Credits:

Gil Apap, Diana Ketler, and Ensemble Lalo.

Description:

The Ensemble Lalo belongs to the cellist Bernhard Naoki Hedenborg, who has been in the spotlight recently. The ensemble is known for its aggressive performances and active concert schedule in Japan. This time, the ensemble will focus on Enesco and Bartók, two Eastern European composers who are particularly strong in their field. As the title "Romanian Rhapsody" suggests, the program features works with a rich nationalistic flavor. Enesco's "Romanian Rhapsody" was originally composed for orchestra, but this album features a version arranged for piano quartet by contemporary composer Thomas Worley. The light and easy atmosphere of the arrangement enhances the charm of the original work. Naxos Japan

Tracklisting:

1.Roumanian Rhapsody No. 1, for orchestra in A major, Op. 11/1
2.Evening in Transylvania (Este a szekelyeknel), for piano (10 Easy Pieces No. 5), Sz. 39/5, BB 51/5
3.Moderato malinconio
4.Andante sostenuto e misterioso
5.Allegro con brio ma non troppo mosso
6.Ujevkoszonto (New Year's Greeting)
7.Erdelyi tanc (Ardeleana) (Transylvanian Dance)
8.Duos (44) for 2 violins, Volumes 1-4, Sz. 98, BB 104
9.Duos (44) for 2 violins, Volumes 1-4, Sz. 98, BB 104
10.Maramarosi tanc (Dance from Maramaros)
11.Forgatos (Invartita batranilor) (Romanian Whirling Dance)
12.Ujevkoszonto (New Year's Greeting)
13.Ujevkoszonto (New Year's Greeting)
14.Joc cu Bata (Allegro moderato)
15.Braul (Allegro)
16.Pe loc (Andante)
17.Buciumeana (Moderato)
18.Poarga Romaneasca (Allegro)
19.Nocturne for violin, viola, cello & piano ("Villa d'avrayen")