Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of classical piano music with Peter Phillips' captivating album, "Nutcracker Suite. Piano Music from the Golden Age." Released on November 21, 2023, under the Novus Promusica label, this exquisite collection showcases a blend of timeless compositions and masterful arrangements, spanning a rich duration of 1 hour and 34 minutes.
Peter Phillips, a virtuoso of the keys, presents a meticulously curated selection of pieces that span from the delicate and lyrical to the bold and dramatic. The album opens with a charming rendition of "Gigue" arranged by Macdowell, followed by the lively "Gypsy Rondo" from Trio No. 5 in G Major, arranged by Bauer. Each track is a testament to Phillips' technical prowess and deep emotional resonance, as he navigates through compositions by renowned composers such as Tchaikovsky, Grieg, and Chopin.
Highlights include the ethereal "Berceuse" from the Dolly Suite, the enchanting "La Danse De Puck" from Preludes, Book I, and the iconic "Nutcracker Suite" in two parts. Phillips' interpretation of "Finlandia" by Sibelius, arranged for solo piano by Flohr, is a standout, showcasing his ability to bring depth and nuance to even the most familiar pieces.
Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, Peter Phillips' "Nutcracker Suite. Piano Music from the Golden Age" offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. This album is a celebration of the golden age of piano music, brought to life with Phillips' exquisite touch and profound artistry.
Tracks
Gigue (Arr. Solo Piano by Macdowell) - Duo-Art 6083Jean-Baptiste Lully, Peter Phillips, Victor Wittgenstein
Trio No. 5 in G Major: Gypsy Rondo (Arr. Solo Piano by Bauer) - Duo-Art 7254Joseph Haydn, Peter Phillips, Harold Bauer
Air De Ballet - Duo-Art 63468Victor Herbert, Carolyne Cone Baldwin, Peter Phillips
Dolly Suite, Op. 56: No. 1, Berceuse (Arr. Solo Piano by Cortot) - Duo-Art 6241 UsGabriel Fauré, Peter Phillips, Alfred Cortot
Berceuse - Duo-Art 6181César Cui, Peter Phillips, Alexander Lambert
Preludes, Book I: No. 11, La Danse De Puck - Welte-Mignon 2738Claude Debussy, Peter Phillips
Lieder Ohne Worte, Op. 52: No. 4, Sadness of Soul - Welte-Mignon 228Felix Mendelssohn, Peter Phillips, Arthur Friedheim
Barcarolle, Op. 14 - Duo-Art 65888Selim Palmgren, Peter Phillips
Andantino in D Flat (Moonlight and Roses) - Duo-Art 66779Edwin Henry Lemare, Peter Phillips
Butterfly Waltz - Duo-Art 0246 BrCyril Scott, Peter Phillips
Barcarola - Duo-Art 70159Alfredo Casella, Peter Phillips
Etude Melodique, Op. 130, No. 1 in A-Flat Major - Duo-Art 5806Joachim Raff, Peter Phillips, Charles Gilbert Spross
Fantasiestucke, Op. 12.: Nos. 1 and 2 (Evening, Soaring) - Dca 135Robert Schumann, Peter Phillips, Julius Röntgen
Impromptu, Op. 142 No. 2 in A-Flat Major - Dca 634Franz Schubert, Peter Phillips, Fritz von Bose
Lyrische Stucke, Op. 43: No. 5, Love Poem (Erotikon) - Duo-Art 6693Edvard Grieg, Peter Phillips, Percy Grainger
Ballade No. 1, Op. 23 in G Minor - Duo-Art 5644Frédéric Chopin, Peter Phillips, Ethel Leginska
Mazurka No. 3, Op. 66 in B Minor - Welte-Mignon 799Camille Saint-Saëns, Peter Phillips
Nutcracker Suite (Pt. 1) - Welte-Mignon 2995Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Peter Phillips, Eugen d'Albert
Nutcracker Suite (Pt. 2) - Welte-Mignon 2996Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Peter Phillips, Eugen d'Albert
Rhapsodie, Op. 11, No. 3 - Welte-Mignon 1828Ernst von Dohnányi, Peter Phillips, Yolanda Mero
Finlandia, Op. 26 (Arr. Solo Piano by Flohr) - Welte-Mignon 3356Jean Sibelius, Peter Phillips, Hubert Flohr
North Country Sketches (Arr. 4 Hands Piano by Heseltine): No. 4, March of Spring: Woodlands, Meadows and Siient Moors - Duo-Art 7192Frederick Delius, Peter Phillips, Percy Grainger, Ralph Leopold
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