Track Listings (10) - Disc #1| All Artists: Rick Wakeman Title: Classical Variations Members Wishing: 0 Total Copies: 0 Label: President Records Release Date: 4/30/2002 Album Type: Import Genres: Special Interest, New Age, Pop, Rock, Classical Styles: Marches, Progressive, Progressive Rock Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPC: 5017447400367 |
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CD ReviewsGreat Piano Music !!! Carlos Garcia Macias | Naucalpan, Edo Mex Mexico | 11/05/2002 (5 out of 5 stars) "This is a great album by Rick, specially the Pathetique (Beethoven), The Swan (Saint-Saëns) and the Variations on The New World Symphony (Dvorak).This album is for relaxation, and i recommended you if you like piano music in Wakeman's style." Wonderful finesse! Carlos Garcia Macias | 09/08/2002 (5 out of 5 stars) "I can understand why others rate this so low, as they truly do not appreciate the finer qualities of classical piano. Anyone with a pre conceived notion that anything by Rick Wakeman should knock your socks off are doing themselves a great disservice.Wakeman's arrangements and performances of 10 classical piano pieces are quite as good as they can get. It gives a different twist on these great classics. The Pathetique portion for example, it is as good as, or dare I say better than any others I have heard, and we have at least 10 different versions of this at home, so by comparison Wakeman ranks right up there with the best classical pianists. Wakeman's execution is charged with subtle heart felt emotion and a very pleasant and satisfying hour's worth of listening. I can honestly recommend this to anyone who truly enjoys beautiful piano music. Everyone I know who has heard this CD, at home or in the office, has said it is beautiful to listen to." Magnificent! W. Doty | El Cajon, CA United States | 06/03/2004 (5 out of 5 stars) "From the anouncement of this CD being released, I was more than a little intrigued, and found the music and playing both refreshing and spellbinding. I own a substantial collection of classical piano music performed by gifted, if not umimaginative pianists, and if I want to hear music of the masters as done thousands of times before, that is what I play. However, if anyone believes Rick Wakeman is not technically skilled, and is only capable of lightening fast chops with little to no substance, this is an eye opener. These variations are played with sensitivity, a deft touch, and the grace of a truly gifted individual. Anyone who enjoys the beautiful music of a grand piano in the hands of a master should purchase this CD."
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