Composer: Eduard Marxsen
Performer: Anthony Spiri
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: CPO
Catalogue: 777319-2
Release: 2011
Size: 168 MB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
01. Rondo brillant in F Major, Op. 9
02. 15 Variations on Finnish Song Die Kantele Spielerin, Op. 67, No. 2
03. Lied ohne Worte (Song Without Words) in B Major, Op. 37
Piano Sonata in B-Flat Major, Op. 8
04. I. Introduction. Allegro assai – Allegro moderato
05. II. Adagio quasi andante ma non troppo
06. III. Rondo. Vivace
3 Romanci
07. No. 1, Adagio espressivo
08. No. 2, Con dolore
09. No. 3, Adagio espressivo ma non troppo lento
10. 12 Variations on a German Song Kochersberger Bauerntanz, Op. 67, No. 1
3 Pieces fugitives, Op. 31
11. No. 3, Allegro – Rapido e inquieto
This CD provides a marvellous overview of Marxsen’s piano music and a glimpse into a driving force behind Brahms’s former teacher. His piano music reflects the taste of his audience with virtuosic bravura pieces, fairy tales, dances and fantasies (actually sets of variations) on popular melodies of the day.