Horacio Franco, Víctor Flores (2002) -Del Medioevo Al Danzón

Artist: Horacio Franco & Victor Flores
Albums: Del Medioevo Al Danzón
Release date: 2002
Quality: mp3 CBR 320
Size: 113 MB

The sweet sound of the recorder and the (sometimes) ungainly ones of the double bass invite us into this journey that will take us from austere Medieval churches up to the steamy, sweaty dance halls where danzón (a popular dance, invented in Cuba 100 years ago) is paid tribute. Along the way, we will also pass throough genteel Baroque chambers, where courtly dances are executed, and we will also be privy to the enjoyment of a panorama of music’s finest moments, all interpreted by two prodigious performers. ~ from the liner notes

Various Artists (2007) -Erik Satie Et Autres Messieurs - Airs De Jeux [3 CD]

Artist: various
Albums: Erik Satie Et Autres Messieurs - Airs De Jeux [3 CD]
Released: 2007
Quality: mp3 CBR 320
Size: 108 + 137 + 156 MB

A wonderful compilation of 3 CDs, including interpretations of great Satie's works.
CD 1 consistso of works of different artists, CD 2 is Ulrich Gumbert's way of playing Satie while CD 3 is Tony Hymas exploring mysterious friendship of Erik Satie and Claude Debussy.

E. Power Biggs (1973) -Scott Joplin on the Pedal Harpsichord

Artist: E. Power Biggs
Album: Scott Joplin on the Pedal Harpsichord
Released: 1973
Label: Columbia
Quality: mp3 CBR 320
Size: 78 MB

“This LP should come as a surprise not only to those familiar with E. Power Biggs as an organist, but also to ragtime aficionados who associate this repertoire exclusively with the piano. For Biggs is performing a set of Scott Joplin compositions on a pedal harpsichord, specially made for him and incorporating three sets of bass strings which are played with the feet—just as they are on the organ. This enables the performer to sustain bass notes, while the left hand plays the off-beat chords, in a way which is impossible on the conventional harpsichord. It scarcely needs saying that Biggs demonstrates remarkable technical facility. What is more arguable is whether his approach always fits the material. Certainly he gives Joplin's melodic lines a suitably light and dancing quality in Elite Syncopations, Sunflower Slow Drag (actually a collaboration between Joplin and Scott Hayden) and Pine Apple Rag, but Maple Leaf Rag comes across as heavy and melodramatic, with the rhythms much too laboured. Similarly, Peacherine Rag, another early but attractive composition, sounds a little as though it were being played on a calliope. And the second strain of The Easy Winners is made to resemble The Ham) Lime Theme (or is it the Cafe, Mozart Waltz?) even more than usual. Most of the time, though, these are fascinating and agreeable interpretations with Biggs changing the textures cunningly in the repeats of various strains, using, in fact, the kind of discretion that seems called for. And it is pleasant to find a selection that does not consist entirely of the best-known Joplin compositions. I was especially delighted to discover Cleopha, a march and two-step which was a firm favourite with the Sousa Band, and The Strenuous Life. My only quibble concerns the inclusion of Binks' Waltz, not syncopated at all (unlike the delightful Bethena, which was published the same year—in 1905) but just a straightforward and really rather commonplace waltz.” C.F.

Reinbert De Leeuw (1998) -Erik Satie: The Early Piano Works

Artist: Reinbert De Leeuw
Album: Erik Satie: The Early Piano Works
Released: 1998
Quality: mp3 CBR 320
Size: 70+98+162 MB


Tracklist:
CD 1

Gnossiennes
1 No. 1 (5:42)
2 No. 2 (3:09)
3 No. 3 (4:24)
4 No. 4 (3:06)
5 No. 5 (3:27)
6 No. 6 (2:32)

7 Petite Ouverture À Danser (2:24)
8 Prélude De "La Porte Héroïque Du Ciel" (5:42)
9 Danses Gothiques (13:38)

Ogives
10 I (2:54)
11 II (4:06)
12 III (2:44)
13 IV (3:44)

Gymnopédies
14 No. 1 (6:02)
15 No. 2 (5:03)
16 No. 3 (4:54)

CD 2

Sarabandes
1 No. 1 (6:52)
2 No. 2 (7:25)
3 No. 3 (6:10)

Sonneries De La Rose-Croix
4 Air De L'Ordre (5:13)
5 Air Du Grand Maître (6:10)
6 Air Du Grand Prieur (3:53)

Pièces Froides
7 Airs À Faire Fuir - I (3:41)
8 Airs À Faire Fuir - II (1:52)
9 Airs À Faire Fuir - III (3:48)
10 Danse De Travers - I (1:44)
11 Danse De Travers - II (1:27)
12 Danse De Travers - III (2:25)

13 Prière (1:43)

4 Préludes
14 Fête Donnée Par Des Chevaliers Normands En L'Honneur D'une Jeune Demoiselle (4:19)
15 Prélude D'Eginhard (2:21)
16 1er Prélude Du Nazaréen (5:27)
17 2er Prélude Du Nazaréen (4:37)