Karl-Andreas Kolly - d'Albert: Piano Concerto& Cello Concerto on CD

Description

Eugen d´Albert was born in Glasgow in 1864 as the son of a Frenchman and an Englishwoman. Whilst still a child, he attracted attention with his exceptional pianistic talent. As a composer, too, d'Albert made a name for himself early on through the great success of his opera 'Tiefland' (1903/05). He was never really able to consolidate his position in this genre, however, for his contemporaries tended to see the great pianist in him instead. Although his compositional oeuvre is forgotten for the most part today, it is worth taking a look at his works, for the orchestral compositions and concertos offer interesting insights. This double CD presents the greater part of d Albert's orchestral production with the two Piano Concertos, the Cello Concerto and his only Symphony. The influence of his models Brahms and Liszt can be readily heard, but d'Albert's own style a nearly ideal combination of virtuosity, romantic melodiousness and sharp flavour is always recognisable.

Tracks

Overture - Barcelona Symphony Orchestra
MäÃig Bewegt
Langsam
Sehr Lebhaft
MäÃig
Langsam, Mit Empfindung
Erstes ZeitmaÃ
Kadenz
Dasselbe ZeitmaÃ
Allegro Moderato: Attaca - Antonio Meneses/Basler Sinfonie-Orchester
Andante Con Moto: Attaca - Antonio Meneses/Basler Sinfonie-Orchester
Allegro Vivace - Antonio Meneses/Basler Sinfonie-Orchester
MäÃig Bewegt - Basler Sinfonie-Orchester
Langsam, Aber Nicht Schleppend - Basler Sinfonie-Orchester
Sehr Schnell - MäÃig - Sehr Schnell - Basler Sinfonie-Orchester
MäÃig Langsam - Belebt - Basler Sinfonie-Orchester