Critics Choice Records
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The Complete Published Solo Piano Repertoire of Benjamin Britten David Glen Hatch, pianist A unique, landmark recording — the first album ever to contain the entire body of published works for solo piano by British 20th Century composer Benjamin Britten. |
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5 Waltzes Holiday Diary Moderato & Nocturne Twelve Variations Night-Piece Three Character Pieces |
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The Critics Say: The (Medina) Gazette, Ohio "The "Twelve Variations" lasts only 10 minutes, but in that 10 minutes, Hatch demonstrates that he can play not only loud, finger-busting music, but more importantly, he can play gentle, meditative music with poetic sensitivity" The (McKeesport) Daily News, Pennsylvania "Hatch plays beautifully with such an emphasis on dynamics the listener can get lost in the shades of color and feeling he paints with masterful finger strokes. The stillness he achieves in the last movement of 'Holiday Diary' is nothing short of genius." The Birmingham News, Alabama "Hatch is a pianist of finished technique and refined musicianship." |
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(Six Rarely Performed Early Sonaten) Joel Rosenwasser, pianist According to Schwann Opus, four of the six selections are available only on this recording, which was prominently featured during a Haydn retrospective presented by New York Public Radio, WNYC-FM |
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Sonate in D Major (Hoboken XVII:DI) Sonate in G Major (Hoboken XVI:8) Sonate in E Flat Major Sonate in D Major (Hoboken XVI:4) Sonate in E Minor (Hoboken XVI:47) Sonate in B Flat Major (Hoboken XVI:2) |
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The Critics Say: The Lawton Constitution, Oklahoma "Rosenwasser is a rare talent, and the rarities of "OUT OF HAYDN" provide a satisfying showcase for his virtuosity. Best of all, he makes his interest the listener's interest." The (Schenectady) Sunday Gazette, New York "His playing here is ever secure from a technical standpoint, and he elevates each performance above the printed note through the richness of his phrasing, the clarity of his fingerwork and the luster of his tone." The (Scranton) Sunday Times, Pennsylvania "The soloist has done a service by making these seldom-heard works available ... The pianist elucidates the phrases with a facility that becomes the internal workings of these pieces ... Rosenwasser has a finely tuned sense of the architecture of all these works." |
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(Keyboard Works of Borodin, Busoni and Berg) Joel Rosenwasser, pianist The first single-disc compilation of piano works by this trio of composers and the first recording of Borodin's 'Petite Suite' by an American pianist. |
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Alexander Borodin 'Petite Suite' Ferruccio Busoni 'Three Preludes' (from Op.37) Alban Berg 'Sonate, Op. 1' |
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The Critics Say: (Lynn) Daily Evening Item, Massachusetts "This, his first recording, is a wonderfully intelligent work. It's a winner from start to finish. Borodin's 'Petite Suite' is a sublime, sensitive experience for nearly 20 minutes." Tucson Citizen, Arizona "It is this strong presence of interpretation, this courage to dramatize with pauses, that make this album more art than showcase." The Oak Ridger, Tennessee "In the end, you have a record that combines the stealth of a musical tactician, the prowess of a musical technician, the craftiness of a musical magician and, of course, the talent of a truly inspired musician." |
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THE KEYBOARD ARTISTRY OF DEBUSSY Twenty Four Preludes - Books I & II Ernest Ulmer, pianist Ernest Ulmer, one of America's foremost exponents of French Impressionism, debuted at New York's Town Hall in 1954. This double CD is the only solo album ever made by the now-retired pianist. It was originally recorded and released on LP in 1979 and has been digitally remastered in CD format from the original analog tapes. |
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Disc 1: Danseuses De Delphes Voiles Le Vent Dans La Plaine Les Sons Et Les Parfums Tournent Dans L'Air Du Soir Les Collines D'Anacapri Des Pas Sur La Niege Ce Qu'A Vu Le Vent D'Ouest La Fille Aux Cheveux De Lin La Serenade Interrompue La Cathédrale Engloutie La Danse De Puck Minstrels Disc 2: Brouillards Feuilles Mortes La Puerta Del Vino Les Fées Sont D'Exquises Danseuses Bruyères General Lavine La Terrasse Des Audiences Du Clair De Lune Ondine Hommage A S. Pickwick P.P.M.P.C. Canope Les Tierces Alternées Feux D'Artifice |
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The Critics Say: The Davis Enterprise, California "Throughout the disc, Ulmer displays outstanding technique, and the demands of the Preludes certainly require nothing less. More impressively, Ulmer succeeds where others fail by displaying discipline during passages that most pianists tend to rush ... Ulmer avoids this pitfall and manages to deliver both grace and power." Abilene Reporter-News, Texas "International piano educator and concert performer Ulmer delivers as good a rendition of Debussy's 24 Preludes on this double CD set as you could hope to find ... a fine testament to the artistry of this now-retired virtuoso musician." (Schenectady) The Sunday Gazette, New York "Ernest Ulmer's performance offers proof of his impeccable technique. Of more importance, his interpretations are insightful and captivating, capturing all of the shimmer, mystery and wideranging color of Debussy's fascinating and innovative piano writing ... A must for anyone who loves the music of the French impressionist masters." |
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