Legendary cabaret performer Georg Kreisler is known for his unparalleled catalog of chansons for which he penned both the lyrics and music, and for his concerts and recordings in which he sang and accompanied himself at the piano. He was until recently, not well-known as a composer of classical music. The publication of a book entitled "Georg Kreisler - GrenzgÃ¤nger" drew the attention of pianist Sherri Jones to Kreisler's early instrumental music and at the composer's behest she premiered the works. In 2011, inspired by Jones performances, Kreisler wrote FÃ¼nf Lieder, five connected pieces for mezzo-soprano, piano and violin, performed here by Olivia Vermeulen and Andreas Reiner.

Tracklist:

Fünf Bagatellen: I. Allegro Furioso
Fünf Bagatellen: II. Tempo Di Valse
Fünf Bagatellen: III. Presto, Con Fuoco
Fünf Bagatellen: IV. Andante Triste
Fünf Bagatellen: V. Allegro Molto
Sonate Für Klavier: I. Rather Fast
Sonate Für Klavier: II. Waltz, Graceful, But Not Fast
Sonate Für Klavier: III. Slow - With Warmth, But Not Too Slow
Fünf Lieder Für Barbara: I. Ah, Ich Unterschrieb
Fünf Lieder Für Barbara: II. Das Gewissen Meldet Sich
Fünf Lieder Für Barbara: III. Am Brunnen Vor Dem Tore
Fünf Lieder Für Barbara: IV. Heute War Ich In Unsrem Garten
Fünf Lieder Für Barbara: V. Ich Weiß, Es Klingt Ein Bisschen Linkisch
Drei Klavierstücke: I. Allegro
Drei Klavierstücke: II. Con Spirito
Drei Klavierstücke: III. Largo

UPC: 4010228731729
Label: Wergo Germany
Release Date: 8.14.15
Format: CD

G Kreisler / Vermeulen,Olivia / Reiner,Andreas - Complete Works for Piano - Funf Bagatellen (CD)