Raffi Besalyan – The Sound of Black and White (2021)
FLAC (tracks) 24bit/192kHz | Time – 01:11:53 minutes | 2,04 GB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Digital Booklet, Front Cover | © Sono Luminus
This program is a loving tribute to Aram Khachaturian, the towering musical figure from Armenia and to George Gershwin, the musical genius from the artist’s adopted home, the United States. These two composers are bridged here by the phenomenal pianist/composer and Hollywood superstar, Oscar Levant. Some of the works on the album have been the artist’s loyal recital companions since childhood, the others have become such upon my immigration to America as a young adult. The release includes a world premiere recording of Oscar Levant’s jazzy Sonatina.
Tracklist:
01. Raffi Besalyan – Masquerade Suite: I. Waltz
02. Raffi Besalyan – Adagio (Arr. M. Cameron for Piano)
03. Raffi Besalyan – Piano Sonatina in C Major: I. Allegro giocoso
04. Raffi Besalyan – Piano Sonatina in C Major: II. Andante con anima, rubato
05. Raffi Besalyan – Piano Sonatina in C Major: III. Allegro mosso
06. Raffi Besalyan – Gayane (Excerpts Arr. O. Levant for Piano): Lullaby
07. Raffi Besalyan – Piano Sonatina: I. Con ritmo
08. Raffi Besalyan – Piano Sonatina: II. Andantino poco mosso
09. Raffi Besalyan – Piano Sonatina: III. Allegro deciso
10. Raffi Besalyan – 7 Virtuoso Etudes After Gershwin (Excerpts): No. 2, Somebody Loves Me
11. Raffi Besalyan – 7 Virtuoso Etudes After Gershwin (Excerpts): No. 7, Fascinatin’ Rhythm
12. Raffi Besalyan – 7 Virtuoso Etudes After Gershwin (Excerpts): No. 4, Embraceable You
13. Raffi Besalyan – 7 Virtuoso Etudes After Gershwin (Excerpts): No. 3, The Man I Love
14. Raffi Besalyan – 3 Preludes for Piano: No. 1, Allegro ben ritmato e deciso
15. Raffi Besalyan – 3 Preludes for Piano: No. 2, Andante con moto e poco rubato
16. Raffi Besalyan – 3 Preludes for Piano: No. 3, Agitato
17. Raffi Besalyan – Rhapsody in Blue (Version for Solo Piano)
18. Raffi Besalyan – Gayane (Excerpts Arr. O. Levant for Piano): Sabre Dance
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