The four works in this second of three volumes devoted to Enescu’s piano music range over a period of more than 30 years. The earliest is the joyful, ebullient Suite ‘Des cloches sonores’, Op. 10 which covers a wide expressive range including use of the melancholy Romanian song, the doina. The Piano Sonata No. 3, Op. 24 is a mercurial, puckish work, both spirited and contemplative, and the Pièce sur le nom de Fauré is a charming souvenir from one composer to another.
Enescu, George
Suite No. 2 in D Major, Op. 10
1 I. Toccata: Majestueusement, mais pas trop lent 04:25
2 II. Sarabande: Noblement 08:17
3 III. Pavane: Lentement berce 06:26
4 IV. Bourée: Vivement 06:04
Prélude and Fugue
5 Prélude 08:26
6 Fugue 05:32
Piano Sonata No. 3 in D Major, Op. 24, No. 3
7 I. Vivace con brio 06:11
8 II. Andantino cantabile 10:44
9 III. Allegro con spirito 08:50
Pièce sur le nom de Fauré
10 Pièce sur le nom de Fauré 02:17
