Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) - Tchaikovsky Plus One　Vol.3　: Barry Douglas +Prokofiev - Import CD

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Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)

Description:

Barry Douglas's fine project "Tchaikovsky Plus One" Volume 3! Barry Douglas, Gold Medalist of the Tchaikovsky Competition! Douglas, an Irishman with a deep affinity for Russian music, has created "Tchaikovsky Plus One," a series that traces the history of the great Russian masterpiece. Volume 3 of the "Tchaikovsky Plus One" series features Tchaikovsky's "Love Songs and Dances" and Prokofiev's "Romeo and Juliet," which won him the gold medal in the piano category at the 8th International Tchaikovsky Competition in 1986, the first non-Russian to win the prize since Cliburn, and launched the career of one of the world's greatest pianists. Irish virtuoso Barry Douglas has established himself as one of the world's leading pianists, winning the gold medal in the piano category at the 8th International Tchaikovsky Competition in 1986. Tchaikovsky Plus One" is a fascinating project in which Barry Douglas, who was born in Ireland but has a deep affinity for Russian culture, will program a combination of Tchaikovsky's major piano works and other great Russian works.Following Volume 1 (CHAN10991), which combines Tchaikovsky's "Four Seasons" with Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition" and Volume 2 (CHAN2012121), which combines Tchaikovsky's "Grand Sonata" with Rachmaninoff's "Le Musée de la Musique", the new collection is a collection of love songs and dances that make the most of Tchaikovsky's charming melodies. The second volume (CHAN2012121), a collection of love songs and dances (excerpts from 2 Pieces, Op.10, 6 Pieces, Op.51, 18 Pieces, Op.74, and others), coupled with a skillful piano version of Prokofiev's most famous ballet, Romeo and Juliet, is a perfect follow-up. Lively characters and vivid colors are heard with the dazzling expressiveness of the increasingly mature Barry Douglas. Tokyo M-Plus

Tracklisting:

1.Dumka, Op. 59 in C minor
2.Romance, Op. 5 in F minor
3.Six Morceaux, Op. 51~No. 5 in F major
4.Dix-huit Morceaux, Op. 72~No. 4 in D major
5.Six Morceaux, Op. 51~No. 2 in B minor
6.Nocturne, Op. 10~No. 1 in F major
7.Six Morceaux, Op. 51~No. 6 in F minor - Valse sentimentale
8.Dix-huit Morceaux, Op. 72~No. 18 in C major - Scene dansante
9.Romeo and Juliet, Op. 75~1. Folk Dance. Allegro giocoso
10.Romeo and Juliet, Op. 75~2. Scene (The Street Awakens). Allegretto - Poco piu animato - Poco piu sostenuto
11.Romeo and Juliet, Op. 75~3. Minuet (Entry of the Guests). Assai moderato
12.Romeo and Juliet, Op. 75~4. The Young Juliet. Vivace - Piu tranquillo (quasi Andantino) - Piu animato - Piu animato (Vivace I) - Andante dolente - Meno mosso - Lento
13.Romeo and Juliet, Op. 75~5. Masks (Masques). Andante marciale - Lento
14.Romeo and Juliet, Op. 75~6. Montagues and Capulets (Knights' Dance). Allegro pesante - Moderato tranquillo - Allegro pesante
15.Romeo and Juliet, Op. 75~7. Friar Laurence. Andante espressivo
16.Romeo and Juliet, Op. 75~8. Mercutio. Allegro giocoso - Moderato scherzando - Allegro I - Meno mosso
17.Romeo and Juliet, Op. 75~9. Dance of the Girls with Lilies. Andante con eleganza
18.Romeo and Juliet, Op. 75~10. Romeo and Juliet before Parting. Lento - Andante - Adagio - Poco piu animato - Adagio - Andante