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Rodrigo - Piano Music Volume 2 | Naxos 8557923

Rodrigo - Piano Music Volume 2

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Label: Naxos

Cat No: 8557923

Barcode: 0747313292325

Format: CD

Number of Discs: 1

Genre: Instrumental

Release Date: 30th April 2007

Penguin Guide 4 stars

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In addition to composing a prolific variety of orchestral and instrumental music, Joaquín Rodrigo was a virtuoso pianist. His recitals included both his own compositions and representative selections of Spanish keyboard masters from the 16th century onwards. 
 
This second and final volume of Artur Pizarro’s recording of the complete solo piano music for Naxos includes miniatures written for ‘small hands’, including those of his daughter Cecilia, the virtuosic Sonatas de Castilla, the Suite para piano, which combines ancient dance forms with elements of contemporary complexity, and Tres Evocaciones, a tribute to the beautiful Andalusian city of Seville.
 
Volume 1 is available on Naxos 8557272, on which Gramophone wrote: A first-class collection from the perceptive and sympathetic Artur Pizarro. He opens brilliantly with Rodrigo’s evocation of Albéniz, A l’ombre de Torre Bermeja, here, as elsewhere, bringing out its affinities with the guitar. …  Among the simpler items, the nostalgic Preludio, and delicate Pastorale, the rippling Serenata española and charming Air de Ballet are all highly beguiling. In sum, Pizarro captures the varying moods of this music very well. If you have not discovered Rodrigo at the piano I urge you to try this generous collection, vividly recorded and with excellent booklet-notes by Graham Wade: you won’t be disappointed.

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