Composer: Nimrod Borenstein
Performer: Tra Nguyen
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Grand Piano
Catalogue: GP851
Release: 2023
Size: 877 MB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
Études, Op. 66
01. No. 1, Ostinato Étude
02. No. 2, Half Moon Étude
03. No. 3, Tango Étude
04. No. 4, Arpeggio Étude
05. No. 5, Kangding Qingge Étude
06. No. 6, Méphisto Étude
Études, Op. 86
07. No. 1, Staccato / Legato Étude
08. No. 2, Chords Étude
09. No. 3, Hidden Melodies Étude
10. No. 4, Brazilian Étude
11. No. 5, Toccata Étude
12. No. 6, Japanese Gardens Étude
Reminiscences of Childhood, Op. 54
13. No. 1, Lucilla’s Beehive
14. No. 2, Uchti-Tuchti
15. No. 3, The Melancholic Mobile
16. Water Droplets in Venice, Op. 75 No. 2
17. Lullaby, Op. 81a
Nimrod Borenstein’s music has become ever more prominent and popular in recent years and his piano works exemplify his communicative and vitalising spirit. The two sets of Études, inspired by Chopin, some of which are based on a culture, country or myth, employ Borenstein’s personal use of polyrhythms which allow melodies to float and glide in new, virtuosic and colourful ways. Reminiscences of Childhood is a suite exploring the innocence, playfulness and drama of early childhood. Acclaimed British-Vietnamese pianist Tra Nguyen describes Borenstein’s music as ‘inspirational and rewarding’.