Goffredo Petrassi: Piano Concerto, Partita, Toccata, Invenzioni — Piano Rarities on 1 CD

Product Information

• UPC: 084522051560
• Product Type: Audio CD
• Format: Digital Recording
• Genre: Classical / 20th Century Piano and Orchestral Works
• Composer: Goffredo Petrassi (1904–2003)

• Works Included:

  Pianist: Pietro Massa

  • Concerto per pianoforte e orchestra (1936/39) — Piano Concerto in three movements:

    1. Non molto mosso, ma energico (11:32)
    2. Arietta con Variationi (14:21)
    3. Rondo (6:20)

  • Partita (1926) for solo piano:

    1. Preludio. Allegro (2:37)
    2. Aria. Calmo con dolcezza (3:49)
    3. Gavotta (grottesco). Moderato (1:39)
    4. Giga. Vivace (leggero) (1:51)
  • Toccata per pianoforte (1933) (7:26)

  • Invenzioni per pianoforte (1942/44) — Eight inventions:

    1. Presto volante (1:25)
    2. Moderato (2:54)
    3. Presto, leggero (1:57)
    4. Moderatamente mosso, scorrevole (3:07)
    5. Andantino, non molto mosso e sereno (4:31)
    6. Tranquillo (2:56)
    7. Scorrevole (4:05)
    8. Allegretto e grazioso (2:34)
• Orchestra: Göttinger Symphonie Orchester
• Conductor: Christoph-Mathias Mueller (Concerto movements only)
• Production: Deutschlandradio Kultur, Producer: Stefan Lang
• Recording Dates: 2011/2012
• Publisher: Capriccio (©2014), Vienna, Austria
• Catalog Number: C5155
• Cover Photo: Pietro Massa by Georg Friesen; Landscape by fotofeeling, Christian Heinrich
• Design: sowiesodesign.de
• Made in Austria
• Website: www.capriccio.at

Overview

This album presents a compelling collection of piano rarities by Italian composer Goffredo Petrassi, featuring his Piano Concerto alongside solo piano works including the Partita, Toccata, and Invenzioni. Pianist Pietro Massa brings precision and expressive depth to these 20th-century compositions, supported by the Göttinger Symphonie Orchester under Christoph-Mathias Mueller for the concerto movements.

Petrassi’s Piano Concerto (1936/39) is a vibrant and energetic piece, showcasing lyrical and rhythmic complexity across three movements. The solo piano works demonstrate Petrassi’s versatility, ranging from baroque-inspired forms in the Partita to the modernist flair of the Toccata and inventive character of the Invenzioni.

This recording offers a rare and valuable exploration of Petrassi’s keyboard music, ideal for enthusiasts of modern classical repertoire seeking fresh and nuanced performances.

Product Features

• Format: 1 Audio CD
• Genre: 20th Century Classical Piano and Orchestral Music
• Works: Piano Concerto, Partita, Toccata, and Inventions for piano
• Performers: Pietro Massa (piano), Göttinger Symphonie Orchester
• Conductor: Christoph-Mathias Mueller (Piano Concerto movements)
• Production: Digital recording by Deutschlandradio Kultur
• Length: Approximate total duration 60+ minutes
• Packaging: Elegant design with artistic photography

Interesting Facts

• Composer: Goffredo Petrassi was a leading Italian composer known for bridging traditional and modernist styles in the 20th century.
• Piano Concerto: Composed over several years (1936–39), this concerto blends lyrical themes with energetic passages, reflective of the composer’s evolving style.
• Solo Works: The Partita echoes baroque dance suites, while the Toccata and Invenzioni showcase Petrassi’s inventive approach to piano composition.
• Artist: Pietro Massa is acclaimed for his technical skill and sensitive interpretations, bringing clarity and expression to this lesser-known repertoire.
• Recording: Produced by Deutschlandradio Kultur, ensuring pristine sound quality and authentic performance capture.

Track Listing

(Refer to liner notes for full timings and details)

Publishers

© 2014 Capriccio, Vienna, Austria Produced by Deutschlandradio Kultur, 2011/2012 Cover photo by Georg Friesen and Christian Heinrich Design by sowiesodesign.de Made in Austria

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