Embark on a captivating journey through the golden age of piano music with Theodor Müller-Reuter's "Perpetual Motion: Piano Music from the Golden Age." This exquisite collection, set to release on September 9, 2025, under the Novus Promusica label, showcases Müller-Reuter's virtuosity and deep connection with the repertoire. Spanning a rich duration of 1 hour and 43 minutes, the album is a testament to the timeless beauty of classical piano compositions.
The tracklist is a carefully curated selection of masterpieces, ranging from the tender melodies of Stephen Foster's "Lullaby" to the intricate complexities of Beethoven's "Piano Sonata No. 29, Op. 106 'Hammerklavier'." Müller-Reuter's interpretation of Schumann's "Kinderszenen, Op. 15" offers a poignant exploration of childhood memories, while his rendition of Chopin's "Polonaise, Op. 53 (Heroic)" exudes a sense of grandeur and heroism. The album also features enchanting selections from operatic works like "Madame Butterfly" and "Faust," arranged for solo piano, demonstrating Müller-Reuter's versatility and technical prowess.
Each piece is performed with a level of artistry that brings out the essence of the compositions, making this album a treasure trove for both classical music enthusiasts and those new to the genre. Theodor Müller-Reuter's "Perpetual Motion" is not just an album; it's an immersive experience that celebrates the enduring legacy of piano music from the golden age.
Tracks
Tribute to Stephen Foster. Lullaby - Duo-Art 5821Percy Grainger, Peter Phillips
Air De Ballet. Op. 41. Pierrette - Duo-Art 69550Cécile Chaminade, Harold Bauer, Peter Phillips
Berceuse (Cradle Song) - Duo-Art 5776Enrique Soro, Peter Phillips
Six "Morceaux" in G Minor: Melancholie, Op. 51 No. 1 - Welte-Mignon 2592Anton Rubinstein, Fannie Bloomfield Zeisler, Peter Phillips
Kinderscenen. Op. 15: No. 1 - Duca 498Clara Schumann, Theodor Müller-ReuteR, Peter Phillips
Kinderszenen, Op. 15: No. 2 - Duca 498Robert Schumann, Theodor Müller-ReuteR, Peter Phillips
Kinderszenen, Op. 15: No. 3 - Duca 498Robert Schumann, Theodor Müller-ReuteR, Peter Phillips
Kinderszenen, Op. 15: No. 4 - Duca 498Robert Schumann, Theodor Müller-ReuteR, Peter Phillips
Kinderszenen, Op. 15: No. 5 - Duca 498Robert Schumann, Theodor Müller-ReuteR, Peter Phillips
Kinderszenen, Op. 15: No. 6 - Duca 498Robert Schumann, Theodor Müller-ReuteR, Peter Phillips
Kinderszenen, Op. 15: No. 7 - Duca 498Robert Schumann, Theodor Müller-ReuteR, Peter Phillips
Sonata No. 1, Op. 24. IV. Perpetual Motion (Rondo) - Duo-Art 6489Carl Maria von Weber, Rudolph Ganz, Peter Phillips
Piano Sonata No. 4, Op. 7: I. Allegro - Duo-Art 71750Ludwig van Beethoven, Harold Bauer, Peter Phillips
Piano Sonata, Op. 35, in B-Flat Minor: I. Grave, Doppio Movimento - Duo-Art 5692Frédéric Chopin, Alexander Raab, Peter Phillips
Polonaise, Op. 53 (Heroic) A-Flat Major - Duo-Art 5721Frédéric Chopin, Ernest Schelling, Peter Phillips
Nocturne No.4. Op. 36, E-Flat Major - Duo-Art 6148Gabriel Fauré, Magdeleine Brard, Peter Phillips
Sonatina in A Major - Welte-Mignon 538Domenico Scarlatti, Raoul Stéphane Pugno, Peter Phillips
Moments Musicaux. Op. 94: No. 6 A-Flat Major - Duo-Art 6233Franz Schubert, Oliver Denton, Peter Phillips
The Bohemian Girl. Selection. (Marble Halls Etc) - Duo-Art 6421Michael William Balfe, Erno Rapee, Peter Phillips
Piano Sonata No.29, Op. 106. "Hammerklavier": II. - Duo-Art 8006Ludwig van Beethoven, Alfred Cortot, Peter Phillips
Piano Sonata No. 3, Op. 5. In F Minor: V. Finale - Duo-Art 071 BrJohannes Brahms, Edwin Fischer, Peter Phillips
Madame Butterfly. Selection - Welte-Mignon 2254Giacomo Puccini, Richard Epstein, Peter Phillips
Faust (Arr, Solo Piano by Armbruster): Selections from Act 3: Flower Song, Cavatina, the King of Thule, the Jewel Song, Duet (Magarita and Faust) - Duo-Art 71259Charles Gounod, Robert Armbruster, Peter Phillips
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Flat (Arr. Solo Piano by Lazslo): I. Allegro Maestoso - Welte-Mignon 3333Franz Liszt, Sándor László, Peter Phillips
Symphony No.6, Op. 74 'Pathétique' (Arr. Solo Piano by Laszlo): II. Allegro Con Gracie - Welte-Mignon 3330Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Sándor László, Peter Phillips
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