Search - Carl Czerny, Nikos Athinaos, Horst Gobel :: Czerny: Symphony in D No 2, Op 781; Piano Concerto in C Op 153

A delight for any classical cd collection

07/22/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Carl Czerny has earned his place among the great masters with these two compositions. His mastery of harmony and counterpoint are clearly displayed in this exquisite perfomance by Liu Xiao & Horst Gobel as pianists equal to the task of this composition (pf concerto for 4 hands. OP153) under the direction of Nikos Athinaos with the Staatsorchester Frankfurt. Mozart, if he were able to hear this music, would have highly praised both the composer and the performers. Symphony No2 OP781 is also a remarkable composition with an admirably remarkable performance. Again, rich in harmonics, with great expression and well connected throughout its four flowing movements. This recording is well worth hearing and possessing. Well done Signum!"

A delightful suprise

S. J. MCLAREN | NZ | 01/16/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"With the huge uincrease in interest of Hummel and other such conmposers, surely too Czerny will follow in these footsteps. But I do find the Concerto somewhat laboured and lacking the flair it should have despite there being lovely passages. However it cannot meet the spendid recording of the A minor concerto by the now deceased Felicja Blumental. The second symphony was a pleasnt suprise and beautifully played.



Lets hope for more of his substantial works to be recorded.





S J McLaren"

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S. J. MCLAREN | 10/02/2002

(3 out of 5 stars)

"My piano teacher once told me about this piece and decided to search for the score. Once I found it (in Vienna) I bought this CD. Although this work is not Czerny at his very best, the concerto reminds me of the days where I had to painfully practice his exercises! And yet, he utilizes his "excercises" into this work and produces what is, albeit not his greatest work, a beautiful and more importantly FUN work for pianists!This recording had its ups and downs. While the technique between Gobel and Ming was impressive, I found that they and the orchestra were not altogether faithful with the tempos of Czerny. Despite this, this recording is a gem to all pianists."