Ullmann: The Complete Piano Music - Viktor Ullmann - Vinyl LP UK

Ullmann: The Complete Piano Music - Viktor Ullmann

Album Description

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.

5 augustus 20142014 BIS2014 BIS

Tracks

Piano Sonata No. 1, Op. 10: I. Molto agitatoViktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
5:32
Piano Sonata No. 1, Op. 10: II. Andante. Quasi marcia funebreViktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
5:49
Piano Sonata No. 1, Op. 10: III. Adagio - PrestoViktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
4:10
Piano Sonata No. 2, Op. 19: I. Allegro energico e agitatoViktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
3:45
Piano Sonata No. 2, Op. 19: II. Thema. Moderato - Variationen 1-9Viktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
3:34
Piano Sonata No. 2, Op. 19: III. PrestissimoViktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
4:23
Piano Sonata No. 3, Op. 26b: I. Allegro grazioso, ma agitatoViktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
4:28
Piano Sonata No. 3, Op. 26b: II. Scherzo. Allegro violenteViktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
3:20
Piano Sonata No. 3, Op. 26b: III. Variationen über ein Thema von Mozart - Fuge. Allegro giocosoViktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
8:14
Piano Sonata No. 4, Op. 38: I. Allegro vivace - Mäßige AchtelViktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
7:28
Piano Sonata No. 4, Op. 38: II. AdagioViktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
6:03
Piano Sonata No. 4, Op. 38: III. Finale. Vivace molto - PrestoViktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
4:01
Piano Sonata No. 5, "Von meiner Jugend", Op. 45: I. Allegro con brioViktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
5:03
Piano Sonata No. 5, "Von meiner Jugend", Op. 45: II. Andante - Più adagioViktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
5:01
Piano Sonata No. 5, "Von meiner Jugend", Op. 45: III. Toccatina. VivaceViktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
0:50
Piano Sonata No. 5, "Von meiner Jugend", Op. 45: IV. Serenade. Comodo - Più allegroViktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
2:58
Piano Sonata No. 5, "Von meiner Jugend", Op. 45: V. Finale fugato. Allegro moltoViktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
3:09
Piano Sonata No. 6, Op. 49a: I. Allegro molto - Andante poco adagioViktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
3:34
Piano Sonata No. 6, Op. 49a: II. Allegretto graziosoViktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
2:46
Piano Sonata No. 6, Op. 49a: III. Presto, ma non troppoViktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
2:31
Piano Sonata No. 6, Op. 49a: IV. Tempo IViktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
2:22
Piano Sonata No. 7: I. Allegro, gemächliche HalbeViktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
3:39
Piano Sonata No. 7: II. Alla marcia, ben misuratoViktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
2:50
Piano Sonata No. 7: III. Adagio, ma con motoViktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
4:59
Piano Sonata No. 7: IV. Scherzo. Allegretto graziosoViktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
4:37
Piano Sonata No. 7: V. Variationen und Fuge über ein hebräisches VolksliedViktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
8:03
Variations and Double Fugue on a Theme by Arnold Schoenberg, Op. 3a: Thema. Rasch, aber leicht - Variationen 1-9Viktor Ullmann, Christophe Sirodeau
8:03
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
3:36

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About Viktor Ullmann

Viktor Ullmann, an Austrian composer born in 1898, left an indelible mark on the world of chamber music with his profound and evocative compositions. His life, tragically cut short in 1944, was a testament to the power of art in the face of adversity. Ullmann's music, characterized by its emotional depth and intricate craftsmanship, offers a poignant journey through the human experience. Delving into his works, one encounters a rich tapestry of sound that resonates with both intimacy and universality, making Viktor Ullmann a composer whose music continues to captivate and inspire.

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