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Jakob Gimpel, piano, Vol. I [TrackList follows] = St. Laurent Studio

Jakob Gimpel, piano, Vol. I [TrackList follows] = St. Laurent Studio

by John Sunier | Feb 15, 2015 | Classical Reissue Reviews

The too-often neglected Jakob Gimpel, in restorations from 1942-1946, reminds us of the extraordinary breadth and power of his musicianship.

“Exile – Piano Music by Composers with Roots in Two Continents” = KORNGOLD: Vier Walzer für Klavier; ERICH ZEISL: 8 Klavierstücke: “November”; TOCH: Scherzo in B Minor; Profile No. 3; Der Jongleur, Burleske; SCHOENBERG: Sechs kleine Stücke; CASTELNUOVO-TEDESCO: Cielo di settembre; I Naviganti; Fandango – Eric Le Van, p. – Music & Arts

by John Sunier | Jan 19, 2014 | Classical CD Reviews

Attractive music attractively played: a fascinating portrait of European composers in self-exile.