Incomparable composer and pianist John McCabe, who passed away in February 2015, had recorded Nielsen's Piano Music on LP for Decca's Ace of Diamonds back in 1975. More recently, the SOMM label was approached by John's wife, Monica McCabe, to ask if they would consider issuing it on CD. From an early age, John loved to explore little-known works and considered Nielsen's Suite, Op. 45 a true masterpiece. The piano music of Nielsen, whose 150th anniversary is celebrated this year, is overshadowed by his six symphonies but his piano music has always had a special place in the hearts of music lovers worldwide. These recordings have been unavailable for many years; now newly re-mastered, they are given a new lease on life and serve as a timely reminder of McCabe's unique interpretations.

Tracklist:

Fest-Praeludium (Festival Prelude), Fs 24, "Ved Aarhundredskiftet" (Turn Of The Century)
Piano Music For Young & Old, Vol. 1, Op. 53, Fs 148: No. 1. Allegretto - No. 2. Andantino Quasi Allegretto - No. 3a. Allegro
Piano Music For Young & Old, Vol. 1, Op. 53, Fs 148: No. 7. Marziale - No. 8. Cantabile - No. 9. Allegretto Civettuolo - No.
Symphonic Suite, Op. 8, Fs 19: I. Intonation: Maestoso
Symphonic Suite, Op. 8, Fs 19: II. Quasi Allegretto
Symphonic Suite, Op. 8, Fs 19: III. Andante
Symphonic Suite, Op. 8, Fs 19: IV. Finale: Allegro
5 Piano Pieces, Op. 3, Fs 10: No. 1. Folketone
5 Piano Pieces, Op. 3, Fs 10: No. 2. Humoreske
5 Piano Pieces, Op. 3, Fs 10: No. 3. Arabeske
5 Piano Pieces, Op. 3, Fs 10: No. 4. Mignon
5 Piano Pieces, Op. 3, Fs 10: No. 5. Alfedans
3 Piano Pieces, Op. 59, Fs 131: No. 1. Impromptu
3 Piano Pieces, Op. 59, Fs 131: No. 2. Molto Adagio
3 Piano Pieces, Op. 59, Fs 131: No. 3. Allegro Non Troppo
Piano Music For Young & Old, Vol. 2, Op. 53, Fs 148: No. 13. Andantino Carino - No. 14. Capriccioso - No. 15. Adagio Espress
Piano Music For Young & Old, Vol. 2, Op. 53, Fs 148: No. 19. Alla Bach - No. 20. Adagio - No. 21. Marcia Di Goffo - No. 22.
6 Humoresque-Bagatelles, Op. 11, Fs 22
Piano Suite, Op. 45, Fs 91 "Luciferian": I. Allegretto Un Pochettino
Piano Suite, Op. 45, Fs 91 "Luciferian": II. Poco Moderato
Piano Suite, Op. 45, Fs 91 "Luciferian": III. Molto Adagio E Patetico
Piano Suite, Op. 45, Fs 91 "Luciferian": IV. Allegretto Innocente
Piano Suite, Op. 45, Fs 91 "Luciferian": V. Allegretto Vivo
Piano Suite, Op. 45, Fs 91 "Luciferian": VI. Allegro Non Troppo Ma Vigoroso
Chaconne, Op. 32, Fs 79
Hagbarth & Signe, Fs 57: Hagbarth Og Signe, Fs 57: No. 5. Dance Of The Handmaidens (Version For Piano)
Tema Med Variationer (Theme With Variations), Op. 40, Fs 81

UPC: 748871014626
Label: Somm Recordings
Release Date: 7.10.15
Format: CD

John Mccabe - Piano Music (2 CD)