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Scharwenka: Piano Concerto No. 1; Symphony C minor

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Details

Composer
Franz Xaver Scharwenka
Artist
Poznan Philharmonic Orchestra, Jonathan Powell
Format
CD
Label
CPO
Released
Nov 15, 2024
Catalog #
555571-2
UPC
761203557127

About

When the Polish city of Poznan was still called Posen, a certain Franz Xaver Scharwenka attended the local high school before embarking on a musical career that garnered him significant attention and admiration. Although he primarily made a name for himself as a pianist and composer of countless piano pieces, he was compelled to venture beyond his instrument and did so with remarkable success. In 1877, he presented the first of his four piano concertos to the public in Hanover, a work that continues to delight audiences and has now been added to the cpo catalog. This imaginative piece, performed by the British pianist Jonathan Powell and the Poznan Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Lukasz Borowicz, serves as a prelude to the only symphony Scharwenka composed - a compelling testament to a man who mastered much more than just the 88 keys.

Tracklist 7 tracks

  1. 1 I. Allegro patetico 10:43
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Allegro patetico
    Duration
    10:43
    Composer
    Xaver Scharwenka
    Performer
    Jonathan Powell
    Ensemble
    Poznań Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Łukasz Borowicz
  2. 2 II. Scherzo: Allegro assai 07:53
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Scherzo: Allegro assai
    Duration
    07:53
    Composer
    Xaver Scharwenka
    Performer
    Jonathan Powell
    Ensemble
    Poznań Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Łukasz Borowicz
  3. 3 III. Allegro non tanto 11:59
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Allegro non tanto
    Duration
    11:59
    Composer
    Xaver Scharwenka
    Performer
    Jonathan Powell
    Ensemble
    Poznań Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Łukasz Borowicz
  4. 4 I. Andante - Allegro non troppo 13:47
    Track
    4
    Title
    I. Andante - Allegro non troppo
    Duration
    13:47
    Composer
    Xaver Scharwenka
    Ensemble
    Poznań Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Łukasz Borowicz
  5. 5 II. Allegro molto quasi presto 06:35
    Track
    5
    Title
    II. Allegro molto quasi presto
    Duration
    06:35
    Composer
    Xaver Scharwenka
    Ensemble
    Poznań Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Łukasz Borowicz
  6. 6 III. Adagio 08:43
    Track
    6
    Title
    III. Adagio
    Duration
    08:43
    Composer
    Xaver Scharwenka
    Ensemble
    Poznań Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Łukasz Borowicz
  7. 7 IV. Allegro molto quasi presto - Adagio - Tempo I - Allegro molto 09:57
    Track
    7
    Title
    IV. Allegro molto quasi presto - Adagio - Tempo I - Allegro molto
    Duration
    09:57
    Composer
    Xaver Scharwenka
    Ensemble
    Poznań Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Łukasz Borowicz