Cakewalk 2024

Moonlight: Variations, Preludes, and Other Piano Works by Walter Gieseking, released on Warner Classics, showcases the legendary pianist's mastery of classical repertoire. Featuring works by Mozart, Debussy, Grieg, Beethoven, and Schumann, Gieseking’s interpretations are known for their nuance, clarity, and expressive touch. From the serene elegance of Mozart to the evocative impressionism of Debussy, this album spans a range of styles, offering a rich and immersive listening experience. Gieseking’s unparalleled artistry brings new depth to these timeless compositions, making this a must-have for classical music lovers.

Violinist Augustin Hadelich embarks on an American Road Trip, travelling the musical highways and by ways of his adoptive homeland in the company of pianist Orion Weiss. The duo perform works by a melting pot of American composers, writing in the 19th, 20th and 21 st centuries and drawing on a diversity of idioms, influences and inspirations… from European Romanticism to revivalist hymns; from blues and jazz to bluegrass; from the banjo and ukulele to Jimi Hendrix’s guitar, and from a little Mexican star to exquisite Japanese carvings. Aaron Copland, Leonard Bernstein, Charles Ives and John Adams take their place beside Amy Beach, Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson, Eddie South, Howdy Forrester, Manuel M. Ponce and – flying the flag for today’s composers along with Adams – Daniel Bernard Roumain and Stephen Hartke.