Forgotten Dances - Alessio Bax - Audio CD (Arrives in 50 days)

His ninth solo album on Signum Records, Alessio Bax combines exceptional lyricism and insight with consummate technique and is without a doubt “among the most remarkable young pianists now before the public” (Gramophone). Here he presents an album of works for dancing, including tangos and waltzes spanning three centuries. Featuring composers such as J S Bach, Manuel de Falla and Claude Debussy a variety of cultures are showcased in this album for solo piano, and features contributions to an arrangement by Bax himself.

Tracklist

1. English Suite No. 2 In a Minor, Bwv 807: I. Prelude 04:15
2. English Suite No. 2 In a Minor, Bwv 807: Ii. Allemande 03:27
3. English Suite No. 2 In a Minor, Bwv 807: Iii. Courante 01:38
4. English Suite No. 2 In a Minor, Bwv 807: Iv. Sarabande 03:14
5. English Suite No. 2 In a Minor, Bwv 807: V. Bourree I, Bourree Ii 04:08
6. English Suite No. 2 In a Minor, Bwv 807: Vi. Gigue 02:06
7. Tanzsuite, Sz.77, Bb 86b: I. Moderato 03:07
8. Tanzsuite, Sz.77, Bb 86b: Ii. Allegro Molto 02:05
9. Tanzsuite, Sz.77, Bb 86b: Iii. Allegro Vivace 02:43
10. Tanzsuite, Sz.77, Bb 86b: Iv. Molto Tranquillo 02:48
11. Tanzsuite, Sz.77, Bb 86b: V. Comodo 01:01
12. Tanzsuite, Sz.77, Bb 86b: Vi. Finale. Allegro 03:53
13. El Sombrero De Tres Picos: Danza Del Molinero (Farruca) 03:10
14. Espana, Op. 165: Tango 03:02
15. El Amor Brujo: Danza Ritual Del Fuego, Para Ahuyentar Los Malos Espiritus 04:01
16. Valse Oubliee No. 1, S.215/1 02:56
17. La Valse 11:12
18. Violin Partita No. 3 In E Major, Bwv 1006 03:07
19. Hungarian Dance No. 6 In D-Flat Major, Woo 1 03:11

Label: Signum Classics | Origin: Holland