Description
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847), John Field (1782-1837) - Trudelies Leonhardt (fortepiano) / Cascavelle Audio CD 1999 / VEL 3010
UPC 7619930301014
DDD
Total Playtime 63:30
Product Details:
- Label: Cascavelle – VEL 3010
- Format: CD
- Country: France
- Released: 1999
- Genre: Classical
- Total Playtime: 63:30
Overview
This compelling album showcases the talented Trudelies Leonhardt performing works by two giants of the Romantic piano repertoire: Felix Mendelssohn and John Field. Leonhardt’s interpretation on the fortepiano brings an additional layer of historical authenticity, allowing listeners to experience these works in a way that resonates with their 19th-century origins.
The first half of the album features Mendelssohn's Sonata in E-flat minor, Op. 105 and the Variations sérieuses, Op. 54, both of which showcase the composer’s virtuosic piano writing. The Sonata is a youthful and passionate work composed when Mendelssohn was just 12, while the Variations is one of his most notable late piano works, rich with expressiveness and technical brilliance.
The second half of the album presents works by John Field, known for his contributions to the nocturne genre. The Sonata in E-flat major, Op. 1 No. 1 offers a charming glimpse into Field’s early compositional style, while the three nocturnes—No. 13, No. 18, and No. 14—reveal the lyricism and reflective qualities of Field’s music, showcasing his distinctive influence on Chopin and later Romantic composers.
Leonhardt’s skillful playing on the fortepiano provides an intimate and nuanced interpretation of these works, bringing out the delicate subtleties and expressive depth of both Mendelssohn and Field’s music.
Track Listing
Felix Mendelssohn
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Sonata in E-flat minor, Op. 105 (1821)
- Allegro – 9:42
- Adagio – 5:44
- Presto – 5:08
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Variations sérieuses, Op. 54 (1841) – 14:30
John Field
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Sonata in E-flat major, Op. 1 No. 1 (before 1812)
- Allegro – 7:43
- Rondo – 5:03
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Nocturne No. 13 in D minor, Lento – 3:35
- Nocturne No. 18 in E major, “Midi”, Allegretto – 5:48
- Nocturne No. 14 in C major, Molto moderato – 9:17
Key Credits
- Fortepiano: Trudelies Leonhardt
