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    Vaclav Jan Krtitel Tomasek: Fortepiano Sonatas
    Supraphon

    Vaclav Jan Krtitel Tomasek: Fortepiano Sonatas

    CD · 1 disc

    $31.99
    Composer
    TOMASEK, VACLAV JAN KRTITEL
    Artist
    Petra Matejova
    Released
    Apr 21, 2017
    With Václav Jan Tomášek we find ourselves at the furthermost border marking the realm of the Music from 18th Century Prague cycle. Without his music, however, the edition would not have been complete. Shortly after his arrival in Prague, Tomášek became renowned for his piano playing skills, later winning the moniker of the "Music Pope". Not only was he an outstanding pianist and fruitful composer, but he also became a sought-after music teacher. His students included composer Jan Václav Hugo Voříšek, famous critic Eduard Hanslick as well as a number of virtuoso pianists. Tomášek's music oscillates between late classicist and early romantic style with songs and piano compositions making the bulk of his oeuvre. Sadly, only a little fragment of these are accessible on recordings. The present recording brings three out of his seven fortepiano sonatas; they are performed on a copy of a period instrument. Tomášek's sonatas are marked by ap rofuseness of musical ideas and often also unusual modulation plans. Since her fortepiano studies in Paris, Petra Matějová has performed extensively, made a number of recordings and led master classes in several European countries. Her ambition in making thi srecording was to convince listeners and pianists alike that the time has come to bring Tomášek's work to new life and give it back its well-deserved place on concert stages.
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  • Vaclav Jan Krtitel Tomasek: Fortepiano Sonatas

    Vaclav Jan Krtitel Tomasek: Fortepiano Sonatas

    Supraphon Apr 2017
    1 disc
    CD
    $31.99
    • Franz Liszt & Czech Music
    ArcoDiva

    Franz Liszt & Czech Music

    CD · 1 disc

    $18.99
    Composer
    Antonin Dvorak, Franz Liszt, Bedrich Smetana, Vaclav Jan Tomasek
    Artist
    Tomas Visek
    Released
    May 03, 2024

    Franz Liszt, musical genius and piano titan. When he first came to Prague in 1840, he heard and remembered Josef Theodor Krov's melody "Tešme se blahou nadejí", which was then misinterpreted as an old Hussite song. Franz Liszt, inspired by this song, has written the "Hussiten-Lied". Another Liszt’s composition you will find on this CD that is inspired by Czech/Slavic culture is "Slavimo slavno slaveni!". Naturally, Liszt left an indelible mark among Czech musicians, so you will also find Czech composers on this album.

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  • Franz Liszt & Czech Music

    Franz Liszt & Czech Music

    ArcoDiva May 2024
    1 disc
    CD
    $18.99
  • Tomásek: Piano Concertos No 1 & 2 / Válek, Simon, Prague Rso

    Tomásek: Piano Concertos No 1 & 2 / Válek, Simon, Prague Rso

    Supraphon Jul 2006
    1 disc
    CD
    $27.99
  • Rudolf Firkusny

    Rudolf Firkusny

    Vox Jun 2010
    2 discs
    CD
    $29.99
    • SONGS
    HYPERION

    SONGS

    CD · 1 disc

    $18.33
    Artist
    Renata Pokupic
    Released
    Jul 10, 2015
    Vaclav Jan Krvtitel Tomasek wrote numerous songs and short piano pieces. His works predate those of his rather more famous near contemporary Franz Schubert by some years but remain mysterious neglected. This enthralling new album from Renata Pokupic and Roger Vignoles unfolds twenty-eight songs of a rare appeal. Tomasek was one of the very few composers of Goethe settings to meet with the great poet's (relatively) undivided approval.
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  • SONGS

    SONGS

    HYPERION Jul 2015
    1 disc
    CD
    $18.33
    • 200 Years Diabelli Variations
    Divine Art

    200 Years Diabelli Variations

    CD · 1 disc

    $17.99
    Composer
    Ludwig van Beethoven, Carl Czerny, Johann Nepomuk Hummel, Friedrich Kalkbrenner, Franz Liszt, Ignaz
    Artist
    Dina Parakhina
    Released
    Sep 20, 2024
    Celebrating 200 Years of the Diabelli Project To commemorate the bicentennial of Beethoven's Diabelli Variations, the Divine Art label proudly presents " 200 Years: Diabelli Variations". Originally introduced by Anton Diabelli with words of admiration for it's innovation and artistic brilliance, the Diabelli Variations have since transcended time, becoming a cornerstone of the piano repertoire, rivalling even the esteemed works of J.S. Bach. The story behind the Diabelli Variations adds to their mystique. Legend has it that Beethoven initially dismissed Diabelli's theme as a mere "cobbler's patch." Yet, he later transformed this simple waltz into a complex, kaleidoscopic masterpiece, showcasing a wide range of characters, styles, and textures. From playful parodies to profound meditations, Beethoven's variations span over 60 minutes of inventive musical exploration. Renowned pianist Dina Parakhina, who first performed the Diabelli Variations during her final recital at the Moscow Conservatory, brings her deep understanding and lifelong study of this monumental work to her latest recording. Parakhina's interpretation captures the intricate structural unity and the emotional depth of Beethoven's composition, reflecting her illustrious career and devotion to classical music. About Dina Parakhina Dina Parakhina, a distinguished Russian pianist and educator, has been a Piano Professor at the Royal College of Music since 2009 and a College Fellow since 2019. She has taught at prestigious institutions such as the Central Music School in Moscow and Chetham's School of Music, and currently holds a position at the Royal Northern College of Music. Parakhina has performed globally as a soloist, made numerous recordings, and given master-classes around the world. Her expertise and passion for music have also seen her serve on juries for international piano competitions. Parakhina's illustrious career began in Sochi and led her to study under notable mentors in Moscow. She toured extensively with the Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra and later organized significant projects like the Medtner Marathon, which celebrated the works of Nikolai Medtner. Her recording of Medtner's Piano Sonatas and Fairy Tales was critically acclaimed, highlighting her dedication to bringing classical masterpieces to contemporary audiences. Join us in celebrating 200 years of Beethoven's Diabelli Variations with Dina Parakhina's remarkable new recording, a tribute to the timeless genius of Beethoven and the enduring beauty of his music.
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  • 200 Years Diabelli Variations

    200 Years Diabelli Variations

    Divine Art Sep 2024
    1 disc
    CD
    $17.99
    • Prague-Vienna - Journey in Songs
    Supraphon

    Prague-Vienna - Journey in Songs

    CD · 1 disc

    $23.99 $31.99 Save 25%
    Composer
    HAYDN KALIVODA MOZART
    Artist
    Jankova, Willi
    Released
    Jun 30, 2017
    The road between Vienna and Prague, taken in 1787 by the 31-year-old Mozart so as to attend the premiere of his opera Don Giovanni, was familiar to a number of other musicians. It was a journey they made in both directions, often with the vision of attaining a better life at the other end. The Czech songs dating from the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries, which form the axis of the present album, may be a revelation for many a listener – as may be the fact that Czech composers mainly set to music German and Italian texts. This could in part have been down to the boom of the German song for home music-making (and the associated publishing business), as well as the mass distribution of keyboard instruments in the 1780s. According to J. W. Goethe, the ability to play the piano was one of the qualities of well-bred young women that increased their chances of finding a good match ... Leopold Koželuch was one of Vienna’s most successful song composers, and, owing to, among other things, his diplomatic skills, he even eclipsed the bright star of Mozart. The Prague-based composer F. A. Rösler, whose songs are often indistinguishable from those of Mozart’s, did his utmost to preserve Mozart’s legacy following his death. And similarly to Rösler, V. J. Tomášek, who too remained faithful to Prague, possessed a refined literary taste, as duly reflected in his selection of the texts for his songs. The recording captures Martina Janková’s engrossing voice, replete with vitality, innocence, vigour and lightness, which so becomes the Mozart repertoire. Under the hands of Barbara Maria Willi, the bright and colourful sound of the one and only preserved fortepiano built by F. J. Baumeister (1797) will be for many yet another surprise and discovery on this musical odyssey. The previously untraced journeys of Czech songs between Mozart’s Prague and Vienna.
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  • Prague-Vienna - Journey in Songs
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    Prague-Vienna - Journey in Songs

    Supraphon Jun 2017
    1 disc
    CD
    $31.99 $23.99Save 25%