Piano Works / Izumi Tateno
Piano Works / Izumi Tateno
Product Information
Media (Format): CD
Condition (Media): VG+
Condition (Cover): NM
Label: Finlandia
Country: Finland
Notes: CD has some minor marks.
This album, performed by celebrated pianist Izumi Tateno, features the piano compositions of Finnish composer Ilmari Hannikainen, offering a rich exploration of his 20th-century works. The centerpiece of the album is the Variations Fantasques, Op. 19 (1924), an expansive piece consisting of 19 variations, showcasing Hannikainen's unique compositional voice. The album also includes Five Piano Pieces, Op. 20, capturing evocative movements like Autumn Rain and Summer Breeze. Additionally, listeners can enjoy the delicate Berceuse, Op. 4/2 and the whimsical Will-o' The Wisp, Op. 4/4. Recorded in 1983 and remastered in 1993, this collection highlights Tateno's expressive playing, making it an essential recording of Hannikainen's piano repertoire.