Mendelssohn: Fantasy on 'The Last Rose of Summer'

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Ricard de La Rosa, Producer - March, 1999
"William Kapell winner in her debut recording"

Album Description
Esther Budiardjo, Piano Mendelssohn: Fantasy on "The Last Rose of Summer"

Felix Mendelssohn (1809 - 1847)
Rondo Capriccioso in E Major, Op.14
Fantasy on "The Last Rose of Summer", Op.15
Fantasy in F-sharp Minor, Op.28
· Con moto agitato - Andante
· Allegro con moto
· Presto
Six Songs Without Words (Book II), Op.30
· No.1 in E-flat Major Andante espressivo
· No.2 in B-flat Minor Allegro di molto
· No.3 in E Major Adagio non troppo
· No.4 in B Minor Agitato e con fuoco
· No.5 in D Major Andante grazioso
· No.6 in F-sharp Minor Allegro tranquillo (Venetian Gondola Song)
Six Songs Without Words (Book V), Op.62
· No.1 in G Major Andante espressivo
· No.2 in B-flat Major Allegro con fuoco
· No.3 in E Minor Andante maestoso (Funeral March)
· No.4 in G Major Allegro con anima
· No.5 in A Minor Andante con moto (Venetian Gondola Song)
· No.6 in A Major Allegretto grazioso (Spring Song)
Three Etudes, Op.104, Part II
· No.1 in B-flat Minor Presto
· No.2 in F Major Allegro con moto
· No.3 in A Minor Allegro VIVACE
Etude in F Minor

Mendelssohn: Fantasy on "The Last Rose of Summer"

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    3. Moments Musicaux
    4. Clair De Lune
    5. Three-Part Invention No. 2
    6. Divert (Sonatina)
    7. Fant On 'The Last Rose Of Summer
    8. Son No. 5 In A
    9. Son No. 4 In C
    10. Moonlight Son
    11. Nutcracker Ste (Ov)
    12. Blue Danube Waltz
    13. Eine Klein Nachtmusik (Finale)

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    Mendelssohn: Complete Piano Music
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    • very poor sound quality almost ruins it
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    ASIN: B0000037B1
    Release Date: 1997-10-07

    Tracks:

    1. 3 Caprices, Op.33: No.1
    2. 3 Caprices, Op.33: No.2
    3. 3 Caprices, Op.33: No.3
    4. Capriccio In F# Minor, Op.5
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    10. Two Klavierstucke: No.1
    11. Two Klavierstucke: No.2
    12. Andante Cantabile & Presto Agitato

    Tracks:

    1. Sonata in B flat, Op.106: I. Allegro vivace
    2. Sonata in B flat, Op.106: II. Scherzo. Allegro non troppo
    3. Sonata in B flat, Op.106: III. Andante quasi allegretto
    4. Sonata in B flat, Op.106: IV. Allegro moderato
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    6. Sonata in E, Op.6: II. Tempo di menuetto
    7. Sonata in E, Op.6: III. Adagio e senza tempo
    8. Sonata in E, Op.6: IV. Molto allegro e vivace
    9. Sonata in G, Op. 105: I. Allegro
    10. Sonata in G, Op. 105: II. Adagio
    11. Sonata in G, Op. 105: III. Presto
    12. Six Kinderstucke, Op.72: I. Allegro non troppo
    13. Six Kinderstucke, Op.72: II. Andante sostenuto
    14. Six Kinderstucke, Op.72: III. Allegretto
    15. Six Kinderstucke, Op.72: IV. Andante con moto
    16. Six Kinderstucke, Op.72: V. Allegro assai
    17. Six Kinderstucke, Op.72: VI. Vivace

    Tracks:

    1. Six Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35 No. 1 in E minor: Allegro con fuoco
    2. Six Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35 No. 1 in E minor: Andante Espressivo
    3. Six Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35 No. 2 in D Major: Allegretto
    4. Six Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35 No. 2 in D Major: Tranquillo e sempre legato
    5. Six Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35 No. 3 in B minor: Prestissimo staccato
    6. Six Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35 No. 3 in B minor: Allegro con brio
    7. Six Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35 No. 4 in A flat major: Con moto
    8. Six Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35 No. 4 in A flat major: Con moto, ma sostenuto
    9. Six Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35 No. 5 in F Major: Andante lento
    10. Six Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35 No. 5 in F Major: Allegro con fuoco
    11. Six Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35 No. 6 in B flat major: Maestoso moderato
    12. Six Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35 No. 6 in B flat major: Allegro con brio
    13. Prelude And Fugue In E Minor: Prelude - Allegro molto
    14. Prelude And Fugue In E Minor: Fugue - Allegro energico
    15. Three Preludes And Three Studies, Op. 104 - Three Preludes: No. 1 in B Flat Major - Allegro molto e vivace
    16. Three Preludes And Three Studies, Op. 104 - Three Preludes: No. 2 In B Minor - Allegro agitato
    17. Three Preludes And Three Studies, Op. 104 - Three Preludes: No. 3 In D Major - Allegro vivace
    18. Three Preludes And Three Studies, Op. 104 - Three Studies: No. 1 In B Flat Minor - Presto
    19. Three Preludes And Three Studies, Op. 104 - Three Preludes: No. 2 In B Minor - Allegro agitato
    20. Three Preludes And Three Studies, Op. 104 - Three Preludes: No. 3 In D Major - Allegro vivace
    21. Study In F Minor

    Tracks:

    1. Variations Serieuses In D Minos, Opus 54 - Mendelssohn
    2. Three Fantasies Or Caprices, Opus 16: I. Andante con moto - Mendelssohn
    3. Three Fantasies Or Caprices, Opus 16: II. Scherzo-Presto - Mendelssohn
    4. Three Fantasies Or Caprices, Opus 16: III. Andante - Mendelssohn
    5. Variations In E-Flat Major, Opus 82 - Mendelssohn
    6. Fantasy In F-Sharp Minor, Opus 82: I. Con moto agitato - Mendelssohn
    7. Fantasy In F-Sharp Minor, Opus 82: II. Allegro con moto - Mendelssohn
    8. Fantasy In F-Sharp Minor, Opus 82: III. Presto - Mendelssohn
    9. Variations In B-Flat Major, Opus 83 - Mendelssohn
    10. Fantasy On 'The Last Rose Of Summer', Op. 15 - Mendelssohn

    Tracks:

    1. Book One, Op. 19: Sweet Remembrance
    2. Book One, Op. 19: Regrets
    3. Book One, Op. 19: Hunting Song
    4. Book One, Op. 19: Confidence
    5. Book One, Op. 19: Restlessness
    6. Book One, Op. 19: Venetian Boat Song
    7. Book Two, Op. 30: Contemplation
    8. Book Two, Op. 30: Unrest
    9. Book Two, Op. 30: Consolation
    10. Book Two, Op. 30: The Wanderer
    11. Book Two, Op. 30: The Brook
    12. Book Two, Op. 30: Venetian Boat Song
    13. Book Three, Op. 38: The Evening Star
    14. Book Three, Op. 38: Lost Happiness
    15. Book Three, Op. 38: The Poet's Harp
    16. Book Three, Op. 38: Hope
    17. Book Three, Op. 38: Passion
    18. Book Three, Op. 38: Duet
    19. Book Four, Op. 53: On the Seashore
    20. Book Four, Op. 53: Clouds
    21. Book Four, Op. 53: Agitation
    22. Book Four, Op. 53: Sadness of Soul
    23. Book Four, Op. 53: Folk Song
    24. Book Four, Op. 53: Flight
    25. Book Five, Op. 62: May Breezes
    26. Book Five, Op. 62: The Departure
    27. Book Five, Op. 62: Funeral March
    28. Book Five, Op. 62: Morning Song
    29. Book Five, Op. 62: Venetian Boat Song
    30. Book Five, Op. 62: Spring Song

    Tracks:

    1. Seven Characteristic Pieces, Op. 7: No. 1 In E Minor - Andante
    2. Seven Characteristic Pieces, Op. 7: No. 2 In B Minor - Allegro vivace
    3. Seven Characteristic Pieces, Op. 7: No. 3 In D Major - Allegro vivace
    4. Seven Characteristic Pieces, Op. 7: No. 4 In A Major - Con moto
    5. Seven Characteristic Pieces, Op. 7: No. 5 In A Major - Fuga
    6. Seven Characteristic Pieces, Op. 7: No. 6 In E Minor - Andante
    7. Seven Characteristic Pieces, Op. 7: No. 7 In E Major - Presto
    8. Gondellied In A Major
    9. Albumblatt In E Minor, Op. 117
    10. Songs Without Words Book Six, Op. 67: No. 1 In E Flat Major - Andante
    11. Songs Without Words Book Six, Op. 67: No. 2 In F Sharp Minor - Allegro Leggiero
    12. Songs Without Words Book Six, Op. 67: No. 3 In B Flat Major - Andante tranquillo
    13. Songs Without Words Book Six, Op. 67: No. 4 In C Major - Presto
    14. Songs Without Words Book Six, Op. 67: No. 5 In B Minor - Moderato
    15. Songs Without Words Book Six, Op. 67: No. 6 In E Major - Allegretto Non Troppo
    16. Songs Without Words Book Seven, Op. 85: No. 1 In F Major - Andante espressivo
    17. Songs Without Words Book Seven, Op. 85: No. 2 In A Minor - Allegro agitato
    18. Songs Without Words Book Seven, Op. 85: No. 3 In E Flat Major - Presto
    19. Songs Without Words Book Seven, Op. 85: No. 4 In D Major - Andante sostenuto
    20. Songs Without Words Book Seven, Op. 85: No. 5 In A Major - Allegretto
    21. Songs Without Words Book Seven, Op. 85: No. 6 In B Flat Major - Allegretto con moto
    22. Songs Without Words Book Eight, Op. 102: No. 1 In E Minor - Andante un poco agitato
    23. Songs Without Words Book Eight, Op. 102: No. 2 In D Major - Adagio
    24. Songs Without Words Book Eight, Op. 102: No. 3 In C Major - Presto
    25. Songs Without Words Book Eight, Op. 102: No. 4 In G Minor - Un poco agitato, ma andante
    26. Songs Without Words Book Eight, Op. 102: No. 5 In A Major - Allegro vivace
    27. Songs Without Words Book Eight, Op. 102: No. 6 In C Major - Andante
    28. Song Without Words, Op. 85, No. 5: Song Without Words, Op. 85, No. 5 (manuscript version)
    29. Song Without Words, Op. 102, No. 2: Song Without Words, Op. 102, No. 2 (manuscript version)

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    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Awesome!.......2006-09-21

    This is an amazing collection of Mendelssohn's works! However, the recording is a little on the soft side, so you sort of need to crank your speakers, but all in all, it's a must have for collectors of classical music. Enjoy! Oh, and may I strongly suggest track 3 of disc 4 - it was my whole reason for buying this collection. The entire set is amazing, but that track is worth the price of admission.

    3 out of 5 stars very poor sound quality almost ruins it.......2006-07-04

    This is no doubt to me great piano music played by a great performer. I can't find anything wrong with that. The only problem is the recording quality is very poor, almost intolerable at times. This was recorded in the early through late 70s. I disagree with the previous reviewer, the sound isn't crisp or clear at all, it's very staticy and recorded at a very low volume so you have to crank up the volume creating more static. It's also hard to hear how beautiful the piano really is. To confirm what one of the other reviewers said it does sound as if the piano is underwater. Too bad the recording was not cleaned up to sound at least a little better.

    Even at the price I paid ($25)it still may be over priced. It is a great way to get all of his solo piano music but if you want quality skip this and spend the extra money.

    5 out of 5 stars Some of the Most Complex Music of the Period!.......2005-02-22

    Mendelssohn's piano music is an amazing body of work and if you are a classical music fan who has not been exposed to it yet, this is a wonderful way to get his entire piano output. Nimbus has Marvin Jones( winner of the 1968 Myra Hess Award ) performing this for us, recorded in the 1970's. It is in ADD, which is what one would expect from that time, but the sound is very crisp and clear, with the microphone placement not extremely close to the piano, so as to capture the room acoustics. Mr. Jones plays with great brilliance, clarity, and enthusiasm, and, most importantly, he seems to capture the true spirit of Mendelssohn. The set is nicely packaged in two triple cases in a sleeve with a booklet.

    3 out of 5 stars An okay recording..........2003-07-03

    For the price, you really can't find a real deal... but in a lot of places, it's obvious why the price is as low as it is. First of all, the recording is awfully muddy and the piano's tone suffers as a result, often sounding more like it's underwater than anything else.

    The second thing is that the pianist makes a fair amount of mistakes in the music he is playing, some of them often grating, something that is unacceptable in a studio recording. But I'm still giving it a middle-of-the-road score because the performances aside from the mistakes are often quite good.
    Fanny et Felix Mendelsson: The Last Rose of Summer
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    Release Date: 2001-07-01

    Tracks:

    1. Prld in d Op.35 No.1
    2. Fugue in d Op.35 No.1
    3. Songs Without Words Op.8 No.1: Allegro Moderato
    4. Songs Without Words Op.8 No.3: Lied: Larghetto
    5. Songs Without Words Op.8 No.4: Wanderlied: Presto
    6. Vars Serieuses in d Op.54
    7. Son in c: Allegro Moderato E Con Espressione
    8. Son in c: Andante Con Moto
    9. Son in c: Finale: Presto
    10. Three Etudes Op.104: Presto
    11. Three Etudes Op.104: Allegro Con Moto
    12. Three Etudes Op.104: Allegro Vivace
    13. Songs Without Words Op.6 No.1: Andante Espressivo
    14. Songs Without Words Op.6 No.3: Andante Cantabile
    15. Songs Without Words Op.6 No.4: Il Saltarello Romano: Allegro Molto
    16. Fantasy On An Irish Song Op.15 (The Last Rose Of Summer)

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Nostalgic for the early Romantics?.......2007-05-13

    Lovely pieces, nicely performed, including three of the four lyrical pieces of Fanny Hensel's op. 8 and three of the four of her op. 6. I would have preferred all eight and not Felix's Serious Variations again, but good to hear brother and sister on the same "program."
    Mendelssohn: Piano Works, Vol. 4
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    ASIN: B0000060CA
    Release Date: 1998-06-09

    Tracks:

    1. Sonata In G Minor, Op. 105: Allegro
    2. Sonata In G Minor, Op. 105: Adagio
    3. Sonata In G Minor, Op. 105: Presto
    4. Fantasia on 'The Last Rose of Summer', Op. 15
    5. ude in F minor
    6. Capriccio in E major, Op. 118
    7. Zwei KlavierstAndante cantabile in B flat major
    8. Zwei KlavierstPresto agitato in G minor
    9. Variations in B flat major, Op. 83
    10. Scherzo a capriccio in F sharp minor

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Some incredible pieces from Mendelssohn.......2007-02-11

    The previous three volumes in this Mendelssohn Piano series have proven to be consistent in quality. While there is nothing in these piano works that stand out above those of his contemporaries, Mendelssohn's fluency with charming melodies and his intelligent Classicism and sophisticated passion are collectively enough to earn these CD's a continuous rating of 4 stars. Each recording in this series has usually had at least one or two excellent works in the midst of some average ones. Volume 4 contains a few incredible pieces from Mendelssohn. One of them is actually the most moving work I've ever heard from Mendelssohn. With the exception of this, the majority of pieces here are light and melodious. Don't expect Beethovian depth, Lisztian flare or Chopinesque beauty.

    Perhaps the most amiable and enduring work on this disc is the wonderful but mysterious Sonata in G minor Op. 105. This is another posthumous sonata which a young Mendelssohn actually played to a much delighted Goethe. The first movement is undeniably Classical; you could mistake this for a movement from Dussek or Haydn. This allegro movement is a whopping 9 minutes of pure fancy and mirth; the musical themes are innocent and wholly pleasant. The second movement, though, is perhaps the most profound piece of music on this recording. I could mistake this for an early slow movement of Beethoven or Ries. The modulations and the dominant tension are completely in the style of Beethoven. The heaviness and sudden jarring of these dominant bass chords are so uncharacteristic of Mendelssohn. I'm perplexed why Keith Anderson, the notes writer, was not incredulous about this grave movement. If this was written when Mendelssohn was 12, it deserves more than a mere "shows greater freedom" exegesis. This music is astoundingly mature and dramatic; it's one of the greatest slow movements I've heard from Mendelssohn, instantly challenging the distinction of his Songs Without Words. Oddly, the last movement abandons the sublime quality of music found in the adagio and chooses to be a typical vigorous and joyful Classical Finale. There is nothing too remarkable about it; it's pretty and sparkly. But with respect to the above-average first movement, it seems like Mendelssohn sandwiched one of his most powerful inspirations of a slow movement with two frivolous Haydnesque romps. It's a strange fate for such a beautiful and serious piece of music, especially when written by a child; a depressed twenty year old Beethoven might have sketched something like this.

    Mendelssohn's Fantasia on "The Last Rose of Summer" is akin to most of his Caprices. We as listeners might even be able to imagine how Mendelssohn improvised from listening to this fantasia; it illustrates his prodigious talent for variation. Although the theme of this "Last Rose of Summer" song is not that memorable, Mendelssohn explores tender and reflective emotions with his departures and alterations. A nice contrast to this predominantly quiet music is his turbulent Etude in F minor, written for Ignaz Moscheles and published in the Methode des methodes, which featured etudes from virtuosi like Chopin and Liszt. It's all too brief but still a splendid display of drama in the style of Chopin. The Op. 118 Capriccio is not that appealing in the beginning; it's in the central section and towards the end where the intensity manages to grab my attention. Other than that, I don't think it's that impressive. The Zwei Klavierstucke or "Two Pieces" were rather disappointing, as well. The first was placid and unmoving. The only redeeming aspect was found in the second Presto agitato piece which showcased some interesting usage of arpeggios. It also emphasized a recurring dominant chord as part of the thematic material, which provided some much-needed suspense.

    The last two pieces on this disc are dignified and energetic. The Variations Op. 83 are not as magnificent as his Variations serieuses, but Mendelssohn is always surprising with his ideas for variations. While the theme is somewhat bland, Mendelssohn's precocious abilities to embellish and add new harmonization's to the themes are always well-done. Lastly, the Scherzo a capriccio in F Sharp minor is peculiarly virtuosic and even bombastic. It is tinged with whimsical moments but it also ventures into occasional melancholy. Ultimately, the Scherzo theme takes over and builds up into a fiery demonic force whose volition is unpredictable. Musically, this is better than his Variations and some of his other Caprices. Mendelssohn finally unleashes some fire and lets the propulsion of the rhythmic energy take over and discharge an arousing ending before dying into silence.

    Bottom line: Although there are some works here that may only garner one listening, I must strongly emphasize the worth of the Sonata Op. 105, specifically the adagio movement. I don't know how Mendelssohn could have composed this at 12 and then write the rest of these sprightly works when he was in his 20s. It is one of the darkest movements of music I've heard from Mendelssohn. The Etude in F minor and the Scherzo a Capriccio showcase Mendelssohn's fireworks, but the rest are mediocre; pleasant but not unique. I implore the curious to get this CD, though, if only for the Sonata in G minor. That second movement is a mysterious inspiration that needs to be heard.
    Nature Celebrated in Music
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      Release Date: 1996-01-23
      Mendelssohn: Fantasy on 'The Last Rose of Summer'
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        Mendelssohn: Fantasy on 'The Last Rose of Summer'

        Manufacturer: Pro-Piano Records
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        ASIN: B00000IAEZ
        Release Date: 1999-03-23

        Tracks:

        1. Rondo Capriccioso in E, Op.14
        2. Fant On 'The Last Rose Of Summer,' Op.15
        3. Fant in f#, Op.28: Con Moto Agitato/Andante
        4. Fant in f#, Op.28: Allegro Con Moto
        5. Fant in f#, Op.28: Presto
        6. Six Songs Without Words (Book II), Op.30: No.1 in E-Flat: Andante Espressivo
        7. Six Songs Without Words (Book II), Op.30: No.2 in b-flat: Allegro Di Molto
        8. Six Songs Without Words (Book II), Op.30: No.3 in E: Adagio Non Troppo
        9. Six Songs Without Words (Book II), Op.30: No.4 in b: Agitato E Con Fuoco
        10. Six Songs Without Words (Book II), Op.30: No.5 in D: Andante Grazioso
        11. Six Songs Without Words (Book II), Op.30: No.6 in f#: Allegro Tranquillo
        12. Six Songs Without Words (Book V), Op.62: No.1 in G: Andante Espressivo
        13. Six Songs Without Words (Book V), Op.62: No.2 in B-Flat: Allegro Con Fuoco
        14. Six Songs Without Words (Book V), Op.62: No.3 in e: Andante Maestoso (Funeral March)
        15. Six Songs Without Words (Book V), Op.62: No.4 in G: Allegro Con Anima
        16. Six Songs Without Words (Book V), Op.62: No.5 in a: Andante Con Moto (Venetian Gondola Song)
        17. Six Songs Without Words (Book V), Op.62: No.6 in A: Allegretto Grazioso (Spring Song)
        18. Three Etudes, Op.104 Part II: No.1 in b-Flat: Presto
        19. Three Etudes, Op.104 Part II: No.2 in F: Allegro Con Moto
        20. Three Etudes, Op.104 Part II: No.3 in a: Allegro Vivace
        21. Etude in f

        Album Description

        Esther Budiardjo, Piano Mendelssohn: Fantasy on "The Last Rose of Summer"

        Felix Mendelssohn (1809 - 1847)
        Rondo Capriccioso in E Major, Op.14
        Fantasy on "The Last Rose of Summer", Op.15
        Fantasy in F-sharp Minor, Op.28
        · Con moto agitato - Andante
        · Allegro con moto
        · Presto
        Six Songs Without Words (Book II), Op.30
        · No.1 in E-flat Major Andante espressivo
        · No.2 in B-flat Minor Allegro di molto
        · No.3 in E Major Adagio non troppo
        · No.4 in B Minor Agitato e con fuoco
        · No.5 in D Major Andante grazioso
        · No.6 in F-sharp Minor Allegro tranquillo (Venetian Gondola Song)
        Six Songs Without Words (Book V), Op.62
        · No.1 in G Major Andante espressivo
        · No.2 in B-flat Major Allegro con fuoco
        · No.3 in E Minor Andante maestoso (Funeral March)
        · No.4 in G Major Allegro con anima
        · No.5 in A Minor Andante con moto (Venetian Gondola Song)
        · No.6 in A Major Allegretto grazioso (Spring Song)
        Three Etudes, Op.104, Part II
        · No.1 in B-flat Minor Presto
        · No.2 in F Major Allegro con moto
        · No.3 in A Minor Allegro VIVACE
        Etude in F Minor

        Mendelssohn: Fantasy on "The Last Rose of Summer"
        Wanderings: Fanatasies of Schubert & Mendelssohn
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          Wanderings: Fanatasies of Schubert & Mendelssohn

          Manufacturer: Titanic
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          All Works by SchubertAll Works by Schubert | Schubert, Franz | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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          ASIN: B00000BKBJ
          Release Date: 1998-10-13

          Tracks:

          1. Fantasy In F-Sharp Minor, Op. 28 ('Sonate ecossaise'): Con moto agitato - Andante
          2. Fantasy In F-Sharp Minor, Op. 28 ('Sonate ecossaise'): Allegro con moto
          3. Fantasy In F-Sharp Minor, Op. 28 ('Sonate ecossaise'): Presto
          4. Fantasy In F-Sharp Minor, Op. 28 ('Sonate ecossaise'): Fantasy On An Irish Song, Op. 15
          5. Three Fantasies Or Caprices, Op. 16: I. Andante con moto - Allegro vivace
          6. Three Fantasies Or Caprices, Op. 16: II. Scherzo: Presto
          7. Three Fantasies Or Caprices, Op. 16: III. Andante ('Am Bach')
          8. Fantasy In C Minor, D. 2e
          9. Fantasy In C Major, D. 605a ('Grazer')
          10. Fantasy In C Major, D. 760 ('Wanderer'): Allegro con fuoco ma non troppo
          11. Fantasy In C Major, D. 760 ('Wanderer'): Adagio
          12. Fantasy In C Major, D. 760 ('Wanderer'): Presto
          13. Fantasy In C Major, D. 760 ('Wanderer'): Allegro
          Schumann/Mendelssohn: Piano Music
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            Schumann/Mendelssohn: Piano Music

            Manufacturer: Duo
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            ASIN: B000003X8U
            Release Date: 1993-09-01
            Familiar Melodies
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              Familiar Melodies

              Manufacturer: Brioso
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              ASIN: B000056BCN
              Release Date: 2000-12-26

              Tracks:

              1. Tribute To Foster: Lullaby (Camptown Races)
              2. Tempo Di Charleston (Charleston)
              3. Amarilli Di Luio Romano (Amarilli)
              4. Dixiana (Dixie)
              5. Fl Melody From 'Orpheus And Euridice'
              6. Rondino On A Theme By Beethoven
              7. Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child
              8. Turandot's Bridal Boudoir (Greensleeves)
              9. Irish Tune From County Derry (Londonderry Air)
              10. Turkey In The Straw
              11. Fant On 'The Last Rose Of Summer'
              12. Five Vars On 'Rule, Brittania'
              13. Vars On The Kaiser Hymn (God Preserve Our Good Kaiser Franz)
              14. Unfinished Portrait Of George Washington (A Patriotic Medley: America The Beautiful, Hail To The...
              15. Conc Metamorphosis (Estrellita)
              16. Solvejg's Song

              Track Listings:

              1. Mendelssohn String Quartets
              2. Michael Torke: Six
              3. Mirabile Mysterium: Xmas Music Through the Ages
              4. Mozart Son Piano [Box set] [Import]
              5. Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 40, 31 & 28
              6. Noel Renaissance
              7. Plays Chopin & Liszt
              8. Purcell - Dido & Æneas / Gens, Marin-Degor, N. Berg, Brua, Daneman, Fouchécourt, Mechaly, Les Arts Florissants, Christie
              9. Quartet For The End Of Time
              10. R. Strauss: Also sprach Zarathustra; Till Eulenspiegel; Tod und Verklärung

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              Zenatallo-The Collected Recordings, Vol. 1

              With or Without You [EP] [Import] [CD-single]

              Story: Study in Frustration [Box set]

              Zwielicht: The Remixes [Enhanced]

              Wigan Casino Story, Vol. 3 [Import]

              Woman In White (2004 London Cast) [Cast Recording]

              Wild Guitar

              Whatever Happened to Corey Haim Pt.1 [CD-single] [Import]

              Whistle While You Work: Original 1929-1938 Recordings

              Wow V.2 [Import]

              Una Vez Mas

              Toro Re-Mix

              Instant Live: House of Blues - San Diego, CA, 3/4/06

              Cut the Cake