Maria Kliegel - Kliegel, Maria : Virtuoso Cello Encores - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

The Czechenyi dynasty stood at the heart of Hungary's political and musical life in the 19th and 20th centuries. Their ideal milieu lay in the vibrant, melodious dance-patterned music, of which Imre's Waltz No. 1 is a perfect example. Odon's highly accomplished works reflect his sophisticated wit, whilst in Franciska, Hungary had it's first female composer and in Gisa, the world's first female film composer. Hungarian pianist Istvan Kassai graduated the Budapest Liszt Academy of Music in 1982. He continued his studies at the Conservatoire Europeen de Musiques de Paris. During his career, he has won several first prizes in international competitions such as the International Youth Piano Competition in Usti nad Labem, and the Hungarian Radio Piano Competition. György Lázár graduated from Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music Teacher Training Institute as a piano teacher in 1988. In August 1989 he became a member of the Hungarian State Opera Ballet as a ballet faculty director, and he is the main director since 2005. Between his directorial tasks he performs as a piano artist in Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra. Album Tracks 1. Dorette, Polka Francaise, Op. 4 2. Herzblatt, Polka Mazur = 'Sweetheart'), Op. 1 3. Immer Lutig, Polka Francaise - InchAlways Cheerful' 4. 7 Uhr FRÜH, Polka Schnell = 7 in the Morning, Op. 3 5. 6 Ländler 6. 3 Magyar Tantzok = 3 Hungarian Dances 7. Deutscher Mit Coda 8. 10 Ländler Und 1 Mazurka 9. Hajósegyleti Polka = Shipowners Association Polka 10. Marien-Polka 11. Viszontlátási Örömhangok Keringö = Joyful Sounds Upon Meeting Again, Waltz 12. Pull-On! Galopp 13. Regatta Négyes = Regatta Foursome 14. Ez Az Élet Gyöngyélet, Csilli CSÁRDÁS = This Life Is a Pearly Life 15. Hableány Polka = Mermaid Polka 16. Abendsonne = Setting Sun - Act III Vorspiel 17. Ein Marsch Mehr! = One More March! 18. Gedanken-Walzer = Thinking

This classic recording of Wagner's preludes and overtures with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra is conducted by Jerzy Semkow, the orchestra's music director from 1975 to 1979. Digitally mastered in high definition from the original analogue tapes. Album Tracks 1. Wagner Die Meistersinger Von Nürnberg, Act I Prelude 2. Wagner Rienzi Overture 3. Wagner Lohengrin Prelude to Act 1 4. Wagner Lohengrin Prelude to Act 3 5. Wagner Parsifal, Act III Karfreitagszauber 6. Wagner Die Walküre, Act III Ritt Der Walküren

.Born in Warsaw but forced to flee to Minsk and then Tashkent before finally settling in Moscow, Mieczyslaw Weinberg was, as Shostakovich remarked, ‘one of the most outstanding composers of the present day’ and a close friend of the older composer. His Cello Sonatas, the second of which was composed for Rostropovich, make masterful use of the cello’s expressive capabilities, while his sonatas for solo cello have been likened in importance to the suites of J.S. Bach. The first and third of these in particular, dedicated to Rostropovich, are significant contributions to the instrument’s repertoire. Album Tracks 1. I. Lento Ma Non Troppo 2. II. Un Poco Moderato - Lento Ma Non Troppo 3. I. Moderato 4. II. Andante 5. III. Allegro 6. I. Adagio 7. II. Allegretto 8. III. Allegro 9. I. Allegro 10. II. Allegretto 11. III. Lento 12. IV. Presto