Alfonso Soldano - Castelnuovo-Tedesco: Piano Works (2017)

Italian pianist Alfonso Soldano presents solo piano works by his 20th-century compatriot Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco. Primarily known for his guitar compositions and his Hollywood film scores, Castelnuovo-Tedesco also composed a rich body of piano pieces primarily in a lyrical and lush vein, though there are hints of harmonically adventurous modernism as can be heard in the charming Sonatina zoologica, whose movements are named after small creatures. Soldano performs all of these works, some of which are world premiere recordings, with virtuosity and an admirable intensity.

TRACKLIST

01. Notturno in Hollywood
02. Alt Wien, Op. 30: I. Alt Wien
03. Vitalba e biancospino, Op. 21
04. Cantico, Op. 19
05. Sonatina zoologica, Op. 187: I. Libellule
06. Sonatina zoologica, Op. 187: II. Chiocciola
07. Sonatina zoologica, Op. 187: III. Lucertolina
08. Sonatina zoologica, Op. 187: IV. Formiche
09. 2 Film Études, Op. 67: No. 1, Charlie
10. 2 Film Études, Op. 67: No. 2, Mickey Mouse
11. Cielo di settembre, Op. 1
12. Piedigrotta, Op. 32: I. Tarantella scura
13. Piedigrotta, Op. 32: II. Notte e luna
14. Piedigrotta, Op. 32: III. Calasciunate
15. Piedigrotta, Op. 32: IV. Voce luntana
16. Piedigrotta, Op. 32: V. Lariulà