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Au Theatre Des Champs-Elysees
[CD]
(Date: 2011-11-29)
Price($):
HK$169
(US$)
Publisher:Dreyfus
Michel Petrucciani worked long and hard to come up with some of the extensive medleys heard in this brilliant solo piano concert, Au Theatre Des Champs-elysees. Much like the intriguing medley "Potpourri" heard on his American debut (100 Hearts), Petrucciani blends a number of recurring themes into a smoldering performance; the 40-plus-minute opening medley includes numerous songs, including "Maiden Voyage," "On Green Dolphin Street" and more. A breakaway run through Monk's "I Mean You" unfolds into a very dramatic arrangement of "'Round About Midnight." His original waltz "Even Mice Dance" is segued into a startling virtuoso adaptation of "Caravan." Two original ballads, "Night Sun in Blois" and "Love Letter," add to the rich texture of this live date. The two-CD set closes with a dazzling rendition of "Besame Mucho," which he restores to grace by bringing out the lyricism of this very sad ballad, which is often destroyed when played by less talented musicians. ~ Ken Dryden, All Music Guide
CD 1
1. Medley of My Favorite Songs
2. Night Sun in Blois
3. Radio Dial/These Foolish Things
CD 2
1. I Mean You/Round About Midnight Hawkins/ Monk
2. Even Mice Dance/ Caravan
3. Love Letter Petrucciani
4. Besame Mucho
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