Search - Compilation, Christopher Finkelmeyer :: Passionately UnStuffed

"THE 'UN' CD" (De-mystifying the Classics) This is NOT your typical Classical CD! But Christopher Finkelmeyer is not your typical pianist. Performing Arts Organizations, audiences and U.S. & International critics have celebrated Finkelmeyer's audience-friendly presentations for reaching out to new listeners while never compromising the music. And that very passion for breaking down the barriers between audience and performer, in order to let the music shine through, has now been captured on this new release of solo Classical piano music ~ "Passionately UnStuffed". Vincent van Gogh's "The Starry Night" graces the cover of the 20-page booklet - included with the CD - wherein the "unstuffed" personalities of the great composers come to life. Finkelmeyer conjures visions of Debussy on the Jerry Springer Show ("kick him to the curb, honey!"), Chopin flying coach ("I didn't get my bag of nuts!"), and Liszt smashing instruments on stage (the original rock star). Like his performances, this CD, by the award-winning pianist hailed a "virtuoso of both technical and emotional power", features fare for the first-time Classical music listener and pianophile alike. Debussy's favorite "Clair de lune", Gershwin's jazzy "Three Preludes" and the beloved "Pavane for a Dead Princess" by Ravel mingle successfully with the virtually unheard Leschetizky "Romance", Gottschalk's seldom recorded "Union" and the finger-twisting virtuosity of Liszt's "Faust Waltzes". The unique packaging of "Passionately UnStuffed" is certain to further Finkelmeyer's mission to open the door, and offer all people a chance to explore the wonderful world of Classical music!