Sorabji / Habermann,Michael - Piano Music - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Kaikhosro Shapurji Sorabji is known as a composer whose pursuit of extremes resulted in vast works such as his Opus Clavicembalisticum which, for many years, was acknowledged as the world's longest non-repetitive piano work. More important is his music's unique and satisfying beauty. From the mystical impressionism of earlier 'nocturnal' pieces to the awe-inspiring energy and massive climaxes of his later work, Sorabji's legacy is one which is increasingly appreciated as a unique contribution to 20th century music. Michael Habermann's now legendary recordings gained Sorabji's exclusive approval, breaking through the notorious ban he had placed on performances of his own work. Album Tracks 1. In the Hothouse 2. Toccata 3. Fantaisie Espagnole 4. Valse - Fantaisie, 'Hommage a Johann Strauss' 5. Rimsky-Korsakov's Sadko Hindu Merchant's Song 6. Bizet's Carmen Habanera 7. Chopin's Valse, Op. 64, No. 1 8. A la Maniere de Sorabji, 'Au Clair de la Lune' 1. Le Jardin Parfume 2. Djami 3. Gulistan 1. Introito - Preludio - Corale 2. Prelude 3. Interlude 4. Fugue 5. Fragment for Harold Rutland 6. Fantasiettina Sul Nome Illustre Dell'egregio Poeta Christopher Grieve Ossia Hugh M'diarmid 7. Quaere Reliqua Hujus Materiei Inter Secretiora 8. St. Bertrand de Comminges He Was Laughing in the Tower