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Early Piano Works

Romantic Spiritual Virtuosic Contemplative
$20.99

Details

Composer
Josef Gabriel Rheinberger
Artist
Jurg Hanselmann
Format
CD
Label
Ars Produktion
Released
May 15, 2026
Catalog #
ARS38657
UPC
4260052386576

About

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 17 tracks

  1. 1 No. 1. Praeludium in C Minor 02:01
    Track
    1
    Title
    No. 1. Praeludium in C Minor
    Duration
    02:01
    Composer
    Josef Gabriel Rheinberger
    Performer
    Jürg Hanselmann
  2. 2 No. 2. Romance in E-Flat Major 02:50
    Track
    2
    Title
    No. 2. Romance in E-Flat Major
    Duration
    02:50
    Composer
    Josef Gabriel Rheinberger
    Performer
    Jürg Hanselmann
  3. 3 No. 3. Canzonetta in A-Flat Major 02:26
    Track
    3
    Title
    No. 3. Canzonetta in A-Flat Major
    Duration
    02:26
    Composer
    Josef Gabriel Rheinberger
    Performer
    Jürg Hanselmann
  4. 4 No. 4. Intermezzo in F-Sharp Minor 03:56
    Track
    4
    Title
    No. 4. Intermezzo in F-Sharp Minor
    Duration
    03:56
    Composer
    Josef Gabriel Rheinberger
    Performer
    Jürg Hanselmann
  5. 5 No. 5. Vision in D-Flat Major 03:53
    Track
    5
    Title
    No. 5. Vision in D-Flat Major
    Duration
    03:53
    Composer
    Josef Gabriel Rheinberger
    Performer
    Jürg Hanselmann
  6. 6 No. 6. Duet in F Major 03:45
    Track
    6
    Title
    No. 6. Duet in F Major
    Duration
    03:45
    Composer
    Josef Gabriel Rheinberger
    Performer
    Jürg Hanselmann
  7. 7 No. 7. In Memoriam in A Minor 02:41
    Track
    7
    Title
    No. 7. In Memoriam in A Minor
    Duration
    02:41
    Composer
    Josef Gabriel Rheinberger
    Performer
    Jürg Hanselmann
  8. 8 No. 8. Pastorale in G Major 02:42
    Track
    8
    Title
    No. 8. Pastorale in G Major
    Duration
    02:42
    Composer
    Josef Gabriel Rheinberger
    Performer
    Jürg Hanselmann
  9. 9 No. 9. Lament in B Minor 02:23
    Track
    9
    Title
    No. 9. Lament in B Minor
    Duration
    02:23
    Composer
    Josef Gabriel Rheinberger
    Performer
    Jürg Hanselmann
  10. 10 No. 10. Evening Peace in D Major 02:41
    Track
    10
    Title
    No. 10. Evening Peace in D Major
    Duration
    02:41
    Composer
    Josef Gabriel Rheinberger
    Performer
    Jürg Hanselmann
  11. 11 No. 11. Passacaglia in E Minor 03:58
    Track
    11
    Title
    No. 11. Passacaglia in E Minor
    Duration
    03:58
    Composer
    Josef Gabriel Rheinberger
    Performer
    Jürg Hanselmann
  12. 12 No. 12. Funeral March in B-Flat Minor 03:30
    Track
    12
    Title
    No. 12. Funeral March in B-Flat Minor
    Duration
    03:30
    Composer
    Josef Gabriel Rheinberger
    Performer
    Jürg Hanselmann
  13. 13 No. 1 in E-Flat Minor 04:19
    Track
    13
    Title
    No. 1 in E-Flat Minor
    Duration
    04:19
    Composer
    Josef Gabriel Rheinberger
    Performer
    Jürg Hanselmann
  14. 14 No. 2 in F-Sharp Major 03:18
    Track
    14
    Title
    No. 2 in F-Sharp Major
    Duration
    03:18
    Composer
    Josef Gabriel Rheinberger
    Performer
    Jürg Hanselmann
  15. 15 No. 3 in G Major 02:39
    Track
    15
    Title
    No. 3 in G Major
    Duration
    02:39
    Composer
    Josef Gabriel Rheinberger
    Performer
    Jürg Hanselmann
  16. 16 No. 4 in A Major 04:15
    Track
    16
    Title
    No. 4 in A Major
    Duration
    04:15
    Composer
    Josef Gabriel Rheinberger
    Performer
    Jürg Hanselmann
  17. 17 Waldmarchen, Op. 8 (1866 version) 08:52
    Track
    17
    Title
    Waldmarchen, Op. 8 (1866 version)
    Duration
    08:52
    Composer
    Josef Gabriel Rheinberger
    Performer
    Jürg Hanselmann