Cristina Ortiz - "Pictures of Childhood" - Debussy, Khachaturian, Mompou, Prokofiev, Ibert (2026) [Hi-Res]

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Title: "Pictures of Childhood" - Debussy, Khachaturian, Mompou, Prokofiev, Ibert
Year Of Release: 2026
Label: Warner Classics
Genre: Classical
Quality: FLAC (tracks) / 24bit-192kHz FLAC (tracks)
Total Time: 01:00:35
Total Size: 196 MB / 1.83 GB
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Tracklist:

1. Children's Corner, CD 119, L. 113: No. 1, Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum (2:19)
2. Children's Corner, CD 119, L. 113: No. 2, Jimbo's Lullaby (3:27)
3. Children's Corner, CD 119, L. 113: No. 3, Serenade for the Doll (2:24)
4. Children's Corner, CD 119, L. 113: No. 4, The Snow Is Dancing (2:21)
5. Children's Corner, CD 119, L. 113: No. 5, The Little Shepherd (2:40)
6. Children's Corner, CD 119, L. 113: No. 6, Golliwog's Cake Walk (3:00)
7. Children's Album, Book I, Op. 62 "Pictures of Childhood": No. 4, Birthday Party (1:25)
8. Children's Album, Book I, Op. 62 "Pictures of Childhood": No. 6, Legend (1:27)
9. Children's Album, Book I, Op. 62 "Pictures of Childhood": No. 7, The Little Horse (1:02)
10. Children's Album, Book I, Op. 62 "Pictures of Childhood": No. 8, In Folk Dance Mood (1:47)
11. Scènes d'enfants: No. 1, Cris dans la rue (1:34)
12. Scènes d'enfants: No. 2, Jeux sur la plage (1:14)
13. Scènes d'enfants: No. 3, Jeu II (1:02)
14. Scènes d'enfants: No. 4, Jeu III (1:48)
15. Scènes d'enfants: No. 5, Jeunes filles au jardin (2:30)
16. Tales of an Old Grandmother, Op. 31: No. 1, Moderato (1:54)
17. Tales of an Old Grandmother, Op. 31: No. 2, Andantino (1:19)
18. Tales of an Old Grandmother, Op. 31: No. 3, Andante assai (2:36)
19. Tales of an Old Grandmother, Op. 31: No. 4, Sostenuto (2:44)
20. Histoires: No. 1, La meneuse de tortues d'or (2:17)
21. Histoires: No. 2, Le petit âne blanc (1:44)
22. Histoires: No. 3, Le vieux mendiant (2:22)
23. Histoires: No. 4, “A Giddy Girl” (1:12)
24. Histoires: No. 5, Dans la maison triste (1:51)
25. Histoires: No. 6, Le palais abandonné (1:53)
26. Histoires: No. 7, Bajo la mesa (1:59)
27. Histoires: No. 8, La cage de cristal (1:14)
28. Histoires: No. 9, La marchande d'eau fraîche (2:08)
29. Histoires: No. 10, Le cortège de Balkis (1:51)
30. Children's Album, Book I, Op. 62 "Pictures of Childhood": No. 9, A Glimpse of the Ballet. Adagio from "Gayaneh" (3:44)

A long-awaited release for pianophiles: the complete EMI discography of Brazilian pianist Cristina Ortiz is brought together in a handsome 11-CD box set, out on October 30th. It reveals an exceptionally varied catalogue, spanning core classical masterworks alongside rare modern gems, with a special emphasis on Latin American repertoire. Several newly remastered, high-resolution titles will also make their streaming and download debuts over the coming weeks. Blessed with a supple virtuosity and an exquisite affinity for the miniature, Ortiz is in her element in this enchanting recital inspired by the world of childhood, bridging Debussy’s beloved Children’s Corner with Jacques Ibert’s delightfully witty Histoires.