Ruth Slenczynska inherited the music of the 19th century from musicians like Rachmaninoff, Schnabel, Backhaus and Cortot, contributed to the evolution of the piano art in 20th century, and now, with the latest recording of Brahms' 30 piano pieces, she raises the question to all of us: "What is the real value of piano music to people livin in the 21st century?"

Friday, February 25, 2011

Vol.1

First Japan Live Recording in Liu Mifune Art Ensemble, Okayama, & Okayama Symphony Hall (Nov. 2003)
Piano : Steinway (1926) in Liu Mifune Art Ensemble


CD 1
1. Johannes Brahms Rhapsody No.1 in B minor Op. 79-1
2. Dmitry Shostakovich 24 Preludes and Fugues Op. 87 o.5
Prelude and Fuga
3. Ludwig. V. Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 7 in D major Op. 10-3
4. Sergei Rachmaninov Daisies Op. 38-3
5. Sergei Rachmaninov Prelude Op. 32-1
6. Sergei Rachmaninov Prelude Op. 32-12
7. Sergei Rachmaninov Prelude Op. 23-2
8. Sergei Rachmaninov Prelude Op.32-5

Encore
1. Robert Schumann ‘Von fremden’ From Kinderszenen Op. 15
2. Frederic Chopin Waltz No.7 in C sharp minor Op. 64-2
3. Frederic Chopin Waltz No.6 in D flat major Op. 64-1’ Petit chien’

CD 2
1. Frederic Chopin 24 Preludes Op.28
2. Robert Schumann ‘Myrthen’ Op. 25—‘Widmung’ (arr. F. Liszt)

Vol.2

Live Recording in Liu Mifune Art Ensemble, Okayama, Japan (July 2004)
Piano : Steinway (1926) in Liu Mifune Art Ensemble
CD 1
Robert Schumann
1. Romance in F sharp major Op. 28-2
2. Carnaval Op. 9
1. Preambule 7. Coquette 13. Chopin 19. Aveu
2. Pierrot 8. Replique 14. Estrella 20. Promenade
3. Arlequin 9. Sphinx 15. Reconnaissance 21. Pause
4. Valse noble 10. Papillons 16. Pantalon et Colombine 22. March
5. Eusebius 11. A.S.C.H-S.C.H.A 17. Valse Allemande
6. Florestan 12. Chiarina 18. Paganini

CD 2
1. Bela Bartok 6 Romanian Folkdances Sz. 56
1. Jocul cu Bata 3. Pe loc 5. Poarga romanesca
2. Braul 4. Buciumeana 6. Maruntelul
2. W. A. Mozart Piano Sonata No. 3 in B flat major K. 281
3. Frederic Chopin Etude in C sharp minor Op. 25-7
4. Frederic Chopin Etude in C minor Op. 25-12
Encore
Frederic Chopin
1. Nocturne in E flat major Op. 9-2
2. Etude in F major Op. 10-8
3. Etude in F minor Op. 10-9
4. Etude in G flat major Op. 10-5 ‘ Black key’

Vol.3

Live Recording in Liu Mifune Art Ensemble, Okayama, Japan (July 2004)
Piano : Steinway (1926) in Liu Mifune Art Ensemble


CD 1
1. Frederic Chopin Nocturne in B flat minor Op. 9-1
2. Frederic Chopin Scherzo No.1 in B minor Op.20
3. W.A. Mozart Piano Sonata No.12 in F major K. 332
CD 2
1. Frederic Chopin Waltz No. 8 in A flat major Op. 64-3
2. W. A .Mozart Piano Sonata No. 9 in A minor K. 310
3. Frederic Chopin Impromptu No. 2 in F sharp major Op. 36
4. Frederic Chopin Piano Sonata No. 2 in B flat minor Op. 35

Encore
Frederic Chopin
1. Etude in A major Op. 25-1 ‘ The shepherd boy’
2. Etude in E major Op. 10-3 ‘Chanson de l’adieu’

Vol.4

Live Recording in Okayama Symphony Hall, Japan (Jan. 2005)
Piano: Steinway (1926) in Liu Mifune Art Ensemble

CD 1

Sergei Prokofiev
1. Pieces from the Ballet ‘Cinderella’ Op.97
Fairy Spring Fairy Autumn
Fairy Summer Fairy Winter

2. Frederic Chopin
Scherzo No. 1 in B minor Op. 20
Scherzo No. 2 in B flat minor Op. 31
Scherzo No. 3 in C sharp minor Op. 39
Scherzo No. 4 in E major Op. 54



CD 2
Frederic Chopin
1. Ballade No. 1 in G minor Op. 23
2. Ballade No. 2 in F major Op. 38
3. Ballade No. 3 in A flat major Op. 47
4. Ballade No. 4 in F minor Op. 52



Encore
1. Frederic Chopin Waltz No.14 in E minor Op. Posth
2. Franz Liszt Grandes etudes de Paganini S.141 No.4 in E major ‘ Arpeggio’

Vol.5

Dedicated to Clara Schumann, Recorded in Liu Mifune Art Ensemble, Okayama, Japan (2007)
Piano: 1877 Grotrian Steinweg ( No. 3306 ) owned by Clara Schumann in Liu Mifune Art Ensemble, Okayama, Japan

Robert Schumann
1. Romanze in F sharp major Op 28-No. 2

Johannes Brahms
2. 16 waltzes Op. 39
3. 3 Intermezzi Op. 117
4. Hangarian Dance No. 1, No. 7
Clara Schumann
5. Larghetto ‘ 4 pieces fugatives ‘ Op. 15-No. 1
6. Carl Maria Von Weber Rondo from Piano Sonata No. 1 in C major Op. 24
7. Robert Schumann ‘ Widmung’ ‘ Myrthen’ Op. 25 No. 1 ( arr. F. Liszt )

Vol.6

The last maestro of the 20th century, Ruth Slenczynska, plays Brahms' songs of heart with depth, beauty, richness and romanticism!

Brahms Piano Works, Recorded in Liu Mifune Art Ensemble, Okayama, Japan (2009)
Piano: Steinway (1926) in Liu Mifune Art Ensemble


CD 1     
Johannes Brahms
1. 8 Piano pieces Op.76
1. Capriccio in F sharp minor 5. Capriccio in C sharp minor
2. Capriccio in B minor 6. Intermezzo in A major
3. Intermezzo in A flat major 7. Intermezzo in A major
4. Intermezzo in B flat major 8. Capriccio in C major
     2.  2 Rhapsodies Op. 79
1. No. 1 in B minor
2. No. 2 in G minor
3. 7 Fantasies Op. 11
1. Capriccio in D minor 5. Intermezzo in E minor
2. Intermezzo in A minor 6. Intermezzo in E major
3. Capriccio in G minor 7. Capriccio in D minor
4. Intermezzo in E major

CD 2
Johannes Brahms
1. 3 Intermezzi Op. 117
1. No.1 in E flat major
2. No. 2 in B flat minor
3. No. 3 in C sharp minor
2. 6 Piano pieces Op.118
1. Intermezzo in A minor 3. Ballade in G minor 5. Romance in F major
2. Intermezzo in A major 4. Intermezzo in F minor 6. Intermezzo in E flat minor
3. 4 Piano pieces Op. 119
1. Intermezzo in B minor 3. Intermezzo in C major
2. Intermezzo in E minor 4. Rhapsody in E flat major