The history of fantasy as a form of composition spans centuries and the term was already used in the Renaissance. Many great composers tried their hand at this genre, each giving it a personal touch. With romantic fantasies by FrÃ©dÃ©ric Chopin, Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy and Robert Schumann, Amit Yahav presents a number of highlights of this musical form on his new GENUIN recording. The Israeli pianist completed his doctorate on Chopin in London and for his album recording chose, among other works, the composer's posthumous Fantaisie Impromptu, op. 66, which was taken from a manuscript. A wonderful discovery!

Tracklist:

Fantaisie In F Minor, Op. 49, B. 137
Fantasie In F-Sharp Minor, Op. 28, Mwv U 92 (Sonate Écossaise): I. Con Moto Agitato
Fantasie In F-Sharp Minor, Op. 28, Mwv U 92 (Sonate Écossaise): II. Allegro Con Moto
Fantasie In F-Sharp Minor, Op. 28, Mwv U 92 (Sonate Écossaise): III. Presto
Fantasie In C Major, Op. 17: I. Durchaus Phantastisch Und Leidenschaftlich Vorzutragen - Im Legendenton
Fantasie In C Major, Op. 17: II. Mäßig. Durchaus Energisch
Fantasie In C Major, Op. 17: III. Langsam Getragen. Durchweg Leise Zu Halten
Fantaisie Impromptu In C-Sharp Minor, Op. 66, B. 87 (1835 Manuscript Version)

UPC: 4260036257090
Label: Genuin
Release Date: 7.3.20
Format: CD

Fantasies / Various - Fantasies (CD)