Circus and Magic

Pianist Reinis Zarins, a noted prize-winner and international performer, has compiled favorite pianistic sketches of magical themes together for this release. Whimsy and pathos combine in the circus ride through Bloch, Debussy, Prokofiev, Ligeti, and Stravinsky pieces, showcasing the fun house mirror’s ability to reflect back the unexpected.

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Four Circus Pieces: The Two 'Burlingham' Brothers
 
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Four Circus Pieces: The Clown
 
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Four Circus Pieces: The Homeliest Woman
 
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Four Circus Pieces: Dialogue and Dance of the Heavyweight
 
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Masques, L. 105
 
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Préludes, Book 1, L. 117: X. La cathédrale engloutie
 
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Préludes, Book 2, L. 123: XII. Feux d'artifice
 
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Three Pieces From 'Cinderella' Op. 95: Intermezzo
 
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Three Pieces From 'Cinderella' Op. 95: Gavotte
 
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Three Pieces From 'Cinderella' Op. 95: Slow Waltz
 
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Etudes: X. Der Zauberlehrling
 
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Three Movements From 'Petrushka': Russian Dance
 
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Three Movements From 'Petrushka': In Petrushka's Cell
 
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Three Movements From 'Petrushka': The Shrovetide Fair
 
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