Plunge into the captivating world of Niels Wilhelm Gade's piano compositions with this exquisite album, released on October 29, 2013, by CPO. Spanning just under an hour, this collection showcases Gade's remarkable talent and versatility, featuring his Piano Sonata in E Minor, Op. 28, and the enchanting Akvareller (Watercolors) from Opp. 19 and 57.
The album opens with the impassioned Piano Sonata in E Minor, Op. 28, a four-movement masterpiece that demonstrates Gade's command of the piano sonata form. Each movement offers a unique emotional landscape, from the fiery Allegro con fuoco to the tender Andante and the lively Allegretto, culminating in the dramatic Molto allegro e appassionato.
Following the sonata, the Akvareller series unfolds like a vivid painting, each piece a distinct color and mood. The first book of Akvareller, Op. 19, begins with the melancholic Elegie in E Minor and continues through a variety of character pieces, including a playful Scherzo, a tender Canzonette, and a lively Humoreske. The second book introduces us to a Capriccio, a romantic Romanza, and an Intermezzo, among others.
The Nye akvareller, Op. 57, further enriches the collection with five additional pieces, each a testament to Gade's enduring creativity. The album concludes with the haunting Andantino in C-Sharp Minor and a discarded movement from the Piano Sonata, offering a tantalizing glimpse into Gade's creative process.
This album is a treasure trove for fans of romantic piano music, offering a comprehensive exploration of Gade's compositions for the instrument. Whether you're a longtime admirer of Gade or a newcomer to his music, this album is sure to delight and inspire.
Tracks
Piano Sonata in E Minor, Op. 28: I. Allegro con fuocoNiels Wilhelm Gade, Christina Bjørkøe
Piano Sonata in E Minor, Op. 28: II. AndanteNiels Wilhelm Gade, Christina Bjørkøe
Piano Sonata in E Minor, Op. 28: III. AllegrettoNiels Wilhelm Gade, Christina Bjørkøe
Piano Sonata in E Minor, Op. 28: IV. Molto allegro e appassionatoNiels Wilhelm Gade, Christina Bjørkøe
Akvareller, Op. 19, Book I: No. 1, Elegie in E MinorNiels Wilhelm Gade, Christina Bjørkøe
Akvareller, Op. 19, Book I: No. 2, Scherzo in E MajorNiels Wilhelm Gade, Christina Bjørkøe
Akvareller, Op. 19, Book I: No. 3, Canzonette in A MinorNiels Wilhelm Gade, Christina Bjørkøe
Akvareller, Op. 19, Book I: No. 4, Humoreske in G MajorNiels Wilhelm Gade, Christina Bjørkøe
Akvareller, Op. 19, Book I: No. 5, Barcarole in F MajorNiels Wilhelm Gade, Christina Bjørkøe
Akvareller, Op. 19, Book II: No. 6, Capriccio in E-Flat MajorNiels Wilhelm Gade, Christina Bjørkøe
Akvareller, Op. 19, Book II: No. 7, Romanza in D MajorNiels Wilhelm Gade, Christina Bjørkøe
Akvareller, Op. 19, Book II: No. 8, Intermezzo in B MajorNiels Wilhelm Gade, Christina Bjørkøe
Akvareller, Op. 19, Book II: No. 9, Novelletta in A-Flat MajorNiels Wilhelm Gade, Christina Bjørkøe
Akvareller, Op. 19, Book II: No. 10, Scherzo in A MajorNiels Wilhelm Gade, Christina Bjørkøe
Nye akvareller, Op. 57: No. 1, Humoreske in A MinorNiels Wilhelm Gade, Christina Bjørkøe
Nye akvareller, Op. 57: No. 2, Notturno in E MajorNiels Wilhelm Gade, Christina Bjørkøe
Nye akvareller, Op. 57: No. 3, Scherzo in D-Flat MajorNiels Wilhelm Gade, Christina Bjørkøe
Nye akvareller, Op. 57: No. 4, Romanza in A MajorNiels Wilhelm Gade, Christina Bjørkøe
Nye akvareller, Op. 57: No. 5, Capriccio in F MajorNiels Wilhelm Gade, Christina Bjørkøe
Andantino in C-Sharp MinorNiels Wilhelm Gade, Christina Bjørkøe
Piano Sonata in E Minor, Op. 28: IV. Andantino (Discarded)Niels Wilhelm Gade, Christina Bjørkøe
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