Franco Mezzena - Complete Violin Concertos 10 - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

The piano music of Heino Eller (1887-1970), a total of 206 works, is not only the largest part of his output it is also the largest body of works in Estonian classical music. But most of these pieces are unknown, even though the best of them are original contributions to the twentieth-century piano repertoire, with Eller's sensitive lyricism underpinned by gentle humour and an occasional epic tone. This ninth and final volume in it's first-ever complete recording prefaces his expansive Piano Sonata No. 3 with a series of charming miniatures and ends with the emblematic anthem Homeland Tune, a musical embodiment of Estonian national feeling.

Franco Mezzena - Violin Ctos 17 15 & 9 Vii [COMPACT DISCS] date 02/14/2000

With the dawning of the French Revolution came the reinvention of the guitar. The instrument became an instant success with the listening public of Europe - particularly the middle classes, who used their new power to ensure it's starring role in popular music of the period. Among the composers now attracted to writing for the guitar's expanded range of expression was Filippo Gragnani. The three sonatas included on this compilation make up Op.8, and are brimming with melodic inventiveness composed for violin and guitar, they perfectly encapsulate Gragnani's style - maintaining a delicate balance between the rigor of classical Viennese elegance, Italian cantabile and the energy of galant music. This charming collection of works offers a fascinating glimpse into the wealth of repertoire composed for the guitar, one of the most popular instruments of the Napoleonic period. Featuring performances full of gusto and aplomb, the recording comprises a worthy addition to any serious guitarist's library.