Roussel wrote a notable body of work for piano, although he is better known for his orchestral works. This is the second of three volumes of the complete works for piano. It includes Roussel's own piano reduction of his first orchestral work. Resurrection is a response to the feelings provoked by Tolstoy's final novel. The composer's love for nature and the outdoors inspired the three Rustiques. Promenade sentimentale en foret, the second movement of the piece, is memorable for it's birdsong and moving polyphony. The Suite in F sharp minor is Roussel's largest piano composition, and is instilled with energy and exciting effects.

Tracklist:

Resurrection, Op. 4 (Version For Piano)
Rustiques, Op. 5: I. Danse Au Bord De L'eau
Rustiques, Op. 5: II. Promenade Sentimentale En Foret
Rustiques, Op. 5: III. Retour De Fete
Suite In F-Sharp Minor, Op. 14: I. Prelude
Suite In F-Sharp Minor, Op. 14: II. Sicilienne
Suite In F-Sharp Minor, Op. 14: III. Bourree
Suite In F-Sharp Minor, Op. 14: IV. Ronde
Fugue
Des Heures Passent, Op. 1: I. Graves Et Legeres
Des Heures Passent, Op. 1: II. Joyeuses
Des Heures Passent, Op. 1: III. Tragiques
Des Heures Passent, Op. 1: IV. Champetres

UPC: 747313317172
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 2.12.16
Format: CD

Roussel / Armengaud - Roussel: Piano Works, Vol. 2 (CD)