Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Anton Reicha with the release of "Reicha: Complete Piano Music, Vol. 1" on Toccata Classics. This exquisite collection, released on July 1, 2016, offers a comprehensive journey through Reicha's early piano sonatas and fantasies, showcasing the composer's innovative spirit and technical brilliance. Spanning a total of 68 minutes, the album features three piano sonatas in G Major, B-Flat Major, and E Major, each divided into three distinct movements, along with two enchanting fantasies. Reicha, a Czech composer and contemporary of Beethoven, brings a unique blend of classical elegance and adventurous experimentation to these works. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a curious newcomer, this album provides a rich and rewarding exploration of Reicha's piano repertoire.
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Tracks
Piano Sonata in G Major, Op. 46 No. 1: I. AllegroAnton Reicha, Henrik Löwenmark
Piano Sonata in G Major, Op. 46 No. 1: II. Adagio moltoAnton Reicha, Henrik Löwenmark
Piano Sonata in G Major, Op. 46 No. 1: III. Finale. Poco prestoAnton Reicha, Henrik Löwenmark
Piano Sonata in B-Flat Major, Op. 46 No. 2: I. Allegro vivaceAnton Reicha, Henrik Löwenmark
Piano Sonata in B-Flat Major, Op. 46 No. 2: II. Andante un poco adagioAnton Reicha, Henrik Löwenmark
Piano Sonata in B-Flat Major, Op. 46 No. 2: III. Poco prestoAnton Reicha, Henrik Löwenmark
Piano Sonata in E Major, Op. 46 No. 3: I. AllegroAnton Reicha, Henrik Löwenmark
Piano Sonata in E Major, Op. 46 No. 3: II. Andante un poco adagioAnton Reicha, Henrik Löwenmark
Piano Sonata in E Major, Op. 46 No. 3: III. Finale. Allegro scherzandoAnton Reicha, Henrik Löwenmark
2 Fantasies, Op. 59: No. 1, Adagio molto in C MajorAnton Reicha, Henrik Löwenmark
2 Fantasies, Op. 59: No. 2, Adagio in F MajorAnton Reicha, Henrik Löwenmark