Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of classical music with Robert Armbruster's latest album, "058 Classical Music Evocations: Cavatina." This captivating collection, set to release on August 25, 2025, under the Novus Promusica label, offers a rich tapestry of timeless compositions that span a variety of moods and styles.
With a duration of 2 hours and 48 minutes, this album is a testament to Robert Armbruster's virtuosity and his deep connection to the classical repertoire. The tracklist is a carefully curated journey through some of the most beloved and evocative pieces in the classical canon. From the delicate beauty of Grieg's "Kinderscenen" to the dramatic intensity of Gounod's "Faust" selections, each piece is performed with precision and passion.
The album features a diverse range of compositions, including solo piano works, transcriptions, and arrangements that showcase Armbruster's versatility and technical prowess. Notable highlights include the hauntingly beautiful "Preludes" by Rachmaninoff, the lively "Hungarian Dance No. 2" by Brahms, and the ethereal "Nocturnes" by Fauré. The inclusion of lesser-known gems like "O Land out There" and "Three Passions for Our Tortured Planet" adds a unique and refreshing touch to the collection.
Armbruster's interpretations are both sensitive and dynamic, bringing out the emotional depth and technical brilliance of each piece. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. Prepare to be transported to different worlds, from the romantic elegance of Chopin's "Mazurka" to the dramatic intensity of Liszt's "Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue."
"058 Classical Music Evocations: Cavatina" is not just an album; it's a celebration of the enduring power of classical music. With Robert Armbruster at the helm, this collection is sure to become a cherished addition to any music lover's library.
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Tracks
Kinderscenen. Op. 15: No. 1 - Duca 498Clara Schumann, Theodor Müller-ReuteR, Peter Phillips
Berceuse (Cradle Song) - Duo-Art 5776Enrique Soro, Peter Phillips
Faust (Arr, Solo Piano by Armbruster): Selections from Act 3: Flower Song, Cavatina, the King of Thule, the Jewel Song, Duet (Magarita and Faust) - Duo-Art 71259Charles Gounod, Robert Armbruster, Peter Phillips
For Children Sz. 42: Dance with MeBéla Bartók, Anna Miernik
Cradle Song, Op. 13 No. 2Carl Maria von Weber, Anna Miernik
Pictures at an Exhibition: Ballet of the Unhatched ChicksModest Mussorgsky, Juan Francisco Otón
Six Studies in English Folk Song (Arr. Flute & Piano by Katrina Penman): II. Andante SostenutoRalph Vaughan Williams, Katrina Penman, Claudia Vior
LullabyGrażyna Bacewicz, Anna Miernik
Pesenka, Inr 90: Little Song, in Dorian ModeNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Juan Francisco Otón
Oboe Concerto BWV 974 (Piano Transcription by Alessandro Marcello): AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, Anna Miernik
Nocturnes, Fp 56: Nocturne No.4, Bal Fantôme. Lent, Très Las Et Piano (C Minor)Francis Poulenc, Irene Cantos
Mazurka in A Minor Wn 60Frédéric Chopin, Anna Miernik
Nocturne in C-Sharp Minor Op. Posth.Frédéric Chopin, Anna Miernik
2 Piano Pieces, Op. 38: Mazurka, Op. 38, No. 2Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Juan Francisco Otón
Haurren Irudiak: V. TxaetaBeatriz Arzamendi, Noemí Teruel Serrano
Pictures at an Exhibition: Catacombae (Sepulcrum Romanum)Modest Mussorgsky, Juan Francisco Otón
Sonate Brillante C-Moll: II. Scherzo. Vivace Ma Non TroppoDelphine von Schauroth, Arcadie Triboi
Preludes, Op. 32: Prelude in G-Sharp Minor, Op. 32, No. 12, AllegroSergei Rachmaninoff, Juan Francisco Otón
Three Passions for Our Tortured Planet: FireBrian Field, Irene Cantos
Preludes, Op. 23: Prelude, Op. 23 in D Major, No. 4, Andante CantabileSergei Rachmaninoff, Juan Francisco Otón
Spanish Romance, Op. 74 - The Smuggler (Arr. For Solo Piano by Carl Tausig) - Duo-Art 7072Robert Schumann, Josef Hofmann, Peter Phillips
Hungarian Dance No. 2, in D Minor - Welte-Mignon 1096Johannes Brahms, Carl Friedberg, Peter Phillips
Xàfec de Llum I Tenebres: I. Como Lluvia FinaRamón Paus, Orquestra De Cambra Catalana, Joan Pàmies
Impromptu, Op. 142 No. 4 in F Minor - Duo-Art 010 BrFranz Schubert, Claudio Arrau, Peter Phillips
Pirouette - Duo-Art 6333Alexander Glazunov, Desider Vecsei, Peter Phillips
Poursuite (Hide & Seek) from "Souvenirs De Jeunesse" - Duo-Art 5731Raoul Laparra, Peter Phillips
Kleine Suite, Op. 18: No. 3, Scherzo Humoristique - Duo-Art 5788Joseph Holbrooke, Peter Phillips
O Land out There, for Clarinet, Oud, Double Bass and PianoMenachem Wiesenberg, Taiseer Elias, Nir Comforty, Chen Halevi
Humoresken, Op. 20.: No. 5, Humoreske in G Minor - Welte-Mignon 1017Max Reger, Peter Phillips