Though born in the USA, Aline van Barentzen (1897-1981) became the youngest student to be accepted by the Paris Conservatoire, aged nine, and went on to win a premier prix aged just twelve. She was to base herself in Paris for the rest of her life, later teaching at her alma mater where her pupils included Jean-Philippe Collard and Cyprien Katsaris. A supreme virtuoso, as can be heard in her Brahms Paganini variations, she worked with many contemporary composers, making this premiere recording of Falla's Nights in the Gardens of Spain and also recording the complete Prole do bebÃª of Villa-Lobos, the second book, which she premiered, was dedicated to her.

Tracklist:

Noches En Los Jardines De España: I. En El Generalife
Noches En Los Jardines De España: II. Danza Lejana
Noches En Los Jardines De España: III. En Los Jardines De La Sierra De Córdoba
4 Piezas Españolas: No. 4, Andaluza
Variations On A Theme By Paganini, Op. 35: Book 1
Variations On A Theme By Paganini, Op. 35: Book 2
Intermezzo In E-Flat Major, Op. 117 No. 1: No. 1, Andante Moderato
8 Piano Pieces, Op. 76: No. 2, Cappriccio
Mephisto Waltz, No. 1, S. 514
Toccata, Op. 74
3 Études De Concert, S. 144: No. 3, Un Sospiro
2 Légendes, S. 175: No. 2, St. François De Paule
Fantasy In F Minor, Op. 49
Nocturnes, Op. 27: II. Lento Sostenuto
Études, Op. 10: No. 5 In G-Flat Major "Black Keys"
Études, Op. 25: No. 1 In A-Flat Major "Aeolian Harp"
Études, Op. 25: No. 11 In A Minor "Winter Wind"
A Prole Do Bebê No. 1, W140: I. Branquinha
A Prole Do Bebê No. 1, W140: II. Moreninha
A Prole Do Bebê No. 1, W140: III. Caboclinha
A Prole Do Bebê No. 1, W140: IV. Mulatinha
A Prole Do Bebê No. 1, W140: V. Negrinha
A Prole Do Bebê No. 1, W140: VI. A Pobrezinha
A Prole Do Bebê No. 1, W140: VII. O Polichinelo
A Prole Do Bebê No. 1, W140: VIII. A Bruxa
A Prole Do Bebê No. 2, W180: I. A Baratinha De Papel
A Prole Do Bebê No. 2, W180: II. O Gatinho De Papelão
A Prole Do Bebê No. 2, W180: III. O Camundongo De Massa
A Prole Do Bebê No. 2, W180: IV. O Cachorrinho De Borracha
A Prole Do Bebê No. 2, W180: V. O Cavalinho De Pau
A Prole Do Bebê No. 2, W180: VI. O Boizinho De Chumbo
A Prole Do Bebê No. 2, W180: VII. O Passarinho De Pano
A Prole Do Bebê No. 2, W180: VIII. O Ursinho De Algodão
A Prole Do Bebê No. 2, W180: IX. O Lobinho De Vidro
Chôros No. 5, W207 "Alma Brasiliera"

UPC: 5024709160310
Label: Apr Recordings
Release Date: 3.20.20
Format: CD

Her Earliest Recordings / Various 2pk - Her Earliest Recordings (2 CD)