Recorded in the beautiful acoustics of the Villa Contucci in Montepulciano (2011 - 2012), by Eleonora Contucci, soprano, and veteran forte pianist Costantino Mastroprimiano, playing a superb Graf piano from 1826, since it's build, in the possession of the Contucci family. - Norbert BurgmÃ¼ller's early death in 1836 at the age of 26 was greatly lamented by his famous contemporaries Mendelssohn and Schumann, the latter comparing the tragedy of his death with that of Schubert. He was considered a major talent, and he left a substantial oeuvre of orchestral, vocal and instrumental works. This CD features his songs, and the grand scale Piano Sonata in F minor Op. 8 in the style of Weber and Hummel. His songs remind us of Schubert in their freshness and naturalness, though not without personal touches in some of the more daring modulations.

Tracklist:

Sechs Gesänge, Op. 3: I. Einkehr
Sechs Gesänge, Op. 3: II. In Der Ferne
Sechs Gesänge, Op. 3: III. Du Bist Wie Eine Blume
Sechs Gesänge, Op. 3: IV. Winterreise
Sechs Gesänge, Op. 3: V. Fischerknabe
Sechs Gesänge, Op. 3: VI. Harfenspieler I
Fünf Lieder, Op. 6: I. Harfenspieler II
Fünf Lieder, Op. 6: II. Omars Nachtlied
Fünf Lieder, Op. 6: III. Ich Schleich Umher
Fünf Lieder, Op. 6: IV. Sehnsucht Nach Ruhe
Fünf Lieder, Op. 6: V. Nachtreise
Fünf Lieder, Op. 10: I. Unter Den Linden
Fünf Lieder, Op. 10: II. Scheiden Und Meiden
Fünf Lieder, Op. 10: III. Abreise
Fünf Lieder, Op. 10: IV. Hoffnungslos
Fünf Lieder, Op. 10: V. Das Ständchen
Fünf Lieder, Op. 12: I. Nähe Des Geliebten
Fünf Lieder, Op. 12: II. Wie Der Tag Mir Schleichet
Fünf Lieder, Op. 12: III. Der Sänger
Fünf Lieder, Op. 12: IV. Das Schicksal Wills
Fünf Lieder, Op. 12: V. Lebe Wohl!
Frühlingslied
Piano Sonata In F Minor, Op. 8: I. Allegro Molto
Piano Sonata In F Minor, Op. 8: II. Romanze
Piano Sonata In F Minor, Op. 8: III. Finale: Allegro Molto E Con Fuoco

UPC: 5028421942445
Label: Brilliant Classics
Release Date: 4.30.13
Format: CD

Eleonora Contucci - Lieder Piano Sonata Op 8 (CD)