Edward MacDowell is best known for his Piano Concertos and his short solo piece "To a Wild Rose". This collection provides an insight into some of his nearly-forgotten solo piano music, resurrected here by the late James Barbagallo, whose obvious enthusiasm for the music infuses each track with newfound vitality and energy.

Tracklist:

Son No.4 'Keltic', Op.59: With Great Power And Dignity (Maestoso
Son No.4 'Keltic', Op.59: With Naive Tenderness (Semplice, Tener
Son No.4 'Keltic', Op.59: Very Swift And Fierce (Molto Allegro C
Forgotten Fairy Tales, Op.4: Sung Outside The Prince's Door (Sof
Forgotten Fairy Tales, Op.4: Of A Tailor And A Bear (Gaily, Pert
Forgotten Fairy Tales, Op.4: Beauty In The Rose-Garden (Not Fast
Forgotten Fairy Tales, Op.4: Dwarf-land (Merrily, Quaintly)
Six Poems After Heine, Op.31: A Fisherman's Hut (Allegro Soave)
Six Poems After Heine, Op.31: Scotch Poem (Allegro Tempestoso)
Six Poems After Heine, Op.31: Long Ago (Allegretto Giocoso)
Six Poems After Heine, Op.31: The Postwagon (Allegro Moderato)
Six Poems After Heine, Op.31: The Shepherd Boy (Allegretto Placi
Six Poems After Heine, Op.31: Monologue (Andante Tristemente)
Twelve Virtuoso Studies, Op.46: Novelette (Allegro Energico)
Twelve Virtuoso Studies, Op.46: Moto Perpetuo (Leggierissimo E P
Twelve Virtuoso Studies, Op.46: Wilde Jagd (Allegro Furioso)
Twelve Virtuoso Studies, Op.46: Improvisation (Andantino, Quasi
Twelve Virtuoso Studies, Op.46: Elfentanz (Presto Leggiero)
Twelve Virtuoso Studies, Op.46: Valse Triste (Allegretto Non Tro
Twelve Virtuoso Studies, Op.46: Burlesque (Allegretto Giocoso Ca
Twelve Virtuoso Studies, Op.46: Bluette (Allegrissimo)
Twelve Virtuoso Studies, Op.46: Traumerei (Andantino, Con Tenere
Twelve Virtuoso Studies, Op.46: Marzwind (Prestissimo Volante)
Twelve Virtuoso Studies, Op.46: Impromptu (Moderato Grazioso)
Twelve Virtuoso Studies, Op.46: Polonaise (Allegro Maestoso Ma C

UPC: 636943901922
Label: Naxos American
Release Date: 6.22.99
Format: CD

James Barbagallo - Piano Music 3 (CD)