Carl / Supove / Cvarl - Works for Piano - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Album Tracks 1. I. Fantasistycke 2. II. Vid Solofjorden 3. III. Melodie 4. I. Akvarell 5. II. I Folkton 6. III. Mazurka 7. IV. Visa 8. V. Legend 9. VI. Intermezzo 10. I. Allegro Energico 11. II. Andante Espressivo 12. III. Allegro Grazioso 13. IV. Allegro Con Brio 14. Intermezzo No. 1 15. Intermezzo No. 2 16. Intermezzo No. 3 17. I. Mot Kvall 18. II. Lek 19. III. en Liten Roddtur 20. IV. I Trapetsen 21. V. Soll Over Fjarden 22. VI. I Tankar 23. Scherzo in F minor 24. Allegro Con Fuoco

Kara Karayev is an outstanding composer of the twentieth century whose legacy is acknowledged and acclaimed far beyond the borders of Azerbaijan, his native country. With melodies that sing while telling a story, his music's moving, unforgettable expression is colored by modern, extremely expressive harmonies. All of this makes Karayev's art exceptionally complex he succeeds in creating a universe of sound that captures the audience. Kara Karayev studied violin and piano at Baku Conservatory, and went on to study composition at Moscow Conservatory in the class of Dmitri Shostakovich, who always held Karayev in the highest esteem. Most of the works presented here by pianist Elnara Ismailova have been recorded on this album for the first time in celebration of the 100th birthday of this largely unknown Azerbaidjanian composer. Album Tracks 1. Karayev 24 Preludes - No. 1 - Allegro Molto 2. 24 Preludes - No. 2 - Andante 3. 24 Preludes - No. 3- Allegro Molto 4. 24 Preludes - No. 4 - Andante Cantabile 5. 24 Preludes - No. 5 - Moderato 6. 24 Preludes - No. 6 - Allegro Con Brio 7. 24 Preludes - No. 7 - Moderato 8. 24 Preludes - No. 8 - Allegro Non Troppo 9. 24 Preludes - No. 9 - Andante Tranquillo 10. 24 Preludes - No. 10 - Allegro Con Fuoco 11. 24 Preludes - No. 11 - Veloce 12. 24 Preludes - No. 12 - Andante Lugubre 13. 24 Preludes - No. 13 - Allegro Moderato 14. 24 Preludes - No. 14 - Andante Mesto 15. 24 Preludes - No. 15 - Allegro Giocoso 16. 24 Preludes - No. 16 - Tranquillo Rubato 17. 24 Preludes - No. 17 - Andante Maestoso 18. 24 Preludes - No. 18 - Andante Cantabile 19. 24 Preludes - No. 19 - Andante 20. 24 Preludes - No. 20 - Molto Moderato 21. 24 Preludes - No. 21 - Vivace 22. 24 Preludes - No. 22 - Grave 23. 24 Preludes - No. 23 - Allegro 24. Preludes - No. 24 - Andante 25. Karayev Six Pieces for Children - N

This album includes the complete piano works of Anton von Webern, as well as a series of contemporary works for piano that are inspired by Webern's piano works. Anis Mercer is an American composer/pianist living in San Francisco. Her musical activities as composer, and pianist are closely interwoven. As a solo pianist and accompanist, Ms. Mercer has a keen interest in the music of the Second Viennese School but also performs music by living composers and commissions solo and chamber works. She has performed music by such diverse composers as Anthony Braxton, Anton Webern, Bela Bartók, Leos Janacek, Brian Belét, Pablo Furman, Paul Rudy and Sever Tipei, and has commissioned works from Zack Browning, Erik Lund, and Donivan Johnson, among others.