York Bowen
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