George Enescu (1881-1955) is mainly known as a legendary violinist; yet he was not less known as an exceptionally gifted pianist, one who had been admired and worshiped by his colleagues for his musicality. His expressive and elaborate compositions for piano remain underrepresented on compact disc. Rumanian pianist Raluca Stirbat, one of the most outstanding representatives of the young generation of Romanian pianists, has closed this surprising and inexplicable gap with this release of Enescu's works for piano from hÃ¤nssler classics, complete on three CDs.

Tracklist:

Piano Suite No. 1 In G Minor, Op. 3 "Dans Le Style Ancien": I. Prelude: Grave
Piano Suite No. 1 In G Minor, Op. 3 "Dans Le Style Ancien": II. Fugue: Allegro Moderato
Piano Suite No. 1 In G Minor, Op. 3 "Dans Le Style Ancien": III. Adagio
Piano Suite No. 1 In G Minor, Op. 3 "Dans Le Style Ancien": IV. Finale: Presto
Prélude & Scherzo In F-Sharp Minor: Prelude
Prélude & Scherzo In F-Sharp Minor: Scherzo
Barcarolle In B-Flat Major
La Fileuse In D Major
Impromptu In A-Flat Major
Regrets In G-Flat Major
Impromptu In C Major
Prélude & Fugue In C Major: Prelude
Prélude & Fugue In C Major: Fugue
Piano Suite No. 2 In D Major, Op. 10 "Des Cloches Sonores": I. Toccata: Majestueusement, Mais Pas Trop Lent
Piano Suite No. 2 In D Major, Op. 10 "Des Cloches Sonores": II. Sarabande: Noblement
Piano Suite No. 2 In D Major, Op. 10 "Des Cloches Sonores": III. Pavane: Lentement Berce
Piano Suite No. 2 In D Major, Op. 10 "Des Cloches Sonores": IV. Bouree: Vivement
Nocturne In D-Flat Major
Piano Suite No. 3, Op. 18 "Pièces Impromptues": I. Melodie: Andantino
Piano Suite No. 3, Op. 18 "Pièces Impromptues": II. Voix De La Steppe: Allegro Moderato
Piano Suite No. 3, Op. 18 "Pièces Impromptues": III. Mazurk Melancolique: Moderato Un Poco Allegretto
Piano Suite No. 3, Op. 18 "Pièces Impromptues": IV. Burlesque: Vivace Ma Non Troppo
V. Appassionato: Con Slancio, Ma Ben Sostenuto
Piano Suite No. 3, Op. 18 "Pièces Impromptues": VI. Choral: Moderato, Non Troppo Lento
Piano Suite No. 3, Op. 18 "Pièces Impromptues": VII. Carillon Nocturne: L'istesso Tempo (Moderato, Non Trop
Piano Sonata In F-Sharp Minor: Moderato: Piano Sonata In F-Sharp Minor
Pièce Pour Piano Sur Le Nom De Fauré: Piece Sur Le Nom De Faure
Piano Sonata No. 1 In F-Sharp Minor, Op. 24 No. 1: I. Allegro Molto Moderato E Grave
Piano Sonata No. 1 In F-Sharp Minor, Op. 24 No. 1: II. Presto Vivace
Piano Sonata No. 1 In F-Sharp Minor, Op. 24 No. 1: III. Andante Molto Espressivo
Piano Sonata No. 3 In D Major, Op. 24 No. 3: I. Vivace Con Brio
Piano Sonata No. 3 In D Major, Op. 24 No. 3: II. Andantino Cantabile
Piano Sonata No. 3 In D Major, Op. 24 No. 3: III. Allegro Con Spirito

UPC: 4010276028017
Label: Swrmusic
Release Date: 10.9.15
Format: CD

Enescu / Raluca Stirbat - Complete Works for Piano Solo (3 CD)