Sigismond Thalberg was a Wunderkind and one of the most accomplished virtuoso pianists of the 19th century. Mendelssohn, Chopin and Clara Schumann were impressed by his technical skills. As legend goes there was a big rivalry between Thalberg and Liszt, though mostly fomented by the press. Thalberg was also a composer whose focus laid mainly on fantasies on operatic themes. In the 19th century this was a genre aiming to delight audiences with the familiarity of known melodies, the ingenuity of the transcriptions and their spectacular virtuosity. Thalberg wrote fantasies on quite a number of opera by Italian composers. These fantasies and other works are presented now in a comprehensive set by the Italian pianist Francesco Nicolosi. Nicolosi specialized in the interpretation of Thalberg's composition and the result is truly remarkable. With an exquisite technique, a wonderful sound and an impeccable legato these recordings have no rival. They came to be in the 1990s as individual releases and brought Nicolosi the Bellini Golden Prize. They are now being made available for the first time as collector's item.

Tracklist:

Grande Fantaisie Et Variations Sur "Norma", Op. 12 (After Bellini)
Grande Fantaisie Et Variation Brillante Sur "I Capuleti E I Montecchi", Op. 10 (After Bellini)
Grand Fantaisie Sur L'opéra "Beatrice Di Tenda", Op. 49 (After Bellini) [Arr. For Piano]
Fantaisie Sur Des Motifs De L'opéra "La Straniera", Op. 9 (After Bellini)
Grand Caprice Sur Des Motifs De L'opéra "La Sonnambula", Op. 46 (After Bellini)
Fantaisie Sur "La Fille Du Régiment", Op. 68 (After Donizetti's A. 56)
Grande Fantaisie Sur Les Motifs De "Don Pasquale", Op. 67 (After Donizetti's A. 64)
Fantaisie Sur L'opéra "Lucrezia Borgia", Op. 50 (After Donizetti's A. 41)
Andante Final De "Lucia Di Lammermoor", Op. 44 (After Donizetti's A. 46)
Introduction Et Variations Sur La Barcarolle De L'opéra "L'elisir D'amore", Op. 66 (After Donizetti
Grand Fantaisie Sur L'opéra "Semiramide", Op. 51 (After Rossini)
Fantaisie Sur Des Motifs De L'opéra "La Donna Del Lago", Op. 40bis (After Rossini)
Grande Fantaisie Sur "Le Barbier De Séville", Op. 63 (After Rossini)
Fantaisie Sur L'opéra "Moïse", Op. 33 (After Rossini)
Grande Fantaisie De Concert Sur L'opéra "La Traviata", Op. 78 (After Verdi)
Grande Fantaisie De Concert Sur L’opéra "Il Trovatore", Op. 77 (After Verdi)
Souvenir De "Un Ballo In Maschera", Op. 81 (After Verdi)
Souvenir De "Rigoletto", Op. 82 (After Verdi)
Impromptu Sur Des Thèmes Favoris De "Le Siège De Corinthe", Op. 3 (After Rossini)
L'art Du Chant Appliqué Au Piano, Op. 70: No. 19, Casta Diva (After Bellini)
24 Pensées Musicales, Op. 75 "Les Soirées De Pausilippe": No. 1 In A-Flat Major, Andantino
24 Pensées Musicales, Op. 75 "Les Soirées De Pausilippe": No. 2 In E Major, Moderato
24 Pensées Musicales, Op. 75 "Les Soirées De Pausilippe": No. 3 In A Minor, Molto Agitato
24 Pensées Musicales, Op. 75 "Les Soirées De Pausilippe": No. 4 In D Major, Andantino
24 Pensées Musicales, Op. 75 "Les Soirées De Pausilippe": No. 5 In G Minor, Tarantelle
24 Pensées Musicales, Op. 75 "Les Soirées De Pausilippe": No. 6 In E-Flat Major, Vivace
24 Pensées Musicales, Op. 75 "Les Soirées De Pausilippe": No. 7 In C Major, Lento
24 Pensées Musicales, Op. 75 "Les Soirées De Pausilippe": No. 8 In A Minor, Presto
24 Pensées Musicales, Op. 75 "Les Soirées De Pausilippe": No. 9 In D Major, Andantino
24 Pensées Musicales, Op. 75 "Les Soirées De Pausilippe": No. 10 In B-Flat Major, Cantabile
24 Pensées Musicales, Op. 75 "Les Soirées De Pausilippe": No. 11 In F Major, Allegretto
24 Pensées Musicales, Op. 75 "Les Soirées De Pausilippe": No. 12 In D-Flat Major, Allegretto
24 Pensées Musicales, Op. 75 "Les Soirées De Pausilippe": No. 13 In B-Flat Major, Adagio
24 Pensées Musicales, Op. 75 "Les Soirées De Pausilippe": No. 14 In D Major, Allegretto
24 Pensées Musicales, Op. 75 "Les Soirées De Pausilippe": No. 15 In G Minor, Presto
24 Pensées Musicales, Op. 75 "Les Soirées De Pausilippe": No. 16 In D-Flat Major, Allegro
24 Pensées Musicales, Op. 75 "Les Soirées De Pausilippe": No. 17 In F Major, Adagio
24 Pensées Musicales, Op. 75 "Les Soirées De Pausilippe": No. 18 In D Minor, Marcia
24 Pensées Musicales, Op. 75 "Les Soirées De Pausilippe": No. 19 In B Minor, Molto Vivace
24 Pensées Musicales, Op. 75 "Les Soirées De Pausilippe": No. 20 In B-Flat Major, Allegro
24 Pensées Musicales, Op. 75 "Les Soirées De Pausilippe": No. 21 In A Minor, Allegretto
24 Pensées Musicales, Op. 75 "Les Soirées De Pausilippe": No. 22 In D Minor, Allegretto
24 Pensées Musicales, Op. 75 "Les Soirées De Pausilippe": No. 23 In B Major, Andantino
24 Pensées Musicales, Op. 75 "Les Soirées De Pausilippe": No. 24 In A-Flat Major, Polacca
Piano Concerto In F Minor, Op. 5: I. Allegro Moderato
Piano Concerto In F Minor, Op. 5: II. Adagio
Piano Concerto In F Minor, Op. 5: III. Rondo. Allegro
Fantasia On Beethoven's 7th Symphony, Op. 39
Nocturne In E Major, Op. 28
10 Piano Pieces, Op. 36: No. 5, Canzonette Italienne (After Dessauer)
Un Soupir (Mélodie Variée)

UPC: 747313604234
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 5.14.21
Format: CD

Thalberg / Nicolosi / Mogrelia - Works (6 CD)