Credits:

Scharwenka, Philipp (1847-1917)

Description:

Polish-German composer Philip Scharwenka composed three symphonies, a violin concerto, and chamber music, but he was often overshadowed by his brother Franz Xaver, also a composer and world-class pianist. In recent years, however, his works have begun to be reappraised one after another. Philippe was also an excellent teacher, teaching music and composition at the Scharwenka Conservatory, which his brother opened in Berlin and New York in 1881, and produced such great conductors as Otto Klemperer and Oscar Fleet. Also, conductors of the time, Nikisch and Hans Richter performed Philippe's symphonies. Among his works, which are not numerous here, are chamber works for violin, viola, and piano. Philippe's wife Marianne, who was also a renowned violinist, handles the strings beautifully. The violin here is played by the virtuoso Breuninger, who won second prize at the 1997 Queen Elisabeth International Competition. The viola is played by Bertheau, winner of the Hindemith Prize at the 2005 Geneva International Competition.Piano is by world-class German player, Triendl. Naxos Japan

Tracklisting:

1.Trio fur Violine, Viola und Klavier, Op. 121~Andante tranquillo
2.Trio fur Violine, Viola und Klavier, Op. 121~Un poco lento
3.Trio fur Violine, Viola und Klavier, Op. 121~Finale. Allegretto con spirito
4.Sonate fur Viola und Klavier, Op. 106~Fantasia
5.Sonate fur Viola und Klavier, Op. 106~Allegretto - Con moto
6.Sonate fur Viola und Klavier, Op. 106~Allegro
7.Duo fur Violine und Viola mit Begleitung des Klaviers, Op. 105~Andante sostenuto
8.Duo fur Violine und Viola mit Begleitung des Klaviers, Op. 105~Allegretto con spirito
9.Vier Konzertstucke fur Violine und Klavier, Op. 104~Legende
10.Vier Konzertstucke fur Violine und Klavier, Op. 104~Mazur
11.Vier Konzertstucke fur Violine und Klavier, Op. 104~Notturno
12.Vier Konzertstucke fur Violine und Klavier, Op. 104~Alla Polacca