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Tracklist:

12 Preludes: No.1 in E Flat Major
12 Preludes: No.2 in A Major
12 Preludes: No.3 in A Major
12 Preludes: No.4 in F Major
12 Preludes: No.5 in D Major
12 Preludes: No.6 in G And F Sharp Major
12 Preludes: No.7 in B Major
12 Preludes: No.8 in E Flat Major
12 Preludes: No.9 in C Major
12 Preludes: No.10 in D Major
12 Preludes: No.11 in D Flat Major
12 Preludes: No.12 in D Major
Hunter's Moon: No.1. Midsummer Magic
Hunter's Moon: No.2. The Darkening Wood
Hunter's Moon: No.3. Ride By Night
2 Irish Pieces: No.1. From The Countryside
2 Irish Pieces: No.2. Paddy The Fiddler
Contes Barbares (Homage To Paul Gaugin): No.1. Auti Te Pape (Woman At The River)
Contes Barbares (Homage To Paul Gaugin): No.2. Le Vivo (Danse Tahitienne)
Contes Barbares (Homage To Paul Gaugin): No.3. Manao Tupapau (She Dreams Of Returning)
Contes Barbares (Homage To Paul Gaugin): No.4. Dance Fragment
Contes Barbares (Homage To Paul Gaugin): No.5. Nevermore
Contes Barbares (Homage To Paul Gaugin): No.6. Te Atua (The Gods)
Contes Barbares (Homage To Paul Gaugin): No.7. Mahna No Varua Ino (The Devil Speaks)
Cinderella
Water Lilies
Night Thoughts
Movements: I. Allegro Appassionato - Allegro Ma Non Troppo
Movements: II. Evocation. Andante Rubato
Movements: III. The Devil's Reel. Allegro Ritmico

UPC: 747313046478
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 9.30.08
Format: CD

Ashley Wass - Piano Music 2 / 12 Preludes / Contes Barbares (CD)