Ignaz Friedman, a virtuoso pianist, presents a collection of his original piano compositions that have been overlooked for far too long. This album, "Friedman: Original Piano Compositions," offers a rare opportunity to delve into the melodic beauty and harmonic inventiveness of Friedman's work. Recorded in 2016 and released under the Grand Piano label, this classical piano album spans a duration of 1 hour and 4 minutes, featuring 28 tracks that showcase Friedman's compositional prowess.
The album is a testament to Friedman's skill as both a pianist and a composer. It includes a variety of pieces, such as the "6 Wiener Tänze nach Motiven von Eduard Gärtner," "4 Klavierstücke, Op. 27," "Strophes, Op. 71," "Stimmungen, Op. 79," and "4 Preludes for Piano, Op. 61." Each piece is performed with precision and passion, highlighting Friedman's ability to create music that is both technically impressive and emotionally resonant.
This collection is not just a showcase of Friedman's talent but also a celebration of his contributions to the world of classical music. It is an essential addition to any classical music enthusiast's library, offering a chance to discover the work of a composer who deserves greater recognition. Whether you are a long-time fan of Friedman's playing or a newcomer to his music, this album is sure to captivate and inspire.
2016 Grand Piano2016 Grand Piano
Tracks
6 Wiener Tänze nach Motiven von Eduard Gärtner: No. 1, Tempo di valse lenteIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
6 Wiener Tänze nach Motiven von Eduard Gärtner: No. 2, Vivo e scioltoIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
6 Wiener Tänze nach Motiven von Eduard Gärtner: No. 3, AllegrettoIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
6 Wiener Tänze nach Motiven von Eduard Gärtner: No. 4, Langsamer WalzerIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
6 Wiener Tänze nach Motiven von Eduard Gärtner: No. 5, ModeratoIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
6 Wiener Tänze nach Motiven von Eduard Gärtner: No. 6, Epilogue. ModeratoIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
4 Klavierstücke, Op. 27: No. 1, PrologIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
4 Klavierstücke, Op. 27: No. 2, GeständnisIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
4 Klavierstücke, Op. 27: No. 3, MazurkaIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
4 Klavierstücke, Op. 27: No. 4, Im VolksonIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
Strophes, Op. 71: No. 1, Non troppo mossoIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
Strophes, Op. 71: No. 2, Passionato ed agitatoIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
Strophes, Op. 71: No. 3, AndantinoIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
Strophes, Op. 71: No. 4, Andante mestoIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
Strophes, Op. 71: No. 5, Quasi allegro, con eleganzaIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
Stimmungen, Op. 79: No. 1, Poco mossoIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
Stimmungen, Op. 79: No. 2, Vivace e volanteIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
Stimmungen, Op. 79: No. 3, Moderato, sempre largamenteIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
Stimmungen, Op. 79: No. 4, AndanteIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
Stimmungen, Op. 79: No. 5, ComodoIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
Stimmungen, Op. 79: No. 6, Andante, pensierosoIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
Stimmungen, Op. 79: No. 7, Grazioso e meno mossoIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
Stimmungen, Op. 79: No. 8, AppassionatoIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
Stimmungen, Op. 79: No. 9, Andante, con tristezzaIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
4 Preludes for Piano, Op. 61: No. 1, PensierosoIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
4 Preludes for Piano, Op. 61: No. 2, Vivo e molto leggieroIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
4 Preludes for Piano, Op. 61: No. 3, Con abandonoIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
4 Preludes for Piano, Op. 61: No. 4, Molto appassionato ed animatoIgnaz Friedman, Joseph Banowetz
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