This program is a loving tribute to A. Khachaturian, the towering musical figure from my native Armenia and to G. Gershwin, the musical genius from my adopted home, the United States. These two composers are bridged here by the phenomenal pianist/ composer and Hollywood superstar, Oscar Levant. Some of the works on the album have been my loyal recital companions since childhood, the others have become such upon my immigration to America as a young adult. The release includes a world premiere recording of Oscar Levant's jazzy Sonatina.

Tracklist:

Masquerade Suite: I. Waltz
Spartacus: Adagio (Arr. M. Cameron For Piano)
Piano Sonatina In C Major: I. Allegro Giocoso
Piano Sonatina In C Major: II. Andante Con Anima, Rubato
Piano Sonatina In C Major: III. Allegro Mosso
Gayane (Excerpts Arr. O. Levant For Piano): Lullaby
Piano Sonatina: I. Con Ritmo
Piano Sonatina: II. Andantino Poco Mosso
Piano Sonatina: III. Allegro Deciso
7 Virtuoso Etudes After Gershwin (Excerpts): No. 2, Somebody Loves Me
7 Virtuoso Etudes After Gershwin (Excerpts): No. 7, Fascinatin' Rhythm
7 Virtuoso Etudes After Gershwin (Excerpts): No. 4, Embraceable You
7 Virtuoso Etudes After Gershwin (Excerpts): No. 3, The Man I Love
3 Preludes For Piano: No. 1, Allegro Ben Ritmato E Deciso
3 Preludes For Piano: No. 2, Andante Con Moto E Poco Rubato
3 Preludes For Piano: No. 3, Agitato
Rhapsody In Blue (Version For Solo Piano)
Gayane (Excerpts Arr. O. Levant For Piano): Sabre Dance

UPC: 053479224927
Label: Sono Luminus
Release Date: 8.6.21
Format: CD

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