The third and concluding 2-CD set of works by one of the last surviving members of the generation of composers the Nazis sought to extinguish, Walter Arlen, presents short songs for piano solo as well as songs with soprano, describing different touchstones and experiences of his life. Atrocities like the Kristallnacht 1938 in Vienna find their musical expression in his works, as well as journeys to distant, exotic places and expericences with people; and time and again art and music are the ingredients to Walter Arlens life after his eviction by the Nazis. Polish-Canadian pianist Daniel Wnukowski and Texan-born Rebecca Nelsen interpret songs of utmost inner emotions and reflections on human history and life.

Tracklist:

Kristallnacht In Wien: Nocturne No. 1
Kristallnacht In Wien: Nocturne No. 2. Wien, The City Of Schubert
Arabesques: I. Persepolis
Arabesques: II. Petra
III. Luxor
IV. Sana'a
French Suite: I. The Studio: Rondeau
French Suite: II. Cubist Musical Still Life: Pavane
French Suite: III. Aviary: Gigue
Rhapsody In Blue & White: I. Rhinoceros Looking At The Moon
Rhapsody In Blue & White: II. Tang Dynasty Tango
Rhapsody In Blue & White: III. Blue And White China
Mementos: No. 3. Orchids, Bamboo, Chrysanthemums
Mementos: No. 4. Nepenthe
Tellings Of Beads "5 Last Songs": No. 1. I Thought That My Voyage
Tellings Of Beads "5 Last Songs": No. 2. Early In The Day
Tellings Of Beads "5 Last Songs": No. 3. This Is My Delight
Tellings Of Beads "5 Last Songs": No. 4. The Day Is No More
Tellings Of Beads "5 Last Songs": No. 5. My Song (A Cappella)
Ephemera: I. Valse Chimerique
Ephemera: II. Forgotten Memories
Papillons: I. For Butterfly
Papillons: II. Blue Butterfly Day
Landscapes: I. For Joyce
Landscapes: II. The Garden
Landscapes: III. Baroque Landscape
3 Masken Nach Jawlensky: I. Winterklange
3 Masken Nach Jawlensky: II. Komposition In Gelb Und Rosa
3 Masken Nach Jawlensky: III. Symphonie Rot-Schwarz
Diary Entries: I. Tomb Of Mumtaz: Agra
Diary Entries: II. Holy Cities
Diary Entries: III. Hillstation With Steam Train: Darjeeling (Scherzino)
Mosaics: I. Ravenna
Mosaics: II. Pompeii
Mosaics: III. Byzantium
Prelude, Sarabande & Gigue: Prelude
Prelude, Sarabande & Gigue: Sarabande
Prelude, Sarabande & Gigue: Gigue

UPC: 9003643990784
Label: Gramola
Release Date: 6.9.15
Format: CD

Arlen / Wnukowski / Nelsen - Wien Du Allein (2 CD)