Nicolas Namoradze- Bowen: Fragments From Hans Andersen, Studies For P
In this wonderfully planned programme the whimsical poetry of York Bowen's Hans Andersen 'fragments'-music for a fully-fledged technique, despite the fairy-tale titles-is pleasingly complemented by the bravura of the studies. Nicolas Namoradze proves more than equal to the demands of both.
Tracklist:
- Bowen: Fragments from Hans Andersen, Op 58/61 - I. The snowdrop, or summer-geck
- Bowen: Fragments from Hans Andersen, Op 58/61 - II. Thumbelina
- Bowen: Fragments from Hans Andersen, Op 58/61 - III. The metal pig
- Bowen: Fragments from Hans Andersen, Op 58/61 - IV. The golden treasure
- Bowen: Fragments from Hans Andersen, Op 58/61 - V. The bird of popular song
- Bowen: Fragments from Hans Andersen, Op 58/61 - VI. The marsh-king's daughter
- Bowen: Fragments from Hans Andersen, Op 58/61 - VII. The windmill
- Bowen: Fragments from Hans Andersen, Op 58/61 - VIII. The hardy tin soldier
- Bowen: Fragments from Hans Andersen, Op 58/61 - IX. A leaf from the sky
- Bowen: Fragments from Hans Andersen, Op 58/61 - X. A picture from the fortress wall
- Bowen: Concert study for piano No 1 in G flat major, Op 9 No 2
- Bowen: Concert study for piano No 2 in F major, Op 32
- Bowen: 12 Studies for piano, Op 46 - I. Chords of heavy quality
- Bowen: 12 Studies for piano, Op 46 - II. Light staccato chords
- Bowen: 12 Studies for piano, Op 46 - III. For the 'five fingers'
- Bowen: 12 Studies for piano, Op 46 - IV. For forearm rotation
- Bowen: 12 Studies for piano, Op 46 - V. For the glissando
- Bowen: 12 Studies for piano, Op 46 - VI. For pianissimo legato playing and melody
- Bowen: 12 Studies for piano, Op 46 - VII. To induce lateral freedom of hand and arm
- Bowen: 12 Studies for piano, Op 46 - VIII. For finger staccato
- Bowen: 12 Studies for piano, Op 46 - IX. For various pedal effects
- Bowen: 12 Studies for piano, Op 46 - X. For octave playing
- Bowen: 12 Studies for piano, Op 46 - XI. For brilliancy in passagework
- Bowen: 12 Studies for piano, Op 46 - XII. For trills and tremolos
UPC > 034571283036
Format > New CD
Label > Hyperion
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In this wonderfully planned programme the whimsical poetry of York Bowen's Hans Andersen 'fragments'-music for a fully-fledged technique, despite the fairy-tale titles-is pleasingly complemented by the bravura of the studies. Nicolas Namoradze proves more than equal to the demands of both.
Tracklist:
- Bowen: Fragments from Hans Andersen, Op 58/61 - I. The snowdrop, or summer-geck
- Bowen: Fragments from Hans Andersen, Op 58/61 - II. Thumbelina
- Bowen: Fragments from Hans Andersen, Op 58/61 - III. The metal pig
- Bowen: Fragments from Hans Andersen, Op 58/61 - IV. The golden treasure
- Bowen: Fragments from Hans Andersen, Op 58/61 - V. The bird of popular song
- Bowen: Fragments from Hans Andersen, Op 58/61 - VI. The marsh-king's daughter
- Bowen: Fragments from Hans Andersen, Op 58/61 - VII. The windmill
- Bowen: Fragments from Hans Andersen, Op 58/61 - VIII. The hardy tin soldier
- Bowen: Fragments from Hans Andersen, Op 58/61 - IX. A leaf from the sky
- Bowen: Fragments from Hans Andersen, Op 58/61 - X. A picture from the fortress wall
- Bowen: Concert study for piano No 1 in G flat major, Op 9 No 2
- Bowen: Concert study for piano No 2 in F major, Op 32
- Bowen: 12 Studies for piano, Op 46 - I. Chords of heavy quality
- Bowen: 12 Studies for piano, Op 46 - II. Light staccato chords
- Bowen: 12 Studies for piano, Op 46 - III. For the 'five fingers'
- Bowen: 12 Studies for piano, Op 46 - IV. For forearm rotation
- Bowen: 12 Studies for piano, Op 46 - V. For the glissando
- Bowen: 12 Studies for piano, Op 46 - VI. For pianissimo legato playing and melody
- Bowen: 12 Studies for piano, Op 46 - VII. To induce lateral freedom of hand and arm
- Bowen: 12 Studies for piano, Op 46 - VIII. For finger staccato
- Bowen: 12 Studies for piano, Op 46 - IX. For various pedal effects
- Bowen: 12 Studies for piano, Op 46 - X. For octave playing
- Bowen: 12 Studies for piano, Op 46 - XI. For brilliancy in passagework
- Bowen: 12 Studies for piano, Op 46 - XII. For trills and tremolos
UPC > 034571283036
Format > New CD
Label > Hyperion
Shop online at Darkside Records.
Follow us on Instagram.