Ernst von Dohnányi: Piano Works — Complete Solo Piano Collection Performed by Sofja Gülbadamova CD

Product Information

• UPC: 845221053325
• Product Type: 2-CD Set (Classical Piano Music)
• Composer: Ernst von Dohnányi (1877–1960)
• Performer: Sofja Gülbadamova (Piano)
• Label: Capriccio
• Format: Digital Recording (DDD)
• Release Year: 2018

• Recording Locations & Dates:

  Instrument: Bösendorfer Piano
  • CD 1: Berlin, Jesus-Christus-Kirche, June 26–28, 2014
  • CD 2: Rundfunkhaus St. Petersburg, Dec 2, 2015 and April 3, 2016
• Language: Instrumental (Piano solo)

Overview

This comprehensive 2-CD set presents the exquisite piano works of Hungarian composer Ernst von Dohnányi, performed with sensitivity and virtuosity by pianist Sofja Gülbadamova. The recording captures the composer’s lyrical and expressive style, ranging from delicate bagatelles and character pieces to robust humoresques and rhapsodies.

CD 1 features Winterreigen — Ten Bagatelles Op. 13 (1905), alongside Piano Pieces Op. 2 and Op. 41, showcasing Dohnányi’s melodic richness and romantic expressiveness. CD 2 continues with works like the charming Albumblatt in F major, Gavotte & Musette in B major, Five Humoresques Op. 17 (1907), and the dramatic Four Rhapsodies Op. 11.

Recorded on a Bösendorfer piano with meticulous attention to tone and nuance, this set provides a definitive exploration of Dohnányi’s piano repertoire, making it essential for lovers of late Romantic and early 20th-century piano music.

Product Features

• Format: 2 Audio CDs, Digital Recording (DDD)
• Tracks: Full piano works including bagatelles, character pieces, humoresques, gavottes, and rhapsodies
• Performer: Sofja Gülbadamova, Bösendorfer piano
• Recording Quality: High-fidelity digital recordings from renowned concert halls
• Label: Capriccio, Vienna, Austria
• Producer: Stefan Lang (CD1), Alexei Barashkin (CD2)
• Length: Approximate total duration 120 minutes
• Packaging: Deluxe 2-CD set with detailed liner notes and cover photo by Hansens KF

Interesting Facts

• Ernst von Dohnányi was a key figure in Hungarian music bridging Romanticism and modernism, and his piano works are noted for their melodic warmth and technical sophistication.
• Sofja Gülbadamova is an acclaimed pianist known for her expressive interpretations and technical precision, bringing Dohnányi’s piano music to vivid life.
• The Bösendorfer piano used in the recordings is celebrated for its rich tone and extended range, perfectly suited to Dohnányi’s complex textures.
• The recordings were made in acoustically renowned venues, ensuring clarity and intimacy in sound.
• Special acknowledgments include support from Dr. Alla Kovner and Ilya Revzin, reflecting collaborative dedication to this project.

Publishers

Capriccio, Vienna, Austria. Recorded and produced with high artistic and technical standards. Distributed internationally.

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