FLAC (tracks), Lossless | 01:08:15 | 225 Mb
Classical, Instrumental
In his new GENUIN CD, pianist Jürgen Geiger, who has appeared throughout Europe, explores the distinctions between composition, improvisation, creation, and re-creation. He presents virtuoso piano literature, including his own compositions and transcriptions. Among such arrangements are Saint-Saëns’ Le rouet d’Omphale, one of Liszt’s Hungarian Rhapsodies, and Mendelssohn’s Auf Flügeln des Gesangs. Geiger’s own music follows in the tradition of his role models Leopold Godowsky and Vladimir Horowitz, both of whom are represented here. The young pianist performs them with outstanding technique and a great sense of sound. A truly opulent menu for the piano!
Tracklist:
01. 6 Romances, Op. 8: No. 5, The Dream (Arr. J. Geiger for Piano)
02. 2 Morceaux de salon, Op. 6: No. 1 in D Minor, Romance (Arr. J. Geiger for Piano)
03. Hungarian Rhapsody No. 13 in A Minor, S. 244 No. 13 (Arr. J. Geiger for Piano)
04. Variations on Themes from Carl Maria von Weber’s “Der Freischütz”
05. Fantasy on the Song “Auf Flügeln des Gesanges” (After Mendelssohn’s MWV K. 86)
06. 12 Lieder von Franz Schubert, S. 558 (Excerpts): No. 7, Frühlingsglaube
07. 12 Lieder von Franz Schubert, S. 558 (Excerpts): No. 10, Rastlose Liebe
08. Müllerlieder von Franz Schubert, S. 565: No. 2, Der Müller und der Bach
09. Moments musicaux, Op. 94, D. 780: No. 3, Air russe (Arr. L. Godowsky for Piano)
10. Carmen Variations (After Bizet’s WD 31) [1968 Version]
11. Le rouet d’Omphale, Op. 31, R. 169 (Arr. J. Geiger for Piano)
12. Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 in C-Sharp Minor, S. 244 No. 2 (Arr. V. Horowitz for Piano)
13. Tanz im Großen Saal