Poetic Tone-Pictures, Op. 3 / Sonata, Op. 7 / Seven fugues for piano

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GRIEG
Poetic Tone-Pictures, Op. 3 / Sonata, Op. 7 / Seven fugues for piano
Kyoko Tabe (piano)

[ Chandos Classics / CD ]

Release Date: Tuesday 16 July 2002

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'I hope that Kyoko Tabe goes on to record more Grieg solo piano music, for she is an excellent pianist with the measure of this remarkable music.'
- Musical Opinion

'...performed by Tabe with flowing sensuousness and considerable brilliance - qualities she demonstrates in abundance on this record.'
- Pianist

'I hope that Kyoko Tabe goes on to record more Grieg solo piano music, for she is an excellent pianist with the measure of this remarkable music.'
- Musical Opinion

This disc features some of Grieg's early and seldom recorded piano works.

The recital includes the recently discovered and rarely recorded Seven Fugues.

Kyoko Tabe enjoys a flourishing career in her native Japan and is fast becoming one of the new generation of international pianists. She is building a successful catalogue of discs on Chandos. Previous releases include solo discs of works by Sibelius and Debussy, and she also appears as soloist in Chandos' recording of Yoshimatsu's piano concerto, 'Memo Flora'.

PREVIOUS RELEASES FROM KYOKO TABE:

'The performances could hardly be of a more winning grace and refinement and the recordings are immaculate.'
Gramophone on CHAN 9833 (Sibelius)

'…this is very fine playing…'
BBC Music Magazine on CHAN 9912 (Debussy)

Debussy - Piano works - CHAN 9912
Sibelius - Piano works - CHAN 9833
Yoshimatsu - Piano Concerto 'Memo Flora', Op. 67 etc. - CHAN 9652

Tracks:

Poetic Tone-Pictures, Op. 3
Sonata, Op. 7 in E minor
Seven fugues for piano (1861-62)
Four Pieces, Op. 1
Four Album Leaves, Op. 28