Fantasias for Piano

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Martin Cousin performs a dazzling array of visionary and imaginative works by Sergei Rachmaninov, Kenneth Leighton, Manuel de Falla and Lawrence Rose.

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About this release

From the sixteenth century to the present day, fantasias have developed from improvisatory and virtuosic works for lute, to extended and elaborate works for ensembles, solo keyboard instruments and full orchestra. 

The dazzling array of works featured in this album showcases how composers have delighted in allowing their creativity and imagination to take precedence over conventional styles and forms. 

  • Fantasia Contrappuntistica: i. Maestoso ed un poco liberamente - Kenneth Leighton
  • Fantasia Contrappuntistica: ii. Toccata - Kenneth Leighton
  • Fantasia Contrappuntistica: iii. Chorale - Kenneth Leighton
  • Fantasia Contrappuntistica: iv. Fuga I - Kenneth Leighton
  • Fantasia Contrappuntistica: v. Fuga II - Kenneth Leighton
  • Piano Fantasia: i Andante - Lawrence Rose
  • Piano Fantasia: ii Allegro - Lawrence Rose
  • Piano Fantasia: iii Largo - Lawrence Rose
  • Piano Fantasia: iv Allegro - Lawrence Rose
  • Piano Fantasia: v Adagio - Lawrence Rose
  • Piano Fantasia: vi Allegro - andante - allegro - maestoso - Lawrence Rose
  • Morceaux de Fantaisie: i Elégie in E flat minor - Sergei Rachmaninov
  • Morceaux de Fantaisie: ii Prélude in C sharp minor - Sergei Rachmaninov
  • Morceaux de Fantaisie: iii Mélodie in E major - Sergei Rachmaninov
  • Morceaux de Fantaisie: iv Polichinelle in F sharp minor - Sergei Rachmaninov
  • Morceaux de Fantaisie: v Sérénade in B flat minor - Sergei Rachmaninov
  • Fantasia Baetica - Manuel de Falla
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Engineer Adaq Khan
Producer & Editing James Unwin
Design Mike Cooter
Executive Producer Adrian Green
Cover photograph Benjamin Ealovega
Recording Dates 15, 16 and 17 December 2023
Recording Location Menuhin Hall, Stoke d’Abernon, Surrey
Catalogue number CR103