Raffaele d'Alessandro's "Chamber Music for Wind Instruments & Piano" is a captivating collection of compositions that showcases the virtuosity and versatility of the artist. Released in 1998 under the VDE-GALLO label, this album spans a little over an hour and nine minutes, offering a rich tapestry of musical pieces that highlight the beauty of wind instruments paired with piano.
The album features a diverse range of works, including sonatinas, sonatas, suites, and serenades, each piece meticulously crafted to display d'Alessandro's mastery of composition and performance. The tracklist includes pieces such as the playful "Sonatina Giocosa for Clarinet & Piano," the elegant "Sonata for Flute & Piano No. 1," and the intricate "Suite for Solo Clarinet," among others. Each composition is a testament to d'Alessandro's ability to blend technical precision with emotional depth, creating a listening experience that is both intellectually stimulating and deeply moving.
Raffaele d'Alessandro's "Chamber Music for Wind Instruments & Piano" is a must-listen for anyone appreciating classical music, offering a delightful journey through a variety of musical styles and moods. The album is a celebration of the wind instruments and piano, showcasing the artist's exceptional talent and his ability to create music that resonates with listeners on multiple levels.
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Tracks
Sonatina Giocosa for Clarinet & Piano, Op. 6a: I. Allegro. Tempo di ValzerRaffaele D' Alessandro, Dimitri Ashkenazy, Esther Walker
Sonatina Giocosa for Clarinet & Piano, Op. 6a: II. Arioso. Tempo di HabaneraRaffaele D' Alessandro, Dimitri Ashkenazy, Esther Walker
Sonatina Giocosa for Clarinet & Piano, Op. 6a: III. Scherzino. Tempo di GuajiraRaffaele D' Alessandro, Dimitri Ashkenazy, Esther Walker
Sonatina Giocosa for Clarinet & Piano, Op. 6a: IV. Recitativo e Rondino. Tempo di RumbaRaffaele D' Alessandro, Dimitri Ashkenazy, Esther Walker
Sonata for Flute & Piano No. 1, Op. 46: I. Recitativo - AllegroRaffaele D' Alessandro, Christoph Bösch, Esther Walker
Sonata for Flute & Piano No. 1, Op. 46: II. LentoRaffaele D' Alessandro, Christoph Bösch, Esther Walker
Sonata for Flute & Piano No. 1, Op. 46: III. Rondo scherzando. SerenataRaffaele D' Alessandro, Christoph Bösch, Esther Walker
Sonata for Oboe & Piano, Op. 67: I. Introduzione e SonataRaffaele D' Alessandro, Franziska Müller, Esther Walker
Sonata for Oboe & Piano, Op. 67: II. Recitativo e Rondo giocosoRaffaele D' Alessandro, Franziska Müller, Esther Walker
Suite for Solo Clarinet, Op. 64: I. Allegretto. PréludeRaffaele D' Alessandro, Dimitri Ashkenazy
Suite for Solo Clarinet, Op. 64: II. Lento. AirRaffaele D' Alessandro, Dimitri Ashkenazy
Suite for Solo Clarinet, Op. 64: III. Presto. GigueRaffaele D' Alessandro, Dimitri Ashkenazy
Sonatine for Solo Flute, Op. 19: I. Allegro assaiRaffaele D' Alessandro, Christoph Bösch
Sonatine for Solo Flute, Op. 19: II. Lento graziosoRaffaele D' Alessandro, Christoph Bösch
Sonatine for Solo Flute, Op. 19: III. Presto. RondeauRaffaele D' Alessandro, Christoph Bösch
Recitatif et Valse-impromptu for Oboe & Piano, Op. 20: I. RecitatifRaffaele D' Alessandro, Franziska Müller, Esther Walker
Recitatif et Valse-impromptu for Oboe & Piano, Op. 20: II. Allegro giocoso. RondeauRaffaele D' Alessandro, Franziska Müller, Esther Walker