Real Piano: A Collection

Track Listings
 
1. Horizons
2. Free as a Bird
3. At the Wooden Bridge
4. Whispers in the Dark
5. The Winding Path
6. Deep Green Summer
7. Capture the Moment
8. Mockingbird Days
9. Return to Patmos
10. The Blessing
11. Through Your Eyes
12. A Moment of Bliss
13. Farewell
14. Childhood Hour

Editorial Reviews
Kathy Parsons, Solo Piano Publications
...the music is warm, soothing, and beautiful ...a seamless collection...each track is gem unto itself..

Product Description
Follow the music along the path of your dreams. Fourteen gorgeous compositions by stellar artists, some solo piano, others lightly embellished for an hour of joy.

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Real Piano: A Collection

Real Piano: A Collection
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Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Lecuona Plays Lecuona
  • Lecuona the Cuban pianist is Great!
  • The Cuban Chopin
  • Lecuona, the musical genious . . . . .
  • LECUONA IS NO LIGHTWEIGHT
 Ultimate Collection

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ASIN: B000003G71
Release Date: 1997-02-11

Tracks:

  1. Malaguena
  2. Andalucia
  3. Ante el Escorial
  4. San Francisco el grande
  5. Siempre en mi corazon
  6. Maria la O
  7. Siboney
  8. Noche azul
  9. La comparsa
  10. Danza negra
  11. Danza lucumi
  12. A la antigua
  13. Canto del guajiro
  14. Canto del guajiro
  15. La habanera
  16. Damisela encantadora
  17. Crisantemo
  18. Romantico
  19. Rosa la china
  20. Como arrullo de palmas
  21. Palomitas blancas
  22. Poetico
  23. Estudiantina
  24. Cordoba
  25. Music Box
  26. Mazurka en glisado
  27. Polichinela
  28. Gitanerias
  29. Aragon
  30. Valencia mora

Tracks:

  1. La brisa y yo
  2. Devuelveme el corazon
  3. Preludio en la noche
  4. Yo te quiero siempre
  5. Pavo real
  6. Vals de las sombras
  7. Bell Flower
  8. Zambra gitana
  9. Por eso te quiero
  10. Vals azul
  11. Vals en si mayor
  12. Muneca de cristal
  13. Mi amor fue una flor
  14. Vals en re bemol
  15. Apasionado
  16. Amorosa
  17. Ahi viene el chino
  18. Al fin te vi
  19. Por que te vas?
  20. Mientras yo comia maullaba un gato
  21. Por que te vas?
  22. Amorosa
  23. Los minstrels
  24. No hables mas
  25. Dame tu amor
  26. Vals en re bemol
  27. La 32
  28. Mis tristezas
  29. En tres por cuatro
  30. Munequita
  31. Burlesca
  32. La paloma
  33. Music Box

Amazon.com

This collection includes Ernesto Lecuona's complete 1954 recordings plus a series of 78s made in 1927-28. Ten of the recordings were previously unreleased. This is a lot of lightweight Cuban piano music to deal with at once, but it's definitely worth doing. Lecuona's music, which is having a major revival, may not be important. But it's consistently charming and entertaining. The 78s, which sound surprisingly good, reveal even more of a virtuoso than do the later recordings, but throughout we hear playing that expresses the spirit of the music extremely well. And yes, the famous Malagueña is here, sounding very sexy. --Leslie Gerber

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Lecuona Plays Lecuona.......2007-05-12

Oh Boy! What can I tell you about this magnificent collection of musical jewels from our Maestro Lecuona. I bought the original Long Playing Record back in the 50's in my country.
I purchased it again shortly after my arrival to the US, and I was lucky enough to buy it on DVD from Amazon, once I found out they had it.

Joseph L. Alcover
Miami, FL

5 out of 5 stars Lecuona the Cuban pianist is Great!.......2005-08-17

In my opinion this is one of the best CD's from Lacuona, Most of his piano compositions are recorded here (original ones), What, Ms. Leslie Gerber forgot to mention is that Mr.Lecuona was a band leader,"Lecuona and the Cuban Boys", remembers him? Or maybe she does not have sufficient information about him. The music from Lecuona still is very well alive today. I came across his recordings on my own, no one ever told me about this great pianist. I happened to hear the Malague?a by another great Cuban composer and band leader Perez Prado (The Real Mambo King) in one of his albums and Lecuona was the author. That got me interested in him. I'm pretty sure that Ms.Leslie Gerber does not mean any harm trying to put this composer down. It's just that maybe all she knows is Gerber baby food stuff!

4 out of 5 stars The Cuban Chopin.......2004-06-18

What a great album and great value. There is music here that will make you smile, break your heart, inspire you, and Lecuona's skill is breathtaking. If you enjoy classical piano music (with a Cuban/Spanish influence), you'll love this. No, it doesn't display the virtuosity, complexity or seriousness of Lizst, Chopin or Beethoven, but it's fun, beautiful, dramatic yet accessible. You'll love it.

5 out of 5 stars Lecuona, the musical genious . . . . ........2002-10-16

I feel compelled to identify myself first. I am Cuban born who arrived in the US in 1960 at the age of 16 years old. I am a US citizen since 1965 and a US Army Veteran of Viet Nam. I will die defending the right Ms. Leslie Garber has of expresing her opinions. But what I will not condone is her ignorance. To say that Lecuona writes "lightweight Cuban piano music" and that "Lecuona's music may not be important" is to show ignorance. A musician that composes GREAT music in several genres of the music world, a musician that in all genres has highly succesful pieces, and, a musician that after many years, (70-80 years) is still heard and admired can not be called other than MUSICAL GENIOUS and a CLASSICAL MUSICIAN. His music is so beautiful that it will live forever. From his Afro-Cuban compositions, to his romantic popular boleros, to his valses, to his Zarzuelas, Lecuona demonstrates once and again, time after time his immense musical talent. His Afro-Cuban "Cafetal", his romantic boleros "Noche Azul" and "Amapola", His vibrant and colorful "Comparsa" and "Andalucia", his classical Valses, just to mention a few things, makes Lecuona to stand together with the great musicians of the world. The fact that Hollywood made a film around "Estas en mi corazon" and that great singers, like Placido Domingo, want to sing Lecuona's music speaks immensely well of Lecuona/s greatness. The fact the popular instrumental orchestras like Faith, Conniff, Mantovani, Cugat have arranged and interpreted a lot of Lecuona's music also says a lot about Lecuona's versatility in his work. Lecuona is probably important to many millions of people and his music is certainly not lightweight. And if the only thing Ms. Garber can say about "Malaguena" is that "it sounds very sexy" is to demonstrate that she does not know a thing about music. It definitely does not give her the priviledge of commenting about Lecuona's music.

5 out of 5 stars LECUONA IS NO LIGHTWEIGHT.......2002-02-27

Lecuona is one of the most important composers of Latin-America. He is by no means the "unimportant" and "lightweight" Leslie Gerber (whomever that may be) claims, having been hailed for performances of his earlier (and "less mature") works by the likes of Maurice Ravel.

In my opinion the highlight of the set is the devilish "La 32". It's also interesting to compare his interpretations of the same works at different times in his career, like the two recordings of "Por que te vas?" and "Amorosa", especially keeping in mind that Lecuona seldom notated and improvised quite frequently, leaving the transcription work to his students.
Real Piano: A Collection
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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 Real Piano: A Collection
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Real Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0007GADV8
Release Date: 2005-02-22

Tracks:

  1. Horizons
  2. Free as a Bird
  3. At the Wooden Bridge
  4. Whispers in the Dark
  5. The Winding Path
  6. Deep Green Summer
  7. Capture the Moment
  8. Mockingbird Days
  9. Return to Patmos
  10. The Blessing
  11. Through Your Eyes
  12. A Moment of Bliss
  13. Farewell
  14. Childhood Hour

Album Description

Follow the music along the path of your dreams. Fourteen gorgeous compositions by stellar artists, some solo piano, others lightly embellished for an hour of joy.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars from Solo Piano Publications.......2005-02-23

Terence Yallop and the team at Real Music have once again assembled a stellar compilation album, this time featuring pianists from their own roster of artists as well as selections from a few independents. Eleven of the fourteen tracks are from previously-released albums, but the independent artists (most notably George Skaroulis and Frederic Delarue) may be new to many listeners and will be a treat to discover (both are among my favorite artists!). It should probably be noted that none of the tracks are strictly solo piano, but all feature the piano as the primary instrument. The CD includes two tracks each from David London, Paul Machlis, Bernward Koch (both new compositions), and the wonderful Kevin Kern ("The Winding Path" is one of his most beautiful compositions, and sparkles in this collection.); and one each from Omar, Danny Wright (a cover of Yanni's "Whispers in the Dark"), Jim Chappell (it's good to hear from this artist again after a long absence!), George Skaroulis, Mars Lasar, and Frederic Delarue. It always amazes me how Yallop can take such a diverse group of artists and create a seamless collection that showcases the differences from one artist to the next but flows so smoothly and cohesively. It's difficult to pinpoint any special highlights on this album since each track is a gem unto itself and there are no weak tracks at all. As is Real Music's usual focus, all of the music is warm, soothing, and beautiful both in the background and for active listening. Nobody does compilations better than Real Music, and this is one of their best. Recommended!
Marcella Sembrich: The Victor Recordings
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ASIN: B000001S3T
Release Date: 1997-08-12

Tracks:

  1. La Traviata: Ah! Fors' E Lui...Sempre Libera
  2. Voci Di Primavera [Fruhlingsstimmen]
  3. La Sonnambula: Ah, Non Giuge
  4. Standchen
  5. Der Nussbaum
  6. Zyczenie: [The Madien's Wish]
  7. Faust: Ah! E Strano Poter Il Viso 'Air Des Bijoux'
  8. Don Giovanni: Batti, Batti, O Bel Masetto
  9. La Traviata: Ah! Fors' E Lui...Sempre Libera
  10. La Traviata: Ah! Fors' E Lui...Sempre Libera
  11. Lucia Di Lammermoor: Ardon Gl'incensi 'Mad Scene'
  12. Voci Di Primavera [Fruhlingsstimmen]
  13. Rigoletto: Caro Nome
  14. Parla
  15. Ernani: Ernani, Involami...Tutto Sprezzo
  16. Don Pasquale: Ma Brava...Vado, Corro
  17. Don Giovanni: Batti, Batti, O Bel Masetto
  18. Faust: Ah! Je Ris De Me Voir Si Belle 'Air Des Bijoux'
  19. Le Nozzle Di Figaro: Deh Vieni, Non Tardar
  20. La Sonnambula: Ah, Non Giunge

Tracks:

  1. Alessandro: Lusinghe Piu Care
  2. Home, Sweet Home
  3. Home, Sweet Home
  4. Martha: The Last Rose Of Summer
  5. The Lass With The Delicate Air
  6. Il Barbier Di Siviglia: Una Voce Poco Fa
  7. Halka: Gdyby Rannem Slonkiem (If With Early Sunshine)
  8. Martha: The Last Rose Of Summer
  9. Hamlet: Doute De La Lumiere
  10. Mignon: Connais-Tu Le Pays
  11. The Nightingale
  12. The Nightingale
  13. Aime-Moi
  14. Zyczenie (The Maiden's Wish)
  15. Norma: Casta Diva...Ah, Bello A Me Ritorna
  16. I Puritani: Qui La Voce...Vien Diletto
  17. Le Nozze Di Figaro: Sull' Aria! Che Soave Zeffireto
  18. Si Mes Vers Avaient Des Ailes
  19. Wohin?
  20. Die Lustige Witwe: Dolce Armor
  21. Die Lustige Witwe: Dolce Armor

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Excellent!.......2004-12-28

Firstly, this is again one of those albums where we are listening to music recorded long before the age of even electrical recording. We are treated to some rather interesting interpretations. Some pieces are recorded twice, and it seems some times with piano and then again with orchestra. It makes for an interesting comparision.

Marcella Sembrich was a great singer in the days of Patti, and often seen as some as her superior. The interesting thing about Sembrich was her skills in music were not limited to voice, and unlike many singers of then (and even some of today) she did read music and understood its notations. In point of fact, she was a gifted pianist and a violinist. It was not rare in any of her concerts to be treated to song, piano sonatas (and very difficult music to say the least), and a violin concerto by some great composer, or Rode's variations for violin. When she first did such a concert in America, the critics were very tongue in cheek BEFORE the concert, certain they would be indulging some Prima Donna whim. To their surprise and delight, not only did she sing magnificently, she played better than some well renouned pianists and violinist. Her concerts were a musical feast.

However, this recording seems only to provide us with her voice (unless it is she who is accompanying herself on the piano, but no notations of that are indicated). There is the usual overly quick very unreflective tempi used that were common at that time to capture a piece in the allotted time. There are also cuts to pieces. From her attack, I would assume she was a bit past her prime when she made these recordings, as high notes are often begun like "excited screams" rather than a smooth effortless attack; but even then, they are not unmusical. Also, we are subjected to the tastes of that day, and there are things allowed that simply today would not be tolerated. Yet, that was tolerated back then, and even had the approval of the composers in most cases.

Interestingly, we will hear her sing songs that simply we would not associate with her voice type today. She sings Violetta, which we do associate with her voice, but she also sings Norma, and Elvira from Ernani, which we associate with more dramatic voices. Since she actually did sing those roles on stage, it must be assumed that her voice was large enough to make the affect required.

What I must say about this recording is the quality is supreme. Of course, we can expect much of the hiss associated with old recordings, but the remastering is so masterful that it is not a bother as it can be in some recordings, nor are we forced to "listen through the din" to hear the singer. She comes out loud and clear.

Truly this is an excellent set for any collector to add to their collection (and perhaps it should be listened to by some serious voice students just to understand many different ways to make coloratura singing sound MEANINGFUL), but it is not for everyone. IF you are not into old recordings, I really doubt it will be of interest to you. Truly it is for those who are dedicated to hearing the history of recorded singing and enjoying it.
Rubinstejn: Lieder and Duets for Soprano and Mezzosoprano
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    Release Date: 2003-02-04
    Nikolaj Medtner: Lieder
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      ASIN: B0007RTA20
      Release Date: 2005-03-22
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        The Twangtones
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        ASIN: B000CA8BMM
        Release Date: 2003-09-09

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        3. Cowboys
        4. Stuck
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        6. Dive to Dive
        7. Invisible
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        Chopin: Complete Preludes and Impromptus
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