Composer: George Gershwin,
Aram Khachaturian,
Oscar Levant,
Earl Wild
Performer: Raffi Besalyan
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Dorian Sono Luminus
Catalogue: DSL92249
Release: 2021
Size: 2.14 GB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
Khachaturian: Masquerade Suite
01. I. Waltz
Khachaturian: Spartacus
02. Adagio (Arr. M. Cameron for Piano)
Khachaturian: Sonatina
03. I. Allegro giocoso
04. II. Andante con anima, rubato
05. III. Allegro mosso
06. Khachaturian: Gayane: Lullaby
Levant: Piano Sonatina
07. I. Con ritmo
08. II. Andantino poco mosso
09. III. Allegro deciso
Wild: 7 Virtuoso Etudes after Gershwin
10. No. 2, Somebody Loves Me
11. No. 7, Fascinatin’ Rhythm
12. No. 4, Embraceable You
13. No. 3, The Man I Love
Gershwin: Preludes
14. No. 1, Allegro ben ritmato e deciso
15. No. 2, Andante con moto e poco rubato
16. No. 3, Agitato
17. Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue
Khachaturian: Sabre Dance from Gayane
18. Sabre Dance
This program is a loving tribute to Aram Khachaturian, the towering musical figure from Armenia and to George Gershwin, the musical genius from the artist’s adopted home, the United States. These two composers are bridged here by the phenomenal pianist/composer and Hollywood superstar, Oscar Levant. Some of the works on the album have been the artist’s loyal recital companions since childhood, the others have become such upon my immigration to America as a young adult. The release includes a world premiere recording of Oscar Levant’s jazzy Sonatina.