Works for Duo Piano

On this CD:

1. Bagatelles (5)
Composed by Georges Auric
Performed by Gary Steigerwalt, Dana Muller

2. Sonata for 2 pianos
Composed by Paul Hindemith
Performed by Gary Steigerwalt, Dana Muller

3. Pieces (6), for piano 4-hands (3 pieces lost)
Composed by Arnold Schoenberg
Performed by Gary Steigerwalt, Dana Muller

4. Finnish Folktunes, 2 pieces for piano 4-hands, Op. 27, K. 227
Composed by Ferruccio Busoni
Performed by Gary Steigerwalt, Dana Muller

5. Pupazzetti for piano 4-hands, Op 27
Composed by Alfredo Casella
Performed by Gary Steigerwalt, Dana Muller

6. Pagine di guerra for piano 4-hands, Op 25
Composed by Alfredo Casella
Performed by Gary Steigerwalt, Dana Muller

7. Fox-Trot
Composed by Alfredo Casella
Performed by Gary Steigerwalt, Dana Muller

8. La valse, poème choréographique for orchestra (or piano)
Composed by Maurice Ravel
Performed by Gary Steigerwalt, Dana Muller

Album Description

Mozart Edition: The Complete Works will make a great gift this Holiday season for the music lover in your life or someone who is hard to buy for. This collection contains 170 discs of completed works by Mozart in one beautiful package. Also included is a cd-rom containing essays on his works, artist bio's, text and libretti's. At this super low price all music lovers will enjoy the Symphonies - Concertos - Serenades - Divertimenti - Dances - Chamber Music - Church Sonatas - String Ensembles - Violin Sonatas - Keyboard Works - Sacred Works - Concert Arias - Songs - Canons and Operas in this collection.

Customer Reviews:

a surprising offer.......2007-07-05

Complete works of Mozart for such a price is a surprising offer. We are pleased of the good quality, and the availability of otherwise difficult to find works of Mozart

Welcome to Perfection.......2007-06-28

Dispite what anyone else says, if god ever tried to talk to humanity it was through Wolfgang because his music is absolute perfection.It is the most beautiful music i've ever heard in my life( and this is coming from a 21 year old metal-head ).If one has second thoughts about buying this collection dispell them right now because this is probably the first item i've bought in a long time that i have not regreted.

Buy this as an encyclopedia of Mozart, then add other recordings..........2007-06-22

Brilliant Classics Complete Mozart edition, released for the 250th anniversary year of Mozart's birth (he was born in 1756), has much to recommend it. It contains almost all the works of Mozart, and has many fine performances: the piano sonatas by Klara Wurtz, Piano Concertos by Derek Han, Paul Freeman/Philharmonia, The Magic Flute, conducted by Charles Mackerras (licensed from Telarc), String Quartets by the Franz Schubert Quartet (Licensed from Nimbus) each stand out. The Symphonies, by the Amsterdam Mozart Academy/ Jaap ter Linden, are "So-so": I don't like the small period ensemble, but Symphonies 20, 40 (both versions: one with clarinets and the other without), 23, 24, and 34 are pretty good. Symphonies 1:I, 25 and 41 are sub-par: scrappy playing and weak violins make for a pretty rough experience. I would supplement this with the complete Mozart Symphonies by Karl Bohm/Berlin Philharmonic (DG), among the best recordings of these works, and the best complete set of Mozart's Symphonies, completed in 1968.

The Requiem, conducted by Nicol Matt (2001 recording) has had better performances, and for this I would recommend Bohm/Vienna Philharmonic (DG) and Colin Davis/London Symphony (Philips), which use a larger choir and orchestra, and have more drama where it is needed. The other choral works conducted by Nicol Matt are better, especially "Exsultate Jubilate" motet, the short Masses, and "Ave Verum".

Also worthy of mention are the "Posthorn" and "Haffner" Serenades, by Colin Davis/Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, licensed from Novalis for this release.

This is a great overview, and Brilliant Classics are to be commended for making it available at a low price, to get Mozart's music out to the mass public. It's a great buy, but I would get the Bohm Symphonies, and also Piano Concertos by either Ashkenazy/Philharmonia (Decca), Perahia/English Chamber Orchestra (Sony) or Anda/Mozarteum Orchestra of Salzburg (DG) for supplements. Also, Karl Bohm's recordings of the operas: The Magic Flute, the Marriage of Figaro, Idomeneo, and La Clemenza di Tito (all DG) are required listening, too. Recommended, but not as the only recording of Mozart's works.

Great value..Cant beat this deal at all!!!.......2007-06-13

As others have reviewed the product and highlighted that there are a few poor pieces... But who cares when there is 170 discs.. if you had have 10 cds that are poor quality and had a 160 disc set of good cd's and you paid $90 for the set.. would you be happy? I would think so... So don't get frustrated and just buy the set.. Enjoy the music for the price.. I am not going to go into details like others did but just buy the set!

Incredible Bargain.......2007-06-10

This offer is an incredible bargain at just over 50 cents a CD. The price jumps around often - you can sometimes get it for $4 or $5 less. but still at 50 cents. Mine arrived in excellent shape - it's hard for them to do otherwise. The way they are packaged they are either in good shape or some major disaster has happened destroying a whole bunch. Those I have played sound great. It will probably take a life time to play them all. Meanwhile we can just revel in our riches and feel all warm and fuzzy.
I also own the Bach set and am wildly happy with that as well.

Together Again/ Julian Bream & John Williams

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The very best
Sublime
An excellent CD for anyone who loves the classical guitar

Together Again/ Julian Bream & John Williams

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ASIN: B000003FDN
Release Date: 1993-05-25

Tracks:

Largo maestoso; Allegro moderato
Larghetto
Serenade In A, Op. 96: Finale
Rondella aragonesa
Spanish Songs, Op. 232, No.3: Beneath The Palm Tree
Zambra
Variazioni concertanti, Op. 130
Evocacion
Pavan
Galliard
Ouverture
Harlequinade
Laughter
Rigidon
The Fighters
Gigue
Reverie
Golliwog's Cakewalk
Clair de lune

Customer Reviews:

The very best.......2007-01-11

I have a large collection of classical guitar recordings. Quite simply, "Together Again" is the finest,best recordings of its genre ever made. It features arrangements that had never been before heard and that a big plus, for the normal repertoire for guitar is fairly small and we soon tire of hearng the same pieces again and again. The virtuosity of both Williams and Bream is unqustionalble. Bream sounds a bit steely at times. whereas Williams is soft. Together, they produce a magnificent sound.

Sublime.......2006-03-14

The two foremost virtuosos of our time have come together once again to produce this sublime album.

What John Williams lacks in lyricism is easily compensated for by Bream and the result is outstanding.

Their chemistry is so amazing and the pieces come to life in such a cohesive way that I sometimes think it is one person with 10 fingers on each hand playing the pieces.

Not every piece is easily accessible, so give it time.

Highly recommended.

An excellent CD for anyone who loves the classical guitar.......2000-06-12

This CD is a must have for all lovers of the classical guitar. As is the case of the first album, aptly named "Together", the modern masters of the classical guitar, Bream & Williams, join forces again in order to achieve some spectacular results.

The main problem of playing a classical guitar is the genuine lack of material, apart from those (relatively few) pieces which were originally written for the guitar. Furthermore, being a fairly limited instrument, the guitar limits severely the possibilities of adapting various classical pieces which were not written originally for the guitar. Thus, Bream & Williams, set out on a mission - to achieve what is not possible on one guitar, by playing a duet of classical guitars. Hence, almost all the compositions here are adaptations, but this is by no means a bad thing - the arrangements very cleverly hides the limits of the instruments, while emphasizing it's intimate and warm nature.

Two of the most notable of these adaptations are "Evocacion", from Albeniz "Suite Iberia" and "Bajo la palmera" from "Cantos de Espana", both of which were written for piano. It is well worth mentioning that many of Albeniz compositions were based on traditional spanish tunes, played originally on guitars. Thus, by playing these truly great pieces on classical guitars, Bream & Williams are restoring some of the magic which allured Albeniz to these tunes in the first place. One might also feel these tunes sound actually more natural played on two guitars rather than on a piano.

Other interesting adaptations are the three pieces by Debussy, which are very melodic and are very suitable to be played on guitars.

Tracks:

Suite For Two Guitars: Corant I
Suite For Two Guitars: Alman
Suite For Two Guitars: Corant II
Duo In G, Op. 34: Largo
Duo In G, Op. 34: Rondo
L'encouragement, Op. 34: Cantabile
L'encouragement, Op. 34: Theme and Variations
L'encouragement, Op. 34: Waltz
Cantos de Espana, Op. 232, No. 4: Cordoba
Goyescas: Intermezzo
La vida breve: Spanish Dance No. 1
Pavane For A Dead Princess
Dolly, Op. 56: Berceuse
Dolly, Op. 56: Mi-a-ou
Dolly, Op. 56: Dolly's Garden
Dolly, Op. 56: Kitty-Valse
Dolly, Op. 56: Tendresse
Dolly, Op. 56: Spanish Dance
Danzas Espanolas, Op. 37, No. 2: Oriental

Customer Reviews:

Worth Getting Just For the Granados Spanish Dance Alone.......2006-02-12

Both Julian Bream and John Williams have been two of my favorites when it comes to classical guitar. Having them together on the same album, playing some of my favorite music is more than a treat; it is pure joy.

What I love is the fact that even though both are masters in their own rights, they were able to blend together their individual styles into an ensemble to create a set of moods which enhances the musical experience. All are wonderful, but they saved the best for last, the hauntingly beautiful Spanish Dance No. 2 of Granados. This is music that will have you stopping what you are doing just to listen to it. (If you are listening to this in the car, pull over please!) Although I have heard this piece before done by other greats, in the hands of Bream and Williams, it has been raised to heavenly heights, leaving the listener in a state between tears and great joy.

In summary, if you wish to own just one guitar album in your collection, this would be the one. My greatest regret is that I never had the pleasure of hearing either of them live on stage. The next best thing is this album.

Together, first time.......2002-07-22

Two of the classical guitar's brightest masters together for traditional as well as transcribed works from a number of different composers. Either of the guitarists at their peak (this was recorded in '71 and '78) would have been good enough to amaze you if you are a follower of the guitar and its traditional music, both of them together is something that must be heard. The recording is excellent (ADD - remastered, I believe, in '93) and the selection of music plays to their strengths as individual musicians. To hear these two rivals play together at the same time is enlightening. Essential.

Masters.......1999-06-09

Whoever would like to study or interest in classical guitar must listen to this record. They are the greatest masters.

ALGIN EROZAN

Very excellent CD........1999-04-27

I have heard this CD before, and ordered it from Amazon.com last Wednesday, Overnight shipping. This is Monday night, and it hasn't even shipped yet. Great CD, but go somewhere to buy it if you want it this century!

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A Must have if you're a cello lover
Sublime performances of some too-oft overlooked chamber gems
this CD is a real pleasure
Add this to your collection

Fauré: Complete Works for Cello

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ASIN: B000003FTT
Release Date: 1995-04-11

Tracks:

Romance, Op. 69 in A
Elegie, Op. 24
Sonata No. 1, Op. 109 In D Minor: Allegro
Sonata No. 1, Op. 109 In D Minor: Andante
Sonata No. 1, Op. 109 In D Minor: Final: Allegro commodo
Allegretto moderato For Two Cellos
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Papillon, Op. 77
Sonata No. 2, Op. 117 In G Minor: Allegro
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Sonata No. 2, Op. 117 In G Minor: Allegro vivo
Original Version Of Romance, Op. 69: Andante - Francis Grier

Customer Reviews:

A Must have if you're a cello lover.......2006-11-26

Faure's cello works feature great melodies. Isserlis' performance features great sensitivity to the music's form and wonderful use of technique. He is also one of the best when it comes to French chamber music in general. In my studies on the violin I am most familiar/exposed/trained-in with works from this period by French composers, so when I compare any other performances I would have to say this CD is my pick. One of my all-time favorite records, this CD is beautiful and satisfying to listen to on any given day, any given time. I have three copies of this CD because I keep "losing" my primary copy, and I am fine with having paid for it three times.

Sublime performances of some too-oft overlooked chamber gems.......2006-01-07

When listening to any music, but classical music in particular, I live by the advice of some wise old public radio announcer (who I suspect also read Aaron Copland's bible on "What To Listen For In Music"): A great musical album is the combined product of 1.) well-written music, 2.) impeccably performed, and 3.) flawlessly recorded.

Well, here's Exhibit A.

This RCA recording of Steven Isserlis (mostly with pianist Pascal Devoyon) performing the cello works of Gabriel Faure is remarkable. It's truly unfortunate that most casual listeners of classical music are only familiar with Faure's "Dolly", "Requiem", or perhaps some of his fine piano compositions (of which there are many), because he has a fine catalog of other chamber works (violin sonatas, trios, quartets, quintets [stunning!] etc.), as well as some great orchestral works and songs.

His compositional style which combines typical French Impressionistic coloring with lush Romantic styling is clearly evident on these beautiful, playful, emotional cello works. Isserlis gives each piece his individual attention, and his phrasing seems effortless and spot on. The trademark tone of his cello is perfectly mic'd and reproduced here on this recording.

You'll love every minute of this brilliant album. It has that certain something that makes it stand out from the rest of your library as a special musical experience that you'll want to keep revisiting over and over (at the unfortunate expense of some worthy competitors in your collection!).

This is a "Top Ten" cd in my personal collection of over 800 classical cd's. You can't go wrong here, folks.

I value interesting music that is played and recorded well. This cd's rating was based on:
Music quality = 9.6/10; Performance = 9.7/10; Production = 9.5/10; CD length = 10/10.
Overall score weighted on my proprietary scale = 9.6 ("5 stars")

this CD is a real pleasure.......2005-10-08

Faure's compositions on this disc are consistently great works in his usual vein of subtle beauty. Isserlis has big, rich tone and the piano accompianist does a nice job. The sound is top notch. This is well worth your money and if you are not familiar with Faure it would be a great place to start. Any comment that these pieces sound alike is true only in that a cello and piano are involved. The pieces themselves have obviously varied musical content.

Add this to your collection.......1999-06-08

Although the pieces start to sound alike, the melodies are gorgeous and the piano/cello arrangements are sublime. Great for an evening of solitude, romance, or a cocktail party.

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Even my kid likes this!
Bassoon Me!
Brilliant Bassoonastics
OUTSTANDING QUARTET
Simply fantastic!

Bassoonatics!

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ASIN: B0000067V1
Release Date: 1998-02-17

Tracks:

Three Preludes: Allegro Ben Ritmato E Deciso
Three Preludes: Andante Con Moto E Poco Rubato
Three Preludes: Allegro Ben Ritmato E Deciso
Eight Waltzes, Op. 39: I (Tempo Giusto)
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Eight Waltzes, Op. 39: VIII
Little Suite From The Tempest, Op.109: I - Prospero
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Gigue, K574
Bassoonists' Holiday
I Got Rhythm
I'm In The Mood For Love
Caravan
Oh! Darling
Tango (1940)
Tango (1995)
Youkali
Tango (1984)
Azure

Customer Reviews:

Even my kid likes this!.......2005-11-07

This is an amazing collection of songs, all performed with such skill that even my 8-year-old son likes this CD. Brahms and Beatles, Mozart and Ellington, there is something here for everyone. And thank you, thank you, thank you for "Bassoonist's Holiday."

Bassoon Me!.......2004-08-09

I delight in the bassoon! What a unique and great sound, throaty and thrillingly coarse, yet soaring to sound at times like sax, like oboe, like cello, like a bunch of bassoonatics!

This is delightful collection of musical styles played by this innovative and talented quartet. Choosing to select pieces that are not typically of the bassoon repertoire, we go from Waltz to Gershwin to Broadway to Motzart to Lennon/McCartnye to Sibelius to most of us unknowns such as Mitchell Clarke to Duke Ellington.

All played with passion and gusto and excellent tonality, phrasing and tempo.

Bassoon Me again!

Brilliant Bassoonastics.......2003-09-27

This would have to be the best bassoon ensemble cd on the market. The arrangements are stylish and clever, and the performances brilliant! Fraser Jackson must be the most accomplished contrabassoonist I have ever head. This cd is a must for any bassoonists collection be you amateur or proffessional.

OUTSTANDING QUARTET.......2002-04-14

This disc is really superb!!! Not only is the playing at an extremely high level by the group, the arrangements are also outstanding. The Brahms is abolutely beautiful. The group goes from lightning fingers bravura to sweet soulful singing. It is a joy to listen to again and again.

Simply fantastic!.......2001-10-26

I simply love the Caliban Quartet! They breath new life into bassoons! The way they bring out the music is simply magical. Not only do they sound good, their technical abilities are simply amazing!

Schubert: Four-Hand Piano Works, Vol. 1: Rondo in D Major, D. 608; Sonata in B-Flat Major, D. 617; Duo in A Minor, D. 947 ("Lebensstürme"); Rondo in A Major, D.951; Fantasy in F Minor, D. 940; Fugue in E Minor, D. 952

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Schubert: Four-Hand Piano Works, Vol 1 ...
A program that deserves the highest praise
A Masterpiece of Rare Treasures

Schubert: Four-Hand Piano Works, Vol. 1: Rondo in D Major, D. 608; Sonata in B-Flat Major, D. 617; Duo in A Minor, D. 947 ("Lebensstürme"); Rondo in A Major, D.951; Fantasy in F Minor, D. 940; Fugue in E Minor, D. 952
Franz Schubert , Aebersold and Neiweem Piano Duo , Clare Aebersold , and Ralph Neiweem
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Release Date: 2002-10-01

Tracks:

Rondo in D Major, D. 608
Allegro Moderato
Andante
Allegretto
Duo in A Minor, D. 947
Rondo in A Major, D. 951
Fantasy in F Minor, D. 940
Fantasy in F Minor, D. 940
Fantasy in F Minor, D. 940
Fantasy in F Minor, D. 940
Fague in E Minor, D. 952

Customer Reviews:

Schubert: Four-Hand Piano Works, Vol 1 ..........2007-05-31

This is a great CD, I love the interpretation of this Duo Team. I think that Four-Handed piano literature is very important to all students of the piano.

A program that deserves the highest praise.......2006-05-03

Like its companion volume, the first installment of Schubert's four-hand piano music from Aebersold nad Neiween brings musicianship of the highest caliber. Both are superb players, and it is uncanny how hard one has to try to detect that there are two minds, much less four hands, at play. The program contains nothing but wonderful music, but the A major "Grand Rondo" and F minor Fantasy represent late Schubert at his most inpsired, which means that this is music of Elysian beauty. Musicians love to join at the keyboard, but audiences don't love to pay to hear them. This CD contains no stellar names, but it is altogether delightful and deserves a wide reputation.

A Masterpiece of Rare Treasures.......2005-08-03

The first thing I noticed about this recording was that its recording quality is very high. The Steinway piano sounds rich and beautiful, and you can here everything clearly--which is very important for duets. It does not sound muddy, and the treble is not weak.

Second, I had never heard of Aebersold and Neiweem before, not knowing what to think of them, but I checked vol. 2 of this series, and saw the critic's reviews, the Washington Post, "brilliant...dazzling the full house," and Gramophone, "Utterly charming...Aebersold and Neiweem play together like one extremely refined and dexterous pianist." I agree 100%. They ARE simply amazing, their performance style is great, and I'm surprised that I'm the first person to review them on Amazon.

However, the music selections on this CD, even fans of Schubert may feel, is at times slightly dry or lifeless--that is sometimes the nature of Schubert's or other composer's piano duets. The Lebensstrume, for example, is one movement and 12 minutes, and at times doesn't seem to be going anywhere. But most of the Cd isn't like that.

Also, the main pieces on here are the double sonata no. 1 in B-flat, the Fantasie in F-minor, and the outer movements of an incomplete 3rd sonata. Fortunately another great recording of Schubert piano duets is the Barenboim/Lupu Cd on TelDec Records with the Military Marches, and the sonata no. 2. The selections on the Cd's don't overlap each other, and together constitute all of the great Schubert piano duet pieces! They make a great pair of recordings of each other. How lucky is that? Most of Schubert's other piano duet music are pretty much just variations for amateur pianists.

I consider this recording to be at as high a level as the popular Silk-Thories/Matthies series of Brahms piano duets on the Naxos label. The only thing bad about this Cd is the price, $19, which is a lot. There is also a competing Album of Hinterhuber/Gulda on Naxos with the Fantasie and incomplete 3rd sonata, but without the 1st sonata, for $7, which is a steal. It is not quite as high quality as this album, but still very good. Either way, this recording is highly recommended.

Claus Ogermann: Works for Violin & Piano (Sarabande-Fantasie / Duo Lirico / Preludio and Chant / Nightwings) - Yue Deng & Jean-Yves Thibaudet

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Claus Ogermann: Works for Violin & Piano (Sarabande-Fantasie / Duo Lirico / Preludio and Chant / Nightwings) - Yue Deng & Jean-Yves Thibaudet

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Complete Violin Works / Octet
Schubert , Afanassiev , Maisenberg , Coe , and Kremer
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Nightingale 's farewell!
Wonderful realization of Granados the artist
Lost artistry recovered

The Composer as Pianist

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Goyescas: Flattery
Goyescas: Dialogue At The Window
Goyescas: Candlelit Fandango
Goyescas: Laments Or The Maja And The Nightingle
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Son No.9 in B flat (Welte - Mignon WM.2782, Circa 1912)
Son No.9 in B flat (Odeon, 78 RPM Disc, 1913, 68671, Matrix XS 1509)

Customer Reviews:

Nightingale 's farewell!.......2005-10-21

The ineffable and fragile figure of that poet and composer Enrique Granados revives thanks to the invaluable efforts of this new label that so many jewels have legated us. Listening that artist we can realize his powerful sensibility and Spanish charm.

The author of Goyescas plays with Iberian passion, Granados had "duende" something like special charisma to magnetize and mesmerize the people who surrounded him.

Go for this treasured album. Absolutely gratifying.

Wonderful realization of Granados the artist.......2001-07-04

Granados' music enjoys nothing like the fame it ought. This album of Granados' own playing reaffirms the importance and vitality of his complex and expressive music. These recordings also highlight the fact that too little has been done with historic recordings from reproducing piano rolls; a properly restored instrument of this vintage (1905 - 1930) can produce tremendously musical results whose accuracy can often be documented(listen to CD's comparison tracks of Granados' Welte recording with his 78 rpm recording). In the absence of modern-quality recordings (or, in the case of Granados, no recordings OTHER than those on these piano rolls), such performances are indispensable in understanding pianists who departed before the advent of high fidelity recordings.

I highly recommend this recording.

Lost artistry recovered.......2001-03-03

For the past 70 years, music recorded on piano rolls has been treated as little more than a passing curiosity, if that. There have been earlier attempts (via vinyl recordings of piano rolls) to convey some of the unique interpretation of these late romantic/early 20th century performers, with little success.

With this CD, and the previous Pierian recording of Debussy playing his own works, the artist can finally be appreciated for his style & thoughts regarding performance of his music. Granados, like Debussy, made no phonograph recordings of his own music. His career was cut short when he was lost at sea, while traveling to Europe during WWI.

The pieces presented are played on a 1923 Feurich upright piano, which came from the factory with a Welte Mignon reproducing mechanism installed. This is the first time that the Welte mechanism has been accurately recorded, which gives the listener glimpses into the subtlety & shading of the composer's musical concepts. Each piece is dynamic & sounds as if the artist were in the room with you, seated at the piano. This was the concept that Edwin Welte had when he first devised the reproducing piano in 1904. In this CD that idea has finally be realized, for our enjoyment, again & again.

Schubert: Complete Works for Violin & Piano
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Schubert: Complete Works for Violin & Piano
Ulf Hoelscher , Karl Engel , and Franz Schubert
Manufacturer: EMI Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000CE7FW
Release Date: 2004-06-01