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See Terms & Conditions for p&p rates. | |  | Mendelssohn: The Complete Solo Piano Music, Vol. 1
Howard Shelley is acclaimed as the living master of early Romantic piano music. So much of this music was ignored throughout the twentieth century that there is still a sense of discovery at each new recording. Shelley here presents the first instalment of a six-volume set of Mendelssohn’s complete solo piano music—perhaps the least well-known part of the composer’s repertoire. Mendelssohn composed or began nearly two hundred works for piano. Nevertheless, he saw only about seventy through the press, released in seventeen opera from the Capriccio Op 5 (1825) to the sixth volume of the Lieder ohne Worte Op 67 (1845). Some twenty-five additional pieces appeared posthumously in eleven additional opera. The remainder, whether fully drafted or fragmentary, were left to his musical estate or have disappeared. Volume 1 includes Opp 5, 6, and 7, the first three piano compositions Mendelssohn published between 1825 and 1827, as well as Op 19b, the first volume of his Lieder ohne Worte, released in 1832. “it's good to see Howard Shelley embarking on a six-volume reappraisal of these works, so often seen as lacking the depth of Chopin and the fire of Liszt. Fans of fireworks won't be disappointed though...With playing of this quality this is going to be a series to treasure.” The Observer, 24th February 2013 “Technically, this is a tremendous disc. All the evidence tells us that Mendelssohn was something of a speed merchant and when...he asks for Presto, Shelley takes him at his word, with a fleetness and control that command admiration, not to mention envy...I particularly like the sparsity of his pedalling, leaving the composer's lines to do their own work” BBC Music Magazine, April 2013 *** “A reassessment of what has hitherto been one of the most undervalued areas of the composer’s output” Financial Times, 30th March 2013 “Here, once more, is that immaculate, lightly pedalled brilliance, unfaltering stylistic assurance, warmth and flexibility. Few pianists could do more for music that too often suggests a composer going through predictable paces...Hyperion's sound and presentation complement Shelley's admirable performances.” Gramophone Magazine, May 2013 | 
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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 & Fugues (6) for piano, Op. 35 (complete) Prelude & Fugue for piano 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) Characteristic Pieces (7), 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 | | | Usually despatched in 4 - 5 working days. |
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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 & Fugues (6) for piano, Op. 35 (complete) Kinderstücke (6), Op. 72 'Christmas Pieces' Caprices Nos 1-3, Op. 33 (Complete) Characteristic Pieces (7), 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. | | | (also available to download from $32.50) | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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