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Mozart, Beethoven, Bach-Busoni Piano Works

Label: Divine Art
Catalogue No: DDA 25111
EAN/UPC: 809730511127
Artist(s):
Jill Crossland

Composer(s):
Ferruccio Busoni Johann Sebastian Bach Ludwig van Beethoven Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Release Date: November 1, 2013
Genres:
Instrumental Piano

Periods:
Classical

Discs: 1
Total Playing Time: 64:16

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Mozart, Beethoven, Bach-Busoni Piano Works

A British pianist specializing in the late baroque and classical periods, Jill Crossland has acquired an impressive reputation for her new insights into even the most familiar and hackneyed of ‘core repertoire’ works. Penguin Guide to CDs has said “a natural Mozartean … wonderfully lyrical Beethoven”. Here, Jill gives that special treatment to the ‘Moonlight’ with a beautiful and fresh reading; she presents three Bach-Busoni chorale preludes in full Romantic style and sparkles in delightful Mozart.

    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart:
  1. Fantasia in D minor, K. 397 (5:30)
  2. Variations on ‘Ah vous dirais-je maman’, K, 265 (11:44)
    3. Ludwig van Beethoven:
  3. Piano Sonata No. 14 in C sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 2 − I. Adagio sostenuto (5:44)
  4. Piano Sonata No. 14 in C sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 2 − II. Allegretto (1:59)
  5. Piano Sonata No. 14 in C sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 2 − III. Presto agitato (7:24)
  6. Six Bagatelles, Op. 126 − No. 1 Andante con moto (3:15)
  7. Six Bagatelles, Op. 126 − No. 2 Allegro (2:40)
  8. Six Bagatelles, Op. 126 − No. 3 Andante (2:55)
  9. Six Bagatelles, Op. 126 − No. 4 Presto (3:51)
  10. Six Bagatelles, Op. 126 − No. 5 Quasi allegretto (2:33)
  11. Six Bagatelles, Op. 126 − No. 6 Presto – Andante amabile (4:28)
    12. Johann Sebastian Bach; arr. Ferruccio Busoni::
  12. Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV140 (3:39)
  13. Nun komm der Heiden Heiland, BWV62 (4:59)
  14. Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV177 (3:48)

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  1. 01
    Fantasia in D minor, K. 397 (5:30)

  2. 02
    Variations on 'Ah vous dirais-je maman', K, 265 (11:44)

  3. 03
    Piano Sonata No. 14 in C sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 2 − I. Adagio sostenuto (5:44)

  4. 04
    Piano Sonata No. 14 in C sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 2 − II. Allegretto (1:59)

  5. 05
    Piano Sonata No. 14 in C sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 2 − III. Presto agitato (7:24)

  6. 06
    Six Bagatelles, Op. 126 − No. 1 Andante con moto (3:15)

  7. 07
    Six Bagatelles, Op. 126 − No. 2 Allegro (2:40)

  8. 08
    Six Bagatelles, Op. 126 − No. 3 Andante (2:55)

  9. 09
    Six Bagatelles, Op. 126 − No. 4 Presto (3:51)

  10. 10
    Six Bagatelles, Op. 126 − No. 5 Quasi allegretto (2:33)

  11. 11
    Six Bagatelles, Op. 126 − No. 6 Presto – Andante amabile (4:28)

  12. 12
    Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV140 (3:39)

  13. 13
    Nun komm der Heiden Heiland, BWV62 (4:59)

  14. 14
    Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV177 (3:48)

  • Audiophile Audition

    “

    Crossland’s Moonlight Sonata enjoys a weighty lyricism without undue distortion of the musical line. [The Bach-Busoni Chorale Preludes] sing gloriously and fleetly over bass tones to emphasise their cantabile, stately and devotional directness of expression. Recording engineer Mike Hatch has provided a balanced resonance between the salon and the concert-hall.”,25111,Audiophile Audition,Gary Lemco
    4701,International Record Review – Mark Tanner – 25111,international-record-review-25111-mark-tanner,With [the two Mozart] works she succeeds in giving the recording an immediate sense of purpose. [In the Beethoven] Crossland grapples boldly with the music’s continual tension and release which certainly brings a good deal of zeal and excitement to her interpretations.”

    ” —25111

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  • International Record Review

    “

    It has been several years since I had the pleasure of reviewing Jill Crossland’s Signum recording of Bach’s ’48’, Book 1 (February 2008) and commented upon her ‘polished and compelling account’. This latest recording, made at St Paul’s Church, Deptford in 2010, makes use of a Fazioli and comprises music by Mozart, Beethoven and Bach-Busoni. […]

    ” —Mark Tanner

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  • MusicWeb

    “

    The disc is worth acquiring, for even though Crossland’s approach is not novel, it is rare among the big names: there is no languid sleepiness, and where the fire should burn it burns, but there are no Romantic excesses, no jagged lines and no rough surfaces. I will not stack this disc too far away from the player.

    ” —Oleg Ledeniov

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  • Words And Music

    “

    Jill Crossland gives us a programme here as tastily arranged as a cordon bleu menu, well thought out, delicately prepared and fresh. It’s a most satisfying disc. I’d give it as a gift to one hungry for Michelin-star playing of classic recipes.

    ” —Rick Jones

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  • Epoch Times

    “

    Her interpretations reflect deep thought and superb technique. She never imposes herself on the composer’s intention. Excellent, conveying real sensitivity. 4.5 stars out of five.

    ” —Gerry Miller

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  • Fanfare

    “

    Crossland’s straightforward interpretations usually capture the essence of each piece, with textural clarity, careful rhythm, and sensitive melodic shaping…. much to enjoy in Crossland’s sincere interpretations and adept playing.

    ” —Paul Orgel

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