Fortepiano Concertos by Naumann, Rosetti & Wolf — Christine Schornsheim & Berliner Barock-Compagney CD

Product Information

• UPC: 4006408670025
• Product Type: Music CD
• Format: Digital Audio Disc (DDD)
• Label: Capriccio
• Catalog Number: 67 002
• Release Year: 2002
• Duration: Approximately 48 minutes and 37 seconds

• Performers:

  Recording: Studio Franken, Bayerischer Rundfunk, Germany
  • Christine Schornsheim (Fortepiano, Johann Andreas Stein, Augsburg 1788, Germanisches Nationalmuseum Nürnberg)
  • Berliner Barock-Compagney
• Production: Delta Music GmbH, Frechen, Germany
• Design: sowiesodesign, Köln
• Co-production: Bayerischer Rundfunk
• Made in: Germany

Overview

This elegant Capriccio release showcases three exquisite fortepiano concertos from the late 18th century by composers Johann Gottlieb Naumann, Francesco Antonio Rosetti (also known as Franz Anton Rösler), and Ernst Wilhelm Wolf. Performed by the distinguished Christine Schornsheim on a historic Johann Andreas Stein fortepiano from 1788 and accompanied by the Berliner Barock-Compagney, this recording beautifully captures the clarity and expressive nuances of classical-era keyboard concertos.

Each concerto is accompanied by a carefully assembled ensemble reflecting authentic instrumentation of the period, including flutes, oboes, horns, strings, and basso continuo, contributing to the vivid sound world of the late Baroque and early Classical eras.

This collection provides listeners with a refined exploration of early keyboard concerto repertoire, highlighting the distinctive voices and styles of these notable composers.

Product Features

• Track Highlights:

  Instrument: Historic Johann Andreas Stein fortepiano (Augsburg 1788)

  • Francesco Antonio Rosetti — Concerto in G major for clavier, two flutes, two horns, strings, and basso continuo

    1. Allegro molto [8:07]
    2. Romance: Adagio non tanto [13:08]
    3. Rondeau: Allegretto [4:32]

  • Ernst Wilhelm Wolf — Concerto No. 1 in G major for clavier, strings, and basso continuo

    1. Allegro [7:15]
    2. Adagio [6:56]
    3. Allegro [5:06]

  • Johann Gottlieb Naumann — Concerto in B-flat major for clavier, two flutes, two oboes, two horns, strings, and basso continuo

    1. Allegro [5:48]
    2. Adagio non troppo [4:40]
    3. Allegro [2:48]
• Orchestra: Berliner Barock-Compagney
• Recording Venue: Studio Franken, Bayerischer Rundfunk
• Format: High-quality digital recording (DDD)
• Label: Capriccio

Interesting Facts

• Historic Fortepiano: Christine Schornsheim plays on a meticulously preserved Stein fortepiano, adding authentic tonal color and historical insight to the performance.
• Rare Repertoire: The concertos highlight lesser-known classical composers whose works reflect the evolving keyboard concerto tradition between the Baroque and Classical periods.
• Period Instruments: The ensemble uses authentic instruments and historical performance practice, delivering an informed and lively interpretation.
• Collaboration with Bayerischer Rundfunk: Produced with the support of one of Germany’s leading broadcasters, ensuring top sound quality and production values.

Publishers

Published by Delta Music GmbH, Frechen, Germany. Distributed by Capriccio Records. All rights reserved under catalog number 67 002.

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