Dive into the rich musical tapestry of Julius Röntgen with "Röntgen: Piano Music Volume 1," a captivating collection of his piano works released on Nimbus Records. This album, spanning a little over an hour, offers a comprehensive journey through Röntgen's compositions, showcasing his versatility and mastery of the piano.
The album opens with the "Suite in Four Movements, Op. 7," a piece that demonstrates Röntgen's ability to craft intricate and engaging musical narratives. Each movement, from the lively "Entrata" to the solemn "Passacaglia," offers a unique emotional landscape. Following this, the "Variations and Finale on a Hungarian Czardas, Op. 25" brings a lively and rhythmic energy, with its playful variations and grand finale.
Röntgen's "Three Romances, Op. 32" provides a moment of introspection and lyricism. Each romance, with its distinct character, showcases Röntgen's ability to evoke a range of emotions through his music. The album concludes with "Buiten, Op. 65," a suite of ten movements that paints a vivid picture of Dutch rural life, from the cheerful "Hollandsch jolijt" to the serene "Zeestemming."
This album is a testament to Julius Röntgen's enduring legacy as a composer, offering a rich and varied exploration of his piano works. Whether you're a longtime fan or a newcomer to his music, this collection is sure to delight and inspire.
(C) 2015 Wyastone Estate Limited
Tracks
Suite in Four Movements, Op. 7: I. EntrataJulius Röntgen, Mark Anderson
Suite in Four Movements, Op. 7: II. AndantinoJulius Röntgen, Mark Anderson
Suite in Four Movements, Op. 7: III. ToccataJulius Röntgen, Mark Anderson
Suite in Four Movements, Op. 7: IV. PassacagliaJulius Röntgen, Mark Anderson
Variations and Finale on a Hungarian Czardas, Op. 25: Theme - Variation 5Julius Röntgen, Mark Anderson
Variations and Finale on a Hungarian Czardas, Op. 25: Variation 6 - Variation 10Julius Röntgen, Mark Anderson
Variations and Finale on a Hungarian Czardas, Op. 25: FinaleJulius Röntgen, Mark Anderson
Three Romances, Op. 32: I. Andante espressivoJulius Röntgen, Mark Anderson
Three Romances, Op. 32: II. Tranquillo e teneramenteJulius Röntgen, Mark Anderson
Three Romances, Op. 32: III. Molto agitato a passionateJulius Röntgen, Mark Anderson
Buiten, Op. 65: I. Hollandsch jolijtJulius Röntgen, Mark Anderson
Buiten, Op. 65: II. BoerinnetjeJulius Röntgen, Mark Anderson
Buiten, Op. 65: III. BoerenkluchtJulius Röntgen, Mark Anderson
Buiten, Op. 65: IV. Marten AapjesJulius Röntgen, Mark Anderson
Buiten, Op. 65: V. Het Kasteel van RatboutJulius Röntgen, Mark Anderson
Buiten, Op. 65: VI. DuinvlindersJulius Röntgen, Mark Anderson
Buiten, Op. 65: VII. VolkswijzeJulius Röntgen, Mark Anderson
Buiten, Op. 65: VIII. DroomgeluidJulius Röntgen, Mark Anderson
Buiten, Op. 65: IX. ZeestemmingJulius Röntgen, Mark Anderson
Buiten, Op. 65: X. KlompenfugaJulius Röntgen, Mark Anderson
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