Piotr Pakhomkin - Piazzolla: Music for Guitar - Tango Etudes; Cinco piezas; Tango Suite - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

The range of virtuoso piano music recorded by the Danhel-Kolb Duo on their GENUIN debut CD extends from old master Dvorak to the 1980s. The magnificent Slavonic Dances influenced by Brahms bounce past US full of resilience, followed by the romantic sweep of a Sonata by Zdenek Fibich; the Imperial bliss of polkas and waltzes is interrupted with biting humor in Erwin Schulhoff's Ironies. Finally, a world premiere recording Ilja Hurnak's elegantly brilliant and rhythmically gripping Variations on a Theme of Pergolesi.

A recital of guitar transcriptions, from young guitarist Piotr Przedbora. Playing the guitar is Mr. Przedbora's life's passion he successfully performs repertoire from Classical to contemporary. He is laureate of over 20 international and national competitions, receiving 19 First Awards, and 3 Grand Prix.

This is an album of great works by the master of the tango, Astor Piazzolla, brilliantly performed on violin, cello, and piano. The Piazzolla da Camera Trio celebrates ten years dedicated to the exclusive performance of the works of modern tango master Astor Piazzolla. Having travelled the world to bring attention to the beauty and bravado of what audiences and critics have celebrated as 'exquisitely Argentine' and 'simply delicious in execution,' these musicians strive to look beyond the written note, and bring to light the rich colors and sounds of the Buenos Aires cityscape. The Piazzolla da Camera Trio's recent debut at the prestigious St-Martin-in-the-Fields in London received a standing ovation from a standing-room only audience. In addition to regular appearances in Arizona and New Mexico, the group has performed and taught educational workshops in Thailand. The Piazzolla da Camera Trio consists of violinist Carla Kountoupes, cellist Andrew Nickles, and pianist Oscar Macchioni.