Step into the enchanting world of classical piano with Harold Bauer's "060 Classical Music Evocations": Pierrette. This exquisite collection, released on August 30, 2025, under the Novus Promusica label, is a testament to Bauer's masterful interpretation of timeless compositions. Spanning a generous 2 hours and 54 minutes, the album is a rich tapestry of classical piano pieces that showcase Bauer's virtuosity and deep connection with the music.
The album features a diverse range of works, from the delicate and introspective "Air De Ballet" by Pierrette to the powerful and dramatic "Piano Sonata No. 29, Op. 106 'Hammerklavier'" by Beethoven. Bauer's repertoire extends to lesser-known gems like "Six Studies in English Folk Song" and "Morceaux, Op. 76: No. 10 Elegiaco," demonstrating his ability to breathe new life into both familiar and obscure pieces.
Bauer's performance is marked by a profound understanding of each composition, allowing him to convey the full spectrum of emotions encapsulated within the music. Whether it's the serene beauty of "Clair De Lune" or the lively energy of "Gymnopédie No. 3," Bauer's playing is both technically impeccable and deeply expressive.
"060 Classical Music Evocations": Pierrette is not just a collection of piano pieces; it's a journey through the evolution of classical music, guided by the skilled hands of Harold Bauer. The album is a celebration of the piano's versatility and Bauer's ability to connect with the essence of each piece, making it a compelling listen for both classical enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
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Tracks
Air De Ballet. Op. 41. Pierrette - Duo-Art 69550Cécile Chaminade, Harold Bauer, Peter Phillips
Piano Sonata No.29, Op. 106. "Hammerklavier": II. - Duo-Art 8006Ludwig van Beethoven, Alfred Cortot, Peter Phillips
Six Studies in English Folk Song (Arr. Flute & Piano by Katrina Penman): V. Andante TranquilloRalph Vaughan Williams, Katrina Penman, Claudia Vior
Polonaise, Op. 53 (Heroic) A-Flat Major - Duo-Art 5721Frédéric Chopin, Ernest Schelling, Peter Phillips
Orientale, Op. 123 No. 9Cécile Chaminade, Anna Miernik
AriettaWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Anna Miernik
Ivan Sings from Adventures of IvanAram Khachaturian, Anna Miernik
Largo in E-Flat Major Op. PosthFrédéric Chopin, Anna Miernik
Ständchen, D.889: Hark! Hark! the Lark! (Transcription by Franz Liszt) - Welte-Mignon 1261Franz Schubert, Peter Phillips, Ignacy Jan Paderewski
Five Waltzes, Op. 51 - Duo-Art 6830Ignaz Friedman, Peter Phillips
Une Tabatiere a Musique, Op. 32 (Musical Snuffbox) - Welte-Mignon 780Anatoly Lyadov, Hedwig Kirsch, Peter Phillips
Well-Tempered Clavier, Book II: Fugue No. 12 in F Minor, BWV 881 - Welte-Mignon 544Johann Sebastian Bach, Peter Phillips, Raoul Stéphane Pugno
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
Trio (Lamento), for Oud, Viola and Piano: II. Più Mosso (Oud Improvisation)Menachem Wiesenberg, Yuval Gotlibovich, Taiseer Elias
Souvenirs De Voyage, Op. 71: No. 6, Malagueña - Duo-Art 67827Isaac Albéniz, Ernesto Berumen, Peter Phillips
Barcarolle No. 3, Op. 50 in G Minor - Triphonola T-51897Anton Rubinstein, Ossip Gabrilowitsch, Peter Phillips
Valse Nonchalante. Op. 110 in D-Flat Major - Duo-Art 5831Camille Saint-Saëns, Peter Phillips
Mazurka No. 3, Op. 66 in B Minor - Welte-Mignon 799Camille Saint-Saëns, Peter Phillips
Sonata in A Major, K. 113 - Duca 1958Domenico Scarlatti, Peter Phillips, Leandro Criscuolo
En Boheme, Op. 82: Bluette - Duo-Art 6178Constantin von Sternberg, Peter Phillips
Valse Brillante. Op. 20 - Duo-Art 5867Mana Zucca, Peter Phillips
Impromptu No. 1, Op. 29, A-Flat Major - Welte-Mignon 455Frédéric Chopin, Peter Phillips, Clotilde Kleeberg
Pastorale in E Minor (Arr. By Tausig) - Welte-Mignon 1459Domenico Scarlatti, Peter Phillips, Fannie Bloomfield Zeisler
Ave Maria, Op. 52 No. 6, D. 839 - Welte-Mignon 723Franz Schubert, Richard Burmeister, Peter Phillips
Samson Et Dalila (Arr. Solo Piano by Saint-Säens): Improvisation on "Dance of the Priestesses of Dagon" & "Spring Voices Are Singing" - Duo-Art 5696Camille Saint-Saëns, Peter Phillips
Three Etudes De Concert S. 144: No. 3, Un Sospiro in D Flat - Welte-Mignon 569Franz Liszt, Peter Phillips, Frederic Lamond
Berceuse, Op. 57, in D-Flat Major - Welte-Mignon 328Frédéric Chopin, Alfred Reisenauer, Peter Phillips
Aus Dem Volksleben, Op. 19: No. 3 from the Carnival - Duo-Art 6040Edvard Grieg, Daisy Nellis, Peter Phillips