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To have been a composer in late 19th century Germany must have been a mixed blessing. The pantheon of greats featured the refined Brahms, the revolutionary Wagner, and the romantic Reinecke. This left little room, therefore, for composers of less renown, especially those whom the musical and political establishment would have chosen to keep out of the limelight. Salomon Jadassohn found little support for his work as a composer. Although Jadassohn was a distinguished teacher and wrote several important books on composition and music theory, he considered himself primarily a composer. He was acknowledged to be a master of counterpoint and harmony, but he was also a gifted melodist in the tradition of Mendelssohn. His works show too the influence of Wagner and Liszt, whose music deeply impressed him. This double includes Jadassohn's Symphony No. 1, a light and attractive work, four Serenades, which are equally as charming, and a Piano Concerto. Album Tracks 1. I. Allegro Con Brio - Belarussian State Symphony Orchestra 2. II. Scherzo - Belarussian State Symphony Orchestra 3. III. Largo E Mesto - Belarussian State Symphony Orchestra 4. IV. Finale - Allegro Molto E Vivace - Belarussian State Symphony Orchestra 5. I. Intrata - Allegro Di Marelo - Rebecca Hall/Malta Philharmonic Orchestra 6. II. Notturno - Andante Sostenuto - Rebecca Hall/Malta Philharmonic Orchestra 7. III. Menuetto - Allegro Energico - Rebecca Hall/Malta Philharmonic Orchestra 8. IV. Finale - Tarantella - Rebecca Hall/Malta Philharmonic Orchestra 9. I. Intrada E Notturno 10. II. Menuetto 11. III. Finale 1. I. Introduzione 2. II. Cavatina Ed Intermezzo 3. III. Scherzo 4. IV. Finale 5. I. Introduzione - Tempo Moderato 6. II. Menuetto 7. III. Adagietto 8. IV. Intermezzo - Allegretto Scherzando Un Poco Vivo 9. V. Finale - Molto Allegro E Con Brio 10. Piano Concert
