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Castelnuovo-Tedesco: Piano Works

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Details

Composer
Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco
Artist
Adriano Murgia
Format
CD
Label
Piano Classics
Released
Jan 30, 2026
Catalog #
PCL10347
UPC
5029365103473

About

Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco (1895-1968) was an Italian composer and pianist, widely admired for his melodic gift, refined craftsmanship, and versatility across genres. Although best known for his large output for guitar, his works for solo piano reveal a distinct and highly personal voice that bridges tradition and modernity. Castelnuovo-Tedesco studied composition with Ildebrando Pizzetti and was influenced both by his Italian heritage and by the French Impressionists, particularly Ravel and Debussy, whose colors and textures often echo in his keyboard writing. His style is influenced by Neo-Classicism, vivid, brilliant, with the occasional odd dissonance, strongly rhythmical and full of catchy melodies. He fled Anti-semitism before WWII and settled in Hollywood where he successfully composed film music for more than 200 films. Apart from his importance as a guitar composer Castelnuovo-Tedesco created a small but appealing oeuvre for piano solo. This new recording presents a selection of these evocative and tuneful works, which deserve to be played more often in the concert halls. Excellent performance by young Italian pianist Adriano Murgia. He has participated in masterclasses with internationally renowned pianists, including Aldo Ciccolini, Maurizio Baglini, Artur Pizarro, Boris Petrushansky, Boris Berman, and Roberto Prosseda, with whom he earned his Master's Degree in Piano Performance at the Venezze Conservatory in Rovigo.

Tracklist 16 tracks

  1. 1 I. Tarantella scura 02:31
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Tarantella scura
    Duration
    02:31
    Composer
    Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco
    Performer
    Adriano Murgia
  2. 2 II. Notte e Luna 03:07
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Notte e Luna
    Duration
    03:07
    Composer
    Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco
    Performer
    Adriano Murgia
  3. 3 III. Calasciunate 03:40
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Calasciunate
    Duration
    03:40
    Composer
    Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco
    Performer
    Adriano Murgia
  4. 4 IV. Voce luntana (Fenesta che lucive …) 06:14
    Track
    4
    Title
    IV. Voce luntana (Fenesta che lucive …)
    Duration
    06:14
    Composer
    Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco
    Performer
    Adriano Murgia
  5. 5 V. Lariulà! 04:13
    Track
    5
    Title
    V. Lariulà!
    Duration
    04:13
    Composer
    Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco
    Performer
    Adriano Murgia
  6. 6 Alghe, Op. 12 04:30
    Track
    6
    Title
    Alghe, Op. 12
    Duration
    04:30
    Composer
    Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco
    Performer
    Adriano Murgia
  7. 7 I naviganti, Op. 13 06:35
    Track
    7
    Title
    I naviganti, Op. 13
    Duration
    06:35
    Composer
    Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco
    Performer
    Adriano Murgia
  8. 8 Cielo di settembre, Op. 1 04:18
    Track
    8
    Title
    Cielo di settembre, Op. 1
    Duration
    04:18
    Composer
    Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco
    Performer
    Adriano Murgia
  9. 9 Calma a Giramonte 02:21
    Track
    9
    Title
    Calma a Giramonte
    Duration
    02:21
    Composer
    Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco
    Performer
    Adriano Murgia
  10. 10 Terrazze 04:50
    Track
    10
    Title
    Terrazze
    Duration
    04:50
    Composer
    Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco
    Performer
    Adriano Murgia
  11. 11 I. Inverno (Winter) 02:32
    Track
    11
    Title
    I. Inverno (Winter)
    Duration
    02:32
    Composer
    Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco
    Performer
    Adriano Murgia
  12. 12 II. Primavera (Spring) 01:16
    Track
    12
    Title
    II. Primavera (Spring)
    Duration
    01:16
    Composer
    Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco
    Performer
    Adriano Murgia
  13. 13 III. Estate (Summer) 01:27
    Track
    13
    Title
    III. Estate (Summer)
    Duration
    01:27
    Composer
    Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco
    Performer
    Adriano Murgia
  14. 14 IV. Autunno (Autumn) 03:05
    Track
    14
    Title
    IV. Autunno (Autumn)
    Duration
    03:05
    Composer
    Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco
    Performer
    Adriano Murgia
  15. 15 V. Epilogo (Epilogue) 02:02
    Track
    15
    Title
    V. Epilogo (Epilogue)
    Duration
    02:02
    Composer
    Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco
    Performer
    Adriano Murgia
  16. 16 Fantasia e fuga sul nome di Ildebrando Pizzetti, Op. 63 12:49
    Track
    16
    Title
    Fantasia e fuga sul nome di Ildebrando Pizzetti, Op. 63
    Duration
    12:49
    Composer
    Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco
    Performer
    Adriano Murgia