Young pianist Ariel Lanyi is already an established figure on the concert stage. After making his recording debut as part of the Royal Academy of Music Bicentenary Series and winning third prize at the Leeds International Piano Competition in 2021, he received the prestigious Prix Serdang in 2023 from Rudolf Buchbinder.
In contrast to the intimacy of his Schubert album, Organ Reflections: Mozart, Franck & Reger is a project on a more epic scale. Often called the ‘King of Instruments’, the organ has been a defining presence in classical music, inspiring composers like Bach, Brahms and Messiaen. In this album, Ariel performs works by three virtuoso organists that combine the idiomatic grandeur of the organ and the flexibility of the piano.
From Mozart’s serene Andante to Franck’s lyrical Prélude, Aria et Final and Reger’s monumental Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Bach, each piece reflects a unique blend of the sound worlds of both the organ and the piano, showcasing the enduring legacy of this most majestic instrument.
Ariel Lanyi, Piano
Tracklist
Total time: 01:03:28
1.
Andante in F Major K. 616 (Piano Version)
06:13
2.
Prélude Aria et Final: I. Prélude. Allegro moderato e maestoso
08:22
3.
Prélude Aria et Final: II. Aria. Lento
06:12
4.
Prélude Aria et Final: III. Final. Allegro molto ed agitato
07:28
5.
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Bach Op. 81: Theme. Andante
01:13
6.
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Bach Op. 81: Var. 1. L’istesso tempo
01:08
7.
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Bach Op. 81: Var. 2. Sempre espressivo ed assai legato
01:09
8.
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Bach Op. 81: Var. 3. Grave assai
02:56
9.
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Bach Op. 81: Var. 4. Vivace
01:00
10.
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Bach Op. 81: Var. 5. Vivace
01:24
11.
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Bach Op. 81: Var. 6. Allegro moderato
01:26
12.
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Bach Op. 81: Var. 7. Adagio
01:37
13.
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Bach Op. 81: Var. 8. Vivace
01:12
14.
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Bach Op. 81: Var. 9. Grave e sempre molto espressivo
03:18
15.
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Bach Op. 81: Var. 10. Poco vivace
01:00
16.
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Bach Op. 81: Var. 11. Allegro agitato
01:08
17.
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Bach Op. 81: Var. 12. Andante sostenuto
02:15
18.
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Bach Op. 81: Var. 13. Vivace
00:51
19.
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Bach Op. 81: Var. 14. Con moto
01:45
20.
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Bach Op. 81: Fugue. Sostenuto
08:59
21.
Adagio in C Major K. 356 (Piano Version)
02:52
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Young pianist Ariel Lanyi is already an established figure on the concert stage. After making his recording debut as part of the Royal Academy of Music Bicentenary Series and winning third prize at the Leeds International Piano Competition in 2021, he received the prestigious Prix Serdang in 2023 from Rudolf Buchbinder.
In contrast to the intimacy of his Schubert album, Organ Reflections: Mozart, Franck & Reger is a project on a more epic scale. Often called the ‘King of Instruments’, the organ has been a defining presence in classical music, inspiring composers like Bach, Brahms and Messiaen. In this album, Ariel performs works by three virtuoso organists that combine the idiomatic grandeur of the organ and the flexibility of the piano.
From Mozart’s serene Andante to Franck’s lyrical Prélude, Aria et Final and Reger’s monumental Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Bach, each piece reflects a unique blend of the sound worlds of both the organ and the piano, showcasing the enduring legacy of this most majestic instrument.
Ariel Lanyi, Piano