With a keen sense of musical poetry, pianist Jurg Hanselmann explores the early piano works of Josef Gabriel Rheinberger. The twelve character pieces for the 'new' piano (1864) present the young Liechtenstein composer as a true master of musical miniatures: from the light, dance-like Duettino to the mysterious Notturno to the brilliant Etude and moments of heartfelt melancholy. The program is complemented by the rarely performed Four Fugues for Piano (1862), which impressively showcase Rheinberger's masterful contrapuntal artistry. All works are world premiere recordings. With rich color, clarity, and heartfelt expression, Jurg Hanselmann opens the door to Rheinberger's previously little-known piano universe.

Tracklist:

ZwÃ¶lf CharakterstÃ¼cke fÃ¼r's ""Neue"" Clavier~1. Duettino C-dur
ZwÃ¶lf CharakterstÃ¼cke fÃ¼r's ""Neue"" Clavier~2. Praeludium c-moll
ZwÃ¶lf CharakterstÃ¼cke fÃ¼r's ""Neue"" Clavier~3. Notturno Des-dur
ZwÃ¶lf CharakterstÃ¼cke fÃ¼r's ""Neue"" Clavier~4. Rundgesang cis-moll
ZwÃ¶lf CharakterstÃ¼cke fÃ¼r's ""Neue"" Clavier~5. Reigen D-dur
ZwÃ¶lf CharakterstÃ¼cke fÃ¼r's ""Neue"" Clavier~6. Etude d-moll
ZwÃ¶lf CharakterstÃ¼cke fÃ¼r's ""Neue"" Clavier~7. Die Jagd Es-dur
ZwÃ¶lf CharakterstÃ¼cke fÃ¼r's ""Neue"" Clavier~8. Ballade es-moll
ZwÃ¶lf CharakterstÃ¼cke fÃ¼r's ""Neue"" Clavier~9. Rondino E-dur
ZwÃ¶lf CharakterstÃ¼cke fÃ¼r's ""Neue"" Clavier~10. Glockenspiel (oder Mondscheinâ€¦?) e-moll
ZwÃ¶lf CharakterstÃ¼cke fÃ¼r's ""Neue"" Clavier~11. Impromptu F-dur
ZwÃ¶lf CharakterstÃ¼cke fÃ¼r's ""Neue"" Clavier~12. Melancholie f-moll
Fuge es-moll fÃ¼r Klavier
Fuge Fis-dur fÃ¼r Klavier
Fuge G-dur fÃ¼r Klavier
Fuge A-dur fÃ¼r Klavier
Was sich der Wald erzÃ¤hlt (WaldmÃ¤rchen) Skizze fÃ¼r Pianoforte Op. 8 (Manuskriptfassung)

UPC: 4260052386576
Label: Ars Produktion
Release Date: 5.15.26
Format: CD

Jurg Hanselmann - Early Pno Works (CD)