Jens Ryle - Kuhlau (1786-1832) Piano Sonatas, Piano Sonatina : Jens Luhr - Import CD

Credits:

Jens Ryle

Description:

Born in Germany, Kuhlau was active in Denmark. Today, his flute works are the most popular in Denmark, and he is also known as the "Danish Beethoven. The "Sonatina" Op.20-1, also included in this album, is familiar to piano students all over the world as "Sonatina Album No.1. However, the sonata Op.127, with its deep expression reminiscent of Chopin's etudes, will renew your appreciation of this composer for his extremely sophisticated content. The sonata Op.8, recorded here for the first time, reveals a quieter and deeper side of the composer, even though it is technically incomplete. Pianist Ruhl, like Kuhlau, was born in the northern German town of Jrzen. He himself was familiar with the composer of the "Sonatina" as a child, and he approaches this work with deep empathy. Naxos Japan

Tracklisting:

1.Piano Sonata in E flat major, Op. 127 (formerly Op. 16): Allegro
2.Piano Sonata in E flat major, Op. 127 (formerly Op. 16): Adagio con molto espressione
3.Piano Sonata in E flat major, Op. 127 (formerly Op. 16): Finale: Allegro con spirito
4.Piano Sonata in A minor, Op. 8a: Allegro non troppo ed espressivo
5.Piano Sonata in A minor, Op. 8a: Adagio con anima
6.Piano Sonata in A minor, Op. 8a: Allegro di molto con agitazione
7.Piano Sonatina in C major, Op. 20, No. 1: Allegro
8.Piano Sonatina in C major, Op. 20, No. 1: Andante
9.Piano Sonatina in C major, Op. 20, No. 1: Rondo - Allegro