12. "La Valse (Tanzdichtung) (Fassung f?r Klavier)"
Extra-Infos:
Miroirs/ La Valse/ Firebird/ Petrushka
Description:
Miroirs/Lavalse/Firebird/Petru by Beatrice Rana, released 25 October 2019.
This version of Miroirs/Lavalse/Firebird/Petru comes as a 1xCD. - MIROIRS/LA VALSE/FIREBIRD/PETRUSHKA
Issued in a 4-panel Digipak with a 12-page Photo/Credits/Liner Notes (Italian-English-French-German) booklet.
Manufactured and printed in the EU (on back digipak)
Made in the EU (on CD label).
Recorded: 19?21.VI & 5.IX.2019, Teldex Studio, Berlin.
On this CD, acclaimed pianist Beatrice Rana explores a thrilling journey through early 20th-century masterpieces: Stravinsky's "The Firebird" (in its dazzling piano incarnation), the vibrant ballet score "Petrushka," Ravel's shimmering "Miroirs," and the swirling, intoxicating "La Valse." The program juxtaposes rhythmic bite and orchestral power at the keyboard with impressionistic color and psychological depth, creating a narrative that moves from fairytale magic to modernist brilliance and finally to the haunting waltz of a disappearing world. Rana's playing is known for its combination of intellectual clarity and emotional intensity, allowing each work to retain its own character while forming a coherent, dramatic arc across the album.
This CD highlights Rana's stature as one of the leading pianists of her generation, recognized for her refined touch, structural insight, and bold programming choices. Her interpretations have been widely praised for revealing inner voices and textures, making complex scores sound both transparent and compelling. The recording's sound is crafted to emphasize the full range of the concert grand, from the most delicate sonorities in Ravel to the percussive drive and orchestral sweep of Stravinsky, giving listeners an immersive, concert-like experience at home.
Beatrice Rana has established an international career with performances in major concert halls and collaborations with renowned orchestras and conductors. She came to worldwide attention through top prizes at prestigious competitions and has since built an acclaimed discography that spans Romantic and 20th-century repertoire. Critics often highlight her ability to balance virtuosity with poetic nuance, turning technically demanding scores into deeply communicative musical narratives.
The CD is released by PLG Classics, a label focused on high-quality classical productions with particular attention to artistic integrity and excellent sound engineering. PLG Classics is committed to presenting distinctive artists and thoughtfully curated programs, often pairing core repertoire with more adventurous works. Their releases are known for careful booklet documentation and a strong emphasis on both musical and technical standards, making this CD a noteworthy addition to any serious collection of 20th-century piano music.
Solo Instrument
6.761
- Accordion 25- Bassoon 5- Bugle 3- Cello 137- Clarinet 22- Clavichord 46- Double Bass 5- Early Instrum. 16- Flute 57- Guitar 342- Harp 53- Harpsichord 247- Lute 109- Mandolin 11- Oboe 8- Organ 577- Other Solo Instrum. 2.036- Percussion 19- Piano 2.724- Recorder 12- Saxophone 15- Trombone 5- Trumpet 11- Viola 31- Violin 236Symphonic Music 14.529
