Howard Shelley - Spohr & Onslow: Piano Sonatas & Other Works (2012) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Piano Sonata in A-Flat Major, Op. 125: I. Allegro moderato
02. Piano Sonata in A-Flat Major, Op. 125: II. Romanze
03. Piano Sonata in A-Flat Major, Op. 125: III. Scherzo – Trio
04. Piano Sonata in A-Flat Major, Op. 125: IV. Finale. Allegretto
05. Rondoletto in G Major, Op. 149
06. Piano Sonata in C Minor, Op. 2: I. Allegro maestoso
07. Piano Sonata in C Minor, Op. 2: II. Menuetto. Allegro – Trio
08. Piano Sonata in C Minor, Op. 2: III. Andante con variazioni
09. Piano Sonata in C Minor, Op. 2: IV. Pastorale. Allegretto
10. 6 Pieces for Piano: I. Andantino in E-Flat Major
11. 6 Pieces for Piano: II. Andante quasi Allegretto in A Major
12. 6 Pieces for Piano: III. Allegro con moto in A-Flat Major
13. 6 Pieces for Piano: IV. Allegretto molto espressivo in B-Flat Minor
14. 6 Pieces for Piano: V. Allegretto cantabile in E Major
15. 6 Pieces for Piano: VI. Andantino molto cantabile in E Major

Howard Shelley continues his appraisal of a composer who in his lifetime was classed with Mozart and Beethoven, and enjoyed international fame and admiration. Shelley is a master of the Classical–Romantic style and in his hands the music of Spohr, heard very little today, reveals a freshness and excitement which is utterly beguiling.

Spohr’s Piano Sonata and Rondoletto are paired with works by George Onslow, Spohr’s exact contemporary. Both composers wrote very little piano music and this release comprises all their major works for the instrument. Again, music to charm and delight is rediscovered through Shelley’s expert performances.

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