Amir Xhakoviq - The Balkan Piano, Vol. 1 (2024) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Drive
02. Episodes, Op. 36: No. 4, Improvisation
03. Piano Suite in A Major, Op. 27: I. Sinfonia
04. Piano Suite in A Major, Op. 27: II. Intermezzo
05. Piano Suite in A Major, Op. 27: III. Passaggio
06. Piano Suite in A Major, Op. 27: IV. Romanza
07. Piano Suite in A Major, Op. 27: V. Finale
08. Këmbanat arbëreshe
09. For Young People, 2 Minuets: No. 1, Andante con moto
10. For Young People, 2 Minuets: No. 2, Andante moderato
11. Awakening
12. Barokjare
13. Metaglasswork
14. 3 Preludes: No. 1, Andante sostenuto - Allegro moderato
15. 3 Preludes: No. 2, Non lento
16. 3 Preludes: No. 3, Allegro
17. Jettatura



The composing traditions of the ten Balkan countries are as good as unknown in the rest of the world. In this revelatory piano recital, the Albanian pianist Amir Xhakoviq presents a glittering array of keyboard jewels from his own country and its neighbours, ranging from wild and energetic toccatas to timeless evocations of bells and other ancient traditions, with a surprisingly wide range of references, from folk-music to Scarlatti and jazz. As ‘Volume One’ indicates, this album is intended as the first of a series that will continue to explore the unfamiliar music of the Balkans.

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