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 01. "Arag?n" 02. "Preludio en la noche" 03. "Malague?a" 04. "Rococo" 05. "Vals Azul" 06. "Ante e Escorial" 07. "Danza lucumi" 08. "Yo te quiero siempre"
19th Century Cuban Dances 09. "La Primera en la frente" 10. "A la Antigua" 11. "Impromotu" 12. "Interrumpida" 13. "La Mulata" 14. "Arabesque" 15. "Ella y yo" 16. "La Cardenense" 17. "Al fin te vi" 18. "Minstrels" 19. "La comparsa" 20. "Vals de las sombras" 21. "Gitaner?as" 22. "Canci?n de luna" 23. "Merry-go-round whirl" 24. "Mazurka Glissando"
Tres Miniaturas 25. "Nr. 1 Boll-Flower" 26. "Nr. 2 Music Box" 27. "Nr. 3 Polichinelle" 28. "San Francisco el grande"
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| Description: | Ernesto Lecuona: Piano Music by Pierre Solot, released 7 June 2024.
This version of Ernesto Lecuona: Piano Music comes as a 1xCD. - The pianist Pierre Solot here rediscovers the works of Ernesto Lecuona: their roots lie in many cultures and blend romantic virtuosity, Cuban dances, passionate avowals, evocations of distant lands, and the last decadent traces of 19th-century Vienna. The Cuban-born Ernesto Lecuona (1895-1963), a composer and virtuoso pianist, was acclaimed by both George Gershwin and Maurice Ravel when he toured Europe and the United States, following in the footsteps of the 19th-century piano virtuosi who, driven by their passion, set concert halls and audiences aflame. These were pianists whose charismatic wizardry transformed the piano into an orchestra that could not only set the world ablaze and make it dance, but also evoke solitude and lovelorn exile.This CD presents a captivating selection of piano works by the legendary Cuban composer Ernesto Lecuona, interpreted with nuance and refinement by pianist Pierre Solot. Known for his melodious writing and rich harmonic language, Lecuona's music blends classical craft with elements of Cuban and broader Latin American traditions, resulting in pieces that are at once virtuosic, lyrical, and deeply evocative. On this recording, Solot explores a broad palette of moods - from tender, singing lines and nostalgic miniatures to rhythmically charged, dance-inspired pieces - and brings out both the poetic intimacy and the dramatic sweep that characterize Lecuona's piano output. The carefully chosen program offers a well-balanced overview of Lecuona's world at the keyboard, making this disc an ideal introduction for newcomers and a rewarding deepening for seasoned admirers of his music.
Pierre Solot is a classically trained pianist who has built his reputation on thoughtful, text-sensitive interpretations and a particular affinity for 20th-century and lesser-known repertoire. In this album, he highlights Lecuona's subtle craftsmanship beyond the famous hits, giving space to the composer's refined pianism and expressive range. Solot's playing combines clarity of articulation with warm tone and flexible phrasing, allowing the rhythmic liveliness and singing lyricism of Lecuona's works to emerge naturally. His focus on color, balance, and narrative flow turns the program into a coherent musical journey rather than a mere succession of pieces.
The CD is released by Fuga Libera, a label known for high-quality classical productions, carefully curated programs, and close artistic collaboration with its performers. Fuga Libera has developed a profile for distinctive projects that explore both core repertoire and less familiar musical territories, often highlighting original artistic voices and thoughtful concepts. With meticulous attention to sound engineering, booklet presentation, and artistic coherence, the label offers listeners recordings that are both sonically refined and intellectually engaging. This release continues that philosophy, presenting Ernesto Lecuona's piano music in an elegant and finely produced edition that invites discovery and repeated listening. |
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| No. of tracks: |
25 |
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| Manufacturer No.: |
FUG829 |
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