Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Charles-Valentin Alkan with the 2017 release "Alkan: Concerti da Camera and Solo Music." This album, presented by Piano Classics, offers a profound exploration of Alkan's virtuosic compositions, showcasing his mastery of the Romantic era's piano repertoire. The album features a blend of Alkan's Concerto da camera and solo piano works, including the dynamic Concerto da camera No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 10, and the intricate 6 Piano Pieces, Op. 16. Each piece is meticulously performed, bringing to life Alkan's complex and expressive musical language. The collaboration with the Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto, under the direction of Roberto Forés Veses and Giovanni Bellucci, adds a rich orchestral depth to the solo piano works. With a total runtime of 1 hour and 10 minutes, this album is a testament to Alkan's genius and a must-listen for any classical music enthusiast.
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Tracks
Concerto da camera No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 10: I. AllegroCharles-Valentin Alkan, Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto, Roberto Forés Veses, Giovanni Bellucci
Concerto da camera No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 10: II. AdagioCharles-Valentin Alkan, Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto, Roberto Forés Veses, Giovanni Bellucci
Concerto da camera No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 10: III. AllegroCharles-Valentin Alkan, Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto, Roberto Forés Veses, Giovanni Bellucci
Concerto da camera No. 2 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 10: I. Allegro moderatoCharles-Valentin Alkan, Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto, Roberto Forés Veses, Giovanni Bellucci
Concerto da camera No. 2 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 10: II. AdagioCharles-Valentin Alkan, Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto, Roberto Forés Veses, Giovanni Bellucci
Concerto da camera No. 2 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 10: III. Primo movimentoCharles-Valentin Alkan, Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto, Roberto Forés Veses, Giovanni Bellucci
Concerto da Camera No. 3 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 10: I. Andante con motoCharles-Valentin Alkan, Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto, Roberto Forés Veses, Giovanni Bellucci
6 Piano Pieces, Op. 16: I. Etude de bravoure, mouvement de valseCharles-Valentin Alkan, Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto, Roberto Forés Veses, Giovanni Bellucci
6 Piano Pieces, Op. 16: II. Etude de bravoure, moderato quasi menuettoCharles-Valentin Alkan, Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto, Roberto Forés Veses, Giovanni Bellucci
6 Piano Pieces, Op. 16: III. Etude de bravoure, prestissimoCharles-Valentin Alkan, Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto, Roberto Forés Veses, Giovanni Bellucci
6 Piano Pieces, Op. 16: IV. Variations on "Ah! segnata é la mia morte", from the Opera "Anna Bolena" by DonizettiCharles-Valentin Alkan, Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto, Roberto Forés Veses, Giovanni Bellucci
6 Piano Pieces, Op. 16: V. Variations on a Theme by Bellini "la tremenda ultrice spada" from "I capuleti e i montecchi"Charles-Valentin Alkan, Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto, Roberto Forés Veses, Giovanni Bellucci
6 Piano Pieces, Op. 16: VI. Variations Quasi-fantasy on a Neapolitan BarcarolleCharles-Valentin Alkan, Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto, Roberto Forés Veses, Giovanni Bellucci
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