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Idil Biret: Archive Edition, Vol. 11 / Saygun, Francaix, Alkan, Balakirev / Idil Biret, piano

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2011-12-13

Works: Ahmet Adnan Saygun: Concerto for Piano no 1, Op. 34; Preludes (12) on Aksak Rhythms for piano, Op 45; Jean Françaix: Piano Sonata; Charles-Valentin Alkan: Le chemin de fer, etude for piano in D ...
Performers: Biret, Idil

'One notable aspect of the concert was the appearance on the podium of each composer in turn to conduct his own work: Messrs Cemal Resit...continue...

The Devil's Music

2 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2009-09-29

Works: Leopold Stokowski: Toccata and Fugue in D minor, transcription for orchestra (after Bach, BWV 565); Harald Saeverud: The Devil's 5-Hop; Hector Berlioz: La damnation de Faust, Op. 24; Michel Meynaud: ...

Postpone whatever good deed you were just about to do, clear your mind of virtuous thoughts, indulge in the politically incorrect stimulant of your choice,...continue...

Alkan: Esquisses Op 63 / Laurent Martin

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2002-05-01

Works: Charles-Valentin Alkan: Esquisses (48) for Piano, Op. 63
Performers: Martin, Laurent

The range of musical reference within Alkan's "Esquisses" is very great indeed. For instance, 'Le staccatissimo' suggests links between the age of the French clavecinistes...continue...

Alkan: Piano Music Vol 1 / Bernard Ringeissen

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2001-10-01

Works: Charles-Valentin Alkan: Le festin d'Esope, variations for piano in E minor (Études dans tous les tons mineurs no 12), Op. 3; Scherzo-diabolico, for piano in G minor (Etudes dans les Tons Mineurs...
Performers: Ringeissen, Bernard

"The secret if pianists who succeed with Alkan's marathons often lies in their ability to render the music intelligible and underline its triviality while skillfully...continue...

Alkan: Chamber Music / Trio Alkan

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2001-02-01

Works: Charles-Valentin Alkan: Grand duo concertant, for violin & piano in F sharp minor, Op.21; Sonata de concert for Cello and Piano, Op. 47; Trio, for violin, cello & piano in G minor, Op. 30
Performers: Klaas, Rainer M; Lessing, Kolja; Schwarz, Bernhard
Conductors:
Ensemble: Alkan Trio

"...The playing here is excellent. The musicians keep the music continually enticing by bringing out all its unexpected textures and contrasts." -Fine, ARG...continue...

Alkan: Piano Concerto, Concerti da camera no 1-3 / Feofanov

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 1998-01-20

Works: Charles Valentin Alkan: Etudes (12) for Piano, Op. 39; Concerto da camera for Piano and Orchestra no 2 in C sharp minor; Concerto da camera for Piano and Orchestra no 1 in A minor, Op. 10; Concerto d...
Performers: Feofanov, Dmitry
Conductors: Stankovsky, Robert
Ensemble: Razumovsky Symphony Orchestra

Alkan: The Railway, Préludes, etc / Martin, Ringeissen

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 1995-10-23

Works: Charles-Valentin Alkan: Préludes dans tous les tons majeurs et mineurs (25), for piano (or organ), Op. 31; Recueil d' Impromptus (8), for piano in 2 books, Op. 32; Le chemin de fer, etude for pi...
Performers: Martin, Laurent; Ringeissen, Bernard