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"
Mendelssohn: Fantasy on 'The Last Rose of Summer', Music, Felix Mendelssohn, Chamber Music & Recitals, Classical, Etude for Keyboard, Fantasy/Fantasia for Keyboard, Keyboard, Romantic Sonata/Sonatina for Keyboard, Rondo for Keyboard, Song Without Words for Keyboard
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ASIN: B00000AF6R
Release Date: 2002-08-01 |
Tracks:
- Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
- Bouree
- Moments Musicaux
- Clair De Lune
- Three-Part Invention No. 2
- Divert (Sonatina)
- Fant On 'The Last Rose Of Summer
- Son No. 5 In A
- Son No. 4 In C
- Moonlight Son
- Nutcracker Ste (Ov)
- Blue Danube Waltz
- Eine Klein Nachtmusik (Finale)
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THE CLASSICAL CHILD DREAMS features specially-selected classics with light evening themes. It's never been so easy to lullaby your child to sleep. Whether it's naptime or night time, the gentle and dreamy sounds of Clair de Lune, Moonlight Sonata, The Blue Danube Waltz and other selections will transport your child on a nighttime adventure of the gentlest kind...Come enjoy 'a little night music' with your little night child, and discover how The Clasical Child Dreams can create blissful rest times.
ENTERTAINMENT MAGAZINE "It's a charming effect, ideally suited to downsizing Bach and Beethoven for young ears..Parents will appreciate the smart arrangements and their ability to woo kids to classical melodies."
MOTHERING MAGAZINE "..Each piece is a lovely classic that you will be humming"
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- very poor sound quality almost ruins it
- Some of the Most Complex Music of the Period!
- An okay recording...
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ASIN: B0000037B1
Release Date: 1997-10-07 |
Tracks:
- 3 Caprices, Op.33: No.1
- 3 Caprices, Op.33: No.2
- 3 Caprices, Op.33: No.3
- Capriccio In F# Minor, Op.5
- Capriccio In E Major, Op.118
- Scherzo In B Minor
- Scherzo a Capriccio In F# Minor
- Andante & Rondo Capriccioso, Op.14
- Perpetuum Mobile, Op.119
- Two Klavierstucke: No.1
- Two Klavierstucke: No.2
- Andante Cantabile & Presto Agitato
Tracks:
- Sonata in B flat, Op.106: I. Allegro vivace
- Sonata in B flat, Op.106: II. Scherzo. Allegro non troppo
- Sonata in B flat, Op.106: III. Andante quasi allegretto
- Sonata in B flat, Op.106: IV. Allegro moderato
- Sonata in E, Op.6: I. Allegretto con espressione
- Sonata in E, Op.6: II. Tempo di menuetto
- Sonata in E, Op.6: III. Adagio e senza tempo
- Sonata in E, Op.6: IV. Molto allegro e vivace
- Sonata in G, Op. 105: I. Allegro
- Sonata in G, Op. 105: II. Adagio
- Sonata in G, Op. 105: III. Presto
- Six Kinderstucke, Op.72: I. Allegro non troppo
- Six Kinderstucke, Op.72: II. Andante sostenuto
- Six Kinderstucke, Op.72: III. Allegretto
- Six Kinderstucke, Op.72: IV. Andante con moto
- Six Kinderstucke, Op.72: V. Allegro assai
- Six Kinderstucke, Op.72: VI. Vivace
Tracks:
- Six Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35 No. 1 in E minor: Allegro con fuoco
- Six Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35 No. 1 in E minor: Andante Espressivo
- Six Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35 No. 2 in D Major: Allegretto
- Six Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35 No. 2 in D Major: Tranquillo e sempre legato
- Six Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35 No. 3 in B minor: Prestissimo staccato
- Six Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35 No. 3 in B minor: Allegro con brio
- Six Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35 No. 4 in A flat major: Con moto
- Six Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35 No. 4 in A flat major: Con moto, ma sostenuto
- Six Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35 No. 5 in F Major: Andante lento
- Six Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35 No. 5 in F Major: Allegro con fuoco
- Six Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35 No. 6 in B flat major: Maestoso moderato
- Six Preludes and Fugues, Op. 35 No. 6 in B flat major: Allegro con brio
- Prelude And Fugue In E Minor: Prelude - Allegro molto
- Prelude And Fugue In E Minor: Fugue - Allegro energico
- Three Preludes And Three Studies, Op. 104 - Three Preludes: No. 1 in B Flat Major - Allegro molto e vivace
- Three Preludes And Three Studies, Op. 104 - Three Preludes: No. 2 In B Minor - Allegro agitato
- Three Preludes And Three Studies, Op. 104 - Three Preludes: No. 3 In D Major - Allegro vivace
- Three Preludes And Three Studies, Op. 104 - Three Studies: No. 1 In B Flat Minor - Presto
- Three Preludes And Three Studies, Op. 104 - Three Preludes: No. 2 In B Minor - Allegro agitato
- Three Preludes And Three Studies, Op. 104 - Three Preludes: No. 3 In D Major - Allegro vivace
- Study In F Minor
Tracks:
- Variations Serieuses In D Minos, Opus 54 - Mendelssohn
- Three Fantasies Or Caprices, Opus 16: I. Andante con moto - Mendelssohn
- Three Fantasies Or Caprices, Opus 16: II. Scherzo-Presto - Mendelssohn
- Three Fantasies Or Caprices, Opus 16: III. Andante - Mendelssohn
- Variations In E-Flat Major, Opus 82 - Mendelssohn
- Fantasy In F-Sharp Minor, Opus 82: I. Con moto agitato - Mendelssohn
- Fantasy In F-Sharp Minor, Opus 82: II. Allegro con moto - Mendelssohn
- Fantasy In F-Sharp Minor, Opus 82: III. Presto - Mendelssohn
- Variations In B-Flat Major, Opus 83 - Mendelssohn
- Fantasy On 'The Last Rose Of Summer', Op. 15 - Mendelssohn
Tracks:
- Book One, Op. 19: Sweet Remembrance
- Book One, Op. 19: Regrets
- Book One, Op. 19: Hunting Song
- Book One, Op. 19: Confidence
- Book One, Op. 19: Restlessness
- Book One, Op. 19: Venetian Boat Song
- Book Two, Op. 30: Contemplation
- Book Two, Op. 30: Unrest
- Book Two, Op. 30: Consolation
- Book Two, Op. 30: The Wanderer
- Book Two, Op. 30: The Brook
- Book Two, Op. 30: Venetian Boat Song
- Book Three, Op. 38: The Evening Star
- Book Three, Op. 38: Lost Happiness
- Book Three, Op. 38: The Poet's Harp
- Book Three, Op. 38: Hope
- Book Three, Op. 38: Passion
- Book Three, Op. 38: Duet
- Book Four, Op. 53: On the Seashore
- Book Four, Op. 53: Clouds
- Book Four, Op. 53: Agitation
- Book Four, Op. 53: Sadness of Soul
- Book Four, Op. 53: Folk Song
- Book Four, Op. 53: Flight
- Book Five, Op. 62: May Breezes
- Book Five, Op. 62: The Departure
- Book Five, Op. 62: Funeral March
- Book Five, Op. 62: Morning Song
- Book Five, Op. 62: Venetian Boat Song
- Book Five, Op. 62: Spring Song
Tracks:
- Seven Characteristic Pieces, Op. 7: No. 1 In E Minor - Andante
- Seven Characteristic Pieces, Op. 7: No. 2 In B Minor - Allegro vivace
- Seven Characteristic Pieces, Op. 7: No. 3 In D Major - Allegro vivace
- Seven Characteristic Pieces, Op. 7: No. 4 In A Major - Con moto
- Seven Characteristic Pieces, Op. 7: No. 5 In A Major - Fuga
- Seven Characteristic Pieces, Op. 7: No. 6 In E Minor - Andante
- Seven Characteristic Pieces, Op. 7: No. 7 In E Major - Presto
- Gondellied In A Major
- Albumblatt In E Minor, Op. 117
- Songs Without Words Book Six, Op. 67: No. 1 In E Flat Major - Andante
- Songs Without Words Book Six, Op. 67: No. 2 In F Sharp Minor - Allegro Leggiero
- Songs Without Words Book Six, Op. 67: No. 3 In B Flat Major - Andante tranquillo
- Songs Without Words Book Six, Op. 67: No. 4 In C Major - Presto
- Songs Without Words Book Six, Op. 67: No. 5 In B Minor - Moderato
- Songs Without Words Book Six, Op. 67: No. 6 In E Major - Allegretto Non Troppo
- Songs Without Words Book Seven, Op. 85: No. 1 In F Major - Andante espressivo
- Songs Without Words Book Seven, Op. 85: No. 2 In A Minor - Allegro agitato
- Songs Without Words Book Seven, Op. 85: No. 3 In E Flat Major - Presto
- Songs Without Words Book Seven, Op. 85: No. 4 In D Major - Andante sostenuto
- Songs Without Words Book Seven, Op. 85: No. 5 In A Major - Allegretto
- Songs Without Words Book Seven, Op. 85: No. 6 In B Flat Major - Allegretto con moto
- Songs Without Words Book Eight, Op. 102: No. 1 In E Minor - Andante un poco agitato
- Songs Without Words Book Eight, Op. 102: No. 2 In D Major - Adagio
- Songs Without Words Book Eight, Op. 102: No. 3 In C Major - Presto
- Songs Without Words Book Eight, Op. 102: No. 4 In G Minor - Un poco agitato, ma andante
- Songs Without Words Book Eight, Op. 102: No. 5 In A Major - Allegro vivace
- Songs Without Words Book Eight, Op. 102: No. 6 In C Major - Andante
- Song Without Words, Op. 85, No. 5: Song Without Words, Op. 85, No. 5 (manuscript version)
- Song Without Words, Op. 102, No. 2: Song Without Words, Op. 102, No. 2 (manuscript version)
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Whether in the large-scale Op. 6 Sonata and Variations Serieuses or the gentle yet cogently proportioned Songs Without Words, the indefatigable Martin Jones plays this music with assurance, insight, and a singing tone that never cloys. Moreover, Nimbus's rock-bottom price is hard to beat for customers wishing to acquire Mendelssohn's entire solo piano output in one fell swoop. --Jed Distler
Customer Reviews:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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- Nostalgic for the early Romantics?
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Fanny et Felix Mendelsson: The Last Rose of Summer
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Release Date: 2001-07-01 |
Tracks:
- Prld in d Op.35 No.1
- Fugue in d Op.35 No.1
- Songs Without Words Op.8 No.1: Allegro Moderato
- Songs Without Words Op.8 No.3: Lied: Larghetto
- Songs Without Words Op.8 No.4: Wanderlied: Presto
- Vars Serieuses in d Op.54
- Son in c: Allegro Moderato E Con Espressione
- Son in c: Andante Con Moto
- Son in c: Finale: Presto
- Three Etudes Op.104: Presto
- Three Etudes Op.104: Allegro Con Moto
- Three Etudes Op.104: Allegro Vivace
- Songs Without Words Op.6 No.1: Andante Espressivo
- Songs Without Words Op.6 No.3: Andante Cantabile
- Songs Without Words Op.6 No.4: Il Saltarello Romano: Allegro Molto
- Fantasy On An Irish Song Op.15 (The Last Rose Of Summer)
Customer Reviews:
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."
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- Some incredible pieces from Mendelssohn
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ASIN: B0000060CA
Release Date: 1998-06-09 |
Tracks:
- Sonata In G Minor, Op. 105: Allegro
- Sonata In G Minor, Op. 105: Adagio
- Sonata In G Minor, Op. 105: Presto
- Fantasia on 'The Last Rose of Summer', Op. 15
- ude in F minor
- Capriccio in E major, Op. 118
- Zwei KlavierstAndante cantabile in B flat major
- Zwei KlavierstPresto agitato in G minor
- Variations in B flat major, Op. 83
- Scherzo a capriccio in F sharp minor
Customer Reviews:
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.
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Mendelssohn: Fantasy on 'The Last Rose of Summer'
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Release Date: 1999-03-23 |
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- Rondo Capriccioso in E, Op.14
- Fant On 'The Last Rose Of Summer,' Op.15
- Fant in f#, Op.28: Con Moto Agitato/Andante
- Fant in f#, Op.28: Allegro Con Moto
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- Six Songs Without Words (Book II), Op.30: No.2 in b-flat: Allegro Di Molto
- Six Songs Without Words (Book II), Op.30: No.3 in E: Adagio Non Troppo
- Six Songs Without Words (Book II), Op.30: No.4 in b: Agitato E Con Fuoco
- Six Songs Without Words (Book II), Op.30: No.5 in D: Andante Grazioso
- Six Songs Without Words (Book II), Op.30: No.6 in f#: Allegro Tranquillo
- Six Songs Without Words (Book V), Op.62: No.1 in G: Andante Espressivo
- Six Songs Without Words (Book V), Op.62: No.2 in B-Flat: Allegro Con Fuoco
- Six Songs Without Words (Book V), Op.62: No.3 in e: Andante Maestoso (Funeral March)
- Six Songs Without Words (Book V), Op.62: No.4 in G: Allegro Con Anima
- Six Songs Without Words (Book V), Op.62: No.5 in a: Andante Con Moto (Venetian Gondola Song)
- Six Songs Without Words (Book V), Op.62: No.6 in A: Allegretto Grazioso (Spring Song)
- Three Etudes, Op.104 Part II: No.1 in b-Flat: Presto
- Three Etudes, Op.104 Part II: No.2 in F: Allegro Con Moto
- Three Etudes, Op.104 Part II: No.3 in a: Allegro Vivace
- 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"
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Wanderings: Fanatasies of Schubert & Mendelssohn
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Release Date: 1998-10-13 |
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- Fantasy In F-Sharp Minor, Op. 28 ('Sonate ecossaise'): Presto
- Fantasy In F-Sharp Minor, Op. 28 ('Sonate ecossaise'): Fantasy On An Irish Song, Op. 15
- Three Fantasies Or Caprices, Op. 16: I. Andante con moto - Allegro vivace
- Three Fantasies Or Caprices, Op. 16: II. Scherzo: Presto
- Three Fantasies Or Caprices, Op. 16: III. Andante ('Am Bach')
- Fantasy In C Minor, D. 2e
- Fantasy In C Major, D. 605a ('Grazer')
- Fantasy In C Major, D. 760 ('Wanderer'): Allegro con fuoco ma non troppo
- Fantasy In C Major, D. 760 ('Wanderer'): Adagio
- Fantasy In C Major, D. 760 ('Wanderer'): Presto
- Fantasy In C Major, D. 760 ('Wanderer'): Allegro
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Schumann/Mendelssohn: Piano Music
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Release Date: 1993-09-01 |
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Familiar Melodies
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ASIN: B000056BCN
Release Date: 2000-12-26 |
Tracks:
- Tribute To Foster: Lullaby (Camptown Races)
- Tempo Di Charleston (Charleston)
- Amarilli Di Luio Romano (Amarilli)
- Dixiana (Dixie)
- Fl Melody From 'Orpheus And Euridice'
- Rondino On A Theme By Beethoven
- Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child
- Turandot's Bridal Boudoir (Greensleeves)
- Irish Tune From County Derry (Londonderry Air)
- Turkey In The Straw
- Fant On 'The Last Rose Of Summer'
- Five Vars On 'Rule, Brittania'
- Vars On The Kaiser Hymn (God Preserve Our Good Kaiser Franz)
- Unfinished Portrait Of George Washington (A Patriotic Medley: America The Beautiful, Hail To The...
- Conc Metamorphosis (Estrellita)
- Solvejg's Song
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- Mendelssohn String Quartets
- Michael Torke: Six
- Mirabile Mysterium: Xmas Music Through the Ages
- Mozart Son Piano [Box set] [Import]
- Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 40, 31 & 28
- Noel Renaissance
- Plays Chopin & Liszt
- Purcell - Dido & Æneas / Gens, Marin-Degor, N. Berg, Brua, Daneman, Fouchécourt, Mechaly, Les Arts Florissants, Christie
- Quartet For The End Of Time
- R. Strauss: Also sprach Zarathustra; Till Eulenspiegel; Tod und Verklärung
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Sail Away
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