Henry Litolff - Masterpieces in Miniature on CD

Description

On 'Masterpieces in Miniature', Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony offer an exquisite recording of miniature masterpieces, brief but brilliant pieces by some of the world's favourite composers, including Litolff's Scherzo electrifyingly performed by pianist Yuja Wang. This exquisite recording from the Grammy award-winning partnership of Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony is proof that great things come in small packages. Featuring a thrilling performance of the Scherzo from Litolff's Concerto symphonique No. 4 by virtuoso pianist Yuja Wang, alongside pieces by Debussy, Dvorák, Fauré, Grieg, Mahler, Rachmaninoff and others, 'Masterpieces in Miniature' is a must-have collection of short pieces by some of the world's favourite composers that will delight casual listeners and aficionados alike. "These pieces were haunting, unforgettable", explains MTT. "They seemed to explore the realms of vanished emotions, like wistfulness. They seemed like elusive and charming recollections of long ago." Personnel: San Francisco Symphony, Michael Tilson Thomas (conductor), Yuja Wang (piano) Critical acclaim for Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony: "Smoking hot." - Gramophone (on West Side Story) "A heartfelt and graceful performance." - The Times (on Beethoven Emperor Joseph Cantata, Symphony No. 2) "The authority of the playing was staggering." - The New Yorker (on American Mavericks)

TRACKS

Concerto symphonique No. 4 in D Minor, Op. 102: II. Scherzo
Blumine
Pavane, Op. 50
La plus que lente, L. 121
Rosamunde, Op. 26, D. 797: Entr’acte No. 3, Andantino
A Concord Symphony: III. The Alcotts
Vocalise, Op. 34, No. 14
Legend for Orchestra, Op. 59, B. 122, No. 6
Valse triste
On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring
The Last Spring, Op. 34, No. 2
Sylvia, Act III: Cortège de Bacchus