Weltklassik am Klavier

Baldassare Galuppi was one of the most famous opera composers in Europe during the 18th century. Sonata No. 5 was popularized by Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli and is a lyrical instrumental piece. “Liebesleid” is one of three pieces from the series “Old Viennese Dances” for violin and piano, composed by Fritz Kreisler.

Sergei Rachmaninoff recorded his own virtuosic transcriptions. The melancholic attributes characterize the “Corelli Variations,” which Rachmaninoff wrote in 1931 as his last work for solo piano in American exile. Rachmaninoff was inspired by Kreisler, who had also used the theme ”La Follia.” The work is dedicated to him. Both Mazurkas and Polonaises were originally Polish folk dances. Despite Chopin's career abroad, his heart always remained in Poland.

Program: Rachmaninoff and Chopin!

Baldassare Galuppi
Sonata No. 5 in C major
I. Andante
II. Allegro
III. Vivace

Sergei Rachmaninoff
Kreisler: Liebesleid for piano

Variations on a Theme by Corelli op. 42
Theme. Andante, Coda. Andante, Variation 1. Poco piu mosso, Variation 2. L'istesso tempo, Variation 3. Tempo di Minuetto, Variation 4. Andante, Variation 5. Allegro (ma non tanto), Variation 6. L'istesso tempo, Variation 7. Vivace, Variation 8. Adagio misterioso, Variation 9. Un poco piu mosso, Variation 10. Allegro scherzando, Variation 11. Allegro vivace, Variation 12. L'istesso tempo, Variation 13. Agitato, Variation 14. Andante (come prima), Variation 15. L'istesso tempo, Variation 16. Allegro vivace, Variation 17. Meno mosso, Variation 18. Allegro con brio, Variation 19. Piu mosso. Agitato, Variation 20. Piu mosso

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Frédéric Chopin
Four Mazurkas op. 33
1. G-sharp minor - Mesto
2. C major - Semplice
3. D major - Vivace
4. B minor - Mesto

From: Polonaise op. 26
1. C-sharp minor

Polonaise-Fantasy A-flat major op. 61