Rhapsody
Sheet Music

SKU: NX.900146

By Denis Matsuev, Mariss Jansons, and Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks. By Alexis Emmanuel Chabrier, Franz Liszt, George Enescu, George Gershwin, and Maurice Ravel. Classical. Listening CD. Published by Naxos (NX.900146).

This newest release from BR KLASSIK explores the genre of the 19th and 20th century Rhapsody, featuring works from masterful composers Emmanuel Chabrier, George Gershwin, George Enesecu, Maurice Ravel, and Franz Liszt. The concert-like atmosphere of this recording makes this a truly unique release, as these works were recorded live in Munich as recently as October 2015. The five rhapsodies featured here come from different regions and the composers' unique styles can be heard in each of their works. Chabrier's "Espana" is centered around Iberian and folk music which was very popular at the time. Liszt's "Hungarian Rhapsody" contrasts this work with its use of Hungarian folk melodies. The ever-popular "Rhapsody in Blue" from George Gershwin throws Americana into the mix with its blues roots. Mariss Jansons and the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks never fails to please with their brilliant interpretations and performance quality. World-renowned Russian pianist Denis Matusev is brilliant as the "Rhapsody in Blue" soloist.

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