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Murray Perahia (piano) Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Neville Marriner “Here's a strong case for listening more often to Mendelssohn's piano music, with and without orchestral accompaniment. The G minor and D minor Concertos are wonderfully lively works, and the Sonata a touching tribute to Beethoven, excellently played.” BBC Music Magazine, April 2007 **** | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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Pieter-Jelle de Boer (piano) 2009 is the 200th anniversary of Mendelssohn’s birth, and he will be the focus of many radio and TV programmes, plus concerts worldwide. New recording: one of a series of releases from Brilliant Classics featuring outstanding young artists who have won the principal prizes at the Young Pianist Foundation’s National Piano Competition. Pieter-Jelle de Boer was born in the Netherlands in 1978, and started playing the piano at the age of five. A student of Jan Wijn, Murray Perahia and Emanuel Ax, he took the second prize at the 2001 YPF National Piano Competition. At the Paris Conservatoire, he studied conducting with Peter Eötvös and John Carewe. He has a busy recital and concert schedule. For this Mendelssohn recital, de Boer has chosen some of the composer’s most brilliant and virtuosic works. The Variations sérieuses Op.54 are generally considered to be among his most successful works for solo piano. As a virtuoso pianist Mendelssohn composed manyhighly demanding works for his instrument. The early Sonata Op.6 shows the unmistakable influence of Beethoven and Mozart, but the Rondo capriccioso Op.14 is a wonderful example of the technical wizardry Mendelssohn was capable of. He was very friendly with the composer and pianist Ignaz Moscheles (a friend in turn of both Beethoven and Hummel), and the older man’s influence upon the young Mendelssohn’s keyboard-writing should not be underestimated. This disc offers a good opportunity to sample some of Mendelssohn’s piano-writing outside of the famous Songs without Words sets that tend to overshadow his works for piano. | | | Usually despatched in 4 - 5 working days. |
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Sveinung Bjelland (piano) | | | Usually despatched in 4 - 5 working days. |
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“Frith is a powerful player...This is music of substance and Frith gives it its due.” BBC Music Magazine | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | Mendelssohn: Complete Piano Music
Mendelssohn: | Caprices Nos 1-3, Op. 33 (Complete) Capriccio in F sharp minor, Op. 5 Capriccio in E major, Op. 118 Scherzo in B minor Scherzo a capriccio in F sharp minor Andante and Rondo capriccioso in E major Op. 14 Perpetuum mobile in C major, Op. 119 2 Klavierstucke Andante Cantabile and Presto Agitato Piano Sonata in B flat major, Op. 106 Piano Sonata in E major, Op. 6 Kinderstücke (6), Op. 72 'Christmas Pieces' Preludes and Fugues Nos. 1-6, Op. 35 (Complete) Prelude and Fugue in E minor, Op. 35 No. 1 3 Preludes, Op. 104a 3 Etudes, Op. 104b Etude in F minor Variations sérieuses in D minor Op. 54 3 Fantasies (or Caprices) Op. 16 Variations in B flat major, Op. 83 Fantasia on "The Last Rose of Summer", Op. 15 Songs without Words Books 1-8 (complete) 7 Characteristic Pieces, Op. 7 Gondellied (Barcarolle) in A Albumblatt in E minor, Op. 117 |
Recorded at Nimbus Studios, Birmingham, Nimbus Records, Wyastone Leys, Monmouth between 1972 and 1979. “Martin Jones' musicianship is perhaps seen at its best in his playing of the 'Songs Without Words'. For many years Mendelssohn's music for the keyboard was neglected but this six CD set, so beautifully played by Martin Jones, will do much to earn Mendelssohn's music for the keyboard the attention it deserves.” Contemporary Review | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Mendelssohn - Complete Piano Works
Mendelssohn: | Songs without Words Books 1-8 (complete) Piano Sonata in B flat major, Op. 106 Piano Sonata in E major, Op. 6 Piano Sonata in G minor, Op. 105 Piano Sonata Movement in B flat minor Preludes and Fugues Nos. 1-6, Op. 35 (Complete) Kinderstücke (6), Op. 72 'Christmas Pieces' Caprices Nos 1-3, Op. 33 (Complete) 7 Characteristic Pieces, Op. 7 3 Fantasies (or Caprices) Op. 16 Variations in B flat major, Op. 83 Variations in E flat major, Op. 82 Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 49 Fortepianotrio Florestan Piano Trio No. 2 in C minor, Op. 66 Fortepianotrio Florestan 3 Preludes, Op. 104a 3 Etudes, Op. 104b Etude in F minor Rondo capriccioso in E major, Op. 14 Capriccio in F sharp minor, Op. 5 Scherzo in B minor Scherzo a capriccio in F sharp minor Fantasia on "The Last Rose of Summer", Op. 15 2 Klavierstucke Fantasia in F sharp minor, Op. 28 Variations sérieuses in D minor Op. 54 Andante Cantabile and Presto Agitato Capriccio in E major, Op. 118 Perpetuum mobile in C major, Op. 119 Albumblatt in E minor, Op. 117 |
Dana Protopopescu (piano) Released to commemorate the forthcoming anniversary of Mendelssohn in 2009, this 8 CD set features the piano works. The works on these discs exude flowing elegance and pianistic brilliance. Songs Without Words display flowing lyricism combined with appealing melody and the character pieces, fantasias, capriccios, preludes, studies and other works demand a good deal of dexterity. As a soloist and chamber musician, Dana Protopopescu has captivated audiences worldwide. Previous recordings won her the highest acclaim in press reviews by the Penguin Guide and Diapason France. Among other awards, she has received the Music Critic Award in Bucharest. | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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| |  | Mendelssohn - The Complete Masterpieces
Mendelssohn: | String Symphonies Nos. 1-13 (complete) Symphonies Nos. 1-5 Piano Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 25 Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. post. Concerto in A flat major for Two Pianos and Orchestra Concerto in E major for Two Pianos and Orchestra Piano Concerto No. 2 in D minor, Op. 40 Capriccio Brillant in B minor Op. 22 Rondo brillant in E flat major, Op. 29 A Midsummer Night's Dream - incidental music, Op. 61 Paulus, Op. 36 Elijah, Op. 70 Die erste Walpurgisnacht, Op. 60 String Quintet No. 1 in A major, Op. 18 String Quintet No. 2 in B flat major, Op. 87 String Quartets Nos. 1-6 (Complete) Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 49 Piano Trio No. 2 in C minor, Op. 66 Die Hochzeit des Camacho, Op. 10 A Midsummer Night's Dream Overture, Op. 21 Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage, Op. 27 Ruy Blas Overture, Op. 95 Athalie: War March of the Priests Overture: Athalia Hebrides Overture, Op. 26 Trumpet - Overture Op. 101 Leise zieht durch mein Gemut Psalm 42, Op. 42: Wie der Hirsch schreit Sechs Lieder in Freien zu singen, Op. 59 Hear My Prayer Octet in E flat major, Op. 20 Clarinet Sonata in E flat major Auf Flügeln des Gesanges, Op. 34 No. 2 Song without Words, Op. 19b No. 6 in A minor 'Venetianisches Gondellied' String Quartet No. 1 in E flat major, Op. 12 (Canzonetta) String Quartet in E-flat major, Op. post. Four pieces for String Quartet, Op. 81 Variations concertantes Op. 17 Cello Sonata No. 1 in B flat major, Op. 45 Cello Sonata No. 2 in D major, Op. 58 Piano Sonata in E major, Op. 6 Prelude and Fugue in E minor, Op. 35 No. 1 Variations sérieuses in D minor Op. 54 Rondo capriccioso in E major, Op. 14 Piano Sonata in B flat major, Op. 106 Fantasia in F sharp minor, Op. 28 Song without Words, Op. 19b No. 1 in E major 'Sweet Remembrance' Das erste Veilchen, Op. 19a No. 2 Song without Words, Op. 85 No. 2 in A minor Song without Words, Op. 85 No. 5 in A major Song without Words, Op. 30 No. 3 in E major Caprice, Op. 33 No. 1 Song without Words, Op. 62 No. 1 in G major 'May Breezes' Song without Words, Op. 85 No. 4 in D major Song without Words, Op. 62 No. 6 in A major 'Spring Song' Song without Words, Op. 67 No. 5 in B minor Andante con Variazioni, Op. 83a Trio In F Major Ostinato In C Minor Prelude in C minor Fughetta in D Postlude In D Major Organ Sonatas Nos. 1-6, Op. 65 Theme And Variations In D Major Chorale-partita on "Wie gross ist des Allmacht gen Gute" Allegro, Chorale and Fugue in D minor Allegro in B flat Fugue & Trio In D Minor Fugue & Trio In G Minor Andante alla Marcia in B flat Andante con moto in G minor Prelude In D Minor Fantasia in G minor Fughetta In A Major Andante in D major Fugue in E minor (1839) Fugue in F minor Allegro moderato maestoso in C Three Preludes and Fugues for Organ, Op. 37 Lieder (Duette), Op. 63 Sonntagsmorgen (Uhland) Op. 77 No. 1 Wasserfahrt, Op. 50 No. 4 Abendlied Lied aus Ruy Blas (Hugo) Op. 77 No. 3 Duet Die Liebende schreibt (Goethe) Op. 86 No. 3 Allnächtlich im Traume (Heine) Op. 86 No. 4 Frühlingslied 'Durch den Wald, den dunkeln', Op. 47 No. 3 Venetianisches Gondellied, Op. 57 No. 5 'Wenn durch die Piazetta' Der Mond, Op. 86 No. 5 Suleika (Goethe/von Willemer) Op. 34 No. 4 Neue Liebe, Op. 19a No. 4 Bei der Wiege, Op. 47 No. 6 Reiselied 'Der Herbstwind', Op. 34 No. 6 Morgengruss (Heine) Op. 47 No. 2 Leise zieht durch mein Gemut |
Incredible value, this 30-disc box set comprises the most important masterpieces by Mendelssohn, who celebrates his 200th anniversary in 2009 The box set includes a 132-page booklet with detailed and insightful information about Mendelssohn, his life and his works Includes performances from an outstanding roster of artists including Murray Perahia, Barbara Bonney, Angelika Kirchschlager, Isaac Stern, Vladimir Horovitz, Leonard Bernstein and Kurt Masur | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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