Stefan Veselka - Strauss: Piano Sonata, 5 Piano Pieces & Stimmungsbilder (2006)

Tracklist

01. 5 Piano Pieces, Op. 3, TrV 105: No. 1 - Andante
02. 5 Piano Pieces, Op. 3, TrV 105: No. 2 - Allegro Vivace Scherzando
03. 5 Piano Pieces, Op. 3, TrV 105: No. 3 - Largo
04. 5 Piano Pieces, Op. 3, TrV 105: No. 4 - Allegro Molto
05. 5 Piano Pieces, Op. 3, TrV 105: No. 5 - Allegro Marcatissimo
06. Piano Sonata in B Minor, Op. 5, TrV 103: I. Allegro Molto Appassionato
07. Piano Sonata in B Minor, Op. 5, TrV 103: II. Adagio Cantabile
08. Piano Sonata in B Minor, Op. 5, TrV 103: III. Scherzo: Presto
09. Piano Sonata in B Minor, Op. 5, TrV 103: IV. Finale: Allegretto Vivo - Animato
10. Stimmungsbilder (Moods and Fancies), Op. 9, TrV 127: I. Auf Stillem Waldespfad (In Silent Forests)
11. Stimmungsbilder (Moods and Fancies), Op. 9, TrV 127: II. an Einsamer Quelle (Beside the Spring)
12. Stimmungsbilder (Moods and Fancies), Op. 9, TrV 127: III. Intermezzo
13. Stimmungsbilder (Moods and Fancies), Op. 9, TrV 127: IV. Traumerei (Reverie)
14. Stimmungsbilder (Moods and Fancies), Op. 9, TrV 127: V. Heidebild (On the Heath)

Although best known as a composer of symphonic poems, operas and songs, Richard Strauss was also a proficient pianist from an early age. Composed during his final years at school, and at university, the piano works included on this recording are written mainly in a conservative harmonic style, reflecting the obvious influences of Mendelssohn, Brahms and Schumann. That Strauss was to become a significant composer of Lieder with piano accompaniment can be heard in the lush harmonies of Traumerei (Rêverie) in Moods and Fancies.

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