Dive into the enchanting world of classical piano music with Robert Lortat's "063 Piano Essentials": Lullaby, a captivating collection of timeless pieces that showcase the artist's virtuosity and deep connection with the piano. Released on October 16, 2025, under the Novus Promusica label, this album spans an impressive three hours and forty-nine minutes, offering a rich and immersive listening experience.
Robert Lortat, a name synonymous with elegance and precision, brings to life a diverse range of compositions that span from well-known classics to lesser-known gems. The album opens with the soothing "Piece No.4" and "Melody in C Major," setting a serene tone that carries through to the more dynamic pieces like "Metamorphosis One" and "2 Arabesques, Op. 45: No.1 (In Form of an Etude)."
The tracklist is a testament to Lortat's versatility, featuring works by composers such as Chopin, Debussy, Liszt, and Tchaikovsky, among others. Each piece is meticulously performed, highlighting Lortat's technical prowess and emotional depth. From the delicate "Lullaby" to the energetic "Hungarian Rhapsodies, S. 244: No. 10," the album is a journey through the vast landscape of piano music.
Lortat's interpretation of "Bolero (Arr. Solo Piano by Ganz)" is particularly noteworthy, showcasing his ability to infuse a familiar piece with fresh energy and nuance. The album also includes lesser-known works like "Inca Nocturne No. 5" and "North Country Sketches: No. 1, Autumn," offering a glimpse into Lortat's eclectic taste and adventurous spirit.
"063 Piano Essentials": Lullaby is not just a collection of songs; it's a celebration of the piano and the artistry of Robert Lortat. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album promises a rewarding and enriching experience.
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Tracks
Piece No.4August Eberhard Müller, Joanna Sochacka
Melody in C MajorAdolphe Adam, Joanna Sochacka
LullabyValentin Silvestrov, Joanna Sochacka
Metamorphosis OnePhilip Glass, Joanna Sochacka
2 Arabesques, Op. 45: No.1 (In Form of an Etude) - Duo-Art 6388Theodor Leschetizki, Ethel Leginska, Peter Phillips
4 Pieces, Op. 36: No. 4, Etude "The Spring" - Duo-Art 5699Theodor Leschetizky, Peter Phillips, Mark Hambourg
On an Overgrown Path, Book I: VII. Good Night!Leoš Janáček, Irene Cantos
Humoresques De Concert, Op. 14: No. 6, Cracovienne Fantastique - Duo-Art S-30738Ignacy Jan Paderewski, Ethel Herr Litchfield, Peter Phillips
Lieder Ohne Worte. Op. 102: No. 4, Sighing Wind - Duo-Art 057 BrFelix Mendelssohn, Vladimir de Pachmann, Peter Phillips
Sonata No. 1, Op. 24. IV. Perpetual Motion (Rondo) - Duo-Art 6489Carl Maria von Weber, Rudolph Ganz, Peter Phillips
Dos Piezas Griegas: II. AllegroAntón García Abril, Laura Ballestrino
UndineLaura Ballestrino
Kaleidoscope. Op. 40, No.4 - Duo-Art 6845Josef Hofmann, Peter Phillips
Tableaux for Solo Piano, Book I: Vers Le Vent D'ouest, Op. 36Manuel Ruiz Del Corral, Irene Cantos
Twelve Etudes. Op. 39. No.8. Shadow Dance - Duo-Art 5791Edward MacDowell, Victor Wittgenstein, Peter Phillips
Kleine Suite, Op. 18: No. 3, Scherzo Humoristique - Duo-Art 5788Joseph Holbrooke, Peter Phillips
Etudes, Op. 10: No. 5 in G♭ Major, 'Black Keys' - Duo-Art 8022Frédéric Chopin, Ignacy Jan Paderewski
24 Morceaux Caractéristiques, Op. 36: No. 13, Etude in F-Sharp Major - Duo-Art 6187Anton Arensky, Hans Ebell, Peter Phillips
Bedouin Dance - Duo-Art 6367Anis Fuleihan, Peter Phillips
Nutcracker Suite, Op. 17a (Arr. Solo Piano by Giorni): Dance of the Reed Flutes (Danse Des Mirlitons) - Duo-Art 6132Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Aurelio Giorni
Inca Nocturne No. 5 - Duo-Art 6191Carlos Valderrama, Peter Phillips
Souvenirs De Voyage, Op. 71: No. 6, Malagueña - Duo-Art 67827Isaac Albéniz, Ernesto Berumen, Peter Phillips
Arabesque No. 2 in G Major - Duo-Art 5808Claude Debussy, Peter Phillips, Paquita Madriguera
Staccato Caprice - Welte-Mignon 763Max Vogrich, Yolanda Mero, Peter Phillips
Barcarolle, Op. 14 - Duo-Art 65888Selim Palmgren, Peter Phillips
Ich Liebe Dichn, Op. 41, No. 3 (I Love Thee) - Welte-Mignon 213Edvard Grieg, Hermann Möhle, Peter Phillips
En Boheme, Op. 82: Bluette - Duo-Art 6178Constantin von Sternberg, Peter Phillips
Folk Tune, Op. 12, No. 2 - Duo-Art 6465Antonín Dvořák, Josef Suk, Peter Phillips
Piano Sonata No. 8, Op. 13, 'Pathetique': III. Rondo - Welte-Mignon 562Ludwig van Beethoven, Peter Phillips, Frederic Lamond
Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue in D Minor BWV. 903: Fugue - Duo-Art 7317Johann Sebastian Bach, Harold Bauer
Piano Sonata No. 4, K.282 in E-Flat Major: I. Adagio - Welte-Mignon 1780Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Fanny Davies
Harmonies Poétiques Et Religieuses, S. 173: No. 10, Cantique D' Amour - Duo-Art 7378Franz Liszt, Peter Phillips, Rudolph Ganz
Ave Maria, Op. 52 No. 6, D. 839 - Welte-Mignon 723Franz Schubert, Richard Burmeister
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
Prélude, Choral Et Fugue, Fwv 21: Chorale - Duo-Art 5901César Franck, Peter Phillips, Robert Lortat
Aus Dem Volksleben, Op. 19: No. 3 from the Carnival - Duo-Art 6040Edvard Grieg, Daisy Nellis, Peter Phillips
18th Century Tunes: Dolce Far Niente (Sweet Idelness) - Duo-Art 70390Harold Bauer, Peter Phillips
North Country Sketches: No. 1, Autumn (The Wind Soughs in the Trees, Arr. By Philip Heseltine) - Duo-Art 7190Frederick Delius, Peter Phillips, Ralph Leopold, Percy Grainger
Adagio in B Minor K. 540 - Welte-Mignon 621Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Peter Phillips, Fritz von Bose
La Favorita: Grand Morceau De Concert on Themes (Arr. By Ascher, Op. 74) - Duo-Art 72479Gaetano Donizetti, Peter Phillips, Genevieve Pitot
Lyric Pieces, Op. 65: No. 6, Wedding Day at Troldhaugen - Welte-Mignon 378Edvard Grieg, Karl Wendling, Peter Phillips
Hungarian Rhapsodies, S. 244: No. 10 - Duo-Art 6568-0Franz Liszt, Ignacy Jan Paderewski
A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61: Wedding March and Elfin Chorus (Arr. By Franz Liszt) - Welte-Mignon 829Felix Mendelssohn, Peter Phillips, Felix Dreyschock
Piano Sonata, Op. 37: II. Andante Non Troppo Quasi Moderato, in G Major - Welte-Mignon 557Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Josef von Slivinski