Steven Masi – Ballades and Other Musings (2024) [FLAC 24bit/96kHz]

Steven Masi – Ballades and Other Musings (2024)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:23:36 minutes | 1,27 GB | Genre: Classical
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American concert pianist Steven Masi explores the depths of Romantic and Impressionist piano literature on BALLADES & OTHER MUSINGS. Emotive, evocative, and deeply stirring, Masi uncovers previously unheard nuances in both Chopin and Debussy, as well as in their contemporary colleague, Sarah Kirkland Snider, whose musical language seamlessly blends with that of her predecessors.

The precision in Masi’s performance is breathtaking. It lends an extraordinary clarity to works that are, by their inherent nature, wayward and exalted. Still, generous rubato and creativity in pedaling shine in this program, as does Masi’s crystal-clear tone.

This album is dedicated to Joe Patrych (1956-2023).

Tracklist:

1-1. Steven Masi – Impromptu No.3 in G Flat Major, Op.51 (06:46)
1-2. Steven Masi – 12 Etudes, L. 136 No. 4: Pour les Sixtes (05:29)
1-3. Steven Masi – Berceuse in D Flat Major, op. 57 (04:28)
1-4. Steven Masi – 12 Etudes, L. 136 No. 2: Pour les Tierces (05:16)
1-5. Steven Masi – Prelude in C Sharp Minor, Op.45 (06:34)
1-6. Steven Masi – Prelude (1999) (04:05)
1-7. Steven Masi – 12 Etudes, L. 136 No. 3: Pour les Quartes (07:03)
1-8. Steven Masi – Ballade No.4 in F Minor, Op. 52 (12:56)
1-9. Steven Masi – Ballade, L. 70 (09:45)
1-10. Steven Masi – Ballade (in homage to Chopin and Debussy, 2001) (07:55)
1-11. Steven Masi – Scherzo No. 4 in E Major, Op. 54 (13:14)

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