Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Viktor Ullmann's piano sonatas with "The Complete Piano Music," a comprehensive collection released on BIS Records in 2014. This two-hour journey through Ullmann's piano works showcases his remarkable compositional prowess, blending classical structures with innovative techniques.
The album features Ullmann's seven piano sonatas, each a testament to his unique voice in the chamber music genre. From the intense and agitated opening of Piano Sonata No. 1, Op. 10, to the playful and vivacious finale of Piano Sonata No. 5, "Von meiner Jugend," Op. 45, Ullmann's music is both technically demanding and deeply expressive. The inclusion of variations and fugues, such as those in Piano Sonata No. 3, Op. 26b, and the Variations and Double Fugue on a Theme by Arnold Schoenberg, Op. 3a, highlights Ullmann's intricate and intellectually stimulating approach to composition.
Born in 1898, Viktor Ullmann was a Czech-Austrian composer and pianist whose career was tragically cut short by the Holocaust. His music, however, endures as a powerful testament to his genius. This album offers a rare opportunity to experience the complete piano works of a composer whose contributions to classical music are both significant and deeply moving. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, Ullmann's "The Complete Piano Music" promises a rich and rewarding listening experience.
Tracks
Piano Sonata No. 1, Op. 10: I. Molto agitatoViktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
Piano Sonata No. 1, Op. 10: II. Andante. Quasi marcia funebreViktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
Piano Sonata No. 1, Op. 10: III. Adagio - PrestoViktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
Piano Sonata No. 2, Op. 19: I. Allegro energico e agitatoViktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
Piano Sonata No. 2, Op. 19: II. Thema. Moderato - Variationen 1-9Viktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
Piano Sonata No. 2, Op. 19: III. PrestissimoViktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
Piano Sonata No. 3, Op. 26b: I. Allegro grazioso, ma agitatoViktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
Piano Sonata No. 3, Op. 26b: II. Scherzo. Allegro violenteViktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
Piano Sonata No. 3, Op. 26b: III. Variationen über ein Thema von Mozart - Fuge. Allegro giocosoViktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
Piano Sonata No. 4, Op. 38: I. Allegro vivace - Mäßige AchtelViktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
Piano Sonata No. 4, Op. 38: II. AdagioViktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
Piano Sonata No. 4, Op. 38: III. Finale. Vivace molto - PrestoViktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
Piano Sonata No. 5, "Von meiner Jugend", Op. 45: I. Allegro con brioViktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
Piano Sonata No. 5, "Von meiner Jugend", Op. 45: II. Andante - Più adagioViktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
Piano Sonata No. 5, "Von meiner Jugend", Op. 45: III. Toccatina. VivaceViktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
Piano Sonata No. 5, "Von meiner Jugend", Op. 45: IV. Serenade. Comodo - Più allegroViktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
Piano Sonata No. 5, "Von meiner Jugend", Op. 45: V. Finale fugato. Allegro moltoViktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
Piano Sonata No. 6, Op. 49a: I. Allegro molto - Andante poco adagioViktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
Piano Sonata No. 6, Op. 49a: II. Allegretto graziosoViktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
Piano Sonata No. 6, Op. 49a: III. Presto, ma non troppoViktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
Piano Sonata No. 6, Op. 49a: IV. Tempo IViktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
Piano Sonata No. 7: I. Allegro, gemächliche HalbeViktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
Piano Sonata No. 7: II. Alla marcia, ben misuratoViktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
Piano Sonata No. 7: III. Adagio, ma con motoViktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
Piano Sonata No. 7: IV. Scherzo. Allegretto graziosoViktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
Piano Sonata No. 7: V. Variationen und Fuge über ein hebräisches VolksliedViktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
Variations and Double Fugue on a Theme by Arnold Schoenberg, Op. 3a: Thema. Rasch, aber leicht - Variationen 1-9Viktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
Variations and Double Fugue on a Theme by Arnold Schoenberg, Op. 3a: Doppelfuge. Äußerst rhythmisch, schnell und kräftig – Thema II. Markig, brutal – Äußerst schnell. Presto strettoViktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
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