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Title: Feux et Tonnerres ! - Hommage pianistique à Berlioz
Post by: Wheesht on Friday 17 May 2024, 09:38
This  Forlane disc (https://www.domdisques.com/classique/6539-feux-et-tonnerres-hommage-pianistique-a-berlioz-3254870169009.html) by Norwegian pianist Daniel Propper contains quite a few 19th century French piano rarities. For excerpts and download see  Presto (https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/9374489--feux-et-tonnerres-hommage-pianistique-a-berlioz).
Title: Re: Feux et Tonnerres ! - Hommage pianistique à Berlioz
Post by: Jonathan on Friday 17 May 2024, 10:52
This sounds exactly like my sort of thing!
Title: Re: Feux et Tonnerres ! - Hommage pianistique à Berlioz
Post by: Martin Eastick on Friday 17 May 2024, 12:49
This is indeed an excellent CD! The only problem from a marketing perspective is that, at first glance, it gives little idea as to the contents - I nearly passed it by, but thankfully a closer inspection revealed some very interesting repertoire! I would highlight Heller's Caprice Symphonique in particular - a real virtuoso showpiece that one would not normally associate with this composer, better known for his didactic studies and shorter morceaux. The is plenty more to enjoy here though, and I have no hesitation in thoroughly recommending it to anyone interested in lesser-known 19th century piano music.
Title: Re: Feux et Tonnerres ! - Hommage pianistique à Berlioz
Post by: semloh on Saturday 18 May 2024, 03:11
Yes, this is very interesting and the recording sounds excellent to me. Thanks for alerting us, Wheesht.  ;)
Title: Re: Feux et Tonnerres ! - Hommage pianistique à Berlioz
Post by: kolaboy on Saturday 18 May 2024, 04:04
A must-have, thank you.