egendary pianist Alfred Cortot’s distinguished reputation as an educator is demonstrated in these magnificent arrangements of chamber music for solo piano. They cover every aspect of technique and expression, from Bach’s demanding Toccata and Fugue in D minor to Fauré’s delectable Dolly Suite and the grand scale of Franck’s Violin Sonata. Award-winning pianist He Yue is a young and rising star of the Chinese musical firmament.
This recording was made on a modern instrument: Steinway, Model D
Tracklist
Fauré, Gabriel
Dolly, Op. 56 (arr. A Cortot for piano) (1896) (00:14:00 )
1
No. 1. Berceuse: Allegretto moderato (00:02:32)
2
No. 2. Mi-a-ou: Allegro vivo (00:01:58)
3
No. 3. Le jardin de Dolly: Andantino (00:02:21)
4
No. 4. Kitty-valse: Tempo di valse (00:02:19)
5
No. 5. Tendresse: Andante (00:03:11)
6
No. 6. Le pas espagnol: Allegro (00:02:07)
Bach, Johann Sebastian
7
Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565 (arr. A. Cortot for piano) (1708) (00:08:48)
Brahms, Johannes
8
5 Lieder, Op. 49: No. 4. Wiegenlied (arr. A. Cortot for piano) (1868) (00:02:13)
Bach, Johann Sebastian
9
Keyboard Concerto in F Minor, BWV 1056: II. Largo (arr. A. Cortot for piano as Arioso) (1742) (00:02:23)
Chopin, Fryderyk
10
Cello Sonata in G Minor, Op. 65: III. Largo (arr. A. Cortot for piano) (1846) (00:02:40)
Schubert, Franz
11
Heidenroslein, Op. 3, No. 3, D. 257 (arr. A. Cortot for piano) (1815) (00:01:43)
Franck, César
Violin Sonata in A Major, M. 8 (arr. A. Cortot for piano) (1886) (00:25:00 )
12
I. Allegretto ben moderato (00:05:53)
13
II. Allegro (00:07:44)
14
III. Recitativo - Fantasia: Ben moderato - molto lento (00:05:56)
15
IV. Allegretto poco mosso (00:05:57)
