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Enfantines I

This CD presents piano music by four composers selected and performed by Katherine Day. They are suitable pieces for young pianists to play. Katherine’s profound interpretations and carefully sculpted intimate sound worlds touch on the infinite and timeless. Her path is that of weaving disparate works with a common narrative, spotlighting the unusual along the way.

In this first solo album, Katherine explores lesser known and recorded works by Otto Joachim, Ernst Krenek, Mozart and Granados. Inspired by her university lecturing and piano teaching, these recordings serve to provide finely sculpted interpretations of often overlooked repertoire. A couple of the pieces by Mozart and Granados appear in local and overseas interrmediate exam syllabuses, whilst the Krenek and Joachim are often used to teach twelve tone composition techniques to upper secondary and early tertiary students.

Every piece of music has a story to share, and it is the duty of performers to give our all to every piece we play. Modelling is the most effective way to educate our students. This album exists to inspire piano teachers, their students, and other pianists to create exceptional performances of works that deserve more recognition.

Katherine Day can also be heard on other Move albums with soprano Shu-Cheen Yu and low flautist Peter Sheridan. She can also be heard on recordings for ABC Classic FM and 3MBS FM.

Artist

Katherine Day

One of the most versatile pianists of her generation, pianist Katherine Day is in demand as a soloist, orchestral pianist, chamber musician, arranger, repetiteur, and art song collaborator.


Track Listing

    Twelve-tone pieces for children Otto Joachim

  1. Plastic Soldier
  2. March
  3. Timmy, the Dog
  4. Gossip
  5. King Neptune
  6. I am Tired
  7. Bless you
  8. Full Moon
  9. Snowy Morning
  10. Catch
  11. Caught (or almost)
  12. Mirror Canon

    13. Twelve Short Piano Pieces, Op. 83 Ernst Krenek

  13. Dancing Toys
  14. Peaceful Mood
  15. Walking on the story day
  16. The Moon Rises
  17. Little Chessmen
  18. A Boat, Slowly Sailing
  19. Streamliner
  20. Glass Figures
  21. The Sailing Boat, Reflected in the Pond
  22. On the high Mountains
  23. Bells in the Fog
  24. Indian-Summer Day

    25. Escenas Poéticas, Book 1 Enrique Granados

  25. Berceuse
  26. Eva y Walter
  27. Danza de la Rosa

    28. Escenas Poéticas, Book 2 Enrique Granados

  28. Recuerdo de paises lejanos
  29. El Angel de los claustros
  30. Canción de Margarita
  31. Sueños del poéta

    32. Wiener Sonatina No. 2 in A Major Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

  32. I. Allegro
  33. II. Allegretto (Minuet and Trio)
  34. Wiener Sonatina No. 2 in A MajorWiener Sonatina No. 2 in A Major III. Adagio Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
  35. Wiener Sonatina No. 2 in A Major IV. Allegro Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Performers

Composers

Enrique Granados

Born in Lerida in 1867, Enrique Granados studied the piano and composition in Barcelona and then in Paris, returning to Barcelona in 1889. He won distinction as a pianist and popularity in Spain with his contributions to the form of zarzuela.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was a prolific and influential composer of the Classical era. He composed over 600 works, many acknowledged as pinnacles of symphonic, concertante, chamber, piano, operatic, and choral music. He is among the most enduringly popular of classical composers.


Where to buy

Enfantines I is available as as CD. It can be purchased online through Buywell Music or the Australian Music Centre which both offer secure online ordering.

Move CDs can be ordered through music retailers across Australia including Readings.

Product details

List price
$25.00 AUD
Release date
February 2024
Copyright
© 2024 Katherine Day
Phonogram
℗ 2024 Move Records
Category
Classical
Catalogue number
MCD 655
Alternate catalogue number
MCD655
Barcode
EAN 9314574065527