Title: The Balkan Piano, Vol. 1 Artist: Amir Xhakoviq Label: Toccata Product Type: COMPACT DISCS UPC: 5060640070349 Genre: Classical Artists Release Date: 2024-09-20 Number of Discs: 1
The composing traditions of the nine Balkan countries are as good as unknown in the rest of the world. In this revelatory piano recital, the Albanian pianist Amir Xhakoviq presents a glittering array of keyboard jewels from his own country and it's neighbours, ranging from wild and energetic toccatas to timeless evocations of bells and other ancient traditions, with a surprisingly wide range of references, from folk-music to Scarlatti and jazz.
