Arthur Lourie (1892-1966) is one of the most important representatives of the Russian avant-garde, even though he unfortunately never received the appropriate attention due to emigration, among other things. While his early piano pieces were still linked to Scriabin's late work, the composer soon developed completely new forms of musical discourse, including graphic notation. Christian Erny assembled a roughly hour-long selection of works that offer a foray into the innovative and fascinating world of Arthur Lourie. Christian Erny (b. 1988) is a young musician of high versatility. He is an active pianist and piano pedagogue as well as founder and conductor of the vocal ensemble The Zurich Chamber Singers. As an assistant conductor, he has been working for the Winterthur Conservatory Chamber Choir since 2012. He also is former artistic director of the series Conzerte Freulerpalast in Glarus.

Tracklist:

5 Préludes Fragiles, Op. 1: No. 1, Lento
5 Préludes Fragiles, Op. 1: No. 2, Calme, Pas Vite
5 Préludes Fragiles, Op. 1: No. 3, Tendre, Pensif
5 Préludes Fragiles, Op. 1: No. 4, Affabile
5 Préludes Fragiles, Op. 1: No. 5, Modéré
Valse
2 Estampes, Op. 2: No. 1, Crépuscule D'un Faune
2 Estampes, Op. 2: No. 2, Les Parfums, Les Couleurs Et Les Sons Se Répondent
Intermezzo
Petite Suite In F Major
Gigue
Nocturne
8 Scenes Of Russian Childhood: No. 6, Lullaby

UPC: 4260052382486
Label: Ars Produktion
Release Date: 7.20.18
Format: CD

Lourie / Erny - Piano Works (CD)