Roberto Prosseda, a champion of contemporary music, presents a captivating collection of rare Italian piano concertos in his latest album, "War Silence - Rare Italian Piano Concertos." This album, released under the prestigious Hyperion label, features four piano concertos by Italian composers, two of which are first recordings. The music is presented in chronological order, offering a unique journey through the evolution of Italian piano concertos.
Joined by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Nir Kabaretti, Prosseda delivers a powerful and nuanced performance. The album spans a duration of 1 hour and 16 minutes, encompassing a rich tapestry of classical piano and chamber music.
The tracklist includes works such as "Andante e Allegro con fuoco," "Piccolo Concerto per Muriel Couvreux," and "Concerto per pianoforte e orchestra," showcasing the diversity and depth of Italian classical compositions. The album also features the three-part "War Silence," a poignant exploration of themes related to war and its aftermath.
This album is a testament to Roberto Prosseda's dedication to uncovering and presenting lesser-known works of classical music. It offers a fresh perspective on the Italian classical repertoire, making it a valuable addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection.
Andante e Allegro con fuoco: I. Andante –Guido Alberto Fano, Roberto Prosseda, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Nir Kabaretti
Andante e Allegro con fuoco: II. Allegro con fuocoGuido Alberto Fano, Roberto Prosseda, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Nir Kabaretti
Piccolo Concerto per Muriel Couvreux: I. Pastorale. Andantino, un poco flessibileLuigi Dallapiccola, Roberto Prosseda, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Nir Kabaretti
Piccolo Concerto per Muriel Couvreux: II. Girotondo. Allegro ma non tanto, molto ritmato –Luigi Dallapiccola, Roberto Prosseda, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Nir Kabaretti
Piccolo Concerto per Muriel Couvreux: III. Ripresa. Moderato, con poesiaLuigi Dallapiccola, Roberto Prosseda, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Nir Kabaretti
Piccolo Concerto per Muriel Couvreux: IV. Cadenza. Allegro, molto sostenuto –Luigi Dallapiccola, Roberto Prosseda, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Nir Kabaretti
Piccolo Concerto per Muriel Couvreux: V. Notturno. LentamenteLuigi Dallapiccola, Roberto Prosseda, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Nir Kabaretti
Piccolo Concerto per Muriel Couvreux: VI. Finale. Allegro non troppo, marcato e sostenutoLuigi Dallapiccola, Roberto Prosseda, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Nir Kabaretti
Concerto per pianoforte e orchestra: I. AllegroSilvio Omizzolo, Roberto Prosseda, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Nir Kabaretti
Concerto per pianoforte e orchestra: II. Andante maestosoSilvio Omizzolo, Roberto Prosseda, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Nir Kabaretti
Concerto per pianoforte e orchestra: III. AllegroSilvio Omizzolo, Roberto Prosseda, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Nir Kabaretti
War Silence: I. TrenchesCristian Carrara, Roberto Prosseda, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Nir Kabaretti
War Silence: II. SolitudesCristian Carrara, Roberto Prosseda, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Nir Kabaretti
War Silence: III. FrutsCristian Carrara, Roberto Prosseda, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Nir Kabaretti