J. K. Mertz: Petra Polackova Guitar [CD]
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This CD marks the first commercial release of recordings by the great Czech guitarist, Petra Polackova. Producer David Starobin writes: "A few years ago I came upon some stunning video of the guitarist Petra Polackova. Since then I've avidly followed her work, and have marveled at her passionate performances of repertoire spanning the centuries. What a pleasure it was to finally meet in 2024 for these recording sessions in New York City. Petra is a musician after my own heart - a deep player, who seduces the listener into the dreamworld of that consummate Romantic, J. K. Mertz. Hearing Mertz's music as he performed it, on a "Romantic Guitar" with added basses, gives these small gems nearly symphonic range, without sacrificing their exquisite intimacy."
Tracklist:
- Elegie für die Guitare
- Bardenklänge, Op. 13~An Malvina
- Bardenklänge, Op. 13~Capriccio
- Bardenklänge, Op. 13~Abendlied
- Bardenklänge, Op. 13~Unruhe
- Bardenklänge, Op. 13~An die Entfernte
- Bardenklänge, Op. 13~Gondoliera
- Bardenklänge, Op. 13~Liebeslied
- Bardenklänge, Op. 13~Tarantelle
- Fantaisie Hongroise, Op. 65, No. 1 (from 3 Morceaux pour la Guitarre)
- Schubert'sche Lieder~Lob der Thränen
- Schubert'sche Lieder~Liebesbotschaft
- Schubert'sche Lieder~Aufenthalt
- Schubert'sche Lieder~Ständchen
UPC: 090404959820
Label: Bridge
Release Date: 4.4.25
Format: CD
