Grainger, Percy (1882-1961) - Folk-inspired Works For Piano Duet & Duo: Weichert C.rave - Import CD

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Grainger, Percy (1882-1961)

Description:

This is a collection of piano works by Australian pianist and composer Percy Grainger (1882-1961). He visited Grieg in Norway in 1907 and was awakened to "a heart that cherished folk songs. He then traveled around England with a phonograph invented by Edison and collected folk songs. His experiences in arranging these songs are condensed in the piano pieces on this album. The most famous of these is probably "Lincolnshire Bouquet. Originally written for brass band, the arrangement here was made for two pianos in 1937, and the atmosphere of the piece is amplified even further. The Fantasy from Gershwin's masterpiece "Porgy and Bess" is also a wonderful work that captures the essence of sadness. Weichert, one of the duo, is highly acclaimed for his intelligent performance of Schulhoff's works (GP604).The other pianist, Rave, is known for premiering works by Lachenmann and specializes in contemporary music. Naxos Japan

Tracklisting:

1.Handel in the Strand "Clog Dance" (RMTB2), for 2 pianos
2.Molly on the Shore "An Irish Reel" (BFMS 19), for 2 pianos
3.Shepherd's Hey (BFMS4), for 2 pianos
4.Harvest Hymn, for piano 4 hands
5.Country Gardens (BFMS22), for piano 4 hands
6.Song from the Faroe Islands "Let's Dance Gay in Green Meadow", for piano 4 hands
7.Spoon River (AFMS1), for 2 pianos
8.Musical Relics of My Mother: As Sally Sat A-Weeping, for 2 pianos
9.Lincolnshire Posy (BFMS34), for 2 pianos: Lisbon (Dublin Bay)
10.Lincolnshire Posy (BFMS34), for 2 pianos: Horkstow Grange (The Miser and his Man)
11.Lincolnshire Posy (BFMS34), for 2 pianos: Rufford Park Poachers
12.Lincolnshire Posy (BFMS34), for 2 pianos: The Brisk Young Sailor
13.Lincolnshire Posy (BFMS34), for 2 pianos: Lord Melbourne
14.Lincolnshire Posy (BFMS34), for 2 pianos: The Lost Lady Found
15.Fantasy on George Gershwin's Porgy and Bess, for 2 pianos

Grainger Collection List