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Sandor Balassa's distinguished reputation in his native Hungary and beyond rests in numerous operas and orchestral works. But here, the sheer diversity of his piano music equally provides 'a feeling of richness, inspires a sense of adventure, and touches our hearts.' His sophisticated, lyrical style is heard in education Sonatinas, adaptations of works both virtuoso and visionary originally for harp, cimbalom and harpsichord, and even include a Gallop in _ time, justified by the composer as being about a three-legged horse. István Kassai graduated as a pianist from the Budapest Academy of Music in 1982 studying in the class of Pál Kadosa. In 1984 he pursued a second diploma at the Conservatoire Européen de Musique under the close supervision of professor Yvonne Lefébure. He also undertook several master courses, including one led by György Cziffra, who had a great impact on Kassai's artistic development. During his career, Kassai has won several first prizes in international competitions such as the International Piano Competition for Young Artists in 1972 in Czechoslovakia, the Piano Competition organised by Hungarian Radio in 1979, and the Paris International Debussy Piano Competition in 1982. Moreover, Kassai's artistic talent has been acknowledged by such prestigious awards as the ARTISJUS Prize in 1976, the Chevillion-Bonnaud Prize of the Fondation de France in 1986, the NÃvó Prize of Hungarian Radio in 1990, the 'Ferenc Liszt' Prize in 2001 and the Leó Weiner Memorial Prize in 2010.
Tracklist:
Artist Lane 11/A, Op. 101 (Version For Piano): No. 1, Knocking On The Door
Artist Lane 11/A, Op. 101 (Version For Piano): No. 2, A Twofold Story
Artist Lane 11/A, Op. 101 (Version For Piano): No. 3, Interlude
Artist Lane 11/A, Op. 101 (Version For Piano): No. 4, Toccata. Con Moto
Artist Lane 11/A, Op. 101 (Version For Piano): No. 5, Farewell
Pages From An Album For Sayaka, Op. 140: No. 1, The Story Of "B"
Pages From An Album For Sayaka, Op. 140: No. 2, The Mimic
Pages From An Album For Sayaka, Op. 140: No. 3, The House Was Here
Pages From An Album For Sayaka, Op. 140: No. 4, Shepherds
Pages From An Album For Sayaka, Op. 140: No. 5, What Has Happened?
Pages From An Album For Sayaka, Op. 140: No. 6, Gently Rocking
Pages From An Album For Sayaka, Op. 140: No. 7, Good Friend
Pages From An Album For Sayaka, Op. 140: No. 8, Capricious
Bagatelles & Sequences, Op. 17: Bagatelle No. 1, Vivace
Bagatelles & Sequences, Op. 17: Bagatelle No. 2, Andante
Bagatelles & Sequences, Op. 17: Bagatelle No. 3, Andante Rubato
Bagatelles & Sequences, Op. 17: Bagatelle No. 4, Allegro
Bagatelles & Sequences, Op. 17: Sequence No. 1, Allegro Giusto
Bagatelles & Sequences, Op. 17: Sequence No. 2, Lento
Piano Sonatina, Op. 131 No. 1 "A": I. Allegretto Grazioso
Piano Sonatina, Op. 131 No. 1 "A": II. Andante Cantabile
Piano Sonatina, Op. 131 No. 1 "A": III. Allegro Moderato
Piano Sonatina, Op. 131 No. 2 "B": I. Quarter Note = 66
Piano Sonatina, Op. 131 No. 2 "B": II. Vivace
Piano Sonatina, Op. 131 No. 3 "C": I. Tranquillo
Piano Sonatina, Op. 131 No. 3 "C": II. Allegro
Piano Sonatina, Op. 131 No. 3 "C": III. Andante Cantabile
Piano Sonatina No. 1, Op. 136: I. Half Note = 56
Piano Sonatina No. 1, Op. 136: II. Allegretto
Piano Sonatina No. 1, Op. 136: III. Quarter Note = 104
Sonatina, Op. 47 (Version For Piano): I. Allegretto
Sonatina, Op. 47 (Version For Piano): II. Andante
Sonatina, Op. 47 (Version For Piano): III. Allegro Giusto
4 Concert Pieces, Op. 98 (Version For Piano): No. 1, Two-Voice Study
4 Concert Pieces, Op. 98 (Version For Piano): No. 2, Skittish Game
4 Concert Pieces, Op. 98 (Version For Piano): No. 3, Rubato And Giusto
4 Concert Pieces, Op. 98 (Version For Piano): No. 4, Little Rondo
Piano Sonatina No. 2, Op. 83: I. Allegretto
Piano Sonatina No. 2, Op. 83: II. Allegro Scherzando
Piano Sonatina No. 2, Op. 83: III. Adagio
Piano Sonatina No. 2, Op. 83: IV. Allegro Molto
UPC: 747313980420Label: Grand PianoRelease Date: 11.8.19Format: CD
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