Steven Masi - Ballades and Other Musings (2024)
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/96 kHz | Front Cover | Time - 83:36 minutes | 1,27 GB
Classical | Label: Navona Records, Official Digital Download
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/96 kHz | Front Cover | Time - 83:36 minutes | 1,27 GB
Classical | Label: Navona Records, Official Digital Download
American concert pianist Steven Masi explores the depths of Romantic and Impressionist piano literature on BALLADES & OTHER MUSINGS. Emotive, evocative, and deeply stirring, Masi uncovers previously unheard nuances in both Chopin and Debussy, as well as in their contemporary colleague, Sarah Kirkland Snider, whose musical language seamlessly blends with that of her predecessors.
The precision in Masi’s performance is breathtaking. It lends an extraordinary clarity to works that are, by their inherent nature, wayward and exalted. Still, generous rubato and creativity in pedaling shine in this program, as does Masi’s crystal-clear tone.
This album is dedicated to Joe Patrych (1956-2023).
Tracklist:
01. Impromptu No.3 in G Flat Major, Op.51
02. 12 Etudes, L. 136 No. 4: Pour les Sixtes
03. Berceuse in D Flat Major, op. 57
04. 12 Etudes, L. 136 No. 2: Pour les Tierces
05. Prelude in C Sharp Minor, Op.45
06. Prelude (1999)
07. 12 Etudes, L. 136 No. 3: Pour les Quartes
08. Ballade No.4 in F Minor, Op. 52
09. Ballade, L. 70
10. Ballade (in homage to Chopin and Debussy, 2001)
11. Scherzo No. 4 in E Major, Op. 54
foobar2000 1.4.1 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1
log date: 2024-05-11 15:12:11
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Analyzed: Steven Masi / Ballades and Other Musings
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR15 -8.59 dB -28.31 dB 6:46 01-Impromptu No.3 in G Flat Major, Op.51
DR17 -8.37 dB -31.14 dB 5:29 02-12 Etudes, L. 136 No. 4: Pour les Sixtes
DR16 -12.78 dB -33.58 dB 4:29 03-Berceuse in D Flat Major, op. 57
DR16 -3.74 dB -25.44 dB 5:17 04-12 Etudes, L. 136 No. 2: Pour les Tierces
DR19 -9.44 dB -33.59 dB 6:34 05-Prelude in C Sharp Minor, Op.45
DR16 -3.57 dB -25.94 dB 4:06 06-Prelude (1999)
DR18 -3.90 dB -29.43 dB 7:04 07-12 Etudes, L. 136 No. 3: Pour les Quartes
DR17 -1.73 dB -24.51 dB 12:56 08-Ballade No.4 in F Minor, Op. 52
DR15 -5.90 dB -26.40 dB 9:45 09-Ballade, L. 70
DR13 -3.85 dB -21.15 dB 7:55 10-Ballade (in homage to Chopin and Debussy, 2001)
DR14 -3.00 dB -22.97 dB 13:15 11-Scherzo No. 4 in E Major, Op. 54
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Number of tracks: 11
Official DR value: DR16
Samplerate: 96000 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 24
Bitrate: 2021 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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log date: 2024-05-11 15:12:11
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Analyzed: Steven Masi / Ballades and Other Musings
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR15 -8.59 dB -28.31 dB 6:46 01-Impromptu No.3 in G Flat Major, Op.51
DR17 -8.37 dB -31.14 dB 5:29 02-12 Etudes, L. 136 No. 4: Pour les Sixtes
DR16 -12.78 dB -33.58 dB 4:29 03-Berceuse in D Flat Major, op. 57
DR16 -3.74 dB -25.44 dB 5:17 04-12 Etudes, L. 136 No. 2: Pour les Tierces
DR19 -9.44 dB -33.59 dB 6:34 05-Prelude in C Sharp Minor, Op.45
DR16 -3.57 dB -25.94 dB 4:06 06-Prelude (1999)
DR18 -3.90 dB -29.43 dB 7:04 07-12 Etudes, L. 136 No. 3: Pour les Quartes
DR17 -1.73 dB -24.51 dB 12:56 08-Ballade No.4 in F Minor, Op. 52
DR15 -5.90 dB -26.40 dB 9:45 09-Ballade, L. 70
DR13 -3.85 dB -21.15 dB 7:55 10-Ballade (in homage to Chopin and Debussy, 2001)
DR14 -3.00 dB -22.97 dB 13:15 11-Scherzo No. 4 in E Major, Op. 54
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Number of tracks: 11
Official DR value: DR16
Samplerate: 96000 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 24
Bitrate: 2021 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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