Sorabji / Michael Habermann- Piano Music (CD)
Kaikhosro Shapurji Sorabji is known as a composer whose pursuit of extremes resulted in vast works such as his Opus Clavicembalisticum which, for many years, was acknowledged as the world's longest non-repetitive piano work. More important is his music's unique and satisfying beauty. From the mystical impressionism of earlier 'nocturnal' pieces to the awe-inspiring energy and massive climaxes of his later work, Sorabji's legacy is one which is increasingly appreciated as a unique contribution to 20th century music. Michael Habermann's now legendary recordings gained Sorabji's exclusive approval, breaking through the notorious ban he had placed on performances of his own work.
Tracklist:
- No. 1, In The Hothouse
- 2 Piano Pieces, Kss 17: No. 2, Toccata
- Fantaisie Espagnole, Kss 19
- Valse-Fantaisie, Kss 40 "Hommage À Johann Strauss"
- 3 Pastiches For Piano, Kss 31: No. 1, Hindu Merchant's Song (After Rimsky-Korsakov's Sadko)
- 3 Pastiches For Piano, Kss 31: No. 2, Habanera (After Bizet's Carmen)
- 3 Pastiches For Piano, Kss 31: No. 3, Waltz (After Chopin's Waltz In D-Flat Major, Op. 64 No. 1)
- A La Manière De Sorabji "Au Clair De La Lune"
- Le Jardin Parfumé, Kss 35
- Djâmî, Kss 47
- Gulistān, Kss 63
- Opus Clavicembalisticum, Kss 50: I. Introito - II. Preludio-Corale
- Prelude, Interlude & Fugue, Kss 25: Prelude
- Prelude, Interlude & Fugue, Kss 25: Interlude
- Prelude, Interlude & Fugue, Kss 25: Fugue
- Fragment For Harold Rutland, Kss 43
- Fantasiettina Sul Nome Illustre Dell’egregio Poeta Christopher Grieve Ossia Hugh M’diarmid, Kss 83
- Quære Reliqua Hujus Materiei Inter Secretiora, Kss 62
- St. Bertrand De Comminges, Kss 64
Kaikhosro Shapurji Sorabji is known as a composer whose pursuit of extremes resulted in vast works such as his Opus Clavicembalisticum which, for many years, was acknowledged as the world's longest non-repetitive piano work. More important is his music's unique and satisfying beauty. From the mystical impressionism of earlier 'nocturnal' pieces to the awe-inspiring energy and massive climaxes of his later work, Sorabji's legacy is one which is increasingly appreciated as a unique contribution to 20th century music. Michael Habermann's now legendary recordings gained Sorabji's exclusive approval, breaking through the notorious ban he had placed on performances of his own work.
Tracklist:
- No. 1, In The Hothouse
- 2 Piano Pieces, Kss 17: No. 2, Toccata
- Fantaisie Espagnole, Kss 19
- Valse-Fantaisie, Kss 40 "Hommage À Johann Strauss"
- 3 Pastiches For Piano, Kss 31: No. 1, Hindu Merchant's Song (After Rimsky-Korsakov's Sadko)
- 3 Pastiches For Piano, Kss 31: No. 2, Habanera (After Bizet's Carmen)
- 3 Pastiches For Piano, Kss 31: No. 3, Waltz (After Chopin's Waltz In D-Flat Major, Op. 64 No. 1)
- A La Manière De Sorabji "Au Clair De La Lune"
- Le Jardin Parfumé, Kss 35
- Djâmî, Kss 47
- Gulistān, Kss 63
- Opus Clavicembalisticum, Kss 50: I. Introito - II. Preludio-Corale
- Prelude, Interlude & Fugue, Kss 25: Prelude
- Prelude, Interlude & Fugue, Kss 25: Interlude
- Prelude, Interlude & Fugue, Kss 25: Fugue
- Fragment For Harold Rutland, Kss 43
- Fantasiettina Sul Nome Illustre Dell’egregio Poeta Christopher Grieve Ossia Hugh M’diarmid, Kss 83
- Quære Reliqua Hujus Materiei Inter Secretiora, Kss 62
- St. Bertrand De Comminges, Kss 64