Hamelin - Godowsky: Strauss Transcriptions and Other Waltzes
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Artist: HamelinComposer: Godowsky
Edition: Music CD
Audio: English (Unknown)
Format: Import
CD Release Date: 2008-08-12
Music Label: Hyperion UK
Soundtracks:
- Symphonic metamorphosis of themes from Johann Strauss's 'Kunstlerleben'
- Fantasies (24) for Piano 'Walzermasken': no 2, Pastell
- Fantasies (24) for Piano 'Walzermasken': no 14, Französisch
- Fantasies (24) for Piano 'Walzermasken': no 22, Wienerisch
- Fantasies (24) for Piano 'Walzermasken': no 24, Portrait Johann Strauss
- Symphonic metamorphosis of themes from 'Die Fledermaus'
- Triakontameron: no 4, Rendezvous
- Triakontameron: no 11, Alt Wien
- Triakontameron: no 13, Terpsichorean Vindobona
- Triakontameron: no 21, The Salon
- Triakontameron: no 25, Erinnerungen
- Symphonic metamorphosis of Johann Strauss's 'Wein, Weib und Gesang' Waltzes
- Der letzte Walzer: Act I Waltz - Oscar Straus
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Free Music Review: Hamelin triumphs again
Hit: 5 Stars
In this recording, Godowsky's imaginative approach to transcription and his virtuosic pianistic skills are equally matched by Marc-Andre Hamelin's unrivalled artistry. Indeed, while I have heard some of these pieces dismissed by others as mere 'salon music', under Hamelin's care they emerge as works of substantial merit, as appropriate to the concert platform as any major work. And what often sounds like a physical struggle in the hands of some pianists, emerges here as part of Hamelin's bread and butter diet. Not a negative comment about his playing skills, I hasten to say; but an indication that he makes it possible for the listener to move beyond the momentary illusion of finger fireworks and enjoy the mood and imagery evoked by Godowsky's creative flair. My hope is that other pianists will give serious consideration to including the best of these pieces in their repertoire. In the meantime, top marks to Hamelin for bringing more of Godowsky's work to our attention.
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