André Watts
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Disc 1:
- Piano Concerto No. 1 in E flat major, S. 124 (LW H4): 1. Allegro Maestoso
- Piano Concerto No. 1 in E flat major, S. 124 (LW H4): 2. Quasi adagio - Allegretto vivace - Allegro animato
- Piano Concerto No. 1 in E flat major, S. 124 (LW H4): Allegro marziale animato
- La Campanella II, etude for piano in G sharp minor (Grand Paganini Étude No. 3), S. 141/3 (LW A173/3)
- Appassionata, etude for piano in F minor (Transcendental Etude No. 10), S. 139/10 (LW A172/10)
- Hungarian Rhapsody, for piano No. 13 in A minor, S. 244/13 (LW A132/13)
- Totentanz, for piano & orchestra, S. 126 (LW H8)
- Fantasia for piano in C major ('Wanderer'), D. 760 (Op. 15)
Disc 2:
- Gershwin Song-Book, song transcriptions (18) for piano: 1. Swanee
- Gershwin Song-Book, song transcriptions (18) for piano: 8. Somebody Loves Me
- Gershwin Song-Book, song transcriptions (18) for piano: 17. Who Cares (so long as you care for me)?
- Gershwin Song-Book, song transcriptions (18) for piano: 4. I'll Build a Stairway to Paradise
- Gershwin Song-Book, song transcriptions (18) for piano: 7. The Man I Love
- Gershwin Song-Book, song transcriptions (18) for piano: 2. Nobody But You
- Gershwin Song-Book, song transcriptions (18) for piano: 3. Please Do it Again
- Gershwin Song-Book, song transcriptions (18) for piano: 14. 's Wonderful
- Gershwin Song-Book, song transcriptions (18) for piano: 6. Oh, Lady Be Good
- Gershwin Song-Book, song transcriptions (18) for piano: 10. Sweet and Low-down
- Gershwin Song-Book, song transcriptions (18) for piano: 9. That Certain Feeling
- Gershwin Song-Book, song transcriptions (18) for piano: 16. Liza (All the clouds'll roll away)
- Gershwin Song-Book, song transcriptions (18) for piano: 18. I Got Rhythm
- Variations (32) on an original theme for piano in C minor, WoO 80
- Etude for piano No. 1 in C major, Op. 10/1, CT. 14
- Etude for piano No. 19 in C sharp minor, Op. 25/7, CT. 32
- Etude for piano No. 24 in C minor, Op. 25/12, CT. 37
- Children's Corner, suite for piano (or orchestra), L. 113: Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum
- Children's Corner, suite for piano (or orchestra), L. 113: Jimbo's Lullaby
- Children's Corner, suite for piano (or orchestra), L. 113: Serenade for the Doll
- Children's Corner, suite for piano (or orchestra), L. 113: The Snow is Dancing
- Children's Corner, suite for piano (or orchestra), L. 113: The Little Shepherd
- Children's Corner, suite for piano (or orchestra), L. 113: Golliwogg's Cake-walk
- Variations on a Theme of Corelli, for piano, Op. 42: Theme
- Variations on a Theme of Corelli, for piano, Op. 42: Variation 1
- Variations on a Theme of Corelli, for piano, Op. 42: Variation 2
- Variations on a Theme of Corelli, for piano, Op. 42: Variation 3
- Variations on a Theme of Corelli, for piano, Op. 42: Variation 4
- Variations on a Theme of Corelli, for piano, Op. 42: Variation 5
- Variations on a Theme of Corelli, for piano, Op. 42: Variation 6
- Variations on a Theme of Corelli, for piano, Op. 42: Variation 7
- Variations on a Theme of Corelli, for piano, Op. 42: Variation 8
- Variations on a Theme of Corelli, for piano, Op. 42: Variation 9
- Variations on a Theme of Corelli, for piano, Op. 42: Variation 10
- Variations on a Theme of Corelli, for piano, Op. 42: Variation 11
- Variations on a Theme of Corelli, for piano, Op. 42: Variation 12
- Variations on a Theme of Corelli, for piano, Op. 42: Variation 13
- Variations on a Theme of Corelli, for piano, Op. 42: Intermezzo
- Variations on a Theme of Corelli, for piano, Op. 42: Variation 14
- Variations on a Theme of Corelli, for piano, Op. 42: Variation 15
- Variations on a Theme of Corelli, for piano, Op. 42: Variation 16
- Variations on a Theme of Corelli, for piano, Op. 42: Variation 17
- Variations on a Theme of Corelli, for piano, Op. 42: Variation 18
- Variations on a Theme of Corelli, for piano, Op. 42: Variation 19
- Variations on a Theme of Corelli, for piano, Op. 42: Variation 20
- Variations on a Theme of Corelli, for piano, Op. 42: Coda
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #406017 in Music
- Released on: 1999-04-13
- Number of discs: 2
Customer Reviews
"Watts" not to like?
I've been a big Andre Watts fan for most of my piano playing years. And the Great Pianists Series does a fine job in selecting two cds of music from his recordings that show Mr. Watts' particular musical skills.
Andre Watts has been criticized for having a somewhat limited repertoire, but this may be because he plays only what he truly loves. And the love shows through especially in the Liszt Campanelle Etude, the Gershwin and the Chopin.
The cd also shows off his tremendous musicianship and expression, which he never sacrifices to technical fireworks, though the fireworks are there. He takes risks and there is a lot of excitement in the music here but also a great deal of soul, something that is sadly missing from so many of today's technically perfect but boring musicians. This is a treasured cd set.
Glorious
There are not many words that can describe this beautiful performance, so it is better to describe how I felt when listening to it. At times I smiled at the beauty of the piece selected and the grace at which it was played, other times I felt a surge of energy through me as Watts played with power on the Liszt pieces. This is a true gem to add to anyone's collection.

