Description
Jan Ladislav Dussek: Piano Sonatas by Luca Palazzolo (Newton Classics) CD
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Product Details
- UPC: 8718247711277
- Product Type: Music CD
- Brand Name: Newton Classics
- MPN: 8802127
- Genre: Classical
- Style: Early Romantic / Classical / Keyboard Music
- Artist: Luca Palazzolo (Fortepiano)
- Composer: Jan Ladislav Dussek (1760–1812)
- Release Year: 2012 (Original recording 1992)
- Recording Mode: DDD Stereo
Product Features
- Format: Audio CD, Jewel Case
- Total Timing: 41'14
- Instrument: Fortepiano
- Recording Location: Condulmer Recording Studio, Mogliano Veneto (May 25–28, 1992)
- Label: Newton Classics B.V.
- Country of Manufacture: Netherlands
Overview
Explore the pioneering spirit of Jan Ladislav Dussek through this exquisite collection of keyboard music performed by Luca Palazzolo on the fortepiano. Dussek was a true visionary of the piano, often credited with being the first touring virtuoso and one of the earliest composers to demand more range and power from the instrument. This album features two of his most significant sonatas: Sonata No. 24 in F sharp minor "Élégie harmonique," written as a poignant tribute following the death of Prince Louis Ferdinand of Prussia, and Sonata No. 25 in D major. Accompanied by the lyrical "Les Adieux" and the "Chantons l'hymen" variations, this recording offers a deep dive into the transition from the Classical era to Romanticism.
Interesting Facts
- The "Side-On" Innovator: Dussek is famously credited with being the first pianist to sit with his profile to the audience, a practice that became the standard for all concert pianists thereafter.
- A Tragic Friendship: The Élégie harmonique (Sonata Op. 61) was composed in 1806. It reflects Dussek's genuine grief over the death of his friend and patron, Prince Louis Ferdinand, who was killed in the Battle of Saalfeld.
- Broadwood Influence: Dussek had a close relationship with the piano maker John Broadwood. His technical demands directly influenced the development of the piano, leading Broadwood to extend the keyboard's range.
- Luca Palazzolo: The performer is a specialist in historical performance, bringing an authentic 18th-century sound to these works by using the fortepiano, which allows for the specific colors and articulations Dussek intended.
Track Listing
- Sonata No. 24 in F sharp minor Op. 61 (Élégie harmonique sur la mort de son Altesse Royale le Prince Louis Ferdinand de Prusse) [15'10]
- I. Lento patetico
- II. Tempo agitato e con fuoco, quasi presto
- Sonata No. 25 in D Op. 69 No. 3 [14'43]
- I. Allegro maestoso e brillante
- II. Larghetto espressivo
- III. Finale (Chasse: Allegro scherzo)
- Les Adieux (Rondo) [5'53]
- Chantons l'hymen (Theme and 4 variations) [5'48]
Publishers
- Label: Newton Classics B.V.
- Copyright: ℗ 1992 Sonar-Rivoalto; © 2012 Newton Classics B.V.
- Art Direction & Design: Jan Martin Wilschut BNO, Amsterdam Hotsprings
- Cover Image: Jan Martin Wilschut
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