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Solo Clips

Bach: Prelude and Fugue in E Major

Phantasie, Op. 17, I mvmt.

Etude Fantasy, For Left Hand Alone

Fifths to Thirds

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Duo Clips

Witold Lutoslawski's Variations on a Theme by Paganini

Stravinsky's Rite of Spring, Part I: Adoration of the Earth - Indroduction

The Augurs of Spring - Stravinsky's Rite of Spring, Part I: Adoration of the Earth

Rituals of Abduction - Stravinsky's Rite of Spring, Part I: Adoration of the Earth

Spring Rounds - Stravinsky's Rite of Spring, Part I: Adoration of the Earth

Rituals of the Rival Tribes - Stravinsky's Rite of Spring, Part I: Adoration of the Earth

Procession of the Sage - Stravinsky's Rite of Spring, Part I: Adoration of the Earth

The Dancing of the Earth - Stravinsky's Rite of Spring, Part I: Adoration of the Earth

Mystic Circle of the Young Girls

Glorification of the Chosen One

Evocation of the Ancestors

Ritual Action of the Ancestors

Sacrificial Dance (The Chosen One)

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Debut

Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach, Maurice Ravel, Bela Bartok, Robert Schumann

MSR Classics

Track Listing

Track 1-2: Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue, BWV 903

J.S. Bach

Track 3-5: Fantasie in C major, Op. 17

Robert Schumann

I. Durchaus fantastisch und leidenschaftlich vorzutragen
II. Mässig. Durchaus energisch
III. Langsam getragen. Durchweg leise zu halten

Track 6: La Valse: Poème chorégraphique

Maurice Ravel

(transcribed for piano by the composer)

Track 7-9: Sonata

Béla Bartók

I. Allegro Moderato
II. Sostenuto e pesante
III. Allegro Molto

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