Joel FanÂ’s second album for Reference Recordings, further solidifies his
reputation for innovative programming and dazzling keyboard technique. Drawing
on composers from North and South America, Fan makes brilliant work of major
sonatas by Ginastera and Barber, along with “entertainments” by Gottschalk,
Piazzolla and Villa-Lobos. Of particular interest are two little-known works by
Amy Beach and the African-American composer Margaret Bonds. Another highlight is
the world premiere recording of a recent suite by William Bolcom! Any piano
enthusiast will enjoy this wide-ranging recital, recorded at Skywalker Sound by
RR’s renowned technical guru, “Prof.” Keith O. Johnson.
Selections:
Nazareth
1. Vem cá
2. Branquinha
Gottschalk
3. Suis Moi! Caprice
Piazzolla
4. Flora's Game – Milonga Prelude
Ginastera
Piano Sonata #1
5. Allegro marcato
6.Presto Misterioso
7. Adagio molto appassionato
Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959)
8. Chôros No. 5 “Alma Brasileira”
Amy Beach
9. Fire-flies, Op. 15 #4
Margaret Bonds
10. Troubled Water
William Bolcom
Nine New Bagatelles
11. (“...and then what happened?”)
12. (...what happened)
13. (...a bird comments–to another bird?)
14. (...Lord LovellÂ’s trunk)
15. (...a little story)
16. (...take no prisoners)
17. (...valse oubliable)
18. (...benediction)
19. (...pavane for the dead/hopeÂ’s feathers
Samuel Barber (1910-1981)
Piano Sonata, Op. 26
20. Allegro energico
21. Allegro vivace e leggero
22. Adagio mesto
23. Allegro con spirito
Total Playing Time: 67:17
Selections:
Nazareth
1. Vem cá
2. Branquinha
Gottschalk
3. Suis Moi! Caprice
Piazzolla
4. Flora's Game – Milonga Prelude
Ginastera
Piano Sonata #1
5. Allegro marcato
6.Presto Misterioso
7. Adagio molto appassionato
Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959)
8. Chôros No. 5 “Alma Brasileira”
Amy Beach
9. Fire-flies, Op. 15 #4
Margaret Bonds
10. Troubled Water
William Bolcom
Nine New Bagatelles
11. (“...and then what happened?”)
12. (...what happened)
13. (...a bird comments–to another bird?)
14. (...Lord LovellÂ’s trunk)
15. (...a little story)
16. (...take no prisoners)
17. (...valse oubliable)
18. (...benediction)
19. (...pavane for the dead/hopeÂ’s feathers
Samuel Barber (1910-1981)
Piano Sonata, Op. 26
20. Allegro energico
21. Allegro vivace e leggero
22. Adagio mesto
23. Allegro con spirito
Total Playing Time: 67:17