Heinrich Wilhelm Ernst (1812-65) was one of the leading musicians of his day, a friend of Berlioz, Chopin, Liszt and Mendelssohn, and for Joseph Joachim 'the greatest violinist I ever heard'. But the popular encore pieces by which Ernst is remembered today represent only a fraction of his output. This fifth CD - in series of seven presenting all his compositions for the first time - shows his mastery on large and small scale: the Polonaise and Variations on a Dutch Air are grand and brilliant compositions for the concert hall, and the sparkling operatic miniatures and tender arrangements are altogether more intimate.

Tracklist:

Polonaise In D Major, Op. 17 (Version For Violin And Piano)
The Art Of Phrasing, Op. 16: Feuillet D'album For Violin & Piano
3 Rondinos, Op. 5: Rondino No. 3 In D Major, "Meyerbeer's Robert Le Diable"
3 Rondinos, Op. 5: Rondino No. 1 In F Major, "Carafa's Natalie"
3 Rondinos, Op. 5: Rondino No. 2 In A Major, "Halevy's La Tentation"
Variations Brillantes Sur L'air De Pacini: Introduction: Moderato
Variations Brillantes Sur L'air De Pacini: Theme: Moderato
Variations Brillantes Sur L'air De Pacini: Variation 1: Brillante
Variations Brillantes Sur L'air De Pacini: Variation 2
Variations Brillantes Sur L'air De Pacini: Variation 3: Tranquillamente
Variations Brillantes Sur L'air De Pacini: Variation 4: Adagio
Variations Brillantes Sur L'air De Pacini: Finale: Allegro
Romanesca Fameux: Air De Danse Du 16eme Siecle
Variations Sur L'air National Hollandais, Op. 18: Introduction: Maestoso
Variations Sur L'air National Hollandais, Op. 18: Theme: Quasi Andante
Variations Sur L'air National Hollandais, Op. 18: Variation 1
Variations Sur L'air National Hollandais, Op. 18: Variation 2: Au Talon En Tirant
Variations Sur L'air National Hollandais, Op. 18: Variation 3: Piu Mosso
Variations Sur L'air National Hollandais, Op. 18: Finale: Piu Mosso

UPC: 5060113443106
Label: Toccata
Release Date: 1.8.16
Format: CD

Ernst / Lupu / Hobson - Ernst: Complete Works, Vol. 5 (CD)