Tomono Kawamura - Tomono Kawamura- Reminiscence (2024) [Official Digital Download]

In her new album acclaimed pianist Tomono Kawamura invites listeners on a satisfying journey through classical piano music. Blending personal favourites with timeless masterpieces, Tomono's profound connection to the piano is evident in every piece. Her distinct poetic sensitivity and technical brilliance bring each composition to life, creating a deeply personal and immersive musical experience.The album opens with Tchaikovsky's Autumn Song, Op. 37a No. 10, from The Seasons. Tomono captures the reflective and nostalgic mood of October, emphasising the delicate interplay of light and shadow in this evocative work. The journey continues with Sibelius's "Edit," Op. 76 No. 2, where Tomono masterfully balances subdued elegance with quiet intensity, reflecting the stark beauty of the Finnish landscapes that inspired it.Brahms' Hungarian Dance adds a lively burst of energy, with Tomono navigating it's spirited rhythms and fiery folk influences with joyful intensity. Her deep affinity for Chopin shines through in her performances of six of his works, each chosen to highlight different facets of his genius. From the lyrical intimacy of his nocturnes to the virtuosic brilliance of his etudes, Tomono's interpretations resonate with the emotional depth central to Chopin's music.The album also explores diverse stylistic periods with selections from Scarlatti, Rachmaninoff, Debussy, and Grieg. Tomono's performances reflect a profound understanding of these great piano works, whether it's the crystalline precision of Scarlatti's sonatas, the sweeping passion of Rachmaninoff's preludes, the dreamlike textures of Debussy, or the rugged beauty of Grieg.A highlight of Reminiscence is Tomono's original composition, Variations, which bridges classical form with contemporary expression.

TRACKLIST

01. Tomono Kawamura - Tchaikovsky: The Seasons, Op. 37a: No. 10 October - Autumn Song
02. Tomono Kawamura - Sibelius: Etude, Op. 76: No. 2
03. Tomono Kawamura - Brahms: Hungarian Dance in D Flat Major, Wo0 1 No. 6: No. 6
04. Tomono Kawamura - Chopin: Prelude, Op. 28 in C Minor: No. 20
05. Tomono Kawamura - Chopin: Etude, Op. 10 in E Major: No. 3 "Tristesse"
06. Tomono Kawamura - Chopin: Etude, Op. 10 in G Flat Major: No. 5 "Black Keys"
07. Tomono Kawamura - Chopin: Etude, Op. 10 in C Minor: No. 12 "Revolutionary"
08. Tomono Kawamura - Chopin: Nocturne in C Sharp Minor: No. 20, Op. Posth.
09. Tomono Kawamura - Chopin: Ballade No. 3 In A Flat Minor, Op. 47
10. Tomono Kawamura - Brahms: Waltz in A Flat Major, Op. 39 No. 15
11. Tomono Kawamura - Scarlatti: Sonata In A Major, K. 113, L. 345
12. Tomono Kawamura - Kawamura: Variations
13. Tomono Kawamura - Rachmaninov: Prelude, Op. 23 in G Minor: No. 5
14. Tomono Kawamura - Debussy: Suite bergamasque: III. Clare de lune
15. Tomono Kawamura - Grieg: Peer Gynt, Op. 23: In The Hall Of The Mountain King
16. Tomono Kawamura - Caccini: Ave Maria



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