Piano Music of the Middle East
Israeli pianist Amiram Rigai gives us a tour through the Middle East, with stops in Cyprus, Greece, Iran, Israel, Lebanon and Turkey. This exquisite 20th-century music was inspired by national traditions but uses the language and form of Western music. Featuring pieces by Manolis Kalomiri, Paul Ben-Haim, Andre Amine Hossein, Ilhan Mimaroglu, Anis Fuleihan and Rigai himself.
Track Listing
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101
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Prelude to Magic Herbs | Amiram Rigai | 2:25 | |
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102
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Sonatina, Op. 38 | Amiram Rigai | 11:26 | |
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103
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Pieces Sentimentales | Amiram Rigai | 8:30 | |
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201
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Prelude No.1 | Amiram Rigai | 5:16 | |
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202
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Legende Persane - Persian Legend | Amiram Rigai | 4:52 | |
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203
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From the Aegean | Amiram Rigai | 7:13 | |
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Israeli Rhapsody | Amiram Rigai | 5:30 |
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