The inspiration behind the "Circle of Waltzes" project was to demonstrate the historical richness of the waltz genre by presenting a wide variety of works composed through various different time periods. It is very interesting to observe the different perspectives and distinctive approaches of each composer of the program.
Georgian born American composer George Oakley - Night Waltz (written in 2015). The music is inspired by Nietzsche’s Zaratustra and Lenau’s Faust. The musical tone is extremely dark and pessimistic. The human soul apparently isn’t capable of moving towards enlightenment and, consequently, is dragged down to darkness.
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George Oakley
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Recorded on 12/11/2019, uploaded on 12/08/2020
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Circle of Waltzes
The inspiration behind the "Circle of Waltzes" project was to demonstrate the historical richness of the waltz genre by presenting a wide variety of works composed through various different time periods. It is very interesting to observe the different perspectives and distinctive approaches of each composer of the program.
Georgian born American composer George Oakley - Night Waltz (written in 2015). The music is inspired by Nietzsche’s Zaratustra and Lenau’s Faust. The musical tone is extremely dark and pessimistic. The human soul apparently isn’t capable of moving towards enlightenment and, consequently, is dragged down to darkness.
Inga Kashakashvili
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Performances by same musician(s)
Waltz in C Major, Op. 39, No. 9
Waltz in A-Flat Major, Op. 38
Two Waltzes (2004)
Waltz
Waltz: Cinderella and the Prince from 6 Pieces from Cinderella, Op. 102 (6’)
Waiting for Chopin
Waltz in A Minor, Op. 34 No. 2
Waltz from The Christmas Tree, Op. 21
Valsa da Dor
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