Composer: Samuel Barber
Performer: Leon McCawley
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Warner
Release: 1997
Size: 261 MB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: cover
01. Nocturne, Op. 33 “Homage to John Field”
Excursions, Op. 20
02. I. Un poco allegro
03. II. In Slow Blues Tempo
04. III. Allegretto
05. IV. Allegro molto
06. Ballade, Op. 46
Souvenirs, Op. 28
07. I. Waltz (Solo Piano Version)
08. II. Schottische (Solo Piano Version)
09. III. Pas de deux (Solo Piano Version)
10. IV. Two-step (Solo Piano Version)
11. V. Hesitation Tango (Solo Piano Version)
12. VI. Galop (Solo Piano Version)
13. Interlude No. 1 “Adagio for Jeanne”
Piano Sonata, Op. 26
14. I. Allegro energico
15. II. Allegro vivace e leggiero
16. III. Adagio mesto
17. IV. Fuga. Allegro con spirito
In 1996, the young pianist Leon McCawley, crowned with his awards in the most prestigious competitions, recorded is debut album for Virgin Classics, entirely devoted to the music of Samuel Barber (whose piano monographies are quite rare). It includes the main works of Barber’s catalogue, excluding youth and occasional pieces: the Excursions throughout the American folk repertoire and the sonata, both premiered by Horowitz, the lovely salon pieces Souvenirs, a passionate Nocturne in the memory of John Field