{"product_id":"4945604745345","title":"Warren Lee - Gounod : Piano Works - Import CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarren Lee\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInfluenced by his studies in Italy and Leipzig, Gounod pursued a balanced beauty found in the music of Palestrina and J.S. Bach. This style is expressed in the six \"Mollitudes,\" characterized by their understated, contemplative melodies, which delicately depict the people and scenes to which they were dedicated. Gounod also devoted himself to the study and performance of J.S. Bach's \"Preludes and Fugues,\" and is especially well known for his Meditation (Ave Maria), a melody to \"Prelude No. 1,\" which retains most of the accompaniment as in the original work, but with beautiful melody and ease of performance. The pieces, which emphasize instrumental expression over vocal elements, demonstrate his French melodic beauty, his deep respect for Bach, and his talent for describing scenes. The final piece, \"Funeral March of the Magician,\" gained international attention as the theme music for the television series \"Alfred Hitchcock Presents (Hitchcock Theatre). It has a slightly eerie and humorous tune, and instructions such as \"Here many of the main characters stop for a rest\" are written into the score in the major key section.\n\nNaxos Japan","brand":"Naxos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51874590523681,"sku":"4945604745345","price":67.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/4945604745345.jpg?v=1759410148","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/en-pl\/products\/4945604745345","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}