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053 Classical and Contemporary Essentials - Caeli

Ferruccio BusoniFerruccio Busoni
053 Classical and Contemporary Essentials - Caeli - Ferruccio Busoni

Album Description

Ferruccio Busoni presents a magnificent collection of classical piano masterpieces in the album '053 Classical and Contemporary Essentials - Caeli', released on 18 January 2025 under the Novus Promusica label. This extensive compilation, spanning 4 hours and 23 minutes, showcases Busoni's exceptional skill and artistry, as he breathes new life into iconic compositions.

The album features an impressive array of works, including pieces by renowned composers such as Bach, Chopin, and Debussy. From the delicate nuances of the 'Minuet in C Minor BWV S. Anh. 121' to the expressive depths of the 'Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor "Quasi Una Fantasia" Op. 27, No. 2', Busoni's interpretations are characterised by their technical precision and emotional resonance.

Throughout the album, Busoni's mastery of the piano is on full display, as he navigates the intricate complexities of works such as the 'Well Tempered Clavier, Book I: Prelude No. 1 in C Major BWV 846' and the 'Etude, Op. 10 No. 8' by Chopin. His performances are marked by a deep understanding of the composers' intentions, combined with a unique personal touch that elevates each piece to new heights.

The album also includes arrangements of symphonic works, such as the 'Symphony No. 3, Op. 55, 'Eroica'' and the 'Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36', which demonstrate Busoni's ability to distil the essence of large-scale compositions into intimate, piano-based renditions.

With '053 Classical and Contemporary Essentials - Caeli', Ferruccio Busoni offers a rich and rewarding listening experience that will delight fans of classical piano music. His exceptional artistry and technical prowess make this album a must-have for anyone seeking to explore the vast and beautiful world of classical music.

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Tracks

  1. Écossaise K. WoO 23Ludwig van Beethoven, Anna Miernik
  2. Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach: Minuet in C Minor BWV S. Anh. 121Johann Sebastian Bach, Anna Miernik
  3. Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor "Quasi Una Fantasia" Op. 27, No. 2: I. Adagio SostenutoLudwig van Beethoven, Anna Miernik
  4. Three Morceaux. Op. 48: No. 3, Etude Heroique - Duo-Art 5848Theodor Leschetizky, Guiomar Novaes, Peter Phillips
  5. Gymnopédie No. 3Erik Satie, Anna Miernik
  6. Etude, Op. 10 No. 8 (Chopin) - Duo-Art 6414Frédéric Chopin, Ossip Gabrilowitsch, Peter Phillips
  7. Six Studies in English Folk Song (Arr. Flute & Piano by Katrina Penman): IV. LentoRalph Vaughan Williams, Katrina Penman, Claudia Vior
  8. Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach: Minuet in D Minor BWV S. Anh. 132Johann Sebastian Bach, Anna Miernik
  9. Well Tempered Clavier, Book I: Prelude No. 1 in C Major BWV 846Johann Sebastian Bach, Anna Miernik
  10. Xàfec de Llum I Tenebres: VII. VayamosRamón Paus, Orquestra De Cambra Catalana, Joan Pàmies
  11. Sonata in F-Sharp Major, R. 90Antonio Soler, Harrison Herman
  12. Tableaux for Solo Piano, Book I: Echos Du Temps, Op. 31Manuel Ruiz Del Corral, Irene Cantos
  13. Ocre Inhalado: II. BarcarolaRamón Paus, Elvira Babiloni
  14. Dos Piezas Griegas: II. AllegroAntón García Abril, Laura Ballestrino
  15. Suite Bergamasque: No. 3, Clair De Lune - Duo-Art 5685Claude Debussy, George Copeland, Peter Phillips
  16. Pour Le Piano: III. Toccata - Welte-Mignon 1451Claude Debussy, Ernest Schelling, Peter Phillips
  17. Suite Bergamasque: No. 3, Clair De Lune - Welte-Mignon 2920Claude Debussy, Suzanne Godenne, Peter Phillips
  18. Berceuse, Op. 57, in D-Flat Major - Duo-Art 7066Frédéric Chopin, Peter Phillips, Josef Hofmann
  19. Berceuse, Op. 57, in D-Flat Major - Duo-Art 5597Frédéric Chopin, Peter Phillips, Michael von Zadora
  20. Etudes, Op. 10: No. 6 in E♭ Minor, 'Lament' - Duo-Art 7287Frédéric Chopin, Peter Phillips, Vladimir Horowitz
  21. Berceuse, Op. 57 D-Flat Major - Duo-Art 5597Frédéric Chopin, Michael von Zadora, Peter Phillips
  22. Waltz, Op. 42 (Grand Valse) in A-Flat Major - Welte-Mignon 245Frédéric Chopin, Xaver Scharwenka, Peter Phillips
  23. Impromptu No. 3, Op. 51, G-Flat Major - Duo-Art 7327Frédéric Chopin, Alfred Cortot, Peter Phillips
  24. Fantasie Impromptu, Op. 66, in C-Sharp Minor - Triphonola T-50091Frédéric Chopin, Wilhelm Backhaus, Peter Phillips
  25. Etudes, Op. 10: No. 3 in E Major, 'Tristesse' - Duo-Art 6524Frédéric Chopin, Peter Phillips, Alfred Cortot
  26. Polonaise, Op. 40, No.1 (Military) in A Major - Welte-Mignon 1671Frédéric Chopin, Peter Phillips, Vera Margolies
  27. Waltz Brillante, Op. 34, No. 1 A-Flat MajorFrédéric Chopin, Elly Ney, Peter Phillips
  28. Andante Spianato, Op. 22a - Triphonola T-55755Frédéric Chopin, Francis Planté, Peter Phillips
  29. Etudes, Op. 10: No. 3, Tristesse - Welte-Mignon 1254Frédéric Chopin, Ignacy Jan Paderewski, Peter Phillips
  30. Danse (Tarantelle Styrienne), L. 69 - Duo-Art 6354Claude Debussy, Arthur Rubinstein, Peter Phillips
  31. Berceuse, Op. 57 in D-Flat Major - Triphonola T-55757Frédéric Chopin, Teresa Carreño, Peter Phillips
  32. Fantasie Impromptu, Op. 66, C-Sharp Minor - Duo-Art 6058Frédéric Chopin, Peter Phillips, Harold Bauer
  33. Estampes: No. 2, La Soirée Dans Grenade - Duo-Art 6599Claude Debussy, Harold Bauer, Peter Phillips
  34. Berceuse, Op. 57, in D-Flat Major - Welte-Mignon 328Frédéric Chopin, Alfred Reisenauer, Peter Phillips
  35. Ballade No.3, Op. 47 in A-Flat Major - Duca 50Frédéric Chopin, Anatol von Rössel, Peter Phillips
  36. Estampes: No. 2, La Soirée Dans GrenadeClaude Debussy, E. Robert Schmitz, Peter Phillips
  37. Ballade in F Major - Duo-Art 092 BrClaude Debussy, Peter Phillips, Mitja Nikisch
  38. Piano Sonata No. 32 in C Minor, Op. 111: I. Maestoso; Allegro Con Brio E Appassionata - Welte-Mignon 563Ludwig van Beethoven, Frederic Lamond, Peter Phillips
  39. Symphony No. 3, Op. 55, 'Eroica' (Arr. Solo Piano by Lamond): I. Allegro Con Brio - Duo-Art 5320Ludwig van Beethoven, Frederic Lamond, Peter Phillips
  40. Andante in F Major, WoO 57 "Andante Favori" - Welte-Mignon 837Ludwig van Beethoven, Max Pauer, Peter Phillips
  41. Variations on a Theme by Paganini. Op. 35: Selections - Duo-Art 6813-4Johannes Brahms, Wilhelm Backhaus, Peter Phillips
  42. Piano Sonata No. 21, Op. 53 "Waldstein": III. Rondo. Allegretto Moderato - Welte-Mignon 373Ludwig van Beethoven, Teresa Carreño, Peter Phillips
  43. Danse Macabre, Op. 40 (Arr. Solo Piano by Liszt) - Duo-Art_0970_BrCamille Saint-Saëns, Franz Liszt, Peter Phillips, Vladimir Horowitz
  44. Adelaide, Op. 46 (Arr. Solo Piano by Liszt) - Welte-Mignon 443Ludwig van Beethoven, Ferruccio Busoni, Peter Phillips
  45. Andante Favori, WoO 57 - Duo-Art 71350Ludwig van Beethoven, Peter Phillips, Wanda Landowska
  46. Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36 (Arr. Solo Piano by Kiek): II. Larghetto - Welte-Mignon 3156Ludwig van Beethoven, Georges Kiek, Peter Phillips
  47. Theme and 32 Variations, in C Minor, WoO 80 - Welte-Mignon 52Ludwig van Beethoven, Egon Petri, Peter Phillips
  48. 8 Variations on Sussmayr's Trio "Tandeln Und Scherzen" in F Major, WoO 76 - Duo-Art 6957Ludwig van Beethoven, Peter Phillips, Ethel Leginska
  49. Prélude À L'après-Midi D'un Faune (Arr. For Solo Piano by E. Robert Schmitz) - Duo-Art 6532Claude Debussy, Peter Phillips, E. Robert Schmitz
  50. Symphony No. 3, Op. 55, 'Eroica': IV. Allegro Molto - Finale (Arr. By Grande & Utz) - Welte-Mignon 2314, Arr. 4 Hands PianoLudwig van Beethoven, Peter Phillips, Carlo del Grande, Paula Utz
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About Ferruccio Busoni

Ferruccio Busoni, born in Empoli, Italy, in 1866, was a true polymath of the music world, excelling as a composer, pianist, conductor, editor, writer, and teacher. A child prodigy, Busoni's musical journey was shaped by his parents—his Italian father, a clarinetist, and his German mother, a pianist. His international career allowed him to collaborate with some of the most influential musicians and artists of his time. Busoni was not just a virtuoso pianist known for his brilliance and intellectual prowess but also a pioneer of modern music, influenced by giants like Liszt, Brahms, and Bach. His compositions and transcriptions reflect his deep understanding of both Italian and German musical traditions, making him a key figure in the transition from the Romantic to the modern era. Busoni's legacy extends beyond his performances and compositions; his teachings and writings have left an indelible mark on the world of music, inspiring generations of musicians and thinkers.

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