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24-bit remastered reissue (first time on CD) for this masterpiece of Brazilian popular music features 12 tracks. Originally recorded in 1977, guests include Gilberto Gil, Paulo Moura and more. Includes 1977's comments by the artist that had been previously unpublished, along with new comments by the artist. Dubas Musica. 2003.

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Average customer rating: I love Walter Boeykens

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I love Walter Boeykens.......2003-01-08

Walter Boeykens is a phenomenal clarinetist! I love all of this recordings, and this one is no exceptions. This clarinet music is actually very "odd" (you might say), but it's really worth listening to. I actually ordered it because I heard Sabine Meyer in concert and she did almost the exact program (she did Soldat, Contrasts, and 4 Pieces, by Berg). The music was a little difficult to take in just one hearing, but it had potential, so I got a recording, and after a couple listenings the songs are really nice. Boeyken's version of "Three Pieces" is really well done.

Boeykens' tone has always struck me as being particularly beautiful. It's perfect focused and not to bright. In addition to this flawless technique, he just makes every single note beautiful. I highly recommend this recording!

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Average customer rating: A pleasing variety of piano miniatures Give the Man a Break Where's Liberace when you need him? Divine Madness And Other Fun Divine Madness And Other Fun

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This may be the only recorded classical piano recital in which you're likely to burst into "From the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli," since the music of the Marine Corps' anthem stems from an Offenbach operetta duet, performed here in Hamelin's edition of Jakob Gimpel's piano arrangement. That's an indication of the fun you'll hear among the 20 piano miniatures in this recital. There's also a truckload of superior salon music: tuneful, often sentimental pieces favored by 19th century pianists and audiences. And there are plenty of pianistic fireworks, too, as in Hamelin's gloss on a Paganini-Liszt étude and Josef Hofman's dazzling Kaleidoskop, which gives the disc its title. Throughout, Hamelin plays with his usual virtuosity, demonstrating mastery of various styles, from waltzes to technical exercises and even jazz, as in Kapustin's Toccatina. Several works on the disc are by composers even keyboard buffs will not have heard of, but everything clicks. First-rate sonics, too. Piano fanciers won't want to miss this one. --Dan Davis

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A pleasing variety of piano miniatures.......2003-12-11

This CD is another must-have for Marc-Andre Hamelin fans. The rarities on this album make it a true treasure, with all its diversity and freshness. Hamelin's own "Campanella" etude is an interesting addition to the several arrangements already set forth by Liszt. Jakob Gimpel's "Song of the Soldiers at Sea" is a fantastic virtuosic piece that would serve well as a final encore (and Mr. Hamelin has done other pianists a great service in bringing this piece back to life and to the printing press, available through redheiferpress.com). Blumenfeld's etude for the left hand is poetically played, showing how a piece for a single hand can have great musical value and not just be an 'exercise' for the hand. Kapustin's Toccatina is a delightful jazzy piece, in the spirit of some of Vince Guaraldi's "Peanuts" music, with a catchy beat that will have the listener dancing with glee.
These are but four pieces out of the 20 Mr. Hamelin has chosen for this recital. All have their musical merits and each would add spark and a fascinating variety to the piano recital, which is too often composed of recycled repertoire.

Give the Man a Break.......2003-06-05

I read many of the reviews of "Kaleidescope" and have come to the conclusion that some of the people who listened to this disc simply did NOT understand it. Marc-Andre Hamelin is not trying to offer you the "real classics." The standard piano literature does not constitute a large part of ANY of his discs. I believe that this recording is simply UNPARRALLED. It presents selection of salon music, archaic virtuoso pieces, as well as some original "transcriptions." I believe the his musicality transcends the average virtuosos interpretation of music. Instead of "packing a punch" by accentuating individual aspects of a line, or a phrase, Hamelin is able to make all of these, albeit "poor compositions", come to life by being cognizant and function as a whole. Furthermore, there are people who may attack a transcription as being unorthodox. No, this is simply a presentation of a virtuoso's "take" or feelings concerning a piece. For we do not EVER see things as they truly are, but rather as WE are. You will NOT find Liszt "La Campanella" on "Kaleidescope". No, instead, you will see Hamelin in every turn of phrase. I think this is VASTLY more valuable. It allows us to see Hamelin. (Remember, Liszt transcribed the orginal CONCERTO!) Enjoy this CD--its truly wonderful.

Where's Liberace when you need him?.......2002-05-18

What's the deal with Hamelin? I don't know.
As fast as a player piano and just about as musical.
The works don't have any substance either.

Divine Madness And Other Fun.......2002-04-20

This recording should come with a warning not to listen to more than few tracks at a time! Even pianophiles will be spoilt on this sampler of bon bons.

Hamelin teases us with another addition to his incomplete set of virtuoso etudes. The third etude, after Paganini-Liszt, is absolutely uproarious. Hamelin also gives Jakob Gimpel's (who?) Offenbach transcription a performance worthy of the pre-retirement Horowitz. This alone is worth the price of admission.

There is a rendition of the Blumenfield left-hand etude that is on par if not better than any of Simon Barere's famous recordings. And, since Shura is no longer with us it is nice to hear Josef Hofmann's Kaleidoskop once again in capable hands. Hofmann's Nocturne receives a resurrection as well. There is a ravishingly beautiful piece which Hamelin has adapted from Glazunov's The Seasons. But, the piece I could not stop playing over and over was the infectiously rythmic Kasputin Toccatina--true virtuoso jazz!

Leopold Godowsky accused Theodore Leschetizky of setting the art of piano playing back a hundred years. Hamelin has set back most of today's pianists at least that much. The only thing missing here is the kitchen sink; Hamelin has thrown everything else in. The only thing missing here is Rubinstein's Staccato Etude and the Melody in F. Not exactly a balanced recital, but marvelous fun. If you love piano, you have to have this! It's better than the entire Kissin discography combined.

Divine Madness And Other Fun.......2002-04-20

This recording should come with a warning not to listen to more than few tracks at a time! Even pianophiles will be spoilt on this sampler of bon bons.

Hamelin teases us with another addition to his incomplete set of virtuoso etudes. The third etude, after Paganini-Liszt, is absolutely uproarious. Hamelin also gives Jakob Gimpel's (who?) Offenbach transcription a performance worthy of the pre-retirement Horowitz. This alone is worth the price of admission.

There is a rendition of the Blumenfield left-hand etude that is on par if not better than any of Simon Barere's famous recordings. And, since Shura is no longer with us it is nice to hear Josef Hofmann's Kaleidoskop once again in capable hands. Hofmann's Nocturne receives a resurrection as well. There is a ravishingly beautiful piece which Hamelin has adapted from Glazunov's The Seasons. But, the piece I could not stop playing over and over was the infectiously rythmic Kasputin Toccatina--true viruoso jazz!

Leopold Godowsky accused Theodore Leschetizky of setting the art of piano playing back a hundred years. Hamelin has set back most of today's pianists that much. The only thing missing here is the kitchen sink; Hamelin has thrown everything else in. The only thing missing here is Rubinstein's Staccato Etude and the Melody in F. Not exactly a balanced recital, but marvelous fun. If you like piano, you have to have this! It's better than the entire Kissin discography combined.

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Trio Contrastes Perform Khachaturian, Bartók, Stravinsky, Glick Manufacturer: Atma Classique ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Bartók, Béla | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Khachaturian | Khachaturian, Aram | ( K ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Stravinsky | Stravinsky, Igor | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B00005JYAD Release Date: 2003-01-01

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Contrastes Jards Macalé Manufacturer: Dubas Musica ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Bachata | Latin Music | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Latin Music | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00011CY98 Release Date: 2003-12-22

Tracks:

1. Contrastes
2. Poema Da Rosa
3. Black and Blue
4. Sim ou Nao
5. O Conto Do Pintor
6. Negra Melodia
7. Choro de Archanjo
8. Cachorro Babucho
9. Garoto
10. Passarinho Do Relogio
11. No Meio Do Mato

Album Description

24-bit remastered reissue (first time on CD) for this masterpiece of Brazilian popular music features 12 tracks. Originally recorded in 1977, guests include Gilberto Gil, Paulo Moura and more. Includes 1977's comments by the artist that had been previously unpublished, along with new comments by the artist. Dubas Musica. 2003.

Album Details

Reissue of the Original Album Recorded in 1977 with featuring Guest Appearances by Gilberto Gil, Paulo Moura, Wagner Tiso and Jackson Do Pandeiro

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Futurismusic: Piano Anthology, Vol. 1 Manufacturer: Col Legno ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Scelsi, Giacinto | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Stravinsky | Stravinsky, Igor | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Character Pieces | Short Forms | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Scelsi, Giacinto | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B00004TC4T Release Date: 2000-01-01

Tracks:

1. Tango
2. Allegro
3. Danza Delle Scimmie
4. Preludio a Prigionieri
5. Chants de la Mi-Mori: l'Homme Chauve et l'Homme Jeune
6. Chants de la Mi-Mori: l'ecution du Gral
7. Chants de la Mi-Mori: Daisyssina
8. Chants de la Mi-Mori: Les Anges Tu
9. Chants de la Mi-Mori: Le Roi Affol Le Phare
10. Chants de la Mi-Mori: Danses
11. Chants de la Mi-Mori: Serenata
12. Profilo Sintetico Musicale Di F.T. Marinetti
13. Due Preludi: Assai Calmo
14. Due Preludi: Molto Largo E Drammatico
15. Crepuscolo d'Agosto
16. Omaggio a Stravinsky
17. Deux Contrastes: Grazioso
18. Deux Contrastes: Antigrazioso
19. Rotativa
20. Fox-Trot Futurista
21. Dramma - Sinfonia
22. Macchine
23. Mare
24. India Rubber Man
25. Eliche
26. Contraerei
27. Ala Spaziale
28. Estratti Musicali: Marinetti I
29. Estratti Musicali: Marinetti II
30. Estratti Musicali: Cangiullo I
31. Estratti Musicali: Cangiullo II
32. Risonanze
33. Dada 3
34. Piano Rag Music

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Pierre-Jean Grassi: Prelude / Piece Symphonique / Trois Esquisses / Contrastes - Orchestre de Chambre de Monteclair / Philippe Hui / Orchestre Symphonique des Jeunes "Arpege" / Jean-Marc Cochereau Pierre-Jean Grassi (Composer) , Philippe Hui (Conductor) , Jean-Marc Cochereau (Conductor) , and Yann Guiro (Clarinet) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00008F4Y1 Release Date: 1993-09-08

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Harold Gramatges: Obra completa para piano Manufacturer: Egrem Music Cuba ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000549ZT Release Date: 2000-10-23

Tracks:

1. Preludio Para El Album
2. Lento Allegro Moderato
3. Tema Con Variaciones
4. Allegro Giubioso
5. Montuna
6. Sonera
7. Estudio De Contrastes
8. Movil
9. Danzon
10. Guajira
11. Habanera
12. Son
13. Begonia
14. Diamela
15. Clavelina
16. Mariposa
17. Violetina
18. Acedonia
19. Preludio
20. Alemanda
21. Siciliana
22. Sarabanda
23. Minuelo
24. Incidencias
25. Guajira
26. Sonatina Hispanica
27. I
28. Ii
29. Iii
30. Pensando En Ti
31. Alleghro
32. Andante E Molto Espressivo
33. Allegro

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Contrastes Manufacturer: Esteban Colucci ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B000G8P9NY Release Date: 2005-01-01

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Contrastes: The Jazzpar Prize Martial Solal Manufacturer: Storyville Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Avant Garde & Free Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music ASIN: B00003Z9V6 Release Date: 2000-03-14

Tracks:

1. DRJO No.1
2. Ritournelle No.1
3. Monster Piece
4. Summertime
5. Mythe Decisif
6. Ritournele No.2
7. Contrastes
8. En Coulisse

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The prodigiously talented Martial Solal's never been a household word in jazz. But he's been around a long time, first coming to the U.S. in 1963 for a Newport Jazz Festival appearance. Born in Algiers and resident in Paris, Solal earned the coveted Danish Jazzpar Prize for 1999, an event that steered him toward this recording with the Danish Radio Jazz Orchestra. With his trio, Solal drives the big band through rugged terrain, shifting styles in quick order to maximize color and drama. As a pianist, Solal has long been cherished for a command of the keyboard that rivals the most spectacular tickler of all time, Art Tatum. He plays the role here of provocateur, drawing the Danes into zany races and big, curvy melodic statements punctuated by riffs and blasts. In addition, though, he brings his trio--with bassist Mads Vinding and drummer Daniel Humair--into the spotlight for "Summertime," "Ritournelle No. 1," and "Ritournelle No. 2." The trio works are every bit as infused with sprawl, Solal's piano managing to sound all-inclusive and coherently singular in the same moment. This is one for piano fans, especially those who love exuberant inventiveness--think Misha Mengelberg or 1970s-era Keith Jarrett as much as Tatum--and untrammeled improvisatory imagination. --Andrew Bartlett

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