Bax: The Princess's Rose Garden: Aean; A Hill Tune; Lullaby
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Composer: Arnold BaxPerformer: Ashley Wass
Edition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2006-02-21
Music Label: Naxos
Soundtracks:
- Nocturne - May Night in the Ukraine
- Gopak
Free Music Notes for Bax: The Princess's Rose Garden: Aean; A Hill Tune; Lullaby
Free Music Review: Beautiful not-so-mini miniatures
Hit: 5 Stars
This third disc of Bax's piano works is seemingly dubbed the "Miniature" album. Perhaps it feels that way. These are not sonatas like the other CDs. Sure, when you think of it that way, this is a disc of miniatures (which some indeed are). Bax's lovely piano works fill this CD up very nicely with a solid compilation of beautiful repertoire, and a great place to start your Bax investigation.
Each piece here has its ups and downs. "What the Minstrel Told Us" is a long opening piece, but one that will grab you in for the whole of the album. It is simply beautiful.
Every piece here is lovely and emotional, yet with energy to spare. There is a touch of just about anything you want, and you can listen to this CD straight through many times without getting bored or realizing that a piece just isn't as good.
My own favorites on the disc happen to be "Gopak" and "Nocturne (May Night in the Ukraine)", the 2 Russian Tone Poems. These two pieces had me sitting stunned for a few minutes after listening to them. They have beauty, elegance, and so much more. While perhaps the two pieces that follow them and close the disc are the weakest (or simply cannot compare to the previous), the overall impression of the CD is certainly favorable.
Everything is played very well with a clear sound and a beauty to match. A wonderful CD full of miniatures and full-size pieces that are sure to make you fall in love with them and Bax-the-incredible-composer as well.
Recommended as a place to meet Bax or simply as a CD of great piano music.
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