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Garrick Ohlsson, Jorge Bolet, Gunnar Johansen, Claudio Arrau
Liszt Illuminated
Compil. US 2011 on Marston Records label
Classical (Romantic)
2 CD release It is with great pride and pleasure that the American Liszt Society sponsors the release of this two-CD set on the occasion of the bicentennial of the birth of Franz Liszt. This compilation preserves contributions of three pianists (all American Liszt Society medal winners) to the performance legacy of the compositions and transcriptions of Liszt. Claudio Arrau, Jorge Bolet, and Gunnar Johansen each provide a unique perspective on Liszt's genius. Insightful notes are provided by Frank Cooper, Research Professor of Musicology at the University of Miami. In addition, personal recollections of their respective teachers are provided by Ira Levin, Gordon Rumson, and Garrick Ohlsson.
Musicians
 | Garrick Ohlsson p, *1948 US album by |
 | Jorge Bolet p, 1914-1990 US album by |
 | Gunnar Johansen hps, 1906-1991 DK album by |
 | Claudio Arrau p, 1903-1991 CL album by |
Composers
| Franz Liszt |
Album Tracks
| No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valse-Impromptu in A-flat, LW A84c | Garrick Ohlsson, Jorge Bolet, Gunnar Johansen, Claudio Arrau | ||
| 2 | Sonetto 47, LW A55, No. 1 | Garrick Ohlsson, Jorge Bolet, Gunnar Johansen, Claudio Arrau | ||
| 3 | Sonetto 104, LW A55, No. 2 | Garrick Ohlsson, Jorge Bolet, Gunnar Johansen, Claudio Arrau | ||
| 4 | Sonetto 123, LW A55, No. 3 | Garrick Ohlsson, Jorge Bolet, Gunnar Johansen, Claudio Arrau | ||
| 5 | Ballade No. 2 in B Minor, LW A181 | Garrick Ohlsson, Jorge Bolet, Gunnar Johansen, Claudio Arrau | ||
| 6 | Rhapsodie Espagnole (Folies d’Espagne et jota aragonesa), LW A195 | Garrick Ohlsson, Jorge Bolet, Gunnar Johansen, Claudio Arrau | ||
| 7 | Réminiscences de Don Juan, LW A80 | Garrick Ohlsson, Jorge Bolet, Gunnar Johansen, Claudio Arrau | ||
| 8 | Paganini Etude No. 3, “La campanella”, LW A173 | Garrick Ohlsson, Jorge Bolet, Gunnar Johansen, Claudio Arrau | ||
| 9 | Paganini Etude No. 4, “Arpeggio”, LW A173 | Garrick Ohlsson, Jorge Bolet, Gunnar Johansen, Claudio Arrau | ||
| 10 | Fantasy on Beethoven’s The Ruins of Athens”, LW A177 | Garrick Ohlsson, Jorge Bolet, Gunnar Johansen, Claudio Arrau | ||
| 11 | Transcendental Etude No. 5, “Feux Follets”, LW A172 | Garrick Ohlsson, Jorge Bolet, Gunnar Johansen, Claudio Arrau | ||
| 12 | Transcendental Etude No. 6, “Vision”, LW A172 | Garrick Ohlsson, Jorge Bolet, Gunnar Johansen, Claudio Arrau | ||
| 13 | Transcendental Etude No. 10 (untitled - Allegro agitato molto), LW A172 | Garrick Ohlsson, Jorge Bolet, Gunnar Johansen, Claudio Arrau | ||
| 14 | Après une lecture du Dante (“Dante Sonata”), LW A55, No. 7 | Garrick Ohlsson, Jorge Bolet, Gunnar Johansen, Claudio Arrau | ||
| 15 | Lento assai - Allegro energico | Garrick Ohlsson, Jorge Bolet, Gunnar Johansen, Claudio Arrau | ||
| 16 | Andante sostenuto | Garrick Ohlsson, Jorge Bolet, Gunnar Johansen, Claudio Arrau | ||
| 17 | Allegro energico | Garrick Ohlsson, Jorge Bolet, Gunnar Johansen, Claudio Arrau | ||
| 18 | Deux études de concert, No. 2: “Gnomenreigen”, LW A218 | Garrick Ohlsson, Jorge Bolet, Gunnar Johansen, Claudio Arrau |
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