Arlen / Wnukowski / Nelsen- Wien Du Allein
The third and concluding 2-CD set of works by one of the last surviving members of the generation of composers the Nazis sought to extinguish, Walter Arlen, presents short songs for piano solo as well as songs with soprano, describing different touchstones and experiences of his life. Atrocities like the Kristallnacht 1938 in Vienna find their musical expression in his works, as well as journeys to distant, exotic places and expericences with people; and time and again art and music are the ingredients to Walter Arlens life after his eviction by the Nazis. Polish-Canadian pianist Daniel Wnukowski and Texan-born Rebecca Nelsen interpret songs of utmost inner emotions and reflections on human history and life.
Tracklist:
- Kristallnacht In Wien: Nocturne No. 1
- Kristallnacht In Wien: Nocturne No. 2. Wien, The City Of Schubert
- Arabesques: I. Persepolis
- Arabesques: II. Petra
- III. Luxor
- IV. Sana'a
- French Suite: I. The Studio: Rondeau
- French Suite: II. Cubist Musical Still Life: Pavane
- French Suite: III. Aviary: Gigue
- Rhapsody In Blue & White: I. Rhinoceros Looking At The Moon
- Rhapsody In Blue & White: II. Tang Dynasty Tango
- Rhapsody In Blue & White: III. Blue And White China
- Mementos: No. 3. Orchids, Bamboo, Chrysanthemums
- Mementos: No. 4. Nepenthe
- Tellings Of Beads "5 Last Songs": No. 1. I Thought That My Voyage
- Tellings Of Beads "5 Last Songs": No. 2. Early In The Day
- Tellings Of Beads "5 Last Songs": No. 3. This Is My Delight
- Tellings Of Beads "5 Last Songs": No. 4. The Day Is No More
- Tellings Of Beads "5 Last Songs": No. 5. My Song (A Cappella)
- Ephemera: I. Valse Chimerique
- Ephemera: II. Forgotten Memories
- Papillons: I. For Butterfly
- Papillons: II. Blue Butterfly Day
- Landscapes: I. For Joyce
- Landscapes: II. The Garden
- Landscapes: III. Baroque Landscape
- 3 Masken Nach Jawlensky: I. Winterklange
- 3 Masken Nach Jawlensky: II. Komposition In Gelb Und Rosa
- 3 Masken Nach Jawlensky: III. Symphonie Rot-Schwarz
- Diary Entries: I. Tomb Of Mumtaz: Agra
- Diary Entries: II. Holy Cities
- Diary Entries: III. Hillstation With Steam Train: Darjeeling (Scherzino)
- Mosaics: I. Ravenna
- Mosaics: II. Pompeii
- Mosaics: III. Byzantium
- Prelude, Sarabande & Gigue: Prelude
- Prelude, Sarabande & Gigue: Sarabande
- Prelude, Sarabande & Gigue: Gigue
The third and concluding 2-CD set of works by one of the last surviving members of the generation of composers the Nazis sought to extinguish, Walter Arlen, presents short songs for piano solo as well as songs with soprano, describing different touchstones and experiences of his life. Atrocities like the Kristallnacht 1938 in Vienna find their musical expression in his works, as well as journeys to distant, exotic places and expericences with people; and time and again art and music are the ingredients to Walter Arlens life after his eviction by the Nazis. Polish-Canadian pianist Daniel Wnukowski and Texan-born Rebecca Nelsen interpret songs of utmost inner emotions and reflections on human history and life.
Tracklist:
- Kristallnacht In Wien: Nocturne No. 1
- Kristallnacht In Wien: Nocturne No. 2. Wien, The City Of Schubert
- Arabesques: I. Persepolis
- Arabesques: II. Petra
- III. Luxor
- IV. Sana'a
- French Suite: I. The Studio: Rondeau
- French Suite: II. Cubist Musical Still Life: Pavane
- French Suite: III. Aviary: Gigue
- Rhapsody In Blue & White: I. Rhinoceros Looking At The Moon
- Rhapsody In Blue & White: II. Tang Dynasty Tango
- Rhapsody In Blue & White: III. Blue And White China
- Mementos: No. 3. Orchids, Bamboo, Chrysanthemums
- Mementos: No. 4. Nepenthe
- Tellings Of Beads "5 Last Songs": No. 1. I Thought That My Voyage
- Tellings Of Beads "5 Last Songs": No. 2. Early In The Day
- Tellings Of Beads "5 Last Songs": No. 3. This Is My Delight
- Tellings Of Beads "5 Last Songs": No. 4. The Day Is No More
- Tellings Of Beads "5 Last Songs": No. 5. My Song (A Cappella)
- Ephemera: I. Valse Chimerique
- Ephemera: II. Forgotten Memories
- Papillons: I. For Butterfly
- Papillons: II. Blue Butterfly Day
- Landscapes: I. For Joyce
- Landscapes: II. The Garden
- Landscapes: III. Baroque Landscape
- 3 Masken Nach Jawlensky: I. Winterklange
- 3 Masken Nach Jawlensky: II. Komposition In Gelb Und Rosa
- 3 Masken Nach Jawlensky: III. Symphonie Rot-Schwarz
- Diary Entries: I. Tomb Of Mumtaz: Agra
- Diary Entries: II. Holy Cities
- Diary Entries: III. Hillstation With Steam Train: Darjeeling (Scherzino)
- Mosaics: I. Ravenna
- Mosaics: II. Pompeii
- Mosaics: III. Byzantium
- Prelude, Sarabande & Gigue: Prelude
- Prelude, Sarabande & Gigue: Sarabande
- Prelude, Sarabande & Gigue: Gigue