Russian-born American composer Ornstein (1893-2002) lived long enough - an astonishing 109 years - to see his music fall into and re-emerge from obscurity. His earliest surviving work dates from around 1905; his last was composed in 1990. Not surprisingly, his music embraces a range of styles, from atmospheric impressionism to fiery virtuosity to the Rachmaninov-like Romanticism.

Tracklist:

4 Impromptus: No. 1. Moderato
4 Impromptus: No. 2. Epitaph: Moderato Espressivo
4 Impromptus: No. 3. An Interlude: Andante
4 Impromptus: No. 4. A Bit Of Nostalgia: Moderato
Piano Sonata No. 4: I. Moderato Con Moto
Piano Sonata No. 4: II. Semplice
Piano Sonata No. 4: III. Lento
Piano Sonata No. 4: IV. Vivo
In The Country: I. The Gypsy Lament: Moderato Con Moto
In The Country: II. The Old Dungeon: Andante Misterioso
In The Country: III. A Fairy Dance: Tempo Rubato
In The Country: IV. The Cathedral Bells And The Choir: Moderato Non Troppo
In The Country: V. The Merry-Go-Round: Vivo E Ritmico
Cossack Impressions, Op. 14: I. Evening Song: Maestoso
Cossack Impressions, Op. 14: II. Maidens At The Fountain: Andante Comodo Rubato
Cossack Impressions, Op. 14: III. Mazurka: Con Vivo
Cossack Impressions, Op. 14: IV. Moonlight In The Mountains: Andante Amabile
Cossack Impressions, Op. 14: V. Grief: Moderato Con Tristezza
Cossack Impressions, Op. 14: VI. The Waltz: Tempo Di Valse
Cossack Impressions, Op. 14: VII. The Nocturne: Lento
Cossack Impressions, Op. 14: VIII. At Dawn: Impazientemente
Cossack Impressions, Op. 14: IX. The Dance: Allegretto Con Spirito
Cossack Impressions, Op. 14: X. The Love Song: Andante Con Sentimento
Cossack Impressions, Op. 14: XI. The March: Tempo Alla Marcia
Cossack Impressions, Op. 14: XII. Meditation: Languido
Cossack Impressions, Op. 14: XIII. At The Festival: Allegro Molto

UPC: 5060113441416
Label: Toccata
Release Date: 10.30.12
Format: CD

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