Lang Lang, Gina Alice, Gewandhausorchester, Andris Nelsons
Saint-Saëns: Le carnaval des animaux
Saint-Saëns: Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 22
Ravel: Pavane pour une infante défunte
Debussy: Petite Suite, CD 71
Fauré: Requiem, Op. 48. VII. In paradisium (Arr. Naoumoff for Piano)
Delibes: Lakmé. Flower Duet (Arr. Naoumoff for Piano)
Saint-Saëns: 6 Etudes, Op. 111. No. 6, Toccata d'après le cinquième concerto
Fauré: Pavane, Op. 50
Farrenc: Etudes (30), Op. 26. No. 10 in F-Sharp Minor. Adagio
Sohy: 4 Pièces romantiques, Op. 30. No. 4, Romance sans paroles
Tailleferre: Valse Lente
Bonis: Miocheries, Op. 126. No. 13, La toute petite s'endort
Boulanger, L: D'un jardin clair
Saint-Saëns: Le carnaval des animaux. XIII. The Swan (Arr. Naoumoff for Piano 4 Hands)
Lang Lang presents with this album a treasure trove of musical discoveries. Saint-Saëns’s Piano Concerto No. 2 was recorded with a stellar cast, the Gewandhausorchester and Andris Nelsons and is for Lang Lang a true romantic masterpiece that rivals the greats like Rachmaninoff or Tchaikovsky. By pairing it with Carnival of the Animals, a whimsical menagerie that has captivated young hearts for generations, Lang Lang continues his heartfelt wish to promote the love of classical music to kids and this album also gives him a chance to collaborate with his wife, pianist Gina Alice. Complementing these works with hidden gems – unearth solo compositions by five female French composers as well as beloved French classics, this is a feast for the eyes and ears, promising a captivating experience.
