Igor Do Amaral - Charles-Valentin Alkan: Piano Music, Vol. 1 - Symphonie pour piano seul; Le mois (2024)

Tracklist

01. Symphonie pour piano seul, Op. 39: I. Allegro moderato
02. Symphonie pour piano seul, Op. 39: II. Marcia funebre
03. Symphonie pour piano seul, Op. 39: III. Minuet et Trio
04. Symphonie pour piano seul, Op. 39: IV. Finale
05. Les mois, Op. 74: I. Une nuit d’Hiver
06. Les mois, Op. 74: II. Carnaval
07. Les mois, Op. 74: III. La Retraite
08. Les mois, Op. 74: IV. La Paque
09. Les mois, Op. 74: V. Le Sérénade
10. Les mois, Op. 74: VI. Promenade sur l’eau
11. Les mois, Op. 74: VII. Une nuit d’Été
12. Les mois, Op. 74: VIII. Les Moissonneurs
13. Les mois, Op. 74: IX. L’Hallali
14. Les mois, Op. 74: X. Gros temps
15. Les mois, Op. 74: XI. Le Mourant
16. Les mois, Op. 74: XII. L’Opéra

During the Romantic period, there was an abundance of important and great composers and pianists. This was a significant period during which numerous composers contributed greatly to the piano repertoire because of its central place in Western culture and society. With this large number of composers and music for the piano, it’s natural and unfortunate that some composers and works were forgotten over time. Charles-Valentin Alkan, (né Charles-Valentin Morhange; 1813-1888), was a Jewish-French pianist, composer and teacher born in this period, his life coinciding with some of the most popular and famous pianist and composers of the day, such as Chopin and Liszt.

Pianist and educator Igor Do Amaral, is known for his passion, dedication, and sincere approach to music. Born in Macau, Amaral was awarded numerous prizes, sponsorships, and scholarships. He was the recipient of several government sponsorships and grants. He was laureate in many competitions, such as Bradshaw & Buono, The American Prize, Michigan State University Faculty Grant and The American Protégé. In addition, Amaral was invited to perform with orchestra and as a soloist in North America, Europe and Asia in prestigious venues, including Carnegie Hall, Gilles- Lefebvre Concert Hall, Teatro Jovellanos, Guangzhou Xinghai Concert Hall, Ernst C. Stiefel Hall, Macau Cultural Center, and others. Amaral’s outstanding teaching and performing philosophy have led him to him to hold positions on international jury panels and receive numerous awards for his teaching success. He is often invited to give lectures and master classes in and around the United States and Asia. Amaral is currently a faculty member at the Macao Polytechnic University and the Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College. He has held teaching positions at Michigan State University, Interlochen Center for the Arts and the University of Saint Joseph. Dr. Amaral graduated with prestigious scholarships and holds a Doctoral Degree of Musical Arts, Professional Diploma and a double Masters Degree. He studied and worked with Simone Dinnerstein and Maria João Pires, as well as with Luong Kim Ying, Jackson Leung, Panayis Lyras, Derek Polischuk and Margarita Shevchenko.

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