Happy Birthday Mr. Chopin… John Terauds – Toronto Star  Visualizza pdf

This young Italian pianist continues to record the almost-forgotten musical bonbons from the Parisian retirement years of Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868). This generous disc includes most of the Album pour les enfants dégourdis (Album for Smart Children), with such whimsical titles as “My Hygenic Prelude of the Morning” and “Little Pleasure Train.” This music, all surfaces reflecting gilded salons, requires a high level of artistry to pull off. Marangoni sparkles and seduces over and over again. John Terauds, Toronto Star, 24 feb. 09

Revealing Rossini’s Sins Stephen Schafer Naxos  Read

Marangoni is not yet 30 years old, but seems to have a very good feel for Rossini. He has a beautiful legato touch and a keen sense of phrasing-both qualities absolutely essential for this music… N. Harrington – American Record Guide

Marangoni’s rendition is suitably humorous and energetic, showcasing his classical brilliance while, in number 5, Prélude inoffensif (harmless prelude), a poetic little gem, he changes into an intentionally romantic, lyrical style, at times beautifully legato, as suits the piece. Undoubtedly this is a gentle tribute to Chopin both in the music and its title. From here, Marangoni easily moves to the charming little parody that is Petite valse “L’huile de Ricin” (Castor Oil Waltz), and swiftly follows it with the final piece of this first CD. Rossini wrote this piece in two sections: one a deep sleep, Un profond sommeil, a quiet, meditative episode, and the other a brusque or sudden awakening, Un réveil en sursaut, which is lively, fast and joyful. The transition from peaceful meditation to rousing energy requires a poetic touch and a resilient, secure technique. These attributes are wonderfully displayed by Marangoni who seems to glide effortlessly across the keyboard in what is arguably the most virtuosic and dramatic piece of them all…It requires virtuosity, sensibility and an excellent understanding of the composer’s style. Marangoni demonstrates that he has all these qualities in abundance Margarida Rota-Bull - MusicWeb International, July 2008

His performances exude the feel of a musician who really believes in the music, the playing clean and well paced, the fun never exaggerated. He phrasing imaginative and the fingers neat and nimble. Very good sound quality. David Denton

Alessandro Marangoni…has élan, a firm feel for the comic and the lyrical, and steely fingers… Scott Morrison – Amazon.com

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