Composer: Jan Ladislav Dussek
Performer: Duo Pleyel, Alexandra Nepomnyashchaya, Richard Egarr
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Linn
Catalogue: CKD642
Release: 2021
Size: 1.12 GB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
Grand Overture in C Major, Op. 32 C. 144
01. I. Largo; Molto allegro
02. II. Larghetto non tanto
03. III. Rondo (Allegretto)
04. Fuga in D Major, Op. 64 No. 1 C. 227
Sonata in C Major, Op. 67 No. 1 C. 230
05. I. Andantino con moto
06. II. Rondo (Allegro)
07. Fuga in G Minor, Op. 64 No. 2 C. 228
Sonata in F Major, Op. 67 No. 2 C. 231
08. I. [Larghetto]
09. II. Rondo (Allegro)
10. Fuga in F major, Op. 64 No. 3 C. 229
Sonata in B flat major, Op. 67 No. 3 C. 232
11. I. Allegro moderato
12. II. Polonaise
Sonata in C major, Op. 48
13. I. Allegro
14. II. Larghetto affettuoso e non troppo lento
15. III. Intermezzo (Allegretto moderato ma energico) – Rondo (Allegretto moderato)
Duo Pleyel releases its second album on Linn Records, following its “winning performances” (BBC Music Magazine) of Schubert. Richard Egarr and Alexandra Nepomnyashchaya perform the complete original works for piano four-hands by the unjustly neglected composer Jan Ladislav Dussek.
Born into a Bohemian musical family, Jan Ladislav led a colourful life, both personally and as a virtuoso. He was a much sought-after teacher and helped push forward the development of the piano. Before his death in 1812 (perhaps helped by a fondness for strong drink and rich food) he enjoyed the company of the great and the good from all walks of life and travelled widely throughout Europe. His somewhat roguish character led to him having to flee for his safety on at least two occasions. Once from Russia, where he was accused of participating in a plot against the Empress, and again from London, where a joint publishing venture (with his father-in-law and a certain Lorenzo Da Ponte) went bankrupt. Despite these dubious personal flaws, Dussek was an acclaimed and hugely important composer and pianist during his lifetime. Duo Pleyel offers you a delicious and hearty musical feast – it is time for Dussek to be back on the world’s musical menu.