Legendary American piano virtuoso Earl Wild passed away early 2010 at the age of 94, then still an active and high-energy performer. Best known for playing Gershwin, Wild was also a gifted composer, and his lively Gershwin arrangements are particularly popular. Includes spectacular pianistic explorations of 'Summertime' and other hits. Young Chinese-American pianist Xiayin Wang attacks these works with zeal and virtuosic flair.

Tracklist:

Grand Fantasy On Porgy And Bess: Introduction -
Grand Fantasy On Porgy And Bess: I. Jasbo Brown Blues -
Grand Fantasy On Porgy And Bess: II. Summertime -
Grand Fantasy On Porgy And Bess: III. Oh, I Can't Sit Down -
Grand Fantasy On Porgy And Bess: IV. My Man's Gone Now -
Grand Fantasy On Porgy And Bess: V. I Got Plenty O' Nuttin' -
Grand Fantasy On Porgy And Bess: VI. Buzzard Song -
Grand Fantasy On Porgy And Bess: VII. It Ain't Necessarily So -
Grand Fantasy On Porgy And Bess: VIII. Bess, You Is My Woman Now -
Grand Fantasy On Porgy And Bess: IX. I Loves You, Porgy - Bess, You Is My Woman Now -
Grand Fantasy On Porgy And Bess: X. There's A Boat Dat's Leavin' Soon For New York -
Grand Fantasy On Porgy And Bess: XI. Oh Lawd, I'm On My Way
7 Virtuoso Etudes After Gershwin: No. 3. Liza
7 Virtuoso Etudes After Gershwin: No. 5. Somebody Loves Me
7 Virtuoso Etudes After Gershwin: No. 7. The Man I Love
7 Virtuoso Etudes After Gershwin: No. 4. Embraceable You
7 Virtuoso Etudes After Gershwin: No. 2. Oh, Lady, Be Good!
7 Virtuoso Etudes After Gershwin: No. 1. I Got Rhythm
7 Virtuoso Etudes After Gershwin: No. 6. Fascinating Rhythm
Improvisation In The Form Of A Theme And Variations On Gershwin's Someone To Watch Over Me: Theme
Improvisation In The Form Of A Theme And Variations On Gershwin's Someone To Watch Over Me: Variation 1: Barcarole
Improvisation In The Form Of A Theme And Variations On Gershwin's Someone To Watch Over Me: Variation 2: Brazilian Dance
Improvisation In The Form Of A Theme And Variations On Gershwin's Someone To Watch Over Me: Variation 3: Tango
Piano Sonata: I. March: Allegro
Piano Sonata: II. Adagio
Piano Sonata: III. Toccata (A La Ricky Martin)

UPC: 095115162620
Label: Chandos
Release Date: 11.16.10
Format: CD

Xiayin Wang - Xiayin Wang Plays the Piano Music of Earl Wild (CD)