Immerse yourself in the captivating world of classical piano with Ignaz Friedman's "Friedman: Original Piano Compositions." This album, released on May 6, 2016, under the Grand Piano label, is a testament to Friedman's virtuosity and his significant contributions to the piano repertoire. Spanning a total of 64 minutes, the album is a collection of original compositions that showcase Friedman's unique style and technical brilliance.
The album opens with "6 Wiener Tänze nach Motiven von Eduard Gärtner," a suite of six dances that are both lively and elegant, reflecting the spirit of Viennese music. Following this, "4 Klavierstücke, Op. 27" offers a more introspective journey, with pieces like "Geständnis" and "Mazurka" highlighting Friedman's ability to convey deep emotion through his music.
"Strophes, Op. 71" and "Stimmungen, Op. 79" are two more sets of pieces that demonstrate Friedman's versatility. From the passionate "Passionato ed agitato" to the serene "Andante, con tristezza," these compositions take the listener through a range of moods and atmospheres.
The album concludes with "4 Preludes for Piano, Op. 61," a set of preludes that are as diverse as they are captivating. Each prelude offers a different perspective, from the reflective "Pensieroso" to the fiery "Molto appassionato ed animato."
Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, Ignaz Friedman's "Friedman: Original Piano Compositions" is an album that promises to delight and inspire.
Tracks
6 Wiener Tänze nach Motiven von Eduard Gärtner: No. 1, Tempo di valse lenteIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
6 Wiener Tänze nach Motiven von Eduard Gärtner: No. 2, Vivo e scioltoIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
6 Wiener Tänze nach Motiven von Eduard Gärtner: No. 3, AllegrettoIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
6 Wiener Tänze nach Motiven von Eduard Gärtner: No. 4, Langsamer WalzerIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
6 Wiener Tänze nach Motiven von Eduard Gärtner: No. 5, ModeratoIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
6 Wiener Tänze nach Motiven von Eduard Gärtner: No. 6, Epilogue. ModeratoIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
4 Klavierstücke, Op. 27: No. 1, PrologIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
4 Klavierstücke, Op. 27: No. 2, GeständnisIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
4 Klavierstücke, Op. 27: No. 3, MazurkaIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
4 Klavierstücke, Op. 27: No. 4, Im VolksonIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
Strophes, Op. 71: No. 1, Non troppo mossoIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
Strophes, Op. 71: No. 2, Passionato ed agitatoIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
Strophes, Op. 71: No. 3, AndantinoIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
Strophes, Op. 71: No. 4, Andante mestoIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
Strophes, Op. 71: No. 5, Quasi allegro, con eleganzaIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
Stimmungen, Op. 79: No. 1, Poco mossoIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
Stimmungen, Op. 79: No. 2, Vivace e volanteIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
Stimmungen, Op. 79: No. 3, Moderato, sempre largamenteIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
Stimmungen, Op. 79: No. 4, AndanteIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
Stimmungen, Op. 79: No. 5, ComodoIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
Stimmungen, Op. 79: No. 6, Andante, pensierosoIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
Stimmungen, Op. 79: No. 7, Grazioso e meno mossoIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
Stimmungen, Op. 79: No. 8, AppassionatoIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
Stimmungen, Op. 79: No. 9, Andante, con tristezzaIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
4 Preludes for Piano, Op. 61: No. 1, PensierosoIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
4 Preludes for Piano, Op. 61: No. 2, Vivo e molto leggieroIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
4 Preludes for Piano, Op. 61: No. 3, Con abandonoIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
4 Preludes for Piano, Op. 61: No. 4, Molto appassionato ed animatoIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
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