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CLASSICAL AUDIO
MYRIOS CLASSICS
· Kirill Gerstein, during this project, described Liszt's
Transcendental Etudes as "one of the most towering
mountain peaks of the piano literature.
·
Transcendental Etudes can be seen as a distillation of
mid-19th century Romanticism, capturing its otherworldly
experiences and spirituality. The pieces are a reworking
of Liszt's earlier Douze Grandes Etudes, which Liszt began
composing when he was only fifteen years old.
·
For this new recording, Gerstein has focused on the
word "transcendental" as the key to interpreting this
cycle. Gerstein goes beyond the virtuosic requirements
and explores the ways Liszt goes outside of the usual to
depict images of the visionary, the otherworldly, and the
impressionistic. He also explores the relationship between
the etudes to show the dramatic arc of the set when
performed altogether.
·
Kirill Gerstein is a multifaceted pianist who has quickly
ascended into the highest order of classical musicians.
His masterful technique and discerning intelligence lend
themselves well to his musical curiosity which continually
inspires him to explore various repertoire which spans
centuries and genres.
01. Preludio
02. Molto vivace
03. Paysage
04. Mazeppa
05. Feux follets
06. Vision
07. Eroica
08. Wilde Jagd
09. Ricordanza
10. Allegro agitato molto
11. Harmonies du soir
12. Chasse-neige
TRACK LIST:
TRANSCENDENTAL ETUDES
FRANZ LISZT
COMPOSER:
Franz Liszt
ARTIST:
Kirill Gerstein (piano)
MYR019 | 4260183510192
1 HYBRID SACD | SRP:
US
$19.99
CA
$23.99
09/09/16
RELEASE DATE:
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NAXOS OF AMERICA | NAXOS OF CANADA | NEW RELEASE