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TRACK LIST
Mozart:Piano Sonata K.V332 in f major (18'35)
1. I . Allegro 6'57
2. II. Adagio 5'03
3. III. Allegro assai 6'35
Albéniz: Iberia Book I
4. I. Evocación 5'39
5. III. Fête-Dieu à Seville 8'01
Nielsen: Six Humoresque-Bagatelles (5'06)
6. I. Good Morning! Good Morning! 0'55
7. II. The Spinning Top 0'48
8. III. A Little Slow Waltz 1'35
9. IV. Jumping Jack 0'41
10. V. Doll's March 1'12
11. VI. The Musical Clock 0'55
12. Chen,QiGang: Instants d'un Opéra de Pékin 8'47
Ravel: Miroirs
13. II. Oiseaux Tristes 3'57
14. III. Une Barque sur I'Océan 7'31
15. IV. Alborada del Gracioso 6'32
16. Sibelius: Impromptu Op.5 No.5 3'35
This is a truly inspirational recording by a pianist of awesome gifts. In this recording Di Xiao demonstrates her devastating technical prowess across some of the piano's most demanding pieces. Furthermore, and perhaps most impressively, her musicianship brings a breadth of colour and feeling that is rarely heard in today's younger pianists and which is reminiscent of past masters. In summary, a real treat!
A superb CD with wonderfully moving playing by Di Xiao. A real testament to her ability to identify with the composers of the music she played on this CD. She is definitely a performer to watch out for in the future.