NEW SEALED The Romantic Piano Concerto, Vol. 31 [Audio CD] Roscoe, Martin

Description: The Romantic Piano Concerto, Vol. 31 - Fuchs: Piano Concerto, Op. 27; Kiel: Piano Concerto, Op. 30 [Audio CD] Roscoe, Martin Product Overview Format: Audio CD, Import, March 1, 2003 Music in Germany in the later 19th century found itself divided into two camps; the modernists, led by Liszt and Wagner, and the traditionalists who took Brahms as their model and who upheld the values of the classical period and Beethoven in particular. Fuchs and Kiel are very much in the later camp and both spent their lives in academic posts, as so often befits such establishment figures. They each wrote only one piano concerto and, as one might expect, these are not vehicles for empty virtuoso display but rather 'symphonic' concertos, both written in the traditional three movements, the first of which is a weighty sonata form allegro. The influence of Beethoven can be heard in each and the later Fuchs piece also shows a debt to Brahms. Interestingly Kiel taught Stanford while he studied in Germany and indeed these composers are very much the German equivalent of Stanford or Parry. Martin Roscoe, who did such a fine job with the similar Brull concertos (CDA67069), is our soloist and Martyn Brabbins and the BBCSSO give their usual inspired accompaniment. Both works are premiere recordings. Robert Fuchs (1847-1927) and Friedrich Kiel (1821-1885) both composed directly in Beethoven's shadow, although Fuchs was also a close friend of, and was influenced by, Brahms. These two concertos are big and Romantic, and will excite and please fans of highly symphonic works in which the interplay between piano and a grand orchestra is exciting and outstanding. The earlier work has a nice, somewhat self-indulgent, but melodic first movement, a loving middle movement and a razzle-dazzle finale. Fuchs' concerto also features a last movement which is stunning in its virtuosity, an opener which is dramatic enough to immediately grab the listener, and a centerpiece which is enchanting. Martin Roscoe plays both concerti brilliantly and Brabbins leads the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra with great energy. The sound is broad and realistic. Highly recommended. --Robert Levine Details Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No Language ‏ : ‎ English Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.58 x 5.01 x 0.38 inches; 3.52 ounces Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ HYPERION Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 2003 Date First Available ‏ : ‎ September 30, 2006 Label ‏ : ‎ HYPERION Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1 Best Sellers Rank: #199,571 in CDs & Vinyl (See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl) #3,232 in Classical Concertos #5,207 in Chamber Music (CDs & Vinyl) Quality Products This will be shipped securely Returns must be within 30 days - item EXACTLY as it was sent. Must have tracking number. Email us with any issues/questions. Thanks for looking! Fast and Free Shipping Shipping is free for this item. We get your order shipped out and delivered to your doorstep as quickly as possible. Commitment We are committed to making sure that you leave this transaction satisfied. That means having access to real people that get your questions and concerns answered quickly. Give us a shot and we will make sure that you will look to us again!

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