Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of classical piano with Leopold Godowsky's "The Brook. Piano Works by Stravinsky, Tchaikovsky & Chopin." Released on March 26, 2024, under the Novus Promusica label, this album is a testament to Godowsky's virtuosity and the enduring appeal of these master composers. Spanning a generous 1 hour and 52 minutes, the album is a rich tapestry of some of the most beloved and technically demanding pieces in the classical repertoire.
From the delicate nuances of Chopin's "Berceuse" to the fiery intensity of his "Ballade No. 1," Godowsky's interpretations are both profound and precise. The album also features Stravinsky's "Concerto for Piano and Wind Instruments: Allegro from Mov. I," arranged for solo piano by the composer himself, showcasing Godowsky's ability to handle complex, modernist works with aplomb. Tchaikovsky's "The Seasons" and "Humoresque" add a touch of romanticism and lyricism, while Chopin's "Nocturnes" and "Etudes" demonstrate Godowsky's unparalleled technical skill and musical sensitivity.
Each track is a masterclass in piano performance, recorded on various historical piano rolls, including Duo-Art, Welte-Mignon, and Triphonola, which adds an authentic, vintage quality to the listening experience. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a captivating journey through some of the most celebrated works in piano literature, performed by one of the most accomplished pianists of all time.
Tracks
The Brook, Etude De Concert - Duo-Art 5605McNair Ilgenfritz, Peter Phillips
Concerto for Piano and Wind Instruments: Allegro from Mov. I (Arr. Solo Piano by Stravinsky) - Duo-Art 528-4Igor Stravinsky, Peter Phillips
Piano Sonata, Op. 37: II. Andante Non Troppo Quasi Moderato, in G Major - Welte-Mignon 557Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Josef von Slivinski, Peter Phillips
Humoresque, Op. 10, No. 2 in G Major (Based on a French Popular Song) - Duo-Art D661Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Rudolph Reuter, Peter Phillips
The Seasons, Op. 37a: No. 6, Barcarolle (June) - Duo-Art 7128Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Peter Phillips, Nadia Reisenberg
Chanson Triste, Op. 40, No. 2 - Welte-Mignon_1362Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Ella Rafaelsohn, Peter Phillips
Humoresque, Op. 10, No. 2 in G Major (Based on a French Popular Song) - Duo-Art 7115Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Josef Hofmann, Peter Phillips
Etudes, Op. 25: No. 2 in F Minor, 'the Bees' (Arr. For 4 Hands Piano by Brahms) - Duo-Art 6265Frédéric Chopin, Rose Sutro, Ottilie Sutro, Peter Phillips
Etudes, Op. 25: No. 9 (Butterfly) in G-Flat Major - Welte-Mignon 1253Frédéric Chopin, Ignacy Jan Paderewski, Peter Phillips
Ballade No. 1, Op. 23 in G Minor - Upon Piano Roll Duo-Art 5793, Issued 1916Frédéric Chopin, Leopold Godowsky
Ballade No.3, Op. 47 in A-Flat Major - Duo-Art 025 BrFrédéric Chopin, Vladimir de Pachmann, Peter Phillips
Berceuse, Op. 57, in D-Flat Major - Duo-Art 7066Frédéric Chopin, Josef Hofmann, Peter Phillips
Fantasie Impromptu, Op. 66, in C-Sharp Minor - Triphonola T-50091Frédéric Chopin, Wilhelm Backhaus, Peter Phillips
Polonaise, Op. 53 (Heroic) A-Flat Major - Welte-Mignon_440Frédéric Chopin, Ferruccio Busoni, Peter Phillips
Waltz, Op. 70, No. 1 in G-Flat Major (Posthumous) - Welte-Mignon 1465Frédéric Chopin, Fannie Bloomfield Zeisler, Peter Phillips
Polonaise, Op. 40, No. 1 (Military) in A Major - Welte-Mignon 2981Frédéric Chopin, Eugen d'Albert, Peter Phillips
Berceuse, Op. 57 in D-Flat Major - Triphonola T-55757Frédéric Chopin, Teresa Carreño, Peter Phillips
Mazurka, Op. 33, No. 4 in B Minor - Welte-Mignon 298Frédéric Chopin, Ossip Gabrilowitsch, Peter Phillips
Andante Spianato, Op. 22a - Triphonola T-55755Frédéric Chopin, Francis Planté, Peter Phillips
Impromptu No. 3, Op. 51, G-Flat Major - Duo-Art 7327Frédéric Chopin, Alfred Cortot, Peter Phillips
Nocturnes, Op. 15: No. 2 in F-Sharp Major - Welte-Mignon 441Frédéric Chopin, Ferruccio Busoni, Peter Phillips
Polish Songs, Op. 74: No. 1, Maiden's Wish (Arr. By Liszt) - Duo-Art 6478Frédéric Chopin, Alfred Cortot, Peter Phillips
Etudes, Op. 10: No. 1 in C Major, 'Waterfall' - Duo-Art 5521Frédéric Chopin, Peter Phillips, Michael von Zadora
Etudes, Op. 10: No. 3 in E Major, 'Tristesse' - Duo-Art 6524Frédéric Chopin, Peter Phillips, Alfred Cortot
Etudes, Op. 10: No. 5 in G♭ Major, 'Black Keys' - Duo-Art 8022Frédéric Chopin, Peter Phillips, Ignacy Jan Paderewski
Etudes, Op. 10: No. 6 in E♭ Minor, 'Lament' - Duo-Art 7287Frédéric Chopin, Peter Phillips, Vladimir Horowitz
Etudes, Op. 10: No. 7 in C Major, 'Toccata' - Duo-Art 5561Frédéric Chopin, Peter Phillips, Katharine Goodson
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