Cyprien Katsaris, a brilliant and idiosyncratic pianist, presents "In the Mood for Energy & Power, Vol. 2: Bach, Händel, Beethoven, De Falla, Campos, Stravinsky...". Released on February 13, 2017, under the Piano 21 label, this 42-minute classical piano album is a dynamic collection of 15 tracks that showcase Katsaris' virtuosity and versatility. The album features a mix of well-known classical pieces and world premiere recordings, arranged for piano, including works by Bach, Händel, Beethoven, and Stravinsky, among others. Notable tracks include the energetic "Badinerie" from Bach's Orchestral Suite No. 2, the powerful "Ritual Fire Dance" by De Falla, and the dramatic "Danse infernale du roi Kastcheï" from Stravinsky's "The Firebird". Katsaris' interpretations bring fresh energy and power to these timeless compositions, making this album a captivating experience for classical music enthusiasts.
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Tracks
Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor, BWV 1067: Badinerie - Arr. in Burlesque Style, World Premiere RecordingJohann Sebastian Bach, Cyprien Katsaris
Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550: I. Allegro molto - Arr. for Piano, World Premiere RecordingWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Cyprien Katsaris
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I, Prelude and Fugue No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 847: PreludeJohann Sebastian Bach, Cyprien Katsaris
El Butaquito - National Air arr. for Piano by Rubén Campos, World Premiere RecordingRuben Campos, Cyprien Katsaris
Messiah, HWV 56: Hallelujah - Arr. for Piano, World Premiere RecordingGeorge Frideric Handel, Cyprien Katsaris
Piano Sonata No. 31 in A-Flat Major, Op. 110: II. Allegro moltoLudwig van Beethoven, Cyprien Katsaris
The Firebird, Suite No. 2: V. Danse infernale du roi Kastcheï - 1919 Version Arr. for 2 Pianos by Achilleas Wastor, World Premiere RecordingIgor Stravinsky, Cyprien Katsaris, Etsuko Hirose
Violin Sonata in G Major, BWV 1019: III. Allegro - World Premiere RecordingJohann Sebastian Bach, Cyprien Katsaris
12 Études nouvelles, Cahier I, Op. 29: No. 3 in C-Sharp Minor, La brune. Appassionato - World Premiere RecordingSergei Bortkiewicz, Cyprien Katsaris
Piano Sonata No. 3 in B Minor, Op. 58: IV. Finale. Presto non tanto. AgitatoFrédéric Chopin, Cyprien Katsaris
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