Lang Lang – Piano Book (Encore Edition) (2019) [FLAC 24bit/96kHz]

Piano Book is a compilation of post-Bach piano music’s greatest hits. Lang Lang puts together a retrospective anthology beginning with J.S. Bach’s Prelude in C major from the first book of the Well-Tempered Clavier. The piece, in fully written arpeggio, which every piano student has studied to practice fingering, articulations, and harmonic tiering is followed by Beethoven’s Lettre à Elise. Lang Lang then invites Mendelssohn (La Fileuse), Chopin (15th Prelude from Opus 28), and Mozart (Allegro from Sonata “Semplice” or Variations on “Ah, vous dirai-je Maman”) The record also includes lesser-known repertoire from such composers as Badarzewska-Baranowska, Czerny, or Clementi and a few Chinese classic and traditional / popular songs from diverse parts of the world.

Lang Lang has fun, especially when he plays French music. Performing Debussy’s Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum, he enjoys each afterbeat, plays with the basses, and even sings.

Tracklist:
1. The Well-Tempered Clavier: Book 1, BWV 846-869 : 1. Prelude in C Major, BWV 846 (2:19)
2. 베토벤: : Bagatelle No. 25 in A Minor, “Für Elise”, WoO 59 (3:26)
3. The Departure (2:31)
4. Lieder ohne Worte, Op. 67 : 4. Presto “Spinning Song” (1:49)
5. Suite bergamasque, L. 75 : 3. Clair de lune (6:47)
6. Children’s Corner, L. 113 : 1. Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum (2:48)
7. 24 Préludes, Op. 28, C. 166-189 : 15. Sostenuto in D-Flat Major, C. 180 “Raindrop Prelude” (6:35)
8. Piano Sonata No. 16 in C Major, K. 545 “Sonata facile” : 1. Allegro (4:54)
9. Sonatina No. 1 in C Major, Op. 36 : 2. Andante (1:32)
10. The School of Velocity, Op. 299 : 1. Presto (0:35)
11. Six Pieces for Piano, Volume 2 : 4. La Valse d’Amélie (2:50)
12. 드뷔시: : Rêverie, L. 68 (5:30)
13. 6 Moments musicaux, Op. 94, D. 780 : 3. Allegro moderato (2:02)
14. Lyric Pieces Book III, Op. 43 : 6. To Spring (3:59)
15. Album für die Jugend, Op. 68 / Part 1: Für Kleinere : 8. Wilder Reiter (0:36)
16. Villageoises: Six petites pièces enfantines pour piano, FP 65 : 2. Staccato (0:44)
17. The Merry Shepherd Boy (1:33)
18. 사카모토: : Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence (Arr. for Piano) (5:36)
19. 바다르체프스카 바라노프스카: : The Maiden’s Prayer, Op. 4 (4:26)
20. 12 Variations in C Major on “Ah, vous dirai-je Maman”, K. 265 : Tema (“Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”) (0:36)
21. 12 Variations in C Major on “Ah, vous dirai-je Maman”, K. 265 : Variation 1 (0:31)
22. 12 Variations in C Major on “Ah, vous dirai-je Maman”, K. 265 : Variation 2 (0:32)
23. 12 Variations in C Major on “Ah, vous dirai-je Maman”, K. 265 : Variation 3 (0:36)
24. 12 Variations in C Major on “Ah, vous dirai-je Maman”, K. 265 : Variation 4 (0:34)
25. 12 Variations in C Major on “Ah, vous dirai-je Maman”, K. 265 : Variation 5 (0:33)
26. 12 Variations in C Major on “Ah, vous dirai-je Maman”, K. 265 : Variation 6 (0:30)
27. 12 Variations in C Major on “Ah, vous dirai-je Maman”, K. 265 : Variation 7 (0:33)
28. 12 Variations in C Major on “Ah, vous dirai-je Maman”, K. 265 : Variation 8 (0:44)
29. 12 Variations in C Major on “Ah, vous dirai-je Maman”, K. 265 : Variation 9 (0:35)
30. 12 Variations in C Major on “Ah, vous dirai-je Maman”, K. 265 : Variation 10 (0:33)
31. 12 Variations in C Major on “Ah, vous dirai-je Maman”, K. 265 : Variation 11 (2:30)
32. 12 Variations in C Major on “Ah, vous dirai-je Maman”, K. 265 : Variation 12 (1:27)
33. Minuet No. 1 in G Major (Formerly Attrib. J.S. Bach as BWV Anh. 114) (1:44)
34. Wild Swans Suite : 2. Eliza Aria (Arr. for Piano) (3:10)
35. The Celebrated Chop Waltz “Chopsticks” (2:10)
36. Jasmine Flower (Arr. Schindler for Piano) (6:44)
37. Danzas Argentinas, Op. 2 : 2. Danza de la moza donosa (4:00)
38. Limu, limu, lima (Arr. Schindler for Piano) (5:35)
39. Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 “Enigma” : No. 9 “Nimrod” (Arr. Elgar for Piano) (4:19)
40. Arirang (Arr. Schindler for Piano) (4:00)
41. 조플린: : Maple Leaf Rag (3:28)
42. Children’s Album, Op. 39, TH 141 : 21. Sweet Dreams (2:39)
43. Children’s Album for Piano, Book I : 1. Andantino “Ivan Sings” (1:36)
44. Minuet No. 2 in G Minor (Formerly Attrib. J.S. Bach as BWV Anh. 115) (1:57)
45. Piano Sonatina in C Major, Op. 20 No. 1 : 1. Allegro (3:05)
46. Piano Sonatina in C Major, Op. 20 No. 1 : 2. Andante (3:03)
47. Piano Sonatina in C Major, Op. 20 No. 1 : 3. Rondo. Allegro (2:48)