Three Pieces

Florin Paul / Brigitta Wollenweber - Free but lonely: Hommage á Joachim
Dietrich / Schumann / Brahms: Sonata F.A.E - Joseph Joachim: 3 Pieces op. 2 & 5, Romance
EAC+LOG+CUE | FLAC: 281 MB | Full Artwork: 69 MB | 5% Recovery Info
Label/Cat#: Tacet # TACET 56 | Country/Year: Germany 1998
Genre: Classical | Style: Romantic

"Free but lonely" is the romantic life's motto of the violonist Joseph Joachim, who was sponsored by Mendelssohn and Schumann and through his friendship with Clara Schumann and Brahms matured into one of the most influential musicians of the 19th century. "F.A.E.", a series of notes derived from this motto, was also the title of a viloin sonata, composed jointly for him in 1853 by Schumann, Brahms and Albert Dietrich. "Free but lonely" is the title of a series of CDs presenting music by the composers close to Joseph Joachim, and by Joachim himself. This opens up a fascinating panorama of romatic music, born from the fruitful exchange of ideas between famous and little known composers whose works deserve to be discovered.

Florin Paul / Brigitta Wollenweber - Free but lonely: Hommage á Joachim
Dietrich / Schumann / Brahms: Sonata F.A.E - Joseph Joachim: 3 Pieces op. 2 & 5, Romance
EAC+LOG+CUE | FLAC: 281 MB | Full Artwork: 69 MB | 5% Recovery Info
Label/Cat#: Tacet # TACET 56 | Country/Year: Germany 1998
Genre: Classical | Style: Romantic

"Free but lonely" is the romantic life's motto of the violonist Joseph Joachim, who was sponsored by Mendelssohn and Schumann and through his friendship with Clara Schumann and Brahms matured into one of the most influential musicians of the 19th century. "F.A.E.", a series of notes derived from this motto, was also the title of a viloin sonata, composed jointly for him in 1853 by Schumann, Brahms and Albert Dietrich. "Free but lonely" is the title of a series of CDs presenting music by the composers close to Joseph Joachim, and by Joachim himself. This opens up a fascinating panorama of romatic music, born from the fruitful exchange of ideas between famous and little known composers whose works deserve to be discovered.

A really unique achievement to celebrate Shostakovich's centennial: the only complete edition of his solo piano music, including previously unrecorded pieces. Petrushansky's familiarity with Shostakovich's music and his pianistic pedigree (he was the last pupil of Heinrich Neuhaus) are all guarantees for a box that will be an absolute reference.

It is surprising that so little is known about Marin Marais today, as he could be considered one of the most important French composers of the Baroque period. Born in 1656, the son of a shoemaker, Marais spent his entire life in Paris. His musical career began when he joined the choir of the Sainte‐Chapelle, but when his voice broken he decided to learn the viol, studying with the renowned bass viol player Sainte‐ Colombe, who had a profound influence on the young Marais. Marais went on to enter the royal orchestra and the orchestra of the Académie Royale de musique, where he performed and studied composing under Jean‐Baptiste Lully.

There are two points concerning the piano music of Sibelius that I feel need to be kept in mind. One is that the piano was not a natural instrument for Sibelius to communicate his musical thoughts. The other is that his ability to write appealing music extended to his piano compositions. Merging the two points results in attractive music that does not reflect the masterful orchestral works and symphonies that Sibelius composed. Sibelius wrote most of his piano music in response to financial requirements, while his strongest concentration was saved for his large-scale works. The variable quality of the piano music is apparent in any recorded program, ranging from disjointed and rambling pieces to music of dramatic substance and pieces that delight and sparkle. However, you will not find any hidden masterpieces, as the works do not plumb deep emotional issues or offer the structural coherence found in the works of outstanding composers for the piano.