Raffi Besalyan - The Sound of Black and White (2021)
Raffi Besalyan - The Sound of Black and White (2021)
MP3 CBR 320 kbps | Digital booklet | 01:12:03 | 187 Mb
Classical | Label: Sono Luminus
MP3 CBR 320 kbps | Digital booklet | 01:12:03 | 187 Mb
Classical | Label: Sono Luminus
This program is a loving tribute to A. Khachaturian, the towering musical figure from my native Armenia and to G. Gershwin, the musical genius from my adopted home, the United States. These two composers are bridged here by the phenomenal pianist/composer and Hollywood superstar, Oscar Levant. Some of the works on the album have been my loyal recital companions since childhood, the others have become such upon my immigration to America as a young adult. The album includes a world premiere recording of Oscar Levant's jazzy Sonatina.Tracklist:
1. Masquerade Suite: I. Waltz (03:56)
2. Spartacus: Adagio (Arr. M. Cameron for Piano) (08:33)
3. Piano Sonatina in C Major: I. Allegro giocoso (01:50)
4. Piano Sonatina in C Major: II. Andante con anima, rubato (03:03)
5. Piano Sonatina in C Major: III. Allegro mosso (03:41)
6. Gayane (Excerpts Arr. O. Levant for Piano): Lullaby (04:32)
7. Piano Sonatina: I. Con ritmo (03:28)
8. Piano Sonatina: II. Andantino poco mosso (04:21)
9. Piano Sonatina: III. Allegro deciso (03:04)
10. 7 Virtuoso Etudes After Gershwin (Excerpts): No. 2, Somebody Loves Me (03:00)
11. 7 Virtuoso Etudes After Gershwin (Excerpts): No. 7, Fascinatin' Rhythm (01:48)
12. 7 Virtuoso Etudes After Gershwin (Excerpts): No. 4, Embraceable You (03:17)
13. 7 Virtuoso Etudes After Gershwin (Excerpts): No. 3, The Man I Love (02:50)
14. 3 Preludes for Piano: No. 1, Allegro ben ritmato e deciso (01:31)
15. 3 Preludes for Piano: No. 2, Andante con moto e poco rubato (03:34)
16. 3 Preludes for Piano: No. 3, Agitato (01:20)
17. Rhapsody in Blue (Version for Solo Piano) (15:41)
18. Gayane (Excerpts Arr. O. Levant for Piano): Sabre Dance (02:24)