Immerse yourself in the extraordinary world of Leopold Godowsky with "Godowsky: Original Piano Works and Transcriptions." Released on October 23, 2015, under the Piano Classics label, this album is a testament to Godowsky's virtuosity and ingenuity as a pianist and composer. Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 4 minutes, this collection showcases a blend of Godowsky's original compositions and his renowned transcriptions, offering a rich and diverse listening experience.
The album opens with the monumental "Passacaglia: 44 Variations, Epilogue, Cadenza and Fugue on the Opening Theme of Schubert's Unfinished Symphony No. 8," a piece that demonstrates Godowsky's mastery of form and technique. Following this, the album features a selection of Schubert song transcriptions, including "Wohin," "Gute Nacht," "Heidenröslein," "Wiegenlied," and "Morgengruss," each transformed into pianistic showpieces that highlight Godowsky's unique interpretive skills.
In addition to these transcriptions, the album includes piano transcriptions of works by other composers, such as "Ständchen," "Adagietto from L'arlésienne Suite," "Canzonetta from Concerto Romantique," and "Tango from España." These pieces showcase Godowsky's ability to reimagine existing works and infuse them with his own distinctive style.
The album also features Godowsky's original compositions, including "4 Poems: No. 1, Devotion," "4 Poems: No. 2, Avowal," "4 Poems: No. 3, Adoration," and "4 Poems: No. 4, Yearning," as well as selections from "Symphonische Metamorphosen Johann Strauss'scher Themen" and "Triakontameron."
Performed by pianist Emanuele Delucchi, this album is a celebration of Godowsky's musical genius and a must-listen for any classical piano enthusiast. Whether you're a longtime fan of Godowsky's work or a newcomer to his music, this album is sure to captivate and inspire.
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