Raffi Besalyan – The Sound of Black and White (2021) [Official Digital Download 24bit/192kHz]

Raffi Besalyan – The Sound of Black and White (2021)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 01:12:02 minutes | 2,04 GB | Genre: Classical
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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.

Tracklist:
01. Raffi Besalyan – Masquerade Suite: I. Waltz (03:56)
02. Raffi Besalyan – Adagio (Arr. M. Cameron for Piano) (08:33)
03. Raffi Besalyan – Piano Sonatina in C Major: I. Allegro giocoso (01:50)
04. Raffi Besalyan – Piano Sonatina in C Major: II. Andante con anima, rubato (03:03)
05. Raffi Besalyan – Piano Sonatina in C Major: III. Allegro mosso (03:41)
06. Raffi Besalyan – Gayane (Excerpts Arr. O. Levant for Piano): Lullaby (04:32)
07. Raffi Besalyan – Piano Sonatina: I. Con ritmo (03:28)
08. Raffi Besalyan – Piano Sonatina: II. Andantino poco mosso (04:21)
09. Raffi Besalyan – Piano Sonatina: III. Allegro deciso (03:04)
10. Raffi Besalyan – 7 Virtuoso Etudes After Gershwin (Excerpts): No. 2, Somebody Loves Me (03:00)
11. Raffi Besalyan – 7 Virtuoso Etudes After Gershwin (Excerpts): No. 7, Fascinatin’ Rhythm (01:48)
12. Raffi Besalyan – 7 Virtuoso Etudes After Gershwin (Excerpts): No. 4, Embraceable You (03:17)
13. Raffi Besalyan – 7 Virtuoso Etudes After Gershwin (Excerpts): No. 3, The Man I Love (02:50)
14. Raffi Besalyan – 3 Preludes for Piano: No. 1, Allegro ben ritmato e deciso (01:31)
15. Raffi Besalyan – 3 Preludes for Piano: No. 2, Andante con moto e poco rubato (03:34)
16. Raffi Besalyan – 3 Preludes for Piano: No. 3, Agitato (01:20)
17. Raffi Besalyan – Rhapsody in Blue (Version for Solo Piano) (15:41)
18. Raffi Besalyan – Gayane (Excerpts Arr. O. Levant for Piano): Sabre Dance (02:24)

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