Rex Lawson: The Virtuoso Pianolist [OM-1001-2]

This CD marks the first time that Igor Stravinsky's own pianola version of his famous composition "Les Noces" has been released commercially. In addition, Lawson's ingenious arrangements of well-known classics, including Sergei Rachmaninoff's "Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini," are included. Track Listing:   1. Igor Stravinsky: Les Noces (arr. Stravinsky) 23:47 2. Witold Lutoslawski: Variations on a Theme of Paganini (arr. Lawson) 5:37 3. Sergei Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (arr. Lawson) 21:21 4. George Frideric Handel: Arrival of the Queen of Sheba (arr. Lawson) 3:01 5. Charles-Marie Widor: Symphony No. 5 for Organ (excerpt: Toccata, arr. Lawson) 5:11   Sir Arthur Sullivan/ Charles Mackerras: Pineapple Poll (arr. Lawson) 6. Overture  3:28 7. Belaye's Solo  1:47 8. Reconciliation  4:09 9. Finale  3:14   Total Time: 71:35