Music from the 19th century. Today’s episode features 19th-century music by Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Franz Schubert, Johannes Brahms and Robert Schumann.
Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy (1809-1847)
1. Strijkkwartet in E-flat major Op. 12
I. Adagio non troppo – Allegro non tardante
II. Canzonetta: Allegretto
III. Andante espressivo
IV. Molto allegro e vivace
Performers: Consone Quartet: Agata Daraskaite, violin 1. Magdalena Loth-Hill, violin II. Elitsa Bogdanova, viola. Georg Ross, cello
(CD label Ambronay No. AMY310)
Franz Schubert (1797-1828)
2. Fantasia in F minor, D940
– Allegro molto moderato
– Largo
– Allegro vivace
– Tempo
Performers: Jan Vermeulen & Veerle Peeters, fortepiano (J.N. Tröndlin built around 1825-1830)
(CD label Et’Cetera No. KTC1502)
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
3. Alt-Rhapsodie Op. 53
Performers: Ann Hallenberg, alt. Collegium Vocale Gent and Orchestre des Champs-Elysees conducted by Philippe Herreweghe
(CD label PHI No. LPH 003)
Robert Schumann (1810-1856)
4. Part 1 ‘Nicht schnell, met Innigkeit’ from Bunte Blätter, Op. 99
Performer: David Aijón, fortepiano
(CD label Passacaille No. PAS 1001)
Additional:
Robert Schumann
5. Part 5 ‘Langsam’ from Bunte Blätter, Op. 99
David Aijón, fortepiano
(CD Passacaille No. PAS 1001)
