Born in Germany, Friedrich Kuhlau established himself in Copenhagen as a pianist, composer and teacher. His Piano Sonatinas seem to have been intended either for teaching purposes or otherwise for the amateur market, combining a certain charm with clarity.

Tracklist:

Piano Sonatina in C Major, Op.55, No.1: I. Allegro
Piano Sonatina in C Major, Op.55, No.1: II. Vivace
Piano Sonatina in G Major, Op.55, No.2: I. Allegretto
Piano Sonatina in G Major, Op.55, No.2: II. Cantabile
Piano Sonatina in G Major, Op.55, No.2: III. Allegro
Piano Sonatina in C Major, Op.55, No.3: I. Allegro Con Spirito
Piano Sonatina in C Major, Op.55, No.3: II. Allegretto Grazioso
Piano Sonatina in F Major, Op.55, No.4: I. Allegro Non Tanto
Piano Sonatina in F Major, Op.55, No.4: II. Andantino Con Espressione
Piano Sonatina in F Major, Op.55, No.4: III. Alla Polacca
Piano Sonatina in D Major, Op.55, No.5: I. Tempo Di Marcia
Piano Sonatina in D Major, Op.55, No.5: II. Vivace Assai
Piano Sonatina in C Major, Op.55, No.6: I. Allegro Maestoso
Piano Sonatina in C Major, Op.55, No.6: II. Menuetto
Piano Sonatina in C Major, Op.88, No.1: I. Allegro
Piano Sonatina in C Major, Op.88, No.1: II. Andantino
Piano Sonatina in C Major, Op.88, No.1: III. Rondo. Allegro
Piano Sonatina in G Major, Op.88, No.2: I. Allegro Assai
Piano Sonatina in G Major, Op.88, No.2: II. Andante Cantabile
Piano Sonatina in G Major, Op.88, No.2: III. Vivace
Piano Sonatina in A Minor, Op.88, No.3: I. Allegro Con Affetto
Piano Sonatina in A Minor, Op.88, No.3: II. Andantino
Piano Sonatina in A Minor, Op.88, No.3: III. Allegro Burlesco
Piano Sonatina in F Major, Op.88, No.4: I. Allegro Molto
Piano Sonatina in F Major, Op.88, No.4: II. Andante Con Moto
Piano Sonatina in F Major, Op.88, No.4: III. Rondo Alla Polacca

UPC: 747313071074
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 6.24.08
Format: CD

JenÅ‘ Jandó - Piano Sonatas Opp 55 & 88 (CD)