Martin Stadtfeld – Handel Variations (2019)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/48 kHz | Time – 46:47 minutes | 402 MB | Genre: Classical
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Handel Variations is a collection of Stadtfeld’s very own favorite works by Handel, all newly arranged for and played on the piano. Stadtfeld himself says “I must confess that I find it hard to listen to a whole Handel opera or oratorio in large numbers. Nevertheless, I am convinced that individual “taken out” arias can unfold their effect and aura without their original emotional background. Maybe especially on the piano, which basically remains an abstract instrument.” The album contains Handel’s most famous melodies and hit arias such as “Lascia ch’io pianga” and “Ombra mai fu” as well as the famous “Sarabande” in new and unique piano versions and many more beautiful melodies.
Tracklist:
1. Rinaldo, HWV 7: Lascia ch’io pianga (Arr. for Piano) (4:28)
2. Giulio Cesare, HWV 17: Se pieta de mi non senti (Arr. for Piano) (1:45)
3. Serse, HWV 40: Ombra mai fu (Arr. for Piano) (2:47)
4. Trio Sonata in G Major, HWV 399, Op. 5 No. 4: III. Passacaille (Arr. for Piano) (6:10)
5. Suite in E Major: I. Prelude (from Suite in E Major, HWV 430) (1:11)
6. Suite in E Major: II. Largo (from Theodora, HWV 68) (1:57)
7. Suite in E Major: III. Air, “The Harmonious Blacksmith”(from Suite in E Major, HWV 430) (0:55)
8. Suite in E Major: IV. Variation 1 (from Suite in E Major, HWV 430) (0:48)
9. Suite in E Major: V. Variation 2 (from Suite in E Major, HWV 430) (0:46)
10. Suite in E Major: VI. Variation 3 (from Suite in E Major, HWV 430) (0:46)
11. Suite in E Major: VII. Variation 4 (from Suite in E Major, HWV 430) (0:47)
12. Suite in E Major: VIII. Variation 5 (from Suite in E Major, HWV 430) (0:51)
13. Solomon, HWV 67: Will the sun forget to streak (Arr. for Piano) (4:42)
14. Sarabande Variations (from Suite in D Minor, HWV 437): Variation I (0:49)
15. Sarabande Variations (from Suite in D Minor, HWV 437): Variation II (0:46)
16. Sarabande Variations (from Suite in D Minor, HWV 437): Variation III (0:42)
17. Sarabande Variations (from Suite in D Minor, HWV 437): Variation IV (0:22)
18. Sarabande Variations (from Suite in D Minor, HWV 437): Variation V (0:26)
19. Sarabande Variations (from Suite in D Minor, HWV 437): Variation VI (1:08)
20. Sarabande Variations (from Suite in D Minor, HWV 437): Variation VII (0:43)
21. Sarabande Variations (from Suite in D Minor, HWV 437): Variation VIII (1:28)
22. Sarabande Variations (from Suite in D Minor, HWV 437): Variation IX (4:01)
23. Sarabande Variations (from Suite in D Minor, HWV 437): Variation X (1:25)
24. Organ Concerto in F Major, HWV 293: III. Siciliano (Arr. for Piano) (2:17)
25. Semele, HWV 58: Wher’er you walk (Arr. for Piano) (1:21)
26. Giulio Cesare, HWV 17: Piangero la sorte mia (Arr. for Piano) (3:39)
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