Carl Arnold: Piano Works

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Performing on a gutsy fortepiano constructed during Arnold's lifetime, Torleif Torgersen sounds eminently dashing. He coaxes charm and constrained turbulence with equal aplomb, nails the music's... — BBC Music Magazine, March 2012, 4 out of 5 stars More…

Release Date: 7th Nov 2011
Catalogue No: PSC1305
Label: Simax
Length: 61 minutes

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Arnold, C: Rondeau für Pianoforte über das norwegische Volkslied „Stusle Sundagskvelden“ / Rondo for Piano on the Norwegian Folksong “Stusle Sundagskvelden” in D minor

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Arnold, C: Sonata for Piano No. 3 in A major

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Op. 11: I Allegro Moderato

Track length8:03

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Op. 11: II Allegretto

Track length6:57

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Arnold, C: Sonata for Piano No. 1 in D minor

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Op. 3: I Allegro

Track length4:38

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Op. 3: II Andantino

Track length5:06

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Op. 3: III Allegro

Track length4:44

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Arnold, C: Variationen in Form einer Fantasie für Pianoforte / Variations in the form of a Fantasie for Piano in G major: Op. 9

Work length12:19

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Arnold, C: Romance in E flat major: Op. 14

Work length5:48

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Arnold, C: Fantasie für Pianoforte / Fantasie for Piano in C minor: Op. 20

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Arnold, C: Rondoletto No. 1 in D minor

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Norwegian pianist Torleif Torgersen has championed the music of several lesser known composers during his recording career to date, and on this new CD he showcases the rarely heard works of the German born 19th century composer Carl Arnold.

Promoted by Mozart's publisher André, at the age of 18 German composer and pianist Carl Arnold was playing all over Europe. Touring brought Arnold to Oslo in 1848, where he quickly became a favourite of audiences and critics. As a result of this success, Arnold decided to settle there and for the next 25 years he became a prominent figure in the Norwegian capital, leading the Philharmonic Society until 1863, and from 1858 until his death as organist of the Church of the Holy Trinity. Although he played a vital part in the establishing of Norwegian musical life his own compositions fell victim to growing nationalism in Norway, whilst the emergence of composers such as Brahms, Liszt and Wagner soon put his music out of vogue in Germany and Europe in general.

Torleif Torgersen has released several outstanding recordings for Simax including discs featuring the music of Fartein Valen, Lasse Thoresen and Klaus Egge. Since 2005 Torgersen has performed regularly with violinist Shlomo Mintz in concerts all over the world. As a performer on period instruments Torgersen has held many concerts and lectures, and has also taken part in numerous workshops with Malcolm Bilson and Bart van Oort.

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March 2012

Performing on a gutsy fortepiano constructed during Arnold's lifetime, Torleif Torgersen sounds eminently dashing. He coaxes charm and constrained turbulence with equal aplomb, nails the music's classical underpinning without short-changing its Romantic fantasy, and powerfully lives in the moment without ever losing sight of the overall design. In Torgersen, Arnold has a formidable champion.

Carl Arnold: Piano Works

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