A Very Fine Disc.
11/04/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
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This is an excellent recording of some very rare art nouveau piano music of the belle époque. These pieces are very cosmopolitian in ethos, although stamped with Karg-Elert's individuality, which in some ways is reminicent of Reger's and Hindemith's. Something new and unusual--but not too scary, so no need to fear, little chickens! If you like Grieg's Lyric Pieces for piano, then you'll surely be able to digest these as well. Go ahead: take chance!
Get the whole harmonium set: Works for Harmonium 1 Sigfrid Karg-Elert: Harmonium Works, Vol. 2 Sigfrid Karg-Elert: Works for Harmonium, Vol. 3 Sigfrid Karg-Elert: Works for Harmonium, Vol. 4 Karg-Elert: Harmonium Works Vol 5 Sigfried Karg-Elert: Compositions for Harmonium
The whole piano set: Sigfrid Karg-Elert: Piano Works, Vol. 1 Piano Works 2 Karg-Elert: Piano Works Vol. 3 Piano Sonatas 1 & 3
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