Eugen Cicero - Romantic Swing: Eugen Cicero Plays Franz Liszt (1968/2015) Hi-Res

A true evaluation of Cicero's creativity requires not only an appreciation of his tremendous technique but also an ability to listen with the heart. Cicero loved music and he loved his audience. He never played for himself, but for his audiences, which he always succeeded in captivating. His careful selection of originals, prior to each performance, was a pure delight not only for the friends of classical music but also for jazz lovers. On this 1967 release Cicero interprets Liszt arranged for jazz ensemble.

It was not easy for critics to categorize Eugen Cicero's playing. The designation 'golden hands', which was attributed to him throughout his career, was an indication that both music lovers and critics valued his consistently high level of performance, especially at times of radical change in the music scene. Even now, the name of Eugen Cicero stands for amazing musical virtuosity, phenomenal rhythmic feeling and an inexhaustibly inventive genius.


Tracks:

01. Ungarische Rhapsodie Nr. 2 (8:03)
02. Etuede Nr. 2 Es-Dur (5:57)
03. Etuede gis-Moll (La Campanella) (2:51)
04. Liebestraum (5:11)
05. Jagd-Etuede (4:57)
06. Consolations Nr. 1 (4:45)
07. Sogni d'amore (3:49)

Personnel:

Eugen Cicero - piano
Peter Witte - bass
Charly Antolini - drums