Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Nino Rota's piano works with the album "Rota: Piano Works," released on May 6, 2016, under the CPO label. This captivating collection spans a little over an hour and eleven minutes, offering a diverse range of compositions that showcase Rota's exceptional talent and versatility.
The album begins with "Variazioni e fuga sul nome di Bach," a series of thirteen variations and a fugue, each with its unique character and tempo, from the tranquil "Tranquillo, scorrevole" to the lively "Allegro vivace." Following this is "15 Preludes," a set of short, expressive pieces that highlight Rota's ability to convey a wide range of emotions through his music.
The album also includes "Waltz," a charming and elegant piece, and "Ippolito gioca," a playful and whimsical composition. For those who appreciate music with a touch of humor and wit, "7 Pezzi per bambini" (Seven Pieces for Children) is a delightful addition. Each piece in this set, from "Salti e giochi" to "L'acrobata," is filled with charm and innocence, making it a joy to listen to.
Lastly, the album concludes with "Fantasia in G Major," a grand and imaginative piece that showcases Rota's compositional prowess. Whether you're a longtime fan of Nino Rota or a newcomer to his music, this album is sure to captivate and inspire.
Tracks
Variazioni e fuga sul nome di Bach: Var. 1, PropostaNino Rota, Christian Seibert
Variazioni e fuga sul nome di Bach: Var. 2, Mosso, decisoNino Rota, Christian Seibert
Variazioni e fuga sul nome di Bach: Var. 3, Tranquillo, scorrevoleNino Rota, Christian Seibert
Variazioni e fuga sul nome di Bach: Var. 4, Allegro vivaceNino Rota, Christian Seibert
Variazioni e fuga sul nome di Bach: Var. 5, AdagioNino Rota, Christian Seibert
Variazioni e fuga sul nome di Bach: Var. 6, AllegroNino Rota, Christian Seibert
Variazioni e fuga sul nome di Bach: Var. 7, AndanteNino Rota, Christian Seibert
Variazioni e fuga sul nome di Bach: Var. 8, Allegro vivaceNino Rota, Christian Seibert
Variazioni e fuga sul nome di Bach: Var. 9, Poco meno mosso, con libertaNino Rota, Christian Seibert
Variazioni e fuga sul nome di Bach: Var. 10, Andante tranquilloNino Rota, Christian Seibert
Variazioni e fuga sul nome di Bach: Var. 11, Allegro vivaceNino Rota, Christian Seibert
Variazioni e fuga sul nome di Bach: Var. 12, Sostenuto poco maestosoNino Rota, Christian Seibert
Variazioni e fuga sul nome di Bach: Var. 13, Lo stesso tempo, agitatoNino Rota, Christian Seibert
Variazioni e fuga sul nome di Bach: FugaNino Rota, Christian Seibert
15 Preludes: No. 1, Allegro moltoNino Rota, Christian Seibert
15 Preludes: No. 2, Allegro, ma espressivo e delicatoNino Rota, Christian Seibert
15 Preludes: No. 3, Allegretto con spiritoNino Rota, Christian Seibert
15 Preludes: No. 4, Andante sostenuto ed espressivoNino Rota, Christian Seibert
15 Preludes: No. 5, Con impetoNino Rota, Christian Seibert
15 Preludes: No. 6, AndanteNino Rota, Christian Seibert
15 Preludes: No. 7, Allegro con spiritoNino Rota, Christian Seibert
15 Preludes: No. 8, Lento, con accentoNino Rota, Christian Seibert
15 Preludes: No. 9, Allegretto quasi andantinoNino Rota, Christian Seibert
15 Preludes: No. 10, Allegro mosso e marcatoNino Rota, Christian Seibert
15 Preludes: No. 11, Andante cantabileNino Rota, Christian Seibert
15 Preludes: No. 12, AllegroNino Rota, Christian Seibert
15 Preludes: No. 13, Andante cantabileNino Rota, Christian Seibert
15 Preludes: No. 14, Allegro non troppo e marcatoNino Rota, Christian Seibert
15 Preludes: No. 15, Allegro robustoNino Rota, Christian Seibert
WaltzNino Rota, Christian Seibert
Ippolito giocaNino Rota, Christian Seibert
7 Pezzi per bambini: No. 1, Salti e giochiNino Rota, Christian Seibert
7 Pezzi per bambini: No. 2, Grillo notturnoNino Rota, Christian Seibert
7 Pezzi per bambini: No. 3, Capriccio. AllegroNino Rota, Christian Seibert
7 Pezzi per bambini: No. 4, CantilenaNino Rota, Christian Seibert
7 Pezzi per bambini: No. 5, Le scaletteNino Rota, Christian Seibert
7 Pezzi per bambini: No. 6, Puccettino nella giunglaNino Rota, Christian Seibert
7 Pezzi per bambini: No. 7, L'acrobataNino Rota, Christian Seibert
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