Julius RÃ¶ntgen (1855-1932) was both a composer and a gifted pianist, and he knew how to write well for his instrument. RÃ¶ntgen was a child prodigy, and from an early age composed ambitious works for the piano. His partnership with baritone Johannes Messchaert was legendary, and they made several European tours. At one of their recitals, in the Vienna Musikvereinsaal, it was noted that Brahms and Grieg sat together in the front row. Recent renewed interest in RÃ¶ntgen has revealed many treasures still waiting to be awakened in the RÃ¶ntgen Archives (Den Haag). Alongside a huge series of unknown string quartets, string trios, piano trios, and symphonies there are some 30 piano sonatas and sonatinas from 1922-1932 alone.

Tracklist:

Suite In Four Movements, Op.7: I. Entrata
Suite In Four Movements, Op.7: II. Andantino
Suite In Four Movements, Op.7: III. Toccata
Suite In Four Movements, Op.7: IV. Passacaglia
Variations And Finale On A Hungarian Czardas, Op.25: Theme - Variation 5
Variations And Finale On A Hungarian Czardas, Op.25: Variation 6 - Variation 10
Variations And Finale On A Hungarian Czardas, Op.25: Finale
Three Romances, Op.32: I. Andante Espressivo
Three Romances, Op.32: II. Tranquillo E Teneramente
Three Romances, Op.32: III. Molto Agitato A Passionate
Buiten, Op.65: I. Hollandsch Jolijt
Buiten, Op.65: II. Boerinnetje
Buiten, Op.65: III. Boerenklucht
Buiten, Op.65: IV. Marten Aapjes
Buiten, Op.65: V. Het Kasteel Van Ratbout
Buiten, Op.65: VI. Duinvlinders
Buiten, Op.65: VII. Volkswijze
Buiten, Op.65: VIII. Droomgeluid
Buiten, Op.65: IX. Zeestemming
Buiten, Op.65: X. Klompenfuga

UPC: 0710357591822
Label: Nimbus Records
Release Date: 6.9.15
Format: CD

Mark Anderson - Piano Music 1 (CD)