Wednesday, July 24, 2013

CD 'Samuel Coleridge-Taylor: Undiscovered Piano Works' by Waka Hasegawa to be Released July 30, 2013 by Metropolis Group


Samuel Coleridge-Taylor: Undiscovered Piano Works
Waka Hasegawa, Piano; 
Metropolis Group 1301 (07/30/2013)

The pianist Waka Hasegawa has recorded piano works of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor on the Metropolis Group label, with a scheduled release date of July 30, 2013.  Retailers accepting advance orders include ArkivMusi and Amazon.com.

Amazon.com
"Waka Hasegawa established a successful career as part of the internationally acclaimed piano duo 'Piano 4 Hands' (with British pianist Joseph Tong), and as a much sought-after soloist."

ArkivMusic:
"Pianist Waka Hasagawa explores rarely heard insightful piano pieces."

Works on This Recording from ArkivMusic

1. Cameos, Op. 56 by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor
Performer:  Waka Hasegawa (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: England

2. Valse Suite, Op. 71, "Three-fours" by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor
Performer:  Waka Hasegawa (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: England

3. Forest Scenes, Op. 66 by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor
Performer:  Waka Hasegawa (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: England
Notes:
I. The Lone Forest Maiden
II. The Phantom Lover Arrives
III. The Phantom Tells His Tale of Longing
IV. Erstwhile They Ride, The Forest Maiden Acknowledges Her Love
V. Now Proudly They Journey Together Towards the Great City
 
4. Moorish Dance, OP. 55 by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor
Performer:  Waka Hasegawa (Piano)
Written: England 

[Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912) is profiled at AfriClassical.com, which features a comprehensive Works List and a Bibliography by Prof. Dominique-René de Lerma, www.CasaMusicaledeLerma.com. We are collaborating with the Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Foundation of the U.K., www.SCTF.org.uk]

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