K. Szymanowski - Symphonies Nos 1 & 4 - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Wilhelm Friedmann Bach was significant in developing the relatively new keyboard sonata form between the baroque and classical periods. Combining stylistic elements from his father's generation and his own, the ambitious Sonata in D major was admired as Inchthe most significant before BeethovenInch. The scale of the substantial Sonata in F for two keyboard instruments, one of WF Bach's best-known compositions, is such that it is sometimes referred to as a Concerto. Julia Brown's recordings give WF Bach's keyboard works Incha liberty and sense of fun and engagement that make the music come aliveInch. Album Tracks 1. I. Allegro Ma Moderato 00 09 35 2. II. Andante 00 06 52 3. III. Presto 00 04 40 4. I. Allegro 00 07 11 5. II. Grave 00 00 59 6. III. Vivace 00 04 56 7. I. Allegro 00 08 27 8. II. Siciliana 00 02 57 9. III. Presto 00 04 13 10. I. Un Poco Allegro 00 09 43 11. II. Adagio 00 10 41 12. III. Vivace 00 08 18

Rudolf Firkušný was a great advocate for Dvorak's Piano Concerto during his lifetime. He made several recordings of the work and this classic Vox recording from 1975 is still considered one of the best versions available. Ruggiero Ricci's account of the Violin Concerto from 1974 is also an acclaimed classic. Album Tracks 1. Violin Concerto in a Minor, Op. 53 2. Piano Concerto in G minor, Op. 33

Album Tracks 1. Sostenuto Assai - Allegro Ma Non Troppo 2. Scherzo Allegro Vivace 3. Adagio Espressivo 4. Allegro Molto Vivace 5. Ziemlich Langsam - Lebhaft 6. Romanze Ziemlich Langsam 7. Scherzo Lebhaft 8. Langsam - Lebhaft