This new release showcases the romantic heart, keen mind, and original style of a composer walking Lungo il viale, towards the twentieth century. While his namesake and grandson is more remembered today for his impact on music (Nino Rota), the senior Giovanni Rinaldi was also a formidable composer. He composed exclusively for piano, and strayed from the normal writing styles for the instrument. He never wrote any sonatas, themes and variations, or large-scale concert works. Rather, he focused on short, strongly characterized compositions. He believed in music as a direct expression of emotion rather than a display of abstract principles. Here, his piano works are performed by pianist David Simonacci.

Tracklist:

20 Sfumature, Op. 68: No. 1, Nella Vallata
20 Sfumature, Op. 68: No. 2, Vogo E Penso
20 Sfumature, Op. 68: No. 3, Toccata
20 Sfumature, Op. 68: No. 4, Mazurka
20 Sfumature, Op. 68: No. 5, Villanelle In Festa
20 Sfumature, Op. 68: No. 6, Rintocchi Funebri
20 Sfumature, Op. 68: No. 7, Danza Negra
20 Sfumature, Op. 68: No. 8, Il Piccolo Savojardo
20 Sfumature, Op. 68: No. 9, Campagna Squallida
20 Sfumature, Op. 68: No. 10, Entrata D’arlecchino
20 Sfumature, Op. 68: No. 11, Nel Giardino
20 Sfumature, Op. 68: No. 12, Villani In Festa
20 Sfumature, Op. 68: No. 13, Lungo Il Viale
20 Sfumature, Op. 68: No. 14, Minuetto
20 Sfumature, Op. 68: No. 15, Cavalieri Notturni
20 Sfumature, Op. 68: No. 16, Mazurka
20 Sfumature, Op. 68: No. 17, Studio
20 Sfumature, Op. 68: No. 18, Pifferata
20 Sfumature, Op. 68: No. 19, Danza Rustica
20 Sfumature, Op. 68: No. 20, Sento Così!
Bozzetti A Matita, Op. 67: No. 1, Marina
Bozzetti A Matita, Op. 67: No. 2, Piccola Polka
Bozzetti A Matita, Op. 67: No. 3, Sotto I Castagni
Sulle Alpi, Op. 34: I. La Cornamusa
Sulle Alpi, Op. 34: II. Pifferata

UPC: 8051773570599
Label: Urania
Release Date: 7.3.20
Format: CD

Rinaldi / Simonacci - Lungo Il Viale (CD)